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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 sports center and took personal belongings from unlocked lockers. After […]

August 22, 2024 382 57 13

Communications

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 2023 by the Sherbrooke Police Service and the Engineering, Water, […]

August 22, 2024 614 55

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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 also reportedly mistreated his dog. Soon after, other patrol officers, […]

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Communications

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 filling reservoirs, swimming pools and spas; postpone watering if possible, […]

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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 sport. Desgasne teaches judo at École Montessorri Magog, which has […]

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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 things happen.” The league, recognized as the best in Quebec, […]

August 17, 2024 349 36 10

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Local animal shelter reports slight improvement after July 1st moving day despite 300 animals awaiting adoption

Interviewee: Alexis Savoie Interviewer: Derek Bullard CJMQ interviewed Alexis Savoie, the SPA de l estrie spokesperson, for an update regarding the shelter s condition following the surge of abandoned animals during the July 1st moving day. Savoie reported, "Things are a bit better, but we still have around 250 animals under our care, including 80 cats, 20 dogs, and about 10 small animals available for adoption." Savoie explained that July 1st is a critical time for shelters, with dozens of […]

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Local Sports

Local athlete Marco Poulin claims victory in Big Wolf’s Backyard Ultra Marathon

Magog, Thursday, July 25, 2024 - Marco Poulin, a local athlete, won first place in the Big Wolf’s Backyard Ultra Marathon, which took place in Cacouna, Bas-Saint-Laurent, on July 13-14. The race requires runners to complete a 6.69 km loop every hour until only one remains. Poulin ran for 53 hours, covering over 355 km. Poulin faced significant challenges before becoming a marathon runner, including addiction and homelessness, and emphasized that even at age 60, determination can overcome obstacles. He […]

July 25, 2024 327 84

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Business

Former politician turned small business owner weighs in on challenges of running a microdistillery

Interviewee: Pierre Luc Dusseault Interviewer: Derek Bullard Local micro distilleries in Quebec are facing significant difficulties, including financial problems that have led to several closures in recent years. CJMQ spoke with Pierre-Luc Dusseault, a former Canadian politician who became the youngest MP in history at 19 and now runs a micro distillery in Sherbrooke. Reflecting on his transition from politics, Dusseault shared, “Life is great. It has been four years since I completed my second mandate, and I’ve always had a […]

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