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After 44 Years in Education, Local Educator Publishes First Novel Inspired by the Eastern Townships

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, June 26 2026 — After spending 44 years teaching in the Eastern Townships, local educator and weather enthusiast Andrew Retchless is beginning a new chapter with the release of his first novel, The Sneaky Chronicles - Where Time Stands Still, a story inspired by the region's landscapes, villages, and close-knit communities.   Retchless says the idea for the book began about 18 months ago while creating fictional characters […]

todayJune 26, 2026 49

Art and Culture

From Classroom Concept to Maker Fair Success in Miami, Minecraft-Inspired Jukebox Turns Heads

SHERBROOKE, June 2026 — A Minecraft-inspired engineering project created by a recent Champlain College graduate is drawing attention for transforming a familiar video game feature into a fully functional music player.   The project, developed by 2026 Champlain College graduate Mateo and his teammate Logan as part of an Experimental Physics course, recreates Minecraft's iconic jukebox using 3D printing, electronics, and near-field communication (NFC) technology.   By inserting specially designed […]

todayJune 24, 2026 56

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Eastern Townships Farmer Emphasize Local Buying Before Seeking Government Support as Strawberry Season Is Delayed

WATERVILLE/LENNOXVILLE, June 18, 2026 — According to Karine Choinière of Ferme Wera in Lennoxville, strawberry growers across the Eastern Townships are expecting a later start to the harvest season following a colder-than-normal spring that slowed crop development throughout May. . Choinière reports that while recent warmer temperatures have improved growing conditions, many fields remain behind schedule. Strawberry plants are described as healthy, but harvest is expected to begin several days […]

todayJune 18, 2026 34 6

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CJMQ 88.9 FM is at the Community Media Job Fair!

Are you ready to break into broadcasting, launch your own show, or cover the stories that shape the Townships? Your next big opportunity starts right here! The CJMQ team is officially on the ground with our booth at "Your Career in Community Media: A Networking Event and Job Fair." Come sit down with us, talk face-to-face about our latest openings in on-air hosting, journalism, and audio production, and drop off […]

todayJune 11, 2026 32

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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 […]

todayMay 29, 2026 51

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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 […]

todayMay 26, 2026 43

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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 […]

todayMay 15, 2026 50 1

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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 […]

todayMay 14, 2026 75 4

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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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