TYVoices 2025’s Launch
Welcome to the TYVoices blog! I’m excited to share this journey with you all. I think it’s best to start by introducing myself properly. My name’s Dan Kirchin.
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…
Get creative with Townships Young Voices!
Get creative with Townships Young Voices! The TYVoices project is dedicated to encouraging Youth to publicize their creative passions … and become more involved with the Townships Sun magazine! Participants have the option to submit their works in the following categories: Fiction writing, Nonfiction writing, Art, Photography, and Poetry. And like the previous year,…
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…
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…
TYVoices 2024 Special Edition of the Townships Sun
TYVoices 2024 Special Edition of the Townships Sun So… here’s what happens to the winning TYVoices creative work – stories, poems, artwork, photos, nonfiction – they all go to Townships heaven, aka the Townships Sun’s summer edition. Here’s the 2024 edition. To subscribe, go to townshipssun.ca/Subscribe.
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 …
Welcome to Townships Young Voices 2025!
We’re just getting our new competition organized, so keep an eye on this blog space for new details coming soon. Deadline: January 31, 2025. Get set… Questions? Ask: [email protected]
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.…
FESTIVAL DES TRADITIONS DU MONDE DE SHERBROOKE
The Festival is just around the corner! It’s time to get ready for the festivities! Transportation Take advantage of our free shuttles that depart regularly from the Galeries Quatre-Saisons (on 13th Avenue, at the corner of rue du 24-Juin), Station du Cégep (Bus stop B), Place Fleurimont, and Parc Quintal (corner of Duplessis/Brûlotte).…