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

Public Health warns against whooping cough

After a full week of school, health authorities are warning the public about the resurgence of whooping cough cases in Quebec.

Aerospace: Major investments in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

Quebec Premier François Legault was at MDA in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue on Friday, September 13, to announce a $475 million investment in the future Telesat Lightspeed network, a major project to deploy a constellation of 198 new-generation satellites in low-Earth orbit, integrated with a state-of-the-art terrestrial network.

Nearly 1,000 visitors at Saint-Lazare fire station open house

Under a warm, late summer sun, the Saint-Lazare fire station held its Open House on Saturday, September 14. Nearly 1,000 visitors, young and old, were on hand to discover the fire station and, by extension, the firefighting profession. 

A new parliamentary commission for Marilyne Picard

September 10 marked the return of our MNAs to the National Assembly. For the MNA for Soulanges, Marilyne Picard, this new parliamentary year got off to a flying start.

A new lifeboat for Rigaud's firefighting team

On Friday, September 13, the Service de sécurité incendie de la Ville de Rigaud team inaugurated its brand new rescue boat at the fire station, in the company of elected officials and municipal staff.

Dancing for the Breast Cancer Foundation

Getting moving while having fun for a good cause is a good argument for taking action. That's exactly what Jiana Saad is proposing for her fourth Zumbathon in aid of the Breast Cancer Foundation. The event will be held at the Chêne-Bleu school on Saturday, September 21, starting at 6pm.

Tourisme Vaudreuil-Soulanges and exo extend their pilot project

Following the success of the summer escapade, exo, in collaboration with Tourisme Vaudreuil-Soulanges and Tourisme Montérégie, is extending the pilot project by offering fall escapades in the region for public transit users.

Uniag Coopérative attracts hundreds of agricultural producers to Suroît

The Uniag Coop plots, held over four separate days across Quebec and Ontario, once again proved their relevance, attracting over 300 agricultural producers. Two of these events were held in the Suroît region, in Sainte-Martine on September 6 and Saint-Polycarpe on September 13. 

5-year-old boy found dead in Coteau-du-Lac

A 5-year-old child was found lifeless last night in a residence on chemin du Fleuve in Coteau-du-Lac.

Les Cèdres building project: contractor will revise his plans

On September 10, at the request of the developer, the Municipality of Les Cèdres cancelled the specific construction, alteration or occupancy project (PPCMOI) for the construction of a multi-family building on chemin du Fleuve. 

Murder in Coteau-du-Lac: investigations continue at the scene

More than 24 hours after the Coteau-du-Lac tragedy in which a five-year-old boy lost his life, Sûreté du Québec crime scene technicians are still at work at 483 chemin du Fleuve. 

Artists wanted for the 2024-2025 edition of TRACE

The TRACE partners are launching this call for submissions, at the end of which the jury will select emerging visual artists who will be given the opportunity to present a solo exhibition.

Marie-Claude Nichols deplores the CAQ's indifference

Whether it's the Highway 20 bypass, the Pincourt arena or the Vaudreuil-Dorion aquatic complex, Vaudreuil independent MNA Marie-Claude Nichols deplores the CAQ's lack of openness to the Vaudreuil region.

Coteau-du-Lac tragedy: Victim's mother back in court

Karyne Légaré, the Coteau-du-Lac mother accused of the premeditated murder of her 5-year-old child, was back in court this Friday, September 20, at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse.

CJE Vaudreuil-Soulanges unveils new CAB Soulanges website

On Thursday, September 19, Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE) Vaudreuil-Soulanges unveiled the new website of the Centre d'action bénévole Soulanges, during a 5@7 organized on its premises. The website was entirely created by participants in the Cultive ton web 3.0 project.

Environment Act: the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion fined

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has been found guilty of violating the Environment Quality Act (EQA) in connection with riprap work in wetlands and water bodies during the 2019 floods. 

Quatre-Saisons school park inaugurated in Vaudreuil-Dorion

Yesterday, in the presence of local residents, daycare students from École de l'Hymne-au-Printemps and representatives from the Centre de services scolaire des Trois-Lacs, the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion officially inaugurated its Parc-école des Quatre-Saisons, which underwent a major redevelopment over the past year.

Saint-Lazare resident fined $3,500 for drinking and driving

Saint-Lazare resident Loretta Maria Bucci pleaded guilty to a charge of impaired driving before Judge Bertrand St-Arnaud on Friday, September 20. 

His dangerous driving earns him a 60-day prison sentence

Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Stéphane Ladouceur pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving before Judge Bertrand St-Arnaud at the Valleyfield courthouse on Friday, September 20.