Sports organizations in the Eastern Townships are working with various partners on the territory to develop more opportunities for physical activity under the umbrella of a provincially funded pilot project known as “Circonflexe –  Prêt-pour-bouger.”

A local organization providing palliative care has launched new and improved workshop and training programs for Brome-Missisquoi and Haute-Yamaska to better support individuals facing an end-of-life situation.

With a career spanning 50 years, Eastern Townships artist Bernice Sorge is giving people insights into her artistic journey with her solo exhibition “Unclassifiable.”

The Sutton Museum of Communications and History is helping people get prepared in the face of natural disaster with its current temporary exhibition “Disaster! Are You Ready?”.

The Spirit of Potton Festival is back in the Municipality of the Townships of Potton with this year’s event embracing more of the area’s rural characteristics. 

The CIUSSS de L’Estrie CHUS has launched a pilot project in support of English-speaking users in the local health service networks of la Pommeraie and Memphrémagog. It’s called the Sunflower Initiative.

The Sunflower Initiative is meant to to improve the quality of care provided to English-speakers seeking health services by having staff voluntarily wear a sunflower visual. This lets people know that they are readily available to communicate in English.

Following a gold medal win at the World Rowing Cup II, the Hong Kong National Rowing Team has come to Knowlton to train for the upcoming 2024 World Rowing Championships in St. Catherines, Ontario.

The Town of Brome Lake has launched a bilingual heritage podcast that dives into the stories of figures and buildings that are significant to the municipality’s history entitled Lake Stories.

An increase in the number of racoon rabies cases reported in Vermont close to the Quebec border has led the Ministry of Environment to conduct wild animal vaccination operations in the Estrie and Montérégie regions

The vaccination campaign is running Aug. 7-24 in order limit the risk of the disease being reintroduced in the province.

The Town of Sutton has donated its artifact collection to the Sutton Museum of Communications and History (SMCH) as a part of the museum’s professionalization process to receive government accreditation.

The Société Alzheimer Brome-Missisquoi et Haute-Yamaska is marking its 40th anniversary with a new headquarters and an expansion of its team to meet the growing needs of caregivers and individuals that can benefit from its services, including the English-speaking population.

The Sutton Legion is raising awareness around its mission with hopes of getting others involved in the organization to continue financially supporting community groups and initiatives that are oriented towards youth.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $59.9 million federal investment on April 26 in Bromont to strengthen the domestic supply chain and to establish Canada as a global leader in the manufacturing of semiconductors.

The Municipal Regional County (MRC) of Brome-Missisquoi is experimenting with a bus circuit pilot project in Cowansville to help meet the need for alternative transportation in the area.

The Town of Brome Lake passed a notice of motion at the April council meeting to adopt a new bylaw for boat washing to help avoid the introduction of invasive species in Lake Brome and to preserve the quality of water.

Contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Cowansville Institution following the intervention of staff after a routine patrol around the perimeter of the medium security federal facility on April 11.

At a press conference at the Robitaille grain mill in Farnham on April 18, Minister of Canadian Heritage and MP for Brome-Missisquoi Pascale St-Onge announced a $90 million dollar investment in the Apprenticeship Service and a $10 million investment in the Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program with the primary goal of attracting more skilled workers to the construction industry.

April marks World Autism Month, and the owner of a local hair salon is organizing a fundraiser to raise awareness around the different programs and services in Brome-Missisquoi that support individuals on the autism spectrum.

Tonya Harvey, owner of Coiffure Spectrum, told CIDI that she started the fundraiser around five years ago to bring attention to her specialized services for individuals on the autism spectrum – and with other disabilities like down syndrome – after recognizing a need in Brome-Missisquoi.

Citizen’s group and non-profit organization Solidarité Environnement Sutton (SES) is organizing an event in honour of Earth Day to demand investments and concrete measures to develop sustainable transportation options in Brome-Missisquoi.

SES member Linda Boisclair told CIDI that in the face of a climate crisis, and with an increase in population in Brome-Missisquoi, there is a need to invest in public, collective, and active transportation.

It’s National Volunteer Week (April 14-20) and non-profit organizations and members of community groups in Brome-Missisquoi are shining light on the role that volunteerism plays in the community.

Chantal Renaud is the coordinator of volunteers at the Centre Action Bénévole Sutton (CAB Sutton). She told CIDI that the organization currently has 75 regular volunteers that help offer a number of important services to residents in Sutton and Abercorn. This includes Meals on Wheels for seniors, a homework assistance program at Sutton School, and the food bank.