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TrafďŹ c and water issues discussed among Saint-Lazare councillors and citizens John Jantak The Journal
The long-awaited expansion of Boulevard de la CitĂŠ-des-Jeunes into a fourlane highway and the on-going water # & ' ( of several topics discussed between the ) ' *! + , . ' / # 0 August 30. It was the second independent 4 ! 5! & 0 . ! 0 / 0 6 . , 7 + " 7 * 6 8 9 ' " # ! ! # . ' / Chartrand. 7 *! 0 * : + ; + 6 de la CitĂŠ-des-Jeunes and the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water supply. Route de la CitĂŠ-des-Jeunes expansion 7 + ! ! ; 6 la CitĂŠ-des-Jeunes into a two-lane boule! + . # < : + #
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Frontline workers banned from bank Nick Zacharias The Journal
When Lyda Gusman went to her bank branch last February, she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to be turned away at the door. According to Gusman, who works in the archives at Lakeshore General Hospital, when she tried to enter the # , ! Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion she was denied entrance because an employee feared her job meant she could be a + .U O Â&#x2039;" # 4 0 ?O ) ! it. They had someone at the door to screen customers, to make sure they " , O 0 O to not let me in.â&#x20AC;? Gusman reports that the teller insisted she could not come in or use the bank machine. Said Gusman, â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was screaming in front of other customers, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let her in because she works at ! .U O ) and yelling to me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You have to get out of here!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Taken completely aback, 4 N "
That was in the very early days of the pandemic when many were struggling to understand and adapt to the sudden appearance of a frightening ! " ! 0 things did not improve for Gusman, + Â&#x2014; , 0 & O ! . Â&#x2019; " Repeated refusals â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tried to go back, because you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do everything with the bank on " 7 8 0 they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let us in and told us it was because we work at the hospital.â&#x20AC;? Gusman asked to speak to the manager to ask how she could be treated that way and if they really wanted to force her to take her business else " ?, 0 and the replacement manager just told me â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come back here.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? She said they told her she could do whatever she wanted with her business but ) " ?O ) think, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;we have enough customers, we ) ") O "> Respect for frontline workers What Gusman said is most frus
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UTI â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TMI? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get sick during a pandemic. Despite government campaigns telling you not to ignore your non-COVID health is 0 O ! to even access a doctor was more painful Â&#x2019; 7 O + O had come down with. / + Â&#x161; me an appointment six days from the day I called which, in the greater scheme of 0 +
; ! 0 ; " O * O) O)! 0 Â&#x203A; O O ( * " Heading over to the local walk-in clinic with my phone and a good book, I found it strangely dark inside. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because it was Â&#x161;" 7 ( pharmacy mustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve taken pity on my air of confusion because she waved me in and informed me the clinic had closed about a year ago. G ) Â&#x161; + + " + 0 N 0 ! " ) not like they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a steady stream of clientele because they did. If you drove by early enough, you would see people lined up outside long before opening hours for the whisper of a chance to see a doctor. The pharmacy lady gave me a list of walk-in clinics in the region O Â&#x161; .&#." Â&#x153; O was greeted by a nice young woman who asked me which doctor O " O O ) !
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! Â&#x152; 0 said the tunnel is meant to discourage from people from engaging in this type + ! " O ) thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shared by exo Director General # ! X " Â&#x153;; ates the rail tracks. 6 railway tracks in a completely safe manner via the tunnel which will greatly reduce the risk of an accident. The punctuality and reliability of the exo service on the exo1 Vaudreuil-Hudson line is expected to improve as more people use the tunnel. ?Â&#x153;; ; way environment to enable VaudreuilDorion to carry out an important project that improves the quality of life of its ' the new tunnel as a right-of-way instead of crossing the train tracks,â&#x20AC;? said Yelle. Neighbourhoods connected The new tunnel not only connects two separate neighbourhoods for the * 0 types of mobility issues to maneuver safely and securely. The access slope is gentle to accommodate people with reduced mobility, including those who use wheelchairs and families with strollers.
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KELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KEYBOARD A MILLENNIALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VIEWPOINT
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Millennials like pets. And why not? Animal companions are wonderful. Trends show declines in members of 0 0 M 0 and becoming parents, but we sure do love our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fur babies.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We spent much of the early days of : ! would look like down the road. Once it started to sink in that we were going to be spending a lot + 0 ! + " Having a companion around to get up and care for is some + + ! " + ! + 0 + " # 0 + + ing spiked. Millennials are well-known for being very conscious of mental health. The human-animal bond has many health * 0 ; 0 0 + + " 0 + + common struggle. 0 ! hood and marriage, or choosing to not marry or have children at all. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too simple to say that people are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;replacingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kids with pets. But for those who choose to not have children - or at least not yet - dogs and cats can be an outlet for
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+ ! ) # * easy to rally behind. Fostering is another step toward being helpful not only for the animal you take in, but for shelters ' + * + many animals as possible. @ ! ) + 0 ! * + pet without the downsides of a long-term commitment is a huge draw. You get to care for animals on a temporary basis 0 = 0 * + ! " And for some who may want a permanent pet eventual 0 M Â&#x161; + you more about the demands of pet care and what type of * + " ! 0 only take on that responsibility when we are able to take care of them in the way that they deserve. Good matches between animals and their humans allow + Â&#x161; 0 + * 0 ! + " L ! 0 O ) + ) face it with our cats and dogs by our side. And some treats in our hand.
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Desjardins Youth Work Experience program Eighteen young people and their employers complete another great season The closing event of the Desjardins X L Â&#x153;; 0 ganized by Carrefour jeunesse-emploi # . ( # 0 7 N 0 £¤ " L and hygiene measures in force, most of the youth and employers registered in the program took turns to go and meet = ! " During the event, each youth re ! * + the program, as well as a basket of local
N" O 0 E ers) received a photo of themselves in their workplace during the summer period covered by the program. 7 . + . ( # 0 7 ! & ;0 ! she was proud to see that, despite the pandemic, the Desjardins Youth Work Â&#x153;; planned and with great success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eighteen young people from the re ; *
( * + ! ; + + 0 + .U O Â&#x2039;" L pated in the program and devoted the in their job internships? Today, we can all proclaim â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mission accomplished!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Mireille Dumoulin, project manager . + ( # 0 have been able to support and supervise ! * ( â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a pivotal stage in their lives â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and to have seen them evolve over the summer of the job market. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The year 2020 is my fourth summer as organizer of the Desjardins Youth L Â&#x153;; " G 0 ; ; + .U O Â&#x2039; me to adapt my work on several levels, but I feel all the more proud and blessed that I was able to support companies + 0 O could accompany young people in the midst of this period of change, uncertainty and worry. %
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Vincent Bastien appointed director of Vaudreuil-Dorionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recreation and Culture Department The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion is pleased to announce the appointment + / " , + + 6 . ture Department. A graduate in man + SÂ&#x153;. / < 0 , has more than 15 years of experience of management of projects, events and team work. Very involved in the community of # 0 , pated in the success of several regional events such as the gala of the VaudreuilSoulanges Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Happening fundraising event of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Pal ! . 6 0 , U @ ! :
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House with very few wearing masks. Â&#x2019;# ; ! + = + 0 0 and violence in the streets most of which was the work of outside agitators capitalizing on the nobility and righteousness of thousands of peaceful marchers 7 4U ! at its very best. A man with no empathy was marketed as empathic, a man with no heart was marketed as loving, a man with no soul was marketed as spiritual, and a man with no moral integrity was marketed as a champion of law and order. Beware America because your future and the future of the world might depend on it. Beware of the decorated ; ! ty ribbons concealing a poison within. L + ) " 7 4U ! + + you have the enough money to buy the best talent you can make a silk designer
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The ABCs of going back to school safely From assigning one classroom per group and handwashing to solutions to ensure all subjects are taught and increased support for students, we’ve adopted measures for a safe and successful school year.
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KICK IN THE ARTS
BRIAN GALLAGHER
Will you still need me, will you still feed meâ&#x20AC;Ś Now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not 64 years old yet my dear Messrs. Lennon and McCartney but that number is a lot closer than I would have believed a couple of years ago. One of the ex O stuck with me was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know you are get + nerals than weddings.â&#x20AC;? When I was younger I found this absurdly morbid. What a silly thing to say. Then I got older. Not wiser, just older. And I guess I have been thinking about this due to a couple + ! Â&#x152; + kind of snuck up on me my dear readers; you see while you are reading this column I will be merely a couple of days away from $Â?th + + " X 0 ) + + 0 my bloody birthday. Ya-freaking-hoo. When you are very young and someone asks you your age, you happily and proudly state, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am six-and-a-half!â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m almost 16!â&#x20AC;? It seems that when we were younger we kept trying to rush to get older or appear to be older. Then there is that period + + + ÂŁÂ? ¨Â? to rush by like a speeding VIA train headed to nowhere. ?L O + ÂŁÂ? Â&#x203A; L Â&#x203A;> yourself. You look in the mirror and that young guy who tried so hard to look 21 now has a bald spot and grey hair. Your six-pack places you never would have believed it could take hold. Maybe it just traveled from the top and sides of your head to greener, lessstressed pastures. L O * olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family budget. Next thing I know I am on the interweb looking at things like the amount of pension I will receive next year from the Canadian governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website and what is this magical thing Â&#x2DC;U #Â&#x203A;) U O Â&#x17E; O +0 pinch one stubbly cheek and ask â&#x20AC;&#x153;Am I really here at this point in + Â&#x203A;> L O O + " O O to realize that the road ahead will be shorter than the one behind me. If nothing else I hope it makes me look in the mirror and say 0 ?7 + + 0 Â&#x203A;> ******* # # Â&#x2039;0 S # Y ; Â&#x2DC;@ ! + ) MusĂŠe rĂŠgional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, 431 avenue Saint-Charles in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The grand opening show will be Sunday, Sep ÂŁÂ?" X + + E¨9Â?F ¨99 ÂŁÂ?Â&#x2039;ÂŁ " ! ": " ******* 7 / S G )ÂŞ Â&#x2DC;6 # ) " 7 # This Sunday,0 # September 6 there will be a violinist playing classical and contemporary music. It is a great place to have a Sunday picnic, enjoy the park " 6 + " / + ! + ÂŚ pointedumoulin.com/evenement/les-dimanches-champetres ******* Â&#x153; ( 7 + Â&#x17E; # well, stay safe and keep up-to-date on everything you need to know with The Journal 7 ! E " ( " F + !
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A pair of Pileated woodpeckers, with their scarlet crests, visit our backyard feeder all year round. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the largest regular visitors, large enough not " O 8 0 Â&#x161; + "" 7 ' 0 0 + N Â&#x152; " 7 ) lier, when the chicks were in the nest. Hatching naked and helpless in late May 8 0 ÂŁÂ&#x2039; 0 ) " O + 0 Â? ÂŁÂŁ$ " 7 + growth was fueled by insects brought hourly by the parents. O 8 0 * + 0 brought to the peanut feeder. This is + + a T-shaped pole. When a bird lands on + 0 pletely unlike a tree trunk, which is where the young woodpeckers learned to drill for insects. Now they were ob ! Â&#x152; 0 + with their feet, and peck peanuts while spinning and swaying. An adult usually showed up with " S ! * 0 Â&#x152;
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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER
Movies You Might Have Missed Title: First Reformed (2017) Directed: Paul Schrader Genre: Thriller/Drama Available on: Hoopla (free), Google Play ($4.99) Brief Synopsis: The pastor of a small church G X + N ! and his pregnant wife. Scores: Â&#x2039; ÂŹ 6 7 Review: ?L 4 ! + ! Â&#x203A;> 7 EÂ&#x153; S F0 : ) + " 7 : spins Toller into a spiral, consuming his whole life. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worse is " L screenwriter Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Blue Collar), First Reformed + 0 extremism in our 21st century society. , ! + 6 , ) Diary of a Country Priest, # ) * 7 + " + military chaplain, Toller has lost his only son to an unjust war â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one he feels culpable for encouraging him to join. Spun into an alcoholic de 0 7 ) + ! 0 ! 0 ! ally sent to care for a nearly 250-year-old church, more museum than
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Our Legion Branch #115 will re @ 0 # " @ three weeks we will only be open on @ 0 # 0 # + ¨ to 7 p.m. There will be a number of + ! + low. These will be posted in upcom Legion hall. The back terrace will not be in use nor will the bar area in front + ! " / ; patrons is just 22. Then on Thursday, October 1 we + ¨ ¤ " " @ 0 # 0 # days as well. This will last for a couple of weeks on a trial basis to see how things work out before we fully reopen 7 ! Curling season begins. Time will tell. / + ! not be held this fall. Cribbage, Sunday Scrabble, and Wednesday Bridge are three that will not be returning due to the lack of social distancing among
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Please do not feel that you are obligated to rush back when we open. Your health and those around you is " + has been out of the country in the two weeks prior you will not be per " ! 0 welfare of our members are essen " @ + Branch #115, we will therefore apply public health measures put in place ! 4 ! .GÂ&#x153;##7" L Â&#x161; ! ! chance to interact socially and entertain yourself while taking in account 0 E ; F 0 of procedures reducing close contacts, + E+ F" 7
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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
â&#x20AC;&#x153;MAN WITH A VANâ&#x20AC;? MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN.
Home Cleaning. Do you need extra help cleaning? I take great pride in what I do: dusting, bathrooms, vacuuming, cleaning behind fridge, stove and furniture. Very reliable and honest. I have regular clients for over 10 years. Donna 514-546-1156 (200903)
Solid wood kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; desk and chair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no melamine. Two drawers with a pull-out writing surface. $40 for both. Text 514-231-3234. SEE PHOTO on The Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NEW Visual Classifiedsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; section at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/
Semi-retired brick and stone mason. Small masonry repairs. Bricks, joints, stones, etc. Pierre 514-506-3403 (200903)
Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco.com 514-7707438
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Large assortment of used/new backyard sports equipment. Softball, bacce, badminton, volleyball, horse shoes, & much more. $150 for everything. Text 514231-3234. See photo at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/visual-classifieds. ATTENTION QUILTERS: Large selection 100% cotton fabrics + patterns + accessories. 514-882-2393 (200903) Google Nest Hub, brand new, never opened. View and control connected devices from a single dashboard. Simply use your voice to watch YouTube and play songs from YouTube Music. $50. Text 438491-0133. See www.yourlocaljournal.ca/ visual-classifieds.
150 - SERVICES 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
ÂżMoving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable rates Initial hour free ** Preventive maintenance ** Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable backups System analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 *MTL LANDSCAPING* - Lawn Maintenance, Lawn Care & Hedge Trimming. Reliable & Insured. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (200910)
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 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.
Serge Guindon Inc. Excavation and Levelling 514-269-8281 Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018
175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-9514203
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A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A CĂ´te St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (200917)
Mercedes-Benz Classic-Antique 1981 convertible 380SL. 132,000 miles. Silver gray, with navy blue interior and hard top. Showroom condition, never winter driven, must be seen. Sell for $22,500. 514-487-7447 (201015)
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Ford Ranger XL 1998. Black on grey. 3L V6. 5-speed manual. Never winter driven. Excellent condition. 127,000 km. Asking $7,200 or best offer. 514-717-1158 (201126)
Cleaning company seeking a cleaning person to join her team. Must have your own vehicle and a strong work ethic. Parttime and max 15 hours per week. For more information, please contact Deneise at (514) 865-1973
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