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Pincourt’s Firefighters’ Day cancelled

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New residential high-rise complex slated for Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion City adopts resolution to protect Monarch butterflies John Jantak

This will be a nice new addition for Vaudreuil-Dorion and it will not be the last one. “We’ve met with different contractors and developers and every year there will be something new. There will be many beautiful things on Harwood every year,” said Pilon. Two heavy construction vehicles are already parked on the empty lot with construction expected to begin in the fall. “We have all the agreements now so everything is okay. We are going to deliver the construction permit. I suppose they will want to complete the underground portion before the winter,” said Pilon. Harwood rejuvenation plan The residential project is just one of several new construction initiatives that are slated for Harwood as part of the city’s plan to rejuvenate the boulevard and convert it into a major residential/commercial corridor, said Pilon. “We’re looking ahead to the next five to 10 years and eventually Harwood will become an urban boulevard. It will be like Avenue Saint-Charles and Boule-

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The rejuvenation of Harwood Boulevard is moving forward after VaudreuilDorion council announced at its June 21 meeting that it will proceed with plans to build a new residential complex along the busy boulevard and the entire eastern stretch of Rue Bellemare up to Rue Chicoine. The residential complex will be constructed on vacant land at the site of the former Eagle Compressor industrial facility which was demolished last year. The complex will feature 233 units between six to eight floors, have underground parking capacity and also feature six townhouses. There will also be a private well that will provide nonpotable water for exterior use. ‘A big plus for the neighbourhood’ “The contractors are obliged to have a well for watering things such as the grass, plants, and for washing cars,” Mayor Guy Pilon told The Journal. “It will be a very nice project and it will be a big plus for the neighbourhood.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion becomes the latest city to join the list of other regional municipalities who have adopted protective measures for Monarch butterflies.

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Heavy construction machinery is seen on a vacant lot on Harwood Boulevard at the corner of Rue Bellemare in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The city is moving forward with its plans to build a new high-rise residential project on the site.

vard de la Gare, he said. at the same meeting to create a natWhile the city is still awaiting word ural habitat for Monarch butterflies. from the provincial government re“We want to keep these butterflies as garding when it will proceed with the much as possible. We’re going to plant extension of Highway 20 through Dorindigenous plant species and trees to ion which will help ease the traffic help accommodate them,” said Pilon. Vaudreuil-Dorion becomes the latest backlog, Pilon said the city is moving city to join the list forward with the new high-density We’ve met with differ- of other regional who residential proent contractors and devel- municipalities have adopted project as if the exopers and every year there tective measures tension was already in place. will be something new. for the butterNeighbour“We know There will be many beauti- flies. ing Saint-Lazare we’re doing the ful things on Harwood. adopted a similar right thing and resolution at its we know we have - Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon council meeting to do some denon June 8. sification if we Since 2017, the Monarch-Friendly want to have these types of projects City initiative, a partnership between and we are happy with the result. It will the David Suzuki Foundation and Esbe amazing and very beautiful. We’re pace pour la vie Montréal, has invited now transferring what we did in the cities and residents to contribute to the Vaudreuil sector to the Dorion sector,” protection of Monarch butterflies. said Pilon. Monarch friendly city Council also adopted a resolution

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The heat is on It’s a month after No Mow May, the movement launched by the Nature Conservancy of Canada that asked residents not to cut their grass for that month in order to encourage the busy pollination period of bees, butterflies, and even ants. The fact that some on local social media groups said they received tickets for the municipal infraction of ‘Not maintaining one’s property’ shouldn’t discourage anyone from adopting this habit once a year. This week has marked unprecedented temperatures of 49.6°C in British Columbia, a province not generally known for having exceptionally hot weather. And while taking a break once a year from mowing the lawn won’t change that, it is a welcome indicator that cities across Canada are slowly waking up to the fact that we’re not in control of the environment – we never were. The BC heatwave is a harbinger of the challenges we face in the near future if we don’t make major changes in our lifestyles now. Is it too late? It’s not too late to hope. Recognizing that lawns don’t need to be pristine green in the spring and cleared of all leaves in the fall is a start. Planting flowers that help nourish the insects that pollinate our fruits and vegetables is another. The ridiculous idea that clotheslines are not visually acceptable needs to be revisited. Temperatures are climbing to levels where they’re no longer just a measure of discomfort, but life threatening. If we all adopt habits that help make small but positive steps, we can still hang on to hope.

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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. Pointe-des-Cascades reader Claude Saint-Pierre submitted this very Zen photo titled, ‘Petit boisé, grande paix.’ 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 Tree devastation Dear Editor, I have chosen to live in the Alstonvale area because of the trees. I also relied on the bylaw of the Town of Hudson re: tree cutting. I have respected the grandeur and beauty of the trees on my property and hoped others would do the same. However – new houses are being built on properties near to me where every tree has been cut. This is unnecessary and damaging to the environment, never mind the bird life. Where is the outrage? Why is the town of Hudson allowing this desecration? On my street, Sunrise, respect for the trees was maintained by the original builders. Not now! Only this week, one of the original properties which boasted many beautiful, mature trees has been altered practically beyond recognition. The whining and growling of machines continued all day, as many, many trees were felled. There will be more devastation this week. I and others feel this viscerally. It is wanton and destructive and unnecessary. Yet it happened, and with impunity it would seem. No, the trees are not diseased. I ask the new owners responsible for this environmental mess, why did you not buy a property that had no trees? This is the handiwork of Philistines. Perhaps, for your edification, you should read a book called ‘The Hidden Life of Trees’ by Peter Wohlleben. It is magical, informative and necessary. Sincerely, Cathryn McNamee Hudson Trees and power lines Dear Editor, On June 10, I complained in ‘Letters to the editor’ about too many trees alongside our power lines since one fell over and knocked out power to all of Chaline Valley for three hours. The following week you published a letter from a citizen who said I should go live where there are no trees. I’ve enclosed two photos of my house. One from 1987 when I moved here and one taken 20 minutes

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ago. There were no trees in front in 1987 and my wife and I planted every last one as you can now see. Nothing that person wrote about me is true. The trees are getting taller and wider by the year and at one point I may have to take down one or two. I can just see the nasty comments I’d probably get from these fanatical tree lovers. That lady’s comment really bugged me. I hope you run this letter along with the two photos and I hope she has the spinal fortitude to apologize to me. Richard Meades Saint-Lazare Continued on page 8

Some Vaudreuil-Soulanges municipalities reopening their city halls John Jantak

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As the provincial government keeps loosening COVID-19 restrictions, several municipalities are already making plans to allow citizens to enter their respective city halls without having to make a phone reservation in advance. Pincourt residents will be able to access their city hall beginning July 5 but they will still have to follow COVID safety protocols while inside the facility including wearing a face mask indoors, washing their hands when they enter the building, and practising social distancing measures during their visit by keeping at least two metres apart, said Mayor Yvan Cardinal. “I’m very happy with the reopening but it’s something we’re taking slowly,” said Cardinal. “People will have to sign a registry when they enter city hall. More than one person will be allowed into the building but only one person at a time will be able to speak to a municipal representative.” August council meeting open to public The public will still not be able to attend the next council meeting on July 13 but will be allowed back into the council chamber for the following meeting on August 10. The mayor said it’s a much-

needed return to normalcy. Anyone who is unable to attend the first public council meeting in August is still allowed to submit their questions ahead of time as they do now and the answers will be delivered during the session. The town also announced its annual Fireman’s Day parade and celebrations are cancelled again for the second consecutive year but Cardinal said the city will try to plan another type of activity in September when the province is expected to lift more COVID-related restrictions by then. In the interim, Cardinal noted that the town’s summer day camp and swimming pool have also reopened. Vaudreuil-Dorion already open Vaudreuil-Dorion residents have been able to go directly to their city hall for services without making an appointment ahead of time as of June 28. As with other municipalities, visitors must practice social distancing guidelines and follow other safety measures. While city hall is now open to the public, the city said it’s preferable that residents contact the city through its on-line services whenever possible. Residents can apply for a permit, fill out an environmental grant application, and register for activities on its website. The detailed schedule and contact information are available on the at www.ville.

Pincourt’s Firefighters’ Day cancelled

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Pincourt City Hall will reopen its doors to walk-in visitors beginning July 5. People will still have to adhere to COVID safety measures including signing a registry upon entry, washing their hands, wearing a mask and maintaining a social distance of two metres while inside the building.

vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca/en/contact-us. Public invited to September council meeting Mayor Guy Pilon said the city will begin allowing citizens back into its council meeting chamber beginning in September. “By then it should be like it was before the pandemic,” said Pilon. “We’re looking forward to that because we miss the interactions we have with our citizens.” While the livestream broadcasts of the council meetings have helped keep residents informed of what’s happening in the city, Pilon said it’s necessary to have people in the council chamber

so they can understand the full scope of council’s decisions and ask questions directly to the councillors afterwards. Saint-Lazare reopening The city of Saint-Lazare also opened its doors to walk-in visitors earlier this week, said Mayor Robert Grimaudo. “We had a registry of all the people who would come in and that has been removed. People used to come into the building by appointment and now they can just walk in but there’s a certain protocol they have to follow,” he said. “There definitely is light at the end of the tunnel.”

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All wrapped up When did blankets become high tech? I have a number of quilts at home and a bunch of couch throws, primarily to catch and trap all the dog hair, particularly during this shedding season. My youngest son has a coveted duvet and he refuses to use anything else, summer or winter. Even the dog beds have little blankets to curl up in. But somehow lately, the blanket has come up for a redesign offering bonus features besides just keeping you warm. Now I’m pretty picky about fabrics. I like cotton. I hate polyester. I hate heat. I often get funny looks when I tell people I’d rather have -30° weather than +30° but it’s not a lie, or even an exaggeration. The older I get, the less tolerance I have for heat and also seem to have developed a tendency to faint if I’m in the sun too long. It makes for challenging summers, jumping from shadow to shadow as if the rest of the ground was hot lava. I was never much fun during summertime, exploring Montreal with the family. “Ooh, let’s check out this underground mall,” I’d urge, lulled by the promise of air conditioning while they insisted on perusing Chinatown. “More bubble tea anyone?” I don’t have central air at home but at this writing, I’m cooled by a blasting fan and have had to remove the Chihuahua from my lap three times as she still insists on napping (and shedding and drooling) on me while I type. But back to blankets. On my last Costco outing, I caved into the temptation of buying a ‘cooling throw’ that, yes, actually felt noticeably cooler when I placed my hands on it. The fact that it was also on sale was the tipping point. After a year of basically wearing pyjamas 24/7 and cutting my own hair, I decided to treat myself. Now, even if it’s a warm night, I can’t sleep without a blanket. I think it’s primal hard-wiring in the brain that a blanket offers some sort of protection from an intruder, despite the fact that it wouldn’t stop an axe murderer. So a ‘cooling’ blanket seemed the optimal solution. “What do you think?” I asked my son as I draped the blanket across his shoulders. “It’s a little disconcerting,” he said. “A blanket is supposed to warm you up.” Not only can you now buy cooling blankets, you can buy ‘weighted’ cooling blankets offering up to 35 lbs of cooling comfort though I don’t know that you’d ever be able to roll over. And yes, that probably would stop an axe murderer. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, weighted blankets, “… work similarly to a technique called deep pressure stimulation (DPS). This technique involves applying firm but gentle pressure equally across the body. Some psychologists suggest that DPS allows the body to switch from the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) to the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The SNS governs the so-called fight-or-flight response, whereas the PNS controls the rest-and-digest response. Some people describe the sensation of using a weighted blanket as similar to that of a hug. A lot of people, therefore, find comfort in using a weighted blanket.” Whoa. A cold hug. That sounds disconcerting. So does the cooling blanket work? Sort of. It’s cool when it initially touches you but seems to warm up pretty quickly. Unless you keep moving which definitely means you won’t be getting a good night’s sleep. The ‘cool’ side is also slippery. More than once I’ve woken up to find the whole blanket simply slid off the bed, lying in a puddle on the floor. Next time I buy a blanket, I’ll get one that’s really useful. One that repels dog hair.

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Séguin seeks second term as mayor of L’Île-Perrot Jules-Pierre Malartre

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Pierre Séguin will run for another term as mayor of Ville de L’Île-Perrot.

He revealed his intention unofficially during the June 8 Council meeting and announced it officially on June 21. “You have to like people,” he said when asked about his interest in pursuing a second mandate. “I’ve been saying it since before I got involved in politics. It’s the only thing that matters. When you become an elected official, you have to think about the community as a whole. The mayor is there to ensure there is a certain harmony that reigns, and the presence of a global vision within all districts.” Séguin also stresses that his first job as mayor is to ensure the safety of residents. Sense of community Talking to Séguin, you quickly come to see that building a strong sense of community is paramount to his approach to creating a dialogue. “I worked closely with the community throughout my career, and it was always about people,” he told The Journal. The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Soup Festival he spearheaded stands as a good testimony to his focus on bringing people together. “If you want people to talk, feed them!” he states. “It’s a symbol of openness and of people coming together. If we don’t talk, we won’t understand each other.” Inspired from the European tradition, Séguin says he introduced the Soup Festival in our region in 2012 to bring people together. The festival attracted over 1000 residents in its first edition. Master traffic plan Mayor Séguin has spearheaded a number of initiatives during his first tenure as mayor, most notably the development of a master traffic plan. Given the extensive development not only in Ville de L’Île-Perrot (VIP) but also in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot (NDIP) over the past few years, traffic in and out of the city during peak hours is becoming increasingly difficult and he has vowed to address the issue. Séguin is keen on building an off-ramp on Boulevard Perrot to Grand Boulevard in the downtown area to facilitate access off the island during rush hours. “We purchased the land at the ‘Four Corners’ (intersection of Grand Boulevard and Boulevard Perrot). We will start working on the off-ramp shortly. We will also upgrade the traffic lights. Now that we have purchased that land, we also want to revitalize that area.”

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After winning over incumbent Marc Roy in 2017, L’Île-Perrot Mayor Pierre Séguin announced he will be running for a second term this coming November.

Séguin underlines the area’s strong potential as a living, breathing downtown space – which many towns in Vaudreuil-Soulanges don’t have. Séguin is pleased that the businesses in the area have survived the pandemic, and he sees that hub becoming something like a smaller-scale version of Wellington Street in Montreal. Environment The environment is a key element of Séguin’s second mandate. The adoption of a municipal environmental policy tops his list of projects for the next term. “Everyone is talking about the environment right now, but we need to push it forward a bit more.” He is keen on involving the collectivity in the dialogue that will decide the city’s approach to protecting the environment. “We’ve already made headway in how we manage our parks. We want to elaborate a master plan for our parks and green spaces. We will inform; we will survey; we will consult (residents). We will create awarenessbuilding tools.” Highway 20 Séguin also intends to keep up the pressure for completing Highway 20 on the island. The issue with the Îleaux-Tourtes Bridge closure earlier this spring has highlighted, once again, the need for quick action on Highway 20. The mayor has strongly championed the project during his first mandate and he does not intend to let up during a second term. Public transport Séguin is also focused on improving active transportation on the island. He sees a future where more and more residents use public transportation. Continued on page 8

Butterfly volunteers land in Hudson Nick Zacharias

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Volunteer Rangers with the David Suzuki Foundation’s Butterflyway Project landed in Hudson on Sunday, June 27 to plant a new garden filled with native flowers to attract Monarch butterflies and other pollinators to the picturesque shores of Jack Layton Park. Creating a corridor for butterflies Beneficial pollinators are critical for our ecosystem and our food systems, and the Butterflyway Project aims to support these important and often threatened species. “The goal is to create a corridor that supports the butterflies with plants that nourish them,” said volunteer April Malouf who works with the organization. “We want to create a network of areas that attract the butterflies and provide places where they can nest and thrive.” Hudsonite June Penney of Penney Gardens joined the volunteers and provided tools for the event, where they made quick work of creating a large, rock-edged garden of native wildflowers in just a few hours on Sunday morning. Said Penney, “There were rocks here already from a previous wildflower garden, and everyone pitched in and we were able to dig them up and move them to create a border, and then fill it with all these flowers that specifically

attract butterflies and other pollinators. It was amazing, all the volunteers worked hard and we were able to get the whole thing done really fast.” More to come When Malouf approached the town with a proposal to do the planting, the response was positive and immediate. “It was great,” said Malouf, “they said yes right away.” “And this is just the first part,” said Penney of the morning’s results in the central area of the main entrance to the park. “There’s also going to be a horseshoe-shaped garden over there,” she said, indicating the area adjacent to the parking lot. Added Malouf, “And when we get the supplies, we’ll be back to plant lots and lots of Milkweed all along the side of the parking area, between the parking and the wetland behind it.” She explained that Milkweed is a magnet for Monarch butterflies, and the marshy land provides an ideal nesting area for the regal insects, famous for their annual migration from here to Mexico and back. Spreading their wings The Butterflyway Rangers are active across Canada, and these local volunteers are creating butterflyfriendly patches from Saint-Lazare to Vaudreuil-Dorion, with an eye to gaining more volunteers and creating

Pincourt pollinators protected

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The Town of Pincourt is also taking steps to entice pollinators by leaving a number of natural spaces undisturbed to provide a natural habitat. “Pollination is an essential process in plant reproduction. Approximately 40 per cent of the food we eat is derived indirectly or directly from the work of bees and their pollination of fruits and vegetables,” wrote Ville de Pincourt Communications Agent Geneviève

Groleau in response to The Journal’s inquiry. “In order to promote biodiversity on its territory, the Town of Pincourt has naturalized specific green spaces. By giving free rein to spontaneous flowering and by reducing grass cutting, nature is taking back its course.” For more info contact Vicky Sauvé: v.sauve@villepincourt.qc.ca.

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Monarch-friendly plants include Monarda Didyma ‘Bee Balm,’ Lobelia Cardinalis ‘Cardinal Flower,’ Heliopsis ‘False sunflower,’ Echinacea Purpurea ‘Cone Flower’ and, most importantly, Asclepias Tuberosa, ‘Butterfly Milkweed’ as Monarchs can only reproduce on milkweeds as they lay their eggs underneath the leaves.

a network of pollinator patches in private yards, school grounds, and public parks throughout the region. The project has received financial support from the Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges to purchase the Monarch-friendly plants which include Monarda Didyma ‘Bee Balm,’ Lobelia Cardinalis ‘Cardinal Flower,’ Heliopsis ‘False sunflower,’ Echinacea Purpurea ‘Cone Flower’ and, most importantly, Asclepias Tuberosa, ‘Butterfly Milkweed’ as Monarchs can only reproduce on milkweeds as they lay their eggs underneath the leaves.

“We’re hoping more and more municipalities will pledge to become pollinator friendly,” said Malouf. She also said the Butterflyway Rangers encourage people to reach out to them, and they’ll happily bring native plants to those who’ve already started a pollinator patch, and provide David Suzuki Butterflyway signs to display on lawns and spread the word of the importance of these beautiful creatures. They can be reached on their ‘L’effet papillon St-Lazare/Vaudreuil Butterflyway’ group on Facebook.

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Shot through the arm, and you’re to blame Not YOU personally beautiful people, heaven forbid. I am sure that everyone in all the four corners of Readerland is in the same boat as I am. It’s them. Those ones. The others. You see, I just received my second dose of the Pfizer elixir this week. It was given to me at a small plastic folding table as I sat on a hard uncomfortable chair in a large expansive arena by a very nice older gentleman. The fact that he sneezed as he PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD swung the needle towards my arm and missed, hitting the poor lady seated directly behind me who spilled her popcorn and stammered that she was only there to watch the old timers’ hockey game going on at the same time didn’t even deter me one iota from stepping back up to the plate for strike two. (I may be making that last line up, but you’ll never know, will you?). I kid. But truly he was very nice and I thanked him for his volunteering to which he smiled slightly before jabbing the needle deep into the fleshy part of my upper arm. But who am I kidding, it’s all ‘fleshy.’ He couldn’t have hit bone with a whale harpoon and a cannon. Looking back, maybe it’s the sight of his gruff little beard that made me think I saw him silently whispering, “Thar she blows!” as he thrust his trident towards the open expanse of trembling arm. I can imagine that he was probably tired of sticking nervous, crying big-boned medium-tall adults all day long and that he was longing to head back to the high seas for lusty adventures of chasing his own white whale. I quietly faked a cough to check under the table to see if he still had use of his own two stems but the white skirt covering the table blocked my investigation. But that’s done. All over. I’m 95 per cent protected from other people. You see, that’s what this vaccine is about. It’s not at all about me; it’s about having my own force field to ward off the ‘Covide’ virus that ‘the others’ may be carrying. So I feel good that I went through this experience to get my invisible suit of armour on thus allowing me to venture forth into the gritty ‘Covide’ landscape confident that I’m okay. It’s like being back in therapy isn’t it? “I’m okay, you’re not.” Sorry, it was ‘free’ therapy given by Grade 10 Social Studies students. But still worth every penny. Hopefully I, like many of you, can resume our normal activities now that we are all vaccinated just as long as we still wear our mask, stay six feet away from other people, cough into our arm, don’t pick our noses, and constantly disinfect ourselves 18 times a day by touching those slimy, grimy hand pumps at the entrance of everywhere that every single infected Tom, Dick and Harry has had their hands all over. Right… that’s sanitary. That kind of thing really makes my martini boil. This time last year there were people standing at the front of dépanneurs, malls, SQDC stores and apothecaries to welcome you by giving you a sanitized cart as well as to ensure you were scrubbing like a surgeon before you went in. Honestly, it was all hands on deck to ensure we were safe, then the miraculous vaccine arrived and sanitary measures went out the window. It’s like we all turned 18 and Mom said (as she was handing me my hat and a stick with a bandana wrapped around a piece of carrot cake and a pack of Lysol wipes), “Alright young Brian, you’re old enough to take care of yourself out there in the big old scary world. Remember to say your prayers each night, always cough into your arm, don’t take any wooden nickels and don’t go to the other side of town and touch any of those filthy shopping carts without using any protection.” (Am I the only one whose mind was drifting elsewhere? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?). I miss the old fella at the IGA yelling at me insistently that it was the law to take a cart even as I argued, “It’s just one jar of olives.” Good times, good times. Seriously. It’s still out there people, don’t kid yourselves. Take measures into your own hands and arms. Defend yourselves from Tom, Dick and Harry. Get vaccinated. If you don’t do it for me, do it for yourself. From the Crooked Tree Corner drop-in self-serve holistic yoga clinic and canine vaccination centre for ticks and fleas here in the heart of Shangri-La… Sociable!

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Mayor Séguin said he’s keen on building an off-ramp at the busy intersection of Boulevard Perrot and Grand Boulevard to facilitate access off the island during rush hour.

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Continued from page 6 “I work very closely with Exo and RTM to increase and improve service on the island.” He is aware that soon, young kids in our neighbourhoods will be heading out to college and university and he’d rather they have access to an adequate public transportation

system than see them put many more cars on the road. “That is why the intermodal station is very important to our council.” Séguin is also committed to ensuring the presence of a safe intermodal station on the island. You can find out more about Mayor Séguin’s re-election campaign by visiting his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PierreSeguinCandidatMairieLilePerrot. Municipal elections will take place November 7, 2021.

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Continued from page 4 Impossible to be outside Dear Editor, The Main Road paving has resulted in dust, noise and vibrations in the whole house and it’s impossible to be outside. For seven days now, cyclists and pedestrians have had to pass on our property because they have no other way. The paving contractors could have arranged a trail on the street to solve the problem.

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Francis-Claude Nadeau and Nicole Campeau Hudson

Every community has one

that special person who’s always there to lend a helping hand at sporting events, fundraising get-togethers or spaghetti dinners. The one whose work ethic and smile makes all the difference.

Do you know of an unsung volunteer in your region?

To nominate someone in your community, please send a short write-up to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca and we’ll take it from there.

FOR THE BIRDS

Early birds Donald Attwood

Special Contributor

Previously I would get up about 5:30 a.m., feed the cat, eat breakfast, read the paper, and go birding. One day, I got up earlier, had a sip of cold tea, and went at dawn to the Clarke Sydenham Nature Reserve, in Hudson. It was a different world. Light was coming in at a low angle. A breeze was thwarting the mosquitoes. Many birds were singing, and some were busy near the path. Knowing it was too early for unleashed dog walkers, the birds were bolder. Right away I saw a robin, two phoebes, a song sparrow, and a chickadee. Minutes later I saw a Chestnut-sided warbler, an attractive little bird with brownish stripes on its flanks and black whisker stripes on its face, singing on a twig above the path. I’d rarely seen one before and never so close. After the warbler, I saw Monsieur et Madame Mallard walking up the path ahead. These two ducks are regular spring residents. We’ve seen them often, hanging around the neighborhood ditches. They don’t seem to mind the passing cars, and they’ve been coming back for many years. Of course, they may not be the same ducks, year after year, but who else, in the duck world, knows our ditches and (except for the dogs) our unaggressive habits? They always seem to be paired off,

which is a bit strange as male and female Mallards typically go their separate ways when the female starts nesting in late April. And we never see them with ducklings. They remind me of us: an old retired couple strolling about the neighbourhood. This was the first time I’d seen them walking in the nature reserve, which has no open water, and I wondered what brought them there. Uphill from the ducks, I heard a catbird singing one of his intricate improvisations. In the upper field, I saw a tree swallow peering from its nest box and heard a house wren, a tiny bird with a bold musical voice. Beyond the field, I stepped into the woods, which were quieter, but I did hear the loud and persistent calling of a Pileated woodpecker, a big bird with a big voice. Eventually I spotted him and watched as he flew from tree to tree, jigging up and down the trunks. Like some people, he seemed to be doing nothing in particular while announcing it in a loud and persistent manner. Eventually, when I had almost given up watching, he flew to a tall poplar tree with a neat oval hole in its flank. And behold, a smaller head with a long beak and red crest popped out and took food from its father! And behind him was another youngster. I had found this season’s nesting site belonging to the family that has visited our backyard feeders for years. Our house is not very far from

Up for adoption Cooper, a two-year-old male Lhasa apso/Shih tzu, is waiting for his forever family. His first one felt that he wasn’t the right dog for them, so the next one has to be willing and able to help him overcome his not-so-good habits. He barks at strangers (the world is full of strangers), protects his human’s lap, cries when he’s alone, and has accidents in the house. He needs an active family that takes him on long walks and throws the ball until the human’s arm gives out or Cooper lies down panting. Because of the crying, apartments and condos aren’t for him. A family with older chil-

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Pileated woodpeckers make large nest holes in tree trunks. Flickers, owls, bluebirds, wood ducks, and small mammals may nest in these cavities in subsequent years.

that tree, and big birds require big territories, so I’m sure it’s the same family. (The senior pair lives here year-round, holding the same territory one year to the next.) With their parents, last year’s youngsters had visited our backyard and learned how to use the peanut feeder. This year, I found the new ones in their nest. Thus was patience rewarded. In the last two winters, I saw the senior pair making other nesting holes in trees fairly close to the one just discovered. Excavating a deep hole in solid wood is arduous work, so I had watched for long periods and returned often to see if those holes were used for nesting. However, woodpeckers sometimes start nest holes they later decide not to use. I never saw the

current nest under construction, but now, thanks to an accident of good timing, I saw it in use. Yet my luck was fleeting: the chicks soon left their nest. I hope to see them soon at the peanut feeder. Many other birds have, of course, been nesting this season, including House wrens and Tree swallows in their boxes. A pair of Canada geese built a nest in a marsh; the female stayed there many days, incubating her eggs, but one day the nest was deserted and no goslings were seen. I also saw where a pair of catbirds was bringing food to their chicks, though the nest was well concealed. A flicker was feeding its young in a tree cavity, and a pair of Baltimore orioles was carrying food to their woven nest hanging in a treetop.

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dren would suit him because of his tendency to protect his human. As always, obedience lessons would help with all of the above. If you think your family is the one for him, fill out the form and ask for Cooper at www.animatch.ca.

Up for adoption Hello, I’m Poker, a two-year-old black cat. I am vaccinated, sterilized and microchipped. I am a big strong cat, sometimes clumsy but with a good heart. I’m on a special diet (Royal Canin - a dry food for allergies and hypo-allergenic cans) and I take probiotics (Advanced GI) because I have sensitive bowels. The regimen works for me. I come from a house with too many cats. I am an active and communicative pet. I come when called, I fetch the ball and I sleep with you. Since I need a lot of attention, I would appreciate a playmate, another cat, rabbit, hamster or dog (even if I don’t know

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yet if I like them), and children but not too young. For more information regarding Poker, please write to us at cascavaudreuil@ outlook.com.

Welcome to our feature showcasing and celebrating the many companion animals we have in our region. Libby Simpson of Rigaud writes, “This is Peggy, our two-year-old pigeon I rescued at the barn where my daughter Audrey used to ride. She was in rough shape, had been caught and hurt pretty badly from some unknown predator. We didn’t have the heart to leave her there to die in the corner of the arena so we scooped her up and brought her home. After a thorough cleaning, some rest and lots of TLC, Peggy grew and healed and has never left us. “She shares our chicken coop with eight chickens and five Ring-necked dove rescues. She lives freely and flies all over our large yard and thinks she’s a part of our chicken flock. We adore her and just recently we rescued another young pigeon and he’s doing great, Peggy may have a new best friend in him! We have called him Hopper.” 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. Friday, July 2, 2021

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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, I am 48 years old, single and for the most part very happy. Some of my friends are very concerned about my love life and are constantly bombarding me with questions about dating. I don’t like being put in this position and I resent feeling like I have to defend myself to them. Any advice on how I can address their questions without causing hard feelings? Single and loving it Dear Single, I have always found it interesting that so many people think that the only way a person can truly be happy is to be in a couple. While I will be the first to admit that I really enjoy being in a relationship, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve finally realized that I truly can be (and am) very happy on my own. I really hope for you that you’re experiencing the kind of freedom that comes with not being in a relationship. Doing whatever you want when you want to do it is fun! That being said, I’m sure your friends mean well and only want the best for you. Perhaps they’re thinking that social gatherings are uncomfortable for you because everyone else is coupled up? Whatever the reason, I think it’s important to sit your friends down and let them know that you don’t appreciate them constantly asking about your romantic status. Let them know that if and when there’s something (or someone) you want them to know about that you will be more than happy to share. I’m sure that if you can reassure them you are genuinely happy to be single right now they will back off. Who knows, they might even realize just how good you’ve got it and be a bit envious! ******* Dear Karen, I have a long-time neighbour who recently got a new dog that barks non-stop. She puts the dog out very early every morning, and every morning the dog starts to bark to get back in. I don’t know what my neighbour is doing but she clearly isn’t concerned about the noise because it will continue for well over an hour every day. I am working from home since COVID so my schedule now allows me to sleep in a bit later than I did before. I don’t want to create friction, but I am really not very happy that this woman just doesn’t get it! How would you handle this? Feeling disrespected Dear Feeling disrespected, There really is nothing more annoying than a neighbour with no respect for those around them, and it seems like there’s one on every street! Just because someone is a ‘long-time’ neighbour does not necessarily make them a ‘good’ neighbor. You haven’t mentioned the dynamic of the relationship you have with this woman. If the relationship is a friendly one, the best way to deal with this is with a face-to-face conversation. It’s bound to be a bit uncomfortable for you to bring up but it really is, in my opinion, the best way to avoid hard feelings. By having a conversation you’ll be able to express your concerns and your neighbour will have a chance to have their say as well. If after speaking with her you are still being woken up by the dog, I guess you’ll have no choice but to refer to the municipal by-laws in your area regarding such matters and take the necessary steps to have the town intervene. If it comes to this, I’m pretty sure your neighbour won’t be pleased with you but at least she can’t say she was taken by surprise.

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Not only will you save money on your electricity bill by hanging your laundry out to dry, your clothes will have the outdoor freshness without using additional chemical products that simply end up back in our water and atmosphere.

Going Green one small step at a time Jules-Pierre Malartre

Special contributor

As conversations at the top levels of government focus more and more on the importance of stopping climate change and protecting the environment, it’s important to know that even small changes you make in your household can have as significant an impact as that of national or even international green initiatives. We’ve discussed some of the major steps we can take at home to make a difference but this week and over the next couple of months we’ll concentrate on some small measures we can introduce in our daily lives that can have a significant impact if a large number of residents start putting them into practices. Cooking – Use the right-sized pot for your stove’s burner Now this one might seem the most inane measure to implement but consider this – If your burner is too large for the pot you use, some of the heat (i.e., energy) is lost. Energy production has a significant carbon footprint on the environment. While we don’t use coal or nuclear power to generate electricity in Quebec (thanks to the abundance of our province’s water resources), hydroelectricity production still has a substantial impact on the environment and it’s a sad thing when that energy is wasted around your soup pot. Now imagine the same thing happening in millions of Quebec households at every meal and you’ll start to understand how much of an impact you will make if you start using a burner that’s smaller than your pot. Progressive replacement of conventional lightbulbs with energy-efficient lightbulbs This one might seem a given since energy efficient lightbulbs have been around for a long time. However, they can be costly – at least at the time of

purchase – and conventional lightbulbs are still largely being used. If long-term cost reduction doesn’t have as much appeal as saving a few dollars at the cash register, consider replacing your regular lightbulbs progressively instead of going gung-ho and replacing them all at once. The latest generation of energy-efficient lightbulbs definitely consumes less energy and their cost is increasingly more affordable. They also last longer making your initial investment much more attractive. On top of providing the same level of illumination at a fraction of the energy cost, LED lightbulbs also provide a ‘cleaner’ looking light that is not on the yellow side of the visible light spectrum, which can have a striking impact on your décor. Hanging clothes to dry This practice that seemed to have gone out of fashion decades ago is making a comeback. You don’t have to go full-length drying line (i.e., the entire length of your backyard), especially if you live in an area where hanging clothes to dry is not permitted (for example, in condos). Instead, you can use a small, free-standing hanging frame to dry your clothes, which has the additional convenience of being usable inside in case of bad weather or during the chillier winter months. Either set-up will save you a fortune in electrical bills. It’s also better for the environment and you can also see it as a form of light exercise. The natural spring freshness fragrance from hanging your clothes outside instead of using fabric softener will also reduce waste and the quantity of chemicals we throw back into our water and atmosphere. Use less water to flush Conventional toilet bowls use a massive amount of water to flush. While this seems a basic necessity, a significantly lower volume of water is required to flush efficiently. Continued on page 16

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Built in 1990, this is a lovely equestrian property with a modern twist! The open concept 3-bedroom home offers an abundance of space for the whole family. This lovely home was designed for the owners and combines country living with all the conveniences of the suburbs. Just minutes to Highway 40 and a few minutes longer to the town centre. Privately situated on over 70,000 sq. ft. of landscaped grounds and located on a quiet equestrian street with access to riding and walking trails it offers a ton of opportunities to practice outdoor activities yet is still close to schools, shopping, daycares, bike paths and more. Continued on page 14

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Continued from page 13 The fully fenced yard has an inground pool, paddocks for your horses, a riding ring, a cozy three-box stall stable with an attached shed for hay and shavings storage or machinery plus another detached hobby garage. The stable could also be converted into an office or another home business apart from the main house. The interior of the home is bright and airy with high ceilings, large rooms, and the open concept layout and spacious rooms allow a view of the private pastures, pool area and gardens. The large property means you can create that garden you’ve always wanted. A great home for entertaining. Many updates were done between 2012 and 2014 including a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new windows,

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Beat the heat with a cool slice of cheesecake topped with the berry of your preference and a dollop of whipped cream.

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Summer is berry season and even if blueberries are not your thing, this cake is easily adaptable to raspberries or strawberries. Ingredients Base • 4 ounces Ginger snap cookies • 4 ounces Graham cracker crumbs • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter Filling • ¼ cup cornstarch • 1 cup superfine sugar (not icing sugar) • 2 ½ cups room temperature cream cheese (regular or light) • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract • 2 eggs • 1 ¼ cup Sour cream Topping • 1/3 cup superfine sugar • 3 tbsp. water • 3 ½ cups fresh blueberries Directions Pre-heat the oven to 350°F Line the bottom of an eight-inch spring-form cake tin with parchment paper. Crush the cookies into crumbs either in a food processor or by putting them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling

pin. Transfer to a bowl. Melt the butter and stir into the crumbs. Press the crumb mixture into the base of the prepared cake tin. Bake in the pre-heated oven for 10 minutes and then allow to cool. For the filling, mix together the corn starch and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the cream cheese, vanilla, and the eggs. Stir in the sour cream by hand. Pour this mixture on top of the cooled base in the cake tin leveling the top with a spatula. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 275°F and bake for another 35-45 minutes until there is still a slight wobble to the centre. Switch off the oven, keep the door closed for 2 hours, then chill the cheesecake well. To make the blueberry topping, place the sugar in a saucepan. Add the water and bring to the boil. When the sugar has dissolved, add the blueberries. Cover and cook for a few minutes, then cool. Loosen the edge of the cheesecake, remove the tin and lining paper, then transfer to a serving plate. Spoon the blueberries over the cheesecake just before serving. Enjoy!

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Home and Estate Divine Design

Tips for keeping your house fresh in a hot real estate market Nick Zacharias

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How you decorate your home is all about you – it’s about creating a place that’s your own and where you feel happiest. While adorning your space is a matter of personal choice, there are also always trends and fashions in the world of home décor, and with experts saying that we’ll sell our properties on average once every seven years, it’s worth making sure your design ideas don’t wind up making your home look dated and less attractive a few years down the road. Making your space your own while staying fresh “Every 10 years things are changing drastically in style and colour,” says Normand Roy, a certified residential and commercial real estate broker with Via Capitale, “so I advise people to go a little bit soft with design and ideas for things like tiles and fixtures so they have something that’s durable and won’t look out of date in a short time.” Roy brought up some obvious choices

that may have looked stylish at the time but wound up aging homes later on. “Think of the 1980s style where people loved pastels but now if you see a house with a pink toilet you think, ‘not a good idea.’” While something might be trendy when you’re renovating, you should ask how it might look to you (or a potential home buyer) five years from now – in many cases the answer is it won’t look nearly as good as when you first did it. Current trends “Things are a lot more minimal now than back in the day,” says Roy. “Less is more.” He emphasizes that many are backing away from of bold colours and crowded spaces, and opting instead for white walls and clean simple trim, and allowing choices for relatively spare furnishings and accents to be the things that show their personal touch. While this look, just like those that came before, is bound to change it is definitely something that can be adapted to suit trends or shifts in personal preference down the road without breaking

the bank. A question of budget “If you have a small budget the easiest thing to change (and to get a great return on your investment) is paint colour,” says Roy. Colours are easy to refresh without breaking the bank, so if you spend money on more durable design features like simple tile and neutral fixtures, then changing the look with colour down the road won’t mean a massive overhaul that could cost you dearly just to keep your home from looking out of style.

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Says Roy, “Buyers are looking for things that are low maintenance and that last. Tiles in the bathroom or kitchen are more expensive, but if you have something that’s durable it’s worth it in the long run.” Items like tiles that come in wood tones for flooring mean you can live in a house, even with pets or small children or lots of plants, without having wear and tear show up so quickly that you feel like you have to start over for your home to look presentable in a few years. Continued on page 16

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MOVIE REVIEW MATT MILLER

Movies You Might Have Missed 52 week challenge edition Title: Luca (2021) Directed by: Enrico Casarosa Genre: Fantasy/Animated Available on: Disney+ Weekly Challenge #24 – A ‘New Release’ Brief Synopsis: When a young sea monster discovers he transforms into a human on land, he leaves his family behind for an adventure of a lifetime. Scores: 89% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.6 IMDb

Review: My least favorite part of being a sports fan (especially during the playoffs) is the discourse. The most toxic of environments, I’m pretty sure that NHL Twitter was originally the third circle of hell in Dante’s Inferno (I can actually verify this – as a longsuffering Leafs fan, I perpetually reside in the 6(7)th circle of hell, where my soul is continually crushed by an emergency backup goalie driving a Zamboni). The toxicity stems from obsession with comparison and ranking that can really spoil an experience with something you love. Who’s better, who’d beat who – these types of thoughts are fine to reflect on, but can stop you from actually savouring the moments in front of you. As much as I am aware of this, I can occasionally slip into this line of thinking with movies. When it comes to Pixar Animation, one of the greatest production companies in history, it is even harder to stay focused on the moment. Having to perform in the shadows of Up, Wall-E, Coco and Toy Story cannot be easy, and perhaps it is partially for this reason I had some difficulty enjoying Pixar’s latest offering, Luca, as much as I should. Luca centers on a young sea monster of the same name, living off the coast of the Italian Riviera during the 1950s with his family as a fish shepherd (fisherd?). Luca is an inquisitive boy who wonders (albeit nervously) what life would be like above the surface. After meeting an adventurous fellow sea monster named Alberto, Luca is convinced to follow him to the surface, where they transform into humans and explore small islands, dreaming of one day seeing the world (on a Vespa, of course). However, Luca’s parents soon discover his whereabouts, and threaten to send him deeper into the ocean for safety. Luca runs away with Alberto to live in a small coastal town, where they hope to earn enough money to make their dreams a reality. There is just one catch – any time they touch water, they transform back into their original sea monster form in a town that actively hunts them. Luca must soon choose between his two worlds, knowing that he can easily lose both. If this tale sounds familiar, it’s because it is. The first few scenes feel like a rehash of Finding Nemo, but being a literal fish out of water story, the most obvious similarity is to The Little Mermaid. In fact, Luca and Alberto even collect trinkets from the surface, dreaming of making it on land one day, and reject their original finned body in favor of a newer human one. Beyond Disney, Luca has an incredibly close connection to Call Me by Your Name; the coming-of-age story set on the Italian Riviera, and centred around the blossoming relationship between two young men. It is so similar that many critics have asked Luca’s director, Enrico Casarosa if that was on purpose (for the record, Casarosa states it’s a coincidence), and it is honestly disappointing to see a movie so obviously allude to a non-heterosexual story, only for it to never arrive. In the end, Luca and Alberto are ‘just friends’ who discover that being yourself without shame is more important than playing it safe to fit in. Although there is some initial pushback, the community soon accepts them, scales and all. It is a fine message and moral, even if we’ve heard it all before. You see, sometimes you need to hear the classics more than once for it to really sink in. But by teasing new avenues and failing to deliver, Luca struggles to stand out in comparison to its peers. If you need some light-hearted fun to break up the stress of the Stanley Cup Finals, you could do a lot worse than Luca. *A single tear falls into my Leafs coffee cup* Go Habs Go. Feel like something a bit older than Luca? Then join us next week for our challenge of ‘A Movie Turning 25’ where we will celebrate the silver anniversary of Wes Anderson’s quirky debut, Bottle Rocket. Watch ahead on Prime or Crave! Want even more MYMHM content? Check out our website www.mmmovies.ca, email me at LocalMYMHM@gmail.com, and keep an ear out for our podcast, ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, where we re-rank previous Oscar Winners, available on our website, as well as Spotify and Google PHOTO COURTESY IMDB.COM Podcasts. 16

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Continued from page 12 It’s well known that sewage water, regardless of its treatment level, has an impact on the ecosystem, but processing wastewater also releases significant carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. Also, toilet bowls use potable water which is expensive to process and generates secondary environmental impacts. So, if we were to save a bit of water every time we flush, the cumulative benefits on a yearly basis would be considerable. Without having to replace your toilet

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Continued from page 15 Setting priorities “What people see first is the front of the house, and if you have a really big budget that’s an important thing to think about – we’re talking structural things like the roof and the front façade,” says Roy, but that isn’t necessarily a thing you have to do. If your budget is more in the medium range, the next big places for updates are kitchens and bathrooms. And if your budget isn’t in the tens of thousands but rather the thousands or

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March 22, 1964 – June 23, 2021 David Quinn 57, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2021, in Ile Perrot. David was loved by all, an avid entertainer and amazing party host, fabulous cook, and an especially great pizza maker. Being a father and grandfather was one of his greatest joys in life. He leaves behind his loving wife Ban (Massarra Quinn), daughter Carole Vivian Quinn, and seven stepchildren Benjamin, Oshanna, Jemima, Emmanuel, David, Samuel, and Josephine (Samaha). His grandchildren Zakarya, Maryam and Malika (Bezrati). Also, his siblings Liane Chrastina (Michael), Sheri Quinn, Alison Quinn Henry (Andrew), Tara Quinn (Tim Lawless) and Jason Norcross. His stepfather Jim Norcross. His nieces Jaime Martin, Paige Martin and Megan Martin, and also Jack Henry, and Kai Henry. A memorial service will be held in his honour and to celebrate his life on the July 10 from 1 pm to 4 pm ET, at 21 160e av in Notre Dame de l’île Perrot. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COME IN PERSON, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN BY LIVE STREAM. PLEASE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS WE WILL ASK PEOPLE TO SAFELY DISTANCE AND MAY NEED TO RESTRICT THE MUMBER OF ATTENDEES. On July 10th we are celebrating the fun-loving kind of man David would want to be remembered as. Please join us in toasting his life with a special drink that will continue to let David’s light shine on. And remember, as David used to say (whatever happen at David’s house, stays at David’s house) In lieu of flowers, the family would please ask you, in memory of David, to send donations to Jesika’s care, please see link: tinyurl.com/22htykry Friday, July 2, 2021

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