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MRC moves forward with call to place Hydro-Québec under ombudsman’s watch John Jantak Your Local Journal

The Municipalité Régionale de Communauté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is going ahead with their demand that HydroQuébec fall under the domain of the provincial ombudsman despite a ‘very positive’ meeting with David Murray, the President of Hydro-Québec Distribution in mid-January, regarding the utility’s reported inadequate responses to customer complaints. MRC Acting Prefect and Mayor of l’Île-Perrot Marc Roy and MRC Director-General Guy-Lin Beaudoin provided the update during a press briefing January 26 at the new MRC headquarters on Harwood Boulevard in VaudreuilDorion about Hydro’s shortcomings in providing suitable service.

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Alain Bouchard – father of actor Justin Leyrolles-Bouchard - makes a cameo appearance as a station master in the filming of Pieds nus dans l’aube about the early life of Felix Leclerc. The crew from Production Attraction Images was filming the period piece at the Hudson commuter train station last weekend.

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Movie making came once again to Hudson this past weekend when the town’s historic train station on Wharf Road was bustling with appropriatelydressed families re-enacting a scene reminiscent of the early 1900s. Not that

the train actually arrived nor departed – that will be added courtesy of computergenerated imagery (CGI) at a later date. The ‘passengers’ were there for a oneday shoot for the French-language film, Pieds nus dans l’aube, an adaptation of a book of the same title written by the late Québécois cultural legend, Felix Leclerc - and adapted by his son Francis and

Fred Pellerin - describing his days growing up in his beloved Quebec and where his childhood home in Vaudreuil-Dorion overlooking the Lake of Two Mountains is now a museum and visitor centre in his memory. Continued on page 13

Inside Vigil of support following Quebec City shooting

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Continued from page 1 The request comes after numerous individual customer complaints and from the MRC’s own recent experiences regarding Hydro’s apparent inefficiency in responding to specific requests during the development phase that affected the construction of its new three-storey building. Beaudoin credited the Hydro president for acknowledging, “...that things were totally unacceptable and he didn’t try to defend the un-defendable. He was very open.” But Beaudoin was also critical of several Hydro-specific issues regarding the MRC building that added $200,000 more to the

cost of the project, including having to significantly alter the construction project instead of having a hydro pole removed. “For us, it was totally abnormal that instead of removing one hydro pole, we had to move the entire building,” Beaudoin told Your Local Journal. “We had to redo our entire architectural and engineering plans because the electrical room was no longer in the same spot. The cost of this operation, because we had to pay Hydro-Québec, was $83,000.” The request to have Hydro under the ombudsman is meant specifically to help customers lodge complaints to an impartial forum instead of directly to Hydro which is self-administered and doesn’t answer to any other body, said Beaudoin.

“We will continue to ask Hydro to make some changes and we want the Québec government to put Hydro under the provincial ombudsman,” said Beaudoin. “One person in Notre-Dame-del’île Perrot waited two years to be connected. Two years. Could you believe it? Two years without electricity. We’re not supposed to be a banana republic, but sometimes we look like one. We want our entire population to have a voice,” Beaudoin added. Power outages Hydro-Québec addressed the power shortages that occurred in early January by issuing a press release - to assure customers that, “...the service interruptions which took place over

the last few weeks do not meet our standards in terms of quality service.” Several customers lost power for about one hour on January 8 because of equipment failure at the Carillion substation that resulted in continuous alternating one half-hour load-shedding outages on January 9 as crews and technicians worked to repair the problem. As part of its commitment to improve service and provide more stability to the power supply, Hydro noted that a new 120-kilovolt power line will be built this year to increase transmission capacity to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges substation to meet the region’s sharp increase in electricity demand. A transformer will also be added.

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Don’t stop now What lessons can be gleaned in a week where it feels as though tolerance, acceptance, and even human intelligence have taken a giant leap back on the evolutionary scale? No sooner had US President Donald Trump announced a ban on immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries when here on home soil, a young man who’d nursed a right-leaning political viewpoint right into fullblown racism cowardly shot people in the back in their own place of worship. We’ll never know if the two events are directly related but the point is, a democratically elected leader of one of the most powerful nations on Earth is pointedly giving the message that discrimination on the base of race or religion has enough merit to be incorporated into national policies including travel and immigration. Any step towards normalization of this mindset is a step too far. Following the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, we saw an increase in women pursuing degrees in engineering. While misogyny is still prominent today, the killings didn’t stop women from standing against the skewed and perverse attitudes on equality, just as we won’t let the Quebec City massacre dictate our acceptance of others in a time of systemic xenophobia. Pay attention to the groups, from grassroots pop-ups to the millions who have recently congregated to voice their objections against intellectual regression. Just because we’re not there yet doesn’t mean we stop trying. Love trumps hate.

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Hudson resident David Stephen captured the flags outside Hudson’s Town Hall just after they were lowered to half-mast, following the horrific shooting that took place at a Quebec City mosque this week. A number of Town Halls and Community Centres across the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region did the same in honour of those whose lives were so brutally cut short. Please submit your photo of the week 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 Enough of ignorance Dear Editor, It seems that the trend of Islamophobia that had been magnified since last year’s US election has reached its summit in the Quebec City shootings. The lives of six innocent human beings - forget being Muslim - were taken away on the grounds of their faith. No Muslim, Christian, Jew or atheist deserves any sort of persecution or marginalization. We are all human, and we each have a right to express ourselves in whatever form we please. What’s important now is to recognize that this unfortunate tragedy was a result of an ignorant attitude, and we must protect ourselves against it. We must learn to accept religion, cultural and ethnic differences and work towards unity. As an Ahmadi Muslim, who has personally felt the effects of Islamophobia, I sympathize with the victims of these attacks, and offer my most sincere condolences and prayers for their families. Khizar Karim Alliston, Ontario Old English Dear Editor, Really? Being a fifth generation Quebecer who can’t speak French is absolutely nothing to be proud of. (Letters, Your Local Journal, January 26, 2017). It only speaks to the superiority complex of the old English guard, and is no wonder that they were, and probably still are, despised. I was born in Ontario over 60 years ago to unilingual English-speaking parents and I realized very quickly that if I wanted to make my way in this province, I had better become bilingual, which I am very proud to say I am. An open mind can open all kinds of doors. Respectfully, Kim Vale Hudson Not dead yet Dear Editor, Contrary to the article that appeared in the January 19 Your Local Journal regarding efforts to purchase Sandy Beach being ‘dead in the water,’ I am still 100 per cent committed to stopping this development and keeping this land as a nature preserve and conservation area for everyone to enjoy today and forever. The mayor and council

refuse to acknowledge that my petition has almost 400 signatures from residents of Hudson and are choosing to ignore it until we reach 500. I think this is unfair and undemocratic and shows just how much they care about Sandy Beach and the will of the people. I am asking everyone who signed to please ask everyone you can think of who is a resident of Hudson and agrees with saving Sandy Beach to the sign the petition at www.change.org/p/achat-sandy-beach-purchase as soon as possible. Also, please attend the February 6 council meeting and ask the mayor and council why they didn’t respond to my letter and why they think that just over 200 peoples’ ‘comments’ are enough to shape the town for the next 150 years but almost 400 signatures can be ignored? Also, please attend the upcoming budget meeting Monday, February 6, 7 p.m., and Sandy Beach information session Thursday, February 16, 7 p.m. at the Community Centre, and make your voices heard. Richard Grinnell Hudson Slow down Dear Editor, A number of times I have brought up the issue at St. Lazare council meetings that the speed limit along Chemin Sainte-Angélique up to Côte SaintCharles should be reduced to at least 40 km/hr. Vehicles do exceed the speed limit and it is not safe for individuals who walk even on the bicycle paths, which include mothers with baby strollers. It does not take much for a driver to look away for a split second. We also have large trucks that use the roads. They sometime cross the median. I noticed that Lachine reduced the speed limit to 30 km/h throughout their borough. Why can’t we? I was informed by council that they require permission from the government. I say safety comes first and not decisions made by bureaucrats in Quebec City. We need more people to bring these issues up at every council meeting. They have to be reminded that they work for us and not vice versa. Richard Masys St. Lazare Continued on page 9

Vaudreuil-Soulanges communities rally to support Muslim neighbors and friends James Armstrong Your Local Journal

A candlelight vigil was held at Saint James’ Anglican Church in Hudson on Monday, January 30, to stand in solidarity with the Muslim community locally and around the world. A small but passionate group of seven that gathered to remember the lives of six individuals, brutally slain while at prayer in their Mosque on Sunday, January 29, in Québec City. Organizer Vivianne LaRiviere, a member of Saint James’ Church, began the short ceremony with a meditation. “May we take some time to pray together, for those of us who do, and for others, to take a few moments to send kind thoughts of love, and to sit with our confusion, our hurts, and our sorrow in community for a little while, regardless of our beliefs or our politics. Coming together in love, peace and solidarity has a power greater than any divisive thought,” she said. Prayers and readings were offered and stories shared. “We are very, very, very thankful to every single person who has responded to us,” said Islamic Cultural Centre of Vaudreuil-Soulanges member Nabil Rougui in a February 1 interview. “It means more than the world to us,” he added referring to all the expressions of support including the bouquets of

flowers and notes of condolence left at the door of the centre. His message to the wider community is one of love and respect. “We need to spread the love,” he said. “We are counting on the community to help us.” He invited residents from the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area to attend an open house at the centre Sunday, February 5, from 12 to 5 p.m. “Basically, we want everyone to live in harmony,” he said, adding Sunday is an opportunity for people to come together and learn more about each other. Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon is planning to attend the event. “It’s very, very, sad what happened on Sunday night,” he told Your Local Journal. “There are no words to describe it.” When asked if the city is planning an event in support of the Muslim community, Pilon replied they would be pleased to help out based on what the community requests. “We have to be careful and respect the people that are hurt,” he noted adding they have to be sensitive to the people in the situation. The Islamic Cultural Centre of Vaudreuil-Soulanges is located at 100 Boulevard Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion, J7V 1X9. West Island “We are very concerned about how we are going to handle our security from

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Following the massacre of six Muslims at prayer in Quebec City on Sunday evening, residents from around the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area gather in Hudson to express their support for the Muslim community with meditation and prayer on Monday, January 30.

now on,” said Ahmad Chaar, President of the Canadian Islamic Centre Al-Jamieh on Tuesday, January 31. The centre, located in Dollard-des-Ormeaux serves a large community with daily prayer services. “We are particularly vigilant about our Friday services because that is when we have the most people,” said Chaar. “People are very nervous, some of the usual people who come (to daily prayers) didn’t show up because they are afraid.” He sees part of the security solution coming from

volunteers willing to keep watch at the door while others pray. “We don’t want to lock the door because those that arrive late won’t be able to get in,” he said “We have been here since 2001 and are the largest centre in Montreal – on a Friday, we have 600-700 people - and we have never had a problem,” said Chaar. He noted that open houses are held frequently and that there is a good rapport with the surrounding community.

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Otters’ return to Ecomuseum a happy happenstance Stephanie O’Hanley Special contributor

For Executive Director David Rodrigue a return of river otters to the Ecomuseum Zoo is “very significant.” Especially since the zoo hasn’t had the aquatic mammals for over two years. “We haven’t had otters under our care since 2014 when the previous ones passed away, at a very, very old age,” Rodrigue said. “In this case it was just a really happy happening.” Even before three new otters arrived from Louisiana in November, the Ecomuseum was building a new $1.4 million River Otter habitat, the most important project in its history. “We actually started building a new habitat for otters before we even knew we would be welcoming some,” he said. “We also knew if we did welcome new otters at some point it would be in a habitat like that.” The new River Otter habitat, which mimics beautiful Quebec shorelines, took a year to build and was only completed two weeks ago. At 6000 square feet, it’s at least seven times larger than the Ecomuseum’s previous River Otter

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habitat. Its 250,000 litre water basin is 55 times bigger than the previous habitat’s basin. Three observation decks include two underwater observation points where people can view the otters’ impressive aquatic abilities. A tunnel designed especially for young children gives smaller folks a place to watch the otters from an underwater vantage point. A 1056 square foot care facility annexed to the habitat makes it easy for the Ecomuseum’s animal care team to offer top quality care. “Basically 100 per cent of this was financed through private donations,” Rodrigue said. “We have an ongoing campaign right now, over five years, which is finishing this year. Our objective was $7 million. At this point we’ve raised a little over $5 million, which is a fantastic message from the community. This is a lot of people saying we think what you do is important enough to support it.” The new habitat was the very reason the Ecomuseum is welcoming the new otters, which were rescued from a dire situation, he explained. “They were part of a group of otters that were

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Three lucky otters will occupy the new 6000 square-foot enclosure at Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’s Ecomuseum Zoo.

tagged as ‘nuisance or fur.’ Ours actually came with the fur tags on them. We were able to extricate them from that group and have them live a long and happy life instead of being on a coat and we’re quite happy about that.” The approximately two-year-old otters, two males and one female, were quarantined until the habitat was ready and only began exploring their new home on January 23. They don’t have names yet. “We’re actually going to involve the public in that,” Rodrigue said, suggesting people keep an eye out for an announcement on the Ecomuseum’s social media channels and website. “We pre-select groups of names and people choose from those groups. It’s important that certain names aren’t given to them,” he added. Rodrigue said the otters are not used to people yet but expects that to

change. “It’s normal... Otters are, by nature, very interactive and they’ll take a few weeks and then they’ll be interacting with people as well.” After all, the Ecomuseum Zoo believes animal wellbeing is a priority that goes beyond veterinary care, Rodrigue said. “Wellbeing is everything from the daily care, diet, medical care, which means everything from being free of parasites but there’s many levels to it and ultimately just like humans, being free of stress, having their social needs catered to, whether you have social needs or not...and giving a choice to the animal and that’s a very important one here. For example, we don’t force animals to be visible. You can visit and if they don’t want to be seen, they will not be seen. We give them that opportunity and they have that choice.”

Taking it to the streets Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

The Rigaud municipal council has approved a recommendation from the city’s toponymy committee for renaming selected streets. Citing logical reasons and an interest in honouring Rigaud luminaries, the committee has targeted three streets, namely rue Agathe, which will now be known as rue Agathe-Séguin, in honour of ex-Mayor Jean-Marc Séguin’s wife. Mr. Séguin also owned the lands around rue Agathe-Séguin. Le chemin de la Mairie has been renamed chemin J.-René-Gauthier, in honour of the entrepreneur who created 200 jobs during the construction of Bourget College’s arena, and who also oversaw construction of the NotreDame-de-Lourdes sanctuary. Lastly, rue Séguin now becomes rue J-MarcSéguin in honour of the ex-mayor who also used to own the land around that street. The Rigaud toponymy committee meets sporadically. It is composed of a few councillors and the director of urbanism and the environment. “The committee received requests from families for renaming streets to honour their parents. At the same time, they elected to rename chemin de la Mairie for logical reasons since the town hall is no longer located there,” says MarieAndrée Gagnon, Communications Director for the Town of Rigaud. The name changes will affect some residents and local businesses, but the city of Rigaud has already made arrangements with Canada Post to provide residents with an extended period of time to make the necessary changes. “Changes never please everybody, but there are not too many people affected by the change,” Gagnon adds.

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Residents of three streets in Rigaud that have undergone name changes have been given a one-year period to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate the modifications.

“The upside is they have a year to make the necessary changes on their end. The city made all the arrangements so that Canada Post would take care of the transition for a year.” Gagnon adds that all affected residents and businesses have already been contacted and informed. Certain changes at the governmental level have already been taken care of automatically by the city, according to Gagnon. These include the update of contact information with the Town of Rigaud, Elections Canada and all emergency services. However, contact information with both federal and provincial revenue services must be updated by the residents, among others. The Town of Rigaud has provided additional detailed information on its website. You can consult an online feature at www.ville.rigaud.qc.ca/ changements-de-nom-de-certainesrues-de-rigaud, or the following page, www.ville.rigaud.qc.ca/ser vicesaux-citoyens/dates-importantes. The changes took effect January 31.

Q. I have a neighbour who is a hoarder. I try to help but nothing works. Is there any legal way I can help? A. Yes but first let’s talk a bit about hoarding. Hoarding disorder has various descriptions but there is a common theme - excessive accumulation and an inability to discard objects. These objects usually clutter living areas in the home and cause distress. Since 2014 it is characterized as a mental disorder. From the legal viewpoint, dealing with hoarding can become quite complex since there can be many laws that apply and potential participants. It depends on the particular situation of each case. Sometimes the starting point is relatively easy in terms of finding out where one can begin legal work. If this was a landlord-tenant situation one can quickly find out in the lease or the law that a tenant may not compromise the safety or hygiene of a lodging. A landlord can file a complaint with the Régie du logement. Condo associations are usually ready to deal with dangerous clutter in rules applicable to all condo owners. However these private contracts or public laws co-exist with other laws that are not precluded from applying concurrently because hoarding is both a mental health concern and a public safety issue. There is always a balancing act between the needs and rights of the hoarder and the health and safety needs of those around them. For example, there could be an inherent risk due to electrical cords, heaters, etc. being buried under contents. This has led to fires. Dangers such as mold and animal infestation have the potential of causing injury and disease. Here in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, we are lucky that many municipalities have adopted an intersectoral strategy concerning unhealthy environments in our area. This initiative to have a strategy on hoarding came about when the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) of Montérégie-Ouest invited interveners from municipalities, police, ambulance, and firefighting services, public safety and health professionals around the same table in 2013 in order to share their expertise and work together. Important players are the municipalities who are autonomous in the application and adoption of bylaws that can apply to hoarders. The Municipal Powers Act permits municipalities to adopt by-laws in matters of sanitation. If formal notices required to correct an unsanitary situation are not respected the Superior Court can become involved. Under the Act respecting land use planning and development, municipalities may adopt by-laws prescribing measures for the occupancy and maintenance of buildings. In extreme cases legal orders could lead to demolition. Outside the municipal area, in the public health area, there is an Act respecting health services and social services that can apply to maintain and improve the mental capacity of people in their community. An act respecting the protection of persons whose mental state presents a danger to themselves or to others can apply. In other circumstances a public curator can become involved. Firemen and ambulances are sometimes first responders and see hoarding first-hand. They may have to apply certain laws, notably the Fire Safety Act. The list of laws or possible intervenors described above is not exhaustive. There are many participants and many laws to deal with the sad predicament of hoarding. That is why the intersectoral strategy is so important to bring everyone together and maintain communication between parties in order to promote concerted action between the various parties. You are not left alone to figure all this out yourself. One action to take is to phone your municipality (or 311 if available) to discuss it with them. Other authorities may be involved but it’s where many cases start for analysis and developing an action plan. Please send your legal questions to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Website of law firm: vmaranda.com

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY There are days, dear readers - and this past Sunday was one of them - when I find it hard not to believe that this old world of PHOTO BY ours is fast going MAURICE JEFFERIES to hell in a handcart. The ink was barely dry on an executive order signed by U.S. president Donald Trump barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering his former ‘Land of the Free’, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s tweet, “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength. #WelcomeToCanada,” was making headlines around the world, when the unthinkable happened here in Canada so close to home. A 27-year-old student at Université Laval for heaven’s sake, launching a barbaric attack on a Quebec City mosque. Killing six and injuring many others while they were peacefully attending evening prayers. Horrific? Incomprehensible? Hatefuelled? To be sure. A harbinger of future copy-cat attacks on fellow Canadians of a different faith? Who knows? But one can only pray not! --------------COMPASSION AND PEACE Meanwhile, let us give thanks to all those who - just the night before at our region’s first and again sold-out gala ball of the year, Happening 2017 (Saturday, January 28) - proved beyond all doubt that there is still good in the world. Raising a staggering $406,000 and counting to help fund the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence (VSPCR) on Como Gardens in Hudson. Which, in the words of this year’s honourary president, André Gingras, who is also president of Groupe AutoForce, “is a shining example of what a great thing a community can do regardless of political affiliation.” With some 420 guests in attendance,

about 50 new ambassadors stepping up on stage with their individual or family-pledged donations, the brilliant sounds of the Boogie Wonder Band, and all superbly orchestrated by Jasmine Sharma, who joined the foundation as director of communications and philanthropic development only six months ago, it was indeed a most positive, beautiful, and memorable evening at the Pavillon sur le lac du Château-Vaudreuil. Said interim executive director, Jacinthe Demers, to great applause, “Since it opened its doors in 2010, the residence has been able to rely on a team that is qualified and devoted to its clientele and their families. The collaboration and engagement of each individual allows us to offer specialized end-of-life care in an environment where respect and dignity are paramount.” Added Pierre Cyr, new president of the board of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Foundation, “The Residence came to exist thanks to a handful of visionaries, but its survival depends on our collective effort. Thank you for supporting us in what was originally a dream, but which has, for six years, now become a reality.” On a personal note and sharing in that dream at the table of my beautiful Sunshine and I were Khobie Gibson, Lise Lefort, Michael Laventure, Madeleine Langlois, Terry Girouard, Sandy Racicot-Day, Kelsey Scotcher, Marc-André Brignone, and Jocelyne Laliberté. And for more coverage of Happening 2017, check out the story by Mireille Lemelin on page 11 and on our Facebook page. --------------THE JEWEL THAT IS NOVA – In a similar vein, may I suggest that you ink into your agenda right now another very special gala coming up on Saturday, April 29, in celebration of 60 years of public funded communityoriented health care service with no government funding whatsoever? Not only here in Hudson, but also St. Lazare, Rigaud, and Vaudreuil-Dorion. I’m speaking, of course, of non-

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Hollywood mega stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are coming to Hudson - via the Oscarnominated film La La Land - on April 17 at Hudson Village Theatre.

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Taking time out from the dance floor at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Foundation gala on Saturday were Mireille Lemelin of Your Local Journal, Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MP Peter Schiefke and his wife Paula Ruttle, Annie Brochu, and St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo.

profit Nova Hudson, formerly the VON, which does such great work enabling those in need to maintain their independence at home in secure and familiar surroundings as long as possible. I learned this week from gala organizing committee member, Wanda Smith, that she and her fellow volunteers have been working very hard planning the biennial event “to surprise, entertain, and delight guests” when they arrive at Whitlock Golf and Country Club on Côte St. Charles in Hudson. Says Wanda, “Our theme is Diamond Reflections Diamant and in addition to a wonderful meal and fabulous entertainment by three-time Juno Award winner, Kim Richardson, part of the evening will be a tribute to the Nova nurses past and present. It will be a walk down memory lane of how health care was back then, and the methods needed in today’s society. But the real jewel in our crown is the gift of Nova to everyone.” Tickets are $150 with a partial tax deduction and for reservations or more info, go to novagala2017@gmail. com --------------FOR FILM FANS - And now, with the Golden Globes just behind us and the 89th Academy Awards - forever known as the Oscars - fast approaching on Sunday, February 26, let’s turn the spotlight on movies. And a real local treasure that has been screening some gems on a giant screen at Hudson Village Theatre courtesy of president Clint Ward and his team of cinephile volunteers at the Hudson Film Society (HFS) now in its 11th season. Well, that tradition continues fellow film fans with the upcoming afternoon and evening screenings of two heavily-nominated Oscar contenders and Golden Globe winners. Namely, the drama Manchester by the Sea and the musical La La Land on March 20 and April 17 respectively as part of its super Monday Night at the Movies series. And that’s in addition to the upcoming two screenings on February 20 of the critically acclaimed romantic comedy, Maggie’s Plan, starring Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, and Julianne

Moore, that received its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Says Clint, “We had selected La La Land and Manchester by the Sea long before the Golden Globes were held last month and the Oscar nominees were announced. And we are so pleased to be able to bring them here to Hudson to a small, intimate theatre, with plenty of parking, and so close to home.” --------------AND THE OSCAR GOES TO - For the record, the latter film - starring Canadian Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and winner of seven Globes has picked up a staggering 14 Oscar nominations equaling the record previously held by Titanic (1997) and All About Eve (1950). For its part, Manchester - starring Casey Affleck who won the Golden Globe for best actor - is in the running for six of the little golden statuettes. Named, I was intrigued to learn at least according to one theory - by Academy librarian Margaret Herrick who said the statue resembled her late Uncle Oscar. Fact or fiction? Who cares? It’s a good story. And, after all, that’s what movies are all about. Including the hilarious Florence Foster Jenkins, screened by HFS in December and starring Meryl Streep who extends her lead as the most nominated actor with her 20th nomination this time around. Tell you film folks, it just doesn’t get any better than this. And for more info, check out HFS’s newly-designed website at www.hudsonfilmsociety.ca Monday movies are by membership but single $12 tickets, when available, will be sold at the theatre (28 Wharf Road) 10 minutes before the actual screenings at 2 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. Meanwhile, Clint and his team are putting the finishing touches to their annual Hudson Festival of Canadian Film to be screened the weekend of March 2-5. Passes for which are $75 single and, if booked before February 15, are $135 for two. Again, check out the website. And more about that lineup in a future column! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

Gala Happening 2017 Belles of the Ball Mireille Lemelin Special contributor

What an exhilarating soirée and for such a worthy cause. For its sixth-year celebration, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence Foundation (VSPCRF) had a different beat this past Saturday. The incredibly lively Boogie Wonder Band with its star performers electrifying the guests all throughout the event and far into the night. People were swinging in the aisles with the dance floor unable to contain their enthusiasm. Four hundred attendees, clad in gala attire, enjoyed delightful

hors-d’oeuvres and champagne galore in the pre-cocktail followed by a fivecourse dinner crowned by a Chateaubriand sauce Rossini, served by an exceptional staff. “All the tickets were sold out,” proclaimed proudly Jasmine Sharma who, as communications and philanthropic development director, did a stellar performance as emcee as well. “In fact, all together, with our Christmas campaign, this gala, the sponsorships, the auctions and our 50 ambassadors we raised the astonishing amount of $406,492.00 for the Residence.” Continued on page 11

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FRANCE BERTRAND Clad in a glittery silver Michael Kors creation, this professional hairdresser for 32 years was in perfect harmony with the disco theme of the evening. A supporter of the Happening since its inception, she now provides her services for the elderly in their homes or in residences.

STEPHANIE ALLEYN Resplendent in a long satin and lace ivory gown with sparkling highlights, this labtechnician for Merck Frosst has dedicated her time for the past three years, soothing the last moments of the patients of the residence, dispensing tender loving care and bringing them comfort with kindness and devotion.

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Continued from page 4 Take control, it’s our money Dear Editor, During the December 2016 Hudson council meeting the 2017 annual budget was presented. The number was about $13 million. I questioned the council why once again do we see the budget increase? There was much rhetoric about how the number was much better than what they had been working through, meaning they felt they had done a good job at lowering it. I have been following Hudson annual budgets for many years and have seen nothing except enormous increases since 2006. The period of the project spending, fire station, sewers, and water treatment did account for much of the increases, but not all. Since the 2012 budget of the former administration, all I can say is that from 2012 to 2016 the current council has done nothing to improve the situation

and the Hudson budget has increased by 10.7 per cent. Compare that with Kirkland, in the same time frame they saw only a 0.7 per cent increase, less than one per cent! I know that Kirkland is no Hudson, but the relative difference is significant nonetheless. This begs to ask the question, why do we, Hudson, keep on seeing the budget increase and taxes rise at such an alarming rate? In the January council meeting, it came to light that indeed there was an error in the budget. Stay tuned for the next meeting in February. I want to make this simple. What does it cost to run the Town of Hudson? How much of that is for paying off loans? Is a $10 million budget possible? I think it is. We need to cut, cut, cut costs and get it under control. We call this a budget freeze, and we make do with the money we have. Jim McDermott Hudson

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Continued from page 9 As Pierre Cyr, the new president of the Foundation underlined, “The residence, which last week welcomed its 1000th patient, is a true jewel in our community, thanks to the professionalism of the staff and the total dedication of the 240 volunteers”.

Honorary President André Gingras, President Groupe Auto Force added, “It enables families and patients to live their final moments with dignity, in the comfort of a beautiful adapted setting surrounded by compassion, in an atmosphere that favours peace of mind”. As always, glamour and glitter were the motto of the evening. Here are some of the Belles of the Ball 2017.

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LUCIE GRENIER - Stunning in this royal blue creation with Swarowski crystals, Lucie has dedicated her entire life to palliative care – 20 years with the Grey Nuns, two in Residence at SeptÎsles, and now night nurse at Vaudreuil-Soulanges. “When my patients are serenely approaching their last moments, sometimes even singing with me, I can say, “mission accomplished”.

LISAMARIE TONDREAU - Black is always chic, especially with an embroidered top of glittering black pearl. Branch Manager of the advisory board executive committee of the Royal Bank in Vaudreuil, Lisa-Marie volunteers her expertise at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Residence. She is in awe of their accomplishments, where she was even witness to a wedding performed before a father’s bed, so that he could be present at his daughter’s ceremony.

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JASMINE SHARMA - Jasmine received this gorgeous turquoise sari from India as a gift. Director, Communications and Philanthropic Development at the residence, she speaks four languages. She warmly says the VSPCR staff and residents have become her second family.

SYLVIE DUFRESNE - This radiant lady is the medical chief of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence. She was part of the project 11 years ago and since its inauguration six years ago, spearheads the medical department now counting seven doctors and 19 nurses with whom she has weaved a very tight link. She was a refreshing sight in this supple jersey rasberry-mulberry attire with a diamond brooch.

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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-proϔit, and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Yubin Kim Ensemble: Two Violins & piano. Music of Schumann, Debussy, Fauré and other composers at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street, Tuesday, February 21, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20, include Après Concert at the door. Season concert series tickets and mini-passes for concert series also available. For more info call (514) 697-2204 or consult www.christchurchbeaurepaire.com. The Beaconsfield Garden Club holds its meetings every second Wednesday of the month. On Wednesday, February 8, Elwood Quinn, founder of Quinn Farms, will talk on Growing Berries. The meetings take place (in English) at the Herb Linder Annex (next to the Beaconsfield Library), 303 Beaconsfield Blvd. Suggested arrival time is 7 - 7:15 p.m. The session starts at 7:30 p.m. Members are free and fee for guests is $5. For more information check our website at www. beaconsfieldgardenclub.ca.

off with the first-ever Family Dance February 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Community Centre, 394 Main Road, on February 4 and 5, head to Benson Park from 1 to 4 p.m. for chainsaw carving, an obstacle course, and a skating party. Or head to Thompson Park for Tubing from 1 to 4 p.m. If you prefer the indoors, Bingo is back on Saturday, February 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Community Centre with hosts Joe Dineen and John Sheridan. For all you jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts, register your team of three for the very first Extreme Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament beginning Wednesday, February 8, at 7 p.m. at the Community Centre. Go to www.hudson.quebec for more event info. PINCOURT Love, sex and a bit of Black History Month at Kafe Poe on Thursday, February 2. Open mic featuring bilingual poetry, music, and storytelling. Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kaffecino in the Faubourg de l’Île, 101 Cardinal-Léger Boulevard.

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There is a free Open Studio for all aspiring and actual artists on Wednesday, March 8, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hudson Community Centre, Youth Room, 394 Main Road. Sketch or paint from a live studio model. This studio is sponsored by ArtistesHudsonArtists and organized by Heather Niderost. All media and levels are welcome!

St. Columba concerts presents: From Bach to Broadway – Trio Ambiance featuring artists Diane Caplette, flute; Solange Bellemare, violin; and Iona Corber, cello. This concert has something for everyone: music from movies and Broadway, tango and beautiful melodies by great classical composers - Trio Ambiance promises to please! Joins us Saturday, February 25, 7:30 p.m., at Church of St. Columba bythe-Lake, 11 Rodney Avenue. Sug-

The War Memorial Library February Book Sale takes place Monday, February 6, and runs until Saturday, February 11. Cookbooks are featured. Join us at 60 Elm Street. For more info consult warmemoriallibrary.blogspot.com. Shiver Fest is back from February 3 to 11. This year’s theme is, ‘There’s something for everyone!’ Festivities kick

gested donation: $15 (free for children). Information: (514) 364-3027 or (514) 697-8015. FURTHER AFIELD The first presentation of the English Speaker Series 2017 at Arbor Gallery, Saturday, February 4, confronts the controversial topic of local renewable energy installations head-on. David Mazur-Goulet, Communications Manager of the Ottawa Renewable Energy Cooperative will present the details of a new cooperative solar energy project

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Continued from page 1 Produced by Production Attraction Images and starring Julien Leclerc and Justin Leyrolles-Bouchard, as well as Roy Dupuis, Marianne Fortier, and Catherine Sénart, and shot over 28 days primarily in Drummondville doubling for La Tuque, the film will open in cinemas this fall. Said Marie-Claude Beaulieu, head of production for the shoot in Hudson, in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal, “We were so pleased to have found this train station which is just per-

recently unveiled by the Township of Alfred-Plantagenet. Local residents have the opportunity to join in a democratic cooperative venture that promises a decent rate of return on investment and guarantees local control, while offering the benefits associated with cooperative ownership of the new solar energy installation. Join us at the Arbor Gallery in Vankleek Hill, 36 Home Avenue, Saturday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m. Admission of $10 includes refreshments provided by Golden Hill Juices. For more information, call (613) 678-5086 or write arberphil@gmail.com.

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Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Home Cleaning. Do you need extra help cleaning? I take great pride in what I do: dusting, bathrooms, vacuuming, cleaning behind fridge, stove and furniture. Very reliable and honest. I have regular clients for over 10 years. Donna 514-425-6930 (170209) Retired Cabinet Maker. Repair of small furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities. Custom-made furniture. Kitchen and bathroom renovations. Jean-Claude Leger 450-458-0887, 514-944-0981, jcleger381@ gmail.com (170209) 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 (170202) 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 Experienced cleaning lady with spots available weekly or bi-weekly. Hard working, reliable and trustworthy; references available. Call Janine at: 514-886-6762 (170209)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 St-Lazare family looking for highly experienced, flexible, reliable and very caring helper to assist with light housekeeping, driving, errands, dedicated care of children, help with homework and, ideally, cooking. Strong references a must. French and/or English applicants welcome. Contact 514-641-3951 (170202) 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 (170330) CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS. Mystery writers may submit their best Police procedural whodunit short stories, between 6000 and 8000 words. Only one piece accepted. Current pay is $0.05/word for accepted stories with a $400 maximum. For additional information, Jean Bissonnette bissonnettejean7@gmail.com

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT A well-established fashion retailer is looking for P/T and F/T sales people. If you have experience in sales, customer service, have a sense of fashion as well as being energetic and a team player, please send your resume to: cldamour@videotron.ca (170202) Esso St. Lazare is looking for a Manager (full-time) and Cashiers (part-time). Résumés can be dropped off at 2665 Côte St. Charles, St. Lazare. (170202)

225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES Antoine Nasry, CPA. Our professional accounting team offers accurate, affordable income tax planning, preparation and filing for individual, self-employed and incorporations; as well bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for incorporations. 412 Boul. Harwood, Suite 114, Vaudreuil-Dorion, www. antoinenasry.com info@antoinenasry.com 514-552-7785, 514-967-9710 (170406)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Panoramic views, Covey Hill. 4 new box stall barn. Dressage ring, pasture, year round carpenter shop, 5 arpents, historic house, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, needs TLC, commute to Montreal 35 mins., Reduced $239,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200, 450-829-2653 (170209) 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 (170209) Maple Bush, 8,000 taps, plus 200,000 board feet of Red Oak, in Havelock. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170209) Exceptionally large and spacious intergenerational waterfront home, 3 bedrooms upstairs and finished intergenerational apartment with private entrance with additional 3 bedrooms. Many updates, beautiful views of Lake St. Louis. Large balconies, pool, across from Quinn Farm. MLS# 10921315 Call 514-835-6762 (170202)

1½ renovated cottage on quiet street in Ormstown. 3 bedrooms, attached garage, new windows. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-8292653 (170216) Maple Bush with pipeline in Franklin/ Covey Hill, 6,240 taps, $800,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450829-2653 (170216) 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 (170216)

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

Tax discussion group Sunday, February 5, 7pm, Hudson Community Centre, 394 Main. All welcome to discuss personal tax experience and suggest ways to change. Invited guest Kevin O’Leary. Presented by local nonprofit Mouvement Secessionist Montérégie.

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

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 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 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

Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 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 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

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Legion News There is some important news this week – burger night has begun once again and just $3 gets you a burger, chips, all the condiments, and an evening away from the stove at home. It will be held on the last Tuesday of the month, until the end of April, from 5 to 6:30 pm. Then the plan is to go back to weekly in May. Last week’s Pub Quiz top winners were Doug & the Slugs closely followed by Absent Minds and SYD. $85 was raised for Le Pont Bridging food bank. The next quiz will be Wednesday, February 22, at 8 p.m. At the annual Robbie Burns dinner and dance last Friday night there were some very important donations made by the Hudson Legion Poppy campaign. $2000 was presented to Judy Tellier of Nova Day Care Centre, $2000 was presented to Madeleine Langlois representing the Palliative Care Residence and $4000 was presented to

Jean Hurtubise and John Dalgarno representing the Ste-Anne’s Veterans Hospital Volunteer Services and Patient Committee. That was one heck of a party too. First with excellent address to the Haggis by George Barclay, a wonderful piping display by Graham Batty, music with Sarah Kemerer and friend, and oh yes, the young Highland Dancers were a big hit. Greg Innis supplied the music and kept the dance floor full. The meal was fantastic as well; prepared by Joan Hughes, Pierre Lalonde, and Karen Goldberg. The next Friday night dinner will be February 10 and salmon will be on the menu. Please call in and reserve asap at (450) 458-4882 as this is a popular menu item. Remember there is always an alternate available if requested when reserving. Lest we Forget

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to $38 fills tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust treatment yearly, no rust $8900. Kerry 514774-2986

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

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

Honda Civic Reverb 2 door, silver, 2005, manual, A/C, 6 CD player, brakes, brake pads, discs and bearings done late 2015, 288,000kms, great little car. Recent oil change and transmission fluid. 4 winter tires – 2 years old, $1800, 514-261-7043

1997 Ford Cobra Mustang SVT. Good condition. Triple black. New clutch. New tires. New magnaflow mufflers. Asking price $9500. 514996-6965

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

Hudson S É A N C E D ’ I N F O R M AT I O N

I N F O R M AT I O N M E E T I N G

PROPRIÉTÉ SANDY BEACH

SANDY BEACH PROPERTY

Le Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson vous convie à une séance d’information informelle qui se tiendra le :

The Council of the Town of Hudson invites you to attend an informal information meeting which will be held on:

JEUDI 16 FÉVRIER 2017 À 19H00 AU C E N T R E CO M M U N AU TA I R E 3 9 4 , R U E M A I N , H U D SO N

T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 1 6 , 2 0 1 7 AT 7 : 0 0 p m AT T H E CO M M U N I T Y C E N T R E 394, MAIN, HUDSON

Au cours de laquelle le propriétaire et le promoteur présenteront leur plan et répondront aux questions des citoyens.

At which time the property owner and his planner will be presenting their plan and answering any questions the citizens may have.

Donné à Hudson le 2 février 2017

Given at Hudson on February 2, 2017

Cassandra Comin Bergonzi Greﬃère / Town Clerk

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, that; •

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the meetings of Council and Administrative Committee, as well as the sale of immovables for non-payment of taxes will be held in the new head office of the MRC de VaudreuilSoulanges located at 280, Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion; the calendar of the Administrative Committee meetings has been modified according to the following table:

2017 REGULAR MEETINGS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE CALENDAR Initial dates (Wednesday at 1 pm)

Modified dates (Thursday at 1 pm)

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February 8 March 15 April 12 May 17 June 7 July 5 August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6

February 16 March 16 April 6 May 11 June 8 July 6 August 17 September 14 October 12 November 2 December 7

GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 30th day of January in the year two thousand and seventeen (2017).

GUY-LIN BEAUDOIN Executive Director and Secretary/Treasurer

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4190 THOMAS, VAUDREUIL-DORION

345 MAIN ROAD, HUDSON

$399,000

$585,000

Impeccably maintained stone/wood Bungalow. Features 2 bedrooms, master with ensuite - claw tub, wood ﬂoors, renos include kitchen, baths, roof, ﬂoors, etc. Over 56,000 sf of land, no rear neighbours, huge deck with private backyard and lovely gardens, close to sandy beach, trails.

2007 Built. “Smart Home” HAI integration throughout home. Ask me for more info. 4 large bedrooms, master suite separate w/ensuite (tub, shower, dbl sinks), ‘Jack & Jill’ bathroom between two rooms, wood ﬂoors, kitchen with granite counters, center island/breakfast bar open to living room/dinette. This home has very large spaces and a basement semi-ﬁnished with separate entrance, great for intergeneration. 9’ ceilings, heated salt water I/G pool. Very private in the summer! Easy access to highway, mins to Hudson. Corner lot! It’s time to BUY now for a SPRING/SUMMER OCCUPANCY.

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This exquisite prime waterfront home located at 61 Carillon Crescent in Hawkesbury is perfectly situated within one hour drive to either Montreal, Ottawa, the Laurentians, or the U.S. This superb home exhibits exemplary craftsmanship and quality of materials just like a page out of Architectural Digest! Includes a 20x60 boat dock, in-ground pool, and the list goes on and on… www.hawkesburyhometeam.ca, Remax Core Realty, MLS #770997474.

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868 Rue Main $1,150,000 Jean-Denis Potvin 514-360-3000 Charisma Realties

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

101 Rue Cedar $529,000 Carol LaRonde & Laura Pittaro 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal (JORDAN) Inc.

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603 Chemin du Golf Sunday 1pm – 4pm $458,180 + GST/QST Gary Joubert 514-953-4428 Re/Max Royal (JORDAN) Inc.

3318 Rue du Beaujolais $499,900 Patricia Wright 514-942-4092 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc. 3127 Boulevard de la Gare, Apt 2 $183,700 Tania Ellerbeck 514-791-5367 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

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LES IMMEUBLES CHARISMA INC.

514-360-300

$1,150,000

Hudson. 868 Main Rd. MagniĮcent WATERFRONT home with I/G salt water pool. PaƟo doors from dining room and ground level bedroom open onto professionally landscaped yard. A must see! #20399422

$314,000 Evelyne Micyk Chartered Real Estate Broker

NOBLE IMMOBILIER INC.

514-668-9777

Vaudreuil-Dorion. Spacious 3-bedroom home situated on corner lot in family friendly area. Possibility of 4th bedroom. Main Ňoor laundry room. Large fenced yard. #13243838

Hudson H d -$ $185,000 185 000

Build your dream home on 44,920 sq ft lot next to Gary Cirko trail and backing on the second hole of the Falcon Golf course

Abandoned in an apartment I am Teegan, a small female cat who was born July 7, 2015. I have been vaccinated and sterilized. I am very sociable and I am an indoor cat. My owners left me behind when they moved... I don’t understand why, since I am gentle and sweet! Please help me find my forever home. For more information about me, please call (514) 706-2287 or contact us by email at cascavaudreuil@outlook.co or through our bilingual website at cascaorg.ca/.

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Hudson. 603 Ch. du Golf. Whitlock West oīers you a worry-free lifestyle within a private golf club! Only six lots leŌ for detached homes! Model home featured - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. #9734629

$249,000 Evelyne Micyk Chartered Real Estate Broker

NOBLE IMMOBILIER INC.

514-668-9777

Saint-Lazare. Great locaƟon! Good size split level in walking distance to all services. Corner lot on over 8000 sq. Ō. Municipal services. Asking below evaluaƟon. #18085243

Hudson d $ $419,000

Spacious U shaped brick bungalow with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathroom ensuites on a sunny lot. This home is bigger than it looks! Solid Stan Wilson construction on a quiet street. Wheelchair friendly ramp to front door. Possible ssible in-law in law or nannyy suite. Chartered Real Estate Broker

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ELLERBECK 450-458-5365 Hudson H ud dson - $599 $ $599,000 599 000

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Village location 4 Bedrooms, Intergenerational apartment. Large private lot. Walk through the house in our 3D Tour at: www.tourdimensional.com/rl5

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Vaudreuil-Dorion $183,700

Two-bedroom condo built in 2012 still under new construction home warranty. Terrace level condo, walking distance to train and shops. Quick occupancy possible. Heat pump and Air conditioning.

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445 Main, Hudson

590 Nicolas, S-de-Valleyﬁeld

BUSINESS – In the heart of Hudson in constant operation for decades. Breakfast/lunch service within walking distance to city amenities! On Main Street of Hudson!

FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD - Walking to parks, church, depanneur, easy access to highways & town. Unique interior, great layout. Abundance of natural light. Large garage, fenced yard.

A SERENE PARADISE - Nestled in a highly desirable country setting close to all amenities. 3 BDR, detached garage 32’x16’, heated and has a 100 amp. panel. Situated on quiet cul-de-sac, easy access to A-40. First time on the market! Paradise is only a visit away!

Centris #12211403

Centris #18405265

Centris #27871445

$100,000 (+tx)

108 De La Baie-Quesnel, Rigaud

$200,000

$239,900

63 Frère André Daoust, Rigaud VIEW OF MOUNTAIN - Inviting home with 3 BDR, 2 BTH, 3 season sunroom with incredible panoramic view, main level LDR. Near all amenities + highway 40!

Centris #26324001

$279,900

1172 Maple Ridge, St-Lazare

20 Gilles, Rigaud

LARGE BUNGALOW – Ideal for expanding or blended family, daycare, prof. working from home... Flexible home offers plenty of potential. Poss. of 5-6 BDR. Must be on your list!

ENJOY PEACE & QUIET – Spacious 2 storey, 5 BDR home with attached garage and fenced yard. Easy access to highway 40, shopping, restaurants, parks, nature trails and so much more!

Centris #11046564

Centris #10177211

$325,000

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493 Bourget, Vaudreuil-Dorion PRIME LOCATION – Very well kept & renos, gorgeous landscaping, fenced in lot + pool, large patio 20x12 + 12x12. Open concept, 2 ﬁreplaces, ﬁnished basement. Hurry, nice property!

$329,000

2201 Thorncliff, St-Lazare

2774 Côte St. Charles, St-Lazare, J7T 2H8

www.exit-performa.com • 450 458-1116

FULLY EQUIPPED - Desirable area, lovely landscaping, interior well kept. 4+1 BDR, 2.5 BTH, new heat pump, double size garage. Great property!

Centris # 28856883

$399,900

D L SO 1041 du Metayer, St-Lazare

2540 Colonial, St-Lazare FARMETTE – Close to Saint-Lazare amenities, hobby farm nestled in a residential area. 3+2 BDR, 2.5 BTH, newer kitchen. Garage, barn, paddocks + ring.

Centris #17688222

$495,000

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE - Bi-generation bungalow, 82,519 sq. ft. lot, barn, 6 paddocks, 6 shelters, riding ring 105’x 70’, rare ﬁnd. Trail network entry, motivated vendor!

Centris #22522037

$549,900

2049 du Patrimoine, St-Lazare

3696 Ste. Angélique, St-Lazare

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! BI-GENERATION FARMETTE on 20 arpents wooded lot backing directly onto « Les Forestiers » trails. Property with bachelor. 14 box stalls barn, 9 paddocks with watering syst., elec. fences and much more!

Centris 10058603

$750,000

EQUESTRIAN FARMETTE - Surrounded by elegance. Very large 4 BDR, 3.5 BTH, colonial style home, completely custom built. 7 padded box stalls, 1 tack room, watering system, outdoor ring. Prime location with easy access to hwy!

Centris #11771851

$950,000

EXIT Performa is currently seeking Devoted, Enthusiastic, Professional Brokers to be part of our experienced and dynamic Team. Thursday, February 2, 2017

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