Festival des Traditions du Monde Celebrates 29th Edition in Sherbrooke

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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Business

Sherbrooke Technology Aims to Turn Wastewater into Drinking Water

SHERBROOKE, July 22, 2026 — A Sherbrooke-based company is testing a new wastewater recycling system designed to treat and reuse all water produced within a residential building, a technology its developers say could improve water security in communities facing water shortages around the world. The pilot project, developed by Neptune8, has been installed in a 48-unit residential building in Sherbrooke. According to founder Jean-François Lamy, the system collects both greywater […]

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Communications

Wild Life Officials Continues Raccoon Rabies Response As Outbreak Remains Concentrated in Estrie and Montérégie

SHERBROOKE, July 14, 2026 —Quebec wildlife officials continue efforts to contain the spread of raccoon rabies after 199 confirmed cases have been reported since the disease returned to the province in December 2024. The outbreak remains concentrated in the Estrie and Montérégie regions, where surveillance and vaccination operations are ongoing. According to Marianne Gagnier, Biologist and Rabies Management Coordinator with the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements […]

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Art and Culture

Community Spirit and Creative Heritage Take Center Stage as Liberal Leader Charles Milliard Meets with Community for the 116th Hatley Canada Day

HATLEY, June 29th 2026 — Thousands of visitors gathered in Hatley on Monday as one of the Eastern Townships' longest-running community traditions returned for its 116th Canada Day celebration. The annual event featured a parade, children's activities, artisan vendors, live music, fireworks, and community fundraising, drawing families from across the region to the village's historic centre. Event coordinator Shelby Drew said the celebration has remained a family tradition for generations. […]

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Business

After 44 Years in Education, Local Educator Publishes First Novel Inspired by the Eastern Townships

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, June 26 2026 — After spending 44 years teaching in the Eastern Townships, local educator and weather enthusiast Andrew Retchless is beginning a new chapter with the release of his first novel, The Sneaky Chronicles - Where Time Stands Still, a story inspired by the region's landscapes, villages, and close-knit communities. Retchless says the idea for the book began about 18 months ago while creating fictional characters […]

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Environment

Estrie Faces Rising Tick Populations and New Tick-Borne Diseases as Climate Conditions Shift

Estrie, June 19 2026 — Public health officials are continuing to monitor tick activity across the Estrie region as Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses remain a growing concern for residents spending time outdoors this summer. Dr. Kelly Mirabel, a specialist in medical microbiology and infectious diseases, says the overall trend in recent years has been an increase in both tick populations and reported cases of Lyme disease. Health […]

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Community Events

Friendship Day Brings Fun for All Ages in Lennoxville

LENNOXVILLE | June 7, 2025 — Residents of Lennoxville will gather under sunny skies to celebrate Friendship Day, a beloved annual tradition that will bring the community together through family-friendly activities, music, artisan markets, and local flavors. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will stretch across multiple community hubs, including the LES Grounds, Saint-Antoine School, Centennial Park, and the Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre. Highlights of the […]

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Featured

Champlain Student Creates Iron Man-Inspired Robotic Hand, Wins Science Award

Lennoxville, April 19, 2025 - Champlain College student Mateo Jarquin is making waves in the world of innovation with “FLEX,” a fully functional robotic hand that mirrors human movement in real time using only a camera. Inspired by Iron Man and powered by his own code and 3D printing, Mateo’s creation can be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world. His prototype uses cameras and distance tracking to translate finger […]

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Communications

Mandatory Mask Policy Implemented in Eastern Townships Due to Rising Respiratory Illnesses

Sherbrooke, February 13, 2025 – Due to the rise in influenza outbreaks and the high circulation of respiratory viruses, a new directive now mandates the use of masks for staff and visitors in specific healthcare facilities across Estrie. Where is Mask-Wearing Mandatory? Masks are required upon entering the following units: General and specialized care hospitals (CHSGS): emergency rooms, day medicine, chemotherapy centers, radiation oncology, dialysis, and inpatient mental health units. […]

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