Sherbrooke Record
Golden Lion Brewing will celebrate 40 years this Canada Day
Stan Groves stands in the Golden Lion Brewery, surrounded by 40-year old equipment from England and newer equipment made by Pro-par in Lennoxville. By rights, they shouldn’t even have the pub. Well, they shouldn’t have had it for more than five...
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Lennoxville United Church celebrates 150th anniversary Sunday
Lennoxville United Church (LUC) will be celebrating 150 years since the dedication of its church, this Sunday, Jan. 25. To help mark the occasion, LUC invited the newly elected Moderator of the United Church of Canada (UCC), the Rt. Rev. Kimberly...
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Erick Fontaine fixing cars
Erick Fontaine has only owned his own, three-bay garage—mécanique Excellence on Richmond’s Craig Street—for six months, but he always knew that owning and operating a garage was something that he would eventually do. Erick, whose English-speaking...
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Hatley Canada Day will be held on June 29
The organizers of the extremely popular Hatley Canada Day Celebration have announced that they will be hosting their annual event on Monday June 29, 2026, rather than on the usual July 1. They posted the announcement on their Facebook page on Sunday...
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Novice-0-rama wraps up
The final weekend of the Novice0-rama hockey tournament in Sherbrooke included events Thursday and Friday evening before a full day of games on Saturday in the M7 and M9 categories. Evacuation of the Julien-ducharme Center There was a brief pause in...
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Fifty years of volunteering
The Waterloo National Pee-wee Tournament (Tournoi National Pee-wee M13 de Waterloo), held each winter in the charming town of Waterloo, Quebec, is more than just a hockey event—it’s a beloved community tradition that brings together young players,...
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PLQ leadership front-runner Milliard seeks buy-in for Liberal brand of federalism
With one month to go before the deadline for Quebec Liberal Party (QLP) candidates to put their names forward, two months before a leader is named and ten months before the next general election, a clear frontrunner has emerged, and he lives in the...
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Mike Hickey, a gentle giant
When he was inducted into the Concordia University Sports Hall of Fame as a Builder in 2012, the citation began: “Mike Hickey has one of the most impressive and eclectic coaching résumés of anyone in Canadian university basketball having successfully...
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Marché 5ième Saison closing at the end of the month
Sarah Ahmadaly, owner of Marché 5ième Saison, confirmed to The Record she will be closing the Lennoxville grocery store at the end of the month. In a brief interview at the store, Ahmadaly said she enjoyed being part of the business community in...
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Bishop’s College School and Stanstead College take old hockey rivalry to a new level
The inaugural 143 Rivalry Game between alumni from Bishop’s College School (BCS) and Stanstead College will take place Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. to celebrate and extend the century-long competition between these two schools for hockey supremacy....
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Goodbye Christmas, hello broken resolutions
Too early into the new year for that joke? Well, according to the City of Sherbrooke, it’s not too early to strip down your Christmas trees and get them to the curb. Crews will be by this week to pick them up and compost them. According to the City’s...
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Plunging into the new year
As per tradition, there was splishing and splashing on Lake Massawippi the morning on Jan. 1 for the annual polar bear swim, as a handful of brave souls kicked off the new year with an ice bath. It was a balmy -10 when John Cogan did the full...
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Mae Sot Education Project Holiday Raffle raises over $7,000
The Mae Sot Education Project’s (MSEP) annual Holiday Raffle drawing was held at Manoir Hovey on Monday, Dec. 29, with volunteers and supporters in attendance. The raffle raised $7,250 in ticket sales for the project. The drawing was held at Manoir...
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Freezing rain affects roads, public transport, workers
Sherbrooke Police were reporting approximately 20 road incidents as of 10:30 Monday morning following freezing rain overnight. Police spokesperson Benoit Pellerin told The Record that in spite of the holiday period when there are fewer vehicles on the...
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Fire destroys Quincaillerie L. Guilbault in Ayer’s Cliff
Afire broke out at the Quincaillerie L. Guilbault on Main Street in Ayer’s cliff on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 27. No one was harmed, but the building is a total loss. According to Stephen Nicholson, director of the La Régie...
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St. Paul’s Rest Home makes major donation
The corporation for St. Paul’s Rest Home of Bury, which closed its doors in 2021, has made a $200,000 donation to the Fondation des CLSC et CHSLD du Haut-saintfrançois. The announcement was made on Dec. 22 at the CHSLD of East Angus. According to...
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Mansonville Elementary School enjoys a very “Hatley” Christmas
On Friday, Dec. 19, students at the Mansonville Elementary School(mes) in Potton enjoyed a wonderful Christmas celebration complete with the gift of new pyjamas for every student thanks to the generosity of the Hatley Clothing company. The company also...
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St. Pat’s Old Boys Camp site breathing new life
AMembers of the partnership in the purchase of the site of the St. Pat’s Old Boys Camp after toasting their accomplishment new chapter in the long history of the St. Pat’s Old Boys Camp was written on Dec. 19 when the site was officially acquired by a...
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And that’s a wrap!
The Lennoxville & District Women’s Centre (L&DWC) annual Secret Santa campaign wrapped up this week. Thanks to the support of 48 sponsors, the campaign, spreading holiday cheer for families in the area for a decade, helped 34 families, including 101...
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Moisson Estrie says meat their top food need
Adrop in the amount of meat contributed to Moisson Estrie by grocery chains in recent months means the charitable food distribution network is inviting donations of meat from the public and is working on a way to increase its supply by accessing a...
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Les Petits Frères de Sherbrooke invites community solidarity with seniors
“Nos grands amis” is how Paule Desgagné unfailingly refers to the seniors aged 75 and older that her organization cares for. Our Great Friends. Les Petits Frères de Sherbrooke (Little Brothers of Sherbrooke) takes the donations it receives and the...
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Goodbye HUGS!
In early December, interveners from the Accueil Poirier came to the Mental Health Estrie (MHE) office to pick up the HUGS donations. According to a post on MHE’S Facebook page, over 1,000 new items were donated, along with 175 knitted items, 40...
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Rebuilding financial security after leaving domestic violence
Once immediate safety from a Domestic Violence situation is addressed, many survivors in the Eastern Townships face a pressing question: how will I support myself and my children after leaving? Many people stay in abusive relationships because leaving...
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And what of St. Mark’s Chapel?
In late 2024, the provincial government floated the idea of strengthening secularism laws to beef up Bill 21 (currently facing a legal challenge). In response, Ron Coughlin, a retired minister with the United Church of Canada associated with...
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Potton celebrates International Volunteer Day
The International Day of the Volunteer, is an observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It is a global celebration of volunteers that takes place every year on Dec. 5. Shining a light on the impact that volunteer efforts make everywhere....
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Cookshire-eaton slowly getting back on track
Another standing room only meeting in Cookshire-eaton, but the full council (Josée Pérusse was absent) at the table and ready to work together. Cookshire-eaton formally terminated the employment contract of interim director general Jean-charles...
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A generation later
Ageneration later, the doughnut recipe is still in frequent demand and is a longstanding Christmas breakfast tradition in the family. “I tweaked it a little,” says Marnie Thompson, “and we leave out the ginger since Isabelle developed an allergy to...
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Fa la la la lots going on in Lennoxville
The activities in Lennoxville drew quite a crowd on Saturday. The sun was shining, and the mood was festive as locals and visitors to the area bounced between Amédée-beaudoin Community Centre, Lennoxville United Church, St. Antoine Elementary,...
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Consultations set to begin on controversial Quebec constitution bill
Adraft constitution tabled two months ago by the Quebec government was supposed to be a unifying declaration of Quebecers’ common values, but it has instead been denounced as ill-conceived, divisive and authoritarian. Critics say the constitution bill...
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Sharing Sunday Suppers at St. Patrick’s in Shebrooke
This Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sherbrooke will be holding a Christmas Concert fundraiser to benefit their Sunday Sharing Suppers initiative which provides Sunday dinners to individuals in need. The church has...
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When is a council meeting not a council meeting?
An unusually large gathering of concerned citizens met for Monday night’s highly anticipated Cookshire-eaton city council meeting, which was not held at City Hall but at the larger venue of Salle Guy-veilleux, in expectation of very high...
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The Johanne Poulin Memorial Bonspiel 2025
Johanne Poulin, who came from Coaticook, came to prominence as a leader, a teacher, a mentor and a champion of the Lennoxville Curling Club. She joined a new wheelchair program instigated by Alfred Whittier, Dan Janidlo and Doug Macdonald in the early...
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Cold, courage and community connection achieved with first “Thermal Connexion” event in Potton
The Owl’s Head Marina was the location of the first Thermal Connexion event in Potton. Held on Saturday, Nov. 22, 50 young adults embraced the cold by plunging into Lake Memphremagog as part of the first Thermal Connexion Edition. “In a world where...
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These guys never tire of tires
Has this pun been used before in the paper? Possibly. Is it a good one? Definitely! This is a friendly reminder that across Quebec drivers have until this coming Monday, Dec. 1 to make sure their vehicles are equipped with winter tires. Drivers caught...
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Sutton Legion supports local food bank
Yes, Black Friday is just around the corner, but don’t forget, Giving Tuesday always follows for those who choose to pay it forward rather than just shop till they drop. A fine example of giving is seen here with a recent donation from the Sutton...
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane!
There is no cause for alarm. Locals may have seen what looks a lot like military operations happening in the area over the past few weeks. And they would be right, kind of. Meagan Pye, Sub-lieutenant, Public Affairs Officer for Canadian Armed Forces...
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I Was There captures the past
Acasual remark following a St. Patrick’s Day parade several years ago led to first one and now a second edition of J’y étais—i Was There, a screening of videos reflecting local history. The inaugural screening was held last November, at the Perkins Art...
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Townships Book Fest 2025
Authors, organizers, volunteers and supporters of Townships Book Fest 2025 gathered for a casual 5 à 7 Friday evening before the event, held on Saturday at Hope Community Church in Lennoxville. They had high hopes, but little did they know the...
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“Whoa, what is that?”
Kolsten and his four-legged best friend Luke thought the recent snowfall was pretty amazing. Nancy Mcclure of Mansonville was kind enough to share this picture of Kolsten and Luke, sent to her by his parents, Ashlyn Holness and Justin Barbeau, from...
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To LES, with love
Lennoxville Elementary School will receive a donation of 30 pairs of mittens this week, complete with the LES logo, for students to use throughout the winter. The donation comes from local Susan Cook, in collaboration with Clark and Sons and Donnie...
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Giving blood and tickets
Jean-daniel Daigle, co-president of the Sps/phoenix blood drive, standing at the donation clinic at the Delta beside SPS officer Marie-ève Carrier, involved in the initiative since 2004. Wait, that’s not what is sounded like. There should have been a...
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Remembrance Day ceremonies underway in the Townships
At 11 a.m. on Sunday, Lennoxville held a ceremony at the cenotaph in the centre of town to honour the memory of those who died serving this country and recognize the sacrifice of those who served, and those who continue to serve to protect the rights...
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CHUS Foundation launches new pediatric oncology fund
The CHUS Foundation is marking the launch of its new Pediatric Oncology Fund with a contribution of $1 million from BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) and its employees. According to a press release, the goal of this endowment fund has been set...
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We did it, thanks to YOU!
In true Stanstead spirit, when our community comes together, remarkable things happen. This fall, that collective energy and generosity helped Phelps Helps reach the first major milestone of its Building Bright Futures capital campaign, a $100,000 goal...
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Champlain gets over $600,000 to support professional development for teachers
Champlain College-lennoxville has been awarded a grant of $607,277 to support two projects aimed at professional development for teaching staff and improving student success. The projects were developed by Pedagogical Counsellor Daniela Fernandes, in...
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Sherbrooke chooses Bibeau
Less than two hours after polls closed on election night, Nov. 2, Marieclaude Bibeau was projected as the winner of the Sherbrooke mayoral race. Bibeau previously served as the member of parliament for Compton– Stanstead and held several ministerial...
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Susan Mastine’s big yellow school bus
If Google’s AI is to be believed, 575,000 children in Quebec board one of more than 9,500 yellow school buses 180 days of the year to get to and from school. Susan Mastine has been driving one of those buses for the last 20 years. “I became a school...
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Empty Bowls up for grabs on Saturday
Tahlia Vosinek, one of Lucy Doheny’s official helpers for this year’s Empty Bowls campaign, Lending a hand on Thursday to get set up for the big sale on Saturday This Saturday, Nov. 1, for the 12th year, local potter Lucy Doheny will sell hundreds of...
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Tight squeeze ties up traffic
Atruck trying a tight left turn onto the Mitchell Road Bridge in Huntingville on Wednesday morning slowed traffic on the 147 for several hours. According to media relations for the Sûreté du Québec, the call came in around 10 a.m. about the truck,...
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Remembrance Day Poppy campaign launches Friday
For the last several years, without fail, Branch 128 of The Royal Canadian Legion has reached out to The Record asking that we remind readers of the launch of the annual Poppy Campaign, which begins the last Friday of October and continues until...
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Seconde Récolte
The Memphrémagog Food Security Committee (CÉSAM) is reporting an exceptional first season for its gleaning project Seconde Récolte, an initiative designed to recover farm surpluses and strengthen local food security. According to a release from the...
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Lennoxville candidates share their vision for the borough during weekend meet and greet
Saturday was an exciting day in Lennoxville, what with the Bishop’s University football game against Acadia (spoiler alert-bu won 51 to 7) and the CFUW fall sale at the United Church (spoiler alert-the sale raised close to $6,000!) taking place in the...
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St. Francis Valley Plowing Match
The following was submitted by Larry and Joyce Cinnamon and features the results of the 2025 St. Francis Valley Plowing Match, now in its 74th year. Our 71st plowing match was held on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Levi and Catherine Mason’s Farm, Melbourne....
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Change starts here: Local teens embody the spirit of community action
They may not but Quebec’s organizations always be visible, 4,500 community play an essential role in daily life. For more than 50 years, they’ve been there to lend a hand, bring people together, and make sure everyone has access to the support they...
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“Everyone wants to take our spot”
The Bishop’s University Gaiters women’s hockey team has started the 2025–26 season with new leadership, roster changes, and the challenge of defending their title as the reigning RSEQ champions. Head coach Alexandra Boulanger, who took over after...
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Candidates clash on democracy and development at Stanstead Township debate
About 70 residents filled the Georgeville Community Centre on Oct. 16 for a “Meet the Candidates” night that showcased Stanstead Township’s differing visions for governance. Hosted by Brendan Rhodes and James Mcgregor of the local CAG/ACCS orgs, the...
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No Wrong Seasons
It was a perfect fall afternoon in the Townships for local author, editor and proofreader, Brenda Hartwell to launch her new novel, No Wrong Seasons. The launch took place to a standing-room-only crowd at Uplands Cultural and Heritage Centre in...
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Demolition looms for Potton’s historic covered bridge
The Pont de la Frontière in Potton, photographed in 2023, standing high above Mud Creek just metres from the modern road bridge it once preceded. See story on page 3
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Engineered or natural?
Arecent email to The Record questioned whether the current droughts in Canada and worldwide are natural results of climate change or caused by climate engineering programs that disrupt the natural rain cycle. The reader argued that on a warming planet,...
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Fire on Mt. Echo brings rare forest blaze to Sutton
Arare forest fire on Mount Echo led to a major emergency response in Sutton over the weekend, continuing on as of Oct. 14. Ground crews and water bombers took action to keep homes and residents safe. Sutton Mayor Robert Benoît described in an...
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Dale, Nelly, and company
The newest storefront on Richmond’s Main Street— Saucisses, Bières et Cie.—is owned and operated by the town’s youngest storekeepers, Dale and Nelly Patriquin. If their names sound a little familiar, it’s because they are the children of Bryce...
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Sauvons Mena’sen launches $100k campaign as court decision looms
With a crucial court decision on the horizon Oct. 10, Sauvons Mena’sen has launched a $100k fundraising campaign with the aim of canceling the sale of affordable housing group Faubourg Mena’sen, recovering the complex, and restoring its non-profit...
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Cleaning up rivers
Action Saint-françois is pressing ahead with an intensive fall campaign of riverbank and riverbed clean-ups across the region, with events scheduled this weekend in Stoke and Sherbrooke’s Hôteldieu district. The volunteer-driven environmental group,...
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“It’s stressful, but you just adapt”
Athe season marked by weather extremes has left farmers across Estrie struggling with effects of an unusually dry summer and fall, raising concerns about harvests, animal welfare, and the long-term impacts of climate change. From reduced hay yields to...
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Sherbrooke election office adapts to postal strike with door-to-door delivery plan
With the municipal election approaching and a strike disrupting postal services across Canada, Sherbrooke’s election office has announced a contingency plan to make sure residents receive all the information they need to vote. At a press conference...
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“It’s about strengthening ties”
he final meeting of an ambitious ecumenical project unfolded on Saturday afternoon at St. Ephrem’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Sherbrooke, drawing together Anglicans from Lennoxville’s St. George’s Church and members of the Syrian Orthodox community for...
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Precious connections
Members of the OPALS seniors’ group gathered at the Centre communautaire Amédée-beaudoin on Oct. 2 for a Thanksgiving-themed activity focused on gratitude The Centre communautaire Amédée-beaudoin was alive with conversation and laughter Oct. 2 as...
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Friperie-boutique Aube-lumière reopens for 23rd edition
Volunteers and staff of the Friperie-boutique Aube-lumière gather at the shop ahead of opening day, preparing for the 23rd edition in support of La Maison Aube-lumière Sherbrooke’s Friperie-boutique Aube-lumière reopened for its 23rd edition on...
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The race is on
The day before the start of the municipal election period, two independent candidates, Marieclaude Bibeau and Vincent Boutin, each held media events to officially declare their candidacy for mayor of Sherbrooke in the upcoming election taking place...
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Centraide Estrie launches 50th anniversary campaign
Centraide Estrie officially launched its 50th annual fundraising campaign Tuesday evening at the QG de l’entrepreneuriat in Sherbrooke, marking half a century of solidarity in the region. The kickoff event brought together donors, volunteers, and...
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Funeral professionals gather in Sherbrooke for annual congress
Sherbrooke is hosting more than 300 funeral professionals this week as the Corporation des thanatologues du Québec (CTQ) opens its 69th annual congress under the theme “Reconnaître notre importance dans la société.” The three-day event, taking place...
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Young seminarian from South Korea begins internship at Lennoxville United Church
Anew face has joined Lennoxville United Church this fall, bringing both international perspective and a deep commitment to ministry. Juyoung Lee, a 28-year-old student from South Korea, has begun an eightmonth internship at the church as part of his...
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Saint George’s in Drummondville celebrates restoration work
The Saint George’s Church Foundation held an event Saturday,sept.13commemorating the completion of several restoration projects from 2022 through summer 2025 to the Drummondville Anglican Church building. The event began with the gathered guests...
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Santé Courville celebrates 90 years of care and community in Waterloo
Santé Courville marked its 90th anniversary on Sept. 11 with a warm and festive celebration at its Waterloo facility, bringing together residents, family members, staff, and community partners to honour nearly a century of compassionate care and...
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Building Bright Futures
The Phelps Helps team in front of their new Stanstead location on Sept. 10, the day they launched their $550,000 “Building Bright Futures” campaign Phelps Helps has launched an ambitious $550,000 fundraising campaign to establish a permanent,...
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