Québec Solidaire candidate Mia Frechette discusses priorities for Saint-François ahead of Quebec election

Québec Solidaire candidate Mia Frechette discusses priorities for Saint-François ahead of Quebec election

Saint-François, September 8th - Québec solidaire candidate Mia Fréchette is focusing her Saint-François campaign on housing, the cost of living, health care, transportation and environmental protection. Fréchette said she began speaking with residents after being nominated in June and July to identify their main concerns. She said housing, affordability and health care were among the issues raised most frequently, shaping the party’s campaign communications. On housing, Fréchette pointed to Québec […]

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PLQ Candidate Jacqueline Belleau discusses priorities for Saint-François ahead of Quebec election

Saint-François, September 8th - With the Quebec election campaign underway, Quebec Liberal Party candidate Jacqueline Belleau is highlighting housing, health care, community organizations and labour shortages as issues facing residents of Saint-François. Belleau said the rising cost of housing has increased pressure on families and contributed to challenges for organizations working with vulnerable residents. She expressed support for the Liberal Party’s proposed 40,000 affordable and social housing units and said […]

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Canadian Party of Quebec outlines priorities ahead of October 5th election

Eastern Townships, September 8th - The Canadian Party of Quebec (CaPQ) is entering the 2026 Quebec election campaign with a focus on protecting individual rights, addressing affordability and improving public services, according to Cynthia Costigan, the party’s Director of Community Outreach. Costigan said the party is continuing to recruit candidates in several ridings, including Sherbrooke and Saint-François, ahead of the September 17 nomination deadline. She said her responsibilities include community […]

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Former Magog Cantonniers Player Jacob Dion Signs with Laval Rocket

MAGOG, September 4th 2026 - For Jacob Dion, the call from the Montreal Canadiens organization came when he least expected it. The former Magog Cantonniers defenseman was at home playing Xbox when he checked his email and discovered a message from someone within the Canadiens organization asking about his hotel plans and mileage to Brossard. It quickly became clear that he had been invited to the Canadiens’ main training camp. […]

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Élections Québec Denied Exemption for Bilingual Mailings as Anglophone Community Raises Accessibility Concerns

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, September 2nd 2026 - Élections Québec’s decision to mail voter information guides exclusively in French is raising concerns among English-speaking communities in the Eastern Townships ahead of the October 5 provincial election. Denis Kotsoros, director of the Townshippers Association, says the organization is concerned that relying on QR codes and online resources could create barriers, particularly for seniors, who have some of the highest voting rates. […]

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Next Generation Steps Up as Young Local Farmers Drive the 179th Ayers Cliff Fair

AYER'S CLIFF, August 31st 2026 - The 179th edition of the Ayers Cliff Fair brought thousands of visitors to the Stanstead County grounds from August 27th to 30th, celebrating agriculture, community and local traditions. While the fair offers entertainment, rides and activities for families, agriculture remains at its heart. This year, organizers highlighted the growing participation of young beef and dairy farmers, with barns filled with livestock prepared for competition. […]

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Sûreté du Québec Seeking Missing 65-Year-Old Man Last Seen on Lake Stukely *UPDATE FOUND DECEASED

EASTMAN, QC. Aug. 31, 2026 — The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is asking for the public's assistance in locating 65-year-old Pierre Desrochers of Montreal, who went missing in the Eastman area. Desrochers was last seen on August 29 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in a watercraft on Lake Stukely. Physical Description: Height: 5'8" (1.75 m) Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg) Hair: Grey Eyes: Brown Anyone who spots Pierre Desrochers is urged to […]

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ESTRIE VOTES 2026: The Complete Eastern Townships Provincial Election Guide

Sherbrooke, August 28, 2026 - Quebecers head to the polls on October 5, 2026, under the province’s fixed-date election law. The Eastern Townships (Estrie) represent one of the most unpredictable regions in the province, serving as a critical battleground for all major political parties. With high-profile seat departures, party leaders running locally, and distinct regional priorities—from agricultural land protection to healthcare access for official language minority communities—here is everything voters […]

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Festival des Traditions du Monde Celebrates 29th Edition in Sherbrooke

FLEURIMONT, August 13th 2026 — The Festival des Traditions du Monde is bringing music, food and cultures from around the world to Sherbrooke for its 29th edition, running from August 12 to 16. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the five-day event, which transforms the festival grounds into a multicultural village featuring performances, food vendors and merchants. Operations manager Jean-Chal Doillon says organizers began preparing the site on July […]

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