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    Spinning Stories Episode 5: Legendary Beats with John Digweed

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    Tuning into the Future as École Vision Sherbrooke Raises the Next Generation of Broadcasters Derek Bullard

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Community Events

Veterans Honoured with Three-Cannon Salute at Waterloo Legion on Canada Day

WATERLOO, July 1, 2026 — The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77 in Waterloo marked Canada Day on Wednesday while celebrating the Legion's 100th birthday with a day of community events honouring veterans and local traditions. The celebration included a community breakfast, a flag-raising ceremony, three ceremonial cannon shots, and live music. Sergeant-at-Arms Guy Normandu, a Vietnam War veteran, said the annual ceremony is an important tradition and that raising the […]

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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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Eastern Townships Farmer Emphasize Local Buying Before Seeking Government Support as Strawberry Season Is Delayed

WATERVILLE/LENNOXVILLE, June 18, 2026 — According to Karine Choinière of Ferme Wera in Lennoxville, strawberry growers across the Eastern Townships are expecting a later start to the harvest season following a colder-than-normal spring that slowed crop development throughout May. . Choinière reports that while recent warmer temperatures have improved growing conditions, many fields remain behind schedule. Strawberry plants are described as healthy, but harvest is expected to begin several days […]

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New $755 Million Federal Investment Focuses on Sport Infrastructure and Support on Radio Community Broadcasting

ESTRIE, June 9, 2026 — The federal government's new $755 million investment in sport is expected to expand access to recreation, strengthen grassroots programming, and support athlete development across Canada.   The funding package includes resources for national sport organizations, community participation initiatives, and athlete support programs. Federal officials say the investment will work alongside major infrastructure spending, including a recently announced agreement providing more than $3.5 billion for community […]

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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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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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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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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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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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