$25 billion delivered, $7.5 billion more announced as tariff uncertainty weighs on Eastern Townships businesses

$25 billion delivered, $7.5 billion more announced as tariff uncertainty weighs on Eastern Townships businesses

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, September 10th 2026 - Federal Members of Parliament from across the Eastern Townships met with regional businesses on September 1 to discuss the impact of tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty. The meeting, initiated by Sherbrooke MP Élisabeth Brière, brought together businesses from sectors including steel, aluminum, forestry and electronics. Participants discussed the effects of tariffs on operations, supply chains, markets and competitiveness. Brière said uncertainty was one of […]

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PLQ Candidate Jacqueline Belleau discusses priorities for Saint-François ahead of Quebec election

Saint-François, September 8th - With the Quebec election campaign underway, Quebec Liberal Party candidate Jacqueline Belleau is highlighting housing, health care, community organizations and labour shortages as issues facing residents of Saint-François. Belleau said the rising cost of housing has increased pressure on families and contributed to challenges for organizations working with vulnerable residents. She expressed support for the Liberal Party’s proposed 40,000 affordable and social housing units and said […]

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Canadian Party of Quebec outlines priorities ahead of October 5th election

Eastern Townships, September 8th - The Canadian Party of Quebec (CaPQ) is entering the 2026 Quebec election campaign with a focus on protecting individual rights, addressing affordability and improving public services, according to Cynthia Costigan, the party’s Director of Community Outreach. Costigan said the party is continuing to recruit candidates in several ridings, including Sherbrooke and Saint-François, ahead of the September 17 nomination deadline. She said her responsibilities include community […]

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Élections Québec Denied Exemption for Bilingual Mailings as Anglophone Community Raises Accessibility Concerns

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, September 2nd 2026 - Élections Québec’s decision to mail voter information guides exclusively in French is raising concerns among English-speaking communities in the Eastern Townships ahead of the October 5 provincial election. Denis Kotsoros, director of the Townshippers Association, says the organization is concerned that relying on QR codes and online resources could create barriers, particularly for seniors, who have some of the highest voting rates. […]

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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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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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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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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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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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