What makes a tour of Capelton so striking? The copper mine majorly affected the history, geography and environment of the Eastern Townships. Our tour guide, Antoine, dressed in miner’s overalls, charismatically added humour and creativity to the experience. I toured the mine with my husband, daughter and mother-in-law. She was visiting from the UK and…
We don’t know a lot about this photo. Maybe you can help? The church appears to be Catholic and is a quite distinctive. It is topped by a slender spire, with a dormer off the sloping roof near the back. It seems to be constructed of stone, and its size dwarfs the wooden houses, barns,…
If you’ve ever contributed to the Townships Sun—as a board member, fundraiser, editor, writer, artist, photographer, or layout wizard—this award is for you! The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) has awarded our beloved magazine the 2025 Richard Evans Heritage Award, recognizing the Townships Sun’s “outstanding long-term contribution as a group of volunteers dedicated to the…
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The Townships Sun is coming to see you! We’ll be at several events this week – just look for the yellow table cloth – and we will offer a bunch of interesting stuff. Two mystery photos from the Townships Sun archives! Can you give us any clues about the people or places in the photos?…
Sutton Jazz is back for its 24th edition with two months of music ― “Jazz in July” features local talent and “Jazz in August” brings Quebec talent to Sutton. Set in the heart of Sutton’s bucolic village, six concerts per week are on the program. All concerts are free to the public (and rely on…
Let’s be clear. Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other chemicals designed to kill undesirables are … well, killers. They’re dangerous. We’re not shy with our opinions. A recent Ipsos survey for Health Canada (Awareness and Confidence in Canada’s Pesticide Regulatory System) asked what we associate pesticides with. Respondents were almost twice as likely to…
Do you recognize this old dirt street with trolley tracks? Please let us know! This black-and-white glossy print measuring 6.5 x 4.5 inches has a wide black border around it, suggesting it is a contact print of a photo taken by a large format camera. The photographer is unknown. The original photo was likely taken…
There’s no doubt about it: The Townships Sun continues to punch above its weight. For the second year in a row, the Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) has awarded us First Place for “Best Community Newspaper Promotion” — a meaningful recognition that puts wind in the sails of our all-volunteer team. Even better? We discovered…
I’m filling out an online survey which was sent to me by my neighbour. “When did you move to the Townships?” it asks. “May 2023,” I respond. “What motivated your move?” I click on the “Lower cost of living” option. When asked to share a brief story or anecdote about why I relocated, I describe…