Electoral Card Distribution Completed in Sherbrooke

Electoral Card Distribution Completed in Sherbrooke

October 10, 2025 - Sherbrooke, Québec - Despite challenges caused by the Canada Post strike, Sherbrooke’s Election Office successfully completed the delivery of 97,500 electoral cards by the end of the day. With the help of two contracted distributors and 70 city employees, teams worked tirelessly all week to ensure every household received their notice. Minor delivery issues were quickly corrected thanks to citizen reports, and residents are still encouraged […]

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Young Voices Big Questions as Kids Sit Down with Liberal MP Élisabeth Brière

Sherbrooke, May 2, 2025 - In a heartwarming and inspiring episode of *Reaching Out to the Community*, CJMQ’s Derek Bullard featured a unique interview conducted by three young radio students—Rosie, Jean, and Emma—from École primaire Vision in Sherbrooke. Their guest was none other than the recently re-elected Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, Minister Élisabeth Brière. The students posed thoughtful questions, drawing out Minister Brière’s reflections on her childhood, political journey, […]

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Federal Political Candidates in Estrie: Who’s Running in Your Riding

Sherbrooke, Quebec - April 9, 2025 - As the federal election looms, candidates across the Estrie region are preparing for the upcoming battle at the polls. Here's a look at the candidates running in your riding: Sherbrooke: Liberal Party (PLC): Élisabeth Brière (Incumbent) Conservative Party (PCC): Esteban Hord-Méndez New Democratic Party (NDP): Jean-Pierre Fortier Bloc Québécois (BQ): Pierre-Étienne Rouillard Green Party (PVC): Kevin McKenna People's Party of Canada (PPC): Alexandre […]

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Quebec Government Grants Over $4.6M to Waterville for Community Center Project

Waterville, March 4,2025 - The Government of Quebec has announced a significant investment of $4,643,100 to support the transformation of the L'Assomption-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie Church in Waterville into a modern, multifunctional community center. The announcement was made by Geneviève Hébert, Member of the National Assembly for Saint-François, on behalf of Andrée Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs. This funding will complement a previous $2,073,000 grant provided in 2023 by the Minister of Culture […]

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Petition Circulating to Bar Donald Trump from Canada

Alberta, February 26, 2025 - Gerard Aldridge from Fairview, Alberta, launched an online petition calling on the Government of Canada to refuse entry to Donald J. Trump until he ceases making threats that endanger Canada’s monetary and sovereign security. The petition asserts that Trump’s criminal past and his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol present a clear risk to Canadian security, arguing that his words and actions could […]

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Sherbrooke Implements $34 Vehicle Registration Tax to Support Public Transit

Sherbrooke, Monday, November 18, 2024 – Starting January 1, 2025, a new vehicle registration tax (TIV) will be applied across Sherbrooke to fund public transit initiatives. The $34 fee, approved by Sherbrooke City Council in May 2024, will be included in annual renewal notices sent by the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) starting this month for those opting for early payment. The TIV aims to promote sustainable transportation […]

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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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Highway Patrol Intercepts Speeding Motorist in Estrie: Fines and Demerit Points Issued

Sherbrooke, Monday, August 26, 2024 ---On August 25, 2024, around noon, officers from the Sûreté du Québec's highway patrol in the Estrie region intercepted a motorist on Highway 10, at km 111 eastbound in Austin, for excessive speeding and other infractions. The offender, a man in his forties from Saint-Laurent, was caught driving at 155 km/h in a zone where the maximum speed limit is 100 km/h. This violation resulted […]

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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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