Another eventful week is coming to an end. Here's what's been in the news in Vaudreuil-Soulanges over the past few days.  

Arrested for setting fire to tenant's home in Coteau-du-Lac

Around 5:30 this morning, the Sûreté du Québec confirmed the arrest of a 50-year-old man from Coteau-du-Lac. According to our information, a dispute between neighbors degenerated into arson. 

A look back at this Saturday's Dek Hockey tournament in Saint-Lazare

This Saturday, August 19, the Saint-Lazare arena hosted a DEK field hockey tournament featuring young players from the region. Néomédia was on hand to immortalize the competition. 

A look back at the tractor race in Sainte-Justine-de-Newton

True to form, the 2023 edition of the annual Sainte-Justine-de-Newton tractor race provided plenty of thrills for participating drivers and spectators alike. Néomédia was among those who turned out to witness the event on Saturday August 19. 

The Rose Bohème team launches its fundraising campaign

From October 31 to November 5, 2024, three friends from the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region will be taking part in the Rose Trip adventure, a 100% women's orienteering trek in Morocco. To finance this major project, the trio is organizing a fundraising event on August 17 at Vignoble Le Bourg des Cèdres. 

The Stanley Cup and a medal from the National Assembly for William Carrier

On Sunday, August 20, in front of many admiring young hockey players, the MNA for Vaudreuil, Marie-Claude Nichols, presented the medal of the Quebec National Assembly to professional field hockey player William Carrier.

Two new installations on Chemin du Fleuve in Coteau-du-Lac to slow traffic down

In recent weeks, the City of Coteau-du-Lac has implemented a new traffic calming measure on chemin du Fleuve, between rue Marlène and rue De Beaujeu. The addition of two sets of retractable bollards follows requests from local residents. 

Saint-Lazare's first Festi-Ouest gets a warm welcome

On Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, Saint-Lazare hosted the very first edition of Festi-Ouest, a new festivity replacing the Quebec and Canada Day celebrations. Despite uncertain weather conditions, thousands of people flocked to Parc Bédard to take part. 

A look back at the 9th edition of the Festival Régional de la Grillade de Saint-Zotique

Fans of grilled meats and good music flocked to the municipal beach this Saturday for the 9th edition of the Festival Régional de la Grillade de Saint-Zotique. 

A Sainte-Justine-de-Newton councillor could be in trouble

Sainte-Justine-de-Newton municipal council member Jacques Séguin could well find himself in trouble after using his status as a volunteer firefighter to take, without permission, several hundred liters of water to a reservoir on his property. 

Mont Rigaud's natural environment protected in perpetuity gains 19 hectares

Nature-Action Québec (NAQ) and its partners, including the Fiducie de conservation du patrimoine naturel de Rigaud (FCPNR), Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC), announce the addition of 19.39 hectares (ha) to the areas protected in perpetuity on Mont Rigaud.

Second edition for Errances: the performing arts festival

Errances: the performing arts festival takes place in Vaudreuil-Dorion on September 8 and 9. Experience the living arts through unique itineraries in four of the city's parks: Esther-Blondin, Le 405, Paul-Gérin-Lajoie and Maison-Valois. All events are free of charge.

The year 2022-2023 will be marked by numerous projects at Cégep de Valleyfield

On Monday, August 21, Cégep de Valleyfield General Manager Marc Rémillard invited the local media to the back-to-school luncheon, an activity that began in 2019. Once again, Rémillard took stock of the past year's achievements, in addition to outlining the college's current and upcoming major projects.

New school supplies for over 300 young people in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

On Tuesday, August 22, the Children's Foundation of Vaudreuil-Soulanges held its first day of distributing school supplies to children from vulnerable families in the region. This year, 304 children will benefit from new school supplies, thanks to the organization and its partners. 

A major expansion for Cégep de Valleyfield

After updating the entrance hall and cafeteria on its main campus, the Cégep de Valleyfield is continuing to invest in its educational facilities this year. In the short to medium term, the general management would like to revamp the Café chez Rose and proceed with a major expansion requiring investments of several million dollars. 

CSSTL: Nearly 50 teachers still needed

Forty-eight. As of August 14, the Centre de services scolaire des Trois-Lacs was still 48 teachers short, according to a report filed by the Ministry of Education.

Young Vaudreuil-Dorion citizen wins bronze in lacrosse

Quebec's U15 team, including 14-year-old Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Jacob Roy (from Les Jaquars Minor Lacrosse Association), won the bronze medal at the National Paddock Lacrosse Championships in Regina, Saskatchewan last week!

Developer faces 7th refusal in Rigaud

A developer wishing to develop a multi-family housing project, including a daycare center, on rue Bélanger in Rigaud, has once again been turned down by the municipal council.

Back-to-school help for young caregivers

"As the new school year gets underway, many students will have more than just a big backpack on their shoulders!  Thanks to the Young Mental Health Vigils, they'll have more direct access to resources that can support them in their role as caregivers," said Dr. Vincent Oliva, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fédération des médications spécialistes du Québec (FMSQ) and its Foundation.

Rigaud appoints interim assistant general manager

At their meeting on Tuesday August 21, the elected officials of the Ville de Rigaud ratified the appointment of Julie Rivard to the position of Assistant General Manager. They also ratified the appointment of Claudy St-Onge, who will hold the same position on an interim basis for several months. 

Rectangular rapid flashing lights soon to be installed in Rigaud

Faced with numerous traffic issues on route 342, also known as rue Saint-Jean-Bastiste, the Ville de Rigaud has decided to take action. At the regular municipal council meeting held on Tuesday August 22, elected officials ratified a project to install rectangular, rapid-flashing traffic lights on its territory. 

A "rebellious" guest chef for the 2023 Soup Festival

For its 2023 edition, the Festival de la Soupe de Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot is teaming up, for the very first time in its history, with a guest chef who is passionate about cooking. He is cookbook author, cooking show host and, above all, owner of the Rebelle Bistro in Saint-Lazare: Antoine Sicotte.

Brian Greenway and April Wine get their star!

Canadian rock icon Brian Greenway, guitarist with legendary band April Wine and Saint-Lazare resident, will see his band honored on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto.

Île-aux-Tourtes bridge: When will we see dynamic traffic flow management?

With the start of the new school year just a few days away, the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable is still unable to confirm when dynamic traffic management will return to the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. 

Labour shortage: nurses sleep at Hôpital du Suroît

Over the past year, up to 50 nurses from outside the Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent have had to sleep at Hôpital du Suroît between shifts. Néomédia tried to find out more about the workforce problem facing the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest. 

The SQ investigates a possible arson attack in Les Coteaux

The calm that normally reigns on rue Lalonde in Les Coteaux was disturbed late last night when a vehicle parked there fell prey to flames. According to the Sûreté du Québec, the blaze may be of criminal origin. 

Coteaulac's Justin Lafleur takes 54th place at BMX World Championships

From August 3 to 13, 12-year-old Coteau-du-Lac resident Justin Lafleurr flew to Glasgow, UK. There, he was one of 109 BMX enthusiasts taking part in the BMX World Championships.