Canadian Party of Quebec outlines priorities ahead of October 5th election

Canadian Party of Quebec outlines priorities ahead of October 5th election

Eastern Townships, September 8th - The Canadian Party of Quebec (CaPQ) is entering the 2026 Quebec election campaign with a focus on protecting individual rights, addressing affordability and improving public services, according to Cynthia Costigan, the party’s Director of Community Outreach. Costigan said the party is continuing to recruit candidates in several ridings, including Sherbrooke and Saint-François, ahead of the September 17 nomination deadline. She said her responsibilities include community […]

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Featured

Former Magog Cantonniers Player Jacob Dion Signs with Laval Rocket

MAGOG, September 4th 2026 - For Jacob Dion, the call from the Montreal Canadiens organization came when he least expected it. The former Magog Cantonniers defenseman was at home playing Xbox when he checked his email and discovered a message from someone within the Canadiens organization asking about his hotel plans and mileage to Brossard. It quickly became clear that he had been invited to the Canadiens’ main training camp. […]

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Élections Québec Denied Exemption for Bilingual Mailings as Anglophone Community Raises Accessibility Concerns

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, September 2nd 2026 - Élections Québec’s decision to mail voter information guides exclusively in French is raising concerns among English-speaking communities in the Eastern Townships ahead of the October 5 provincial election. Denis Kotsoros, director of the Townshippers Association, says the organization is concerned that relying on QR codes and online resources could create barriers, particularly for seniors, who have some of the highest voting rates. […]

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Art and Culture

Next Generation Steps Up as Young Local Farmers Drive the 179th Ayers Cliff Fair

AYER'S CLIFF, August 31st 2026 - The 179th edition of the Ayers Cliff Fair brought thousands of visitors to the Stanstead County grounds from August 27th to 30th, celebrating agriculture, community and local traditions. While the fair offers entertainment, rides and activities for families, agriculture remains at its heart. This year, organizers highlighted the growing participation of young beef and dairy farmers, with barns filled with livestock prepared for competition. […]

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Festival des Traditions du Monde Celebrates 29th Edition in Sherbrooke

FLEURIMONT, August 13th 2026 — The Festival des Traditions du Monde is bringing music, food and cultures from around the world to Sherbrooke for its 29th edition, running from August 12 to 16. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the five-day event, which transforms the festival grounds into a multicultural village featuring performances, food vendors and merchants. Operations manager Jean-Chal Doillon says organizers began preparing the site on July […]

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Mont-Orford Summer Food Truck Wednesdays Scale Up in Picturesque Eastern Townships Setting

Mont-Orford, August 7th 2026 - Every Wednesday throughout the summer, the base of Mount Orford becomes a gathering place for residents, tourists and local food vendors. The weekly food truck event, running until August 26, offers visitors a variety of food options, live music and activities for families. According to Renault Tremblay, Director of Food and Beverage Services at Mount Orford, the event has grown significantly since its early days. […]

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Fever Fest 2026 Nears $10,000 Fundraising Goal for Eastern Townships Charities

LENNOXVILLE, July 2026 — Fever Fest returned to the Eastern Townships this weekend, bringing together local musicians, volunteers, and residents for a backyard fundraiser supporting three regional charities. Hosted by John Maysenhoelder, known locally as Johnny Fever, the annual event featured live performances, food, silent auctions, and community activities, with all proceeds benefiting Moisson Estrie, Lennoxville Pet Connection, and the Alzheimer Society of Estrie. Maysenhoelder said the festival began more […]

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Business

After Last Year’s Slump, East Burke Sees Eastern Township Traffic Bounce Back on Vermont Trails

BURKE, Vt., July 2026 — Kingdom Trails and Burke Mountain Resort have launched a month-long campaign aimed at welcoming Eastern Townshippers back to Vermont after a decline in cross-border tourism last year. The Cross the Border, Discover the Kingdom initiative offers Eastern Township visitors at-par pricing on Kingdom Trails memberships and Burke Mountain lift tickets, along with discounts on bike rentals, hotel stays, and promotions from participating local businesses throughout […]

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Sherbrooke Technology Aims to Turn Wastewater into Drinking Water

SHERBROOKE, July 22, 2026 — A Sherbrooke-based company is testing a new wastewater recycling system designed to treat and reuse all water produced within a residential building, a technology its developers say could improve water security in communities facing water shortages around the world. The pilot project, developed by Neptune8, has been installed in a 48-unit residential building in Sherbrooke. According to founder Jean-François Lamy, the system collects both greywater […]

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