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 […]

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 […]

FOUND SAFELY TODAY BY THE SHERBROOKE POLICE! Sherbrooke, April 23, 2026 - The Sherbrooke Police Service is urgently requesting assistance from the community to help locate a missing fourteen year old boy named Sam Jeanson. The teenager has not been heard from since he left his family home in the eastern part of the city on April 20 2026. Family members and local authorities are deeply concerned for his well […]