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Communications

Multiple Collisions Reported in Sherbrooke Due to Heavy Snowfall

Sherbrooke, February 7, 2025 – The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) responded to a busy evening on Thursday as numerous calls were made regarding minor accidents and fender benders caused by heavy snowfall. Nearly twenty incidents were reported to the emergency call center, prompting police to remind motorists of key safety measures in case of an accident: For minor accidents without injuries, there is no need to wait for police; a mutual accident report is sufficient. If your vehicle is still […]

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Environment

Granby Zoo Mourns Beloved Shaboola a White Rhino

Granby, February 6, 2025 - The Granby Zoo is saying a heartfelt goodbye to Shaboola, the white rhinoceros who passed away peacefully after her health deteriorated in recent weeks. At 45 years old, Shaboola was the oldest white rhino in captivity in Canada and the third-oldest female in North America, far surpassing the species' average lifespan of 36 years. Born at The Toronto Zoo in 1979, Shaboola spent her final years at Granby Zoo, where she received exceptional care from […]

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Business

ZAP Sherbrooke / Estrie Announces the End of Its Services

Sherbrooke, February 4, 2025 – After 18 years of providing free public WiFi across the Estrie region, ZAP Sherbrooke, a non-profit organization, has officially announced its closure. During a special meeting on January 27, 2025, members of the organization voted to cease operations, with the public WiFi service ending on May 30, 2025 and the official closure of the organization set for June 30, 2025. Impact on Users & Partners While ZAP Sherbrooke’s network will be discontinued, major institutional partners […]

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Local Sports

The Stage is Set For The Quarterfinals

Sherbrooke, February 3, 2025 – The stage is set as we now know the teams that have qualified for the quarterfinal round of the Regional Hockey League. Les Constructions Côté from Louiseville (7th) defeated the Lumberjacks in East Angus (10th) by a score of 5-2, while the DLC from La Guadeloupe (8th) overcame the Nordik Blades in Val-des-Sources (9th) by the same score. In East Angus, Donovan Morin-Bouchard, Hugo Ricard, and Sammy Dubois scored unanswered goals in the second period […]

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Featured

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Firearm Seizure in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, February 3, 2024 – A routine traffic stop took a dangerous turn early this morning when police intercepted a vehicle near 3375 rue King Ouest around 2:30 AM. Four individuals were inside the vehicle, and officers conducted multiple checks. During a search of one of the passengers, officers discovered that the man was wearing a bulletproof vest and had a loaded, sawed-off .22-caliber firearm hidden on him. 🚔 Immediate Arrest & Charges The 25-year-old man was arrested on the […]

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General

Sherbrooke Launches ‘Les Sentinelles’ A Network of Safe Havens to Enhance Community Security

Sherbrooke, January 27, 2025 – The City of Sherbrooke has launched an innovative pilot project called Les Sentinelles de Sherbrooke, aimed at improving the sense of security and well-being among residents. This initiative establishes a network of safe havens in participating businesses and organizations downtown, providing a refuge for anyone feeling unsafe. These safe spaces are easily recognizable by stickers displayed on the storefronts of participating locations. Trained staff at these establishments are ready to provide immediate support when needed. […]

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General

Police Raids Target Illegal Cannabis Activities in Sherbrooke Area

Sherbrooke, January 24, 2025 – The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) and the Régie de police de Memphrémagog, under the regional ACCES Cannabis program (Concerted Actions to Counter Underground Economies), conducted three raids on Tuesday, January 21. These operations took place at 720 Connelly Street in St-Georges de Windsor, 1160 Lincoln Street, and 142B Léger Street, following weeks of investigation and tips from the public. The locations were identified as sites for drug trafficking. Two suspects, aged 59 and 71, are […]

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Featured

Velodrome Bromont Welcomes International Competition

Bromont, January 21, 2025 - The Velodrome in Bromont, Quebec, is a transformative hub for the cycling community. Frédéric Tremblay, event coordinator at this state-of-the-art facility, shared insights into its role in advancing the sport. From recreational events to elite competitions, the velodrome accommodates all cycling disciplines, fostering both development and high-performance levels. Before the velodrome’s establishment, Quebec cyclists faced limited options for winter training, often traveling out-of-province. As one of only three fully covered tracks in Canada, Bromont has […]

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Communications

Sherbrooke Begins Snow Removal Operation on January 19

Sherbrooke, January 18, 2025 The City of Sherbrooke will launch a general snow removal operation starting at 9 PM on Sunday, January 19, continuing for five consecutive nights. Purpose of the Operation Following heavy snowfall, the width of roadways has been reduced, creating the need to clear snow from street edges, especially: Roads with sidewalks. Cul-de-sacs. Streets where lanes are less than three meters wide. Snow removal will focus on streets with maintained sidewalks. Non-maintained sidewalks will remain closed due […]

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