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Homeless in Sherbrooke?

It’s been in the news recently. Back in December 2022, the Townships Sun published an article about just this problem, by retired anthropology professor Jacqueline Korschun Hyman. More than just describing the problem, she discusses an approach to address it! Read Hyman’s “Homeless in the Townships” right here. – R.A. Garber, Editor

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My Father’s Hands

  My Father’s Hands (First published in the Townships Sun, June 1982) by Bernard Epps (A couple of years ago, I wrote a piece about my mother called “A Wartime Christmas.” When someone told me “I cried when I read that,” I was delighted because I’d cried when I’d written it, and only regretted I…

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There’s a Cow in my Tree!

There’s a Cow in my Tree! Bernard Epps was an extremely versatile writer and artist. His daughter, Jennifer Epps, recalls that he “used to go away on drafting jobs in cities, work overtime, and save up the money to come back and write.” His dexterous drawings and supple wit found expression in cartoons. Here is…

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That Fellow Epps!

That Fellow Epps! The September issue of the Townships Sun is out, featuring the legacy of Bernard Epps, writer of Townships stories. Bernie was the larger-than-life writer and editor of the Townships Sun during the 1970s, 80s, and 90s.This special edition looks at his writing career, his quirky humour, and his many contributions to the…

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The Richmond Agricultural Fair!

A variety of entertainment! Thursday September 5 Registration and installation (opening of the site) Friday September 6 Judgements Horse Shows Visits from Schools Elyse Saunders  Brittany Kennel Coty Robinson Saturday September 7 Street Truck and Semi Pulls Nikyta ASTTQ Pulls Horse Shows Sunday September 8 Ninja Warriors 4-H Show Farm Tractor Pulls Car Raffle  …

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BROME COUNTY AGRICULTURAL

Around since 1856, Brome Fair is organized by the Brome County Agricultural Society (BCAS). BCAS is a non-profit organization consisting of over 150 volunteers commited to its mandate of showcasing agricultural achievements and providing agricultural related educational opportunities to Brome Fair visitors. Brome Fair is an agricultural fair which takes place every Labour Day weekend.…

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Mission

The Townships Sun is an English-language non-profit community magazine that explores the life and culture of the English-speaking communities in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada. Its mission is to promote Townships living while, through the publication of a magazine, encouraging the full participation of English-speaking community members in the life of Quebec society.

History

Initiated by the Eastern Townships Social Action Group, the Townships Sun was founded on July 1st, 1973. Its first issue was published on February 8, 1974, at a crucial moment in the history of the English-speaking Townships community.

“Our main interest was to help the English-speaking community adapt to what was going on in Quebec. That was the time of the ‘great exodus.’ A lot of English speakers were scared, a bit, of the nationalist movement, and a lot of people were leaving,” explained Russell Pocock, one of the ETSAG founding members.

Since its momentous beginnings, the Townships Sun has published between 9 and 12 issues per year, documenting the history and stories of English speakers in the Eastern Townships, and responding to their concerns and aspirations. Started as a newspaper, it has evolved into a creative community magazine.

A dedicated team of volunteers currently publish nine issues per year, with varied articles, stories, poetry, art, and photos on themes of interest to Townshippers, whether they live in the Eastern Townships or further afield.

Staff & Board of Directors

Board of Directors:
David Wright, Chair
Janet Angrave
Jennifer Brown
Melanie Cutting
Rachel Garber
Angela Leuck
Ana Martinez
Beverly Taber Smith
Scott Stevenson
Jane Baird Warren
Publisher
David Wright
Editor
Rachel Garber
Assistant Editor
Marie Moliner
Poetry Editor
Steve Luxton
Books Editor
Angela Leuck
Editorial Assistant
Ana Martinez
Accounting
Marion Greenlay
Subscriptions Coordinator
Karen Sockett
Advertising
Jennifer Brown
Copy Editors
Janet Angrave
Melanie Cutting
Layout Artist
Melanie Cutting

Townships Sun Inc. (Soleil des Cantons inc.) is a non-profit volunteer organization that publishes the Townships Sun nine times a year. Member of: Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA), the English Language Arts Network (ELAN), and Canadian Advertising Rates & Data (CARD). Registered with La Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec. Publication Mail Agreement: #40016398. Printed on 100 per cent recycled paper made in Quebec, by Imprimerie Blanchard Litho Inc. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec, and the Ville de Sherbrooke, in the form of project and operations grants.

The Eastern Townships are located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Abenaki people.
Les Cantons de l’Est sont situés sur le territoire traditionnel et non cédé du peuple Abénaki.