Local Journalism Initiative

Public health director thanks Townshippers and reflects on Covid’s lessons

Public health director thanks Townshippers and reflects on Covid’s lessons

—  8 March 2022

To mark two years since the pandemic began, the CIUSSS de l’Estrie-CHUS wants to thank the…

Connecting temporary foreign workers to their communities

Connecting temporary foreign workers to their communities

—  6 March 2022

“What will come out in the media is the extremes,” says Jasmin Chabot. “It is a very…

Magog retirement home searches for financing options to stay in operation

Magog retirement home searches for financing options to stay in operation

—  2 March 2022

The Accueil Notre-Dame de Magog has issued a call for financial support, as the assisted living…

Musique Cité owner drops the mic

Musique Cité owner drops the mic

—  1 March 2022

Everyone knows Thomas Edison invented the first wax-cylinder phonograph in 1877. Fewer remember…

Townshippers’ Association executive director in and out

Townshippers’ Association executive director in and out

—  1 March 2022

The Townshippers’ Association has quietly removed its executive director, Laura Kolbe, after…

Industrial farming likely to shift from barns to vats

Industrial farming likely to shift from barns to vats

—  1 March 2022

But future holds promise for healthy food and farms, according to CBC special Local Journalism…

More doctors smoke Camels

More doctors smoke Camels

—  1 March 2022

Imperial Tobacco is two weeks into a campaign to promote vaping as an alternative to smoking…

Industry and community associations raise red flags about Sherbrooke housing shortage

Industry and community associations raise red flags about Sherbrooke housing shortage

—  27 February 2022

“We're going to hit a wall on July 1 like we've never hit before,” warns Sylvain Mathieu,…

Two murder-suicides in 24 hours presumed Quebec’s first femicides of 2022

Two murder-suicides in 24 hours presumed Quebec’s first femicides of 2022

—  21 February 2022

In the Townships Friday evening, Sureté du Québec officers responded to a person in crisis…

Townships community organizations to strike Wednesday

Townships community organizations to strike Wednesday

—  20 February 2022

"At this rate, we are heading straight for the wall! Groups are closing temporarily, ceasing…