This week in the community
While most of this week's news centers on neighboring Magog, two stories directly affect our communities: Waterloo and Eastman have ended their longstanding recreation agreement after cost disputes, which may impact leisure programming in both municipalities, and a local Waterloo firefighter, Jeremy Lépine, is running a symbolic route to support the Firefighters Foundation and promote fire safety awareness in memory of his mother. Meanwhile, if you're looking for seasonal activities, Bromont's Bromont en couleurs festival race is this Saturday with 1 km and 5 km options for all families.
Investment Priorities | City of Magog Presents Three-Year Capital Investment Program 2027-2028-2029
The Magog municipal council adopted its three-year capital investment program with planned investments of $109.8 million across 2027-2029 ($41.3M in 2027, $34.9M in 2028, $33.6M in 2029), including the dual-rink arena project as a strategic priority.
Dual-Rink Arena at East Park | Design Plans and Specifications Can Now Begin
The City of Magog council has mandated the architectural consortium Proulx Savard Cardin Julien to design the plans and specifications for the future dual-rink arena at East Park. The professional services contract is valued at $1,691,450, which is below the city's initial estimate due to declining construction sector prices.
HERE WE RECYCLE +: Haute-Yamaska Achieves Mentor Level Recognition
The MRC de La Haute-Yamaska has been awarded the Mentor level (formerly Elite level) under RECYC-QUÉBEC's ICI On recycle + program for the first renewal since 2023, representing the highest level of waste management excellence available.
Bromont in Colors
The City of Bromont invites citizens to participate in the Bromont en couleurs festival race on Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m. at the public square. Two course options will be available: a 1 km route and a 5 km route for all participants and families.
Flambée des couleurs Magog-Orford 2026 | Experience Autumn with Vibrant Programming
The organizing committee announced the 2026 fall festival programming running from September 19 to October 18, featuring five weekends of activities including hiking, family events, exhibitions, and culinary experiences celebrating the region's autumn colors.
Public Notice — Entry into Force of Regulation 3535-2026
The Magog municipal council adopted Regulation 3535-2026 on September 3, 2026, which amends Regulation 2829-2021 regarding city administration to implement a pilot project relating to the question period during council sessions.
Urban Development Policy | Magog Population Invited to Contribute Again
The City of Magog invites residents to a participatory workshop on September 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Magog Cultural Space to present the city's vision for territorial development and gather citizen feedback on this vision.
A Waterloo firefighter runs for the Firefighters Foundation
Jeremy Lépine, a firefighter from Waterloo, is running a symbolic route in front of the house where his mother was a victim of a fire. The relay supports the Firefighters Foundation and raises awareness about fire safety.
The Eastman-Waterloo recreation agreement is now void
Eastman will not renew its recreation agreement with Waterloo due to higher costs being demanded by Waterloo. The municipalities have ended their leisure services partnership.
Elite road cycling relay arrives in Estrie
The elite of road cycling relay is coming to Estrie. The Montreal World Road Championships will take place from September 20-27 next.