$6.8M ‘Guide’ program launches to boost Townships employment

$6.8M ‘Guide’ program launches to boost Townships employment

The Townshippers’ Association officially unveiled its new “Guide” employment and workforce development program Feb. 20 at the QG de l’entrepreneuriat in Sherbrooke. Backed by $6.8 million in federal funding over five years through the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities, the initiative is designed to improve access to employment services for English speakers in the region. Guide will offer job-readiness support, skills development workshops, employer connections and coordinated community […]

February 21, 2026 50

Communications

FOUND SHERBROOKE POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP TO LOCATE MISSING TEENAGER

Sherbrooke, February 18, 2026 – The Sherbrooke Police Department (SPS) has issued an urgent appeal to the public to help locate 16-year-old Loïc Ferland, who has been missing since Tuesday evening. Loïc was last seen at approximately 7:30 PM on February 17, 2026, in the downtown Sherbrooke area. Authorities state they have specific reasons to be concerned for his health and safety. Description and Distinctive Features Loïc Ferland is described […]

February 18, 2026 24

Business

New Parking Measures to Boost Sherbrooke’s Downtown Accessibility

Sherbrooke, February 18, 2026 – The City of Sherbrooke, in partnership with the Société de développement commercial (SDC), has announced a series of major adjustments to downtown parking rules aimed at supporting local businesses and simplifying the user experience. The changes primarily target the Wellington North sector and are expected to roll out over the coming months. Simplified Hours and Sunday Free Parking In a move to make rules easier […]

February 18, 2026 18

Featured

Downtown deal: North Hatley’s core changes hands

In this segment, North Hatley Mayor Marcella Davis Gerrish discusses the recent sale of several village-core properties by longtime owner Richard Laliberté to Vie North Hatley, a newly formed community investment group founded by two local residents and led by executive director Dominique Voyer. The transaction follows years of debate over redevelopment proposals and differing visions for the scale and character of projects in the downtown core. Gerrish explains how […]

February 10, 2026 52

Art and Culture

Jackass Legend Steve-O Crashes into Sherbrooke: A CJMQ Exclusive

SHERBROOKE, February 3, 2026 — The energy at Théâtre Granada is hitting a fever pitch tonight as global superstar and Jackass icon Steve-O brings his "Crash and Burn" tour to the heart of the Eastern Townships. In an exclusive phone interview with CJMQ 88.9, Steve-O opened up about his first-ever visit to Sherbrooke, the evolution of his legendary stunts, and the massive news that has the entertainment world buzzing: the […]

February 3, 2026 93

Art and Culture

XLTRAX DJ School Officially Launches in Partnership with Musitechnic

Sherbrooke / Montreal, Québec — XLTRAX is proud to announce the official launch of the XLTRAX DJ School, created in collaboration with Musitechnic and XLTRAX Académie. This new initiative is dedicated to inspiring, training, and supporting the next generation of DJs and performers. The launch event brought together DJ school staff, the XLTRAX team, professional DJs, artists, and potential students for an evening centered on learning, networking, and creative exchange. The XLTRAX DJ School offers hands-on […]

January 19, 2026 52

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Featured

Musitechnic/Unica and XLTRAX Academy Launch a New Partnership

Free Public Event — Friday, January 16, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Montreal, QC — Musitechnic/Unica and XLTRAX Academy are proud to announce the official launch of their new partnership and invite the public to a free event taking place on Friday, January 16, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at Musitechnic/Unica. Designed for anyone who has ever wondered “What would it be like to become a DJ?”, this […]

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Featured

Securing the trail: Tomifobia’s next chapter

One of the Eastern Townships’ most beloved outdoor corridors is entering a new era. In this episode of The Pulse of the Eastern Townships on CJMQ 88.9 FM, host William Crooks speaks with Hélène Hamel, executive director of the Massawippi Conservation Trust, about the recent transfer of the Tomifobia Nature Trail and what it means for the public. Stretching 19 kilometres from Ayer’s Cliff to Stanstead, the Tomifobia Nature Trail […]

January 4, 2026 27

Featured

Body of Robert Farr Found and Identified in Sutton

Cowansville, December 4, 2025 - The Sûreté du Québec has confirmed that the body discovered on November 28 in Sutton is that of Robert Farr, a 46-year-old man from Cowansville who had been missing since October 31. The discovery was made by investigators from the Service des enquêtes sur les crimes contre la personne, with the assistance of police dog handlers and officers from the emergency measures unit. Formal identification […]

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