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Joshua Bullard is a dedicated freelance reporter for the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI), providing essential English-language news coverage for the Eastern Townships via CJMQ 88.9 FM. His work focuses on civic journalism, bridging the gap between local government policy and the daily lives of community members. From in-depth interviews with provincial representatives to reporting on regional social movements and the housing crisis, Joshua’s reporting ensures that underserved voices in Sherbrooke and the surrounding areas remain informed and engaged.

Business

Sherbrooke Record Introduces New Publishing Model and Distribution Challenges

SHERBROOKE, May 3rd, 2026 — The Sherbrooke Record is introducing a new publishing model that will change how readers across the Eastern Townships access their news, as the long-standing English-language newspaper adapts to evolving distribution challenges and reader habits. After more than a century of daily print, the publication will shift toward a digital-first approach, while maintaining a weekly print edition. The change comes as the paper continues to […]

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Environment

Dry Spring Conditions Raise Forest Fire Risk in Eastern Townships

Eastern Townships, April 2026 — Officials and SOPFEU are warning of extreme fire danger conditions across parts of the Estrie region as dry spring weather continues ahead of full vegetation growth. Despite lingering snow in some areas, dead grass and brush remain highly flammable, increasing the likelihood of fires, particularly near residential zones. The Société de protection des forêts contre le feu considers this pre-season period is one of […]

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Art and Culture

Rock Forest Water Tower Illumination Project Wins 2026 Public Choice Award

Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, April 24, 2026 — Eric Gauthier, Commercial Revitalization Advisor, affiliated with Entreprendre Sherbrooke / Sherbrooke Innovante, for Sherbrooke’s Rock Forest–Deauville sector, says an illumination project helped renew interest in a commercial corridor impacted by major roadwork along Boulevard Bourque, which had reduced traffic and limited access to the area. The initiative transformed a local water tower into a projection surface featuring seasonal displays aimed at attracting residents and […]

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Community Events

Sherbrooke Housing Crisis Reaches Critical Breaking Point

SHERBROOKE, April 21, 2026 – Rosalie Dupont, co-coordinator of the Table d’Action Contre la Pauvreté de l’Estrie, warns that finding affordable housing in Sherbrooke has transitioned from a local challenge to a "mathematical impossibility" for many residents. Despite a surge in regional construction, Dupont argues that the current emphasis on private market development fails to address the needs of those at the breaking point. With standard one-bedroom apartments now […]

April 21, 2026 27

Featured

Eastern Townships Food Technology Featured in Artemis II Mission

Cowansville, April 2, 2026 - The launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, highlights a unique technical contribution from the Eastern Townships. Cowansville-based Aliments ACTIV Foods Inc., the parent company of Happy Yak, is providing specialized nutrition for Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen during his ten-day journey around the Moon. This collaboration follows a 2018 engagement where the company's products were utilized by David Saint-Jacques aboard the […]

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