Eastern Townships

• Former Quebec Conservative MP Alain Rayes won’t seek re-election

  Rayes quit after Pierre Poilievre took over, citing concerns his party wasn't adequately standing up for the environment, respect across partisan lines and for law and order.

  Politics

  Sep 11
  
• Quebec family-run business issues warning after alleged payment dispute scam

  Tara Moar and Matthew Greer say they're out nearly $10,000 for two expensive espresso machines after two online customers contested charges the merchants claim to be legitimate.

  Consumer

  Jul 21
  
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• Head-on crash in Quebec’s Eastern Townships kills 2, injures 3

  Authorities say the driver, a 33-year-old woman, veered out of her lane and crashed head-on into oncoming traffic, killing a 66-year-old woman. Two children were also injured.

  Canada

  May 28
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• Minor charged in connection with allegations of sexual violence at Eastern Townships high school

  Quebec's Crown prosecutor's office confirmed the accused appeared in court on March 28. Their identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

  Crime

  May 5
• No major flooding reported in southern Quebec as rainfall warnings lifted

  Rainfall warnings had been lifted across southern Quebec by Monday afternoon as the province's Public Security Department reported no major flooding.

  Weather

  Apr 24
• Quebec municipalities on flood watch as Environment Canada issues rainfall warnings

  The agency warned heavy rain could cause flash flooding and ponding on roads.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• Eastern Townships high school facing multiple sexual violence complaints

  A group of parents and students are calling out Massey-Vanier High School in the Eastern Townships, accusing it of failing to protect students from sexual harassment.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Quebec RCMP say they rescued man trying to cross U.S. border on foot through woods

  Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022, U.S. Border Patrol's Swanton Sector recorded an approximate 743 per cent increase in apprehensions and encounters over the same period in 2021.

  Canada

  Jan 30
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• Wind warning in effect for Montreal, gusts could reach 90 km/h

  Environment Canada says powerful winds expected in Montreal could toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break, which may result in power outages in the city.

  Weather

  Nov 30, 2022
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• Death of Quebec teen shot by cops avoidable had doctors intervened: coroner

  The coroner said Riley Fairholm was not seeking a so-called "suicide by cop" and police were justified in using lethal force because they thought their lives were in danger.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2022