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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The City of Waterloo has signed an agreement for animal control services. Starting January 1, 2026, the Société protectrice des animaux (SPA) of Estrie will manage animal control 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 for public consultation.

Adoption of the 2025 regional public transit service pricing grid. Adoption of Regulation 2024-376 amending Regulation 2019-322 regarding contract management. Adoption of Regulation 2024-377 relating to internal council procedures and standards for maintenance and order.

Public consultation meeting for a proposed regulation modifying the revised land use and development plan (SADR) to change the boundaries of major land use designations on the territory of the City of Granby.

Adoption of the regular meeting schedule for the MRC de La Haute-Yamaska for the year 2025.