23+ hour, 28+ min ago   (802+ words) Part 5 of a 5-part follow-up series. The first series asked what intelligence is; this one asks whether there’s more than one kind. I’ve spent four essays arguing that intelligence can’t be carved into kinds. Now the objection you’ve been holding…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (839+ words) A new three-day rodeo is coming to the Richmond fairgrounds Sept. 25–27, with organizers expecting more than 500 competitors from Quebec and Ontario, two professional rodeo performances, barrel racing, country dancing and other weekend activities. Organizers Greg Bélanger and Karl Thibault told…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (489+ words) Three Université de Sherbrooke researchers have received national recognition from the Royal Society of Canada, with Fanie Pelletier and Yue Zhao named Fellows of the RSC Academy of Science and Myriam Lemelin named to the College of New Scholars, Artists…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (309+ words) Quebec is launching a provincewide survey of how residents travel, with about 372,000 randomly selected households expected to receive invitations to participate. The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announced Sept. 8 that its 2026 origin-destination survey will collect information on the mobility…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (484+ words) The Pulse of the Eastern Townships ICYMI: Where the parties stand on health care ahead of the Oct. 5 election — and 8 more stories In Case You Missed It [Sept. 7, 2026] Guillaume Richard Audioprothésiste — personalized hearing-aid solutions at 4389 Martin St., Sherbrooke, and 150-3 Angus…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (889+ words) A response to Timothy Bates. Related to my recent series on what intelligence is, and whether it comes in kinds. Timothy Bates, a professor of differential psychology at the University of Edinburgh, recently tore into a BBC Science Focus article…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (533+ words) The Haskell Free Library and Opera House has announced a full fall schedule featuring children’s clubs, author visits, creative writing and an October fundraising play commemorating 125 years since the institution was founded. The Haskell’s recurring Saturday activities for children will…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (257+ words) Sherbrooke has introduced a mobile charging trailer for electric-vehicle owners who temporarily lose access to their home chargers during major roadwork. The trailer has two charging stations connected to the Hydro-Sherbrooke grid, according to an Aug. 31 city release. It can…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (190+ words) The 179th Ayer’s Cliff Fair wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 30, after four days of agricultural competitions, midway rides and community traditions. This year’s program included harness racing, live music, professional wrestling, the K-Hunters Show and the return of the horse pull, alongside…...

2+ week, 23+ hour ago   (856+ words) Part 3 of a 5-part follow-up series. The first series asked what intelligence is; this one asks whether there’s more than one kind. Last time I looked at Spearman, who tried to boil intelligence down to a single number. Now the…...