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Lennoxville councillors push back after ‘Mon Lennox’ branding switch

Lennoxville’s borough councillors are pushing back after discovering that the long-standing “Explore Lennox” branding has been replaced by a new city-created label, “Mon Lennox,” without any consultation. In this radio segment, The Pulse of the Eastern Townships speaks with Borough President Bert Collins, Uplands Councillor Claude Charron, and Fairview Councillor Frank Gilbert in Lennoxville’s council room about how the change surfaced and why it has sparked concern across the community. […]

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Body of Robert Farr Found and Identified in Sutton

Cowansville, December 4, 2025 - The Sûreté du Québec has confirmed that the body discovered on November 28 in Sutton is that of Robert Farr, a 46-year-old man from Cowansville who had been missing since October 31. The discovery was made by investigators from the Service des enquêtes sur les crimes contre la personne, with the assistance of police dog handlers and officers from the emergency measures unit. Formal identification of the remains was completed in the days following the […]

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Why A Pizza is closing: A conversation with Ziv Przytyk

In this episode of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships on CJMQ 88.9 FM, journalist William Crooks sits down with Ziv Przytyk, a well-known figure in the region’s cultural landscape. Przytyk is the founder of Shazam Fest, a long-time municipal councillor in Barnston West, and the creative mind behind A Pizza, the eclectic pizzeria and arts hub located on Galt Ouest in Sherbrooke. After seven years of serving slices, hosting […]

December 3, 2025 19

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From attics to archives: Preserving our past

In this week’s edition of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships on CJMQ 88.9 FM, host William Crooks sits down with Bury resident and well-known local historian Joel Barter for a fascinating conversation about preserving the everyday history of the Townships. Supported by the Local Journalism Initiative, this segment explores how Barter has become a central figure in collecting, documenting, and protecting the small but meaningful artifacts that help tell […]

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Sherbrooke Police Searching for Suspect After Laptop Stolen at Bishop’s

Lennoxville, November 27, 2025 - The Sherbrooke Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man captured on security cameras stealing a laptop and personal items at Bishop’s University. On October 20, 2025, around 7:45 p.m., surveillance footage from the Bishop’s University library shows the individual taking a bag that did not belong to him. Inside the bag was an Acer laptop along with various personal belongings. […]

November 27, 2025 31

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Raising the bar: how Jeremy Dion-Shields is shaping the next generation of powerlifters

In this episode of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships on CJMQ 88.9 FM, host William Crooks speaks with Sherbrooke powerlifting coach and gym owner Jeremy Dion-Shields, who recently organized the Championnat provinciaux — the Quebec powerlifting championships held earlier this month at Sunday Swole gym. Dion-Shields, who runs Eastside Performance, discusses how his path to powerlifting began unexpectedly during firefighter training, when he first discovered the sport’s community and […]

November 24, 2025 19

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Sutton mayor outlines priorities after re-election

In a Nov. 19 interview, Sutton Mayor Robert Benoit reflected on his re-election and the major issues shaping his new mandate. Benoit highlighted the municipality’s voter turnout, which reached nearly 60 per cent—one of the highest participation rates in the region. He noted that Sutton re-elected a mayor for the first time in 25 years, a sign, he said, that residents valued “continuity and stability.” Benoit outlined several challenges the […]

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Sworn in – Lennoxville Councillors take oath at city hall

Three Lennoxville representatives officially took their oaths of office Wednesday evening during Sherbrooke’s municipal swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, marking the start of the 2025–2029 mandate. The evening began with a welcome from Alexandra Lapierre of the City’s communications department, who described the event as “a significant moment in Sherbrooke’s democratic life.” One by one, the newly elected councillors were called to the front to swear an oath to serve […]

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Patterson outlines priorities as Brome Lake’s new mayor

Brome Lake’s newly elected mayor Lee Patterson says his focus is on continuity, infrastructure and better communication with residents as he steps into the role following the Nov. 2 municipal election. Patterson, a lifelong resident and a member of council for twelve years, won in a multi-candidate race that saw voter turnout just over fifty-three per cent. Speaking in a phone interview less than seventy-two hours after the results were […]

November 10, 2025 38

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Marie-Claude Bibeau elected mayor of Sherbrooke

This radio report features an exclusive post-election interview with Marie-Claude Bibeau, the former Liberal MP for Compton–Stanstead who has now been elected mayor of Sherbrooke. Speaking live from her election-night headquarters at Le Siboire on Dépôt Street, Bibeau shares her reaction to the win and outlines her immediate priorities as she transitions into municipal leadership. Bibeau describes the moment as exciting and energizing, noting that she was surrounded by family, […]

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