This week in the community

The Magog municipal council adopted Regulation 3513-2026 concerning the code of ethics and professional conduct for elected officials of the City of Magog during its May 4, 2026 session. The regulation is now in effect.

The City of Magog municipal council held an ordinary session on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the council chamber at city hall. The meeting minutes are now available for public consultation.

The Magog municipal council will consider a minor variance request for 392 Damasse-Bastien Street during a council session scheduled for June 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. at city hall.

The Magog municipal council will consider a minor variance request for 63-95 Jean-Paul II Street during a council session scheduled for June 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. at city hall.

The City of Waterloo invites residents to submit projects to improve quality of life and the environment. From May 11 to June 7, 2026, Waterloo citizens can propose environmental improvement initiatives as part of the second participatory budget edition.

The City of Bromont invites residents to participate in a special activity for Tree and Forest Month. The event 'Plant for the Future' will feature the City's environmental and horticulture teams along with local organizations Actions Bassins Versants Bromont and the Mont-Brome Conservation Society.

The City of Magog is hosting an open house at its public works centre on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 9 AM to 12 PM. The free event invites residents to tour the municipal garage and meet the teams responsible for maintaining municipal infrastructure and services.

The City of Magog municipal council adopted Regulation 3523-2026 on May 4, 2026, establishing interim controls regarding vegetated spaces, parking requirements, accessory housing units, and construction standards for specific zones including H104, H122, M125, and H238.

The City of Lac-Brome has announced measures to control Canada goose populations at Douglass Beach. The municipality states that the large number of these migratory birds causes fecal accumulation problems, which negatively impacts swimming water quality and park environment.

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.

At the May 4 council meeting, draft regulation 1181-2026 concerning pesticides was submitted. The new regulation maintains the logic of the previous one while strengthening health, environmental, and quality of life protections, with stronger controls on 'high-potency' pesticides.

Victoria Street in Lac-Brome will be partially closed to traffic throughout most of May for repairs to a bridge located above Cold Creek.

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 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 City of Bromont held an official launch event on April 30 for the MaaS Québec pilot project, introducing citizens to the functionalities of this new intelligent public transportation service. Attendees received training on how to use the system.

The City of Bromont and Tourisme Bromont confirm the return of the nomadic camping pilot project for the 2026 season. From May 1 to October 30, 2026, motorhome travelers with vehicles 25 feet or smaller can use designated camping sites.

Municipal parks in Canton de Shefford have reopened following seasonal maintenance and upgrades. Residents can now enjoy outdoor recreational facilities.

The annual compost distribution organized by the MRC of La Haute-Yamaska's waste management team begins this Friday at ecocenter locations in Granby and Waterloo. Additional distributions will take place in various municipalities on later dates.

The MRC de La Haute-Yamaska waste management team is distributing free compost starting Friday, April 28, 2026 at ecocentres in Granby and Waterloo. Additional distributions will take place in various municipalities on later dates.

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.

The City of Bromont launched Partage Club, a Quebec application that allows citizens to borrow and lend items with neighbors. The city is offering 250 free licenses as part of this initiative to promote sustainable consumption.

The City of Bromont is seeking voluntary participation from single-family homeowners to provide water samples for annual testing to detect lead in drinking water. This initiative complies with provincial drinking water quality regulations.

The MRC's annual shrub and tree distribution for riverfront property owners only will take place Friday, May 8 (1–4 p.m.) and Saturday, May 9 (8:30 a.m.–noon) in the MRC parking lot.

The City of Bromont announced major renovation work for Iberville Park aimed at creating safer, more attractive, and pleasant green spaces. Stage 1 involves the removal of three trees beginning the week of April 13.

The City of Bromont initiated a major public participation process to develop its Natural Area Conservation Plan. The initiative aims to create a sustainable strategy to better understand, protect, and enhance the municipality's forests, wetlands, open areas, and water bodies.

The City of Bromont submitted its future Housing Policy project and began its citizen consultation phase on April 8, 2026, following the presentation of the policy's key directions.

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

The municipality is conducting a brush clearing and road ditch maintenance campaign to improve drainage and road safety throughout the canton.

Quebec's government, the City of Waterloo, and Desjardins celebrated the groundbreaking of a 31-unit affordable housing building named Sérénité. The four-story residential project led by the organization Un Toit pour Tous will be located at 24 Taylor Street in Waterloo.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Sérénité project by Un Toit pour Tous took place on February 9, with government officials present. The project will provide 31 affordable housing units for seniors aged 65 and older in Waterloo.

The Estrie SPCA has assumed responsibility for animal management services in Canton de Shefford. This announcement provides important information for dog owners regarding 2026 dog tags and licensing.

Municipal property tax bills for 2026 have been mailed and will be delivered this week. The first payment deadline is February 18, 2026. The city now offers online tax accounts to facilitate payments and avoid interest charges.

On December 16, the municipal council adopted the 2026 budget and the three-year capital plan (PTI) for 2026-2027-2028. Citizens can now consult the budget presentation and PTI documents online.

The City of Waterloo has signed an agreement with the Société protectrice des animaux (SPCA) of Estrie for animal control services. Beginning January 1, 2026, the SPCA of Estrie will manage all animal control operations for the city.

With a voter turnout of 38.17%, Waterloo residents elected the new municipal council members, with two elected by acclamation. The swearing-in ceremony took place on November 7, 2025.

The list of properties available for tax sale in 2025 is now available. Property owners and interested parties can consult the public notice for details on properties subject to tax sale proceedings.

Three regulatory items were adopted: the 2025 regional public transit service pricing schedule, Regulation 2024-376 amending the contractual management regulation, and Regulation 2024-377 concerning council session procedures and conduct standards.

A public consultation meeting is being held regarding a proposed regulation to modify the regional land use and development plan (SADR), specifically to change major zoning boundaries in the City of Granby territory.

The MRC Haute-Yamaska has adopted the calendar of regular council meetings for the year 2025. The schedule is available in the public notice.