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Snow, salt and small-town limits in Ayer’s Cliff

This interview features Ayer’s Cliff Mayor Alec Van Zuiden responding to public concerns after sandy, salty snow was pushed toward the lake during recent winter road-clearing operations along Route 141. The issue gained attention following photos shared by residents on social media, raising questions about environmental impact, accountability, and jurisdiction. In the conversation, Van Zuiden explains that the stretch of road in question falls under the responsibility of the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ), not the municipality. He outlines […]

January 13, 2026 39

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New details emerge in Eastern Townships police pursuit

This audio report examines new developments following a multi-kilometre police pursuit that moved through several Eastern Townships communities and ended with an arrest on Sherbrooke municipal territory. The report brings together verified information from the Sûreté du Québec and Quebec court administration officials to clarify what is currently known about the incident, which initially unfolded with limited public details and no named suspect. Court officials have since identified the accused as Christian Gagnon and confirmed that he appeared before the […]

January 12, 2026 65

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Musitechnic/Unica and XLTRAX Academy Launch a New Partnership

Free Public Event — Friday, January 16, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Montreal, QC — Musitechnic/Unica and XLTRAX Academy are proud to announce the official launch of their new partnership and invite the public to a free event taking place on Friday, January 16, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Musitechnic/Unica. Designed for anyone who has ever wondered “What would it be like to become a DJ?”, this event offers an opportunity to discover how a passion for […]

January 12, 2026 30 2

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Securing the trail: Tomifobia’s next chapter

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 has been a free, year-round multi-use route for more than […]

January 4, 2026 27

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Who gets to oppose? Sherbrooke’s democracy test

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, the City of Sherbrooke has maintained that opposition status should […]

January 4, 2026 26

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Used books, real impact: a Beebe bookstore giving it all back

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 on Dec. 20 inside the bookstore, the segment features an […]

January 4, 2026 27

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Russian cyberattack shuts down ETSB network, chair explains response

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 made to take systems offline so quickly, and how the […]

December 23, 2025 172

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“Shot the messenger”: Cookshire-Eaton turmoil and the Bellemare account

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 administrative shortcomings at the municipal level without assigning criminal or […]

December 15, 2025 54

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Five arrested in Faubourg Mena’Sen fraud case in Sherbrooke

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 million tied to the controversial 2022 sale and dissolution of […]

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