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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Élisabeth Brière visits École Vision in Sherbrooke

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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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