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Nicholls throws his hat in Hudson ring PHOTO BY AMANDA MACDONALD

With municipal elecƟons seven months away, former NDP MP Jamie Nicholls is the rst to announce his candidacy for the posiƟon of mayor of Hudson.

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Jamie Nicholls announces candidacy for Hudson mayoralty

Cleaning up after Rigaud’s ﬂood

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Mayor Pilon defends new Vaudreuil-Dorion Town Hall

Vaudreuil-Dorion environmental initiatives

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Following a sƟnt in federal poliƟcs as the NaƟonal DemocraƟc Party (NDP) Member of Parliament for VaudreuilSoulanges, Hudson naƟve Jamie Nicholls

has announced he will throw his hat into the poliƟcal ring at the municipal level as a candidate for mayor in the November elecƟons. “I think Hudson is a great place to live and part of the reason I’m doing this is

to take the acƟons that need to be taken in order to preserve the beauƟful liƩle corner of the world that we have,” Nicholls told Your Local Journal this week in a sit-down interview. ConƟnued on page 5

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The Pointe Séguin secƟon of Rigaud was one of the areas inundated by the OƩawa River over the past week and while some residents were able to make the trek in and out to check on the state of their homes, others chose to evacuate unƟl the water levels recede.

Rigaud’s state of emergency evaluated on a daily basis James Armstrong

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Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. conrmed in an interview on Wednesday, April 26, that the state of emergency announced Thursday, April 20, concerning ooding of residences along the O�awa River remains in eﬀect. “We have strategic mee�ngs every day and that’s where we consult with Public Security, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), the Red Cross, Public Works, the Communica�ons department and the Fire Department. That’s where we make that decision,” said the mayor. As of press �me, the situa�on was status quo. Gruenwald was given a bird’s eye view of the ood zone Tuesday, April 25, thanks to a tour by helicopter provided by the SQ. “It was very impressive. It gave me a chance to verify the whole thing altogether,” he said. “I can understand why some people aﬀected by the ood are emo�onally stressed by the situa�on,” he added. Although the oodwaters are beginning to recede, many residences con�nue to be isolated by water. InformaƟon Sessions There are four upcoming scheduled informa�on sessions for residents af-

fected by the ooding: Friday, April 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and 1 to 3 p.m. All of the mee�ngs will be held at the Friendship Room of the Paul-Brasseur Building, 10 Saint-Jean-Bap�ste Street East in Rigaud. The sessions are to discuss all aspects of the disaster, nancial assistance, and municipal regula�ons. “These are not mee�ngs for the general public,” said the mayor. Ci�zens must register for one of the four sessions by calling (450) 451-0869 ext. 235. Security Evacuated and ood zone areas are under con�nual surveillance on land and water by the SQ according to the mayor. “I went to Rigaud-sur-le-Lac this morning and was stopped by an oﬃcer who asked who I was and where I was going,” recounted Gruenwald. He noted that, to date, there have not been any break-ins or the�s reported in the evacuated areas. “The provincial police are taking this situa�on very, very seriously,” he added. Community Support The mayor said residents in the ooded areas along the O�awa River experience high water levels every spring.

“This year, however, the water kept on rising,” he said. “We decided to act before we had 20 or 30 serious problems on our hands.” Gruenwald credits the en�re team of people at all levels of government for the highly organized interven�on process. He commended the involvement of town employees, the SQ, the support of neighbouring communi�es, and many others. “We had a call from a congrega�on in Green Valley, Ontario. They want to send volunteers to help out with anything needed,” he said. Director of Recrea�onal and Community Services Véronique Cunche is compiling a list of names of those wan�ng to

volunteer services or donate goods or money. Language Issues When asked about all the no�ces and informa�on regarding a public security situa�on being published in French only, the mayor responded the municipality is oﬃcially unilingual. “We don’t have bilingual status so all communica�ons are published in French. However, if someone contacts us in English, they are answered in English.” He said the 24-hour emergency telephone line (450451-0869 extension 235) also provides service in English.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Don’t mess with a mother Mother Nature showed her temperamental and dominant side this past week by reminding residents in a number of Quebec towns – most notably Rigaud – who’s really in charge. An unprecedented April rainfall accumulaƟon overfed the OƩawa River thus distribuƟng the damage downstream. And while many long-Ɵme residents remarked the inundaƟon was the worst they’d ever seen, it unfortunately has the potenƟal to become our new normal. While Quebec’s Public Security Minister MarƟn Coiteux has conrmed nancial assistance for what’s been described as an ‘excepƟonal year,’ with the rate of meteorological mood swings a repeat performance is inevitably on the horizon. Flood insurance tends to be cost prohibiƟve and individual homes are generally not covered for overland ooding – that which occurs when water from rivers and streams ows onto dry land during a spring thaw. With municipal elecƟons approaching, it’s Ɵme for candidates to not only promise to address exisƟng infrastructure issues – planning for shoreline and watercourses needs to also take into consideraƟon both the improbable and the unlikely weather scenarios.

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Zachary Richard Desforges, a 10-year-old Vaudreuil-Dorion resident, recently captured this backyard visitor. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@ yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Welcome to Nimby Dear Editor, I look forward every week to receiving Your Local Journal. It appears that Hudson residents are quite willing to keep geƫng raped by their taxes as your reader Stephane Sauvé so poignantly put it in last week’s Journal. This was evident since only 363 residents signed the registry against yet another tax increase, just 91 voices short, yet 91 signatures were enough to stop the Mayfair development project. Are we just so rich or do we really not care what is happening to our tax dollars? Lately there are an increasing number of leƩers to the editor from ciƟzens who are concerned or even frustrated with the inerƟa of the town council and the forever blocking of any new development, yet the town could really use the addiƟonal tax revenue this could generate. Maybe the editor could collect all the perƟnent comments and publish them together to make a point. Since Hudson’s Valley’s is in the news, aŌer the snow started to melt it was evident how much damage the snow plow has made on many residents’ front yards. About a dozen residents signed a leƩer to the mayor supported by picture of the damages. It was on April 5 when the leƩer was delivered to the aƩenƟon of the mayor, yet 15 days later there was no response. When the writer went to the town hall to inquire, he was shown that the leƩer was sƟll in the mayor’s in-basket. I am a peace loving person – I just gave a smile and leŌ, but it showed me that I have to resign myself to the fact that, to the city, we are only an address where they can mail the tax bill. I would like to encourage more ciƟzens to make their opinions known by way of leƩers to the editor. Maybe this could “raƩle a few cages” at the right place. Rudolph Stucki Hudson Pine Lake Dear Editor, It is Ɵme for a contest to rename Pine Lake. So my entry is, ‘The Garden of Weeden.’ This would bring biblical scholars from around

the world to view rsthand the site of a disaster! They will come, they will shop, and they will buy...a veritable BOOM to the economy of Hudson – and it’s all in a name change! Perhaps, Pine Lake will become a World Heritage Site because of its new name. Al Jared Hudson A Tale of Two LBPSB Chairpersons Dear Editor, Since its incepƟon, (1998/99), the Lester B. Pearson School Board has had two chairpersons: Marcus Tabachnick (MT) and Suanne Stein Day (SSD). Both have served as directors of the Quebec English School Boards AssociaƟon (QESBA). MT was its president for about the rst ten years, and for the past three years, its ExecuƟve Director. For the past two years, SSD is its vice president. On Friday, April 21, the QESBA announced MT was leaving, and on Monday, April 24, at the lively Pearson Council meeƟng, it was announced that chair SSD was taking an indenite leave of absence. Denitely good news on both counts, as both of them abused their power when they served as chair and banned me from my democraƟc right to parƟcipate at Public QuesƟon Periods. With MT, the ban lasted unƟl he quit mid-year to sell energy saving products, which included a $5.4 million contract with the LBPSB. With SSD, the ban lasted almost three years, but came to an abrupt end when shamed by the press, who came to the November 2016 Council meeting to hear her admit she was the commissioner who was found guilty of violaƟng the board’s Ethics Code, three Ɵmes, in 2016. Prior to that, suspicion fell on every commissioner because SSD had hired a legal rm, at a reported cost of over $82,000, funded by the taxpayer, to silence the commissioners. Moreover, what is astonishing is that the EducaƟon Act, ArƟcle 175.1 says commissioners have “… the freedom of speech inherent in a commissioner’s funcƟon.” ConƟnued on page 5

Jamie Nicholls Continued from page 1 When asked how he could x some of the monumental obstacles that faced previous administra�ons, Nicholls said he would not waste any �me in poin�ng ngers backwards. “In order to x things, we have to move forwards,” he said with a caveat that xing doesn’t always mean preserva�on – it can mean an evolu�on to something diﬀerent. Waterways Using Pine Lake as an example, Nicholls acknowledged there are currently six poten�al outcome scenarios for the man-made lake as determined by a commi�ee report but said the ideal x is whatever’s best in the context of the Viviry River, sugges�ng a construc�ve wetland, including oxygena�ng aqua�c vegeta�on and waterfowl. “The pond would clean the water before it goes downstream,” he said as opposed to its previous itera�on in

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Continued from page 4 Both MT and SSD ruled the Pearson board as if it were their personal efdom. At one �me, MT said he was embarrassed of Pearson teachers; SSD’s ethics viola�ons dealt with her total disrespect of principals /vice principals and members of the AQCS. On April 22, I a�ended a Liberal Party conven�on at the Palais with one objec�ve in mind. I am a school board whistleblower and wished to inform some MNAs of the ac�ons and inac�ons of the QESBA. I asked six MNAs to inves�gate the following ma�ers: First: the QESBA is spending tens of thousands of dollars badmouthing the Quebec government on its school board reform plans, via workshops, at conferences across North America. Second: unlike any other organiza�on that is publicly funded, the QESBA con�nues to refuse, in wri�ng, wri�en requests to make public its nances. However, ques�ons remain. Is SSD s�ll ge�ng paid? Did MT receive a payout? In the public’s nancial interest, the

amassing silt. “I look at Pine Lake and Sandy Beach as an integrated whole to the Viviry River. One of my number one priori�es is our water resources.” Nicholls said he’s open to evalua�ng the cost of extending the water infrastructure to the western por�on of the town but is currently more concerned with potable water supply and maintaining the health of the aquafer. “At this point, demand is outpacing supply, which is why the town is looking for a new well and why, during the summer, we have watering restric�ons.” Stakeholder feedback “My plan is in the rst 90 days, to assemble the stakeholders in Hudson to talk about the future of the town,” Nicholls said, ci�ng experience in Bri�sh Columbia planning the Greater Vancouver Region with myriad levels of government. “Each level of government has a policy and some�mes when you lter down, there’s a contradic�on in policy. Those contradic�ons need to be worked out at the local level.” Growth of the town is subject to regula�ons and guidelines from the government must act regarding QESBA, which I consider to be an educa�on racket. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds

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Former Vaudreuil NDP MP Jamie Nicholls stopped by the oﬃce of Your Local Journal to discuss his pla�orm for the upcoming mayoralty elec�on for the Town of Hudson.

Plan Métropolitain d’aménagement et de Développement (PMAD) and Nicholls advocates using a ‘chare�e’ model of planning and resolu�on, including all levels of government and ci�zens in discussions to avoid conict and work together to nd solu�ons. Roadways Besides the much needed repaving

on many Hudson roads, Nicholls said infrastructure issues, including safe sidewalks in the centre of town, need to be addressed. “We require safety for every mode of transporta�on – for cars, pedestrians, and bicycles.” ConƟnued on page 22

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I needed an a�tude adjustment. I’d been sad, I mean heartbroken, deep in your bones sad, for too long. A few years ago I let nega�ve emo�ons damage my health and my spirit. I was literally sick and �red of being sick and �red. I needed to nd happiness again before I wasted any more �me or energy on sorrow. I decided that for an en�re year I would keep track of anything that made me smile, no ma�er how small or seemingly insignicant. I got a pre�y glass jar, some fun colored pens, and cut up li�le strips of paper to write on. At rst it was very hard to think of things to put down on those bits of paper. In truth, some�mes days went by with the jar si�ng untouched, but I kept trying. I started with small things like, “enjoyed a cup of tea,” “talked to a friend,” and “went for a walk with my dog.” I felt proud every �me I added a note to the jar and that mo�vated me to keep wri�ng. It took a very long �me to ll the jar that rst year, but eventually the li�le pieces of paper reached the top because the more open I was to recognizing what brought me joy, the more I appreciated my life. Gradually I learned to nd pleasure in the everyday and although the shi� was subtle, it occurred to me, and to those around me, that I was happy again. I began to smile and laugh more. I looked forward to things and began making plans, going out, and crea�ng adventures and special occasions. Today I s�ll keep a happiness jar on my bedside table but my notes read like this...”enjoyed a nice cup of tea curled up with my book and my pets snuggled beside me,” “had soulful conversa�ons with dear friends about life, love and self-worth” and “took my sweet pup for a walk in the sun through the farmers’ elds and laughed out loud at her trying to chase birds.” The same basic ideas as when I began, but with so much more delight. I have learned that happiness is an a�tude, a state of mind, and above all a choice. Hard �mes are inevitable and we cannot control their presence in our lives. We can however, choose to see that hardships don’t have to last – they are just moments in �me that we ba�le through. As the Dali Lama has said, “Happiness is not ready made...it comes from your own ac�ons.” Therefore by making happiness a conscious choice we choose to nd joy in the everyday. Last week my youngest daughter was si�ng on my bed cha�ng with me and she happened to look over at my jar. She was shocked at how full it was already this year and it is only April. I guess I will need to get a second jar! Regular rancour and sarcasm returns next week.

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The MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is considering introducing the Quebec 2-1-1 telephone and internet service which will provide residents with informaƟon regarding community, public, and parapublic services throughout its territory by early 2018.

MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges considers offering 2-1-1 information service John Jantak

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The Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges announced it is looking into the possibility of introducing the Quebec 2-1-1 telephone and Internet service which will provide residents with informa�on regarding community, public, and parapublic services throughout its territory by early 2018, said MRC Communica�ons Advisor Simon Richard. The service which is already opera�onal on the Island of Montreal, Laval, and the Quebec City region including the MRC Haute-Yamaska and ChaudièreAppalaches, will allow users to obtain detailed informa�on regarding health, human and social services through the 2-1-1 service that can be accessed by telephone or the internet. Internet users, for example, will be able to click on one of 18 icons that represent diﬀerent topics which are displayed on the 2-1-1 homepage. The diverse choices include community ac�on, educa�on, government services, health, mental health and addic�ons, physical disability, psychosocial support, seniors, and sports and recrea�on. When a topic is selected, a new page is opened which provides users with a list of addi�onal sub-categories they can choose from which will allow people to get specic informa�on related to their queries, said Simon. 2-1-1 popularity increasing “This is something that is becoming more popular and it’s something the MRC wants to be a part of,” Richard told Your Local Journal. “Montreal has the service already and that’s what inspired us. It’s a Communauté métropolitaine

de Montréal (CMM) ini�a�ve and we feel it’s a good idea to extend the service into Vaudreuil-Soulanges.” To join the service, the MRC is required to submit a Le�er of Intent to the CMM advising them that VaudreuilSoulanges would like to par�cipate in the program and to take care of any legal ma�ers before the service is introduced in the region. Compensa�on oﬀer rejected The MRC rejected an environmental compensa�on proposal made by the provincial Ministry of Transport (MTQ) to create a sh spawning ground at the site of the former PeƟt pouvoir hydroelectric dam along the Soulanges Canal bicycle path and trail in Les Cèdres. The project would involve reconguring and opening up a por�on of the land next to the dam to accommodate the sh and it would also involve the removing of century-old trees around the facility. While the MRC isn’t opposed to the MTQ project, Richard said another loca�on would make more sense because of the historical importance of the oﬃcially designated provincial heritage site. “The mayors of Coteau-du-Lac and Les Cèdres are against the proposal because there’s a lot of poten�al in turning the dam and surroundings into a permanent a�rac�on for locals and visitors,” said Richard. The Les Cèdres hydroelectric power sta�on is a unique architectural structure that was built in 1899 and is the only building in Vaudreuil-Soulanges that features a medieval facade. MRC execu�ves have also been trying to sway the provincial government to provide assistance into restoring the waterway into a func�onal canal similar to the ones that are prevalent in some European ci�es.

Vaudreuil-Dorion Action Party tells residents to be careful of city hall ‘misinformation’ John Jantak

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The Vaudreuil-Dorion Ac�on Party is advising ci�zens to be aware of what it calls a misinforma�on campaign regarding the city’s plans for a new city hall that is apparently being waged by the recently created new municipal poli�cal party L’Équipe nous sommes / Team We Are. In a press release dated April 22, the Ac�on Party advises ci�zens to get their informa�on regarding any issue from city hall or by a�ending its bi-monthly council mee�ngs. The release claims, “... an opposi�on group’ that will run in the upcoming municipal elec�ons November is sharing disinforma�on through social media with the sole purpose of inaming discussions regarding projects like the current steps being taken by the city to build their rst city hall. “This is a agrant a�empt to generate controversy for poli�cal gain. It is important to specify that this opposi�on group’s proposal to extend the lease for 2555 Dutrisac Street for another year would represent approximately 25 per cent of the purchase cost of the current land acquired by the city,” stated Pilon, who is also leader of the VaudreuilDorion Ac�on Party. False info claim disputed Pierre Séguin, who presently is the only other person who recently announced his candidacy for mayor along with a full slate of eight candidates running for council under the Team We Are poli�cal banner, dismissed Pilon’s insinua�ons as being untrue. “As far as false informa�on is concerned, it’s not the case,” Séguin told Your Local Journal. “What we’re saying is there is a lack of informa�on. The decision was made behind closed doors without public consulta�on. We’re not giving out false informa�on, we’re asking for informa�on.” Séguin said the city should consider asking the owner of the shopping centre where the current city hall is located on Dutrisac Street to extend the lease. “The city has been there as a tenant since 1977. I don’t think that being there for one more year than expected would be the end of the world. “This would allow people to have a say on this project regarding the architecture, nancing, scope of the building and its loca�on. We’re just asking for transparency from the city to consult with our ci�zens about the project. It’s the ci�zens who are going have to pay

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Incorporating with the help of the internet Q. I am searching the internet to see whether it’s worthwhile to incorporate my business. I am doing this myself but it is confusing with all the available websites. Can you shed any light? A. Crea�ng a corpora�on is pre�y important, similar to giving birth to a baby, in that a legal taxpaying en�ty is born with a name, government ID number, and other dis�nguishing legal features.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion council recently announced the $1.1 million purchase of a 188,000 square-foot tract of land adjacent to Vaudreuil Bay at 405 St. Charles Avenue as the site of its new city hall.

for it anyways,” said Séguin. “The ci�zens have the right to ask ques�ons because we’re talking about a major issue. Something as important as this isn’t decided behind a closed door without consul�ng anyone, but this is exactly what the mayor and council are doing right now. We’re not giving out false informa�on – we’re just asking for informa�on and a consulta�on,” Séguin added. City has nothing to hide Pilon said the city has nothing to hide and is complying with an access to informa�on request made by Séguin to obtain complete informa�on from the city regarding the city hall project. He added all Séguin has to do is inform the city directly and they will accommodate him with all the informa�on it has on any topic. Extending the city hall lease at its current loca�on on the second oor of a shopping centre for another year is not a suitable op�on because it will not only hamper the city’s inten�on to proceed with the project to have it ready by 2019, but it will also result in having to renew a lease for another year, for about $300,000, money that will go directly for the land purchase, said Pilon. There is also a possibility the owner of the shopping centre may not agree to a lease extension. “It would all depend on what the owner wants to do with the building,” said Pilon.

The advantages and disadvantages of incorpora�ng are nicely described in sites like Educaloi (www.educaloi.qc.ca/capsules/etre-inc-oune-pas-letre). If you decide to incorporate, nding a name can lead to a fun �me brainstorming. People in a hurry can always use a numbered company, which can give the percep�on of… being in a hurry. The usual place to check to see if a name is already taken is the NUANS (Newly Updated Automated Name Search) website: www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/075.nsf/eng/ home. Add a search of the Quebec site regardless of where you incorporate, notably for the French transla�on: www.registreentreprises.gouv. qc.ca/fr/consulter/reservaƟon/default.aspx Once you have the name, you can peruse websites that address whether to incorporate a federal or provincial company. Giving birth is pre�y easy, in and out of the hospital within a few hours or days. Depending on the jurisdic�on you choose, federal or provincial, you will navigate through one of the following websites during labour, my favourite being the federal for user friendliness (especially for not-forprot corpora�ons). Provincial: www.registreentreprises.gouv.qc.ca/fr/demarrer/differentes-formes-juridiques/. It costs $328 for a regular corpora�on (notfor-prot is much cheaper). You can click away, page by page, providing informa�on that will have you shuffling papers for a few hours. Many people phone the help desk to get through some of the choices and the government staff is knowledgeable, pa�ent, and courteous. Federal: corpora�onscanada.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cd-dgc.nsf/eng/ cs06939.html. This site has a similar paint by number approach. Its $200 for online ling but you will s�ll have to register your federal corpora�on in Quebec for a small fee. Once incorporated a lot of people abandon their babies. They fail to organize the company which is akin to providing clothes and house rules for the growing child. The incorpora�on document you receive from the government a�er giving birth states things like its purpose and species the share ownership but that is just part of the package. Some people just don’t know they have to ‘organize’ a company. This means crea�ng by-laws that regulate the company’s internal affairs and management, such as procedures for board mee�ngs, dividend en�tlements, and nomina�on of ofcers. This is accompanied by organizing resolu�ons where one or many shareholder(s) decide(s) ma�ers such as who will be on your board of director(s), where you open up a bank account, loca�on of head office, and who are the officers, such as the president and treasurer. These documents are usually inserted in a minute book you can also purchase online. Many people who abandoned their baby at birth nd out later how important this minute book is for banks or poten�al purchasers. Another ma�er that needs to be addressed is whether or not to have a shareholder agreement in addi�on to, or in lieu of, certain parts of the law applying, or in addi�on to, what is spelled out in the incorpora�on documents. Googling lists of items to consider in a shareholder agreement will give you a be�er idea of the shareholder structure possibili�es and the various divorce clauses or buy-out rights between shareholders. I offer this service of reviewing what you may have done yourself by the way, and making sure you covered all bases or work with the right contract(s) or by-law models. Once your baby grows up you can le the tax returns, annual declara�ons to the government, plus keep minute books that update caretaking and outline the decisions affec�ng your growing child. For legal advice please go to: vmaranda.com

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About 65 Vaudreuil-Dorion residents par�cipated in a round table forum at the Centre Mul�sports April 25 to discuss and propose ideas that could be adopted by the city to further expand its current repertoire of environmental ini�a�ves. Ariane Leroux, Project Manager for Development and Urban Planning, said she was extremely pleased with the number of forum par�cipants and for the many sugges�ons made during the two-hour open discussion pla�orm. “They were so amazing and generous with their ideas”, said Leroux. “There were many great sugges�ons we had already considered integra�ng into our environmental policy and now we have conrma�on that we’re heading the right direc�on. We also received many new great ideas and we’re excited to see how we can make them happen.” Some of the proposals the city will consider include installing more bicycle racks, plan�ng more trees within its urban landscape, and having a dedicated nature trail, Leroux added. The diverse makeup of the par�cipants, from teenagers to senior ci�zens from diﬀerent cultural backgrounds, impressed Mayor Guy Pilon. He said it’s their direct par�cipa�on that will enable the city to review all the sugges�ons made to determine which proposals will be adopted as part of the city’s future environmental policies. “There were all sorts of people; young and old, Anglophone and Francophone

and ci�zens with special interests,” Pilon told Your Local Journal. “The event went smoothly and I’m really looking forward to see the results of these consulta�ons. “A�er the proposals are reviewed by the city’s environmental commi�ee, various sugges�ons will be implemented as part of our overall environmental strategy. It was a very posi�ve working group,” Pilon added. The gathering was the second of two sessions hosted by the city. The rst was held three weeks earlier specically for community organiza�ons where representa�ves presented their sugges�ons on specic environmental ini�a�ves. “We’re already doing a lot of things regarding almost every aspect dealing with the environment that people don’t know about,” said Pilon. “Our challenge will be to make sure everyone knows where Vaudreuil-Dorion is going. Some things are already part of our environmental policy such the preserva�on of more wetlands which we have already acquired.” The recent purchase of almost 188,000 square feet of land for $1.1 million for its new city hall at 405 St. Charles Avenue next to Vaudreuil Bay that was announced by city council last week, is a perfect example of the city’s commitment to environmental preserva�on, said Pilon. “We acquired a very beau�ful loca�on and we bought it because we want to protect the surrounding land, almost 150,000 square feet that will feature parkland which will be accessible to the public, Pilon said.”

Venus in the early morning sky on April 28 (image generated on SkySafari 5 for the iPad – see www.skysafariastronomy.com).

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Welcome to our new stargazing column where every month we’ll take you on an adventure through the night sky during which you’ll discover amazing sights without an expensive telescope. The rst astronomers did not have sophisƟcated equipment yet they were able to make very important astronomical discoveries and observaƟons; today’s backyard stargazers can also appreciate the beauty of the night sky with nothing but the naked eye. The locaƟons of the four cardinal points (North, South, East and West) are the only things you will need to know. InternaƟonal Astronomy Day April 29 is InternaƟonal Astronomy Day, and if you feel like celebraƟng with other stargazers, the Montreal chapter of the Royal Canadian Astronomy Society (RASC) will be hosƟng a special event at the Morgan Arboretum in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue starƟng at 7:30 p.m. This is free and open to the public. There will be a presentaƟon and an observing session (weather permiƫng). RASC members are eager to help you discover the wonders of the night sky and answer your quesƟons. Spoƫng Venus in the early morning sky Early risers should be careful not to mistake bright Venus for a UFO in the early morning sky in May. Before sunrise, looking East (where the sun rises), you will see a very bright point of light that is not a star at all, but the planet Venus, our closest neighbor (aŌer the moon). Venus is brightest in the morning sky unƟl May 14, and it reaches its greatest brilliance April 30. A chance meeƟng of Mars and the Pleiades Around April 28, the Pleiades star cluster and a thin crescent moon can help you spot the red planet Mars. A star cluster is a Ɵghtly packed group of ‘sister’ stars. The Pleiades may look like a fuzzy patch in the sky at rst, but once your eyes get

used to the darkness, the Pleiades will look like a miniature version of the LiƩle Dipper (some people actually mistake the Pleiades for the LiƩle Dipper). Looking west above the horizon around 8 p.m., the bright point to the upper leŌ of the Pleiades is actually Mars. The waxing moon, Mars and the Pleiades will be neatly lined up in the sky. Another chance meeƟng: Jupiter and the Moon The Moon will make it easier to spot bright Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, on May 7. Looking above the horizon around 8 p.m., Jupiter will appear as a bright star to the right of the Moon. A meteor shower in the ConstellaƟon Aquarius Meteor showers come from debris elds leŌ behind by comets in the path of the Earth. When the Earth passes through the debris, the parƟcles burn up in our upper atmosphere, creaƟng beauƟful streaks of light. Meteor showers are named aŌer the constellaƟons from which they seem to radiate. The meteors radiate from the constellaƟon Aquarius, but they can ap-

pear anywhere in the sky. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower occurs annually from April 19 to May 28, and it is the result of debris leŌ behind by comet Halley. The best Ɵme to see shooƟng stars will be around May 5 or 6 in the South-Eastern sky, just before dawn. The waxing Moon’s brightness will block out many of the fainter meteors, but if you are paƟent, you should witness some of the brightest ones streaking across the sky. Those are some of the naked eye sights

for the coming month. There is much more to see, and we encourage you to go out there oŌen and discover the other wonders of the night sky. You can download a handy pocket planetarium from espacepourlavie.ca/en/pocket-planetarium that will help you nd your way around the night sky. UnƟl next month, keep looking up at the stars. For more photos, see our website and Facebook page.

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TOWN HALL MEETING 1301, rue de Bois, St-Lazare - April 30th, 2017 1PM-3PM On April 30TH, join Peter Schiefke for a Town Hall discussion at the St-Lazare Community Centre. All residents of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges community are invited to this free event. A discussion will be followed by a Q&A period. Discussion will be bilingual. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Quick ques�on dear readers – what �me is it? If you have ins�nc�vely glanced at your right or le� wrist like me, you would be checking out your watch. Right? Well, not so fast. It struck me this past week in my perambula�ons around town that watches are apparently going the way of the Dodo, fountain pens, cufinks, �es, cigare�e lighters, photo albums, and PHOTO BY landline phones in the house. Why? Because MAURICE JEFFERIES people I asked told me they just don’t need them anymore. In this post-analogue era, just about every appliance and electronic device in the home has a digital clock, all blinking like mad a�er a power outage. Clocks in cars are now standard. Then there are cell and smart phones, iPads, and tablets. Wanna know what �me it is? Click on a bu�on. Wanna know what the weather is right now? Or likely to be over the coming week? Click on a bu�on. Wanna know what the …? Well, you get the picture. --------------TIMES ARE A-CHANGING - Seriously folks, I checked out 10 guys at random and only one of them was actually wearing a watch. Because it was his father’s, he told me, and he would never dream of taking it oﬀ. Which got me thinking once again about how the �mes they are a-changing. There was a �me not too long ago, for example, when a watch was an investment to be treasured as long as, like the wearer, it kept on �cking. Re�rees were even given ‘gold’ watches in honour of their service to a company. When I immigrated to Canada back in the 1960s and long before smokers became social pariahs, I was given a leather-encased Ronson Varaame lighter by my fellow journalists as a going-away present. I treasured it for years. Sheesh, now you can buy three plas�c cheapies for a buck at any dollar store providing exactly the same func�on. Watches? Brand new for $10 and ba�eries included at just about any ea market. Di�o on cruise ships. And replacement ba�eries installed for about the same price. As for fountain pens, I s�ll have two but the cost of replacement ink boggles the mind. If you can nd the cartridges, that is. And �es? I must have about 75 of every descrip�on that I have collected over the years but rarely have an opportunity to wear as I no longer work ve days a week in the big city. Ah well, such is progress I guess. Although I do wonder some�mes whether it is for the be�er. And besides, I’m running out of �me to complete this column! --------------LAND AHOY? - Meanwhile, concerned residents and business owners are sure watching the rising oodwater along the banks of the Ottawa River and Lake of Two Mountains here in Hudson, as well as Rigaud and Vaudreuil-Dorion. According to Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald who declared a state of emergency in his community while ordering the evacua�on of some 500 homes there last week - although not everyone was moving out - our region has been hit with some 145 mm of rain so far this year set�ng a decades-old record. I popped by the Hudson Yacht Club last Friday and couldn’t believe my eyes. Boats docked on trailers in the parking lot just a�er the main gate appeared to be awash in water. (See photo below). Some lakefront gardens are underwater almost right up to the house. And irony of ironies, it has been impossible to launch both the Hudson-Oka Ferry and the one opera�ng in Carillon-Pointe Fortune because the water level is just too high. Go gure! --------------BOOK THE DATE - In closing, the clock is fast �cking down to the annual blockbuster book sale at Hudson’s Wyman Memorial United Church, 513 Main, open from 6 to 9 p.m. this Friday, April 28, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with all proceeds going to several local worthwhile causes and outreach projects of the Mission and Service Fund. A great decadesold ini�a�ve and the perfect �me to stock up for summer reading when the rain ain’t falling – or PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY What’s wrong with this pic? Well, the even when it is! boats, seemingly oaƟng in water, And that’s wrap! are actually on cradles in the ooded E-mail: parking lot. creaƟon@videotron.ca 10

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NaƟonal Volunteer Week raises awareness about the important contribuƟon of volunteers to community life. Hudson resident Gay Campbell is an excellent example.

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Community events, fundraisers, and support groups depend upon the contribu�ons of countless volunteers to ensure their success. The Town of Hudson is no excep�on where the fabric of community life is a tapestry facilitated by the hands of many volunteers over the years. The Country Homes Tour is celebrating its 61st anniversary Thursday, June 1. It’s a fundraising event that supports local charitable organiza�ons and is organized each year with the energy, skill, and talents of over 300 volunteers. One of those is Hudson resident Gay Campbell. “I don’t feel like I should be the one given special no�ce,” said Campbell when asked if she would do an interview with Your Local Journal. “There are so many others that have done more than I have,” she added. She said over the

years, the workload had been shared with Jenny Black, Betsy Aird, Joy Forster and Linda Cobbe�, to name a few. Campbell began volunteering with the event back in 1971. “We have had homes in Saint-Lazare as well as Hudson,” she said, “People have been very generous dona�ng their homes, �me, food and everything else,” she added. How it all works Usually there are six houses on the tour and Campbell begins the search early in October of the previous year. “It’s good to start before people go away,” she said no�ng many things can happen before the tour all comes together at the beginning of June. She cited this year as an example where one homeowner was forced to cancel due to sep�c system problems and it was the �h home on the list. “It’s not too late, we may nd another two homes,” she said. ConƟnued on page 22

Legion News The next Friday night dinner will be April 28 with a special roast lamb on the menu. Please call for reserva�ons at (450) 458-4882. Besides the monthly music by Doris, Uncle Phil & Mack, Rod will be holding a 50/50 Draw. At last week’s cribbage night the top three scores were held by Bob Hart, Bill Cameron, and Heather Doyle. Congratula�ons to all those who par�cipated and we will see you in September when Steve Shaw will be taking over the reins from Rod. The ice is mel�ng and curling is over for another season. What great closings we had, both for the Hardy Rocks

and the regular curlers. Many thanks go out to Gienn Ruiter and his committee, to Barry Rowland and his committee and a very special thanks to Barbara Robinson for her many years of volunteering on the Curling Execu�ve. She is stepping back now from some of her du�es to allow new blood to have their turn. Thank you Barb. And of course to Allan Jones for the great ice condi�ons despite a tough start last fall. See you all in October. Please do drop by for our Tuesday burger nights and Friday night barbecues this summer. Lest we Forget

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EmbaƩled Lester B. Pearson School Board Chair Suanne Stein Day is taking a personal leave from her funcƟons and responsibiliƟes it was announced this week. The leave, which the board says is for an ‘undetermined’ period of Ɵme, comes almost six months aŌer a scandal that found Stein Day to be in breach of the board’s own code of ethics on three separate occasions. At the November 28 board council meeƟng, Stein Day read from a prepared statement that read, in part, “…While I do not agree with all of the conclusions of his (Ethics Commissioner) report, his report is nal and binding and I accept it and both I and Council are commiƩed to improvements based on his ndings.” Stein Day conƟnued, saying the breaches were not criminal or immoral in any way and related to how she saw her role and how she interacted with administraƟon. “I am certainly willing to improve relaƟons with our administraƟon and learn from any mistakes that I have made,” she conƟnued. The leave is reportedly for personal

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Five months aŌer it was revealed that Lester B. Pearson School Board Chair Suanne Stein Day had breached the board’s Code of Ethics, she is taking a leave from her posiƟon for an ‘undetermined’ length of Ɵme.

reasons and not related to her duƟes as board chair. When asked if Stein Day would conƟnue to draw a salary during her leave, LBPSB Coordinator of CommunicaƟons & InnovaƟons Jim Hendry did not respond to email and phone requests. Vice-Chair Noel Burke will ll in for Stein Day during her leave, simply saying, “We wish her well.”

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Mulch your leaves with your lawn mower! By decomposing on the surface of your lawn, the leaves bring mineral elements in addition to those provided by grass clippings, compost or natural fertilizers.

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La quantité et le volume n’excéderont pas 3 m de longueur x 3 m de largeur x 1.5 m de hauteur. Le diamètre des branches n’excédera pas 10 cm. Le gros bout des branches sera placé vers la rue pour accélérer le processus de déchiquetage. Aucune bûche, souche ou racine ne sera acceptée. Les branches ne contiennent pas de débris/déchets (ex. : pierres, morceaux de métal, déchets végétaux, etc.). Les branches seront en bordure de rue au plus tard à 7 h la journée de la collecte et au plus tôt 7 jours avant le début de la collecte.

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The paper bags will be placed curb side before 7 A.M. the day of the collection. Close the bags and keep them sheltered from the elements. Green waste, such as vegetable and garden waste, needles and cones, grass and leaves, is acceptable in the collection x Bra Branches, logs, overweight or torn bags are not accepted and will not be collected. d.

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The quantity and volume will not exceed 3 m long x 3 m deep x 1.5 m high. The branch diameter will not exceed 10 cm. The larger branch tips must be placed towards the street to accelerate the shredding operations. Logs, stumps and roots are not accepted. Branches do not contain debris/garbage (e.g.: stones, metal pieces, green residues). Branches will be placed curb side before 7 A.M. the day of the collection and no more than 7 days before the week of the collection.

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Ű = branch collection Ű = green waste pickup For more information, contact the Town of Hudson 450.458.5347 ext. 207

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Going full bald ahead raises funds for cancer research James Armstrong

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The 4th Annual Hudson Fire Department Shave2Save event held Saturday, April 22, exceeded its fundraising goal of $20,000 as event organizer Andrew Dumas announced Monday, April 24. “There are a few dona�ons s�ll coming in and there are some bags of coins to count, but we have made our goal,” said Dumas of the proceeds, all of which go to the Canadian Cancer Society. The Saturday a�ernoon event, held at the Hudson Fire Hall, started with $13,500 in the bank, according to Du-

mas. “Today the numbers go up fast,” he said poin�ng to the abundance of donated prizes on the raﬄe tables. He added the event a�racts widespread community support from the area including SaintLazare, Rigaud and Vaudreuil-Dorion. Children making a diﬀerence Dumas was highly impressed by the number of children that chose to have their heads shaved. Four young lads aged 12 to 13 were the rst to submit to the clippers, Gabriel Dinsmore-Savage, Gabriel Rioux, Oliver Smith-Cullen and Joshua Colle�. The shaving process took a li�le longer to complete for Miguel Rioux, Gabriel’s father, whose long

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the Town of Hudson decided to take the full bald plunge. “Go big or go home,” she said with a laugh as her hair was divided into sec�ons in prepara�on for cu�ng. Due to its length, it too would be used for making wigs. A touching moment occurred later in the a�ernoon when Cindy Ha�e from Village Hairstyle shaved Robin Smith’s head. Both women are cancer survivors. As the a�ernoon event drew to a close, the Hudson reghters received their tradi�onal “Mohawk” hairstyle before having their heads completely shaved. Dumas thanked all the par�cipants as he invited everyone to the evening gala at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre featuring the Crossley Sisters, The Guibros, Oliver Forest, and The Damn Truth Unplugged. For more photos, see our Facebook page.

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2248 Place du Belvédère $545,000 Paul & Diane Laflamme 514-793-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

868 Rue Main $1,150,000 Susan Mason 514-238-4544 Les Immeubles Charisma Inc.

175 Côte St-Charles $349,000 Linda Noseworthy 514-830-2288 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

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Saint-Lazare. 4-bedroom Florida-style home. 3+1 baths. Separate guest/ intergeneraƟonal aisle. 4 stall barn and paddocks. MLS #9668394

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Saint-Lazare. 2759 Rue du Salerne. 3+1 BDR property in desired ‘Chanterel’ is impeccable at all levels! Double sided Įreplace kitchen/dining room. Wrap around porch leads you to large and dreamy screened-in veranda. #12759839

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3223 Boul. de la Gare, Condo #5514. VaudreuilDorion. Le Felix Seniors Residence (55+) Luxurious 2-bedroom condo on 5th Ňoor. Bright unit/ magniĮcent view of interior courtyard. All appliances included. Move-In Ready - Great Price! #15302253

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4499 County Road 34. 2 storey home with aƩached insulated garage on 1-acre lot. This 3 (or 4) bedrooms 2.5 bath home has numerous desirable features. Finished basement. Easy access to HWY. #1042081

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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068

House for rent in St-Lazare, $1995/ month, available June 1, impeccable 1664sq.ft. bungalow completely renovated on one floor, beautiful private property, near all amenities, call jacynthe 514-8261684 (170511)

PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (170914)

150 - SERVICES

Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.

Caregiver / Companionship services available in Hudson/Rigaud area. Can escort you for shopping, outings, appointments, etc. Prepare light meals. Light housekeeping, etc. Pet friendly. Fully bilingual. References available. For further information call Carol 450-458-0776, 514703-2223 (170427)

River Rock – best price guaranteed! Delivery and/or installation available. 514-4587496 Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service available. 613-8742961 (170629) German GEO Magazines, 1976 to 1989. Excellent condition. zerbeingrid@gmail.com, 450-458-1489 (170427) A Tent trailer with add on room 1980. Sleeps 8. Propane heater & fridge. 2 tables. Great shape, canvas has never had mildew. Add on room is 20 ft. x 10 ft. Great for fun family holidays. $2,000. Call 450-458-5169 (170504)

4 summer tires on rims, 65/R14, 1 year old, like new, for a Hyundai Accent 2009. $200. 450-458-0734 (leave a message) (170504) MAAX ACRYLIC SHOWER - Complete white walk-in unit with sliding glass doors, never used, in the original packaging, ready for pick-up. Dimensions 60x72x30 inches, with drain to right. Asking $750. Save half of retail price. Contact Rodney 514-293-0027 or rbirrell@videotron.ca (170511)

125 - FOR RENT 1000 sq. ft. office in Ormstown, Main Street, 36 Lambton, $600/month, heating, electricity, and internet included. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170511)

Rigaud, 7½ semi-detached, 2 stories, nonsmoking, living room, dining room, kitchen, powder room. Bedrooms and full bathroom upstairs. Heating, electricity not included. Quiet tenants. No backyard. Small dogs. Good credit and references required. Available now or July 1. $850/month. 514-261-7043 (170427) A large 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $950 per month. Available July 1. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170511) A 3 bedroom apartment in St. Lazare, close to Bedard park. Available July 1. $940/month. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170511)

New construction. 2+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow, available May. Very quiet location, close to central Hudson. Dishwasher, microwave and central vac included. With or without other appliances, grass cutting, snow removal. 514-919-2537 for more information. (170504)

New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-9848081, 819-425-4483, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (170511) For month of May only. Small 1-bedroom house in Hudson. Partly furnished, no pets, non-smoking. $500/week or $950/month. 514-605-4357 (170427)

Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco. com 514-770-7438 Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853 APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Registered Gun Smith. Number one buyer of used guns in Quebec. 514-453-5018 DOG SITTING. Recently retired woman with dog sitting experience will take great care of your furry family member in a loving family home on a 1/2 acre lot with fenced backyard in Saddlebrook. Short or long-term. Please call Marilyn 514-298-0429 (170504) Experienced housekeeper available for cleaning in Hudson, St-Lazare, VaudreuilDorion. Please call 450-218-4880. References available. (170504) Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-9919674 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-8845959 (170427) Caregiver available five days/week. Meal preparation, companion/driver; health care including bath, shower, personal hygiene; home administration; close liaison with family; payment of bills and overseeing all maintenance. 19 years experience in Hudson/ St. Lazare community. Excellent references upon request. 514-267-1646 (170427) Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. We want your junk! We want your laptops, computers, stereos, scrap cars, appliances, tools, nuts, bolts, pots and pans and much more. Less expensive than Got Junk. Friendly service. Nous ramassons votre métal. 450-458-7518, 514-946-5644 (170427) ALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, SCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS & PERGOLAS. SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESTIMATES AND PLANS. RBQ 56882244-01. 514-402-9223 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood and steel fences, landscaping, natural grub removal treatment. Call William 514-983-8474 Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (170427) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree Trimming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (170504) Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170504) NEW LOCAL LAWN CARE SERVICE – SEAN’s LAWNS - looking for 25 8 clients in the Hudson and Saddlebrook area. Please call for an estimate. Sean or Mitch. 450458-3359 (170511) Art Classes. Atelier de Bresoles is now giving classes in our Hudson studio. Come learn traditional drawing and painting skills in a small-group environment. Classes offered Sundays, ages 15+. Please see our website for more information: www. atelierdebresoles.com or call 450-2023772 (170427)

Multiservices D.C. - Landscaping, mini excavation, pavé-uni, ponds, sod installation, French drain, camera inspection, waterproofing foundation, crack repair. RBQ# 56530843-01. William 514-983-8474 (170511) Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 All your indoor and outdoor painting needs including power washing and gutter cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups. Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-9721435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (170713)

175 - WANTED Looking for a used pinball machine. Call Greg 514-827-9484 $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (170713)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Nursing Position – Call List, VaudreuilSoulanges Palliative Care Residence, Parttime, 7/14 day/evening/night, Hourly wage (based on the salary scale). Requirements: Member in standing of the OIIQ, Fluency in French (written and spoken), Bilingualism an asset. Information: http:// www.mspvs.org/Emplois/infirmiere/ (170427)

A2Z GARDENS is looking to hire a Head Gardener and one apprentice. The ideal candidate must be hard working, detail oriented and have reliable transportation. 3-5 days/ week. Work begins May 1. Salary based on experience. Contact Leasha: 514-560-4322 (170427)

We are looking to hire bilingual actors to work in French at the Customs College in Rigaud. Part-time work available. Please send a head shot and a CV to the following email address. heather@ hudsonproductions.ca (170504) Live-in caregiver for 41 year old man with autism in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Documented specialized training and 1 year relevant experience. References required. Cecile 514-9276169 (170427)

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Established fashion retailer is looking for P/T and F/T sales people. If you have experience in sales, customer service, a sense of fashion, as well as being energetic and a team player, please send your resume to: cldamour@videotron.ca (170504)

Small well-appointed house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, on dead end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170511)

Garden Maintenance - part-time person needed to look after gardens of large estate in St. Lazare. Weeding, pruning, etc. Must be reliable, experienced, and hard working. No companies please. Call 514594-2179 (170504) Baker/Kitchen Help 20-40 hours per week. Flexible schedule. Experience in a commercial food establishment. Please send CV and availability to info@ tuttigourmet.com or fax: 450-458-5110 (170427)

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. Administrative assistant required in Hudson for six weeks. University Student Preferred. Computer skills required. General administration, web research and analysis, record and bookkeeping, other duties as assigned. Reply: prosetsummerjob@yahoo.com by May 5, 2017 (170504) J.E Hodgson Construction, a high quality renovator, is currently looking for a skilled Carpenter/Renovator to work full time. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years experience and possess good communication skills. Please forward resume to julien.hodgson@ videotron.ca (170504) Garden maintenance assistant. Hudson. Part-time. 3 – 5 days/week. $15/ hour. Some garden and plant knowledge required. 450-458-4357 Michèle (170427) Dépanneur Shaar is hiring cashiers for evening shifts 2:30pm to 11:00pm. Applicant must be bilingual. Please drop off your C.V. at 58 Cameron, Hudson or email to placecameron.hudson@gmail.com (170511)

Lawn Maintenance business looking to hire experienced person, Part-time (roughly 25 hours per week). $12 - $15/ hour. Must know how to drive a Zeroturn tractor and use a whipper. Call 514-9193454 (170511)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170504) Chateauguay - large duplex on Vanier. Potential 3rd apartment. New kitchen, lots of renos, fireplace. Asking $395,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170504)

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Herbert Charles WELLS 1898 – 1917 Pte Herbert Charles Wells, 10th Battalion CEF, fought at Vimy Ridge only to be killed in action 16 days later on April 28, 1917 at Arleaux, France. Proudly remembered by his brother Ross Wells’ family: nieces Anella (Wells) Stewart and Isobel (Wells) Jefferies of Kingston; nephews: Charles Wells of Hammond Plains, NS; Nelson Wells of Hudson, QC; and Ian Wells of Toronto. He served his King and country proudly and honourably but gone too soon. 20

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Car parts business, land and buildings, plus 3-bay auto repair location rented for mechanic’s business. Located in Ormstown. $525,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170504) Apple Orchard in Franklin; large new industrial buildings; 140 acres; 55 acres apple orchard; 70,000 bushels last year; asking $1.6 million. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170511)

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275 – GARAGE / MOVING SALE Moving and Garage Sale on Saturday, April 29 from 9am – 2pm in Hudson. Antique table with 4 chairs, hutch, desk, paravant, 2 garden tables and chairs, and many more items. Must see! 548 Bridle Path. (170427)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587

FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $4500. 450-4581156 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to $30 fills the tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust treatment yearly, no rust $8250. 514774-2496 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, 1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and suspension blades, tape player. A pleasure to drive and in very good condition. Ready for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-979-1603 Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 450-458-7488 Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527 BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008 Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 450-458-7488 2002 VW Jetta Diesel, standard transmission, good condition, 1000 kilos per tank, new brakes, 4 winter tires on rims, $3800 or best offer. John 514-968-6680 Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upgraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450732-5867 Marc

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Continued from page 10 As the date of the tour approaches, captains are appointed for each home and they take on the task of organizing their volunteers for each specic residence. “Flower gathering begins on Tuesday of that week,” said Campbell of the owers donated from gardens across the community. Lilacs, mock orange, iris, tulips, peonies, hydrangea and many more are harvested by a ock of volunteers and are then arranged in decora�ve bouquets used in the nal staging of the home. White silk and mud “It’s all very weather dependent,” said Campbell referring not only to the owers but also to the day itself. She told the story of one very wet, muddy event and the fate of the white silk carpets in a house on the tour. “Everyone had to take oﬀ their shoes, of course, and we put down paper, mats, anything to pro-

she maintains the direc�on outlined in the strategic plan. “If not, then we’re back to squareone, and that could be the equivalent of a town being under tutelage.” Clean slate With a Master of Landscape Architecture and in the nal stages of a PhD thesis in Urban Planning, Nicholls is opting to run without a full slate council candidate. “The idea is I want to work with anybody who gets elected as a councillor,” he said. “With a popula�on of 5000, I believe we’re too small to get into fac�ons. “I love this region and I love my town,” he said. “I want to see it healed.” tect the carpets,” she said. The tale has a happy ending, according to Campbell. The white silk remained pris�ne and the tour guests enjoyed their visit. Historical background The Country Homes Tour began with three volunteers and three homes and an idea in 1956. It has grown into an event that draws people from the West Island of Montreal, O�awa, and Cornwall. Beneciaries of the event include Le Pont/Bridging Food Bank, NOVA Hudson, Auberge Madeleine, La Passerelle Women’s Shelter, Mile End Mission, West Island Pallia�ve Care Residence, Vaudreuil-Soulanges Pallia�ve Care Residence and many more. “We had to nally limit the number of �ckets available for sale to 1000,” said Campbell. Tickets for the popular event will be available Monday, May 1. (See page 17 for loca�ons). Geƫng involved Volunteers are always welcome and Campbell invites anyone interested in par�cipa�ng to call her at (450) 4587441.

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Pawsitively purrfect pets Welcoming a parrot to your nest Birds require commitment of time, money, and attention Jules-Pierre Malartre

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Animal abandonment is a major issue in Quebec, and while cats and dogs come to mind, you might be surprised to learn that parrots are one of the most rehomed species. Due to their intelligence and extended lifespan, parrots can be a handful for some people, and they o�en end up being abandoned or given away. Local animal ac�vist and rescuer Zaf Koty has been caring for abandoned exo�c birds since 1990. She has rescued and placed over 20 birds of various species un�l now, but for the last decade she has been concentra�ng mainly on

parrots. She oﬀers extensive informa�on that poten�al bird owners must consider carefully before deciding to adopt an exo�c bird. “People buy exo�c birds because they want a talking parrot,” Zaf says. “Prospec�ve bird owners don’t do the research. Exo�c birds require a huge commitment of �me, money, and a�en�on. They mature and while their character may change, they will remain twoyear-olds for life.” “They are loud, messy, and will chew everything they can get their beaks on,” Zaf says with a laugh, poin�ng to her dining room table and chairs being chewed on by two Amazons as we speak. Zaf warns that it is in the birds’ nature to chew on things and that prospec�ve owners must understand that this behavior cannot change. S�mula�on is a must for parrots; they are social, intelligent beings and need to be constantly s�mulated – by foraging for food or being entertained by safe toys (stainless steel and parrot safe toys only). Toxicity and the risk of inges�ng unsafe products are a concern. Nutri�on is also an important con-

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The prac�ce of using animal control services to capture and euthanize abandoned household pets has come under re by animal rights advocates over the past few years, and more and more ci�es are open to more humane and effec�ve methods of dealing with the issue. Local animal rescue groups like CASCA and the West Island SPCA make a difference by saving and rehoming many of the cats abandoned in our neighbourhoods, but that is not sufficient given the number of cats dumped on our streets by irresponsible pet owners. “There are not enough homes for all those cats, especially with the limits imposed on household pets in some municipali�es,” says Louise Desrosiers, president and founder of CSR Sauvetages Félins, a rescue organiza�on that aids cats living outside. They capture and sterilize stray cats. Those that cannot be socialized and put up for adop�on are returned to an exterior environment (a colony) where they can be monitored. CSR’s mission is to stabilize community cat colonies and to build awareness both at the public and governmental levels. Community cat colonies have become

a permanent presence in municipali�es willing to try a diﬀerent approach, and CSR is working to improve awareness of the advantages of caring for those colonies rather than trying to eliminate them. Some local municipali�es, including Rigaud and Hudson, have recently adopted by-laws that provide resources and protec�on for feral cat colonies, which is a step in the right direc�on, but organiza�ons like CSR s�ll have a lot of work to do. Tradi�onal ways of handling abandoned pets are ineﬀec�ve and costly. Neutering and nurturing local cat colonies is not only more humane, it also saves municipali�es signicant amounts of money. Louise is keen on educa�ng the public regarding the important advantages offered by nurturing healthy cat colonies in our communi�es. “Cats are the ul�mate public health weapon. They control rodents, which are a major vector of diseases,” she stresses. “People do not understand the usefulness of stray cats. They tell us to stop feeding them, but the healthier they are, the be�er they can serve society.” CSR needs the public to get involved. “We see if there are people that will take care of the cats. We can sterilize all stray

cats, but if there is no local support, no people who will take care of them and ensure their well-being, we cannot get involved. We follow up with the people who volunteer and we provide help. We don’t give up on them a�erwards.” Louise feels that CSR is ge�ng some good results. “Some say that most stray cats only get to live for two years, but we have colonies that have been in existence for six years. Our cats don’t suﬀer from rhinovirus, and they eat well. They are well adjusted to their environment,” Louise says. The diﬀerence comes from surveillance, follow-up and care by the volunteers. To nd out more about CSR Sauvetages Félins’ mission or to volunteer, visit their website at www.csrfelins.ca. You can also visit their Facebook page (www.

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-profit, and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Art by the Water is a different style of art exhibit in a beau�ful historic se�ng held annually at the charming Beaconseld Yacht Club. April 28, ‘Art Soirée’ 6 to 9 p.m. celebra�ng 10 years of success, and April 29 and 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guest Ar�st, Mary Hughson, wife of award winning cartoonist Terry Mosher aka ‘Aislin’ will be exhibi�ng and selling her artworks in oils, watercolours and acrylics. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated by the ar�sts to Morgan’s Hope Fund in aid of adolescent colon cancer. The public is invited to browse the artworks at their leisure and enjoy the ambience. Join us at 26 Lakeshore Road. For more info, contact (514) 695-1272 or www.byc.qc.ca. Rosie’s Animal AdopƟon celebrates 15 years of dog adop�ons and is invi�ng the community to join them. Come along April 29 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Christchurch Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street. Dogs are welcome to a�end also but must be social, sterilized and leashed at all �mes. For more info, contact rosieadop�on@hotmail.com or www.rosieanimaladop�on.ca. HUDSON The ladies of St. Mary’s Sewing Circle are holding their Spring Sale May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Church Hall, 261 Main Road, Como. Come for coffee and muffins, and to browse the bake table,

sewing table, beau�ful plants, and the white elephant table with cosme�cs. Everyone welcome. The Greenwood Centre for Living History invites you to its Annual General Mee�ng Sunday, April 30, at St. Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Road, 2 p.m. Featuring music from the Kitchen Ceilidh and a peek at events coming up this year, the highlight will be speaker Karen Molson and her talk ‘July 1, 1867: A Day in the Life of Greenwood.’ Go to greenwood-centre-hudson. org for more informa�on. The May Book Sale takes place at the War Memorial Library, 60 Elm Street. Book sale starts 2:30 p.m., Monday, May 1, and runs un�l Saturday, May 6. Classic books are featured. For more info, consult warmemoriallibrary.blogspot.com. NOTRE DAME DE L’ÎLE PERROT A benet concert will take place April 29 featuring the musical ensemble ‘Mijoté de Bach avec son accompagnement aux parfums du Brésil.’ Join us Saturday, April 29, at Église Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal, 1 rue de l’Église. Tickets on sale at the Marie-Uguay Library – Adults $20, children 12 and younger, $5. For more informa�on call (514) 453-9438. PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be hold-

ing a cat adopƟon day Saturday, April 29, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 CardinalLéger Blvd. For informa�on regarding our adop�on days, contact cascavaudreuil@ outlook.com or visit our website at www. cascaorg.ca. Please note that adop�on fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care. POINTE CLAIRE A garage sale is taking place April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Coﬀee hour and light lunch. Join us at Church of the Resurrec�on, 99 Mount Pleasant Avenue, corner Queen Street. For more info, call (514) 697-1229. RIGAUD There’s a new non-prot organiza�on in town. Stéri le chat is dedicated to the iden�ca�on of pets by inser�on of micro-

chips and is dedicated to the control of the cat popula�on by means of steriliza�on. Founded by Claude�e Champagne sterichat@gmail.com, the website is www. steri-chat.org. There will be a microchipping day for cats and dogs April 29 at Animo-Nourri, 112 St. Jean-Bap�ste East. Visitors who wish to have their animals microchipped must bring them in a carrier or keep them on a leash. For more info, call (514) 513-6766. FURTHER AFIELD The Russell Gauley Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, May 7, at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, 36 Mill Street in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Adults $7, Children $3. Proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society ‘Wheels of Hope’ Program. Menu - Pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, coﬀee & tea.

Lovely Lexi Meet Lexi who was born October 18, 2013. She has had a hard life surviving outdoors, giving birth to at least two li�ers of ki�ens outside. When she was pregnant with her third li�er, a kind lady took her in. She had her ki�ens in the comfort and safety of a foster home. Lexi has now nished nursing and is ready to be adopted into a forever home. She has been vaccinated and sterilized. Lexi would be happiest in a home without other cats and without young children. She adores being pet and cuddled and she purrs like a big motor. Lexi enjoys chirping along with the birds that are outside. This ki�y deserves love and comfort and we wish that for her with all our hearts.

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For more informaƟon regarding lovely Lexi, please contact us at (514) 706-2287 or by e-mail at cascavaudreuil@outlook. com.

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