Saint-François Bridge Repairs to Cause Delays in Sherbrooke, November 7-8

Saint-François Bridge Repairs to Cause Delays in Sherbrooke, November 7-8

Sherbrooke, November 6, 2024 - The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced upcoming road repairs on the Saint-François Bridge, spanning the Saint-François River on Terrill Street in Sherbrooke. Starting tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, at 9 a.m. until Friday, November 8, at 4 p.m., traffic will alternate on the bridge. Significant delays are expected, especially during peak hours. The multifunctional path on the west side of the bridge will […]

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(FOUND) Disappearance of Lilia Bentabet – Public Appeal

Montreal, November 3, 2024 – The Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public's assistance in locating Lilia Bentabet, 18, from Cookshire-Eaton. She was last seen on the afternoon of November 2, walking on Jordan Hill Road in Cookshire-Eaton. Her loved ones are concerned for her health and safety. Description of Lilia Bentabet: Height: 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) Weight: 59 kg (130 lb) Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Distinguishing Feature: […]

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Rock Forest Will Welcome New Commercial Hub with Super C

Sherbrooke, October 31, 2024 – Groupe Custeau has proudly announced the development of a new commercial hub, Espace Rock Forest, located at 5757 Boulevard Bourque right beside the Canac hardware store. This exciting project aims to provide residents of Rock Forest with convenient access to quality products at affordable prices. A key feature of this new hub will be the arrival of a Super C supermarket, expanding the area’s options […]

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Homicide Investigation: Public Assistance Needed in the Case of Alan Kruja

Sherbrooke, October 31, 2024 – The Sûreté du Québec’s Crime Against Persons Unit is requesting public assistance in the investigation of the homicide of Alan Kruja, a 21-year-old Sherbrooke resident, who was found deceased on October 3, 2024. Authorities are seeking information related to a specific vehicle connected to the case. The vehicle of interest is a black 2015 LEXUS ES300H, initially displaying the license plate number X170823. It is […]

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Halloween projection on water towers in Rock Forest

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Rock Forest Water Tower Transformed for Halloween with Unique Light Projections

Sherbrooke, October 28, 2024 – This Halloween, the iconic Rock Forest water tower is delighting the community with a spectacular seasonal transformation, thanks to the efforts of local business leaders and city officials. Spearheaded by Entreprendre Sherbrooke’s commercial advisor, Eric Gauthier, the water tower now lights up as a giant pumpkin, showcasing both charismatic and spooky versions. In an interview with CJMQ’s “Reaching Out to the Community” hosted by Derek […]

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Sûreté du Québec Intercepts Driver for Extreme Speeding in Saint-Herménégilde

Saint-Herménégilde, October 24, 2024 – Officers from the Sûreté du Québec in the MRC of Coaticook intercepted a motorist on Rang 9 for driving at an excessive speed in the early evening. The driver, a man in his 40s, was clocked at 175 km/h in a zone with an 80 km/h speed limit. This serious offense resulted in an $1826 fine, 18 demerit points, and a seven-day suspension of his […]

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Complete Closure of Highway 410 This Weekend for Darche Interchange Work

Sherbrooke, October 24, 2024 – The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced that Highway 410 in Sherbrooke will be completely closed in both directions from Friday, October 25, at 9 p.m. until Monday, October 28, at 6 a.m. The closure will occur between exits 2 (Portland Blvd.) and 6 (Université Blvd.). This closure is necessary for planing and paving work on Highway 410 and its entry and exit […]

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FOUND SAFE – Disappearance of Mathias Charafeddine – Public Appeal

Montréal, October 23, 2024 – The Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public's assistance in locating Mathias Charafeddine, a 16-year-old from Shawinigan. Mathias was last seen on October 23 around 11:00 AM in the Brook Street area of Drummondville. His family has expressed concerns for his health and safety. Description: Height: 1.73 m (5'8") Weight: 67 kg (150 lbs) Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown He was reportedly wearing dark clothing and […]

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Weekend Arrests in Sherbrooke for Impaired Driving and Drug Possession

Sherbrooke, October 21, 2024 – Since Friday evening, Sherbrooke police have made several arrests for impaired driving due to alcohol. Below are the details of the weekend interventions: October 19, 1:58 AM: Police responded to a call from a concerned citizen who observed a driver stopped at a drive-thru at 3065 King Ouest, appearing intoxicated. Officers arrived and arrested the 37-year-old driver for impaired driving. He was brought to police […]

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