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

Centre communautaire des aînés de Vaudreuil-Soulanges: an essential resource

On this International Day of Older Persons, Néomédia would like to highlight a local organization that looks after the physical, mental and cognitive well-being of the region's seniors. Interview with Lucie Gascon, activities coordinator at the Centre communautaire des aînés de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

A young diver from the region joins the Jeunes Espoirs team

Recently, Plongeon Québec unveiled the composition of its Jeunes espoirs team for the 2023-2024 season. This team is made up of 18 divers aged 12 and under, including Justine Archambault from the Club de plongeon de Vaudreuil-Dorion. 

Nearly $15,000 to support conversion of Pointe-des-Cascades church

Marilyne Picard, Member of the National Assembly for Soulanges, announces on behalf of Mathieu Lacombe, Minister of Culture and Communications and Minister responsible for Youth, that $14,250 will be provided for the restoration of religious heritage buildings in Soulanges.

Patrice Lavergne crowned Club Tracteur à Gazon Québec (CTGQ) champion

This Saturday afternoon, mod lawn tractor driver Patrice Lavergne was the unsurprising winner of the Club Tracteur à Gazon Québec (CTGQ) championship for the 2023 season.

Vaudreuil-Dorion lowers the speed limit on Chemin des Chenaux

The speed limit on Chemin des Chenaux, between Rue Bédard and Autoroute 40, will be reduced to 30 km/h. The announcement was made at the last municipal council meeting held on October 2.

Pointe-des-Cascades and Les Cèdres transfer to a new federal riding

As of the next federal election, the citizens of the municipalities of Les Cèdres and Pointe-des-Cascades will be called upon to vote in their new electoral district.

Peter Schiefke does not become Speaker of the House of Commons

The suspense didn't last too long for Peter Schiefke, MP for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, who ran for Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Friday, September 29. On Tuesday, October 3, the federal political class proceeded to the vote and decided to give its confidence to Greg Fergus, Liberal MP for Hull\Aylmer.

The Municipality of Les Coteaux adopts a reforestation plan

To replace the 244 ash trees felled by the emerald ash borer, the Municipality of Les Coteaux adopted its reforestation plan on September 18. To this end, it commissioned Groupe Ambioterra to carry out a vast reforestation campaign in its parks.

CSSTL support workers vote in favor of strike mandate

Gathered at a general assembly on Tuesday October 3, members of the Syndicat du personnel de soutien des Trois-Lacs (SPSTL-CSQ) passed by a 93% vote in favor of a strike mandate that could go as far as an unlimited general strike.

Natalia Lanucha, from Pincourt, will represent Canada in Santiago, Chile

Six wheelchair tennis players have been nominated to represent Canada at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Tennis Canada announced today, including our very own Natalia Lanucha from Pincourt.

Saint-Télesphore's future composting platform receives attention at MRC board meeting

The project to set up a composting platform in a disused sand pit in Saint-Télesphore caused quite a stir at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC on the evening of Wednesday October 4. Some 50 disgruntled citizens turned up at the council meeting to share their grievances with the region's 23 elected representatives. 

The MNA for Vaudreuil once again denounces the CAQ's stubbornness

People across the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region are speaking out against the CAQ government’s decision to build a 5.7-hectare surface parking lot rather than the multilevel parking garage that had been promised for the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital.

Cross des couleurs kicks off this Sunday at Parc Nature des Forestiers

This Sunday, October 8, sees the 40th edition of the Cross des couleurs, an event that has been making local athletes run for almost four decades. The event will take place in Saint-Lazare's Parc Nature Les Forestiers. 

Sainte-Madeleine de Rigaud Church needs $250,000

The Conseil de fabrique and Sainte-Madeleine de Rigaud Church are launching a fundraising campaign on October 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the church itself. The goal is to raise $250,000 over the next two years for major renovations needed to ensure the church's survival.

Cégep Gérald-Godin awards 27 entrance scholarships to high school graduates

As part of its annual meeting with high school guidance counsellors from the West Island and Montérégie-Ouest, the Fondation du Cégep Gérald-Godin awarded 27 entrance scholarships on Thursday, October 5, to students who have made an excellent start to their academic career at the Cégep this fall. 

New protection system improves punctuality of Vaudreuil-Hudson trains

EXO confirms the start of work on the installation of two protection beams on Greene Avenue in Westmount, at the height of the railway viaduct. Although taking place in the metropolis, the project will improve the reliability and punctuality of trains, particularly those on the Vaudreuil-Hudson line, exo12.

Gauvreau, Kourie, Marleau: from their hearts and from nature

Local artists Anncik Gauvreau, Johanne Kourie and Natacha Marleau gathered yesterday for a 5 à 7 vernissage of their new exhibition at the Bibliothèque Gaby-Farmer-Denis in Les Cèdres. The exhibition runs until December 30, during library opening hours.