Conservation in Mount Foster
Appalachian Corridor has announced the official completion of one of its largest conservation projects in its history in the Mount Foster area with a final ecological gift from the property owners valued close to $1 million.
Community Services for English-Speaking Individuals
The access committee for services for English-speaking individuals is raising awareness around the community services that are available to the English-speaking population in the Municipal Regional County (MRC) of Brome-Missisquoi with a new set of video capsules identifying these organizations and what they offer in terms of social support.
Hunting Season
The Brome-Bolton Fish and Game Club, which oversees hunting Zones 5 East and 5 West, is asking hunters and community members alike to be safe and aware as the deer hunting season kicks off this weekend.
Walk to Fight all Cancers
The Yamaska Valley Optimist Club is getting set to host the 23rd edition of the Walk to Fight All Cancers in support of the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital Foundation (BMP Foundation) to purchase up-to-date specialized medical equipment for the treatment of cancer patients at the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital (BMP Hospital).
Sutton Sustainable Tourism Project
The Corporation de développement économique de Sutton has shared its sustainable tourism project with the public known as Taking Care of Our Destination Together.
K.A. Educational Garden
The Knowlton Academy (K.A.) Garden Committee held its first meeting of the year last week alongside members of the local community to discuss the future vision for the K.A. Educational Garden.
Centreaide Richelieu-Yamaska
Centraide Richelieu-Yamaska has launched its official fundraising campaign for the MRC of Brome-Missisquoi to help support community initiatives that are making a difference for the population.
Brigham Project
A water infrastructure project in the Guay sector of Brigham is close to completion after the provincial government allocated $1.4 million dollars in financial support to the municipality through the Programme d’infrastructures municipales d’eau (PRIMEAU) 2023.
Knowlton CLSC
The Town of Brome Lake has been informed by the CIUSSS de l'Estrie - CHUS that the re-opening of the CLSC in Knowlton is now postponed until at least mid-October.
Potton Fitness Circuit
The Municipality of the Township of Potton has launched a new interactive fitness circuit as a part of its continuous develop of Missisquoi North Park, André-Gagnon Sector.
Running in Ukraine
Ultramarathon runner Anne-Lise Nadeau, who is serving as the ambassador for this year’s Bromont Ultra event, has returned from a 12-day trip to Ukraine where she took part in a marathon to raise money in support of humanitarian organization ReliefAid.
Accès Nature
l'Association des parcs régionaux du Québec (Parq) has launched a new initiative known as “Accès Nature” to provide Quebecers with free-daily access to some regional parks across the province.
Collective Agreement
The Town of Brome Lake and its firefighters have signed a new collective agreement, a five-year contract that covers the years 2023 to 2027.
Dunham House
Dunham House is celebrating the installation of a commercial greenhouse on its site and the space is already playing an important role in the launch of a new Therapeutic Horticulture Program.
Quebec Liberal Caucus Retreat
The Quebec Liberal Caucus held a press conference at the Centre Culturel St. John in Bromont last Thursday following a three-day retreat where a number of federal MPs came together to discuss the issues and concerns affecting constituents in their riding.
World Suicide Prevention Day
The Centre de Prévention de Suicide Haute Yamaska et Brome-Missisquoi is raising awareness around suicide prevention and the services it offers to the community with an upcoming event to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.
Foster Families in Estrie
The CIUSSS de l’Estrie CHUS is putting a call out to the Eastern Townships community as the regional health authority recruits foster families to meet the need for placements in the region for youth between 0 and 17 years old.
Sutton New Policy
The Town of Sutton has adopted a new Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Recognition and Support Policy to provide a more transparent framework for NPOs looking to receive and maintain recognition under the municipality.
Health Directive
Community groups representing Quebec’s English-speaking communities are seeking collaboration with government officials following its promise to review the province’s current health care directive implemented under language law Bill 96.
Potton Tourist Circuit
The Municipality of the Township of Potton has a launched a new interactive tourist circuit for visitors and locals to explore what the municipality has to offer.