Challenges and Opportunities for the English-Speaking Community in Conversation with Denis Kotsoros

Challenges and Opportunities for the English-Speaking Community in Conversation with Denis Kotsoros

Lennoxville, October 8, 2024 - In this episode of Reaching Out to the Community, Derek Bullard speaks with Denis Kotsoros, Executive Director of the Townshippers’ Association, about the challenges facing the English-speaking community in the Eastern Townships. Denis, who took on his role in March 2024, explains that the association is focused on healthcare services, social services, economic development, and creating job opportunities for the community. One key issue discussed […]

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Communications

Arrest Made for Impaired Driving Due to Alcohol

Sherbrooke, October 3, 2024 - Last night, around 6 PM, a witness parked in the lot of a convenience store on Larocque Street in Sherbrooke observed a woman attempting to make a phone call using her credit card as a cellphone. Concerned, the witness noted that the woman appeared unsteady and possibly intoxicated. After the woman got into her vehicle and drove away, the witness contacted the police, providing a […]

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General

Raids Conducted in Connection with “Fake Representative” Fraud Scheme

Sherbrooke, October 3, 2024 - Today, police from the Sûreté du Québec’s Cybercrime and Financial Crime Unit, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Montreal, Longueuil, Toronto, and other cities, are conducting 22 raids across Sherbrooke, Brossard, Montreal, Laval, and multiple other locations, including the Toronto region. This large-scale operation is part of an ongoing investigation that began in the fall of 2023. More than 250 officers and civilian personnel […]

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Featured

UPDATE Suspicious Death in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, October 1, 2024 -At around 1:50 PM, Sherbrooke police were called to the area behind 150 rue des Grandes-Fourches Sud, where a citizen reported discovering a deceased person near the banks of the Saint-François River. The Sherbrooke Fire Department's watercraft was also dispatched to assist. Police are currently securing the scene, and the criminal investigations division, along with a forensic technician, will be on site shortly to begin the […]

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Communications

Two Arrested for Impaired Driving in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, September 27, 2024 – Police arrested two individuals for impaired driving between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Around 4:30 PM Thursday, emergency services responded to an accident at 945 Fédéral Street where a car crashed into a parked trailer. The 39-year-old driver was arrested after failing a breathalyzer test. Later, around 11 PM, a driver was arrested near Bishop’s University after showing signs of erratic driving. He also failed […]

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Communications

Suspect Wanted for Indecent Acts in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, September 27, 2024 – Since August 8, approximately ten incidents of indecent acts have been reported to the police. These events occur at various times of the day in wooded areas along the bike path between Pacifique Street and the Frédérick-Paré Dam. The suspect exposes his genitals to passing women and performs sexually suggestive gestures, without making physical contact, ensuring he is seen. Sherbrooke police, patrol officers, and bicycle […]

September 27, 2024 425 95

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A New Event to Recruit Foster Families

Sherbrooke, Septemeber 26, 2024 - The CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS will hold its first Foster Families and Care Residences Fair for the Estrie region. In response to the growing need for foster families and care residences, the CIUSSS de l’Estrie – CHUS is innovating by organizing the first event of its kind in Quebec. The goal? To promote the recruitment of new resources by demystifying misconceptions, answering questions, and […]

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Drug Trafficking and Firearm Arrest in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, September 25, 2024 – On Tuesday morning around 10 AM, a citizen called the Sherbrooke Police to report finding drugs in a wooded area near Golconda Street. Responding officers confirmed that the bag found contained approximately 2,000 pills suspected to be methamphetamines and packets of white powder resembling cocaine. Upon further inspection, they also discovered a sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun. Following these discoveries, the police launched a surveillance operation in […]

September 25, 2024 440 75

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September 24th CJMQ Bingo Winners Announced

Sherbrooke, September 24, 2024 - Congratulations to all the winners of CJMQ Radio Bingo held on September 24, 2024! Here are the results: First Game (Straight Line - $200): Clay French from Lennoxville (card purchased at Clarke & Sons). Second Game (BNO - $300): Donna Hand from Ayer's Cliff (card purchased at Marche Massawippi). Third Game (Full Card - $1000): Renelle Fortin from Stanstead (card purchased at Marche Tradition). Fourth […]

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