Your Local Journal - June 8th, 2017

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

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VOL. 15 NO. 21

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Unpaving a parking lot to put up paradise

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Hudson’s Villa Wyman chairperson Diane Ratcliffe (le�) and board members of the non-prot organiza�on, Bill Young and Sally Janson, outlined the physical parameters of the proposed assisted living seniors’ residence. See story on page 3.

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SPCA Ouest staying put for now

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Vaudreuil-Dorion new Town Hall in holding pattern

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Pipeline Q&A sessions for Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents

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Hudson Town Council passes concordance by-laws despite citizen protest James Armstrong

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Emo�ons ran high at the Hudson Town Council mee�ng on Monday, June 5, as ci�zens opposed to three by-laws asked council to reconsider its decision and delay their approval. The by-laws in ques�on amend the planning program of the town, its zoning by-laws, and on site planning and architectural programs so that they conform to the revised Land Use Program of the Municipalité régionale de comté Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS).

Mayor’s report Mayor Ed Prévost, although not present for the mee�ng, sent a message read

by Councillor Natalie Best, that encouraged residents to support the passage of the concordance by-laws. “As you know, mayors don’t vote unless there’s a draw.

If I were to vote, I would enthusias�cally endorse the by-law,” Prévost wrote as read by Best. Prévost referred to the issue of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) centered on the Hudson train sta�on that will come into effect with the passage of the by-laws. “Even though TOD’s do look ar�cial, we can work with it and around it,” the Mayor wrote.

“Have you determined with the Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) their plans for the Hudson train service?” asked resident Marcus Owen.

He said Hudson does not have the popula�on to support train service in the long term without drawing in ridership from surrounding communi�es. “New feeder roads with feeder bus services to the Hudson train sta�on could provide the popula�on base,” said Owen.

“These are not in the Plan Métropolitain d’aménagement et de Développement (PMAD).”

He described how Hudson would need a substan�al train sta�on with suppor�ng infrastructure and the rail line between Hudson and Vaudreuil-Dorion

would have to be signicantly upgraded.

“If you haven’t asked them, don’t you think it would be appropriate to do so before including the TOD in the bylaws?” Owen asked. Currently, Hudson is serviced with one train in the morning in the direc�on of Montreal and a return train in the evening. In Owen’s opinion, an increase in service would be required to support a TOD. “No ma�er whether it is train service or buses it is considered a TOD,” responded Best. “As far as the AMT goes, there is a cost that goes with that for more trains,” she added no�ng that ci�zens would have to be surveyed as whether or not they wanted the added service with the expense. “We know we have transporta�on issues and we know that the CIT organisa�on is going to change,” she added no�ng that feeder lines into Vaudreuil-Dorion don’t solve the problem of conges�on on the highways.

Councillor Deborah Woodhead said in defense of the by-laws, “We chose to be part of CMM and the MRC-VS and we need to be in compliance. Once we are in compliance, we will be able to do things for Hudson that we cannot do from the outside. We listened to what you have said and we have made some changes.”

Zoning changes for Villa Wyman construcƟon Council approved the by-laws that extend the commercial zoning of the downtown area to include the property of Wyman Memorial Church. At the same �me, they issued a No�ce of Mo�on of a proposed amendment to that zoning by-law (By-Law 692.1-2017) specically designa�ng that only seniors’ housing is permi�ed on the land in the extended area. A public consulta�on mee�ng will be held Tuesday, June 20.

According to Councillor Nicole Durand, there will be a registry and possibly a referendum on the by-law.

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ContesƟng the wisdom of passing concordance by-laws was on the minds of many Hudson residents at the June 5 council evening. Resident Marcus Owen (at the microphone) and others quesƟoned the necessity of a TOD (Transit Oriented Development) zone.

For Chris�ne Redfern who lives next to the lot where the proposed assisted living seniors residence will be built, the amendment is a bit of good news.

“We would like to be able to vote on this project,” said Redfern. Her major concern was the loss of parking for the church and how the new project would be serviced. Redfern recently started a pe��on on change.org asking Hudson ci�zens to vote against the zoning changes. As of Wednesday, June 7, in light of the amendment, she was considering sending a message out to the signatories concerning the change in events. “The church will no longer have any parking,” she reiterated on Wednesday.

Spokesperson for the Villa Wyman project, Diane Ratcliffe responded to Redfern’s issues saying, “This is a project in its very preliminary stage. We are listening to everyone and hearing their concerns and communica�ng with the architect.”

As for the parking issue, she said there are six or seven spots in front of the building and part of the parking area being re-zoned will be shared.

“Not many of the residents in a seniors’ assisted living facility will be driving,” she said. She also said the plan includes a buffer zone between the building and the adjacent Stephenson Court development.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

A time and place A community newspaper is, as eponymously evident, a reec�on of the neighbourhoods it serves and this week, residents’ concerns range from the health and wellbeing of our canine and feline friends to worries over the structural and environmental integrity of a proposed pipeline.

But there’s another concern that weighs heavily on the minds of many who hope to con�nue living – or in other words ‘ageing’ – in the respec�ve communi�es in which they’ve established their own social networks; access to affordable seniors’ facili�es.

In a perfect world, all our opinions would be factored into any development equa�on to ensure everyone was happy with the end result. We don’t live in a perfect world; we live in communi�es where residents’ needs must be measured within the appropriate context.

The very real need for assisted-living seniors’ facili�es is present and regardless where the ground is broken, someone, somewhere, will be directly affected or, perhaps, inconvenienced.

There is rarely anything ideal about any major change in life but at the end of the long, hard journey, we’re all in this ageing, greying boat together.

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Mosquito season is well underway and Rivière-BeaudeƩe resident Natasha Bélanger captured this sizeable criƩer poised to sƟng. Do you have a photo taken in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region you’d like to submit as a Photo of the Week? Send it to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. Due to the popularity of this feature, we’ve had many submissions and will feature them all on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Flooding in Hudson Dear Editor, Many reports have documented the plight of people impacted by the recent oods and the efforts of volunteers who mobilized in response.

It was therefore disappoin�ng and disheartening to read the le�er from Hudson resident, Elaine Ethier, cri�cizing her next-door neighbours, the Greenwood Centre, and the efforts of its volunteers. More than two dozen people have taken �me from their own schedules and some their own damaged homes to restore Greenwood’s waterfront.

Our thanks came in the form of a vile, sarcas�c rant, which to all felt like a very low blow.

I won’t a�empt to respond to her rambling, barely coherent diatribe, nor her half-baked ideas on how we might have done things be�er. Be�er for her, that is.

I will call her out, however, when she states that we chose to place the refuse container far down by the waterfront, therefore unreachable to nearby neighbours. Lady, you are that nearby neighbour and the container was just a metre from your property. In fact you had closer access to it than did Greenwood people.

But perhaps the volunteers were a li�le brain-dead, maybe, just too lazy when deciding to place the bin near the shoreline, where the mess was, as opposed to car�ng tons of debris 200 feet uphill.

We can, however, thank Elaine Ethier, for one thing.

What goes around comes around. From her mean-spirited musings, in this and other forums, comes an inux of new volunteers and members to Greenwood. And she should thank her lucky star that she has the Greenwood Centre and its volunteers as her neighbour.

David Lynch, Hudson, on behalf of the Greenwood Volunteers Samaritan’s Purse Dear Editor, In recent days Hudson and area has been occupied by the supporters and workers from an organiza�on called Samaritan’s Purse. They are here looking for dona�ons in the name of relief efforts. What they don’t tell poten�al donators, or perhaps don’t know, is the uncomfortable reputa�on of their leader.

His name is Franklin Graham. Who is he?

Let’s get to know him by his words. His accuses Islam of being “a very evil and wicked religion,” and says “true Islam cannot be prac�ced in this country.” Also, Islam “…is a religion of hatred. It’s a religion of war.”

Not content with demonizing a huge segment of the world’s popula�on and a growing number of North Americans, he was a leader in spreading misinforma�on about Barack Obama and his “hidden” commitment to Islam; insinua�ng that a Muslim should not be president.

He praised Vladimir Pu�n for his violent and vicious crackdown on homosexuals. And as if that wasn’t enough, he a�ributed the surprising Trump American elec�on win to divine interven�on. And yes he is a supporter of the Donald.

This is a par�al list of his hateful poli�cal endeavours. The work of Samaritan’s Purse, of which he is the president, has been heavily cri�cized in the past for tying relief help to the aggressive evangelical condi�ons set by workers.

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St. Lazare checking for illegal sewage system hookups John Jantak

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The Town of St. Lazare is currently conduc�ng inspec�ons of certain households to make sure their rainwater pipes are not illegally connected to the town’s sewage system in order to help prevent basement ooding in some homes during a heavy rainfall, said Mayor Robert Grimaudo at the Tuesday evening council mee�ng, June 6.

The issue was raised during ques�on period by resident Marc Leblanc who said his basement ooded again on Monday because of the day-long precipita�on and asked what the town would do to x the problem. Leblanc said his basement also ooded last August because of heavy rains.

The area affected is close to the downtown core north of Chemin Ste. Angélique between Rue Denis and Rue des Cèdres. Grimaudo said the town has been aware of the problem for over one year when it was rst brought to their a�en�on and has been doing what it can to resolve the problem.

Backow problems The biggest contribu�ng factor has to do with the illegal sewage hookups in some houses, which overwhelms the system and results in water backow problems for some residents, said Grimaudo. He added the system is designed to handle only sewage and that

any other unauthorized connec�on is illegal.

District 4 Councillor Marc-André Esculier, who represents Leblanc, agreed with Grimaudo’s assessment and concurred that the town has been working on the issue and city representa�ves are conduc�ng inspec�ons at various homes in the affected area to make sure their rainwater pipes are not connected to the sewage system.

“We have to deal with the illegal connec�ons which will go a great length in resolving the situa�on,” Esculier told Your Local Journal. “The town has been very pro-ac�ve but unfortunately with everything that has to be done, it could take up to one year.”

MRC will clean nearby waterway A stream that runs nearby is another reason for the backow problem because the accumulated sediment and silt at the bo�om needs to be removed and the only government body that can authorize the clean-up is the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges because waterways fall under their jurisdic�on, said Grimaudo.

“There is a project that has been approved by the MRC and it will be done before the fall and this process is to clean out the waterway. The accumula�on of sediment is preven�ng the proper evacua�on of rainwater and we also need to re-prole some ditches to alleviate the problem,” said Grimaudo.

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St. Lazare council listen to resident Marc Leblanc about his complaint regarding basement ooding which the town primarily blames on illegal rainwater pipe connecƟons to its sewage system.

He added the town always tries to stay atop of the problem and part of their strategy is to use a temporary pump during inclement weather when warranted to reduce the water ow in the sewage system. A proposal to install a permanent pump was rejected by the provincial environment ministry, said Grimaudo.

“It’s not an easy situa�on to rec�fy. I understand Mr. Leblanc’s situa�on and I sympathize with him but he would like to have the problem resolved immediately and that’s impossible. We hope the ac�on plan we put in place will remedy the problem but we’ll only know that a�er everything has been done,” said Grimaudo.

Sinking foundaƟon nancial assistance Financial relief could be on the way for homeowners with founda�on problems a�er Mayor Robert Grimaudo announced that the town has applied to the provincial government for subsidies to provide nancial assistance to homeowners who have had to undergo major renova�ons to stabilize their founda�ons.

“We passed a resolu�on at a special session of council two weeks ago because our applica�on had to be done before the end of May,” said Grimaudo.

“We’re now wai�ng on the provincial government to let us know whether our applica�on will be accepted.”

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11th hour reprieve for SPCA Ouest de l’Île Jules-Pierre Malartre

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In an unexpected turn of events, SPCA Ouest de l’Île announced June 2 that it had renewed the lease with the landlord at its current boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes loca�on where it has operated its animal rescue ac�vi�es since opening its doors four years ago.

In March 2017, SPCA Ouest launched a new online GoFundMe campaign and by the end of May, had raised over $47,000 of the $65,000 hoped for. On May 23, an updated posted on SPCA Ouest’s GoFundMe page, SPCA Ouest’s Facebook page and SPCA Ouest General Director’s Rémi Brazeau’s personal Facebook page stated that, “even with the tremendous support from everyone we did not meet our goals, which made nego�a�on with the landlord difficult to say the least.” The update went on to say, “as of May 31st, the present lo-

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Continued from page 4 One may nd none of this offensive but what can’t be ignored is Graham’s repeated a�empts to siphon off cash from the group’s coffers. To be fair, at various points he has donated his salary of more than a half million dollars plus pension benets, back but only a�er coming under scru�ny for making outrageous amounts of money from Samaritan’s, which is only a “part �me” job for him.

He also pockets money from his ministry as well and draws an annual salary from these other schemes totalling well in excess of a million dollars.

Ask yourself do we need an American poli�cal ac�vist lining his pocket while pushing his Trumpian world view into our country under the guise of “relief efforts?”

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ca�on will no longer be home of the SPCA Ouest.”

The statement that has since then been removed gave a descrip�on of the exchange with the landlord. “A�er almost two weeks of nego�a�ons, a lack of communica�on from the landlord, and the inability for us to meet the legal deadline that was imposed upon us, we had no other choice but to agree with the landlord to put an end to our exis�ng lease.”

The update went on to say, “The reasons are numerous; to men�on a few, he had tenants already lined up who would pay a much be�er rate than we presently are, he wanted a huge amount of money up front as a security deposit, a raise in rent, he also requested personal liabili�es from all board members, and the list goes on. Requests that were impossible to achieve with the �me frame allo�ed.”

SPCA Ouest was therefore out the door come June 1, a week later.

On June 2, a new update appeared on the SPCA Ouest’s Facebook page sta�ng (in French): “Certain statements about the owners of the premises containing erroneous and false informa�on have also surfaced on our FB page and GoFundMe pla�orm, and as a result the SPCA and its team sincerely apologize for the damage this may have caused to the owners and to their loved ones.

Our landlord’s support in this case is beyond reproach and has always been so since the beginning of our business dealings.

Moreover, thanks to this coopera�on and open communica�on and their support, the SPCA Ouest now benets from a new long-term lease agreement with its exis�ng landlord and we are pleased to announce that our animal friends will be able to keep their much needed shelter.

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SPCA concerns Dear Editor, I was just catching up on some reading and very relieved to see the Your Local Journal front page from June 1 that the SPCA in Vaudreuil might be closing. I volunteered there for a bit and I was trying to think of a way to close it myself.

As an execu�ve manager myself, it appeared to me to be very mismanaged.

While I don’t know all the ins and outs I do know that dona�ons were piled in closets here, there, and everywhere. I was always trying to put a sense of organiza�on to something to know how many towels there were, for example. I was not there long and this was apparent from the rst 15 minutes.

Food dona�ons were randomly piled without a sense of using old before new and some going to waste. There was not enough experienced staff for the amount of work/ animals. How there were not mice in the food being kept in the garage area I do not know.

I really, really felt bad for the dogs and had to stop going it was just ge�ng to me.

The staff really tried but I think the management was not involved enough. There was never any authority gure around.

Desk staff administering ear medica�ons to dogs and there just seemed to be a lot of young people socializing on the weekend whether they were vet techs or not.

Coffee cups and old food containers were all over the staff rooms. My �me there was o�en spent cleaning up a�er the kids.

It was just not professional.

Yes the dogs were fed and walked twice a day, but being in a small kennel from morning to night, it’s enough to make the dogs mentally unstable.

The larger ones were put in what I can only believe were closets or storage rooms that were converted. Not cruel, because it was larger than a cage, but imagine a dog with no chance to socialize in a room without daylight or a window for 24 hours with only two 10-minute walks.

There was one dog named Murphy who had severe diarrhea for weeks and I couldn’t understand if he was being followed by a vet how it could be so prolonged.

While his cage was cleaned every �me, it was just very sad and miserable for him.

Without a eld or fenced-in area for the

dogs, how that place was allowed to be zoned there I will never understand. I’m sure for the businesses around them it was not pleasant. Even if poop was picked up you can’t pick up urine. In the winter the garbage was not put out to the curb for weeks and there were overowing bags.

Surely the other businesses complained.

I am not a fan of rescues but have come to realize maybe smaller scale it’s a be�er and healthier way for these types of opera�ons to be run, for both the animals and the people.

Simply loving animals is just not enough.

The real problem is that animals have to go to a rescuer or shelter in the rst place. We need to ask ourselves who’s fault that is and change the laws in acquiring animals.

I think the SPCA Ouest staff and volunteers tried their best within their control but the issue was bigger than them. Pumping in more money will not solve the issues there.

Name withheld at writer’s request

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PolluƟon concerns Dear Editor, O�awa must stand against the oil and gas industry to stop methane pollu�on.

Researchers recently discovered that methane emissions from the LNG/ fracking sector are at least 2.5 �mes higher than the government es�mates, meaning the LNG/fracking industry is much dir�er than we’ve been told.

LNG/fracking is the largest source of climate pollu�on in B.C. The natural gas/fracked gas industry is inten�onally releasing methane into the air 24 hours a day. Most of these emissions are not being measured, monitored or reported.

The federal government just released its strategy to reduce potent methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. Unfortunately, the strategy includes a delay we can’t afford. Since we now know the real climate impact from the industry is much bigger than reported, these regula�ons need to be stronger and implemented sooner.

Methane is 84 �mes more potent as a climate pollutant than carbon dioxide and has a rela�vely short lifespan, so reducing methane emissions will have a quick and

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An 11th hour reprieve means the SPCA Ouest de l’Île will remain in its current locaƟon on Cité-des-Jeunes Boulevard and the organizaƟon has appointed a new ExecuƟve Vice-President of OperaƟons.

major impact on protec�ng our climate.

It’s �me to invest in the clean energy economy. LNG/fracked gas is not a reasonable transi�on fuel.

Meryl Pinque Pointe-Claire Country Homes Tour 2017 Dear Editor, On behalf of the Anglican Parish of Vaudreuil and St. James’ Church Women, we would like to express our gra�tude to all those who contributed to the success of Country Homes Tour 2017 – our 61st year.

Thank you to the homeowners who opened their homes and made them look their best. The selected homes showcased varied styles and décor and many posi�ve comments were received from the hundreds of visitors.

Thanks go to the organizing commi�ee, communica�ons/publicity team, Frank Hicks, Finnegan’s Market, Steve Walters (Prole Direct Marke�ng), house captains, si�ers, and parkers, the ower gatherers and arrangers, the teams who prepared, hosted, and served the delicious lunches at St. James’ and at St. Mary’s, and those who helped with clean-up. We appreciate the support of our �cket outlets (Décor et Tissus Serenity, Bou�que Alena Kirby, Centre Décor Hudson, and Le Panier), the Town of Hudson, and the Community Patrol.

We are very grateful to Edouard Saidah from the local Edward Jones office who generously supported our tour this year.

Your Local Journal also contributed to our success with the ar�cles about the tour and homes they published in the weeks leading up to the event genera�ng much interest.

The Country Homes Tour is truly a community event and its success is due to the many volunteers who work together – their efforts helping to support the church ministries and many local and interna�onal chari�es.

It is rewarding to hear visitors remark how they enjoy and look forward to the tour, returning year a�er year.

Thanks to all who make this possible!

Sincerely, Marilyn Pound and Linda CobbeƩ Co-Convenors

Vaudreuil-Dorion awaits provincial flood plains survey before beginning city hall work John Jantak

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Mayor Guy Pilon said the VaudreuilDorion administra�on is s�ll hopeful it will be able to build its new city hall on a parcel of land next to Vaudreuil Bay that was recently affected by record-se�ng oodwaters but will have to wait on a nal decision on whether it will be able to proceed un�l the provincial government releases newly revised ood plain zoning maps.

Pilon made the announcement at the Monday evening council mee�ng on June 5 in response to a ci�zen’s query about the suitability of the current loca�on at 420 St. Charles Ave. LocaƟon doubts raised Resident Mario Tanguay ques�oned the wisdom of the city administra�on for wan�ng to pursue its original plans in spite of the ooding. Tanguay suggested the city should consider loca�ng the new city hall on Harwood Blvd which has two suitable vacant spots and is in close proximity to the recently opened MRC de VaudreuilSoulanges headquarters which he feels would be a be�er alterna�ve.

Pilon replied that Tanguay was en�tled to his opinion but it wouldn’t sway the city’s decision as to the nal loca�on. Pilon also stressed that while oodwaters did encroach onto the grounds of the proposed city hall, the current structure located on the premises was not ooded.

The news was also met with skep�cism by mayoral candidate Pierre Séguin of the Team We Are municipal poli�cal party who has called on the mayor to drop its current

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Continued from page 6 Our thanks to our landlord for his support and understanding for this promising new future and once again, (we) offer them our deepest apologies for the confusion this has caused.”

The post went on to state that the SPCA Ouest would issue addi�onal public communiqués over the coming days and weeks, but no further explana�ons were given regarding the author of the derogatory comments made against the landlord.

Ac�vi�es seem to have resumed at SPCA Ouest with a June 5 pos�ng requesting quotes for building a dog fence. A press release was issued June 6 announcing the appointment of Jack Bedakelian to Execu�ve Vice-President Opera�ons.

“As part of my mandate, I will op�mize, improve, and implement changes that will be�er serve the animals, and the community,” Bedakelian stated in the release.

On June 3, a private message was sent from Brazeau’s personal Facebook account to this reporter’s own private Facebook account sta�ng, “the ar�cle is 95% based on Facebook fabrica�ons. (...) Our lawyers are furious and are calling for ac�on. Things will heat up in the coming weeks.” The tes�monies printed June 1 in Your Local Journal were, in fact, taken from ex-volunteers contacted by this reporter.

plans and nd another suitable loca�on away from the ood zone.

“As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t make any sense,” said Séguin. “That’s his (Pilon’s) choice. We suggested a public consulta�on be held regarding the ma�er instead of decisions being made behind closed doors.”

Reno permit fees waived for ood vicƟms Residents who are preparing to begin renova�on work to repair basements that were damaged by the ood last month are required to apply for a permit from city hall before undertaking any repairs but needn’t pay the associated fee, said Mayor Pilon.

“We want to help our residents,” said Pilon. “We’ve already paid for a building engineer to examine the proper�es that have been touched by the oods.

There are about 30 homes that have been touched to some degree. Some people had minor damage and in other homes it was more extensive. We’ve paid for containers to take away all the damaged material and we will con�nue to help our residents any way we can.”

Chaline Valley stabilizaƟon work Council adopted a resolu�on that will allow the Town of St. Lazare to carry out its upcoming landslide stabiliza�on work along a small por�on of the Quinchien River in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The project which is expected to begin in late December will involve reconguring the slopes and stabilizing the shoreline to reduce the poten�al for landslides.

“Vaudreuil-Dorion is impacted just a

The message went on to state that, “yesterday people came to vandalize my house and the SPCA van! Coincidence?

Random act? Or connected to people behind the SPCA smear/destruc�on campaign? The police are watching the videos.

We shall see soon.”

On June 7, YLJ contacted Bedakelian to obtain addi�onal informa�on regarding the details of the lease nego�a�ons, as well as a response from SPCA Ouest to the tes�monials put forward by ex-volunteers.

“My mandate here is about being as transparent as possible,” Bedakelian stated. “What I promise to do is to shed more light on all of this informa�on, because ul�mately my mandate here is not only about the animals, but it’s about visibility.

And I understand the importance of the community and in keeping them involved in what is going on. I can guarantee that a lot of changes are going to come into place in the next weeks and months.”

Brazeau would not comment further regarding the tes�monials from ex-volunteers. “I think we’ve already spoken about this, I don’t believe we need to go back.

Let’s go forward. Let’s move to something new.”

Brazeau said the SPCA Ouest was ac�vely inves�ga�ng how derogatory statements regarding its landlord were posted online. “We’re working on nding out how this happened. I don’t know the answers yet.”

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Residents packed into the Vaudreuil-Dorion council chamber at the June 5, Monday evening council meeƟng and raised issues on several topics including the proposed locaƟon of the new city hall on St. Charles Ave. adjacent to Vaudreuil Bay.

bit and because they have to come onto our side to do the work, we gave St. Lazare permission to do so,” said Pilon. “We have nothing to do with the project itself. At one

point the boundary line between the two municipali�es is very close so this is why we’re allowing them to do the work on our side to nalize the project.”

Hudson PUBLIC NOTICE

AVIS PUBLIC AVIS DE RECOURS POSSIBLE AUPRÈS DE LA CMQ AFIN D’EXAMINER LA CONFORMITÉ DU RÈGLEMENT DE ZONAGE Nº 692-2017 AU PLAN D’URBANISME

POSSIBILITY OF RECOURSE BEFORE THE COMMISSION MUNICIPALE DU QUÉBEC TO EXAMINE THE CONFORMITY OF THE ZONING BY-LAW 692-2017 WITH THE PLANNING PROGRAM

Aux personnes habiles à voter du territoire de la Ville d’Hudson :

To all qualified voters on the teritory of the town of Hudson :

AVIS PUBLIC est donné de ce qui suit:

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given of the following:

1. Lors d’une séance tenue le 5 juin 2017, le conseil de la Ville d’Hudson a adopté le règlement no 692-2017 intitulé Règlement visant à modifier de nouveau le règlement 526 concernant le zonage – Agrandissement de la zone C-27, le tout afin d’assurer la conformité au Plan d’urbanisme règlement no 691-2017 intitulé Règlement visant à modifier de nouveau le plan d’urbanisme de la ville d’Hudson – Agrandissement du noyau commercial central (C1); 2. Toute personne habile à voter du territoire de la municipalité peut demander par écrit à la Commission municipale du Québec son avis sur la conformité du règlement de zonage 692-2017 par rapport au plan d’urbanisme; 3. Cette demande doit être transmise à la Commission dans les 30 jours qui suivent la publication du présent avis; 4. Si la Commission reçoit une telle demande d’au moins cinq (5) personnes habiles à voter du territoire de la municipalité, celle-ci doit donner son avis sur la conformité du règlement au plan dans les 60 jours qui suivent l’expiration du délai prévu pour demander à la Commission son avis sur la conformité du règlement au plan; 5. Les coordonnées de la Commission municipale du Québec sont les suivantes : Commission municipale du Québec Québec, siège social 10, rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau Mezzanine, aile Chauveau Québec (Québec) G1R 4J3

1. At the regular meeting held on June 5th, 2017, the Council of the Town of Hudson adopted By-law no 692-2017 entitled By-law to further amend zoning by-law 526 - Zone C-27 extension, in order to ensure conformity with the Planning Program By-law no 6912017 entitled By-law to further amend the Planning Program of the town of Hudson - Commercial central core (C1) extension; 2. Any qualified voter on the territory of the Town of Hudson may apply in writing to the Commission Municipale du Québec to examine the conformity of Zoning By-law 692-2017 with respect to the Planning Program; 3. The application must be transmitted to the Commission within 30 days after publication of this notice; 4. If the Commission receives such request from at least five (5) qualified voters from the territory of the Town, it shall give its assessment of the conformity of the By-law to the Plan within 60 days of the expiry of the delay provided to transmit an application to the Commission requiring its assessment regarding the conformity; 5. The contact details of the Commission municipale du Québec are as follows: Commission municipale du Québec Québec, siège social 10, rue Pierre-Olivier-Chauveau Mezzanine, aile Chauveau Québec (Québec) G1R 4J3

La révision de ce règlement peut être faite à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures d’été qui sont de 08h00 à 16h30, du lundi au jeudi et de 8h00 à 12h00 (midi) le vendredi.

This by-law may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during summer working hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) on Fridays.

Donné à Hudson, Le 8 juin 2017.

Given at Hudson, On June 8th, 2017.

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Oil pipeline public information meetings in the region John Jantak

Cyclists on Main Road – pass with loving care!

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Citoyens au Courant will hold a public informa�on mee�ng this evening, June 8, in Rigaud one week a�er the group held a similar session in Terrasse-Vaudreuil June 1 to discuss how a poten�al oil pipeline leak into the O�awa River could contaminate the region’s water drinking sources.

Group representa�ve Marc-Antoine Benoît said the aim of the mee�ngs is to con�nue to raise awareness among the popula�on throughout Vaudreuil-Soulanges about the possible consequences of a possible oil spill that would also affect several West Island municipali�es.

The Trans-Canada Energy East pipeline is of par�cular importance to the group at the moment because of what they feel could become a major environmental disaster if a leak occurred somewhere along the underwater por�on of the proposed pipeline in the O�awa River.

Drinking water could be affected Not only does the waterway provide drinking water for regional communi�es, it ows into several tributaries including the Lake of Two Mountains and the St. Lawrence River which would also become contaminated from an oil spill, said Benoît.

“We have experts who accompany us who know what they’re talking about,” Benoît told Your Local Journal. “They have studied all the various pipeline projects in North America and they have the data and records that show what happens when there is a spill and the number of spills that have happened.”

Economist Dr. Éric Pineault was one of the specialists who provided details about the Energy East pipeline project and Guy Coderre, a drinking water specialist and professor at the Centre na�onal de forma�on en traitement de l’eau, spoke about how the regional drinking water supply would be adversely affected from a possible spill.

Lake of Two Mountains impact Coderre said if an oil spill made its way from the O�awa River into the Lake of Two Mountains, because of the lake’s shallow depth in certain spots and its constant ow and turbulence – instead of sinking to the bo�om – the oil would remain in the waterway for a signicant period of �me and eventually make its way north along various tributaries such

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Citoyens au Courant representaƟve MarcAntoine Benoît said the group’s primary aim is to raise awareness among Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents about the impact a possible oil spill into the OƩawa River would have on the region’s drinking water supply.

as the St. Lawrence River.

Citoyens au Courant grassroots group is also concerned about Bill 106 that was introduced by the provincial government in December 2016 that supports private fracking ini�a�ves to search for gas and oil shale deposits in northern regions, said Benoît.

“We’re just a simple group of ci�zens,” said Benoît. “We don’t have any nancing or affilia�ons. We’re just concerned about issues that we think everybody who lives in the area should be concerned about – the quality of our drinking water, the value of our proper�es and the environment.”

Mayoral candidate at info session Vaudreuil-Dorion mayoral candidate Pierre Séguin from Team We Are was also present because of his concerns about how a possible oil spill would affect the region’s water supply.

“It was well explained that a spill into the Lake of Two Mountains would adversely affect Vaudreuil-Dorion residents and every municipality within the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Even if there’s a spill onto the ground itself, it could affect underground water as well,” said Séguin.

This evening’s public informa�on mee�ng in Rigaud will held at the Salle des Chevaliers de Colomb, 21d St. Jean Bap�ste East, 2nd oor, at 7 p.m.

Q. As a motorist, am I breaking the law on Main Road when forced to pass the solid line to go around cyclists hogging the road? Should the cyclists bear right to let me pass? Must I just follow at a slow speed?

A. It usually goes something like

this: Some drivers fume in their cars while following cyclists on Main Road who some�mes take up a lot of room. Especially those wearing colourful compe��on suits with distasteful adver�sing. Cyclists may be fuming too in reac�on to cars following too closely without passing.

Tribal war feelings may then take over. Some combatants incontrover�bly steer their wheels to a clearly invasive area on the road. This is how they inform the enemy of their personal ‘judiciary’ decision on what is an appropriate territorial claim.

Most cyclists though eventually move to the far right when drivers follow too closely. Flight, as opposed to ght, becomes the be�er choice considering the imposing sight of a two-ton vehicle.

Rest assured, however, that these unwelcome feelings can now be led in the shame drawer of your souvenir cabinet. Your new ac�on plan should now take into account the Highway Safety Code or primary school law on road sharing. We must ‘Je me souviens’ the following sec�ons: S.341 – No driver of a road vehicle may pass a bicycle within the same traffic lane unless the driver may do so safely, a�er reducing the vehicle’s speed and ensuring that a reasonable distance can be kept between the vehicle and the bicycle during the manoeuvre.

S.344 – The driver of a road vehicle may cross (a solid single line) providing that he can do so in safety, to pass … a bicycle.

A reasonable distance in the law is 1.5 metres where the maximum speed is more than 50 km/h or 1 metre when less than 50 km/h.

Therefore, when you see a cyclist on Main Road, taking – in your view – too much room, just calm down and when it’s safe, pass the cyclist with loving care. If you are a cyclist, go quickly to the right and give the loving driver a chance. Everyone gets a trophy.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY This past Sunday morning dawned bright and beau�ful here in Hudson. A�er days of incessant rain, the sun was nally shining if only for a day, the birds were singing, and all was seemingly well with the world. Except, of course, it wasn’t.

For literally just hours before, three suicidal, murdering terrorists - yes, it’s official - bastards a�acked London Bridge and the people-packed Borough MarPHOTO BY ket. Killing eight innocents and injuring some 50 others, MAURICE JEFFERIES many of them gravely. The third such luna�c a�ack in England in as many months, and for what? Martyrdom with the promise of I don’t know how many virgins in the a�erlife? Revenge for whatever reason? Self-glory, albeit posthumously? Sowing fear in the hearts of freedom-loving people just living their lives without harming anyone? Who the #%@* knows?

--------------COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS - Not being an overtly religious soul - although I do try to lead a good Chris�an life being kind and caring to others regardless of their faith - I didn’t a�end a service at any one of Hudson’s six churches later that morning. But I know for sure that prayers were said, perhaps even silently, for the vic�ms and their families and their friends.

Instead, my beau�ful Sunshine and I gave each other a special hug while si�ng in the garden smelling the owers, watching a couple of Flycatcher birds i�ng in and out of the po�ng shed feeding their babies, and marveling at two �ny Wrens busy building a nest in a birdhouse that we bought in Newfoundland and had just put out three days before. While reminiscing about our visits to London, one of our favourite ci�es in the whole wide world.

Later, in the a�ernoon, we watched on TV the incredible and most emo�onal show broadcast live from Manchester. Mad, sad, but inspired by the resilience and, let’s be honest, the bravery of not only the ar�sts on stage, but also of the over 50,000 who were there to prove to the world that these bastards will never win! And we counted our blessings that we live in a very special part of the world called Hudson.

--------------WAY TO GO WYMAN - Where, just the day before on Saturday morning, Mireille and I mingled with people of all faiths from throughout the region on the lawn of Wyman United Memorial Church for their fundraising Spring Fling. So the weather was lousy with heavy showers throughout. So what?

The volunteer-run event went on magnicently in a true spirit of togetherness and posi�vity.

And, on a personal note, I was honoured to have been invited by the Greenwood Centre for Living History to present Diane Piacente, winner of their 2nd annual Photography Contest, with a framed photo courtesy of Linda May of Mays Studio that will be exhibited at Greenwood throughout the summer. (See pic on YLJ’s Facebook page).

On Tuesday, June 6, the same spirit was evident at a sold-out luncheon at the Hudson Legion Branch #115 commemora�ng the 73rd Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy with a special salute being given to three Hudsonites in a�endance who were actually there during World War II (See photos on YLJ Facebook page).

And next week, Wednesday, June 14, we are looking forward to a jolly good laugh - and heaven knows we all need one - at the opening night of the Quebec premiere of Norm Foster’s hilarious comedy, Jonas & Barry in the Home at Hudson Village Theatre running through July 2. (See story on page 16).

--------------THE WRITE STUFF - And speaking of famous Canadian writers - okay, so Norm is actually a playwright - the Hudson War Memorial Library at 60 Elm, has come up with a most innova�ve way to help celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary. It is invi�ng members, both adults and children, to name their favourite book wri�en by a Canadian author and is hoping to get 150 nomina�ons by the end of the year.

I was delighted to learn earlier this week from WML Chair, Donna Seaman, that some 90 nomina�ons have already been submi�ed and that each month, the library - which currently has a book PHOTO BY TERRY O’SHAUGHNESSY sale going on through June Yours truly was honoured to present Diane Pia10 - is selec�ng a name from cente with a framed photograph of her winning those who have made their entry in the 2nd Annual Photo contest staged by choice and the ‘winner’ will the Greenwood Centre for Living History durreceive a beau�ful book bag ing the Spring Fling at Wyman Memorial United commemora�ng Canada’s Church in Hudson.

Anniversary. If you are not already a member and would like more info, call (450) 458-4814.

And that’s a wrap!

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Happenstance’s Brian Gallagher launches first solo album 11 original songs tackle trials and tribulations of relationships and loss

James Parry

Your Local Journal

With a piano-playing mom and a grandmother whose job it was to �nkle the ivories at silent movie houses, it seems that Hudsonite Brian Gallagher was des�ned to become a singer-musician from a very early age.

Over the years, in addi�on to countless sold-out stage performances, he has released ve albums and has contributed to three singles in the U.S. but always within the framework of another band of which he is a member. Namely, Hudson-based Happenstance which started out as a folk-Cel�c trio and which he co-founded back in 2008, and the American-Canadian group, As the crow ies.

Gallagher will launch his rst-ever solo album simply �tled Gallagher featuring 11 original numbers that he himself wrote. The launch will happen in his hometown on Saturday, June 10, at Cunningham’s Pub on Cameron which he says has always supported him since the early days and where he s�ll plays regularly on a stage that he and fellow Hudsonite, Andrew Dumas, actually built and covered in carpet from his basement.

Your Local Journal caught up with Gallagher earlier this week to learn more including the fact that it has not come about by happenstance.

“I have always wanted to do my own solo album especially a�er being so involved in the recording of the last Happenstance album,” he said. “I had my rst crack at recording and engineering on the As the crow ies album and wanted to con�nue evolving and learning so I took on the task of making a solo album from concep�on to comple�on right here in my home studio, Farmboy, in Hudson.”

Explaining the principal theme throughout the album, Gallagher, who took a break from Happenstance late last year to work on his solo project, added, “It’s very much a personal one for me and the songs tackle a lot of trials and tribula�ons of rela�onships as well as losing someone. In fact, the genesis of a lot of them was during the tough �me I

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Titled simply Gallagher, Brian Gallagher will be performing his rst solo album at Cunningham’s Pub in Hudson this Saturday, June 10, and admission is free.

had with my mother’s passing. But some songs go way back almost 20 years. I hope that the album has the emo�onal musical feel to it that I intended and the intensity of the lyrics connects with people.”

As for the songs themselves, there are upbeat folk-rockers like 1800 days and Mistaken, as well as some emo�onal numbers such as Run back to me, Complicated, and WaiƟng for the words.

Gallagher’s personal favourite? The lead track, The rst kiss and the long road, about someone who reconnects with their rst love years later.

And the musicians? Laughs Gallagher, “On eight of the songs they are me, myself, and I. I played all of the instruments and sang all the vocals. A close knit-band with a lot of ingh�ng during the recording process I can tell you!”

Right now, the album can be ordered from Bandcamp as a download or physical CD at gallagherofficial.bandcamp. com or you can contact Gallagher directly on Facebook at facebook.com/ gallagherofficial. It will also be available on iTunes, Amazon, and Spo�fy in about a week.

To hear it live, the launch-show starts at Cunningham’s Pub, 84 Cameron, Hudson, at 9 p.m. this Saturday, June 10, and admission is free. For reserva�ons, call (450) 458-2122.

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Equestrian life

What’s in a name?

Rules for naming your racehorse

C.J. Maxwell

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Man o’ War, Sea�le Slew, and Secretariat are not names you would consider giving your dog but did you know that before you go ahead and christen your star racehorse there is a strict naming

protocol to follow according to the Jockey Club of America?

The rules apply to racing rock stars born in Canada, the United States, and Puerto Rico and if the running recipient just happens to win the Kentucky Derby, no other thoroughbred will ever again bear the same moniker. Much like

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a cherished hockey player’s number that is re�red, the name will hold a special place in history.

The Jockey Club that oversees thoroughbred names cites a limit of 18 characters for horse names and any equine named a�er a person requires wri�en permission – as was the case with Barbara Bush who, according to a Na�onal Public Radio interview with Jockey Club registrar Rick Bailey, sent her blessings on White House le�erhead.

The club has a staggering 450,000 names in exclusive use leading new owners to invoke some crea�vity when choosing a name while respec�ng the rules.

Constraints include names consis�ng solely of ini�als or numbers. Also verboten are names ending, ironically, in horse-related terms, like ‘lly’ or ‘stud.’

Anything considered vulgar or offensive to religious, poli�cal, or ethnic groups are a no-no as are those that appear to harass or humiliate a specic individual, or group.

Not sure how to go about naming your steed? The Jockey Club registry maintains an online alphabe�cal lis�ng of thousands of recently released names that are up for grabs including Back Alley Deal, Jaws a Flappin’, and Teed Off Big Time.

Perusing the list of names reveals puns and wordplay is accepted and ac�vely encouraged as seen in Jans Fact,

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Though some names are available for recycling a�er a number of years, permanent names – those who’ve won signicant awards, Hall of Fame winners, and those who have cumula�ve winnings of $2 million or more – are forever untouchable. Hence the lack of modernday Seabiscuits (whose father, incidentally, was named Hard Tack).

If the perfect name eludes you, consider any number of online horse name generators where you supply the colour, personality traits, and other random info and an algorithm digests it all into a catchy and unique �tle.

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Golfing around Five reasons why you should try playing a round of golf Lauren Mitchell

Special contributor

Golf has been a part of sports since the 15th Century, reportedly origina�ng in the eastern coast of Scotland, where

players would use s�cks to knock pebbles around a eld. Today, golf has been made signicantly easier with metal golf clubs, a bag with wheels to carry the set around, and golf carts to take players around the course. And while many players are

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Relaxing and stress relieving Golf is a fairly slow sport. You can either choose to play nine or 18 holes, depending on your energy level. Since it is a fairly reduced-paced ac�vity, it can be relaxing. There is no stress involved in the sport (unless you stress about making par) as there is no need to be quick during your turn. It can help get your mind off daily inani�es.

Exercise Although golf doesn’t involve running, jumping, or intense physical ac�vity, it does make you use your arm muscles.

You must swing the golf club over and over to develop proper technique and to up the exercise quo�ent, walk through the golf course to follow the ball rather than riding in the cart.

Social event Golf provides a perfect opportunity to communicate while playing a sport. Since it is not intense or fast, players are able to mul�task and take their �me during the round. Golf games allow players to

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converse, and even socialize with other golfers.

“The golf courses book people together, because there is a minimum of four people to be able to play a game, so it’s a great way to meet other people if you are going as either one person or two people,” said Vanessa Mar�nez, avid golf player. “You get to meet a lot of people when you’re golng.”

For all ages and all genders Whether you are a child, adult, or senior, the sport caters to all ages. Children can learn at a young age how to play golf, and adults like to play golf either for a business ou�ng or in their free �me. Seniors can take up the sport that, unlike many others, won’t unnecessarily stress their joints or �re them out.

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Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois, Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols, and Jean A. Lalonde, prefect of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, announced the very rst projects selected for funding under a new regional community development fund at a press conference held at MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges headquarters Monday, June 5.

The MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is made up of 23 municipali�es and is one of 87 regional county municipali�es (MRCs) across Quebec. The idea of the fund came about following changes created by Law 28, which gave MRCs full jurisdic�on over local and regional development in their territories, said Lalonde, who in addi�on to being the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges’ prefect, is mayor of Très-Saint-Rédempteur.

“The goal of crea�ng a community development fund is to create a ‘onestop shop’ for funding applica�ons,” said Lalonde, who explained that eligible applicants now only need to ll out one form. “...With the crea�on of this fund, (project) promoters are eligible to receive funding from different envelopes without having to ll out several forms,” he said.

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She said the MRC’s decision to create a community development fund demonstrates the importance of people working together for Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

“When we work together as a team, the whole popula�on benets,” Charlebois said, no�ng at the Na�onal Assembly in Quebec City, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region “is the envy of plenty of people.”

Eleven community-building projects touching on everything from food to youth to community television and bikesharing were selected among 20 project proposals for 2017-2018.

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“These projects in Vaudreuil and in Soulanges aim to improve the quality of life of ci�zens of our MRC by encouraging the dynamism of the region,” said Charlebois, who in addi�on to being the MNA for Soulanges is also the Minister for Rehabilita�on, Youth Protec�on, Public Health and Healthy Living and the minister responsible for the Montérégie

for proposals from the region’s nonprot organiza�ons, co-ops, and municipali�es. The funding for the projects came by earmarking $181,629 of the $800,000 the MRC received through the Quebec government’s new territorial development fund.

Lalonde said while many MRCs are ques�oning their role in social development, the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is “reaffirming its necessity by inves�ng in these projects,” no�ng project proponents deserve to have all the tools they need to realize their projects.

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Norm Foster’s odd couple moves to Hudson in hilarious poignant comedy Jonas and Barry in the Home makes Quebec premiere at Hudson Village Theatre James Parry

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In a small town with a denite ageing popula�on and with many long-�me residents contempla�ng moving into assisted-living re�rement homes in the region, Norm Foster’s latest comedy opening at

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An immediate hit when it premiered at Theatre Orangeville in Ontario two years ago, it is �tled Jonas and Barry in the Home. And it tells the touching tale of the

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shines at every joke, every turn of phrase, and at every moment of poignancy between these loveable characters.”

Starring HVT favourites Don Anderson as Jonas and Glen Bowser as Barry, with Amanda MacDonald as Rosie and directed by Dean Patrick Fleming, it runs at Hudson Village Theatre, June 14 through July 2, and for reserva�ons call the Box Office at (450) 458-5361 or go to villagetheatre.ca

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rela�onship between two re�rees (Jonas and Barry) as they search for friendship, love, sex and elusive happiness in Gateway Gardens, an assisted-living home.

To be more specic, grumpy, curmudgeonly Barry has recently re�red to Gateway where his daughter Rosie works. She keeps a close watch on him as he tries to t into a place where he feels uncomfortable.

Enter Jonas, a suave, wi�y, sophis�cated new re�ree with a very healthy libido. While Jonas tries to nd dates, Barry complains. An unlikely friendship develops between this odd couple, and we follow their side-spli�ngly funny shenanigans in a laugh-a-minute journey as they search for clever ways to spice up their lives and the lives of those around them.

Says HVT’s Ar�s�c Director, Ma�hew Tiffin, “I’m so thrilled to offer audiences the Quebec premiere of this play. I saw it on its nal night in Morrisburg and the crowd jumped to their feet the minute the lights went down and gave three curtain calls.

“To call it a crowd-pleaser would be an understatement,” Tiffin con�nued, “and it’s easy to see why. Norm Foster’s genius

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You’ve gone to big-box stores, you may have even tried smaller franchised hardware stores, but if you are s�ll looking for a shop that actually delivers on its promise of a�er-sales service, you should visit J.T. Sport in Valleyeld.

All store owners vaunt their service, but there’s more to service than large surfaces.

J.T. Sport backs its service – both during and a�er purchase – with an experienced and trained staff and over three decades of serving the local community. Don’t let the name fool you – J.T. Sport is not about sports. It’s your one-stop des�na�on for all-season small motor maintenance, purchase and repair needs, from chainsaws and snowblowers to lawnmowers and roto�llers.

“We opened up in October 1981 in Sainte-Mar�ne. We then moved to Ormstown in 1983 and opened a second loca�on in Valleyeld in 2014,” says Joan Darlington, co-owner with husband Steve Tucker of J.T. Sport. “In 2016, we doubled the size of the Valleyeld store because we wanted to put in a tool rental sec�on,” Joan explains.

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“If you go to a large retail store, they will sell you some of the same brands we sell, but you will take the equipment home in a box,” Joan explains. “You leave our store with your unit checked out and ready to go. We put gas in it. We’ve started it and shown you how to use it. We do all the registering for warranty online for you, and then if you have any issues you just come back to us. Most employees in those big stores can’t even tell you anything about the product. If you come to J.T. Sport, the staff will explain the product to you and tell you what your op�ons are.”

Joan stresses that there is no addi�onal cost for this value-added service.

“Our prices are the same as in a franchise store.”

And when it comes to repairs, J.T. Sport has master mechanics onsite that have been trained to maintain the engines sold in the store. J.T. Sport also takes trade-ins.

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Continued from page 14 “All ages can do it together,” said MarƟnez. “For example, you can’t keep up because your kids are much faster than you at soccer. You can have a 90-year-old and a 10-year-old who can play a round together. I love that about golf.”

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Règlement numéro 855 décrétant l’exécution de travaux sur les rues du Comtois, de l’Andalou et de l’Ardennais puis un emprunt de 262 000 $ Règlement numéro 856 décrétant l’exécution de travaux sur les rues Fawcett et de l’Étang puis un emprunt de 146 000 $ Règlement numéro 857 décrétant l’exécution de travaux sur les rues du Clairon, de la Mélodie et Normandeau puis un emprunt de 185 000 $

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Before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2017, any owner of land included in the taxation zone of one of the above by-laws will be able to pay the full amount of the corresponding portion accruing to the property.

Properties owned by the owners who choose to pay in anticipation will thereafter be exempted from the annual special tax for the remainder of the loan term Ćxed by the said by-law and this as of 2018.

In order to know the state of their share, all property owners who are interested in defraying the full amount of their portion accruing to their properties must make their intention known to Mrs. Linda Desmarchais, during the opening hours at the Complexe professionnel of Saint-Lazare, located at 1967, chemin Sainte Angélique in Saint Lazare or by phone at 450 424 8000, extension 229.

No payments will be accepted after 4:30 p.m., July 4, 2017.

Nathaly Rayneault, avocate, MPA, LLM, oma Town clerk and director, Service du greffe et du contentieux

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PUBLICATION ET AVIS DE DÉLIVRANCE DE CERTIFICATS DE CONFORMITÉ DES RÈGLEMENTS NUMÉROS 685.1-2017 ET 685.2-2017 (Art. 137.15 de la Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme, c. A-19.1)

PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY OF BY-LAWS 685.1-2017 AND 685.2-2017 (Section 137.15 of an Act Respecting Land Use Planning and Development c. a-19.1)

Le 1er mai 2017, le conseil municipal de la Ville d’Hudson a adopté les règlements suivants : •

RÈGLEMENT No 685.1-2017 VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT No 526 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – CLÔTURES, MURETS ET HAIES

Objet : le titre du règlement précise son objet •

RÈGLEMENT No 685.2-2017 VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT No 526 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – USAGES DÉROGATOIRES, DROITS ACQUIS ET ZONE R-10 Objet : D’augmenter la période de caducité, à 12 mois en cas de remplacement ou de perte des droits acquis sur un usage dérogatoire protégé et d’ajouter dans la zone R-10, l’usage ‘Musée’ dans la catégorie II des Services publics de la Grille des usages et normes, Annexe C, pour permettre cet usage au 254, rue Main, connu sous le nom du Centre d’histoire vivante Greenwood, La Municipalité régionale de comté de VaudreuilSoulanges (MRC) a délivré les certificats de conformité au schéma d’aménagement requis par la loi, le 31 mai 2017 (H 2017-02 et H 2017-03). Cette date marque donc l’entrée en vigueur des règlements numéros 685.1-2017 et 685.2-2017.

La révision de ces règlements peut être faite à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures d’été qui sont de 08h00 à 16h30, du lundi au jeudi et de 8h00 à 12h00 (midi) le vendredi.

Donné à Hudson, Le 8 juin 2017.

On May 1st, 2017, the Council of the Town of Hudson adopted the following by-laws: •

BY-LAW NO 685.1-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW No 526 – FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES

Subject: the title of the By-Law specifies its purpose •

BY-LAW NO 685.2-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW No 526 – NON-CONFORMING USE, ACQUIRED RIGHTS AND ZONE R-10 Subject: To increase the period of nullity, to twelve (12) months in the event of the replacement or loss of acquired rights for a non-conforming use and to add to the R-10 zone, the usage of ‘Museum’ to Category II of Public Services of the Uses and Standards table, Appendix C, to allow this usage specifically at 254 Main Road, known as The Greenwood Center for Living History, The regional county municipality of VaudreuilSoulanges (RCM) has issued the certificates of conformity with the land use plan as required by the law on May 31st, 2017 (H 2017-02 and H 2017-03).

This date indicates the coming into force of By-Laws No 685.1-2017 and 685.2-2017.

These by-laws may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during summer working hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (noon) on Fridays.

Given at Hudson, On June 8th, 2017.

MOVIE REVIEW JULES-PIERRE MALARTRE

Wonder Woman Genre: Superheroes Rated: G (PG-13) Parental Guidance: Moderate to heavy graphic violence, disturbing images, not recommended for young children Playing at: Cineplex Kirkland, Mega-Plex Spheretech 14, Des sources 10, Cineplex Odeon Carrefour Dorion (in French), Cinema 7 Valleyeld (in French); all lisƟngs subject to change.

Wonder Woman is arguably the most expected movie of the summer. The lm spent a considerable amount of Ɵme in development hell with fans leŌ wanƟng.

Early in pre-producƟon, fan furor erupted following the casƟng of former model Gal Gadot as the Ɵtular character. In a nutshell, diehard Wonder Woman comic book fans felt that Gadot lacked the muscles to play a convincing WW. However, lmgoers were given a sneak preview of Gadot’s WW in 2016’s Batman v Superman where she proved she had the chops to play a WW as impressive as her comic book counterpart. She also preƩy much saved Batman v Superman from total mediocrity.

While most lmmakers aƩempt to reinvent or bring something new to the superhero genre, director PaƩy Jenkins decided to walk Wonder Woman down a very well-trodden superhero path. Wonder Woman lacks the Avengers’ hyped-up CGI ghts; Guardians of the Galaxy’s irreverent humour; Deadpool’s extreme violence, rated-R language, and fourth-wall breaking humour; and Logan’s grit. Wonder Woman is a throwback to much earlier superhero movie Ɵmes. It’s like watching the rst Superman movie starring Christopher Reeve. And that’s a good thing.

The World War II seƫng does contribute signicantly to giving the movie a feeling of ‘old world’ nostalgia, but Jenkins clearly wanted to steer clear of anything that has made superhero movies popular of late. The movie is over two hours long, and Jenkins takes her sweet Ɵme establishing the seƫng. RegreƩably, here once again, viewers have to sit through another origin story, which many feel has become the plague of superhero movies. As far as Wonder Woman is concerned, not many lmgoers will have read the comics, so an origin is not such a bad idea, even though a signicant amount of screen Ɵme is devoted to telling WW’s backstory.

On the plus side, we get one of Connie Nielsen’s best performances since Gladiator in her role as Queen Hippolyta, and solid acƟng by an almost unrecognizable Robin Wright (of Princess Bride fame) as AnƟope, a fellow Amazon who trains Wonder Woman, a role that is a total departure from Wright’s usual career forays.

The rest of the supporƟng cast also shines. The Three Stooges-like portrayals by Saïd Taghmaoui, Ewen Bremner, and Eugene Brave Rock as Wonder Woman’s war buddies are parƟcularly endearing and relatable and they help carry the story forward in some of the movie’s moments that drag on.

It is refreshing to see a superhero movie where the camera does not dwell on the feminine assets of the Ɵtular character. AŌer one too many close-ups of ScarleƩ Johansson’s behind in the Avengers movies, it’s funny to see Jenkins inict the same pain on Chris Pine, a male character, for a change.

Despite the slew of superhero movies that have been coming out over the past few years, few – if any – have shown strong leading female role models. Having a woman direct a superhero movie made a mark, not only on Wonder Woman, but hopefully on the genre as a whole.

So, Wonder Woman may not innovate in the same way that Deadpool and Logan have, but it contributes to the genre much more signicantly by featuring a strong, relatable lead female character and role model.

We will next see Gadot’s Wonder Woman in JusƟce League later on this year, and I for PHOTO COURTESY MARVEL STUDIOS one cannot wait.

Cassandra Comin Bergonzi Greffière / Town Clerk

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MRC

Continued from page 15 They include: ● The Hudson Food Collec�ve’s Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm, which in addi�on to providing organic vegetables, fruits, owers and herbs, is

offering educa�onal opportuni�es to learn about organic farming, a social reinser�on program, community events and celebra�ons. ● Chantons ensemble by the Comité d’Ac�on Local de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CALVS) aims to help allophone parents and their children learn French via storytelling workshops. ● A Town of Pincourt project aimed at

youth at risk of dropping out of the École secondaire du Chêne-Bleu.

Projet vert de la persévérance gives youth a taste of entrepreneurship through gardening and aquaculture projects. ● Maisons des jeunes in Rigaud and Vaudreuil are teaming up for Les jeunes C.R.A.C.S, a project geared at engaging and educa�ng adolescents to help them become cri�cal thinkers

and ac�ve ci�zens. ● The CAB L’Actuel will hold a Salon du bénévolat et engagement communautaire to educate people about volunteerism and encourage people to get involved with volunteering. ● On the heels of its successful bikesharing project between VaudreuilDorion cultural venues, The Zèbre Rouge plans to expand its Vélo-Cité service across Vaudreuil-Dorion.

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Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols (leŌ) congratulates the MRC Vaudreuil-Soulanges for its new community development fund during a press conference held at the MRC’s headquarters on Monday June 5 along with Soulanges MNA Lucie Charlebois, who is also the Minister for RehabilitaƟon, Youth ProtecƟon, Public Health and Healthy Living and the Minister responsible for the Montérégie region.

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To our partners and collaborators, Another year has gone by at the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi, and it’s time to submit the annual report of our activities. We invite you to our annual general assembly that will take place on June 27, 2017. It will be a great opportunity to meet the team and tell you more about our services and the various projects carried out this year.

We will file the annual report and the financial statements.

Please note that we will also proceed to the election of directors. Anyone interested in applying for a volunteer director position is invited to contact Mrs. Sylvie Veilleux or Mrs. Martine Doré who will explain the process to fill out an application for nomination to be submitted by June 21, 2017.

This assembly will take place at the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi, 400 Harwood Blvd. in Vaudreuil-Dorion at 7:00 p.m. If you wish to join us, please confirm your presence by contacting us at the Carrefour at 450 455-3185.

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

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CLASSIFIEDS

View, submit & pay your ad online at www.yourlocaljournal.ca or e-mail: classifieds@yourlocaljournal.ca • 450 510-4007

100 - FOR SALE

125 - FOR RENT

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

Rigaud, in no-flood zone, $850/month.

Bright and sunny, 2 stories, pet friendly.

Credit check required. Non-smoking. Heating not included. 1.5 bathrooms. Open concept. Available immediately or July 1. 514969-9124 (170615)

River Rock – best price guaranteed! Delivery and/or installation available. 514-4587496 Cedar for hedges from Ontario at good prices; delivery service available. 613-8742961 (170629) Upright freezer, white, 19cf, like new, used only one summer. Paid $1200, asking $450.

Antique oak table, converts by cog wheel to dining room table, 39”x47”, $225. Antique drop leaf table, oak $150. 450-458-5640 (170622)

A beautiful round Pin Oak pedestal dining table with three extensions, 6 chairs, buffet and hutch - $550. Elliptical exercise bike, excellent condition - $40. Single bed including mattress, box spring, frame, hotel quality, excellent condition - $40. Please call 514-694-8200 (170615) MOVING BOXES (Home Depot), used once, some new, most with packing/bubble wrap.

18 small, 1.3cu.ft., $1 each; 13 medium, 3cu. ft., $2 each; 12 large, 4.5cu.ft., $2.50 each or all for $70. Sklar Peppler 3-seat sofa with matching chair $75. 450-424-1752 (170622)

125 - FOR RENT 1000 sq. ft. office in Ormstown, Main Street, 36 Lambton, reduced to $500/month, heating, electricity, and internet included. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450829-2653 (170622) A large 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $950 per month. Available July 1. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170622) New construction. 2+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow, available May. Very quiet location, close to central Hudson. Dishwasher, microwave and central vac included. With or without other appliances, grass cutting, snow removal. 514-919-2537 for more information.

(170608)

New 4½ condo for rent, Hudson, hardwood floors, granite counters, dishwasher, indoor parking, available immediately, $1300/month. 4½ nouveau condo à louer, Hudson, planchers bois franc, comptoirs de granite, stationnement intérieur, libre immédiatement, 1300$/mois, 514-9848081, 819-425-4483, nancy@vertdeveloppement.com (170622) Beautiful and modern office space available for rent in Hudson. Includes 5 spacious offices and a large conference room. For inquiries please call 450-458-0101 or 514-2935505 (170615) Beautiful restaurant for rent in downtown Hudson. Large kitchen, with huge terrace and plenty of parking. Call 450-458-0101 or 514293-5505 for inquiries. (170615) Office space in heart of Hudson, 3 plus offices with kitchen and reception. All heat, A/C, internet, electricity and generator included, lots of parking, $1300. 514668-4491 (170622) Large, bright 2½ apartment in Hudson Village. Lots of closet space, washer/ dryer, fridge/stove, heating, electricity, snow removal included. Private patio and garden. Main floor, private entrance with parking. No pets, non-smoker. Available immediately. $900 per month. 450-4580887 (170615) Bachelor - clean, spacious, forest view. For 1 person only. $750 monthly including heat and electricity. Call Heather at 450-458-7838 (170608)

Semi-basement 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of Hudson. $750/month. No pets. All appliances included. Available July 1. Please call 450-458-0406 or 514-697-9396 (170615)

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House for rent. Centrally located in Hudson.

2 bedrooms. Available July 1. $950/month.

514-292-8145 (170615) A 3 bedroom apartment in St. Lazare.

Available July 1. $850/month including utilities. Call Jamie 514-927-3417 (170622)

150 - SERVICES Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco. com 514-770-7438 Ivan’s Garbage Removal will remove renovation debris and junk from houses, sheds, garages, basements. Also old fences, decks and balconies. Available 7 days per week. Call: 514-804-8853 APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free – Upgrades Troubleshooting Bootable Backups System Analysis & Advice terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com – www.cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534 “MAN WITH A VAN” MOVING. Whole house. Small moves, too! Quebec/Local/ Ontario. Experienced/Equipped. Please leave a message 514-605-3868 MIKE THE MOVING MAN. (170706) Wolftech Inc. Since 2004.

PC/Laptop repair, sales and services.

Custom system builds. Software/hardware upgrades, virus - malware removal. Data recovery, network and internet troubleshooting. Pick-up or In-home service. Very competitive rates. Windows and other software tutorials.

HTTP://wolftech.ca service@wolftech.ca 514-923-5762 Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted.

514-453-5018 Hedge and shrub trimming and planting, tree pruning and removal, stump grinding, gardening, yard clean-up. Grass cutting and sod. All exterior maintenance and general landscaping. Sean 514-9919674 SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7.

PIANO PIANO PIANO Fine tuning $88. Regulation, voicing, repairs, www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 all makes and models, any condition, Grands and Upright pianos, keep your piano tuned, 200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT enjoy music. quebecpiano@gmail.com. Text or call 514-206-0449. Thank You! (170914) Maintenance worker needed in Vaudreuil, June, July and August. Cleaning Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, and landscaping experience needed; part qualified teacher offers piano lessons to betime/full time. 450-455-3227 (170608) ginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.

Helper needed for yardwork. Spring cleanLawn Maintenance business: Hedge up after flood. 514-945-8846 (170608) trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim Looking for a Teacher Assistant for lunch bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-884time coverage. Your main responsibility will 5959 (170608) be to supervise young children during their Hudson / St-Lazare Junk Removal. Don’t bring your old batteries, appliances or electronics to the Ecocentre! Call us and we will pick them up for free – excluding TVs. Flood damage? We clear out flooded basements. Bilingual. Chris 450-458-7518 (170810)

Moving Service, local, trailer rentals.

Call Colin: 514-850-9948 William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood, steel and electric horse fences, landscaping. Call William 514-983-8474 Handyman/Contractor, reliable, 20 years experience. Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, cement work/repairs, decks.

Structural experience. No job too big.

Discounts for future contracts. Derek 514898-4392 (170608) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. **MTL LANDSCAPING** - Grass Cutting & Leaf Clean up. Hedge, Shrub & Tree Trimming. Punctual & Reliable. Myles Truax 514-929-3315 (170615) Local Experts in matters of Bankruptcy and Insolvency since 1994. First Consultation Free. Available Nights & Weekends. Solid reputation for Reliability, Honesty & Integrity in our field of Expertise. Blumer Lapointe Tull & Associes Syndics Inc. www.blumerlapointetull.com. 514 426 4994 Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – Mini Excavation – Sodding – General Landscaping – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net Central Vacuum and Canister Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair of all brands.

SEBO Vacuum Cleaner $398 and up. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and Central Vac). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $675. Other brands available from $329 and up. Repair and service of all central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper $31.95/48 rolls. AspirateursHudson.com 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 All your indoor and outdoor painting needs including power washing and gutter cleaning. Specializing in pre-sale touch-ups.

Seniors discounts available. Stefan 514-9721435 or Mike 514-453-4541 (170713)

FLOOD CLEAN-UP. Hardworking, mature, honest and reliable workers. Call Martin at 514-975-1148 (call or text) or 450-4581148, hectorm@videotron.ca (170608)

Multiservices D.C. - Landscaping, mini excavation, pavé-uni, ponds, sod installation, French drain, camera inspection, waterproofing foundation, crack repair. RBQ# 56530843-01. William 514-983-8474 (170706)

Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170615)

175 - WANTED

Local Handyman, spring clean-up, change light and plumbing fixtures; soffit ventilation work, aluminum and vinyl repairs, screen repair and adjustment, caulking around windows and doors, door hanging and handles; automotive repairs; equestrian experience, farm work. Good with animals. Gary 514502-5512 (170615)

A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords, uniforms, documents, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others.

Antiques, collectibles, aviation, nautical, coins, badges, maps, signs. Please contact Patrick 450-458-4319, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (170713)

Thursday, June 8, 2017

175 - WANTED

150 - SERVICES

daily rest period. At times you may be offered the opportunity to work alongside an educator in a classroom. treehouse@qc.aira. com, 450-458-2334 (170608)

Cook for day camp needed for summer months. Located in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

450-455-3227 (170615) EASY TELEPHONE WORK. English speaking person required to assist sales team by calling clients and updating their contact information. Monday-Thursday, 10am5pm, $11.25/hour + Bonuses. No experience required. Universal Lighting. Located in Vaudreuil, corner Harwood & Saint Antoine. 450-455-9440, Ext 1 (170608)

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE Largest Cortland Apple Producer in Quebec, located in St. Antoine Abbé. 70,000 bushels, with buildings. 140 acres. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Just outside of Ormstown. Completely renovated. Large kitchen, large living room, 3 bedrooms, attached garage plus large detached garage, pool, far from neighbours. $295,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic.

450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Chateauguay - large duplex on Vanier.

Potential 3rd apartment. New kitchen, lots of renos, fireplace. Asking $395,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Car parts business, land and buildings, plus 3-bay auto repair location rented for mechanic’s business. Located in Ormstown. $525,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic.

450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170615) Small well-appointed 1½ story house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, dead-end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. Reduced to $119,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic.

450-802-7200, 450-829-2653 (170622) Waterfront house in Lefaivre, near Hawkesbury, $329,900, 2.48 acres, 219.9 feet private waterfront, centralized between Montreal/Ottawa, ferry to Montebello, 100km from US border. Remodeled kitchen, living room with fireplace, 3 bedrooms, finished basement, huge garage.

François 613-677-2100, Sara 514-9701541. (170622) WANTED: Couple relocating to Hudson seeking a single level open concept bright home on a mature lot. Must have modern updates to interior and a full basement.

Call or text 902-388-8721 (170622) ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: Rigaud / Pointe-Fortune area. 500,000 sq. ft. of land zoned residential for sale. Waterfront (in a non-flood zone). For inquiries 450-455-6735 (170622)

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150 – SERVICES

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

275 – GARAGE / MOVING SALE

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

Mega Charity Garage Sale, Saturday, June 10. All proceeds to go to CSR Cat Rescue. A little something for everybody.

Donations are welcome. 259 Main Road, Hudson, 8am – 4pm. No early birds please.

2009 White Saturn Outlook, 8 passenger, 120,000kms, good condition, $9500. 438-8788587

(170608)

275 – GARAGE / MOVING SALE 165 Fairhaven, Hudson, Saturday, June 10, 8am – 1pm. Antiques, chairs, tools, electrical parts, plumbing parts, collectibles, art, lamps, luggage, glassware. Too much to list all! (170608)

In Memoriam

JOHN PITTARO

January 6, 1941 - June 14, 2013

Four years have passed since we lost our pillar of strength.

Your smile was the light of our lives and you were Mom’s love, confidante and best friend.

You gave us everything the four of us could ask for, unwavering love, the confidence to dream, and the comfort in knowing you will always be there for us.

You will always be our hero.

We miss you Dad. Love Laura, Matthew, Andrew and Erin

Hilda Jabalee (nee Leblanc)1926 – 2017 On February 25th, 2017 Mrs. Hilda Jabalee of Pincourt passed away, at the age of 90. Wife of the late Mr. David Joseph Jabalee Sr. and mother to the late David Jabalee Jr. and the late George Jabalee, she leaves to mourn her children Jack, Chris, Dana, Glen, Dianne, Eleanor, Lynn, Kathleen, Mona and Gary as well as their respective spouses, her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters in Cape Breton and Nova Scotia as well as many more family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Ste-Rose-de-Lima Church in Ile Perrot (300 Boul. Perrot). www.maisonfuneraireroussin.com

Ernst (Ernie) Carl Frohloff Passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Veterans Hospital in his 97th year on Saturday, June the 3rd, 2017. Predeceased by his wife Marian. Devoted Dad to Rick (Christine Sherriffs), Peter (Karen Cluett) and Cat (Willi Braunwell).

Beloved Popa to Victoria, Holly, Melissa, Heidi and Jade and Great Popa to 10 Great Grandchildren.

A private Family burial will be held.

Please come and join us at Hudson Legion to celebrate his life between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 14th.

Donations gratefully accepted on behalf of St. Anne’s Veterans Hospital and Nova Hudson.

Garage Sale - Saturday, June 10, 8:30am – 1:00pm, 180 Seigneurie, Hudson. Collectibles, vintage garden furniture and fashion items, jewellery, china, glassware, lamps and miscellaneous household items and Schwinn bicycle. (170608) Garage Sale, June 10, 7:30am-3:00pm.

413 Olympic (off Cameron). Something for everyone. Note: Have everything needed to have a childcare centre. Hundreds of books, games/resources, craft materials, toys. Call 514-970-5662 if you need to view before Saturday. Appointment only. (170608) Town garage sale, 404 Olympic, Hudson, Saturday, June 10, 8:30am-3:00pm, Sunday, June 11, 9:00am-3:00pm. Furniture, office desks, baby items, decorations, chairs, kitchenware, couch, gym bags, wine equipment, dinnerware, mirrors, pasta maker, glassware, rocking chairs. (170608)

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, boîte de 8 pieds, modèle 2500 HD, plusieurs pièces neuves, 279,000km, pneus neufs 4 saisons avec triangle approuvé pour l’hiver, beaucoup de réparations faites chez le concessionnaire.

5000$. 514-268-7436 Rare 2010 Infiniti G37S Sports Coupe 2-door, Grey, RWD, Fully Loaded, Navigation, Sun roof, Leather Heated seats, Upgraded BOSE sound system, New Michelin Pilot Sport Performance Tires, Winter mags with Toyo Winter Tires. Must see! 90,000km 450732-5867 Marc

Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800.

450-458-7488 BMW 550I 2007 Mint shape, New tires/ brakes all around, fresh maintenance. Second owner sale, 173,000kms. $9950. Fully equipped. View on Kijiji. Call 514-742-2779

FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $4200. 450-4581156 2008 Toyota Prius hybrid. 5 passenger hatchback. Lady driven. 148,000km. $25 to $30 fills the tank. Toyota maintained. Excellent condition. 8 tires on 8 mags. Duratech rust treatment yearly, no rust $8250. 514774-2496 1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $1250 Cash. 514-453-7468 MG Midget MkII 1964 Red. 120,700kms, 1098cc, 1 litre, 56Hp, 4 cylinder. Hard and soft top, 4 new tires, new battery and suspension blades, tape player. A pleasure to drive and in very good condition. Ready for summer. $10,500. 514-528-8703 1996 Honda Civic Si with multiple modifications: JDA B16A SIR II, cams, Exedy clutch, JDM ITR S80 LSD trans. w/short shift, urethane engine mounts, Sparco quick release steering wheel, Sparco seats w/Willans 4 pt. harness, Neuspeed sport springs w/Koni front shocks, frt/rear strut bars, stainless brake lines and much more. $6500 or best offer.

514-979-1603 2009 VW Rabbit, 2.5 litre, gas, 5-speed manual transmission, black, heated seats and mirrors, AC, power windows, locks, mirrors, sunroof and fog lights. 130,000 km. $9,600 Call 514-886-1008 2002 VW Jetta Diesel, standard transmission, good condition, 1000 kilos per tank, new brakes, 4 winter tires on rims, $3800 or best offer. John 514-968-6680 Chevrolet Malibu LS sedan 2013 top condition, 77,175 kms, OnStar feature, 2 sets of tires on rims with steel mags. $10,950. 450458-0527

2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – neMercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Sil- gotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. ver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

Hudson AVIS PUBLIC

PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSEMBLÉE PUBLIQUE DE CONSULTATION PROJET DE RÈGLEMENT 692.1-2017 MARDI 20 JUIN 2017 - 19 H 00

PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING DRAFT BY-LAW 692.1-2017 TUESDAY JUNE 20, 2017 – 7 PM

Avis public est, par la présente, donné par la greffière de la Ville d’Hudson, de ce qui suit :

Public notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Town Clerk of the Town of Hudson, of the following:

Lors de sa séance ordinaire tenue le lundi 5 juin 2017, le conseil a adopté par résolution le premier projet de règlement 692.1-2017 « RÈGLEMENT VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT 526 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – USAGE SPÉCIFIQUE PERMIS C-27».

At its regular meeting held on Monday, June 5th, 2017, Council adopted by resolution the first draft By-Law No 692.1-2017 entitled “BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 526 SPECIFIC PERMITTED USE - C-27”

Conformément à la Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (Chapitre A-19.1), une assemblée publique de consultation aura lieu le mardi 20 juin 2017 à 19 h, à la salle du Centre communautaire Stephen F. Shaar, au 394, rue Main, Hudson.

Cette assemblée publique de consultation a pour but d’expliquer le projet de règlement 692.1-2017, dont l’objet vise à ajouter un usage spécifique à la grille des usages et des normes pour la zone C-27.

Au cours de cette assemblée, la personne qui préside expliquera le projet de règlement et entendra les personnes et organismes qui désirent s’exprimer exclusivement sur les modifications apportées au règlement.

Ce projet de règlement est susceptible d’approbation référendaire.

In accordance with An Act respecting land use planning and development (chapter A-19.1), a public consultation meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20th, 2017, at 7:00 PM, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre located at 394 Main, Hudson.

The purpose of this public consultation meeting is to explain the draft By-Law No 692.1-2017 the object of which is to add a specific permitted use to the Use and Standards table for Zone C-27.

During this meeting, the person presiding will explain the draft by-law and will hear every person or body wishing to express an opinion exclusively on the modifications to be made to the bylaw.

This draft by-law is subject to approval by way of referendum.

La révision de ce règlement peut être faite à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures d’été qui sont de 08h00 à 16h30, du lundi au jeudi et de 8h00 à 12h00 (midi) le vendredi.

This by-law may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during summer working hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 12 :00 (noon) on Fridays.

Donné à Hudson, Le 8 juin 2017.

Given at Hudson, On June 8th, 2017.

Cassandra Comin Bergonzi Greffière / Town Clerk Thursday, June 8, 2017

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

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fore noon Friday, June 9. Cash only.

Greenwood presents StoryFest for Kids Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Ben & Joony puppet show at 11 a.m. Author readings, games, gardening ac�vity, house tours, library books, cookies and lemonade – bring a picnic!

Tickets: $5 per person; $20 per family, available at the door. To be held at the Greenwood Centre for living History, 254 Main Road. More info at greenwoodcentre-hudson.org.

Hudson’s Town-Wide Garage Sale is just around the corner! This year’s event is on Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11. All monies raised from the sale of permits will be donated to the Hudson chapter of Meals on Wheels. Permits are $20 for both days and can be obtained at the Public Works building, 64 Cedar Street, during regular business hours be-

PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding a cat adopƟon day Saturday, June 10, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. For informa�on regarding our adop�on days, contact cascavaudreuil@outlook.com or visit our website at www.cascaorg.ca. Please note that adop�on fees are requested to help us with our vet bills and other costs associated with the wellbeing of the cats under our care.

The Mouvement d’Expression Ar�s�que Libre (M.E.A.L.) is holding its spring exhibiƟon and sale of painƟngs and sculptures Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Pincourt

Omnicentre, 375 Cardinal-Léger Blvd.

There will be a Vernissage on Saturday, June 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome.

ST. LAZARE The Aeroclub Saint-Lazare Flying Club/COPA Flight 43 will hold its annual y-in breakfast Sunday, June 11, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Saint-Lazare airport, 1700 Chemin Sainte-Angélique.

Free entry, breakfast $8 for adults, $5 for age 12 and under. Everyone is welcome.

St-Lazare CST3 is a country-style airport that’s set in a pleasant, grassy and tree-lined loca�on. Come see some airplanes, speak with the pilots and learn about avia�on in Canada. Airplane/helicopter rides available. For more informa�on consult www.aeroclubstlazare. org or call (450) 424-6355.

VAUDREUIL-SOULANGES Youths aged between 12 and 24 of Vaudreuil Soulanges – Projet X is back this summer with a whole new program! We will be present in different parks in the municipali�es of Pincourt, Île-Perrot and Hudson. Every week, addi�onally to our daily games, we will be offering a special ac�vity for you to ll your summer with unforge�able moments. Among others, our Bubble Soccer event will be back this season. Addi�onally, we will have ar�s�c, musical, and sport events to suit all interests. For more informa�on for dates, �mes, and loca�ons of our ac�vi�es, nd us on our Facebook page: Projet X, Comité Jeunesse la Presqu’Île. Time to gather up with your friends and come have a blast with us this summer!

Vaudreuil-Soulanges is serious about S.O.U.P. Lauren Mitchell

organizer of the fes�val. “It is interes�ng to see what type of soup each individual can make, and to talk to us about what The Vaudreuil-Soulanges S.O.U.P. they’ve created. That is the concept of (Symbol of Openness and Union of the S.O.U.P. fes�val.”

People) Fes�val saw a success of over Families are encouraged to a�end 5,000 fes�val-goers at last year’s event the fes�val with their 2017 edi�on green and this year, they’re aiming for bigsoup cup in hand, which they can purger and be�er. For their sixth annual chase on site the day of the event. There event, the fes�val will again be held at will be ac�vi�es for children includthe Pointe-du-Moulin Historical Park in ing sandboxes, bean-bag toss, outdoor Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot on Sunday, group games, and obstacle courses.

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There will be guided tours of the historic “Soup is present in every family, in windmill and the miller’s house for all every city, in every country, and on evages, including cart tours. New to this ery con�nent,” began Pierre Séguin, coedi�on will be Les Éclusiers de Lachine, a group of dancers who will perform for the fes�valgoers.

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Pierre Séguin, co-organizer of the fesƟval serves a sample of Québécoise soup alongside coorganizer Nicole Delorme to get a taste of what is to come at the 6th annual ediƟon of the FesƟval de la S.O.U.P.E. de Vaudreuil-Soulanges. The event will again be held at the Pointedu-Moulin naƟonal park in Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

but also for all the others who make the soup.”

Soup Mania will be for those who make soup simply for the love of cooking. For those who want to try to put their soup to the test, and get others to sample it, this compe��on is for you.

There will be three lucky winners who have the chance at the Bronze, Silver and Gold Ladles, decided by popular vote.

“We didn’t really know what this fes�val was or what it was about,” said Karel Sabourin, a student from Collège Bourget and winner of the Golden Ladle from last year’s event for a winning con-

coc�on of cream of cauliower and leek soup with heavy cream and duck fat, and a sprinkling of crispy bacon. “We were told that it was a really good experience, and that we should try it. It was actually something that we will never forget, because it allowed us to all work together, we prepared it all together, and we all had a lot of fun.”

Chef’s Toque Soup is the next level compe��on, where professional chefs must compete against each other to win the sa�sfac�on of the crowd. Each chef will have to try to convince the fes�valgoers and judges that they deserve to win the prize of the professional National Aboriginal Day Celebration in Hudson!

St. Mary’s Hall, 273 Main Rd., Sunday, June 18th, 4-8pm, Golden Ladle.

Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Vaudreuil.

To sign up as a Keynote: Dr. Christine Jamieson, Concordia University professor of chef or amateur social ethics and Indigenous spirituality. cook, or even as a Program: volunteer for the • Teachings of medicine wheel Vaudreuil-Soulang• Indigenous medicines and music es S.O.U.P. FesƟval, • Indigenous meal; & concluding with documentary film, please visit their “Fire of the Final Days”, and time to reflect! website at www.

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