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One of the Eastern Townships’ most beloved outdoor corridors is entering a new era. In this episode of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships on CJMQ 88.9 FM, host William Crooks speaks with Hélène Hamel, executive director of the Massawippi Conservation Trust, about the recent transfer of the Tomifobia Nature Trail and what it means for the public. Stretching 19 kilometres from Ayer’s Cliff to Stanstead, the Tomifobia Nature Trail […]
In this segment of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships, journalist William Crooks speaks with Sherbrooke Citoyen leader Raïs Kibonge about an ongoing court case that could reshape how official opposition status is determined at the municipal level in Quebec. Following the Nov. municipal election, changes in council representation left Sherbrooke Citoyen as the only organized political party besides the governing party with elected councillors at city hall. Despite this, […]
In this segment of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships, host William Crooks travels to Beebe to spotlight the Centre du livre déjà lu, a modest second-hand bookstore with a long-standing commitment to giving back to the local community. Operating for 23 years and staffed entirely by volunteers, the bookstore sells donated books at low prices and returns all proceeds directly to community organizations across the southern Eastern Townships. Recorded […]
In this segment of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships, journalist William Crooks speaks with Eastern Townships School Board (ETSB) chair Michael Murray about a cyberattack that disrupted the board’s computer network on Dec. 18, 2025. The attack prompted ETSB officials to shut down the entire network as a precautionary measure after unauthorized access was detected. During the interview, Murray explains how the intrusion was identified, why the decision was […]
This radio segment for The Pulse of the Eastern Townships provides an in-depth look at the political and administrative turmoil that has gripped the Town of Cookshire-Eaton in recent weeks, before presenting a full interview with the former interim director general at the centre of the controversy. The first portion of the segment establishes the broader context, outlining the integrity report issued by the Commission municipale du Québec, which identified […]
Five former administrators of Sherbrooke’s Faubourg Mena’Sen housing complex were arrested on Dec. 10 following a major anti-corruption operation led by Quebec’s Commissaire à la lutte contre la corruption (CLCC) and the Unité permanente anticorruption (UPAC). Those arrested — Serge Dubois, Michel Fortin, Patrick Fortin, Jocelyn Morissette and René St-Amant — face charges of fraud over $5,000 in connection with what investigators allege was a scheme involving more than $19 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
