After Last Year’s Slump, East Burke Sees Eastern Township Traffic Bounce Back on Vermont Trails

After Last Year’s Slump, East Burke Sees Eastern Township Traffic Bounce Back on Vermont Trails

BURKE, Vt., July 2026 — Kingdom Trails and Burke Mountain Resort have launched a month-long campaign aimed at welcoming Eastern Townshippers back to Vermont after a decline in cross-border tourism last year. The Cross the Border, Discover the Kingdom initiative offers Eastern Township visitors at-par pricing on Kingdom Trails memberships and Burke Mountain lift tickets, along with discounts on bike rentals, hotel stays, and promotions from participating local businesses throughout […]

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Communications

Wild Life Officials Continues Raccoon Rabies Response As Outbreak Remains Concentrated in Estrie and Montérégie

SHERBROOKE, July 14, 2026 —Quebec wildlife officials continue efforts to contain the spread of raccoon rabies after 199 confirmed cases have been reported since the disease returned to the province in December 2024. The outbreak remains concentrated in the Estrie and Montérégie regions, where surveillance and vaccination operations are ongoing. According to Marianne Gagnier, Biologist and Rabies Management Coordinator with the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements […]

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Communications

Runaway Semi-Truck Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Sherbrooke; Driver Injured

SHERBROOKE, July 6, 2026 — A dramatic runaway semi-truck incident left one person injured and blocked traffic in a Sherbrooke neighborhood Monday morning. Emergency services responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls around 8:30 a.m. on July 6, reporting that a tractor-trailer had collided with several vehicles near the intersection of Argyll and Longchamps streets. Callers also reported seeing a man with a head injury at the scene. According to initial police […]

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Communications

Moving in Sherbrooke — What You Need to Know Ahead of July 1st

SHERBROOKE, June 29, 2026 — With Quebec’s traditional Moving Day right around the corner, the City of Sherbrooke is issuing several crucial reminders to ensure a smooth, eco-responsible, and hassle-free transition for both new and relocating residents. From waste management to construction zones, here is what you need to plan before July 1st. 1. Bulky Item Pickup is by Request Only One of the most common sights during moving season […]

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Business

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 […]

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Tuning into the Future as École Vision Sherbrooke Raises the Next Generation of Broadcasters

SHERBROOKE, Quebec, June 6, 2026 — In an era dominated by rapid social media feeds and short-form videos, an innovative internet radio station at École Vision Sherbrooke is proving that traditional audio storytelling is very much alive. By putting microphones directly into the hands of Grade 4, 5, and 6 students, the school is helping youth find their voices while revitalizing local community connections. The project is the brainchild of […]

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Communications

Major $2.8M Paving Project Set to Begin on Highway 55 South Next Week

SHERBROOKE, May 27, 2026 -If your daily commute takes you along Highway 55 South between Windsor and Sherbrooke, you’ll want to give yourself some extra time starting next week. The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable has announced a major $2.8 million asphalt repaving project set to kick off on Monday, June 1, 2026. The construction will span a five-week period, aiming to repair significant rutting along the […]

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Business

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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