The Townships at Twelve For Sept. 4, 2025 Part 1 & 2

Part 1:

Guest: Stephen Longpre      Host: Maureen Dillon Teasdale

In the first half hour of The Townships at Twelve, in this segment, I talk with local businessman, Stephen Longpre. Stephen is part of a group of local businessmen called “Friends of the Gators”. The group plays the Lady Gators who are national champions this Saturday at the arena on the campus of Bishop s University, September 6th, 2025. Free to the public, but donations are greatly accepted. There is a free skate after the game, come and skate with the champions! There are also some announcements for community events and some music. Music played in this segment: Tom Connors – The Hockey Song, Pink – Just Like Fire, and Queeen – We Are The Champions.

Part 2:

Guest: Kerwins Saint Jean      Host: Maureen Dillon Teasdale

In the second half hour of the show, I talk with Kerwins Saint-Jean. He co-organized the Black Lives Matter demonstration in Sherbrooke to support young Black entrepreneurs across Quebec. He has also received national recognition for his leadership, including the Nelson Mandela Youth Award and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Now he is focused on becoming the next President of the Borough of Lennoxville on November 2nd, 2025 during the municipal elections. There is also some health news and some music. Music played in this segment: Sam Cooke – A Change Is Gonna Come and Andra Day – Rise Up, and Bill Withers – Lean On Me.