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

By appointment: tax return services in L'ÎLe-Perrot starting March 4

Center d'action bénévole L'Actuel, an organization recognized by the Ville de L'Île-Perrot, will soon be offering two tax return assistance services. Appointments can be made now.

March 14: Nicole Bordeau's lecture at Saint-Lazare

Ville de Saint-Lazare and its public library are proud to welcome three inspiring public figures with unique career paths. These three renowned speakers will be at the library in March and April. Nicole Bordeleau, Sylvie Bernier and David Bernard will tell you, among other things, what healthy lifestyle habits mean to them. These talks are free of charge.

3rd edition of La Route des Arts de Vaudreuil-Soulanges underway

For its third edition, La Route des Arts de Vaudreuil-Soulanges will focus on two main events this autumn. Artists wishing to take part can apply until Sunday, March 3. 

Walmart fire: Still no confirmed reopening date

A week after the fire that forced the closure of the Vaudreuil-Dorion Walmart, Walmart Canada is still unable to confirm when the store will be able to reopen. 

Cégep de Valleyfield residence expansion completed

On Friday, February 23, Cégep de Valleyfield took advantage of a visit from the Minister of Higher Education, Pascale Déry, to officially inaugurate phase 2 of its student residence expansion project. Now complete, the building welcomes 139 student residents at the corner of Champlain and Saint-Thomas. 

Relocation of the Cégep de Valleyfield clinic-school

Since February 2, the Cégep de Valleyfield's school clinic has taken up residence in new premises located a stone's throw from the college's main campus, at the corner of Champlain and Saint-Thomas streets in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Every week, the clinic welcomes patients from the Suroît region for "walk-in" consultations. 

A second successful conference for the CCIVS

The Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CCIVS) organized the second edition of its Colloque sur les transports et la logistique on February 22 and 23, under the theme "Designing the supply chain of the future". Held in Sainte Marthe, the event attracted over 80 speakers, panellists and partners. 

Plan de protection du territoire face aux inondations: Financial assistance granted to the MRC

The Minister of Municipal Affairs, Andrée Laforest, has announced financial support of $400,742 for the RCMs of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Argenteuil and Deux-Montagnes, to help them improve their understanding of flood risk in their territories.

Ex-boxer David Hilton found guilty on three counts

Former boxer David Hilton was formally found guilty of assault, breach of probation and disturbing the peace on Tuesday, February 27 at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse.

Annick Gauvreau of Coteau-du-Lac exhibits at the MUSO throughout March

Meet Coteau-du-Lac-based multidisciplinary artist Annick Gauvreau, who will be inaugurating the MUSO gallery throughout March. The Musée de Société des Deux-Rives is located at 21, rue Dufferin, in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

No future speed reduction on route 338 near Saint-Zotique beach

The 70 km/hour speed limit on Route 338, near the Saint-Zotique beach, will not be reduced as requested by the municipal council. Mayor Yvon Chiasson indicated in his "rendez-vous du maire", posted on the local Facebook page, that the proposal had been rejected by the Ministère des Transports et de la mobilité durable. 

AHBDS to build new deck field hockey surface

A new deck field hockey surface will be built at the Cité-des-Jeunes arena, thanks to a partnership between the Association de field hockey balle du Suroît (AHBDS) and the towns of Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Pincourt and Terrasse-Vaudreuil.

Community gardens: time to reserve your space in Vaudreuil-Dorion

Even if the snow is still covering the ground in Vaudreuil-Soulanges, it's already time to start thinking about vegetable gardening. With this in mind, the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion is inviting interested citizens to reserve their gardening space for the 2024 season by April 1. 

Management of surpluses and reserves could be improved in Hudson

The Commission municipale du Québec recently audited the performance of three of the province's municipalities, including Hudson, in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. The purpose of the audit was to assess whether the municipality's accumulated operating surpluses and financial reserves are being properly managed. This mandate is part of a series of financial viability audits.

Jasmine Sharma reaction - Toxic climate in the municipal world

The announcement by the minister of Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation, Andrée Laforest, to offer psychological support and training to municipal councillors at the start of their term of office, has prompted a mixed reaction from a coalition of municipal councillors from across Quebec who recently formed to call for concrete action to improve the climate and governance of municipal politics. Vaudreuil-Dorion city councillor Jasmine Sharma recounts her experience.

Walmart arson: accused deemed fit to stand trial

Luciano Minisini Burke, 18, accused of causing a fire at the Vaudreuil-Dorion Walmart on Tuesday, February 20, was back in court on Tuesday, February 27. Following a psychological evaluation at the Institut de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel, the young man was deemed fit to stand trial. 

Closure of Lucien-L'Allier station

Exo would like to inform commuters on the Vaudreuil/Hudson line that, as of April 1, the Lucien-L'Allier station will close for major renovations until fall 2024. As a result, the line will terminate at Vendôme station. Users will be able to transfer to the Vendôme metro station to continue their journey.

LATEST NEWS: Fatal accident in Saint-Zotique: truck driver charged

On February 29, police officers from the Sûreté du Québec de Vaudreuil-Dorion Major Crime Investigation Division made an arrest in connection with a fatal collision that occurred on July 2, 2023 in Saint-Zotique.

Consumer Protection Act: Île Perrot Toyota fined

Île Perrot Toyota was fined after pleading guilty on December 11, 2023 to charges under the Consumer Protection Act.

Marilyne Picard supports the Carrefour Bienveillance 50+

On behalf of Sonia Bélanger, Minister responsible for Seniors and Minister Delegate for Health, Marilyne Picard, MNA for Soulanges, announces a grant of $150,150 to Carrefour Bienveillance 50+, formerly the Grand Rassemblement des aînés de Vaudreuil et Soulanges, as part of the Initiatives de travail de milieu auprès des aînés en situation de vulnérabilité (ITMAV) program.

Affordable housing project suspended in Les Coteaux

At a time when Quebec, and Vaudreuil-Soulanges is no exception, is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis, the Municipality of Les Coteaux is putting on ice phase two of a 112-unit construction project scheduled for delivery in the fall of 2024.

Zero Discrimination Day: Maxime Roy of LGBTQ2+ talks about it

In 2024, UNAIDS celebrates the 10th anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day, whose theme this year is Protecting Health is Protecting Human Rights. Néomédia spoke to Maxime Roy, worker and coordinator at LBGTQ2+ Vaudreuil-Soulanges, to find out how the regional organization identifies with the day.