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New Season for the Regional Hockey League Kicks Off September 27

Sherbrooke, August 29, 2024 The Ligue Régional de Hockey (LRH) is poised to launch its new season on September 27, featuring a promising slate of opening games. This year, the league featuring Senior Triple A caliber, has restructured its organization, moving from a traditional board format to a more collaborative approach involving team owners and a dedicated working committee. Robert Legault, spokesperson for the LRH, emphasized that fans should pay particular attention […]

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Boat washing security tags pilot program launched on Lakes Magog and Massawippi

Sherbrooke, August 27, 2024 - A new pilot program has been introduced on Lakes Magog and Massawippi aimed at preventing the spread of invasive species. It works this way — boat operators can get a tag which connect boats to their trailers when it is removed from the lake. When a boat owner brings a boat back to the same body of water, the tag identifies the watercraft as a […]

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Highway Patrol Intercepts Speeding Motorist in Estrie: Fines and Demerit Points Issued

Sherbrooke, Monday, August 26, 2024 ---On August 25, 2024, around noon, officers from the Sûreté du Québec's highway patrol in the Estrie region intercepted a motorist on Highway 10, at km 111 eastbound in Austin, for excessive speeding and other infractions. The offender, a man in his forties from Saint-Laurent, was caught driving at 155 km/h in a zone where the maximum speed limit is 100 km/h. This violation resulted […]

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Black bear sightings on the rise in Eastern Townships

Sherbrooke, August 23, 2024 - Recent posts on social media indicate an apparent increase in black bear sightings across the Eastern Townships. While no specific factors have been identified to explain the uptick, Anais Gasse, a wildlife biologist with the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte aux Changements Climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, suggests that food sources, such as outdoor events or spring hunger, are likely attracting the […]

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44-Year-Old Man Arrested in Sherbrooke for Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence

Sherbrooke, August 22 – On Thursday late morning, the Criminal Investigations Division, assisted by patrol officers, arrested a 44-year-old man for attempted murder, assault causing bodily harm, and mischief. A few days ago, the 19-year-old victim reported incidents of domestic violence that had occurred over the past few months to the patrol officers. Following the report, investigators took charge of the victim's case. After meeting with the victim, the police […]

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Sherbrooke Unveils State-of-the-Art Pool at Parc Victoria

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 – The city of Sherbrooke has officially opened its latest aquatic facility, the À-la-Claire-Fontaine pool, located in Parc Victoria. This modern pool is one of the largest in Sherbrooke, boasting cutting-edgeamenities designed for accessibility and inclusivity. The project,entirely funded by the city, cost $9.2 million.Key Features of the Facility:Heated Pool: With a maximum depth of 1.4 meters.Swimming Lanes: Three 25-meter lanes available from 10:30 AM to […]

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Invasive freshwater jellyfish discovered in Eastern Townships lakes

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 Freshwater jellyfish have been discovered in lakes across the Eastern Townships, raising concerns about their ecological impact. David O’Connor, Environmental Project Manager at the Conseil Régional de l’Environnement de l’Estrie, explains that community reports, were key in identifying these invasive species. O’Conner discusses the potential risks posed by the jellyfish, including disruptions to the local food web due to their filter-feeding habits. He went on to […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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