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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Environment

Weather Alert: Freezing Rain and Heavy Snow Forecast for Quebec — Essential Travel Only Recommended

SHERBROOKE, March 10, 2026 — The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has issued an urgent advisory for motorists across the province as a major weather system involving heavy snow and freezing rain moves into Quebec. With conditions expected to deteriorate rapidly over the next few hours, provincial officials are strongly recommending that citizens postpone any non-essential travel. Ministry Response and Road Safety Ministry teams are already deployed across the […]

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Communications

High Fire Risk in the Eastern Townships

Sherbrooke, August 9, 2025 - The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu (SOPFEU) is warning residents of an elevated risk of forest fires across the region. Recent hot temperatures combined with a lack of rainfall have created conditions where fires can start and spread quickly. SOPFEU reports that most forest fires are caused by human activity and is urging the public to take extra precautions, particularly near wooded […]

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Environment

Investigation Underway After Suspicious Death and Critical Injury in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, June 15, 2025 – A police investigation is underway following a suspicious death and a critically injured man found overnight in Sherbrooke. Around 2:00 a.m., emergency services were called to 336 Ball Street after a witness reported an injured person outside the residence. Upon arrival, police, firefighters, and paramedics discovered a 38-year-old man with severe injuries outside the home. While securing the premises, officers located a 32-year-old woman inside […]

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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 […]

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Business

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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