Matthew Jay McCully

3 days ago | sherbrookerecord.com | Matthew Jay McCully

By William CrooksLocal Journalism InitiativeA wave of concern has emerged from Sherbrooke’s Muslim community following a recent city council decision that prevents religious activities from taking place at the city-owned Centre de foires. The vote, which ended 8–6 against allowing such events, has sparked disappointment and prompted renewed calls for dialogue and change.

3 days ago | sherbrookerecord.com | Matthew Jay McCully

Invasive aquatic species on the rise in QuebecBy William CrooksLocal Journalism InitiativeWith boating season underway across Quebec, scientists and environmental groups are sounding the alarm about a growing threat to the province’s waterways: invasive aquatic plant species. Among the most concerning are Eurasian watermilfoil and water chestnut, which are spreading rapidly across southern Quebec and disrupting ecosystems in lakes and rivers.

1 week ago | sherbrookerecord.com | Matthew Jay McCully

By William CrooksLocal Journalism InitiativeIn Hatley Township, the state of the roads dominated discussion during the May 6 council meeting, with Mayor Vincent Fontaine openly acknowledging the staggering cost of bringing the municipality’s network of roads up to standard: $40 million. Held at the town hall, the meeting was attended by six residents, several of whom raised concerns during the question period about deteriorating road conditions across the township.

1 week ago | sherbrookerecord.com | Matthew Jay McCully

By William CrooksLocal Journalism InitiativeDuring the May 5 council meeting, the Town of Brome Lake (Lac-Brome) council confirmed its decision to proceed with the expropriation of land owned by Canards du Lac Brome, a historic duck farm, to construct a new fire station. Approximately 25 residents attended the meeting, presided over by Mayor Richard Burcombe. The council awarded a contract to Laboratoire Montérégie for $32,020.54 to conduct geotechnical studies on the proposed site.

1 week ago | sherbrookerecord.com | Matthew Jay McCully

By William Crooks Local Journalism Initiative During the May 5 council meeting, the Town of Brome…