Success for Phoenix Golf Tournament and New Team Leadership Unveiled

Success for Phoenix Golf Tournament and New Team Leadership Unveiled

Sherbrooke, September 9, 2024 -The annual Phoenix de Sherbrooke Study Fund Golf Tournament, held on September 5, 2024, marked a notable success with its new format. The event, which was fully booked, managed to raise a substantial $67,250 for the Study Fund, continuing its tradition of strong community support. The Phoenix organization expressed gratitude to the Sherbrooke Golf Club, main sponsors Desjardins and Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton, and collaborative partner, […]

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Communications

Increased Police Presence on Trails and Roads for National Quad Operation – September 7-8

Sherbrooke, September 6, 2024 - All police services across Quebec, in partnership with the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), will increase their patrols and interventions on September 7 and 8, 2024, as part of a coordinated national operation aimed at quad riders. This initiative targets behaviors that could jeopardize the safety of riders and others. The operation is being conducted under the theme: "On the trails and private […]

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Communications

Missing Teen – Anthony Joncas Poulin

Sherbrooke, September 4, 2024 – The Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Anthony Joncas Poulin, a 15-year-old from Ascot Corner. He was last seen on August 27 around 3:00 p.m. in the Ascot Corner area. His family has expressed serious concerns for his health and safety. Description: Height: 1.78 m (5'10") Weight: 66 kg (120 lbs) Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel No clothing description is available for […]

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General

Suspicious Fire on Gillespie Street Under Investigation

Sherbrooke, September 5, 2024 – In the early hours of Thursday morning, emergency services were called to 214 Gillespie Street at approximately 4:30 a.m. to respond to a fire. Upon arrival, police and firefighters quickly evacuated the building’s residents. Paramedics were also present as a precaution, but no injuries were reported. The fire department swiftly contained the blaze, minimizing damage to the property. Authorities have classified the fire as suspicious, […]

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Environment

Black bear sightings on the rise in Eastern Townships

Sherbrooke, August 23, 2024 - Recent posts on social media indicate an apparent increase in black bear sightings across the Eastern Townships. While no specific factors have been identified to explain the uptick, Anais Gasse, a wildlife biologist with the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte aux Changements Climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, suggests that food sources, such as outdoor events or spring hunger, are likely attracting the […]

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Communications

Additional Safety Measures at the Portland and Wilson Intersection

Sherbrooke, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – In an effort to improve pedestrian safety, the City of Sherbrooke is redesigning the crosswalk at the intersection of Portland Boulevard and Wilson Street by installing a standard traffic light. This work is scheduled for 2025. The site has undergone several improvements since 2019 to bring the intersection up to standard and increase safety. A joint safety analysis of the crosswalk was conducted in […]

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