This week in the community
A serious criminal trial began this week in Sherbrooke, where equestrian trainer Dorian Escalon from Sutton faces charges of sexual exploitation, assault, and online luring of a minor student. On a brighter note, Bromont is ramping up its "I Buy Bromont" campaign through November, offering enhanced gift card incentives with over forty local businesses participating to keep shopping dollars in our community.
Bromont wants to stimulate local shopping with enhanced gift cards
Bromont is launching an initiative to encourage local purchasing through bonus gift cards. More than forty businesses are participating in this program to support the local economy.
I Buy Bromont: An Initiative to Encourage Local Shopping
The City of Bromont is launching a special campaign to boost the 'I Buy Bromont' program from October 22 to November 22, 2026. Residents can purchase the I Buy Bromont card online with enhanced benefits during this promotional period, subject to available municipal funding.
Dorian Escalon allegedly had full sexual relationship with minor student
The trial of equestrian trainer Dorian Escalon from Sutton began Monday at the Sherbrooke courthouse. He is accused of exploitation, sexual assault, and online luring of a minor student.
First Responders Jean-François Tardif and Éliott Bellegarde Honored
The Canton de Shefford recognized and honored two first responders, Jean-François Tardif and Éliott Bellegarde, for their service and contributions to the community.
Agricultural 4 to 7 Event: Better Managing Water in the Field
Agricultural producers in Haute-Yamaska are invited to a free 4 to 7 agricultural event focused on water management in fields, themed "Water in the Field: Too Much, Not Enough... What to Do?" The event will be held November 12 at the Roxton Pond Community Centre.
Populations of walleye in Lake Brome under study
The Ministry of Environment is analyzing walleye populations in Lake Brome. The analysis results will help better frame fishing management regulations for the lake.
Exceptional Closure of MRC Offices and Info-Collectes Line
The MRC administrative offices and the Info-collectes Line will be closed on Monday, November 2, starting at 10:30 a.m. for the entire day.
Public Notice – Regulation 3525-2026 Coming Into Effect
Municipal council adopted Regulation 3525-2026 on September 21, 2026, modifying the urban planning regulation to align with the Memphrémagog MRC sustainable development plan.
Public Notice – Regulation 3526-2026 Coming Into Effect
Municipal council adopted Regulation 3526-2026 on September 21, 2026, modifying zoning and subdivision regulations to align with the Memphrémagog MRC sustainable development plan in the Arpin Road and Deer Roads sector.
Public Notice – Regulation 3530-2026 Coming Into Effect
Municipal council adopted Regulation 3530-2026 on September 21, 2026, modifying the urban planning regulation to permit palliative care homes in rural areas under certain conditions and adjust sector boundaries in the Rivière-aux-Cerises Road and Buzzell Street area.
Public Notice – Regulation 3531-2026 Coming Into Effect
Municipal council adopted Regulation 3531-2026 on September 21, 2026, modifying zoning and subdivision regulations to align with the Memphrémagog MRC development plan, permit palliative care homes in the Rivière-aux-Cerises Road and Buzzell Street sector, and adjust signage sector boundaries.
Public Notice – Regulation 3532-2026 Coming Into Effect
Municipal council adopted Regulation 3532-2026 on September 21, 2026, modifying the Conditional Uses Regulation 3461-2024 to permit palliative care homes as a principal use in zone H207 in the Rivière-aux-Cerises Road and Buzzell Street sector.
Bromont hosts second edition of Women's Ride Challenge
Bromont welcomes the second edition of the Women's Ride Challenge (DÉFI de la Ride des Femmes), a community cycling event.