Sherbrooke Continues to Reject LiveBarn Cameras, Deepening Debate on Referee Safety

Sherbrooke Continues to Reject LiveBarn Cameras, Deepening Debate on Referee Safety

SHERBROOKE, May 29th, 2026 — Concerns surrounding referee safety and accountability in local hockey arenas are fueling debate in Sherbrooke after the city reaffirmed its refusal to allow LiveBarn streaming cameras in municipal sports facilities. City officials have cited legal limitations involving municipal subsidy rules and administrative barriers as the primary reasons for blocking the commercial camera platform. Supporters of the technology argue that video systems could help discourage […]

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Sherbrooke Mayor Marie-Claude Bibeau Signals Strong Support for Local Airwaves Ahead of June 6th Community Radio Day

SHERBROOKE, May 26th, 2026 — Sherbrooke Mayor Marie-Claude Bibeau says community radio stations continue to play an important role in maintaining local identity and strengthening communication within regional communities across Quebec. Speaking with CJMQ 88.9 FM ahead of Community Radio Day on June 6th, Bibeau described local radio as a platform that reflects everyday community life in a way larger corporate media outlets often cannot. She noted that stations like […]

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QCNA to Host Community Media Networking Event and Job Fair in Gatineau

The Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) will host a community media networking event and job fair on June 12 at the Château Cartier Hotel in Gatineau, bringing together students, aspiring journalists, media professionals and members of the public interested in the industry. The event, titled Your Career in Community Media, is free to attend and will also be livestreamed for participants unable to attend in person. Organizers say the goal […]

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Sherbrooke Summer Hockey League Expands with Women’s Division and Move to Bishop’s University

SHERBROOKE, May 14th, 2026 — What began as a small offseason hockey project between a handful of professional players has quickly evolved into a growing summer hockey event in the Eastern Townships. The Ligue du Hockey À Bout de Souffle (LBS) is returning for its third season this summer, bringing expanded divisions and high-tempo hockey to Bishop’s University. Co-founder Nicolas Guay says the league was originally created in 2024 […]

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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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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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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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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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Estrie Farmers Celebrate 30 Years of Community-Supported Agriculture SHERBROOKE

Sherbrooke, Thursday, April 9, 2026 – As Quebec marks the 30th anniversary of the Réseau des fermiers de famille (RFF), local producers in the Estrie are highlighting the success of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. In a recent interview on CJMQ 88.9 FM, local farmer Leon Bibeau sat down with host Joshua Bullard to discuss how the network is helping mid-sized farms thrive by bypassing traditional wholesale markets. The […]

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