Throughout the year our journalists and our cameramen have been taking photos of issues that have been shaping the news in the eastern townships. We could also count on our audience, who often shared their photos with us. Here is the list of all these images that have been shared on our Instagram account over the months.

A turtle lays her eggs on the edge of King Street

The turtle nesting season in Estrie is always full of emotions. Also this year, local residents have found these reptiles on their property and in unusual locations, such as along King Street West in Sherbrooke. Auditor Guillaume Cabana observed this phenomenon and sent this photo to ICI Estrie.

To see our additional article: Watch out for egg-laying turtles…even the ones on King Street West!

A life of freedom for Najwa Badawi

Saudi blogger Raif Badawi was released from prison last March after ten years in prison. A few days before this big event, we met Najwa Badawi, his eldest daughter. The 18-year-old knows it’s thanks to her father that she can live in full light.

To see our additional article: Ten years in prison for Raif Badawi, lifelong freedom for his daughter

A cat rescued from the flames

A suspicious fire on Gordon Street in Sherbrooke knocked out around 20 people last October. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire. Even the animals were rescued by firefighters, as shown in this photo.

To see our additional article: The fire on Gordon Street in Sherbrooke throws around twenty people into the street

Bishop’s University’s first music concentration cohort takes the stage

After several semesters of effort and two years overshadowed by the pandemic, Bishop’s University’s first-ever music concentration cohort was finally able to show the culmination of their efforts to the public. The students took the stage as part of the play god magicand invited us backstage.

To see our additional article: The Bishop’s Musical Theater students take the stage for the first time

The future of dr. Melissa Genereux

We spoke to dr. Mélissa Généreux, candidate for Québec solidaire, three weeks after her defeat while riding Saint-François. The latter, who has resumed her role as medical advisor to the Estrie Health Department, has every intention of continuing to take part in the public debate.

To see our additional article: Catching your breath after an election campaign: The future of Dr. Melissa Genereux