Government announces French funding boost for Concordia, McGill, Bishop’s

By Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative The OUI Expérience program at Bishop’s University will receive a funding boost as part of a new eight-year, up to $160-million partnership between…

L’article Government announces French funding boost for Concordia, McGill, Bishop’s est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

Constitution, vocational schools bill die on order paper at end of Assembly session

By Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative Leaders in the English-speaking community are breathing a sigh of relief after the Coalition Avenir Québec government abandoned its attempt to force Bill…

L’article Constitution, vocational schools bill die on order paper at end of Assembly session est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

Quebec Experience Program re-established, resumes next month

Record Staff (HB) The Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, François Bonnardel, confirmed in a press release the reactivation of both components of the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) for…

L’article Quebec Experience Program re-established, resumes next month est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

Local environmental group seeks wind of change in provincial turbine projects

Hydro-Québec defends energy source to meet growing demand By Bryan Laprise Local Journalism Initiative On Sunday, July 7, a local environmental non-profit organization, the Regroupement vigilance énergie Québec (RVÉQ)…

L’article Local environmental group seeks wind of change in provincial turbine projects est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

Sherbrooke considering alternatives to traditional lawns

Record Staff (HB) The City of Sherbrooke is presenting a proposed amendment to its regulations to allow alternatives to traditional lawns on private properties. “In the tradition of English gardens,”…

L’article Sherbrooke considering alternatives to traditional lawns est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

Mayors demand further explanation from Hydro after transmission route announced

By Ruby Pratka Local Journalism Initiative The mayors of Sutton, Dunham and Cowansville are demanding further explanations from Hydro-Québec after the public utility announced its choice of path for…

L’article Mayors demand further explanation from Hydro after transmission route announced est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

Vermont municipalities vote to support Lake Memphremagog leachate ban

Derby, Newport City and Newport Town all support Quebec Roundtable resolution By Michael Keegan Local Journalism Initiative Three municipalities in Vermont around Lake Memphremagog – Derby, Newport City and Newport…

L’article Vermont municipalities vote to support Lake Memphremagog leachate ban est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

Economic issues and public appearances bring Bloc leader to the Townships

Yves-François Blanchet spoke to The Record about secularism and other issues By Michael Keegan Local Journalism Initiative Bloc Québecois leader Yves-François Blanchet was in Estrie from May 21 to…

L’article Economic issues and public appearances bring Bloc leader to the Townships est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

No new requirements to receive services in English: Borough president

“Lennoxville has an exception to the law” – Hébert By Sharon McCully Geneviève Hébert, MNA for St François, spoke with The Record Friday morning to respond to concerns expressed…

L’article No new requirements to receive services in English: Borough president est apparu en premier sur Sherbrooke Record.

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