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HUDSON, ST. LAZARE // VAUDREUIL-DORION, RIGAUD, PINCOURT, ÎLE-PERROT, N.D.I.P. & SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE
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Celebrating volunteers with Senate 150 medals The outstanding volunteer efforts made by community members from the greater Montreal and off island communi�es were fêted Tuesday, November 14 at Hudson’s Whitlock Golf Club. Recipients were (le� to
right, standing): Anson Williams, Peter C. Lombardi, Roderick Hodgson, (Host Senator Larry W. Smith), Frank Royle, Sandrine Faust, Robert Sauvé, Jim Beauchamp, and Bob Mironowicz. (Seated, le� to right): Claude�e
Davidson, Ghislaine Théoret, Debbie Magwood, Carol Benne�e Laws, Jill Mar�s, Caroline Tremblay, and Angus “Buddy” Goodleaf. See story on page 2.
“We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
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Senate of Canada 150 Medals presented by Senator Larry Smith in Hudson James Armstrong
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Senator Larry Smith, a Hudson resident, presented 15 individuals with the Senate of Canada 150 Medal at a ceremony held at Whitlock Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, November 14. “I am honoured to recognize the contribuĆ&#x;on that is made to the community in many ways by various organizaĆ&#x;ons that make Montreal and the surround-
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Newly elected Hudson Town Council sets sights for future James Armstrong
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Change was in the air from the beginning of the rst meeƟng for the newly elected Hudson mayor and council held Monday November 13. “It has become common pracƟce in public assemblies across the country to recognize the tradiƟonal territories of which we are upon,” said Mayor Jamie Nicholls as he called the meeƟng to order. “It was a recommendaƟon made by JusƟce Murray Sinclair of the Truth and ReconciliaƟon Commission. Therefore, following this council, we will open all council meeƟngs with the following recogniƟon: we are honoured to be on the tradiƟonal territories of the Anishinaabe and Kanesatake First NaƟons as well as the MéƟs NaƟon,” said Nicholls. Mayor’s opening remarks Nicholls listed eight items that would contribute to making Hudson a stronger and more prosperous community: • Fix infrastructure and watershed
• Get the town’s nances under control • Focus on ciƟzens by improving governance pracƟces • Plan neighbourhoods through responsible and sustainable community planning • Leverage the assets of the town with vibrant economic planning • Make the cultural communiƟes ourish by giving them the tools they need • Connect green spaces and people through the natural infrastructure of parks and natural areas • Improve public transportaƟon by connecƟng with regional authoriƟes. Taking each of the points into account, Nicholls said that potenƟal sites for a potable water well had been idenƟed near the Bradbury Well. In terms of infrastructure, he said that council would conƟnue with the previous council’s list of prioriƟes for resurfacing roads. Nicholls also said council would deliver a budget without raising taxes. The focus on ciƟzens will include monthly score cards giving residents
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Hudson’s newly elected mayor and council told residents of their approach to running the town at the rst council meeƟng following the municipal elecƟons.
the opportunity to evaluate the work of the administraƟon. Nicholls said it was important to make the auditors’ management leƩer public. He said that they would begin to idenƟfy the “must have items” for the town as well as nd ways of sharing costs regionally and sourcing subsidies. Town commiƩees Former commiƩees were dissolved and new commiƩees formed by council. In so doing, council began to address some of the issues outlined in the eight points. For example, the newly formed Watershed CommiƩee has the task of conƟnuing long-term water sourcing soluƟons iniƟated by the previous council. District meeƟngs Council approved an expenditure of $18,000 annually to support the devel-
opment of monthly District Advisory CommiƩee meeƟngs held by elected councillors to address their consƟtuents’ concerns. The money will fund rental space and basic refreshments. During the second quesƟon period, resident Frank Hicks suggested councillors use the community centre as a cost saving measure. The mayor said there are rental spaces in the districts and the community would benet from the expenditure. Legal fees Council approved a moratorium concerning the town’s legal acƟons. The ruling states the town is postponing any new legal acƟon unƟl it can assess the reasons why the town has spent nearly $1 million in legal proceedings over the past four years. ConƟnued on page 16
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Lesson one News that Commissioner Noel Burke will replace depar�ng Suanne Stein Day as the head of the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) reportedly comes with a promise that this marks a turn for the be�er and that, “Good, open, transparent governance is the name of the game for us.” Lo�y promises. Under Stein Day’s stewardship, the board’s schools faced numerous scandals including a young woman who was suspended a�er she had the temerity to speak out a�er she felt she was body-shamed for wearing shorts on a hot day and, at least one high school who suspended a student for proving a French Immersion class was taught in English, contrary to the principal’s claims. Rather than address the valid complaints, the wagons circled, �ghtly armed with pointed ngers. In both cases, when parents went public (full disclosure, this editor’s child was one of the abovemen�oned students) Stein Day said the public revela�ons would harm the children by “s�cking with them” in the future. There is something fundamentally wrong with issuing veiled threats to individuals – par�cularly children – who expose decep�on, wrongdoing, or injus�ce at the ins�tu�onal level. Sour grapes for having kids impart a lesson on educa�on officials on proper behaviour. Add to that the fact that these ins�tu�ons funded by the public purse (the students’ very own parents) and there’s a structure that’s ripe and well overdue for intense scru�ny and systema�c overhaul. These events were later followed by the LBPSB Ethics Commissioner’s ndings that Stein Day had been in breach of the board’s own code of ethics on three separate occasions for offenses including disrespec�ul behaviour to colleagues and salacious gossip. Mere weeks later, the provincial educa�on minister appointed an auditor to inves�gate the nances of the board’s interna�onal department while news broke that around the same �me, employee Carol Mastantuono who led the ethics complaint was red. The LBPSB is adept at labelling its missteps ‘teaching moments’ and no sooner had Burke been appointed to the chair posi�on when news came via journalist Robert Frank that the board was seeking to have media barred from Mastantuono’s upcoming labour hearing. Perhaps this is one of those �mes to embrace this ‘teaching moment’ opportunity in recognizing that barring media from repor�ng on events funded by the public pocket is not in concert with, “Good, open, transparent governance.”
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Hudson resident Laurie Whatley captured the atmospheric morning mist at Sanderson Park. Submit your photos taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region to qualify for our Photo of the Year contest sponsored by Kia Valleyeld. Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca and you could win $100 and bragging rights. All photos submiƩed in 2017 are eligible.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Open LeƩer to the People of Hudson Congratula�ons and thanks to all Town of Hudson ci�zens who volunteered to stand as candidates in the recent 2017 Municipal Elec�ons. Congratula�ons and thanks to our Hudson Mayor-Elect, Jamie Nicholls and to all our Hudson Town Councillors-Elect. May your work for and with the Town of Hudson con�nue to be posi�ve, respec�ul, frui�ul and enjoyable. Thank you to the people of Hudson for making my rst foray into the world of poli�cs a joyous and wonderful experience. Thank you for gran�ng me the opportunity to meet many wonderful people; to share my ideas, concerns and vision for our wonderful Town of Hudson and to learn a great deal. Despite the fact that I am a woman with a lifelong disability (severe/profound hearing–impairment, probably at least since I was a two-year-old child) and despite the fact that I was both a newcomer to poli�cs and a late-comer to the Hudson Town Councillor race, I was greeted with respect, kindness and encouragement everywhere I turned. Thank you. Thank you to my family and friends, to my fellow Hudson residents and my fellow Hudson Candidates; to all who voted and to all who voted for me; to the people of Hudson Town Hall Administra�on and Elec�ons; to all involved with the Mayoral Candidates’ Public Debate and the Town Councillor Candidates’ Public Mee�ng, and to the people of Your Local Journal newspaper. Having lived in many ne communi�es; my family and I are honoured, proud and happy to call Hudson ‘home.’ As long-�me Hudson residents, we are delighted with the abundance of community spirit and genuine concern for the Town of Hudson and its surroundings. Hudson’s friendliness, courage, perseverance, volunteerism, sense of civic duty, posi�vity and cheerfulness are laudable. Hudson’s vibrant efforts on behalf of people, pets, ora and fauna, natural environment, and ar�s�c/ heritage/religious/athle�c/ recrea�onal/business communi�es are inspiring. Hudson is a truly remarkable town blessed with truly remarkable people. How fortunate we are! Congratula�ons, thanks and best wishes to all. Un�l next �me!
Respec�ully, June Brickwood-Sandwell Former Candidate, Hudson Town Council, District 2 Basic human right Dear Editor, Clean drinking water is a basic human right. In St. Lazare some residents’ drinking water is not always clean, some�mes cloudy, some�mes brown, and almost every week somewhere there is a public no�ce that “…water may be cloudy due to the pipes being ushed.” Have you ever wondered why ushing happens so frequently, as it raises the ques�on, “what is wrong with our water?” According to Mayor Robert Grimaudo, “…a recent report shows our water is good” which is not reassuring. When elec�on canvassing last week, I found many on town water and private wells with water problems. One homeowner who was connected to town water just last month has low pressure and cloudy water. Even private wells in the western part of St. Lazare are becoming problema�c, some having to go to 500 feet to get water, surface wells are running dry in the early summer and some people on the town water system are losing pressure. So, do we have a water problem? A private company TechnoRem is mandated to produce reports to help St. Lazare manage the water supply. Maybe TechnoRem reports could answer why ushing of water pipes happens so frequently? Ci�zens cannot access any water-related reports because St. Lazare administra�on passed a resolu�on blocking ‘access to informa�on requests’ concerning TechnoRem and all water reports. Taxpayers paid for the water wells, and for the reports, but taxpayers are not allowed to know the status of the water supply. Is St. Lazare running out of water due to runaway development? Are the pipes too old and prone to leaks? Are there other water problems or issues being kept from St. Lazare residents? One blatant disregard of residents’ water issues is Saddlebrook where some people have had cloudy water for several years, as reported in Your Local Journal in April, 2017. When pushed to do something a�er many complaints/media reports, St. Lazare purchased an expensive lter system six months ago. However, this new lter system has not yet been connected to the town’s water system. ConƟnued on page 6
St. Lazare Fire Department director denies lack of nearby hydrant hampered efforts John Jantak
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The lack of a nearby re hydrant apparently didn’t hamper efforts to bring an intense blaze under control in St. Lazare last Friday, November 10, said Director of Fire and Public Security Daniel Boyer. Fireghters received an emergency alarm about a single-family house re on Rue des Sablières at 5:37 p.m. and arrived at the scene six minutes later. The blaze spread quickly and a large por�on of the structure was already engulfed in ames before reghters arrived, Boyer told Your Local Journal.
The re department did their job and did everything they could to save that house. I’m very proud of our team. I’m very sad for the family but I think we did what we could under the circumstances. - St. Lazare Director of Fire and Public Security Daniel Boyer
No re hydrant “It was already very advanced when we arrived. There was a huge re on the le� side of the house,” said Boyer. “The roof and a�c were also on re. It was very strong and vicious. Luckily nobody was injured. The rst officer on scene was told there was nobody inside. Everyone was evacuated. “The rst pumper truck arrived two minutes later at 5:45 p.m. and that’s when we stared to put out the re. We have special training and equipment to ght res even though there may not be a hydrant in front of a house,” Boyer said. Nearby strategic water basins were also used to help douse the re, he added. Mutual-aid assistance The re-gh�ng effort was aided by crews from nearby municipali�es
who sent re truck water tankers. They were dispatched regularly from the scene of the blaze to be relled at a nearby hydrant, said Boyer. “We used six tanker trucks and they each have a capacity of between 1,500 to 2,000 gallons,” he said. “They were taking water from Rue du Puits which is one of the strongest hydrants coming from our water plant in St. Lazare. We have over 1,000 hydrants in the town and we iden�ed the ones that are be�er performing,” said Boyer. CriƟcism dismissed He dismissed comments made on social media that insinuated the re could have been brought under control sooner if there was a hydrant nearby. “I don’t think it would have made a big difference. The re was already intense. It would have made a difference in the way the reghters worked because they wouldn’t have had to bring in water,” said Boyer. “I’d rather ght a re with a hydrant next to me, that’s for sure. But in the province of Quebec, maybe 30 per cent of all houses have hydrants near them. There are smaller municipali�es even within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges that don’t even have a water supply in their town. They have to work with water from rivers, lakes and reservoirs,” Boyer added. Family distressed “We have a family of four that have no home now. It’s terrible for them. I’m sure all these comments didn’t help. It’s so terrible to say the re department didn’t do their job. The re department did their job and did everything they could to save that house. I’m very proud of our team. I’m very sad for the family but I think we did what we could under the circumstances,” said Boyer. Cause unknown The re apparently began in a woodburning stove but the cause may never be determined, said Boyer. “We don’t
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A single family house on Rue des Sablières in St. Lazare was destroyed by an intense blaze last Friday, November 10, leading to many on social media to allege the lack of a hydrant in the immediate vicinity was a contribuƟng factor.
know whether it was electrical because all the new stoves today have electrical components or if it was something else. We don’t know what started the re and we may never know because of its intensity,” he said. As more households begin using
replaces and wood burning stoves to keep warm, Boyer is advising everyone to make sure they are kept in good working order. He also recommends homeowners sweep their chimneys at least once a year to prevent creosote build-up which could also ignite a re.
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Continued from page 4 When asked at the October council mee�ng when it would be connected, the Director General said “next month.” Why was the lter not connected six months ago? It is not acceptable when taxpayers’ money is used to monitor such an important issue as water, and the results are kept hidden from them. Maybe the new administra�on will be more transparent? Alan Nicol St. Lazare Greenwood’s 16th StoryFest a huge success Dear Editor, What a spectacular StoryFest we had again this year….with a grand nale featuring Mary Walsh, the mul�-talented actor, comedienne and writer who appeared on stage at the Hudson Village Theatre. Our en�re line-up was stellar, featuring a diverse group of talented Canadian authors. Our hear�elt thanks to all the authors for their par�cipa�on, and for taking �me out of their busy lives to visit us in Hudson. This unique literary fes�val is made possible with the help of many partners, to whom we are indebted. They include: The Town of Hudson, the War Memorial Library, The Hudson Community Centre, The Hudson Village Theatre,
The Hudson Film Society, MNA MarieClaude Nichols, Frank Royle, Elizabeth and Gerry Semmelhaack, The Château Vaudreuil, Bert Markgraf, Ingrid and Steve Thunem, Bou�que Pure Art, Hudson Fine Cra�ers, Diggers and Weeders Garden Club of Montreal, Café Carambola, Michael and Jill Legg, IGA Hudson, Quebec Writers’ Federa�on, Your Local Journal, and Theatre Panache. Very special thanks to our Greenwood StoryFest commi�ee – a talented group who works �relessly to put together our many events. They are: Julie Gedeon, Susan Gilmore, Jane Havard, Mary Vuorela, Heather Markgraf, Diane Ratcliffe, Marlene Donegan, Sandra Stephenson and Stephanie Azran. Greenwood is looking forward to seeing you again next year. Terry O’Shaughnessy and Audrey Wall The Greenwood Centre for Living History Hudson Important nonetheless Dear Editor, I would like to remind everyone that the body of water that Hudson borders on is a moving force… it is a river! It is not a lake. It is the O�awa River....i.e.; the Mighty O�awa River, one of the longest rivers in the world! Why is it referred to locally nowadays as a lake? The Lake of Two Mountains, which actually starts at Oka, goes east. It may seem a minor point but I think it is important nonetheless. Naomi Henshaw
AVIS PUBLIC DU RÉSULTAT DE L’ÉLECTION
PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION
Date du scrutin: 5 novembre 2017
Date of poll: November 5, 2017
Est, par la présente, donné par Mélissa Legault, présidente d’élection, que, après avoir pris connaissance des résultats complets de l’élection, les personnes suivantes ont été proclamées élues aux postes ci-après mentionnés :
Is hereby given by Mélissa Legault, returning officer, that, after having examined the complete results of the election, the following persons were declared elected to the positions mentioned below:
Poste &
Nom de la personne
Position &
Name of the person
District
proclamée élue
District
declared elected
Mairie
Jamie Nicholls
Mayor
Jamie Nicholls
Conseiller
Helen Kurgansky
Councillor
Helen Kurgansky
District 1 – Como Austin Rikley-Krindle
Chloe Hutchison
Councillor
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Austin Rikley-Krindle
Councillor
Barbara Robinson
Councillor
Chloe Hutchison
Barbara Robinson
District 4 – Fairhaven
Conseiller
Jim Duff
District 5 – Heights Est
Councillor
Jim Duff
District 5 – Eastern Heights
Conseiller
Daren Legault
District 6 – Ouest
Councillor District 6 – West End
Donné à Hudson Le 10 novembre 2017.
Given at Hudson On November 10th, 2017. Mélissa Legault Présidente d’élection / Returning Officer
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lice were able to locate the suspect and he was arrested at his home that same day. He appeared Monday, November 13 at the Valleyeld Courthouse and was charged with nine counts including assault, u�ering threats, driving a vehicle during a ban, and breach of proba�on. In addi�on, during this event, the passenger who was seated in the suspect’s vehicle advised the police that she had, among other things, been the vic�m of assault by the suspect. She was transported to an area hospital for injuries.
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A 42-year-old Les Cèdres resident was arrested at his home the day a�er an alleged road rage incident November 11 on Chemin St- Féréol South. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Sgt. Ingrid Asselin reports the driver was reportedly following another vehicle too closely for which the vic�m pulled over and got out of his car. During the exchange, the aggressor inicted minor injuries on the other driver and threatened to kill him. The suspect then drove off. With the informa�on obtained, po-
District 2 – Eastern Hudson
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Robert Grimaudo and the art of poliƟcal vicƟmology Dear Editor, In a recent ar�cle on the re-elec�on of Robert Grimaudo as Mayor of SaintLazare, he is quoted as being hurt by the cri�cisms leveled against him during the campaign period, without being specic about what exactly hurt him. This is not the proper response of someone who was elected by only 37 per cent of the 37 per cent of the electorate, especially when an overwhelming majority of those who voted, voted against him. Maybe Mr. Grimaudo should be humbled by the results instead of feeling hurt by the ‘cri�cism’ of those who opposed him. Grow up, Mr. Grimaudo. You willingly entered poli�cal life. Solid poli�cians know that the public aspect of their lives will be subjected to con�nuous scru�ny by the people and by the press. That scru�ny might be unpleasant at �mes. Mr. Grimaudo thought that campaigning without cri�cizing anybody would usher in a sort of poli�cal quid pro quo, with the hope that he himself would not be cri�cized. Perhaps he forgot that he was the incumbent, and that his administra�on was going to be evaluated posi�vely and nega�vely. Ironically, for someone who had piously decided not to cri�cize his adversaries, Mr. Grimaudo should have
known that his surrogates were eagerly disparaging those who were holding differing views. They also nearly succeeded in hogging the space on the Facebook page consecrated to the elec�ons in order to s�e any nega�ve comments about our mayor. Mr. Grimaudo, democracy requires that ci�zens express their views on your administra�on. It is a fundamental right for those who pay taxes to examine the quality of your stewardship of public monies. It is clear that on this point you have been found wan�ng. Most of us thought the decision to build extravagant public buildings was taken without signicant community input and many of us think that the administra�on has cleverly shortened, or concealed as best it could, the no�ces required to inform the popula�on of what council had resolved on that issue. Most of us were confronted with a fait accompli. You have won the elec�ons. Perhaps you should stop whining and get on with the job while taking into account that most of those who voted were not happy with your administra�on. Stop ac�ng like a vic�m and strive to be a real leader. One way to start on the right foot is to take your place at council and become more independent of the whims of the administra�on. Benoît Tremblay, lawyer Expert in community governance St. Lazare
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More parking spaces for Vaudreuil-Dorion train station James Armstrong
Your Local Journal
Major funding for improvements to the Montreal/Hudson commuter train line and the Vaudreuil-Dorion train sta�on parking facili�es was announced on Tuesday, November 14. The ve-part project totaling close to $15.2 million was announced by Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Peter Schie�e and Member of the Na�onal Assembly Marie-Claude Nichols, Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon, and Hudson Mayor Jamie Nicholls. The project, jointly funded by the federal and provincial governments and the Autorité Régionale de Transport Métropolitain (ARTM), will provide an addi�onal 300 parking spaces for commuters plus major renova�ons to the rail line and off island bridge. “These investments are possible because of our government’s record $180 billion investment in infrastructure over the next decade. These investments are already having an impact in VaudreuilSoulanges,” said Schie�e in his opening
remarks. “The Quebec government was thinking of the needs of residents as it studied this project,” said Nichols, adding improvements in public transporta�on are highly important to both levels of government. “I feel good,” was Pilon’s response as he thanked all the stakeholders for their support including the ARTM. “It has taken eight years to realize this project,” added Pilon. “This will free up 150 parking spaces at the Centre Mul�sports Vaudreuil-Dorion,” he said, gesturing to the adjacent sports centre that has supplied addi�onal parking space over the years. “This is a good day for Hudson. Fi�y years ago this was a farmer’s eld,” said Nicholls recoun�ng how Hudson had once been a hub for public transporta�on in the area. “That era ended in the 1980s as people began to commute by automobile.” He said climate change increases the importance of public transporta�on. “This is founda�onal work that needs to be done to get to the next
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The announcement of funding for upgrades and repairs to the Vaudreuil commuter train sta�on and rail line brought smiles to the faces of officials (le� to right) ARTM Director Alexandre Eyquem, Hudson Mayor Jamie Nicholls, ARTM Director Manon Charest, VaudreuilDorion Mayor Guy Pilon, Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, and Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Peter Schie�e.
step.” Permanent parking lot Schie�e described how a proper drainage system, a paved surface, and lines indica�ng parking spaces would improve the lot. “Just indica�ng the parking spaces will increase the number of places because people don’t know where to park, currently,” he said. The parking lots are located on both sides of the rail line and are currently surfaced with asphalt in some areas and gravel in others. Schie�e noted that due to a lack of proper drainage, pools of water form a�er heavy rain and snow
melt adding to the parking problem. Public safety Currently, the Vaudreuil train sta�on has a single pla�orm on one side of the tracks. Commuters using the parking area on the Boîleau Street side have to use the pedestrian path at the level crossing on Boulevard de la Gare to reach the sta�on pla�orm. “The solu�on for that problem is to have pla�orms on both sides of the track because the train cars already have doors on both sides,” said Pilon adding it was not part of the current project.
Pincourt residents hope to save Rousseau Forest from development John Jantak
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The possible disappearance of one of the last remaining forested areas to development in Pincourt prompted several residents to voice their concerns to Mayor Yvan Cardinal during ques�on period at the Tuesday evening council mee�ng, November 14. The affected site known as the Rousseau Forest is bounded by Boulevard Olympique, Place Rousseau, Rue Laèche and 19th Avenue. It was zoned for residen�al construc�on in 1954 and is the last zone in the area slated for development, said Cardinal. Endangered species Resident Michel Pilon said he would like the forest to remain untouched if possible. “We would like it to stay as a forest and keep it from development. We don’t have a lot of green space le� in Pincourt. The only way to do that would be if the Quebec Environment Ministry determines there are species of animals that could become ex�nct.” Development could be suspended if the provincial environment ministry discovers there are rare fauna that are threatened with ex�nc�on in the forest. Pilon said the woods are apparently
populated with the rare Western chorus frog. Western chorus frog Town Manager Michel Perrier noted that a housing development in the South Shore municipality of La Prairie was halted because the endangered Western chorus frog was discovered in the woods. The federal government issued an emergency decree preven�ng construc�on in July 2016 under the Spe-
cies at Risk Act that was passed in 2002. The promoter of Rousseau Forest would also have to conduct an environmental assessment study to determine what impact a new development would have on the surrounding area, said Cardinal.
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Vaudreuil-Dorion super-clinic will open in 2018 John Jantak
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A super-clinic will be built on the site of a mall at 2555 Rue Dutrisac that currently houses the Vaudreuil-Dorion city hall, Mayor Guy Pilon told Your Local Journal on Tuesday, November 14. The new two-storey Centre medical des Trois-Lacs is scheduled to open in fall 2018. It will provide a wide range of services and be accessible to all Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents. The agreement to proceed with the project was made about one month ago during the
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Following Health Minister Gaétan BarreƩe’s April 2016 pledge to build 50 super-clinics across the province, a two-storey super-clinic will be built at 2555 rue Dutrisac in Vaudreuil-Dorion and open in fall 2018.
Maintenance contract renewal Also at the mee�ng, city council announced the renewal of a contract of just over $180,000 in 2018 to con�nue using the services of Placement Poten�el for the cleaning and maintenance of their municipal buildings with an op�on to renew the contract each year for the next four years. Pilon said the renewal was based on the excellent performance of the team which is comprised of adults with mild disabili�es. “I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished because we’re helping these people. They’re wonderful. I see them almost every night at our city hall. They are very sweet persons, very polite. We have a great rela�on
with the company and we will con�nue to use their services,” he said. Steady employment opportunity The renewal also shows the city’s commitment to helping people who otherwise might have difficulty nding work. “We’re proud to be the rst (offisland) city to do this. I told the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges about them and they signed a contract with the company to clean their building on Harwood Boulevard,” said Pilon Placement Poten�el is a not-for-profit adapted enterprise based in PointeClaire that specializes in nding suitable and sustainable employment opportuni�es for produc�ve persons with mild disabili�es.
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Continued from page 7 Sauvez Rousseau Forest A Facebook page called Sauvez Rousseau Forest was created in the last two weeks to inform ci�zens about the project. Green Coali�on spokesperson Carole Reed said she would prefer if the en�re forest could be preserved, but is also pragma�c about that possibility. Both Reid and Pilon said they’re not necessarily opposed to future development as long as it’s reasonable. They said the promoter should protect at least 20 per cent of the area instead of the 10 per cent that’s required by the environment ministry.
‘A difficult posi�on’ “We have to respect the owners of the land. I understand the mayor and council are in a difficult posi�on because that land has been zoned residen�al since 1954. If anything were to be done to save it, it should have been done before now. It could have been rezoned but it wasn’t. Unfortunately now we have to deal with the consequences,” Reed told Your Local Journal. “I also understand that when promoters are involved to develop a land, the city can’t just turn around and rezone it because that opens up the town to lawsuits,” Reed said. “We’re a small town. We can’t afford millions of dollars in legal bills and nes. But this doesn’t mean we’re going to give up the ght to preserve as much of this land as possible.”
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Though Vaudreuil-Dorion’s bike path season ended November 15, in recent weeks the curious may have seen employees from the city’s public works department building a new bike path connec�ng Chemin Dumberry with the rest of the city’s cycling infrastructure. As work proceeds to expand the en�re bike path network, the city received $275,000 from the federal government, represen�ng half of the cost for a two-way bike path extension on Avenue Saint-Charles between Dumberry and Dollard Street. Once work on all bike paths is complete, VaudreuilDorion’s bike path network will total 24.5 km and stretch from one side of the city to the other. Work on the Dumberry sec�on of the bike path, which links to paths on Chemin des Chenaux to the east and Avenue Saint-Charles to the west, was originally slated to begin in 2018. A map of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s bike path network posted on the city’s website lists the Dumberry bike path as ‘projected.’
“Right now we’re just doing the founda�on and making sure it’s usable,” said Olivier Van Neste, head of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Public Works Department. “We weren’t sure we’d be able to do it before the winter,” said Van Neste, adding that while the Public Works team rented equipment to work on the project, they aren’t stopping their other work to build the bike path. “When they have a moment, they go and work on it. It’s not going to be asphalted this year. It’s s�ll walkable and usable by bike.” Plans for expanding the city’s bike path network began two years ago, Van Neste said. “The mayor (Guy Pilon) had the idea to start a commi�ee. “It’s a mobility commi�ee, it’s made up of Public Works, technical services, ci�zens and someone from the CLSC as well. The mayor is also si�ng on that commi�ee. “Usually bike path development was discussed in the traffic commi�ee,” he added. “We no�ced the traffic committee was more about traffic (ow). We decided to have two commi�ees that just make recommenda�ons to council but they s�ll have different outlooks on
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have to deal with the city of Vaudreuilsur-le-Lac,” Van Neste said. “On Besner we go there in the back as far as possible from the curve (in the road).” Heading east on Dumberry towards Chemin des Chenaux, to avoid fastmoving traffic, the bike path stays on the north side up un�l a newly installed stop sign just before the overpass bridge over Highway 40. As residents head south towards the overpass, they’ll see markings for the bike path on the road and on the sidewalks on both sides of the overpass. Though the path is currently unpaved and do�ed with orange cones, pedestrians are already using it. Van Neste said that except in instances where a sidewalk is right next to the bike path, all of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s bike paths are mul�purpose, for walkers, joggers and inline skaters. “Even if we have sidewalks, we prefer that you jog on the bicycle path rather than on the sidewalks,” he said. “You’ll see on most of our bike paths we have two logos, the pedestrian and the bicycle, to indicate it’s a shared path.”
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The Rigaud Municipal Council held its monthly mee�ng November 13, the rst since the recent elec�ons that saw the return of all councillors from the previous term with the excep�on of Yannick Sauvé who did not seek re-elec�on in District 1. Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. and all six councillors were sworn in at the beginning of the council meeting. “The rst council mee�ng of a new four-year term. It’s great that we are s�ll here,” Gruenwald said following the swearing-in. Flood cost quesƟons During the rst ques�on period at the beginning of the mee�ng, resident Jean Ménard ques�oned Gruenwald regarding how the remaining 30 per cent of the ooding costs not covered by the provincial government would be absorbed. “I heard you were considering having the ood vic�ms foot the bill for the 30 per cent por�on of the cost that the government would not cover,” Ménard said. “I said that the council would rule on how the city was going to absorb the 30 per cent,” Gruenwald answered. “In Rigaud, we use a sectorial taxa�on system. If we have to change the taxa�on system, it is up to the council to rule on it. We haven’t had the �me yet to review this ma�er. This is one of the reasons why we have delayed the budget un�l mid-January in order to have the �me to review all possibili�es.” Ménard expressed concern for people living in a ooded sector but whose property had not been damaged, who might end up being hit by the 30 per cent le�over costs. Gruenwald added that this 30 per cent op�on had to be obtained somehow, but it had not yet been decided how. “What worries me is that certain areas might end up being taxed over and over again a�er each new catastrophe,” Ménard added. Gruenwald agreed, saying this is the reason why they needed �me to review all possibili�es.
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‘Tis once again confession �me dear readers. Despite my young years - albeit 72 and happily s�ll coun�ng - I am a medieval nut. Gadzooks, for years I have been collec�ng reproduc�ons of chivalrous knights on their destriers charging into ba�le. Or, with their lances and a�ached kerchiefs, wooing and trying to win the favour of their fair ladies at the tourney grounds. Where Henry VIII, incidentally, is reliably reported to have suffered a grievous wound to his leg that turned him into a tyrannical monster for the rest
--------------CRAZY CAMELOT - I also have a whole library of books on heraldry and the Middle Ages. Four vintage chess boards and appropriate period pieces. And I have even created original drawings and designed stained-glass windows portraying myself as a knight in shining armour winning the hand of my beau�ful Sunshine. “So where are you going with this James?” you are probably asking. Well forsooth and bear with me. For we are off to King Arthur’s Camelot. Centuries before former U.S. President, John F. Kennedy, transformed the White House into such a purported magical Shangri-La. Sheesh, they must be turning over in their graves right now considering the current resident, Donald Trump, favours the gilt and gli�er of Louis XIV To be more specic I’m bringing you to this year’s Christmas Panto, Camelot, in rehearsals since the end of September - one of which I caught this past weekend - involving some 120 volunteers aged from six through 70, and running at the Hudson Village Theatre for 22 performances from December 15 through January 7. (See photos on our Facebook page). --------------BIG HAPPY FAMILY - Why Camelot? I asked rst-�me director, Hudsonite Steve Walters, who has appeared in about 10 Pantos in our li�le hamlet. “I’ve had it on my radar for about ve years and always thought it was a good script,” he told me. “Add to that the fact that my theatre group in the U.K. also produced it to much acclaim and, as I just love this era in history, it was an easy decision.” Having appeared in several Pantos myself here in town, I’ve got to tell you folks, it is a huge commitment. About 12 hours a week rehearsing in addi�on to learning lines and actually appearing on stage over the holiday season as part of one big happy family. In this regard, can only agree with Steve who says, “With community produc�ons like these, theatre will con�nue to thrive in Hudson. And not only does it enrich the lives of those who take an ac�ve part in it, but also all those in the community who benet from live theatre. On either side of the footlights, those involved represent a diversity of age, culture, life experience, and a strong apprecia�on of the arts. Our Panto family is the place to laugh, cry, argue, party, and come together to provide wonderful entertainment for families in Hudson and surrounding area.” Adds Kalina Skulska, HVT execu�ve director, “As Panto producer, it is always so gra�fying to see the involvement and absolute dedica�on everyone puts into the show and how families are involved and help with this annual tradi�on.” Some shows are already sold out, believe it or not, so for �ckets go to www.villagetheatre.ca/events/panto-camelot or call the Box Office at (450) 458-5361. And don’t forget to boo the baddies and cheer on the good guys! --------------MORE MOONLIGHT - Now some good news for those members who recently packed HVT to catch the Oscar-winning movie, Moonlight, screened by the Hudson Film Society only to be sent home a�er the projector failed in drama�c fashion. It’s being shown again at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, and this �me the projector will denitely be working following a complete checkup in Brampton, Ontario! All are welcome and, what’s more, admission is absolutely free. For everyone!, 28 Wharf Road. --------------KOBO UPDATE - Now to books. Remember a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Hudson War Memorial Library volunteer, Peter Lang, falling asleep in the bath while reading Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead on his nowdemised Kobo e-Reader? No? Well, one person certainly did! For just this past week, Peter received an unexpected and anonymous Fedex delivery containing a seemingly brand new trade paperback format of the book for which he is eternally grateful! Ah, be s�ll my bea�ng heart! And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creaƟon@videotron.ca
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The historic and iconic Hudson Yacht Club house is literally being raised to new heights, about 3 feet in the air to accommodate the installa�on of a new founda�on. The project is the direct result of the excep�onal ooding experienced earlier in 2017. “The club house was en�rely surrounded by water,” said Houser and Grounds Director Marcus Owen. A system of hydraulic jacks has been installed
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Grant deadline extension The grant from the federal government covering the costs of construcĆ&#x;on for a bicycle rest area adjacent to the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre has received an extension unĆ&#x;l March 2018. Originally, the required deadline date was December 31, 2017. Council approved a call for tenders from architects for the project.
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40th Annual Charity Auction for the Firemen’s Christmas Basket Fund Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Rd. Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.
Do your Christmas shopping early from the comfort of The Village Theatre, with a glass of wine in one hand and an auction paddle in the other. The gifts are unique, the company is great, and who doesn’t love getting a deal? Bid on gifts and services generously donated by local merchants and businesses, including gift baskets, ski lift tickets, hockey tickets, restaurant gift certificates and more. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to bid on the Organized by Royal LePage Village in Firemen themselves, who will do anything collaboration with Le Pont Bridging. (legal) for 4 hours! For more information, please call 450-458-5365. HUDSON - $660,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOV.19TH, 2:00-4:00PM Spacious, elegant home for a large family. Fully renovated, 4+1 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Nothing to do but move in! Tania Ellerbeck (450) 458-5365
SAINT-LAZARE - $458,800 A lovely 3 BDRM home that reflects the charm and elegance of the Tudor style. Hardwood floors on all 3 levels, a spacious entrance hall open to the 2nd floor and a completely finished basement. Patricia Wright (514) 942-4092
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HUDSON - $379,000 Lovely 3 + 1 BDRM home in desirable family friendly area. Totally renovated and ready to move in. This charming home is on a quiet street with no rear neighbours. Excellent location. Helen Henshaw (514) 703-8981 www.helenhenshaw.ca
HUDSON - $449,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOV 19TH 2:00PM-4:00PM New on the market. Charming bungalow in move-in condition with a small detached cottage for guests, a rental, or a studio. Located in the Village by the Yacht Club, it’s a boater’s dream. Tastefully renovated inside and out. Margaret Lagimodière (450) 458-5365 Cell (514) 781-5611
SAINT-LAZARE - $218,000 Turn key. Stunning condo is a short walk to all amenities. Features: 2 bedrooms, concrete balcony + 2 parking spaces. Paul & Diane Laflamme (514) 793-4514
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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068 Great Christmas gifts, 40 gallon aquarium, aquaclear heater, filter, decorations $150 OBO. 150 year old BRASS/MOTHER OF PEARL BRASS BED (DOUBLE), old hunting prints, real silk Chinese kimono, woman’s bike ridden 4 times. Everything must go! 450-202-0699 (171130)
Hudson, bright 4-bedroom cottage. Immediate occupancy. Treed yard, quiet street, extensive interior renovations: kitchen, 2½ bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout. 18’x24’ master bedroom. Wood stove. Appliances and basic furniture optional. Near golf course, hiking, trails. No pets, no smoking. $2350/month. 514-238-2417 (171130)
PIANO TUNING ACCORDEUR Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, all makes. Grands and Uprights. Since 1971. Greater Montreal areas, North/South Shore, West Island, Vaudreuil, St-Lazare, Laurentian’s etc... Thank you. 514-206-0449 (180329)
Central Vac DuoVac, Symphonia, reconditioned, covers up to 7,000sq.ft., includes hose kit with on/off switch, 3 year warranty, $400. Kenmore Central Vac, covers up to 8,000sq.ft., reconditioned, $325. New hose kit available with on/off switch, 3 year warranty, $125. Aspirateurs Hudson, 450-458-7488 (171130)
PRIME HUDSON COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT. 60 Cameron (next to the Dépanneur Shaar & Bank of Montreal). 1500 square feet in a high traffic area with plenty of parking. Please call 514-608-4958 or email placecameron.hudson@gmail.com to arrange a visit. (171116)
Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488
125 - FOR RENT 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 (171116)
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OFFICE SPACE for rent on 2nd floor of Place Cameron in Hudson. Clean, modern and bright. 800sq. ft. Please call 514-6084958 or email placecameron.hudson@ gmail.com to arrange a visit. (171116)
150 - SERVICES Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. We want your junk! Don’t bring appliances, BBQ’s, batteries, electronics, to the eco center. We’ll pick them up for free. We clear houses, garages, barns, businesses, etc. Bilingue. Please call Chris 450-458-7518 (171214)
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Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. Paul’s Painting, including renovations, big and small. Tiling, flooring, custommade decks, cement repair. Call 514-9005839 (171221) CAREGIVER / COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES available in Hudson, Rigaud and Vaudreuil area. Available part-time/full-time at your convenience. Can escort you for all shopping, outings, appointments, etc. Pet friendly. Fully bilingual. References available. For further information call Carol 450-458-0776, 514-703-2223 (171130) Gutter cleaning and yard clean-up. All your indoor painting needs. Outdoor power washing. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups. Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-9721435 (171207) Wolftech Inc. Since 2004. PC/Laptop repair, sales and services. Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials. HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco. com 514-770-7438
POSITION DESCRIPTION: As an Advertising Sales Consultant you will be responsible for selling print advertising in The Journal to local businesses within a defined client list. You will participate in sales activities that drive revenue including days on the road to meet current and new clients as well as submit proposals and participate in sales meetings. If you have a desire to succeed in sales at a reputable privately-owned company with an absolutely wonderful team, this is the job for you! REQUIREMENTS: • Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English • 1+ years in sales or marketing experience in media advertising preferred • Persuasiveness and sale closing ability • Able to work as a team member and be a positive influence on others • Ability to execute all aspects of the sales process WE OFFER: • A guaranteed income • An established client list that is ready to grow with your help
Experienced house cleaner available weekdays. References upon request. Please call 514-712-4880 (171130)
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Woofs&Meows etc. Dog walkers/boarding (family environment), cat drop-ins. A friend to YOUR best friend while at work or vacations! Marcher pitou/pension, visites minou quand vous êtes au travail ou vacances. Un ami pour VOTRE ami. Reference available/disponible. Martine 514951-6863 (171130) Piano Lessons by well-liked, experienced female teacher. McGill graduate. Classical, traditional and fun music. All ages and adults. Call Bennedikte 514-912-0145 (171130)
“MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018 APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534
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Cleaning is my pride and joy. Need a helping hand? Call Nadia. 450-458-3557 or 438-995-8655 (171116) Home Cleaning. Do you need extra help cleaning? I take great pride in what I do: dusting, bathrooms, vacuuming, cleaning behind fridge, stove and furniture. Very reliable and honest. I have regular clients for over 10 years. Donna 514-425-6930 (171116)
Enjoy painting and drawing? Want to improve your skills? Classes at Atelier de Brésoles can help you get new results in your work. Offered Fridays and Sundays in Hudson, QC. 450-202-3772 www.atelierdebresoles.com (171116) Nurses Aid available for respite care for caregivers. Home care. Own car. Can drive to medical appointments, hospital visits or treatments. Good references. Will work all shifts including weekends. Call 450-202-1205 (171123) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 All renovations & construction. Free estimates. Framing, plaster, windows, doors, floors (hardwood, floating, ceramic and vinyl), stairs, ceramic tiling, basements. Experienced work. RBQ 5688-2244-01 Jonathan 514-402-9223 Yard clean-up, hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening cleanup. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-991-9674
175 - WANTED A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (171116)
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$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203
Ford Mustang 2001, convertible, metallic blue, automatic, leather interior, never winter driven, excellent condition, 68,000km, $7500 negotiable. 514-513-6766.
200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Bookeeper required. 3 – 5 years experience. Full-time position. Resume to be sent to bookeepervaudreuil@gmail.com (171116) Looking for a NIGHT NURSE who specializes in twins, maybe premies. The babies are due between February and March. Contract of 1-2 months. 7 days/week. Salary is negotiable. Located in Hudson, Quebec. Please call 514-578-6668 (171123)
275 - GARAGE / MOVING SALE MOVING SALE! Open House. Saturday, November 18, 10:00am-3:00pm. Furniture, dining room set, winter tires, HP printer, desk, kitchen items, toys, children’s jeans and t-shirts, and much more. 602 Chemin du Golf, Hudson (on Whitlock Golf Course). 514-501-0860 (171116)
325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 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 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. 2010 Toyota CorollaS, $8000 (bought for $11,000 2016) black, manual transmission, 128,000km, 4-door, transferable 3-year extended warranty, sunroof, power windows & mirrors, A/C, fog lights, cruise control, auxiliary port, CD player, traction control, spoiler, very clean, new winter tires. 514-402-2943 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan 2009, Automatic, 69,000 kms. Top condition and fully loaded with: Air conditioning, cruise control, remote key-less entry, sunroof, power seats and windows. $7,500. Call 514-827-6915. View on www.kijiji.ca Ad ID 1284563738. Sante Fe 2003, 2.4 litres, manual, light blue, 287,500km, good condition, reliable, new rear brakes and discs/drums, new waterpump; timing belt good for another 65,000km. $1600. 450-458-7488
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Ford Flex 2009, 3.5L, almost fully equipped, separate heater controls for rear passengers, DVD player, cruise control, sunroof for all passengers, electric front seats, mirrors, windows and sunroof, satellite radio, cd player, heated seats, remote starter, built in garage door openers on visor, radio controls on steering, 7 passengers, AWD, small dent on rear quarter panel. Slightly worn winter tires on mags. $6900. 514-717-1534
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. 2005 Mercedes Smart Car, convertible, die514-979-1603 sel, semi-automatic, A/C, 172,000km, white and black, 2 winter tires, $2800. 514-467Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 9451 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, UpChevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top congraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin dition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 458-0527 450-732-5867 Marc 2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587
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
In Memoriam
Nos Remerciements À la famille, À tous les amis, À toutes les connaissances, À tous ceux qui ont montré par le soutien affectueux combien ils appréciaient Bert Pilon. Nous leur disons un grand merci pour votre soutien, dons de fleurs, dons de messes et dons à la Maison de Soins Palliatifs de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Francine, Michelle-Anne, Linda, Sylvie Pilon.
Bond Jean Louise (Bowen) Peacefully in her sleep at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre in Cornwall, Ontario on November 4th, 2017 at the age of 92. Loving wife of Albert (deceased) and mother of Heather (deceased), Douglas (deceased), Leslie (Randy) and Kenneth. Beloved grandmother of Matthew, Diane, Bobby and Eric. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Wyman Memorial Church, 513 Main Rd, Hudson, on Monday, November 20th, 2017 at 11:00am. A private interment will be held at Rideau Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada (muscle. ca) or St. Joseph’s (sjccc.ca) would be appreciated. Special thanks to the wonderful Dr. Patel and staff at St. Joseph’s.
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as a respite service to family members. AƩending to the needs of an Alzheimer’s or an early demenƟa relaƟve around the clock can be hard on the caregiver. Nova has provided a day of secure sƟmulaƟon with a professional exercise session, live music, seasonal craŌs, games, and a hearty lunch. Our cheerful volunteers that number in the high 20s give us a 1:1 raƟo for the day. The need for this type of community service is essenƟal and will become more
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relevant as Ɵme goes on. The funding comes from Nova Gala donaƟons, the successful Nova BouƟque in Hudson, the generous sponsor cheques and memorial funds assigned specically to the Adult Day Centre. We are very grateful so many people keep this iniƟaƟve up and running. On behalf of the Nova nurses, volunteers and the Day Centre Members, thank you. For inquiries call the Nova Hudson office at (450) 458-5727.
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To submit your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things to See and Doâ&#x20AC;?, 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. DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX The PKD Foundaďż˝on of Canada â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Montreal Chapter, in partnership with Isďż˝tuto Italiano di Cultura â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MontrĂŠal, invites the public to aďż˝end a Science CafĂŠ Friday, November 17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the DDO Community Centre, 12001 De Salaberry Boulevard, discussing Perspecďż˝ves on Polycysďż˝c Kidney Disease. This informaďż˝onal evening will give insight on diďŹ&#x20AC;erent perspecďż˝ves, from the side of paďż˝ents and the Montreal researchersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; eďŹ&#x20AC;orts to ď&#x192;&#x17E;nd a cure. Free admission and parking. Light refreshments and light music at recepďż˝on. RSVP at endpkd.ca/events or call (877) 410-1741. HUDSON The Hudson Film Society, a non-proď&#x192;&#x17E;t organizaďż˝on dedicated to showing independent, thought provoking ď&#x192;&#x17E;lms once a month, is screening the ď&#x192;&#x17E;lm â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Frantzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from French director François Ozon. Set in Germany and France in the immediate aďż˝ermath of WWI. Frantz recalls the mourning period that follows great naďż˝onal tragedies as seen through the eyes of the warâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lost generaďż˝on.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Join us November 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m., $12 for non-members at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road. The Hudson Christmas Craďż˝ Fair takes place at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, November 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring 24 one-of-a-kind craďż˝ers, live music (Westwood Senior Band), cafĂŠ for lunch and sweets from 12 to 1 p.m. We have our popular â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;customer appreciaďż˝on raďŹ&#x201E;eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and two regular raďŹ&#x201E;es Saturday and Sunday. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show is a fundraiser for Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservaďż˝on Centre. The Hudson Chamber Music Seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 35th season conďż˝nues with its second concert November 19 at 4 p.m. in the St. James Church Hall, 642 Main Road
in Hudson. The Andrew Sords Trio will perform an all-Brahms recital which will include his two best-known piano trios. Individual ďż˝ckets will be available at a cost of $25 for adults and $20 for seniors. Season ďż˝ckets will also be on sale at $70 for adults and $55 for seniors, sďż˝ll a bargain since there are three remaining concerts in the season including Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. For more informaďż˝on see the Hudson Chamber Music Series website at www. hudsonchambermusic.ca. The ladies of St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sewing Circle are holding their Christmas Bazaar November 18 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Parish Hall, 273 Main Road in Como. Come early for coďŹ&#x20AC;ee and muďŹ&#x192;ns and the famous chicken pot pies and Christmas cakes. Browse the baking, beauďż˝ful plants and sewing tables, as well as the Aďż˝c Treasures table. There will be a drawing for a giďż˝ basket. Join us for an exciďż˝ng exhibiďż˝on and sale of unique and beauďż˝ful handmade work from the Hudson Fine Craďż˝ group in collaboraďż˝on with Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Gallery Plus, 448 Main Road. Vernissage November 17, 5 to 8 p.m. Sale of work on November 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informaďż˝on on Hudson Fine Craďż˝ call (450) 458-0625. A book-signing by author Frank Hicks is taking place Tuesday, November 21. Franks ď&#x192;&#x17E;ďż˝h book, ďż˝tled, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Murder in a Small Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is set in Hudson and features many local landmarks. Join Frank and friends from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road. The oďŹ&#x192;cial unveiling of the Canada 150 mural will be held Friday, November 17, 10:45 a.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Meet MP Peter Shieďż˝e, Mayor Jamie Nicholls, and arďż˝sts Kent Thomson and Daniel Gauďż˝er and
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learn more about what will surely become an iconic piece of public art in Hudson. CoďŹ&#x20AC;ee, hot chocolate and goodies will be served; speeches begin promptly at 10:45 so arrive early! PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding a cat adopďż˝on day Saturday, November 18, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ă&#x17D;le Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-LĂŠger Blvd. For informaďż˝on regarding our adopďż˝on days, contact cascavaudreuil@outlook.com or visit www. cascaorg.ca, or our Facebook page @cascaorg. Please note that adopďż˝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 A Christmas Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 25, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church of St. John the Bapďż˝st, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue. Baking, books, giďż˝ baskets, Christmas decoraďż˝ons, jewellery, and vintage dishes. A lunch will be oďŹ&#x20AC;ered. The Lakeshore Chamber Orchestra will present the ď&#x192;&#x17E;rst concert of its 45th season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 25, at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Street. Featuring music by the three â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Great Bsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of classical music, including both the Prometheus and Coriolan Overtures of Beethoven, and the Serenade no. 1 of Johannes Brahms. The featured soloist for the evening will be accordionist Daniel Benedeďż˝, who will perform the Concerto no. 3 for keyboard by Johann Sebasďż˝an Bach. Donaďż˝on $10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18 and under free. For further informaďż˝on, call (514) 4261904, email hbpam@sympaďż˝co.ca or visit www.lakeshorechamberorchestra.ca.
STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE Messy Church at St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is for adults and children to enjoy together using hands-on acďż˝viďż˝es to explore Bible stories and to give people a chance to play together. Messy Church reď&#x192;&#x;ects uncondiďż˝onal love and is a church for people outside church, providing an oasis of welcome and a safe space in which to thrive. For all ages, a light supper is included. Join us, every fourth Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and join us as we joyfully celebrate a Messy Church Christmas on Wednesday, November 22. Doors open at 5 p.m. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to invite a friend! ST. LAZARE A Zumbathon fundraiser is being held for a family in St. Lazare who recently lost everything in a house ď&#x192;&#x17E;re. Support the cause November 25, 7 p.m. at Bodytones Gym at the Centre Complexe Sporďż˝f SaintLazare, 1850 rue des Loisirs. Tickets are $20. For more info contact Nelly at sďż˝pdonk59@yahoo.ca.
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Swearing in of the new Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal council
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Continued from page 2 Other local notables include Rod Hodgson, honoured for his 20 years of service to the Hudson Legion and St. Lazare resident Anson Williams, founder of the St. Lazare Stallions youth football club. Also noted were Frank Royle and Peter C. Lombardi, co-founders of the Hudson Medi-Centre. The award marks the 150th anniversary of the rst siƫng of the Canadian Senate in Parliament on November 6, 1867. The medal is an anƟqued table medal that measures 7.6 cenƟmetres in diameter and is 7 millimetres thick, cast in Muntz metal, an alloy of bronze, copper and zinc. Lieutenant–Colonel Carl
Gauthier, Director of Honours and RecogniƟon at the Department of NaƟonal Defense, designed it. The medals celebrate the volunteer work of Canadians that are acƟvely involved in their communiƟes. “The individuals you see before you today are worthy of recogniƟon,” said Senator Smith. “These are individuals that help a child ride a bicycle, that help a child head to the lacrosse ring, or the football eld rather than hanging out in a back alley. “These are individuals that help children be more successful in school, who help families cope with cancer, who make sure that a community has medical services, individuals that made sure everyone has food on the table, and who value our veterans for the freedom we all enjoy today.”
Our Focus...YOUR News Yacht club PHOTO COURTESY VILLE DE VAUDREUILͳDORION
On Friday, November 10, the Clerk of the Town de Vaudreuil-Dorion, Maitre Jean Saint-Antoine (above, right), proceeded to the swearing-in of members of the City Council, elected on November 5. This ceremony was held in the Council Chamber City Hall in the presence of parents and friends of municipal councillors. The new municipal council elected for
a four-year term is composed of: Mayor Guy Pilon (above, leŌ), Josée Clément, District 1 – Quinchien; François Séguin, District 2 – Valois; Jasmine Sharma, District 3 - des BâƟsseurs; Céline CharƟer, District 4 – de laSeigneurie, Diane Morin, District 5 - Des Chenaux; Gabriel Parent, District 6 - St. Michel; Paul M. Normand, District 7 –Desrochers, and Paul Dumoulin, District 8 – de la Baie.
Continued from page 12 He said that if the crawl space were sealed against the water, the enƟre structure could be oated out of the ground by oodwater. “The plan is to raise the building, remove the old foundaƟon, pour the new foundaƟon, replace the building and reconnect the services before Christmas,” said Owen.
Fortunately, ood damage to the interior of the building was covered by insurance. The raising of the building and the new foundaƟon were not covered, however. “This is likely the largest capital expenditure ever taken on by the Yacht Club,” said Owen adding it had received full support of the membership when the plan was presented in August, 2017. The project includes landscaping once the building is in place. See more photos on our Facebook page.
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