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Downtown deal: North Hatley’s core changes hands

In this segment, North Hatley Mayor Marcella Davis Gerrish discusses the recent sale of several village-core properties by longtime owner Richard Laliberté to Vie North Hatley, a newly formed community investment group founded by two local residents and led by executive director Dominique Voyer. The transaction follows years of debate over redevelopment proposals and differing visions for the scale and character of projects in the downtown core. Gerrish explains how the municipality’s master plan — adopted in October 2025 after […]

February 10, 2026 71

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Silver on the ice: Sherbrooke skaters make Olympic history

Canada opened its Olympic short track campaign with a silver medal in the mixed team relay — and Sherbrooke was right at the centre of it. In this segment, we break down the relay race that saw Kim Boutin and Félix Roussel help Canada to second place, earning the country’s first short track medal of the 2026 Winter Games. The story goes beyond the finish line. Drawing on recent interviews, the segment traces Boutin’s final Olympic chapter after more […]

February 10, 2026 23

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Elyzabeth Diaga brings Queens of Rock back to Sherbrooke by popular demand

Queens of Rock returns to Sherbrooke this Saturday with a high-energy tribute to 40 years of women in rock. Created and performed by Elyzabeth Diaga, the show brings together music associated with some of the most influential female rock artists of the past four decades, including Heart, Pat Benatar, Blondie, Joan Jett, Alanis Morissette, Evanescence, The Cranberries, and Diane Dufresne. Diaga is joined on stage by five musicians for a production that blends powerful vocals with dynamic lighting, costumes, and […]

February 6, 2026 47

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PEQ abolition fuels regional mobilization in Estrie

In this radio segment, host William Crooks speaks with Melissa Medeiros, founder of VIA Expats, about the local impacts of Quebec’s decision to abolish the Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). Medeiros explains how the removal of the program has created uncertainty for international workers and students who had planned to build long-term lives in Quebec, particularly in regional communities like the Eastern Townships. She describes the consequences for employers and institutions that rely on international talent across sectors such as […]

February 3, 2026 45

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Jackass Legend Steve-O Crashes into Sherbrooke: A CJMQ Exclusive

SHERBROOKE, February 3, 2026 — The energy at Théâtre Granada is hitting a fever pitch tonight as global superstar and Jackass icon Steve-O brings his "Crash and Burn" tour to the heart of the Eastern Townships. In an exclusive phone interview with CJMQ 88.9, Steve-O opened up about his first-ever visit to Sherbrooke, the evolution of his legendary stunts, and the massive news that has the entertainment world buzzing: the official return of the Jackass crew to the big screen […]

February 3, 2026 101

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Matt Andersen Brings The Hammer & The Rose Tour to Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, January 27, 2026 — Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matt Andersen has announced the Canadian leg of The Hammer & The Rose Tour, with a stop in Sherbrooke on February 12 at the iconic Théâtre Granada. As part of a 25-date tour across nine Canadian provinces, Andersen will be joined by special guest Mariel Buckley, the Calgary-based alt-folk singer-songwriter. The tour supports Andersen’s 11th studio album, The Hammer & The Rose, released earlier this year on Sonic Records. The album has earned […]

January 28, 2026 62 1

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Airport fallout and city priorities: Mayor Bibeau on what comes next

In this segment on CJMQ 88.9 FM, Sherbrooke Mayor Marie-Claude Bibeau speaks with William Crooks about several key issues currently before city council, with a particular focus on governance challenges at the Sherbrooke airport. Following a critical report from the Commission municipale du Québec, Bibeau explains how the city is working with an interim board to stabilize airport operations, implement corrective measures, and safeguard the airport’s role in regional economic development. The discussion also addresses the city’s relationship with neighbouring […]

January 24, 2026 49

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XLTRAX DJ School Officially Launches in Partnership with Musitechnic

Sherbrooke / Montreal, Québec — XLTRAX is proud to announce the official launch of the XLTRAX DJ School, created in collaboration with Musitechnic and XLTRAX Académie. This new initiative is dedicated to inspiring, training, and supporting the next generation of DJs and performers. The launch event brought together DJ school staff, the XLTRAX team, professional DJs, artists, and potential students for an evening centered on learning, networking, and creative exchange. The XLTRAX DJ School offers hands-on workshops introducing participants to essential DJ skills, including mixing fundamentals, […]

January 19, 2026 54

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After Legault: why the CAQ reset may come too late

In this interview, Bishop’s University associate professor of politics Jacob Robbins-Kanter offers detailed analysis following Quebec Premier François Legault’s announcement that he will resign and remain in office until a successor is chosen. Speaking shortly after the news broke, Robbins-Kanter situates the decision within the broader context of late-stage governments, declining public trust, and the strategic limits facing long-governing parties. Robbins-Kanter argues that Legault waited until the final possible moment to step aside, holding out hope that opinion polls might […]

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