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Following years of pushback from environmental groups, the Town of Pincourt is proceeding to save the wooded lot known as Rousseau Forest from becoming a housing development.

Pincourt announces it will save Rousseau Forest John Jantak

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Pincourt Mayor Yvan Cardinal announced the town will proceed with plans to save Rousseau Forest – the news coming one day after a monthlong, mail-in public consultation process was held to get feedback from residents regarding plans to preserve the woodland. Cardinal said 524 people voted against preserving the forest, less than the 1,084 votes needed to hold a town-wide referendum that would have determined the fate of the woodlands. “The public consultation process is now finished,” he said. “The good news is that the people of Pincourt have voted to save Rousseau Forest.” Negotiations with lot owners The next step for the town is to continue negotiations with the various owners to purchase all the remaining lots that are owned by private enti-

ties. “We’ll take all the time we need to come to an agreement with all the owners. We’re happy to have heard from the citizens about this issue,” said Cardinal. The mayor said despite initial criticism from some residents about holding the public consultation process during a pandemic, the outcome shows that the will of the people came through despite the many hindrances that have affected people as a result of the coronavirus. “I think we made a good decision to go ahead with the public consultation instead of waiting. It was a very good process,” said Cardinal. The town is also waiting to hear word regarding the various subsidies that are available from different levels of government that would help to defray the $4.3 million cost of acquiring the woodland. Pincourt Vert welcomes the news The local environmental group spokesperson for Pincourt Vert, Shelagh McNally, and other members welcomed the news. Pincourt Vert has

been vigorously campaigning to preserve one of the last remaining green spaces in the town from development for the past three years. “We’re elated,” said McNally. “This is a fantastic way to move forward. We’re so happy that almost everybody

in Pincourt feels the same way by recognizing how important our forests are. We really want to applaud council for having the courage and the foresight to look towards the future and taking on a new way of doing things.” More equitable taxation requested The next challenge for Pincourt Vert is to try to persuade council to revise its property taxation scheme which requires homeowners who live close to the forest to pay more than other property owners. The group feels that the property tax should be the same amount for all residents since everyone in the town will benefit from the forest’s preservation. Under the current property tax scheme, homeowners who live on the streets directly behind the forest in Pool 1 will have to pay an additional tax of $283.10 annually. The tax rate for property owners in Pool 2 across the street from the forest will pay $215.10 more each year. All other property owners in Pincourt will be required to pay an additional $36.61 annually. The taxation amounts will be in place for a 30-year period. The woodland is made up of 46 lots, 31 of which belong to the company 9358-1973 Québec Inc., nine which belong to the Développement Banlieue-Ouest Inc., and six others that belong to individual landowners. Pincourt’s zoning by-laws have allowed for real estate development in this area since 1954.

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Welcome to the neighbourhood Kudos to Reverend Kent Chown of Hudson’s Wyman Memorial United Church for the words he wrote to his members while relaying the news of the sale of the church building on Main Road to a Sikh congregation (see story on page 6). While addressing the rumours that the building might have been converted to a mosque, he acknowledged the fact that there had been some negative reaction in the community and quietly, but firmly, noted that the church leadership would have equally considered selling to a Muslim group. With zoning as a place of worship already established, having members of another faith continue to use the structure for its intended purpose can only be a positive thing for existing and the potential new members of the community. As we’ve recently witnessed in Vaudreuil-Dorion, attempts to change zoning to allow for a new mosque were not met with open arms. The Wyman transition should be relatively smooth and the neighbouring residents will not be subject to another drawn out construction project for condos that nobody seems to want. Reverend Chown concluded his message by reminding the congregation that loving one’s neighbours is part of the church’s faith – a value which is shared in the Sikh faith and may even open the door to future interfaith relationships. This is not the sound of angry petitions – it’s the sound of progress.

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This serene sunset was captured by Hudson resident Stéphane Hogue along Chemin-de-l’Anse in Vaudreuil-Dorion. We’re switching up our Photo of the Week contest this 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 Feedback from The Journal’s social media platform The story concerning the registry against the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Islamic Cultural Centre’s plans to relocate to the former Sunny’s restaurant premises that garnered enough signatures to make the organizers decide to scrap the project received significant feedback last week. A sampling is below: How our hate is showing these days. We are quick to make fun of the USA but we aren’t much better. To the 157 people, you are an embarrassment to our city. – Liz Morales You could scream that from the parking lot of Sunny’s or blast your car horn and I’m certain not ONE of those 157 signatories would hear you. – Alfie Epstein Well, we have 157 people in Vaudreuil who should be ashamed of themselves. I wonder if those signatures are publicly available. They should be published for all to see. – Chris Hickson Maybe they just don’t want the traffic and the hassle it could bring. – Diane Pelletier It was a busy bar and night club previously... I would call BS on that argument. – Chris Hickson How sad to see the outcome. An opportunity for diversity spurned. – Michelle Manuel This is a terrible embarrassment for the city of Vaudreuil. We should be ashamed of ourselves. – Shannon Pelley-Lawrence

Hmmm. No systemic racism in Quebec? Looks like a major outbreak of racist individuals....We are looking no better than half the population of the United States. – Helen C. Hodgson That’s disgusting! What I am not understanding is why the 157 residents are allowed to control the decision? – Jodie Roberts This is such sad and truly disgusting news. Every single person that signed this should be ashamed of themselves. Hide behind a petition but not have the balls to stand for your convictions and show your true colors. You are all PATHETIC! – Lorna Parker-Legare It’s a shame. It would have been a good place. What are people afraid of? – Katherine Massam How shameful and sad. – Carolyn Wood-Noronha Terrible, just terrible. – Rod Hodgson Bigotry at its finest. – Bettina Ryan The hate continues. It is appalling that 157 ignorant folks can shut this down. I am ashamed as a human. And sadly, that cycle will continue, imagine what these 157 discuss over dinner! – Catherine Sorensen Just disgusting, the same bigots that stopped the cemetery. I forget the simpleton’s name. – Rob Strecko

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Second cell phone tower planned for Saint-Lazare John Jantak

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Plans by Rogers Communications to install a second 47.5-metre tall cellular tower on private property near the intersection of Chemin Saint-Louis and Côte Saint-Charles has sparked concerns among some area residents about the proposal. Mayor Robert Grimaudo responded saying there was nothing the municipality could do to stop the project from proceeding even if they opposed it. People have very little say “It’s an interesting situation because the communications companies go through the procedures they are obliged to go through according to the federal government. These companies will listen to people’s recommendations but we have very little say about their rights to put up a tower where they want,” said Grimaudo. “The federal government tells

them, ‘You can do that,’ and then they go ahead and do it. We can tell them, ‘No, we don’t want a tower there because it’s going to be ugly,’ or list other reasons but we have very little power,” Grimaudo added. He said the owners of the property have made a deal with Rogers to rent out a piece of their land so the tower can be built. Public consultation process One of the requirements communications companies are required to fulfill is to send out a notice to all the residents who live within a certain distance of where a new tower will be erected and tell them they are welcome to participate in a public consultation process regarding their plans. “They’re obliged to advise the people but the long and short of it is that the residents and the town can complain until we’re blue in the face about opposing the proposed location of a tower. The reality is the communications companies have all the power to

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Though the residents may not like it, Saint-Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo said there’s very little recourse anyone can take against a communications company installing a tower with the agreement of a private landowner.

go ahead with their plans that is given to them by the federal government,” said Grimaudo. Federal regulations compliance “We can make all kinds of recommendations but it’s up to the communications companies to abide and comply with them or do whatever they want, and they usually do whatever they want. We can protest but Rogers is complying with all the federal regulations that govern communications towers,” Grimaudo added. This is the second cellular tower that will be built in Saint-Lazare. Rogers announced its intention to build its first tower in the municipality about three months ago on private property on Chemin Chevrier. The town has no

idea as to when construction of the towers will begin. Mayoral duties in case of absence Council also approved plans that will enable the current councillors to learn the functions and responsibilities related to the mayoral position in case Mayor Grimaudo is unable to adequately perform his duties due to an emergency. “If, for any reason, I have an emergency and can’t fulfill my duties for one or two weeks, we want to put a process in place where even if I’m not there, someone in the administration will be able to take all the files, meetings, and everything else and followthrough during my absence,” said Grimaudo.

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The 36-ton artifact that was fished out of the Sainte-Anne’s rapids earlier this summer is believed to be part of an emergency door for the locks and likely dates back to 1972.

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Ongoing maintenance work at the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue locks has revealed an enormous landmark from decades past – a 36-ton portion of an old

lock gate that was finally removed from the Ste. Anne’s rapids October 27 after seen floating earlier in the summer, possibly dislodged by the current refurbishment. Continued on page 13

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GUEST SOAPBOX MONIQUE BISSONNETTE

Trials and triumphs An anniversary review With The Journal having hit the 17-year mark last Saturday, November 7, I gave myself some time to muse about our road so far. From the very beginning, the news that The Journal would begin publishing was met with reactions that went from jubilation to fury. With our first issue having hit the stands, three of The Journal’s original staff members were subpoenaed on a Sunday to be in court first thing Monday morning. We were being sued by our competitor for ‘stealing secrets.’ Although reams upon reams with impressive seals and filled with legalese had us concerned, in the end the trial didn’t last for more than five minutes after our first lunch recess with the judge ending it right then and there in our favour. With the first obstacle out of the way, we soon after almost electrocuted our then-editor Pauline Naidoo with a leaking indoor pool combined with an electrical supply. Yeah, that happened. As team members came and went, one sales newcomer took off with the $700 she picked up from a client who decided to pay for his advertising in cash. She soon disappeared off the face of the Earth. Weird? Yeah. True? Yep. One of the worst hurdles to overcome was the constant barrage of name-calling and postulating, proselytizing Trump-like behaviour thrust upon us, and any of our clients with whom we did business, from people who didn’t like us existing. Luckily, it was so interminable it soon became white noise and we adjusted. We dealt with our biggest blow which was losing our publisher emeritus Joe Bissonnette back in March of 2017. Joe had a way of putting things in perspective and kept me determined to stay on the high road. Miss you Dad. Then came this new SARS-like flu which was not seen as life-altering as it would soon become. By March the world knew we were dealing with a pandemic, and the decision was made to keep every team member safe and set them up to work from home. This meant closing for a few weeks to set things up which we had never done other than during summer and winter breaks, and frankly was daunting but ultimately necessary. I could never have foreseen us having weekly Zoom meetings and having them feel normal...normal! But we’ve adapted, as humans have always done, and will continue to bring you your community news whether it by print, our website, or Facebook. Thank you dear advertisers and readers of The Journal. Without you, this last challenging and bizarre year would not have been as rewarding and fulfilling but, most importantly, the last 17 years wouldn’t have been possible. Monique Bissonnette Publisher The Journal

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Wyman Memorial United Church had been on the market for over a year and has recently been sold for $900,000.

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While the parties involved have been tight-lipped about the sale of Hudson’s Wyman Church, a posting on Wyman’s website made October 29 has confirmed the sale of the church and property with the buyer taking possession November 30 of this year. “I can tell you it’s not going to be condos,” said someone with inside knowledge of the transaction who The Journal has agreed not to name. “It’s going to stay as it is, with possibly the addition of more parking.” The website posting, made by Rev. Kent Chown, said that after a year of being on the market and following months of negotiations, the church sold for $900,000 – less than they were hoping for but significantly more than other offers they’d received. “Your Council is pleased to tell you that the exterior of the building will be maintained,” continues the posting. “Further, the Council is very happy to share with you that the building will continue to be used by a community of faith as the buyer is a Sikh congregation.” Chown highlights the common values of the two religions including equality, peace, justice and one God (monotheism).

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The stained glass and Celtic Cross will be installed at the congregation’s other building on Côte Saint-Charles as will the communion table, baptismal font and other items. As reported in The Journal February 7, 2019, the congregation opted to sell the building in Hudson in the wake of declining attendance and Chown is putting out the call for volunteers to help empty the building by November 15 and to pack and store items before their eventual relocation. The posting closes with Chown’s remarks addressing and dispelling the rumours that the building would become a mosque. “There has apparently been some negative reaction in the community to this, which may be construed as Islamophobia,” he wrote. “We should be clear that our church leadership would have equally considered a sale to a Muslim group… Let us remember that we are called to love our neighbours - those similar to us, and those who are different!” Residents from the neighbouring Town of Vaudreuil-Dorion recently signed a registry to prevent the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Islamic Cultural Centre from relocating to the vacated Sunny’s restaurant in an industrial section of town. A ‘Farewell to Wyman Memorial United Church’ day will be held November 15 beginning with a Zoomonly service followed by short afternoon celebrations open to only 20 congregation members at a time due to COVID-19 restrictions. Spots must be reserved in advance. See www.wyman-hudson.ca for more information.

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The best part of waking up Good morning. Just saying, “morning” even if you are reading this with your afternoon ‘Grasshopper,’ ‘Pink Lady’ or ‘Tom Collins.’ Then again you might fancy an ‘Old Fashioned’ coffee at 8 a.m. I don’t judge, never have, never will. The facts, eye-witness accounts, Facebook posts and court records would prohibit me from even trying to judge the actions of others without completely losing all credibility (not that I have much left but when the looks have faded you need to hang on to anything you can, am I right?). I vaguely remember a time long ago (in a galaxy far, far away) when a good friend of mine used to make morning ‘Breakfast Caesars’ to help with the subsequent mental and physical maladies associated with shenanigans that occurred the night before (“Clean up in aisle 2!” – don’t ask). Down one of those tasty bevvies with a side of vitamins B12 and C and you are good to go. “Right as rain,” as Aunt Millie would often say. Delicious. Nutritious. Even Mikey would have liked them. You might want to google ‘Mikey’ and ‘breakfast cereal’ together to get that one. So here’s this week’s poll question for all of you good citizens – What is/was your go-to ‘morning after’ remedy? Asking for a friend… Okay, so that’s more than enough quotation marks for one paragraph I think. I’m sure that my benevolent editor would certainly agree. But happily each and every one of them counts towards the word count I need to reach in each week’s column in order for me to claim my earnings. Not that I am trying to cheat the system or being lazy trying to run up the count unnecessarily my dear readers, it is simply because it is early morning here in Shangri-la and my Folgers morning blend has not kicked in yet and I have deadlines to meet. Like frantically cramming at the last second for that exam you know that you absolutely have to pass or your parents will never buy you that pair of Northstars (we couldn’t afford the three-stripe brand) you have been coveting and dreaming of for months. Yes indeed beautiful people it is a cruel, tough, and unfair world. Please hold on for a second will you while I grab that third cup o’ joe? Much appreciated. I’m back and fuelling up as we speak! Forgot my train of thought mind you (but you’re all used to that aren’t you?). I’m glad we are into the last two weeks of our solitary confinement sentence but with the COVID-19 numbers spiking again I am not holding out too much hope that we will get a reprieve on our sentence and that none of us will get paroled for time served. This past weekend when the weather made you believe it was summer all over again, the park across from Crooked Tree Corner was slammed with families and visitors from all over on both Saturday and Sunday. Indeed it looked like Plattsburgh beach back in the good old days filled with happy carefree Quebecers basking in the sun partying like it was 1999. Look, like everybody else, I am frustrated with the lack of progress on getting this pandemic under control but we do have to maintain some sense of civic responsibility if we are ever going to get in front of it. I can’t wait until we have live music, theatre and cultural events to attend and help keep us connected, fulfilled and sane. Watching ‘Full House’ reruns on YouTube just ain’t cutting it no more. Stay well, stay safe and keep up-to-date on everything you need to know with The Journal each Thursday and everyday online (www.yourlocaljournal.ca) for all the news on event cancellations and events that are still happening here and there; in and around the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. Sociable!

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Hindsight has revealed the small number of visitors’ parking spots for the 135-home development is problematic but there is little recourse given the developer has been respecting all the necessary plans and permits.

Residents in new Ste. Anne’s development complain about lack of parking spaces John Jantak

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Some residents in the new Terra townhouse project in the north sector of Ste. Anne de Bellevue are trying to get the city to build more parking spaces to accommodate visitors. The recommendation was made during question period at the start of the monthly council meeting on November 9 which was held by technological means due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Paola Hawa answered questions that were submitted to the town via email regarding the issue before the start of the council session. One resident noted there are only 20 visitor parking spots for a project that has 135 homes. Nothing can be done The mayor said there’s absolutely nothing the town can do at this point. “The developer is following through with his plans exactly when construction began,” Hawa told The Journal. “The construction permit is being respected by the developer. The plans have been available for a long time and we cannot legally withdraw his construc-

tion permit because he is respecting it. We are having conversations and discussions with him to see if there is a solution or an option in the mid- to long-term future to address the issue,” Hawa said. Developer within his rights “It’s part of the way he has built and parking spots are clearly identified in the plan he deposited with the city and from which he sold the properties. I empathize with these people. Now that they live there they can see the challenge on a day-to-day basis, but in the terms of the developer, he’s within his rights,” said Hawa. The mayor added there are no plans to enlarge a parking lot on Chemin Ste. Marie near the new development project. “This is where they’ll be building a final road which a part of the plan and the construction permit. This happens to be the last road that they’re going to build,” said Hawa. No to malls and gas stations A request by another resident to have the town build a new gas station, pharmacy, and grocery store near the new development was also nixed by council. Continued on page 9

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Important historical artifacts found at Sandy Beach Nick Zacharias

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Aboriginal artifacts found around the high-water line of the Sandy Beach area in Hudson are being held up as a possible reason to put the brakes on the impending development of over 200 housing units. A submission has been made to the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (MCC) to register Sandy Beach as an archeological site, and the MCC has added an ‘area of archaeological interest’ to its geographic database for the location, according to archeologist Adrian Burke. Hudson resident Trevor Smith has sent requests to the offices of Quebec Minister of Culture and Communications Nathalie Roy, Federal Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault, Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador Ghislain Picard, and Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Peter Schiefke asking for their intervention to “…stop this development for at least the time being to review and investigate the archeological and First Nations cultural significance of this land.” Artifacts up to 4000 years old Burke, a professional archeologist who resides in Hudson and who specializes in pre-European contact aboriginal artifacts, identified the items and in particular assessed one – a white Mistassini quartzite biface (knife or arrowhead) - as coming from Northern Quebec in the Late Archaic period

of 3000-4000 years ago. Said Burke, “The site was brought to my attention in 2016 by a detectorist who regularly finds artifacts in the area, Anthony Gillis.” Burke described how he walked the area with Gillis, then proceeded to the home of Jamie Nicholls (before he became Mayor of Hudson) to discuss and photograph the items. Nicholls couldn’t be reached for comment by press time, but Burke said they left it to Nicholls to approach current landowner Nicanco Holdings over the find, and Nicanco did not seem to be interested. Can’t know without digging “There is no doubt that there are prehistoric and early historic Indigenous occupations in the area … and that these should be investigated, evaluated and protected. There are also undoubtedly historic Euro-Canadian occupations that are worthy of archaeological investigation and protection,” said Burke. He has spoken with the Kanesetake people about it, and knows from extensive experience that the site is an ideal strategic spot for historical occupation, given that it’s at a narrowing of the Ottawa River, with easy canoe landing and access to fresh water from the Vivery Creek. “But we can’t know the full importance of the site without putting shovels in the ground.” Burke suggests digging a series of test pits in the area to properly assess the significance of the find because much could potentially be learned from it. Without permission from the

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Archeologist and Hudson resident Adrian Burke said this iron axe, found by detectorist Anthony Gillis, is possibly a trade axe but the rust makes it impossible to see any makers’ marks. The items, including the fragment of copper alloy below the axe, possibly date back to the 17th or 18th century.

land owner or intervention from the government however, nothing can be done. Said Burke, “Obviously it would be a shame to just put 214 houses there and destroy a site without even learning its importance.” Waiting game Smith has also started a petition on Change.org to ask Hudson’s town council to reconsider the development on environmental and infrastructure grounds, and so far garnered over 300 signatures. “That’s more than twice as many people as showed up to consult on the Main Road renewal project,” he

noted. As for the requests to other levels of government, they are waiting for responses. Smith says they don’t know if there was simply hunting activity in the area, or more permanent habitation, but without intervention from the government we won’t know what valuable historical insight could be lost. He hopes responses will be forthcoming, because “…once the site is gone, it’s gone.” See more photos on our Facebook page.

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no shopping malls and gas stations,” said Hawa. Concrete road lane separators A resident congratulated city council for putting up a concrete lane separator along a stretch of Boulevard des Anciens-Combattants next to the junction with Chemin Sainte-Marie that also brings traffic to the intersection from the westbound Highway 40 exit. “I’m glad that it’s made people happy and feel more secure,” said Hawa.

Continued from page 8 “Adding shopping malls and gas stations is not what Ste. Anne’s North is all about. In the north, we’re about nature and respecting our environment and maintaining a low population density. There is no short, medium, or long-term plan to change any of that. The people who live here are here because there are

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Be there for yourself the way you’re there for others

You are always there when your loved ones are going through difficult times. But don’t forget about yourself—solutions exist to help you feel better. The current situation may cause you distress. Experiencing various levels of anxiety in some spheres of life is normal. When this happens, you may find it more challenging to deal with your thoughts, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others. Most people succeed in adapting, but listening to your needs is vital. Don’t hesitate to do whatever is necessary to help yourself.

Take care of yourself • Rely on your personal strengths and have confidence in your abilities.

• Remind yourself of the winning

strategies you used in the past to overcome difficulties. There is no one-size-fits-all solution! Each and every one of us must take steps to foster our own well-being.

• Enjoy life’s little pleasures, such as listening to music, taking a warm bath, reading, exercising, etc.

• If you live close to nature, make

the most of it. Breathe deeply and slowly as you walk.

• Lend a hand in your community in

a way that respects your personal limits and public health directives. By helping others, you can improve their wellness and your own as well.

• Think about what has meaning

and value for you. Reflect on the important things in your life that you can hold onto in hard times.

• Reduce the stressors in your life. • While it is important to stay informed, limit the amount of time spent reading about COVID-19. Information overload can increase stress and anxiety, and even cause depression.

• Learn to delegate, and allow others to help you.

• Ask for help when you feel

overwhelmed. It is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength when you are strong enough to do what is necessary to help yourself.

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Help and resources

Give voice to your feelings • Keep in mind that having a range of

emotions is normal. Feelings play an important role in life, and it is essential to experience them without passing judgment.

• Use words to express what you are going through. Do you feel alone? Are you worried?

• Allow yourself to share your feelings

with a trusted friend or family member. It might also be helpful to write down how you’re feeling or call a helpline. Find what works for you!

• Those closest to you may not

necessarily be able to “read” you. Express your feelings.

• Leave space in your life for your

feelings and those of your loved ones.

Choose healthy living habits • Try to keep to a routine for eating, resting, sleeping and other daily activities.

• Take time to eat well. • Go to bed at an hour that lets you get enough sleep.

• Be physically active on a regular

basis, while complying with public health directives.

We are all going through unprecedented times that can intensify our emotional reactions. For example, you might feel greater fatigue or have fears that you can’t shake, or even have trouble just dealing with the day-today. Focus on these signs of a problem and, as soon as you can, contact resources that can help you to better manage your feelings and develop new coping strategies.

• Info-Social 811

Info-Social 811 is a free and confidential telephone consultation service available 24/7

• Reduce your consumption

• Regroupement des services

• Drink lots of water. • Lower your alcohol, drug and

• Tel-Aide

of stimulants like coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy beverages, chocolate, etc.

tobacco consumption, or simply say no to them entirely. The same goes for gambling.

d’intervention de crise du Québec Provides 24/7 referral services for people in distress (French): centredecrise.ca/listecentres Helpline that provides 24/7 assistance to people who are isolated, in distress or need someone to talk to: 514 935-1101

• Écoute Entraide

Community organization that supports people experiencing emotional distress: 514 278-2130 or 1 855 EN LIGNE (365-4463)

• Suicide prevention crisis helpline

Make judicious use of social media

Crisis helpline that provides suicide prevention services 24/7: 1 866 APPELLE (277-3553)

• Use critical thinking before sharing

something on social media. Ill-advised information can have harmful effects and be detrimental to everyone’s efforts in these times.

• Use social media to share positive actions.

• Watch videos that make you smile.

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Witness statement Donald Attwood

Special contributor

What do we do about the climate crisis? Every day, we have more news of heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires, of hurricanes and floods, melting icecaps and more. What comes next? In his new Netflix movie, ‘A Life on Our Planet, Historian Sir David Attenborough reviews his experience as a nature-loving film-maker, outlining what he’s learned about the accelerating collapse of nature – how we got into this mess and how we can get out. Attenborough observes we’ve inherited a balanced world that emerged after a long series of tumultuous evolutionary experiments. Learning how to exploit this world, we’ve failed to recognize our dependence on the stable climate that makes agriculture and other food systems possible. When we damage the ecosystems which finetune that climate, we do so at our peril. At age 94, Attenborough’s personal history coincides with a crucial phase of earth history. Starting in the 1950s he’s been filming wildlife in all corners of the globe. Airplane travel made it

possible for him to go anywhere, just when it was still possible to witness (in some places) the natural world undisturbed. Now that moment is gone. His acclaimed television series, Life on Earth, debuted in 1979 followed by Blue Planet (1984) and many others. Attenborough has observed the transformation of the natural world from a garden of Eden into … what? (A garbage dump? We’re getting close.) Of course, the whole process started much earlier, but he had the opportunity to see it accelerate into remote regions and then drive off a cliff. This retrospective assessment is his legacy, his witness statement on what ails the world. He discusses many systems in crisis: fisheries, coral reefs, ice caps, forests, grasslands. Let’s consider his observations on how we misuse the land. One current and horrid example is the clear-cutting of the Amazon rainforest, though we should remember that Brazilians are following an example set by our ancestors here in North America. We need to set our own house in order while helping with theirs. Herbivores, such as wildebeest in Africa and cattle in North America,

convert grass to animal flesh. It takes millions of hectares of grassland to support the herds of grazing animals in Africa. These herds, in turn, support carnivores, though not many. Big carnivores can never be numerous. As Attenborough points out, “For every single predator on the Serengeti, there are more than 100 prey animals.” This means that a large area of grassland is needed to support each carnivore and the herd on which it dines. In North America, having eliminated all our rivals (like wolves and mountain lions), we’re the big carnivores, and we’re far too numerous. We’ve converted vast areas of forest and grassland to beef production. Much of our farmland (under corn and soybeans) is for feeding cattle, our herds being far too large to live on grass alone. As Attenborough points out, if we kicked our meat-eating habit, huge areas could be converted back to forest and grassland – to what they were before the European invasion. These reopened lands would absorb and retain vast quantities of carbon from the air, up to two-thirds of all the atmospheric carbon produced by humans in the last 200 years. That would take us a long way back toward climate stability. Real gains would come simply from shifting to chicken, eggs, and dairy. A

PHOTO BY JOHN CAIRNS THE BODLEIAN LIBRARIES COURTESY WIKIPEDIA

Sir David Attenborough’s new movie examines how we got into the climate change and nature collapse mess and how we can still get out.

kilo of chicken or eggs demands less than a seventh (and a kilo of milk only 2 per cent) of the livestock feed required to grow a kilo of beef. A vegetarian diet would be best. Our current diet consumes great amounts of land, fresh water, and energy to no essential purpose. Future generations will not thank us for that. Continued on page 13

Annual firefighters’ auction takes a different platform this year Carmen Marie Fabio

editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

In what would have been Hudson’s 49th annual Firemen’s Charity Auction, organizers are opting not to cancel the event but to revert to an online donation platform in recognition of the many families who rely on the Firemen’s Christmas Baskets to get

through the holiday season. Organizers from Royal LePage Village Real Estate Hudson/Saint-Lazare are appealing to readers to help them reach their goal this year for the worthy cause. “What they get is not just a Christmas Dinner,” said co-organizer Tania Ellerbeck, “they get four or five boxes each including food for the month,

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Despite the pandemic restrictions that have prevented this year’s annual Firefighter’s Auction fundraiser from taking place, organizers are still collecting for the much-needed funds to organize and distribute food and gifts for roughly 50 needy families in the region.

gifts for the kids, even pet food if the family has a dog.” As reported in The Journal last year, the auction raised over $17,000 and while a wide variety of donated items from local restaurants and retailers were up for bid, the usual hot commodity was the auctioning off four hours of firefighters’ time to do ‘anything legal’ for the winning bidders. And while this year’s event will not include donated items for sale, for every $100 donation, your name will be put into a draw to receive four firemen for four hours. The virtual fundraiser is being held through CanadaHelps.org and has thus far raised $2380 of the $12,000 goal – the amount needed for the fire-

fighters to put together upwards of 50 ‘baskets’ to help needy families in the region. But there’s still time to help them achieve this amount as fundraising will continue until December 21. Many community organizations this year have felt a distinctive decrease in funding along with a greater demand for help as people grapple with unemployment due to the pandemic outbreak. “People don’t stay on the (firefighters’) list forever,” said Ellerbeck, describing a mother of four who, after being a recipient for a few years, now has steady employment and gives back to the fund every year to help pay it forward for other families in need. Continued on page 13

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Fall Colours

Continued from page 12 With more plant-based diets, we and our children would benefit from better health and our grandchildren would benefit from a habitable planet with a stable climate and reliable food systems, more in harmony with nature. Of course other things need doing as well but as with reforestation, they are worth doing anyway.

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The top plaque on the cenotaph that dates back to 1948 was recently upgraded by Georgia and Doug Jesty.

Legion news Rod L. Hodgson – President

Special contributor

We continue to accept your payments for the 2021 Legion dues which you can mail to Hudson Legion Branch #115, 56 Beach Road, Hudson, QC, J0P 1H0. The fee is $60 and, on the memo line of your cheque, write 2021 dues. Make the cheque payable to Hudson Legion Br. #115. We cannot do e-transfers at this moment. We’re still not sure when you will be able to get your 2021 sticker or your new card – time will tell. The annual Poppy Campaign is ongoing and our wonderful volunteers have placed boxes around the region at various stores, schools, banks and other organizations. Let’s hope we have another good year like the last one. The top plaque on our cenotaph was recently upgraded by Georgia and Doug Jesty. They did a fantastic job and for your info that is the original plaque that has been there since our cenotaph was unveiled in 1948 in Benson Park. It was built by local volunteer stone masons Lorne Graham and Everett Lancaster and when it was transferred to its cur-

Mystery Continued from page 5 “It’s exceptionally heavy,” said Parks Canada Communications Agent Audrey Godin-Champagne, “weighing as much as 13 adult elephants.” She said it’s in excellent condition and relatively intact with only the gangway and part of the door’s opening mechanism missing. It’s speculated the structure was in use around 1972 as an emergency door near the bottom of the lock as part of a back-up system in case of breakage of

rent location it was upgraded by Buddy Simpson, Ted Sargent and Paul-Emile Turcotte. The latter made and installed the copper top. In a few short days the mums will be replaced by about 500 new tulip bulbs that will be planted in the garden around the cenotaph. You may remember the T-shirt with the Place Vimy bench on the front. We are planning a Legion fundraising event in the next few weeks to sell these to anyone who wants one or more. We are currently working on the costs, as soon as we get more info we will begin advertising. Executive member Jay Oland is organizing this and we hope to have various coloured shirts to offer to you other than black. It should be a great fundraising item for our still closed Legion. Get-well wishes go out to our dear friend and Legion member Norman Hodgson who is under the weather but recovering quite nicely in the Valleyfield Hospital. Hope you will be home very soon; our thoughts and prayers are there for you. Lest we forget…

the main gate. “It hasn’t yet revealed all its secrets,” said Godin-Champagne who added that a heritage study was underway by Parks Canada experts to determine its eventual fate. It’s currently lying on the grass on the east side of the locks just north of the Galipeault Bridge. Opened in 1843, the Ste. Anne’s locks connect Lac des Deux-Montagnes and Lac St-Louis and today are used primarily for the safe passage of pleasure craft. See more photos on our Facebook page.

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Auction Continued from page 12 The auction is being held in conjunction with the LePont/Bridging Food Bank and tax receipts will be provided to donors. “Every little bit helps, this year especially,” said Ellerbeck. “It’s a tough year.”

Failing to act, we might be pushed back to a preindustrial standard of living (at a staggering cost in human lives), but we don’t have to be. Attenborough advises what scientists call a ‘no regrets’ strategy – do what is worth doing anyway and fend off the collapse of nature. “It’s quite straightforward,” he says. “It’s been staring us in the face all along. To restore stability to our planet, we must restore its biodiversity, the very thing that we’ve removed. It’s the only way out of this crisis we have created.”

Despite the auction not being possible, Ellerbeck said they couldn’t just not host the gala this year. “These people need help,” she said. “We’ve got to do something and the firefighters really depend on us so we’re pushing really as hard as we can to raise some money.” To donate to the cause go to tinyurl.com/y66foluz.

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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER

Movies You Might Have Missed Title: Citizen Kane (1941) Directed: Orson Welles Genre: Drama Available on: HBO Max (Free), YouTube (paid) Brief Synopsis: The investigation of a publishing tycoon’s dying words reveals conflicting stories about his scandalous life. Scores: 100% Rotten Tomatoes, 100% Metacritic

Review: Listen, I know recommending Citizen Kane as a ‘film to watch’ is beyond cliché. Often referred to as ‘The Greatest Film of All Time.’ having (twice) topped AFI’s ‘Top 100 List’ and being the plot of quite possibly the best Simpsons episode ever, ‘underrated’ is not the appropriate word. So why am I talking about a film that everyone knows? It was because I didn’t watch or think about a single movie this week, largely because I, like millions of others, was glued to a more ominous drama unfolding – The American election. See, it turns out that the former president’s favorite movie is (you guessed it) Citizen Kane, and just like everything else over these past impossiblylong four years, all roads somehow lead back to Trump. You don’t need another person harping on about the greatness of this film; its bold non-linear storyline, creative camera angles or difficult release. Instead, it’s more interesting to investigate what we can learn from this film, and what messages we can gain. Like many others, I resent the fact that I have had to think about this man almost every day for half a decade; that he has contaminated nearly all memories and moments for what feels like a lifetime. To mark the end of his hold on presidential power, lets investigate his ‘favorite movie,’ what it tells us about him, and how we can reclaim it as our own. To begin, there is no possible way his favorite movie is Citizen Kane. In fact, choosing the consensus ‘Greatest Movie’ as his favorite is a perfect reflection of Trump’s personality and unique talent for blending intellectual dishonesty with a snake oil salesman’s bravado. It is reminiscent of when interviewers asked Trump for his favorite book, to which he answered The Bible and his own ‘The Art of the Deal.’ The follow up question asked, “Which verse?” of the Bible, to which Trump responded, “All of it.” Simply put, he is an emotional and intellectual poser, reminiscent of Patrick Bateman offering his fake insights to Huey Lewis & the News in American Psycho. Google ‘Donald Trump Movie Review Citizen Kane’ into YouTube and you fill find the most chillingly oblivious, unaware take on the film. In three minutes, Trump re-writes the tone and morality of the story to do what he always does – benefit himself. Charles Foster Kane is one of the greatest character studies committed to film and, coincidentally, no one in the world mirrors his life quite like Donald Trump. Citizen Kane is a dark parable of the misleading American Dream. A child, unwittingly born on top a (literal) gold mine, inherits a fortune and uses it to get whatever he desires. His ability to accrue wealth, property, and influence gives him an inordinate amount of power over others as Kane directly or indirectly proceeds to make many people’s lives more difficult and miserable. Director Orson Welles based this character off William Randolph Hearst, the Trump of his time, who was also dangerously close to becoming president in his day. Trump is not too ignorant to miss the parallels between him and Kane but is too self-absorbed to see the warnings. Trump explores Kane’s “great rise… and modest fall,” downplaying the tragedy of Kane’s failures. What advice would Trump give Kane? Harrowingly, Trump responds with, “get yourself a different woman,” which is no surprise. Objectifying woman, treating them as trophies, and blaming them for your own failures is something that both Kane and Trump do. PHOTO COURTESY IMDB.COM Continued on page 15 14

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Well-travelled tuque gone astray Nick Zacharias

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Poor Harrison has lost his hat. At the tender age of 15 months, he can hardly be held accountable, and surely he hasn’t a clue what the fuss is about, but the rest of his family is upset over the loss because it’s no ordinary hat. Family heirloom Though we often think of jewelry or furniture when people speak of family keepsakes handed down for generations, this one is special too. “That hat is one of our most precious family heirlooms,” says young Harrison’s grandmother, Hudson resident Dawn Svoronos who knows the storied trajectory of the tuque. “The hat was hand-knitted in 1975 by Harrison’s great-grandmother Enid Barker, who is now deceased, and was worn by Harrison’s father Scott Barker, who wore it for seven winters starting from age one,” says Svoronos. “He learned to skate, ski and build snowmen with that hat on.” Evidently, he was so attached to the hat he even slept with it on for a few years. A patriotic tuque Enid Barker was taken with the ‘new’ maple leaf design of the Canadian flag, then a recent addition to popular culture as it was adopted in 1965, replacing the old Canadian Ensign. Says Svoronos, “She raised her family to be proud Canadians. When she made this hat, it was her way of instilling Canadian pride early in the life of her grandson. When it became too small for him to wear, I squirrelled it away with the thought that I would surprise him with it if one day he had a child of his own.” Lost in Hudson The hat survived through roughly 40 years, including about 25 relocations within Canada and all over the world, and finally landed back with Scott Barker and his wife Viviane, who

PHOTO COURTESY DAWN SVORONOS

Little Harrison Barker is the most recent owner of a very loved and storied hat that dates back almost half a century. It’s currently missing, believed to be dropped somewhere along Hudson’s Main Road or on the way to Jack Layton Park, and its return would make the family very happy.

joyfully passed it on to their own infant son. “It’s sad that the hat moved all over the world and we have to lose it here, back in Hudson,” says Svoronos. The hat was dropped in October while they were out for a family stroll in the ‘tree streets’ of the village, or on their way by the old Château du Lac en route to Jack Layton Park. “It’s such a bright red-orange colour it’s hard to miss; my hope is that someone saw it and picked it up, and they may hear about us and help us bring it back to the family. We have so few real family heirlooms – we have two cups that my father brought over when he moved to Canada from Greece with literally nothing else but the clothes on his back, and we had that hat. I really hope it comes back to us!” Anyone who may have picked it up can make a grandmother’s day by calling Dawn at (514) 442-3176.

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A recap on our most popular feature from the previous edition that elicited the most ‘hits’ on social media. Last week’s post by our Millennial columnist Kelly Miyamoto on the experience of fostering a puppy got shared enough to reach 4964 people. A close second was Nick Zacharias’ story on Vaudreuil-Dorion’s A Horse Tale rescue organization and its program to offer an equine visit to frontline healthcare workers – it reached 3264 people and garnered 22 ‘Likes,’ ‘Loves,’ and ‘Cares.’

Quilters still stitching for VSPCR Anne Laroche

Special contributor

With COVID-19’s arrival, social distancing and limiting our contacts is now the norm and one group of ladies who’ve been busy, even though they can’t meet in person, are the Hudson Village Quilters. This group has been as active as ever meeting online and working on more than a dozen quilts to be donated to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence (VSPCR) here in Hudson. These quilts were requested by the VSPCR as replacements for some of the 27 bed quilts given when the residence opened 15 years ago. One of the members of the quilting group visited the residence,

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Continued from page 14 The fact Trump does not see the cautionary tale in Kane’s actions is a bit like when people cheer and take business tips from Tony Montana in Scarface. Yet even Charles Foster Kane doesn’t brag about sexually assaulting woman in the back of his limo.

saw the need, and took on the challenge of coordinating this new project. Various members are involved at different stages of the project and we hope to have them ready by the end of this year. The Hudson Village Quilters began monthly meetings in 1997. The purpose of the group remains simple – To share our knowledge and love of quilting. Our members (many of whom are bilingual) range from beginners to experts, and come from as far away as Montreal and Ottawa. All are enthusiastic about sharing techniques, tips, information, and friendships. New members are warmly welcomed. Note there is no charge during the time we are meeting virtually or until we can meet in person. During the restrictions caused by As of this writing, Joe Biden has won the American election, and Trump has broken over a century of tradition by refusing to concede power. This result is as unsurprising as it is far from finished. While the future is uncertain, we do have a glimmer of hope. I am not suggesting that Joe Biden will be the greatest leader in history (he won’t), nor am I suggesting that North America has rid themselves from the flirtation with fascism (Trump 2024? Don’t rule it out).

Up for adoption Frankie, born July 14, 2019, is an adorable male tabby who has stolen our hearts. He is such a sweetie. When he came to us he was a frightened, unsure and cautious kitty. In a matter of a few short weeks he has discovered his inner cat. He came out of his shell, learned to trust humans again. He is very affectionate, playful, friendly, curious with both humans and other cats and yet he is bold at the same time. He can be picked up a few times a day for a cuddle and a kiss. He never says no to any kind of affection – he welcomes it. Frankie would do well in a household with other cats and teenagers. All he asks in return is love, respect and atten-

Home and Estate

PHOTO COURTESY ANNE LAROCHE

The Hudson Village Quilters are adapting to the pandemic limitations and continue to produce their beautiful, colourful creations of more than a dozen quilts destined for the residents at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence.

COVID-19, we are meeting virtually through Zoom meetings from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Details of the Zoom connection are sent to HVQ members in the monthly newsletter two weeks prior to each meeting. Not to worry if you don’t know

how to use Zoom, there is a call-in telephone option too. If you are looking for virtual companionship and learning new skills during this unusual time and would like to join our group, please write to us at hudsonvillagequilters@gmail.com

But what I am saying is that we need to pay close attention to the art we tell and celebrate. Before Trump and Kane, there were similar tales like Shakespeare’s Richard III and Shelley’s Ozymandias. There have always been people like a Trump who appear in history during

the most difficult of times, promising answers and delivering only suffering, division and self-promotion. We as a society must be prepared to see the warning signs and stop it. To coin a phrase, “Those who don’t learn from (film) history are doomed to repeat it.”

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tion. And he will give it right back. Please contact annebochnig@yahoo. ca for further information.

Up for adoption Mully, a three-month-old female Labrador mix, came to us through the Nordic Paws Project. She arrived with an injured leg, which is healing. She also suffers from dermodex, a skin condition, which is being treated. This condition isn’t contagious to other dogs, people, or cats. Mully is friendly, affectionate and smart, and is looking for an active family who will include her in their activities. Because of her age, she shouldn’t be alone all day. She can’t be sterilized until the treatment for dermodex has finished, so we are looking for a local family who can bring her back in a few

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weeks. If your family is looking for a new member just like her, fill out the form and ask for Mully. For more information on Mully or any of the other dogs available for adoption, go to www.animatch.ca

Welcome to our feature showcasing and celebrating the many companion animals we have in our region. This is Sarah (a crested gecko) with her owner Zachary Mallette. Just like your average teenager, Sarah sleeps during the day and stays awake all night. She loves to eat her standard crested gecko diet which is a powdered mix of dried fruits and various insects combined with water into a puree. She loves to climb with her sticky feet and jump when you least expect it. If you’d like us to feature your pet in our weekly section – dog, cat, rabbit, horse, lizard, possum (possum?) etc., send us a photo of you and your pet together, along with a short description, to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Thursday, November 12, 2020

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We recognize, in order, the Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges representatives who attended this very first Youth Gala: Michelle St-Onge Piette, Personal Finance Advisor, Catherine Enright, student intern at Desjardins, Jason Michael Comtois, Wealth Management Advisor, Ashen Sendiya Liyana, student intern at Desjardins and Vanessa Fontaine, Personal Finance Advisor.

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