History

Hobby historian puts villages of Gould Station and Bown’s Mills back on the map

Hobby historian puts villages of Gould Station and Bown’s Mills back on the map

—  3 March 2022

Gordon Parsons, who grew up in a place once known as Knicky Knocky in Bury Township, has published…

A notch in the belts of history

A notch in the belts of history

—  17 February 2022

The Beaulne Museum is presenting a new exhibition, “ Buckle-up!” The History of the Belt,…

Former Cowansville resident explores history of the Megantic Outlaw

Former Cowansville resident explores history of the Megantic Outlaw

—  15 February 2022

Amy Tector, an author and archivist at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa, intends to blend…

Curling in the Townships

Curling in the Townships

—  8 February 2022

The sport of curling has an extensive history in the Townships, with references of the sport…

Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club: 145 years of history

Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club: 145 years of history

—  6 February 2022

Formed in 1877 by a group of prominent men in the city, The Sherbrooke Snowshoe Club has an…

International dog sled competitions in the Townships

International dog sled competitions in the Townships

—  3 February 2022

Many of us have heard of the international dog sled races the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod,…

The importance of preserving local history

The importance of preserving local history

—  31 January 2022

The Eastern Townships holds a vast wealth of historical artifacts and heritage sites, with…

When Quebec froze over: Two residents reflect on their time during the 1998 Ice Storm

When Quebec froze over: Two residents reflect on their time during the 1998 Ice Storm

—  18 January 2022

Quebec was plunged into darkness 24 years ago when a devastating ice storm touched down in…

Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital: Providing care since 1912

Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital: Providing care since 1912

—  9 January 2022

The District of Bedford General Hospital, known as the Brome-Missisquoi-Perkins Hospital starting…