The Journal - Thursday, December 19th 2019

Page 1

Warm wishes this Holiday Season and Happy New Year!

FROM YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE BROKERS Amelia Robinson & Dylan White 514.962.7751 | 514.816.1039

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019

VOL. 19 NO. 46

HUDSON, ST. LAZARE // VAUDREUIL-DORION, RIGAUD, PINCOURT, ĂŽLE-PERROT, N.D.I.P. & SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE

2019

The Year IN REVIEW

The Journal !

t nex ur d o l an na 20 r ou 20 e J 3, Th ry 1 a nu Ja

“There are decades when nothing happens and there are weeks where decades happen.� – Vladimir Lenin THINKING OF

SELLING OR BUYING ? Call for FREE appraisal

Diana

MATTEI

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER

514.898.0763

homes@dianamattei.com

Yvon Blais

Raul Capela

Lyndon Gallagher

Carl Poirier

Jean-Sébastien Christiane Lalonde Héroux

Laura Pittaro

Kevin Owen

Christina Gabriele

Youri Rodrigue

Carol (LaRonde) McGarry

Lucie Thifault

Lee Thompson

Wishing you all a Joyous Holiday Season and a most Prosperous and Healthy New Year. ROYAL (JORDAN) INC. Reall Estate R E Agency A INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED FRANCHISE OF RE/MAX QUÉBEC INC.

2673 Côte St-Charles, #200 St-Lazare (Qc) J7T 2H8 Tel. 450.458.7051 Next to Tim Hortons 2

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Rigaud residents slam council for property tax increases up to 13.7 per cent Calls made for provincial inquiry into town’s management John Jantak The Journal

It was standing room only as Rigaud council adopted its 2020 municipal budget to a chorus of boos and jeers as approximately 150 residents crowded into the Paul Brasseur Building on Monday, December 16 to voice their dis# # # tax hikes they will receive next year. Calls were also made for the municipality to be put under trusteeship and for the Commission Municipale du QuĂŠ # $ $ Property taxes will rise between 8.3 per cent to 13.7 per cent in 2020 depending on which sector residents reside. Town should consider trusteeship “I think it’s very obvious that the cit % &' resident Sandra Piening told Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. and council during ( $ # )* + you open yourselves up to an independent study and perhaps put yourselves under trusteeship. The spending is outrageous. You guys have gone out and

/& ever since the mayor came in six years ' Piening said the tax increase will be especially hard on seniors. “It’s shame! + 4 # 9 body in this town especially for the majority of seniors and young couples with young children. It’s absolutely dis $ :

; $ &' < The Journal

/

: $ # budget was put to a vote by council before it was adopted. Councillors Marie= > ? * $ #$ = @ Haerne, AndrĂŠ Boucher, Danny Lalonde, Mario Gauthier and Mayor Gruenwald voted in favour. : $ ! ## $

! ## $ lors and mayor were booed for adopt : / # almost two hours listening to people’s complaints about the tax increase and 4 # # E Barrage of complaints F 4 $ for people to move to other nearby # $ # # ; and the costs of municipal services are lower. Another resident blamed the # $ ! # $ / tax increase, expenditures for services $ # # $ *K= “The reason we’re here tonight is because higher taxes are a trend. We’ve / / year. Stop spending on major projects and revise the budget to respect the ! N $ &' Unfair to make comparisons Gruenwald said it wasn’t fair to make comparisons because each municipality has their own unique needs. Many mu # $ !

PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK

! " " # $ % " & " ' # ( $ will rise between 8.3 per cent to 13.7 per cent depending in which sector a resident resides.

their new infrastructure requirements # # $ # ! $ K & “Nothing major has been done in this town in the past 20 years. Our roads are $ 4 # $ &' V : ence responded with more boos. Mayor explains tax increase The mayor provided his own personal assessment of the budget. “I think it’s $ + 4 ! but there were no choices because of X N #$ what we had in our reserve. Then when we put all these things together, we had a 100 per cent increase in our snow removal contract because we went to ten-

&' V “I don’t like the increase any more than anybody else. I looked into the

+ 4 where. What do I do? To make any difference I would have to eliminate a # # $ public works or not make payments for the services we receive like the SÝretÊ [ \ ] [^ : #$ on the table. That’s the problem. We’re

( &' V added. Complete budget details are available on the town’s website at www.ville.rigaud.qc.ca/documentsde-la-rencontre-dinformation-sur-lebudget-2020/.

Our gift to you ! We have a great selection of over 35 preowned vehicles to choose from We service what we sell! Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

PURCHASE ANY NEW OR PREOWNED VEHICLE AND RECEIVE

Turkey,Tires,Turtles *

The team at HAWKESBURY TOYOTA wants to wish you and your family a safe and

(winter)

Happy Holiday Season! *On advertised price, offer good until December 31st 2019. See dealer for details

Jacques Yves Parisien

Sandra SauvĂŠ

Alain Parisien

Gerry Miner

Mario Groulx

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Michel Desjardin

Nicholas Pasto

Erin Topping

THE JOURNAL

3

EDITOR’S CORNER

Thank you # $ ! & !

$ # # $

4 # # ! & $ !

## # z z # $ + 4 # # ! ! ## ; { ! # & &

& & & & $ #

; : | !

& & & & &

! # 4 $ ! V } ? ! 4 # ~ # # # ! # # & # $ $ & ! 4 ! ; ! Happy holidays.

The Journal PUBLISHER: EDITOR: JOURNALIST: STAFF WRITER: COLUMNIST: OFFICE MANAGER: ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: SALES COORDINATOR: ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: CONTRIBUTORS:

MONIQUE BISSONNETTE CARMEN MARIE FABIO JOHN JANTAK NICK ZACHARIAS BRIAN GALLAGHER LAUREN MITCHELL SABREENA MOHAMED KAREN SIMMONS TARA FITZGERALD NICK ZACHARIAS JULES-PIERRE MALARTRE TERRY O’SHAUGHNESSY CJ MAXWELL

THE JOURNAL SUPPORTS YOUR COMMUNITY AND IS LOCALLY PRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY YOUR NEIGHBOURS.

3100 Route Harwood, Suite 201, Vaudreuil-Dorion (QC) J7V 8P2

5FM t 'BY email: admin@yourlocaljournal.ca / editor@yourlocaljournal.ca www.yourlocaljournal.ca

TheJournalYLJ 4

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

< F:F Ž� ‘’+: >FKƒ

6 " 9 # " : 6 * ;< = > ? # % @ " ! " >A B : ) 4 9 9 C D "" 9 9 6 # " ) " ) " E ( % @ F ; 9; ; % * $

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca ! ' ) * & + ' # Dear Editor, K ! ! # & ! ~ # ~ ~ : # ! $ ! € # 9 &4 & # ! !  +  €# # $ 4 ! € # # 4 : ? # # $ +  $ ! $ & & ! # ! $% ! +  $ # # ‚ ‚ # % ‚ ! ! ! ! & ! & ! $ ‚ & & # ! $ ‚ Joanne Kielo Hudson Hopefully there is light Dear Editor, F ƒ „ = #

! + Â Â : # ! : Â… 4 # ! ! $ +

$ ;# ; ! # … † ! & : & & ! | $ : ]‚^ # ! $ ! ; $ † $ € 4 ! ‡ # ˆ # ! N # ; ! $ $ ‚ ‰ & % $ Š $ & z ! z $ … $

! N # { ‰ $ ! ! # ] # # ^ ! # ! ! $ + 4 ## # $ ! & # & # # !

* -( & /4 5 Hudson

Errata + ƒ & # ‡ $ €= $ # ‹ % 4 # * K V # # # ! + & ! & ‡ + # $ $ * Œ ?~ # 4F # $ ]*?*F:^ : # * Œ ?~ # 4 $ ]*?* ^

Hudson presents balanced budget for 2020 Nick Zacharias The Journal

: ! $ and the town of Hudson held a special $ ! ƒ 16 to present 2019 results, the budgetary plan for 2020, and a look ahead for spending as far as 2022. The orienta$ ! ! work on tax fairness and ensure that going forward taxes and budgets bet N < * ? $ K ‘ # $ ! > Pierre Charron presented the budget > & K ‘ ! # ’ $ for each slide. “The budget was prepared in con $ ! ] 4 # ^ &' = & ) # ( $ % ! $ :

' Expense numbers to match use : the balance was there, but there were … / ;# $ ’;# K ‘ & ): -

$ ! ;# N ;# ! ~ & & & & ! ~

' : ! ; ! & where residents are not taxed for ser 4 ]

# ^ ? ; € # 4 & ! $ # # ; actually being reduced by 1.8 per cent # & ! # ! residents can expect to see on their tax

= # & # Asked resident Marcus Owen in ( $ # & ) & + & ‡ # & K ‡” people would like to know, to walk out ! : 4 # ' ) 4 ! ‡&' # K ‘ ): ' = % $ % ! ~ ] & & # & ^ !

) 4 $ % | $ ! &' K ‘ / $ ) ; ! … E $ & + 4 ' Major expenses to come : $ ! underscored at the beginning of the $ ! & # # # ! & $

# # # $ & the buildings at Benson Park, and the : ! 4 & & … ;# for 2020 include $180,000 for build & – &X„—& ! water infrastructure including a new drinking water well , pipe replace & ! ! ; $ # # $ # : expenditures will be supported by ! :’=[ ] ;  $ [ \ ^ ; # & # ! # ! ! -

< F:F Ž� ‰+=‘ ™?= ?K+?

G ;4 ! % ;> " 9 4 " " 9 = ( ;# # 6 9 9 " " 6 9 $ $ #

cipal infrastructure. The biggest capital expense budgeted for 2020 is road resurfacing at – & ˜‡& for 2021 as the town takes on this long-neglected task. K ‘ ! #

! $ ;# & ) 4 & 4 ! # 4 ! '

Happy Holidays from my family to yours! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

PETER SCHIEFKE Member of Parliament

Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Stay in touch

450-510-2305

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

5

GUEST SOAPBOX MONIQUE BISSONNETTE

Fourteen minutes With the Holidays just around the & $ ! # # $ N # # $ $ & # ! # : + $ E ~ ! + $ > ˜& X * ‹ + ! # # ! # ? ! ] \^ * E& ! * # Ž # ! The Journal + #

! & ƒ | ~ ! # ! ! > & + ƒ /

! E & + ! # % # ! # $ : ! & ! # ! #$ $ $ E & + # # ‡ & # & # $ & # ! E & ! ! & & + # # # ! ;# & ## # * & —— # ! > ! # ! $ & + ~ & )ƒ & # ! $ & & 4 # 4 $ ˆ' š

& ;

? $ & + ƒ ! # ! & # ! & ~ + & + 4 ! ! $ $ + 4 # # # ; ! # # ! ! $ = $ Ma & Dad Home your loved ones this holi > ˜& X ‡› ˜ <* F = œ

6

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Letters Continued from page 4 Facts count Dear Editor, + ## # in the inaccuracies provided to The | * K V 4 $ €= $ ƒ # ‹ % 4 : 4 # # ! # # … ## „ � # $$ ! < : # $ & & ) ! ! ! ‹ % ! = ' + # $ # # # # $ : & � : € # ‡ ˜ ž < 4 › ˜› › › + 4 ! ! ‹ % & $ ! # ! ! & $ * ‹ % $! # # % $% &

! # : $ # ! $ !

# # ž # … ; +! # ! & # ## F

! $ ž# $ ! & # $ # # # $ ! # # # ( ! ! Ž ! : 4 $ # # X < : ! $ # ! $ # ! ! ? # ’ = E ]==’^ ! % * = $ <

Time for change is now! Linda Glasgow Saint-Lazare The power of the choir Dear Editor, ? $ ‡ ~ ! & ! + E # & * VÂ&#x; $ # ! & # ; $ & : & = $ = ƒ

& * = = # ! & † ;# +  # $ & # ! ! † + ? & … & ! # # ? › # ! Patricia Crowe Hudson Appreciated help Dear Editor, K & & % $ $ ! ## # # $ ! * : ? # / / ! ! > ! # ! ! $ … ! ! ? & ! ## $ & # ! & ! $ $ ! ! +! ! causes that are supported please visit ! % ]?

4 ‰ % ^ ! # & Linnea and Marcus Owen and Averil Robinson For and on behalf of the ‘Hudson Angels’

H Happy o ys Holidays < F:F =FšK:’ � <’:’K = +>‘’4 F>>+=’

As the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, G * \ " # 4 # 9 G # 9 B ;* " " % " # " : ] 9 < " #

from everyone at Brunet Saint-Lazare

Schiefke to tackle climate change Nick Zacharias The Journal

Vaudreuil-Soulanges Member of < < ÂĄ ## < * | $ Trudeau as the new Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. “It’s an honour and a privilege to be # # { ' ÂĄ # ! $ $ ] ~ ^ $ Dorion during the morning commuter & ~ FE ! ; ! Â’ = = # { ! nally heading back home. ÂĄ & past four years as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Youth and to the Minister of Border Security F % = & ! | $ : ÂĄ & ): # about two weeks ago as he was leaving ‰?:F & €+ this is something that’s right up your al 4' + ÂĄ # { & ! ;# ! sciences and as a former manager and director with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project. “It feels great, and I have a lot of background and knowledge to bring so I can get up to speed quickly on this # # { ' ÂĄ & ) +4 ! to working closely with (Environment Minister) Jonathan Wilkinson, who is an incredibly intelligent guy who brings so ' ÂĄ 4 ready served him well as he was asked

Â… # while the environment minister was š ‰ $ change conference in Madrid. “It’s an # { ~ ' ÂĄ & ;# Â… $# tries, including health, agriculture, inter ~ & ! more, as they look at everything across the country from an environmental per # $ ! 9 climate change, reducing greenhouse # $ $ # cies and natural areas. So enormous is the task ahead, that as secretary he will be receiving his own E ! < * Trudeau in the coming days (normally E cabinet ministers at the beginning of their new terms) to orient him and set $ ! # and high visibility work to come. “I am honoured by the Prime Min 4 $ &' ÂĄ )+4 ! E # { ! = '

$4995

New location Now Brunet Plus Same great service Extended team available to serve you!

Sandra Bordus Pharmacist-owner 1811, Chemin Ste AngĂŠlique, Saint-Lazare, QC, J7T 2X9 450 455-4331

+ TAX

TANK RENTAL FOR THE FIRST YEAR*

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

7

STORIES OF THE YEAR # # K & # | ?

E = ?

ÂŽ : Â… # !

JANUARY

>

# ? $ ! # & 4 4 # $

FEBRUARY

< F:F =FšK:’ � :+‰? ?ƒ?*

Tina Adams life post-accident $ ! # | & — ~ ! … & : ‹ ? ] /^ # =

4 # ! | : & # ! N & # ? # ! # $ & : # # # & ? & ! ! ? The Journal & & ! : # $ Š : & ? ?ƒƒ ] ? ƒ ƒ ^

< F:F =FšK:Â’ Â? *K= ?šƒK’š+‹§ Fš‹?‰VÂ’ < F:F =FšK:Â’ Â? ¨KÂ’:@ ƒš [š@ÂŽÂ’=

Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital ĂŽle-Perrot hit and run + & # | !

# # ! š ! — ? Ž < ¼ < : / ! # !

& Âœ ÂĽ < @ >

& ## ÂŚ \ [ \ ! $# ! # & ! 4 ÂĽ < # ~ Â’ ## !

?/ ! & & # # $ & ;# # $ & =?[ # # $

$ ! # # … : # Ž > & # * ƒ * =

Ž = \ | ƒ

‡ œ ! ! ‡ # $ ! *K= $ !

< F:F =FšK:’ � <’:’K <Fš

!

# N / ! !

! $

MARCH

Passing of Hollandia’s Ben Pouw < F:F =FšK:Â’ Â? +‹‹’ ƒ’ ?+‰:§Â‹?™?KÂ’

James Armstrong and The Turtle Pond Lane Gang, invite everyone to St. Mary’s Annual Christmas Carol Sing at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 273 Main Road, Hudson on Saturday, December 21st at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own instruments and bells and join in the singing and fun! Complimentary cookies and juice will be served. Your free-will offering to help defray our costs would be welcome!

8

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

? ! / ! N K ƒ Ž < # )Ž # ! ! œ&' < < ) X‡ ?# $ ! ' Ž ! < # —‡ / ! : ‰ ;# < : < # !

Saint-Lazare councillor resigns : : ! ‹ %

! # & * ‡ $ ƒ ‡ = * $ =

$ * = X )+4 * $ &' * K V ) 4 # $ + 4 ! 4 # '

Property taxes rise 1.9 per cent in Saint-Lazare John Jantak The Journal

Homeowners in Saint-Lazare will see their property taxes increase by 1.9 per cent for a completely serviced / # 4 ! # : & ƒ X : ; ! –‡˜„& –„ ; )= ; # increase below two per cent which is

! &' * K V The Journal / $ Chaline Valley F ! … ;# $ % # = F ! – — ! # … & – — ! # –œ — million cost. = &

% $ # Â… ! [ & # ; ! | > # # )? !

Marilyne Picard Member for Soulanges Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Social Services

! # ! # $ ! &' V do. Challenging year ƒ „ = Ž : & # ! & V ! $ # : # # $ ~ $ 4 $ ): # $ ! ; ! &' : ! # # ! $ ! ! 4 #$ )’ $ # # $ ;# ! ; ' )= … &' V ) * : $ ; + ! & $

607, route 201, Saint-Clet (QuĂŠbec) J0P 1S0 450-456-3816

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

* ;< = ( * 4 & " " " 9 ( ' # ` G $ 9 " jq{ j $

# ( ' Infrastructure upgrades : 4 ## ! Â… !

! $ & ): # Â… 4 # & 4 ! & # Â… &' V : 4

# ! & ! # Â… #

!

–‡ : … – # ! … # > … – ! ! # ): $ ! 4 ! &' V ):

! ! : % Â… ! % '

Nous tenons à vous offrir nos meilleurs vœux pour la saisons des fêtes! Que la nouvelle annÊe soit des plus heureuses pour vous et ceux que vous aimez. We would like to offer you our best wishes for the Holiday Season! May the New Year be joyful for you and your loved ones. Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

9

STORIES OF THE YEAR APRIL

ÂŽ = % * = ( $ < = ÂŽ ÂŞ : ! ƒ ‡ # $

propriate building was found proved to

$ Ž ‹ ; : ( – & was raised in less than a year with all do $ ! #

< F:F =FšK:’ � ?‰+*?:=

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

< F:F =FšK:Â’ Â? +‹‹’ ƒ’ ?+‰:§Â‹?™?KÂ’

Another Saint-Lazare councillor resigns Almost a month to the day of the sur# $ ! ‹ % ƒ ‡ = * $ =

ƒ = < : $ ! ?# „ + ( \ issued to area media outlets, Tremblay 4 $ € % $ 4 ! ! & # ! ƒ — = K Chartrand towards a member of the $ : * — $ ! 4 $ # # # #

\ [ \

10

THE JOURNAL

New digs for Animatch dogs F# $ ? ƒ ? #$ ! ‹ =Œ < > ? ! \ Œ ‹ ; ! !

! ‹ =Œ 4 # & team of devoted volunteers had to over ! Š # ! $ # $ Š & – & # # # $ #-

Thursday, December 19, 2019

# $ ! ƒ ! = = = $% ! $ $ : # $ ~ ! ] ## ; – & ^ Š # ? ! K $ # # ! X N ! $ + | & * V ## ; œ ! X N # ! * Œ \ \ < ( ]* <^

MAY

hits region : / 4 € N &4 $ # * K $ # ! X N # ! K K ! = $ # [ Š # Âœ Š # N Š # ! ! $ = 4 ƒ ! * Â… Â…Â… # *< < ÂĄ ~ : V # ÂŽ ÂĽ < ! ; $ ! & : * \ [ \ # $ N ƒ # N & # # # # $ :

/ ~ $ € 4 N : *K= $ # ! ~ ’ Š N € 4 : : ! ?

ÂŽ

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

Pincourt outlet ? Š < * : ## ; — # # # earlier highly-touted promise of Cinema V %% # ! Â’ > & % )‹ # &' % V %% & =Â’F < ! = V %% ! The Journal ˜ )+! + 9 & + ;# ! ˜ ' # < > ‹4ÂĽ ; # : ! ( # $ / ™ 4 : % ! ! 4 ( ~ they usually have in their larger stores, : * * <

Pincourt budget unveils a 3.3 per cent residential property tax hike for 2020

STORIES OF THE YEAR JUNE

John Jantak

< # # ; ‡ ‡ # ; / # # 9 : & ƒ X > – &œ ˜& – „ * � = # $ # # ; # –œ & 4 : # # $ $ # ! – „& … –‡ & 1.7 per cent annual increase over 10 years ): $ ! ! — # # # ; X # < # ; X # # &' = : # ; N ! 4 : # # ; $ &

< F:F =FšK:’ � >?=’ŽFF‘

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

Pincourt homeowners are looking at an increase of 3.32 per cent on their 2020 tax bill which covers services including garbage col " % # *} ~ ~

# #& # ÂŚ \ [ \ ] [^ $ Sound management principles )F# $ ;#

& # # # # &' = ): ! # # # 4 Š ! $ 4 # $ # $ $% 4 #

Les Cèdres resident Richard Hunt found guilty of double murder : ! / ! $ ƒ / K *

& ‹ =Œ K ! ! ! & ! E # : … # $ ! ? # : | ƒ ˜& „ & ‡˜& ! ˜ *\ Ž E ! = ‹ $ ! œ— | # > ‡˜ ‹ : # ! $ ! ‹ 4 ! K $ ! % ! !

< F:F Ž� = K+ :+?‰ VF‰™?‹ ’™

Vaudreuil-Dorion water tower mural : ƒ Š 4 | —& … $ $ # … # ! ! $ $ —

! ! ƒ : # # … $% ! # $ # # $ ! : $ ? F<& $ # % $ ‘F‹?Ž& # $ #

Do you feel like you have a hearing loss?

Hearing health services Get a free hearing screening The offer is valid until January 19th, 2020.

Make an appointment 579-638-3838 Hudson: 465, Main Street, #200 Vaudreuil-Dorion: 585, St-Charles avenue, #420 The largest network of audioprosthetists in Quebec www.groupeforget.com Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

11

KICK IN THE ARTS

BRIAN GALLAGHER

STORIES OF THE YEAR JUNE

Love, actually. ! … $ & )? ” + # ‹F ’ ˆ' ? ‚ =4 4 � # #

$ 4 $ ! V 4 !

$ # Ž ! $ F $! # # ‚ � +4 ˆ F & + + + # & & ! $ V * ]: ! ! # # !

$ ^ Love, actually (2003) >

& # & # E ? The Holiday (2006) ? ! ! ’ ‘ ! $ ! = ƒ % | Ž It’s a Wonderful Life (1947) = ! > = # 4 # $ ! < # ƒ 4 €: V V /4 $ $ ? + 4 4 E + 4 $

%

&

'*+/+5 & ‚ =4 : … # = = K [ < ˆ ? ! ! * > = # +++

'*+//5 ? ‰‹ & Ž * # ƒ 4 ? + ! # = ‘ > & # : ( ! €‹ & 4 z € #$ ˆ4 # # + ! $ ! $ 4 =K ] # ^& ƒ ƒ ] # ^ ‰ { ; ‹ 4 list: A Christmas Story ] # —^& Elf, Bad Santa ] 4 4 ^& Holiday Inn, Miracle on 34th Street ] & # ^& White Christmas ! + = ] * ? ƒ ‚^ z Diehard. ! & ! # ! # # ’ … ˆ ? ! ! & + ~ ! ! ! $ # E $ + # E # ! $ … E / # # # & & ! do appreciate # # + ! # # ! ! ( ! ## & z +4 Ž ! & + / # +! N !

# ! +! ! ! $ $ # Ž ! z ( % & & Ž / & * = & ## & > % ‰ & "# $ % 12

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

N ™ 4 $ #\ ]™+ ^ # *K= ! #

< F:F =FšK:Â’ Â? +‹‹’ ƒ’ ?šƒK’š+‹§ÂƒFK+F‰

Emerald Ash Borer an unwelcome guest The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion announced that its ash trees were in a peri ! ! $ ! Â’ & ! / $

! [ K > & per cent of trees in the city are ash and & # # #erty are treated with TreeAzinÂŽ, the only ~ $

JULY

< F:F Ž� =FšK:’ � V’K?‹ƒ ‹�

Drowning in Vaudreuil-Dorion ? ( neighbourhood in Vaudreuil-Dorion the ! | /

! &

! ! E # ‹ = Œ ! & : # # his two friends who had also been in the < # ! < #

AUGUST

< F:F Ž� |?*’ ?K* :KF‰V

Flood map fallout ? Â… = ÂŤ < | Âœ # 4 # N % # !! $ # : # N X 4 # ! % N % > ! # & * ÂŒ 4Â’ ‹ E $( ]*’‹==^ ! ## #

! = # $ & $ # # $

< F:F Ž� |?*’ ?K* :KF‰V

! " #

T % $ # Â… % = | $ ! # # : # ! | 4 * ! # Â… # certain aspects can only be done when # ! % * K V Â… ! ; 4 ;# $

Upon presentation of this coupon

SAVE 15% % ON YOUR

ENTIRE BILL* (*Offer valid until January 6 2020) th

Come and enjoy a poutine from o our menu OR get creative and design your own!

120 RUE JOSEPH-CARRIER #102, VAUDREUIL-DORION (450) 424-7494 POUTINEVILLE VAUDREUIL-DORION POUTINEVILLE_VAUDREUIL

STORIES OF THE YEAR ): ; # $ # # $ + # # # … # $ # &' : % $ # … [ 4 + 4 $ ! ! # # – — : –œ — !

! * ‹ ) + 4 ! ' ƒ Ž 4 * 4 ! * V š # % $ $ Ž > $ > : K $ ? # % F ‹ V # +< =K ): # # / # $ &' ‹ ) ! ! # # 4 '

PHOTO COURTESY WIPCR

Teresa Dellar passes away + < $ = K ] +<=K^ # ! ! ; $ : ƒ E ? ! —˜ ): % # # ! &' ! + =

< F:F Ž� ‰+=‘ ™?= ?K+?

Wild Parsnip F ! ˜ ( Âą $ € 4 ~ !

PHOTO COURTESY FONDATION UN NOĂ‹L POUR TOUS

Members of the Board of Directors: Johane Quane, Arlyne Quane, Nancy D’Aoust, Gina Chouinard, Élyse Viau, France Lavoie, Nathalie Courchesne, Viviane Quane, and Nancy Quane

A record amount of $60,200 raised to help to children this Christmas : ‡ $ ! š ‰ ° < : > $

‰ X

‹

4 : & | < $ & –„ & : ! š ‰ ° < : > $ ~ = ! # ! & ! X X& Âœ&„ = ) ;# $ ## ‰ X&' [ & = ! ÂŽ

! ƒ )K !

! = # # # 4 # & / & ## F ! ! ! & + ˆ' : $ ! = Â… $ ! = % # : $ ! ## ! > $ ƒ & < & ÂĽ < & K

Take time this holiday season to celebrate, reconnect and make new memories with your loved ones. The members of the council and all the employees of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges join me in wishing you Happy Holidays!

May this holiday season and the c coming year be marked by peace, p happiness, health

peace, justice and tolerance.

Happy Holidays!

and prosperity.

Patrick Bousez Prefect of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Mayor of the Municipality of Rivière-Beaudette

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

13

KELLY’S KEYBOARD A MILLENNIAL’S VIEWPOINT

KELLY MIYAMOTO

The night the world begins again Another year is coming to a close. Another decade in the books. It’s amazing, isn’t it? We tend to get caught up in the many big and small moments of our everyday lives, but regardless of whether it feels too slow ! & $ # $ ! it has gone by. The 2010s weren’t short on wars, disasters, humanitarian crises, epidemics, and more. But $ ! # were made on many fronts including science, technology, environmentalism and equality. A lot has happened in the last 10 years. Highs and lows, good and bad... Too much to cover with any real depth in a handful of words. On a list of relevant terms and phrases of the 2010s, ‘millennial’ would be right up there alongside the likes of ‘binge-watching’ and ‘fake news.’ I’m not sure when + $ & + / + ! $ # *

V $ ™ & +

$ / $ & whichever one I might technically belong to doesn’t mat : than what year we were born in. The 2010s took me from a young teenager to my early 20s. That’s an important stage of growth and learning in anyone’s life. For most of us belonging to the millennial age group and younger, this stage and beyond has been # $ # ! the future. + 4 +4 ~ # $$ # ! & +4 # ! ³ & + E ! # ~ ( ! : # ! # # $ & & $ # + fore we can navigate our way through it, but I believe we ‹ $ & ! The coming decade will likely see us through as many highs and lows as any other, but the start of each new year is always marked by hope. As the clock counts down % # & # ! # E We toast, we embrace our loved ones, and we look ahead #$ # $ ! + +4 $ ; & alone in 10 more. I would like to think a healthier, hap# & ? # # 9 $ best foot forward into 2020.

STORIES OF THE YEAR This year, Wild Parsnip was to blame for a number of dogs – and people – who ~ # ! & $ ‰ $ ’ # ? & < $ $ # N [ ?

4 ‹ in size and shape. The plant’s sap is the # z ! # N enthusiast gets it on their skin, it creates ; $ severe rashes and blisters. )’ + N &' ƒ ƒ Ž ): way to be completely sure to avoid it is to keep your dog away from trails and railways in the peak season from mid? F '

ing with our team so we can help our # $ &' )ÂŽ E & 4 ! '

SEPTEMBER

$ $ : V $ ! # ! >+‰? � ? $ $ = # # & # ! ?/ less hours of training, she and the rest of the squad travelled overseas as part of : = $ $ swimmers in the world. Tara’s perfor # ing of 12th in the Team 13-15 year-old & ƒ

< F:F =FšK:’ � :?K? VF’::+ ’+*

= >

< F:F Ž� |?*’ ?K* :KF‰V

! 8 : Care Residence welcomes new ; < : Ž ! ƒ ! <=K

## ! = $ Ž ’; $ ƒ )+ ing in healthcare with vulnerable popu $ with working in, and for, my community &' Ž told The Journal ; ;# ’; $ ƒ health care network having held that po $ * ? $ ! Ž z * K $ = for 13 years before being appointed as ’; $ ƒ ! # ! = „ Ž $ $ # the strategic plan to life. “I will be work-

< F:F Ž� |?*’ ?K* :KF‰V

? & @ " *GG " ÂŽ & * & * ; Bredt’s family name was Llewellyn. â€œâ€Śa ! ‹4 &' The Journal ÂŽ $ & her family had moved to Terrace in

Ž $ = Ž œ = dian General Hospital, Montreal during ++ $ < gia, Italy for two years.

*Valid until Dec.31,2020

14

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

In Service of Light Elaine Steinberg Special contributor

Included in the Town of Hudson F $ ! ‹ # $ * Ž : ! € 4 N : # # ! N $ $ N & Ž 4 # $ Shammash2019 # … ! &

Â’ ? $% ! + # ! =

+ # ! # # =

‹ * Ž * | ‰ # = ! : ! Shammash2019 Ž 4 ( $ & ! !

& $ $

ÂŽ Shammash2019 ! $ ! # ÂŽ ! V

& # #

# : # N

! $ ! ƒ & ! = & Ž ! Shammash2019 : ! 4 > $ ! ‹ $ “Shammash2019 # &' Ž )‹ ! &' )> œ— Ž

! &' Â’

& ! ! Ž )Shammash2019 illu ~ $ ! $ Ž 4 # ! €> ! > 4 &

& Shammash2019

# ! $ :

< F:F Ž� ‰+=‘ ™?= ?K+?

This sculpture, which also serves as a menorah, stands outside Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar C ## C „ 4 D + " " 9 : C % ' # 9 # … #

! | # # & < … ƒ — „ # ! =

4 $ ! # > = = & ‡ œ * K & son

'XULQJ WKLV IHVWLYH VHDVRQ ZH ZLVK \RX DQG \RXUV WKH ZDUPHVW

Holiday greetings. )URP \RXU PXQLFLSDO FRXQFLO

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

15

Paying it forward from ‘The Bunker’

STORIES OF THE YEAR Ž Ž & # & ‰ ! / : 4 Wyman Memorial United Church in Oc & œ + | & $ ‹ * ; ‹ Ž ! poster honoring the Canadian contribu$ ? ~ + & X— ?

! + = # Ž $ ! K = ‹ & Ž œ‡ volunteer at the Veteran’s Hospital in ?

Ž )+ 4 ! &' ; ! & Ž # & )‹ ! # # '

< F:F =FšK:Â’ Â? : Â’ ?šƒK’š+‹§ Fš‹?‰VÂ’ <?‹‹+?:+ Â’ =?KÂ’ KÂ’ +ƒ’‰=Â’

Â’ = 4 * ‹ $ # % $ + # ! # ! * ‹ Â’ & # ! # ! €: ÂŽ 4 / # $ # $ ! % $ E $ # ( : # ‰F ? ƒ = & ‹ < žŽ ! & < $ = K > $ & ‹ < 4 & > 4 ÂŽ & & =>?ƒ ] ? ^& ? % ÂŞ & V = ! ‹ & [ > $ ] ?

ÂŽ # > ^& # > $ & # > $ & ‹ š & K = ‹ Âś — z = # & = 4? $ ÂŽ\ \ & > ‰ $ = > : # $ Âœ X

€: Ž 4 $ ! # „

$ œ # ! # ! !

16

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

< F:F Ž� =?K*’‰ *?K+’ >?Ž+F

! &

: $

! # & + = \ \ \ ; ]=+š ^ # ! ?

4 # $ $ # … $ )+ 4 &' ! & $ ++ $ ! )’ 4 ! ' : –‡ & # ! # ! ! ! ! ! ++ ‘ )‰ $ & ( $ &' & $ ! # 4 ! 4 ! ‡ # & œ ! ~ ~ … ! ! # $ # & basic hygiene needs are not being ad ( ! ~ ? ! ƒ & ! 4 & * ‹ ‘ The Journal ; $ ! ! # as scheduled and it’s premature, at this # & ;# &

STORIES OF THE YEAR OCTOBER

# ) z

! # ! z ; ! # % )F ## ! # 9 N ! % ~ +4 ## ~ &' K

< F:F =FšK:’ � ’=F*š ’š* ™FF

Juno the black bear passes away at Ecomuseum Zoo in Ste. Anne de Bellevue ~ ’ ™ ?

ÂŽ ! | %

! ;# # # | ! > ! #

* > & < # ) $ % & # ‰ &' ’ ™ ƒ ƒ K ) œ ' + $ | 4 ! ;# & $ # $ ! !

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

Pincourt council saves Rousseau Forest < * � = ; # ! # ! K > ! # F ˜ :

## ! < & # # # ! * ˜ K > !

; FE K ) # : 4 &' = : | / $ :

$ # $ ! # # # )? #$ &' = V # ? ž*\ #

œ— K > : ! ( # # $ : # # ! # # )+4 # # ! < &' ƒ V )+4 ! $% ## ? +4 ! $ < !

; # # # ! ~ '

? K O K K

K /

$ ! E #$ # # ! Š $ ! ; žF ! # : !

< F:F Ž� |?=FŽ KF‹F>>

! ž # F / ! > & F Š # # # ÂŚ \ [ \ Š $ ! –‡ & # ! # & : Š # : ! ~ # # 9 # # # $ # $ * | ‰ ! E ˜ $ ! )= ~ ! z ## ? $ & ! ! # # ! $ '

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

17

Holiday gift guide Carole St-Pierre Salon & Spa Feel good and look great this holiday season – you can have both at = < ¡ # ?/ running around this Christmas making sure everyone on your list is taken !& 4 ! E $ ! ! relax with a soothing massage. Carole < ¡ # ~ !

Jerry Emond

François Joanisse

of spa packages for you or your loved ones who’ve worked especially hard this year. Once your body is feeling rejuvenated, the experts at Carole StPierre Salon & Spa can help you re # $ your personal style with both hair and # > / may already have everything, feeling relaxed and pampered is always the # ! / � z – deserve it. Visit www.carolest-pierre.com. Carole St-Pierre Salon & Spa at 3210

Carol Lapierre

Zachary Berthiaume

Merry Christmas from all of us at Maitre Charle

Alexandre Denis

Maxime Demers

Come in and see our Christmas Specials!

Boulevard de la Gare, Suite 170 in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Pharmaprix � & ! # # & / ## – then suddenly you discover your extended family members are bringing home their new boyfriend or girlfriend for the holidays. Don’t panic – Pharmaprix in Saint-Lazare will be open $ — # = ’ � ; ! / E extra touches to have in the house when company arrives. Bring your E ! = December 21 from 12 to 4 p.m. with 4 ~ ! # $ ! Join us at 1780 Chemin SainteAngÊlique where we can help you wrap up the last minute details for a magical holiday.

MaÎtre Charle Whether it’s a three-piece suit or a comfortable pair of jeans, clothes re-

veal many facets of a man and MaÎtre Charle, conveniently located just over F & # the perfect ensemble for that special ! ’ XX& MaÎtre Charle immediately asserted itself as the menswear of choice ’ F [ : $ 9 & bold or discrete and complying. MaÎtre = ~ $ for special occasions and can accessorize the look with the appropriate belt, socks, shoes, hats, and even underwear. Being well-dressed never goes out of style. Visit MaÎtre Charle ‡„— * or consult maitrecharle.com. MaÎtre = # ! / ! $ for you.

Discover the world of beauty and well-being in a comfortable and relaxing setting. Offer the gift of relaxation for Christmas‌ GIVE A GIFT CARD!

We welcome men, women and children. We offer quality professional services including hairdressing, aesthetics, body care, Medi-Spa (injections) laser treatment, micro-dermabrasion, spa packages and more!

18

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Holiday gift guide Sous les Oliviers Discover how good fresh can taste at Sous les Oliviers. Looking for a last / ( to bring to your next family meal? Come talk to the experts who will walk you through their large assortment of products that are not limited ] ~ % ! N ^ Â? $ ! as specialty products including whole olives, tapenades, and mushrooms. There is also a line of products for ] ^ # : ~ $ ! # V /

; ~ ! # N # ! vourite recipient explore a world of N z of both worlds. Visit Sous les Oliviers at 345B Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion or consult www.souslesoliviers.ca.

Bijouterie Besner Timeless design and modern-

! $ z both from the jewellery experts at Bijouterie Besner. F! 4 # $ rings and necklaces in white and yellow gold. But have you considered / new level this holiday season? The experts at Bijouterie Besner can guide # ! $ / ! & # & # % : ! watches including Bulova, Bering, and Alfred Sung and for that hard-to # ! # / & ! ( # / ! loved one. To help facilitate your holiday shopping experience, Bijouterie Besner will be open seven days a week for the month of December, including = ’ $ ›‡ # ƒ 4 ! z # … & watches, and clocks and, for a limited $ & # # ! – & Drop by and meet with the specialists at Bijouterie Besner and let them # # ! / We look forward to welcoming you Ž -

dreuil-Dorion.

Flora Passion F! # N > < Ž ! ( / \ … ‚ : $( ! $ ! ! < & # -

& & z 4 thing for every taste and budget. > < #

$ ! $ sonal centrepieces and can even provide delivery service throughout the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. So much … N z spired by passion. N # # by for a visit at 1867D Chemin Sainte? \ ( ‹ %

Infused olive oils, balsamic vinegars, tapenades, olives, artisanal cheese making kits, unique gifts and more! SPEND $50 AND GET A $10 GIFT CARD )BSXPPE #PVMFWBSE 7BVESFVJM %PSJPO t 888 4064-&40-*7*&34 $"

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

19

Kudos to Krav Maga students

STORIES OF THE YEAR This included purchasing an empty ! $ # to the operator. : F = Desjardins said his lot already holds the equivalent of three ferry rides and ex # # #

$ ; ! —— )? # &' ƒ … & ) 4

E ~ œ ‡ ' ): $% ! ;# $ 4 4 &' ‰ )š $ ] ! ^ & 4 # 4

'

& $ & # ! < K E ¥ ‰ % ! ily, his team, invited guests, media, and FE

PHOTO BY BY JOHN JANTAK

8 X in Vaudreuil-Dorion will proceed

< F:F Ž� =?K*’‰ *?K+’ >?Ž+F

PHOTO COURTESY HARRY STERGIOPOULOS

Harry Stergiopoulos, Instructor for Krav Maga Vaudreuil, with students Melissa Degongre, G ‘ ’ " G " 9 # G $ # " Ž; 4 A A “$ ( C #% % ”A # 9 9 # ; % 9 ; C " •–

HOLIDAY DROP-IN ACTIVITIES From December 21, 2019 to Januray 6, 2020 Complexe sportif (1850 Rue des Loisirs) SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

E 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 5

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

q

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

30 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 6

ÂŽ

11 a.m. Â… CLOSED to 4 p.m.

31 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1 CLOSED

SATURDAY

11 a.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. ` { to 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. to 8 p.m.

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

4 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/quoifaire for the detailed schedule. * ÂŒ Â? Âş Âş Âş Âş

Drop-in hockey: ages 8 to 12, ages 13+, ages 16+, parents-children ƒ # E › ˜� ƒ # $ ƒ # ! # › & ! & N ! & # $ ! ‡žœ ! !

A 9 # Â? ÂŽÂ… ;ÂŽ ÂŽ;{ $ 20

THE JOURNAL

11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

3

Thursday, December 19, 2019

? ! ˜ ‹ ## ÂĽ < # Š ! * ! < < ÂĄ ! $ *

& F ! # 4 & # & )+ 4 / + ## $ &' ÂĄ & # 4 # ;

f BUON NATALE!

% " @: : Q captures second term in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

= $ ! ; $ # # # $ ! # $$ # ƒ F ! # Â… * V < Â… $% 4 ( # $ $ held to discuss the project but no one ! # ) $ + 4 ' : / < < $ š ]<<š^ ! ! the corner of Route de LotbiniĂŠre and K @ : # ! ! # Â… ; storeys, said Pilon. The mayor also dis # $$ & & )< $$ never impressed me.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Arnal

to all of my customer’s

Arnaldo Vincenzi - Tailor 80 Cameron, Hudson | 450-458-4858

STORIES OF THE YEAR Most people will sign because their neighbour signs and they don’t want to be in trouble with them.� The resident reiterated he’s not opposed to the project. He just wants the city to revert its development plans back to the four-storey building that was proposed in its original PPU.

NOVEMBER

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

Land acquired for new Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital The long awaited hospital for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region is another # / the provincial government announced ( to build the hospital. “The CISSS MontĂŠrĂŠgie-Ouest is delighted with this announcement. The ( $ ! # # $ ! # + ! # # $ $ &' Â? * & < =Â’F ! % $ “A dedicated team from the MontĂŠ \ F $ ! & -

$ # ! \ \ ( \ \ ! Ministère de la SantĂŠ et des Services sociaux so that the new hospital can ac # $ „ #

&' * Provincial Health Minister Danielle McCann issued a statement saying the ) E # viding all Quebecers with health infrastructures that meet their needs and # $ # & as is the case for this project.� < Ž %& < ! ! *K= de Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Mayor of K Œ Ž E & # with the announcement. “We’re happy to see the project is moving forward &' ?/ ; $ & McCann announced in late January that the government reconsidered its decision to move hospital saying the original # œ œ

# = $ ;# #

# „

DECEMBER Sudden upheaval in mayorship of Hudson

+ # & | ‰ decided to “step back temporarily� from his role as mayor of Hudson. It was a tumultuous start for the December $ ! & it was with an oversized crowd look ! / Ž — „ ˜ ‡ ~ % $ # E = ? $ K ‘ & < * & # $ # $ & ƒ V < # : # # E ! * ‰ ;# # $ & ## & ‰ olls wrote that his public support for it had caused stress to the community. : ‰ $ $ ! Š ‰ $ ! ‡ )K & 4 know anything unless he communicates with us about returning.�

Pincourt will not restore pedestrian crosswalk stop signs The Town of Pincourt has said it will not reinstall a pair of stop signs at a crosswalk on Boulevard Cardinal-LÊger despite pleas made by area residents to Š

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

< F:F Ž� |F ‰ |?‰:?‘

! ! K < V & Cardinal-LĂŠger between Avenue Mon ‹ ˜ ? & he was disappointed with the town’s re # ‰ & ;

! ‰ ˜ # $$ that was signed by 47 residents who live on the stretch of road asking for the city to keep the stop signs. Mayor Cardinal maintains the crosswalk is safer now since the stop signs were removed because many people just rolled through # N lights will persuade more motorists to stop. “With the yellow lights it indicates someone is in the crosswalk and drivers ! &'

I register for an healty lifestyle! RECREATION REA ATION NA AND ND C COMMUNITY OMMUNITY LLIFE IFE REGISTRATION FOR ACTIVITIES ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2020 At the Community Centre (1301 Rue du Bois) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Health and Well-Being of our residents is our top priority!

WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO!

Private room with Private Bathrooms

t t t t t t

Homemade meals Soups, appetizers, salads Healthy Breakfasts Homemade Desserts & snacks Access to coffee, tea & juice at all times Careful attention given for special dietary needs, allergies, diabetics

t t t t t t t t t

VeriďŹ cation attendance at each meal Room tray service available Medical visits 3 times a week 24 hours service personnel Security camera Bloodwork done on premises Distribution of medication Regular bathing Regular activites, hairdresser & footcare

Owned and operated by a local physician 1988, Rue Principale, Chute-a-Blondeau, Ontario (20 minutes from Hudson)

www.manoircarillon@yahoo.ca

Great quality of life

Starting at

$1500 a month

Daily stay for respite starting at $65

613-632-3434

+Â’ : Â’ KÂ’=KÂ’?:+F‰ ÂŽFF‘‹’: ?: +‹‹’ ?+‰:§Â‹?™?KÂ’ [= =?ž’‰ž[šF+>?+KÂ’

www.manoircarillon.com

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

21

THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Doâ€?, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority is given to charities, non-proďŹ ts, volunteer events, animal rescue organizations, and community/church groups.

DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX Curl Up With Pups fundraiser takes place Saturday December 21 at Glenmore Curling Club from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs on site from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Have you always wanted to try curling? Here’s your opportunity at 120 Glenmore Street. Join Animatch volunteers and curlers from the club and have some fun. Bring your family, friends, work colleagues. The $20 fee includes $

# % Âą # % > more info, please contact animatchcurling@gmail.com. All proceeds raised go to Animatch animal adop$

) " G * " for those in search of # & $ # ing for themselves or someone they love. Join us Tuesday, December 17, 2 p.m. at St Mary’s Church, 261 Main Road. Hudson Village Quilters welcomes new and experienced quilters to join our friendly group. We meet ! $ Wednesday of the month September through June at Wyman Church, 513 * K * # ~ ## $ ( and showcase work at the upcoming ‘PasTimes’ quilt show (May 2-3, 2020 at the Community Centre in Hudson).

HUDSON Everyone please join us for the " " : C % dle in the Marcel Braitstein Menorah sculpture followed by a l’chaim – a drink to life and light. Come taste and learn about Chanukah foods. Hope to see you December 22 from 5 to „ # # > = munity Centre, 394 Main Road.

Please join us for our # " at Wyman United Church, 513 Main Road for Blue Christmas on Saturday, December X›‡ # & > = Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24 at 7:30 p.m., and Christmas Eve & Sacrament of Holy Communion on Tuesday, December 24 at 11:00 p.m. All are welcome!

“The window to the world can be covered by a newspaper.� - Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion/Hudson will be holding days, on Saturday, January 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2020 between 10 a.m. and ‡ # & > 4¼ ## = & = ‹\ Ž > ! $ #$ days, contact us at: cascavaudreuil@ outlook.com or visit our web site & > book page @cascaorg. Please note #$ ! ( help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care. SAINT-LAZARE You are invited to a ) %% Party ! $ & / & $ & wax hand molding, delicious latkes, bouncy castle, and Kahoot game. > ! ! ! 4 p.m. at the Chabad Centre for Jewish Life, 1955 Ste. AngÊlique. Visit www.jewishstlazare.com/rsvp to register. Admission $5/person.

PHOTO COURTESY MIKE GRENIER

C # # ) ( ) * ' # 9 # ÂŽ # * # B ;' "

VAUDREUIL-DORION ? # ! V > Campaign for the month of December, ) ( ! $ a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Our ! $ # raise $50,000 by the end of the year to help save more horses. Join us at 27 Chemin Murphy.

We want to hear about your sporting events! Send your stats, photos and success stories to sports@yourlocaljournal.ca

DROP EVERYTHING!

Have We Got A Gift For You!

The Journal 22

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Give the Gift of Theatre Tickets on Sale Now! www.hudsonplayersclub.com

0

.COM

It’s gift, gift and MORE GIFTS Fast delivery for the holidays - ALL WE’RE MISSING IS YOU !

A GIFT

FOR YOU

0

6,000

GET RATES AS LOW AS

GET UP TO

%

KICKS

OR

ON SELECT MODELS. ON APPROVED CREDIT.

BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY‡

FOR

259

≠

/ MONTHS

INCLUDES A STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH OF$500

WITH $0 DOWN

FOR

$

279

≠

/ MONTHS

ON OTHER SELECT MODELS. (THE $6,000 AMOUNT SHOWN IS APPLICABLE ON THE 2019 MURANO PLATINUM.)

• APPLE CARPLAYMD1 • REARVIEW MONITOR2 • INTELLIGENT EMERGENCY BRAKING3 • BLIND SPOT WARNING4 / AND MUCH MORE

LEASE A 2020 ROGUE S FWD FOR 64 MONTHS

RETAIL VALUE OF

25,463

$

IN STANDARD RATE FINANCE/LEASE CASH

ROGUE

LEASE A 2019 QASHQAI S FWD CVT FOR 64 MONTHS

RETAIL VALUE OF

20,228

$

+

QASHQAI

LEASE A 2019 KICKS S FOR 60 MONTHS

$

$

*

INCLUDES A STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH OF$1,500

FOR

$

299

≠

RETAIL VALUE OF

29,128

$

/ MONTHS

INCLUDES A STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH OF$2,000

WITH $0 DOWN

WITH $0 DOWN

Offer available from December 3, 2019 to January 2, 2020. ≠The lease offers are based on a maximum of 20,000 km/year (total allowance of 100,000/106,667 km for 60 months) with excess charged at $0.10/km. The first monthly payment and the down payment are due at lease inception. RDPRM registration fees and lien registering agent’s fees (up to $77 total) are extra and due at time of delivery. Licence, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra and due at inception. Lease offers on the KICKS/Qashqai/Rogue includes a dealer contribution of $0/$550/$550 and a standard rate lease cash of $500/$1,500/$2,000. * Lease starting from 0% for up to 24 months and finance starting from 0% for up to 64 months available on select models through NCF, on approved credit. Finance example: a 2019 Qashqai S FWD CVT with a selling price of $25,463, financed at 0% for 60 months, equals 60 monthly payments of $424, with a $0 down payment or equivalent trade in. Cost of borrowing is $0, for a total obligation of $25,463. License, registration, insurance and taxes are extra and due at signing. +The $6,000/$2,000/$1,500/$500 Standard Rate Finance/Lease Cash is available upon purchase financing when financed with NCF (at inception) on the 2019 Murano Platinum/2020 Rogue S FWD/2019 Qashqai FWD with CVT/KICKS S model. The discounts cannot be combined with a lease or finance subvented rate. The discounts will be deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ‡Rating in the DesRosiers Subcompact SUV Segment. Comparison based on 2019 Nissan KICKS™ vs. latest in-market competitors excluding 2020 models and hybrids. Base models compared. EPA Fuel Economy Estimates up to 7.7 City/6.6 Highway/7.2 combined for 2019 Nissan KICKS S. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions and other factors – use for comparison only. 1.Apple CarPlay is provided by Apple Inc. and only compatible with certain Apple devices and operating systems. Devices, cables and adapters are not included and must be purchased separately. Cellular data and/or voice charges may apply, including roaming charges and/or other amounts charged by your wireless carrier. See dealer for details. Apple and Apple CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc. 2.RearView Monitor may not detect every object and does not eliminate blind spots or warn of moving objects. 3.Intelligent Emergency Braking cannot prevent all collisions and may not provide warning or braking in all conditions. Driver should monitor traffic conditions and brake as needed to prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information. 4.BSW is not a substitute for proper lane change procedures. The system will not prevent contact with other vehicles or accidents. It may not detect every vehicle or object around you. Offers are available on approved credit through NCF for a limited time. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Visit www.choosenissan.ca or see your Quebec Nissan retailer for complete details. Conditions apply. ©2019 Nissan Canada Inc.

FROM DECEMBER 16 TO JANUARY 2

FLASH SALE END OF THE YEAR

I I

INCREDIBLE TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE !

GET UP

1,000

$

OF ADDITIONAL FLASH REBATE*

* SEE DETAILS IN DEALERSHIP

THE BIGGEST CHOICE ! THE BEST DEALS !

YES YES, WE CHOOSE ALBI !

ALBINISSANVAUDREUIL.COM 7, Cité des Jeunes blvd. VAUDREUIL

1 855 778-2524

EASY FINANCING, FAST DELIVERY !

ALBINISSANILEPERROT.COM 12, boul. Don Quichotte, ÎLE-PERROT Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

23

The Weekend Gardener The great poinsettia debacle HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

th

Special contributor

Tuesday, December 24 , 2019 to Thursday January 2 , 2020 inclusively For municipal situations that can’t wait for January 3rd: call 3-1-1 Community Centre: halls are open if booked.

Library December 23rd to 26th: closed December 27th: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 28th and 29th: from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 30th, 31st, January 1st and 2nd: closed

ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/collectes RECYCLING: on Tuesdays, December 24th and 31st, 2019 CARDBOARD: on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020 GARBAGE: on Fridays, December 27th (WEST) and January 3rd (EAST) CHRISTMAS TREES: must be in your driveway on Monday, January 13th, before 7 a.m. One single pick-up spans over a 2-week period or more.

Consult the schedule: ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/patinoires

Opened on December 26th, 27th and 28th and January 2nd, 3rd and 4th: from 4 to 10 p.m.

PARC NATURE LES FORESTIERS-DE-SAINT- SCHEDULE (2800, chemin Lotbinière) Check the conditions: lesforestiers.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca If the weather allows for the opening of the site and activities: December 25th and January 1st: noon to 4 p.m. Everyday: from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2020 : NEW OPENING HOURS TO THE PUBLIC FOR TOWN OFFICES

(1960 Chemin Sainte-AngĂŠlique) ! " #$# %&'() *#$# ('+, *#$# . " #$# " Communication services # $ Finance and Treasury Town management Human resources services Environmental services Town clerk and legal services Department of urban planning $$! (1301 Rue du Bois) ! " #$# %&'() *#$# ('+, *#$# . " #$# " Recreation and community life ! * * (1875 Avenue BĂŠdard) ! /'+, #$# %&'() *#$# ( *#$# . /'() #$# %%'() #$# " Infrastructures services Library

(1275 Rue du Bois) The library schedule remains unchanged.

450-424-8000 24

THE JOURNAL

Terry O’Shaughnessy

nd

www.ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca Thursday, December 19, 2019

: & # 9 faster than me. + # & # 9 = $ & / ! & ! & $! # 9 : & $ # & # ! ~ # N F

## & ## = › V < 9 ƒ Ž +4 ~ Ž $! # 9 +4 z + # + # ! $ # ure it out, I ran across just my problem, # ! # 9 z €‹ ! ƒ # 4 ?## # $ ## # $ # # $ is pulled up too high and encloses the ! # & # # ! # 9 4 ! % ‹ ! ƒ # œ & of plant triage or emergency gardening # : ## N # to the garage or basement for its unsightliness and the feeling of helplessness that 4 ‹ 9 from the store can also be a problem and ‹ ! ƒ # < 9 # # / & E / plans for a nice red plant for Christmas. : & & and must be placed as near to a sunny

Pincourt Continued from page 11 : # … # ! ! $ # # $ &' Infrastructure projects … ! # … # & ! $ ! ƒ K ? * ‹ : & = :

ƒ Ž = ‹\ Ž # … impact on this year’s budget. : 4

# ! ! ( $ … – ˜ X : # $ # # # $% 4 ! ( ! ! # ; $ & Cardinal. : 4 # F # <

< F:F Ž� :’KK� F4 ?šV ‰’ �

‘ # › C mas can be a race against leaf drop.

&

+ $ & €N 4 # 9

+ 4 E balls you see at the centre that are the ac €N 4 ! # 9 ! 4 checking them out yourself at the store,

# $ E & 4 # # ! ‹ ! ƒ # N # # N # = E strange though, in my book. There’s no

# 9 & +4 $ & ! 4 E # 9 ] 4 ^& N & + & # 4 E ‹ ! ƒ #& 4 think? * 4 # 9 œ 4 !& N N ˆ Ž +4 be standing guard all Christmas season, just in case.

is expected to be completed by next summer. The project is being partly funded # ! # Y

K F $ 4 cision to charge residents the full amount ! # # –„ # : # $ ! cost from its budget surplus for the ser : ! ; # # ! ! $ # $ F # % ! & ! # ble materials produced. Another resident complained about # ! # ! $ ! # #

| uary.

To all of our ou u clients, Happy Holidays dayys À tous nos clients, ientts, Joyeuses Fêtes êtess

Home and Estate Feature

PHOTO COURTESY POWERSISTERS

Â’;# # ! ;( / ! V * !

: # $ 4 … ! ‹ ! : * & ! # ! # ! & ƒ ! ( $ & ~ ## ; ; # ! : N N & & $ & ! # ! 4 ! ;

514.457.8020

www.generatek.com Elite Authorized Consultation Sales and Service

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

25

Home and Estate Where bespoke service meets results! Experience the difference...

Candis Noble Real Estate Broker & Advisor T. 514-795-2610 candis.noble@evcanada.com Š2019 Engel & VÜlkers. Independently owned and operated. If your property is already listed, please disregard this ad. Real estate broker, real estate agency, Engel & VÜlkers MontrÊal / QuÊbec.

Featured home

t 232 Chemin de Senneville Senneville, Quebec

Continued from page 25 � ! # & ! ! : ; will make you feel at home right from ’ ! # & # !4 # ## ƒ & ! # $ % # F ; N # : ~ # # ‹ ! : * : N ~ & & : ther a bedroom or a playroom with built : ! # # & : $ &

! ! :

t t .-4 t -PVJTF +BDLTPO 4VTBOOF 4 $IFSOJO %JBOF 4UFMNBTIVL

3FBM &TUBUF #SPLFST

108&34*45&34 $"

130'64*0/ *..0#*-*&3 */$ 3FBM &TUBUF "HFODZ (SFFOF "W TVJUF 8FTUNPVOU 2$ ) ; "

&

#

# & ;# F 4 # ! # & # # $ & # � 4 … ! œ & $ ;# ! ” # $! & # # !

ALWAYS IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE • PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS • ELECTRIC or OIL FURNACES • HEAT PUMPS • HEATING OIL • DUCT CLEANING • BI-ENERGY *Installation by a member of the

SINCE 1951

www.petroleleger.ca info@petroleleger.ca 26

THE JOURNAL

CANDIS NOBLE

www.propaneleger.ca info@propaneleger.ca Thursday, December 19, 2019

< F:F *?ƒ’‹’+‰’ š*<+‰V:F‰

Traditional Shortbread Cookies Madeleine Humpington Special Contributor

While holiday baking can become $ & 4 # z # ! #$ = : # # 4 ! & + › º # ! / E º ¿ # ! º # ! N + $ › Preheat your oven to 350F and line # # # ! & ! & #

& 4 E 4 ~ + / E ; $ N ~ ? N ; $ : À š E ] ^& #

< F:F *?ƒ’‹’+‰’ š*<+‰V:F‰

Place each cookie on your baking ! — $ …

= ! ! : ! # = # ~ !

Happy Baking!

It takes a village. That village needs a newspaper.

The Journal 0VS 'PDVT :PVS /FXT

Rebecca '

Tania Ellerbeck

John Garino

Helen Henshaw

Emily Holding

Gary Joubert

Diane ( ) **

Paul ( ) **

Margaret Lagimodiere

Maria '

Amanda Walker

Patricia Wright

ROYAL LÂ&#x;PAGE VILLAGE Real Estate Agency Franchise - Independent & Autonomous

472A MAIN ROAD, HUDSON

WWW.ROYALLEPAGEVILLAGE.COM +‹‹?VÂ’ šƒ F‰à KFÂ??‹‹’<?VÂ’ =?

:F‹‹ >KÂ’Â’ §Â˜Â„„§X‡œ§ÂœÂœÂœÂ‡

œŽ… � Ž…{ž…q … VILLAGE

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the best for a happy and healthy New Year. .BSHBSFU -BHJNPEJĂ’SF t $FMM

EQ

UE

ST

RI

AN

8 FR "5 O &3 NT Ĺą

HEAR YE... HEAR YE... WE ARE MOVING‌ but not far! Beginning in January our

35 Wharf Road. NEW YEAR!

#11994389

#12036878

#25910307 HUDSON - $839,000 Beautifully restored 4-bedroom century home with lovely views of private beach and the Ottawa River. Helen Henshaw t XXX IFMFOIFOTIBX DB

RIGAUD - $496,000 Country getaway. Architecturally designed 5-bedroom home with post and beam cathedral ceilings. Situated on 10 acres and close to hiking trails. Helen Henshaw t XXX IFMFOIFOTIBX DB

SO

LD

LI /& ST 8 IN G

RIGAUD - $1,549,000 15-acre property adjacent Polo Fields, fantastic location with 3-bedroom home, 8-stall stable, large workshop, 1-bedroom apartment, multiple paddocks & exercise track. Helen Henshaw t XXX IFMFOIFOTIBX DB

#28036625 SOLD! HUDSON 171 Rue Fairhaven What a great Christmas gift for the new owners! 5BOJB &MMFSCFDL (450) 458-5365

LD

LA

SO

#16405675

#27414019 SOLD! SAINT-LAZARE Bright & spacious 4+1 bdrm executive cottage in prestigious Chanterel. Two-storey cathedral ceilings with fireplace in family room.

NG BU

#25050875 HUDSON - $399,000 Lovely 3-bedroom Stan Wilson bungalow on a quiet street in Hudson. Many updates, including a new kitchen. Ideal for a young family. 1BVM %JBOF -BøBNNF t

ST-LAZARE - $235,000 Beautiful property zoned “equestrian� with a 6 box stall barn and horse shelter. Over 80,000 sq. ft. of land well drained, cleared and ready to build on. 1BUSJDJB 8SJHIU (514) 942-4092 EX E HO CU M TIV E E

1BUSJDJB 8SJHIU (514) 942-4092

AL OW

SAINT-LAZARE - $569,900 3+1 bedroom family home on a quiet crescent in the heart of Saddlebrook. Open concept floor plan with main floor office. 1BUSJDJB 8SJHIU (514) 942-4092

ST-LAZARE - $324,000 Could this be your Christmas present? Great family area, 3+1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and oversized garage. 5BOJB &MMFSCFDL (450) 458-5365

ND

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season. - Tania

Merry Christmas! Warm wishes to all our friends and clients this holiday season. Paul & Diane Laflamme (514) 793-4514

#22735393 Dollard-des-Ormeaux - $975,000 Beautiful 5-bedroom Canadiana-style home in central DDO. Meticulously updated from top to bottom with high-end finishes & appliances. Professionally landscaped yard with inground pool and gazebo. 1BVM %JBOF -BøBNNF t Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

27

Adopted in 2019 We’re all animal lovers in our of-

The Journal and are

## # ! ! # ! #$ # # # & ! K ? ? #$ & = = K & ?

ƒ ? #$ $ … # # ! # $ # ! #

4 Â… #

ra

lia

Cie

Ca r

te Bax

e

i Sad

al

st Cri

lly

Ne

n sto a G

ou

Pap

or

s Tré

ale g e R a

in Ch

tzi a h Sc

2019-2020 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE RECYCLING COLLECTION MONDAY December 23rd, 2019

TUESDAY December 24th, 2019

WEDNESDAY December 25th, 2019

Hudson L’Île-Cadieux Pointe-Fortune Rigaud Rivière-Beaudette Sainte-Justine-de-Newton Sainte-Marthe Saint-Télesphore Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac

Saint-Clet Saint-Lazare Saint-Zotique

NO COLLECTION

THURSDAY December 26th, 2019

FRIDAY December 27th, 2019

L’Île-Perrot Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot Pincourt

Coteau-du-Lac Les Cèdres Les Coteaux Pointe-des-Cascades Saint-Polycarpe Terrasse-Vaudreuil Très-Saint-Rédempteur

CHRISTMAS DAY

Vaudreuil-Dorion*

2020 - New recycling collection schedule

For more information, please contact your municipality

MONDAY December 30th, 2019

TUESDAY December 31st, 2019

WEDNESDAY January 1st, 2020

Hudson L’Île-Cadieux Pointe-Fortune Rigaud Rivière-Beaudette Sainte-Justine-de-Newton Sainte-Marthe Saint-Télesphore Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac

Saint-Clet Saint-Lazare Saint-Zotique

NO COLLECTION NEW YEAR’S DAY

Special cardboard collection from January 2nd to January 8th, 2020 Disassemble and stack your boxes together and place them next to your bin

on the same day as the collection of recyclable materials. 28

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THURSDAY January 2nd, 2020

FRIDAY January 3rd, 2020

Coteau-du-Lac L’Île-Cadieux L’Île-Perrot Rivière-Beaudette Terrasse-Vaudreuil Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac

Les Cèdres Pointe-des-Cascades Saint-Télesphore Saint-Zotique Vaudreuil-Dorion (areas 1 to 4)

* Municipality who has a change of recycling collection day for the holidays

www.tricycle-mrcvs.ca

Crosswords and Sudoku

Photo of the year Honourable Mention

SUDOKU

A N S W E R S

A N S W E R S

SOLUTIONS

Photo by Caroline Briggs for her photo of a red squirrel munching on birdseed in a Hudson garden.

Happy Holidays ! Serving the community since 2003

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

29

Pawsitively purrfect pets FOR THE BIRDS

Christmas Bird Count ' + Special contributor

Last December I graduated from being a fairly passive birdwatcher (looking out my window) to taking on a more $ z + … = Ž Count. Having received a brief set of in $ & + ƒ ber 22 and watched my backyard feed $ + species seen and the number of birds in ’ # & doing. : =Ž=& & # # & & # ; # ! $% $ & # &

data on environmental change and the welfare of hundreds of species. It start ! — $ in the US and Canada. A recent CBC X & ] ^ & $ = & š & ‹ $ ? & and the Caribbean. The count has long been conducted in Quebec by Bird Pro $ [ 79th count in Hudson. * $ & * $ ! # & in December. (Volunteers are not encouraged to expect summer warblers or orioles.) That day I saw only a few birds ! # : < # & ! & # F ƒ œ& ‡ come out of the woods to visit our back & # ‰ # ! & N $ ? ! # & + # ! $ ?

$ +

BOARDING, CAGE FREE, KENNEL, DAYCARE Animal Behaviour Consulting and Training

Natasha Yates

SESSIONS AVAILABLE (with limited spacing)

For information on group or private training sessions: Natasha@pawzitivelypolite.com www.pawzitivelypolite.com

438-923-5958

30

THE JOURNAL

0HUU\ &KULVWPDV WR Dç

1075 McGill St. )BXLFTCVSZ 0/ t

Hawkesburyvet.ca

BSc. Animal Biology, MSc. Animal Behaviour

Your perfect pet is just a little training away

$ ƒ make a total of seven? Not to a skep$ 4 : E might have been part of the group that ? ! & go with the largest number seen at one $ ’ † that makes the results comparable from $ ~ $ # : $ $ ! # ! $% $ $ + # & Cornell Lab of Ornithology released a $ & )ƒ ! North American Avifauna� in the emi … & Science. Reaching back — & # ! $# $ # # $ changes in North American bird species. F! — # & ‡ ‡ ! to be in decline. Total numbers have ## ‡ & ‡ # ! living in 1970. This study was made possible by data from the Christmas Bird Counts. ? & Second Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Southern Quebec was # : comparing the recent census of breeding birds with that done in the 1980s. Here we learn much about the changing ! ! — # & & ! & ! -

(Formerly Tri-L Kennels)

GROUP BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASSES STARTING JANUARY 2020

450-458-4788

Glengarry .BJO 4USFFU 4PVUI "MFYBOESJB 0/ t

Sandra Dahan, Owner

Glengarryvet.ca

2700 Blvd. Harwood, HUDSON

EVENING APPOINTMENTS NOW AVAILABLE

Thursday, December 19, 2019

PHOTO BY CATHERINE JARJOUR

cline. (Trends in Quebec mostly mirror = $ ^ : # ! # … & & & z z # & $ & ! & data on species at risk. : + # # $ # & & = Ž = & & ƒ ]: ‹ % & ƒ & ‹ =Œ & = teau-du-Lac.) I urge anyone interested … & ! ] + … ^ # $ #

Purrfect pets Up for adoption ‹ ‰ ‡ & „ % ‹ cuddle bug and would like nothing ! ! Leroy is friendly with other cats, dogs

For

ECORESPONSIBLE < F:F =FšK:’ � =? =?

> ! $ regarding Leroy please contact us by email at hudson.casca@gmail.com.

Up for adoption Boy, a one-year-old male mixed breed, was born on the streets of Beirut, Lebanon and recently made the long journey here with his sister, Moon, who has already been adopt E $ # $ F / is adopted would help him become a $% ter as an only dog, although he does get along with non-dominant canines.

HOLIDAYS

Vaudreuil-Soulanges ECOCENTRE Network Vaudreuil-Dorion

< F:F =FšK:’ � ?‰+*?:=

ÂŽ 4 ! walks quite well on leash. If you have # $ & & to give him the home he deserves, ! ! ÂŽ > ! $ ÂŽ ! ! #$ & go to www.animatch.ca.

Continued from page 30 The CBC is open to people of all ages and levels of experience. To be a feeder watcher, you look out the window and keep a careful list. To be a # $ # & to walk a bit; most roving teams drive # & 9 here and there to look for birds. Par$ # $ ! & ;#

32, rue de la CoopĂŠrative

Saint-Zotique

Pincourt

2050, rue Principale

REMINDER

Our Focus...Your News Birds

Rigaud

2800, rue Henry-Ford

750, boulevard Olympique

A few accepted materials at the Ecocentre Network :

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (Figures of Santa Claus, snowmen, etc., Christmas wreaths or other light decorations are NOT accepted)

is required. Neophytes will be paired with experienced observers. Another pair of eyes is always helpful, and you + / & volunteers gather to eat, drink, and swap stories. : # $ # CBC, contact Jean Demers at cbchudson2@gmail.com. There will be a special children’s bird count at Morgan Arboretum on December 15th† ! ! $ & BPQ website pqspb.org/bpqpoq/ $ $ ž

CARBOARD (folded boxes)

ELECTRONICS (TVs / DVD, CD or video or audio players/ radios / computers and printers / etc.) New 6 PS

POLYSTYRENE styrofoam and plastic #

6 PS

(food containers, packaging or construction) * To consult the list of accepted materials and opening hours, visit

www.tricycle-mrcvs.ca/points-de-services or call the Ecocentre Info-line at 450 455-5434.

Did you know that... tissue paper and non-metallic wrapping paper are accepted in your recycling collection. www.tricycle-mrcvs.ca Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

31

CLASSIFIEDS

SECTIONS 100- For Sale 125- For Rent 150- Services

175- Wanted 200- Careers/Employment 225- Financial Services

View, submit & pay your ad before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, online at www.yourlocaljournal.ca or e-mail: classifieds@yourlocaljournal.ca

450 510-4007

250- Real Estate Sale 275- Garage/Moving Sale 300- Miscellaneous

325- Autos for Sale

$24.95 until it sells (max. 3 months)

350- Legal

1 week $15 2 weeks $20 3 weeks $25

100 - FOR SALE

150 - SERVICES

150 - SERVICES

175 - WANTED

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

SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable rates Initial hour free ** Preventive maintenance ** Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable backups System analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

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 (200316)

Dry wood for sale. $100 per cord. Minimum 5 cords. Wood 8 to 10 cords in length, $600 per trip. Firewood ten cords in length at $850 per trip. 514-708-4518 (191219)

125 - FOR RENT Lakefront ski cottage for rent in Laurentians for February and March 2020. $1700/ month. Perfect little ski lovers paradise chalet in St-Adolphe D’Howard. 5 minutes to Mont Avalanche, 15 minutes to Ski Morin Heights and Mont St-Sauveur, and 20 minutes to SteAgathe-des-Monts. 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 1 ½ bathroom. New kitchen and new bathroom. Internet, satellite TV, propane stove. All in a beautiful, quiet, winter wonderland. Cross X country, snow shoeing, ATVing all within 10 minutes. Please call 450-458-1534 for information and pictures. House for rent. Three bedroom cottage in Hudson Village. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, plus snow removal included and extra features. $1400 negotiable. 514-993-3552 (200123)

150 - SERVICES Need a ride? Airport, any medical appointment or just shopping. Call Scott at 514-5918918 (191219) ROOF SNOW REMOVAL. LOUER UN MARI. FOR FREE QUOTE CALL or TEXT 514-717-0832

Experienced cleaning lady with spots available weekly or bi-weekly or as needed. Hard working, reliable and trustworthy; references available. Call Janine at: 514-464-6762 (191219) ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets $36.95/48 rolls. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools as well. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 “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. DÉNEIGEMENT/SNOW REMOVAL. HUDSON/ST-LAZARE. Walkways, stairs, front of garage. Trottoir, marche, devant la porte de garage. Information John Kiraly 514-8621141 or Mike Kiraly 403-370-4962 (200116)

(191219)

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063.

Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018 Cleaning company seeking a cleaning person to join her team. Must have your own vehicle and a strong work ethic. Parttime and max 15 hours per week. For more information, please contact Deneise at (514) 865-1973 Handyman. Maintenance, repairs and minor renovations, indoor or outdoor. 30 years of experience. Donald 514-913-2881 Going away for the holidays? Need help with your pets? Call Uncle Dave’s pet services! In house dog sitting, dog walking, general care while you’re away. References available. Dependable. 514-813-2150 (200116)

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 514-7707438

$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-9514203 Young couple seeking 1st home in Hudson. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement, finished or not. Detached garage a bonus. Financing is in place. Contact Mary Lamey 514-978-6522 (191219) Man seeks room in house or small apartment in Saint-Lazare/Hudson area. References. James 438-521-1395 (191219)

300 – MISCELLANEOUS Corrine Koleman’s bills will no longer be paid by Albert Renaud (191219)

325 – AUTOS FOR SALE Silver Nissan Versa 2007 with 227,000 km. One owner, new muffler, winter tires included. Manual gear shift Good runner, small amount of rust. $1400. 450-458-0115 (200116) Volkswagen Jetta 2009. Good condition, 205,000 kilometres, manual 5 speed transmission. Grey-black interior with sunroof. Maintenance up to date, recent body work to address rust. Comes with 4 winter tires on rims + floor mats. Asking price: $3000. 514923-0940 (200116)

100 - FOR SALE NINTENDO 3DS XL FOR SALE. Purple galaxy colour. Like new condition, even have the original box. Comes with Hello Kitty travel case, clear Pikachu cover case, and 5 games (Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Party 100, Mario Kart 7, Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker). $200, negotiable. Perfect Christmas gift! Please contact Lauren at 514-806-9486 200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE HUDSON YACHT CLUB Employment applications for the 2020 season are now being accepted. For a list of available positions, please go to www.hudsonyachtclub.com/employment

HUDSON YACHT CLUB OCCASIONS D’EMPLOIS D’ÉTÉ Les candidatures de postes pour la saison de 2020 sont maintenant acceptées. Pour une liste des postes disponibles voir www.hudsonyachtclub.com/occasions-demploi PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 14TH. VEUILLEZ PRENDRE NOTE QUE TOUTES LES CANDIDATURES DOIVENT ÊTRE REÇUES 14 FEVRIER. 32

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Follow us on

@thejournalnewspaper The Journal

100 - FOR SALE

the Robert Mede Gallery Frederick William Hutchison 1871 – 1953 Winter Scene, Hudson Heights, Quebec, C 1939 oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches, 76.2 x 91.4 cm For price or more information please inquire with the Robert Mede Gallery

416-966-9362 | info@mede-gallery.com | mede-gallery.com

Legion News Rod L. Hodgson; President Special contributor

The next Cribbage evening will be Friday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. It will have a Christmas theme with a turkey and a ham as the top two prizes and we # # $ # door prize since we have not had a door prize evening yet this fall. We also ask # $ # wiches or light snacks (hors d’oeuvres) ! / have been played. The Hardy Rock Christmas Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 19 ! ! ¡ : ÂŽ # + $ to say the least. There will be a special 50/50 fundraising draw as well. We are currently working on a New Year’s Eve Party. Here is some info – Ted Poulin and Marie Larouche have kindly

~ It will be a Pot Luck party, just $10 per #

˜ # $ # $ At last Friday’s dinner the winner of — ž— ƒ %

~ $164.50. The money raised ($164.50) # ! # $ by our Legion Branch #115 in aid of $ E + ? > Š warehouse in Roxboro on December — F Ž œ — $ a certain sum and the money raised with the 50/50 Draw during the Hardy Rock Christmas luncheon on December 19 will also go to this important cause. Please give generously. You can also $ The next Friday night dinner will be January 10 but the menu has yet to be decided upon. If you have paid your membership

dues for 2020 more than likely your # $ Please ask the bartender to check for you. If you have not yet paid your dues ! & # # ~ # $ mark on the envelope your name and what it is for. Mark your January calendars for the annual Robbie Burns dinner and dance on Saturday, January 25 in the Community Centre main hall. Our own in-house piper and new member, Ryan Grozier, will be playing the bagpipes for us with some great tunes I am sure. He is currently serving with the Canadian ? > $ F tawa. Dance music will be provided by Greg Inniss.

IMAGE COURTESY HUDSON LEGION

Mark your January calendars for the annual Robbie Burns dinner and dance on Saturday, January 25 at the Community Centre in Hudson.

Lest we forget‌

125 - FOR RENT URGENT! IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. 23ďšşYEARďšşOLD FEMALE WITH YOUNG PUPPY AND SENIOR RABBIT SEARCHING FOR A FEMALE ROOMMATE. Vaudreuil-Dorion area. Close to all amenities; train, grocery stores, shops, etc. Must be ok with pets, no allergies. Rent is $525. 1 bedroom available (not furnished), 1 bathroom, appliances included and furnished. Split cost of Hydro & internet. Photos on Kijiji (Ad ID 1471685610). Text Lauren at 514-806-9486 or e-mail laurenmitchell2@gmail.com.

9/10

CANADIANS READ PRINT/ NEWSPAPERS DIGITAL EACH WEEK

CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Get G et y your our a ad d sseen een b by yo over ver 5 54,00 4,000 llocal ocal reade readers rs by by placi placing ng it it in in

YOUNGER CANADIANS ARE READING NEWSPAPERS, ALMOST AS MUCH AS BOOMERS

Conta C ontacctt us us at at : cclassiďŹ lassiďŹ eds@yo eds@you urlocaljo rlocaljournal.ca urnal.ca

450 4 50--510 510--400 4007

90%

BOOMERS

read newspapers weekly

88%

MILLENIALS

read newspapers weekly

93%

BUSINESS DECISION MAKERS read newspapers weekly

Source: Totum Research; Canadians 18+, weekly readership, March 2019. Newspaper platforms include: printed newspapers, computers, smartphones, tablets

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

33

HERE’S MY CARD CLEANING SERVICE

COMPUTERS

GREATHOUSE MINN CLEANING COMPANY

DENTISTRY

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

NEW NTS PATIE OME WELC

Services: t 3FTJEFOUJBM t $PNNFSDJBM t 8FFLMZ CJ XFFLMZ PS NPOUIMZ t &DP GSJFOEMZ QSPEVDUT CLEANING SERVICE t 4QSJOH GBMM XJOEPX DMFBOJOH

t 1301&35: ."/"(&.&/5 Dr.Don DonLittner, Littner,Dr. Dr.Morty MortyBaker Baker Dr. Natalie Liu Goulet Dr. Natalie & LiuDr. & Dr. Stéphane

(450) 458-5334 | www.littnerbaker.com 472 Main Road, Suite I, Hudson

WWW.GREAT-HOUSEMINN.CA t HSFBUIPVTFNJO!HNBJM DPN

MOVING

PAINTING

514-802-2824

PIZZERIA

NEW PIZZERIA IN DORION

t &45"5& 4&55-&.&/54 t &-%&3$"3& "44*45"/$& t #64*/&44 .&&5*/( ."/"(&.&/5 736 Main Road, Hudson, QC J0P 1H0 Tel: (450) 458-7316 Fax: (450) 458-4763 e-mail: froyle@frank-royle.com www.frank-royle.com

RENOVATIONS

450-218-3738 Fast, free delivery 333 Ave. Ranger, Vaudreuil-Dorion www.misspizzeria.com

TREE SERVICE

TREE SERVICE

TREES AND BEYOND

TREE SERVICE

VENTILATION

- 6 0DLQWHQDQFH Is your ventilation system in need of clening?

Tree removal and trimming 4UVNQ SFNPWBM t $IJQQJOH 60 ft. bucket truck service 'JSFXPPE t 'VMMZ JOTVSFE

(514) 702-2918 www.constructionartwood.com RBQ # 5759-2579-01

WOOL / YARN

TALK TO THE EXPERTS! Also Carpet, Window & High-Pressure Cleaning and Water Damage Clean-Up

WWW.TREESANDBEYOND.CA

Fax: (450) 424-1055 Tel:(450) 458-3022 info@jsmaintenance.net www.jsmaintenance.net

There is room for your card. Call us (450) 510-4007

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY ACCOUNTANTS

HOME CARE NURSING

ORTHODONTISTS

SENIORS’ RESIDENCE

KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC.

Nova Hudson

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

Autonomous seniors’ home in Hudson

Taxes and Accounting 438 Main Road, Hudson Tel : 450-458-0406

ARCHITECT

Nursing care, palliative care, cancer care, foot care, family support, volunteer services and adult day centre. 465 Main Rd, Hudson, Suite 202 (450) 458-5727

Chloe Hutchison

IMMIGRATION

Architect, PA LEEDâ„¢

Brazolot Migration Group

DIVUDIJTPO!MJWF DB t

35 Wharf Road, Hudson, QC (450) 458-2186 info@brazolotgroup.com

BOOKKEEPING

Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.) Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

DENTISTS

Associate Investment Advisor Quenneville Walsh Private Wealth Management / Raymond James Ltd. 450-202-0999 mark.quenneville@raymondjames.ca

Dr. Diana Ponoran and associates

Ste-Angélique Dentaire 1763 Ch. Ste-Angélique, St-Lazare (450 )455-7924

Dr. Don Littner, Dr. Morty Baker Dr. Natalie Liu & Dr. Stéphane Goulet New patients welcome 472 Main Rd., Suite I, Hudson 450.458.5334

Mark Quenneville

THE JOURNAL

Sylvi Lafontaine Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvilafontaine@gmail.com #JMJOHVBM 4FSWJDFT t $EO 64 USBJOFE

Call: Nycole (514) 567-4086

Maison des Anges Blancs Home for autonomous and semiautonomous seniors in Rigaud Home cooked meals, wheelchair accessible Family atmosphere in a country setting Contact: Brenda (450) 451-5100

TECHNOLGUE / TECHNICIAN

PSYCHOLOGIST

Architectural Permit Plans www.dessinsLeo.com

drs. Martina Kleine-Beck

Leo Lacovone

Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com

(514) 576-5582 Leo.plans@sympatico.ca

caroline.courey@gmail.com 450-853-0616 - www.courey.com Member of International Coach Federation ICF

JOIN THE PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

The Journal

$POUBDU VT UPEBZ t 450-510-4007 admin@yourlocaljournal.ca

ENGINEER

34

PSYCHOLOGIST

Home cooked meals, 24/7 supervision & more

LIFE COACH

Caroline Courey Life Coach

Peter Byrne, Consulting Engineer Building structural, foundation and waterproofing expertise, reports and expert testimony. 514 594 5140, peterbyrne@videotron.ca

Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics CPVM EF MB (BSF 4VJUF 7BVESFVJM %PSJPO

Habitat Hudson

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Thursday, December 19, 2019

THE JOURNAL

35

A challenge… It has been almost 10 years now that I have questioned myself at this time of the year about everything, and everyone, who surround us. The ties that bind us through sharing, generosity, and the consciousness that we are all equals. “So naïve…!” I hear others say. Have we become so egotistical, so individualistic, that we will leave nothing to others, not even compromising, just out of generosity? However, life and all its events are teachings to us. Good days and also bad days. And these teachings are essential for our society and our equilibrium. Perhaps it is time to give ourselves a real challenge. The challenge to make someone other than ourselves happy, even just for a moment, without asking anything in return. Freely. Once a week, once a day, a family member, a friend… even a total stranger! What we will get out of it will be smiles and the wellbeing that comes from our actions, even for the hard-core individualist.

We wish you all a great holiday season full of smiles!

Nicolas Malaket

And the big family at Malaket Furniture

36

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.