Another busy week draws to a close. Here's what's been in the news in Vaudreuil-Soulanges over the past few days.

Violent collision in Rivière-Beaudette

Around 7:15 p.m. today, an SUV and a passenger vehicle collided head-on at the corner of chemin Saint-Philippe and rue Principale in Rivière-Beaudette, with at least 2 passengers in one vehicle and 3 in the other.

Road accident in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot 

At 6:35pm this evening, a motorist lost control of her vehicle while driving southbound on boulevard Don Quichotte, near rue Marceau, in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot. 

Skating pair Stellato-Dudek/Deschamps take gold

Canadian skaters had an amazing day on Friday at the 2023 Autumn Classic International taking place in Pierrefonds, Que., finishing the day with four medals – 1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze from the pair and women’s events.

A new home in Saint-Zotique for the Maison de la Famille Vaudreuil-Soulanges

The Maison de la Famille Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MFVS) will have a brand new home in Saint-Zotique. Scheduled to begin construction in the spring of 2024, the new building will enable the deployment of several services and programs for Soulanges families.

Promutuel Assurance Horizon-Ouest donates $40,000 to Maison de la Famille

As part of its Au coeur de la collectivité program, Promutuel Assurance Horizon-Ouest has donated $40,000 to the Maison de la Famille Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MFVS).

The municipal hub is taking shape in Vaudreuil-Dorion

The construction site for the municipal hub, located in the area of Vaudreuil-Dorion's Centre multisports André-Chagnon, is slowly taking shape, as evidenced by the photos posted by the city on its social networks. 

Will the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge become the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie bridge?

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has announced its support for Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols' request to the Quebec Toponymy Commission that the future Île-aux-Tourtes bridge be named the Paul-Gérin-Lajoie bridge.

The blues continue to bring people together at L'Île-Perrot

Over 3,000 festival-goers took to the streets of L'Île-Perrot for the 11th edition of VIP en Blues on September 16. The event was once again a resounding success, with record attendance thanks to a diversified gourmet street, colorful family entertainment and highly talented musical groups.

Runners storm the streets of Vaudreuil-Dorion

Over 900 runners of all ages took part in the 40th edition of the Grande Vadrouille in Vaudreuil-Dorion on September 17. 

Fire station 26: a building that meets the needs of NDIP residents 

The Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot fire station has been in operation for a week now. The new building houses the 25 part-time firefighters of the Pincourt/NDIP fire brigade. 

Les Coteaux buys a pumper truck for nearly $1.5 million

On Monday, September 18, the elected members of the Les Coteaux municipal council awarded a contract for the purchase of a pumper truck for the fire department. The invoice for this vehicle amounts to $1,344,056.60, taxes included.

New opening hours for the Coteaux library from the end of October

As of Monday October 30, the Lucile C. - Sauvé Library will see its opening hours modified to better meet the needs of the population. The municipal council approved this schedule change at its regular meeting on Monday, September 18.

SPSTL-CSQ members protest in Vaudreuil-Dorion

On Wednesday, the Syndicat du personnel de soutien des Trois- Lacs (SPSTL-CSQ) unfurled visuals in bargaining colors and demonstrated all around the traffic circle in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The aim of this visible action was to denounce negotiations which, according to union members, are going round in circles.

Lazarois entrepreneur Jimmy Sévigny signs "Force"

He's accepted the fact that he's a workaholic. His company is located in Les Cèdres and employs 34 freelancers. Entrepreneur Jimmy Sévigny from Saint-Lazare weighed almost 500 pounds at 19 and had a heart attack. He has just launched his 5th book, Force, in which, for the first time, he places psychological health ahead of physical health.

Complaint against two Vaudreuil-Dorion employees: Case closed but...

In the wake of public accusations made against Vaudreuil-Dorion's Director General, Olivier Van Neste, and Director of Recreation and Culture, Vincent Bastien, the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion is reportedly considering taking action against the complainant.

Les Coteaux aura un nouveau Directeur des travaux publics

Le lundi 30 octobre prochain, la Municipalité des Coteaux accueillera un nouvel employé dans ses rangs. La nomination de Marco Amyot au poste de Directeur des travaux publics a été entérinée par le conseil municipal lors de la réunion régulière du lundi 18 septembre. 

Un premier match préparatoire pour les Pionniers M14

Les Pionniers M14 de l'école secondaire Soulanges se sont inclinés par la marque de 3-1, alors qu'ils affrontaient, lors de leur premier match préparatoire, l'École de la Cité-des-Jeunes.

Les Coteaux gets a new Public Works Director

On Monday, October 30, the Municipality of Les Coteaux will welcome a new employee to its ranks. The appointment of Marco Amyot to the position of Director of Public Works was ratified by the municipal council at its regular meeting on Monday, September 18. 

A first preparatory match for the Pionniers M14

The Pionniers M14 of Soulanges high school lost 3-1 to École de la Cité-des-Jeunes in their first preparatory game.

CAQ refuses to study two petitions concerning Vaudreuil-Soulanges

The MNA for Vaudreuil, Marie-Claude Nichols, was today refused the study in parliamentary committees of two petitions from the region.

Saint-Zotique adopts three-year capital expenditure plan 2024-2026

At their council meeting on Tuesday, September 19, Saint-Zotique's elected officials approved the three-year capital plan for the years 2023-2024 and 2025. 

Help the Pincourtoise participate in the Paris Paralympics

The Centre Multisports André-Chagnon, where Paralympic tennis athlete Natalia Lanucha trains with her coach, Étienne Bergeron, has announced a fundraising weekend on September 23 and 24 from 7 am to 7 pm. The activity is aimed at enabling Natacha to participate in the Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024.

"Every incident is one too many, regardless of its consequences", Pierre Bergeron, CN Police Inspector

Until Sunday, September 24, it's Rail Safety Week in Quebec. Néomédia took the opportunity to speak with Canadian National Police Inspector Pierre Bergeron about how to behave near level crossings. 

Saint-Télesphore to get a composting platform

The Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC Board is in the process of purchasing two plots of land for a regional composting facility in Saint-Télesphore, near the sandpits sector and accessible via chemin Saint-Antoine.

Saint-Zotique invests over $200,000 in its parks 

At their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 19, Saint-Zotique's elected officials awarded a contract to Coteau-du-Lac-based Jeux-Tec to improve several of its green spaces. 

Head-on collision in Saint-Clet 

A collision involving a pick-up truck and a passenger vehicle occurred this Thursday evening at around 11:50 pm in Saint-Clet. The accident occurred at the intersection of chemin de la Cité-des-Jeunes and Saint-Emmanuel. 

A first preparatory-season victory for the Soulanges M15-D3s

The Soulanges High School M15-D3 Pioneers won their first preparatory game, 4-2, on Tuesday, September 19. 

Gauvreau, Kourie and Marleau exhibit this fall at the Gaby-Farmer-Denis library

The public is invited to the Gaby-Farmer-Denis library for a vernissage on October 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Three local artists will be exhibiting. Annick Gauvreau, Johanne Kourie and Natacha Marleau will be on hand with their creations. The À nos fenêtres exhibition opens on October 3 and closes on December 30.