TOWNSHIPS NEWS

33 reported cases of swine flu in Townships
Public health officials in the Eastern Townships are reporting 33 reported cases of swine flu, five of them employees at the Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke, and dozens more which have likely gone unreported. Only one person has been hospitalized due to the severity of the symptoms. Health officials recommend that individuals who are generally in good health, and are feeling flu-like symptoms, should not react with panic and rush to hospitals. It’s recommended instead that they stay calm and treat the illness as any other  seasonal flu.....READ FULL STORY with a Premium User Account.

A $64,000 question
Cuts to CBC services may jeopardize the future of a major fundraising and awareness initiative for the Townships English community. Last November CBC threw its support behind the first ever English-language CHUS Foundation/CBC Radiothon, raising some $64,000 for the hospital foundation. The radiothon, spearheaded by Marjorie Goodfellow was broadcast live from the cafeteria of the CHUS Fleurimont on CBC radio, 91.7 FM, during three time slots, the Quebec AM morning show, Radio Noon and Breakaway in the afternoon....READ FULL STORY with a Premium User Account.

Hundreds participate in Relay for Life  
A few dressed in fun outfits, some shed tears, many walked the Merry Point trail, but all of this year’s Magog Relay for Life participants helped cancer survivors and sufferers with encouragement and fundraising. Dozens of teams in communities throughout the Townships participated in the annual relay....READ FULL STORY with a Premium User Account

Election jockeying has started
Former Lennoxville mayor David Price, has added his name to the official roster of election hopefuls. Price will be facing off against longtime Lennoxville councillor Tom Allen who announced he too is seeking the borough presidency.....READ FULL STORY with a Premium User Account.