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Thief Smashes Through Wall Between Two Businesses in Rock Forest

Sherbrooke, June 26, 2025 – On the morning of June 25, officers from the Sherbrooke Police Service were called to 4857 Boulevard Bourque, where a break-in occurred overnight at Bijouterie Concept. According to police, the suspect broke into the neighboring business, Barôma Yoga, and then smashed through the dividing wall to gain access to the jewelry store, from which money was stolen. The break-in happened sometime during the night of […]

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FOUND SAFEMissing Person Alert: David Fontaine, 51, Missing in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, June 18, 2025 — The Sherbrooke Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating David Fontaine, a 51-year-old man who went missing Wednesday morning under concerning circumstances. At approximately 11:00 a.m., Mr. Fontaine fled upon arrival at the CHUS Bowen, located at 580 Bowen South Street. Due to concerns related to his psychological health, authorities are worried for his safety. ➤ Description: Name: David Fontaine Age: 51 […]

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Investigation Underway After Suspicious Death and Critical Injury in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, June 15, 2025 – A police investigation is underway following a suspicious death and a critically injured man found overnight in Sherbrooke. Around 2:00 a.m., emergency services were called to 336 Ball Street after a witness reported an injured person outside the residence. Upon arrival, police, firefighters, and paramedics discovered a 38-year-old man with severe injuries outside the home. While securing the premises, officers located a 32-year-old woman inside […]

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Communications

Suspect Still Wanted In Connection to the Homicide of Junior Mouckagni Bouelili

Lac-Brome, Quebec, June 11, 2025 – Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the March 2, 2025 homicide of Junior Mouckagni Bouelili, age 29, but a third suspect is still on the run, according to the Sûreté du Québec. On the night of March 2nd, around 9:45 p.m., police from the Brome-Missisquoi detachment responded to a call about a vehicle fire on Moffat Road in Lac-Brome. Inside the burned […]

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Community Events

Friendship Day Brings Fun for All Ages in Lennoxville

LENNOXVILLE | June 7, 2025 — Residents of Lennoxville will gather under sunny skies to celebrate Friendship Day, a beloved annual tradition that will bring the community together through family-friendly activities, music, artisan markets, and local flavors. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will stretch across multiple community hubs, including the LES Grounds, Saint-Antoine School, Centennial Park, and the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre. Highlights of the […]

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Suspicious Car Fire Under Investigation in Bromptonville

Sherbrooke, June 5, 2025 – A suspicious vehicle fire has prompted a police investigation in the Bromptonville sector of Sherbrooke. At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday morning, a witness called 9-1-1 to report an Audi car engulfed in flames at the intersection of Laval and Saint-Joseph streets. Emergency services responded quickly, with both police and firefighters arriving on the scene shortly afterward. Fortunately, responders confirmed that no one was inside the […]

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Suspicious Fire in Sherbrooke’s Nations Sector

Sherbrooke, June 2, 2025 – Emergency services responded around 1:00 PM on Saturday to a fire in a residential unit located at 325 des Mille-Abeilles Street in the Nations sector of Sherbrooke. Upon arrival, firefighters and police officers evacuated residents and took control of the situation. The Sherbrooke Fire Department was able to quickly contain the blaze, minimizing property damage. The fire is currently being treated as suspicious, according to […]

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Élisabeth Brière visits École Vision in Sherbrooke

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Young Voices Big Questions as Kids Sit Down with Liberal MP Élisabeth Brière

Sherbrooke, May 2, 2025 - In a heartwarming and inspiring episode of *Reaching Out to the Community*, CJMQ’s Derek Bullard featured a unique interview conducted by three young radio students—Rosie, Jean, and Emma—from École primaire Vision in Sherbrooke. Their guest was none other than the recently re-elected Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, Minister Élisabeth Brière. The students posed thoughtful questions, drawing out Minister Brière’s reflections on her childhood, political journey, […]

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Community Events

Sherbrooke Foundation Rallies for Youth in Need with Major Donation Weekend

Sherbrooke, May 1, 2025 - In this week’s Reaching Out to the Community, CJMQ spoke with Isabelle Grenier, Executive Director of the Fondation du Centre jeunesse de l’Estrie, about a powerful initiative aimed at helping youth under child protection transition into independent living. Grenier, who recently left politics to work directly with vulnerable youth, calls this leap “un grand saut”—her big bet on making a real difference. The Foundation’s current […]

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Champlain Student Creates Iron Man-Inspired Robotic Hand, Wins Science Award

Lennoxville, April 19, 2025 - Champlain College student Mateo Jarquin is making waves in the world of innovation with “FLEX,” a fully functional robotic hand that mirrors human movement in real time using only a camera. Inspired by Iron Man and powered by his own code and 3D printing, Mateo’s creation can be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world. His prototype uses cameras and distance tracking to translate finger […]

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