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World Radio Day 2025: Radio and Climate Change

On February 13, 2025, CJMQ and the world will celebrate World Radio Day, focusing on the theme “Radio and Climate Change”. This year, UNESCO highlights the essential role of radio in raising awareness about climate issues and promoting sustainable actions. As part of the celebrations, UNESCO is offering a networking experience and valuable resources to help broadcasters and communities engage with climate-related topics. Special CJMQ Broadcast: February 13, 11 AM […]

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Granby Zoo Mourns Beloved Shaboola a White Rhino

Granby, February 6, 2025 - The Granby Zoo is saying a heartfelt goodbye to Shaboola, the white rhinoceros who passed away peacefully after her health deteriorated in recent weeks. At 45 years old, Shaboola was the oldest white rhino in captivity in Canada and the third-oldest female in North America, far surpassing the species' average lifespan of 36 years. Born at The Toronto Zoo in 1979, Shaboola spent her final […]

February 5, 2025 600 70

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Nearly 500 Pounds of Debris Removed from Lake Memphremagog in Community Dive Cleanup

Lake Memphrémagog, November 3, 2024 - A recent community dive cleanup led by Jacques Tremblay, diver and project manager at Plongée Aqua-Mundo, brought volunteers together to help clean Lake Memphremagog. The event removed nearly 500 pounds of trash from the lake, signaling a promising improvement compared to past cleanups that yielded significantly more debris. For Tremblay and the Aqua-Mundo team, the motivation behind this cleanup effort was clear: divers love […]

November 3, 2024 458 47

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Boat washing security tags pilot program launched on Lakes Magog and Massawippi

Sherbrooke, August 27, 2024 - A new pilot program has been introduced on Lakes Magog and Massawippi aimed at preventing the spread of invasive species. It works this way — boat operators can get a tag which connect boats to their trailers when it is removed from the lake. When a boat owner brings a boat back to the same body of water, the tag identifies the watercraft as a […]

August 27, 2024 702 98

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Black bear sightings on the rise in Eastern Townships

Sherbrooke, August 23, 2024 - Recent posts on social media indicate an apparent increase in black bear sightings across the Eastern Townships. While no specific factors have been identified to explain the uptick, Anais Gasse, a wildlife biologist with the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte aux Changements Climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, suggests that food sources, such as outdoor events or spring hunger, are likely attracting the […]

August 23, 2024 594 63

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Invasive freshwater jellyfish discovered in Eastern Townships lakes

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 Freshwater jellyfish have been discovered in lakes across the Eastern Townships, raising concerns about their ecological impact. David O’Connor, Environmental Project Manager at the Conseil Régional de l’Environnement de l’Estrie, explains that community reports, were key in identifying these invasive species. O’Conner discusses the potential risks posed by the jellyfish, including disruptions to the local food web due to their filter-feeding habits. He went on to […]

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