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Recognizing 25 years of recognition - Sherbrooke Record

Williams Recognition company in Sherbrooke turned the tables on itself last Friday giving recognition to one of its longest-standing employees. The company, established in 1989, specializes in...

Bicycle lockers now available in Sherbrooke and Magog - Sherbrooke Record

Cyclists in Sherbrooke and Magog now have the option to store their bicycles in lockers that protect from bad weather and theft. Located on rue Meadow, near rue Wellington North,…

Charron to stand for Quebec Liberals in Saint-François - Sherbrooke Record

The Quebec Liberal Party confirmed Lennoxville’s Claude Charron as their candidate for the Saint-François riding in the upcoming provincial election on Monday evening. Charron told The Record that he...

Georgeville celebrates 225 years - Sherbrooke Record

Georgeville celebrated its 225 anniversary this weekend with family events organized by a dedicated committee of community organizations. The committee was made up of local members with many being...

Volunteer divers remove 1,000 pounds of trash from Brome Lake

Divers and volunteers removed 1,00 pounds of debris and garbage from Brome Lake on Saturday in collaboration with Renaissance Brome Lake and Faisons notre part, an organization based in Shawinigan...

Brome County News, July 19, 2022 - Sherbrooke Record

Municipality of Potton Firefighter/First Responder camp 911 making a huge impact with youth -...

This year the Potton Firefighter and First Responder service is offering local youth (ages 12-17) an amazing experience with its Camp 911 program. The camp is being offered to commemorate…

Lennoxville residents express concerns about park safety, trucks - Sherbrooke Record

The borough of Lennoxville’s last council meeting before breaking for the summer focused largely on two issues coming out of the question period. The first of two questions came from…

Local hidden gems: The Pioneer Trail - Sherbrooke Record

When I asked my friend to join me in exploring the life-size silhouette character cut-outs in the Coaticook, Memphremagog, and New Hampshire regions, she was immediately interested. “To be completely…

Fever Fest returns to Maysen Manor - Sherbrooke Record

Fever Fest returns to Maysen Manor this summer on July 23 and 24, starting each day at 1 p.m. Its host John Maysenhoelder, AKA Johnny Fever, has been running the…

A splash of summer fun - Sherbrooke Record

The City of Sherbrooke officially inaugurated its fourth splash pad on Thursday at the Coeur-Immaculé-de-Marie park in Fleurimont. The new water games take the place of the swimming pool that…

Residents question Magog’s proposed residential development project - Sherbrooke Record

A dispute between residents and city council over a proposed residential development is brewing in Magog, as two online petitions to stop the project have gained over 1,000 signatures. Les…

John Nichol remembered for decades of service to his community - Sherbrooke Record

By Gordon Lambie Over the course of his 87 years living and working in and around Lennoxville, John Nichol touched a lot of lives. Since his death at the end…

A bear and her cubs take a stroll through Stanstead - Sherbrooke Record

On Wednesday, Stanstead residents were notified by the town that a bear and her three cubs were seen roaming around Sunnyside Elementary School in the early hours of the morning.…

Tuesday’s storm claimed trees, power - Sherbrooke Record

Late Tuesday afternoon, quite the thunderstorm passed through the Eastern Townships, knocking down trees and power lines in its path. Hatley’s Quebec Lodge Outdoor Centre was one of the areas…

Wilson Street softball end-of-season bash - Sherbrooke Record

Dozens gathered at the ball field in Waterville on Saturday for the final day of the Wilson Street softball league’s summer season. Following the recent announcement about the renovations to…

Former Phoenix goaltender selected by Colorado at 2022 NHL Draft - Sherbrooke Record

After getting overlooked at last year’s draft, Ivan Zhigalov has finally realized his childhood dream, when the Colorado Avalanche selected him with the final pick of the 2022 National Hockey…

Bringing the Townships to Montreal - Sherbrooke Record

“I chose the name The Townships (for my band) despite having lived all over Canada—Montreal, Calgary, Toronto—because despite how amazing the rest of this country is, I really feel like…

Cookshire bible camp back for summer fun - Sherbrooke Record

The Cookshire fairgrounds are abuzz with little ones this week as the local Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) holds this year’s batch of religious summer activities. VBCs have a long history…