Ex-Rector Pierre Cossette Enters Liberal Race, Officially Confirms Candidacy Announcement

Ex-Rector Pierre Cossette Enters Liberal Race, Officially Confirms Candidacy Announcement

SHERBROOKE, May 12th, 2026 — As Quebec’s political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the October 5th provincial election, Pierre Cossette says he hopes to bring a more collaborative and innovation-focused approach to politics in Quebec City, while positioning Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships as a model for regional development and community-driven solutions. The former physician and former rector of the Université de Sherbrooke officially entered provincial politics after […]

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Business

Sherbrooke Record Introduces New Publishing Model and Distribution Challenges

SHERBROOKE, May 3rd, 2026 — The Sherbrooke Record is introducing a new publishing model that will change how readers across the Eastern Townships access their news, as the long-standing English-language newspaper adapts to evolving distribution challenges and reader habits. After more than a century of daily print, the publication will shift toward a digital-first approach, while maintaining a weekly print edition. The change comes as the paper continues to […]

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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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Business

Estrie Farmers Celebrate 30 Years of Community-Supported Agriculture SHERBROOKE

Sherbrooke, Thursday, April 9, 2026 – As Quebec marks the 30th anniversary of the Réseau des fermiers de famille (RFF), local producers in the Estrie are highlighting the success of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model. In a recent interview on CJMQ 88.9 FM, local farmer Leon Bibeau sat down with host Joshua Bullard to discuss how the network is helping mid-sized farms thrive by bypassing traditional wholesale markets. The […]

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Business

ZAP Sherbrooke / Estrie Announces the End of Its Services

Sherbrooke, February 4, 2025 – After 18 years of providing free public WiFi across the Estrie region, ZAP Sherbrooke, a non-profit organization, has officially announced its closure. During a special meeting on January 27, 2025, members of the organization voted to cease operations, with the public WiFi service ending on May 30, 2025 and the official closure of the organization set for June 30, 2025. Impact on Users & Partners […]

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Economics

Highway Patrol Intercepts Speeding Motorist in Estrie: Fines and Demerit Points Issued

Sherbrooke, Monday, August 26, 2024 ---On August 25, 2024, around noon, officers from the Sûreté du Québec's highway patrol in the Estrie region intercepted a motorist on Highway 10, at km 111 eastbound in Austin, for excessive speeding and other infractions. The offender, a man in his forties from Saint-Laurent, was caught driving at 155 km/h in a zone where the maximum speed limit is 100 km/h. This violation resulted […]

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