Opera Singer Caroline Gélinas Aims to Bring an Intimate Musical Evening to Bishop’s University

Opera Singer Caroline Gélinas Aims to Bring an Intimate Musical Evening to Bishop’s University

LENNOXVILLE, October 26th 2026 - Canadian mezzo-soprano Caroline Gélinas will take the stage at Bishop’s University’s Bandeen Hall on October 29, offering audiences an intimate evening of opera arias, German lieder, and French melodies. Speaking with Good Morning Townships, Gélinas reflected on her journey into opera, which began with childhood exposure to classical music through her parents and Radio-Canada. Her career gained momentum after joining the Opéra de Montréal’s Young […]

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Lennoxville Organization MONSHACK Expands Community-Based Mental Health Support

LENNOXVILLE, October 22nd 2026 - Mon Shack… Mes choix… Mon avenir!, a nonprofit organization supporting adults living with mental health challenges, is expanding access to community-based wellness services through three new partnerships. Founder and executive director Josée Parent says collaborations with Cuisine collective Le Blé d’Or, Mam’zelles Lunettes and La Cordée will provide cooking workshops, affordable optical consultations and wellness activities. The initiatives were made possible through financial support from […]

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225 Publishing Houses Come Together for 48th Salon du livre de l’Estrie

October 20th, Sherbrooke - The 48th edition of the Salon du livre de l’Estrie brought together approximately 225 publishing houses in Sherbrooke, celebrating literature, creativity and community engagement during four days of literary activities. The annual event welcomed authors, publishers and book enthusiasts, offering exhibitions, roundtable discussions, book signings and opportunities for visitors to discover new literary works. Olivier Courtois, manager of the Salon, highlighted the extensive coordination required to […]

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Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke Partners with ASTROLab, Preparing Cosmic Musical Experience with The Planets

OCTOBER 20TH, Mont-Mégantic - The Orchestre symphonique de Sherbrooke (OSS) is preparing an extraordinary musical experience on November 7, combining classical music with spectacular astronomical projections. During an interview with CJMQ 88.9 FM’s Good Morning Townships, music director and conductor Jean-Michel Malouf discussed the upcoming performance of The Planets of Holst, presented in collaboration with the ASTROLab at Mont-mégantic. The ambitious production will feature more than 80 musicians, accompanied by […]

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Lennox Stars Fundraiser Showcases Emerging Talent in the Eastern Townships

OCTOBER 20TH, Lennoxville - Two Bishop’s University graduates are bringing local talent into the spotlight through Lennox Stars, a fundraising competition held October 16 at Bandeen Hall in Lennoxville. Lianna Roque and Romina Recalde founded the English Language Theatre Company (ELTC) after recognizing the limited professional opportunities available to performing arts graduates in the Eastern Townships. During an interview with CJMQ 88.9 FM’s Good Morning Townships, the organizers explained their ambition […]

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English Performances of Ismène Postponed Until March 2027 in Sherbrooke

SHERBROOKE, October 20, 2026 — Théâtre du Double Signe has announced the postponement of its English-language performances of Ismène, originally scheduled for October 21 and 22, 2026, at Le Grand-Espace in Sherbrooke. According to an official social media post issued October 19 on the Théâtre du Double Signe Facebook Page, the performances have been rescheduled to March 24, 2027, at 7:30 p.m., due to circumstances beyond the theatre company's control. […]

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Local Rivalries Heat Up as Senior AA Hockey Enters Week Three

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, October 11th - High-scoring games, passionate crowds and early-season surprises are bringing excitement to the Ligue régionale de hockey senior AA as the league enters its third week. Robert Legault, the league’s communications director, joined Good Morning Townships to discuss the season’s opening results and the importance of community support. Week two featured Princeville’s 7-3 victory over defending champions Lac-Mégantic and Coaticook’s dominant 13-2 win against Val-des-Sources. Legault explained […]

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Sherbrooke Theatre Production Retells Greek tragedy Through The Eyes of a Forgotten Character

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, October 11th - A new theatrical production in Sherbrooke is inviting audiences to reconsider courage, conflict and the importance of dialogue by retelling a famous Greek tragedy from the perspective of a lesser-known character. Ismène, produced by Théâtre du Double Signe, shifts the spotlight away from Antigone, the celebrated figure known for defying authority, and toward her sister Ismène, whose perspective offers an alternative approach to conflict through peace, […]

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Mont-Mégantic National Park Raising Awareness About the Hidden Effects of Light Pollution

Mont-Mégantic, October 11th — Residents across the Eastern Townships were invited to celebrate the night sky on Saturday, October 10, as part of Le Jour de la Nuit, an initiative raising awareness about light pollution and its effects on wildlife and human health. The event, brought to Quebec by the Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve three years ago, encourages residents to turn off unnecessary outdoor lights and rediscover the stars. Organizers […]

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