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Weekend Game-Plan: A five-minute read every Thursday packed with the top events and hidden gems across the Eastern Townships.
Feel-Good Local News: Bite-sized ‘News Notes’ that celebrate community wins — new parks, student projects, sustainability initiatives, and much more.
Spotlight Stories: Inspiring stories about people, places, and traditions you might not know about yet.
Real-Estate Peek: A quick look at an interesting listing or market trend for anyone dreaming of country living (or simply someone that loves browsing homes).
Deal of the Week ‘The Dam Deal’: A playful pick from a local maker or small business — sometimes useful, always a ‘dam’ good deal.
Hyper-Local Voice: Zero doom-scrolling, no partisan politics — just upbeat, fact-checked info that helps you live better, right where you are.
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Reader-Driven: Your tips, photos, and event suggestions shape each edition — reply anytime and you might see your idea featured.
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We are Backyard Beaver, a small Canadian media company looking to improve the way that people engage with the news in their community. Our small newsroom of Townships-loving writers, photographers, and community builders believe that local stories matter — and that they should be positive, useful, and easy to read.
Most news outlets chase clicks; we chase connection. Whether its a new café serving maple-latte magic, or a group of volunteers supporting a local community or family, we’re here to spotlight the people and places that make the Eastern Townships feel like home.
Why? Because strong communities start with shared knowledge. We want you to know more and explore more, so you can bump into neighbors at the farmers’ market, cheer at a local concert, or pick up that local craft beer you’ve been hearing all about — and feel just a little more rooted here.
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