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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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44-Year-Old Man Arrested in Sherbrooke for Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence

Sherbrooke, August 22 – On Thursday late morning, the Criminal Investigations Division, assisted by patrol officers, arrested a 44-year-old man for attempted murder, assault causing bodily harm, and mischief. A few days ago, the 19-year-old victim reported incidents of domestic violence that had occurred over the past few months to the patrol officers. Following the report, investigators took charge of the victim's case. After meeting with the victim, the police […]

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Sherbrooke Unveils State-of-the-Art Pool at Parc Victoria

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 – The city of Sherbrooke has officially opened its latest aquatic facility, the À-la-Claire-Fontaine pool, located in Parc Victoria. This modern pool is one of the largest in Sherbrooke, boasting cutting-edgeamenities designed for accessibility and inclusivity. The project,entirely funded by the city, cost $9.2 million.Key Features of the Facility:Heated Pool: With a maximum depth of 1.4 meters.Swimming Lanes: Three 25-meter lanes available from 10:30 AM to […]

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Invasive freshwater jellyfish discovered in Eastern Townships lakes

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 Freshwater jellyfish have been discovered in lakes across the Eastern Townships, raising concerns about their ecological impact. David O’Connor, Environmental Project Manager at the Conseil Régional de l’Environnement de l’Estrie, explains that community reports, were key in identifying these invasive species. O’Conner discusses the potential risks posed by the jellyfish, including disruptions to the local food web due to their filter-feeding habits. He went on to […]

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19-Year-Old Arrested for Locker Room Thefts and Fraud in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 – Last Tuesday, the Criminal Investigations Division arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a series of locker thefts that occurred between July 4 and August 13, 2024. The suspect was apprehended directly at the detention center, where he was already being held for another case involving a breach of conditions that occurred on Sunday, August 18. The young man entered the locker room of a […]

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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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Man Arrested in Sherbrooke After Barricading Himself Amid Crisis and Death Threats

Sherbrooke, August 21 – Yesterday, around 2:30 PM, a tenant of an apartment building on Adélard-Colette Street called the police to report that her neighbor was in crisis and had allegedly threatened to kill her. A police officer was dispatched to meet with the woman and gather more information about the events. The tenant confirmed that she had received death threats from a neighbor in the building. The neighbor had […]

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Water Use Reduction Notice on Tuesday August 20 (Updated)

In connection with planned work on the main water conduit, which brings raw water from Lake Memphremagog to the J.-M.-Jeanson water treatment plant, we invite you to reduce your use of drinking water tomorrow, Tuesday August 20 at 7 a.m., until Wednesday August 21 7 a.m. You can reduce your water use by taking the following actions : limit the use of certain domestic appliances (dishwashers, washing machines, etc.); avoid […]

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Magog Judoka Yannick Desgasne to represent France at veteran world championships

Despite living in Canada for over a decade, Yannick Desgasne, a judo athlete from Magog, Quebec, will represent France at the Veteran World Championships in Las Vegas. Desgasne, who recently secured a third-place finish at the Canadian Championships, earned his spot at the international event but will compete under the French flag due to his citizenship status. His daughter and students have also been motivated by his commitment to the […]

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Sherbrooke’s Camping Île-Marie competes in National Ball Hockey League finals for LDK Cup

Camping Île-Marie, a local ball hockey team from Sherbrooke, will be playing for the LDK Cup in the National Ball Hockey League finals. The team is entering the finals after finishing third in the regular season under the leadership of Captain Wayne Létourneau, who started playing deck hockey at 12 years old. Létourneau expressed confidence in their preparation and determination, noting that “when you make sacrifices, like in everything in life, good […]

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