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

Collège Bourget de Rigaud: a new football coach

Collège Bourget is proud to announce the appointment of Jean-Gabriel Poulin as head of football for the Voltigeurs program. After three years as a full-time player at the Collège, Mr. Poulin succeeds to Yannick Morin-Plante, who is leaving to take up new challenges.

Hudson fire: An electrical problem could be to blame

In the aftermath of the fire that caused extensive damage to St. James Anglican Church in Hudson, Fire Department Director Daniel Leblanc confirms that the blaze was not of criminal origin, but that an electrical problem is a plausible cause.

For 23 Cité-des-Jeunes art students: launch of "Mettre les mains à la pâte"

For most people in the region, last Thursday was just another rainy, gray evening. For a little more than twenty young art-study students from Cité-des-Jeunes, it was a happy, sunny premiere: with the launch of their official exhibition at Vaudreuil-Soulanges' most renowned museum. Néomédia attended the opening of Mettre les mains à la pâte at the Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. The exhibition runs until May 15.

Pincourt begins construction of basketball courts

The Town of Pincourt kicked off work this Tuesday on two new basketball courts at Olympic Park. No official opening date has yet been announced.

Saint-Lazare: Alexandre's heartbreaking account of testicular cancer

April is cancer prevention month and testicular cancer awareness month. According to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), every 11 minutes in Quebec, someone is diagnosed with cancer, and every 26 minutes, someone dies from it. Alexandre Nobert, from Saint-Lazare, added to these statistics in October 2009, when he was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer of the left testicle at the age of 18.

Bernard Drainville inaugurates the Navigateurs and Echos schools

Minister of Education Bernard Drainville was in Vaudreuil-Soulanges on Monday to officially inaugurate two new high schools in the area.

Walmart Vaudreuil-Dorion: Reopening scheduled for May

Closed since February 20 due to arson, the Walmart store in Vaudreuil-Dorion will reopen on May 16. At least, that's what Walmart Canada's Corporate Affairs department confirmed to Néomédia Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

Gymnastics: Eight athletes on their way to the Provincial Cup

Eight Club Gymini athletes have earned a place at the Coupe provinciale de gymnastique to be held May 24-26 in Granby.

Grégory Charles and the Western world in the spotlight at Saint-Lazare

Earlier this week, Ville de Saint-Lazare announced the return of Festi Ouest. Now in its second year, the event will be held on August 24 and 25 at Parc Bédard, and will welcome Gregory Charles to the stage.

From April 29 to May 5, enjoy a Biscuit Sourire to support the mental health of young people in Suroît

The 2024 edition of the Biscuit Sourire campaign will be held from April 19 to 25 in 19 Tim Hortons restaurants in the Suroît region. Motivated by the record amount raised last year, the Suroît Hospital Foundation hopes to raise $150,000 this year.

New state-of-the-art facilities in Vaudreuil-Dorion for Asmodee Canada

On Wednesday, April 10, Asmodee Canada, the country's leading board game distributor, marked a new chapter with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art facility at 4001, rue F.-X.-Tessier, local 100, in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Rehabilitation of the Carillon hydroelectric facility: five priorities identified by citizens

A few weeks after the announcement of the project to rehabilitate the Carillon hydroelectric facility, Hydro-Québec presents a summary of the information gathered from the public, in particular concerning citizens' priorities and concerns.

Child abuse in daycare: Parents denounce delays in the file

Parents whose toddler was allegedly abused in a family daycare setting complain about delays in providing medical documentation proving that the child was abused by his educator.

Retirement: Daniel Bissonnette is calm about his planned departure in December

On December 20, the Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges will turn an important page in its history. The museum will say goodbye to its General Manager of the past 38 years, Daniel Bissonnette, as he retires after 40 years of service to the cultural institution.

Child abuse in daycare: Parents denounce delays in the file

Parents whose toddler was allegedly abused in a family daycare setting complain about delays in providing medical documentation proving that the child was abused by his educator.

Vaudreuil-Soulanges photographer takes part in Une pose pour le rose

Friday, March 8 saw the official launch of the sixth edition of the UNE POSE POUR LE ROSE campaign, initiated by Marilyn Bouchard of Pigment b Photo et Design, to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS). A photographer from Vaudreuil-Soulanges will be taking part on Saturday, April 27, when she holds a photo shoot for the cause in Les Coteaux.

Peter Schiefke reviews the 2024 federal budget

This week, Peter Schiefke, Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities joined the Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, to unveil the 2024 federal budget titled “Fairness for Every Generation.”

G-Force stands out at World Championships

Gymini's G-Force teams, Rebels, Skywalkers, Galaxy and Troopers, stood out for their exploits on the prestigious stage of the National Cheerleading Championships in Niagara Falls.

Hudson fire: Socio-financing campaign launched

Less than a week after the fire that ravaged Hudson's St-James Anglican Church, a social fundraising campaign has been launched via the GoFundMe platform.