Sherbrooke Continues to Reject LiveBarn Cameras, Deepening Debate on Referee Safety

Sherbrooke Continues to Reject LiveBarn Cameras, Deepening Debate on Referee Safety

SHERBROOKE, May 29th, 2026 — Concerns surrounding referee safety and accountability in local hockey arenas are fueling debate in Sherbrooke after the city reaffirmed its refusal to allow LiveBarn streaming cameras in municipal sports facilities. City officials have cited legal limitations involving municipal subsidy rules and administrative barriers as the primary reasons for blocking the commercial camera platform. Supporters of the technology argue that video systems could help discourage […]

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Business

Sherbrooke Mayor Marie-Claude Bibeau Signals Strong Support for Local Airwaves Ahead of June 6th Community Radio Day

SHERBROOKE, May 26th, 2026 — Sherbrooke Mayor Marie-Claude Bibeau says community radio stations continue to play an important role in maintaining local identity and strengthening communication within regional communities across Quebec. Speaking with CJMQ 88.9 FM ahead of Community Radio Day on June 6th, Bibeau described local radio as a platform that reflects everyday community life in a way larger corporate media outlets often cannot. She noted that stations like […]

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Business

Ex-Rector Pierre Cossette Enters Liberal Race, Officially Confirms Candidacy Announcement

SHERBROOKE, May 12th, 2026 — As Quebec’s political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the October 5th provincial election, Pierre Cossette says he hopes to bring a more collaborative and innovation-focused approach to politics in Quebec City, while positioning Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships as a model for regional development and community-driven solutions. The former physician and former rector of the Université de Sherbrooke officially entered provincial politics after […]

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Communications

Compton–Stanstead MP Marks First Year With New Office Opening In Sherbrooke

SHERBROOKE, QC | May 2, 2026 – Marianne Dandurand, Member of Parliament for Compton–Stanstead, officially opened her new constituency office, marking a milestone in her first year of federal service. The new space is designed to bridge the gap between Ottawa and the Eastern Townships, providing residents with streamlined access to federal programs and direct advocacy. The opening served as a dual-purpose event, allowing MP Dandurand to review a first […]

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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 […]

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Community Events

Cautious Optimism for Estrie Food Banks Following Quebec Provincial Budget

Sherbrooke, March 20th, 2026 - As the dust settles on Quebec’s latest provincial budget, a sense of "cautious optimism" is emerging from Moisson Estrie. In a recent interview with Joshua Bullard for the Local Journalism Initiative, General Director Christian Bibeau shared his perspective on what the new financial roadmap means for food security in our region. The budget highlights two major wins for the sector: a $21 million earmark for […]

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Community Events

Sherbrooke Community Organizations Prepare for Province Wide Strike

Sherbrooke, March 18, 2026 - The social safety net in the Eastern Townships is fraying, and local workers are sounding the alarm. In a recent interview for the Local Journalism Initiative on CJMQ 88.9FM, Joshua Bullard spoke with Catherine Chaput from the Corporation de développement communautaire (CDC) de Sherbrooke to discuss the escalating "Le communautaire à boutte" movement. Representing over one hundred local organizations, Chaput described a sector pushed to […]

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Featured

Preliminary Results Announced for the 2025 Sherbrooke Municipal Election

November 2, 2025 – Sherbrooke The preliminary results of the 2025 Sherbrooke municipal election were released Sunday evening by Election President Me Line Chabot, following the compilation of votes. The results will be officially confirmed on Monday, November 3, after the final count. 🏛️ Mayor’s Race Voter turnout for the citywide election reached 45.08%, with 131,564 registered voters and 865 rejected ballots. Results: Marie-Claude Bibeau: 27,550 votes (46.45%) — Elected, […]

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Featured

English Mayoral Debate at Bishop’s Highlights Key Issues for Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, October 23, 2025 - Three of Sherbrooke’s four mayoral candidates faced off Thursday night at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville at The Gait for the 2025 Sherbrooke English Mayoral Debate, broadcast live on CJMQ 88.9 FM. Marie-Claude Bibeau, Raïs Kibonge, and Vincent Boutin shared their priorities on housing, mobility, and bilingual services. Guillaume Brien was absent. Housing dominated early discussion. With a vacancy rate near 1.4 percent, all agreed the […]

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