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St. Lazare homeowners disappointed with town’s refusal to help compensate foundation work John Jantak Your Local Journal

A St. Lazare couple’s dreams of home ownership on Rue Champêtre has turned into a bittersweet and expensive experience as Joanne Ackland and Stéphane Robin are currently awaiting stabilization work to be undertaken on their foundation. They were the first couple to have purchased a house in the new residential subdivision in 2004 which is located in the District 3 area bounded by Chemin Ste. Angelique, Rue Brazeau and Rue Champêtre. Ackland said since it was a brand new housing development, they assumed that the developers and home builders would have done the necessary preliminary work to ensure the foundations of all the houses were solid. Continued on page 3

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Talking shop in Pincourt With its high vacancy rate, Pincourt elected officials are optimistic a new corporate ownership by Brossard-based Groupe Quint will revive the Fauburg de l’Île Shopping Centre on Cardinal Léger Boulevard south of Highway 20. See story on page 7.

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Continued from page 1 The couple eventually began to spot small insignificant cracks in the basement, and at one point they were reassured by contractors who were checking the insulation in their house, that there was nothing to be concerned about and that many houses similar issues, said Ackland. Things changed dramatically in 2013 when problems became more evident throughout the house. That’s when Ackland and Robin realized they had a major problem because were unable to open doors and windows in certain parts of the house. Attempts made by the couple to contact town officials to have someone address the issue went mostly unan-

to discuss the situation and to determine how the town might be able to help. When Ackland later followed-up with the mayor, she said Grimaudo’s tone had changed and he apparently shifted the responsibility of the home purchase back onto the couple by saying they should have done their due diligence by having had a land inspection done before they purchased their home. Now Ackland and Robin say they are looking at an additional expenditure of about $70,000 to redo their foundation and make other modifications to the house including landscaping, and replacing some doors and windows. While the contractor who built the house has provided some compensation, the couple will have to absorb most of the cost to repair their foundation.

After all the years we spent paying down our mortgage, when you have to add the cost of all this to your current mortgage, it’s almost like you’re starting over again. – St. Lazare resident Joanne Ackland swered until Ackland’s father encouraged her to write a Letter to the Editor at Your Local Journal describing the situation. According to Ackland, the letter resulted in Mayor Robert Grimaudo personally meeting with the couple

“After all the years we spent paying down our mortgage, when you have to add the cost of all this to your current mortgage, it’s almost like you’re starting over again,” said Ackland. “I don’t think the town should have given out permits if there was a risk involved. I

also feel it isn’t right for the mayor not to address this issue because it happened during a previous administration.” Ackland and Robin also raised the issue of their foundation problems during the January 12 council meeting and called on Mayor Robert Grimaudo and the town’s administration to come up with some of sort of compensation program to help homeowners defray the cost of the foundation stabilization work. Grimaudo told the couple that the town by itself cannot do anything to provide financial assistance and that inquiries made to the provincial government indicates there are no current subsidy programs available for foundation work. In response to a question during the meeting from Robin about why some municipalities had provided their residents with financial assistance to help offset the cost of having to redo foundations, Grimaudo replied that those subsidy programs that were provided by the provincial government no longer exist. “The nuance that is very important to make is of the one-third of the subsidy that the municipality provided, it was a direct subsidy that came from the provincial government,” said Grimaudo. “The province provided money through its subsidy program which was then used by the municipalities

to help offset the cost of the doing the foundation repairs. “The reality is that we have zero money coming in from the provincial government to reimburse these people. It would have to come directly from the town’s general coffers,” added Grimaudo. Apparently, the town cannot even apply directly to the province to get money for foundation work. “We cannot apply for a penny,” Grimaudo said. “We can only apply for programs if any are available and as it stands now, there are zero programs available for this type of subsidy help. As I said during the last council meeting, we will continue to search for solutions just as we’re doing for Chaline Valley.”

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Correction In the January 14, 2016 edition of Your Local Journal, the front page article titled Chaline Valley residents pressure council to act on landslide issue, it was advertently reported that residents Stéphane Robin and Joanne Ackland lived in Chaline Valley. Robin and Ackland live in the District 3 area bounded by Chemin Ste. Angelique, Rue Brazeau and Rue Champêtre and complained about foundation and water seepage problems. This area is not reportedly prone to landslides. Some foundation and water seepage problems have been also reported in Chaline Valley in which of a portion the area is located within a landslide zone. Your Local Journal regrets the error.

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St. Lazare resident Joanne Ackland, whose house has foundation problems, said she would like the current town administration take a more proactive approach to help offset a portion the $70,000 cost that she and coowner Stéphane Robin will have to incur to have foundation stabilized.

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Struggling for purchase Kudos to the Town of Pincourt for acknowledging that continued growth of its commercial tax revenue must be accompanied with some thinking outside the traditional economic box. Town officials, recognizing its demographic significantly composed of young families, are exercising some foresight in having its bricks and mortar retail outlets more accurately meet the needs of the populace. While the will of the store-owners and the elected officials all strive to buttress the town’s financial interests and shore up its tax base, the will also needs to come from the citizens in deciding whose town they wish to improve by contributing to its coffers. And this is a lesson that can equally apply to any number of towns in our region as we all struggle to find footing on shaky financial ground. Big Box stores and retail meccas have a place on everyone’s shopping list but don’t forget to save a little love for your hometown. Shopping exclusively with the end goal of saving money might have an immediate return but the long-term financial ramifications eventually come home to roost.

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, We in Hudson have been so focused lately on the little things that have happened in our town over the last couple of years, including the disappearance of Pine Lake and the monetary theft at Town Hall, that we have been ignoring the really big problems we will be facing along with the rest of the world. I am talking about Climate Change. An imperative need for reflection is being ignored entirely here in Hudson. Nothing, in my knowledge, has recognized the need for change in this town. Some years ago, we enjoyed a moment of glory by banning decorative use of Pesticides. Big deal. I do not even think the ban has been respected that much. When a new home orders a load of turf, for instance, it comes loaded with pesticide... so what do we do about that? Nothing. I am sure there are many infractions here that go undetected and ignored. There are so many issues that have to be faced and dealt with. Here are some of them. Perhaps other readers could suggest more. We can all get on the same band-wagon and effect a real change in this village. We could become famous for our forward thinking! We would be considered to be a healthy place to live, and would not be relying on changing ourselves into a “tourist destination” as some people are ill-advisably recommending, with all its accompanying polluting aspects. The town now has everyone outfitted with two huge bins (garbage and recycling) which are collected twice a week. I imagine that many of these bins are half-empty, but nevertheless, our streets are polluted twice a week by the sight of these endless huge and ugly containers, and the trucks that pick them up which go up and down each street twice because the lifting arm is on one side only. It doesn’t occur to anyone that the containers should all be on one side. These big trucks get four miles to the gallon, and they patrol our streets endlessly causing air and noise pollution. We still waste pure water washing cars, water-

ing gardens, washing dishes, scrubbing the floors, flushing toilets, etc. We waste water as though it is an endless supply. Attempts have been made to inform and educate the public here in this town, but these efforts have failed due to lack of public interest. There was once a Green Committee but not enough people were interested. Change will have to come from the top. Recycling should be mandated properly. The City of Toronto has a good system which could be copied here. Light pollution should be regulated. Some of the new property owners here in Hudson have far too many outdoor lights, on their houses, and on the street! These lights are not only superfluous they are disturbing and wasteful. They are also left on all night and are contrary to the public interest. Leaf blowers cause noise and air pollution and are banned in many municipalities. Golf courses should be monitored and held responsible for the pollution they cause. There is no rational need for fairways to be nurtured beyond any reasonable expectation. The fairways are now like greens. If the activities of the inhabitants are ignorant and wasteful, the town should make by-laws and enforce them. Leadership and knowledge are required from our civic representatives. Now! There is no time to waste! Naomi Henshaw Hudson Dear Editor, At the Lester B. Pearson School Board Executive Committee Meeting January 18, it was announced that the board is attempting to recruit more students to its International Program by exploring the Philippines, Morocco and Thailand. Continued on page 6

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Ste. Anne de Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa said homeowners should start to monitor their water usage and reduce wastage to avoid paying higher consumption fees.

New Ste. Anne’s water consumption fees here to stay, says Mayor Hawa John Jantak Your Local Journal

Ste. Anne de Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa told residents at the Monday evening council meeting, January 18, that now that the city has adopted a water consumption fee schedule based on actual usage, it’s here to stay and homeowners should start to monitor their water usage and reduce wastage to avoid paying higher consumption fees. Hawa’s remarks were in response to a resident’s comments made during question period that after he received his water consumption bill, the condo owner noticed a sizeable discrepancy in the amount of money being charged, saying he was paying significantly more money for current consumption than when he had a house with a swimming pool. When asked whether the city would consider looking into what he considered to be an unsubstantiated increase, Hawa replied, “No, absolutely not. As we know, water has become a scarce resource and the city has been subsidizing water consumption for many years. We need to become more careful about what we do with our water because it costs a lot of money. “When we sent out the water consumption bills this year, we warned our residents that if personal water usage is maintained at the same level, people will pay more for the water they use,” Hawa added. “We’ve given people one year to adjust their water consumption to the reality of today.” Hawa said that with continuing development and an increasing population base throughout the West Island, demand for water keeps increasing and that people have to start modifying their water consumption habits. “I think the days of cities subsidizing people with pools, people who insist on spending 20 minutes in the shower and whatever, to the detriment of everybody else and to the detriment of the environment are over,” said Hawa. “If people have the have money to waste on this resource, then so be it – go for it. Even at our current cost, the city is still subsidizing about 40 per

cent of the cost of our water. It still does not reflect the actual cost of consumption.” Hawa said Ste. Anne’s new pay-asyou-go system based on individual consumption is a more practical and equitable system based on actual consumption within each household compared to the City of Montreal’s water consumption rate which is based on property. “In Montreal, it doesn’t matter if you live in a four-and-a-half rented apartment and take a 40 minute hot shower versus someone who has a mansion, is the only occupant, and does a load of laundry. This person who’s doing one load of laundry is still going to pay more than the person who’s using up the entire resource. “This is what the Association of Suburban Mayors (ASM) has been fighting for many years,” said Hawa. “The people who use water should be paying for it. If people clean their driveways with a hose for half-an-hour or leave their sprinklers on when it’s raining outside, they need to understand there’s a cost for it and they need to pay. Water is a finite resource.”

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friend recently told me that one of her child-rearing policies is not to ask anything of her kids that she wouldn’t do herself. I admire her for this. I get my kids to do all kinds of things that I wouldn’t do myself. Heck, that’s one of the reasons I had kids. The sentiment, however, resonated for me and after recently having enrolled my 13-year-old son in French school, I promised him – apart from the laptop and cellphone (he kindly declined my offer of a pony) – that I would also take courses to improve my own command of Canada’s other official language. While his transition has not been without its bumps and hiccups, he has settled into the routine and, blessed with an understanding academic staff and administration who are used to dealing with the challenges the French language presents to its Anglophone, Allophone, and even Francophone student body, he improves daily and exponentially. My own progress has encountered a few more hurdles. Were I newly arrived in this province as a unilingual Anglophone, myriad Francization courses would be available to me, but as a native Quebecer who speaks un français passable, I fall between the linguistic cracks. I have twice registered for college level courses in the region only to be told my French was too advanced for the course material. A West Island French language Cegep has told me all their advanced French language courses had been cancelled due to government cuts. A West Island satellite office of a large Montreal University showed promise until a communication breakdown (ironically) over test de classement deadlines between myself and the brusque, unpleasant woman on the other line ended badly. In all fairness, I was equally rude, hanging up on her, but not before wishing her a “bonne journée.” I did finally find a French writing course and though it’s significantly further than I wanted to drive, I’ve been attending as often as I can – both for my own benefit and as an example for my son. It’s blessed with the benefit of hindsight and perspective that I read the story of the PETES students threatened with rezoning whose parents are considering sending their kids to a nearby French school (see story on page 8). And while they perceive this as a desperate situation, I would urge them to reconsider it as a golden opportunity. My son was in French Immersion in an English school since kindergarten and an honour student, continually achieving good grades in all his courses. That was until I had a good hard look at the work he was doing and began trying to engage him in French conversation and realized that no matter what sales pitch I’d been receiving and the grades he’d been getting, he still had a minimal grasp of the French language. His French teacher at the new school told me flat out, “Effectivement, ton fils éprouve de nombreuses difficultés en français... sa structure de phrases ne correspond pas nécessairement à un élève de 2e secondaire.” I appreciate her honesty. By the grace of the internet and the entertainment world, the English language is here to stay and is in no way threatened. The ability to learn a second language is a gift and if the recipient can master and benefit from it before they’re middle-aged , or even teenagers, then it becomes all the more precious and useful. If you can learn from my mistakes, then tant mieux, embrace the opportunity that’s being given.

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Hudson’s 7th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade conﬁrmed for March 19 Following negotiations between the administration and volunteer committee agreed upon this past week James Parry Your Local Journal

Sure ‘n begorrah, it’s a go. In what has become a major draw and tourist attraction, the 7th annual Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade is all set to roll along Main Road on Saturday, March 19, starting at 1 p.m. following final negotiations this past week between the Town of Hudson and the parade’s organizing committee. This following an official submission answering all specifications requested by the town on the part of the parade’s volunteer executive committee for financial support in October 2015. Committee member Mike Klaiman told Your Local Journal, January 20, “We are happy to report that the parade is now confirmed with support and financial backing from the town that we are pleased with. Also that we

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Continued from page 4 Meanwhile across the Pearson board there are hundreds of worried parents wondering where their children will go to school in September. This is a direct result of a Major School Change that occurred at the December Council meeting, when commissioners decided to either close, merge, or rezone some schools. Moreover, schools that were most affected had no clue what was coming down. Governing boards were kept completely in the dark. For the past several weeks, parents have strongly reacted to these poorly thought-out decisions by seeking help from municipal, provincial and federal politicians. Add to that, many petitions and a lot of media attention. That said, one school in particular, deserves some mention: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School (PETES). I have been attending Pearson Council meetings for about 17 years. By far, PETES, situated in the fastest growing English community of the Pearson board, has attracted the most attention. Since Day 1 there have been problems. Who can forget, in May 2010, the much publicized feud between the mayor of Vaudreuil-Dorion Guy Pilon and former LBPSB chair Marcus Tabachnick? The mayor was obligated to write an ‘Open Letter,’ which was reported, citing the board’s “lack of vision.” Unfortunately, the chairman attempted

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can now move forward to ensure that this year’s parade will meet the level and all the standards that we have set in the past.” Continued on page 14 to turn this “lack of vision” into a language issue, which it wasn’t. This “language issue” business brings to mind the recent call by the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) to include more English speakers at the Bill 86 hearings. The QCGN is an umbrella organization to 45 English-speaking community groups, which strongly opposes Bill 86 - a bill on school board reform, which gives parents more decision making power. Last December, led by the Quebec English School Boards Association, the QCGN, the Federation of Home and School Associations, and the English Parents’ Committee Association, said at a press conference: “Bill 86 belongs in the garbage.” Regardless, for about two weeks, prior to the Major School Change meeting, Chairperson Suanne Stein Day, who is also vice-president of the QESBA was around China with the president of the QESBA, who is also chairperson of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Apparently, they were there to recruit more students to come to Quebec (their boards) to study. It is evident to me that Chairperson Stein Day did not do her homework on the PETES dossier. Too much time was spent in foreign lands and fighting the Quebec government over Bill 86. I believe Mayor Guy Pilon may very well have an answer to the problems facing the concerned parents of PETES. He is known as a man of action. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds

Pincourt hopes change in ownership will breathe new life into Faubourg de l’Île Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

Following a dwindling commercial occupancy rate and a number of long established businesses declining to renew their leases, Pincourt elected officials are optimistically looking at a turnaround in fortunes for the Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre with news of its recent sale to Brossardbased Groupe Quint. “It’s good news for us because it now means we’ll be dealing with a local owner,” said Pincourt Town Manager Michel Perrier of previous owner, El-Ad, being headquartered in Israel. “Whenever there was an important decision to be made, it had to go through Cogir (the operator), to offices in Toronto, then New York, then Tel Aviv, then back, a process that could take months.” The news comes just as construction on Groupe Iberville’s commercial and retail outlet located on Boulevard du Traversier adjacent to eastbound Highway 20 is nearing completion, with Bank of Nova Scotia being one of the confirmed tenants. Perrier said local ownership and administration will be more aware of markets and trends of the surrounding community and said positive results

have already been obtained with the agreement finalized that welcomes Hart department store back to its former 30,000 square-foot outlet. “The group is in the process of looking at reopening some of the other stores in the mall. They’re determined to make a big turnaround.” Of the approximately 65 retail spaces, between 20 and 25 are available for rent after the complex recently lost longstanding tenants Fleuriste Alliance and Librairies Boyer. “Many times, we proposed to the former operator that they need to have a new vision as to what the shopping centre should offer to the community,” said Perrier of the majority of the town’s residents who commute to jobs in the West Island or downtown areas, taking their shopping dollars along with them. Twenty per cent of Pincourt’s population is aged 14 or younger, and the average citizen age is 39. Perrier said young families need not only food and clothes, but specialized markets including leisure, entertainment, and crafts and hobby stores. “Exploring those areas would make it much more interesting for the community to shop there.” Perrier said the Groupe Quint is also in the process of trying to secure an agreement to bring a movie theatre

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Occupancy in the 65-unit location has been declining steadily over the last few years and Pincourt elected officials say the mall’s new corporate owners are open to the input and ideas from the town to help revive the Faubourg de l’Île.

to the location and an indoor playground facility for two-to-12 year olds, as first reported by Your Local Journal in July, 2015. Perrier points out the mall shopping experience is advantageous for families with infants who are still in car seats. Rather than making myriad stops at outdoor shopping locales, resecuring car seats and seatbelts each time, it’s easier on the entire family to stay under one roof. Though rumour mills were churning last fall amongst some of the Faubourg shopkeepers that the town was considering building condominiums on the site, Perrier disputed this. “More than 90 per cent of our tax base

is coming from the residential sector – less than 10 per cent is from commercial. That’s not a good mix.” He said it would not be a proper vision for the town to consider converting commercial space to residential. “It doesn’t diversify the tax base and it would mean major work for our current infrastructure.” Perrier said the town currently has no intention of changing the zoning from commercial to residential. “We’re trying to make this shopping centre a profitable operation for the community so they can find goods and service that they need, and keep them shopping locally,” said Perrier. “That’s the important thing.”

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Rezoning only option Lester B. Pearson ofﬁcials tell angry Zone 57 parents Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon disputes board’s claims Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

More than 200 frustrated parents gathered for two hours on Wednesday, January 13, in the gymnasium at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School (PETES) in Vaudreuil-Dorion to meet with Lester B. Pearson School Board officials about a recent zoning change. The rezoning means in the next school year PETES students living in Zone 57 will no longer be zoned for PETES but for Mount Pleasant Elementary School in Hudson instead. “Our community has been greatly impacted by the decision to rezone our population,” said Marisa Calogero, governing board chair at PETES. “In an effort to aid those families affected by the rezoning, the governing board is asking that the school board permit the current families who are being rezoned to be accepted as out-of-zone transfers for the 2016-2017 school year,” Calogero said. On a personal note, she added, “Parents here have chosen to build their houses where they have because they were close to the school. We, as

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a community in which the Zone 57 is a major part of, do not see this major school change as being part of the families’ well-being.” “When we collectively received the news that our area is to be rezoned from PETES to Mount Pleasant, it came as a real shock,” said Lorina Walker, whose online petition against the rezoning had, at press time, garnered 1,115 signatures. “I speak for all of us here tonight that we were sincerely dumbfounded. At no time over the past year were we told either by our governing board or by Lester B.,” said Walker, who presented board officials a proposal she’d emailed to the board’s chair, Suanne Stein Day. Stein Day was absent because she was attending a school closure meeting at Riverview Elementary in Verdun. LBPSB Assistant Director General Carol Heffernan said the rezoning was done to prevent overcrowding at PETES. “Our concern is our government statistics show there will be another 150 families moving into this area over the next four-to-five years,” Heffernan said. “At the current time your school is overcrowded. If we were to move all

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Parents of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School listen attentively as Lester B. Pearson School Board officials and commissioners explain its Vaudreuil-Dorion rezoning decision at a January 13 meeting.

the students out of Zone 57 we’re projecting about 316 students being in the school next year.” Echoed LBPSB Director of Community Services Mario Barrette, “The purpose of relocating 57 is so the school could have a capacity of below 100 percent ...to have a quality of school life, what we can do in every other school is that - not at 105, (or) 110 percent capacity.” Heffernan said Zone 57 parents could apply to Mount Pleasant and then request a transfer to PETES “but

there is no guarantee” since the school won’t know how many school-age children will have moved into the school’s zone or will move in. “We’ll only know that during the registration process.” She suggested parents who work on the West Island or on Highway 40 consider registering their children at Margaret Manson Elementary in Kirkland, a French immersion school that’s not full that has students from VaudreuilDorion. Continued on page 11

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Off Island police ﬁles Sûreté du Québec covering the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region An arrest has been made in a home invasion that took place November 27, 2015 in St. Lazare following an investigation by the Major Crimes Unit of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). Spokesperson Sgt. Joyce Kemp reports a young black male went to the house of the victim, an older man who was home alone at the time, on the pretext of offering handyman services. He then physically assaulted the victim who suffered significant facial injuries. Investigators were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle subsequently leading to his arrest. Terrence Rakeim Floyd, a 24-yearold St. Lazare resident, has been charged with breaking and entering, robbery with violence, aggravated assault, and forcible confinement.

He appeared at the Valleyfield Courthouse January 13 and is to be held in custody until his next court appearance January 21.

West Island police ﬁles Station 1 covering Baie D’Urfé, Beaconsϔield, Kirkland, Ste. Anne de Bellevue and Senneville A number of thefts and attempted thefts from cars parked in owners’ driveways were reported in Kirkland and Beaconsfield from the holiday period up until January 19. Station 1 police are reminding the public not to leave valuables in sight in the vehicle, even if it’s locked. Laptop owners should install a cable lock to secure the device in the trunk. Park in well-lit areas and always lock your doors and windows. Put your valuables in the trunk before you get to your destination. If you are robbed, and witnessed the theft, call 911 immediately and describe the thief and his/her escape route.

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Sûreté du Québec investigators from the major crimes unit are asking for the public’s help in finding the suspects in an attempted murder that took place December 30 in Pincourt. SQ spokesperson Sgt. Joyce Kemp reports that around 5:15 p.m., two black males went to an apartment building on chemin Duhamel where they attacked a man with a knife. The victim was transported to hospital suffering from serious injuries. His life is reportedly not in danger. One suspect is described as 5-feet, 10-inches tall, weighing between 175 – 180 lbs. with dark eyes. He was wearing a shirt with a hood underneath a dark coat with a fur-trimmed hood. Anyone who has information that can help locate these suspects can communicate confidentially to the Centre for criminal information at 1 800 659-4264.

Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève A Pierrefonds family headed out as usual from their Elmwood Street home the morning of January 13 but the daughter arrived home around 3:30 p.m. to find the rear door forced and all the bedrooms searched. Const. Daniel Maheu reports the suspect

entered the backyard, went to the patio and forced the rear door that was locked only at the handle. The suspect forced the door with an unknown object and gained entry to the home, slightly damaging the door frame. The suspect searched through drawers and closets of the bedrooms, taking visible valuables. He reportedly left the same way he entered, as there was only a single set of footprints in the snow. Police are investigating.

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Almost four years after stealing $200 from the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre safe in Hudson during the annual Blessing of the Pets by Father Roland Demers of St. Thomas Aquinas Church on the grounds there, 45-year-old Patrick Brousseau pleaded guilty to the theft in Valleyfield Court on Tuesday, January 19, and was ordered to repay the Town $500, complete 50 hours of community service, and make a donation to the charity of his choice. The incident was reportedly caught

on in-house security cameras and the footage was handed over to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) officers the morning after the theft. Present in court for the sentencing and making a third appearance since the charge was originally filed, was former Hudson Parks & Recreation director Mike Klaiman, now holding a similar position in the Town of Kirkland. Upon leaving the courthouse, Klaiman told Your Local Journal, “It has been a long time coming, and while it is not a substantial amount, at least Hudson is going to receive some money back as a result of a court case.”

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École Brind’Amour En plein essor économique, social et culturel, la MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges a à cœur l’aménagement durable de son territoire. Elle dessert 23 municipalités et couvre une superficie de 855 km2.

CONSEILLER EN SÉCURITÉ INCENDIE ET CIVILE Contribuez au développement régional en assurant la mise en œuvre du schéma de couverture de risques en sécurité incendie et en élaborant une planification régionale en sécurité civile sur le territoire de la MRC. Assurez le suivi des contrats pour les services 9-1-1, 3-1-1, et du réseau de télécommunication radio-incendie du territoire. Agir à titre de conseiller auprès des municipalités dans la réalisation des plans de mise en œuvre contenus au S.C.R.S.I. Collaborez à différents projets de la MRC. Vous vous démarquez par votre sens de l’initiative et votre flexibilité à travailler selon un horaire variable et pour répondre aux appels d’urgence en tout temps, votre sens des responsabilités et de la planification, votre leadership, votre capacité d’analyse et de synthèse. Vous êtes habile dans la coordination de plusieurs dossiers et dans l’interaction avec de multiples intervenants. Ce poste est permanent et à temps plein, à 35 heures par semaine. La date de début sera le 22 février 2016 ou selon la disponibilité du candidat. Si ce défi vous intéresse, faites parvenir votre curriculum vitae ainsi qu’une lettre de motivation, au plus tard le 7 février 2016, à l’adresse suivante : recrutement@mrcvs.ca Consultez l’affichage complet du poste au www.mrcvs.ca

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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o o k ing for something new to do this year? As I’ve said before, and will surely say again, the wonPHOTO BY derful commuMAURICE JEFFERIES nity that is Hudson would simply not have been the same over the decades without the countless volunteers who, year after year, give of their time and areas of expertise to making our little town by the lake a better place in which to live. That being said, it is a fact of life that many of those long-time volunteers are not as spry as they once were. And several have decided in 2016 to take a well-deserved break while hoping to pass on the torch, as it were, to younger people or those new to the community that are perhaps looking to become more involved while meeting new friends and perhaps sharing a common interest. Well, now is the time! --------------LEADER WANTED - Just learned from Al Jared, for example, that the volunteer-run, not-for-profit Hudson and Region Studio Tour - held for two days every year the last weekend in September - is currently searching for a replacement to lead its committee in 2016, its 12th year of operation. Needless to say, that person must have leadership skills and has to be interested in promoting the arts in Hudson and the immediate surrounding area. For the record, the committee is made up of volunteers comprising Al & Georgia Jared, Betty Marok, Cork Winters, as well as John Sauter and Monique Renaud, each member being responsible for one facet of the tour which began in 2003 as The Hudson Studio Tour. The role of the leader is to organize

meetings and co-ordinate the tasks of the individual members and, if you are interested in taking on this challenge, or know someone who might be, give Al a buzz at (450) 458-5471. I know he would love to hear from you! --------------GATHERING GARDENERS Meanwhile, if gardening is more to your liking and you would love to join a great group at The Hudson Garden Club (HGC) that organizes and is involved in a wide range of activities throughout the season, the club’s board of directors would also be delighted to hear from you. HGC president, Lorrie Phelan, tells me that volunteers are needed to help head up the monthly raffles, secure local gardens for the two annual Garden Tours, and organize the Summer Garden Party as well as the Easter Seed Planting when members help children plant seeds in small containers that they can take home and watch grow. The club is also looking for a member to join the board in the role of secretary, a position that mainly entails taking minutes at board meetings and handling the club’s correspondence. Interested? Then call Lorrie at (450) 458-4032 or e-mail her at hudsongardenclub@gmail.com. And who knows what will grow from it! --------------GENTLEMEN NEED NOT APPLY - Must say it was a pleasure bumping into - quite literally - Christine Snyder earlier this week. Yet another dedicated volunteer, this time with the Hudson Village Theatre, who was putting up posters around town for a really fun, one-night Friend Raiser to which I am definitely not invited. Well, except perhaps to take a pic for YLJ. Nothing personal, I was assured. But you see, it is a ‘Ladies Only No Gentlemen’ evening - and fundraiser in fact for HVT - complete with win-

ing and dining and the screening of an hilarious British comedy titled What We Did On Our Holiday starring Rosamund Pike from Gone Girl, former Dr. Who, David Tennant, and the inimitable comedian and The Hobbit star, William ‘Billy’ Connolly. Says Christine, who recently joined HVT’s board of directors, “It is a wonderful opportunity for ladies to make new friends, connect with others, and enjoy a great evening out with a lot of laughs. After all, not everyone is already a member of a club that has regular activities at which they can socialize and have fun!” What a great idea on the part of HVT and one, I understand that, if successful this first time, could be followed by other similar happenings throughout the year. The movie, by the way, tells the tale of Doug and Abi who take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the youngsters innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It’s soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability! Tickets to the January 28th event, which include the movie and dinner, are $25 plus tax and can be reserved by calling the Box Office at (450) 458-5361 or online at villagetheatre.ca. Doors open at 6 p.m. with movie at 7:30 p.m. Eat your hearts out guys. And now back to the ladies and still on the topic of food! --------------FROM IRELAND WITH LOVE This time around, brown Irish soda bread. And a fascinating full-colour article, together with a personal trueand-tried recipe, in the December-January edition of the online The Cook’s Cook magazine penned by none other than Miriam ‘Min’ Dunne. Still the reigning Queen Mom crowned at last year’s Hudson’s St. Patrick’s Parade until her successor is named in March, and owner of Gite 72 on Birch Hill. Min, who grew up in a small fishing village called Blackrock on the east

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Wishing a big Happy Birthday to Maureen Kirk Conway who turned 90 years young recently and who is currently in the Lakeshore Hospital where she is recovering from being treated for liquid on her lungs, are just some members of her family who came from far and wide to celebrate at the home of her son Jamie in Hudson.

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coast of Ireland, says she learned the recipe from her Aunt Mary who lived with her family and trusty Aga oven in Kilkenny. One of my favourite draft beers, incidentally. But definitely never had it with soda bread! Admits Min, “It took me some practice as an adult to get my Irish soda bread right, even with all of the advice and hands-on help from Aunt Mary. I had to experiment with different types of flour and butter, but trial and error eventually led to a delicious staple from Ireland that can be eaten with breakfast, lunch or dinner right here at my little bed & breakfast in Hudson.” Ah, don’t you just love it? Check it out for yourself by going to thecookscook.com. It’s a real slice! --------------MARVELLOUS MAUREEN - And now to a very special lady, formerly a long-time resident of Hudson and now living at Château Pierrefonds, who turned 90 years young this month. Her name? Maureen Kirk Conway. Who was born in Carrickmacross in Ireland - world famous for its lace sailed with her parents to New York as a five-year-old toddler, and who came to Canada in the mid-1960s. And who would go on to have four sons - one of whom has sadly passed away - two daughters, 10 grandchildren, and one four-month-old great grandchild, Ashton, who she held in her arms for the first time at Christmas. Unfortunately, however, her big birthday party on January 14 didn’t exactly work out as planned. For that very morning, she was rushed by ambulance to the Lakeshore General Hospital with liquid on her lungs. And where she is now recovering and is surely going to be reading this column in Your Local Journal for which, as our unofficial poet emeritus, she pens an original Festive Season and St. Patrick’s Day poem every year. You missed a great party Maureen at the home of your son, Jamie, on Charleswood with your family of all ages from far and wide in attendance this past Sunday, January 17. But, you can rest assured that they were all with you in spirit and were already planning your 91st. Happy Birthday from all your friends Maureen and get well soon! --------------A LITTLE BIRDY TOLD ME - In closing, just learned from Lindsay D’Aoust, president of Le Nichoir, that everyone is invited to drop by Hudson’s Que de Bonnes Choses at 484 Main this Saturday, January 23, from 10 a.m. to noon for a free cup of coffee. And not just any coffee, I hasten to add. But rather one developed by what has grown to become Canada’s largest songbird rehabilitation centre to promote the preservation of habitat for the migratory birds that travel from our gardens each winter to the faraway farms that produce it. The coffee will be brewed by Totem Roasters of Vaudreuil-Dorion and representatives from the bird sanctuary will be on hand to tell you more about this most intriguing concept. Enjoy! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca

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Continued from page 8 “We’ve been in the gym 30 minutes so far,” said parent Chris Lassonde. “With the changes that are coming to the school that’s the amount of time I’ll be able to spend with my kids,” he said, noting commuting half an hour to Mount Pleasant and another hour to work limits his time with his children.” That’s not a life for a kid, said Lassonde. I will now have 30 minutes a day to spend with my son and daughter, that’s including homework.” Kal Patel, who grew up in Dollard des Ormeaux attending Lakeshore School Board schools from kindergarten through high school, lamented that his children won’t share his experience of living near school and friends, something he expected in Vaudreuil-Dorion. “My kids, twin boys, when they start kindergarten are going to spend more time on the bus and in school than I spend at work,” said Patel. “How am I supposed to get them home and still have the concentration to do homework?” Jo-Ann Wilkins, another Zone 57 parent, said her family lives just a few hundred metres away. “I ride the bike to school with my son. You are taking this privilege away from our family. It is incredible we are going to have to endure a very long commute by bus while we live right across the overpass (at Château Vaudreuil). Wilkins said she and “a lot of other

parents” are considering sending their children to the French board. “That’s the only option that’s left to them. I would like to know your feeling about that,” she asked school board officials. “It would be sad to lose you to go to the French school board,” Heffernan replied. “I can only speak to the quality of programs at our school boards. We’re always the first, second or third in the province as far as the results of the students. It’s your choice though; you have to do what’s best. We hope you’ll stay. We understand as far as the distance goes we can’t disagree with you there.” Heffernan promised parents a special direct bus service so that Zone 57 children attending Mount Pleasant could be picked up and dropped off at the daycare service at PETES or at home if they usually go home after school. “I moved to Zone 57 a year and a half ago so they could be zoned for PETES and now I’m looking at moving because there’s no other option,” said Zone 57 parent Sandra Petosa. “There are things we can control and there are things which we cannot control,” Tom Rhymes, Lester B. Pearson’s Senior Director, Educational services, told parents. “We can control zoning and transportation of students we cannot control development in Vaudreuil.” During the meeting Heffernan documented the board’s efforts to resolve the overcrowding problem at PETES including failed efforts to obtain land for a second school from Vaudreuil-

Dorion, the school’s structure cannot handle a third floor, and said the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion wants the school’s two portables gone. As well, building an extension on the site of the portables will not work because the gym is not large enough for a bigger student population and government rules require that schools within a 20km radius be full before a new school may be built. In the days following the January 13 meeting, Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon contacted media outlets to say the Lester B. Pearson School Board had not contacted anyone at the town before opting to close the school. In a communiqué issued January 18, Pilon said, “I learned about this situa-

tion in the media and because of the parents who contacted me. The school board has never contacted the Town of Vaudreuil-Dorion to extend the agreement authorizing the presence of temporary premises at the school.” The communiqué goes on to say that the agreement has been in place since 2003, one year after construction on PETES was completed, when two modular units were requested to accommodate the student population whose numbers exceeded the building’s capacity. A total of five extension requests were filed by the school board and all were accepted by the city. “Our goal has always been to accommodate our residents whose children attend this school, "said Pilon

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SnowFest 2016

How the right snow makes for the perfect snowman Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

The first rule of building a snowman, snowwoman, or snow creation of any type is to make sure you have good quality snow. What kind of weather gives you the perfect conditions? “A mild winter day, just below freezing,” said Marie-Ève Giguère, a me-

teorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada. “It should be just below zero, below freezing when you have some kind of wet snow, big flakes,” said Giguère. She added, “You need the snow to be halfway on its way to melting almost. You need some water mixed with the snow.” The wrong kind of snow? “If it’s too cold, like right now, like

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this week, the snow is really dry, fluffy like powdery, not sticky at all,” Giguère said. Smithsonian.com explains how understanding the science of the wet stuff can help when you’re building a snowman. An article on the site by Helen Thompson notes that scientists “actually classify snow based on its moisture content—the amount of free water relative to ice crystals—not to be confused with the amount of water the snow would produce if melted.” So

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James Hind, a mathematician at Nottingham Trent University, has come up with a formula for building a perfect snowman. His recommendations include: A snowman should be 64 inches tall. Gather up fresh snow to create a head that’s 12 inches in diameter, a chest with a diameter of 20 inches and a base that’s 31 inches. Eyes should be two inches apart and the snowman’s carrot nose should be exactly 1.5 inches.

knowing which of the five categories of snow you’re dealing with - dry (zero percent water), moist (less than 3 percent), wet (3 to 8 percent), very wet (8 to 15 percent) and slush (more than 15 percent) - makes a difference. Thompson’s article says that in addition to just below freezing weather, weather that’s a degree or two above freezing offers the wet or moist snow you need to form a snowman. Can you cheat when all you’ve got is powdery snow? “I’m not a snowman expert,” Giguère said. A posting on the Instructables website by user Geni-us suggests “super enthusiastic” folks can mix snow with some water if the snow is not wet enough to be compressed into a snowball, the kind of snow you need to build a snowman. Though with the weather we’d had lately snow people have been a rare sight, you’ll find plenty of inspiration online if you need ideas when temperatures get closer to zero. Recent snowmen and snow sculpture trends include a snow sculpture resembling the late David Bowie built by Jeff Myer of Leamington, Ontario, snowmen texting, and snowmen decked out in sports regalia.

HUdson’s banners a travel through HISTORY

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GISÈLE LAPALME

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Tribute to golf… symbolized by the tissue layers representing the accumulation of layers of time, allegory of all those hours spent on the links by these passionate players. The lower area of the composition refers to the 18 holes, with differences in color and texture, a picture of the many facets of a round of golf. In the fall of 1912, eighteen residents of Hudson met in order to set up a golf club. Consequently, in 1912, the property “Whitlock” was bought for the sum of $8,000 to make a golf course.

Love is in the meadow, Old Joe Hudson, 1931, originally from the region of Friesland in Holland. Thomas Bassett Macaulay, owner of Mount Victoria Farms in Hudson, selected this Holstein very early on for his dairy skills and turned it into the most efficient dairy producing breed in the world.

When the storms of war blew across Europe, Hudsonites answered the call. Twenty-five soldiers lost their lives in WWI and another twenty-five in WWII. The Canada Geese represent those who were lost.

Memories of summers in Hudson in the 1950’s. What a refreshing place in the country for getaways from the nearby metropolis, spending time relaxing in stately waterfront abodes, going to the beach and enjoying equestrian promenades on nature trails!

Greenwood occupies a prominent place in the cultural life and history of the village of Hudson. Built for Jean-Baptiste Sabourin, a trader and soldier, the house is one of the oldest in Quebec. Greenwood’s history, built on layers of time, is a patchwork of stories, documents and artifacts.

Equestrian activities have long been a part of Hudson’s culture, evidenced by the many horse farms and riding stables located throughout the countryside. www.shernyavininsky.ca

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The Empress arriving at the wharf in Hudson, circa 1800. Considered one of the fastest in Canada, The Empress was a modern boat with accommodation for 800 passengers. A history of sailing the river through Hudson amongst other steamers, the Prince of Wales, the Victoria, the Maude, most of them offering fine dining, shopping, excitement over the rapids, transportation of mail, merchandise and livestock on the lower level.

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CÉLINE POIRIER The young Eliza

Tribute to Norman McLaren

Hudson glass factories 1845

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PAULINE VOHL The gardens

Hudson Yacht Club circa 1900

Thomas Bassett Macaulay, owner of Hudson’s Mount Victoria Farms, acquired a bull named Johanna Rag Apple Pabst, also known as Old Joe. The bull sired 51 sons and 44 daughters. After Macaulay’s death in 1942, the herd was dispersed and went on to produce most of the world’s purebred Holstein cattle.

Early Hudson train station circa 1910 (light cream coloured exterior with red trim before CPR repainted with burgundy with cream coloured trim in 1914) Incoming CPR Royal Hudson locomotive #2816 circa 1960. Oil on canvas painted hyper realistically using vivid colouring and multiple layers of glaze.

The town of Hudson got its name from George Matthews, owner of the Ottawa Glass Works, an important local manufacturer established in 1845. He named the post office in honour of his wife, Eliza Hudson. I imagined Eliza in her younger years, dreaming of an unknown and thrilling life. Did she imagine, in far-off England, a prince charming who would bring her across the ocean to a new country where she would begin her life? Eliza dreaming of romantic love...

Norman McLaren was an innovative and creative Canadian filmmaker. He received many awards for his work including an Oscar, a Silver Bear, a BAFTA award and a Palme d’Or, to name just a few. He lived on Cliffside in Hudson with his partner of 50 years, Guy Clover. My portrait of Norman McLaren shows him in front of a still frame from his 1971 animated film Synchromy.

For the theme of glassware made at the Ottawa Glass Works, a local manufacturer established in 1845, I tried to create a feeling of continuity between the past and the present. This still life scene, featuring glass, could be from today or from 1865. Sunlit interior, simple glassware, the comforts of home and hearth.

I painted the former English gardens which are inspired by abundance and serenity. I used acrylic on tissue paper which is one of my favorite ways of painting.

Large steamers once carried passengers from Montreal and Ottawa to Hudson. The original Hudson YachtClub, circa 1900, hosted many sailing and rowing events. Eventually power boating, waterskiing and sailing races made Hudson a destination point for enthusiastic boaters. I added a collage of acrylic “skins” made from photographs to represent Hudson’s nautical history from the late 1800’s to present day.

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Love is in the meadow, Old Joe 1931

Train arrival 19th century

Tribute to veterans

Steamboat «The Empress»

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VERNISSAGE Saturday, January 23rd, 6pm AUBERGE WILLOW INN, 208 Rue Main, Hudson Thursday, January 21, 2016

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Continued from page 6 The parade which, over the years, has attracted tens of thousands of Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents and visitors alike, is the biggest of its kind in the region after that of Montreal which has traditionally been held a day later. A boon for local merchants and restaurants in the small community of Hudson by the Lake of Two Mountains with a population of about 5,000. Added Klaiman, “Following our recent meeting, it has now been established that the parade is a Town of Hudson event organized by a volunteer committee and we have officially

submitted a resolution to this effect that will hopefully be approved by the administration in February. And we would like to thank Councillor Barbara Robinson who has been our liaison with the administration and who really came through for us. ” And so with just two months to go, the parade’s executive committee comprising Klaiman, Jim Beauchamp and Gary McKeown, together with other volunteers including David Legault, Frank Hicks, Tom Whelan, Andrew Dumas, Austin Bauchamp, Ken Doran, and Pat O’Grady will be burning the midnight oil to bring it all together. Already confirmed is the Queen and her Court event at the Auberge Willow Inn on Sunday, February 21.

YLJ Around the world

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St. Lazare residents Anne and John Beauregard had a great time in the Caribbean Sea swimming with turtles in Christ Church, Barbados where they celebrated the end of Old Year and welcomed in 2016, all while getting caught up with the news back home.

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$630,000 Christopher D’Angelo Real Estate Broker HARBOR REALTY BROKERAGE INC.

514-885-1982 harborrealties.com

Hudson. 22 rue Carmel. 18 room peaceful haven, including 4+1 bedrooms, 3+1 bathrooms, 2 Įreplaces and Įnished basement. In-ground heated pool/hot tub. #25010674

$615,000 Christopher D’Angelo Real Estate Broker HARBOR REALTY BROKERAGE INC.

514-885-1982 harborrealties.com

Hudson. 20 rue Carmel. MagniĮcent 19 room home, including 6 + 1 bedrooms, 2 + 1 bathrooms, and 2 Įreplaces. 3 car garage/ custom shelving! Deck/Hot tub. #21944570

OPEN HOUSE – Sun., 2-4 p.m.

$469,000 Lorraine Cédilot Certified Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL INC.

514-953-9254

OPEN HOUSE ͳ SUN. 2ͳ4PM

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

$449,900 Steffen Servay Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-713-7833

Hudson. 34 Westwood. 4+1 bedroom Colonial style home. Serious renovaƟons. Wood Ňoors. Brand new master bathroom. Oĸce/studio with separate entrance. 20,500 sq. Ō. lot Film, photos, infos on: www.SteīenServay.com

$379,900 Lorraine Cédilot Certified Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL INC.

514-953-9254

OPEN HOUSE, SUN., 2 ͵ 4 P.M.

Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-882-9626

Vaudreuil-Dorion. 784 Ave. Desmarchais. Excellent home for Įrst Ɵme buyers. Wood Ňoors in living room, dining room and all bedrooms. Finished basement. Quiet neighborhood. #13392340

Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL 2010 INC.

514-947-7248

$154,900 Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL 2010 INC.

514-947-7248

Vaudreuil-Dorion. Tastefully decorated 2-bdm 1-bth condo, in move-in condiƟon. Kitchen appliances included. Close to public transport, park and all ameniƟes. 2 dedicated parking spots. MLS# 20621512

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$269,000 Gary Joubert Real Estate Broker ROYAL LEPAGE VILLAGE

514-953-4428

Rigaud. 23 rue Corrigan. 3+1 bedroom, 1 bath. Close to all ameniƟes, green space. Many inclusions including hot tub. MLS 18729547

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

$239,900

$245,000 Roselyne Groleau-Parker

QUICK OCCUPANCY

Roselyne Groleau-Parker

Saint-Lazare. Ideal for large family or home daycare. Large renovated property with 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main Ňoor laundry and family room. Fully Įnished basement. #11236822

OPEN HOUSE, SUN., 2-4 p.m.

$269,000 Angelito Ilagan

Saint-Lazare. Large 4 bedroom coƩage located in family friendly neighborhood. Dream kitchen, large living room with Įreplace. Ground Ňoor oĸce. I/G pool. #25066403

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Rigaud. #5 Ch. Hudson Club. Spacious 2 bedroomm, 2 bath condo in a country seƫng only 5 minutes from Hwy 40. Tennis courts, pool, community hall, access to waterfront beach & picnic area. Approx 1300 sq Ō of living space; 2 parking spots. MLS# 17751066

Susan Mason Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL INC.

514-238-4544

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Saint-Lazare. 1601 Rue des Marguerites. Great locaƟon! Lovely 3 bedroom starter home with open concept kitchen and living area, close to village. Reduced for quick sale! MLS# 26759046

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY!

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General store, butcher shop, LCBO distributor & recent 10 seat diner with all accessories (2013), all in strategically located area. Live in the upper spacious apartment & have your own business downstairs. Call for info! MLS# M1256

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Stunning house located at 220 Main Road, Hudson. Fully renovated home on a beautiful 93,000 square-foot property overlooking Oka. Centris # 12479929 Reduced to $1,300,000.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-proϔit and community based groups. DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX Medical Cannabis: From Plant to Patient; presentation by Dr. Mark Ware, Director of Clinical Research, Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit, MUHC. Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club (www.mluwc. com) meets Monday, February 8, 7:15 p.m. at Karnak Shriners Temple, 3350 Sources Boulevard. All welcome.

HUDSON The Robert Burns Dinner & Dance will be held Saturday, January 23, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre at 6 p.m. with dancing to the music of Greg Inniss. Cost is $25 per person. RSVP at the Hudson Legion (450) 4584882.

The next Rendez-Vous luncheon, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Rue Main, will be held Tuesday, January 26. The guest speaker will be Rod Hodgson. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5. Auberge Willow Inn – Hudson Music Festival Gallery presents ‘150 la Mémoire de Hudson’ vernissage Saturday, January 23, at 6 p.m., 208 Main Road. Every three months, Willow Gallery is proud and excited to display a selection of local artists presenting their latest works. This January we are presenting the 150th Anniversary project of the Town of Hudson. Fourteen local artists participated in a project commemorating the 150th anniversary by each creating a 40” by 30” work based on some aspect of local history. With the collaboration of the Auberge Willow Inn and the Hudson

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Music Festival, this project promotes and supports local art and culture. Hudson Fine Crafts and the Hudson Historical Society are seeking items for an upcoming exhibition ‘Women’s Work’ featuring historic tools, equipment and examples of textile hand work from the Hudson region. If you have items of interest please contact us at hudsonfinecraft@hotmail.com or consult www. meetthemakers.ca or hudsonfinecraft.blogspot.ca Hudson Fine Craft is a group of artisans who make things by hand, in many techniques and materials. We meet every first and third Tuesday of the month for discussion, interaction, projects and workshops. If you are interested in joining us please email us at hudsonfinecraft@hotmail.com

KIRKLAND

Sunday, January 24th 2-4 p.m. The Kirkland Library presents a painting exhibit by Maria Astadjov February 2 to 23 at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard. Vernissage takes place Sunday, February 7, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

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PINCOURT

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Vaudreuil-Dorion. 113 Rue des Oeillets. 3 Pincourt. Country life in the heart6 of Pincourt! bedrooms, main floor laundry, finished basement. Charming 2+1 bedroom bungalow. Spacious kitchFenced corner lot with large deck. Close to schools en, 2 full baths, cozy wood burning stove. $235,000 and services. $329,000

Evelyne

MICYK Certified Real Estate Broker

Noble Immobilier Inc. #10705032 Pincourt. Stunning home in prime location on

514-668-9777

large 11,500 sq. ft. lot. Main floor family room. Wood emicyk@videotron.ca and ceramic throughout. $499,900 www. evelynemicyk.com

CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion and CASCA Soulanges will be holding two adoption days Saturday, January 23rd, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., one at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. and one at Mondou’s, 22800 Dumberry Road, Vaudreuil-Dorion (near new Costco). For information regarding our adoption days, contact us at vaudreuil@ cascaorg.ca or visit our web site at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adoption fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE The Lakeshore Chamber Music Society presents cellist Gerald Morin with pianist Sylvia Bruns and flutist Stephanie Morin in the fourth concert of their season. These exceptionally talented musicians will perform music by Beethoven, Gaubert, Pierre Sancan and Weber. The concert takes place at Union Church, 24 Maple Avenue, Friday January 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door; adults $20, seniors (60+) and students $15. Come and enjoy an evening of beautiful chamber music as well as an after concert reception with refreshments. For more details please visit our website at www.lakeshorechambermusic. org. VAUDREUIL-DORION La Maison Trestler invites you to its Spécial St-Valentine concert titled ‘Délices et Musique’ taking place Sunday, February 14, at 11:30 a.m. This year, pianist Stan Gardner will provide the perfect musical accompaniment for the event. On the menu are croissants, muffins, and beverages. Come enjoy this experience with friends and family and take in the music and art in this beautiful historic setting. For more information, call (450) 455-6290, email info@trestler.qc.ca or consult www.trestler.qc.ca. La Maison Trestler is located at 85 chemin de la Commune. Special invitation from VaudreuilDorion 867 Air Cadet Squadron. Are you an adventurous teenager age 12 to 18? Do you like sports, playing music or marksmanship? Are you interested in aviation or want to become a pilot? You like team activities and like to take on challenges? Air Cadets will allow you to experience incredible adventures! Meet us Friday, January 22 at Cité-des-Jeunes high-school’s Lionel-Groulx Pavillion, 2550 PaulGérin Lajoie. All activities are free and bilingual. For more information : email: 867.aviation@cadets.gc.ca Web : www.escadron867.ca

OUTSTANDING HOMES

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HUDSON

2347 l Andalou.

18 McMartin.

42 Wilshire.

NEW builders model home. Fabulous open concept features 3 + 1 bdrm, 3 bths, gas fireplace, another MUST SEE MLS 27877710

Private cul de sac. Beautiful STONE home with 3 finished levels with 2 gas fireplaces & 2 home theatres. A MUST SEE. MLS 17267472

Beautiful executive level STONE home features 4000 sf of living space and a fabulous and equipped kitchen. MLS 13276573

Thursday, January 21, 2016

HUDSON VALLEYS

Home and Estate Open Houses

Sunday January 24th, 2016 2:00PM to 4:00PM

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34 Westwood $449,900 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

1755 des Pervenches, #4 $183,750 Diane and Paul Laflamme 514-793-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

113 Rue des Oeillets $329,000 Evelyne Micyk 514-668-9777 Noble Immobilier Inc.

541 des Pivoines $309,000 Donna Brazeau 514-884-4935 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

91 Mount Pleasant $319,900 Patricia Wright 514-942-4092 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

1745 des Pervenches, #1 $165,000 Tania Ellerbeck 514-791-5367 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

784 Avenue Desmarchais $269,000 Angelito Illagan 514-882-9626 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.

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RIGAUD

2587 Rue Sandmere $439,000 Laura Pittaro 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

23 rue Corrigan $269,000 Gary Joubert 514-953-4428 Royal Lepage Village Hudson

1601 Rue des Marguerites $239,900 Susan Mason 514-238-4544 Royal de Montréal Inc.

5 Chemin du Hudson Club $245,000 Roselyne Groleau-Parker 514-947-7248 Royal de Montréal 2010 Inc.

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MLS MLS 21293961 26157802 $325,000 $369,000 RIPLEX fullyorrented. Solid all3+2 BRICK rowing family Empty nesters? bdrm building with3 baths, detached garage. Raised BUNG.+ NEW hardwood Àoors. Forced heat &unit A/C,PLUS wood 2stove insert Large 3 bedroom x 4 1/2’s. Pool & multi on 22,500 sq treed lot Tenants paylevel heatdeck & hydro, Sunny 11,040 in quiet & family friendly cul-de-sac. Low taxes sf lot. Great revenues, great location & and adj. to Hudson’s shops & public schools. great tenants! Vaudreuil West Rigaud

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MLS 18903380 18903380 MLS $649,000 $625,000

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OPEN HOUSE Sun. Jan. 24th 2-4pm 295, 25th Ave. L’Île Perrot

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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

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

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

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

350- Legal

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$15 $20 3 weeks $25

100 - FOR SALE

150 - SERVICES

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

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

ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION, FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, CERAMIC TILING, PAINTING, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. EXPERIENCED WORK. RBQ 5688-2244-01 JONATHAN 514-402-9223

Piano Tuning - Experienced local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier 514770-7438 info@pianolanco.com

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

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

FASHIONWEAR Promenades Hudson. Part-time sales associate required. Must have experience in retail sales. Be available to work on weekends. Be able to communicate effectively and demonstrate strong customer service in both French and English. Send CV to: info@fashionwearcanada.com. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise. Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com 8 – 10 cords firewood (16 foot lengths) $500 per load. 514-708-4518 (160128) Central Vacuum Cyclo Vac Model E103, reconditioned with new motor, 3-year warranty included $350. Central Vacuum Ultralux Johnny Vac, new, 10-year warranty $529. Special: 30 or 35 foot Hose kit with 24V on/ off switch, 3-year warranty $140. Aspirateurs Hudson. 450-458-7488 John Deere snowblower, TRS32, electric start, 10 HP, night light, very good condition - $800. 2 winter tires, Rough Riders, 235/75/ R15, very good condition - $40 each. Located in Hawkesbury. Call 1-514-714-8980 (160128)

125 - FOR RENT 3 bedroom Coachhouse apartment for rent, hardwood floors, fireplace, garage. Available January 9. $1200/month + utilities. Call for details: 514-703-8981. (160121) 2 + 1 bedroom house for rent, near Falcon Golf, 1 big bathroom, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, freezer, pool table, wood stove, kitchen table and 6 chairs included. Available February 1st. $1020/month. Shortterm and long-term leases available. Call 450458-2351 (160128) House for rent in St-Lazare – 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, basement, garage, large private lot. All appliances included. $1800/ month. Contact: 514-949-3128 (160128) Bachelor in St-Lazare, heated, air-conditioned, electricity, cable, high-speed internet, stove and fridge, space for washer/ dryer. No animals. Non-smoking. Mature woman. 450-424-2109 (160128)

150 - SERVICES Piano Tuning, local Fine tuning $88. 514-206-0449 Piano Piano Piano (160225)

ARE YOU FINDING LIFE HARD? Depressed; lonely; in debt; need someone to talk to? Let me help 514-616-5994 Free and confidential (160128) Retired teacher with many successful years of tutoring mathematics to students in the St. Lazare, Hudson areas is anxious to continue doing so. At any level, in English or in French. Please call Astrid at 514-646-1528. (160128)

Caregiver available for housekeeping, meal preps, laundry, errands, etc. Experienced. Please call 450-510-2184 (160121)

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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 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 514-453-5018 ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Nanny/Babysitter Available – 54 year old empty nester available to babysit your children. Evenings/Weekends. Early Childhood Educator for 5 years. 514-569-1644

Le Marriott Soleil Professional Maids High Quality Housekeeping Home Services Ramona 514-647-4775 (160204)

Woftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and international troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca services@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762

Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations to better serve you: 1051 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion, corner of chemin de l’Anse, one minute away from Costco (450218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles, Vaudreuil-Dorion (450-218-6400). Pants hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All of our prices include taxes. Mathematics Tutor. Retired mathematics teacher available to tutor any High School math course or Calculus 1. Call Mr. Norris at 450-455-9475 (160128)

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Handyman/ for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786. (160211) SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available. Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac). Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Cleaning ladies available, weekly, bi-weekly or occasionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251 (160204) French Tutor, experienced retired teacher available for high school, CEGEP and adult students. Hudson and St-Lazare only. For info please call 450-458-7458 (160128)

175 - WANTED LATERAL FILING CABINET, 5 drawer, legal file size with lock. Preferably one that doesn’t make me swear when opening and closing it! Call 514-594-2055. $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Côte St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) (160407)

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT St-Lazare tax preparation office has two clerical positions available from mid-February until April 30, 2016. Work includes packaging, sorting income tax documents, medical receipts and calculations. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Attention to detail is important. Please apply at tax@bellnet.ca (160204)

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250 - REAL ESTATE SALE House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 Triplex Income Property with a good income revenue in the heart of Hudson for sale. 3 x 4 ½ apartments. Private parking. Call Ray at 514-668-9718 (160128)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468 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 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door. 514-773-0394 Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 neg., 450-424-4308 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. 514-2182776 “1999 Chrysler Cirrus LX Sedan, Amethyst, Very good working condition, Automatic, P.S., P.B., P.W., P.L., P.M., Cruise control, A.C., Tilt Steering, Pioneer stereo, C.D. with remote. 230,260km. Asking $765. Neg. Please call 514918-4274”

2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. Mini Cooper S 2008. Full sport package, automatic, brakes recently changed, 17” summer mini mags included. Currently on 16” rims & winter tires. Drives well in winter conditions, hugs the road, lots of fun 154,000kms $6900. 514-946-5854.

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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863

1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor. Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, wellequipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863

Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also selling 4 summer tires with mags asking $450. Call or text 514-690-5463.

Nissan X-Trail SE 2005, 165,000km. Looks great. Runs great. New Toyo winter tires on rims, summer tires on mags. Asking $5,200. Richard: 450-458-1497. 514-794-4507.

Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 Ford Focus Wagon ZXW 2005. 218 000 kms, dark grey. Comes with 4 winter tires. $950.00 Call 450-218-2935

Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.

Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320. BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Bluetooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428

Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488

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CUSTOMER SERVICE/ RETENTION SPECIALISTS NEW CALL CENTER NOW OPEN IN VAUDREUIL-DORION CALLING ALL SUPER ACHIEVERS AND NATURAL BORN COMMUNICATORS We are now interviewing for enthusiastic, driven individuals! Come join our winning and dynamic team @ our brand new (and very HIP) call center in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Hwy 40 (in the Techno Park). If you are looking to: build a career, learn about the world of e-commerce and be recognized for your performance/work ethic, then we are looking for YOU! Bring your desire for success, your sales/retention skills and “gold medal” attitude to our team. Snap shot of your day: Monday-Friday: 10:00 am–6:00 pm English Language Customer Support You will ﬁnd yourself representing some of the most exciting health and skin care products available on the market today. Once trained, you will use your extensive product knowledge to retain existing customers by encouraging them to continue with their program and helping them set personal goals. You will answer general questions, while making sure they feel cared for and well-informed. You will offer them challenges to achieve their objectives, with practical advice and payment options in order to ensure their success. All calls are inbound and all callers are existing customers with accounts and products. PRACTICAL QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have customer service experience, along with excellent computer aptitude and outstanding written & oral communication skills. They will also possess the ability to multi-task, be detail orientated and highly motivated to excel, learn and advance. Comprehensive paid training will be provided to those ideal candidates.

Send your CV to hr@bigdogpayments.com to schedule a meet and greet.

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965

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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT HUDSON YACHT CLUB BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Applications for employment for the 2016 season are now being accepted for the following departments: • • • • • • • •

GATE/SECURITY (retirees encouraged) MAINTENANCE (in-house & grounds) HOUSE CLEANER BAR (bartenders, waiters, busboys/girls) CANTEEN/BBQ (cooks, grill cooks, service staff ) PLAYGROUND (animators) OFFICE RECEPTIONIST POOL (manager, lifeguards, instructors): Must have National, AWSI/WSI Certification • * JUNIOR SAILING (instructors) • * SENIOR SAILING (boatswain) * PROOF OF COURSES COMPLETED MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION

APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CLUB OFFICE AND AT www.hudsonyachtclub.com (under Contact/Employment Opportunities)

HUDSON YACHT CLUB C/O THE MANAGER 10 YACHT CLUB ROAD HUDSON, QUEBEC J0P 1H0 TEL: 450-458-5326 FAX: 450-458-5141 EMAIL: margaret@hudsonyachtclub.com PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO JANUARY 31ST, 2016

N.B. • ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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NOTARIES

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KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC.

Jeffrey Quenneville

Jean-Pierre Boyer

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

Investment Advisor Raymond James Ltd. 2870 Route Harwood, St-Lazare 450.202.0999

L.L., L., D.D.N. 1576 C Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-2323

Lunetterie Vista

ATTORNEY

FAMILY MEDIATION/SOCIAL WORK

Aumais Chartrand

Karine Joly, MSW, TS, Family Mediator

100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12 L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7 Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229 andreaumais@bellnet.ca

Family mediation for couples separating/divorcing Counselling for individuals, couples, families Homologation of mandate report. Vaudreuil-Dorion/Beaconsfield 450-218-1499 karine.joly@videotron.ca

BOOKKEEPING

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

FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS

DENTISTS

Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury reconditioning therapist. Become strong & injury free! 514-867-5684 mifitpro.com

Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker 472 Main Rd, Suite I, Hudson QC, J0P 1H0 Ph. (450) 458-5334

Dr. Aileen Elliott 1710 Ste Angélique, Saint Lazare

450 455 7924

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

OPTICIANS 1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-4500

Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvi.lafontaine@videotron.ca Bilingual Services • Cdn & US trained

drs. Martina Kleine-Beck

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Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics 3206, boul. de la Gare, Suite 160 Vaudreuil-Dorion (450)218-1892 PHARMACIES

Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning disabilities can be corrected. www.dyslexiacorrection.ca (450) 458-4777

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PSYCHOTHERAPY Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling

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MOVING

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Mtre. Kim Isings B.Sc., P. Eng, B.C.L., L.L.B., D.D.N.

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Discover your local Businesses! Welcome H~OM Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor

The extensive health benefits of yoga

have been proven numerous times, and while it has grown into a very trendy fitness activity in gyms, yoga is primarily known for its therapeutic benefits. Helene Cou-

vrette, owner of H~OM Yoga Wellness Centre and Founder of the annual Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga (MISTY), has been promoting the therapeutic values of yoga to the community at large for nearly two decades. Helene is a leader in her field with over 4,000 hours of teaching classes and an additional 1,000 hours training the next generations of yoga instructors. She holds both “Pain Care” and “Trauma Sensitive” certifications. She founded the H~OM Yoga Wellness Centre in 2007 with the mission of fostering health and healing through yoga. Since then, members of our community suffering from chronic pain and emotional trauma have found relief and solace in her teachings. A true pillar of the community, Helene offers free classes to cancer patients. “I started yoga to help out a friend who had cancer, and my daughter lost her best friend to cancer. So I wanted to offer free yoga to people who have cancer, so they don’t have to worry about the additional cost,” Helene said. Helene believes in yoga classes that people from every walk of life can attend. H~OM Yoga Wellness Centre provides a supportive environment where clients receive personalized care during their journey toward health, well-being and happiness. “I teach in a way that educates students about their bodies and biomechanics. Everybody hurts somewhere. If you ask them long enough, you find out they feel pain in their shoulder, knee or back. I like to teach in a manner where they can perform the movements safely and where they can even receive some healing for their pain.” The Center believes in an approach tailored for each yoga practitioner: the beginners will find a well-supported program that aims to integrate them into a healthy yoga practice, while the more experienced yogis will have the opportunity to learn

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about biomechanics to better their experience. “There is a lot of yoga being offered everywhere, but there is very little about therapy. Ninety-nine percent of my calls are from beginners and people who say they are overweight or not fit, who have cancer or suffer from back pain. I’m there to bring yoga to everyone. I am here to make people feel good.” Helene has made a difference in the life of all her students over the years. “I had this client who had been suffering from back pain for five years. I worked with her for five months and totally changed her life. Another client said she was motivated to open up a business because she found the courage and self-confidence she needed in my yoga class. Basically, I have helped people who couldn’t do much physically, or emotionally, into moving quite fluidly in a yoga class and in life where they can conquer fears and anxieties and live in a more peaceful way.” H~OM Yoga Wellness Centre also offers Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Prenatal-Safe and Seniors classes. Inscription is very flexible with three different ways to join: You can drop in for a class, purchase a ticket package, or get unlimited access to all classes. The first week of classes is always free. H~OM is a Registered Certification School where people interested in learning can embark on their yoga career. The next session starts February 20 with classes offered on Saturdays through early October. An advanced 300-hour Teacher Training Program geared toward therapeutics will also be offered Fall 2016. H~OM Yoga Wellness Centre is located in Les Promenade Hudson, 3187 Harwood. You can reach Helene at (450) 7321707, or by email at h-om@sympatico.ca. You can also visit the centre’s website at www.homyogacenter.com to find out more.

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