We’re ETS Now — the Eastern Townships edition from Backyard Beaver. We started as a small crew who wanted news for our community and from our community: quick, useful, and free of the usual noise. No politics, no doom.

Just a clear snapshot of what’s happening here and where to go when you want to make the most of your week.

Every Thursday, we deliver a five-minute read that’s easy to act on: can’t-miss events for your calendar, feel-good News Notes that highlight local wins, a weekly Spotlight Story about people and places you’ll be glad to know, a Real-Estate Peek for browsers and dreamers, and The Dam Deal—one timely pick from a local business.

It’s all curated with a neighborly tone and a bias toward connection: outdoors, food, culture, and the small moments that make the Townships feel like home.

What makes us different? ETS Now exists entirely to help locals feel more connected—stick by stick, conversation by conversation. We’re reader-driven, so your tips, questions, and photos shape each issue.

If there’s a new café, a favorite trail, a market stall you love, or a community win we should celebrate, we want to hear it. Hit reply to any email or reach us at [email protected].

Vous préférez en français? Écrivez-nous — on vous lit.

Know more. Explore more. Every Thursday.