Patterson outlines priorities as Brome Lake’s new mayor

Patterson outlines priorities as Brome Lake’s new mayor

Brome Lake’s newly elected mayor Lee Patterson says his focus is on continuity, infrastructure and better communication with residents as he steps into the role following the Nov. 2 municipal election. Patterson, a lifelong resident and a member of council for twelve years, won in a multi-candidate race that saw voter turnout just over fifty-three per cent. Speaking in a phone interview less than seventy-two hours after the results were […]

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Featured

Marie-Claude Bibeau elected mayor of Sherbrooke

This radio report features an exclusive post-election interview with Marie-Claude Bibeau, the former Liberal MP for Compton–Stanstead who has now been elected mayor of Sherbrooke. Speaking live from her election-night headquarters at Le Siboire on Dépôt Street, Bibeau shares her reaction to the win and outlines her immediate priorities as she transitions into municipal leadership. Bibeau describes the moment as exciting and energizing, noting that she was surrounded by family, […]

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Communications

New Parking Payment System Coming to Downtown Sherbrooke

SHERBROOKE, November 5, 2025 — Drivers in downtown Sherbrooke will soon experience a new, easier way to pay for parking. The City has begun installing modern contactless parking terminals, which will officially come into service on November 10. The change is part of Sherbrooke’s effort to simplify parking procedures and modernize existing infrastructure. During the transition week, downtown parking will be free of charge while the new system is activated. […]

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Preliminary Results Announced for the 2025 Sherbrooke Municipal Election

November 2, 2025 – Sherbrooke The preliminary results of the 2025 Sherbrooke municipal election were released Sunday evening by Election President Me Line Chabot, following the compilation of votes. The results will be officially confirmed on Monday, November 3, after the final count. 🏛️ Mayor’s Race Voter turnout for the citywide election reached 45.08%, with 131,564 registered voters and 865 rejected ballots. Results: Marie-Claude Bibeau: 27,550 votes (46.45%) — Elected, […]

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Teen Arrested for Defrauding 89-Year-Old Sherbrooke Woman

Sherbrooke, October 30, 2025 — The Sherbrooke Police Service (SPS) has arrested a 17-year-old from Montreal after an 89-year-old woman was defrauded of several thousand dollars in a sophisticated scam targeting seniors. Around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, a bank employee alerted police after noticing the elderly woman attempting to withdraw a large sum of money. Officers quickly intervened and met with the victim, who explained that she had received a […]

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Featured

English Mayoral Debate at Bishop’s Highlights Key Issues for Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, October 23, 2025 - Three of Sherbrooke’s four mayoral candidates faced off Thursday night at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville at The Gait for the 2025 Sherbrooke English Mayoral Debate, broadcast live on CJMQ 88.9 FM. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Raïs Kibonge, and Vincent Boutin shared their priorities on housing, mobility, and bilingual services. Guillaume Brien was absent. Housing dominated early discussion. With a vacancy rate near 1.4 percent, all agreed the […]

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Communications

Five Arrested for Impaired Driving in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, October 20, 2025 — Sherbrooke Police arrested five drivers over the weekend for impaired driving, following multiple incidents across the city. The first arrest occurred just before 1 a.m. Saturday when a 46-year-old man lost control of his vehicle near Highway 410 and rue du Collège. He was found to be nearly twice over the legal limit. Later Saturday evening, around 7:30 p.m., police stopped a 74-year-old man on […]

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Communications

Missing Person Alert – Joelle DUGRÉ – FOUND

Updated October 20, 2025 - FOUND Date: October 11, 2025 Reason: Missing / Runaway 👤 Description Name: Joelle DUGRÉ Sex: Female Age: 16 years old Complexion: Pale Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) Weight: 49 kg (110 lbs) Language: French Clothing at the time of disappearance: A black beanie, a black sleeveless vest, and large hoop earrings. 📍 Circumstances On October 11, 2025, around 12:55 […]

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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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