Collision Between Electric Bike and Pedestrian in Sherbrooke

Collision Between Electric Bike and Pedestrian in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, October 13, 2025 - Emergency services were called around 1:30 p.m. today after a collision between an electric bicycle and a pedestrian in Sherbrooke. Police, firefighters, and paramedics quickly arrived at the scene to assist both victims. According to preliminary information, the cyclist, a 55-year-old man, was travelling at high speed when he struck a 70-year-old woman walking on the pedestrian bridge at the intersection of rue de la […]

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Featured

Electoral Card Distribution Completed in Sherbrooke

October 10, 2025 - Sherbrooke, Québec - Despite challenges caused by the Canada Post strike, Sherbrooke’s Election Office successfully completed the delivery of 97,500 electoral cards by the end of the day. With the help of two contracted distributors and 70 city employees, teams worked tirelessly all week to ensure every household received their notice. Minor delivery issues were quickly corrected thanks to citizen reports, and residents are still encouraged […]

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Communications

PROVINCIAL SAFETY CAMPAIGN: DISTRACTION AND RECKLESS DRIVING – POLICE EVERYWHERE ON QUEBEC ROADS

October 9, 2025 From October 10 to 16, 2025, all police services across Quebec, in partnership with Contrôle routier Québec and the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), will carry out a coordinated national operation targeting driver distraction and reckless behavior. Motorists can expect an increased police presence province-wide, including in the Eastern Townships.Special attention will also be given to heavy vehicles, with several inspection operations scheduled for Friday, […]

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Art and Culture

Celebrating 50 Years of English Radio in the Townships with CJMQ Daytime Broadcast and Evening Tribute

September 19, 2025 – Lennoxville & North Hatley, QC — A full day of activities on Saturday, September 27, 2025 will celebrate the rich history and enduring legacy of English-language radio in the Eastern Townships. Daytime in LennoxvilleCJMQ 88.9 FM will host a live outdoor broadcast in Lennoxville (weather permitting). Listeners and community members are invited to stop by, meet on-air personalities, and learn about ongoing efforts to sustain and […]

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Business

Suspicious Fire at Chez Stanley Resto-Bar in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, September 16, 2025 – Firefighters and police were called to a blaze at Chez Stanley, a well-known resto-bar located at 1180 King East, early Tuesday morning around 1:30 a.m. According to the Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS), a citizen called 911 to report the fire. Fire crews quickly arrived and were able to bring the flames under control. Fortunately, no one was injured. However, based on information gathered at the […]

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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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Arrestation in Sherbrooke Firearm Seized and Tobacco Operation

Sherbrooke, September 1, 2025 – The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) made two separate arrests over the weekend, involving a firearm incident and an illegal tobacco seizure. Firearm Incident on Rue Loranger On Friday evening, August 29, around 10:30 p.m., SPS patrol officers responded to an apartment on Rue Loranger after reports of a loud explosion. Officers conducted checks, identified several occupants, and released them at the scene. An investigation was […]

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Sherbrooke Police Arrest Three in Violent Incidents and Drug Bust

Sherbrooke, August 19, 2025 -The evening of August 19 was a busy one for the Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS), as officers made three separate arrests involving armed assaults and drug possession across the city. Bear Spray Assault at Parc du Petit-Canada Around 6 p.m., officers were called to Parc du Petit-Canada, near Alexandre Street, after a woman was allegedly assaulted with bear spray. The 29-year-old suspect was arrested on site. […]

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Communications

Important Reminders During National Drowning Prevention Week

Sherbrooke, July 2025 – In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week, the City of Sherbrooke is promoting the theme “Staying Safe Together” by reminding the public of the importance of adopting safe and respectful behavior around pools, lakes, and other bodies of water. Sherbrooke is proud to have a team of 85 lifeguards overseeing the city’s pools and beaches daily. While their presence is critical, the cooperation of the public […]

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