Although shorter for many, the past week has been a busy one in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Here's what's been happening in the region over the past few days.

Saint Lazare resident achieves record with softball victory

Léa Chevrier, a 19-year-old Saint Lazare resident achieved a remarkable feat recently by becoming the first Quebecer to win the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) softball world series.

City announces plans to buy Cité-des-Jeunes arena

Vaudreuil-Dorion will purchase the Cité-des-Jeunes arena and entrust its management to the towns of Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Pincourt and Terrasse-Vaudreuil for the next five years.

Remote controlled lifebuoy can prevent drownings

A new life-saving tool that can prevent injuries and drownings when a firefighter takes part in a water rescue was demonstrated at Saint Zotique beach on June 21.

Prime Minister Trudeau enjoys outing to pick strawberries

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an impromptu visit to pick strawberries this afternoon at Le Ferme Quinn in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot.

DogPack app provides info regarding dog parks and trails

Dog lovers in several Vaudreuil-Soulanges municipalities now have the opportunity to find other dog lovers looking to get together thanks to an app dedicated to providing real-time information regarding dog parks, trails and services.

Fire damages pub in early-morning blaze

A fire severely damaged the V.I.P. Pub on boulevard Don Quichotte in L'Île-Perrot during the night of June 26-27.

Court orders Dennison to be evaluated at Pinel Institute

Brian Paul Dennison made a brief appearance via a videoconference link early this afternoon at the Court of Quebec in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

Arsonist sets park slide ablaze in Bedard Park

At least one young arsonist is being sought by the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) after firefighters were called out to put out a blaze after a slide was set on fire at around 8:45 p.m. on June 27, at Parc Bédard in Saint-Lazare.

Firefighting event draws children to Olympic Park

Dozens of children learned about firefighting, fire prevention, saw firefighters in action and even experienced what it's like to be a fire fighter during a hands-on event at Olympic Park in Pincourt on June 27. 

Firefighters still on site of massive fire in Rigaud

The fire that broke out around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, in Rigaud is still underway, Rigaud fire chief Sylvain Brazeau told Néomédia in the last few minutes.

Very strong smell of smoke awakened citizen around 2:40 a.m

A citizen living in the Rue Saint-Antoine area of Rigaud where a major fire broke out early this morning said she was awakened by a very strong smell of smoke almost 50 minutes before a call was made to 911 to report the blaze.

Schiefke receives artwork for role as honourary president

Peter Schiefke received an artwork to commemorate his role as the Honourary President for this year's Relay for Life for cancer research.

Vaudreuil-Dorion announces public artwork education program

Artists and city officials gathered at the Trestler House on June 29 for the official launch of the Mon circuit d'Art initiative that features nearly 60 works of art prominently displayed in public spaces throughout Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Residents disappointed Canada Day celebration cancelled

As communities prepare to mark Canada Day, some people took to social media earlier this week to say they're disappointed Saint Lazare will not hold any festivities to mark the occasion on July 1. 

SQ advises residents to be cautious of fraudsters

Several recent reports of seniors targeted by fraudsters has prompted the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) to remind everyone about being vigilant to avoid becoming a victim. 

Online platform makes it easier to find lost and stolen bikes

Do you love your bike? If so, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) advises owners to register their bikes onto the Garage 529 online platform by uploading information about the model, serial number, color, other details and up to five photos.

Nichols will hold bike clinic in Vaudreuil-Dorion next Saturday

Marie-Claude Nichols, the independent Member of the National Assembly for Vaudreuil will be holding a bike clinic next Saturday, July 8.