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

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Water woes

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The view looking along Saint-Simon Street from Chemin de la Baie shows the O awa River con nuing to exceed its normal constraints and Rigaud residents along its banks are facing the possibility of higher water levels with the predic on of more rainy weather.

More ooding worries in Rigaud as Ottawa River rises James Armstrong

Rigaud’s Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. held two press conferences this week, May 2 and 3 concerning the ongoing ooding along the banks of the O awa

River bordering the municipality. “It’s a miracle it’s not raining,� said the mayor on Wednesday who told media representa ves in a endance the river is currently eight cen metres higher than it was on April 20.

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“Think of it as a hammer constantly hi ng something,â€? he said. About 400 homes are implicated in the ood zone that extends along the west bank of the O awa River from the boundary with the Town of Hudson in the east to Pointe-SĂŠguin in the west, including Baie-Quesnel and Pointe-au-Sable. Communica ons Director Marie-AndrĂŠe Gagnon provided the following informa on: Normally, the river reaches a level of between 23.16 and 23.8 metres. On April 20 it was measured at 24.05 metres. As of Wednesday a ernoon, it was recorded at 24.16 meters, 11 cen meters more than on April 20. Voluntary evacua on Currently, 31residents unable to stay in their homes are being cared for by the Red Cross with a total of 48 people directly a ected by the rising river. “We don’t know if these gures are exact because people are moving out without informing us of where they are,â€? reported Gruenwald. He underlined it is essen al for residents in the ood zone area to inform the town if they are leaving their homes. “We spend a lot of me and energy searching for people, to know if they are alright,â€? he said, adding, “We need the par cipa on of our ci zens.â€? State of emergency When asked if a state of emergency would be re-instated, the mayor said it would not. “We have the machinery in place to deal with the situa on,â€? he said. He encouraged residents who con nue to stay in homes experiencing ooding to re-evaluate their situa on. “It’s not easy evacua ng someone

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when the road is covered in three feet of water at 2 a.m.,â€? he said, adding that oa ng debris on the river is dangerous for vehicles and boats. The long-term weather forecast is of great concern for everyone involved in the situa on. If the predicted heavy rainfall arrives, the situa on could change rapidly. “There are dras c changes from one day to the next,â€? said Gruenwald poin ng out that once water lls the basement of a home it becomes impossible for the occupant to pump it out. Available emergency assistance Residents requiring assistance due to ooding should report to the assistance centre at the Rigaud Public Library at 102 Saint-Pierre Street. It is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The Red Cross is onsite providing assistance in nding food and shelter and psychological assistance. The emergency telephone line is open on a 24-hour basis at (450) 4510869, extension 235. According to the mayor, there is a person answering the phone around the clock. A shu le bus has been set-up for residents in the Bas-de-la-Rivière who are no longer able to access their homes because of ooded roads. It operates from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and a schedule is available on the town’s website www. ville.rigaud.qc.ca. See online for a .pdf schedule. The mayor said the ooding situa on began in early April and people are beginning to show the signs of stress. “We have had to organize ourselves so that people can go home and sleep,â€? he said in reference to town employees providing the service. “They have been working day and night,â€? he added. He also expressed his profound thanks to the surrounding communi es for their assistance.

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Residents fear complying with master plan could change the face of Hudson James Armstrong

Proposed amendments to zoning by-laws drew the a en on of Hudson residents at the Monday, May 1 town council mee ng. At issue were no ces of mo on pertaining to the planning and land use program and reforming the by-laws to comply with the revised land use program of the MunicipalitĂŠ RĂŠgionale de ComtĂŠ de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS). The ve by-laws being amended are 688-2017, 689-2017, 690-2017, 6912017 and 692-2017. Public consulta on mee ngs are planned for Tuesday, May 23 for the rst three by-laws and Tuesday, May 30 for 691-2017 and 692-2017. The sessions will be held at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre at 7 p.m. “Why are we making these changes to the zoning by-laws?â€? asked resident Rodney Birrell of Urban Planning Department Director Nathalie Lavoie. Birrell said many of Hudson’s unique characteris cs as a town are part of the current zoning. Lavoie replied the changes were required to comply with the MRC-VS master plan and that the pressure was on to make the changes. Birrell asked if this meant the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area popula on requirements would apply. “In the TOD area it is 40 units per hectare in a radius of one kilometre from the train sta on,â€? Lavoie replied adding everything would be explained in detail at the consulta on mee ngs. In the mean me, she invited him to meet with her regarding any ques ons he might have concerning the by-law amendments. Agricultural development Members of Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm made a short presenta on at the beginning of the mee ng. The Town of Hudson is suppor ng the Heartbeet with a ve-year land lease of a piece of vacant property adjacent to the dog park on Main Road opposite Thompson Park. Farm Directors RĂŠbec-

ca Phaneuf-Thibault and LoĂŻc FreemanLavoie along with Robyn Rees General Manger for the Hudson Food Collec ve were in a endance. “It was very important to us as we created this project that the farm has to be able to stand on its own two feet,â€? said Freeman-Lavoie emphasizing the importance of the sale of the Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) baskets. Membership in the CSA plan provides 18 weekly baskets of produce from July to October. Phaneuf-Thibault and Freeman-Lavoie were available to answer ques ons a er the council mee ng. Apology given “I would like to apologize to all the members of the print media that a end and report on all our council mee ngs and town events and are always here for us,â€? said Councillor Deborah Woodhead. “They are always there to keep our ci zens informed. I would like to apologize for the disparaging comment I made at the last council mee ng (Monday, April 3) and say how much I appreciate the members of the media who care enough to come to our mee ngs and report on them.â€? Flooding and sandbags During his comments at the beginning of the mee ng, Mayor Ed PrĂŠvost said assistance was being supplied to those residents a ected by the rising O awa River. He said a comprehensive plan developed by the re department was being followed and that sandbags were available from the Public Works Department. “Thank you for coming to our aid in the west end,â€? said resident Daren Legault adding that, unfortunately, the water was coming back up. Legault commended the re department and the security patrol for their assistance in the ongoing situa on. He also thanked the community for their outreach and o ers of assistance. Resident Aus n Rikely-Krindle raised the issue of building homes along the river par cularly in designated ood zones. “Should we really be considering

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Residents were given an opportunity to meet the Heartbeet of Hudson on Monday, May 1, with Farm Directors RĂŠbecca Phaneuf-Thibault (le ) and LoĂŻc Freeman-Lavoie.

building along the waterfront if we are experiencing this kind of ooding?â€? he asked adding that it could get worse in the future. Councillor Natalie Best replied she had a ended the Al Gore Climate Reality project and is aware of that possibility. “All those things are taken into considera on‌we know there are issues along the waterfront,â€? she said adding there was no point in specula ng un l everything was mapped. Hacking of computer systems The mayor reported that a hacker had compromised the computer informa on system regula ng the town water. According to PrĂŠvost, the water supply itself was not a ected and the adminis-

tra on is dealing with the situa on. “It’s not uncommon for municipali es to be targeted by this sort of thing,â€? he said adding that the hacker usually demands a ransom to repair the problem. “We have no inclina on to pay any ransom to anybody,â€? said PrĂŠvost. Youth summer jobs Best reported the Town of Hudson is directly bene ng from the federal government grants program for youth totaling $18,000. That number increases to $80,000 funding when all of the recipient organiza ons across the community are included.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Safe and dry With rain forecast for at least the next few days, nobody living in the immediate – or even moderately nearby – vicinity of a body of water will be sleeping soundly this week. The unprecedented levels running downstream along the O awa River threaten throngs of community members as they scramble to protect what’s likely the largest nancial investment they’ll ever make with few – if any – insured against the inunda on. Elected o cials are warning residents that the psychological cracks are beginning to show and the situa on has the unfortunate poten al to get worse before ge ng any be er. While we would all ght to save our respec ve homes with every ber of our being, at a certain point, other factors need to be considered in determining when to concede the ba le and heed evacua on warnings. Help is available from area towns, neighbours, friends, and family. The material loss may seem devasta ng but at the end of the day, stu is just stu . Stay safe.

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Hudson resident Diane Piacente caught this li le guy on camera a er he took a relaxing dip in her swimming pool. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a 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 A Tale of two LBPSB Chairpersons Once again the ran ngs of a self-proclaimed whistle-blower get printed in your paper. He is renowned for distor ng facts and taking quotes out of context to prove some fairy tale belief that he has dreamed up. I will con ne my comments to his distorted references to me (Le ers to the editor, April 27). I was elected Chairman by the Commissioners of the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) in 1998 a er the amalgama on of school boards into linguis cally based ins tu ons. I remained responsible to the LBPSB community with that possibility of recall by the Council of Commissioners if there was a ques on with my leadership. I remained as Chairman for 13 years during which me the LBPSB was known and recognized as one of the best school boards in Canada. That was the result of the teamwork of all members of the board. The council worked with, and respected, the administra on and the administra on re ected that respect through the ranks of all of the nearly 5000 employees. It was never “my personal efdom.� It was a board focused on delivering the best possible opportuni es to all students of all ages. As far as my “run in� with teachers this too has been distorted so far from reality that it is unrecognizable. During contract nego a ons in 2005 (12 years ago) the teachers’ union president and union board decided that they were going to take students hostage as their main pressure tac c. All extracurricular ac vi es were suspended, even in cases where students had worked for months to prepare. All plays and concerts were cancelled. All sports teams were suspended. I said very clearly that I was ashamed that our teachers would do that to students and that adults could not think of ways to express their anger without hur ng the very people we were, and remain, charged with educa ng

and protec ng. It was never a ques on of being ashamed of the individual teachers but of the bully tac cs that a union president and his followers imposed on our students. I explained that on many occasions but it appears that some peoples’ memories are limited. It is me to stop the trash spewed by the writer of that le er. It is me that media do more fact checking before prin ng “opinion.� Marcus Tabachnick Pointe-Claire Egg-cellent April 15th marked our rst Easter egg hunt at the Hudson Community Centre. We arrived with our newborn and two-and-a-half-year-old in tow. We weren’t sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. What a deligh ul, well-run event. The colourful wrist bands, the puppet show, the colouring/s cker table, the cupcake decora ng and do-ityourself seed plan ng sta ons; our toddler loved it all. The best part was the culmina ng event: the hunt! The children were led in two groups - aged 4 and under and 5 and up - to the woods near Sandy Beach for the egg hunt. There we saw hundreds of shiny, foil-covered eggs on the forest oor. Immediately, dozens of excited li le ones began running about collec ng them all. I’m not sure who had more fun, our daughter or us. Our only sugges on: next year, could it start earlier - say at 9 a.m. instead of 11 a.m.? By the me the hunt began there were a lot of sleepy toddlers (including our own) in need of their midday nap. A great big thank you to Laura McCa rey and to the Community Centre for organizing such a wonderful, family-friendly (and free!) event. Nicola Olson Hudson

St. Lazare no longer the middleman for sports complex and sporting association contracts

St. Lazare will no longer purchase ground or ice me from the owners of the town’s sports complex except for its own ac vi es as part of recently signed new contract, announced Mayor Robert Grimaudo at the monthly council meeting on May 2. A resolu on was adopted by council that con rmed the town will no longer buy blocks of me and then resell the hours to various spor ng associa ons. “Those days gone,� Grimaudo told . “Whether it’s hockey, soccer or any other organiza on, they will nego ate and have their own contract with the sports complex. The town is no longer going to be the middleman.� Grimaudo said the main reason the town decided to disassociate itself from the renewal process among the various sports clubs was because not all the me that was purchased was used by the groups that took part in the purchase/resell plan. “For example, there’s a hockey team that may need 1,000 hours of ice me.� said Grimaudo. “We’d buy all the hours from the sports complex and resell them to the club on an ‘as needed’ basis. The only problem with that is if the team didn’t use all those hours for whatever reason, the town s ll had to pay for the unused me,� he said. Grimaudo added the town always had more hours than were needed and the annual cost to taxpayers for the accumulated unused me was about $100,000 a year. “It cost a lot more than it should have,� he said. The new contract that was signed by the town is for its own ac vi es that are provided directly to residents. “These are for ac vi es like free ska ng. During the week at the end of the a ernoon, anyone can come to skate or use the soccer eld. Now we only buy the hours we need for town use and are no longer stuck paying invoices for hours that were

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never used,â€? said Grimaudo. The new arrangement signi es a mutually bene cial arrangement for everyone involved, according to Grimaudo. “It’s a win-win situa on for the taxpayers because it will cost them less because they won’t be paying for unused hours and the town no longer has to be the middleman between the complex and associa ons,â€? he said. ! " # Hydro-QuĂŠbec is ini a ng a tree pruning and vegeta on pilot project in the town to o set future power outages that are mostly caused by overgrown branches that hang over power lines or ground vegeta on that touch power lines. “With all the power failures we have in St. Lazare, something needs to be done,â€? said Mayor Grimaudo. During a mee ng with MunicipalitĂŠ rĂŠgionale de comtĂŠ (MRC) representa ves and the president of Hydro-QuĂŠbec Distribu on in February, the mayor suggested Hydro ini ate a program to control the vegeta on around power lines. “The reac on was immediate. They wanted to immediately put in a pilot

project,� said Grimaudo. The project is part of a three-group ini a ve that will have Hydro personnel, the town, and residents working together, said Grimaudo. “Hydro will call homeowners to set up an appointment, a representa ve will be sent to examine

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&%($@?*! It was probably meant to be that I ended up working with words as I have early memories of a fascina on with my mom’s old Underwood typewriter, hauling its cast metal frame out of the buckled case o the dusty shelf to me culously type out each key – upper and lower case – paying special a en on to the symbols. This beast of a machine had only the bare necessi es on its keyboard but for some reason included op ons to type ½, ¼, and ¢, all which disappeared from modern keyboards decades ago, the la er probably because virtually nothing is priced under a dollar anymore. Before being incorporated into email addresses, I remember the @ sign meaning ‘each’ though Wikipedia contradicts me somewhat, saying it more accurately represents ‘at a rate of’ which, in my book, s ll means each. There’s reportedly no English word for the symbol but the French have two, using both ‘arobase’ and ‘a commerciale.’ The # symbol, known both as a hashtag and the pound sign (for imperial weight, not to be confused with the Bri sh pound sterling £) is s ll known as the number sign too. If you’re really geeky, you’ll know it’s also referred to as an ‘octothorpe,’ a term so rarely used my spellcheck keeps insis ng it’s a mistake. There are, technically, four sets of brackets on your computer keyboard if you count parentheses (), curly braces {}, chevrons <> (also called guillemets), and tradi onal brackets []. If these are not enough to meet all your bracke ng needs, there are shortcuts to insert corner brackets 㺀 㺁 used in mathematics and double brackets ۤ ‫ ۥ‬to indicate a seman c evalua on func on. I kid you not. There are three separate horizontal dashes (not to be confused with a hyphen, underscore, or minus sign), each having its own signi cance. The wider ‘em dash’ denotes a break in the sentence. The ‘en dash’ (half the width of the em) e ec vely replaces the coordina ng conjunc on ‘and’ or the preposi on ‘to.’ The gure dash is reportedly named as it’s the same width as the font and is used in phone numbers. The di erence between a slash and a backslash is fairly obvious but what about an oblique, stroke, and solidus? They’re essen ally the same thing as a slash with origins in Bri sh currency. Only the backslash, favoured by Windows and DOS opera ng systems, seems to have no other valid use in the English language. There is, thankfully, only one ques on mark and one exclama on point (I refuse to discuss the inverted ones) but if you combine the two, you get an interrobang, used only for excitable ques ons, as in, “You did ! ?!” A li le research can be a dangerous thing – ask any hypochondriac – and before long, I’d fallen down a rabbit hole of uncommon typography, exploring things like asterisms (a grouping of three when one sole asterisk just won’t do), a hedera – a frilly oral heart used in early La n and Greek texts to denote page breaks, perconta on point (basically a reversed ques on mark) to indicate snark and sarcasm, and even three dots to portray ‘because’ – basically an upside-down ‘therefore.’ I have to wonder if, in 50 years’ me, there’ll be a Wikipedia entry detailing the history of the concep on of some of the useless emojis that grace our cellphones including the sweet potato, the oppy disk, the camel, and the lone red highheeled shoe. Scratch that, I just found out there’s a site called emojipedia. Be careful what you google.

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The 4th Annual Hudson Fire Department Shave2Save held Saturday, April 22, raised $20,562 for the work of the Canadian Cancer Society, exceeding their $20,000 goal. Jonathon Levesque (to the right of the cheque), Development O cer for the SouthWest O ce, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, was on hand Monday, May 1, to receive the dona on on behalf of the society. He, in turn, presented event organizer Andrew Dumas (front, center) with a cer cate of recogni on thanking him for his work.

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Development in the industrial zone of Ste. Anne’s will focus on companies that provide green technologies within the scope of the agricultural land used by McGill University, which is a worldwide leader in developing new farming techniques and products, said Mayor Paola Hawa.

First stage of Ste. Anne’s revised PPU for north sector development approved by council John Jantak

Ste. Anne de Bellevue’s revised Plan par culier d’urbanisme (PPU) and proposed revision to its associated concordance by-laws for future development of the city’s north sector cleared the rst stage a er they were unanimously adopted during a special si ng of council at the Harpell Centre on May 1. The second stage of the process to o cially adopt the PPU will take place at the regular monthly council mee ng on Monday, May 8, and will be followed by a public consulta on mee ng set for May 25 to allow residents to voice any other concerns about its scope or to make addi onal sugges ons on how the PPU could be improved as part of the city’s transparency process. Council will then review all the input it receives at the consulta on mee ng, revise the PPU if necessary, and o cially adopt the nal version of the document at the monthly council session in June, said Mayor Paola Hawa. $ # “I’m very excited by the process, pleased with the work that’s been done so far and very proud of the end result,�

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ĂŽle Perrot bicyclists who are looking for a more direct route to reach the South Shore can take advantage of a ferry service that will take them directly from the Southwest side of Notre-Damede-l’Île-Perrot (NDIP) across the O awa River to Beauharnois. The service will also allow South Shore cyclists from Beauharnois, Châteauguay, Salaberry de Valley eld and other municipali es the opportunity to tour NDIP and discover its many unique a rac ons including the Pointe du Moulin Historical Park and Theatre de la Chapelle. NDIP Mayor Danie DĂŞschenes said the service was so popular when it operated during the town’s major events last year– the annual Fes val de la S.O.U.P.E. in September and Cultural Day in early October, both cross-river municipali es decided to resume on May 21 when the ferry will operate one day each month. The lure of drawing a substan al crowd aboard each crossing from the South Shore was evident during both events when each ferry was lled to capacity and is why both municipali es decided to renew the service, said DĂŞschenes. She expects the ferry, which will make six crossings this summer, will quickly be booked with the arrival of warmer weather and as more people become aware of the service, which has already been very well received by NDIP resi-

dents. “It was a huge success and we’re sure the ferry is going to be full when it begins opera ng this year because there was a tremendous amount of people who wanted to get aboard the boat last year. We’re expec ng more people will use the service this year as they become aware of it,â€? DĂŞschenes told . The town will also work with two nearby Vaudreuil-Soulanges municipali es, Les Cèdres and Les Coteaux, that already operate ferries to Salaberry de Valley eld to promote their respec ve services and tourist a rac ons together, said DĂŞschenes. The ferry will leave from Quai Brideloup located on Rue de l’Église at the water’s edge at the blu behind Église Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal heritage site. Tickets for the service will be available only on site during the days it operates. More informa on will be posted on the town’s website as it become available at www.ndip.org/en/evenement/nave e uviale-ndip-beauharnois/. There’s another special event planned exclusively for NDIP residents later this summer to spend an evening aboard a private boat as part of a fundraising event to raise money that will go directly into the town’s youth fund, said DĂŞschenes. “This is speci cally for our ci zens,â€? she said. “It’ll cost $40 and allow people to come on board, spend me with our council and have a fun evening.â€?

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Schiefke talks budget, asylum seekers, and legal weed at town hall meeting Stephanie O’Hanley )

For his 18th town hall mee ng, Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schie e chose the recently tabled federal budget, the rise in asylum seekers and legisla on decriminalizing marijuana as “hot topicsâ€? to discuss at the St. Lazare Community Centre last Sunday. Schie e said he chose the topics based on emails and phone calls about issues, “the ones a lot of people perhaps are concerned about or confused about.â€? The gathering included young families with children and seniors. While most hailed from St. Lazare, some people traveled from as far away as ĂŽlePerrot to hear what he had to say. Schie e said if people can’t make his town hall mee ngs, they can reach him online, by email or by phone. “I travel to O awa and come back three mes a week. I spend a minimum of seven hours in my car. My terri c team books calls so I have a chance to answer ci zens’ ques ons from my car. So perhaps that’s why there’s not a lot of people here today, we try to always answer people’s ques ons so people aren’t obligated to come here to have answers.â€? % &'()*&'(+ ! # Schie e said the Canada Child Bene t represents the largest single social investment in a genera on and is, “having a huge impact speci cally in our community here in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Approximately $6 million is being invested here every year; it’s helping over 20,000 young Canadians, just in our riding.â€? He said a 10 per cent increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement will help 900,000 seniors across Canada. The government kept its elec on promise to extend parental leave from 12 months to 18 months, Schie e said, something he gets emails about. “Parents are saying it will help us better organize their family life, especially from women who write us to tell us it’s something posi ve.â€? , Schie e said the federal government’s decision to invest $160 billion over 10 years to help municipali es and provinces with infrastructure is already having great impact in Vaudreuil-Soulanges since he’s been able to secure $12-million in investment from the Minister of Finance as well as the Min-

ister of Infrastructure. “There are a couple that I’ve already heard con rma on of for di erent towns that we’ll be able to announce by the end of the year,� he said. “I’m going to con nue to work hard to get as much money as possible for our municipali es and also for Quebec.� “I’m very proud that there are record investments in both the 2016 and 2017 budgets to protect and preserve our environment and to put in place a more sustainable development policy across the country,� Schie e said, noting $20 billion in investments, and that the federal government is always trying to strike a balance between the environment and economic development. - Schie e said he wanted to clear up confusion about the increase in asylum seekers outside of the o cial border crossing points in recent months, “speci cally since the elec on of President Trump and President Trump’s administra on in the United States.� He said there’s no truth to rumours that people who are coming to claim refugee status in Canada from the United States are essen ally line jumpers. Under the terms of the Safe Third Country Agreement Canada has with the United States, they’re going to be turned back right away because they’re coming from a safe country. “The ones that are coming over the border illegally in Quebec, in Manitoba, in Bri sh Columbia – those ones are being taken in, they’re being analyzed, they’re being judged, their claims are being looked at on a case-by-case basis and we’re making a judgement whether or not they have a clear and real fear of persecu on, of injury or even death if

they are returning back to the country of origin or whether or not we should keep them in Canada,� Schie e said. Contrary to rumours, when it comes to asylum seekers, we’re not breaking any records, he said, poin ng out in 2001 we had over 40,000 claimants, asylum-seekers from the United States. Now we’re only at about 21,000 in 2016. “This hasn’t reached a state of emergency yet.� . / # 0 “Yes, we’re legalizing it, which is a way to make sure that the percentage of Canadians who currently smoke marijuana are able to do so without consequence of persecu on and jail me and criminal records,� Schie e said. “Because there are certain Canadians that are smoking marijuana right now but they’re ge ng a product that could be tainted or laced with God knows what and they’re ge ng it o (the street). But in our ‘projet de loi’ there will be a 14-year maximum penalty for selling marijuana to underage Canadians.�

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Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schie6e discusses his posi on on electoral reform (he’s for it) and answers ques ons regarding the proposal to decriminalizing marijuana at the April 30 town hall mee ng at the St. Lazare Community Centre.

Hudson AVIS PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSEMBLÉE PUBLIQUE DE CONSULTATION PROJETS DE RĂˆGLEMENTS 688-2017, 689-2017 ET 690-2017 MARDI, 23 MAI 2017 - 19 H 00

PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING DRAFT BY-LAWS 688-2017, 689-2017 AND 690-2017 TUESDAY, MAY 23rd, 2017 – 7 PM

Avis public est, par la prĂŠsente, donnĂŠ par la greffière de la Ville d’Hudson, de ce qui suit :

Public notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clerk of the Town of Hudson, of the following:

Lors de sa sĂŠance ordinaire tenue le lundi 1er mai 2017, le conseil municipal de la Ville d’Hudson a donnĂŠ un avis de motion ou adoptĂŠ par rĂŠsolutions les projets de règlements suivants :

At its regular meeting held on Monday, May 1st, 2017, the Municipal Council of the Town of Hudson gave notice of motion or adopted by resolution the following draft by-laws:

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Règlement 688-2017 intitulĂŠ ÂŤ RĂˆGLEMENT 688-2017 VISANT Ă€ MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE PLAN D’URBANISME DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON – CONCORDANCE AVEC LE SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS Âť;

By-Law 688-2017 entitled “BY-LAW 688-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND THE PLANNING PROGRAM OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON – COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS “;

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Règlement 689-2017 intitulĂŠ ÂŤ RĂˆGLEMENT 689-2017 VISANT Ă€ MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RĂˆGLEMENT 526 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – CONCORDANCE AVEC LE SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS Âť; et

By-Law 689-2017 entitled “BY-LAW 689-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 526 - COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS�; and

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Règlement 690-2017 intitulĂŠ ÂŤ RĂˆGLEMENT 690-2017 VISANT Ă€ MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RĂˆGLEMENT 571 SUR LES PLANS D’IMPLANTATION ET D’INTÉGRATION ARCHITECTURALE – CONCORDANCE AVEC LE SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS Âť

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By-Law 690-2017 entitled “BY-LAW 690-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW 571 ON SITE PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMS – COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS�;

ConformÊment à la Loi sur l’amÊnagement et l’urbanisme (RLRQ, Chapitre A-19.1), une assemblÊe publique de consultation aura lieu le mardi 23 mai à 19 h, à la salle du Centre communautaire Stephen F. Shaar, au 394, rue Main, à Hudson.

In accordance with An Act respecting land use planning and development (CQLR, chapter A-19.1), a public consultation meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017, at 7:00 PM, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre located at 394 Main, Hudson.

Cette assemblĂŠe publique de consultation a pour but d’expliquer les projets de règlements ci-haut mentionnĂŠs dont l’objet est d’assurer leur conformitĂŠ avec le nouveau SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS adoptĂŠ le 3 juillet 2015.

The purpose of this public consultation meeting is to explain the aforementioned draft by-laws the object of which is to comply with the LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS adopted on July 3rd, 2015.

Au cours de cette assemblĂŠe, la personne qui prĂŠside expliquera les projets de règlements et entendra les personnes et organismes qui dĂŠsirent s’exprimer.

During this meeting, the person presiding will explain the draft by-laws and will hear every person or body wishing to express an opinion;

Ces projets de règlements ĂŠtant des règlements de concordance ne sont pas susceptibles d’approbation rĂŠfĂŠrendaire.

The draft by-laws, being concordance by-laws, are not subject to approval by way of referendum.

Toute personne intÊressÊe peut consulter les projets de règlements ci-haut mentionnÊs et en obtenir copie au bureau du greffe situÊ au 481, rue Main à Hudson, du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30.

Any interested person may consult the aforementioned draft by-laws and obtain copies thereof at the office of the Town Clerk, located at 481 Main Road, Hudson, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

DonnĂŠ Ă Hudson Le 4 mai 2017.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY We’re all familiar with that old adage, what goes around comes around, right? Usually meant to mean that if someone treats other people badly, he or she will eventually be treated in a similar manner by someone else. I was reminded of this - but in a completely reverse sense - this past Saturday, April 29, when along with almost 200 other guests my beau ful Sunshine and I attended the gli ering 60th Anniversary fundraising gala PHOTO BY MAURICE JEFFERIES Diamond Re ec ons Diamant at Auberge des Gallant up on Mount Rigaud. The community from all walks of life came together to thank the nurses and many volunteers of Nova Hudson for the kind and wonderful treatment they and their families have received in so many ways over the years.

--------------A NIGHT TO REMEMBER - In an emo onal o cial welcome, execu ve director Judy Tellier put it most succinctly. “I have always believed that when you help others in their me of need, they will be there to help you when you are in need of them,â€? she said to thunderous applause. No ques on, Linda Gallant and her team did Nova proud. The se ng was stunning. The cuisine throughout simply scrump ous. The service superb. As was the entertainer for the evening, Juno Award-winner jazz singer Kim Richardson and her musicians. Di o for the video created by Eddie Piazza as his dona on to the cause. As for Gala Honourary Chairperson, 97-year-old Maxine Bredt recently returned, albeit a li le exhausted, from Vimy, France, and was honoured last Friday, April 28, during Canada’s Na onal Volunteer Week with a special presenta on at Hudson Legion Branch #115 on behalf of Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital where she has been volunteering every week for the past 43 years. What can I say about Maxine that hasn’t already been said? She’s a real trouper and an inspira on to us all! Must say, on a personal level, that the evening was made even more enjoyable by our deligh ul table companions, John & Inga Lawson, George & Janet Ellerbeck, and Hans Goudkuil & Helen Hodgson. Most convivial company indeed. As was that of Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MP Peter Schie6e as well as former NDP MP Jamie Nicholls now running as an independent for mayor in Hudson’s November municipal elec ons. On a less happy note, have to admit that I was a tad disappointed to learn that not one representa ve of the Town of Hudson was present at the gala although a le er of apprecia on and congratula ons from Mayor Ed PrĂŠvost was read on the stage by emcee, Ted Bird of The Jewel. For further coverage of the gala, check out the story by Mireille Lemelin on page 11. And a big bravo to one and all who made this truly a night to remember atop the mountain in Sainte-Marthe!

--------------ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – As was the recent birthday party of long- me Hudson resident Chris ne Garner. A big Beatles fan who recently moved to VaudreuilDorion where she was absolutely gobsmacked to receive from her children and their spouses - Mar n (Chris ne), Dave (Veronica) and Michelle (Donovan), as well as her grandchildren Jonah, Julie e, Ava, Mavrick and Aydia - a very special gi of Fab Four cookies created especially for the occasion by West Islander, Ka e Emory, of Biscuits Milk & Cookies fame. To parryphrase the lads from Liverpool, they surely love you Chris ne, yeah, yeah, yeah! (See photos at Parrywinkle online and on our Facebook page).

--------------LOVING LOUISA - Birthday gree ngs also go out to Hudsonite Louisa Rees celebra ng the big day this Sunday, May 7, all the way from Christchurch, New Zealand, from her sister, Lee Gardiner who - also in unique style - penned a marvelous poem: A +aming Phoenix with bright auburn hair, A quandary wrapped up in a riddle A daughter, a sister an aunty a friend, To no one, does she play ‘second -ddle’ A rule breaker, friend maker, A maven, a mum, a wife and an all-round good girl Half a century old, it is hard to believe, If it’s fun - she will give it a whirl Now ensconced in Quebec, speaking ‘Canuck Français,’ Far away from her family that love her Her beloved nephew, her adoring niece, Her sister-inspirit, her brother We wish you the best on May the 5th, And hope that God brings you a Lexus Failing that, we both can’t wait, To celebrate big- me in Texas Weezie, happy birthdaylove the South Island Skinners And that’s a wrap! E-mail: PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY Having a ball at the gala were Nova Hudson crea on@videotron.ca president Peter Lang, Wanda McElheron, Maxine Bredt, Judy Tellier, Ted Bird, Be y Swennen, and Brenda Lapierre. 10

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Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Festival de cirque Free fun for everyone Stephanie O’Hanley Special contributor

Compared to last year, the 13th edi on of the Fes val de Cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion is clearly scaled down. It’s one day shorter, its well-known big top (the chapiteau Eugène Chaplin) is no longer part of the equa on and the word “Interna onalâ€? was removed from the fes val’s name. But at a press conference Tuesday, May 2, at the Centre Mul sports, fes val organizer Fes vitĂŠs de Vaudreuil-Dorion announced that for this year’s Fes val de cirque, taking place June 23 to 25, all ac vi es will be free of charge. “The only request city council made was to ensure the fes val is free to the greatest extent possible,â€? Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon told an audience that included the fes val’s board of directors, sponsors and par cipants. Along with the tradi onal reworks and the 7th annual carnival-like, communitycreated dĂŠ lĂŠ MozaĂŻk parade with 1,000 ci zens and ar sts showcasing a Contes et lĂŠgendes (Stories and Legends) theme on June 23, headliners include Granby-born singer-songwriter Alex Nevsky, who performs June 23. “We’ve all seen him perform on the Gala de l’ADISQ and on La Voix Junior,â€? said Michel VallĂŠe, head of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s arts and cultural division and the fes val’s ar s c director. Quebec rock icon Robert Charlebois performs on June 24. “He’s part of the DNA of Quebecers,â€? VallĂŠe said. Quebec acrobat-musician circus troupe Les Parfaits Inconnus closes the fes val on June 25. “Since they’ve performed shows just about everywhere in the world, Les Parfaits Inconnus are a li le less unknown,â€? he joked. “We’re really happy to have them.â€? 1 Without the chapiteau, this year’s fes val will feature street performers, with Rue Jeanno e serving as the backdrop. “All the circus ar sts specialize in street performing,â€? he explained. “It’s the concept we opted for this year to ensure the circus ar sts are seen by as many visitors

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as possible. “It’s a circus fes val where you’ll make all sorts of discoveries about the circus, he said. “You’ll discover very talented Quebec ar sts for free in the street and crea ng an incredible public space. “ As in the past, young circus performers from Fes -cirque des Trois-Lacs will demonstrate their talents, as will young performers from the Club de gymnas que Gymini. VallĂŠe said the fes val will o er the public plenty of chances to par cipate in outdoor ac vi es, for instance there will be a slackline and other ways for people to par cipate more directly. 1 While Mayor Pilon served as president of the board of directors of Fes vitĂŠs de Vaudreuil-Dorion for last year’s fes val, this year he asked local businesswoman Sonia Drolet to take his place. “I’m very, very happy Sonia Drolet accepted my invita on,â€? Pilon said. “She’s involved with the fes val, with the community, in the business world. And she brings added value because she brings along her family. That means Sonia’s children, Sonia’s husband, Sonia’s parents... when Sonia is with us we automa cally have a group of 10 people, and that’s considerable.â€? Con nued on page 26

Diamond Divas shine at Hudson NOVA Gala Mireille Lemelin )

NOVA Hudson is one of the most charisma c non-pro t charitable organiza ons in our region, providing free nursing care for needy elderly pa ents, especially for those su ering acute or chronic pain, advanced treatments for cancer, as well as Alzheimers or demen a. These devoted and highly skilled nurses and caregivers help maintain the independence of pa ents living at home for as long as they are able. Under the team’s supervision, a new remarkable ini a ve, the Adult Care Centre, was launched last year at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Once a week, up to 12 volunteers organize cra and painting sessions, exercises, and even bingo for the pa ents, enabling caregivers to recharge their ba eries. All this care to improve pa ents’ healing and comfort are provided free of charge and without any federal or provincial government funding. NOVA Hudson func ons only by dona ons, bequests, the revenue of its NOVA Bou que administered by 30 volunteers, and fundraising events. The latest of which was staged last Saturday, April 29, at the beau ful Auberge des Gallant in Sainte-Marthe. A glam, gli ering a air aptly tled 0 $ 1 + 0 , for the 60th anniversary of the organiza on. That evening, which raised $60,000 and coun ng, welcomed a endees splendidly clad in gorgeous shimmering ball gowns. Here are six of these Diamond Divas.

she says. She certainly helps to raise the standard of caregivers, along with her co-workers including execu ve director Judy Tellier, and nurses Be y Swennen, and Wanda McElheron.

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Equestrian life How horses can help those struggling with mental health Lauren Mitchell Special contributor

Pets have always been a gi to humans o ering uncondi onal love and loyalty. Whether a dog, cat, or something much larger like a horse, pets can be very comfor ng. Though horses are a huge responsibility, their a tudes and required care can be quite a posi ve experience for those su ering with mental health issues. Horses can help with physical, intellectual, developmental, psychological, and emo onal needs.

PHOTO COURTESY MIKE GRENIER

Above is Jaden, a 12-year-old who su>ers from Toure e’s, ADHD and anxiety. He o en talks about Buddy to help calm him or to fall asleep. Buddy can sense those with special needs.

“We have seen rsthand results in helping children and adults with au sm, as a li le boy is in love with one of our horses� explained Vice President of A Horse Tale equine rescue service Mike Grenier. “He just stands next to the horse and feels the essence of calm that the horse gives.� Therapy for mental health with the use of horses comes through the teachings of understanding a horse. Although horses’ sheer size can be in mida ng, their slow movement and calm demeanor make them easily approachable. They respond to changes in environmental ac vity, and can recognize how a person’s feeling. Riding sessions are key to a promo ng a rela onship, as it creates strong bond between the rider and the horse. Having responsibili es of caring for the animal is bene cial to volunteers. “We’re giving to the horses, but the horses give back more to us,� said Grenier. “Volunteers bene t from giving horses a second chance, and by caring for them, they gain a connec on. They help with the care, feeding, and walking of the horses, and the connec on grows.� Grenier said one of the goals for A Horse Tale would be to eventually evolve into a therapeu c riding and equine-as-

sisted therapy centre. “We would love to grow our organiza on to be able to provide therapy for those who need it, and we are working slowly to that goal,� he said. “We work with children with intellectual disorders to help them connect with horses, and it’s been a great experience.� Communica on with horses and riding gives the person a sense of control. Being able to successfully control and

communicate with the animal gives the person a sense of accomplishment, something that can bring up self-esteem. Visi ng a therapeu c horse riding centre can help ease social skills, promote self-esteem, and help foster a sense of importance. If you would like more informa on about the horse rescue organiza on A Horse Tale, please visit their website at ahtrescue.org.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO To submit your “Things to See and Doâ€?, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-proďŹ t, and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Les Concerts du Quar er at Christ Church Beaurepaire will present Chad Linsley and Renee Yoxon performing their show ‘Impossible’ on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Admission $20 including Après Concert with the ar sts. 455 Church Street. For more info, call (514) 697-2204. HUDSON The Greenwood Centre for Living History presents a special screening of prize-winning documentary 2 * on Sunday, May 7, at the Hudson Village Theatre at 2 and 7:30 p.m. A Q&A will follow each screening of this outstanding lm about the gardens of Charlevoix’s B 4 with the lm’s director Sebas en Chabot. Tickets: $15, available at Bou que Pure Art, 422 Main Road and online at greenwood-centre-hudson.org. The ladies of St. Mary’s Sewing Circle are holding their Spring Sale May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Church Hall, 261 Main Road, Como. Come for co ee and mu ns, and to browse the bake table, sewing table, beau ful plants, and the White Elephant Table with cosme cs. Everyone welcome.

Heather Dubreuil with proceeds going to Le Pont/Bridging food bank. Opening hours on Saturday and Sunday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding two cat adop on days on Saturday, May 6, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-LÊger Blvd. and one at Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road in Hudson, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permi ng. For informa on regarding our adop on days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca or visit our website at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adop on fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care. POINTE CLAIRE There will be a Spring Rummage Sale Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon at Church of St. John the Bap st, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue, featuring White Elephant Table, household items, small appliances, linens, clothes for the whole family. Take a break and enjoy a co ee and mu n.

VAUDREUIL-DORION Innova on Vaudreuil – Small Business Showcase. Join us at this event to showcase local entrepreneurs. Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Centre Mul sports, 3093 de la Gare Boulevard. Improve your area economy by suppor ng local entrepreneurs. Join us for a free interac ve videoconference with Kadeja Lefebvre, naturopath, to increase your awareness and understanding of Ticks & Lyme Disease. Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at 3031 de la Gare Boulevard, room # 214 on the 2nd oor. The conference will be presented in English. For informa on and reserva ons, contact Fred Agnew at (450) 424-5727, ext. 227 or agnew@ree.qc.ca. The Bourassa Boyer Walk for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Pallia ve Care Residence will take place at the Vaudreuil-Dorion Municipal Arena located at 9 Jeanno e Street. Due to the water accumula on in Maison-Valois park and the rain forecast for the next few days, the rallying point and ac vi es planned for the May 7 Walk are being transferred indoors. Registra on be-

gins at 8 a.m. and the walk will start as planned at 10 a.m. Since the arena has ample parking spaces, the shu le and parking lot originally booked at CitĂŠdes-Jeunes High School will be cancelled. In addi on to having the opportunity to walk one of three circuits (3, 5 or 7 km), par cipants will have a variety of ac vi es and kiosks to choose from including a crea ve workshop, bow and arrow challenge, yoga, rhythmic work-out, and food and beverages for sale. There are only a few days le to become one of our supporters. Many ways to par cipate are available at www.marchefmspvs.ca/en. For informa on, contact Marie Bilas at (450) 202-2202, ext. 126 or email marchewalk@mspvs.org. FURTHER AFIELD The Russell Gauley Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, May 7, at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, 36 Mill Street in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Adults $7, Children $3. Proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society ‘Wheels of Hope’ Program. Menu - Pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, co ee & tea.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE The Hudson Historical Society monthly mee ng takes place Monday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. at St-James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road. Peter Dalla Riva (born December 11, 1946), is a former professional Canadian football player with the Montreal Aloue es. He played both tight end and wide receiver positions. Dalla Riva was with the Aloue es for his en re 14-year career. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and has had his jersey number 74 re red by the club. Peter will be talking about his early life and what led up to his decision to play professional football and his following career in Montreal. The next Rendez-Vous luncheon will be held at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, on Tuesday, May 9. The guest speaker will be Lee-Ann Lynn. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5.

Releasing the Grip of Anger - Public talk with Vajrayana Master Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo on a Tibetan Buddhist approach to dealing with anger and other strong emo ons. Thursday, May 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. $10 admission. Orgyen Khamdroling Buddhist Medita on Centre, 37 Rue Ste-Anne, (entrance door is on MontĂŠe Ste-Marie). For more informa on, please visit orgyenkhamdroling. ca or email johanna.oklcanada@gmail. com. The Beacons|eld Quilters are holding an exhibi on May 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring vendors, tea room, demos, and prizes. Admission $6. Free parking and handicap-accessible. Centennial Centre, MacDonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Road. For more info consult www.beacons eldquiltersguild.org. ST. LAZARE

The Hudson Ar st’s Associa on will be holding their spring show and sale May 5 to 7 at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Everyone is welcome to a end the vernissage on Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Visitors can play ‘Art Bingo’ by iden fying the ar sts of di erent works on the bingo cards available at the show, and pu ng them in the box for a drawing each day. Three brunches for two will be awarded. There will also be a draw to win a beau ful art quilt donated by

St. Lazare Inspirers Toastmasters Club welcomes you to its Open House Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. If you’ve been wan ng to improve your communica on skills and become a better leader, Toastmasters could be the place for you. We meet every Monday evening at the St. Lazare Library, 1301 rue du Bois. We hope you’ll join us. For more informa on, visit sli.toastmastersclubs.org. Thursday, May 4, 2017

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Second Vaudreuil-Soulanges Shredding Day The organizers of the 2016 Vaudreuil-Soulanges Shredding Day – Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges, SÝretÊ du QuÊbec and Iron Mountain – are very proud of last year’s results and will again present this event dealing with fraud preven on, including

iden ty the . Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents and representa ves of non-pro t organiza ons in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area are invited to take part in Shredding Day on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in three service cen-

tres of Caisse Desjardins de VaudreuilSoulanges—Rigaud, L’Île-Perrot and De la Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Using Iron Mountain’s shredder trucks, this crime-preven on ac vity will securely destroy personal documents on site. These include credit card o ers, credit cards, nancing o ers, insurance forms, personal cheques, income tax returns, receipts, invoices, account statements and any other documents containing your name, date of birth, address, credit card number or social insurance number. SÝretÊ du QuÊbec representa ves in Vaudreuil-Soulanges will coordinate the ac vity and take the opportunity to pass on informa on on best prac ces to avoid becoming a vic m of fraud. In addi on, employees of Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges will distribute protec ve envelopes for contactless smart cards. * & All those a ending will be eligible

to par cipate in a draw for a $200 personal shredder at each of the three shredding centres, under the Desjardins Member Bene ts program. Every year thousands of people are vic ms of iden ty the . Iden ty thieves can steal personal informa on in many ways. Even garbage bins and recycling bins are a source of informa on. Using stolen iden es, fraudsters perpetrate nancial crimes that can be costly for their vic ms. Last year, Vaudreuil-Soulanges Shredding Day produced convincing results, with 300 ci zens and non-pro t organiza ons taking the opportunity to shred just over 5000 kg of documents on the spot, when they were fed into the blades of the shredder truck of Iron Mountain, the business partner for the event. The Shredding Day to address iden ty the is organized by a partnership of the SĂťretĂŠ du QuĂŠbec de VaudreuilSoulanges, Iron Mountain and Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

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New construction. 2+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow, available May. Very quiet location, close to central Hudson. Dishwasher, microwave and central vac included. With or without other appliances, grass cutting, snow removal. 514-919-2537 for more information. (170504)

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 (170511) House for rent in St-Lazare, $1995/ month, available June 1, impeccable 1664sq.ft. bungalow completely renovated on one floor, beautiful private property, near all amenities, call jacynthe 514-8261684 (170511)

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200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Maintenance worker needed in Vaudreuil. Mechanical and landscaping experience needed; part time/full time. 450455-3227 (170518) We are looking to hire bilingual actors to work in French at the Customs College in Rigaud. Part-time work available. Please send a head shot and a CV to the following email address. heather@ hudsonproductions.ca (170504) Established fashion retailer is looking for P/T and F/T sales people. If you have experience in sales, customer service, a sense of fashion, as well as being energetic and a team player, please send your resume to: cldamour@videotron.ca (170504) Garden Maintenance - part-time person needed to look after gardens of large estate in St. Lazare. Weeding, pruning, etc. Must be reliable, experienced, and hard working. No companies please. Call 514594-2179 (170504) SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. Administrative assistant required in Hudson for six weeks. University Student Preferred. Computer skills required. General administration, web research and analysis, record and bookkeeping, other duties as assigned. Reply: prosetsummerjob@yahoo.com by May 5, 2017 (170504)

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Ă€ la sĂŠance ordinaire du Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson, tenue au Centre communautaire, le 1er mai 2017, les règlements suivants furent prĂŠsentĂŠs et adoptĂŠs:

At the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Hudson held at the Community Centre, on May 1st, 2017, the following by-laws were presented and approved:

RĂˆGLEMENT No 685.1-2017 VISANT Ă€ MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RĂˆGLEMENT No 526 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – CLĂ”TURES, MURETS ET HAIES

BY-LAW NO 685.1-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW No 526 – FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES

RĂˆGLEMENT No 685.2-2017 VISANT Ă€ MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RĂˆGLEMENT No 526 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – USAGES DÉROGATOIRES, DROITS ACQUIS ET ZONE R-10 Soyez informĂŠs que le règlement no 685.2-2017 entrera en vigueur Ă la date de dĂŠlivrance du certificat de conformitĂŠ de la MRCVS.

BY-LAW NO 685.2-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW No 526 – NON-CONFORMING USE, ACQUIRED RIGHTS AND ZONE R-10 Please be advised that by-law No 685.2-2017 comes into force on the day of issuance of the certificate of compliance of the MRCVS.

La rĂŠvision de ces règlements peut ĂŞtre faite Ă l’HĂ´tel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures rĂŠgulières qui sont de 08h30 Ă 16h30, du lundi au vendredi.

These by-laws may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during working hours which are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

DonnĂŠ Ă Hudson Le 4 mai 2017.

Given at Hudson On May 4th, 2017. Cassandra Comin Bergonzi GreďŹƒère / Town Clerk

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Duclos, Mary Lois

J.E Hodgson Construction, a high quality renovator, is currently looking for a skilled Carpenter/Renovator to work full time. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years experience and possess good communication skills. Please forward resume to julien.hodgson@ videotron.ca (170504) DĂŠpanneur Shaar is hiring cashiers for evening shifts 2:30pm to 11:00pm. Applicant must be bilingual. Please drop off your C.V. at 58 Cameron, Hudson or email to placecameron.hudson@gmail.com (170511)

Lawn Maintenance business looking to hire experienced person, Part-time (roughly 25 hours per week). $12 - $15/ hour. Must know how to drive a Zeroturn tractor and use a whipper. Call 514-9193454 (170511)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine AbbĂŠ. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170504) 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 (170504)

(nee WINSLOW-SPRAGGE) 1924-2017

Car parts business, land and buildings, plus 3-bay auto repair location rented for mechanic’s business. Located in Ormstown. $525,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170504)

Our beloved Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19, 2017 at the Lakeshore General Hospital. She was in her 93rd year, having been born in Montreal on June 5, 1924.

Apple Orchard in Franklin; large new industrial buildings; 140 acres; 55 acres apple orchard; 70,000 bushels last year; asking $1.6 million. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170511)

Mary was a ray of sunshine. She sought and found the good in everything and she shared her love of life with us all, every day. As time went on, she found great comfort in both Mother Nature and her own serene quiet meditations, often while playing the piano.

Small well-appointed house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, on dead end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170511)

Mary was a devoted mother, wife, community volunteer, musician, artist, athlete and a friend to so many. While growing up in Montreal, she spent summers in Como until moving there permanently in 1976. Mary was pre-deceased by her husband of 69 years, C. Duncan Duclos, her two sons, Victor Duclos and Christopher Duclos and her father Edward and mother Lois Sybil (Harrington) Winslow-Spragge. Mary will be deeply missed by her son Brian Duclos (Denise Brown) of Calgary and daughter Lorraine Duclos of Vancouver, her daughter-in-laws Louise (Crossley) Duclos and Judy Gilmore, her nieces and nephews, her grand children: Ryan Duclos, Calgary, Samantha Stephens (Mark), Dallas, and Amanda Bongiovanni-Duclos, Calgary, and her great granddaughters Kayla and Emma Stephens. The family expresses deepest gratitude and thanks to the wonderful team of caregivers (Judi, Caiti, Alfie, Cyndi, Erin, Claire, Diane, Sue and Heather), NOVA Hudson nurses, the CLSC, 1st Responders and Dr. L. Welik, who attended to all of Mary’s needs. A celebration of Mary’s life will take place on SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson at 2:00 PM. A donation in her memory may be made to: NOVA Hudson at www.novahudson.com or to St. Mary’s Church. On-line tributes may be sent to: www.aubryetfils.com.

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

FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $4500. 450-4581156 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 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. 514774-2496 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, 1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and suspension blades, tape player. A pleasure to drive and in very good condition. Ready for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-979-1603 Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 450-458-7488 Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527 BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779 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 Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 450-458-7488 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 Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upgraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450732-5867 Marc

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WANDA BRAY (Le ) Tireless volunteer for numerous charitable causes, Wanda has provided her services at NOVA Hudson for more than 20 years. She is now on the board of directors and the driving force behind this new Adult Care Centre where families bring their loved ones every Wednesday in a s mulating environment. Every Thursday she also volunteers at NOVA Bou que. And of course, as with all the causes she endorses, she also provided the superb white rose centrepieces at every table, being the wife of famous Planterra greenhouses owner Alistair Smith. INGA LAWSON (Right) Inga, a volunteer Wednesday and Sunday a ernoons at NOVA Bou que, found her splendid a re – no surprise – at NOVA. She was wearing her black chi on dress with panache and pizazz along with an adorable golden clutch and shoes found at the same treasure

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Circus Continued from page 10 “The circus is a big event that’s been successful (for years) and I wondered if I could ll the big shoes of my friend (fes val founder) Yannick Gosselin,� she said. “It’s when Mr. Pilon spoke of the team I’d be working with on this project that I felt reassured,� said Drolet, who invited members of the board and others working on the fes val to join her for a photo. “I don’t want the focus to be on me but rather on them. Without this team the circus wouldn’t exist today, they all worked hard and with passion to make this event a success.� Drolet, who said she’s been a circus sponsor and volunteer, appealed to local businesses to do the same. “Every year I was always there physically for three days with my husband, four children and my employees and family members, blowing up balloons, giving out candy and popsicles and that was my way to give back to ci zens in my region and to thank them for their

support.� . ! " " Echoing Drolet, Vincent Bas en of CUBiX, a local company which takes care of the fes val’s produc on side, invited local businesses to get involved by presen ng an event. If they’re an ar s c business they can perform in the fes val. For businesses lacking funds but looking to increase visibility “there’s a way to associate your services with an ac vity on site.� As well, for $500$5,000 businesses can become a Friend of the Fes val, Bas en said. “The formula for becoming a partner without inves ng money is to o er volunteer hours,� he said. “Any business that provides between 50 and 200 hours of volunteer hours can gain visibility.� As the fes val approaches, organizers are pos ng video capsules on the fes val website, with hosts Julie and Mara ac ng as guides, doing interviews and giving viewers an idea of what to expect. : % = !!!# & # E & #

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