Rock Forest Water Tower Illumination Project Wins 2026 Public Choice Award

Rock Forest Water Tower Illumination Project Wins 2026 Public Choice Award

Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, April 24, 2026 — Eric Gauthier, Commercial Revitalization Advisor, affiliated with Entreprendre Sherbrooke / Sherbrooke Innovante, for Sherbrooke’s Rock Forest–Deauville sector, says an illumination project helped renew interest in a commercial corridor impacted by major roadwork along Boulevard Bourque, which had reduced traffic and limited access to the area. The initiative transformed a local water tower into a projection surface featuring seasonal displays aimed at attracting residents and […]

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Community Events

Sherbrooke Housing Crisis Reaches Critical Breaking Point

SHERBROOKE, April 21, 2026 – Rosalie Dupont, co-coordinator of the Table d’Action Contre la Pauvreté de l’Estrie, warns that finding affordable housing in Sherbrooke has transitioned from a local challenge to a "mathematical impossibility" for many residents. Despite a surge in regional construction, Dupont argues that the current emphasis on private market development fails to address the needs of those at the breaking point. With standard one-bedroom apartments now […]

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Art and Culture

Flamenco for Farnham’s 150th Anniversary

Farnham, April 15, 2026 – Have you ever dreamed of attending a live flamenco performance? Now is your chance! As part of its 150th-anniversary celebrations, the City of Farnham presents: Rite by the acclaimed company La Otra Orilla. This performance is presented in collaboration with Le Vaisseau d’Art, an organization that has spent the last three years bringing unique, "off the beaten path" classical music performances to the Farnham community. […]

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Community Events

Cautious Optimism for Estrie Food Banks Following Quebec Provincial Budget

Sherbrooke, March 20th, 2026 - As the dust settles on Quebec’s latest provincial budget, a sense of "cautious optimism" is emerging from Moisson Estrie. In a recent interview with Joshua Bullard for the Local Journalism Initiative, General Director Christian Bibeau shared his perspective on what the new financial roadmap means for food security in our region. The budget highlights two major wins for the sector: a $21 million earmark for […]

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Community Events

Sherbrooke Community Organizations Prepare for Province Wide Strike

Sherbrooke, March 18, 2026 - The social safety net in the Eastern Townships is fraying, and local workers are sounding the alarm. In a recent interview for the Local Journalism Initiative on CJMQ 88.9FM, Joshua Bullard spoke with Catherine Chaput from the Corporation de développement communautaire (CDC) de Sherbrooke to discuss the escalating "Le communautaire à boutte" movement. Representing over one hundred local organizations, Chaput described a sector pushed to […]

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Art and Culture

Richmond’s 2026 Irish Heritage Festival Celebrate with Us!

Richmond, Quebec - February 14, 2026. The Richmond St. Patrick’s Society is happy to announce a great line-up for this year’s Irish Heritage Festival. This highly anticipated, month-long festival is the first sign that spring is on its way! There is a full roster of live music, storytelling, art and heritage events, and the ever-popular parade! 2026 is the 149th anniversary since the founding of the St. Patrick's Society of […]

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Art and Culture

Free DJ & Music Creation Workshops for Youth 15–29 at Mont Sutton

Mont Sutton, October 16, 2025 – XLTRAX Productions has officially announced the launch of XLTRAX Academy, a new mobile training project offering free DJ and music creation workshops for youth aged 15 to 29 in the Eastern Townships. Supported by Le Fonds Mille et Un (FM1) — a joint initiative between the Secrétariat à la jeunesse du Québec and La Ruche Estrie — the project aims to raise $15,000 to […]

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Art and Culture

Local DJs Plans First Music Festival Near Quebec City – ONE FESTIVAL

Sherbrooke, September 2025 – Local DJ and electronic artist Audrey Cabana, along with her team from XLTRAX, is preparing to launch the very first edition of ONE FESTIVAL – Le Portail des Mondes, a three-day music and camping experience happening at aventuresnordbec.com September 26–28, 2025, just 30 minutes from Québec City. With a limited capacity of 250 people, the festival promises an intimate atmosphere where music lovers can immerse themselves […]

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Community Events

Friendship Day Brings Fun for All Ages in Lennoxville

LENNOXVILLE | June 7, 2025 — Residents of Lennoxville will gather under sunny skies to celebrate Friendship Day, a beloved annual tradition that will bring the community together through family-friendly activities, music, artisan markets, and local flavors. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will stretch across multiple community hubs, including the LES Grounds, Saint-Antoine School, Centennial Park, and the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre. Highlights of the […]

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