John Abbott Students Organize Fundraiser for Lakeshore General Hospital’s Kidney Dialysis Program

John Abbott Students Organize Fundraiser for Lakeshore General Hospital’s Kidney Dialysis Program

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, October 8, 2024 - A group of John Abbott College students, including Joshua Bullard, is hosting a fundraiser at Restaurant Le Bienheureux in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue to support the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation’s kidney dialysis program. The event, scheduled for Wednesday evening, October 9, 2024 from 5 PM to 9 PM, promises food, music, and community spirit, with all proceeds going directly to the hospital’s dialysis department. Joshua shared that the […]

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Arrest Made for Armed Robbery at Metro Plouffe

Sherbrooke, October 8, 2024 – Yesterday, around 1:30 p.m., employees at Metro Plouffe, located at 1175 King Street East, called emergency services to report that a man had stolen alcoholic beverages. The suspect strongly resisted when confronted by the store manager. As police were on their way, other citizens also reported the ongoing incident by calling the police. An officer from operational support, who was nearby, quickly arrived on the […]

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Sherbrooke Police Seek Driver of White Van Involved in Incident with Young Person

Sherbrooke, October 7, 2024 - The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) is searching for the driver of a white van seen on Fabien Street, near the intersection of Président-Kennedy, on Monday, September 30, 2024, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The man is described as having a dark complexion, aged between 35 and 40 years old, approximately 183 cm (6 feet) tall, and weighing around 79 kg (174 lbs). He has […]

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Start of Respiratory Infection Vaccination Campaign

Sherbrooke, October 7, 2024 - Appointments are now available for influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations. Beginning on October 16, the annual vaccination campaign against respiratory viruses will start. The influenza vaccine provides protection against multiple strains of type A and B viruses. The new COVID-19 vaccine is designed to offer immunity against circulating variants, including the KP2 variant. Target Groups for COVID-19 Vaccination: Residents of long-term care facilities (CHSLD), seniors’ residences […]

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Arrest Made for Impaired Driving Due to Alcohol

Sherbrooke, October 3, 2024 - Last night, around 6 PM, a witness parked in the lot of a convenience store on Larocque Street in Sherbrooke observed a woman attempting to make a phone call using her credit card as a cellphone. Concerned, the witness noted that the woman appeared unsteady and possibly intoxicated. After the woman got into her vehicle and drove away, the witness contacted the police, providing a […]

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Full Closure of Route 147 in Compton Due to Construction

Compton, September 30, 2024 – A section of Route 147 in Compton is closed for construction and will remain shut until October 18, 2024, according to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. The closure is for the reconstruction of a culvert located between Compton and Coaticook. Motorists are being rerouted via Cochrane Road, while heavy vehicles must take a 16-kilometer detour via Routes 206, 251, and Moe's River Road. […]

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Two Arrested for Impaired Driving in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, September 27, 2024 – Police arrested two individuals for impaired driving between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Around 4:30 PM Thursday, emergency services responded to an accident at 945 Fédéral Street where a car crashed into a parked trailer. The 39-year-old driver was arrested after failing a breathalyzer test. Later, around 11 PM, a driver was arrested near Bishop’s University after showing signs of erratic driving. He also failed […]

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Suspect Wanted for Indecent Acts in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, September 27, 2024 – Since August 8, approximately ten incidents of indecent acts have been reported to the police. These events occur at various times of the day in wooded areas along the bike path between Pacifique Street and the Frédérick-Paré Dam. The suspect exposes his genitals to passing women and performs sexually suggestive gestures, without making physical contact, ensuring he is seen. Sherbrooke police, patrol officers, and bicycle […]

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Drug Trafficking and Firearm Arrest in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, September 25, 2024 – On Tuesday morning around 10 AM, a citizen called the Sherbrooke Police to report finding drugs in a wooded area near Golconda Street. Responding officers confirmed that the bag found contained approximately 2,000 pills suspected to be methamphetamines and packets of white powder resembling cocaine. Upon further inspection, they also discovered a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun. Following these discoveries, the police launched a surveillance operation in […]

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