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Ex-Rector Pierre Cossette Enters Liberal Race, Officially Confirms Candidacy Announcement

SHERBROOKE, May 12th, 2026 — As Quebec’s political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the October 5th provincial election, Pierre Cossette says he hopes to bring a more collaborative and innovation-focused approach to politics in Quebec City, while positioning Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships as a model for regional development and community-driven solutions. The former physician and former rector of the Université de Sherbrooke officially entered provincial politics after […]

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Communications

Sherbrooke Police Launch Project NIP to Combat Fraud Targeting Seniors

SHERBROOKE, May 12th 2026 - The Sherbrooke Police Service is stepping up efforts against a growing wave of telephone fraud schemes targeting vulnerable residents, particularly seniors. In response to the increase in these incidents, the SPS has introduced “Project NIP,” a new initiative bringing together investigators, police officers, and community partners to help identify and stop fraudsters operating in the region. Police say the project will focus on coordinated daily […]

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Business

O’Chevreuil Taverne du Centro Damaged by Major Fire in Downtown Sherbrooke

SHERBROOKE, May 11th 2026 - A major fire prompted a large emergency response Monday morning in downtown Sherbrooke after flames broke out in a commercial building located at 62 Wellington North Street. Emergency crews were dispatched around 10:00 a.m. on May 11 after reports of smoke and fire coming from the two-storey building. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke conditions and visible flames originating from the basement level. Authorities confirmed […]

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Communications

Compton–Stanstead MP Marks First Year With New Office Opening In Sherbrooke

SHERBROOKE, QC | May 2, 2026 – Marianne Dandurand, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead, officially opened her new constituency office, marking a milestone in her first year of federal service. The new space is designed to bridge the gap between Ottawa and the Eastern Townships, providing residents with streamlined access to federal programs and direct advocacy. The opening served as a dual-purpose event, allowing MP Dandurand to review a first […]

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Business

SPS Seeking Public’s Help to Identify Canac Tool Battery Thieves

Sherbrooke, QC — May 5, 2026 The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) is requesting public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a sophisticated shoplifting ring targeting Canac hardware stores across the city and the province. The Incidents Investigators have linked the duo to at least two major thefts in Sherbrooke late last March: March 25: Canac at 1000 Galt St. East. March 27: Canac at 5711 Bourque Blvd. In both […]

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Business

Sherbrooke Record Introduces New Publishing Model and Distribution Challenges

SHERBROOKE, May 3rd, 2026 — The Sherbrooke Record is introducing a new publishing model that will change how readers across the Eastern Townships access their news, as the long-standing English-language newspaper adapts to evolving distribution challenges and reader habits. After more than a century of daily print, the publication will shift toward a digital-first approach, while maintaining a weekly print edition. The change comes as the paper continues to […]

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Environment

Dry Spring Conditions Raise Forest Fire Risk in Eastern Townships

Eastern Townships, April 2026 — Officials and SOPFEU are warning of extreme fire danger conditions across parts of the Estrie region as dry spring weather continues ahead of full vegetation growth. Despite lingering snow in some areas, dead grass and brush remain highly flammable, increasing the likelihood of fires, particularly near residential zones. The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu considers this pre-season period is one of […]

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Art and Culture

Rock Forest Water Tower Illumination Project Wins 2026 Public Choice Award

Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, April 24, 2026 — Eric Gauthier, Commercial Revitalization Advisor, affiliated with Entreprendre Sherbrooke / Sherbrooke Innovante, for Sherbrooke’s Rock Forest–Deauville sector, says an illumination project helped renew interest in a commercial corridor impacted by major roadwork along Boulevard Bourque, which had reduced traffic and limited access to the area. The initiative transformed a local water tower into a projection surface featuring seasonal displays aimed at attracting residents and […]

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Communications

FOUND Missing Teenager Sam Jeanson Last Seen in Sherbrooke East End

FOUND SAFELY TODAY BY THE SHERBROOKE POLICE! Sherbrooke, April 23, 2026 - The Sherbrooke Police Service is urgently requesting assistance from the community to help locate a missing fourteen year old boy named Sam Jeanson. The teenager has not been heard from since he left his family home in the eastern part of the city on April 20 2026. Family members and local authorities are deeply concerned for his well […]

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Community Events

Sherbrooke Housing Crisis Reaches Critical Breaking Point

SHERBROOKE, April 21, 2026 – Rosalie Dupont, co-coordinator of the Table d’Action Contre la Pauvreté de l’Estrie, warns that finding affordable housing in Sherbrooke has transitioned from a local challenge to a "mathematical impossibility" for many residents. Despite a surge in regional construction, Dupont argues that the current emphasis on private market development fails to address the needs of those at the breaking point. With standard one-bedroom apartments now […]

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