Lieutenant Governor honours community leaders
The Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, Michel Doyon, was in Sherbrooke on Sunday afternoon to present the Lieutenant Governor's Medal to 42 individuals from the region in recognition of outstanding contributions to their communities.
“Your implication, engagement, and generousity mark the way for all those who will follow in your footsteps,” Doyon said, adding that without the 28 students and 14 seniors receiving the medals, the towns and cities in which they live would be very different places.
Three levels of award were given out by the Lieutenant Governor. The first, the bronze, is specifically for students under 29 years of aged who have distinguished themselves in a recognized educational institution through not just academic success, but sustained and inspiring community and social involvement. Among the recipients of this medal on Sunday were Bradley Daignault of Alexander Galt Regional High School and Taylor Dubois of Richmond Regional High School as well as Ignacia Cabrera and William Savary of Champlain College.
The second level, silver medals, were given to individuals 65 years of age or older who have demonstrated serious and sustained commitment to their communities through ongoing volunteering. Among the 13 recipients at the Sherbrooke ceremony were Raymond Fortier of Richmond, who was recognized for his work with Saint Anne’s Church as well as the Richmond Fair,
Orford Township launched a new website on Friday, completing a project which began in the autumn of 2016.
The address of the new site remains the same, (canton.orford.qc.ca) but the site’s designers claim that visitors will soon forget the old version, which had been online for a decade. The new site has different versions that adapt to the screen on which it is displayed, offering options better suited to computer, tablet or mobile phone.
On the home page, a tab called “Communiquons” allows citizens to interact with the municipalitydirectly to submit comments or complaints. The content of the pages has been completely revised and simplified for greater communication efficiency.
Information on the site has been divided into three sections: Municipality, Citizen, and Living environment and tourism.
The content of the site is in French only.
and former Sherbrooke police chief Michel Carpentier, who has committed his retirement to a variety of causes including organ donation and obesity awareness.
Claude Metras of Sherbrooke was the sole recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's gold medal, reserved for situations of exceptional merit, in recognition of his long-term and significant contributions to arts and culture in the city.
“You are all examples,” the Lieutenant Governor said. “These medals are the mark of our appreciation for the spirit you put into helping others.” The Lennoxville community marked Earth Day one day early this year by holding its annual community cleanup day. According to Borough President Claude Charron the event had an excellent turnout, with over 150 people coming out to help with a little spring cleaning in and around the heart of the community. Groups represented by volunteers included Bishop’s College School, the Lennoxville Scouts and Girl Scouts, and Hope Community Church. Charron also pointed out that Sherbrooke Mayor Steve Lussier and his family came to pitch in.