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VOL. 21 NO.30

HUDSON, ST. LAZARE // VAUDREUIL-DORION, RIGAUD, PINCOURT, ÎLE-PERROT, N.D.I.P. & SAINTE-ANNE-DE-BELLEVUE

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Just chilling A group of Saint-Lazare seniors celebrated their newly–installed heat

pumps in their residences, secured with funding help from the town,

with a corn roast for the elected officials August 15. See story on page 7.

“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.” – Tia Walker

Inside Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke up for re-election

Hudson Councillor Helen Kurgansky running for mayor

Funding boost for CJEVS

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Getting through a pandemic takes a good dose of patience.

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Schiefke ready for another mandate Carmen Marie Fabio

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Four weeks away from a federal election that was called August 15, catching many Canadians by surprise, VaudreuilSoulanges Liberal Member of Parliament Peter Schiefke is running for another term after winning his riding in 2019 with 47.2 per cent of the regional vote. “If I win the next mandate, I’ll be building on the work that I’ve already done,” Schiefke told The Journal in an interview this week. “There are a lot of different files that I want to continue with, including the commuter train service on L’Île-Perrot.” Commuter trains Schiefke said that prior to the pandemic, he met with the four mayors of the island’s municipalities (Notre-Damede-l’Île-Perrot, Ville de l’Île-Perrot, Pincourt, and Terrasse-Vaudreuil), along with Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, and Canada’s Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna to help put in place Exo’s commuter station upgrades. Though a final decision has yet to be reached on the three stations’ fate, Schiefke emphasized the importance of the train users’ input on the upgrades. Exo says the current station present a danger as passengers have to traverse four sets of tracks while many residents are against closing stations – particularly the Pincourt/Terrasse-Vaudreuil locale – citing the ease of its accessibility. A public consultation on the topic hosted by Exo is scheduled for August 24. Environment Holding a Master’s degree in Science in Renewable Resources, environmental causes are high on Schiefke’s agenda. “I want to make sure I continue to deliver on the protection of Mont Rigaud and other green spaces that the region’s mayors want to protect,” he said, also describing a forested plot of land in Vaudreuil-sur-le-lac that the mayor would like to preserve with the help of federal funding. As reported in The Journal in May, 2021, 92 acres of land on Mont Rigaud were purchased with federal funding, along with both municipal and provincial funds, to protect it in perpetuity from development. Environmental protection funding across Canada has more than tripled since 2018, now at $4 billion earmarked in part for the goal to protect 25 per cent of Canada’s Nature by 2025. Canada’s Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will determine how the funding is allocated. Pandemic “A pressing concern is making sure that we’re still supported, from a safety and security aspect, while we continue to go through the pandemic,” Schiefke said, adding that the next step is to help rebuild the economy which withstood a substantial hit in 2020. Though Quebecers have long enjoyed the benefits of an affordable daycare system implemented decades ago at the provincial level, the Liberal Government plans to make it

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Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MP Peter Schiefke says he’s happy to speak to any resident while he’s out and about campaigning for another term – hence the colourful wrap on his car proclaiming his intentions.

country-wide to encourage parents to re-enter the work force and help stimulate economic growth post COVID-19, particularly in light of the $74 billion paid out to Canadians in relief benefits as of October, 2020. He added Quebec will use the funding to increase access to subsidized daycare services for its residents. “That’s one key way we’re going to be able to grow the economy, particularly in the years to come, to help ensure we’re able to pay off the expenses that were incurred during COVID.” With another global pandemic being a question of ‘When?’ and not of ‘If?’ according to the World Health Organization (WHO), Schiefke said the federal government is revisiting the idea of regaining the country’s capacity to produce our own vaccines from locally sourced raw materials rather than relying on foreign countries. Biotech firm Moderna last week announced it would be building a research-production facility in Canada, with the help of federal funding, and though the location has not yet been announced, it’s speculated that Montreal may be in its sights. “We had the scientific capacity 40 years ago but there was an exodus of these companies,” Schiefke said. “We found ourselves in this pandemic where we had to secure our vaccines outside of the country. And we never want to be in that situation again.” Tax cheats and tech giants Schiefke added that the Canada Revenue Service is actively making efforts to recoup monies sheltered by offshore tax havens. “In addition to that, we’re making sure that the web giants (Google, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) pay their fair share,” saying Canada is part of the group of international leaders looking to put a flat tax of 15 per cent on the companies that do not pay taxes in Canada. Current challenges Despite most of the population having received at least one dose of a

COVID-19 vaccine, many sectors are still struggling with lingering unemployment issues, including those who work in the travel industry and anyone whose job relies on artistic productions. “The ‘events’ business is not back to normal and those in the travel or airline industry still need our support until that economic sector is up and running,” said Schiefke. “We’re not there yet and we’re probably not going to be there for some time. I want to make sure support measures are still in place until those sectors recover from the impacts of the virus.” He added many small business owners were able to stay open thanks to the wage subsidy and will work to ensure they remain in place until the economy has rebounded. The Vaudreuil-Soulanges region is not immune to the labour shortage other employers are currently experiencing. “There are 160,000 qualified workers that the Chambre de Commerce from across the province has said are missing which prevents businesses from growing and meeting customers’ needs.” There’s a need for trained plumbers, electricians, specialized mechanics (for motorcycles

and large rigs) and even trained chefs. Schiefke said the federal and provincial governments are working together and the province has signed an agreement to allow more qualified workers allowed into Quebec for the next three years to help mitigate the shortage. Competition In the 2019 federal election, Schiefke had four other challengers including Karen Cox of the Conservative Party, Amanda MacDonald of the New Democratic Party (NDP), Cameron Stiff of the Green Party, and Kaylin Tam of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC). MacDonald told The Journal she will not be running due to increased family demands. According to the official Elections Canada website, no candidates have been officially confirmed but the individual party websites include Cox as the Conservative candidate, Jennifer Kaszel for the Green Party, and Thierry Vadnais-Lapierre for the Bloc Québécois. The Journal will keep you apprised of federal candidate profiles as Election Day approaches.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Photo of the week

No longer a luxury Something that so many of us take for granted is slowly and surely becoming a medical necessity – air conditioning. And while a story in this edition has a happy ending (see page 7), it illustrates the absolute need and life-sustaining properties of something that, when we were growing up, was considered a luxury. Thanks to funding from the Town of Saint-Lazare, a group of seniors is now more comfortable in their air-conditioned homes and can maintain a degree of autonomy and peace of mind for a longer period. If having a liveable climate in their home means fire department staff needs to perform fewer wellness checks during the summer months, the community benefits as a whole. Decades ago, laws did not mandate sprinkler systems in seniors’ homes. Following a devastating fire in a L’Isle-Verte seniors’ facility in 2014 in which 32 people lost their lives, sprinklers became mandatory in new structures for the elderly. Existing facilities have until 2022 for a retrofit. The COVID-19 pandemic illustrated the vulnerability of people confined to illequipped residences and the recent ‘heat dome’ in British Columbia resulted in hundreds of deaths, mostly among seniors. While neither catastrophic event was immediately foreseeable, we can’t expect these will be isolated phenomena and can’t treat the elderly as canaries in coal-mines. Kudos to the co-op residents and the elected officials of Saint-Lazare for coming together to find a solution to an issue that, sadly, will not simply get better on its own.

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Our Photo of the Week contest rolls on. We had such a high volume of participation last year and are pleased to continue the tradition. Georgina Wakani took this photo without any expensive equipment. As she wrote, “I presented it to the photography group I’m a part of at the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre recently when our weekly assignment was to zoom in to what’s around us. Mother Nature at its finest. I took it with my phone and a little inexpensive macro lens that attaches to it.” Check your photo library – you might already have an award-winning photo! We will be offering three prizes at the end of the year - $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Interested? Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. We will showcase all submissions on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

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Tight turn Dear Editor, The above is a representation of the turning radius of a semi-tractor with a 53-foot trailer making a 90 degree left-hand turn. As you may see, the path of the trailer’s rear wheel cuts very close to the corner as the tractor and trailer negotiate the turn. This is assuming a 30 foot road width. The blue rectangle is a car. As you will notice, the car has to be a substantial distance from the corner so as to allow the trailer room to turn the corner. I am no engineer, but it seems to me that the revised narrow road layout at the intersection of Cameron and Main in Hudson is an accident waiting to happen. David Langlois Hudson

More harm than good Dear Editor, A neighbour brought to my attention that many people in Hudson are hanging these Japanese beetle traps to catch the bugs that are destroying some of our plants. I have found out by Google that these traps are extremely harmful to other insects and the environment. Apparently the scent in the bags attracts many more beetles than you think. They attract all the good insects such as bees, pollinators, etc. So what we have left in good insects is being decimated as well. Please don’t buy these. I bought one before I knew how dangerous they were, so I will send it back or destroy it. Check out the information before you buy things like this. There are many online sites explaining the danger in detail. Signed, A concerned environmentalist, Beth Gray, Hudson

Helen Kurgansky wants to work for the positive in Hudson Nick Zacharias

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Helen Kurgansky, the current District 1 Councillor who fell in love with Hudson and settled here in 1985, has announced her intention to run for mayor in this fall’s municipal election. In a conversation at her home in the Como area of town, she shared her vision for Hudson and what she’d offer as mayor. What kind of town do we want? “The first thing I’d like to do, if I’m elected, is to reflect with council and really listen to citizens about what kind of town we want to have, about what kind of legacy we want to leave for the future,” Kurgansky told The Journal. In her four years as councillor and 10 years working with the town’s (now eliminated) environmental committee, she’s had plenty of time to listen to people and learn what they love about Hudson and want to preserve, and what they’d like to see changed. “We know about lousy roads in this town,” says Kurgansky with a smirk, “and there is a five-year plan to address that.” Beyond fixing roads, Kurgansky sees a lot of things people want in their town, and sees it as the job of council to respond to citizens in a timely manner. “People want a town that’s clean, well run, that has the basics looked after like potholes filled and garbage collected and plowing handled; the way I

always operate is you take care of the immediate things right away and, for the bigger projects, you make concrete plans.” She stresses that two-way communication is key. “You learn a lot by listening to people.” Those who live in her district will attest that she never fails to return calls and emails in short order. Do better for the environment Kurgansky’s response to the proposed 214-unit development at Sandy Beach is clear and has several times been reflected in her votes in council. “I don’t like to function as being ‘against’ things, but rather ‘for’ things. And I am very much for finding ways to preserve our green spaces. This community cares about keeping things green. We see climate change affecting us all around. Look at us with two recent devastating floods, and everywhere else with increases in extreme weather, drought, forest fires across the country, increased disease – it simply can’t be business as usual.” Until there are bulldozers on the ground, says Kurgansky, she’s all for finding ways to preserve what Hudson has. She also doesn’t have a lot of time for blaming those who came before, saying that when the original agreements were signed many years ago, we didn’t know what we know now. “It was Maya Angelou who said, ‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’”

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Helen Kurgansky, currently a councillor in Hudson with aspirations of becoming mayor, took some time to reflect on how she’d use her considerable experience to bring council together and work to preserve what makes Hudson such a remarkable place, while listening to the needs of the community and making concrete plans to create a positive, sustainable legacy for the future.

Kurgansky says she’s grateful for the energy and volunteerism of citizens’ groups who’ve helped shine a spotlight on the issue. She said that council’s move to get an assessment of the land’s value is a step in the right direction, a step many have said is needed to find outside funding to preserve the natural landscape. She says it’s all about balancing development where it makes sense, and working hard to protect the natural parts of the community that make people want to live here. “Let’s find a way,” she added. Sticking with it when it’s hard Kurgansky has a long track record of

achievements, from earning an Honours Degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Psychology of Communication, to producing programming on time and on budget for the educational department of Télé-Québec, to buying, rebuilding and managing a medical centre on the West Island for the past 20 years, as well as years of working to improve the Town of Hudson. Said Kurgansky, “It takes a lot of work, but you have to do what you can. You have to work towards a goal and stick with it when it’s hard.” Continued on page 8

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

It’s a living The help wanted signs proliferate the windows of bars, cafés, and restaurants and driving through industrial sectors or along Highway 40, some companies have even invested in large banners with the words ‘Nous embauchons’ written in large letters. Why is it so hard to find employees? It depends on who you ask. Some will cite restrictive immigration policies and some, like the pointy-haired boss in the Dilbert comic strip, blame the fact that employees tasted happiness while teleworking during the pandemic. But at the end of the day, it’s safe to say it comes down to plain old job satisfaction and finding a balance in life. And more and more people seem to be realizing that. Whether it’s dealing with a long commute, low-paying job, office politics, or an unsafe workplace, the mass exodus of employees has been dubbed ‘The Great Resignation.’ US statistics cite almost 4 million people quit their jobs in April of this year – the highest recorded number since 2000. While Canadian numbers are typically 12 or 13 per cent of employees leaving annually, post-pandemic numbers are closer to 20 per cent. What makes a bad job bad? Depends on your values I guess. I’ve worked in unsafe places, most memorably as a plastic injection moulding machine operator when I was a teenager. It was the nightshift, midnight to 8 a.m. My supervisor was missing half his right index finger due to an at-work accident. We ate lunch at 4 a.m. There was no air-conditioning. But the people I worked with were great which honestly made it an okay place to be. That was followed by working in the printing department of a large Canadian bank – and no, we didn’t print money. In the days prior to emails, we printed reports, statements, memos, etc., collated them and prepared them for internal and external distribution. It was about as exciting as it sounds. But again, the people were great. I’ve had waitressing gigs throughout university that were generally a lot of work but also a lot of fun. And to this day, through the grace of my experience, I always leave a very good tip for any restaurant server. While the salary level of the jobs increased following graduation, job satisfaction wasn’t always a part of the package. In fact, office happiness decreased in direct proportion to salary and benefits. It takes more than four weeks of vacation time and a dental plan to fill that gaping hole where your soul used to be as you see your life slipping away within the confines of a beige cubicle, using counterintuitive accounting software and drinking vending machine coffee. Fast-forward to 2021. I get up in the morning, take care of my dogs, make a cup of tea, then sit in bed reading and answering emails and getting caught up on national and international news while still in my jammies. We have our weekly Zoom meetings which are almost always punctuated with a good dose of laughter. If I feel like writing my editorial at 11 p.m., I can. If I need to step out to run a quick errand, I can. And that’s what makes a job great. An employer can dangle all the carrots they want but until they recognize the importance of work/life balance, that ‘help wanted’ sign may be hanging up just a little longer.

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Eve Bélec, general manager of the Carrefour jeunesse emploi de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (left) and Soulanges MNA Marilyne Picard.

Funding boost for CJEVS services Soulanges MNA and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Social Services Marilyne Picard and Health and Social Services Minister Christian Dubé announced the allocation of $172,499 to support the achievement of the mission of the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CJEVS).

The announcement was made on behalf of the Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Solidarity and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region Jean Boulet for the months of July, 2021 to March, 2022, in particular to support the overall mission of the CJEVS. Continued on page 8

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The residents of the Coopérative de retraités de Saint-Lazare are a little more comfortable during this summer’s heatwaves thanks to a grant from the town to help install heat-pumps in each unit.

Seniors now enjoying air conditioning thanks to financial aid from Saint-Lazare John Jantak

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Residents of a seniors’ facility can breathe a little bit easier now after a new air conditioning system was installed at their building thanks partially to a financial contribution from the City of Saint-Lazare. The residents of the Coopérative de retraités de Saint-Lazare have lived through several heat waves in their apartments over the past few years and during the COVID-19 pandemic without any air conditioning. In order to help ease their predicament, they made a request to the city over two years ago. City council took their request under consideration and in July 2020 they granted $10,000 to the Co-op so they could install 19 heats pumps in the residents’ apartments. Since then, the residents had been diligently working to secure additional funding to help pay for this project. With the completion of this project, several other renovation projects are planned. More affected by adverse weather When it comes to the elderly, they can be more affected by the intense heat than the rest of the population. There have been many heat related deaths in Quebec over the years and the region has already been affected by several heat waves this year already. The situation is expected to worsen over time as a result of climate change, said District 1 Councillor and mayoral candidate Geneviève Lachance in an email communiqué to The Journal. “The pandemic required people to isolate themselves in their homes,

which is even more difficult for seniors who do not have appropriate and safe homes. With the large number of deaths in our senior residences over the past few years and the stress this pandemic is putting on our seniors, it is the responsibility of all of us to ensure their wellbeing,” she added. Lachance also told The Journal during a telephone interview on August 18 that, “It’s been a really long process that was way overdue. These poor people were living for years with no air conditioning in an older building where the air flow isn’t necessarily the best. Often they don’t have the support to make sure they’re living in safe conditions.” ‘Seniors needed assistance’ City council decided to make the financial contribution because the seniors needed assistance, said Lachance. “They just needed help. They really needed support from the community to be able to make sure they have the appropriate living conditions,” she said. The city’s fire department also plays a major role in checking up on the wellbeing of its seniors by visiting the facility regularly during periods of adverse weather conditions. “Our firemen go there to check on them to make sure everyone is safe during heat waves and other weather-related extremes,” said Lachance. To celebrate this good news and positive outcome, the residents of the Co-op invited the city’s elected officials to a corn roast on Sunday, August 15. “It was very enjoyable for everyone and I must say that they are delighted with their new air conditioning systems,” said Lachance.

We’re coming up quickly on a year and a half since we were first locked down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot has happened. So much time has been spent talking about when and how we would make it to a post-pandemic world. About a return to ‘the way things were.’ And now, finally, it seems like we can test the waters to find out what life will be

like going forward. But what exactly does that mean for us? ‘Going forward?’ I think it’s fair to say we all know now that it isn’t possible to just go back. COVID-19 turned the world upside down. Many have suffered through tragedy, loss, and struggle. And the pandemic isn’t over yet. Even when it is, we’ll carry the effects of this strange time for the rest of our lives. But not all of those effects have been for the worse. We adapted so quickly. At first it felt as though we were trying to fit what we could of ourselves into the box that COVID-19 put around us. And maybe we were. But somewhere along the way we realized that some of the changes we had to make weren’t so bad. There has been a massive shift in our behaviours and attitudes. We have taken opportunities to re-evaluate our professional and personal lives. We had redefined the when, where, and how of ‘the workday’ and lived with some of the benefits of more flexible, non-traditional work situations. We have found alternative ways to connect with others. We have had time and space to consider and prioritize our own mental and physical health. On a global scale, COVID-19 created more of a stage to bring attention to particular issues concerning the economy, health care, inequality and injustice, international relations and more. It does seem odd that we generally acknowledge that things will stay different in the wake of COVID-19 while also talking about getting back to ‘normal’. Even a ‘new normal’. But I think we do know that there is no going back. And the willingness to hold onto the familiar isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We haven’t been hiding away twiddling our thumbs and waiting for the storm to pass. We’ve adapted. We changed the ways we work, go to school, shop, communicate, socialize… everything. We’re not ‘going back’. And we’re not just trying to piece together a stripped down or ‘lesser’ version of what our lives used to be. We’ve been building something else. I see hope and resilience in that. Progress is happening. It’s a slow and rocky process, but it’s there. And a positive spirit endures in spite of the hardship. COVID-19 isn’t going to go away. The pandemic will end, but the effects it had on our world will remain. The memories of everything we’ve had to face will always be there, but so will the good that we created. We can go forward carrying all of that with us. Toward something new.

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KAREN SIMMONS Welcome to our advice column featuring The Journal’s own Karen Simmons who brings a mix of life experience, common sense, and a loving heart to any situation. Have you got a dating issue? Family problem? Unresolved friendship issues? Just ask Karen. Send your questions confidentially and anonymously to karen@yourlocaljournal.ca ******* Dear Karen, A few months ago I had a conversation with my husband about hiring a cleaning lady. Although I am now working from home, I find myself overwhelmed by the amount of work I have to do to keep the house clean and tidy. My husband agreed and I’ve met with a few people but every time I think I’ve found someone suitable he finds a reason not to hire them. I think he’s avoiding it because of the added expense but I need some help or I’m going to burn out. Any idea how I can get him on board? Overwhelmed Dear Overwhelmed, Working from home since the onset of COVID-19 certainly has changed our daily routine. You would think we would have more time on our hands but, for whatever reason, pretty much everyone I speak to tells me that their housework load has increased. I’m sure part of this is simply that people are spending so much time at home where they might not have been before. Your husband is certainly right that this would be an additional expense and if he’s worrying about that it could well be his reason for dragging his heels. I would simply point out (again) everything that you have to do in a day and let him know you’re worried about your mental and physical health. Maybe there’s somewhere else in the household budget you can suggest cutting back on? This might help to ease his mind and get him to be more receptive to the people you interview. I’m pretty sure once you hire someone and he sees the benefits for himself he’ll realize that in a case like yours a cleaning lady is not a luxury but a necessity. *******

Dear Karen, Last week I had to go downtown to a doctor’s appointment, and I decided to take the Metro to avoid parking issues. I’m not someone who goes downtown a lot but I easily found parking near the station, bought my return ticket and hopped into the car when it pulled up. To my surprise, there were several people either not wearing masks at all or they were hanging from their ear or were lowered onto their chin. I was honestly shocked. Of all places to not be wearing a mask! I realize restrictions have loosened up but, to my knowledge, masks are still mandatory in public places. Had it just been one person I’m confident I would have mentioned it to them but given I had seen at least four ‘maskless’ people I just didn’t know what to do. I’m curious to know what you would have done in this situation. Shocked on the subway Dear Shocked on the subway, I wish I could say that had I been in the same position I would have said something but I’m really not sure what I would have done. Sometimes we’re just so shocked by people’s behaviour that we don’t react at all. It’s only afterwards when we suddenly have all kinds of bright ideas about what we should have done. I’ve spent some time reflecting on your question today and I think perhaps a good thing might have been to address one person. Loudly. Hopefully other people would either hear or see and adjust their masks. Other than that, I think the only thing would be to contact the STM, and while we all understand that going this route would likely be an exercise in futility, it might still make you feel a bit better for at least trying. As unfortunate as it is, at the end of the day we all have to protect ourselves because we can’t count on other people to do the responsible thing. 8

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CJEVS

Continued from page 8 This funding stems from the signing, on June 22, of a new agreement in principle between Minister Boulet and the carrefours jeunesse-emploi (CJE). This agreement lays the foundations for a new mode of collaboration between the CJEs and the Government of Quebec in order to offer young people the opportunity to develop their full potential. More specifically, the agreement allows for the creation of the Programme de soutien financier des carrefours jeunesse-emploi (PSCJE) which will notably enable them to achieve their mission by guaranteeing adequate funding for interventions to be carried out with young people. This program provides for two funding components: one in support of the overall mission and one in grant agreements for specific activities. The mission of the 110 CJEs is to support and guide young people aged 16 to 35 so that they develop fully in order to achieve their goals. Whether it is for a return to school, for personal recovery or for starting a business, the CJEs are one of the solutions available to young people to obtain personalized support adapted to their ambitions. The Quebec government thus recognizes the significant contribution of the CJEs, in complementarity with other organizations from different backgrounds that intervene in youth development, as well as their expertise in accompanying and supporting them. “This historic agreement is the result of an exemplary collaboration to get back to the heart of the fundamental mission of the CJEs,” said Boulet. “Collectively, we have a duty to actively participate in improving the support offered to our young people, especially since the context of the pandemic has particularly affected them. This agreement we have ratified is a strong gesture by our government with regard to the mission of the CJEs. This is what we are doing today by announcing funding to the CJE de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. The workforce needs are glaring, and we are giving ourselves the means to take concrete action, so that our young

Kurgansky Continued from page 5 Plans for the future If she gets elected, Kurgansky says she’ll hire someone to look after the day-to-day management of the medical centre she operates with her husband in order to focus on the job at hand. “The mayor sets the tone, but it wouldn’t be me alone. The mayor works with the council, and from day one I would come to an agreement about how we’ll work together re-

people have access to services to guide them in their personal and professional backgrounds. Our common goal is certainly to be able to offer them a solution so that they can develop and participate actively in society.” “Through this historic agreement, our government is now giving all young people in Quebec access to CJE services,” said Samuel Poulin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier (youth component). “This is an important gesture that will allow them to participate fully in society and achieve their professional and personal goals. The 110 CJEs in Quebec are an incredible lever for facilitating access to employment and better orientation in the different spheres of life. We need them more than ever. This announcement is directly integrated into the vision of the objectives of our youth action plan, unveiled last month. We are in action to make sure all young people come true and achieve their dreams. “ “Today is great news for the young people of Vaudreuil-Soulanges,” said Picard. “This is significant financial support that will allow the CJE to welcome and support young people in their efforts to achieve personal, social, civic and economic integration in our region.” “On my own behalf, as well as on behalf of the members of the board of directors and of my work team, we would like to sincerely thank the government of François Legault for having kept its promise and for allowing the carrefours jeunesse-emploi du Quebec to find their DNA,” said Eve Bélec, Executive Director of the VaudreuilSoulanges youth employment center. “Thanks to this funding, it will finally be possible to welcome all the young people and partners who need our projects and services. This proof of confidence shows how aware you are of the impact of the delivery of our services on Quebec youth. Thank you for allowing us to develop and carry out a local action plan, which will allow each young person to find his or her place along with local services. This is great news for young adults in the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges and across Quebec.” For more info on the CJEVS, consult www.cjevs.org/en/. spectfully and set priorities and concrete steps for meeting the needs of the town.” She includes in that statement the needs of businesses, people who have lived in Hudson as long as she has and longer, and the many new young families in town. “Hudson is a remarkable place,” said Kurgansky. “With the Village Theatre, Le Nichoir, Greenwood, the Palliative Care Residence, and so many volunteer groups – it’s a town that attracts great people. How do you value spirit? It’s why people come here. That’s why we’ll work together to preserve and protect what we have, and to make things even better.”

Senior life Resources for Vaudreuil-Soulanges seniors C.J. Maxwell

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With an aging population that is only beginning to come out of self-imposed isolation after a long pandemic year, some seniors may not know of the services available to them in our region. The following is a list of just some organizations and resources available to those over 65 in VaudreuilSoulanges. NOVA Hudson This non-profit community health-

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Many resources are available for seniors living alone, including transport to medical appointments and programs to help break isolation via phone calls and weekly visits.

care provider is available to both Hudson and Saint-Lazare residents. NOVA Hudson provides home nursing care and support to cancer patients during the course of the illness and particularly in the palliative stage. This service is offered on a 24-hour, seven-days a week basis. Their services also include a Foot Care Clinic, an Adult Day-Centre offering an opportunity for frail, elderly, disabled or cognitively impaired adults to make friends and be stimulated, and a family support network for caregivers. More info is available at www.novahudson.com/wp/en/home/ or by calling (450) 458-5727. L’Actuel Located in Vaudreuil-Dorion, L’Actuel Centre d’action bénévole offers a number of ways to help including medical transportation-accompaniment service to the elderly aged 65 and older and individuals in loss of temporary autonomy who must go to medical appointments in or out of region. They also offer their PAIR Progam, a free automated call service to any isolated individual who is at risk of falling, aging, in loss of autonomy, or convalescing. Weekly visits can also be arranged

for seniors who are isolated or experiencing loss of autonomy thereby providing moral support. For more info, contact www.lactuel. org/en or by calling (450) 455-3331. CLSCs CLSC et Centre de services ambulatoires de Vaudreuil-Dorion offers at-home support so people with a loss of autonomy stay at home for as long as possible. Services are obtained by contacting your local CLSC to arrange to meet with a social worker. More info is available at santemonteregie.qc.ca/en/services/ home-support or by calling (450) 4556171, ext. 70109 GRAVES The Grand Rassemblement des aînés de Vaudreuil et Soulanges (GRAVES) is a non-profit organization that contributes to breaking isolation as well as to developing and maintaining the power of seniors aged 50 and over, by intervening in their living environment through information, support and accompaniment. More information is available (in French only) at www.legraves.com or

by calling (450) 424-0111. Golden Agers Clubs Many towns in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges County also have Golder Agers/Club Age d’Or but, due to ongoing pandemic issues, may not all be fully operational. Check with your own municipality.

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SAFELY RECONNECT WITH CULTURE TODAY! Culture is inspiring, surprising and stimulating—it allows us to experience all kinds of emotions. We have fun and discover new things. Sometimes culture can provide comfort, and other times it can enthrall us. Here in Québec, our culture has become a source of pride, thanks to the talent and creativity of our artists and the people who work behind the scenes.

Are you eager to reignite these emotions? Are you ready for culture? Culture is ready and waiting for you. Whether it’s at a museum, a library, the movies, a theatre, a concert venue or a bookstore, you can safely get back to all your favourite cultural activities.

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KICK IN THE ARTS

BRIAN GALLAGHER

Wounded Pride I feel I must apologize in advance, dear readers, to any of you who expect (or demand) a certain level of humour, sarcasm, cynicism, or other ‘isms’ each week when you pick up the esteemed Journal and flip past the Quebec government’s splendid two page colour COVID announcement to find the Kick in the Arts column nestled amongst the ads for lawn maintenance, tarot card PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD readers and pedicures. No, this week’s column will feature no witty repartee, no amusing anecdotes or whimsical musings (like I EVER had any of those…). And it saddens me because I live to regale you beautiful people each week with the lusty tales of adventure experienced by myself and the bestie here on the high seas of CTC. If you were expecting the consistent level of excellence you have always enjoyed reading this column, look away. Nothing to see here. This week will be decidedly unfunny. Morose. Boring. And it’s all because I am ‘put out.’ ‘P.O.’d’ if you will. My pride has taken a pummelling and I have taken quite a few shots to the ego in my day. Probably all well-deserved. Or you might say I’d asked for it. But that’s what happens when you put yourself out there for your people. Sacrifice yourself for your art. All for the greater good, beautiful people, always for the greater good. You see, each week for the last couple of years I have been caricaturized as a pirate, Santa Claus, a redneck woman, a leprechaun, and other characters too horrifying to mention here in this pure and untainted family newspaper. And it has always all been taken in stride with a good laugh had by all. But last week I was knocked on my keister to see to my dismay a photo of well… me. Well, pretty close anyways. The ‘COVID’ edition of me. Except for the Photoshopped itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie bright blue Speedo that I could never, ever squeeze myself into even if I bathed in 100 gallons of SAE30 motor oil and used the jaws of life to finagle myself inside. And with that slap of reality it finally happened. My feelings were hurt. Not anyone’s fault but my own. I asked for it. So to my dear benevolent editor I say I do not blame you, I am not angry at you. I would have done the same thing to me if I were in your shoes. It is my own deplorable vanity that has me in the doldrums. It was a look in the mirror and reality check to myself as to how I have let myself go. But as I lick my wounded pride and try to rebuild my fragile ego I need a break and have been reading the sympathy and bar mitzvah greeting card sections at Pharmaprix as part of my therapy. So this week, dear benevolent editor, I am offering up no fodder or ammunition for you to use against me. I may not even post any photos of myself from the neck down on The Facebook just in case they can and will be used against me in the court of public opinion. Your Honour, I ask for mercy and to be sentenced accordingly. However if you do want to see and hear some lovely people; head over to the Greenwood Centre for Living History this Sunday, August 22 to catch local band ‘The Better Half’ (thebetterhalf1. bandcamp.com) as they perform their fine original music and some terrific cover versions out on the lawn as part of Greenwood’s ‘Music in the garden’ summer series. Reservations are a must for this talented trio. (450) 458-5396. From the reasonable hand-drawn facsimile of Crooked Tree Corner (CTC) graffitied onto the wall over the dumpster behind Pharmaprix and next to the Mr. Lube franchise here in the trauma ward of Shangri-La: No mas.

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With most of us double-vaccinated, the world of travel is slowly opening up again and by purchasing a ticket to help the VSPCR continue its much-needed services in our region, you could win up to $10,000 in travel gift certificates.

A lottery for your chance to win thousands to spend on travel… while benefiting the VSPCR Josée Descoteaux

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The whir of the engine starting up, the tinge of nervousness as the plane takes off, and the exhilaration that kicks in once you reach cruising altitude and are finally on your way to your dream destination… Ah, travel – how we have missed it! Indeed, those of us who love to travel have been aching to go on our next vacation for so long. And now, as restrictions gradually begin to ease up, we can finally start planning that very special post-COVID trip we have been dreaming of for over a year. And what if we said that you could

travel at almost no cost while also supporting the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence (VSPCR)? Impossible, you say? Well, thanks to our travel lottery, we are giving 1,000 people a chance to do just that. A total of 1,000 tickets (at a cost of $100 per ticket) will be sold in support of the VSPCR. Those who purchase tickets will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a travel gift certificate worth $10,000 or one of three gift certificates worth $5,000 each. Best of all, since these gift certificates do not expire, you are free to travel when you choose. Continued on page 14

Up for adoption Yum Yum, a three-month old female Husky mix, is one of Miss Vicky’s pups. She has been returned because of a medical emergency in her new family. She is adventurous and well-socialized. Like all puppies, she requires someone home most of the day, socialization, training, playtime, and frequent potty breaks. If you can commit to this ball of fur for 10 or 145 years, fill out the form and ask for Yum Yum. Note: The picture was taken a few

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weeks ago. She has grown. For more information on Yum Yum or any of the other dogs available for adoption, go to www.animatch.ca

Up for adoption Sonny, who was born April 1, 2021 is an all-gray three-month-old kitten. At the beginning he was really needy of his sister but now he’s learning to be trusting of people and loves to nap on his human. Play time is super important to him. He is clean and has got his first vaccine and deworming treatment. He is healthy and full of energy. He likes all the cats of the house and has been a great help to one of our feral foster cats. They now run after each other and play together. He can definitely be in a home

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Welcome to 326 Main, Hudson. Built in 1926, this property has been beautifully redesigned while complimenting and maintaining the original charm. Ideally located close to Hudson Village, parks, schools, shopping, commuter train, and all the amenities the village has to offer. A must see! Continued on page 14

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utes. Make your cheese filling during this time and place in the fridge until ready to use. Note: do not overmix the filling as it will become runny. Some lumps are fine. 2) Cook crêpes on medium-low heat until lightly golden. Do not overcook as they will break when folded. Cook only on one side. The top side should be dry. 3) Scoop 3 or 4 tbsp of filling onto the cooked side of the crêpe and roll it up folding the edges into the roll. 4) Place in a pan with butter, folded side down, and cook all sides until crunchy and golden. 5) Serve with sweetened berries, whipped cream, fresh fruit or any of your preferred toppings. Bon appétit! ing the residence with the help it needs – and you might just find yourself on a plane headed towards your dream destination! Where to get your tickets Simply visit: www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/ fmspvs/TV/. Your digital tickets will be sent to you 48 hours after purchase. Those who do not have access to the internet may purchase tickets by contacting Nathalie Blanchet at nblanchet@ mspvs.org or (450) 202-2202, extension 126. Established in September 2010, the VSPCR offers free specialized palliative care services to terminally ill patients of all ages, in an environment of respect and dignity. For more information, visit www.mspvs.org.

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The addition of the brown bin to manage our food waste was a great move toward more responsible environmental management. According to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC, over 50 per cent of our domestic waste consists of organic matter. Diverting such matter from landfills also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions on top of reducing the cost of disposal as landfill space becomes scarcer (and more expensive). Food waste is also being transformed into community compost piles that we can all use for our home gardens. The brown bin has, however, been a source of problems for many residents. To human eyes – size and color notwithstanding – it may look just like the other two bins, but to maggots, raccoons and stray animals, the brown bin is an all-you-can-eat free buffet! Here are a few simple tricks that will help you improve how you dispose of your food wastes and save you from having to clean messes made by such uninvited guests. Vicks fix If you apply cold rub ointment to the rim of the bin’s cover, chances are that the strong smell will be enough to deter the pests from trying to get into your brown bin. Those ointments typically have a very strong menthol smell that should be enough to cover the stink emanating from organic waste. It’s also very important to hermetically seal the bin. Critters While we know that raccoons are very determined creatures and that they can be almost as dextrous as Harry Houdini himself, you can improve chances that they won’t get in there by

adding a weight to the top of the bin. The bin’s cover is relatively flat, and it will accommodate a brick or paving stone that you can keep handy whenever you put some smelly leftover food in the bin. Sunshine Even when it’s not summertime, the sun’s rays will continue to cook whatever you put in the bin. No matter how hermetically closed your bin is, the heat will eventually cause gases to seep out – and cooking garbage has a particularly fine bouquet to raccoons. So, if possible, keep the bin out of the sun. The tips above will help keep the pests at bay, but it also helps to keep the inside of your bin as clean as possible – regardless of the nature of the stuff you put in it. Some of the following tips will also help control odors emanating from your bin. They may require a bit more work, but they are all worth the extra effort. Other tips The first tip is to use the ‘lasagna’ technique. Typically, most people will simply put a few newspaper sheets between the layers of food waste. Some people use other types of dry residues, but while using dry grass might seem like a good idea, it will only serve to increase the temperature inside the bin which will make the smell worse. If you don’t mind the extra effort, you can also wrap the smellier waste in newspaper before putting it in the bin. And if you want to go the extra mile, you might even consider freezing your wrapped organic waste the evening before putting it in the bin; this will buy you some extra smell-free time while it thaws in the bin.

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There are a number of ways to keep critters and insects out of your compost bin and to help alleviate the smell of the breakdown of organic matter.

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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER

Movies You Might Have Missed 52 week challenge edition Title: 3:10 to Yuma (2007) Directed by: James Mangold Genre: Western/Action Available on: Streaming on Amazon Prime Weekly Challenge #29 – A ‘Remake’ Brief Synopsis: Civil War veteran and struggling rancher Dan Evans helps to escort infamous outlaw Ben Wade to Yuma to get enough money to save his farm and family. Unfortunately for him, Wade does not plan to come

quietly. Scores: 89% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.7 IMDb Review: Remakes. Reboots. Sequels. Prequels. Franchised universes. Retcons. Multiverses. You can’t escape them. As Hollywood grows more conservative in their willingness to expand and take risks with newer intellectual property, it seems we must resign ourselves to even more of these movies. Yet while it is a valid criticism to levy against the industry, it is important to remember that, as with any trend, it’s not all bad. For as annoying as remakes can be, there are many examples of ones done well, with some even surpassing the original. One of the best examples in the past few years, giving hope to all the remake-a-phobics out there, is the brilliant James Mangold western, 3:10 to Yuma, which balances the trappings of the classic western while avoiding some of the trite aspects that have aged the once popular genre. Based on the short story by legendary pulp author Elmore Leonard, 3:10 to Yuma is a tale that is steeped in Wild West mythos. Dan Evans (Christian Bale) is a one-legged Civil War vet, who is also on his last leg as a rancher, as the wealthy businessman in town has diverted Evans’ water supply in hopes of getting him to sell his land to the railroad. When Evans proves too stubborn, they burn his barn down. Running low on money, time, and trust from his wife and eldest son, Evans needs a miracle. A strange one comes in the form of feared outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe), who has just robbed a stagecoach outside of town. Wade evades the law at every turn, until Evans gets the step on Wade, leading to his unexpected capture. Evans joins local law enforcement hoping to bring Wade (alive) to a train headed for Yuma, earning each man a hefty bounty. But the job is easier said than done, as Wade’s crew is in hot pursuit, and with the wily outlaw looking for any opportunity to escape. Set against a ticking clock, picturesque scenery and insurmountable odds, an unlikely bond begins to form between Evans and Wade, despite their fatal intentions towards each other. Like any good western, 3:10 to Yuma plays with themes of morality. Evans and Wade represent the struggle between good and evil, order and chaos, society and anarchy. Yet Mangold does well to show that this line, often simplified in earlier westerns (like the original 3:10), is more complicated. Plenty of the ‘good’ lawmen are flawed, and Evans is arguably treated more fairly by Wade and his gang than his own government. Filmed in the earlier stages of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, 3:10 draws an interesting line between the treatment of veterans from the Civil War to today. Evans had lost his leg defending Washington and was paid out by the pound of flesh lost. Ironically, it was less than what he would get for the bounty on Wade. On their journey, the camera makes sure to capture more groups screwed over by the ‘good guys’ of the Wild West. Indigenous groups are displaced, with the ones staying behind to fight for their lands unscrupulously slaughtered. ChineseAmerican workers are abused under slave conditions to build the railway, the same one about to displace Evans, yet none of them will reap any of its rewards. 3:10 to Yuma is an incredibly well acted and paced film that looks to deconstruct some of the myths of America’s ‘final frontier.’ It is with this that we see the best way forward for the inevitable onslaught of remakes in our near future. PHOTO COURTESY IMDB.COM continued on page 18 16

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The Bible Class in one of their earlier settings. Seen left to right are Les Slater, unknown, Maurice McCoy, Pete Dewaele, unknown, George Fairbanks and Rusty Wright. Waiter is, unfortunately, also unknown.

Legion News Rod L. Hodgson

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Nelson’s Burger Nights should return Tuesday, August 24 at 5 p.m. No reservations needed. Things are slowly returning to normal at Hudson Legion Br. #115. We hope to begin Cribbage and Pub Quiz as well in September along with the Sunday afternoon Scrabble games and maybe even Wednesday afternoon Bridge. If all goes well our Friday night dinners will also start sometime in September. For all events we are limited to a maximum 52 people in the Legion hall as per current Government regulations and about 15 out on the back patio. We can also currently only allow a maximum of 10 people at a table. Government inspectors are around and we must be very careful. Everyone parking at the Legion, must have a parking pass between 3 and 11 p.m.; either the dated day pass available at the bar or the Town of Hudson year pass available from the Hudson Town Hall or on their website. It is free for Hudson and Saint-Lazare residents and it can also be used at Jack Layton Park and Sandy Beach

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Continued from page 15 “Paper bags indeed being organic matter will decompose easily,” says Hugues Charbonneau, general manager of Société de gestion des matières résiduelles de Vaudreuil-Soulanges who also discourages residents from using plastic bags (even if they’re biodegradable) because they, “must be removed by siev-

Road. We also request that everyone sign the register at the front entrance. Now a bit of local history. For the past 50 or so years a small group has gathered each Sunday morning at our Legion Br. #115. They are known as The Bible Class! This group of friends is probably one of the longest if not the longest operating charity organization in Hudson. Ninety-nine per cent of the time it is a group of men who gather but ladies have been known to attend from time to time. Each time they gather, the original donation can is on the table and a toonie is placed in it. We are not sure when The Bible Class began, most likely just after WW II, some 75 years ago or so. In years gone by they have met at the Château du Lac Hotel, Como Inn and possibly the Embassy Lounge at the old Willow Inn. Each year they donate roughly $500 to local charities such as NOVA, Palliative Care Residence, Le Pont Bridging and the Poppy Fund, etc. In recent months, since the pandemic began, they have been meeting in the Legion parking lot. In September they will be moving back inside our Legion hall. Thanks guys. Lest we forget…

ing and too large quantities may affect the quality of the compost.” Inevitably, just remembering to hose the bin down every once in a while will also save you a lot of trouble down the road. It may sounds like a lot of effort but it’s something we can all do to help save the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And no matter how much work it represents, it beats having to deal with maggots.

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Continued from page 16 Instead of trying to remake the biggest movies to recapture past glory, instead we should be looking for forgotten, flawed gems that need some tweaking to get them to their peak performance. It took over 50 years to get this story right, but it was well worth the wait. Did you enjoy the award-winning remake that was 3:10 to Yuma? Then join us next week for our challenge of ‘A

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