A look back at the week's news in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

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

Roadworks postponed until 2025 in Les Coteaux

The Municipality of Les Coteaux advises its citizens that the work initially scheduled for 2024 on Pauline and Duckett streets has been postponed until 2025. This postponement is mainly due to a lack of information concerning the sanitary network, says the locality. 

Saint-Michel de Vaudreuil church: a jewel in the region

Néomédia Vaudreuil-Soulanges continues its series this week on the history of the region's churches.

An open house at the Coteau-du-Lac fire station

Coteau-du-Lac fire station #15 will be opening its doors on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to young and old interested in discovering its facilities. 

Silver for Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps

The reigning world champion pair duo of Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps kicked off their 2024-2025 season this weekend at the Challenger Series Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany. He won the silver medal for Canada, demonstrating his potential for another excellent season.

Speed reduction throughout the Coteaux area

The Municipality of Les Coteaux recently adopted a new by-law to reduce speeding in several residential areas. Since June 18, many local streets have been reduced to a 30 km/h speed limit. Why is this? To ensure everyone's safety, especially that of the children, pedestrians and cyclists who share our streets every day.

The Centre Prénatal et Jeunes Familles celebrates its 10th anniversary

Nearly 200 people gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Centre Prénatal et Jeunes Familles (CPJF). Families, friends and partners of the organization were in attendance.

A concerned citizen denounces a problematic situation in Coteau-du-Lac

A Coteau-du-Lac citizen concerned about the safety of young and old using the bike path on chemin du Fleuve contacted Néomédia earlier this week. He denounced a situation that is gaining in popularity on municipal territory: the obstruction of the bike path by contractor or municipal vehicles. 

A new exhibition for Groupe Passion Photo

From October 1 to 30, the Saint-Zotique library will be hosting the NUANCES exhibition by Vaudreuil-Soulanges-based Groupe Passion Photo (GPP), featuring some 15 local photographers.

Rail Safety Week underway in Quebec

Until Sunday, September 29, it's Rail Safety Week in Quebec. Last year, Néomédia took the opportunity to speak with Canadian National police officer Pierre Bergeron about the proper behavior to adopt near level crossings. 

Patrick Morin commits to fire safety

For the second year running, Pincourt's Patrick Morin hardware store has donated $5,000 worth of smoke alarms to the Pincourt and Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot fire departments. 

An ambulance will be stationed at the NDIP fire station as of October 1

The Service de sécurité incendie Pincourt/NDIP and the towns of Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot and Pincourt are pleased to announce an agreement with the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers de la Montérégie (CÉTAM) for the positioning of an ambulance at fire station 26 in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot.

New safe crosswalk on Montée du Comté

The Municipality of Les Coteaux wishes to inform road users on its territory of a new safe crosswalk. It is located on Montée du Comté, opposite the Tim Hortons restaurant. 

Pincourt launches its registry project for vulnerable persons

To ensure the safety and well-being of its entire population, and in particular of those with special needs, the Town of Pincourt launched the Persons Requiring Specific Needs Assistance (PRSA) registry program on Tuesday.

Saint-Clet unveils plaque commemorating 50 years of amalgamation

It was in 1974 that the Parish and Village of Saint-Clet decided to become one and merge their respective activities. Fifty years later, in 2024, the municipal administration has decided to mark this important moment in the locality's history with a commemorative plaque. 

Highway 20: The CAQ refuses to consider the petition

The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) will not study the petition signed by over 16,000 petitioners calling for the completion of Highway 20 between Île Perrot and Vaudreuil-Dorion. At least, that's what Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols confirmed on her social networks. 

Bill 61: questions about financing and regional planning

The members of the Table des préfets et élus de la Couronne-Sud (TPECS) have unanimously adopted a resolution affirming their position on Bill 61, tabled by the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Geneviève Guilbault.

New premises and many projects for the VHSL social economy cluster

For the past few months, the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has been home to the head office of the Pôle d'économie sociale de la Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent. The organization has set up shop at 168 avenue Saint-Charles, occupying part of the 2nd floor, which houses a small conference and workshop room, as well as the offices of all team members.