This week in the community

The City of Magog Fire Safety Service presented its 2025 annual report during a public council session on May 4, 2026, during Civil Safety Week. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the service's activities, interventions, and achievements, highlighting operational strength, rapid response capabilities, and the team's commitment to public safety.

The City of Bromont filed pesticide regulation 1181-2026 at the May 4 council meeting. The new regulation maintains the logic of the previous one while strengthening protection of health, environment, and quality of life, with key changes including stricter controls on 'strong' pesticides.

The City of Magog's parks and green spaces team is progressively opening summer infrastructure. Currently open are tennis courts at Parc Horan, Parc-école Princess Elizabeth, and pickleball courts at Parcs Omerville and Maurice-Théroux. Water play facilities are scheduled to open on May 15, 2026, weather permitting.

The City has approved Resolution 137-2026 regarding a lease agreement at MacPherson Wharf with Escapades Memphrémagog inc. for the rental of a floating park. Public notice and resolution documents are available on the city website.

The 27th edition of the Magog Municipal Council Golf Tournament will be held on July 9, 2026, at the Mont-Orford Golf Club, organized in collaboration with the Memphrémagog Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism. The event aims to raise $30,000 for local organizations, and registration is available at ville.magog.qc.ca/golf.

Hundreds of people participated in the 17th Au Diapason walk on Sunday in Bromont. The fundraising event supports the Maison Au Diapason organization.

The City of Magog announced on May 1, 2026, that the public floating park project at MacPherson Wharf will proceed following the completion of the registry period.

The racing season kicks off on May 15, 2026 at the Granby Autodrome, Canada's fastest dirt track. Spectators can watch competitions throughout the summer across multiple categories including big blocks, sportsman, short track super series, and American racer QC series.

Bromont held an official launch event on April 30 for the MaaS Québec pilot project, an intelligent collective transportation service. Citizens discovered the service's features and received training on how to use it.

The City of Bromont and Tourisme Bromont confirm the return of the nomadic camping pilot project for 2026, operating from May 1 to October 30 at three locations. The offer accommodates motorhomes and RVs of 25 feet or less.

William Gravel is Granby FM 104.9's featured artist for May. He began writing songs at age 12 and won first place in the Secondaire en spectacle competition in 2019 and 2020. In 2021, he signed his first record deal with David Jalbert and released his debut single "Démons dans ma chambre."

Municipal parks in Canton de Shefford are reopening on April 29, 2026, following seasonal closure.

The annual compost distribution organized by the MRC de La Haute-Yamaska's waste management team begins this Friday at ecocentres in Granby and Waterloo, with additional distributions scheduled in other municipalities.

A roadblock fundraiser will take place Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Bell and Rivière streets in Cowansville as part of the Grand McDon campaign. Funds raised will benefit the organization Pleins Rayons.

Organizers of the Soif de Musique music festival officially confirmed that the event will not take place this summer, ending speculation that had circulated in recent days.

Horizon pour Elle, a shelter for women victims of domestic violence, has confirmed the appointment of its new executive director, Karine Dutil, who began her position approximately two weeks ago.

The MRC de La Haute-Yamaska's waste management team is distributing free compost starting Friday at ecocenters in Granby and Waterloo, with additional distributions scheduled at various municipalities on later dates.

Over 200 people attended the Brome-Missisquoi MRC's open house event 'Living with Nature' held April 22 at Espace Diffusion in Cowansville, organized in collaboration with Mission Faune du Zoo de Granby and supported by the Quebec Wildlife Foundation.

Jason Tracey, recently crowned champion as head coach of Cuisines Action in Farnham, has joined the Southbec Express of Bedford-Cowansville as head coach and assistant general manager for the team's inaugural season in the AAA Senior Hockey League.

Mont Sutton ski resort completed its 65th season on April 12 with positive results. The CEO praised the 'quality and consistency of operations and snowfall' that allowed for an extended operating season and sustained skiing conditions.

Saint-Édouard School held the second edition of its Health Fair on Friday, with all students preparing exhibits on health-related topics.

The council of mayors in Brome-Missisquoi has officially abandoned the idea of implementing a vehicle registration tax to fund public transportation, citing high implementation and annual management costs as the main reasons.

Death notice for Serge Brien of Bromont. For visiting hours, dates, and funeral home address, consult Résidences et Jardins funéraires Bessette.

The City of Waterloo's popular garage sale marathons are returning with two events this year. Residents can organize free garage sales by registering three weeks before each event. A map of participating addresses will be available on the city's website.

The City of Bromont launched Partage Club, a Quebec application allowing citizens to borrow and lend items among neighbors, promoting a sharing economy. The city is offering 250 free licenses to residents.

Bromont police arrested three individuals (aged 20, 18, and a minor) in connection with a stolen vehicle incident. One suspect attempted to flee on foot. All face related charges.

The MRC de La Haute-Yamaska has announced a pilot project in collaboration with the City of Granby and City of Waterloo to regulate the presence of dogs on targeted sections of cycling paths to better organize space sharing.

Bromont is seeking volunteer homeowners to participate in annual drinking water sampling to detect lead presence, in compliance with provincial water quality regulations. Both single-family residences and multi-unit buildings are needed.

The MRC is hiring a coordinator to oversee all watercourse management activities. The position is primarily based in Granby with frequent travel throughout the MRC territory for inspections and site visits.

The canton is seeking community support for a proposed outdoor skating rink project.

The MRC de La Haute-Yamaska has announced four projects selected in its first-ever circular economy call for projects. A total envelope of $58,500 has been allocated, with funding ranging between $13,000 and $15,000 per initiative. The call was launched in fall 2025.

The MRC de La Haute-Yamaska has announced four selected projects from its inaugural circular economy funding call, distributing a total of $58,500 with individual grants ranging from $13,000 to $15,000.

The MRC Haute-Yamaska's annual free distribution of shrubs and trees is returning for riverbank property owners in the region. The distribution will take place on Friday, May 8 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 AM to noon in the MRC parking lot.

Bromont announced major renovation works for Iberville Park to provide safer, more attractive green spaces for residents. Stage 1 includes the removal of three trees beginning the week of April 13.

Bromont initiated a public participation process to develop its Natural Environment Conservation Plan. The initiative aims to establish a sustainable strategy to protect and enhance the municipality's wooded, wetland, open, and aquatic areas.

Charlie-Rose is the featured artist for April on Granby FM 104.9. Music has been central to her life since childhood, and she began writing songs early on. She has performed at numerous events including the ADISQ Gala and Canada Day celebrations.

Following the presentation of its future Housing Policy on March 19, Bromont began a citizen review period until May 4. Residents are invited to provide feedback on the policy's orientations.

BESIDE, a nature hospitality company, has integrated LAO Cantons-de-l'Est as its third destination. The project represents an evolution of BESIDE's approach to renewed nature hospitality and serves as an architectural experimentation hub.

Bromont police responded to a disturbance call at a Marriott restaurant on Saturday evening and subsequently stopped a vehicle traveling at high speed on Rue des Pentes, resulting in an impaired driving arrest.

City teams conducted flushing operations on the water distribution network to ensure drinking water quality and remove iron particles.

Matière Média is a new digital media house cofounded by Judith Fetzer and Lysandre Nadeau. It functions as a meeting point between creators, brands, and agencies, offering a web model suited to current digital realities by combining creation, production, and related services.

The Canton de Shefford is conducting a brush clearing and road ditch maintenance campaign to improve drainage and road safety.

Mechanics at Bromont Montagne d'expériences are negotiating their first collective agreement since forming their union, with safety concerns on the site reportedly not being a priority for the employer.

The MRC invites farmers to a second consultation on the new Agricultural Land Use Plan action plan, seeking input to refine proposed actions across multiple agricultural priorities.

The MRC de La Haute-Yamaska has signed a new agreement with Commerce Tourisme Granby région to support tourism development, structuring, and promotion across the region, backed by an MRC contribution of $818,800.

The canton is hosting a spring photo contest inviting residents to submit photos celebrating the season.

The MRC has awarded the 2nd edition of its Les Pousses d'Or agricultural scholarships to 11 recipients, supporting agricultural projects for both new and established farmers in the region.

The City of Waterloo is joining the School Perseverance Days campaign to remind residents that success takes time, and that errors and challenges are formative. The city invites the public to send words of encouragement to young people and students.

A weekly local news roundup segment featuring journalist Florence Aquilina, summarizing the week's local news in under 3 minutes. New episodes are released weekly on social media and the station's website.

The Government of Quebec, City of Waterloo, and Desjardins held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 31-unit affordable housing building called Sérénité, located at 24 Taylor Street, to be operated by Un Toit pour Tous.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Sérénité project by Un Toit pour Tous took place on February 9, with provincial minister Isabelle Charest in attendance. The project will provide 31 affordable housing units for seniors aged 65 and older.

An integrated firearms trafficking unit (EILTA) composed of members from Quebec Provincial Police, RCMP, Montreal Police Service, Canada Border Services Agency, and Quebec City Police conducted operations targeting drug trafficking and armed violence in the Estrie region.

The SPCA of Estrie (SPA de l'Estrie) is now managing animal control services for dog licenses and animal-related matters in the canton.

A 24-year-old driver from Mauricie was arrested during a speed enforcement operation on Boulevard Bromont on January 24 for speeding and impaired driving.

Birgitta Storjohann, age 80, of Bromont, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Village Grace Residence in Sherbrooke. She is survived by family and close friends.

Municipal tax bills for 2026 have been sent and will be delivered to property owners this week. The first payment deadline is February 18, 2026. Online tax account access is now available to residents.

Almonrade (Tino) Fortin, age 88, of Bromont, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Granby. A Montreal native with a large family, he had retired to Bromont after 35+ years of service.

On December 16, the municipal council adopted the 2026 budget and the 2026-2027-2028 capital plan. Citizens can now view the budget and capital plan presentations online.

Réseau Vélo Yamaska confirms its status as Quebec's winter cycling reference by deploying 80 km of groomed and cleared trails, positioning Haute-Yamaska and Bromont among rare Quebec regions offering true winter cycling.

Health authorities are warning bird owners about avian influenza risks and urging preventive measures.