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The Townships Outlet is an English-language regional newspaper published bi-weekly, linking Magog and the surrounding English-speaking communities of the Eastern Townships and northeastern Vermont. Published each Tuesday, The Townships Outlet focuses on news, features, history, cultural events and information of relevance to the 41,000-strong English-speaking community. The paper also boasts a Web site, updated regularly to keep readers abreast of news of interest, and in touch with advertisers.

Published by an award-winning editor, The Townships Outlet is available throughout the Eastern Townships at newsstands, and by subscriptions to households. Circulation of The Townships Outlet is audited by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association’s Verified Circulation Program.

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Tenants eager to move into new home

June 4, 2013

On June 4, visitors were invited to tour the construction site of a residence in progress on Principal Street in Magog that will become home to eight people with special needs.

Adventures in your own backyard

June 4, 2013

Lennoxville residents Graham Moodie and Melanie Cutting took a ride on the Orford Express to enjoy a fabulous gourmet meal, and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Eastern Townships.
The train, running between Sherbrooke, Magog and Eastman, is the brainchild of tourism guru André L’Espérance.

Please see the June issue of The Townships Outlet for the complete story.

Spa Eastman chef Kévin Bélisle named Health Chef of the Year 2013

June 4, 2013

At a president of the Culinary Chefs and Confectioners’ Society gala, chef Kévin Bélisle was honoured as Health Chef 2013 on May 19 in Montreal.
It’s been a long time since Spa Eastman has been promoting healthy cuisine to its clients, making sure that the products are as unmodified as possible and using natural sugars and raw organic cold pressed oils.

Magog in Bloom

May 7, 2013

The City of Magog and les membres du comité d’embellissement de Magog are informing the population that a new edition of Magog in Bloom (Magog en fleurs) kicked off May 1. The program of this year will be divided into four components that includes people of all ages, as well as lovers of gardening and horticulture.

Memphremagog tourist information office: All the information you need and more

May 7, 2013

Since the move that took place September 8 of last year from Cabanna Street to exit 115 off Autoroute 10, the Magog tourist information office has seen a lot more traffic come through at the new location. Clearly, it is a place where tourists can stop to ask for directions or find out what is there to do in Magog. If it happens to be a weekend visitors can speak with knowledgeable and helpful attendants, Charles-Antoine Millette and Simon Goyette. Nevertheless, it is an interesting place for locals to check out as well.