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Newly elected Federal Liberal Member of Parliament Peter Schiefke with wife Paula Ruttel celebrate the stunning Liberal majority government victory the evening of Monday, October 19 at Château Vaudreuil in Vaudreuil-Dorion.
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Federal NDP incumbent for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Jamie Nicholls speaks to reporters after conceding defeat to newly elected Liberal candidate Peter Schiefke.
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Jamie Nicholls, the incumbent New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for Vaudreuil-Soulanges who was seeking re-election to a second consecutive term as Member of Parliament (MP) for the region, lost to rival Liberal candidate Peter Schiefke on Monday,
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An eruption of loud cheers and applause at the local Liberal party election-night gathering in the Château Vaudreuil Hotel & Suites marked the moment when Peter Schiefke and his team realized they had won the Vaudreuil-Soulanges seat in the federal parliament. When the applause and cheers finally began to fade slightly, Schiefke thanked his family and his team for their support and dedication. “A very special thank you to my wife, Paula,” said Schiefke with apparent emotion noting that she had essentially been raising their young son as a single parent during the election campaign. “Thank you for letting me realize my dream of representing all of you as the Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges,” he said to the ebullient crowd around him. “I realize as I look out the window of the hotel’ “ said Schiefke on Tuesday morning, “that my job is about helping to realize the needs, wants, dreams and desires of the people of VaudreuilSoulanges.” When asked how he felt about his victory the previous evening, Schiefke replied, “Surreal, I think is the best word to describe the feeling. To be elected a member of parliament, the highest legislative body in our country, is an incredible honor and very humbling. To see so many people putting their trust in me means a great deal to me.” He attributed the Liberal’s winning a strong mandate in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges riding to Justin Trudeau’s plan and promises. “I am looking forward to putting in place that plan and keeping all the promises we have made.” According to Schiefke, the first thing the new Liberal government will do is implement a tax cut for the middle class. “Based on what I have heard in this riding for over a year and a half, is that families are struggling,” said Schiefke. “I think it is very important to people that we do that first.” He pointed to the Canada Child Benefit
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Newly elected Liberal Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Peter Schiefke and his wife Paula Ruttel celebrate their victory on Monday evening.
and its need to be progressive, providing more for those without the means to live well and less for those that are economically well off. “One thing that I am really proud of, is that our plan is going to lift 315,000 children in Canada out of poverty,” he stated. Schiefke attributed his electoral success to the policies and leadership of Justin Trudeau, the efforts of his campaign manager Rami Khoriaty and his communications director Jennifer Frezza. “Social media and new forms of reaching out to people was a huge part of our campaign,” Schiefke said. He thanked Frezza for her work in this area of communication. “She is a specialist in social media and taught us so much about the power of social media and how to reach out to younger members of the community. It was a major component of our plan,” he said. “I am incredibly grateful for the trust the people of Vaudreuil-Sou-
langes have put in me,” said the newly elected parliamentarian adding that he is looking forward to working as
he did during the campaign to be the strongest voice Vaudreuil-Soulanges can have in Ottawa.
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Puzzled?
Spare some change? With the population across the country still giddy and just beginning to recover from the massive 11-week sales pitch espousing change from the many colours of the political spectrum, we can all be forgiven for taking a few days to imbibe in our new-found, long-buried optimism. By an unforeseen landslide, Canadians indeed clamoured for change in a way that we haven’t before, making our way to the polls in numbers not reportedly seen since 1993. And as we shake off the red confetti and make our way back to our daily lives, we may need to be reminded that it’s not enough to just vote for change, sit back, and let it happen. We also need to embrace it and act upon it before any genuine shift occurs. Canadians have voted in a government advocating openness, diversity, gender equality, and greener communities. But, much like life in general, delegating all responsibility and, thereby, all blame, when things don’t go as planned, won’t cut it. Starting a new relationship after ending a bad one will lead us down the same path if we hold onto the same mindset and patterns of behaviour. It’s not enough to simply vote in change when we see things we don’t like happening in our communities. We also need to be willing to actively embrace and embody change in order to really make a difference.
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Help solve the puzzle of the mystery photo featured each week taken somewhere in the VaudreuilSoulanges or West Island region. Featured photos pertain to a story in this week’s newspaper. Winners get bragging rights and their names printed in the paper. Send your answers to editor@yourlocaljournal. ca. Congratulations to Rigaud resident Michaela Maciw who was the first reader to correctly identify last week’s Puzzled? photo taken at the Senneville Town Hall following the city’s announcement of its Cultivating Hope agricultural project for Montreal area foodbanks.
Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Dear Editor, Soon the Liberal government will deposit a school board reform bill which will bring our public school system into the 21st Century. The main point of the plan is the scrapping of school board elections, which will truly strengthen democracy at the school level. However, the heads of the French and English school board associations are crying foul, and it is astonishing the lengths they will go to retain these elections. Consider the Francophone school board Fédération des commissions scolaires du Québec (FCSQ). Its head said abolishing school board elections is “sexist.” This proclamation is disingenuous, and is, simply, playing the gender card, which is not fair to women. The new bill will put more power into the hands of women (many mothers), who, serve on governing boards and other groups, and women (teachers), who are a dominant voice in the teaching profession. Moreover, who said there will not be any women on the new Councils or Boards of Directors? On the English side, the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) continues to play the language card. At last week’s candidates’ debate (Oct. 13) for president and vice-president of QESBA, a presidential candidate suggested rallying other English groups and going to the Su-
preme Court of Canada to fight for “rights.” Whose “rights”? We will have all the “rights” that come with an entire English public school system: councils, schools and everything else English. Last weekend, (Oct. 16/17) the QESBA spent thousands of taxpayers’ dollars, at a meeting, in Sherbrooke, Quebec. Its primary purpose was to think of ways to keep the status quo, and thwart attempts of the Liberal government to modernize our English public school system, by giving a bigger say to parents, teachers, school principal and support staff, to manage our English schools. Let’s put our cards on the table and ask a fundamental question: What is it, in this modern high-tech communications era, that school commissioners do, that parents with the personnel in the school, who have a vested interest in the child, cannot do, for the students in the school ? Following government standards, and with proper funding, the answer is - nothing. The self-serving QESBA, and its alarmist rhetoric has nothing to do with student achievement, and indeed, is a menace to democracy, and should be stopped. Chris Eustace Pierrefonds
Erratum In the October 8 edition of Your Local Journal, it was incorrectly reported that two directors, Michael Allen, 67, from Montreal and Hugo Dreckmann, 75, from Dollard-des-Ormeaux, of St. Lazare company Romic Marc Rail Inc. had been arrested following an RCMP investigation into allegations of exporting embargoed equipment without permit and misrepresentation. The men appeared in court October 14 to face charges but have not been arrested. Your Local Journal regrets the error.
Newly elected Liberal MP Peter Schiefke on Vaudreuil-Soulanges environmental concerns Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor
During the recent federal election campaign, the environment was an important component of newly elected Liberal Peter Schiefke’s platform. Your Local Journal took a few moments to talk with Schiefke about his plan to defend our environmental interests in Ottawa. How important a role do you think your stance on the environment played in your election? I wanted everyone in the riding to know it’s something I’m very passionate about, that it was my background and something I would focus on. It resonated well with people. It was great to see so many people were concerned about climate change and the lack of action on the federal level. Some people were concerned about pipelines and the way we transport our national resources, and the fact that there was a serious decline in oversight. It was reassuring that people cared, and the number of people was growing day by day. What do you say to people who are afraid they’ll have to pay an extra few cents per liter at the pump as a carbon tax? Mr. Trudeau has no plan of increasing any carbon tax. That is basically being left to the provinces. Instead, he will put in place a fund to help provinces meet their goals. The price of gas will go up and down. The only thing that the federal government can do is make sure that people are less dependant on it. I’m extremely excited that we are announ-
cing an investment of $20 billion in public transit to help provinces and municipalities put more buses on the roads and trains on the tracks. If we get people to use public transportation more, making it more accessible, we can reduce a quarter of the emissions being produced. What about reinstating federal subsidies for purchasing an electrical vehicle? It’s not currently in the plan, but it’s something I would like to see brought back. Given how effective it was [in the past], I would like to put a strong argument forward to make it happen. Is there anything that can be done at this point to ensure that additional testing is done on Enbridge’s line 9b pipeline reversal project? When the Enbridge pipeline was approved, the first thing that I did was look into whether or not this was something that could be changed to ensure that the demands that were put forth could be met. Unfortunately, there is now a binding agreement between the federal government and Enbridge. It’s unfortunate, but it’s a reality. It’s a reflection of the way that the previous government conducted business. The one thing I’m really looking forward to is completely revamping the legislation in place and making sure that the public once again trusts the process. What can the new government do as Energy East goes forward to make sure this project is managed differently? There is a lot of room for us to make sure we put in place measures that will significantly increase the oversight process. We can definitely make sure
that if it does move forward, it moves forward after a rigorous environmental assessment with peer-reviewed scientific testing, rigorous discussions with community groups and municipalities. This is something that on a personal level I will be very involved with. Then there is no chance of TransCanada applying pressure to move forward now, under the current lax legislation? I think Mr. Trudeau is very clear that we can’t approve the pipeline as it stands right now. He was very clear from the beginning. So I am looking forward to putting in place the necessary resources to do an environmental assessment of Energy East that will gain the trust of the public, one that provides a report that shows that due diligence was done, that we had scientific testing done, that we spoke to
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Newly elected Liberal candidate Peter Schiefke (right) said he understands environmental concerns raised by Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents over the Enbridge 9b pipeline and TransCanada Energy East projects.
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Bunch of sickos Besides arrogant and gullible, humans can be downright willfully blind when believing precisely what they want to believe and thinking that getting over a bad head-cold gives one protection from getting sick again, for at least a few months, is a perfect example. Or maybe it’s just me. A late September/early October virus took the usual couple of weeks to hang around before I was able to fend it off with a combination of tried and true potables, over-the-counter meds, and downright rancour, followed by the belief that once vanquished, I had blanket immunity from further sickness at least until January. Wrong. A bleary, very early morning wake-up last Wednesday that found a tennis ball sized lump in my throat preventing me from swallowing, much less sleeping, left me angry and incredulous. This clearly contravened the widely accepted sickness amnesty code. A vivid imagination can be both a blessing and a curse and a lump, coupled with pain, emanating pressure, and a lack of immediately discernible fever, can lead one’s imagination into dangerous places. Continually telling myself, “It’ll be better tomorrow” as it only proceeded to get worse left me in the ultimate position of finally seeking medical attention on the weekend. I’m one of the fortunate Quebecers who actually has a family doctor, albeit in a town over 40 km from my home, but on a rainy Saturday morning, the gloves were off and I was at the mercy of showing up at a local walk-in clinic. For the uninitiated, the opening hour of 9 a.m. is little more than a suggestion. The rest of us know that the wait time starts well before the doors open and thinking I’d jump the queue by showing up at 7:30 a.m. with a copy of the Saturday Gazette, my tablet loaded with new games, and a thermos full of hot tea, I was in for a rude shock to find that I was already fifth in line, elbowed aside by people either sicker or savvier than I. We’re all aware of the current shortfalls and limitations of healthcare in this province but to have patients and families in need of medical attention waiting 90 minutes in cold, rainy weather to see a doctor seems counterintuitive at worst and an assurance of job security for medical professionals at best. Our collective miserable fugue was broken by a man who showed up around 8:20 a.m suggesting we all just take numbers and go back inside our warm cars to wait. He himself went to his car, got a notepad, and began to issue numbers based on the honour-system of us reporting to him the order in which we’d arrived. By 8:55 a.m., warmed up and somewhat encouraged, we again crowded around the door, making jokes about the comparison between our plight and Boxing Day shopping excursions. By 8:57 a.m., when the cute little blue Audi pulled up to the clinic’s rear entrance, someone announced the doctor had arrived. By 9:00:52 a.m., when the receptionist finally unlocked the door, a cheer erupted, punctuated with sneezes, coughs, and at least one faint moan. I’m very happy to report that thanks to modern antibiotics, the tennis-ball lump in my throat is now reduced to the size of a grape and it’s made me realize the true recuperative value of a weekend spent in pajamas, drinking tea, and napping. Our microcosm of sickos huddled in the rain last Saturday morning perhaps exemplifies the system it represents – a range of young and old from different class levels all mired in cold discomfort waiting to feel better. It took just a little bit of creative thinking outside the professional medical box to get at least one small cog of the big machine functioning.
Rigaud and St. Zotique becoming more bicycle friendly Jules-Pierre Malartre Special contributor
Soulanges MNA and Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection and Public Health Lucie Charlebois announced October 14 a combined grant of $150,867 for the relocation and the development of additional bicycle paths in Rigaud and Saint-Zotique. “Development of bicycle paths is an excellent means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I know this won’t reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions across Quebec, but if everyone contributes, it makes a difference. Every time we take our car to the convenience store, we produce more greenhouse gas. So, we are encouraging people to be more physically active and to protect our environment,“ Charlebois said. “I invite all residents to take advantage of those bicycle paths.” Rigaud will receive $122,898 for the development of additional cycling paths within the town’s urban perimeter. The project will supplement Rigaud’s ongoing endeavours to develop several additional bicycle paths along the city’s roads and as exclusive cycling ways in an effort to encourage active, or human-powered transportation. The project will also repurpose some of the old railroad paths going through the municipality. This project falls within the objective of the Véloce II assistance program (part 2) that aims to develop active transportation within the urban perimeter of Quebec municipalities. “I applaud our government for encouraging exercising within our urban perimeter. We will exploit this activity fully,” said Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. Mayor Gruenwald stressed the importance of the participation of residents. “It’s not enough to build bicycle paths. Our challenge lies in engaging the population to follow suit. The investments from the government, and the municipalities, the activities we organize, they’re all for nothing if residents do not participate. The residents’ participation is the key element that
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(left to right): St. Zotique city councillor Réjean Cauchon, Soulanges MNA and Minister for Rehabilitation, Youth Protection and Public Health Lucie Charlebois and Rigaud Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. following the Minister’s announcement for an investment of nearly $151,000 for cycling paths in both municipalities.
will enable further financing. We want our bicycle path network to get congested, so that we can get the next generation of financing in order to develop it further.” Mayor Gruenwald thanked the Quebec Government for encouraging society to move in a more healthy direction. “It’s too easy to take our car to get a milk carton at the convenience store. I think we have our work cut out to realign society so that we can avail ourselves of all the sources of energy at our disposal.” St. Zotique was awarded $27,878 in financial aid from the Véloce II program. This aid will go toward the relocation of the segment of the Green Route bicycle path going through the corridor of the municipality’s 20th street. “We are relocating the bicycle path in order to maximize the number of residents who will use it, to make it more accessible, and also to make it an even safer path,” said Saint-Zotique city councillor Réjean Cauchon. “The municipality of St. Zotique is grateful for the Quebec governement’s financial aid. Thanks to this grant, the municipality, the MRC and the Quebec government show their efforts and encourage residents to adopt an active lifestyle and remain in good health,“ Cauchon added. The $7.7 million allocated to the Véloce II program for 2015-2016 aims to encourage active transportation and completion of Quebec’s Green Route.
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Vaudreuil-Dorion unveils its development plan for Harwood Boulevard John Jantak Your Local Journal
After more than one year of public consultations with residents, organizations, and community groups, the city of Vaudreuil-Dorion unveiled its master plan for the revitalization of Harwood Boulevard during a public information session at the Opti-Centre last Thursday evening, October 15. The plan, which includes the creation of expanded sidewalks, bicycle paths and creating and rejuvenating existing parkland, was presented by Michel Paré, Urban Planner with the city’s Service du développement et de l’aménagement du territoire (SDAT),
SDAT Director Michel Vaillancourt and Mayor Guy Pilon, was well received by the 75 residents who attended and applauded their support at the end of the presentation. Paré said the aim of the ambitious 20-year plus project also includes rejuvenating the area by bringing in a combination of commercial enterprises and residential projects by redeveloping a large section of Harwood and surrounding streets and creating a self-sustaining community that is pedestrian and bicycle friendly within a green urban environment. “The present landscape of the area was built more than 50 years ago,” Paré told Your Local Journal. “The goal of
“The present landscape of the area was built more than 50 years ago. The goal of this project is to make sure there is coherence with all the various aspects that we envision.” Vaudreuil-Dorion SDAT Urban Planner Michel Paré IMAGE COURTESY VILLE DE VAUDREUILDORION
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Martin Paré (left) Urban Planner with the city’s Service du développement et de l’aménagement du territoire (SDAT), Mayor Guy Pilon and SDAT Director Michel Vaillancourt answer citizens’ questions regarding the city’s revitalization plan for Harwood Boulevard during a public information session on October 15.
this project is to make sure there is coherence with all the various aspects that we envision.” The project will see an integration of commercial and residential units within the same building, with businesses occupying the ground floor and condos on the upper levels of buildings that could be up to six storeys tall on Harwood and a of portion of Route de Lotbinière. Two- to four-storey residential condos and townhouses are planned for the vacant area behind the commercial establishments just north of Harwood which will extend close to the
As part of its revitalization, the Town of Vaudreuil-Dorion would like to include route Lotbinière, currently under control of the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ), in its long-term plan.
proposed, long-awaited stretch of the new Autoroute 20 extension. There is no indication when the provincial Ministry of Transport will begin work to complete Autoroute 20. Pilon said the project is not part of ministry’s current road infrastructure triennial development plan and its completion
is required so that Harwood becomes the true, sustainable commercial-residential municipal artery that the city envisions within the scope of its plan.
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MAMOT slaps Hudson’s wrists over administrative decisions Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca
Aspects of a complaint made against the Town of Hudson to the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire (MAMOT) raising concerns over the awarding of contracts for the presentation and translation of the strategic plan and hiring a consultant resulted
in a three-page letter to the town’s administration. “We had no choice,” said Mayor Ed Prévost confirming the letter, dated October 8, was indeed received by newly hired Director General JeanPierre Roy. “We were being blockaded by our former Director General (Catherine Haulard) and we were told there was no money in the 2015 budget for anything concerning the strategic plan.” In a copy of the letter obtained by Your Local Journal, Complaints Commissioner Richard Villeneuve writes, “… the City, by adopting the resolution R3539 January 13, 2014, granted by agreement a professional services contract to a consultant on the development of the Human Resources management component, its business plan and the negotiation of the collective agreement with municipal employees. However, reading the service offer demonstrates that the municipal government had enough information to determine that contract represented an expenditure of more than $25,000.” This was in reference to the cut-off amount at which a municipal contract must be put to public tender, a process that was not observed when the town
hired Judy Sheehan as a Labor Relations Consultant to help council renegotiate the labor relations agreement with the unionized employees of the town. “We actually paid out $48,000 and we’re being sued for the outstanding amount of $27,000,” said Prévost. The contract was reportedly written without the oversight of the mayor and councillors. “We only saw a resolution saying the number of hours that were being estimated at the time which, if you do the math, came out to about $38,000.” Besides negotiating the collective agreement, Sheehan was also to do a management assessment. As reported in the January 26, 2014 issue of Your Local Journal, then Director General Catherine Haulard said, “Judy is helping the department heads prepare their business plan, including the mission, objectives and budget of their department.” Prévost said the need to go to tender was brought up at that time but was reportedly dismissed by Haulard. About a year later following what Prévost describes as a falling out between Haulard and Sheehan, the former cited the need for tender on the contract. Haulard was suspended
for two weeks from her position February 23, a move opposed by Councillors Ron Goldenberg and Robert Spencer. She has since left her position at the town and has launched a lawsuit against Hudson for wrongful dismissal, a case that’s currently ongoing before Quebec’s Commission des relations du travail with the next hearing scheduled for October 26. In reference to the translations done for the Strategic Plan, the letter further states that contracts are to be awarded by resolution, regulation, or by municipal official with the power to award contracts and authorize certain expenditures. “Because of the way we did it, we got our wrists slapped,” said Prévost. Though he said the bill was significantly less than using a professional translation service, the decision was not about saving money but about getting the job done. The town’s strategic plan was initially to have been presented February 21 but was delayed until September 19, incurring further expense to the town in informing the population of the schedule change. Continued on page 9
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West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève A 75-year-old woman was the victim of armed robbery using a scheme that’s previously been reported in the West Island Police Files of switching costume jewellery for valuable pieces worn by the victim. Const. Dan Maheu reports the victim’s son called police after his mother, who had been working in the garden of her home on Lucerne Street near Gouin Boulevard in Pierrefonds and was approached by a French-speaking man who wanted her to try on a necklace. Though the woman said no and tried to step back, the man insisted. After repeated attempts with the suspect and complainant pushing each other, the man was able to place the necklace around the woman’s neck. He also tried to place a ring on her finger. The suspect left the scene in the passenger side of a four-door grey car, similar to a Toyota Matrix. The suspects are described as a 45-year-old woman with a stocky build, of Middle Eastern ori-
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Continued from page 8 “The French (of the plan) wasn’t properly done and there were numbers that didn’t jive.” Prévost also said there were problems with the plan’s graphics. The Town of Hudson’s unionized employees are still without a collective agreement and Director General Roy said he’s currently working on finalizing it.
gin, dressed all in white and wearing a hijab. Both suspects spoke perfect French. The man is also of similar age and ethnicity. Once the pair had left, the victim realized she was no longer wearing her gold necklace with a jade stone but was wearing the 24-inch fake gold necklace the suspect foisted upon her. It was turned over to police. Citizens are reminded not to accept any gift of jewellery from strangers. They should emphatically refuse and contact 911 immediately.
Suspects sought in Pincourt hardware store theft
Station 5 covering Dorval and Pointe Claire Two businesses had Molotov cocktails thrown through their windows in recent weeks. Const. Hélène Jubinville reports the first took place October 13 around 3 a.m. resulting in a small fire on the carpet outside the establishment that was quickly extinguished. The second incident happened the same day on Dorval Avenue around 5 a.m. A fire erupted inside the building but was quickly brought under control by the sprinkler system. Both incendiary devices were reportedly concocted using beer bottles. An investigation has been launched and police are looking for two English-speaking male suspects.
PHOTO COURESTY SÛRETÉ DU QUÉBEC
Sûreté du Québec police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who reportedly stole from a hardware store on du Traversier Boulevard in Pincourt September 20 around 8 p.m. SQ spokesperson Sgt. Joyce Kemp reports that after having taken a number of items, notably tools, the two left in a white van with a luggage rack on the roof. The suspects are both white males. The first is described as standing about 5-feet, 5-inches tall, weighing approximately 170 lbs. wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, black shoes and a black cap. The second stands about 6-feet, 1-inch tall, weighs around 200 lbs., has brown hair with some grey, and was wearing a blue sweater, blue jeans, brown shoes, and a white fishing hat with a cord. Any information to identify these individuals can be communicated to the centre for criminal information at 1 800 659-4264.
Hudson “We’re making sure it’s done properly,” said Roy, emphasizing he wants to ensure any suspicion left over the previous year’s events are alleviated. “I had a good meeting with the union. Both sides had things to say and things to correct, for sure. We’re capable of making a better collective agreement than what exists now.” Despite the reception of the letter, Prévost maintains the city is moving forward and has received positive feedback from MAMOT for emerging from the financial difficulties under which it had been recently mired.
PUBLIC NOTICE Sale for non-payment of property taxes or transfer duties for the year 2013 and before. Section 513 of the Cities and Towns Act (R.S.Q., Chapter C-19) PUBLIC NOTICE is given that: Notice is hereby given that the immovables listed hereafter, with or without a building, situated in the Town of Hudson, Québec cadastre, Vaudreuil registration division, will be sold at public auction at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, located at 394 Main, Hudson, Québec on December 15, 2015 at ELEVEN o’clock (11h), to satisfy the payment of the municipal taxes and the duties on transfers of immovables, with interest, penalties, plus costs, due for the year 2013 and before, unless the said taxes, duties, interest, penalties and costs are paid before the sale. OWNER(S)
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Christopher Huynh/Quy Long Kent Huynh Anile Prakash/Christian Mouzard Jean-Pierre Duhamel Diane Bonin/Leopold Guay
42 Royal Oak 543 Stirling 170 Evergreen 892A Main
Fabie Lajoie
289 Main
Corey Mallen John Nicholls/Geneviève Larivière Michel Trépanier Cie Como Gardens Inc. Clifford Wilson
37 Vipond 99 Mullan 703 Main Lot Como Gardens 139 Upper McNaughten
To avoid the sale of your property, you must pay all fees that have been charged, prior to the scheduled time of sale. You may pay by certi¿ed cheque, bank draft, direct payment (debit card) or cash at Hudson Town Hall, located at 481 Main, Hudson (Québec) J0P 1H0. For more information please contact Vincent Maranda at 450-458-5347 or at vincentm@ hudson.quebec Given at Hudson This 21st day of October , two thousand ¿fteen Thi
Vincent Maranda Town Clerk
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S
o there I was, soaking and relaxing in the tub after a full day of cleaning and washing plants to bring indoors for the winter, when the telephone rang at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. “It’s Elections Canada for you James,” called out my beautiful Sunshine. “Oh crikey,” I muttered to myself. “What do they want now?” For just a couple of days earlier, we had called them as our official registration form received in the mail on Oakland didn’t give our street address. Just our Post Office box number that we stopped using years ago and which no longer exists. No problemo, we were assured. Providing that we showed up with approved identification. Anyway, the call went as follows: “Bonjour Mr. Parry. Are you free and available all day Monday, October 19, until 9:30 or later at night?” “Depends,” I answered. “Why?” “Because we would like to invite you to be a ‘greffier’ on voting day.” “Where?” I asked, intrigued. But ready to hang up the phone if it was anywhere other than my home town. “At the Hudson Community Centre,” said the charming lady on the other end. “And, of course,” she added, “you will be receiving a cheque for your services. Although it will be taxable.” Well, how could I possibly refuse to do my civic duty and make a few bucks in the process? “Sounds good,” I told her. “Sign me up.” “Wonderful,” she replied. “Are you free for a training information session at 9:30 tomorrow morning?” “Sign me up,” I said. And so it was that I found myself, together with about 70 other likeminded Canadians in a rented office in Dorion - just two doors away from the SAQ incidentally - being prepped
in French only for over two hours to prepare me for my duties as an official poll clerk in this year’s federal election. And what a most enjoyable experience it was throughout Monday at my polling station in the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre together with some 20 other local volunteers. Starting at 9 a.m. and ending, once all the ballots were tallied and the boxes sealed, just after 11 p.m. Sheesh, by the time I got home to join Mireille watching TV, it was all over apart from the leaders’ speeches and the inevitable post mortem on the staggering and historic results that saw a Red Tsunami sweep our country from sea to shining sea! --------------CHILDREN’S CALLING - The reason I received the last-minute call, I learned upon my arrival, was that I was on file because I had done similar duty at the same location for the last federal election when NDP candidate, Jamie Nicholls, was elected to represent our riding of Vaudreuil-Soulanges in what was dubbed the Orange Crush. Also that one of my Elm Street neighbours, Leanda Leprohon - who had attended an earlier training session and who was all set to be there on voting day - had also received a lastminute call. This time from the Montreal Children’s Hospital informing her that the long-awaited MRI for her 13-year-old daughter, Jordan, was a go. On Monday, October 19, no less. Go figure! --------------SIMPLY GOBSMACKED - Have to tell you, dear readers, it was a roller coaster kind of day for all the volunteers. And from the moment the doors opened with at least 60 people already in line, it never stopped. Which certainly helped to make the time seemingly fly by.
PHOTO COURTESY SANDY FERGUSON
Miss Sandy’s local angels Olivia Vilon, Isabel Saldanha, Dylan Brooks, Katie Miller, Corbet Sheridan, Mackenzie Staveley, and Aliyah Maximo relax on a bench outsideWyman Memorial United Church ready for the drive downtown to one of many rehearsals of Hansel und Gretel in Montreal.
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PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY
Weeks before Prime Minister-Designate Justin Trudeau made political history with his unprecedented Liberal sweep on October 19, he joined Peter Schiefke, newly-elected MP for VaudreuilSoulanges, in Hudson during the annual Street Fair.
On a personal level, I was simply gobsmacked. The elderly - a few in wheelchairs and several walking with the aid of canes - were there eager to vote despite the cold and lousy weather outside. As were many young people, who arrived either alone or with their parents, who told me that they were excited to be voting for the very first time. Equally impressed was my polling station 19 partner for the day in the role of deputy returning officer, Paul Mailhot, a long-time Hudson resident together with his wife, Lyse, twice Past Grand Master of the Hudson Masonic Lodge, and working his first election. And oh yes, despite the obvious seriousness of the occasion and with the next day’s political landscape of Canada being forged as we sat there hour after hour, with a mischievous sense of humour that I could definitely relate to! Kudos also to our polling station supervisor, former Hudsonite and now St. Lazare resident, Francine Legault, working her fourth election with professional aplomb and making it so much easier for us all when tricky questions arose as to a voter’s eligibility. Also to fellow volunteer, Lise Kent, who kept the coffee pot percolating throughout the long day. And when the doors finally closed right on the dot at 9:30 p.m. and the ballot boxes were opened for scrupulous counting, it became obvious within minutes - at least at our station and just one of 65,000 throughout the country and with 244,000 voting pencils made available that would stretch about 18.5 km if laid end to end - that Hudsonites had voted for change. In a big, big way. With potential new ‘stars’ on the political horizon, as well as some who may simply fade away. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. But hopefully, not for another four years! --------------PERFECTLY ALIGNED PLANETS - Speaking of stars - er, make that planets - bumped into sky gazer and local self-professed Lunatic, Pierre Tournay, earlier this week and was fascinated to learn that there is something pretty spectacular to look up at in the sky right now if you are an early riser. If you look towards the east at about 6 a.m., he told me, you will be able to see the four morning planets at the same time. Namely, Mercury, which
will be close to the horizon, then Mars (a dim orange) just above Jupiter (bright), and then Venus (very bright). Explained Pierre, “Each day that passes will have Venus getting closer and closer to Jupiter until October 25, at 6 a.m. when Venus will be two Moon diameters away from Jupiter. By that time, Mercury will have plunged below the horizon.” Laughed Pierre, “There is no cause for alarm in this, however. It’s just the clockwork dance the planets do. There are no strange effects on humans other than the chance to look at something beautiful in the sky while getting in the car to go to work!” Have already checked it out folks and it is indeed a site to behold. Couldn’t help but wonder though how Pierre could be so specific in his times and dates, when the ‘best’ of Canadian pollsters and ‘professional’ political pundits couldn’t accurately predict a Red Tsunami right here on our doorstep as it were! --------------MISS SANDY’S STARS - And some local stars are certainly twinkling and shining brightly with Sandy Ferguson - or Miss Sandy as she is affectionately known by her young ballet students and their parents - telling me that six of them are performing the Dance of the Angels in the Opera da Camera’s staging of Humperdinck’s Hansel und Gretel in German in Montreal right now. Says Sandy, who has been teaching ballet in our neck of the woods for nigh on 30 years, “I was invited by the director, Andrew Cuk, my co-actor in Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks at Hudson Village Theatre a couple of summer seasons ago and who teaches theatre at John Abbott College, to do the choreography and provide some dancers for the show. I did. And I could not be more proud of them. They are truly my angels.” And with good reason Miss Sandy. For I will never forget the time I played in a Panto at HVT a few years ago. And your little darlings danced their hearts out while I was waiting in the wings to go on stage. The applause for them was so sustained, I walked on, hit my mark, just stood there like an interloper, and forgot my opening lines! But that’s another story. And that’s a wrap! E-mail: creation@videotron.ca
Maritime Grannies bring their Ethiopian experience to Hudson Dolores Meade Special Contributor
Grandmothers from Montreal and the Eastern Townships will join the Hudson Grannies Aid for Africa for a gathering Friday, October 30, at St. Mary’s Hall, 261 Main Road, Hudson. The morning of this all-day event is open to the public and will feature three grandmother’s from the Maritime provinces who will give a presentation on what they learned in Ethiopia while on a trip there with the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). The morning begins at 9 a.m. with Canadian and Ethiopian coffee, muffins and Ethiopian wheat and honey bread and the presentation begins at 10 a.m. A limited number of tickets at $10 each are available from Gisela Marler at (450)
458-0897, or from Pure Art, 442 Main Road, Hudson. The afternoon will be for the Grandmothers and they will hear from the program department of the SLF and share their experiences with one another. A Grandmother from the Eastern Townships who recently returned from Uganda will share her experiences. The Grandmother-to-Grandmother campaign that partners Canadian grandmothers with African grandmothers, will reach its 10th anniversary in 2016 and the regional groups will be discussing how to mark this occasion. Hudson’s Grandmother’s group began in 2007 and has been actively raising funds and awareness of the situations of people affected by the AIDS
pandemic in Africa. Grannies Aid for Africa is part of the Grandmothers-toGrandmothers movement launched on International Women’s Day in 2006. During the World Aids Conference in August 2006, the SLF organized a gathering of grandmothers from Canada and Africa to share ideas, knowledge, needs, and resources. Out of this meeting, a partnership of Canadian and African grandmothers was created. It
provides support for immediate needs such as nutritious food, health care, transportation, home visits, adequate housing and bedding, school fees, uniforms and supplies for orphans. Longer-term needs are also met such as parenting and business skills, micro-credit grants, bereavement counselling, HIV awareness training, counselling and testing, and grandmother support groups.
Saturday October 31st
PHOTO COURTESY WINNIE KWAK
Left to right wearing green t-shirts are Maritime Grannies Norma Carey, B.J Kirby, and Winnie Kwak on their recent trip to Ethiopia.
510 Main Road, Hudson (450)458-5343 www.vivry.ca
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National Small Business Week Are you ready for HALLOWEEN? Only 9 days until Halloween! For the largest selection of costumes, accessories and decorations, look no further than La Boutique du Dollar and Party Surprise. At Party Surprise and La Boutique du Dollar, not only will you have access to a vast selection of costumes, accessories and decorations, but you will take advantage of VERY COMPETETIVE PRICING. Find everything you need and stay within your budget! Whether you want to be a pirate, a vampire, a minion, a clown, a monster or any other creature for the night, you will find everything you need for your disguise: wigs, makeup, even colored contact lenses! Costumes of all kinds for children and adults alike are available. You can even try them on in-store before you buy. Can’t find what you’re looking for?
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Simply flip through our selection of catalogues and order your perfect costume. Expect a short delay for special orders so drop into Party Surprise or La Boutique du Dollar as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Transform your home into a haunted house!! You will find a vast selection of decorations for your home at both locations. Whether for a party or for trick-or-treating you can transform your home into a real haunted house. Let your imagination run wild…have monsters, witches, skulls, pumpkins and tombstones on the lawn, in the driveway and near the front door. Decorate the doors and walls and thrill your guests. For ALL THINGS HALLOWEEN AT AFFORDABLE PRICES visit Party Surprise or La Boutique du Dollar!
National Small Business Week Hudson Physiotherapy and Pain Relief Serving Hudson for over 25 years, and for the past 15 years owned by Nurhan Ecityan, who recently ob-
tained a Doctorate in Physiotherapy. We’ve been trusted with treating over 11000 injuries since I took over in
Make your own wine at Les Vins Elegant Make your own quality wines in store or at home with our grape juices. Guaranteed results with Winexpert brand grape juices imported from wineries all around the world. For 9 years no we have been helping Vaudreuil area clients make their own wines. You too can make your own red, white or rosé wine in store, starting at around 130$ taxes included for 28 bottles. Not only does homemade winemaking reduce your cost per bottle to under 5$, but you can also control the amount of preservatives that go into your wine.
March 2000. Surveys of thousands of patients since 2008 reveal that 99% of them say they are so satisfied with our services that they would refer friends and family. Our patients tell us that they appreciate the following traits in our staff : therapists who LISTEN, clear instructions on what to do and what not to do, friendly staff and on-time appointments. Our staff is dedicated to being constantly at the forefront of our profession, and thus invest considerable
time in continuing education, including advanced certifications. We believe in offering quick access to those who require our services: An initial appointment is available within 24-48 hours, and a medical referral is not required. Our treatments incorporate the latest research and fast-acting techniques which result in long-lasting relief. Most conditions are treated in less than 8 visits. 465 Main Rd, suite 203 Hudson 450-458-7417
Many clients like that the sulfite content is considerably reduced from the level of sulfites in commercial wines. New to winemaking? We will take the time to teach you step by step on how to perfect your wine with Winexpert juices, giving you the best possible experience for your new money saving hobby. We also have all the equipment for bottling your wine on rental. Les Vins Elegant is located at 3100 Route Harwood, #25, VaudreuilDorion. 450-424-5222
Maitre Charle: Refined clothing for every occasion Maitre Charle offers men’s clothing ranging from suits to sportswear making every occasion classy. Located at 365 Main Street East in Hawkesbury, the store has been selling suits and designer clothes, sportswear, and accessories, and providing clothing rentals since 1977. The store offers services such as ‘Made to Measure,’tailoring and special orders, tending carefully to each and every customer. François Joanisse, the store’s administrator, says that what makes Mai-
tre Charle standout from other businesses is the quality of service. “It is a personalized service that we offer to our customers. If I have a customer that is looking for something in particular, and I don’t have in it the store, I’ll do my best to try and find it for him.” The store has also recently received a new collection, and is ready for the fall. For more information about Maitre Charle and their services, visit http:// www.maitrecharle.com
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National Small Business Week Redwood Country Day Camp for an unforgettable summer! Redwood Country Day Camp offers everything you would ever want from a summer day camp – swimming, sports, creative arts, nature – and much more! On 27 private acres of spacious fields and forests in Vaudreuil, near Hudson/St-Lazare, with facilities designed
exclusively for use by its campers, the Redwood experience is the closest you can get to a sleep away camp with all the advantages of a day camp. Campers swim twice a day, with swim instruction every morning and general swim in the afternoon in four
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Situated in Vaudreuil, near Hudson/St-Lazare, Redwood looks and feels like a sleepaway camp, but has all the advantages of a day camp. From the waterslides to the rockclimbing wall, children enjoy over 20 challenging activities. Daily swim instruction in four heated outdoor pools. Optional overnight program.
heated outdoor pools. Redwood’s two waterslides, right on site, are a real hit, carefully designed to provide an exciting and safe water slide adventure. Campers, ages, 4 to 13, also participate in over twenty exciting sports, creative arts and nature activities, with instruction and new skills taught at each activity. A counsellor-in-training program is offered for ages 14 and 15. Together with amazing activities and facilities, Redwood’s emphasis is on hiring the best staff possible, keeping the groups small, and giving the
children close attention. The highest standards of supervision are maintained, with the head staff averaging at least 7 years of experience at Redwood with experience as teachers as well. Check out the Redwood website – www.redwooddaycamp.com - to find out about all the activities offered as well as a camp newspaper that shows you the magic that happens at Redwood every summer! And don’t miss the early registration discount being offered until October 3oth, 2015!
Sucrerie de la Montagne La Sucrerie de la Montagne is an authentic “sugar shack” with a major difference – it is open year-round. Designated an official Québec Heritage site, and also named ‘’Canadian Signature Experience’’ site, the sugar shack, located in the midst of a 120acre forest of century-old maples atop Mont Rigaud, transports its visitors back in time, providing them with a momentary glimpse of life as it truly was for Québec and Canadian pioneers. La Sucrerie de La Montagne also has a diversified offer for your groups
all year round. • Business meetings • Diversified menus • Family gathering • Corporate activities (Team building) •Weddings, Christmas celebration • Lodging available onsite • Corporate gifts For more information, please contact: Sylvain Migneault 514-926-8243 vente@sucreriedelamontagne.com
Corporate Holiday Celebration at La Sucrerie de la Montagne Come and celebrate the Holidays with your colleagues! Inclusions • All you can eat Holiday feast served at your table (Soup, tourtiere, maple butter glazed turkey, home baked bread, butter glazed carrots, meatball stew, old style mashed potatoes, baked beans, cranberry sauce and homemade marinades, sugar pie, maple syrup pancakes, tea and coffee)
Age 4 - 15
• Full animation with DJ, music, dancing and games for the whole evening.
Ask about our door-to-door bus service in the West Island.
Price:
$40 per person
*+ taxes and service
Also available • Full bar service • Drinks (bar) package • Corporate gifts For more information and reservations please contact:
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National Small Business Week Centre Décor Hudson – Your one stop shoppe for your home décor projects. Where to begin? We have great ideas, and artisans, contractors and
designers to help in any aspect of your project. With more services for the
home than any other local shoppe, we truly are your one-stop-shop for all your decor needs! Open 7 days a week to serve you better. Centre Décor Hudson is the only locally owned and operated boutique that offers everything for your decorating needs…paint, tiles, vanities, faucets, re-upholstery, custom curtains, design services and more! We also offer furniture re-finishing classes and professional referrals. Additionally, the boutique supports
local artisans by exhibiting and offering for sale local artisanal décor pieces. This boutique is all about community says owner Lea Durocher. “Although we are a for-profit company, our clients are aware of how much time, effort and money we’ve put into local charities. In the end, it’s about friendships, knowledge, helping the community and of course great design” Visit Lea at 33 Yacht Club Road in Hudson. Or call her at 450-458-5121
R. Paquette Égoutier – Drainage Specialists Founded in 2006, R. Paquette Égoutier has been providing sewer and french drain maintenance services to residential and commercial clients alike for close to 16 years. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, new owner Marco Vallée is proud to continue to provide the same outstanding level of service that their customers have grown accustomed. The use of a camera inspection system which takes both photos and video underground, means that we can
accurately identify problems below the surface allowing us to advise on appropriate solutions without having to damage your property. We also offer 24 hour emergency service. No matter the nature of your drainage problems, we can help. Whether for cleaning, pre-purchase inspection, maintenance, pressure washing, repairs or crack detection by way of a special smoke test. To contact R. Paquette Égoutier, call 514-909-1970 or visit our web site at egoutierrpaquette.ca
$250.00 + tax
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Home and Estate
Open Houses Sunday October 25th, 2015 2:00PM to 4:00PM HUDSON
HUDSON
HUDSON
ST-LAZARE
Place Hampton Apartments Rentals $1,350-1,500/month 542 Rue Main Paul Laflamme 514-793-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
595 Main Road $685,000 Luis Ballester 514-827-3629 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.
288 Rue Main $355,000 Andrea Bourke 514-457-7165 RE/MAX ROYAL (JORDAN) A.B.
2018 Place du Mousqueton $489,000 Carl Poirier 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
612 Rue Main $749,000 Helen Henshaw 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
545 Wilson $349,900 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.
545 Rue Main $499,000 Margaret Lagimodière 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
63 Rue Birch Hill $319,000 Diane Laflamme 514-715-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc. 558 Rue Wilson $279,000 Tania Ellerbeck 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
ST-LAZARE 2552 Rue Westwood $795,000 Francois Ringuette 514-347-6668 Re/Max Defi
2486 Place Laurier $479,000 Patricia Wright 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc. 2276 Rue des Érables $435,000 Katia Laurin 514-578-1589 Keller Williams Prestige Inc. 1687 de Gevrey, $ 349,000 Renda Lasdin 514-984-0889 Re/Max Royal Jordan 2755 Bay Meadow Asking $309,000 Susan Mason 514-238-4544 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc. 1745 Rue des Pervenches #1 $165,000 Tania Ellerbeck 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.
This could be your backyard! Gorgeous Wooded lots on and off the Golf Course.
BEACONSFIELD SOUTH 141 York Road Anita Lasis 514-655-4116 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc.
RIGAUD 227 Ch. Park $550,000 Marc Leduc 514-795-0638 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc. 125 Ch. Bay Quesnel $459,000 Luis Ballester 514-827-3629 Groupe Sutton Distinction Inc. 224 rue Park $429,000 Linda Sestock 514-984-7685 Royal LePage Elite
END OF PROJECT! Receive a $10,000 REBATE on options when you buy before October 31st 2015. Semi-detached: Models (1, 8 or 9) and ONLY 2 LOTS available on Golf; Detached: 4 models and 7 lots available (5 lots on Golf). Starting at $424,000 + taxes.
Model 8:
Bungalow, semi-detached, 1250 sq.ft.
Model 4:
Cottage, 2-storeys. 1871 sq. ft.
Model 9:
Cottage, semi-detached. 1602 sq.ft.
Royal LePage Village
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Thursday, October 22, 2015
OUR OFFICE IS OPEN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1 TO 4P.M. OR BY APPOINTMENT
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$795,000 François Ringuette Chartered Real Estate Agent RE/MAX DÉFI
Cell: 514-347-6668 Off.: 450-267-8878
SAINT-LAZARE. 2552 Westwood. Superb inter-generaƟonal property, impeccable on all levels. With 3 + 2 bedrooms, two double garages, swimming pool and much more ... A visit will convince you! MLS: 23277609
35 ACRE-EQUESTRIAN
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE Sun., Oct. 25th, 2-4pm
$645,000
$685,000 Luis Ballester Chartered Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
514-827-3629
Hudson. 595 Main Road. WATERFRONT! FantasƟc views. Charming property oīers amazing quality/price raƟo. Many improvements. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. #10424252
Troy Vaillancourt Sales Representative RE/MAX CORNWALL REALTY INC. Brokerage, Independently Owned and Operated
613-362-8769
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
1201 SERVICE RD, CORNWALL, Ontario. 3500sqŌ home, 3 bedrooms, hot tub, in-law suite, Įnished basement and double car garage. In-ground pool, 4-stall/barn, insulated tack room. MLS M3207
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
$550,000 Marc Leduc Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
514-795-0638
Rigaud. 227 Ch. Park. Welcome to the garden! Unique lifestyle. Gorgeous mulƟ-level home with breathtaking architecture and incredible views. 3,133 sq.Ō. of living space. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. MLS# 12816150
$459,000 Anita Lasis Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
514-655-4116
BeaconsĮeld South. 141 York Road. 1958 “turn-key” renovated bungalow on 12000+ sq. Ō. lot. Incl open concept kitchen w/island, gas Įreplace, hardwood Ňoors, 3+1 bed/2 bath, Įnished basement, garage and much more. Centris #21856101
Luis Ballester Chartered Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
514-827-3629
OPEN HOUSE ͵ SUN. 2ͳ4 P.M.
Real Estate Broker KELLER WILLIAMS PRESTIGE
514-578-1589
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
$435,000
NEW!
Katia Laurin
Saint-Lazare, 2276 Rue des Érables. Welcome tax & lanscape incl! 3+1 bdrm. large lot, hardwood Ňoors! 1900 sq.Ō. on cul de sac! Make an oīer! Available immediately! MLS 22934267
Rigaud. 125 Ch. Bay Quesnel. Charming country style home on the water. Open concept. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Balcony with panoramic view. #12389549
$350,000 Katia Laurin Real Estate Broker KELLER WILLIAMS PRESTIGE
514-578-1589
Dollard-Des Ormeaux, 214 Rue Chapleau. BeauƟful 3+1 bedroom family home nestled in great neighborhood/schools/green space. Gorgeous lot, Įnished basement with full bathroom/bedroom/family room. MLS 26377769
$349,900 Steffen Servay Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
514-713-7833
Hudson. 545 Wilson. RARE HUDSON BUNGALOW! 4 bedroom, 2 baths. New roof, wood Ňoors, kitchen, bath. Repainted. S.S. appliances.12’ 6” ceiling, open concept. 2 decks. Fence. 24’ storage shed. Film, photos, info on: www.SteīenServay.com
OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.
Put your featured homes of the week on this page! $309,000 Susan Mason Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.
514-238-4544
Saint-Lazare. 2755 Bay Meadow. Character home on a beauƟful lot. New hardwood Ňoors, windows, garage doors. I/G pool in a private hedge backyard. Excellent Value. #23345075
Just call 450-510-4007
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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Monday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to non-profit and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD A vocal and instrumental benefit concert will take place 7 p.m. Sunday November 1, at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street. The concert features many of the alumni of the Christ Church Beaurepaire Concert Series. Please join with us and support this wonderful Concert for a great cause. All proceeds will be donated to the Christ Church Beaurepaire Concert Series.The cost is $20. Tickets are available at the Church Office (514) 6972204, and at the door the night of the concert.
Greenwood’s StoryFest 2015 continues with a National Theatre LIVE screening of the award-winning play The Audience starring Helen Mirren Monday, October 26 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Hudson Village Theatre; and a special appearance by wellknown CBC journalist David Halton who will be coming to StoryFest Tuesday, October 27, also at Hudson Village Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Some tickets still available for The Audience ($20) and David Halton ($15)--though these are selling fast. Tickets available online, at Boutique Pure Art and at the door, 28 Wharf Road (if not sold out). www. greenwoodstoryfest.com
DOLLARD DES ORMEAUX HUDSON The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club holds their Scholarship Fundraiser Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy ‘The Lyric Theatre Singers - Best of Broadway,’ at the DDO. Civic Centre - Reception Hall, 12001 boulevard De Salaberry. Tickets $35. Call (514) 683-5685 or (514) 637-9598.
The next Rendez-Vous luncheon at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Center will be held Tuesday, October 27. The guest speaker will be Gisela Marler. She will talk about ‘Grannies Aid For Africa.’ Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5.
Demystifying Palliative Care presentation by Teresa Dellar, Executive Director West Island Palliative Care Residence. Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club (www.mluwc. com) meets Monday November 9, 7:15 p.m. at Karnak Shriners Temple, 3350 Sources Boulevard. All welcome.
The Hudson Music Festival will be staging its fundraiser 2015 BOOM event, Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m.at the site of the spectacular Murphy home at 643 Main Road. The theme of this year’s event will be Celebrating the Divine Ms. M featuring a host of surprise musicians, dancers, and other
Nicholls
new start for the riding.” Nicholls said he was proud to have served the people of the region during his four years as MP. “I’ve been very honoured to have represented the
Continued from page 2 The final tally saw Schiefke receive 30,543 votes (46.5%) compared to Nicholls who received 14,727 of the total ballots cast (22.4%). For Nicholls, it was a bitter blow to a hard-fought 78day election campaign, one of the longest in Canadian history. Despite the loss, Nicholls graciously congratulated Schiefke on his victory and for running an excellent campaign. “People wanted change,” Nicholls told Your Local Journal. “This is democracy and this is the way it works. Peter ran a great campaign. He had the team there and the money behind him. Things didn’t turn out the way I hoped they would.” Nicholls said he wasn’t implying that it was Schiefke’s campaign contributions that propelled the newcomer to his first federal election victory. Instead, Nicholls acknowledged that he could have done more to raise the funds needed for his own campaign. “He did have more money for his campaign than I did,” said Nicholls. “I take full responsibility for that. It comes down to the candidates themselves. They’re responsible for their volunteer teams. My team was excellent so it was up to the candidates to raise the money necessary for the campaign. I applaud Peter for all the hard work that he’s done. It’s a brand
artists. The gala event will feature five separate performances that will be performed in five different rooms of the Murphy mansion. Each group of performances will be preceded by a tapasstyle tasting menu created by Tino Morganti, chef at Hudson’s renowned Main Kitchen. The event is limited to 100 guests who are invited to bring their favourite wines to share with 100 friends--and to wear flat shoes. Tickets, $85 with tax receipt of $50, are available at WWW.SHOWTIX4U.COM or 1-866-967-8167. For more info call Blair Mackay at (450) 807-1179.
VAUDREUIL-DORION Catch the Spirit Café welcomes B.A.C.A. – Bikers Against Child Abuse – an organization that works with local social service groups to help end child abuse and bullying. There will be a presentation by the recently formed West Island B.A.C.A. chapter. This event is open to everyone. Café style food is served along with tea, coffee and soft drinks. We also support the local food bank Le Pont / Bridging so donations of non-perishable food items are much appreciated. The Café happens Sunday, October 25, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Saint-Mary’s Hall 273 Main Road. PINCOURT
next federal election. “It’s too early to tell,” said Nicholls. “In the coming weeks, I’m going to help Peter with his transition, close down our office in St. Lazare and transfer files over to him.
- Outgoing NDP MP Jamie Nicholls
Oct. 30th, 6-9 pm & Oct. 31st, 9 am-2 pm
On October 24, kids aged 12 to 15 are invited to the Vaudreuil Municipal Arena between 9 and 10:20 p.m. for an evening of Halloween-themed skating. Two gift certificates of $50 each from boutique Empire will be awarded: one drawn from all participants and the other awarded to best costume as decided by the judges. A DJ will be providing the music. The event is free for those showing their citizen card and non-residents can participate for the low cost of $1.50. For more information, call the Culture and Recreation Department at (450) 455-3371, option 4.
As part of the Public Library Week, from October 17 to 24, the Pincourt Li-
“I still believe that the vision the NDP presented was a responsible one that was probably the best for Canada and I stand by that. It was up to the electorate to choose and they chose a Liberal majority so we’ll see what that means for our community and our country.” citizens of Vaudreuil-Soulanges,” said Nicholls. “I’m still going to be involved in the community and I think Peter will be a good representative. I’m also going to be there to hold our MP to account and to make sure he represents the needs of the community.” Despite his loss, Nicholls said he’ll take the time necessary to determine what he’ll do next and whether he’ll run again as an NDP candidate in the
brary will unveil a poetry collection conceived by local poets. On April 23, during the World Book Day, Pincourt Library held an interactive evening of poetry in which people were asked to write a poem of their own. The creations have been assembled in a collection. The poets of the region also took part in the project by adding other poems. The collection contains original texts beautifully assembled in book form. The collection is available for consultation at the Pincourt Library, 225 Pincourt Boulevard.
“I still believe that the vision the NDP presented was a responsible one that was probably the best for Canada
and I stand by that,” Nicholls added. “It was up to the electorate to choose and they chose a Liberal majority so we’ll see what that means for our community and our country.” In the neighbouring riding of Salaberry-Suroit, an extremely tight election race pitted NDP incumbent Ann Minh-Thu Quach against Liberal candidate Robert Sauvé, the former MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges Prefect and Mayor of Coteau-du-Lac, Quach managed to eke out a victory with 776 votes over rival Sauvé. She received 18,540 votes (30.5 per cent) compared to 17,764 votes for Sauvé (29.2 per cent).
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Storytelling: Nov. 1 at 586 Main Road, Hudson (by donation) Tickets: Pure Art and www.greenwoodstoryfest.com Thursday, October 22, 2015
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CBC’s David Halton is coming to Greenwood’s StoryFest to talk about his book Dispatches from the Front - a memoir about his father, Canada’s great war correspondent Matthew Halton. The book was recently shortlisted for a Governor General’s Literary Award for Nonfiction. Halton will appear at Hudson Village Theatre, 28 Wharf Road, on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 are available online and at the door. www.greenwoodstoryfest.com
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100 - FOR SALE Two piece brown leather 3-seater couch and club chair $200. Treadmill $200. Broil King Bar-B-Q $50. Two antique mahogany 4-poster twin beds $300. Call 450-458-5709. Dry firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514.291.1068 1994 Pick-up Chevrolet 1500, V6, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, lots of new parts, second owner. 137 000 kms $2850. Large free-standing slow combustion wood stove. $525. Call 450-4514958 Early-bird special $90 Cord/ Hard Wood. Forestry Services available: Homesite Clearing, Forest Clean-Up, Purchase of Timber Wood, Forestry Cutting, Firewood, Log Lengths. Yves Maisonneuve 514-708-4518 Kiln-dried kindling for sale. Half-cubic foot, 10 lbs. minimum per bag. $7 per bag. Mix of hard and soft wood. Free delivery on the island of Île Perrot. Delivery on Thursdays and Sundays. Help support teenage enterprise. Contact ileperrotkindling@gmail.com
Condo in Kilteevan for rent November 15, 2015. Call 450-458-4195. House for rent or sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164 Central Hudson, Cottage 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, partially furnished, wood stove, Bi-Energy and heat pump equipped. Walk to everything. Available November 1st $1550 / month. Tel # 514-295-1894 Commercial Office for rent in Pierrefonds. - 1536 square feet - 5 closed offices - Reception area with waiting room - Kitchenette A lot of natural light. 1800$ / month - 9513 Gouin Blvd West. Pierrefonds. For more information, contact Casandra Viviers at 514-240-3741 or by e-mail cviviers@ quorumcanada.com Recently renovated 3 bedroom cottage, 1 bath for rent, Hudson village. All appliances included, private deck and yard. $1250 a month, available immediately. 514-817-0260 3 1/2 available, fully painted. month. Call Harry at 514-781-4377
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Bachelor St-Lazare, non smoker, no animals, Mature Woman. 450-424-2109 Hudson small office / studio space for rent. Immediate, Main Road near Cameron. $185 / month. Other space may be available soon. Call: 514-677-7696 Apartment for rent. Central Hudson, 1 bedroom, livingroom, kitchen with fridge and stove. $800 per month. November occupancy. 450-458-5774. Cell 514-894-2303 Luxurious fully furnished 3 1/2. Air conditioning, indoor pool, gym and parking, hot water included. Close to train station and shopping center. $1175 514-674-0889 or 438-392-3686
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Denise’s Housecleaning: Honest, reliable, quick and thorough! Will clean your home on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. All cleaning supplies included. If interested, please phone 514-757-3816.
Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948
Painting, plastering, wallpaper, let Hans and Michael do it. 40 Years experience. Call 514-549-1330
ALL RENOVATIONS & CONSTRUCTION, FREE ESTIMATES. FRAMING, PLASTER, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, CERAMIC TILING, PAINTING, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. EXPERIENCED WORK. RBQ 5688-2244-01 JONATHAN 514-402-9223
Retired teacher with many successful years of tutoring mathematics to students in the St. Lazare, Hudson areas is anxious to continue doing so. At any level, in English or in French. Please call Astrid at 514-646-1528 (home) or at 514-441-5327 (mobile). Custom handmade wood tables, display units and functional pieces - nontraditional designs for commercial and residential settings - www.GrantDavidsonDesigns.com - 514-209-5557 - Hudson. Masonry Services, Stonework on stairs, walkways & walls. Foundation repair & parging. Call Pat 450-458-7925.
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Registered Gun Smith. We buy and sell used guns. 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 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 HOME CLEANING SERVICES Hudson, St Lazare, and surrounding area. Competitive rates. Free Estimate. Please call Helen 450 206 0760 Cell 1 450 465 7999 email helenb2007@hotmail.com SINGING LESSONS - Ages 7 to 17. Private or Semi-Private. In my home (StLazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-607-1308 References available. 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
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Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853. Vacuum Cleaner. Sales and repair of all brands, 40 years in service (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore, Samsung and Central Vac) Special on Hoover Central Vac w/standard kt at $399. (other brands avaialable from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Small appliance repair. Carpet cleaner rental available. NEW: Oreck Excel air purifiers $329. Aspirateurs Hudson.com 67 McNaughten Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Masonry Services. Brickwork. Stonework. Foundation. Tuck Pointing. Cement Finish. Construction IJS RBQ 56993546-01 www.constructionijs.com Fast Courteous Local Service 514-262-3320 ¿ Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan. 514.457.2063 Handyman / for small jobs. Call John: 514623-5786 PIANO TUNING - Local piano technician offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. Marc Lanthier, 514-770-7438, info@pianolanco.com Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544. In-home tutoring. Does your child struggle with reading? I can help! Qualified, experienced teacher, French Second Language et Français langue d’enseignement. Call Geneviève Gautier : 514-922-1643 MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/Ontario. Experienced/ Equipped. Mike The Moving Man: 514-605-3868. Water & filtration d’eau. Chimney, roof and gutters. Prepare yourself for Winter. 514-4255552. www.renovationouest.ca TUTORING - Is your child experiencing difficulty in school? We can help! We are experienced teachers, offering remedial services in both English and French. Small group or one-on-one sessions available. Call (514) 207-2360 or (514) 699-1503. Cleaning ladies available, weekly, biweekly or occassionally. 20 years of experience with same clients. All have: attention to detail skills good work ethics motivated by perfection glowing references Call and leave message 450-458-0251
General Renovations MG360 Rénovations Générales • 35 Years of experience • General repairs and renovations • Membrane • Chimneys • Stonework and brick pointing • Balconies, foundations, parging • Cement finishing, epoxy • Water infiltration Robert : 514-922-3957 Michel: 514-219-6826 Office: 450-452-4124
175 - WANTED A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/ German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Cote St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village) $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not. 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 All vehicles wanted for scrap. Best Prices. Call: 514-577-3720 WANTED. Gym/High quality elliptical or treadmill exercise equipment. Excellent condition. Call 514-210-7190.
200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Looking for a motivated clerk to work in a Pâtisserie / Boulangerie in Hudson and for an assistant chef. Part time and or full time. Must be billingual, students welcome. Please call Milad 514-575-0372 or Marc André 450-202-0861 PEM Moving is looking for moving helpers for the Fall moving season. Please call Pierre: 514-386-1278 FashionWear requires a part-time sales associate with experience in retail sales. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and store employees and demonstrate strong customer service in both fluent French and English. Send resume to: daveyad@hotmail.com Only successful candidates will be contacted.
250 - REAL ESTATE Spacious 3 bedroom bungalow. Hardwood floors throughout. Large wooded lot of 35000 sq ft. Finished basement. Ground floor Family room / fireplace. 2 car garage. OPEN HOUSE every Sunday until it is sold. Asking $299,000. 450-458-7410 Supplying your Vaudreuil-Dorion, St-Lazare, Hudson and West Island Regions
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275 - GARAGE/MOVING SALE
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325 - AUTOS FOR SALE
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Hudson garage sale - lots of stuff-tools etc. #1 Ironwood next to 3691 Harwood close to Café Campagne. Sat Oct 24 & Sun Oct 25 starting at 8:00 a.m.
“1999 Chrysler Cirrus LX Sedan, Amethyst, Very good working condition, Automatic, P.S., P.B., P.W., P.L., P.M., Cruise control, A.C., Tilt Steering, Pioneer stereo, C.D. with remote. 230,260km. Asking $765. Neg. Please call 514918-4274”
Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488
2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863
325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer. 514-2182776 1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player. Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor. Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770 2009 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT, grey/green, 98300 km, no Montreal winters, excellent condition, well-equipped, 6 speed transmission, great gas mileage, sunroof, leather/ suede seats, $8700. 450-458-7863
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Continued from page 7 Pilon added that the city has no intention of bringing big-box shopping outlets into the area, saying the focus of the Harwood project is to lure smaller businesses in order give the revitalized area a true sense of community spirit. Two- to three-storey residential condo and townhouse units are also proposed for Rue Chicoine and the city will also try to get the Ministry of Transport to cede control of Route de Lotbinière, also known as route 338, to the municipality so that it can fulfill its objective of developing the area just south of Harwood. Work will also be done to improve public access to Parc Sabourin and Île-Bray by building bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways. Paré said the city is definitely on track with its redevelopment project saying that a festival held in late summer at Place Dumont attracted thousands of people. The first project currently under development is the construction of a new headquarters on Harwood that will house the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, the Centre local de développement (CLD) Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the municipal courthouse which are presently housed in three separate locations. Construction of the new facility will begin shortly and it is expected to open in late 2016. A new city hall has also been touted
Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good ConPackage, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217. dition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call good condition, never accidented, new 4 514-262-3320. season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 2006 Mercedes CLS500, never winter drivneg., 450-424-4308 en. 86,000 Kms, very clean $18,000 Silver, Mazda3 2006, 4 door, manual, sunroof, fully loaded with AC 159, 000km. Includes 4 winter Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package. negotaible. Please call Ray at 514-668-9718 tires used 1 season. Asking $ 3400. Also sellWhite, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint con1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully ing 4 summer tires with mags asking $450. dition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217. equipped, used for weddings, second owner, Call or text 514-690-5463. 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, electric roof. Must sell (illness) $1500 Cash. 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 514-453-7468 94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $6,800 must months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-220- 2009 Toyota Camry XLE V6, 149,000 km’s, sell. Please call 514-996-6965 fully loaded, green, excellent condition, no 3398 accidents, carproof, keyless entry, winter tires 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new Ford Ranger 1998 Black. 298,000kms, good on steel rims, sunroof, leather interior, heated all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, condition, 2 sets of tires, (4 X 4 not working). seats. New: brakes, battery and summer $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very $1750 or best offer. 450-458-7906 tires on mag wheels and more. $8950 clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door. Call 514-777-8569 or 450-458-3012 514-773-0394 Mazda 3 for sale, 2006, charcoal-black, 4-door, 5-speed AC, 159,000 km, $3495. (514) 941-5320 Buick Allure 2006 CXL, blue/grey, very clean, 1978 Cadillac Sedan De’Ville blue, 138,000 km, 4 door, not winter driven, asking $2,900. no rust, runs well, $1250 Call 450-458-0897 2005 Saturn VUE - Black 185,000 km-great Call 514-684-3715 condition-$2500 or best offer. Call 514-7172006 Jetta TDi DIESEL. Manual Transmis6256. sion, it runs and drives good. It has new Ford Focus Wagon ZXW 2005. timing belt.100% Mechanical. $3900. Call: Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Sil- 218 000 kms, dark grey. Comes with 4 winter 450-567-4016 ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. tires. $950.00 Call 450-218-2935
for the revitalized Harwood sector, but the project is only in the preliminary planning stage and no final decision has yet been made about where it will actually be located, said Pilon.
In Memoriam
Hall, Allan Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love at the Palliative Care Residence in Hudson on September 29, 2015 at the age of 86 years. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff and volunteers of the Residence for the special care given to Allan. Predeceased by his wife Muriel Friars, his parents Anthony Hall and Marie-Jeanne Perusse, his brothers and sisters Fran, Suzanne, Roger and Larry. He will be sadly missed by his children Suzanne (Richard), Gisèle, James (Debbie) and Evelyn (Gilles). Will be remembered by two grandchildren Shawn and Luigi, his sisters Gloria (Erich) and Mary Jane (Anthony), his brothers Donald (Vera) and Eddy (Irene). He will be forever remembered by his relatives, nephews, nieces and special friends. May Jesus have mercy on the soul of Mr. Allan Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the VSPCR would be appreciated.
Bill Chisholm 1933-2015
My beloved husband Bill died on Saturday 26th September after a short and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at St. James’ Anglican Church 642 Main Road, Hudson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday October 31st. I would be grateful if donations could be made in Bill’s name to either NOVA Hudson or the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence.
HARBINSON, Henry T. Henry enry recently recentlly quoted d the late Father Mychal Mychal h Judge, Jud dge, Catholic Cath hol olic ic Chaplain Chaplain fo for the NY Fire Department, “that what must sustain us in times of sorrow is the belief that we do pass on to a better place. Further (with a twinkle in his eye) he said that it certainly must be a better place, as no one has returned.” Henry left peacefully August 11, 2015 with a scotch in one hand and a club in the other for that better place. Loving husband of Marie (Gordon). Proud father of Katherine (Bunny) (Tim), Amy (Peter), Ryan (Liska). Loving Pop to the late Leo, Zoe, Jack, Casey and Eva. Thanks to Dr. Irene Simon, Dr. Jeffrey Barkun for these bonus 7 years. Thanks also to the Dialysis Team at the Lakeshore and finally to the wonderful caring team on the 8th Floor S. at the Glen especially Sheila, Meaghan and Tahira. A memorial mass and celebration of life will be held at St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church, 413 Main Road, Hudson at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday October 24. A reception will follow at Whitlock Golf and Country Club 128 Côte St. Charles Road Hudson. Family would appreciate donations to RVH Foundation for Research & Pancreatic Cancer #65965 or Nova Hudson.
GOFF, HELEN Elizabeth (nee Gill, formerly Watson) December 29, 1925 - October 15, 2015 Helen passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Residence in Como, with friends and family at hand, on Thursday, October 15th. She is survived by her brother Cliff, her daughter, nieces, grand and great grand children. The good people in the Village of Hudson were the biggest part of Helen’s family - the folks with whom she most often laughed and cried, worked and played, engaged and learned from. Volunteering - her life blood and source of energy. So many people over the years were lucky enough to receive her help, compassion and friendship. Accordingly, per Helen’s final wishes, you are all invited to join together as her family for a Celebration of her Life - to be held on October 28th at 2:30pm at Wyman United Church (Main Rd, Hudson). Following the service, you are invited to a reception at the Hudson Legion where you are asked to share your stories, laughs and raise a toast to a wonderful lady that helped to make Hudson the caring community it is. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of: Le Nichoir, Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence, or NOVA.
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Discover your local businesses! Delivering heat with genuine warmth Ju l e s - P i e r r e Malartre Special contributor
Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau is a familyowned business that has been serving its community for over 50 years. Its clients can depend on the company’s reliability even when some other suppliers cannot deliver, such as in the middle of the night when your call will be answered directly by one of the company’s owners, either Sylvie or Robert Jr., ensuring that your emergency is resolved quickly. It’s comforting to know that, in times of distress, the helpful voice of one of Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau’s owners will be answering you instead of the cold automated sound of an answering machine. Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau is the local home heating specialist, not merely delivering heating oil, diesel, and propane to its residential and commercial customers, but also supplying complete heating solutions and maintenance services. Ask any of its current customers about the company’s service, and the same answers are bound to come up: total expertise, impeccable service, and unmatched pricing. “We are concentrating more and more on the future of home heating with our Propane Division,” says Josée LeBouc, Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau’s Sales and Customer Service Director. “Our inhouse certified propane technicians and sales professionals are there to guide you
during the selection of your custom-fitted heating equipment, its installations, and future servicing needs. Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau offers a comprehensive range of products and services, complemented with tank rental services and a propane fill-up open six days a week. “We are very proud of our brand new logo,” Josée adds. “It’s vibrant, different and new. Yet, it’s also a nod at our 50-year history of dedicated service. It demonstrates our evolution and how we turn toward the future while drawing upon our long experience.” The logo has changed, but Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau’ motto remains the same: Impeccable Service! “Service, Service, Service!” emphasizes Josée, saying dedicated employees make all the difference in the world. “All employees have the company’s logo tattooed on their heart,” Josée proudly says. “We all work as if we owned the company, which is what differentiates us from the competition.” Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau also helps families manage their expenses by offering a non-interest, free of charge budget plan. Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau offers quick deliveries (within 48 hours), delivery service flexibility (automatic or on-call), and unmatched prices. Gaz Pétrole Charbonneau, located at 103-A Huot Street in Notre-Dame-de-l’ÎlePerrot, is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. You can reach them at two different numbers: (514) 453-8913 and (514) 766-8491.
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Dé Go Fetch uses online educational platform ChallengeU to connect with school kids Stephanie O’Hanley Special contributor
Last May when Julien Granger, Luc Labelle and Nuka de Jocas-McCrae began their 9000 km Défi Go Fetch kayak expedition from Montreal to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, a key goal was to create educational modules for teachers to use in their classes and communicate directly with students to share what they’ve learned during their journey. In September the trio, who grew up in Île Perrot, began posting monthly educational modules in French on the online educational platform ChallengeU. “It’s interactive,” explained Labelle. “You can go through all the modules, which are kind of like PowerPoint but easy to use and very good looking. Kids go through the slides and they answer either a question that we ask them or we tell them about the history of the places we go through and talk about the animals and nature.” Through the modules, aimed at children ages 10 to 14, the Défi Go Fetch team shares facts and other
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things learned during the expedition, mentions a team value such as curiosity, patience, creative thinking and friendship, asks students questions and answering students’ questions, often by writing them back, Labelle said. “We’re doing on educational module for every part, every section of our trip,” he said. Modules include one about the St. Lawrence River, and October’s module focused on Lake Champlain and the Champlain Canal. The team is currently in South Carolina but November’s module will capture their time in New York. “There’s so much to tell about it,” Labelle said. “This is available for any teacher who wants to use it,” Labelle said. ChallengeU, a made-in-Quebec free online educational platform, is based on a concept of free activities for teachers, he said. To date Défi Go Fetch’s account has between 200 and 400 subscribers, many from schools in and around Montreal, but the team isn’t always sure exactly how many people follow their postings, Labelle added. Continued on page 27
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The Défi Go Fetch team crosses the border into the United States: an image from their October ChallengeU module focusing on Lake Champlain and the Champlain Canal.
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means a lot, Labelle said. “It gives us a lot of motivation to continue our expedition.” Pierre Gagnon, a Grade 5 teacher at Montreal’s École Saint-Gérard and a fan of Défi Go Fetch who works parttime for ChallengeU, said his class completed the first module. “I haven’t done the latest module with my students yet because they had an exam and a report card and it would be rushed. I have the impression teachers tell their students it’s not an official part of the curriculum but follow these guys and answer their questions.” To see Défi Go Fetch’s modules, visit edu.challengeu.com and type @defigofetch in the search bar
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