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

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Twice as nice on ice

With the closure of many indoor sporting facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cities in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region are fo-

cusing on outdoor attractions such as (above) Pointe-des-Glaces skating at the historic Pointe-du-Moulin in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot.

See more information on outdoor winter activities on pages 3 and 14.

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle

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Vaudreuil-Dorion council extends residential property tax due dates City builds three recreational sledding hills John Jantak

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Vaudreuil-Dorion residential property owners have been given some respite when it comes to submitting their property tax payments for 2021.

City council adopted regulation 180201 during a special session on January 25 which amended the payment due dates.

The new regulation means that each of the three payment due dates have been extended by one month to give homeowners a bit of breathing room due to financial setbacks that may have occurred during the pandemic.

The original three payment due dates which were initially scheduled for March 15, June 15, and September 15 are now due on April 13, July 15 and October 15 respectively. The revised due dates will be indicated on the property tax statement which will be sent out in mid-February.

“The purpose of this measure is to give our residents some breathing space,” said Mayor Guy Pilon. “The pandemic has been going on for almost one year now and we know the situation is not easy for many people.”

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The residential property tax increase for owners of residential building with five units or less this year amounted to 1.5 per cent but it was offset entirely after council adopted tax relief measures when the budget was adopted during a special council sitting in December.

Sledding hills The city is in the process of putting the finishing touches on three sledding hills that are being built at Mozart, Aurèle-Joliat and Bicentenaire Parks which will give residents the opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the popular winter leisure activity.

The city has been busy the past few days using snow cannons that are usually used at ski hills to add between 24 to 36 inches of snow at each of the three parks which should provide for excellent sledding opportunities and extend the season by three to four weeks.

“The little snowfall we received recently in addition to the closure of all the city’s indoor sports facilities which will remain closed until at least February 8 greatly limits the activities our residents can participate in,” said Mayor Pilon. “We hope that the development of these snow sports sites will entertain

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City workers are in the process of building three sledding hills in Vaudreuil-Dorion (pictured is Mozart Park) in order to offer its residents the opportunity to get some outdoor activity during the pandemic which has forced the closure of all indoor sports facilities.

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Have virus, will travel Why are some travel agencies still open for business?

There may be fewer in operation but in various newspapers, news magazines, and the odd popup ad on social media, there seems to remain a surreptitious industry that continues to operate in the face of a virus that is known to have originated in a foreign land and spread via air travel.

We’re also experiencing variants of the virus that are named for their place of origin as in the South Africa, Brazil, and UK variants, some of which have also been traced to international travel.

While we recognize that certain aspects of travel cannot be grounded indefinitely, there seems to be a gap in common sense that’s in direct proportion to the price of the trip.

A single section in last weekend’s Globe and Mail showcased travel ads including an 11-day cruise in the south of France, a 15-day cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, or – if you’re really feeling cavalier – an Around the World in 180 days cruise for the introductory price of $54,199 per person.

A January 27 report on CBC said Air Transat is halting flights out of Toronto for the remainder of the winter season but not out of Montreal where people can still fly to Mexico, Cuba, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Paris.

Most of us endeavour to be good citizens and it’s unlikely that many people will cough up five figures for a joyride through European waterways. But some might.

Premier François Legault has been calling of the federal government for a ban on nonessential travel but a final decision has yet to be made.

With spring break not far over the horizon and the idea of being able to jet off to Cancun for a week still within reach for some, we’re facing another sizeable blip on the road to COVID recovery.

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Photo of the week

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Hudson resident Cameron Stiff recently captured this image of the dreamy quality of the sky over the Ottawa River.

Welcome to another Photo of the Week contest. We had such a high volume of participation last year and are pleased to continue the tradition.

Following the same format as last year, photos will not be limited to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region and 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.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Pedestrians on roads Dear Editor, Whether as a pedestrian out for a walk, or as a driver of a motorized vehicle, I’m always amazed how little attention pedestrians pay to their own safety and wellbeing. What I mean by that is the fact that more than half of those pedestrians I meet along the way are walking with the traffic instead of against it.

Whenever I read about yet another pedestrian hit and crippled or killed by a car or truck, I always wondered how come. Why didn’t that person at the last moment jump out of the way?

Now, after two very close encounter of this type by myself, me being the driver, I finally understand how such tragic accidents can, and do, happen.

And the sad part is the fact, that some, or most of them, could have been avoided had the pedestrian faced the oncoming traffic and taken evasive measures to avoid being hit. It is not only the individual being injured or killed, and his or her family who suffer the consequences and grief associated, but also the driver who has to live with that guilty feeling for the rest of his or her life.

One of my close encounters was in the fall on a late afternoon. I had just driven through a dark wooded section of Saddlebrook when the street made a right turn and I was suddenly facing the bright sun low on the horizon. Being momentarily blinded, I instantly slowed down, and just in time too, before I would have hit a group of people walking on the right side in front of me. They were two mothers, side by side with their baby carriages, a few kids and a dog. When I opened my window and mentioned to them that it is safer to walk against the traffic, they barely listened and just kept on walking and talking as if nothing had happened.

My second close encounter happened one dark and rainy night when I turned from Chemin Saint-

Louis onto Rue des Sables. Just a short way in, I was blinded by the high beams of an oncoming car. I went as far to the right side as I could and put up my high beams as well. And there, just a few feet in front of me walked a man, dressed all in black, walking his black dog. Had I not turned on my high beams, I would have never seen him and would have hit him dead on in the back. He made quite a jump when he heard my brakes, but when I opened my window and before I could say a word, he started yelling at me, telling me that I had nearly hit him and hadn’t I see his light? Yes, he had a miner’s lamp on his head alright, facing the way he was going. And yes, I did see that light as I was pulling away, in my rear view mirror.

By sheer luck, and only luck, those people were saved this time from injuries or worse. I myself never got completely over how close I had come to maybe killing some people, children and animals among them. And it always upsets me when I see people ignoring the rules and their own safety, literally leaving it all up to drivers to watch out for them. They themselves don’t seem to care because, if they get hit it will always the driver’s fault right? Never mind that they are crippled and that their families will have to look after them for the rest of their lives.

Now, whenever I see people walking on the wrong side of the road, I stop and remind them of the danger. However, very few people heed that advice and change sides. Some agree with me, but carry on nevertheless. And then there are those that remind me, that: a) this is a free country, b) it’s none of my business and that I should mind my own and c) (and that’s the best) I heard you coming. Really? And then there are the walkers with earphones who don’t even look up and respond to my car slowing down.

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Desjardins grants $60,000 to students Nick Zacharias

The Journal

This year’s edition of the Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges student grants contest saw 50 lucky students walk away with a grand total of $60,000 worth of grants to help them in their studies. The prizes ranged from $500 to $5,000, depending on the student’s education level, and the contest drew a total of 744 entrants. The program is designed to help students enrolled in post-secondary studies, so anything from CEGEP to vocational programs to PhD-level pursuits, and is open to all students who are members of the Caisse Desjardins. Last Saturday, January 23, Desjardins hosted a webcast for the 50 randomly drawn winners and their families to hear the news of their grants live.

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Continued from page 4 And to a point they are right. It is not my business to tell them what to do.

That should be up to the parents and the schools to educate, the media to inform, and the police to enforce. But in all the cases I’ve read about so far, not even once did I read on which side the victims were walking at the time when they were hit. Is it because that just might put some blame on the victims themselves?

However, that would exactly be the right time for the media to once again remind the public that pedestrians should walk facing oncoming traffic and be prepared to take evasive actions if necessary, for their own safety and wellbeing and that of their loved ones and, indirectly, that of drivers as well.

And now in winter with dark and slippery and narrower roads, it is even more important to face oncoming traffic and to be prepared to take evasive actions.

Thanks for publishing this letter, a bit long-winded I agree, but if it saves just one life, I think it worth the while. And the occasional reminder of road safety in general throughout the year by the media would be appreciated as well.

Thank you, Frank Heidt, Saint-Lazare Turn up the music Dear Editor, When I ask my grandchildren if they received my text they answer, “Grandma you didn’t send a text, you sent a book.” But it always makes them smile.

This began as a letter to the editor to say how much I enjoyed Nick Zacharias’ article on the Joy of walking (The

$5,000 grant to Marie-Laurence Chiasson, a student who lives in Coteau-duLac and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Notarial Law (remotely, of course, as are a great many university students these days).

Says Chiasson, “Yes, I’m very happy

I urge you to pursue your ambitions, so that someday you find a trade or profession that you can devote yourselves to passionately.

– Chair of Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges Pauline Thauvette-Leroux

with Desjardins right now,” with audible excitement over the phone. “There was some paperwork to complete, and Journal, January 21). I realize this one is much too long for that column, but once I start writing…. If it makes you smile then it was worth pushing the send.

I not only enjoyed the article The Joy of walking, and smiled thinking of all the hours Bill and I have spent patting ourselves on the back for the many steps we’ve taken since getting Fitbit watches for Christmas two years ago.

We prefer to walk outside, but the winter days when the tears from our watering eyes freezes to our cheeks, has also had us walking around the pool table, bar and sofa over and over.

After an hour or so we end up stopping at the bar to reward ourselves for our accomplishments.

Probably not what Fitbit had in mind, so we have made adjustments to our routine and put on the music and danced.

The first afternoon did not go too well; the soles of our shoes were restricting our movements. We then literally cleaned the walk-in closet before realizing that most of our shoes are meant to keep us from slipping and falling at our age, not to give us the professional moves you see on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Bill finally settled on a pair of black patent leather, bought about 40 years ago to wear with a tux. That didn’t work for me because I would fall off any of my high heeled fancy shoes from that era. I have no idea why they are still in the closet, but I could say that about most of the clothes.

My husband is normally a good sport and puts up with my requests but I realized that I was exceeding my limit when I suggested that we work on our posture, (one of the important instructions on the TV show) but obviously the suggestion needed to come from a young

they have conditions to make sure you are actually enrolled as a student and so on, but I submitted everything and later they contacted me to say I won.

It’s so lucky and really nice to have help with paying for my education.”

Education is key Chair of Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges Pauline ThauvetteLeroux addressed the assembled group to encourage them to keep working hard. Said Thauvette-Leroux on the webcast, “I urge you to pursue your ambitions, so that someday you find a trade or profession that you can devote yourselves to passionately. Right now, you’re radiating sparks of energy at the dawn of a great career. Through your commitment as a citizen, you will become part of a sparkling society tomorrow.”

A welcome hand Chiasson said there were no specific ties to how the money should be used, but of course they want it to support their education. In her case, she said, that’s easy to ensure. “At the Master’s level, school is getting pretty expensive – the $5,000 will definitely go to help paying for that. I am really so grateful to Desjardins.”

In the end it’s all about helping to gorgeous gal in a skimpy costume, not an old one in sweats.

Our dance date will continue because it has brought more laughter into this house than in the past year, and it

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The winner of the Caisse Desjardins $5,000 student grant is Coteau-du-Lac resident Marie-Laurence Chiasson who will use the money to continue her academic pursuits in the field of Notarial Law.

support students and letting them continue to pursue their dreams. As Gilles Brassard, General Manager of the Caisse succinctly put it during the webcast, “Education means freedom of choice.” is laughter that will help us through this pandemic.

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Payette payout Be mean to people. Belittle and berate them in front of their peers. Shirk the duties you really don’t feel like doing. Accept a job that requires dealing with the public and then ask for an extra door to be put into your accommodations (that you don’t even have to pay for) so that you can avoid dealing with the public. Resign amid growing controversy but, no worries, you’re set for life with a roughly $150,000 annual pension.

Or, conversely, let’s look at the situation from another facet of the prism. Hire someone for a job simply because you’re star struck by her resumé. Extoll her intelligence, experience, and accomplishments without actually explaining what the new job entails. When said candidate seeks to exercise her intelligence and experience, rap her on the very knuckles that dare question an archaic and largely ceremonial (as opposed to actually useful) role for Canadians.

Such is the conundrum we watched unfold over the last week as Canada’s Governor General Julie Payette opted to step down from her position in light of a ‘damning’ report on the treatment of those who worked with her at Rideau Hall. The report contained unsettling allegations, including creating a ‘toxic’ work environment, bullying staff members, and reducing a number of them to tears following verbal attacks on their alleged substandard performances. As if this wasn’t bad enough, this week it was reported that her outbursts extended beyond screaming to include physical contact.

Payette is unquestionably a stellar achiever, being an astronaut, an engineer, and a scientist. Within her first year as GG, she wasn’t shy about calling out climate change deniers and creationists. She was deemed a, “… breath of fresh air,” for stepping outside the boundaries of an antiquated and largely irrelevant decorum.

If she was indeed crucial to providing stability to Canada’s democracy as being the representative, at arm’s length, of the heads of state who will rise above partisan considerations, why was she not appointed by a non-partisan process as outlined under the previous Conservative government?

At the risk of touting Stephen Harper, his government at least adhered to the non-partisan system of appointing then-GG David Johnston, reportedly not the case for Payette.

Tasked with vetting the GG, Justin Trudeau insists on regurgitating the tired mantra that all processes were duly followed as if its constant repetition will make it fact. But, as revealed in a Globe and Mail article January 23, the RCMP only focused on checking Payette for any criminal records. It was journalists who, after her appointment, uncovered her previous assault charge against her ex-husband, the event in which a pedestrian was killed in a mishap while Payette was behind the wheel, and the myriad complaints of her management style while at the helm of the Montreal Science Centre and her reported verbal harassment of employees while serving on the board of the Canadian Olympic Committee.

Payette’s parting words, as if it would make us poor taxpaying schleps feel better, is that no official complaints were made during her tenure in office.

If your abusive boss is appointed by arguably the most important person in Canada, who is one expected to complain to?

Payette is set for life with a pension paid for by you and me (whose collective annual salary is likely just a mere fraction of what she is about to receive).

And it’s of little consolation that Trudeau claims his government is, “…always open to having discussions on changes that need to be made moving forward.”

In a shrewd legal maneuver, Trudeau has refused to apologize for the whole situation as an apology could ostensibly be perceived as an admission of guilt.

But it’s Trudeau’s mistake to correct and not that of the Canadian taxpaying population.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion introduces new citizen portal communications channel City requests province to lower speed limit on Route de Lotbinière John Jantak

The Journal

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has launched its citizen portal, a new communications channel which will give residents access to their personal information from the city’s website and allow them to peruse other topics of interest related to the municipality.

Residents are urged to register for the service in order to receive notices via email, text message or mobile phone to access information that is of interest to them such as parking, emergency notices, collection information, activities and events, municipal regulations, employment opportunities, and municipal works projects.

In addition, the portal will enable people to reply to digital surveys, make requests and consult the activity calendar. These capabilities will be followed by the implementation of a digital citizen card, online tax payment, an automated emergency call system, registration for activities, applications for permits and other options.

Gradual implementation “The implementation of this tool will be gradual, but already, the notification system will allow us to reach people according to the type of communication they prefer and the topics they are interested in. With the addition of other modules, it will become easier for citizens to interact with their city because many of the services they use will be available in one single location,” said Mayor Guy Pilon.

Citizens will be able to enter their personal online profile from their computer but they will also be able to download the bciti+ mobile app from

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The city has been lobbying the Quebec Ministry of Transport for a decade to lower the speed limit on Route de Lotbinière from 90 km/h to 70 km/h with no luck.

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The new citizen portal will allow residents to receive notices via email, text message or mobile phone to access information that is of interest to them.

the App Store or Google Play. To register for the Citizen Portal, go to ville. vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca, Services to Residents / Online Services / Citizen Portal.

If you were to ask me about god, I’d be able to give you answer. But with the Ministry of Transport, it’s impossible.

- Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon

Route de Lotbinière speed limit The city has put in another request to the provincial Ministry of Transport to have the speed limit on Route de Lotbinière reduced from 90 km/h to 70 km/h. The request was unanimously adopted by council at their last council meeting on January 18.

The city has been unable to get the province to reduce the speed limit even though it has made the same request to the province for the past 10 years. For Mayor Pilon, the issue is about making sure everyone who uses the road including cyclists can do so safely.

Making the same request every year “The speed limit on some parts of the road is 90 km/h. This is nonsense,” Pilon told The Journal. “We don’t even have that kind of speed limit on certain parts of Highway 20. On Île-Perrot the speed limit is 70 km/h. We’ve been making the same request every year.

We also have dedicated bicycle lanes on both sides of de Lotbinière. We want to make sure the cyclists who use the road can do it safely.”

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2020 2021 At the closure of the 2020-2021 Students Grants Contest, Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is pleased to award a grant to each of the

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Amélie Gilbert $750 Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot

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KELLY’S KEYBOARD A MILLENNIAL’S VIEWPOINT

KELLY MIYAMOTO

Time for a checkup It’s been nearly a year now since I first heard the term ‘coronavirus’ and what a blur it has been. Somehow it was both quick and slow, with not enough and entirely too much going on at the same time. Since the first wave of COVID-19, health has been one of the only things anyone has been talking about.

We’ve all had reasons to re-evaluate how we take care of ourselves. The pandemic has not just made us think more about how to protect ourselves from getting sick, but also how to keep ourselves as generally healthy as we can.

Millennials and younger age groups are typically defined by particular ideas and approaches toward improving and maintaining our health. We’re more aware now than we’ve ever been about keeping our minds and bodies in a good state. And we have more tools than ever at our disposal to keep track of our habits, nutrition, sleep, and exercise routines. The number of apps out there seems endless. But even with health being such a high priority, so many of us are still struggling with being healthy.

And the pandemic certainly didn’t help. We suddenly had to rethink how to keep our bodies healthy as well as combat the mental health strain placed on us by a global pandemic. With a host of new challenges to face on all fronts, COVID-19 and the lockdown caused so many things in our lives to stall or even come to a standstill. Some things couldn’t help but slide. Including in-person consultations with health professionals.

Whether because of costs, time, skepticism of the health care system, COVID-19 concerns or otherwise, so many of us have been putting off doctor visits. There are huge concerns about the long-term impacts that could result from delays in regular health screenings. And for many millennials and younger workers, since having gig work and non-traditional job structures is more common than in generations before and can often offer less stability and benefits, consistent visits to health care professionals can be difficult to keep up with.

Millennials are more likely than previous generations to seek out medical information and advice online. But even with the wide array of reliable medical information available to us, self-diagnosis shouldn’t be a first resort if there’s any chance of something really serious being wrong.

Thank goodness for the explosion in telehealth we saw pretty early on in the first lockdown. Being able to meet virtually over video chat with doctors is an amazing option to have. It could even help to free up in-person visits for more serious evaluations as the smaller and common questions can be answered over a video call. This convenient choice could also be part of encouraging us to seek help more often, well before any concerns become too urgent or potentially much more dangerous.

COVID-19 changed things. Hopefully we can use the lessons we’ve learned to create healthier days for ourselves ahead.

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An English Island Hudson resident David Langlois has written An English Island, which he calls, “a social history of Hudson.” It has facts and dates, and other items, but it is more a tale of people’s lives – who they were, why they did what they did, who they married, and why; what children they had, where they worked, which church they attended, or not.

The book grew over time. His original intent in 2018 was to re-issue a book originally issued in 1955 by Canon E.C. Royle titled ‘A History of the Parish of Vaudreuil’ and at the same time take advantage of the opportunity to edit and update the notes Canon Royle had made over the subsequent 20 years, prior to his retirement as Rector of the Anglican Parish of Vaudreuil. As the project progressed, however, it seemed that this was also an ideal time to add to Canon Royle’s writings and issue a book which had a wider audience. In consequence there is the addition of several stories and details which flesh out the bones of the book in several areas, and a substantial amount of new material which has occurred since 1954.

Hudson is uniquely different from most Quebec towns in several ways. It is a largely English-speaking community in a sea of French-speaking inhabitants, and has survived for almost 200 years due to its residents and their belief in ‘their’ town. At its beginning it was one village, which over time became three villages, which then became one town.

It had the first glass factory in the province and then a second. It had two of the largest ice factories in Canada, which supplied almost all the ice for the CPR and CNR railways for many years. It had a large knitting factory which at its height employed more than 70 persons. It has a ‘village’ centre which is a beacon for visitors. It is also home to three parishes: the Anglican Parish of Vaudreuil, with St. James’ and St. Mary’s churches; the Roman Catholic Parish of Saint Thomas Aquinas; and the United Church of Canada’s Wyman Church.

Canon Royle’s book ends in 1954, so

PHOTO COURTESY DAVID LANGLOIS

‘An English Island’ is an in-depth look into the rich history of the Town of Hudson and builds upon the 1955 book titled ‘A History of the Parish of Vaudreuil’ by Canon E.C. Royle.

David added a substantial recounting of events since then. His story ends with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020.

Music has been an integral part of the life of Hudson, beginning when Methodist and Anglican services were held in Mullan’s store in the 1830s, and continuing right through to the present day. David felt this history was also appropriate so there is an overview of the music programs in both St. James’ and St. Mary’s churches.

Canon Royle, in his introduction, apologized for not being able to include pictures as illustrations, also for not including an index. Since David had the opportunity, he has added about 150 photographs, maps and illustrations to the 450 pages of text, as well as a bibliography and an index.

For more information, contact david. langlois.02@videotron.ca

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Kelly Fraser, a resident of Saint-Lazare, has found a unique way to give a voice to people that too often go unheard – the families and loved ones of murder victims. She’s created a podcast called Mourning the Murdered that gives people the chance to talk about the difficulties that come with losing a loved one to violent crime.

“It started as something that I’d been thinking about for a long time,” said Fraser, who drew the original notion from a tough personal experience.

“A friend of mine was murdered 21 years ago, and I got to see the effects that had on her family, on friends, on people surrounding it.”

Hesitant to talk “There’s a really strange thing that often happens to those left behind when someone is murdered. When someone dies of more natural causes, people are willing to talk about it, to let their family members share their memories and their sadness and deal with the loss. But when it’s murder, people can get really uncomfortable around the family – it’s like they’re

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The problem with the current speed limit is that many people exceed it and this creates a dangerous situation not only for cyclists but for school buses as well. “Now that there’s been a change in personnel we hope the Ministry of

afraid to bring it up because they don’t want to upset people. But we need to talk about these things in order to heal.” Fraser says that was her motivation in starting the podcast – to give people the chance to talk. “They hear things like, ‘time to move on’ or ‘put it behind you,’ but there can be a lot of unresolved stuff there and the podcast lets them talk about what they’re going through.”

It started as something that I’d been thinking about for a long time, A friend of mine was murdered 21 years ago, and I got to see the effects that had on her family, on friends, on people surrounding it.

- Saint-Lazare resident Kelly Fraser

The start of a project Things started rolling around the beginning of the pandemic, when Fraser listened to another true crime podcast and thought to herself, “I could do that – that could be a way to help these people.” She reached out to poTransport will accept our proposal,” he said.

When asked whether he knew when the ministry would reply to the city’s speed limit reduction request, Pilon said he had no idea. “If you were to ask me about god, I’d be able to give you answer,” he said. “But with the Ministry of Transport, it’s impossible.”

lice services and support groups close to home and across the country and beyond, offering murder victims’ families a platform to share their stories.

“The response has been incredible,” she says.

Fraser and her family spend about 15 to 20 hours producing each weekly episode of the podcast, and they’re now up to episode 36. “It is definitely not about making money,” says Fraser.

There is a tab on the website to contribute money to help support their continued efforts, but she says donations don’t come close to covering the cost of production. “Really we’re doing this to give the families of murder victims a voice.”

A voice for the victims “Too often we hear about the murderer but not the murdered,” says Fraser. This isn’t some peek into the dark corners and gritty details. She says the actual crimes are of course sometimes discussed, such as in a three-part series they did on Marnie Frey, one of the victims of notorious Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton but, “…for about 90 per cent of each episode the killer isn’t even mentioned. I don’t want it to be like that; we should be thinking about the victim, not their killer.”

The podcast has been having the desired effect.

“The people we interview are always very thankful to have someone to talk to about it,” says Fraser. “We actually can get very close and often stay in touch. They are just appreciative of

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Kelly Fraser, a Saint-Lazare resident, drew on personal experience as her motive for creating a podcast to give a voice to the families and loved ones of murder victims, and to focus on having the victims remembered over the murderers.

having a place to share some of their frustrations and struggles, and most importantly to share stories and memories of a loved one lost, of who they were and why they’re so missed.”

A complete list of episodes of Mourning the Murdered can be found on Facebook or at mourningthemurderedpodcast.com

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A recap on our most popular feature from last week’s edition that elicited the most ‘hits’ on social media.

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KICK IN THE ARTS

BRIAN GALLAGHER

Eleven months in and it doesn’t add up So where was I? More precisely where was I a year ago? Almost one year ago I was in the hospital heading in for more surgery battles with my nasty ol’ bone disease. And I just got chopped up in time because a few weeks later COVID-19 came to town, hung out its shingle and doesn’t seem to show any sign of heading on down the road anytime soon.

Hardly seems to be real that COVID and the effects it caused are almost one year old. But as they say, time flies when you’re having fun. And 2020 has been nothing if not interesting.

So as we start another year, and as she almost always does, the bestie pulls out the abacus, dice, fountain pen and papyrus and goes through the last year’s expenses and pulls it all together into the family budget that we follow meticulously, if not religiously (and if you believe that the swamp land up in Chibougamau is still up for sale).

Okay – In my small little happy oblivious mind I thought that being sequestered since February we were saving lots of cash. But even if you have taken those new fangled math and calculus courses that they reserve for astronauts the figures just don’t add up. And one of those takeaways I glean from 2020’s math course is that the price of the “staying at home” thing is much more than I anticipated. Whatever happened to ‘Four can dine for $9.99?’

So here’s the Gallagher budget scorecard for 2020: Gasoline budget – WAY down. Score one for the good guys; have a sip in celebration. Besides, not like I’m going anywhere, right? All is going as planned. No need to panic.

Clothing budget – WAY down. Aaah… the soft warm feel of wellworn flannel. Besides, martinis are best sipped in comfort. Sip, sigh, sip, repeat. This is a fun ride – please keep all arms and feet inside the vehicle.

Hair and beauty budget – WAY down. Amazing what you can accomplish with crafting scissors, nail clippers and a can of Neet. Sip, sip hooray!

Travel budget – WAY down. Didn’t even have to buy a new pair of car sweatpants last year. This is looking good beautiful people (or maybe it’s the martini sinking in). Time for a refill. Besides, I’ve earned it.

Restaurant budget – Infinitesimal! We are saving money hand over fist. Outstanding! Might start springing for the good stuff next SAQ Depot run.

And then… the tables turn. All my hopes and dreams dashed. No new sweats this year. No fancy European vodka. No chance of delicious Mediterranean olives in my near future.

Grocery budget BLOWN – strike one.

I squint dubiously over my cocktail at this overly large figure. Apparently food costs a lot of money and on top of that you have to go out to a store to get it then bring it home to prepare and cook it yourself.

No DIY discounts obviously. Not pleased.

Take-out budget OBLITERATED – strike two.

This makes no sense! We sped past this line in the budget like we were overtaking an elderly couple in a Lincoln Town Car. And it’s not like we are ordering gourmet meals here. No appetizers, no crème brulée for dessert even. For the love of sweet Mother Mary McCready there’s not even cocktails, beer or wine on these receipts! I slowly came back to my senses out of my newly impoverished fugue-like state to realize that I had finished my martini and swallowed the olives whole.

Which brings me to strike three, dear readers…

SAQ budget (yes it has his own column in the Gallagher ledger) – FUGGEDABOUTIT! Game over – you’re out! Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Sell Park Avenue, the cat and the Corningware. With all hope lost for a lucrative retirement, I grasp at the last drops of solace remaining in my glass and start saving my pennies (oops, nickels now) and brace for the next 11 months of lockdown arithmetic.

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PHOTO COURTESY ROD HODGSON

Here is a wonderful old photo of our Legion colour guard at one of the early Remembrance Day ceremonies. Left to right are: George Runnells, Rev. Canon E.C. Royle, President Gordon Hulley, Frank Pickles and Eileen Farnum. Eileen still represents the Ladies Auxiliary every year as an escort to those laying their wreaths at the annual Remembrance Day Ceremony.

She is one of the longest serving members of Legion Br. #115 with over 45 years of service.

Thank you.

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We still have 24 T-shirts of various sizes and 10 packs of hasty notes left.

Shirts are $25 and hasty-notes are $10 for a pack of ten. All of them have the Place Vimy Park bench logo on them.

You can contact us at rcl115@videotron.ca if you want to make an order.

This sure has been a great fundraising program for our still-closed Legion Br. #115.

Yes we are still ‘Feeding the Birds!’

Down at the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Residence, for the enjoyment of the patients and their families, legion member Bill Louch continues to go over on a regular basis to assure that the feeders remain filled and continue to attract the winter birds. We are very thankful to him and

to all the Legion Members and friends who continue to keep us supplied with seed and donations.

If you wish to continue to help us out with this project, we would be very grateful to receive your contribution.

Seed or donations can be dropped off at Bill’s residence - 56 Oakland in Hudson –or contact gerry@foliot.ca or (450) 458-4125. During the winter months the preferable seed for the birds is the Black Sunflower seed.

Please do not give us any Niger seed, as there are no birds that eat this in the winter. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Special thanks go out this week to Branch member Gord Stephenson who has volunteered to keep our cenotaph and park bench clear of snow for the rest of the winter. Very much appreciated, all the best.

PHOTO COURTESY ROD HODGSON

Thanks to Bill Louch for keeping the bird feeders at the VSPCR filled to attract winter birds for the enjoyment of the patients and their families.

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Senior living The health benefits of pets for seniors C.J. Maxwell

able’ Syms said she just couldn’t leave her there and adopted her after a couple of visits.

The year 2020 will go down in his“She hid behind my bed for a month tory for many reasons, Coronavirus and it’s only been a week that I can pet and Trump notwithstanding. But it’s her after six months here,” she said, also been an unprecedented year in pleased with the small but positive that, for the first time, local dog rescue steps made with Dali. organizations actually have a shortage The stress-reducing effects of being of dogs for adoption as people, se- in the presence of companion animals questered in their homes due to the are well-documented. Caring for a pet pandemic, have adopted homeless can offer seniors a boost in self-esteem animals – mostly dogs but many cats by providing a sense of responsibility as well – in droves. and the bond between owner and pet Saint-Lazare resident Johanne Syms decreases the sense of isolation many adopted a cat seniors who live named Dali from alone face.

I do not regret my decision; the SPCA West I n t e ra c t i o n s she is a wonderful companion, six months ago with pets can inespecially these days. And she and refers to her crease all the feelnow talks to me! So patience as her ‘pandemic good hormones did pay off! companion.’ like endorphins “She spent 13 - Saint-Lazare resident Johanne Syms and serotonin months at the and walking a dog SPCA after being every day provides opportunity for abandoned by her family who had exercise and to break social isolation, too many pets for where they were even if only from a two-metre dismoving to,” Syms said. Despite being tance. Even if your animal is an indoor warned that the cat was ‘unapproach- cat, the benefits of pet ownership are Special contributor

a health booster.

According to a 2013 study conducted by the American Heart Association, “…pet owners deal with the physical effects of stress better than those who do not own a pet. Specifically, the study found that pet owners demonstrate lower blood pressure and show smaller increases in heart rate.”

“Dali is my third cat and all three of them have been rescues,” said Syms.

“I lost my previous one at the end of May, 2020 to pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed in February and I spent the first confinement months looking after her. I thought I would spend the summer without a pet and wait for the fall but I found the house too empty (Syms lives alone, having lost her husband three years ago) so early July I made an appointment to go see a cat at the SPCA West.”

Her care and perseverance has paid off. Though Dali spent the first few months hiding under a bed and only venturing out at night, she is now comfortable enough to accept being petted and being close to her new owner.

“I do not regret my decision; she

PHOTO BY JOHANNE SYMS

Due to her extreme shyness, Dali spent 13 months at the SPCA before being adopted during the pandemic by 67-year-old SaintLazare resident Johanne Syms.

is a wonderful companion, especially these days. And she now talks to me!

So patience did pay off!”

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Confinement in Québec A confinement and a curfew are in effect across Québec from January 9 to February 8, 2021, inclusively,* with the exception of the Cree Territory of James Bay and Nunavik.

These measures are in place to slow the spread of the virus and protect the population, which includes seniors, at-risk individuals and healthcare workers.

THE CONFINEMENT AT A GLANCE Gatherings are prohibited • Private indoor and outdoor gatherings at homes and cottages are prohibited.

• There are a few exceptions: - One visitor from another address for people living alone (ideally, always the same person to limit social contacts) - One informal caregiver - Individuals offering services or support - Labourers for planned work

Travel is not recommended • Travel between cities or regions is not recommended

(except for essential travel for students, workers, shared custody and freight transportation).

Sports and recreational activities with members of the same household only

• Non-priority businesses must close until the end of the confinement.

Businesses authorized to continue their activities must offer only essential goods and services.

• Curbside pickup is still allowed. Products can be purchased online and delivered or picked up on site without entering the premises, in accordance with the health recommendations.

• Restaurant dining rooms remain closed. Delivery, takeout and drivethrough orders are permitted. Only delivery will be possible during the curfew.

• To comply with the 8 p.m. curfew, all businesses must close their doors no later than 7:30 p.m.

• Exceptionally, during the curfew, pharmacies and service stations

will remain open on the same schedule as usual. Pharmacies will only be allowed to sell medication and essential products such as pharmaceutical, hygiene and cleaning products. Service stations will only be allowed to sell food, non-alcoholic drinks, fuel and products for road vehicles. In other words, service stations are not authorized to sell tobacco or alcohol products during the curfew.

Mandatory teleworking and reduced activities

• Sports and recreational activities must be limited to members of

• Teleworking is mandatory for people who work in office buildings.

• In the manufacturing and construction sectors, activities must

• An exception is also permitted for individuals who live alone, who

Visit Québec.ca/en/confinement for more information about the measures in force.

the same household. Activities such as walking, downhill skiing and cross-country skiing are permitted, provided they are carried out individually or with members of the same household, and that the curfew is respected. may carry out an activity with another individual (ideally, always the same person). In this case, a minimum distance of two metres must be maintained at all times.

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be reduced to a minimum to meet commitments. Teleworking is mandatory when possible and shifts must be adjusted to limit the staff present at any time on production and construction sites.

THE CURFEW AT A GLANCE Stay home from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

During the confinement, a curfew is in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Quebecers must not leave their homes or property during this period, save for the exceptions below.

Valid exceptions • A person whose presence is required at

their place of work or who is transporting goods needed for the ongoing activities of their business.

• A person who is going to a pharmacy

to obtain medication or pharmaceutical, hygiene or cleaning products.

• A person who must go to or return from a hospital, a clinic, or a dentist’s or optometrist’s office.

• A person who must visit a sick or injured relative.

• A student who must attend an in-person evening class or go to a laboratory in a recognized school.

• A parent who must accompany their child/ children to the home of the other parent who has custody of them.

• A person who is going to take an interregional or inter-provincial bus, train or plane to their final destination.

• A person who must take their dog out to do its business, within a radius of no more than one kilometre from their place of residence.

• A person who must travel in order to comply

with a court judgment, to respond to a summons to appear before a court, or to exercise custody or access rights as a parent.

• A person who must accompany another

individual to a medical appointment if they are unable to drive themselves there.

• A parent who must accompany a sick child to the hospital.

• A person travelling to give blood at

Broader policing and fines for offenders • Police will continue to ensure compliance

with health measures and can intervene when individuals are outside their homes during curfew hours.

• Offenders can face fines ranging from $1,000 to $6,000 if they are unable to adequately justify why they are outside the home. Young people 14 years of age and over are subject to a $500 fine.

To learn more about the curfew, visit Québec.ca/en/confinement.

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• A person who must accompany another

person who requires assistance in one of the situations listed above (e.g. a parent who must drive an adolescent to their workplace).

Be there for yourself like you’re there for your loved ones The current situation may cause emotions that are distressful or difficult to handle. Experiencing an imbalance in various facets of everyday life is a normal reaction. Managing your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and relationships with others may become more challenging. While most people will adapt to the situation, it is important that you listen to your needs. Take the necessary steps to get help if you need it.

There are solutions. Visit Québec.ca/gettingbetter to learn more.

*This article contains information valid as of January 12, 2021. For the most up-to-date information, visit Québec.ca/en/confinement.

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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER

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Movies You Might Have Missed 52 Week Challenge Edition Title: The Lady Vanishes (1938) Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Genre: Thriller/Mystery/Comedy Available on: Amazon Prime Brief Synopsis: Travellers aboard a train leaving the fictional European nation of Bandrika find themselves at a loss when one of their fellow passengers disappears. Confusion worsens when some argue she was never on board to begin with.

Scores: 98% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.8 IMDb Last Week’s Challenge – Best Picture Winner (Chicago – 2002) This Week’s Challenge – A ‘Classic’ Film Review: Last week, we began our yearlong odyssey through film with a challenge – with each new week, a different criterion to be matched. Last week, with the condition of ‘Best Picture Winner,’ it was fairly straightforward. A film has either won Best Picture, or it hasn’t. Not so much with this week’s challenge of a ‘Classic’ movie. What makes something classic?

Surely it is of a high quality, and remembered longer than its contemporaries, but those are not the only conditions that must be met. Even the complex algorithms of the modern oracles don’t clarify things. Google ‘Classic Movies’ and you’ll find examples from every genre, decade and level of critical reception, from Nosferatu to Love, Actually, making it rather hard to even pick a movie to be reviewed. To simplify, we will rely on RottenTomatoes.com, and their ‘Top 100 Classics Movies’ list, scroll to the first one I’ve yet to see and hit play. All aboard! It’s time to watch one of the finest train mysteries committed to cinema: The Lady Vanishes.

It’s easy to see why The Lady Vanishes would make that list. There are few directors more accomplished than Alfred Hitchcock, and when he’s paired with a healthy script and a pinch of fine performances, you have the recipe for a potential classic. In this film, ‘The Master of Suspense’ cools down the tension a bit. Unlike the incessant dread felt in Psycho and Vertigo, Hitchcock begins Vanishes with a light, slapstick comedy that can almost border on erotic (props to Hitch for getting all those uncovered legs past the censors!). The story follows a group of English travellers set out to depart a crowded hotel after an unexpected delay. Crammed into a train leaving the fictional European country of Bandrika, the film’s tone changes from breezy comedy to a thrilling mystery when an old lady named Miss Froy suddenly goes missing. To make matters worse, not everyone on the train can agree she was even there to start. Iris, an accomplished woman travelling home (begrudgingly) for her own wedding, fears she is losing her grip on reality, and frantically tries to find support.

Many of the English passengers refuse to corroborate the story, worried that it may inconvenience them for a variety of reasons, a clear reference to British infighting over the brewing tensions in Europe on the eve of WWII. As the plot twists and turns, the suspense rises. A search to find a missing person turns into a deadlier game, with both the hunter and the hunted stuck aboard the train.

A massive critical and commercial success upon release, Vanishes is often credited with convincing Hollywood to import Hitchcock to America. Bolstered by an exceptional cast, this film does an excellent job twisting through storylines and blending genres. Vanishes is truly funny both through physicality and witty dialogue, with most zingers coming from the hilariously obtuse (and cricket obsessed) couple Caldicott and Charters, who are simultaneously one of the most obvious and positive examples of ‘Gay Coding’ in cinematic history.

A taut thriller that deftly toes the line of breezy romantic comedy, Vanishes is still a delight over 80 years after its release. While it may not be a ‘Classic’ film like, say, The Wizard of Oz, Casablanca or even other Hitchcock movies like North by Northwest, Vanishes remains beloved by movie lovers, and consistently ranks as a top British film of all time.

Next week is Challenge #3, and it’s one for the underdogs. The criterion is ‘Low Budget, Big Box Office’ so get your popcorn ready!

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The Journal’s own Kick in the Arts columnist Brian Gallagher performing at the first edition of NDIP’s Pointe-des-Glaces offering many outdoor winter activities.

You can still enjoy some outdoor fun during lockdown and curfew provided you adhere to the safety recommendations mandated by the government. As part of its Pointe-des-Glaces event, the town of Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot is offering a 350-metre skating trail and an 800-metre snowshoeing trail which also offers a history lesson dating back to early 1700 at the historic Pointe-du-

Moulin site. Activities are free for residents of the island which also includes Ville de L’Ile-Perrot, Pincourt and Terrasse-Vaudreuil. Ticket reservation in advance is mandatory. For visitors outside the island, admission is $15 per vehicle, regardless of the number of passengers.

For more information, consult pointedumoulin.com/en/pointe-des-glaces-en/

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Welcome to our feature showcasing and celebrating the many companion animals we have in our region.

Meet Piper, an eight-year-old Scottie mix who was just adopted December 3, 2020 pictured here with Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Louise Gauthier.

As Louise says, “He’s very loving, affectionate, and loves to cuddle. He makes sure we get our walks every day, and he’s great company. He is a real joy to have around, and we feel so blessed that we found each other!”

If you’d like us to feature your pet in our weekly section – dog, cat, rabbit, horse, lizard, possum (possum?) etc., send us a photo of you and your pet together, along with a short description, to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca.

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This new building, currently under construction, will be ready in July 2021. Dedicated to independent seniors, the building will feature a quiet, comfortable and safe living experience for the tenants. Based on the success of Place Hampton located at 542 Main Rd, and the constant demand from retired people to have a place to transition to, the owners felt it necessary to build Phase 2. Interest has been very strong with 7 units leased at the time of this printing.

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Chilly weather calls for chili Lauren Mitchell

Featured home

• Place Hampton Phase 2 52 rue Lower Maple, Hudson

Continued from page 15 Features: • Upscale independent seniors’ apartments in the heart of the village of Hudson.

• 20 units on 3 floors, 5 one bedroom units and 15 two bedroom units of various sizes.

• Electric elevator will serve all 3 floors as well as the garage (parking) • Community room on the main floor, equipped with kitchenette and television and seating • Each unit has a 40 gallon hot water tank.

• Four-wall brick exterior (sound abatement) • Storage lockers included, in the basement • Indoor parking spaces in the garage.

• WIFI included • The building is fully fire protected by sprinkler system, sound and visual alarm • Main front entrance security intercom • Walking distance to the many services in village • Prices range from $1,450 to $1,950/

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• Canada Post mail to be delivered to postbox near front entrance • 9 foot ceilings • Quartz counter tops in the kitchen & bath • Quality kitchen cabinets • Vinyl and ceramic flooring • Electric baseboard heating with wallmounted air conditioning • Each unit is furnished with the five appliances, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer.

• Each unit has a balcony (5 feet by 10 feet)

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We’re looking at an upcoming chilly weekend so it’s the perfect time for a big pot of chili – see what we did there?

It’s an easy dish to cook, freezes well, and tastes better the longer it simmers.

What’s not to love?

Ingredients • 1 pound ground beef • 3 cups chopped veggies of your choice including onions, celery, and carrots or 3 cups frozen diced vegetable mix • 1 can (400 ml) crushed tomatoes, undrained • 1 can (400 ml) beans of your choice, kidney beans, black beans or chick peas (rinse before using) • 1 tbsp olive oil Chili seasoning • 1 tbsp paprika • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1 tsp sugar • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp cumin • 1/2 tsp onion powder • 1/2 tsp garlic powder • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Instructions 1 - To make chili seasoning, simply mix all powdered ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

2 - In a medium pot, pour one tablespoon of olive oil and turn stove on to medium heat. Once heat has reached medium temperature, add in ground beef. Mix up the meat with a spatula or potato masher, and cook until all

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the beef is no longer pink but a medium brown colour.

3 - Add in the 3 cups of vegetables and chili seasoning into the same pot of cooked meat. Cook for about 5 minutes, before adding in the crushed tomatoes.

4 - Add in the one can of crushed tomatoes and stir. Turn the heating element down to low heat, to the point where it can simmer. Place the pot’s lid on top and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

5 - After waiting the 15 minutes, add in the mixed beans. Cook for another 5 minutes.

6 - After 5 minutes of cooking with the beans, it is ready to serve. Serve with a baguette and your choice of cheese.

Enjoy!

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(NC) For some of us, winter might mean crisp walks through the newly fallen snow, skating, skiing, snowshoeing or tobogganing. It might also mean quieter times like curling up next to a roaring fire. But for most of us, we are all spending more time indoors.

Here are five tips to keep your home safe this winter: 1. Test your carbon monoxide alarm Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that causes illness and can lead to death.

It has no smell, taste or colour so an alarm is the only way to detect it. Replace batteries and the alarm itself, and test the alarm regularly, as recommended by the manufacturer.

2. Hire a professional to service your home appliances Appliances such as furnaces, fireplaces, gas stoves, and water heaters need to be well maintained. Appliances that are not running in top condition may be a source of carbon monoxide.

3. Replace your furnace filter Replace the filter as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Look for damp spots If you find mould, remove it yourself if it covers a surface area of less than one square metre. On smooth surfaces you can use soap and warm water. There is no need to use bleach.

If mould cannot be removed from a surface easily, materials will need to be replaced. If the mould covers a bigger area, hire a professional to get rid of it.

5. Test for radon Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas.

It is invisible, odourless and tasteless.

Exposure to radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

No matter the age, type of construction or location of your home, the only way to be sure of the radon level in your home is to test. There are two options for this: purchase a do-it-yourself (DIY) radon test kit or hire a radon measurement professional. If you choose to purchase a DIY kit, be sure to closely follow the instructions.

Find more information on keeping a healthy home at canada.ca/healthyhome.

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Interior design trends for 2021

C.J. Maxwell

Special contributor

For the first time in its history of declaring ‘Colours of the Year,’ the Pantone paint company broke with tradition and named two colours for 2021 – Ultimate Gray and a shade of bright lemon yellow dubbed ‘Illuminating.’ Pantone’s choices were reportedly made in the belief that the pairing of shades will help people, “fortify themselves with energy, clarity and hope” in a world that’s set to face increasing uncertainty. That’s a lot of pressure for a paint colour.

The company couldn’t have known that their choice last January for the

PHOTO COURTESY SHUTTERSTOCK

Ultimate Gray and ‘Illuminating’ yellow are the Colours of the Year according to Pantone, said to represent energy, clarity, and hope.

Colour of 2020, ‘Classic Blue,’ that was chosen to instill calm, confidence, and connection would be the furthest thing from our experience of the last year. Perhaps by picking two opposing colours for 2021, all the bases will be covered.

Other design trends predicted for 2021 include moving away from minimalistic, all-white interiors, especially for bedrooms. Interiors by Design team member Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas says people will be looking for brighter pops of colour in their lives though she adds indigo may be a trendy kitchen colour for this year.

While the odd piece of vintage furniture from the 1950s and 1960s showed up in living rooms for the past year or so, that trend may also be fading away in favour of more rounded, user-friendly sofas, cushions, and settees.

Say goodbye to the ‘accent wall’ offering a pop of colour to an otherwise monochromatic room. The trend will be to return to uniformity that better blends with the décor without all the drama.

Another interesting prediction is the ‘Granny Chic’ style reviving design elements that may be present in your

PHOTO COURTESY SHUTTERSTOCK

Green is the 2021 choice for colour in the kitchen, being compatible with a whole host of warm and cool accent shades.

grandparents’ home including flowery wallpaper, crocheted blankets and antique paintings.

And – prepare for green in the kitchen. All shades of green are popping up from cabinet doors to crockery and green is a welcoming palette for both warm and cool accent colours.

We’re spending so much more time in our homes these days and we’ve gone well past the ‘cocooning’ phase to fully embracing the home as a nest.

Regardless of the tiles, furniture, or colour choices, expressing your own personal style will help ensure that your home is your castle.

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Pawsitively purrfect pets Dealing with the stray cat problem Jules-Pierre Malartre

Special contributor

As the temperatures grow colder, our thoughts turn to how the underprivileged and destitute weather the cold season. Most often, we think about homeless people, but human beings are not the only souls who suffer from the shortcomings of our society. Abandoned cats, often considered pests, also fall prey to the cold for which they are even less suited than humans.

Abandoned cats are generally thought of as a problem but if you’ll pardon the rough analogy, the issue is more like a leaky pipe: If you just keep wiping away the water, the pipe will continue to leak and you’ll be caught in a never-ending cycle of wiping water off the floor. Hiring an animal control service is like wiping off the water that leaks from the pipe. When it comes to abandoned cats, the ‘leak’ remains while the animal control companies keep raking in the yearly fees. The cats are not the problem – the pet owners who abandoned them are the problem. If you want to stop the leak, repair the pipe. If you want to reduce the number of abandoned cats, stop the owners from abandoning them.

Stricter laws needed There is an obvious need for stricter laws at the federal and provincial levels, but also at the municipal level. Stiff fees along with mandatory neutering and microchipping are some of the

solutions being floated around, but change comes slowly in those circles.

In the meantime, animal rescuers have adopted a program that helps reduce the number of abandoned cats on our streets. Trap-Neuter-Release-Maintain (TNRM for short) is an initiative to help control the excess cat population. It has proven effective in reducing the births of cats on our streets. The process is simple: you trap an abandoned cat; bring it to a veterinarian where it is neutered; release it back in its environment; and then provide support (i.e. water, food, shelter during the cold season) to maintain a viable environment for its survival. Such cats become known as ‘community cats’ and more and more municipalities have jumped onboard, adding such TNRM programs to their budget.

Reproduction rate Cats multiply at a very high rate.

An unsterilized female can give birth to three litters of at least four kittens every year, according to the Montreal SPCA. According to the Feral and Abandoned Cat Society, at a lower rate of reproduction of two litters per year, and with only 2.8 kittens surviving per litter, a total of over two million cats will have been born on our streets after eight years.

Effective tool Under the light of such sobering statistical projections, we start to understand why abandoned cats are not disappearing from our streets, regardless of the extent of animal control being deployed in any city. Awareness building, stronger laws and more responsible ownership are key components of a robust solution, but in the meantime, TNRM has proven to be an effective tool in reducing those numbers, and in small communities like Hudson, SaintLazare and Rigaud, the efforts of local animal rescue groups are proving vital in alleviating the problem. All that is needed while we wait for stricter laws

IMAGE COURTESY FERAL AND ABANDONED CAT SOCIETY

After eight years, over 2 million cats will have been born from a single unspayed female, assuming two litters per year with 2.8 surviving kittens per litter.

to be adopted is for municipalities to allocate a small part of their budget to helping rescue groups who operate only on donations.

The Montreal SPCA is a strong TNRM advocate, and many municipalities on its territory have hopped onboard, including Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.

Locally, CASCA is working hard to TNRM stray cats. Some municipalities are helping CASCA fulfill its mission, but there is still a lot of work to do.

“All I can say is that the TNRM program is the best way to control the cat overpopulation,” says Christine Heidt of CASCA Hudson. “In the interest of each municipality, they would do well to set aside a budget to cover the cost

of this program, which is more effective and less costly than trying to stem the overpopulation.” While towns such as Saint-Lazare and Hudson do allocate a budget to help CASCA in their TNRM activities, even in the face of a growing problem, support is still lacking in other municipalities, according to Heidt.

Cities can hire expensive animal control services who are more than happy that the ‘pipe does not get repaired’ so that work keeps pouring in. But the real problem is in preventing owners from abandoning their pets. It’s a difficult situation, but in the meantime, there are more humane ways of dealing with stray cats, and TNRM is the best solution available.

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125 - FOR RENT OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT. Six spacious offices, reception area, kitchenette and powder room.

Offices are on the second floor of the Hudson Shopping Centre.

Available November 1, 2020. $2,000/month.

Call Marcel Leduc (514)602-4313

150 - SERVICES Handyman. Maintenance, repairs and minor renovations, indoor or outdoor. 30 years of experience. Donald 514-913-2881 (210128)

¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063.

Need a helping hand with your foot care (Our faithful servant)? Professional, customized and holistic services offered. In home, retirement home or hospital setting. Call Nadia at 438-995-8655 or 438-836-9189 (210211)

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Dry Firewood. Stacking and kindling available. Very reasonable. Dan: 514-291-1068

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Tim 514-755-0664 (210211) We buy old comics, vinyl records, coins. We do house calls. 514-349-0971 (call or text). mguy123@hotmail.ca (210211)

ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets per roll, $37.95/48 rolls per case. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Hudson/St-Lazare junk removal. Sold your house? I can help. Tell me what you want removed and I’ll give you an accurate estimate of the cost. Bilingual. Leave detailed message at 450-202-0576 (210211)

Great house Minn cleaning services, a well-established cleaning company in Pincourt is seeking a part-time cleaner for 10 hours per week. Please contact Deneise at (514)865-1973.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Six spacious offices, reception area, kitchenette and powder room.

Offices are on the second floor of the Hudson Shopping Centre.

Available November 1st - $2,000/month

Call Marcel Leduc (514)602-4313

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC.

DENTISTS Dr. Don Littner, Dr. Morty Baker & Dr. Natalie Liu

Taxes and Accounting 438 Main Road, Hudson Tel : 450-458-0406

New patients welcome 472 Main Rd., Suite I, Hudson 450.458.5334

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In Memoriam

Bernard (Bernie) Jodouin 1921-2021

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Bernie who died peacefully from cancer at the Hawkesbury General Hospital on January 19, 2021 at age 85.

He is survived by his devoted wife Aline (née Carrière), his son Marc Jodouin and his daughter Joanne Jodouin.

Bernie will always be remembered for his magnetic personality, his selfless devotion to his family, and the love of all sports, especially golf.

A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF INVENTORY Notice is hereby given that following the death of Elizabeth Simpson Dougall Stewart, on December 26th 2019, domiciled during her lifetime at 89 Mount Pleasant, Hudson, Quebec, J0P 1H0, an inventory of her property has been prepared by the estate liquidator, Michael Heller, attorney, on January 31st, 2020, in accordance with article 795 of the Quebec Civil Code.

This inventory may be consulted by interested parties (heirs or creditors), by appointment at the offices of Me Michael Heller, located at 425 Saint Sulpice, Montréal, Québec), H2Y 2V7.

Tel: 514-288 5252, local 103. Given this January 18, 2021. Me Michael Heller

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