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

Abandoned house destroyed by flames

An uninhabited residence on chemin du Fleuve in Les Cèdres was completely destroyed by flames early Sunday morning.

Cité-des-Jeunes jazz band takes gold

The 45th edition of the JazzFest des jeunes du Québec took place on April 6, 2024 at the André-Laurendeau school. Participants included the Jazz Band Relève, the Combo Jazz and the Jazz Band Senior under the direction of Christian Scraire and Marc-André Thibault.

Rehabilitation of Pine Lake: Hudson puts project on hold

Drained since its dam collapsed in 2014, Pine Lake will not be rehabilitated, at least not for the time being. That's what the Town of Hudson has confirmed.

The Centre d'archives de Vaudreuil-Soulanges inaugurates its new premises

In operation since 2022, the Centre d'archives de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CAVS) officially inaugurated its new premises at 12, Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Saint-Polycarpe on Monday April 29.

6,000 in financial support for two student athletes from Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Thanks to last October's Gala Coaching Financier Trek, a fundraising evening organized by the financial services firm for Quebec student athletes, 14 recipients received $62,000 in scholarships and services. Among them were two residents of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. 

Saint-Lazare Photo Club featured in exhibition

Starting this Thursday, May 2, the Saint-Lazare library will be hosting the Saint-Lazare Photo Club's photo exhibition.

Autism: touching testimony from a mother of three different children

It's often said that there is as much autism as there is autistic people. Danièle Aitken is the mother of three children, aged 9, 8 and 5. In the space of a few months, her three children have each been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and just as each child has his or her own personality, each child has his or her own ASD.

Public transit fares up in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

The Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) unveiled its new fare structure on Tuesday, effective July 1.

Joël Dandurand of Survivor Québec 2023 visits Vaudreuil-Dorion

As part of Mental Health Week, the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE) de Vaudreuil-Soulanges will welcome Joël Dandurand, participant in the Survivor Québec 2023 program, to the Centre multisports André-Chagnon on May 9. Mr. Dandurand will present his lecture “Atteindre son sommet”. 

Manon Gagnon receives the Hubert-Leduc award

On Saturday, April 27, Perrot's elected officials celebrated the invaluable contribution of volunteers to community, cultural, artistic and sporting life in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot at an evening of recognition at the Windmill Heights Golf Club.

Brush fires: Get informed before alerting others

In spring, as farmers prepare for the summer season, it's not uncommon to see brush fires in the fields. While this may seem alarming at first glance, Michel Bélanger, Director of the Saint-Clet Fire Department, urges the public to get informed before alerting the fire department.

FouKi at the 18th edition of the Festival de cirque

Always a popular event, the 18th edition of the Festival de cirque de Vaudreuil-Dorion will welcome the Boogie Wonder Band and rapper FouKi.

Take advantage of the Bike Month Challenge to explore Vaudreuil-Soulanges in a different way

Starting this year, the month of May will be known as “Bike Month” in Quebec, an initiative that has just received official approval from the National Assembly.

Contribute to the Maison de la Famille's social networking campaign

The Maison de la Famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges team is calling on the entire population to contribute to its socio-financing campaign to raise the funds needed to build the new Maison de la Famille in Saint-Zotique. 

Saint-Lazare receives international recognition for its ecological landscaping

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (IAHP) has named Ville de Saint-Lazare one of seven recipients of the Certificate of Merit for the 2024International Green City Awards. Not only that, but Saint-Lazare is the only Town in Canada to achieve certification.

Five Vaudreuil-Soulanges kayakers in action on May 11 and 12

From May 11 to 12, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield will host the Canadian national whitewater canoe-kayak team trials. More than 50 athletes from Canada, the United States and France will be in attendance. Among them will be five kayakers from Vaudreuil-Soulanges. 

Benefit dinner raises $2,500 for Relay for Life

On April 20, many residents of the Municipality of Les Cèdres and surrounding area gathered at the Pavillon des bénévoles, 145 rue Valade, to take part in a benefit dinner for Relay for Life. The initiative, organized by five dynamic young people, was a resounding success. 

Chantal Séguin and Théâtre de la Pièce honoured by Musée régional

Chantal Séguin, curator of exhibitions at the Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, and the organization Théâtre de la Pièce cassée, both received the annual Mérite patrimonial award, recognizing the exceptional work of Vaudreuil-Soulanges organizations and individuals in promoting heritage.

So attached are they to their Maison des Jeunes that they continue to be involved even into adulthood

While for some, youth sometimes rhymes with laziness, this is not the case at the Maison des jeunes des Cèdres. Néomédia visited the Maison des jeunes des Cèdres on Monday evening to meet with a community organizer and an administrator on the organization's board of directors, but above all with two dynamic young people who are still involved in the community they themselves attended as teenagers.