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Thursday, June 22, 2017

VOL. 15 NO. 23

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Oil and water

Members of grassroots ci�zen groups including Environmental Defence, Ecology O�awa, Les Citoyens au Courant, Stop Oléoduc Outaouais, Fonda�on Cul Pas Chez-Nous, and Greenpeace Canada were on hand to launch a simula�on to illustrate how a poten�al oil spill would aﬀect the O�awa River, the source of drinking water for the region. See story on page 3. “Some people don’t like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.” – Elon Musk

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Mapping oil spill risk in a major regional river James Armstrong

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A federal pier on the banks of the O�awa River in Pointe-Fortune was the scene of a simula�on on Tuesday, June 20, of how an oil pipeline spill could be carried downstream. Two hundred dri� cards made of wood containing iden�ca�on numbers, instruc�ons, a website address and a toll free telephone number in English and French, were dropped into the river not far from the foot of the Hydro Québec Carillon Dam near the site of where the proposed Energy East pipeline will cross the Quebec por�on of the O�awa River. Organized by grassroots ci�zen groups, Environmental Defence, Ecology O�awa in conjunc�on with Quebec groups Les Citoyens au Courant, Stop Oléoduc Outaouais, Fonda�on Cul Pas Chez-Nous, and Greenpeace Canada, the event was meant to raise ci�zens’ awareness of the dangers of a poten�al oil spill. “This project is intended for us to better understand the risks of an oil spill,” said Dale Marshall, Na�onal Program Manager for the Environmental Defence organiza�on. “We are trying to gure out how far the oil will travel if there was a spill from Energy East.” Similar drops have taken place in the O�awa and Bonnechere Rivers near O�awa. Two more are planned; one in the Winnipeg River in the Lake of the Woods area in Ontario and the other near the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. “I hope people will nd the dri� cards along the river and log the informa�on,” said Katharine Massam, spokesperson for Les Citoyens au Courant. “This is very important to know because TransCanada Pipeline is not providing the informa�on,” said Massam. She described how in previous spills into waterways, oil has travelled as far as 500 kilometers. What to do If you happen to nd a pink piece of wood covered in black print on a local beach or in the O�awa or Saint-Lawrence Rivers in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region this summer, please follow the printed instruc�ons and register the loca�on of the nd with the Environmental Defence organiza�on. Danger to potable water resources High on the priority list of all the organiza�ons in attendance on Tuesday is the threat to local drinking water resources. “The pipeline that Energy East plans to install in Quebec is 42 inches (1.0668 metres) in diameter. It the biggest pipeline in North America,” stated Massam no�ng that it will carry 1.1

PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG

Bright pink popping up along the shorelines of waterways in the next few months will be a vivid reminder of the distance and speed with which currents can carry contaminants.

million barrels of crude oil per day. It’s very important to know that the leak detec�on system will be located in Alberta. It’s a system that detects leaks that happen over 1.5 per cent of the volume. That’s why the vast majority of leaks are detected by people on the ground,” she added. All of the groups expressed concern about the petroleum product that will be pumped through the pipeline. “Only part of the oil oats, the rest of it stays in the body of water and sinks resul�ng in ongoing pollu�on of potable water,” said Massam. “We are against the construc�on of the pipeline. Economically, building it makes no sense,” she said no�ng that the monetary and environmental costs of a spill outweighs the benets of the pipeline. No Plan B Patrick Bonin, a Climate and Energy Campaigner for Greenpeace Canada, pointed out municipali�es, including Montreal, that rely on the Saint Lawrence River for potable water, do not have a back-up plan if that resource is

contaminated with an oil leak. “We need the governments to wake up and come up with some credible plans to get us oﬀ of fossil fuel, reduce consump�on, and protect drinking water,” he said. According to Bonin, the municipali�es do not have emergency responders or access to clean-up crews with the training and exper�se necessary to deal with a spill. “Two months ago, I asked the ques�on of the CMM (Communauté Métropolitaine de Montréal) about their Plan B. They were supposed to put a committee in place to come up with a report in May. It’s June now and we haven’t seen the colour of that report,” said Bonin. He wasn’t impressed with the federal government’s attempts to improve the Na�onal Energy Board. “They are s�ll evalua�ng Energy East under the same body, the same Na�onal

Energy Board who has been recognized as having tons of bias in favour of the oil industry. They are just patching an old process that was ro�en and put in place by the Harper government in order to approve, as quickly as possible, oil and gas infrastructure in Canada.” Results to follow According Marshall, the results of the wood dri� card project will be published in the late summer or early fall. Ci�zens are welcome to follow the results as they are compiled at www.environmentaldefence.ca.

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Wake up and hang up It’s a sobering sta�s�c that over the course of a single week, almost 11,000 drivers sharing the roads with other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, were cited for speed viola�ons (see Concerted eﬀorts to curb speeding, this page) that include recklessness and distracted driving. Through public awareness campaigns and basic common sense, we’ve evolved to realize drinking and driving have no compa�bility factor and the excellent work done by groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have been instrumental in educa�ng the public and lobbying government to inict harsher puni�ve measures. It’s �me to ini�ate the same change when it comes to infrac�ons for distracted driving. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Quebec has some of the lowest nes in Canada for using hand-held electronic devices while behind the wheel. A rst-�me distracted driving infrac�on that would hit you with a $543 ne in Bri�sh Columbia is a paltry $80 in Quebec. Ge�ng caught a second �me in B.C. will have you shelling out $888; Quebec will ask for $100. We know, and by this �me ought to know be�er, that those ubiquitous, pervasive, and insidious electronic devices that so easily capture our a�en�on can also lead to serious injury – or worse – when used while opera�ng a projec�le weighing thousands of pounds. If common sense can’t be mandated, the next best thing is behaviour modica�on by monetary sanc�on. Distracted driving nes need to be adjusted according to the reality on our roads.

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

PHOTO BY VERONICA JENSEN

Saint-Lazare resident Veronica Jensen caught this visitor to her pool – a blue coloured green frog. This anomaly is due to the missing yellow pigment which would normally produce the frog’s green colour. Apparently the blue is not a heritable trait. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Leaks Dear Editor, Welcome to the world of poli�cs. The Town of Hudson les a complaint with the Barreau du Québec against a ci�zen (Your Local Journal, Hudson surprised by leaked document, June 15, page 1). This is an elec�on year and this gesture may be to discourage the ci�zen to run; it also has a avour of revenge. I must admit that the town is very crea�ve in their explana�ons. And it is just star�ng. Jacques Nadeau Hudson Saddlebrook vandalism Dear Editor, Mothers, check your fridge! If you are miss-

ing eggs chances are they have been used to ‘decorate’ my home here in Saddlebrook. For a few weeks, I have had the dubious pleasure of trying to remove egg residue from the siding of my house, my driveway, my roof, and my swimming pool. More than half a dozen �mes in total. This con�nuous egging is no longer amusing and no longer a prank – it is vandalism – a criminal act. Hopefully the misguided miscreant will cease and stop his ac�ons before he will be apprehended and presented to his parents with “egg all over his face.” Herb HaunsteƩer Saint-Lazare

Concerted efforts to curb speeding During province-wide speed opera�ons carried out June 9 to 15, Quebec police officers reported close to 11,000 viola�ons in an effort to counter speed at the wheel. With the summer vaca�on approaching and increased traffic on the province’s roads, police will con�nue to increase their presence in order to improve road safety. These include opera�ons targe�ng reckless or excessive speed, such as on construc�on sites, distracted driving, failure to wear seat belts, and impairment of driving ability due to alcohol or drugs, as these offenses are overrepre-

sented in fatal collisions. Although police organiza�ons and partners are working together to sensi�ze and intervene with motorists who are at fault, the responsibility to slow down and adapt their behavior to their environment remains with the drivers. Excessive or reckless speed is the number one cause of collisions in Quebec. This concerted provincial opera�on was organized by l’Associa�on des directeurs de police du Québec (ADPQ), the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) and the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM).

Errata In last week’s edi�on, the ar�cle Le Cozy Café: Charming locale in the heart of Hudson, page 21, it was printed Chris�ne Booth is manager and Jessika Ménard owner. In fact, both are coowners of the business. In last week’s edi�on, it was reported Hudson Town Clerk Cassandra Comin Bergonzi is leaving her posi�on for a job in Saint-Basile-le-Grand. Her new posi�on is actually in Baied’Urfé. Your Local Journal regrets the errors.

Auditor’s report shows Vaudreuil-Dorion in sound ﬁscal condition John Jantak

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Vaudreuil-Dorion is in sound nancial shape according to a detailed auditor’s report that outlines the state of the city’s nances that was presented by Marco Pilon, Treasurer and Director of Finance, at the Monday evening council mee�ng on June 19. The audit, which was commissioned by the independent audi�ng rm Goudreau Poirier Inc., showed that the city has a current surplus of about $9 million, although Mayor Guy Pilon said the surplus is actually about $6 million. One of the reasons for the discrepancy is because the town received an unexpected repayment of about $2 million from the CIT La Presqu’île for bus service and about $1 million from the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) as part of the provincial gasoline refund program. CIT transit service refund The substan�al refund from the CIT resulted in the town not having to pay for the transit service, which Pilon said was an extremely excep�onal situa�on. The CIT, which oﬃcially ceased to operate June 1 as a unique en�ty is now a part of the South Shore transit service and the city’s contribu�on is yet to be determined. “We don’t know how much the service will cost the municipali�es in the future in terms of the new restructura�on so that $2 million can disappear very quickly. We can’t do anything with the money because we aren’t certain what will happen with the reorganiza�on,” said Pilon. ResidenƟal and industrial taxes When it comes to real estate transac�ons, Pilon said the municipality is one of the few that has the quickest turnovers when proper�es are listed on the market and more income was generated through Welcome Taxes. “This is a good sign and another good sign is that people s�ll want to move to our community,” he added. Another boost to the city’s coﬀers is the $1.2 million in tax revenue that is

being generated from Ericsson which was given a tax break by the city when it announced plans to build a new facility in the town’s industrial park about three years ago. “At the end of the process, we should be receiving $4 million annually in tax revenue from Ericsson,” said Pilon of the telecommunica�ons equipment and services company and added that a similar tax break was awarded last year to Winpak Ltd. when they announced plans to expand their packaging facility. Major infrastructure work compleƟon The comple�on of the city’s major infrastructure projects including its water ltra�on and sewage treatment facili�es, the new St. Charles Avenue/ Autoroute overpass, a new bike path along Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes, and the expansion of the arena and library should help to minimize any future tax increases, said Pilon. “We’ve invested in a lot of areas and our major expenses are now over and our need to borrow will con�nue to decrease each year star�ng now. We did it by gradually increasing property taxes but we’re stabilizing now because we have less investments to make,” he said. Pilon wouldn’t speculate whether the reduced spending will translate into lower property taxes for homeowners. “This will all depend on the demands from our ci�zens. We’re here to provide services to our ci�zens. Our city is s�ll growing, much slower than before, but there will always be a demand for more cultural and recrea�onal ac�vi�es,” he added.

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Marco Pilon, Vaudreuil-Dorion Treasurer and Director of Finance, presents the oﬃcially audited 2016 nancial report during the June 19 Monday evening council mee�ng.

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Up a tree While I would normally leave gardening issues to our English Gardener writer James Parry, this topic has me genuinely scratching my head and given that my life isn’t all that interes�ng, I’m loath to pass up a column idea to my colleague. What do you do when your houseplants become trees and are too big – or too dangerous – to keep dragging in and out of your home with the change of seasons? I have a grapefruit tree that my husband actually started from seed and while it’s beau�ful, it only serves to get bigger every year without ever producing any fruit. It now stands sentry at the edge of my driveway only because it won’t really t anywhere else. My cus plant, bless its heart, is virtually unkillable but it too is going through a form of middle age – si�ng around, gaining weight, and taking up space. I’m a sort of y-by-the-seat-of –my-pants gardener – I don’t know the name, etymology, history, likes and dislikes, or astrological sign of all my plants. I gure, as my mother always said, “If there’s green, there’s hope” and if something dies at my hand, there’s plenty more where that one came from. Or I can just get more from James. But some plants are genuinely nice to have around and will demonstrate quite quickly that, despite my lack of research, they originated in the underbrush of rain forests (or something) and, much like I, are apt to blister and shrivel in direct sunlight. So at least three stay forever in dark corners of my house, much like I, eschewing heat and sunshine. A few years ago, we tried giving some of our larger plants away to a local high school in order to bring a li�le life to the place. While they survived occasionally being used as a garbage container by the students, it was ul�mately the summer break – and lack of someone watering them – that turned the vibrant, healthy specimens to shriveled, lifeless stalks with no hope for the future. The plants I mean. Besides sheer girth, other factors come into play when rearranging the household foliage. I have one plant with long, spindly branches and if a leaf should happen to break off, it emits a white sap that will not wash off with any known household substance. I tried everything from dish soap to acetone and only �me wore the stuff off. Another is a vindic�ve cactus. The kids were already afraid of its tendency to grab your shirt as you pass by and were under strict orders not to touch any part of it. Even a�er I neutered the long aggressive spikes with a pair of vice-grips (yes, it survived) I discovered that even lightly coming into contact with the green part will leave a coa�ng of Velcro-like invisible spikes imbedded in one’s skin. It sits on my back deck, plo�ng. My husband has suggested, foolishly within earshot of the en�ty, that we simply forget about un�l a�er the rst snowfall. While I could just leave the plants inside year round, they genuinely seem to thrive spending their summers outdoors. The wind and rain removes all the dust and plants that haven’t bloomed in years reawaken and the leaves take on a deeper hue. The internet offers sugges�ons on size control like ‘rootpruning’ that sounds far too complicated for my tastes. Maybe I can just leave them in James’ yard and hope he won’t no�ce.

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG

John Pichovich voiced Wyman Memorial United Church’s objecƟons to a restricƟve zoning by-law during a public consultaƟon meeƟng on Tuesday, June 20.

Opposition in Hudson to a zoning by-law amendment James Armstrong

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An amendment to a Hudson zoning by-law that would prohibit anything other than an assisted-living seniors’ residence met with some opposi�on at a public consulta�on mee�ng held Tuesday, June 19. John Pichovich, a member of the Council of Wyman Memorial United Church proposed the zoning by-law amendment be dropped in favour of commercial zoning. Pichovich made it clear he was speaking on behalf of the church council and not the organiza�on of the Villa Wyman project, a separately run en�ty from the church. He read a le�er expressing the reasons why the church wants the amendment dropped and then deposited the le�er with Councillors Deborah Woodhead, Nicole Durand, and Ron Goldenberg. “Let me be very clear that the hope and dream of the congrega�on is to see an assisted seniors’ residence constructed upon Lot 5 970 081 west of the church which is located on the corner of Selkirk Street and Main Road. Failing that, the congrega�on would look at development op�ons that would also t the proposed bylaw, such as unassisted apartments or condominiums for seniors,” Pichovich read. The le�er states that if the Villa Wyman project does not receive approval from the Societé d’habita�on du Québec, the very restric�ve zoning would hamper other possibili�es of sale or development. Background Town council was prompted to make the restric�ve amendment because of concerns raised by residents at a previous public consulta-

�on mee�ng that commercial zoning would permit an unsuitable commercial establishment for that par�cular lot. Council then adopted, by resolu�on, the rst dra� of the zoning bylaw at the June 5 mee�ng that rezoned the land belonging to Wyman as commercial. The property was originally zoned as public and that designa�on did not permit the construc�on of the Villa Wyman project. Seƫng a precedent Resident Daren Legault said it didn’t seem fair to be so restric�ve. “You are taking away valuable op�ons for the owners,” he said. He described it as spot zoning within an exis�ng zone and that it sets a dangerous precedent. “People will want the same limita�ons for other lots,” he said. Registry for referendum The zoning By-Law No. 692.1-2017 in ques�on is subject to approval by way of referendum. “In order to have a registry there has to be a pe��on from 12 people (in the respec�ve zone) saying that they disagree with this by-law. If we receive the pe��on with 12 names there will be a registry,” said Woodhead. “A registry is a more complex process because it involves all of the con�guous lots,” she added no�ng that there is a mathema�cal equa�on for determining the number of signatures required on the registry. What happens next? When asked how the consulta�on mee�ng would aﬀect the by-law amendment, the councillors said everything would be considered in a caucus mee�ng and presented at the next town council mee�ng Tuesday, July 4.

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Pincourt says no to referendum on Duhamel multi-use path Your Local Journal

Pincourt Mayor Yvan Cardinal dismissed the possibility of holding a referendum to ask residents whether they favour restoring Chemin Duhamel back into a two-way roadway a�er the issue was raised during a special town council informa�on mee�ng held at the OmniCentre on Tuesday evening, June 20. Resident Carmen Pilote, who presented a pe��on with 512 signatures from area residents opposed to the permanent one-way change at the regular monthly council mee�ng last week, said she was disappointed with the mayor’s rm stand on the issue especially since it was done without any consulta�on among area residents who have been directly aﬀected by the change. Many residents support the change Despite complaints made by Pilote and several other residents during the mee�ng about the one-way status of Duhamel, Cardinal pointed out that many ci�zens support the change because it allows them to use the former southbound por�on of the road, regarded as a mul�-use path, safely without having to contend with two-way vehicle traﬃc. Cardinal also said the conversion of Duhamel has enabled more people, from children to seniors, to use the path and the town has no inten�on to revert the roadway back to its former two-way status because of the overall posi�ve feedback the town has received since the conversion.

He added that since the permanent recongura�on of Duhamel into a riverside promenade will be paid for by all the town’s taxpayers, all ci�zens should have the opportunity to use the revamped path even though residents along Duhamel and the various side streets within the area are directly affected by the change. Duhamel residents never consulted While the mayor did not dismiss the pe��on outright, Cardinal said if it really was such a conten�ous issue, the pe��on would have been presented to the town earlier. “I’m not too happy about this because a lot of people have said they do not want this and the mayor didn’t take no�ce to what people have been telling him. It’s only going ahead because he wants it regardless of what the people have been telling him,” Pilote told Your Local Journal. Residents had not been consulted beforehand about the one-way conversion of Duhamel which officially came into effect almost one year ago as a pilot project to determine its effect on traffic and impact on the area, said Pilote. “That’s why I only started the pe��on last October,” said Pilote. “I thought that maybe people are going to like the path and they’re going to regret signing the pe��on. But when I started to approach people they said they were wai�ng for me to bring them the pe��on so they could sign it. Pilote added that before the conversion of Duhamel last year, there seemed

PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK

Pincourt resident Carmen Pilote asks Mayor Yvan Cardinal whether the town would consider holding a referendum regarding the possibility of changing Chemin Duhamel back into a twoway roadway.

to be more mutual respect between the cyclists, pedestrians and motorists and that the current spate of problems amongst the various users only began to manifest itself soon a�er the conversion took eﬀect. Overall posiƟve feedback Cardinal disputed Pilote’s claims saying the overall feedback since the conversion has been mostly posi�ve. He said many residents, especially parents with young children on bicycles and toddlers in strollers, said they feel more secure using the mul�-use path and not have to contend with oncoming vehicles. While the overall feedback may be posi�ve, some supporters of the prom-

enade also complained that the mix of cyclists and pedestrians has uninten�onally created problems between both groups of users. Some cyclists are apparently crea�ng dangerous situa�ons by recklessly speeding along the path and disregarding pedestrians. Some people suggested the town should consider installing speed limit signs and speed bumps to try to get cyclists to slow down. The permanent reconversion of Duhamel which was supposed to take place this year has been postponed un�l 2018 because of an ongoing labour dispute between construc�on workers and the provincial government.

Montreal police looking for suspect in theft of $18,000 painting Inves�gators from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) Division of Inves�ga�ve Services are asking for help from the public to locate a thief of artwork. On May 23, a man entered an art gallery on Sherbrooke Street West, between the streets of Montagne and Drummond. Once inside, he grabbed a pain�ng and placed it under his coat before leaving. A surveillance camera caught the suspect coming out of the gallery. The pain�ng that was stolen is by Québécois ar�st Marc-Aurèle For�n. This oil pain�ng is in a frame sculpted with gold leaf and measures 8”x10”. It’s valued at $18,000 and is listed in the Raisonné catalog under number H-1062. There is an inventory number a�ached to the back of the chart. This can, however, be removed without damaging the canvas. The suspect is a white male, standing approximately 5-feet, 5-inches tall, with short grey hair. At the �me of the robbery, he was wearing glasses, a grey goa-

tee and dark clothes. If you have informaƟon to idenƟfy and locate the suspect, contact Info-Crime Montréal by phone at (514) 393-1133 or online at infocrimemontreal.ca. The informaƟon will be treated anonymously and condenƟally. To see video footage, go to www.spvm.qc.ca/fr/PersonnesRecherchees/AvisDeRecherche/316

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned to all citizens of the municipalities of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, that the “Règlement de contrôle intérimaire numéro 229-1 modifiant le règlement de contrôle intérimaire 229 - Mont Rigaud” came into effect on June 12th, 2017 following the approval of Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy/ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire and in accordance with Act respecting land use planning and development/Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme. You may consult it at the offices of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges located at 280 Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion, as well as at the offices of local municipalities. GIVEN AT VAUDREUIL-DORION, this 19th day of June in the year two-thousand and seventeen (2017). SIMON BELLEMARE Assistant Executive Director and Assistant Secretary/Treasurer Thursday, June 22, 2017

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

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Nosy complaining neighbour is getting under my skin! Q. My neighbours spy on us, bully our kids, complain to our town for anything - noise, street hockey, long grass. This harassment con�nues again and again. Is it legal? PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Capturing the spirit of the Broadway hit, The Music Man, and its best known song, 76 Trombones Led The Big Parade, Hudson Film Society president Clint Ward, who used to play the instrument in a band way back when, greets local 76 year-olds in their celebraƟon of life at Whitlock Golf & Country Club.

Ageing together in a celebration of life at Whitlock James Parry

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Born in 1941 in diﬀerent parts of the world, 10 members of Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson as either golfers or curlers, came together for a very special luncheon there yesterday, June 21, for what main organizer, Claude�e Gélinas, who lives in St. Lazare and who has been a social member of the club for the past two years, described as a celebra�on of life. Said Gélinas in an exclusive interview with Your Local Journal just prior to selec�ng from the menu, “We were all born in the very same year which means that we are now all 76. But despite all the nega�ve aspects of ge�ng old, there are many posi�ve ones that we want to celebrate.” And celebra�ng in ne style - in order of birthdates - were Graham Campbell (Beaconseld, England), Terry Browi� (No�ngham, England), Gillian Kinsman (Cochin, India), Mar�n Ho�on (Bamsley, England), Jean Resther (St-Pie de Bagot, Quebec), Megan Evans (Addlestone, England), Diane Gignac (Trois-Rivières, Quebec), Sheila Bri� (Montreal), Claude�e herself (Montreal), and Nicole

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Main organizers, ClaudeƩe Gélinas and Terry BrowiƩ, take Ɵme out from the luncheon to share a moment with Clint Ward and his vintage trombone.

Beaulieu (Trois-Rivières, Quebec). All agreed that they hope it will become an annual celebra�on and that they will all grow older together.

Repairs to the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge continue The Québec Transport Ministry is informing road users that it will begin a new phase in its ongoing repairs of the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge on Highway 40 from June 26, 2017, un�l winter 2018. The interven�ons concern the repair of beams in the westbound direc�on. Dynamic traffic management based on peak hours will be implemented using a removable barrier to limit the traffic impact. Traffic Management - June 26, 2017 to winter 2018 Westbound (towards Vaudreuil-

Dorion) • 3 lanes will be open between 2 and 7 p.m. on weekdays • 2 lanes open outside this �me period • Trucks are forbidden in the le� lane Eastbound (towards Montreal) • 3 lanes open from 9 p.m. un�l noon • 2 lanes open outside this period Note that the speed limit on the bridge will be reduced to 70 km/h. In the event of unfavourable weather condi�ons or opera�onal constraints, the start of work in the west direc�on could be postponed.

A. It’s a terrible feeling knowing someone may be out to get you. How bad will it get and when will it stop? Frequency and intensity of abusive behaviour help determine when the law kicks in to end your personal horror movie. Legal tools available for relief range from a costly and boring civil lawsuit to a spine-chilling and gra�s criminal complaint. A court order helps to end the movie but nothing will compensate for the scars le� on emo�onal boundaries. Let’s see how this may work in prac�ce. Beginner levels of nosiness include neighbours si�ng for hours just staring at you and your house. This creepiness is legal unless you prove an obsessive intent to poison your life with the inclusion of other stuﬀ. So, add a long grass complaint to a town, a Sûreté du Québec (SQ) call for guests parked illegally, crop circles, and so on. At what level do the droplets of disapproving looks and complaints cross the line? Is there a ‘Geneva Conven�on’ between neighbours? We all have to tolerate normal neighbour annoyances according to one sec�on of the Civil Code. But especially per�nent is the idea that rights must not be abused and we must act in good faith according to other sec�ons of the Civil Code. Unfortunately, what’s ‘normal’ or ‘abusive’ can be obfuscated by a special breed – the serial complainer. These by-law crusaders, armed with a measuring tape, can make numerous complaints at various government levels. Usually protected by anonymity they cost taxpayers a fortune. They may view the issuance of a ne under an obscure by-law as a proper dose of misery medica�on. It’s prescribed from �me to �me to supposedly rehabilitate you. At that stage your neighbours may indeed have climbed up the harassment ladder to a level where court scru�ny could bring a downfall. It’s possible to submit that legal complaints, abusive by accumula�on and with the inten�on to harass, are to be interpreted as abnormal annoyances and an abuse of rights, especially the la�er. Your neighbours do not seem to exhibit the mental impairment or rage found in criminal harassment where you fear for your safety. Instead, it would be a slow civil lawsuit where principles and anxie�es must wait a long �me before nally reaching the a�en�on of a judge who ponders all of this. It also pits the fear of the nancial strain of paying for a court ght against the fear of the ‘crazy’ neighbour becoming crazier. Just make sure that curing your discomfort is worth more than the cost of the legal ba�le. A dose of prescribed Valium, taken before a friendly conversa�on between neighbours, might help to convince them to give it up and get a life. Please send your legal ques�ons to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Who would have thunk it? A�er weeks of rain and resultant woes and, as of this past Tuesday, members of Hudson Yacht Club unable to launch their boats because the lake is s�ll too high, Hudson is under watering restric�ons as of this past week. In order to protect our aquifer for the months to come, lawn sprinkling is banned. As is washing of driveways – which has always struck me as a complete waste of our precious resource anyway – as well as pa�os unPHOTO BY MAURICE JEFFERIES less prior to the applica�on of a protec�ve coa�ng. --------------COMMUNITY BUILDING - Meanwhile, heavy intermittent rain this past Saturday certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those par�cipa�ng in two outdoor community events in town. Both of which were a great success according to organizers I spoke to. The rst being the annual garage sale on Côte St-Charles hosted by Gerdy Goudon of Gerdy’s Rescues and AdopƟons fame (See photo below). The other being the Alstonvale Residents AssociaƟon’s annual picnic on the parkland on Mayfair back a�er a 10-year hiatus when some 70 members joined newly-elected president, Michael McMillan, and former president, Terry BrowiƩ, to start the tradi�on all over again. (See photo on our Facebook page). Said Terry, “I thought a street party would bring the neighbourhood together and most people agreed. I always remember the street par�es held in England a�er World War II which were tremendous community-building events. Here in Alstonvale, it was a board effort with many people and their spouses helping. And we do expect it to become an annual event as it was so well received.” On a personal note, being born in late 1945 in the North of England, I guess I was too young to remember those street par�es. But one that I will never forget was when whole bun�ng and Union Jack bedecked streets turned out to celebrate the corona�on of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All of us kids were given wax crayons and colouring books at school with outlines of crowns, jewels, golden coaches, scepters, orbs, and all other kinds of fabulous stuff. Ah, I can s�ll see it today. But that’s another story! --------------FABULOUS FOSTER - Truth be told, what I would like to see again - and probably will, space permi�ng - is the Quebec premiere of Norm Foster’s hilarious but extremely poignant comedy, Jonas and Barry in the Home, running at Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf, through July 2. I a�ended opening night last Thursday and I tell you folks, HVT has another hit on its hands as it celebrates its 25th season. In a departure from the norm and pardon the pun, this par�cular play directed by Dean Patrick Fleming and starring Hudsonites Glen Bowser, Don Anderson, and Amanda MacDonald will have you not only rolling in the aisles but also just like me and my beau�ful Sunshine and many others in the audience emo�onally choked. It’s that powerful! As for the plot, in essence it tells the tale of two diametrically opposite re�red guys searching for friendship, love, sex, and elusive happiness in an assisted living home where the daughter of one of them just happens to be the social director. If you haven’t yet reserved your seat, and would love a wonderful night out at the theatre so close to your own home, may I respec�ully suggest that you don’t leave it much longer so as not to be disappointed. Tickets are selling fast, and with good reason. This show is hot and it’s a hit! For reserva�ons, call the Box Office at (450) 458-5361 or go to villagetheatre.ca. --------------ARTS ALIVE! - And s�ll on the entertainment scene, just learned from Barbara Ford, publicist for Arts Alive! Québec, that for the third consecu�ve year, Hudson and the West Island encompassing Dorval to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue will be two of six regions par�cipa�ng in the province-wide cultural fes�val featuring Quebec ar�sts this summer. Organized by the English Language Arts Network (ELAN), and the other regions being Knowlton, Quebec City, HunƟngdon, and Wakeeld, it will feature performances and ac�vi�es for the whole family from June through September. And while programming dePHOTO BY JAMES PARRY tails are yet to be revealed, Helping Gerdy Gouron (centre) with her garage the dates set for Hudson are sale on Saturday were dedicated volunteers Kim July 20 to 23 and for the West Elrassi, Kimberley Race, George Gervin, Gisela Island, September 23 and 24. LaƩer, ChrisƟne Robert, YveƩe Tupper, and Signa Voyer. Will keep you posted! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creaƟon@videotron.ca

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

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Throw2Catch’s Guinski (leŌ) a naƟve of cƟonal ‘Kouglistan’ not only put a moustache and ouƞit on audience member Chris Harden (right), Vice-President Of Development at sponsor Harden Group, he placed a carrot in Harden’s mouth, later slicing the carrot with help from partner Gandalf during a performance at a press conference Tuesday, June 13, at the Centre MulƟsports.

Festival de cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion offers free fun for everyone this weekend

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This weekend (June 23-25) organizers of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Fes�val de cirque are invi�ng ci�zens of all ages to stop by Rue Jeanno�e to enjoy their free circus fes�val. “This circus is your circus,” local businesswoman Sonia Drolet, president of Fes�vités de Vaudreuil-Dorion, the fes�val’s organizer, said at a press conference Tuesday, June 13 at the Centre Mul�sports. “We hope you’ll turn out in large numbers,” Drolet said, poin�ng out the fes�val offers something for people of all ages and it’s free. “The only thing le� to do now is cross our ngers and hope Mother Nature will be there for us on the 23, 24 and 25.” Michel Vallée, the fes�val’s programming director and head of VaudreuilDorion’s arts and cultural division, said the fes�val’s programming is not only excep�onal, it’s offered free of charge. “It’s accessible to everyone and the shows that weekend are put on by professional Quebec circus ar�sts who are becoming known interna�onally.” Vallée, spor�ng a “Je suis cirque” Tshirt (the fes�val’s hashtag), invited people to be there when the fes�val kicks off this Friday, June 23, at 4 p.m. “Come eat with us,” he said, adding the on-site food concession area follows the same formula as last year but is improved with well-known local businesses offering affordable meals cos�ng around $5. At 4 p.m. ying trapeze act Carpe Diem will offer the rst of its fes�val workshops where people can try their hand at trapeze. Later Carpe Diem will follow Spicy Circus, a trampoline wall act where trampoline ar�sts literally go up a nearly ve-metre wall and then jump down at high speed, with performances in the cabaret-show zone. Friday’s street entertainment features s�lt walkers Les Produc�ons Mys�ka Circus, one of several street circus

acts charming the crowds this weekend. Then a�er the annual, colourful, ci�zen showcase, the Délé Mozaïk, which includes between 800 and 1000 par�cipants, fes�val-goers will celebrate SaintJean-Bap�ste with reworks at PaulGérin-Lajoie Park, followed by a show at the fes�val’s music stage featuring headliner Granby-born singer-songwriter Alex Nevsky. Over the weekend, fes�val-goers will nd plenty of chances to par�cipate in circus arts or gymnas�cs, to try out slackline, or even build something. From Saturday on, free family-oriented fun includes face pain�ng and parentchild yoga classes, available at specic �mes. Families will nd all sorts of ac�vi�es in the fes�val’s crea�ve and family zones. There’s a special game zone just for toddlers and families will especially enjoy board games, paint-by-numbers and art workshops, an obstacle course, archery, miniature golf and an old-fashioned photobooth. There will also be amusement park rides, available for a fee. Street circus acts on rue Jeanno�e over the weekend include Spicy Circus, Carpe Diem and Throw2Catch. Young children can take in a show from Atlas Geocircus on June 24 or check out Pepe et Colori on June 25. To showcase local talent, the fes�val includes presenta�ons by Fes�-Cirque, whose performers hail from nine area elementary and high schools, as well as Gymini, Centre Mul�sports and the École de cirque Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Throughout the weekend visitors can catch musical performances by Melt It Up, Groupe Mario Turbide and Robert Charlebois on June 24 along with West Island band The Day Dreamers and zany acrobat-musician circus troupe Les Parfaits Inconnus on June 25. For a day-by-day list of fesƟval happenings, visit www.fesƟvaldecirque.com or look for FesƟval de cirque VaudreuilDorion on Facebook.

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A woman in her 20s was injured following an accident on Route Harwood eastbound in Vaudreuil-Dorion around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21. Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt. Ingrid Asselin reports the woman, who was alone in the vehicle, was transported to an area hospital but police do not fear for her life. A witness who lives nearby heard the crash and said speeding is a problem along that stretch of road between the intersec�on of Chemin Daoust and Cameron Street. The woman’s car was extensively damaged a�er she collided with the rear of a recycling truck.

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

A paradise getaway in the Thousand Islands Lauren Mitchell

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Gananoque is a town in a region of Ontario located about two hours away from the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. It is home to the Thousand Islands and a perfect summer getaway des�na�on for those seeking something not too far away but also adventurous. There are many services oﬀered to make your stay as pleasant and as comfortable as possible from your hotel to tourism a�rac�ons to the nightlife scene.

BeƩer than a hotel The Colonial Resort & Spa offers its guests many ameni�es such as an indoor heated pool, a steam room, sauna, whirlpool spa, large outdoor pool, and outdoor games. They offer help with attrac�on �ckets, to make it easier to get around. The staff is friendly and warm and takes pride in their work to offer the best experience to their guests. The resort also offers a Motorcoach package tour allowing guests to view all of the Southeastern part of Ontario. ConƟnued on page 13

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Continued from page 12 Family-owned resorts The Glen House Resort has been a family-run resort for over 50 years. In opera�on for over 100 years next to the St-Lawrence river, this resort offers 75 rooms in its resort, one fully-furnished co�age, and four cabins in a chalet. The resort offers different packages, such as the Stay & Play, which include six different op�ons for a number of nights with accommoda�ons to use the Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course offering 280 acres of green to play the game. There are even spa packages for those looking for a roman�c weekend getaway. Tourism along the water Gananoque Boat Line owns ve triple-

decker vessels ranging in capacity from 350 to 500 passengers. There are ve sightseeing cruises, ranging from 1-hour to 5-hour tours. There are two group departure loca�ons for the 1-hour Beauty of the Islands, 2.5-hour Lost Ships of the 1000 Islands, and 5-hour Boldt Castle Stopover cruise. The Gananoque Boat Line also offers dinner cruises featuring a three-course meal served during a 2-hour sunset cruise, taking diners on a tour around the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence River. Live music will also be played during the cruise. Nightlife gaming and dining Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands is a casually upscale casino that not only offers over 500 slot machines or games including Blackjack, Craps, Roule�e, and Texas Hold’em Poker, but also for ea�ng, drinking, and entertainment. The Windward Restaurant offers amazing dining

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St-Jean-Baptiste Day in Saint-Lazare

St-Jean-Baptiste How to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste in our area Lauren Mitchell

June 23rd 8 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:15 p.m. 10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m.

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Moppi – show for children (French) Opening Ceremony Dan Bigras in concert Fireworks Bon ﬁre Dan Bigras in concert Saint-Lazare Church, Chemin Sainte-Angélique and

June 24th parc Bédard (1591 Avenue Bédard) 10 a.m. Ceremony of bells 11:30 a.m. National Day parade noon to 4 p.m. Entertainment for the whole family

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Saint-Lazare The fesƟviƟes will be starƟng the day before the Quebec naƟonal holiday, on Friday, June 23, beginning with a kids’ show at 8 p.m. called ‘Moppi’ that explores the world of possible professions. At 9 p.m., there will be an ofcial opening ceremony and interpretaƟon of the song ‘’Gens du pays’’ sung by St-Lazare resident Samuel Jalbert. Dan Bigras will take the stage at around 9:15 p.m. for his rst act accompanied by his musicians and the amazing Lulu Hugues. At 10 p.m., the reworks will begin and a bonre and Dan Brigas’ second act will commence at 10:30 p.m. On Saturday, June 24, the Saint-Lazare Church will ring its bells in honour of the

holiday. At 11:30 a.m., the TradiƟonal Fête NaƟonale parade will take place on Chemin Ste-Angélique, from Montée StRobert to Des Cèdres Street. From the early aŌernoon into the early evening, exciƟng acƟviƟes will be held at Bédard Park (1591, Bédard Ave.) between 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be entertainment for the whole family (inatables, zip line, tradiƟonal games, face painƟng, street performers, music, etc.), a vintage car exhibiƟon, and a hot dog lunch (for a fee).

Vaudreuil-Dorion The city of Vaudreuil-Dorion will be celebraƟng the holiday on Friday, June 23, while incorporaƟng the day with the FesƟval de Cirque, by once again hosƟng the Mozaïk parade. ConƟnued on page 15

Bonne Fête Nationale Together, let us celebrate our rich heritage and our history, and their continued meaningful contribution to the cultural mosaic that makes up our beautiful country.

Peter Schiefke, MP Vaudreuil-Soulanges @PeterSchiefke 14

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St-Jean-Baptiste St-Jean-Baptiste Continued from page 14 This year’s theme is Tales & Legends, and all of the ar�sts involved will reect the themes in costumes, makeup, and choreography. The parade will begin at 7:45 p.m. at the municipal arena, and will con�nue through rue Bourget, avenue Saint-Charles all the way up to la baie de Vaudreuil. The parade will nish with reworks to end the night at le baie de Vaudreuil.

Bap�ste de Rigaud. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a magic show will be held for the kids. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be ongoing family-friendly ac�vi�es including inatable games, kite ying, hula hooping, and face pain�ng. Sale of hamburgers, hot dogs, beer and drinks will be oﬀered by the Chevaliers de Colomb Conseil 2881 Rigaud and popcorn will be sold by the Maison des Jeunes l’Alterna�ve de Rigaud. Please note that you must bring a rellable water bo�le, as no water bo�les will be sold on site.

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Rigaud At the Char�er-De Lotbinière Park in Rigaud, fes�vi�es will begin on Friday, June 23. There will be a large tent set up where musicians will perform. Sylvain Tremblay and Georges Papahylis will entertain the crowd from 7 to 9 p.m. followed by the group ‘La Belle et les bêtes’ from 9 to 11 p.m. The reworks will start at 10 p.m., and the tradi�onal bonre at 11 p.m. On Saturday, June 24, again under the tent, the celebra�ons will start at 10 a.m. with a li�ing of the ag with the mayor of Rigaud and the Société St-Jean-

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they overbook themselves. This is a piĆ&#x17E;all that John Gray Moving has avoided. When you hire Chris and his team, you are guaranteed they will show up at your door on moving day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some services try to do more than they can do, but we never took that approach,â&#x20AC;? Chris says. The clients end up paying the price when the mover doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show. Chris is well aware of that problem, because he is oĹ&#x152;en asked to help out other moving companies that are overbooked. Chris never overbooks, which is a proof and guarantee of quality service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are terriď&#x192;&#x17E;ed that their mover will not show up,â&#x20AC;? Chris explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never had that issue here.â&#x20AC;? John Gray Moving became a member of North American Van Lines this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preĆŠy big for us; it changes our dynamics a bit,â&#x20AC;? Chris says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sĆ&#x;ll a family-run business, but we now have even more of a reach.â&#x20AC;? Same experts, same service, just more resources to serve you beĆŠer. Hiring a professional mover will not only save you Ć&#x;me; it will also save you aggravaĆ&#x;on and money. Your Ć&#x;me is precious and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to have to tackle problems like insurance or injuries by handling the move yourself. Trust the moving specialists that will treat your belongings as if they were their own. John Gray Moving is located at 1475 32nd Avenue in Lachine. You can reach Chris at (514) 694-7945 or consult the website at www.johngraymoving.com.

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100 - FOR SALE Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068 River Rock – best price guaranteed! Delivery and/or installation available. 514-4587496 Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service available. 613-8742961 (170629) Upright freezer, white, 19cf, like new, used only one summer. Paid $1200, asking $450. Antique oak table, converts by cog wheel to dining room table, 39”x47”, $225. Antique drop leaf table, oak $150. 450-458-5640 (170622)

Dishwasher, Samsung Model DW80J45USAC with “Water Wall” technology. Purchased in September 2016 for $1465 and removed January 2017. S/S construction, 44dBA sound level and 5 programs. $800 or best offer. Call Pete at 514-592-7666 (170629) MOVING BOXES (Home Depot), used once, some new, most with packing/bubble wrap. 18 small, 1.3cu.ft., $1 each; 13 medium, 3cu. ft., $2 each; 12 large, 4.5cu.ft., $2.50 each or all for $70. Sklar Peppler 3-seat sofa with matching chair $75. 450-424-1752 (170622) Stainless Steel stove and fridge, glass top, in excellent condition. $450 or best offer for both. 514-794-9252 (170629)

125 - FOR RENT 1000 sq. ft. office in Ormstown, Main Street, 36 Lambton, reduced to $500/month, heating, electricity, and internet included. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450829-2653 (170622) A large 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $950 per month. Available July 1. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170622) Large, modern and quiet 4½ in Saint-Lazare. At the end of a cul-de-sac. 2nd floor. Large bedrooms and closets with neutral tones. No carpet. Extra room for storage. 2 parking spots. No dogs. $875/month. Available July 1. 450-458-1927 (170629) New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-9848081, 819-425-4483, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (170622) Beautiful and modern office space available for rent in Hudson. Includes 5 spacious offices and a large conference room. For inquiries please call 450-458-0101 or 514-2935505 (170706) Beautiful restaurant for rent in downtown Hudson. Large kitchen, with huge terrace and plenty of parking. Call 450-458-0101 or 514293-5505 for inquiries. (170706) A 3 bedroom apartment in St. Lazare. Available July 1. $850/month including utilities. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170622) Semi-basement 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $750/month. No pets. All appliances included. Available July 1. Please call 450-458-0406 or 514-697-9396 (170706)

Office space in heart of Hudson, 3 plus offices with kitchen and reception. All heat, A/C, internet, electricity and generator included, lots of parking, $1300. 514668-4491 (170622)

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125 - FOR RENT Large, bright 2½ apartment in Hudson Village. Lots of closet space, washer/ dryer, fridge/stove, heating, electricity, snow removal included. Private patio and garden. Main floor, private entrance with parking. No pets, non-smoker. Available immediately. $900 per month. 450-4580887 (170706)

150 - SERVICES Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco. com 514-770-7438

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells

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APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. (170706) Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018 Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-9919674 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170817) Caregiver / Companionship services available in Hudson/Rigaud area. Can escort you for shopping, outings, appointments, etc. Prepare light meals. Light housekeeping, etc. Pet friendly. Fully bilingual. References available. For further information call Carol 450-458-0776, 514703-2223 (170706)

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

All your indoor and outdoor painting needs including power washing and gutter cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups. Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-9721435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (170713)

175 - WANTED Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to be$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. ginners or advanced students. Children and www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. Don’t bring your old batteries, appliances or electronics to the Ecocentre! Call us and we will pick them up for free – excluding TVs. Flood damage? We clear out flooded basements. Bilingual. Chris 450-458-7518 (170810)

Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853

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Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood, steel and electric horse fences, landscaping. Call William 514-983-8474 Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks. Structural experience. No job too big. Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (170810) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree Trimming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (170706) 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 Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-8845959 (170706)

A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (170713)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Looking for student to help with small tasks around the home such as tidying/ sweeping the garage, watering plants, weeding, and other odd jobs, for an elderly couple in Hudson. Needed a few hours per week, $15/hour. Please call 450-4582825 (170629) Looking for able-bodied help to move furniture onto a truck (located between Hudson and Rigaud). Friday, June 30 in the afternoon. Cash $25/hour. Call 514692-1080 or e-mail camillegbouchard@ gmail.com (170622) Warehouse Manager/Driver for West Island wholesale food company. Experience in food service and knowledge of Montreal area an asset. To apply call Ann 514-956-0687 or send CV to jdenney@aldenfoods.com (170706)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE RIGAUD / POINTE-FORTUNE AREA. 500,000 sq. ft. of zoned residential waterfront land for sale (in a non-flood zone). For inquiries 450-455-6735 (170622) 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 (170706) Just outside of Ormstown. Completely renovated. Large kitchen, large living room, 3 bedrooms, attached garage plus large detached garage, pool, far from neighbours. $295,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706) Chateauguay - large duplex on Vanier. Potential 3rd apartment. New kitchen, lots of renos, fireplace. Asking $395,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706)

Car parts business, land and buildings, plus 3-bay auto repair location rented for mechanic’s business. Located in Ormstown. Multiservices D.C. - Landscaping, mini ex- $525,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. cavation, pavé-uni, ponds, sod installation, 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170706) French drain, camera inspection, waterproofing foundation, crack repair. RBQ# 5653- Small well-appointed 1½ story house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, at0843-01. William 514-983-8474 (170706) tached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, dead-end street, ideal for kids, near hosSensual relaxing massage. For lonely / pital and other village amenities. Reduced busy women only. Complete discretion, to $119,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. clean / satisfaction guaranteed or money 450-802-7200, 450-829-2653 (170622) back. Given by good-looking 37 year old male at your house. Call 514-416-4114 (170622)

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Waterfront house in Lefaivre, near Hawkesbury, $329,900, 2.48 acres, 219.9 feet private waterfront, centralized between Montreal/Ottawa, ferry to Montebello, 100km from US border. Remodeled kitchen, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, finished basement, huge garage. François 613-677-2100, Sara 514-9701541. (170622)

2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to $30 fills the tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust treatment yearly, no rust $8250.

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2002 VW Jetta Diesel, standard transmission, good condition, 1000 kilos per tank, new brakes, 4 winter tires on rims, $3800 or best offer. John 514-968-6680

WANTED: Couple relocating to Hudson seeking a single level open concept bright home on a mature lot. Must have modern updates to interior and a full basement. Call or text 902-388-8721 (170622)

275 – GARAGE / MOVING SALE Saturday, June 24, rain date June 25, 8am. Furniture, desk, bureau, kitchen items, homemade sweaters, tools, etc. 552 Stirling, Hudson. (170622)

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Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital is a rural hospital located in Alexandria, Ontario, that provides quality primary inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. In collaboration with the current Nursing Supervisor and the VP Clinical Services/CNO, the Assistant Nursing Director plans and directs nursing practice and processes in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care in accordance with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, College of Nurses of Ontario, and Canadian Hospital Accreditation Standards for the ER, Out-Patient Clinics, MDNR and the In-Patient Departments. In pursuit of HGMH’s vision of being a recognized leader in the delivery, promotion, and integration of health care services, all employees are responsible for practicing the values of integrity, respect, teamwork, quality, and compassion to provide the highest satisfaction experience for patients and their families. Required Qualifications: • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing and completion of a management certification. • Current membership with the College of Nurses of Ontario. • Minimum three/five (3-5) years clinical and/or management experience in various combined roles. • Current membership in professional nursing associations preferred • Adept in the use of MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) • Strong leadership skills to support and provide direction to staff in an active and rapidly changing environment. • Proven ability in working effectively with all members of health care team. • Excellent oral/written communication skills. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation, conflict resolution and decision making skills • Ability to develop hospital policies, procedures, and programs • Knowledge of relative legislation, collective agreements, Canadian Hospital Accreditation Standards, and professional standards for nursing • Excellent knowledge of principles of management and research based practice • Knowledge of budgeting process and ability to analyze fiscal and patient care data • Ability to maintain a high level of concentration in a busy working environment • Oral and written proficiency in English advanced level • Oral French Level I plus preferred- to be tested • Ability to participate and chair committee meetings and to action goals within established timelines Internal candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position are encouraged to apply. SALARY: To be negotiated We thank all candidates for applying: however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your letter of application by July 7, 2017 by 4:00pm by mail or email to: Human Resources Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital 20260 County Road 43, Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0 btodd@hgmh.on.ca YOUR LOCAL JOURNAL

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BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008

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 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Sil- shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 514-979-1603 Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-878450-458-7488 8587 Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450- 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $3800. 450-458458-0527 1156 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe equipped, used for weddings, second owner, 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigaelectric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illtion, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 graded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Follow us on Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450-732-5867 Marc @yourlocaljournal

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In Memoriam

Roy Stanley Pedersen Sept 23, 1933 - June 15, 2017 On Thursday June 15, Stan passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years, with his wife June and daughter Jenn at his side. We are heart broken to say goodbye, but thankful he is at peace. Stan leaves behind his wife of 59 years, June. Father of 4 - Jennifer (Greg), Karen Sawatzky (Andy), Andrew (Maria) and Jim (Pam); Poppa of 8 - Drew, Dylan, Emily, Alan, Dianne, Katie, Ellis and Grant. He is survived by his sister Eileen Hartigan of New Jersey, USA, and nieces Lisa St Amand (David) and Laura Giles (Walter). Pre-deceased by his parents - Emily King of Hessle, England, Axel Pedersen of Esbjerg, Denmark. Stan was born in London, Ontario, spending part of his early childhood in Esbjerg, Denmark. The family returned to London in the late thirties, just before the war, where Stan lived until he was 20. He then attended the University of Toronto where he received his degree in Chemical Engineering, graduating in 1957. He worked briefly for INCO in Sudbury and Port Colborne, then spent the rest of his career with DuPont, living in Sarnia and Kingston, Ontario, then moving to Hudson, Quebec in 1973. He was very well respected in his field, travelling to many countries around the world during the course of his career. He was fortunate to take an early retirement in the early 80’s, after which he worked in Milan, Italy as a consultant, sharing his knowledge of the plastics industry. Stan had many interests - he loved his garden, photography and wood working. He was an avid tennis player and curler. He enjoyed his daily walks into the village of Hudson to the post office. Most of all he loved his wife and best friend June. We will love you forever Dad and miss you for always. At his request, no funeral service will be held. There will be a celebration of his life at a later date for family and friends. Those who wish may make donations to NOVA, Hudson and the Kidney Foundation in memory of Stan.

Tiger’s tale

Tiger is a very good looking grey male tabby who was born July 26, 2015. He was found abandoned outside. Tiger is aﬀec�onate and will follow you everywhere in the house. He loves to cuddle up with you in bed or on the sofa and purrs with apprecia�on when you pet him. Tiger has been vaccinated

and sterilized. He would be happiest in a home without other cats or dogs and without young children. For more informa�on regarding Tiger, please contact us at (514) 706-2287 or by email at cascavaudreuil@outlook.com.

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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 Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-proﬁt, and community based groups. HUDSON The Hudson Teen Centre is kicking oﬀ the summer with a Movie Night for Teens (ages 13 to 17). The English screening will be Saturday, June 24, and the French screening will be Friday, June 30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Best of all, admission is free! For more informa�on visit hudson. quebec. The lm The Road Forward will be showing at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, July 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. This musical documentary by Marie Clements connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Na�onalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Na�ons ac�vism today. The Road Forward’s stunningly shot musical sequences, performed by an ensemble of some of Canada’s nest vocalists and musicians seamlessly connect past and present with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and tradi�onal beats. A rousing tribute to the ghters for First Na�ons rights, a soulresounding historical experience, and

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a visceral call to ac�on. Guests: Guest from Kanesetake, Guest from Ki�gan Zibi (TBD). Tickets on sale at Pure Art, 422 Main Road, or at the theatre the day of the screening only. Proceeds go to star�ng an Aboriginal Youth in Film Program with Kanesetake and Ki�gan Zibi. The project will be to get young lmmakers from the two reserves to make short lms to show next year in the Hudson Village Theatre. The Greenwood Centre for Living History is open for Tours & Tea, Wednesdays to Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Open June 24 and July 1. $10 per person for guided tour followed by tea and goodies on our waterfront porch. Greenwood is located at 254 Main Road. More info at greenwood-centrehudson.org. POINTE CLAIRE The Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra will par�cipate in Pointe Claire’s celebra�on of Canada Day with a concert to be held Saturday, July 1, at 8 p.m. in St. Joachim Church, 2 rue Ste-Anne. Free will dona�on. The orchestra will be performing the premiere of ‘A Mari Usque ad

Mare’ composed by Stewart Grant especially for the celebra�on of Canada 150. For further informa�on, please call (514) 426-1904 or consult www. lakeshorechamberorchestra.ca. Course pour la Compassion - A walk/run for family and friends to raise funds for the West Island Pallia�ve Care Residence takes place Sunday, September 10, at Valois Park. Registra�on is from 7 to 8 a.m., warm up: 8 to 8:30 a.m., 5 km walk/run: 8:30 a.m., 1 km walk: 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at 10 a.m. For more informa�on contact Debbie Elvidge at debelvidge@gmail.com. ST. LAZARE The ladies of the St. Lazare Women’s So�ball League are once again hos�ng a charity soŌball tournament to raise funds for a local charity. This year they have chosen The Parrainage Civique Vaudreuil-Soulanges, a charity that provides support programs through person-to-person rela�onships with those who are marginalized on account of diﬀerences rela�ng to their abili�es, health, or age. The community can help out by playing ball (must be 18 or older) - $20 reg-

istra�on. Dona�ons can also be made via cheque to Parrainage Civique Vaudreuil-Soulanges. There will be an all-day barbecue with kids’ ac�vi�es, games, face-pain�ng, and no kid leaves without a prize! Raﬄe table, Half & Half draw, and huge wine basket. Join us at Bédard Park, 1591 Avenue Bédard, Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. VAUDREUIL-SOULANGES Youths aged between 12 and 24 of Vaudreuil Soulanges – Projet X is back this summer with a whole new program! We will be present in different parks in the municipali�es of Pincourt, Île-Perrot and Hudson. Every week, addi�onally to our daily games, we will be oﬀering a special ac�vity for you to ll your summer with unforge�able moments. Among others, our Bubble Soccer event will be back this season. Addi�onally, we will have ar�s�c, musical, and sport events to suit all interests. For more informa�on for dates, �mes, and loca�ons of our ac�vi�es, nd us on our Facebook page: Projet X, Comité Jeunesse la Presqu’île. Time to gather up with your friends and come have a blast with us this summer!

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The English Gardener Not only bees love Honeysuckle James Parry

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Remember that old Victorian era song, You are my honeysuckle, I am the bee? PHOTO BY GREG JONES First penned by a certain Albert Fitz and William Penn for the London stage play, Bluebell in Fairyland in 1901? Well me neither to be perfectly honest. But I looked it up on the ‘puter and sheesh, if the melody didn’t come right back to me. Think about it. Sound familiar?

Why am I men�oning this? Because this week’s column is all about the Honeysuckle Vine and I thought it to be a fascina�ng bit of trivia! Also, because I received a call this week from fellow gardener and regular Your Local Journal reader, Mary Jeﬀeries, who has a beau�ful one growing in her Hudson garden that she is par�cularly proud of. And with good reason. For planted exactly a year ago this month, it is climbing up a treasured old obelisk created by Hans Kaiser that was trashed by vandals and lovingly and voluntarily restored by Hudsonite Michael Ellio� and painted by Lea Durocher of Centre Décor in its original

colour, or as near as, damn it. “I was so sad to discover it all smashed up,” said Jefferies. “And so pleased when Michael repaired it, even adding new pieces that t perfectly, and Lea kindly offered to paint it for me. And when I planted the vine, I was just hoping that it would grow.” Well, it certainly has, as evident in the photo at right. And here’s what I have subsequently learned about this lovely, fragrant plant that I’m planning on adding to our own garden. There are over 180 different species of Honeysuckle. While they prefer full sun, they will tolerate shade. And their orange-yellow blooms and sweet nectar a�ract wildlife such as bees and bu�eries. As the plant matures, however and they are fast growing - it tends to shade the lower part of the vine which causes the bo�om to become woody and unsightly. The secret? Thin out the top part when it nishes blooming to keep it healthy and a�rac�ve. Apart from that, they require very li�le maintenance and will grow in virtually any type of soil. So what’s not to love about Honeysuckle? And now I’m off to buy one! UnƟl next Ɵme, have fun in your garden and watch out for those skeeters. They’re back with a vengeance!

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$39.95

Regular: $64.95

Shrubs and Roses

15% off * 3 or more 20% off *

Pots** and Decèations** *

6 or more 30% off *

20% off

Limited quantities. *On unit price ** Does not include cement or fountains

1101 Don-Quichotte Blvd., Ile-Perrot

1002 St-Dominique Rd., Les Cèdres

(514) 453-6323

(450) 452-2121

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Thursday, June 22, 2017

Drywall repair

PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY

Mary Jeﬀeries just loves her Honeysuckle Vine climbing the restored obelisk in her Hudson garden.

E-mail: crea�on@videotron.ca

445 Main, Hudson

BUSINESS – In the heart of Hudson in constant operaƟon for decades. Breakfast/lunch service within walking distance to city ameniƟes! On main street of Hudson!

Centris #12211403

$100,000 (+tx)

106 Joly, Rigaud

VIEW OF MOUNT RIGAUD - Nestled in a fresh & serene neighbourhood. 3BDR, 2 BTH, Įnished basement & yard next to wooded green space. Stylish, well designed and great locaƟon!

Centris #28071557

$244,900

3181 De La Gare #606, V-Dorion

UPPER LEVEL – Easily accessible for reduced mobility occupants, close to all ameniƟes. 2 BDR, 1.5 BTH, clean and modern decoraƟon. Indoor parking, gym... Safe and private home!

Centris #19411458

$274,900

5133 Rte Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion

GREAT COUNTRY FEEL- Large fenced well-landscaped lot. The 2nd level has sixth room could be inter-generaƟon unit or extra living space. Well maintained, 5 min. from Hudson Village.

Centris #26911046

$299,000

LIS NE TI W NG

FEATURE HOME

Centris #12962366 2515 Pl. Du Pommard, St-Lazare $639,900 INDOOR POOL – Rare opportunity available today! Heated in-ground pool room (42’x28’), 3 BDR, 2 BTH, Įreplace-stove, skylights, double garage. Siƫng on double lot of over 47,000sq Ō, quiet crescent, near ameniƟes. Many upgrades... Must see!

ACCEPTED OFFER

1172 Maple Ridge, St-Lazare

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

Centris #11046564

$325,000

2078 Pilon, St-Lazare

26 De L’Écluse, Pte des Cascades

3696 Ste Angélique, St-Lazare

CONDITION A-1 – Good size bungalow, walking distance to ameniƟes, parks, schools & access to hwy 40. 3 newer BTH, Įnished BMT + wine cellar + compressor. Large garage, driveway (6). Nicely landscaped!

GREAT FAMILY HOME – In desirable quiet area, near parks & bicycle path. From balcony view of Lac Saint-Louis, fenced & prof. landscaped lot, heated in-ground pool also fenced in. Open concept, 3 BDR, BMT Įnished...Must see!

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

Centris #25714092

Centris #17696216

Centris #20791634

$334,900

$339,000

Thursday, June 22, 2017

$750,000

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Thursday, June 22, 2017