Suspicious Fire on Gillespie Street Under Investigation

Suspicious Fire on Gillespie Street Under Investigation

Sherbrooke, September 5, 2024 – In the early hours of Thursday morning, emergency services were called to 214 Gillespie Street at approximately 4:30 a.m. to respond to a fire. Upon arrival, police and firefighters quickly evacuated the building’s residents. Paramedics were also present as a precaution, but no injuries were reported. The fire department swiftly contained the blaze, minimizing damage to the property. Authorities have classified the fire as suspicious, […]

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Communications

Sherbrooke Investigates Series of Suspicious Fires

Sherbrooke, September 3, 2024 – Sherbrooke emergency services responded to a series of suspicious fires early this morning, prompting investigations across three different locations in the city. The first incident occurred around 3:40 AM at 1105 Valence Road. Firefighters were called to the scene, where they battled a building fire. Police were also on-site to secure the area during the firefighting efforts. According to the fire inspector, the blaze is […]

September 3, 2024 57 4 4

General

44-Year-Old Man Arrested in Sherbrooke for Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence

Sherbrooke, August 22 – On Thursday late morning, the Criminal Investigations Division, assisted by patrol officers, arrested a 44-year-old man for attempted murder, assault causing bodily harm, and mischief. A few days ago, the 19-year-old victim reported incidents of domestic violence that had occurred over the past few months to the patrol officers. Following the report, investigators took charge of the victim's case. After meeting with the victim, the police […]

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Communications

Sherbrooke Unveils State-of-the-Art Pool at Parc Victoria

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 – The city of Sherbrooke has officially opened its latest aquatic facility, the À-la-Claire-Fontaine pool, located in Parc Victoria. This modern pool is one of the largest in Sherbrooke, boasting cutting-edgeamenities designed for accessibility and inclusivity. The project,entirely funded by the city, cost $9.2 million.Key Features of the Facility:Heated Pool: With a maximum depth of 1.4 meters.Swimming Lanes: Three 25-meter lanes available from 10:30 AM to […]

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19-Year-Old Arrested for Locker Room Thefts and Fraud in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 – Last Tuesday, the Criminal Investigations Division arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a series of locker thefts that occurred between July 4 and August 13, 2024. The suspect was apprehended directly at the detention center, where he was already being held for another case involving a breach of conditions that occurred on Sunday, August 18. The young man entered the locker room of a […]

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Communications

Additional Safety Measures at the Portland and Wilson Intersection

Sherbrooke, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – In an effort to improve pedestrian safety, the City of Sherbrooke is redesigning the crosswalk at the intersection of Portland Boulevard and Wilson Street by installing a standard traffic light. This work is scheduled for 2025. The site has undergone several improvements since 2019 to bring the intersection up to standard and increase safety. A joint safety analysis of the crosswalk was conducted in […]

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General

Man Arrested in Sherbrooke After Barricading Himself Amid Crisis and Death Threats

Sherbrooke, August 21 – Yesterday, around 2:30 PM, a tenant of an apartment building on Adélard-Colette Street called the police to report that her neighbor was in crisis and had allegedly threatened to kill her. A police officer was dispatched to meet with the woman and gather more information about the events. The tenant confirmed that she had received death threats from a neighbor in the building. The neighbor had […]

August 21, 2024 74 1 3

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Local animal shelter reports slight improvement after July 1st moving day despite 300 animals awaiting adoption

Interviewee: Alexis Savoie Interviewer: Derek Bullard CJMQ interviewed Alexis Savoie, the SPA de l estrie spokesperson, for an update regarding the shelter s condition following the surge of abandoned animals during the July 1st moving day. Savoie reported, "Things are a bit better, but we still have around 250 animals under our care, including 80 cats, 20 dogs, and about 10 small animals available for adoption." Savoie explained that July […]

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