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Unique start-up shuts down Rigaud café Au Croissant 21 is the latest in a number of small businesses forced to close their doors due to the economic difficulties associated with the

pandemic resulting not only in business closure but the loss of jobs for adults with intellectual and/or physical challenges. The café was owned by Bertin Sa-

vard (centre) and his son Jasmin Savard (left) and staffed by barista Anaïs Sabourin accompanied by her dog Mira. See story on page 6.

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The Labour Day weekend saw another traffic surge on Hudson’s Main Road as drivers queued up to board the ferry to traverse the Lake of Two Mountains to Oka.

Hudson hosts online council meeting portance of following all public health guidelines, including social distancing and wearing masks. The Town of Hudson held its first Ferry traffic remote council meeting September 8 Resident Patrick Farrell’s writusing the online Zoom platform and ten question pertained to the recurresidents were invited to submit ques- ring traffic issues at the Hudson/Oka tions in writing ahead of time. At the ferry crossing. He asked if there were onset of the meeting, Mayor Jamie any measures being put into place to Nicholls also informed attendees they regulate traffic at that location. Farcould ask live questions during the rell mentioned that traffic had backed second question period at the end of up on Main Road from the ferry lane the session. Nicholls asked for atten- once again last weekend. Mayor dees’ patience as the council worked Nicholls recommended that residents out the bugs and became more famil- call Community Patrol or the Sûreté iar with the new online format. du Québec (SQ) whenever there were Weathering the storm traffic issues at the ferry, which are the Nicholls opened the meeting by measures the town has always taken congratulating Hudson residents for with such issues. Another resident weathering the pandemic. asked for statistics on the percentage “COVID-19 has caused many prob- of Hudson residents versus out-oflems not only to Hudson residents but town ferry users. Nicholls replied that to people around no such data was the world. I want available, but that to thank HudsonThe ferry has been with a significant porites for their reus for over 100 years. It’s tion of ferry users silience, for their was local traffic. part of our heritage. capacity to adapt “The ferry has to all the changes, been with us for - Mayor Jamie Nicholls as well as my colover 100 years. leagues on the It’s part of our council for also doing so,” he said. heritage,” Nicholls commented, add“This isn’t an easy time for anybody ing that council would continue to find but, from what I have witnessed, on ways to attract other people to other the streets, at the IGA, in different places in the town by way of the ferry. places in Hudson, residents really are Pesticide report resilient and unlike other communResident Benoît Blais asked about ities, we have a certain amount of the latest pesticide report and if it peace. We have the privilege of be- had been revised by a consultant, as ing relatively safe from the virus but required. Nicholls confirmed that the we can’t take anything for granted.” pesticide report had been analyzed Nicholls concluded by stressing the im- by a consultant for review and rec-

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nicipalities. There are major developments that are on the way upstream, which will result in increased surface flows,” Nicholls said. He added that the aquifer recharge zones which Hudson depends on for drinking water are located in these other municipalities. The Municipalité régionale de comté Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) only has power to regulate the flows of the waterways, and not ancillary issues related to water flow management, Nicholls added. “While Law 132 will eventually bring changes to these regimes, Hudson can’t wait,” he stressed. “We’re the recipients of these increased surface flows because of the upstream developments and we would benefit in getting together with our neighbours to improve watershed management.” The proposal is for a request for the MRC to create an intermunicipal agency that will assist in managing watershed for these four communities. 2020 Expenses A resident asked for an update on year-to-date expenses compared with budgeted expenses. Nicholls answered that it had been a tough year and that no government was ready for COVID-19. “There have been lots of surprises,” Nicholls said, adding that revenues were starting to come back but that 2020 was not a normal year. Nicholls mentioned that the town was looking for a return to normalcy by end of the year.

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It’s everybody’s business News that a local enterprise was forced to shutter its operations is another difficult pill to swallow during these pandemic times. Au Croissant 21 in Rigaud was not just another café – it also provided work experience and social interaction for people who may otherwise be marginalized – those with physical and/or intellectual challenges. (See story on page 6). The fact that the unique business failed to qualify for CERB relief due to its ‘start-up’ status illustrates short-sightedness on the part of those who define the parameters of eligibility. Surely a start-up that has to date been successful and offers employees – who may otherwise depend on government assistance – a degree of autonomy via meaningful work merits some form of funding. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the hand of many small and medium-sized businesses whose economic margins were already razor thin. The café owner cites statistics released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) that estimated 18,000 businesses in the province will not weather this current financial crisis. Unfortunately, the global giants (Amazon, anyone?) will be there to absorb the vacuum of in-person monetary transactions. We singlehandedly will not save 18,000 businesses from going under. But we also don’t need to help Jeff Bezos buy another pair of shoes. Whether it’s a coffee, a croissant, or a gift for a friend, one of those little local shops we drive past every day probably has exactly what we’re looking for.

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Saint-Lazare resident Stephen Huza submitted this stunning shot taken in Hudson – train tracks never looked so good. We’re switching up our Photo of the Week contest this year. Photos will not be limited to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and we will be offering three prizes at the end of the year - $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Interested? Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. We will showcase all submissions on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Saddlebrook upkeep Dear Editor, In support of the letter submitted by Gerry Foliot concerning the current state of Saddlebrook pond, the comments made regarding the lack of upkeep compared with Cedarbrook pond is a fact that I’ve been aware of during the summer. I have enjoyed this site in all seasons and the difference due to only a small waterfall at Saddlebrook compared with a fountain at Cedarbrook makes for a more inviting clear water attraction to wildlife, etc. I recall there was once a fountain at the Saddlebrook pond before the bench installation. In spring I spotted a muskrat or beaver at the pond when there was still snow and ice. My walks and resting time at the bench have always been a pleasure even when I trudged in the snow so I wish we could have more care for our green spaces and development pride as we share this beautiful part of the world. Anne Greengrove-Beauregard Saddlebrook resident since 1977 Saint-Lazare

No response Dear Editor, I booked the Hudson Community Centre for June 13 and 14 to hold the third edition of Photo Expo. I had eight photographers lined up for the exhibition, paid $454.15 for 1000 flyers and a banner with my Visa card, and the town cancelled all public events because of COVID-19! I have tried to get some compensation with no luck. The booking of the Community Centre was free. I sent a copy of my bill to Hudson Council but did not get a reply. I tried the local MNA but because the event was not a registered charity.... Zilch! It was simply an event to acknowledge the skills of local photographers and bring visitors to the Town of Hudson. I guess I will have to ‘eat’ the expense even though it was the town that cancelled public events. Al Jared Hudson Continued on page 6

Erratum In the page 3 article regarding traffic issues and water shortage in Saint-Lazare in the September 3 edition of The Journal, it was inadvertently reported that the water shortage was due to low pressure. The restrictions were imposed due to the water treatment plant being unable to cope with the demand and the lowering of reserves. Many residents assumed the reason the water restrictions were imposed because the town was running out of water which is not true. Capacity was never an issue. Fire protection was also being threatened due to water overconsumption. The watering restrictions have recently been lifted.

Council says no to loudspeakers outside new Vaudreuil-Dorion Islamic cultural centre John Jantak

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Outdoor loudspeakers will be prohibited at the site of a new Islamic cultural centre after Vaudreuil-Dorion council unanimously adopted a resolution at the first bi-monthly meeting on Monday, September 8, forbidding their use. The resolution amended the original cultural centre project that was adopted by council at their last meeting, said the city’s Director General Olivier Van Neste in a telephone interview with The Journal. The resolution also prohibits the flying of flags outdoors. Restriction disallows outdoor speakers “We added a restriction that it is not allowed to use outside speakers to reproduce sounds. It was a worry from certain citizens that if there were speakers, it would be used for a call of prayer like it happens in certain parts of the world,” said Van Neste. “There are some Muslim cultural centres that use speakers outside. We added this condition for the project that it won’t be allowed to have speakers outside. It’s a project to change the former restaurant into a cultural centre for the Muslim community,” added

Van Neste. The recent changes made by the city in regards to the project were done as a result of a consultation process the city undertook earlier with residents. “The consultation already took place. It was a written consultation because of COVID-19 but now the next step is that if people want to oppose or support the project, they can sign a petition that will either open or not open a register,” said Van Neste. Petition signing Residents in five specific zones – the zone where the new cultural centre will be located and the four surrounding zones – will be able to voice their support or disapproval of the project by signing a petition from September 10 until September 18. There is still no word on when work to build the new cultural centre will begin. It will be built at the site of the former Sunny’s Bar and Restaurant, 2400 Rang St. Antoine at the corner of Rue Chicoine. “I know they have been waiting to operate in a new place for a while. I’m guessing they’ll start the work as soon as it’s possible in terms of the by-law,” said Van Neste. Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes Council also adopted a resolution

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Vaudreuil-Dorion council approved preliminary plans in August for a new Islamic cultural centre that will be built on the site of the former Sunny’s Bar and Restaurant and have adopted a resolution to restrict outside noise and the flying of flags.

that will allow the city and provincial Ministry of Transport to reach an agreement regarding the work that has to be done to reconfigure the Highway 30 traffic ramps that exit onto Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes. “We’ve been discussing with the ministry, the Société québécoise d’infrastructure (SQI), and the health department in terms of what we have to do on Cité-des-Jeunes hopefully be-

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fore the hospital arrives. The road has to be redone to accommodate all the extra traffic,” said Van Neste. “The Transport Ministry asked us to adopt a resolution because they want to start an agreement. We want an agreement in terms of negotiating the responsibility and distribution of the costs around the project. This is just the initial step in starting the agreement process.”

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The Quebec government has launched a map of COVID-19 alert levels in light of an upward trend in cases. The back to school season has generated an uptick in cases but overall, the situation is running smoothly according to Director of Public Health Dr. Mylène Drouin. Parties, dinners, weddings, and social activities have resulted in a small increase in diagnoses and Drouin is asking people to be especially cautious, particularly if they work in the healthcare system. The map includes four levels of alert

– Vigilance (green), Early Warning (yellow), Moderate Alert (orange) and Maximum Alert (red) and are established on the basis of epidemiological situation, transmission control and healthcare system capacity. The Vaudreuil-Soulanges region is currently coded as green, or Vigilance but all residents are reminded to continue to wear masks and wash hands regularly. The map can be consulted at tinyurl. com/y24dcl4o

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COVID-19 forces small Rigaud enterprise to shut its doors John Jantak

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A small business in the VaudreuilSoulanges region has become the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Au Croissant 21 in Rigaud announced it has closed its doors and laid-off its small staff of employees including people with disabilities on September 7. Bertin and Jasmin Savard, the father and son owners of the enterprise, said they had to take the drastic measure to close their small business venture after their application for financial assistance was rejected by the federal Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA). Ineligible for federal relief Au Croissant 21 was established in November, 2018 at the site of the former Caisse Desjardins de Rigaud on Rue St. Pierre. The small business was still considered to be a start-up and therefore was not eligible to receive financial assistance from the CEBA. Unable to overcome financial difficulties that stemmed from the shutdown because of COVID-19 crisis, they were left with few options. Despite Bertin’s attempts to alleviate rent expenses and a long analysis of all the possibilities that existed for the reopening of the small independent café, it was decided that the only choice available was to permanently close the enterprise. According to a press release is-

sued by Bertin and Jasmin, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) conducted recent polls throughout the country and estimated that 158,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada will not survive the current financial crisis. Around 18,000 of these businesses are located in Quebec. ‘Part of this sad statistic’ “We are, unfortunately, part of this sad statistic,” said Bertin. “It is therefore more responsible for us to put an end to our magnificent project for now in order to reduce our financial loss. Our small business has been a huge success for us.” Au Croissant 21 was in operation for only 22 months, but for Bertin, it was not only an exceptional entrepreneurial adventure, it was also a unique family and human experience. “We were able to receive internship students who live with different disabilities in order to give them an extraordinary work experience,” he said. Thankful for support Bertin extended his thanks to all the customers, especially those in Rigaud who have supported Au Croissant 21 during its short existence. “We want to thank our employees who have put all their love into this company. And a special thank you to Anaïs Sabourin, our exemplary barista assisted by her dog Mira, who knew how to be an outstanding ambassador,” said Bertin. A special thank you was also ex-

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Happy event Dear Editor, An impromptu Concert took place at Saint-Thomas Church on Saturday, September 5 featuring Glen Bowser,

PHOTO COURTESY STEPHANIE MORRIS

An impromptu concert that took place last weekend at Saint-Thomas Church in Hudson was organized by Father Roland Demers.

Karen Cromar and Dan Gallant. This photo was the sound check in the morning. The concert was inspired by Father Roland Demers, “to make Hudson happy.” What a hero he is! And all donations went to the church! Gotta love this town.

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PHOTO COURTESY BERTIN SAVARD

Rigaud residents Bertin Savard and his son Jasmin ran the Au Croissant 21 café for almost two years until financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic left them with no choice but to shut down.

PHOTO COURTESY BERTIN SAVARD

The welcoming café on Rue St-Pierre that employs workers with physical and/or intellectual challenges was deemed ineligible for federal Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) funding due to its status as a ‘start-up.’

Sincerely, Stephanie Morris Hudson

Continued from page 4 Correction Dear Editor, I wish to submit a correction to my letter last week. I had a call from Remi Lefebvre’s charming widow to thank me for my sentiments about her dear husband and I learned that Remi was, in fact, a member of Whitlock Golf Club when he won the Junior Open in Quebec. My impressions were out of date and misguided. Naomi Henshaw Hudson

tended to Développement VaudreuilSoulanges (DEV) for their support throughout the development process and for all the help that was extended by their advisor Noémie Roy. “She has always been there to support us,” said Bertin. While Au Croissant may have shut its doors, Bertin said the little café has given birth to a new restaurant/bistro in Mont St. Hilaire called Chez Cheval whose owners Patricia Paquin and Louis-François Marcotte hire personnel with autism to assist them. Bertin will also keep the name Croissant 21 just in case the enterprise is able to reopen sometime in the future.

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We’re all at risk Dear Editor, The above photograph was taken September 9 at lunchtime and show the queue of local high school students outside the IGA store in Hudson. The day before, the queue was even larger. To my understanding of the current Quebec Government recommendations (As per CNESST) for COVID-19 prevention include physical distancing in queues both inside and outside of stores and shopping centres. The management at the Hudson IGA are making every reasonable effort to enforce these rules. The local high school (Westwood High School) have placed a member of their staff outside the store at lunchtime to remind the students of their COVID-19 responsibilities. However, as you can see from the photograph, the students are not complying. I am writing to you as a very con-

PHOTO COURTESY RUSSELL COTTON

Not all students gathering this week outside the local IGA in Hudson were wearing masks or observing social distancing rules.

cerned resident of Hudson. The government has spent a considerable amount of public money to educate all Quebecers on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and, to my knowledge, teenagers are not exempt from these government rules. I would therefore greatly appreciate knowing how the rules can be enforced. Without enforcement we are all at risk. Russell Cotton Hudson

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One of two unoccupied houses that back onto Saint-Lazare’s Chaline Valley will be offered for sale by the town ‘as-is’ either by auction or through an agency.

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Saint- Lazare landscapes at issue Nick Zacharias

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The town of Saint-Lazare’s regular monthly council meeting took place September 8, with citizens again welcomed live and in person to ask questions of council. Protocols that have become routine, such as the wearing of masks when not seated, were respected. The maximum capacity of 19 residents was not reached, as several chose to submit their questions online. Houses on the edge Resident Richard Meades came in person to speak to council and one of the issues on his mind was the future of two houses on Charbonneau Street that back onto Chaline Valley. They were purchased by the town as they were precariously close to landslide stabilization work that had to be done. “Those houses have been empty now for well over a year,” said Meades. “They don’t have a septic system because they took the weeping field away when they took away the earth … what’s going to happen with them?” Mayor Robert Grimaudo confirmed that the houses would be put forward for sale ‘as-is’ whether at auction or through an agency, “…in the very near future,” and that any necessary work on them would have to be carried out by the purchasers. There were further slippages on the slopes adjacent to those houses starting last March - after the stabilization work was done. According to Meades, workers came to repair the second slide without success. “It happened again, they came and fixed it, and it happened a third time,” said Meades by telephone after the meeting. He also confirmed that after the latest slide, workers came back to dig deep into the clay and reinforce the slope with rocks. Council voted Tuesday night to provisionally accept the final work that was done, based on a July 21 inspection. The provision was that the contractor must complete re-planting work, remove waste and return the access points to good condition. Outdoor maintenance Resident Marc Belliard inquired as to why multiple large trees that had been cut in the service of Hydro Que-

bec transmission lines in the Le Forestier area had not been removed, seeing as how they were not rotted and therefore could at least be put to good use rather than being left to waste. Mayor Grimaudo responded that council had had a discussion about it and agreed that the question should be put to Hydro Quebec. While smaller or dead brush is normally left to decompose naturally for environmental reasons, “…these are large trees that could be recuperated by an entrepreneur or a mill. We’ll inform ourselves with Hydro Quebec and get back to you.” Also in the vein of outdoor maintenance, resident Gerry Foliot wrote to follow up on previous questions about the murky state of the artificial pond at the entrance to the Saddlebrook development from Côte Saint-Charles. District 1 councillor Geneviève Lachance said that while council is not prepared right now to spend the estimated $17,000 it would cost to install a new aeration fountain, they are aware of the issue. She said she is waiting for a response from the company that originally installed the pond in hopes that they can correct the unsatisfactory aeration system that is already in place. Outdoor dog show Included in the regular agenda was approval of a motion to temporarily allow recreational campers in the area of the Equestrian Centre for a canine event scheduled to happen on October 1 to 4, said Grimaudo after the meeting, “The dog show that normally happens indoors will be coming back this year, but in an outdoor venue.” Storm drain frustrations Another resolution passed was to make an official request of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding an as yet unresolved request for a subsidy to finance the installation of a storm drain in the area of Frontenac Street. The project was first proposed in August of 2015 and confirmed in 2018 to have a maximum cost of $4,424,000. It was deemed a ‘priority’ by the provincial government, and yet has stagnated since that time. Continued on page 11

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Another summer in the books… So, let me ask you beautiful people – what did you do for your summer vacation? I know, right? Me neither. Did you dare to venture out past the borders into the badlands? From the New Brunswick border in the east to the Manitoba border in the west seems like the only territory that we can meander around this summer of COVID. So I’m guessing like a lot of folks, you pretty much discovered or re-discovered your own province or, like some of us, got to better know your own backyard. Around these parts it really seemed like it was the summer of ‘Balconville.’ The park and beach across the street from ‘Crooked Tree Corner’ was packed with families who came from all corners of the Montreal area in search of an afternoon by the water. And the great wise wizards who make the laws here in Shangri-la opened up their arms, their lands, their parks and beaches to strangers near and far so that everyone could partake in our natural bounty. For the first time since I can remember, the park looked like Plattsburgh Beach all summer (and don’t get me started about the mess the park was left in each evening). But it was all for the greater good, I am sure. The people who make these rules are at a much higher pay grade than yours truly. And sharing is caring, right? Nope, for the bestie and I, it was truly a summer of hanging around the ol’ back yard. We did some landscaping, put a new roof on the garage, picked up pine cones and cut the grass. Not even one weekend away at a cottage or hostel. But we hope to make up for it this fall (I’m calling it ‘fall’ until December I’ve decided) by going away on a few trips hither and dither to magical places in the lands of ‘Je me souviens’ and ‘Yours to discover.’ I’ll keep you up-to-date on ‘Gallagher’s Travels’ throughout the fall dear readers and give you some great travel tips such as ‘where was the best martini’ and ‘which public bathroom didn’t have my stomach churning and had me grabbing for my inhaler.’ Wish us luck as we hit the road in search of adventure, marinated olives, escargots au gratin and tacky fridge magnets. For as the great Mark Twain once said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did.” Pitter patter, let’s get at ‘er. ******* Closer to home there are still some fine events happening here and there: La corde à poèmes et l’arbre à souhaits – an interactive spoken word and poetry performance will be held at the Pointe-duMoulin Historical Park in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot on September 20. The performance will be in French and will go on throughout the day from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Remember that this year the admission to the park is free. More information on the park and activities can be found at: pointedumoulin.com/evenement/les-dimanches-champetres ******* Greenwood Centre for Living History is hosting its annual Treasures in the Attic event with a twist this year. There will be performances by local musicians throughout the day and many delicious baked goods will be available for sale. Drop by the vintage shop to find your very own treasures. Stay a while and relax in the gardens. Antique appraisers will be available remotely to evaluate your collectibles – contact Greenwood for more info at (450) 458-5396 or history@greenwoodcentre. org . Greenwood is located at 254 Main Road in Hudson. ******* Stay well, stay safe, and keep up-to-date on everything you need to know with The Journal each Thursday and everyday online (www. yourlocaljournal.ca) for all the news and events that are happening here and there; in and around the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area. Sociable!

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Our Legion Branch #115 will reopen Friday, September 11. For three weeks we will only be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be a number of special protocols for everyone to follow. These will be posted inside the Legion hall. Three of the most important are to sign the register book and of course sanitize your hands and wear a mask while walking around. Everyone must sign the book, that way we can call people back in case someone does contract COVID-19 and it is traced back to our Legion Branch #115. Hopefully not of course! The back terrace will not be in use nor will the bar area in front of the television. The maximum allowable number of patrons is just 22. However if you are from the same bubble (husband and wife) you will be able to sit beside each other. Just ask the bartender for an extra chair. No tables or chairs already in place may be moved around. Then on Thursday, October 1, we will open from 4 to 7 p.m. and still include Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays as well. This will last for a couple of weeks on a trial basis to see how things work out before we fully reopen sometime around Thanksgiving as the curling season begins. Time will tell. Most of our social activities will not be held this fall. Cribbage, Sunday Scrabble, Wednesday Bridge, and Pub Quiz are four that will not be returning due to the lack of social distancing among players at each table. This seating arrangement cannot be done anyway for the time being. Friday Night Dinners are also cancelled for the time being. Hopefully by January, if we get a vaccine, things Notice of convocation to the Annual General Meeting of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence Foundation (VSPCRF) Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the VSPCRF regarding the 2019-2020 financial year will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 7 pm at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, Hudson. For more information please visit www.mspvs.org

will improve. We will have a short ceremony outside at Place Vimy to unveil the new park bench that is being donated by the family of a WW II veteran who passed away earlier this year and a special WW II Memorial group. You will all be advised of this as soon as we know when it will be arriving. A small brass plaque will be installed in memory of the veteran who was at D-Day, June 6, 1944. Please do not feel that you are obligated to rush back when we open. Your health and those around you is the most important. Also if anyone has been out of the country in the two weeks prior you will not be permitted inside. As ever, the health and welfare of our members are essential to us. For the reopening of our branch, we will therefore apply public health measures put in place by the Provincial Government and the CNESST. We hope to offer you an environment where you will have the chance to interact socially and entertain yourself while taking in account social distancing, physical separation (Plexiglas) at the bar, implementation of procedures reducing close contacts, and use of personal protection (face mask). The details relating to the application of these measures will be communicated to you in the coming weeks. Consequently, please note that any derogation to the rules we establish will result in the immediate closing of the bar and the branch. On Friday, September 4th Mike Elliott, John Dalgarno, James Parry and myself planted 38 new red chrysanthemums around Place Vimy. Another 56 were sold to some of our lucky members. A nice little fundraiser for our Branch #115 organized by our 1st VP Mike Elliott. They should be in full bloom in about a week or so. We have just six left of various colours, please contact us at rcl115@videotron.ca; first come first served at $20 each. Special get well wishes go out to our dear friend and fellow Legionaire Jim Markham who is currently in the hospital. Our thoughts go out to you and hope that you will soon be home among your pals back here at Branch #115. Lest we forget…

Jeffrey Quenneville of Quenneville Walsh Private Wealth Management celebrates 10 years as an Independent Agent with Raymond James Ltd.! In 2000 Jeff was the Eastern Regional Sales Manager with a Fortune 500 company, and was responsible for negotiating with major corporations in Eastern Canada. While at a business conference in Minnesota with some of his clients on September 11th 2001, the unthinkable happened. All air traffic in the US stopped for over a week, leaving Jeff and his clients stranded in Minnesota. With no way home, they decided to rent a car and drive from Minnesota up to Canada via Manitoba. Back at home with his wife and young children, Jeff started contemplating the importance of life, and what it meant to be fulfilled and happy. He determined he wanted to travel less, be home more, and needed a change. He went to a recruitment seminar hosted by an independent investment dealer, and realized that, in addition to being good with numbers, he was good with people. “When you help people address their most significant concerns and help them find the freedom to do what they want with their lives, this is perhaps the most satisfying human feeling of all.” In 2001, he became a licensed advisor and set up his office on Main Road in Hudson, QC. In 2010, he joined Raymond James Ltd., becoming their first independent agency in Quebec, and he hasn’t looked back since. Catherine Healy, his assistant joined him in 2002. Her client first approach, customer care, integrity and attention to detail are invaluable to the Agency. His agency has grown over the years and so have his children, and he is very proud to have them as part of his team. His son Mark has been by his side for the last 8 years and is now his Associate Advisor and partner. His daughter Nicole joined the team 2 years ago and is now a licensed assistant. Her goal is to focus on life insurance, critical illness and disability insurance. In 2017, Jeff welcomed “Uncle Rick” to the team. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Richard Walsh brings an abundance of market experience and professionalism to the team. Richard sees his job primarily as a way to make a deep positive impact for the people who depend on his efforts for their financial well-being. Jeff, Mark and Richard share the same values and mindset, and Richard’s partnership is a perfect fit for the team. Jeff chose to be part of Raymond James because the firm also believes clients and their best interests should come first. When it comes to your financial well-being, there is only one person that matters: You. Because this is your life, your goals, your dreams. It’s not just about saving for retirement or paying for a child’s education, it’s about having the resources and the time to accomplish your goals, and still enjoy life’s great moments along the way. Raymond James is driven by a client-first approach, and it values the importance of preserving the financial independence of its advisors, which, in turn, gives Jeff and his team the freedom to do what’s right for their clients. Raymond James has been the perfect fit for the Quenneville Walsh Private Wealth Management agency and their clients for the past 10 years. Charitable giving is also a big part of what Jeff believes in, and Raymond James shares his desire to give back to the communities in which their associates live and work. Through their Annual Giving Campaigns, Jeff has been able to double the charitable contributions he has made over these past 7 years to Nova, Le Nichoir, Le Pont Food Bridging and the Pure Art Foundation, to name a few. Jeff is grateful for the trust his clients continue to place in him and his team, and for the continued support of Raymond James.

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Grandparents day

Sunday, September 13th

In celebration of grandparents C.J. Maxwell

Special contributor

Age is just a number and you only get old when you stop learning. In fact, one of the best ways to stave off the effects of ageing on the mind is to keep the brain challenged and engaged. Think you’re too old to try something new?

Nonsense. With National Grandparents Day coming up on Sunday, September 13, take a moment to reflect and appreciate just what the following seniors were able to accomplish later in life. Dame Judi Dench is known for everything from theatrical roles to playing M, the Head of the Secret Intelligence Ser-

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vice in the James Bond franchise. This grandmother of one was in her 60s when her film career finally took off. Though she has since passed away, Oregon resident Gladys Burrill holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest woman to run a marathon. Dubbed the ‘Gladyator’ by the local community in Hawaii where she lived part-time, she only took up running at the age of 86 and completed five marathons, the last one at the age of 92. Her time – just under 10 hours. She passed away in 2019 at the age of 100. Her 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren ought to be proud. It wasn’t enough to be the first man to orbit the Earth – American astronaut John Glenn decided to pay a return visit to space in 1998 at the age of 77 serving as a payload specialist, participating in various experiments to test how his ageing body responded to the weightless environment. This former fighter pilot, astronaut, politician (and grandfather of two boys) died at the age of 95 in 2016. Anna Mary Robertson Moses initially charged between $3 and $5 for her paintings. The prolific painter later dubbed ‘Grandma Moses’ only gained national attention at the age of 76, be-

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ing forced to put aside creative pursuits at a young age in favour of earning a more realistic living for her family which included five surviving children of her brood of 10. In her 30-year painting career, Grandma Moses created roughly 3600 works. One of her paintings titled Sugaring Off (1943) sold for $1.2 million. Her 100th birthday on September 7, 1960 was designated ‘Grandma Moses Day’ by then-New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. She lived to reach her 101st birthday. Another Guinness World Record holder is American Dorothy Davenhill who journeyed to the North Pole at the age of 89. In 1980 after a life dedicated to volunteerism and public service, Dorothy, along with her husband and three daughters, began extensive world travels. In August 2004, she reached the North Pole, and at her age was designated the oldest person to do so. Why the North Pole? Why not? Did you survive university eating instant ramen noodles? You have Momofuku Ando to thank. At the ripe old age of 61, Momofuku developed the ubiquitous – and cheap – snack that has sustained many a student. After serving a two-year prison sentence for tax evasion in 1948, this father of three founded a small family-run company producing salt. Continued on page 11

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Teaching and learning go hand in hand and the wealth of knowledge that grandparents have acquired over their lives is meant to be shared.

Grandparents Continued from page 10 As Japan grappled with post-war food shortages Ando, at the age of 61, developed the mass-production of instant noodles in a Styrofoam cup with the belief that, “Peace will come to the world when the people have enough to eat.” While by no means a health food, Ando reportedly ate his instant noodles on a daily basis, dying of heart failure on January 5, 2007 at the age of 96. Speaking of food, the diminutive Clara Peller, manicurist and single mom of two children, broke into acting at the age of 81 when a talent agent reportedly noticed her particular voice and feisty personality. Her appearance in a Wendy’s hamburger TV commercial uttering the unforgettable line (for people of a certain age), “Where’s the beef?”

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cemented her short-lived fame. She was dumped by Wendy’s after making a TV commercial for Prego spaghetti sauce a few years later and the spokesperson spots were taken over by another senior – Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas – who can also take credit for developing the revolving bucket for Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise outlets. Peller enjoyed her success for a few brief years before passing away in 1987 at age 84. It’s never too late to try something new and the very idea of adaptability is core to the concept of youth. Maybe orbiting Earth in a spaceship or running a marathon isn’t in the cards for you. But picking up a paintbrush, cooking a new dish, or just generally stepping out of your comfort zone allows your brain to fire new synapses and flex the grey matter muscles. Plus, it may just give you some bragging rights to show off to your grandchildren.

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Have a child in school or educational childcare? Staying alert will help slow the spread of COVID-19

Every year, fall in Québec is marked by a change from lazy summer days to a new routine. This year, we all need to stay alert to protect our kids while letting them attend school and educational childcare services. Working together, we can give them the chance to succeed!

It’s important to follow the health and safety guidelines

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Fever Children ages 5 or under:

• Rectal temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F) or higher

Children ages 6 years and older:

• Oral temperature of 38.1°C (100.6°F) or higher

General symptoms

• Sudden loss of sense of smell

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• Major fatigue • Significant loss of appetite • General muscle pain (not related to physical exertion)

• Keep a distance of 2 metres

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• Wash hands often. • Follow the guidelines provided for educational childcare services and for schools, including school daycares.

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Respiratory symptoms

• Cough (new or worse) • Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing

• Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose

Gastrointestinal symptoms

• Nausea • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Stomach aches

If your child shows one or more of these symptoms for more than 24 hours or if you believe that a family member was exposed to COVID-19, use the COVID-19 Symptom Self Assessment Tool available at:

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If in doubt, stay home Any child showing symptoms should remain at home and limit contact with others. If the symptoms persist for more than 24 hours, use the Self-Assessment Tool or call 1 877 644-4545 to find out what to do. Your child should not go to school if:

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Children who are self-isolating at home may still be able to access distance learning support. Contact the staff at your child’s school for more information.

Be careful at school, in daycare and in educational childcare services If your child shows symptoms, you will be asked to come and pick them up immediately. Call 1 877 644-4545 and follow the guidelines that will be provided.

Safely restarting activities Even when it is possible to resume activities, you must follow all of the relevant public health guidelines, including those provided by a health professional. Never end an isolation period early.

Parents and staff will be informed if a child that is part of the same class group tests positive for COVID-19. Anyone determined by the public health authorities to be at moderate or high risk will be contacted, removed from the school, daycare or childcare service, and tested. Parents and staff will be quickly notified if regional public health authorities deem it necessary to close down a facility or group.

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Home and Estate

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Located between Hudson, Vaudreuil-Dorion and Saint-Lazare this wonderful estate situated on 25 acres of agricultural land offers spectacular views of the mountains. A superb ancestral stone house built in 1918 full of history and charm. Continued on page 16

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Continued from page 15 This charming three-storey home has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a powder room. The home offers two fireplaces on the main level, one in a large living room with space for a dining room table to seat 12 guests, or use the separate dining room closer to the kitchen. The original kitchen features authentic cabinets and modern appliances with a staircase leading to what was once the maid’s quarters. The main staircase leads to five very spacious bedrooms; two with en-suite bathrooms and two more full bathrooms – all this and views of the mountains. On the third floor you will find two inspiring rooms for office space, studio or kid’s corner! The house has many stunning features like a carved horse head mantel, solid wood carved doors, and beautiful wood windows that were replaced in approximately the last 10 years while conserving their original style. The oil furnace will be removed by the present owner and replaced by an electric furnace. Vast lawns and gardens with an inground pool and an area that once had a grass tennis court. Great location for an organic farm, vineyard or cattle ranch. The land has been natural for years. The property runs from Harwood to the highway so

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The weekend gardener Winding down

TM O’Shaughnessy

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Well, it’s time to wind down the garden for another year as sad as that is to say. Gardeners everywhere are getting ready for the big fall cleanup, even dilettante ones like me. Wanting to have it both ways as a balcony gardener, I bought some favourite perennials in May to enjoy all summer. Things like dianthus, bergamot and winter savoury – and six pots of lavender, not to mention a whole lavender tree. I even went so far as to cultivate a rose bush – a thing of beauty called Impatience. But Labour Day weekend marked the end of my grace period and it was almost already too late to transplant them from my garden eyrie up on the 10th floor of my apartment building into my sister’s ground garden in time for winter. Every September it’s the same. You can almost hear the sigh of relief of each perennial as they enter

my sister’s yard, a veritable Garden of Eden as compared to the wind-blasted perch of my balcony where the sun is too hot, the wind too harsh and the pots never deep enough. The weather even cooperated with the transplant, offering cool enough temperatures to make sure I didn’t choose the lazy option of doing it all next weekend. It also provided unexpected sun rather than torrents of rain. So all the orphan perennials were planted in a manner that not only saved the gardener from getting soaked, there was even a gentle rain at dusk to ease their way into their new home. My balcony garden is now a pretty barren place. As well as disappearing my perennials I also harvested the last of the herbs and nothing is left except a pot of sweet marjoram which I love for itself alone, and not what it can do for my salads. Thank goodness the blue aster is still going great guns, luring

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Purple and green basil, thyme, rosemary and mint are the last of my herbs for this summer, ready to be transformed into infused oil with my crop of fresh chilies

crazy bees up to the 10th floor to get drunk on their yellow pollen-friendly eyes. And a deep pot of burgeoning love-in-a-mist annuals that I planted from seed midsummer looks like it might be set to flower in a week or two. The race to the first frost is on, but I think they’ll make it. Although we can hope, it certainly doesn’t feel like any second summer is coming this fall. With the Farmers’ Almanac ringing in our ears about how cold and snowy this winter will be – not to mention that snowfall in Alberta this week – we must now cut to the

chase. For me it’s time to turn to endof-summer delights such as browsing the spring bulb catalogue and readying my amaryllis bulb to be tricked into thinking its winter already – so that it can be tricked into blooming a second time by Christmas. Its leaves have been growing on the balcony all summer, but now I’ll place the bulb in the fridge for about 10 weeks so it can be convinced to bloom big in December. These are fewer and fewer garden pleasures open to us now, but coddling a magnificent amaryllis goes some way to cushioning the blow.

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Even the bees seem extra busy as the weather cools and gardens begin to wind down for the winter.

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cheese (save some to sprinkle on top of the muffins) Prepare 12 cups in a muffin tin (use paper liners or lightly grease and flour) and preheat oven to 375° F. In a large bowl, combine oats and the milk. Add eggs and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and stir until just combined. Distribute the batter evenly amongst the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 mins, until muffins begin to turn golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Serve warm.

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Up for adoption Drake, an 11-month-old male Cocker spaniel/poodle mix, is now an adolescent, but he came to us in March snapping, biting, barking, and screeching. He had been bought from a commercial breeder by an inexperienced family. His future was looking grim. Drake has spent the last few months at École des Intervenants canins du Québec and he’s now ready to take the next step. He needs an experienced guardian, lots of daily exercise, and everything he has learned has to be constantly reinforced. He’s also quite vocal, so no apartments or condos, and children over 12 years old would be

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best. NO CATS. If you have the patience, dedication, time and love required by this young man, fill out the form and ask for Drake. For more information on Drake or any of the other dogs available for adoption, go to www.animatch.ca.

Up for adoption Moxie, a beautiful and playful shorthaired grey female cat, has finished her mothering days and is vaccinated, spayed, and ready for a new adventure. The veterinarian put her date of birth at July, 2016 but the man who had her in his yard feels that she is only a few years old. Moxie is quite shy with new people but very curious and loves to sit by the windows and watch the outside world. She can be independent but sleeps with her foster mom and likes to be petted. She can be a bit vocal, loves her food and can sometimes sharpen her claws on carpets. Since she was raised outside,

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she needs a family that can excuse her little flaws and give her a loving home. For more information regarding Moxie, please write to us at cascavaudreuil@ outlook.com.

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Welcome to our feature showcasing and celebrating the many companion animals we have in our region. Cleo and owner Tara Fitzgerald take a break from unpacking their new home in Vaudreuil-Dorion to enjoy a cup of tea together. Cleo is a 7-year-old rescue dog and a beautiful but rare mixed breed of Bichon and German Shepherd. She’s a happy, active and affectionate girl. She wants everyone to know that rescue dogs are the best! Oh, and she’s happy to accept treats should you see her out walking with her humans. If you’d like us to feature your pet – dog, cat, rabbit, horse, lizard, possum (possum?) etc., send us a photo of you and your pet together, along with a short description, to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca.

Title: Sour Grapes (2016) Directed: Jerry Rothwell and Reuben Atlas Genre: Documentary Available on Netflix Brief Synopsis: Rudy Kurniawan is a young, upstart player in the most lucrative wine markets in America, turning heads with his knowledge and collection. He also happens to be committing the largest wine fraud in history. Scores: 96% Rotten Tomatoes

Review: One of the most important lessons you can learn in film criticism (and in life) is the timeless adage: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Deciding on whether you like a film based solely off its tagline, poster or trailer is a bad habit, and cuts you off from some truly remarkable experiences. In the case of the documentary Sour Grapes, this wisdom rings doubly true – as both the audience and the doc subjects learn this lesson. The only difference is that for the audience, it didn’t cost us millions of dollars. I was ready to give up on this film almost immediately. Within 10 minutes, I was negotiating with my partner to pull the plug and watch anything else. The initial subjects of the film were the worst type of people. Wealthy, entitled investment-bros, who are an equal mixture of Silicon Valley and Wall Street, are the first people we are introduced to. They also happen to be belligerently drunk off preposterously expensive wine. Some delightful insights we hear from them include, “If you can’t afford ’02 champagne, drink f-ing beer.” Truly some invaluable wisdom from a group of guys who I would safely guess have enough DUI’s and workplace harassment claims amongst them to keep a whole police station busy. Just when it can’t get any worse, the film pulls the rug out from under us. It switches focus to one of the most bizarre fraud cases this millennium. In walks Rudy Kurniawan, an Indonesian millionaire who is as much wine savant as he is enigma. Rumors fly about the source of his wealth and his connections, but one thing is for sure – he is willing to spend on wine. So much so, that he single-handedly drives the market value up on many different years and brands. Most resentment of Rudy is washed away by his charm, love of wine, and generosity. He quickly becomes a valuable connection for some of the wealthiest wine collectors in America, seemingly able to provide them with any vintage they so seek. Little did they know that this wine guru was also perpetrating the largest wine fraud in history. Investigative food-crime journalism has become a bit of a specialty for Netflix. Mini-series such as Rotten, Dirty Money and Explained all have aspects that dive deep into some of the darker ways our food and drink are put on our tables. Sour Grapes arrived at the beginning of this bubble and carries many of the aspects that make the above series successful. The directors are also smart enough to know that the people Rudy really conned are not innocent themselves. Many of the ‘victims’ are glorified conmen themselves, and Sour Grapes does well to tell the story through the lens of the 2008 Recession, which was happening simultaneously. The fact that many of these figures (including the poorest Koch Brother, who only has a net worth of $1.5 billion, $47 billion less than his sibling) were bailed out during the recession, or simply had too much wealth to be truly affected, is the most infuriating thing of the whole film. While the crimes Rudy Kurniawan committed are not to be excused, there is almost an art in which he perfected his ‘craft.’ You almost feel like tipping your hat to a man who attempted such a ridiculous con and almost got away with it. In the end, the conned must grapple with the fact that they got played, and it is a bit of a consolation for the viewers to watch. It turns out that while exorbitant wealth may get you the best wine, largest mansions, political influence and legal immunity, there is one thing that money can’t buy – common sense. PHOTO COURTESY IMDB.COM

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Cage for small rodent(s). Comes with attachable water bottle and plastic food bowl. Not suitable for dwarf rabbits, suitable for rats, gerbils, hamsters, etc. $50. Contact Lauren at (514)806-9486

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150 - SERVICES Serge Guindon Inc. Excavation and Levelling 514-269-8281 Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, spring clean up, trim bushes, also top soil and seed lawns. Good rates. Call 514-884-5959 ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets per roll, $37.95/48 rolls per case. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488

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Linda Routledge It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our mother, Linda Routledge. A proud and strong mother of three, with an infectious smile that could light up any room. She succumbed to her illness after a brave battle and sadly passed away on April 27, 2020. She is survived by her three children, Steven, Patrick and David, her sister Sandra and her brothers Bruce and Keith, all of who will miss her terribly. As a cashier at the Hudson IGA for over 15 years, she was loved and respected by all. There will be a funeral service on October 7, 2020, which would have marked her 71st birthday, at the Field of Honour in Pointe Claire. Her final resting place will be next to her beloved parents, Robert and Veronica Routledge. Come, let us celebrate her life and her smile, as she would have wished.

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

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

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IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY POSSIBLE. Over 45% already rented! Be part of the 1st to establish your business & benefit of the low rental cost of $16/sqft/yr in a Brand New building, corner unit. Easy access to main Highways 20-30-40 + future hospital of Vaudreuil-Dorion + new residential units coming.

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

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

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$299,900

PERFECT LOCATION – 342,058 sq ft lot - Zoned commercial, C-1 operation. Develop your multiple commercial condo, restaurants, business center, along highway 40 on a main road. Also included; 2013 house & 4 car garage. (Taxes applicable)

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NO SELLING

SOUS PRESSION UNDER PRESSURE LE PLUS GRAND CHOIX DE PRODUITS

DISPONIBLE: PLAN DE FINANCEMENT

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