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

Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital parking lot: Christian Dubé persists

During a visit to the region last Friday, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, was unequivocal: the Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital will not have a multi-storey car park."

Winter Classic: exceptional performances despite the cold

During four days of fierce competition on Saint-Zotique's refrigerated rink, the teams taking part in the Winter Classic thrilled the winter chill with their exceptional performances.

The Wyman Villa will never see the light of day

Despite the crying need for affordable housing and a subsidy of over $1.8 million, the Villa Wyman affordable housing project in Hudson will not see the light of day. 

Maxime Deschamps and his partner star at ISU Four Continents Championships

Canada will be represented by 18 talented skaters at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2024, to be held in Shanghai, China, from February 1-4, 2024. Among them will be Vaudreuil-Dorion's Maxime Deschamps and his partner Deanna Stellato-Dudek. 

A fun-filled spring break in Vaudreuil-Dorion from March 4 to 8

For Spring Break from March 4 to 8, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion has planned a wide range of activities for its residents. There are two options for parents: the weekly day camp, for which online registration opens at noon on February 7, and one-time activities, for which registration opens at 9 a.m. on February 14 at ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca.

From Cameroon to Suroît Hospital to practice nursing

In February 2023, 17 students from Africa arrived in Quebec on a cold winter's day punctuated by a heavy snowstorm to complete their first nursing refresher course at Cégep de Valleyfield. Among them was Diane Songwa, 32, from Cameroon, with whom Néomédia spoke in the last few hours. 

It's time to rent your community garden space in Saint-Lazare

Although the mercury is showing that winter has definitely set in in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, Ville de Saint-Lazare is already in summer mode. With this in mind, it is calling on citizens interested in cultivating a plot of land in one of its two community gardens during the coming warm season. 

Bridge players wanted in Pincourt

Good news for bridge fans living in the Town of Pincourt. It's now possible to practice this pastime at the Omni-Centre every Monday, thanks to the creation of the Pincourt Bridge Club. Players are needed to bring this new group to life. 

The economy at the heart of a major discussion at the CCIVS

On Tuesday, January 23, some 120 people took part in the first edition of Horizons économiques, a day of conferences organized by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CCIVS) and presented by Développement (DEV) Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

COVID-19 in CHSLD: Class action authorized for victims

A judgment released on January 22 by the Superior Court authorizes a class action on behalf of those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic between March 13, 2020 and March 20, 2021.

Île-aux-Tourtes bridge: what does the reinforcement work involve?

The third lane of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge was reopened to traffic on January 15, following work to reinforce a damaged section of the slab. Work is currently underway to reopen additional lanes to traffic as quickly as possible. But what does the work involve? 

Internet voting: Saint-Lazare among the towns selected

Town of Saint-Lazare has been selected to take part in the very first Internet voting trial in Quebec for the next municipal election, scheduled for 2025. Internet voting will be offered to electors in certain districts that the town will determine over the course of the year.

Globuline sets up shop in Saint-Lazare on Monday

A new Globuline clinic will open its doors in Saint-Lazare this Monday, January 29. The new healthcare specialist will be located at 1963 chemin Sainte-Angélique, local 111. 

The Plan de gestion des matières résiduelles 2024-2030 of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is in effect

In accordance with the new objectives of the Quebec Residual Materials Management Policy (PQGMR) and the Organic Materials Valorization Strategy (SVMO), the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC's 2024-2030 Residual Materials Management Plan (PGMR) came into effect on December 25, 2023.

CSS des Trois-Lacs to adopt its 2023-2028 Space Requirements Plan in mid-February

In mid-February, the Centre de services scolaires des Trois-Lacs will adopt its 2023-2028 Space Needs Plan, which is still under development at the time of writing. In concrete terms, this document will be the result of a long-term process carried out in collaboration with the localities of Vaudreuil-Soulanges. 

The Centre Prénatal et Jeunes Famille is hiring "Mr. Daddy Everybody"

The Centre Prénatal et Jeunes Familles de Vaudreuil-Soulanges proudly announces the addition of Jean-Philippe Quesnel, a dedicated and multifaceted father, to its dynamic team. Mr. Quesnel, affectionately nicknamed "Monsieur Papa Tout le Monde", brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge that will enrich the community, says the organization. 

Underfunding of social and affordable housing: the MRC demands concrete action

To satisfy the demand for social and affordable housing, no less than 2,000 new units would have to be built in Vaudreuil-Soulanges alone. Currently, more than a hundred Vaudreuil-Soulangeois are on the waiting list of the Office régional de l'habitation de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (ORHVS) for one of the 254 housing units administered by the regional organization.

A welcome grant for the Prenatal and Young Family Center

The Ministère de la Famille has awarded a $40,060 grant to the Centre prénatal et jeunes familles (CPJF). The funds will allow the organization to improve the availability of its Halte-Répit and reduce its costs.

108 students from 12 CEGEPs took part in the intercollegiate video game creation competition

From January 10 to 12, Cégep de Valleyfield held its 8th edition of the Intercollégial de création de jeux vidéo. The competition, which brought together 108 students in 19 teams from 12 different CEGEPs, saw participants from Collège Bois-de-Boulogne come out on top in this event of IT and creative achievement!

The UPA de Vaudreuil-Soulanges donates $4,500 to ACFA

On December 9, the Saint-Éloi festivities were held to celebrate the end of the agricultural season. Over 206 guests attended the harvest feast organized by members of the Syndicat de l'UPA de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. The Syndicat de l'UPA de Vaudreuil-Soulanges announced that it had raised $4,500 for the organization Au cœur des familles agricoles (ACFA).

The Monique Fitzback Foundation supports two school projects in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

The Monique-Fitz-Back Foundation proudly announces that 104 school projects will be supported as part of the 2023-2024 edition of its Financial Assistance Program. Two of these initiatives will take place in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC, more specifically in the Rigaud and Saint-Zotique territories.