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Expressing the feeling that the Town of Île-Perrot is not listening to their concerns in relation to a proposed condominium project near 28th Avenue, area residents staged an outdoor protest in front of the site on March 20.

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Roughly 70 people gathered in front of the site of the former Vieux Kitzbühel restaurant in Île-Perrot Sunday, March 21 to protest the proposed ‘Azur’ ninestorey, 170-unit condominium project on the land. The protest follows two public consultations hosted by public relations advisor Pierre Tadros. “The current zoning for that area is commercial,” said attendee Diego Lythgoe, “not more than two floors and 30

per cent occupation of the land. They want to change it to nine floors which is not just against the zoning plan but the Plan d’Urbanism.” Lythgoe, a 13-year resident, expressed concerns that were echoed by many in attendance and have already been conveyed to Mayor Pierre Séguin and the elected councillors. “They’re going to ruin the landscape,” he said. “There are so many requirements in the PMAD (Plan Métropolitain d’aménagement et de Développement) and the MRC (Municipalité régionale

de comté) asking to re-naturalize the shores and this project is totally against that.” Petition submitted to the town Residents in the surrounding area have submitted a petition with 174 signatures opposing the project. Lythgoe said the protesters felt that after two public consultations, their concerns were not being heard or addressed, and

decided to make their opposition more public by staging the outdoor protest. Claudette Lapierre and Kim Thorne, who both live in the row of townhouses right beside the proposed building, handed out a description of the project and the residents’ concerns to passing motorists at a stop sign. “I was devastated,” said Lapierre of her reaction to hearing about the condos. “We moved here because it was peaceful, quiet, and calm. If we wanted big buildings like that we would’ve moved to Nun’s Island. My husband is 85 and we like to sit outside on our balcony. It’s like a wall that the city wants to put up.” “We moved here because we knew the area was zoned for two storeys only,” added Thorne. City eyes tax revenue The ‘Azur’ project comes three years after the town allowed the construction of the ‘Luxeo,’ an eight-storey, 185-unit condo complex about half a kilometre away. If it gets the go-ahead, the new project is expected to bring an additional $2 million annually in property tax revenue. “Where is it going to end if they start putting condos like this everywhere?” said Lapierre. Following the protest, The Journal received an email from a resident who asked not to be named. In it, she writes, “We signed a petition requesting the zoning to be respected but the city just comes back with the same promotional speech. Continued on page 11

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Spinning tales What situation necessitates using a public relations consultant? The basic description of the profession, according to the Wiki world, is “… the practice of deliberately managing the release and spread of information between an individual or an organization and the public in order to affect the public perception.” And that’s certainly the case that’s been going on in Île-Perrot as the city has twice tried to sway residents’ opinions on a proposed nine-storey, 180-unit condominium complex on a patch of land that is currently zoned for no more than two floors. (See story on page 3). After two public consultations in which a PR fellow tried to convince the neighbouring residents they wouldn’t lose their sunlight as, “… the trees already block out the sun,” the residents gathered 174 signatures on a petition to illustrate their firm opposition to the project. And while commuters from all parts of the island can testify to morning traffic backlogs that often extend kilometres away from the main arteries, they are being assured that 180 units will only result in an additional 60 cars on the road. With their feedback falling on deaf ears, it’s no surprise that people will resort to public protest to adequately voice their concerns. Residents’ alternate suggestions for using the land as a park or restaurant have been met with the reply that there is not enough room for outdoor parking spaces, while the condo would allow 25 outdoor spots. Those who stand to be most adversely affected are asking how the condo promoter would be encouraged to pursue such a project and are calling on the mayor and elected councillors to remember their democratic obligations to the taxpaying voters. If only someone was listening.

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Our Photo of the Week contest rolls on. We had such a high volume of participation last year and are pleased to continue the tradition. Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Jim Hughes snapped this Cedar waxwing in Beauharnois on a nice sunny day while the flock was feeding on dry berries in the trees. Following the same format as last year, photos will not be limited to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and we will be offering three prizes at the end of the year - $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Interested? Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. We will showcase all submissions on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Town of Hudson: Help me, help you, rescue Sandy Beach before we need to rescue 200 new homes from flooding Dear Editor, I believe strongly in the old adage ‘Accept the things you cannot change, have the courage to change the things you can, and the wisdom to know the difference between the two.’ That last part, though, is tricky. There are many solid reasons to oppose the Sandy Beach development project in Hudson. In a nutshell, the high density nature of the project could wreak havoc on the village’s traffic and infrastructure. Access to that greenspace we all enjoy would be lost. A precious and biodiverse wetland would be destroyed. And last but certainly not least, the likelihood that our taxpayers and tax dollars will be needed to rescue these homes from flooding in the very near future is high. Still, the project is a go. Really? It seems so inconceivable that I feel as though I must be missing something. What I am hearing in response to the question of how this could possibly be allowed to proceed is that it’s too late to find a solution. Curious. Personally, I am not anti-development when it comes to Hudson. I believe our town needs the vibrancy and income from commercial and residential projects. But I am certainly opposed to this project, and I have yet to hear any convincing arguments as to how it can bring anything but damage to our town, say nothing of the environmental impact we all claim to care about so much. And let us not forget that any arguments, referendums or by-laws in favour of the development that made sense before the floods of 2017 and 2019, are now, if not moot, then at least very questionable.

Enter stage concerned citizens of 2021. In recent months the Sandy Beach Wetland Protection Group has come into being and its current goal is to gain funding in order to purchase the land from the developer. I love everything about this. A real-life solution for a real-life problem. Smart, busy, caring people devoting their precious time to something they believe in, for the betterment of us all. The catch? The grants must be applied for by the town and to date, the town is not on board. And somehow I can’t yet see this as a fait accompli. Ground has not yet been broken, all options not yet exhausted. So when it comes to Sandy Beach, which category does this fall into? The thing I must accept or the thing I need the courage to help change. I’m gonna go with the latter. If you care about this beautiful nugget of planet Earth, call your district councillor today and tell him or her that you simply don’t accept that it’s too late for change. Stefanie Zigby, Hudson Dear Editor, Thank you, The Journal, for focusing on the environment in recent issues. I am so grateful to all the activists and local politicians who are really making an effort to preserve flora and fauna as well as a high quality of life for their fellow citizens. This past year, especially, we have had the time and motivation to explore many local green spaces. Another ‘silver lining’ of the pandemic – lots of new or improved vegetable patches noted throughout Hudson last year and the local organic farms (e.g. the Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm) had record sales in 2020! Continued on page 6

Pedestrians and cyclists asked to respect each other while on Ste. Anne’s bike paths John Jantak

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Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is reminding it citizens and everyone who uses its extensive network of bike paths throughout the city that they are not for the exclusive use of either cyclists or pedestrians – they are multi-functional paths and can be used by all its residents including people who walk and jog. The issue was raised by a resident during question period at the start of the monthly council meeting on March 15 who requested the city reiterate its stance and clarify that the paths are there for the enjoyment of both cyclists and pedestrians alike. The resident stated if the paths are indeed for the use of both bikers and people who stroll, jog or walk their dogs then everyone needs to be courteous to the others who use the path. Cyclists were asked to be respectful of pedestrians and slow down when approaching them. And pedestrians were asked to be considerate by moving over to the side and shortening pet leashes. ‘A matter of common civility’ “We call it a bike path but it is a multipurpose path,” said Mayor Paola Hawa. “It’s a matter of common civility. If a pe-

destrian sees a bike coming they should move to the side. And it’s the same for a person on a bike. When you see a person walking in front of you, move to the side. If we have to put up signs to remind people then we’re going to look into that.” The mayor noted that the arrival of warm early spring weather has resulted in more people using the paths than normal. “I won’t walk the bike path and not see a soul. It used to be deserted. With more and more people using it, it brings up issues like who has the right-of-way. It’s strange that we have to put up a sign to remind people to be civil,” said Hawa. Licence plate scanning Another resident asked what the city is doing with licence plate information that is being scanned and collected by at least one public security vehicle equipped with an Automatic Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. Concerns were raised about how the city is using the information and since when, who has access to the data being collected, and how long the information is being kept. Mayor Hawa said the ALPR was merely a high-tech way for the city keep track of and make sure people respect the time limit when parking their vehicle in public spaces with time limits. “It replac-

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A pedestrian walks along a bike path alongside Chemin Ste. Marie near the Ecomuseum Zoo in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. Mayor Paola Hawa is reminding cyclists and pedestrians to be respectful when approaching and passing each other on the multi-functional paths which are meant to be shared and enjoyed by everyone.

es the old chalk system where a patrol would go around and put a chalk mark on a tire and come back later to see if the person had moved. This system works the same way except it’s more high-tech,” said Hawa. No personal information collected The ALPR scans a licence plate and if the plate comes up again during another scan after the time limit has expired, then a parking ticket is issued. As newer licence plate numbers are scanned, the system automatically erases the prior

data that was collected. “After 24 to 48 hours, that information is purged as more data is added,” said Hawa. “It’s not something that we keep. We also don’t have the licence plate information from the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ). All we have the licence plate number. We don’t have anyone’s name or any other confidential information.”

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Life in a bubble A friend who I’ll call ‘Angie’ had some unpleasant experiences last week. But I think what left me more rattled was her calm demeanour as she recounted what had happened. On one occasion, an employee was rolling out disinfected shopping carts at a bigbox outlet to customers entering the store. When it was Angie’s turn, he rudely shoved the cart at her, making even other people in line look up in surprise. Upon being confronted, the fellow had no response. On the other occasion, she booked a massage at a local Salon & Spa. Though they were very pleasant on the phone, when she arrived, everyone suddenly went quiet. The masseuse was ‘amazing’ but when Angie described the cold shoulder from the receptionist coupled with lack of eye contact, she was told, “The employee is generally pleasant. Perhaps she was shy of your brown skin.” For any of you who, like me, have been living in an oblivious white bubble, racism is alive and well in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. We see what happens in the US, we’ve borne witness to the Black Lives Matter movement and maybe – unless we’re a member of a visible minority – we think it’s not a problem in this little corner of the world. But I realize I’ve been kidding myself. I put out a call on some of the Facebook community groups asking if anyone has experienced overt or passive racism in the region and was unprepared for the flood of responses. Promising anonymity, people recounted bullying, name calling (yup, the N-word), intimidation, and perhaps the most frustrating, micro-aggressions. One university professor of Indian origin said her students were offended her job went to an immigrant and not a ‘Québécois de souche’ (native Quebecer). Another respondent who identifies as a ‘Brown man’ said racism is worse in Quebec than other places he’s lived. “When I put up my Christmas decorations my neighbours have come out to say, ‘Wow, you celebrate that too?’ Or because I have a beard, people automatically assume I’m Muslim when I’m actually half Catholic, half Hindu. He’s been told by a co-worker in the construction industry that, ‘I thought Hindus only work on computers.’” What’s jarring is that he said while the racism he and his parents experience when they visit him is hurtful, “…we’re just used to it.” He, like many others, has been told to return to his country. He was born here. Another woman recounted her husband, who has brown skin, having a coffee thrown at him along with profanities being shouted in relation to his skin colour while walking home from work. But it’s not just visible minorities. I also had responses from Asians, a woman from El Salvador, and many people whose names are non-Francophone. As one respondent said, “There’s no need to have any special skin colour to experience someone else’s supremacy.” When COVID-19 was first declared a global pandemic, I received a request for publicity from a singer/songwriter who had written and recorded a song blaming Chinese people for the virus. I declined, explaining that saying anyone has “blood on their hands” extends unnecessarily beyond the acceptable parameters of satire. I don’t know if this man is or isn’t a racist. But using the guise of ‘satire’ as a means of maligning a whole country and its inhabitants is about as lame as saying, “I’m just kidding!” If I take away one glimmer of hope from the people I’ve heard from, they say the racism is worse from older people than from younger ones meaning maybe there’s hope for future generations. And another gentleman said he’s proud of how multi-cultural the region is and said he feels bad for the racists as they “… have a lot to deal with.” Sadly, most of the responses I read were in a similar vein. “It’s the same as any other place. Racism exists anywhere; VaudreuilSoulanges isn’t immune to it. We have good and bad people like everywhere. Just be better than the racists and keep your family away from them.” True. But can’t we aim just a little higher?

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Continued from page 4 On the down side, it was quite difficult to have a quiet moment in our garden during the day. Beyond the understandable, extra ‘family’ noise – with gatherings and play time taken outside – and the pent-up demand for renovations/tree maintenance, there seemed to be an endless number of landscaping crews on our street. While I understand that power tools make for relatively fast and cost-effective maintenance option, it comes at a high cost. An ongoing chorus of powerful leaf blower and mower noise, in addition to chainsaws, were heard throughout last summer and fall. We have a 19,000+ square-foot lot and are happy to use a modern, manual reel mower for the lawns. Many people won’t even consider this very inexpensive and non-polluting option, even though the cutting method is more beneficial to lawn health. Reel mowers are easier and far more pleasant to use than noisy machines. Annual (yes, annual) maintenance takes about 15 minutes and costs about $2 (partial use of sharpening kit). I would love to see commercial leaf blowers banned. At the very least, the older, gas models should be banned – the fumes are horrendous! Thanks so much! Hilary Dempsey Hudson Dear Editor, As a resident of Hudson who lives on Main Road, I would like to thank all of the students from the high school that I see wearing their masks every day when then come into town for their lunch break. They are even wearing their masks when they are walking with each other outdoors. I believe that they deserve a lot of the credit for keeping the number of COVID-19 cases down in our town and I felt that they should be formally thanked for their efforts during this school year. Thanks again and all the best, John McArthur Hudson Dear Editor, Kelly Miamoto’s column last week on ‘Gratitude’ struck a chord with me. We are fortunate to live where we do. As someone told me many years ago, “We Canadians won the lottery when it comes to places to live in the world.” I have been fortunate to have travelled widely - every province and territory, almost all the USA, and about another 30 countries on all seven continents. My travel was both for business and pleasure - and sometimes I spent months in a country working with the people who live there. Every time I returned to Canada all I wanted was a grilled cheese sandwich and a glass of water. And every time I returned I was astonished at the attitude of those who live here. “The traffic was awful.” “My TV provider is dreadful.” “I was out in the country and the cellphone service was terrible!” “I went to the IGA and the fresh fruit selection was horrible.” etc., etc., etc. Complain, complain, complain.

And these wealthy, well-off, spoiled persons have no idea of how 95 per cent of the world lives. Many of them have travelled - yes - but to holiday destinations, where they do not see how the locals live, nor under what conditions, nor how their children are schooled, nor access to potable water, nor adequate healthcare. Not a clue. And yet, when you mention such to them, they get all huffy and say I’m, “Being too… .”?? and they stop - and I say “Too what?” And they do not answer. We have much to be grateful for. We live in an amazing community. We are free to move as we wish. We are free to see who we wish. We have more than enough food. We have houses in which we are safe and warm. We are clothed. We have amazing healthcare. And our great-grandchildren will be safe, healthy, and well-educated. Kindest regards, David Langlois Hudson Dear Editor, We would like to thank the Festival fans who attended the Virtual Hudson Film Festival which just wrapped up on Saturday. It was a very successful event with almost 3000 streams of viewing. The ‘People’s Choice’film, selected by votes of attendees was ‘Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word is Power.’ In the ‘Ben’s Screening Room’ competition the winning films selected by a jury were, ‘Bear With Me’ (animation), ‘The Water Walker’ (documentary) and ‘Unfinished Manuscript’ (short video). Streaming the event was an opportunity to reach viewers right across Canada. Next year we hope to be back in the Village Theatre but it is likely we will continue also delivering our program to the wider audience a virtual component gives us. Clint Ward on behalf of the Hudson Film Society Team Dear Editor, I am writing in order to thank Mr. Jeff Fieldsend for his recent letter concerning dog excrement on our beautiful nature trails in Hudson. Last Saturday, my good friend and neighbour, and I, went on a long walk on one of these trails accompanied by her lovely dog whom she picked up after. I was astonished at the amount of dog excrement on either side of the trails which was quite literally visible every few feet. Even worse were the bags of doggie doo left behind at the side of the paths. What could possibly be the point of that? Yes, these dog owners should be ashamed of themselves. They ruin things for everyone. There is no shame when there is a monumental sense of entitlement; nobody else matters. What is even more disconcerting is the fact that confrontation would not likely occur especially when one is walking alone and the offender is accompanied by a large dog. We also have the dubious honour of witnessing parades of dog-walkers on Royal Oak which should be appropriately renamed Avenue Doggie Loo. Very often there is nary a doggie poop bag in sight. And this is Hudson? Thank you, Linda Parsons

Liberal MP Peter Schiefke takes on new role Carmen Marie Fabio

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Vaudreuil-Soulanges Member of Parliament Peter Schiefke will be stepping into the role of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship effective immediately alongside Minister Marco Mendicino. “It’s the fourth file I’ve been given since 2015,” said Schiefke whose previous posts included Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Youth, Parliamentary Secretary for Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, and most recently as Parliamentary Secretary for Environment and Climate Change. “It’s a really important file,” he said. “Our whole country was built on immigration. Unless you’re Indigenous Canadian, every one of us is either a new or previous-generation immigrant.” Personal project The timing of Schiefke’s new appointment coincides with a personal project he’s been working on with his

own family. “My great-grandmother Isabelle Guirado left Spain during the Francisco Franco dictatorship and, following a two-year work visa in France, she came to Canada in 1952 with her husband as refugees, choosing the destination over Brazil.” Guirado’s collection of refugee papers, Canadian visas, and citizenship papers were handed to Schiefke’s grandmother who, before passing away, turned them over to his greataunt, the lone survivor of that first generation. “A couple of months ago I was entrusted with all the documents and I’m in the process of studying and digitizing them to protect them for future generations. And then I get this call….,” he said of his new position. Knowing his family benefitted from Canada’s immigration policy has cemented his resolve to jump into the new role. Better life “People come to Canada in search of a better life,” he said. “They’re leav-

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Following a 15-month position as Parliamentary Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke will now step into the role of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.

ing something that’s either dangerous or just not conducive to a secure and healthy life for them and their families.” Besides the importance of family and spousal reunification for those waiting to immigrate to Canada, Schiefke said we are all directly affected by immigration on a daily basis through temporary foreign workers and skilled trade workers. “Farmers all across Canada depend on the foreign workers – our agriculture sector would not succeed without them and the shortage of skilled labourers is detrimental to our small businesses that are trying to grow.” The COVID-19 pandemic and ensu-

ing international border closures has had a significant impact on immigration and Schiefke said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this particular portfolio requires him to ‘dive in’ and get to work immediately. “I appreciate the fact that he called me for this. It means a lot to me. He has faith that I can do what needs to be done in challenging situations.” Environmental background “(The new role) is kind of bittersweet for me,” Schiefke told The Journal. “Environment and climate change is something that I’m passionate about and it’s what I did prior to entering into politics. Continued on page 10

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Nobody was seriously injured during a March 19 house fire in Île-Perrot but the home sustained significant damages including the collapse of the roof.

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One man sustained minor injuries in a March 19 house fire on Blvd. Perrot near the corner of 4th Avenue. The flames broke out shortly before 3 p.m. Firefighters in five trucks from both L’ÎlePerrot and Pincourt were on the scene to help battle the blaze. L’Île-Perrot Fire Chief Benoît Leclair said the cause of the fire is still under investigation by the insurer. “The preliminary findings point to a cause related to work on the building,”

he added. Resident Isabelle Gagnon, who has lived on the first floor for six years, said she suspects it was due to repair work being done on the roof of the garage. Power was cut to area businesses for about an hour. “I don’t care about my furniture,” said Gagnon, “but I’ve lost photos and mementos of my grandmother.” An elderly man was transported to hospital but no other injuries were reported. The roof of the house collapsed and is a total loss.

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read newspapers weekly

93%

BUSINESS DECISION MAKERS read newspapers weekly

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

Thursday, March 25, 2021

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KELLY’S KEYBOARD A MILLENNIAL’S VIEWPOINT

KELLY MIYAMOTO

Apocalypse… soon? The movies we make are a product of all that we are. Of our beliefs and respective truths. In them we can see reflections of our ideas about life, death, and everything in between. Our ideas of the future are no exception. It’s one of humanity’s ultimate questions. What lies ahead? Up until recently, it seemed that our collective view of the world of tomorrow was generally positive. The future wasn’t without its problems, but it often had its hardest edges smoothed away and was a shiny, bright, idealized place. Depictions of bleak futures have always been part of storytelling, but dystopias, apocalyptic wastelands, and end-of-the-world scenarios dominate media now in a way they didn’t before. It seems like most shows and movies today deal with the impending doom of humanity. Whether it’s monsters, alien invasions, the potential evils of out-of-control technology, natural disasters, war, totalitarian takeovers, plagues… the dark futures in our stories tend to be built on some version of the societal fears of the day. The last two decades have seen us through a lot. The fallout from 9/11, multiple economic crises, steep political divisions, civil unrest around the world, increasing concerns over climate change, and now a global pandemic. Any one of these things would affect our conception of the future. All of them at once have taken a more serious toll. Putting elements of our realities into the media we consume seems odd at first glance since we use stories as a means of escapism. But putting reality into fiction is a way to confront our present, to engage with our troubles in ways that have lower stakes and are easier to process. For a while, we become a spectator of our fear run wild rather than a participant subject to the consequences. Media allows us to step closer to what scares us about the future, and maybe see something hopeful by the end. The protagonists are brought to a breaking point. And they fight back. They save the world. They survive the flood and start anew. They topple the evil overlord. They find the cure to the disease. There’s something comforting about engaging with real-world things at arm’s length, especially when the heroes are victorious before the credits roll. Even when an ending isn’t quite happily ever after - and many stories end on more grim and cynical notes nowadays - there is generally at least a small kernel of hope to be found. We can learn a lot about ourselves by looking at the stories we tell and how we tell them. It can be exhausting for so many movies and shows to have world-ending consequences that relate to what we’re facing in real life today. We get it, the future isn’t looking great. But through it all we maintain currents of hope. When faced with the End, or even after the End has come and gone, we believe that there could still be goodness ahead of us.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

PHOTO BY JOHN JANTAK

A boarded-up house at 3 and 5 Rue St. Michel in Vaudreuil-Dorion is set to be demolished to make way for a possible affordable housing project on the current site and adjacent plot of vacant land.

Vaudreuil-Dorion mulls possible affordable housing project City begins offering some sports and recreational activities John Jantak

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A boarded up building on Rue St. Michel and the adjacent empty land could be the site of a new affordable housing project it was announced at the Vaudreuil-Dorion council meeting on March 15. “It’s a building that hasn’t been used for a while, maybe two or three years now,” Director General Olivier Van Neste told The Journal. “We’ve been in discussions with the owner to bring the property back to life but in the end we made an offer to buy it and it will be demolished as soon as the transaction is completed.” The building is located next to a plot of land owned by the Sisters of SainteAnne, a Roman Catholic religious institute that was founded in 1850 in Vaudreuil. It formerly housed a religious school that was eventually demolished. Regional body will oversee project “It’s very interesting because the vacant house is next to the empty green space that is all fenced up which was given to the city. One of the conditions we were given for the land was to use it either for a park or affordable housing. Now that the house is available we increased the size of the affordable housing project that could be built on this site,” said Van Neste. “It’s not the city itself that would do the project if it’s ever done but the Office d’habitation, a regional organization that would take care of that. It used to be an independent organization but the Municipalité Régionale de Comté (MRC) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is now in charge of it. It’s mostly mayors from the MRC that are that are on the board,” Van

Neste added. After the house is demolished, it could be offered to the Office d’habitation to find a project that would be suitable for the area. “It won’t necessarily be social housing but affordable housing,” reiterated Van Neste. Sport activities resume The recent provincial government directive to push back the start of the daily evening pandemic curfew from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. has allowed the city to begin offering its residents climbing, badminton and pickleball at the Centre Multisports from March 27 until May 16. Participation in these sports is allowed for single individuals or within a family bubble. Participants are asked to register online on the city’s website two days before the activity. The relaxation of the curfew has also allowed for the addition of time slots for open swimming at the pool and free skating at the municipal arena. A session of five swimming lessons will also be offered from April 10 to May 9 for children from Junior 5 to Junior 10 levels, within a family bubble. Registration for residents will begin on March 24 at 12:30 p.m. and non-residents will be able to register beginning on March 26 at 8:30 a.m. The curfew change also allows the municipal library to extend its opening hours. As of March 29, it will welcome users according to its usual schedule, from Monday to Friday, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information regarding the activities, visit the city’s website at https://www.ville.vaudreuil-dorion. qc.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/activities-and-events/drop-in-activities.

priority groups

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

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KICK IN THE ARTS

BRIAN GALLAGHER

It’s hip to be square So as I stepped out onto the stoop this past week to get the mail (one of the highlights of my COVID-day) I noticed a very official-looking envelope from the good folks at the provincial government. Specifically the notice was from the department of senior citizens. “What in the world would they want with me?” I wondered aloud. “Do they want me to sponsor a local geriatric participant in the upcoming duck race? Has PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD a long-forgotten family member passed away and left me their fortune?” The possibilities were endless. I felt like Ralphie’s Dad in ‘A Christmas Story.’ I know I shouldn’t keep you in suspense dear readers so I’ll get right to it. Frantically opening the envelope and unfolding the letter, suddenly there it was, right before my eyes – my application form for the Quebec Pension Plan. Beg your pardon? Say what now? Certainly this was meant for some other person or maybe the cat. But as I started bringing out the abacus and slide rule to precisely calculate my age, the horror of realization dawned on me. This was not sent in error or as a cruel ‘fonctionnaire’ joke. It was actually for me. There it was in all its official glory sitting on the island in front of me. The piece of parchment that signals the transition from adult to senior citizen. Why was there no warning that this was coming? Should there not be a disclaimer on the envelope saying, “Do not open while driving” or “The contents of this envelope may be disturbing to some people – viewer discretion is advised.” As I stared out the window over my cup of Ovaltine (too soon?) and looked out over the yard, it seemed like only yesterday I was a young lad sitting outside banging on rocks here at what was once ‘Straight Sapling Corner.’ After sitting for a spell and closing my eyes (I’m not sleeping, I’m just resting my eyes so please leave the TV on because I am watching it) I realized I should have seen the signs… - I have been heard to say “Back in my day…” - I still say, “I taped the game” - I leave people messages on their ‘answering machine’ - I have posted something for Facebook’s ‘Throwback Thursday’ on more than one occasion - I have a chequebook, a calculator and a roll of stamps in the ‘junk drawer’ - My doctor has been using the word ‘colonoscopy’ for almost a decade - I can’t name one YouTube influencer but I know that it was Clara Peller who was the nice old lady in the ‘Where’s the beef?’ commercials. Doh! Gag me with a spoon I guess it’s true. This is not gnarly at all dude. Completely bogus. And to add insult to injury along with the application for the QPP (which was suspiciously written in a large font btw…) was a list telling me what my monthly windfall will be and what I could potentially make if I just ‘let it ride.’ Yessirree beautiful people, our millennial friends at the department of Senior Citizen Relations want me to know that I could make even bigger money if I just hold off for five more years. This in Vegas or Quebec City is called ‘hedging your bet.’ If I live another five years I can make $130 more a month. If. I feel like I am dressed up as a chicken standing in front of Monty Hall, sweating bullets as I panic between choosing Door #1, 2 or 3. But what if I don’t make it another five years? Does the bestie pick up that cash or does it go back into the Department’s social fund to be used to fund funky-fresh raves for the fly employees? The pressure is on. My feet are sweating in my Homer Simpson slippers and I can feel a slight pain developing in my left arm as I struggle to make up my mind. I still have a few months to send in my claim to snatch up the few clams the government is offering me as my parting gift to society but what if this is one of those ‘limited time offers’ and the number goes down as I get closer to decision day? Oh, if only there was someone in charge to whom I could fax over all my questions and concerns. Maybe if I dial the operator (one ringy-dingy) she can connect me to the right department. I feel like an airhead. Totally. From the assisted living wing here at Crooked Tree Corner in the midst of the adult lifestyle community formerly known as Shangrila – Sociable! 10

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

PHOTO COURTESY PETER SCHIEFKE

MP Peter Schiefke has been studying and digitizing all the visas, landing papers, passports, and citizenship memorabilia from his great-grandparents emigration from Spain, to France, and finally to Canada in 1952,

Peter Schiefke Continued from page 7 To be able to work on environmental issues over the last 15 months has been really exciting.” As per a communiqué issued this week, Schiefke worked on the strengthening of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the development of Canada’s strengthened climate plan that is projected to exceed the Paris Agreement targets, and the Government of Canada’s plan to ban harmful singleuse plastics which was announced in September of 2020. Schiefke was formerly the National Director of The Climate Reality Project Canada, an organization founded

by 2007 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Al Gore. His office in Vaudreuil-Dorion was the site of a recent protest over a 17-house development project in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot by residents who oppose building on environmentally sensitive land containing rare White oak trees and breeding grounds for the Western Chorus frog. He told The Journal discussions are currently taking place between the federal and provincial environment ministries, the latter of which is responsible for issuing the construction permit. “The results of those discussions will determine what the next steps are.” He said he plans to follow the file. To see copies of some of Peter Schiefke’s family archival documents, see our Facebook page.

Mass Notification System Sound test planned in Pincourt On Wednesday, March 31, between 1 and 1:30 p.m., the Town of Pincourt will conduct a scheduled sound test that will last approximately 10 minutes to ensure the proper functioning of its warning siren, located at Shamrock Park. The warning siren was installed last year but has not been tested yet. The test itself, which will be conducted on March 31, will validate the different tones of the siren and the range of the sound. The sound signal can be heard from a distance of about 2 km. It is therefore possible it could be heard in neighbouring towns. “We would like to remind the public that this is a planned and controlled routine sound test,” said Director of the Emergency and Fire Protection Department Yanick Bernier. There is no real emergency. When the signal will be heard, citizens can continue about their usual business. Purpose of a warning siren When a danger is imminent, an audible signal will be heard to prompt citizens to confine themselves as quickly as

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possible to their homes or to a safe place nearby. In the event of a major accident – such as a train derailment, tornado, riot, or a dangerous product spill – the sound signal will serve as warning to the population. In order to recognize the two sound modes used to denote possible confinement and de-confinement situations, visit the Town of Pincourt’s website at www.villepincourt.qc.ca (Citizen’s Services/Public and Fire Safety/Mass Notification System).

Legion News

ADVICE FROM THE HEART

KAREN SIMMONS Welcome to our advice column featuring The Journal’s own Karen Simmons who brings a mix of life experience, common sense, and a loving heart to any situation. Have you got a dating issue? Family problem? Unresolved friendship issues? Just ask Karen. Send your questions confidentially and anonymously to karen@yourlocaljournal.ca

PHOTO COURTESY ROD HODGSON

Here is a nice photo of our Br. #115 Ladies Auxiliary from November 6, 1977. You may recognize a few of these fine ladies. Among them are Cecile Hodgson, Ollie Mullan, Harriet Benson, Gel Runnells, Winnie Villeneuve, Hazel Wright, Mary Wright Rozon, and Olive Lalonde.

Rod L. Hodgson – President

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This is just a reminder of what we posted last week. The two owners who operate Reni Décors & Antiques, Renata and Patrick, are donating 10 per cent of all their sales between February 17 and March 31 to the Legion. Their store is located right next to Mon Village Restaurant in Saint-Lazare. Renata sells home décor, beddings, gifts, pillows, etc. while Patrick has a large antique and collectables store in the basement. He deals in military antiques, uniforms, helmets, medals and general antiques and is a member of our Legion Branch #115. Please drop by and see what they have to offer. They are open every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They have been very gracious of trying to support our Legion Br. #115 during this period of closure. We have now been closed for exactly one year as of this past Monday, except for the three short days when we were open back in September. We still have no idea when we will be able

Île-Perrot

Continued from page 3 We don’t pay their salaries to be the developer’s advertising agency. We want them to think about our safety, quality of life and long term value of the neighbourhood. “The second analysis on circulation and traffic admits that Boulevard Perrot is not a safe street for pedes-

or permitted to re-open. However, we will advise you as soon as we know. Hopefully it will be sooner than later! We still have a number of T-shirts and hasty notes available for your purchase. The T-shirts are $25 each and the hasty notes are $10 for a pack of 10 with envelopes. Just contact us at our e-mail; rcl115@videotron.ca and we can set up a date to choose what you want. A COVID-19 vaccination clinic is now set up in the Centre Multisports in Vaudreuil-Dorion and a mobile clinic is also set up in the Salle de l’Amitié at 10 rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Rigaud. Those 65 years and older are now able to make an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine through the cliquesante.ca website or by calling 1-877644-4545. Good luck and stay safe. Our flag is at half mast in memory of Mme Margo Arsenault, Past President of Quebec Provincial Command and a member of Valleyfield Legion Br. #062. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Lest we forget…

trians and cyclists. We are also talking about the safety of our children who go to school, to the park, and to the pool every day. The life of our children comes before the profits of any developer. The city’s values are in the wrong place and it’s unacceptable.” The Ville de l’Île-Perrot is planning another public consultation for April 12. Though the mayor’s office has repeatedly been contacted by The Journal, Mayor Séguin has not agreed to an interview.

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******* Dear Karen, I am a single dad to four children and I recently learned through Facebook that my 20-year-old daughter is planning on moving out with her boyfriend of only four months. Neither she nor her boyfriend is working full-time and I’m very concerned that my daughter will get herself into something that she’s really not prepared for. When I mentioned it to her, she said that she was planning to come and speak to me about it. When I suggested that she speak with her mother about it the reply was, “Mom supports the idea.” While some may say that I’m just having a hard time letting go, I’m much more concerned that they really don’t fully understand the pressure both emotionally and financially that moving out will bring. Any insight you can offer would be welcome. Worried Dad Dear Worried Dad, I definitely will not be telling you that you’re just having a hard time letting go. What you are doing is being realistic. I would be more concerned if you were okay with this. Even if you were able to ignore that nobody in this pair is working full-time, you have to be equally concerned about the fact that they’ve only been together for four months. The pandemic has to be playing into this as well given that there are so many restrictions still being imposed on us. My best suggestion would be to arrange a family meeting with your daughter and her mom. It sounds like you might have to point out to them both all of the reasons why this is a bad idea at this point in time. Realistically I’m pretty sure that no landlord is going to rent to them given their current employment situation, but these days you just never know. I would draft a mock budget to clearly illustrate to your daughter all of the costs they will be taking on. Point out to her that if both of their names are on the lease and if ever her boyfriend was unable to pay his half of the rent, she would be responsible for the entire amount. I can pretty much guarantee that neither one of them has thought about that. At the same time, at 20 years of age I think it’s important that your daughter feels respected and supported. Let her know that you understand how she feels and that you only have her best interests at heart. I would encourage her to stay home and save some money. Offer to revisit the topic with her in say six months or so – six months won’t seem too long to her to wait. As the parent of a young woman myself, it’s been my experience that time is often the best cure for this type of thing. Thankfully, more often than not, our kids make smart choices. And if for some reason your daughter decides to go ahead with her plan to move out at least she will do it knowing that you cared enough to tell it to her straight.

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We all want to know more about COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination in Québec began in December 2020 as part of a massive effort to prevent serious complications and deaths related to COVID-19, and stop the virus from spreading. Through vaccination, we hope to protect our healthcare system and allow things to return to normal.

A VACCINATION OVERVIEW Why get vaccinated at all? There are many reasons to get vaccinated (all of them good), including protecting ourselves from health complications and the dangers stemming from infectious diseases, as well as making sure they don’t resurface.

How effective is vaccination? Vaccination is one of medicine’s greatest success stories and the cornerstone of an efficient healthcare system. That said, as with any medication, no vaccine is 100% effective. The efficacy of a vaccine depends on several factors, including:

The age of the person being vaccinated Their physical condition and/or state of health, such as a weakened immune system

THE IMPACT OF VACCINES AT A GLANCE The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that vaccination helps prevent over 2 million deaths every year, worldwide. Since the introduction of vaccination programs in Canada in 1920, polio has been wiped out across the country and several other illnesses (such as diphtheria, tetanus and rubella) have virtually disappeared. Smallpox has been eradicated throughout the world. The main bacteria responsible for bacterial meningitis in children–Haemophilus influenzae type B–has become much rarer. Hepatitis B has for all intents and purposes disappeared in young people, due to their having been vaccinated in childhood.

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COVID-19 VACCINES Are the vaccines safe? Definitely. COVID-19 vaccines have been tested for quality and efficacy on a large scale and passed all necessary analysis before being approved for public use. All required steps in the vaccine approval process were stringently followed, some simultaneously, which explains why the process went so fast. Health Canada always conducts an extensive investigation of vaccines before approving and releasing them, paying particular attention to evaluating their safety and efficacy.

Who should be vaccinated against COVID-19? We aim to vaccinate the entire population against COVID-19. However, stocks are limited for now, which is why people from groups with a higher risk of developing complications if they are infected will be vaccinated first.

Can we stop applying sanitary measures once the vaccine has been administered? No. Several months will have to go by before a sufficient percentage of the population is vaccinated and protected. The beginning of the vaccination campaign does not signal the end of the need for health measures. Two-metre physical distancing, wearing a mask or face covering, and frequent hand-washing are all important habits to maintain until the public health authorities say otherwise.

On what basis are priority groups determined?

Can I catch COVID-19 even after I get vaccinated?

The vaccine will first be given to people who are at higher risk of developing complications or dying from COVID-19, in particular vulnerable individuals and people with a significant loss of autonomy who live in a CHSLD, healthcare providers who work with them, people who live in private seniors’ homes, and people 70 years of age and older.

The vaccines used can’t cause COVID-19 because they don’t contain the SARS-CoV-2 virus that’s responsible for the disease. However, people who come into contact with the virus in the days leading up to their vaccination or in the 14 days following it could still develop COVID-19.

As vaccine availability increases in Canada, more groups will be added to the list.

Is COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Order of priority for COVID-19 vaccination

No. Vaccination is not mandatory here in Québec. However, COVID-19 vaccination is highly recommended.

Vulnerable people and people with a significant loss of autonomy who live in residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) or in intermediate and family-type resources (RI-RTFs).

Workers in the health and social services network who have contact with users.

Autonomous or semi-autonomous people who live in private seniors’ homes (RPAs) or in certain closed residential facilities for older adults.

Isolated and remote communities.

Everyone at least 80 years of age.

People aged 70–79.

People aged 60–69.

Adults under the age of 60 with a chronic disease or health issue that increases the risk of complications from COVID-19.

Adults under the age of 60 with no chronic disease or healthcare issues that increase the risk of complications but who provide essential services and have contact with users.

Everyone else in the general population at least 16 years of age.

Is vaccination free of charge? The COVID-19 vaccine is free. It is only administered under the Québec Immunization Program and is not available from private sources.

Do I need to be vaccinated if I already had COVID-19? YES. Vaccination is indicated for everyone who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in order to ensure their long-term protection.

Québec.ca/COVIDvaccine 1 877 644-4545

Thursday, March 25, 2021

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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER

Movies You Might Have Missed 52 week challenge edition Title: Tangerine (2015) Directed by: Sean Baker Genre: Drama/Comedy Available on: Hoopla Weekly Challenge #10 – An ‘Independent Film’ Brief Synopsis: Fresh out of jail, a sex worker tracks down her cheating boyfriend/ pimp to teach him a lesson. Scores: 96% Rotten Tomatoes

Review: From the start of the 1920s to the end of the 1960s, North American cinema was dominated by ‘The Studios.’ Paramount, Warner, RKO, MGM and Fox essentially ruled as a cinematic oligopoly, and financed, produced, distributed and owned almost every single theatrical release. They controlled virtually every aspect from script approval and casting decisions to the final cut and message of the film. While these studios streamlined the process, turning Hollywood into a well-oiled machine, it often resulted in overproduced, monotonous and out of touch products. Not only did this begin to affect ticket sales, it also left very little room for diversity and representation on-screen. The solution came in the late 1960s and early 1970s from a surge of independent films, or ‘indies,’ which eschewed the financial backing of the major studios. Instead, Indies gathered money from smaller companies, wealthy individuals, or even fellow Hollywood stars, allowing them to focus on more unique stories and avoid the strict, overly-conservative industry standards. The formula was simple: Low Budget+Bold Ideas = Low risks and high rewards. This week’s MYMHM, Tangerine, encompasses this spirit and then some, updating the idea of an indie for the 21st century by managing to make a unique, engaging film with amateur actors, filmed simply on the most ubiquitous of devices – cell phones. It is hard to pinpoint the exact genre of Tangerine, as it so often straddles the line of comedy and tragedy. It’s a snowless Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, and we follow the adventures of transgender sex workers trying to make it through the holidays. Our lead, Sin-Dee Rella (sans glass slipper) has just been released from a month-long stint in jail, only to find out that her boyfriend (and pimp) Chester has been unfaithful. Furious, Sin-Dee goes looking for Chester while her friend and co-worker, Alexandra, gets ready for her big performance at a local bar. Illicit drugs are consumed, clients are met, and arguments are escalated as Tangerine shines a light on a much underrepresented subculture. While Tangerine may feel raw and slightly unfocused, it truly encapsulates the madcap spirit of independent films, which has fallen slightly off in the past years. Many major companies have co-opted the Indie movement, such as Miramax (founded by the disgraced Harvey Weinstein), which made a living off pushing their product to award shows and the mainstream. Miramax was partially owned by both Disney and Paramount, and is just one example of how major companies will use their subsidiaries to corner the smaller markets they would otherwise be shut out of, often using the veneer of individuality to commercialize their product. Yet Tangerine, with a budget of $100,000, keeps true to the original heart of the indie movement. By focusing on authenticity, heart, and representation, Tangerine showcases aspects of our world that politicians, companies, and society are all too willing to push to the fringes. Hopefully this is a movement that will never lose steam. The (weirdest) Oscar race is about to begin! To celebrate, join us next week for the challenge of ‘An Original Screenplay Winner’ where we will look at some of the finest writing in film history. See you next week! Want even more Movies You Might Have Missed? Please feel free to send questions, suggestions, comments and feedback to our new email: LocalMYMHM@gmail.com PHOTO COURTESY IMDB

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Up for adoption Cyndie is a small six-year-old cat who was found homeless in the winter. She arrived very nervous into her foster family. She would remain hidden and refused all contact with humans. It took time for her to begin to trust and to come out of her shell. The cat in her foster home was a great motivation for her to begin to show more of herself. She would be certainly much happier in a home where there is already a cat. She loves to be petted and really appreciates caresses on her back. After being petted, she will settle down somewhere to watch you. She appreciates having a little corner to nestle in and where she can be quiet. She does not climb on furniture or counter tops. She is not very vocal and doesn’t come bother us while we are sleeping. She patiently waits

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for us to fill her bowl. At the sound of her dry food, she comes running to her bowl. If you give her a sliver of wet food, she will be yours. She will need a calm and patient home in which to gain confidence. Cyndie is a courageous little girl who deserves a loving and quiet home who will give her the time that she needs to adapt. For more information regarding Cyndie, please write to us at cascavaudreui@outlook.com

Up for adoption Simba is another Northern boy from Kuujjuarapik, adjusting to the south and waiting for his forever home. This twoand-a-half-year-old Labrador mix loves humans, so much that he greets them with two paws on the ground and two paws on them. He also likes to drag them around on his leash so he can show them all the treasures he’s found. I see obedience classes in his future. Simba would do better as your only pet, and he certainly can’t live with cats. He needs lots of exercise every day and dog parks aren’t for him. If you think your fam-

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ily could turn this rough diamond into a polished gem, fill out the form and ask for Simba. For more information on Simba or any of the other dogs available for adoption, go to www.animatch.ca

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Dare To Compare! This exclusive listing has something for the whole family. You will be impressed by this circa-1855 fully restored brick Victorian with gourmet kitchen and stunning original woodwork. The home is set on a remarkable 110-acre property that could be used as a hobby farm, farm, or recreational property. The long tree-lined lane guides you to a private, peaceful setting true to Vankleek Hill form. There is a lovely addition on the home that allows for a main floor primary bedroom as well as a full bathroom on the main level. The large family room with vaulted ceiling and propane fireplace is situated on the second level, which allows for a panoramic view of the land. Continued on page 16

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Continued from page 15 The home has the inviting warmth and charm that comes with an older home, with all of today’s comforts that one has come to expect. Bathed in ligh, the outbuildings and home compliment the land and show what can be achieved with years of planning and attention to detail inside and out. The absolutely picturesque land features a solid 60’X30’ barn with 5+ acres of predatory fencing, plus three acres of dog fencing surrounding the home. The large detached garage with workshop are a few short steps from the home for easy access. The property features extensive stone landscaping with custom water feature, all professionally installed. The mature section of the land east of the home features beautiful, well established pine trees, expertly planned by previous generations to protect the home from the elements. The land also features a mature Maple plantation and there is a small section of land that is zoned commercial and affords a monthly income from a cell phone tower with approximately 14 years remaining on the contract for the future owner. The land drains naturally, and the fields are currently being farmed by a local farmer that rents the land on a yearto-year basis. Getting to know Vankleek Hill? This sought-after area is home to both an el-

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ementary and high school, and has a vibrant artsy community with many activities including country fair, brewery, wineries nearby, many local shops and artisans, and some impressive dining options. There is an active equestrian community in the area as well as many other outdoor activities for kids (of course there are some modifications to some of these activities at the moment due to the pandemic). Vankleek Hill is ideally situated for residents who commute to Montreal and Ottawa and is just minutes away from the Quebec border and ample shopping and amenities nearby. Set the stage for family memories for years to come! The seller has requested viewings by appointment only through realtor typical notice of 24-48 hrs. Special arrangements need to be made in advance for the owner’s dog. View drone & sales brochure of this exceptional property at www.anastasiamcdonaldrealestate.com

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This is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for when you’re on the go but warm and comforting for a cozy dinner on a cool evening. Ingredients • 170 gr package of frozen peeled cooked small shrimp, thawed • 1/3 cup sliced green onions • ½ tsp dried basil • 1 cup grated Swiss cheese • 1 ½ cup milk • 3 eggs • ¾ cup Bisquick • ½ tsp salt • ¼ tsp pepper Directions Heat over to 400F. Grease a 10-inch pie plate. Mix shrimp, onions, basil and cheese in the plate. Beat remaining ingredients together until smooth. Pour into plate on top of the shrimp mixture. Bake until knife inserted into

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turn on a light. The world is literally your colour oyster. Divine decks I am so pleased to be bringing you the We are all so anxious to be outside inaugural Divine Design article, and in our and sprucing up our outdoor spaces first absolutely glorious week of 2021 to and by now you all know my spiel: 4° C boot. day and night for at least two weeks folI can only surmise that everyone is lowed by a good sanding and a coat of looking to warmer weather, sunnier days high-grade oil. Decking now will probably and time on the decks, so let’s get right look tired and dirty but resist the urge to it. to use a power washer. Power washers Shine a light prematurely damage the wood and put Colour is secondary in any good home high pressure water into a very porous make over; be it major renovation or substrate. Just get a regular garden hose quick refresh. Everything rotates off of – and a deck brush. And if you’re planning light. on building a new deck, make sure to talk Knowing how light affects everything to a pro to find out what you should be in your home is the major key to finddoing before a single post is dropped and ing the right combination of colours and deck boards installed. nothing beats the eye of a seasoned pro. Colour for the soul The direction, intensity, and colour qualThis past year has been tough on so ity of the lighting is paramount in lookmany. I’m not one for colour trends or ing at the proper tones. Its reflection off putting everyone into one ‘style box’ of your flooring and the furnishings will as we are all unique and shouldn’t be change the colouration completely, as stuffed into a one-size-fits-all design box, LOGO: Lesyour Fondations d’Aujoud’hui will how space is situated on your but I would like to share some interestland. Moving intoBeNu the basement, I’m aling findings. A year ago, colours were ways asked about how dark vs how light very pale but mostly whites and grays. to go. My first question is, “How is it lit?” In the first lockdown I saw more navy, If you C feel65 thatM no08 matter the time of day, army green and black accent walls than I Y 02 K 00 you must always turn a light on to go into have ever seen in my over 30 years of exthe basement, it really doesn’t matter perience. Summer brought light colours how light or dark we go as you’ll always back in soft pastels and our fall brought Special contributor

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us into warmer woolen colours. In short (and I’m always short) you are the only one who can love a colour for you; if it doesn’t move you or get a reaction from your soul, it’s not for you; no matter who suggested it. I look forward to seeing the colours of your soul and helping you to

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Pawsitively purrfect pets Preparing your dog for spring Now that spring is upon us, it is time to think about the ways that we can prepare for the season. In our homes we find ourselves deep cleaning and organizing things that may have gotten out of order over the long winter. Getting your dog ready for spring is just as important as cleaning. There are a few things you can do to prepare your dog for spring. Brush, brush, brush This is the time of year when most dogs will shed as they get rid of their winter coat for a thinner coat designed for the warmer temperatures.

The best thing you can do is to brush your dog regularly. In some cases, you may want to invest in a brush that is designed for shedding. This will help keep the tumble fur in your home to a minimum. Start the prevention We all know that prevention for fleas, ticks, and heartworms are important. In some parts of the country, especially the south, it is important to use protection all year round. If you are in an area where this is not needed or you simply have not been using it, now is the time to get your dog back on preventative medication. As the weather heats up, the pests come out which means more chances for all these parasites to attack your dog. It is best to be prepared and the best way to do this is with prevention meds. See your vet Your dog should have at least one vet visit a year and what a better time to do this than in spring? Since this is

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ever, this is not the only thing you need to update. If your dog has a microchip, it is a good idea to ensure that all the information is up to date. Check your yard This is especially true if you live in an area where the ice and snow has built up over the winter. You want to make sure there are no holes in your fence your dog can escape from. You also want to check your yard for hazards that can harm your dog while playing.

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English speakers over the age of 40 who are looking to update their job search skills to enter the current employment market can avail themselves of the free services offered at Vision Travail, a non-profit organization that helps older people find new work opportunities through their services provided in the Montérégie including the VaudreuilSoulanges region. “We help job-seekers aged 40 years or older looking for work by first completing an assessment and identifying their realistic professional objectives, values, needs, skills, obstacles, and also according to the current labour market in the area,” Office Coordinator Martine Leblanc told The Journal. Job search strategies “Once they know where they want to invest their job-seeking energy, then we begin to evaluate their résumé to see whether it should be edited or a new one created. This is the most important promotional tool in any job search. We also try to help the job-seeker tailor their résumé according to what they’re looking for,” said Leblanc. When the résumé is completed, the focus shifts to learning about job search strategies, techniques, and tools related to the hidden labour market, networking, and how to look for a job. “We also have computer training which is quite new. For example, we help our clients with social media. It’s very basic but some job seekers have a hard time so we try to help them in this area,” said Leblanc. “We learn about the job interview, how to prepare for it, what goes on before, during and after the interview, what the most common questions are

that could be asked, verbal and non-verbal cues. People also learn how to organize their job search and how to manage it,” added Leblanc. Helping job candidates for 25 years With branches in Longueuil, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, Vision-Travail has almost 25 years of experience in the field of preparing candidates to re-enter the job market. The branch in Vaudreuil-Dorion opened its doors in January 2000. “We’ve been here for 21 years providing our free services and we’re financed by Emploi-Québec. Whether the job seeker is receiving employment insurance, other types of financial support, welfare, or if the person doesn’t receive any kind of financial assistance, they must be living in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and looking for a job. That’s it,” said Leblanc. Services provided Some of the services provided for the job search include getting a professional assessment, transferring skills to a new job, the reorientation process, decision making and taking action towards achieving a realistic goal. Various topics include job loss, burnout, and stress management. Other aspects related to the job search process include tests and interpretation, writing a tailored curriculum vitae and cover letter, simulation of high performance interviews, use of social media, salary negotiation and understanding today’s job market. It should be noted that Vision Travail is not a job placement agency but a service that aims to prepare candidates for their own unique individual job search. For more information or to set up an interview for a personal consultation, contact the Vision Travail office in Vaudreuil-Dorion at (450) 455-5150.

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A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, documents, FORESTRY & uniforms, LANDSCAPING helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, EQUIPMENT Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, WANTED aviation, nautical, MECHANIC coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Full-time. Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côtemachinery St-Charles, St-Lazare, Perform repairs. Reni Decors (210617) Mechanical basics

Large dog cage. Measures 29.5” wide X 48” long X 33” high. Dog not included. $100. Please call 514-425-5965 and leave a message. See photo at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/visual-classifieds Five large beveled mirrors. Two measuring 19.5” by 40” and three measuring 21” by 45”. $100 for everything. Pick up. Text 514-3463234. Acrosonic spinet piano in good working order $425 plus sheet music. Range hood Connaisseur Venmar ccc1830w white, packaging unopened, $250. 3 cooling tower fans, 2 heating towers, $40 each. Assorted silverware. 450-458-7886 (210401)

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Six spacious offices, reception area, kitchenette and powder room. Offices are on the second floor of the Hudson Shopping Centre. Available November 1, 2020. $2,000/month. Call Marcel Leduc (514)602-4313

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 514-7707438 Hudson/St-Lazare junk removal. Tell me what you want removed and I will tell you the cost. Least expensive junk removal guaranteed. Bilingual. Leave detailed message for Chris Marsh at 450-202-0576 (210422) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063.

ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets per roll, $37.95/48 rolls per case. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488

INCOME TAX - individuals, families and selfemployed, reasonable rates, electronic EFILE, more than 20 years experience. VaudreuilDorion. Services available in English and French. 514-592-7259 / mdescoteaux_wi@ hotmail.com (210510) Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068

175 - WANTED Looking for a 1920s typewriter restorer. I’m hoping to get it back to its original beauty and working condition. If you are the person for the job, please email me at: gregormitchell@gmail.com $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-715-7845

WANTED…A PLACE TO HANG MY HAT! Senior male, looking for clean, quiet room with kitchen privileges, Bachelor apartment, or small in-law suite. Long term Hudson resident, non-smoker or boozer with excellent local references. Also handy with tools around house for light chores. Pay cash monthly, long term. Phone: 438-345-9449

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with a minimum 25 years of age and at least 2 years good driving experience and a clean abstract • • • •

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In Memoriam

Roberta Joan Yeldon 1960-2021

Yeldon, Roberta Joan (nee King) Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Daughter of the late Patricia Kealey and Gerald King. Beloved wife of Gregory Yeldon. Cherished mother of Allison (Oliver Platzen) of Hudson, Quebec, Christopher (Madeline Bongers) of Ottawa, Ontario, Sean (Allison Milne) of Ottawa, Ontario, Erin of Wallace, Nova Scotia, Kelsey of Fernie, British Columbia and Liam of Hudson, Quebec. Loving grandmother of Josephine, Elias, Freya, Beatrice, Caspar and William. Dear sister of Kathy McSheffrey (Jim), Caroline Casey (Bill), Geraldine Low (Philip), David King (Heather Riopelle), Michael King (Paula) and Maryanne King (Paul Conlin).

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Great house Minn cleaning services, a well-established cleaning company in Pincourt is seeking a part-time cleaner for 10 hours per week. Please contact Deneise at (514)865-1973.

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350 – LEGAL Prenez avis que la personne morale LES KANGOUROUS de ST-LAZARE, OSBL (NEQ 1144718468), ayant son siège à St-Lazare, dans la Province de Québec, Canada, a déclaré son intention de se dissoudre ou de demander sa dissolution. Est produite à cet effet la présente déclaration requise par les dispositions de la Loi sur la publicité légale des entreprises (RLRQ, chapitre C-38)

Roberta was an adoring wife, a devoted mother, a loving grandmother (Mango), a soul mate to many, a dear friend to everyone she met. The breadth and scope of her caring and generosity were enormous, from her beloved town of Hudson, to her hometown of Ottawa, to her special Cape Breton Island and beyond. She was a saint walking amongst us. Her faith was her foundation, so we will gather and collectively celebrate her life with a Memorial Mass at a later date this year. Family and friends may pay respects online at F. Aubry & Fils Funeral Homes (www.aubryetfils.ca). A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish on Monday, March 29th at 4 pm. A live-stream broadcast of the mass will be available on the Parish’s website (www.st-thomasaquinas.org). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Pure Art Foundation (https://pureartfoundation.org/robertayeldon), a cause dedicated to children and families in Peru that was very dear to Roberta’s heart. Funeral arrangements entrusted to F. Aubry & Fils Funeral Homes.

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is very pleased to be publishing our 800th edition this week and would like to thank all the communities we serve for their support and readership. Small businesses are the heart and soul of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and we are very thankful to have the privilege of working with our advertisers for the past 17 years.

Here’s to another 800 editions!

THE JOURNAL

Thursday, March 25, 2021