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Inside Mayor Guy Pilon is out for blood

Construction on Mont Rigaud part of conservation

A Horse Tale welcomes healthcare workers

A helping hand on the Highway of Heroes

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Main differences in Hudson Nick Zacharias

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November’s Hudson Town Council meeting opened with Mayor Jamie Nicholls highlighting some initiatives council has put in motion over the past three years, including creating a plan to prioritize re-paving projects, capitalizing on grants available from the Communauté metropolitaine de Montreal (CMM), and presenting a plan for the revitalization of Main Road through the village core. There were also some hard questions asked by citizens about accountability. New plan for Main Road The plan that was put together for the revitalization of the Main Road corridor, produced by Stantec, funded by a grant from the CMM and done with the

vegetation to be planted between the sidewalks and the narrowed road, and an increase in space for street parking, loading, and for waste receptacles among other things. The slideshow from the presentation can be found on the town’s website. Citizens surprised by results Many who were at the initial consultation commented that the plan did not seem to reflect what they were hearing from groups who contributed ideas. Big points of contention were the planted strips and the absence of a bicycle lane. Resident June Penney wrote in to ask if the results of the group sessions would be made public, and if there would be some recourse for the public to contest the plan if approved as is. Nicholls responded that she was welcome to come in and make a re-

What obligation, if any, do council and the mayor have to respond to citizens? What accountability is there to deal with inquiries?

– Hudson resident Eva McCartney

input of 150 citizens who attended a public consultation meeting last March, was presented on October 27. It received loud and immediate opposition both during the live meeting (which took place via Zoom, like regular council meetings, but was not recorded) and afterwards on social media. Council quickly discussed and offered amendments to the plan in time for the regular council meeting six days later, namely a 50 per cent reduction in the amount of space dedicated to ‘green strips’ of

quest for the document. He also said that the plan was not subject to a referendum, and reiterated his statement from the beginning of the meeting – that council had listened to the public’s concerns at the beginning, middle and end of the planning process, and will continue to listen to the public’s concerns, “…but now momentum requires that council act in order to get the planning and construction phases done… council would like to begin construction at the beginning of the

next construction season, rather than at the end to ensure that construction is not subject to a closing window of opportunity.” No room for a bike lane The rapid amendments did not include a dedicated lane for bicycle safety. The restructuring of Bellevue includes a multi-use lane for cyclists, pedestrians and Oka ferry traffic overflow, but room will not be made on Main Road. “Let’s not fall prey to the idea that we can promise a dedicated cycling path,” said District 5 Councillor Jim Duff, comparing the ability to control kids on bikes from hurtling into traffic on Main Road to the ability to stop people from crossing into traffic on Highway 20. “We have to be sure we don’t lull people into a false sense of security by saying yes we have a dedicated cycling path.” No answers In the second question period, resident Eva McCartney wanted to know, “What obligation, if any, do council and the mayor have to respond to citizens? What accountability is there to deal with inquiries?” She explained she had sent emails to her councillor requesting information on the cost of a paving on Como Gardens, specifically asking that if he didn’t know the answer, he direct her to someone who did, but received no answer or even an acknowledgement. “I do not send a lot of letters, only a handful a year,” she said, to underline her disappointment at the lack of response. Mayor Nicholls responded that there was no protocol, and that all the councillors respond differently. “We all

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Main Road in Hudson, with its uneven sidewalks and pot-holed pavement, is the subject of a major renewal plan, though many have voiced opposition to the proposed reduction in road width – specifically the lack of room for bicycle traffic (also known as ‘active transit’), the potential challenges for trucks or buses with large turning radiuses, and the potential problems with choosing plants for the remaining proposed ‘green strips’ between the sidewalks and the road at curb level.

get a lot of email, and we all try our best,” he said. Possible conservation money Towards the end of regular business, council approved a motion to request funding from the CMM for conservation projects in the east end of town. Nicholls later expanded that the request would be for a grant in the $50,000-$100,000 range, likely to be put toward rehabilitation of public trails.

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Social support As a species, we’re not designed for isolation or distancing – nor is our day-to-day ‘infrastructure’ like grocery stores or public transit. While we were all pretty good at the pandemic’s outset trying to adhere to the 2-metre rule and following the duct tape arrows stuck to the supermarket floors, COVID fatigue is wearing us down and complacency – along with a return to school and colder weather – has led to the latest infection increase leading to more isolation. We know that retail outlets, along with bars and restaurants, are suffering the brunt of the dearth of clientele. But other organizations that work for the benefit of, and are run by senior volunteers, are also feeling the financial effects of social isolation. Many of the volunteers for the Nova charity shops are seniors who, understandably, are feeling the most vulnerable these days. Without volunteers at the boutiques, their hours of operation are diminished which leads to less income – income that would go directly to home nursing care. The same applies to the Royal Canadian Legion and the upcoming Poppy Campaign. At this time of year, it’s a tradition to see a veteran seated behind a table of bright red poppies, welcoming passersby with a smile. It’s also tradition to drop your bills or coins into the donation box, exchange a few pleasantries, and have the veteran affix the poppy to the left side of your lapel. We’re not going to see that this year. The poppies are still available via donation boxes in public places and while it won’t be the same pleasant exchange in your day, the funds raised are still very much needed to help support the veterans and their families. We may be socially isolating but we can still take care of our society.

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Halloween spirit Dear Editor, I want to express my gratitude to all the generous people who made the Halloween treat-ortreat experience a success this year. We toured the core of Hudson with my son and really enjoyed all the creative decorations. It was fun to see all the inventive ways people had come up with for distributing candy safely from a distance. Some residents braved the cold to be able to say hi and enjoy the costumes, others had elaborately decorated tables covered in ‘selfserve’ treats, and there were even trees with candy hanging from branches. There were hand decorated candy bags, creepy light shows, very impressive jack-o’-lanterns and a striking full moon. My son was absolutely joyful, even without the presence of his normal group of friends. The town and SQ vehicles were patrolling to make sure everything was okay and overall it felt like a safe activity even during this time of heightened risk. I also totally respect those who chose not to participate - we all have to make choices according to our own unique circumstances. Halloween is perhaps the most bizarre of the cultural activities we practice as a community, with all its paganist and scary imagery and efforts

to frighten young children. But somehow it turns into a particularly fun activity, and this year was no exception. Andrew Skowronski Hudson Thank you Dear Editor, Greenwood’s 2019 virtual edition of StoryFest has just concluded and despite the new online format and the restrictions of a pandemic, it was a great success. Our thanks to our guest authors, Joan Thomas, Annabel Lyon, Margaret MacMillan, Emily Urquhart, Michelle Good and Tommy Shhnurmacher, for letting us into their homes and for the fascinating conversations they had with our audience. We learned so much from them and we so appreciated their participation in this year’s StoryFest. Thanks also to Michaela di Cesaeri for her outstanding Writers Workshops. Next, to our partners – the Town of Hudson, The Canada Council for the Arts, the Quebec Writers Federation, Frank Royle, and Gerry and Elizabeth Semmelhaach – thank you for your generosity and your support. Thanks also to The Journal for the publicity they provided for this special month long event. Continued on page 7

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Vaudreuil-Dorion mayor’s annual blood donor clinic will take place over two days next week John Jantak

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The mayor’s annual VaudreuilDorion blood drive will be held on two consecutive days next week by appointment only and with stringent health protocols put in place to ensure the safety of all donors. The first blood donor clinic will take place next Wednesday, November 11, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Centre Multisports, 3093 Boulevard de la Gare. The second clinic will be held at the same location on Thursday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The objective is to collect 125 pints of blood on each day for a total of 250 pints. Two blood drives already held Mayor Guy Pilon said he is pleased the blood drive will be held despite the current Coronavirus restrictions that have been imposed by the provincial government within the VaudreuilSoulanges region. He said the city already held two blood drives this spring at the request of Héma-Québec during the first Coronavirus lockdown in midMarch. “Héma-Québec asked us to look

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into the possibility of holding two clinics. We used the indoor tennis courts on the ground floor at the Centre Multisports. It went so well, they asked us if we could host another clinic over one month later. The second clinic was full too,” Pilon told The Journal. Appointment required Interested donors must arrange an appointment with Héma-Québec ahead of time by email at igive@hema-quebec.qc.ca, by phone toll-free at 1-800-343-7264 or by filling out an online form at www.hema-quebec.qc.ca/ index.en.html. “So far from what I know, over 50 per cent of the spaces have already been booked,” said Pilon. “They’re doing it over two days because they don’t want to pack the place and have people waiting. With his new system, they’re taking donations from fewer donors each day which is why they’re spreading out the clinic over two days. I’m greatly confident we’ll reach our goal,” said Pilon. The mayor has already set up a personal appointment to donate blood on the second day of the drive. ‘The best gift to give someone’ Pilon stressed the importance of

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Mayor Guy Pilon at a previous blood drive, surrounded by volunteers Nicole Vallée, Huguette Rozon and Georgiana Leduc. Despite COVID-19, another drive is being held next week to meet the continued demand from Héma-Québec.

donating blood during the current pandemic, saying the donations are extremely important to help hospitals maintain an adequate supply of blood for emergency situations. “Donating blood is the best gift to give someone, especially in these exceedingly difficult times. One of my

brothers just got out of the hospital and he needed many transfusions. When something like this happens to someone you know, you realize it is the best sign of love that you give to someone. For me, it has become more important to give blood this year than in previous years,” said Pilon.

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Development on Mont Rigaud deemed a necessary part of conservation Carmen Marie Fabio

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Saint-Lazare resident and environmentalist David Hill has launched a petition on Change.org in hopes of stopping the building of a house and preventing all further deforestation on Mont Rigaud following the discovery of new construction of a large singlefamily home on the ‘second summit.’ As reported in The Journal in the summer of 2018, the Town of Rigaud unveiled its strategic plan to be implemented for the next 15 years for longterm sustainable development. The plan, crafted with the input of about 1000 residents and presented by Comité 21 Québec, focused on six major points which included ‘protecting and enhancing the natural environment.’ At the time of the presentation, Mayor Hans Gruenwald said progress had been made in the protection of the forest cover on the mountain with the creation of a land bank through the purchase of land from private owners. There are numerous owners of parcels of land which comprise the 4300 hectare mountain and over 800 private residences, according to the town. Need to protect the mountain “I support Mr. Hill’s petition,” said Gruenwald this week, “because we

need to protect Rigaud Mountain. But what we have done in this case (allowing building there) is an important issue toward protecting the mountain.” Gruenwald maintains that the homeowner, confirmed as Martin Tremblay, is currently contributing more to the mountain’s conservation than anyone else. “He’s conserving lots of property at the same time that he’s building (his home). He’s putting property into the Fiducie (Fiducie de conservation du patrimoine naturel de Rigaud) to protect it. Once land is in the trust, it cannot come out and nothing can be done with it.” Gruenwald added that the 2-kilometre stretch of road leading the home existed 40 years ago to access the ‘Maison du Cook,’ the abode of a resident who worked as a cook for Collège Bourget. It is not part of the new construction. “This whole thing is around one house. Not many houses.” Gruenwald maintains the mission of conservation of Rigaud Mountain is intact. Visit from homeowner Hill told The Journal he contacted police a few days after Tremblay showed up at his home on October 24 to discuss the petition, saying it contained inaccuracies and that he was concerned for his family members. While Hill amended some wording on the petition, he said he called the SQ a few days later at the urging of community members who declared Tremblay’s visit to his home constituted intimidation. No charges have been laid. “I find it odd that someone would choose to build in the contested area and not expect any kind of resistance,” countered Hill. Gruenwald confirmed the homeowner is the same person who was nominated to sit as a member of the Comité consultatif d’urbanisme (CCU) for a two-month period October 9, 2018 to December 31, 2018 but added

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Homeowner Martin Tremblay said he has no plans to stop people from using the hiking trails that cross his property and has installed signage to help hikers orient themselves. 6

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The 4300-hectare mountain is home to myriad species of flora and fauna.

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The beginnings of the construction of a single-family dwelling on Mont Rigaud has rankled some residents who want the land preserved.

it did not constitute a conflict of interest. “It was debated,” the mayor said, “but everybody came to the conclusion that it wasn’t an issue. Everything was done within pre-established parameters.” Established guidelines Gruenwald added that two weeks ago, representatives from the provincial Ministry of the Environment, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC, and the Ville de Rigaud all met on the property and concluded everything is being done within the established guidelines. “The property owner met all the obligations to obtain a permit. Legally, I couldn’t refuse it. “If I don’t want somebody to build on a piece of property, I’ll buy it. But as long as somebody else owns it, that ‘somebody else’ also has legal rights.” “If someone says, ‘If you allow me to build, then I’ll put the rest of the land into the holding of the Fiducie’ it’s protected forever.’” The mayor denied that any deal had been struck. “What he (Tremblay) asked for is all provided within the rules.” Walking trails Hill discovered the construction site of the house recently while on a hike on many of the formal and informal walking trails which traverse the mountain. Information posted on his petition, which now has over 6000 signatures, includes a map showing significant areas with ‘elevated ecological importance’ on the second summit of the mountain. The petition states, “In May, 2020 the RCI (Règlement de contrôle intérimaire) was modified, by the Mayor of Rigaud, to change the ecological value of some zones and allow construction in previously forbidden high ecological value zones. Immediately after, construction and tree cutting started on

the second summit. This was done without referendum.” “There was no need to conduct a referendum” Gruenwald told The Journal. “The moment a building request comes in and it meets with all the criteria in place, there’s no referendum necessary.” “There is a massive lack of transparency,” contends Hill. “The whole timing of this during COVID-19, at the very least they could have passed a motion saying, ‘This is not a good time to proceed with this dossier, we will resume at a time when our citizenry can participate in the democratic process.’ I think that’s reasonable.” Response from the homeowner Reached by phone, Tremblay confirmed that within the next two years, he plans to purchase an area totaling one-and-a-half times his current lot of over 42 acres to donate to the land trust and added the footprint of the house he plans to build will only occupy 0.005 per cent of his property. “All the trails on our lot are still available to the public,” said Tremblay. “And there are signs we installed to help orient people as to where the Chemin Saint-George is, where Sucrerie de la Montagne is, because people get lost.” Tremblay said access was blocked for two weekends to prevent anyone from being injured at the construction site but all trails are now accessible. “I bought the property in May of 2020 and I’m building within the boundary of the permit,” said Tremblay, taking umbrage with the original wording of the petition that included the words ‘corruption’ and ‘greed of rich people.’ The title has since been changed to ‘Save Rigaud Mountain.’ “I can’t just ‘throw money’ at anything if it’s illegal,” he said. Continued on page 9

Horses helping health workers Nick Zacharias

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A Horse Tale Rescue in VaudreuilDorion is a not-for-profit, volunteerdriven organization that is dedicated to giving a home to horses in need of one; recently they’ve been recognized for welcoming former calèche horses when carriage rides in Old Montreal were banned last January. Funded completely by donations, they currently house a total of 14 horses in a calm setting, allowing them to live out their remaining days in peace and put any previous hardships they had behind them. AHT not only rescues former working horses, but also horses that come from other difficult circumstances: perhaps they had health issues or their former owners may have become unable to properly care for them. “We’re not here to judge anybody,” says Executive Director Mike Grenier, “all we care about is helping the horses that need us.” A touching experience Not only do their 80 or so volunteers give time to care for the horses, AHT also makes possible a great program to care for the community. For the past four years they’ve been running a free ‘equine exposure’ program called A Horse Tale Experience (AHTE) where groups of people with special or specific needs, such as those with developmental, intellectual and/or physical challenges for example, can interact with

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Continued from page 4 Our StoryFest Committee is an amazing group of volunteers who work for an entire year to produce this very unique literary festival. You met most of them online as they interviewed our authors – and what a magnificent job they did. Very special thanks to Terry O’Shaughnessy, Heather Markgraf, Susan Gilmore Lombard, Julie Gedeon, Stephanie Azran, Jane Havard, Mary Vuorela and Kathryn Lamb. Many thanks also to our Executive Director, gracious host and technical guru Genev-

the horses in a soothing environment. In light of the extreme challenges and stresses of the pandemic, they’ve now extended the AHTE program to welcome frontline healthcare workers, to offer them some reprieve from their sometimes overwhelming lives. “From the moment they walk through our gates,” says Grenier, “there’s calm. Whatever is going on until then, they can just put that on pause.” Focus on frontline workers Aware of the detrimental impact stress can have on mental and physical health, and aware of the sacrifices healthcare workers have been asked to make, Grenier and AHTE organizer Lise Sandstrom wanted to offer something back. Says Grenier, “We have all levels of involvement. We’ve just started offering it to frontline health workers, and we’ve had a lot of response already.” For the initial meeting, it’s just an introduction to the animals at their own pace. “We’re focused on you. All you have to do is be in the moment, just breathe.” After that what happens next is up to the individual – some will want to set up a schedule to return regularly, to be with the horses, to help groom them if they want, even to muck out stalls if that kind of physical activity gives them a welcome way to focus, to get centred and relieve stress. Or they can just come to be with the horses, take a step back and benefit from their calm energy. iève Grenier, who did such a great job! Finally, thanks to our audience who this year came from right across Canada, from Washington, from England, and from Ireland. One of the great advantages of a virtual event is that so many from outside our community could join us. We hope you enjoyed StoryFest as much as we did, and we look forward to hearing from you – please send us your feedback! Of course we are already in the planning stages for next year – it will be our very special 20th anniversary of StoryFest and we are looking forward to it! Audrey Wall Director/Greenwood’s StoryFest Hudson

Their own challenges While they’re offering programs to help those who need it, AHT is having their own challenges with COVID-19. They had to adapt strict hygiene and distance protocols right away (as Grenier points out, if they were to get an infection there they couldn’t just shut down for two weeks and leave the horses to fend for themselves) and their critical fundraising efforts have been hindered somewhat by the pandemic – a major concern because feeding and caring for a herd of 14 large animals costs a small fortune. Expansion plans had to be scaled back or postponed. In spite of

that, they are happily giving their time to help the horses, and continue to work hard to raise funds for the cause. The next big push will be for ‘Giving Tuesday’ this December 1, a movement that started as a counterpoint to the consumerism of Black Friday. Details will be coming on their Facebook page and their website soon, and Grenier said, “Hopefully people will recognize that we give from the heart, but money is also sorely needed to do what we do.” In the end it’s all about the horses. Any frontline healthcare workers who feel they could benefit from an encounter in a respectful, supportive, nopressure environment with these gentle giants are invited to reach out to Lise Sandstrom (lise@ahorsetale.org) for more information.

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The woman pictured is one of first one of the frontline healthcare workers who took A Horse Tale up on their offer to spend some time with their equine adoptees and was clearly having a moment with the animal.

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On Friday, October 30 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa (centre) visited #7 rue Ste-Anne, home of the Grand Prize winners of the ‘Concours de Maisons d’Halloween 2020.’ Homeowners Deborah Shelton (left) and Robert Shelton (right) decorated their front lawn with a wide variety of special effects. Lights glowed, creepy noises were heard, a headless horseman was spotted, and many other Halloween characters and sounds were featured. This was their second year setting up the fabulous display and they have already started to plan for next year. Robert mentioned that kids from the local daycare toured the display last year but due to COVID-19 this year has been quiet. However, one child insists his mom pick him up walking and not in the car so they can go by the creepy lawn. Another child came by with her mom and then, after going home came back again, this time with dad in tow to see the great display. See more photos on our Facebook page. Thursday, November 5, 2020

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Wake me up when November ends To all you Green Day fans out there, I apologize for taking liberties with their song title, but it’s quite apropos isn’t it? It is not a fun month at all. Not one little bit. Call me grumpy or a sour puss but I can find no redeeming quality to November. Let’s look at the highlights for November 2020: Leaves are all down now, the trees are bare. No more pretty colours. The landscape is bleak. The only colour in our yards seems to be ‘fading pumpkin.’ And November usually gives us our first tastes of winter. The clocks roll back for daylight ‘saving’ time. So this means that most hardworking poor folks now have to lose their entire dose of daylight working indoors and come home to their families in the dark. No more Vitamin D so it’s time to head out to the pharmacy and load up on supplements and tanning creams. This month there is a major election south of the border that will certainly impact our economy. Let’s hope the future gets better there so we can get back to normal here as well. Hopefully by the time you are reading this little column, beautiful people, there has been a clear and decisive decision and we are all not left red in the face. November is louder. We start putting away the summer gear and fall sweaters and exchange them for polyester coats and whiffle pants. And let’s not forget that by the 15th we all need to put on those noisy annoying winter tires. Ka-ching! Another expense that requires dipping into the martini fund for extra cash. We are all still being shut-in until November 23. Let’s just keep piling it on shall we? I guess it’s time to fire up the Netflix box and cosy up to the baseboard heater while we watch stories of other people leading interesting, fulfilling lives. Bah. Humbug. Hey, here’s something new (not in the real world but in the world of this columnist). I know that I don’t mention opera very much in this column (and I truly want to be known as an inclusive columnist) – for all of you fans of the genre there is an online concert happening on Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m. You can tune in to the show on YouTube and watch the very talented Jennifer Olenic in a virtual recital presentation of Richard Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder. The event is free, so settle down on the divan with your gimlet or sherry and enjoy! Here is the link: youtu.be/u3AtDRXKrBE And since I did promise I would talk about leaves in this column.... I would like to but I can’t. There aren’t any left. The bestie got tired of all of my procrastinating and raked them, bagged them, and sent them packing. That girl just doesn’t like to have a mess lying around ol’ Crooked Tree Corner it seems. But now she’s eyeing me dubiously and she still has her gardening gloves on… Maybe I should get off the couch and out from under the blanket of dozens (hundreds) of tiny chocolate bar wrappers left over from ‘Covideen.’ Pray for me my friends. I’m like a slow-moving water buffalo in the sights of a hungry (or annoyed) cheetah. Maybe I’ll play dead. Or maybe I could ask her to make me another martini and I won’t have to play. This is definitely a conundrum beautiful people – to be continued! 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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Raid in Rigaud Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Agent Valérie Beauchamp reports on November 4, police officers and investigators from the MRC VaudreuilSoulanges West carried out an arrest and a search in the area of rue Agnès in Rigaud. The operation was conducted as part of the drug control project at the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges West post. A 23-year-old man from Rigaud has been arrested in connection with drug trafficking. He was released on a promise to appear and could face drug trafficking charges. The search led to the seizure of: • More than 500 grams of cannabis • Over 130 cannabis seeds • More than 100 grams of cannabis resin • More than 50 methamphetamine tablets • An electric pulse weapon (taser) • Material related to drug trafficking ******* Arrests and searches in relation to narcotic trafficking On October 14, the police and investigators from the MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry carried out a search and arrest in connection with drug trafficking on Penon Street in Salaberry-deValleyfield. Éric Doucet, 37 years old from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield was arrested and appeared in court October 21. He faces charges of drug trafficking and breach of conditions. A woman

was also seen on the day of the search. Following an investigation which began a few months ago, a search was carried out and it enabled the seizure of: • More than 270 grams of cocaine • Over 4,250 methamphetamine tablets • Over 370 grams of cannabis • Over $1900 in Canadian money • 1 cell phone • 2 electronic scales • Documents related to drug trafficking On October 14, officers and investigators from the MRC BeauharnoisSalaberry carried out a search and two arrests relating to drug trafficking on Buntin Street in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Two people were arrested and released on summons. They could face drug trafficking charges. A woman was also interviewed. A search was carried out and it enabled the seizure of: • About 9 grams of cocaine • 2 cell phones • $80 in Canadian money • More than 170 contraband cigarettes • A vehicle seized for infringement • Equipment related to drug trafficking The Sûreté du Québec dog handler also participated in this operation. Remember that any suspicious event or criminal act can be communicated, confidentially, to the Criminal Information Center of the Sûreté du Québec 1 800 659-4264.

We have a winner! Super Murphy the wonder dog was chosen by The Journal staff as the favourite submission for last week’s Pets in Halloween Costumes feature. Lucky owner Andrea Bourne of Vaudreuil-Dorion receives a $25 gift certificate for Poutineville. Thanks to everyone, and especially their pets, for putting up with it all.

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Continued from page 6 “I can only build according to my permit.” Tremblay said the majority of the walking trails on the mountain are on private land and though landowners could legally put up fences, it’s not feasible. “It’s also not the spirit of the place,” he said. “People have been walking through there for 80 years.” Tremblay said the only thing he does not want to see is ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) or motorcycles used on the path network. “But anybody who wants to come on bike, snowshoes, cross-country skis, we have no trouble with that. We would not have put the signs up if that was the case.” Amendments to the original RCI The Règlement de contrôle intérimaire (RCI) 229-2 states, in part, Considering the By-law 229 (the by-law protecting the environmentally sensitive areas) has been in effect since September 19, 2016; Considering that it is necessary to introduce partial exclusions from the application of the interim control regulation; Considering the powers accorded to the MRC by article 64 of the la Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (LAU) for the content of this regulation…. “For these reasons,” it continues, “…By-law 229 is modified by the insertion of article 2.2,” which defines partial exclusions to the by-law. The exclusions include to 10 further plots of land on Mont Rigaud which have been okayed for development. (The full Règlement-229-2-Mont-

Rigaud-et-certificat-de-promulgation will be posted at the bottom of this story on our website.) Of the 10 lots pictured in the By-law 229 modification, eight included red areas which are considered to have a ‘very elevated ecological value,’ while nine contain green portions which are of, ‘elevated ecological value.’ Soil characterization study In conversations with residents on social media, the Town of Rigaud wrote that a 2017 soil characterization study that was not commissioned by the town confirms, “… the current place of construction of the residence is located in an area of low ecological value.” The town further states the tests are conducted by experts in their field and there is no reason to question their professionalism. When The Journal asked for a copy of the most recent environmental study of the area, Communications Director Simon St-Michel responded, in part, “The last soil characterization study for Mount Rigaud was conducted in 2017. This study is not available on our website as it is an administrative document of an ongoing file.” Information shared with The Journal by a reader names some of the firms that carried out the studies including Grebe Inc. Engineering, WSP Global Inc., and Groupe Hemisphère. Additional funding needed Gruenwald said there are ongoing talks with the provincial government for additional preservation funding as the town does not want to expropriate existing properties for conservation purposes after the residents have paid taxes for decades. “We want negotiations where people will sell their property to put into

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Many of the hiking trails on Rigaud Mountain traverse privately-held properties.

this conservation project.” He said the town has already spent close to $1 million to conserve some properties but needs to raise an additional $13 million. “I’m working hard at making it happen.” Two floods, a change in provincial governance, and a global pandemic have all taken precedence over talks of protecting the mountain. “But I haven’t given up,” Gruenwald added. “The hiking trails will be conserved,” he insisted, “and even enhanced. I’m putting a regime in place so the people who use Rigaud Mountain will become the protectors of Rigaud Mountain.” Residents’ feedback The feedback on both the petition

and the Town of Rigaud’s Facebook page is less than supportive with some accusing both the mayor and the MRC of profiting from the Vaudreuil-Soulanges’ population’s preoccupation with COVID-19 to pass the by-law and others questioning what is, and isn’t, ecologically sensitive land. “I get that no official rules were broken,” said Hill. “But I’m of the mind that just because somebody has the money and has the resources and says, ‘I’m going ahead with this’ it doesn’t make it right.” The petition can be accessed at tinyurl.com/y6lda877.

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Plans by the city’s Islamic cultural centre to relocate from its current premises on Harwood Blvd. to the former Sunny’s Bar and Restaurant at the northeast corner of St. Antoine and Rue Chicoine have been scrapped, it was announced at the Monday evening council meeting. The cancellation of the project comes almost one month after the city opened a registry to determine whether a referendum would be held on the issue. A minimum of 59 signatures were required for a referendum to proceed but 157 area residents who opposed the project signed the registry. The decision not to proceed with the project means a referendum will not be held. Representatives from the centre will continue to look at other possible venues for a new location. “I still feel this spot was the best choice for the new cultural centre,” said Mayor Guy Pilon.

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We continue to accept your payments for the 2021 Legion dues and they can be mailed 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 check payable to Hudson Legion Br. #115. I must advise all of you that following the rules and laws of the Government of Quebec and Legion Provincial Command, our Legion Br. #115 will not be reopening until possibly Tuesday, November 24. If a new procedure comes across in two weeks after the government does a revised check we will advise all of you. Therefore only curling practices are currently permitted. There will be no organized curling until we get permission. It has been a tough year but we will get through with your help and support and donations. The annual Poppy Campaign begins this weekend and our wonderful volunteers have placed boxes around the

region at various stores, schools, banks and other businesses and locations. Let’s hope we have another good year like the last one. If you wish to make a special donation by cheque, please mark that it is for the ‘Hudson Legion Poppy Trust Fund’ then mail it to our address that is in the first paragraph of this news letter. It is with great sadness that I have to advise you of the passing of another one of our dear members of Br. #115. Barbara Martin died recently and the flag outside our Branch was lowered earlier last week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband David and their children. Our Branch #115 seems to be making headlines these days. On Monday I was interviewed at 06:10 hrs on CBC Day Break show and we are also mentioned in a recent Ottawa Citizen Newspaper and on November 10 we will be on The Jewell 106.7 Radio Station morning show and of course we had front page in The Journal and a great article too this past week. Not bad for our little Legion Branch #115 here in Hudson! Lest we forget…

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West Island resident volunteers to keep Canada’s Highway of Heroes clean John Jantak

full time job,” he said. “Being a part of side of the road are amazing people. If this volunteer organization that helps I could, I would help to keep the Highto clean up the sides of the highway way of heroes clean every day,” said Dan Friedman, a West island resiand a Legion member, this is the only Friedman dent who lives in Beaconsfield and a place we can at least do something so “If more people can join us in our former soldier and reservist with the that people can remember and pay effort to keep the Highway of Heroes Canadian Armed Forces, has been tribute to our soldiers for all they have clean, that would be an honour,” honouring Canada’s fallen soldiers for done,” Friedman told The Journal. he added. The Highway of Heroes the past several years by volunteering When asked why he decided to stretches from the Canadian Forces to clean up stretches of the Highway volunteer his time and services to base in Trenton, Ontario, all the way of Heroes along the 401 in Ontario. clean up stretches of the Highway of to Keele Street in Toronto. It was ofFor Friedman, being a part of the Heroes, Friedman replied, “If we don’t ficially inaugurated in 2007. volunteer organization that helps to do it, who else will? It’s not something See more photos on our Facebook we’re paid to do. I’m just one of hun- page. dreds of people who volunteer to keep the sides of the highway clean. “For us, it’s not just a highway. All the people who are doing this are doing it because they want to honour Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges was proud to collaborate on of our fallen soldiers. the memories We recognize, in order, the Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges the first ever Youth Gala presented by the Montérégie WestWe Community can’t get our fallen soldiers back who attended this very first Youth Gala: Michelle representatives Piette, Personal Finance Advisor, Catherine Enright, but they’re all a part of ourSt-Onge memNetwork on Friday, May 31, at the Paul-Émile-Lépine Community Centre student intern at Desjardins, Jason Michael Comtois, Wealth ories,”from said Friedman. Management Advisor, Ashen Sendiya Liyana, student intern at in L’Île-Perrot. This recognition event enabled 54 young people Desjardins and Vanessa Fontaine, Personal Finance Advisor. Amazing volunteers Vaudreuil-Soulanges, attending the Lester B. Pearson School Board With tens of thousands of people schools, to receive a $100 Desjardins grant in three separate categories: travelling along the Highway of Heroes academic perseverance, academic performance and leadership. every day, Friedman said it’s inevitable that some of them discard their litter Margaret by throwing it outside their vehicles. It’s the volunteers who try their best LAGIMODIÈRE Chartered Real Estate Agent to keep the sides of the roadway clean Royal Lepage Village as a tribute to the sacrifices made by PHOTO COURTESY DAN FRIEDMAN Canada’s fallen soldiers. Beaconsfield resident Dan Friedman is part of the volunteer crew that helps clean a 160-km stretch of road known as the Highway of Heroes on which fallen soldiers from armed conflicts “The people who help clean the The Journal

tidy the Highway of Heroes is his way to honour those who have served in the forces. “We can’t get our brothers back but we can do something to honour their memories. This is our way of honouring them for all they’ve done,” Friedman told The Journal. Paying tribute to Canada’s soldiers Friedman works as a first-responder with the police and public security on search and rescue cases and volunteers as a coast guard reserve member. “This is all in addition to my

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Doggos and puppers and fur babies, oh my! Not too long ago, I wrote a piece about fostering animals. The topic had been on my mind a lot back then. My family and I had been discussing fostering for a while and we had finally gotten around to signing up to be a foster house. Thanks to the work of some truly good people who do everything they can to help out animals in need, a foster puppy recently fell into our laps. After a long while of wanting a dog, searching for one, and having no luck in finding the right fit, we suddenly had a tiny furry friend to care for and lots of questions on how to raise her. She isn’t our first dog, but it’s been a long time since we had a puppy and I was quite young the last time we did. I count this as my first real time raising a puppy. There are different ideas out there of what the ‘right’ way to raise a dog is, but the most common methods today seem to be focused on positive reinforcement and rewarding the good behaviours over punishing the bad. Withdrawing attention and positive rewards is thought to be enough to get a dog to understand when they’ve done something undesirable. Fortunately for me and all dog owners of today, we have the benefit of the most current behavioural research, a world more conscious of the humane treatment of animals, and the knowledge of those more experienced than us. We know more now than ever about what works and what doesn’t. Still, training a puppy doesn’t come with one perfect method for success across the board. We’ve barely had this one for two months and it’s been a challenge, to say the least. There’s been seemingly endless chewing, lost sleep, and a steep learning curve. I’ve found myself feeling frustrated and discouraged at times, but I try to keep reminding myself of the progress she has already made. Not to mention that she is very young. Even though she’s tripled in size since our first day with her, she’s still just a baby and everything is so new. So it’s been tough, but it’s also been worth it. The most difficult moments with our new charge are far fewer than the good ones. Her progress to this point has been so rewarding. And at her best she’s so sweet and lovely. Like any puppy she can be difficult, but she’s also smart, silly, affectionate, joyful, and cute as a button. And it doesn’t hurt that her introduction to our home has been a diversion from everything else going on right now. Unsurprisingly, we’ve grown fond of our little furry companion. Our first venture into fostering has led to a ‘foster failure.’ Yup, it’s official. We’re keeping her! Training and bonding with her will no doubt continue to be a lot of work for me and my family, but I look forward to helping her grow and learn more with each passing day. PHOTO COURTESY KELLY MIYAMOTO

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Up for adoption Here is beautiful Fiona who was born September 14, 2019 and who is ready for her forever home. Fiona was found alone, frightened, and pregnant close to a secondary highway. The day after we took her under our wing she gave birth to five little munchkins. Fiona has morphed into a sweet, friendly and affectionate black beauty. She is vetted and healthy and ready to get adopted. For more information, please contact casca.anne@gmail.com

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Up for adoption Georgie’s family gave him a good head start, but then made the difficult decision to ask Animatch to find him a new home. Beagles like to do lots of things, sniffing being one of the main ones. At the young age of 1 ½, Georgie needs lots of walks and hikes where he can exercise this great talent. He also needs a fenced yard where he can safely run laps. He would excel in obedience classes. Outside, unless he’s in his yard, he must be on leash. If he smells something good down the street, his guardian will become a faint memory and that voice calling his name will mean nothing to him. He also has the ‘Beagle

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bay,’ so no apartments or condos. If you have the commitment, energy and love for this sweet boy who is so anxious to be your constant companion, fill out the form and ask for Georgie. For more information on Georgie or any of the other dogs available for adoption, go to www.animatch.ca

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Saint-Lazare resident Ted Henderson is seen here standing to the left behind the Dog Saloon he constructed for free for the Global Dog Park on route Harwood in Vaudreuil-Dorion for our canine friends to enjoy. Keri Underdown is seen in the foreground attempting to wrangle the pups with treats for the photo op. Dogs from left to right in the back-

ground are: Rocco the beagle - 9 months; Sandy the American miniature Eskimo – 16 years old; Jordie the Rottweiler – 1 year old. Foreground: Lola the Havanese – 11 years old; Harley mixed breed – 1 year old; and on top of the saloon roof is Luna, a Yorkie Schnauzer – 1 year old. Great job Mr. Henderson!

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Welcome to 5660 St-Joseph Boulevard in Lachine. Overlooking Lac St-Louis, this property offers spectacular water views and features spacious rooms, open concept living, large private yard with in-ground pool, detached garage, and is steps away from Summerlea Park, the lake, and much more! Continued on page 16

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Continued from page 15 The main level features high ceilings with an abundance of natural light, a formal dining room with patio doors, an office/reading room with views of the water, and the recently renovated kitchen opens nicely into the living room with stunning views of Lac StLouis. The second level has three bedrooms, a large bathroom, and a reading nook, offering additional living space. The master bedroom has 13’ ceilings and a balcony overlooking Summerlea Park and Lac St-Louis, the large bathroom features a sizeable shower, separate bathtub, and heated flooring. The basement is partially finished, and includes a large laundry area, bedroom, and playroom. Enjoy the expansive property with a private backyard, recently added back patio overlooking the in-ground pool and gardens, large front yard with front patio off the living room facing Lac StLouis. Some improvements include: Recently renovated kitchen with heated floors, new front entrance door and

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If you are like us and decided to go apple picking (one of the few things left to do under our new lockdown rules!), you now have 20-odd pounds of apples sitting on your kitchen counter that are starting to look like they’ve seen better days. Fear not! If your freezer space permits you can start by making an apple crisp for Christmas using a whole score of those apples, but don’t throw away the peels or cores! Apples have an unusually high level of naturally occurring pectin which means you can cook up a lovely batch of ruby red jelly using nothing but those scraps you were about to throw away, water and sugar. Roughly take all your peels and cores (I think we had used upwards of 15 apples), throw into a pot with four pints of water and three cups of sugar. Boil away until you reach 220 degrees F. This is where the magic happens. Then strain into a clean jar and voilà. This recipe is from Dr. Oeteker’s German Baking Today (The Original) Cookie Dough: • 9 ounces or 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/3 cup sugar • 1 pinch salt • 1 egg • 4.5 ounces or 5/8 cup soft butter (we used a dollop more to get the right consistency) Heat oven to 350° F. In a standing mixer mix all ingredients until you have the right texture. ** Baker’s Note, it’s important to not over mix so check periodically if the dough holds together when you squeeze a handful with your hand. This

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When you don’t have a garden, all the world is your garden. At least that’s what I tell myself. Each fall since moving into an apartment, and no longer having any place to plant tulips or daffodils, I’ve reminded myself that I can still enjoy buying and planting spring bulbs anywhere. And I do. While my big garden balcony is great for growing herbs, flowers, tomatoes and chilies – even a rosebush because I have a place to foster it out at the end of the summer – I always have a hankering for more. So each autumn, my inner guerilla gardener gets ready to plant up a few unsuspecting corners which I then visit and enjoy in the spring. As I said, the whole world could be our garden, right? Which is why for the month of October, two handfuls of red tulip bulbs, four purple hyacinths, and a dozen blue muscari have been rolling around

the passenger seat of my car. After all, guerilla gardeners must always be ready to plant beautiful spring flower bulbs into other found spaces when they don’t have a patch of land of their own. Here is all that is required: First, you’ll need a jacket with deep pockets or an innocent-looking basket from the dollar store for carrying the bulbs and your mother’s old garden trowel which you somehow cannot even think of getting rid of. Second, you’ll also need a little darkness or twilight, or what they call in novels, “cover of night.” Third, and most importantly, you’ll need a location or two that is in your usual environs – perhaps a place you walk by regularly, or even drive by. Any route will do as long as it easily lends itself to helping you enjoy the pleasure of locating your contraband tulips in the spring so you can then follow and measure their progress. Obviously you can’t plant things just anywhere. Private property should probably always be noted, and

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I wouldn’t want to interfere in any wetland or protected environment where I have no doubt I would accidently pick the one daffodil known to be lethal to all the ducks of North America. So care should be taken, and respect given. But there are many forlorn spots that can be perked up no end by a surprise bunch of tulips or hyacinths. In my experience, the spring bulbs I’ve planted this way often survive the squirrel invasions that regularly decimated half my garden’s spring crop in the past. Squirrels are not stupid, after all. They watch you planting bulbs in your garden, and then, using some guerrilla gardening techniques of their own, they snatch up the bulbs you love the most. So an out of-the-way spot where no person or animal would expect a tulip is the kind of corner you’re looking for. In fact, why not even consider the grassy area around the red light you sit at every day coming home from work? Seeing the blooming tulips of April that you planted under cover of night in October might be just the thing to perk you up. Or in these days of COVID-19 and our endless walks, why not try planting along your favourite route to give you a lift next spring after the long winter? Or perhaps the ground

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across the street that’s right in line with a comfortable window for easy viewing would be the most perfect spot of all. All the world’s on offer and ‘guerilla gardening’ is the technical term for this kind of happiness. I highly recommend it.

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Large assortment of used/new backyard sports equipment. Softball, bacce, badminton, volleyball, horse shoes, & much more. $100 for everything. Text 514231-3234. See photo at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/visual-classifieds.

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

Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018

$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-715-7845

Snow tires 205 55R 16 on rims. Two in good shape and two bit worn. $250. Call Tim at 450458-4631 (201112) Google Nest Hub, brand new, never opened. View and control connected devices from a single dashboard. Simply use your voice to watch YouTube and play songs from YouTube Music. $50. Text 438491-0133. See www.yourlocaljournal.ca/ visual-classifieds. Five large beveled mirrors. Two measuring 19.5” by 40” and three measuring 21” by 45”. $100 for everything. Pick up. Text 514-3463234.

150 - SERVICES Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, spring clean up, trim bushes, also top soil and seed lawns. Good rates. Call 514-884-5959 “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.

Large dog cage. Measures 29.5” wide X 48” long X 33” high. Dog not included. $100. Please call 514-425-5965 and leave a message. See photo at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/visual-classifieds

Nouveau chez J.S. Maintenance! J.S. Maintenance c’est affilier avec A.R.M. pour le déneigement résidentielle dans Hudson et Vaudreuil Est. Steve Pellin 450-458-3022 (201119)

Fire wood for sale. Mostly maple. Well dried. $120 per cord. Free delivery in the area for 2 or more cords. Call 514-758-5700 (201112)

Serge Guindon Inc. Excavation and Levelling 514-269-8281

125 - FOR RENT Apartment available. 2 1/2 with full kitchen, washer/dryer, separate washroom/shower. Heat and hydro included. 5 minutes from town centre, no smokers, no pets. $550 per month. 514-294-3627 (201105)

FRENCH TUTOR, experienced retired teacher available for high school, CEGEP, and adult students. Hudson and St-Lazare only. For info please call 450-458-7458 (201119)

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C.V., presentation letter, immigration, mentoring, computer workshops, social networks.

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SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available. ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets per roll, $37.95/48 rolls per case. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco.com 514-7707438 APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable rates Initial hour free ** Preventive maintenance ** Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable backups System analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

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 (210211)

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

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White Nissan Versa 2009. 120,000 km. No accidents, new battery, new brakes. Four winChevrolet HHR 2007. Dark blue, grey interior. 179,255 km. Good condition, 5 speed manual. New battery, new clutch and gears, and brakes. $2,000, as is. 450-202-0718 (201217) 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 STE, white. Club cab, 4 wheel drive, 5.3l, 190,000km. Clean but rustLD! ing rocker panels, many components IFIED SOrecently S S A L C L replaced. Currently leaking Prestone and serVISUA vice engine light on. Winter tires also available.

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S 178 Ch. Sauvé, Rigaud

SPECTACULAR SITE – Great property for nature lovers, peace & quiet with a breathtaking view on the Ottawa River. Live the dream daily year-round or as a holiday retreat. Near hwy 40, 5 minutes to Rigaud city amenities. A real gem!

Centris #26861823

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27 Ch. Des Roseaux, Rigaud

NATURE LOVERS – Peaceful neighborhood near the Ottawa River, quick access to hwy 40 and all municipal amenities, parks, grocery stores, banks and more. Home completely renovated in 2008 & well maintained!

Centris #22853710

$206,900

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2880 Daniel-Johnson,Vaudreuil-Dorion

2683 du Bourgogne, St-Lazare

WELL MAINTAINED Preferred sought-after neighborhood. Impeccable property, 1st time on the market! A revamped interior layout makes this unique home a rare gem. Uni-stone driveway, walkway, and patio. Fabulous landscaping, cedar hedges. Superb kitchen with marble counter and wood cabinets +++

AN AUTHENTIC GEM - Nestled in the prominent neighborhood of Chanterel. This Craftsman-style home is an unparalleled beauty. Gourmet kitchen redone in 2018, 3BDR + office, finished BMT, inground pool, fence, stone walls & paved driveway.

Centris #11106162

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Centris #18253521

$669,000

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256 Ch. De l’Anse, Rigaud

EXQUISITE WATERFRONT - Property of 4 DBR, 2+2 BTH, boasting breathtaking views while being perched high & dry on an over 118,494 sq ft lot. The home & landscaping have been completely redone since 2014-2016. Your private oasis awaits you. Visit 3D!

Centris #14724174

$699,900

1605 Daoust, Vaudreuil-Dorion

SPECTACULAR PROPERTY – Tucked off the road down a long treed driveway, it’s a completely private oasis set on a pristinely landscaped lot. Boasting a huge heated 4-car garage, a heated in-ground pool. Inviting interior with a majestic central fireplace. Watch the 3D tour!

Centris #16717910 $1,250,000 (+tx app.)

We had never met Normand Roy until we decided to put our home on the market. We selected him simply because he had sent us a good will anniversary message, each and every year since we moved into our home back in November of 2001. Normand was always onsite well ahead of the scheduled time for the visit of prospective purchasers. He was always immaculately dressed, very professional, extremely polite and courteous and always provided honest answers to our questions. We had 15 viewings in the first 3 days that the house was on the market, which in our opinion was attributed to the excellent 3D visual photography that was made available on Centris.ca, as a means of promoting our home. We would certainly recommend Normand, who is superbly assisted by Francine to anybody who is considering to sell or purchase a home.

Gordon & Joyce

910-914 Boul. St-Jean-Baptiste, Mercier

PERFECT FOR INVESTORS – Prime location commercial building. 10 years lease contract by dentist center with 5 years option for renewal, allowing a safe revenue for years to come. Sound building built with steel & concrete +++

Centris #11253091 $1,200,000 (+tx app.)

Lot Meloche, Vaudreuil-dorion

Lot De La Seigneurie, Hudson

WOODED LAND OF 30,349 sq ft – With view of “Des Outaouais river” no front & rear neighboor, access to river, navigable. Residential zonage with possibility of bi-generationnal. Easy access to highway 20,30 & 40. Nice opportunity to build your dream home!

GREAT VACANT LOT – Quiet neighborhood. Lot located on a “Culde-sac”, giving easy access to highway 40 and minutes to services, daycare, restaurants, Hudson/Oka ferry. Wanting to own your forest with no rear neighbor of over 300,000sf and residential portion of 22,000sf to build your dream home? This is the ideal lot!

LOCATION! LOCATION! Lot include a 2013 house & 4 car garage. Ideal site for commercial condos (Zone C-1) allowing for stores, restaurants, business offices & much more. Have your own future into commercial properties beside the hgw 40 on a main street!

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Why should you avoid private gatherings? Avoiding getting together with family and friends limits contact and curbs the spread of the virus. We need to react now.

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Thursday, November 5, 2020