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No one was injured in a Good Friday, March 25 late afternoon fire that gutted a two-storey home in St. Lazare, prompting an outpouring of donations from community members.

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“My idea originally on Friday afternoon, when I realized that they got home and their house was gone, was to get them through the next 72 hours,” said Weiner.

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There were clouds of smoke in the Town of St. Lazare Good Friday afternoon, March 25, after a devastating house fire on Vallée de la Loire Street left a family of four without a home.

The blaze destroyed all their clothing, toys, furniture, and memories of homeowners Eric Fugère and Kerri Chambers Fugère. Sharon Weiner, owner of the Hudson Dance Studio at which the family’s 6-year-old daughter is a student, decided to take action to help the family recover from their loss by starting a donation collection that

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The cause of the blaze that destroyed the home on Vallée de la Loire has not yet been determined but was described by firefighters at the scene as being a stubborn fire.

Hudson Dance Studio owner Sharon Weiner organized and coordinated clothing and household item donations for the family to be dropped off at her Main Road location.

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Continued from page 1 “During the Easter holiday they’d have no clothes, they’d have nothing, so let’s just put together a few things so that they have at least some toys in the hotel room. I was overwhelmed with how much stuff we received, it was insane.”

Weiner posted to a community Facebook group that she would be at the Tim Hortons location at Côte StCharles Saturday, March 25, between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. to collect the donations, and also would accept them Tuesday to Friday at her dance studio on Main Road in Hudson. For those who couldn’t make it in the specified times, she allowed people to bring donations directly to her home, and over the weekend she went to visit people at their homes to collect their donations.

“As I was leaving, people were coming in and flailing their arms, but we were full,” Weiner said. “I had a little minivan, and a gentleman by the name of Alain in a black pickup truck who had empty space in the back and he said to just continue filling up in

his truck.”

Reached four days after the blaze, homeowner Eric Fugère said he was overwhelmed at the generosity the community had shown in terms of donations from friends, family, and even perfect strangers.

“The speed that everybody mobilized and supported us was just amazing,” said Fugère of not just the donations, but the insurance assessor who arrived to offer support before the fire was even completely extinguished.

St. Lazare donate gift cards and a few people handed me envelopes that they said specifically had money in them,” said Weiner. “I was a little caught off guard.”

The cause of the fire is still being investigated but the 20-year-old home was completely destroyed by the flames. Though St. Lazare residents for seven years, the family had only been in the Vallée de la Loire house for six months.

Fugère said the couple’s two young

Everybody gave from the heart and we can’t express how much gratitude we have.

– Eric Fugère “You really get to see the best of humanity in situations like this.”

Weiner was expecting a few bags of clothing and shoes, but got so much more. People brought extra items that they thought the family might be in need of such as Tupperware, hangers, toiletries, blankets, sheets, and towels.

Even local merchants decided to donate brand new items including clothing, purses, shoes, and boots.

“At first it was only clothing and toys, but I did also have a local pharmacy in

children are adjusting well to both the loss of the home and the two eightmonth old kittens who perished in the blaze.

“We found the remains of one of the cats and buried him,” said Fugère. “It was sad but symbolic for the kids.”

A few precious things have survived

the fire, including a porcelain doll that belonged to the father’s grandmother, and a picture from the couple’s wedding. The family has already had the chance to search through a couple of the donation bags, and have been able to use more than three quarters of the items. Weiner is taking a week’s break in order for the family to continue to search through the donations. The family is currently staying in a temporary residence in Vaudreuil-Dorion through the insurance company, and said they have plans to rebuild at the same location and replicate their previous house on the same foundation.

“Everybody gave from the heart,” said Fugère, “and we can’t express how much gratitude we have for everybody, making us meals, Sharon (Weiner) helping, and perfect strangers pulling up to the house and handing us clothes and handwritten notes from their children. Everyone’s been so gracious and supportive and these things have really helped us cope with it all.”

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EDITOR’S CORNER

Home is where the heart is The communities in which we live provide endless fodder for weekly newspaper content and while some is of the politically neutral ilk, a lot of it is admittedly negative. Corruption investigations suck up an inordinate amount of time and energy, not to mention hope, particularly when community members admit to stealing from their neighbours.

A continued battle for adequate medical facilities and personnel to tend to a burgeoning population is on our constant battle radar as is the lack of youth employment opportunities, dearth of career prospects, and the constant creep of cost of living expenses disproportionate to take-home paycheques.

But the weekly news also bears surprises, optimism, and definitely smiles.

A young family that lost virtually everything they owned last week in a devastating fire was immediately inundated by offers of everything from clothing to babysitting to household appliances in a bid to help them get them back on their feet as soon as possible.

Sad news has the ability to help us redirect our energies onto that which really matters and if the world is a little cloudy and grey right now, it bears remembering that there are people willing to prop up their neighbours when they need it the most.

The news makes the newspaper. The good news makes the community.

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Dear Dr. Barrette, As you know, the Sainte Anne de Bellevue Veterans Hospital, currently under the Department of Veterans Affairs, will be transferred April 1 to the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec.

As part of this transfer, I ask you to consider the possibility of renaming the building, a wing or annex with the name of one of its chief architects, Dr. Lionel Leblanc (1916-1982), my uncle, who was also the first general manager of the hospital.

Dr. Leblanc was a captain in the Medical Corps of the Canadian army during World War II, during which he served most notably in England and France.

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The realization of the Sainte Anne de Bellevue Veterans Hospital was his life’s work to which I bore witness.

I sincerely hope you will consider my request.

Please accept my best wishes, Roger Desautels Prévost, Québec Formerly of Hudson

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International animal welfare group praises Beaconsfield Carmen Marie Fabio editor@yourlocaljournal.ca

News that the City of Beaconsfield had recently adopted its substantive animal welfare by-law was, apparently, far reaching as the international organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) announced it would be presenting the West Island city with its Compassionate City Award.

“PETA found out about the two initiatives adopted by Beaconsfield council,” said District 2 Councillor Karen Messier. “One that prohibits the sale of animals and the other was the animal welfare by-law.”

Following the Quebec National Assembly’s introduction of Bill 54 titled ‘An act to improve the legal situation of animals,’ the city introduced By-law BEAC-099 that recognizes animals as sentient beings who deserve protection. Unanimously adopted March 14, the by-law prohibits the sale of pets, travelling circuses that use animal acts, keeping animals tied up for longer than a three-hour period, and the operation of puppy and kitten mills. The by-law further makes it an offense to leave a dog in a car for longer than 15 minutes on a day when temperatures are below zero degrees or above 18 degrees Celsius.

“They (animals) have always deserved better,” reads the PETA email from its president, Ingrid E. Newkirk, “and now your city has demonstrated that it understands.”

“We don’t have circuses, or puppy mills here,” said Messier, “but the bylaw adoption is symbolic to send a message that these things are wrong.

I was hoping it would get some attention and that it would send a message to cities that do have activities and events that exploit animals. Exploitation of animals is cruelty in and of itself.” Messier said backing up the statements with concrete measures is what garnered the recognition.

“We’re just thrilled to be recognized with this,” said Messier and while she acknowledged the group is known for its extremism, its actions do raise awareness and given the scope of world problems, animal rights often get pushed aside.

Fines for contravening one of the by-laws are significant, reaching up to $7500 for a third offense under the cruelty portion of the by-law, plus administrative costs.

“Normally, at the municipal level, fines are not this steep,” said Messier.

“We went the full mile on this to show that we mean business.”

The city also broached another animal welfare issue by passing a ‘Meatless Monday’ resolution at its March 21 council meeting.

“We’re not legislating what people eat,” said Messier of the unanimously adopted resolution that serves to raise awareness, comparing it to having the National Energy Board perform hydrostatic testing on Enbridge Pipeline’s 9B oil flow reversal project and Earth Hour, a symbolic hour not using electricity that is observed, typically during the last week of March each year.

Messier said the Meatless Monday resolution serves to highlight the damage that continued meat consumption has done, and continues to do, to the planet in terms of climate change and antibiotic use that makes its way through the food chain. Council encourages the residents to adopt one meatless day a week.

Council will put its meatless mouth where its money is with its regular Monday caucus meetings. “For the meetings that start at 5 p.m., any food consumed will be vegetarian,” said Messier.

“We eat three times a day and we can make a change and everything that we do has an effect on the environment. We’re part of a population of 7 billion, and if 7 billion people are doing this, it will make an impact.”

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Close enough for government In a week that revealed, once again, that crime may not pay but certainly has the ability to make life a little more comfortable, we learned that a Health Canada employee used government credit cards to charge close to $20,000 in personal items including spa visits, restaurant meals, clothes, and cash advances.

The fact that said employee’s job description didn’t warrant having a credit card in the first place is immaterial – he or she was reportedly given a number of chances to rack up the debt and, lucky for them, get fired before the total amount could be garnished from their paycheque.

The final balance of $11,210 was finally paid by you and me – in tax dollars.

People do bad things. To err is human. We all make mistakes.

But we also pay into systems that we trust have checks and balances in place to stop things like this from happening and certainly from happening to the tune of five-figures.

Perspective being what it is, my other experiences with governmentality this week are almost acceptable by comparison.

Having a son in the process of getting a learner’s permit as he attends driver’s education classes led us on what turned out to be a wild bureaucratic goose chase.

Landing at the SAAQ that advertised right on their door Permis de Conduire, my husband and son waited in line for 20 minutes to be doled a good-news-bad-news scenario by the civil servant behind the counter. “Congratulations,” she told my son, her expression tinged with a hint of pity for someone who had waited 20 minutes in line for nothing.

“Unfortunately, we don’t do learner’s permits here as it requires a vision test. We don’t do vision tests.” My son’s vision was good enough to read the sign on the door that clearly said they issued Permis de Conduire but I digress.

Though it’s only Wednesday at this writing, my trifecta of government-induced head scratching showed up in my mailbox today with the second of two ‘Important messages from the Canada Revenue Agency’ postcards, both extolling the virtue of accuracy in filling out federal income tax returns. And while I appreciate the sentiment expressed that information errors in taxation returns result in unnecessary delays, I can’t fathom why it took two mass mailings, ostensibly to millions of online taxpayers, to get a singular message across. The cute graphics – one showing mismatched socks, the other two different shoes – each proclaim a slightly different website address... one cra.gc.ca/accurate and the other cra.gc.ca/errorfree. Cue the head scratching.

Both sites, to my eyes, are identical with nothing to discern which is accurate and which is error free.

If we invoke a simple mathematical formula using the latest statistics available, 19,836,000 Canadians will e-file their tax returns this year. If they were all notified in the same manner as I – in duplicate – the cost in a postal rate of $0.80 per mailing is equal to $31,737,600 to ensure that no errors are made. Now, journalists are notoriously very bad at math and I welcome anyone to correct my calculations but even if my math is off, it’s a phenomenal amount of money spent to save a bit of money by making a mistake to ensure that no mistakes are made.

And no matter how you tally that, it just doesn’t add up.

Enjoy food and drink for a good cause at Taste of Amcal fundraiser Stephanie O’Hanley Special Contributor

On April 11 at the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval, West Island non-profit Amcal Family Services is hosting the 8th edition of ‘Taste of Amcal’ a cocktail dînatoire style fundraiser where you can try an exquisite selection of food and drink while supporting a good cause.

“We have a bunch of local restaurants that are set up in the room and they offer different tasting menus of what they usually serve,” said Emilie Gray, Amcal’s Office and Events’ Coordinator. “We also have some other partners, we have oysters as well and we have whisky, organic beer and wine from a Quebec vineyard.”

A silent auction includes a chance to bid on items such as a voucher for Via Rail, gift certificates for different restaurants in the West Island, art work, jewellery and CrossFit classes, Gray said.

There will also be testimonials from families who have used Amcal’s services.

Tickets cost $100 per person and the fundraiser will help fund Amcal’s programs.

“We have a variety of different programs,” said Gray, explaining that the house in Pointe Claire Village where Amcal is located also serves as a residence for teens. “The house is actually open 24 hours a day. It’s a 14-week program where the kids voluntarily come into the house whenever they’re having issues at home or whatever they’re dealing with and they go to school during the day, they come right back to Amcal after school and they go home on the weekend.”

Gray said the residence program includes mentoring and family therapy so that parents are very involved.

“They have to come once a week for therapy and for a group meeting to discuss with the parents of the other teens who are currently in the house.

“Essentially what we do is we give the families the tools they need to help themselves and we hold everybody in the family accountable for whatever their issues are,” she said. “We believe

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Last year’s Taste of Amcal event offered international fare and this year’s menu will include another selection of delectables from local food and beverage specialists.

that weeds don’t grow overnight.”

A school-based program helps grade-school children, “…work on different social skills that they might not work on within schools otherwise,” Gray said. A supervised visitation program makes it possible for parents going through custody battles or “for whatever reason have lost their right to see their kids” to spend time with their children.

For a program called Our Place, Amcal has an apartment on Delmar Avenue in Pointe Claire for “moms and dads with different issues who for the most part are young, vulnerable parents and it’s just a drop-in,” she said.

“They can come whenever they want.”

As well, the Born to Read program teaches kids at a young age to be interested in reading, Gray said. “We also cook with them, things like that... We have family counseling and community groups as well.

“We’re trying to really cater to everybody because there’s a lot of work that can be done to help families and we believe that healthy families make a healthy community,” she said.

Taste of Amcal 2016 takes place April 11 at Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club, 1350 Lakeshore Drive in Dorval, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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Concerns made by a Ste. Anne’s Hospital resident about an apparent decline in the level and quality of service provided to patients prompted federal Liberal Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Peter Schiefke to invite the 93-year-old veteran to address his concerns directly to Richard Hehr, the federal Minister of Veteran’s Affairs.

Wolf Solkin, who served in Western Europe during World War II, told Your Local Journal that he and some of his fellow patients on their hospital floor are concerned that the quality of care and service they receive will continue to deteriorate when the facility in Ste. Anne de Bellevue is transferred from federal to provincial government control Friday, April 1.

Solkin has been advocating, talking, and writing about issues that affect patients at the veterans’ health care facility since he was first admitted and said most of the patients on his floor have expressed similar fears about what they perceive is a steady erosion of their quality of care.

“I’ve been very, very concerned along with my fellow residents about the impact of the changeover,” said

Solkin. “The two major things we were told was that our standard of care as it existed under federal management will not change or be reduced in any way, and that the attention and service that we get will be in the language of our choice.”

But according to Solkin, the new personnel that have been hired within the past two months to replace up to

Solkin also claims that some of the new personnel do speak or understand English, and that if they do, their comprehension is very limited which could negatively impact patients who have communication difficulties.

“Fortunately, I can talk, I can hear, and I can make myself understood in English or French but there are guys who cannot talk, they can’t hear and

They do not have the same experience and skills as the old staff, especially at the level of the orderly which is the foundation of the entire hospital service.

- Ste. Anne’s Hospital resident Wolf Solkin 45 per cent of the hospital’s former employees are not able to adequately handle patients’ personal need requirements, especially in the field of specialized geriatric care.

“They do not have the same experience and skills as the old staff, especially at the level of the orderly which is the foundation of the entire hospital service,” said Solkin. “They’re the ones who bathe, feed, clean up, empty your catheter and do other things for you when needed. They do the essential and often unpleasant jobs that are necessary for people who are geriatric and immobile.”

don’t speak one word of French,” said Solkin. “Even if they could speak, how are they going to get the same level of service when there is a disconnection in communication?”

Schiefke was surprised when told of Solkin’s concerns because no complaints were voiced to him or to Minister Hehr, Lac St. Louis MP Francis Scarpaleggia and Pierrefonds-Roxboro MP Frank Baylis, when they met with veterans’ representatives and patients during a visit and tour of the hospital on March 14 to gauge the affects of the changeover before the official transfer tomorrow.

During their almost four-hour visit, no one voiced any concerns to the entourage, said Schiefke, who declined to comment specifically on Solkin’s concerns.

“It’s difficult for me to comment on one particular veteran’s reflections on the quality of care they’re receiving,” said Schiefke. “There was no indication at all that there was anyone complaining about the quality of care that was being received at the hospital.

What was stressed by all parties was

that the quality of care, which is the highest quality that exists in the country, is going to stay the same.”

Schiefke suggested that Solkin contact Veterans Affairs Minister Hehr personally to voice his grievances, and offered his personal help to Solkin to expedite the contact process.

“If this person has anything they want to share, Minister Herr is probably one of the most reachable, downto-earth, compassionate ministers that the veterans can have and he would be more than welcoming of any kind of feedback to his office,” Schiefke said.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY Well spring has finally definitely sprung here in Hudson and environs.

And to parryphrase that immortal BritPHOTO BY ish poet, WilMAURICE JEFFERIES liam Wordsworth - apparently written some time in the month of March during his lifetime from 1770 to 1850 - “Like an army defeated. The snow hath retreated.”

There again, I could also give a nod to his fellow poet, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, who will be forever quoted in certain knowledgeable circles as the guy who wrote those unforgettable lines, “In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.” And you thought it was William Shakespeare, right?

But I won’t. For rather, I would like to turn the spotlight on a worthy wordsmith who lives right here in Hudson and who, over past decades, must have written countless thousands of words as one of Canada’s favourite humourists and playwrights. I’m referring, of course, to Lorne Elliott. Who also happens to play a mean ukulele, by the way, but not relevant here!

--------------THE FIXER UPPER - For this coming Saturday, April 2, Lorne has been invited to stage one of his plays at the Gwen Shea Hall Centre in WakefieldLa Pêche in the Gatineau Hills. And given the fact that he has written so many, it was not an easy choice, he told me last week. As it was for one performance only, however, he opted for one that could ‘easily travel’ and with a small cast. Namely himself and fellow Hudson thespian, Karen Cromar.

A comedy in seven phone calls, it’s titled The Fixer Upper. And it tells the tale of Bruno MacIntyre who wants to take charge of his own life, and his Aunt Tillie, who doesn’t think that a very good idea. What could be better? Summer in the Maritimes, cottage renovation, and family manipulation while exploring family relationships and communications between gen-

erations, and how the younger ones think they can handle situations.

The play - formerly titled Tourist Trap - was first produced in 2000 at Theatre on The Grand in Fergus, Ontario, and it has been produced regularly across Canada ever since. Explains Lorne, “In fact, it was re-worked and published by Acorn Press as a novella under the title The Fixer-Upper and we have kept the new title for the subsequent productions of the play. I have directed and acted in it over the years and I’m delighted to bring it back in 2016 to Wakefield.”

As I’m sure the audience will be too Lorne! For more info, go to theatrewakefield.ca or call (819) 459-2025.

--------------DOWN ON THE FARM - Speaking of family relationships and guys wanting to take charge of their own life, how’s this for a segue? Met up this week with Lorne’s nephew, 25 year-old Joe Elliott, just back in town after spending three months helping 10 families in Haiti set up their own chicken-rearing operations so as to earn much-needed income for the parents and their youngsters.

Oh, yes, and also after spending the past 15 months working for a few weeks or more at a time for food and board on organic farms throughout Central and Eastern Europe, as well as in Malaysia, Thailand, and Asia.

And that’s in addition to an internship he did while studying environmental and wildlife management at Vanier College. Namely, researching two types of indigenous monkeys in the Cloud Forest of Peru. And working as a student during harvest season in the beautiful Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia.

“It’s been quite a ride,” he told me over coffee at a downtown diner.

Which has to be one of the biggest understatements I’ve heard in recent years! “And I’m glad to be back home if only for three weeks before heading to Coburg, Ontario, to manage an organic vegetable and poultry farm there through until December.”

“Those few short weeks in Peru really opened my eyes to the rest of the world outside Canada,” explained Joe,

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Hudsonite Joe Elliott, third from right, helps build chicken coops for 10 families in Haiti.

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Karen Kromar and Lorne Elliott rehearse for his play, The Fixer-Upper, to be staged in Wakefield this Saturday, April 2.

who studied at Collège Bourget and also has a degree from Acadia University in Nova Scotia. “And I knew there and then that I wanted to spend the rest of my life - or a good part of it - in the world of farming.”

“What?” cried some of his friends.

“You have two degrees and you want to be a farmer? That’s not a career. It’s just a lot of hard work for little return.”

Laughed Joe, “Yes, it is a lot of hard work. But it is so rewarding and enriching. It is more than a career. It is a lifestyle. And it is one that I love.”

--------------HELPING HAITIANS - Well, hitchhiking and travelling by bus and train - whenever he had enough cash in his pocket to do so - throughout so many countries in such a short time frame, is sure proof positive of that!

“But what about those chickens in Haiti?” I asked him. “It was a marvelous experience,” he replied. “It is a very poor community and we built coops, bought pullets, and showed them how best to raise them. Each of the 10 families has 50 chickens growing at any one time which they sell at local markets. The fact that I spoke French and quickly learned to speak their language, Creole, certainly helped in my dealings with them. And they were all so appreciative.”

So what’s next on the agenda for Joe after his job in Coburg? With the full support of his father, Donald - who once worked on a dairy farm in Ontario - his uncle Michael Elliott who also raises a few chickens and grows organic veggies here in Hudson - and Lorne, he plans to become a farmer in his own right in the next few years. Perhaps becoming a partner in an existing farm where the ageing owners have sons or daughters of their own who are not interested in carrying it on.

“Ideally,” he says, “somewhere close to Hudson. But if not, wherever there is an opportunity!”

Way to go Joe. And do keep me posted!

--------------FOUR ALL WHO REED AND RIGHT – And now back to the written word as mentioned in the opening to this column. And no, that’s not a typo!

For quite coincidentally, I received a

wonderful e-mail this week from Hudsonites, Ozzie and Linda Voortman, recently returned from their over-winter sojourn in sunny Costa Rica. And who reminded me that English is indeed a crazy language. Even, at times, for those for whom it is their native tongue.

Begin with the word, box, for example, and the plural is boxes. But the plural of ox became oxen not oxes.

One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, yet the plural of moose should never be meese. You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice, yet the plural of house is houses, not hice. We speak of a brother and also of brethren, but though we say mother, we never say methren.

Possibly compounding the confusion is the fact that there is no egg in eggplant. Nor ham in hamburger. And neither apple nor pine in pineapple.

Other paradoxes. Why does quicksand work slowly? Why are boxing rings square? And why is a guinea pig neither from Guinea, nor is it a pig?

Other food for linguistic thought.

If teachers taught, why didn’t preachers praught? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat? And in what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital? Ship by truck and send cargo by ship? Have noses that run and feet that smell?

And you have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language in which your house can burn up as it burns down. Which you fill in a form by filling it out. And in which an alarm goes off by going on!

Think about it. And would love to hear from you if you have anything to add!

--------------CALLING CORRIES – In closing, it is not essential that one speaks - or even understands - the Manchurian dialect in order to attend the next luncheon of the Hudson Coronation Street Appreciation Society at the Auberge Willow Inn on Sunday, April 3, at noon. The colour theme, however, is 50 shades of blue, including navy, royal, and turquoise. See you there?

And that’s a wrap!

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West Island police files Station 3 covering Île Bizard, Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Ste. Geneviève A male passenger on the 208 bus heading west on Hyman Street was the victim of cell phone theft March 23. Const. Daniel Maheu reports as the man sat in a seat near the back door

looking at his phone around 9 p.m., another passenger pushed him and grabbed his phone, and ran off the bus in the direction of Logan Street. The victim initially gave chase but returned to the bus to gather up the rest of his belongings. He subsequently called his cell phone provider to stop the service and add his number to the stolen phone list. The suspect is described as a black male, wearing a black quilted cotton jacket with white checks on the chest and black pants. He stands about 5-feet, 8-inches tall with a thin build.

••••• Police responding to a call for a break and enter at a gardening centre on Gouin Boulevard March 20 around 1:30 a.m. arrived to find the glass on one of the two front doors smashed and the horizontal metal push bar of the door broken off. Upon entering, the suspect went directly for the cash registers, managing to unlock two of them. An undisclosed amount of money was taken. Police are analyzing surveillance camera footage.

Station 4 covering Dollard des Ormeaux An Ontario resident visiting a friend on Brunswick Boulevard March 27 had his car stolen. Const. Leslie Potts reports the man parked his brown 2011 Lexus around 11:30 p.m. leaving a sports bag in the car’s trunk. When he left the house around 2 a.m. March 28, his car wasn’t there. There are no witnesses and no suspects.

OP-ED As your Member of Parliament, it is a profound honour to present our government’s 2016 Federal Budget.

During and following the recent election, I spent months listening to the issues that you care about most. The budget is a reflection of this. It represents an ambitious plan that invests in families, invests in growing our economy, and invests in our collective future. For generations, Canadians have worked hard, secure in their belief that their efforts would be rewarded.

Unfortunately, over the last two decades, middle-class families and those working hard to join it are working harder than ever, yet still

Peter Schiefke struggle to send their children to school, make ends meet, and plan for a secure and meaningful retirement.

This budget aims to reverse that trend and put our country on a different, more prosperous path.

A strong economy starts with a strong middle class, and that is why this budget cuts taxes by 7% for middle-class families living in our community and communities like ours across the country. It also institutes a fairer, tax-free Canada Child Benefit, with the average family seeing $2300 more per year, tax-free - an investment that will lift over 300,000 Canadian children out of poverty. In addition, approximately 360,000 students

in need will now be better equipped to attend university through significant investments in student grants and the Canada Summer Jobs Program, the latter of which will create over 35,000 new summer jobs for our youth.

Our historic infrastructure investments are the second part of our plan for growth and will create tens of thousands of well-paying jobs for Canadians. Budget 2016 will see billions invested in immediate road repairs, bridges, and improvements to public transit and green infrastructure across Canada. Finally, our budget prioritizes those who built our country - our seniors. We have followed

through on our promises to secure pension income splitting for seniors, lower the retirement age back to 65 from 67, and increase the Guaranteed Income Supplement for nearly one million low-income seniors. These investments represent our firm belief that a lifetime of hard work must not be rewarded with worry and uncertainty over the future.

In the days and weeks to come, I look forward to listening to your feedback and answering your questions at my office, via e-mail, or at a town hall on the 2016 Budget that I will be hosting soon. In the meantime, I look forward to hearing from you and to keeping the conversation going.

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Terrific taekwondo team

Perrot Shima shines

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VSLL (Vaudreuil sur le Lac) Taekwondo competed over the weekend, for its second consecutive year, at a new style of Taekwondo tournament called TGames.

This unique tournament evaluates the students not only on their fighting skills but also on their agility and strength. It allows the students to be rewarded for different skills in the sport and not only on whether they win or lose a fight.

Congratulations to all the participants. In picture, Karelle (coach), Vincent, Raphaël, Thomas, Anthony, Arianna, Chloe, Tyson and Nicholas (coach).

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Dojo Perrot Shima has had a great February and March with the athletes busy training hard and competing. In early February, seven Judoka participated in Sherbrooke at the Coupe De Quebec, capturing five medals. For more photos, see our Facebook page.

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Continued from page 7 Schiefke’s visit to veterans’ hospital was also a gesture of support to the region’s veterans who use the facility and to reassure patients and families that the same level of healthcare services that is being provided will be maintained after the transfer.

“It was important for me as the MP for Vaudreuil-Soulanges to participate because we have several communities such as St. Lazare and Hudson that have family members currently being treated in the hospital,” said Schiefke.

“It was great for me to go back to those families and confirm that the quality of care is going to remain at the level it’s currently at.”

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Pets Page Positive vs punitive Nicole Schmitt Special contributor

What is the difference between positive versus punishment training?

Why do some trainers believe in physical corrections and others advocate a method of positive reinforcement?

In fact it’s interesting that in the 21st century where so much knowledge is available and we’re more aware of our actions there are still a number of dogs who get punished in training.

Such methods may include the use of choke chains, shock collars, or alpha rolls (physically rolling a dog onto the ground and holding him there) smacking on the nose or spraying with vinegar. Some people mistake leadership

with harsh handling. Training should be fun and stimulating for both people and their pets. Even as little as a smack on the nose to your dog is punitive and can induce stress and anxiety and that’s not a desired outcome.

Physical punishment-based training is grounded in outdated theories of dominance. While these methods peaked in popularity in the 1960s, the science of dog training has advanced significantly in the last 50 years and today’s reputable trainers overwhelmingly shun them in favour of positive reinforcement. Don’t forget, many dog behaviours are normal to a dog! It’s our responsibility to educate them in a respectful way.

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speak ‘human,’ they speak ‘dog.’ They also respond more visually than verbally. Humans are used to communicating verbally and expect the dog to comprehend. But it’s up to us to teach them to understand our message. It does take a little bit of patience, however it’s worth it. It’s scientifically proven that desired behaviour will happen faster when you reward the dog. Rewarding with play, a comfy environment, cuddles, daily walks, meals, and treats is also important for bonding and creates a loving relationship.

Pavlov’s Theory proved in the 1900s that dogs learn by association which is known as Classical Conditioning.

That’s the base of what we call Modern Dog Educational Training today.

Association of Pet Dog Trainers’ (ADPT) position on dominance and training states that, “…physical, psychological or intimidation hinders effective training and damages the relationship between humans and dogs.”

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour notes that punishment can cause several adverse effects, including, “inhibition of learn-

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ing, increased fear-related and aggressive behaviours, and injury to animals and people interacting with animals.”

These major mainstream organizations reflect a modern view on dog training, making it clear that the use of punishment and dominance in training is simply outdated and harmful.

Some trainers may promote harsh training methods because they’re entrenched in the old ways and unwilling to change, or just don’t realize that great results can come from positive reinforcement.

The human-animal bond comes with human responsibility, largely because of the power we hold in the relationship. We should pursue best practices in all of our interactions with our animal friends.

Nicole Schmitt Certified Positive Dog Trainer & Behaviourist, Owner of Pawtience Modern Canine Education

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Do you speak Italian? Looking for a qualified tutor in the West Island area.

Beginner’s level. Call Susan 514-971-5977 (160414)

Painting and decorating, interior/exterior and wallpaper. 3301 Ste-Angélique, St-Lazare. Workmanship is guaranteed or the job is free. For free estimates call George 514-237-0363. Thank you. (160414) Handy Person. No job is too small. Ask me and you will see how easy it can be. Yves 514779-6618 (160414) The Right Cut Lawn Service is the right choice for your lawn care. Spring and fall clean-up, mowing, fertilizing and lawn repair. Gutter cleaning. Hudson/St-Lazare area. Free quotes. Call Patrick 514-9479143 (160505) Cleaning Lady. Sparkling cleaning with passion. Honest, hard worker. I go the extra step to treat your home with the utmost respect. Every two weeks. Please call after 6 p.m. References available. 514633-1661 (160414) Cleaning School For: The inexperienced wishing to have 5-star references; temporary, full-time, part-time.

Must have: Pride and ambition to be the best; be over 21; students & retired, energetic, hard worker and have vehicle. 450-458-0251 (160414)

Does your property need a spring cleanup? We do lawns, flowerbeds and ditches.

Free grass cutting estimates. Call Tyler 514236-5377 (160414)

My Roofer, Specialized Roofing Contractor. Free Evaluation and Estimate. 514-9959104 Philippe RBQ: 5700354301 (160414) TIMBER TREE CARE. Pruning, felling, stump removal, firewood, land clearing, branch chipping, cedar hedge trimming. Fully insured certified tree trimmer with diploma. 24 years experience. Can work with or without a cherry picker. 514-947-2797 (160331)

Victor Landscaping – Pavé Uni – mini excavation – sodding – general landscaping – spring discounts available – 514-458-7496 - victorlandscaping.net (160421) Alexis Massage Therapy Clinic, 49 Carson, D.D.O. Certified and registered massage therapy since 1993. For deep tissue and sports therapy, athletic injury, back pain, shoulder pain, leg pain.

Helpful for depression and stress. For information call or text 514-559-4970 (160407)

Couture Le Mieux. Seamstresses without appointment. 2 locations in Vaudreuil-Dorion: 1051 avenue St-Charles, corner chemin de l’Anse, one minute from Costco (450-218-6899) and 140 avenue St-Charles (450-218-6400). Alterations of wedding, bridesmaid and graduation dresses. Pants hem $10, alterations of all kind, clothing modifications, curtains, gazebo, tarps and pillows. Custom made curtains, valances and roman shades. Fabric sales as well as sewing supplies. All prices include taxes.

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175 - WANTED

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

325 - AUTOS FOR SALE

$ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203

2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718.

Silver Chrysler LHS 2000 with 267,000 kms. Highway driven only to Florida, Very clean, all electric. 3.5 engine with a V-6 $1700 Please call 450-458-7488

94 Mustang GT. Black coupe $5,800 must sell. Please call 514-996-6965

A Military Collector looking for medals, flags, swords and uniforms, pins, documents, books, helmets, hats, all related war memorabilia. WWI, WWII, Canadian/German or others. Also looking for antique items, collectibles of all kinds, aviation and nautical items, coins, badges, maps, old signs. Top dollar paid. Please call Patrick, 450-458-4319 or email patrick148@ ca.inter.net. 2760A Côte St-Charles, StLazare, Reni Decors (next to Mon Village)

2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL, Lease Take Over, 67,000 kms, Black, Leather package , 22 months remaining @$325/month. View on Leasebusters.com ID #140741. Call 514-2203398 MGB 1979. Hard top and Soft top. 4 new tires in 2015. Previous owner from Texas.

Price: 6,700$. Call: 450 458 2903

(160407)

200 - CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT TAXI SAINT-LAZARE/HUDSON. Chauffeurs Demandés / Drivers Needed. Temps Plein / Full-time et fermeture de bar / bar closure 12 a.m. – 6 a.m. ***PAYER CHAQUE JOUR***PAID DAILY***. Appelez / Call: Daniel 450-921-2132 / Claire: 450-802-6222 entre/between 9h00 – 17h00 (160414)

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. 514-218-2776

Kia Sportage LX 2009 with Convenience Package, (4WD), manual, 136,000kms, very good condition, never accidented, new 4 Experienced part-time help needed for season tires, towing hitch inc., asking $8,900 well-established lawn care company. Must neg., 450-424-4308 know how to use a whipper. $12 - $15 per Chevrolet Suburban 2010 -LT- White. Model hour. Call 514-884-5959 (160331) 1500, 4x4. 60,000 km. Mint Condition, Like New. $30,000. Call 514-216-9217.

225 – FINANCIAL SERVICES Quick private mortgages and loans: first and second mortgages on single home, duplex, multiplex, ECT. 514-696-0220 (160407)

Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217.

Mercedes S550 – 2007 AMC Package.

White, panoramic roof. 144,000 km. Mint condition. $24,500. Call 514-216-9217.

250 - REAL ESTATE SALE House for sale. 82 Pine, Hudson Village. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. $279,000 negotiable. Available now. 514-983-7164

300 – MISCELLANEOUS To give away to a good home, 2 male budgies, indoor/outdoor cage plus accessories. Please call Sharon 450-458-2610 (160331)

1964 Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Excellent condition. 82,000 original miles. Rebuilt motor.

Numbers match. Appraised at $17,000 asking price $10,000 or best offer. Call 514-6264770 Triumph TR6 1972, White, Very Good Condition, 77,000 miles. $7500 negotiable. Call 514-262-3320.

Supplying your Vaudreuil-Dorion, St-Lazare, Hudson and West Island Regions

1992 Mercedes 300 SL convertible. 162,843 Km’s … Hardtop, new: soft top, battery, compressor A/C . 6 cd disc player, cassette player.

Not winter driven, mint condition. $12,000 or best offer. Call 450-458-5995 BMW 535 i xDrive, 2010, 83,000 km, automatic, 4 door, blue, beige leather interior, sunroof, heated seats and steering wheel, GPS, Bluetooth, 2 sets of tires and rims, beautiful high performance car, very clean. 514-774-7428

1992 Lincoln 192,000 km. V-8 auto, fully equipped, used for weddings, second owner, electric roof. Invested $12,000. Must sell (illness) $2250 Cash. 514-453-7468 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 2003 Kia Rio, Automatic, Green, new all season tires, very clean, 121000kms, $2,500 2003 Kia Rio, Standard, Silver, very clean, 172000kms, $2,200 both 4door.

514-773-0394

Toyota Matrix 2007, Blue, 178,000 kms, automatic, A/C, tinted glass, winter tires on rims, summer tires on aluminum rims. Clean, well-maintained. $4,900 negotiable. Call 450458-2587

In Memoriam

PEIRCE, Helen M.E. (née Rausch Von Traubenberg) 1924 – 2016 On Monday, March 14, 2016 in Valleyfield, Mrs. Helen Peirce passed away - predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas Henry (2005). Our guiding light - she will be deeply missed by her daughters Barbara, Julia(Jacques), Madeleine (Todd), her grandchildren Jonathan, Elizabeth, Thomas, Michael, Kayla, Brendan, Tristan, Krysten, Carolyn, Erik, Lisa and Holden her first great-grandchild born March 3, 2016, as well as her many relatives here, in the US and abroad, and the many friends she knew.

Born March 24, 1924 in Prague, Czechoslovakia, Helen was immersed in a world of science, music and the arts at a young age. She trained and worked as a Nurse in London UK during the war years and later in life retrained in social services. Most will remember her as being compassionate, kindhearted and with a great sense of all things right and fair. Quick witted and not to be outsmarted on any topic, from the correct tempo to play Bach, all things political, to the art of grooming a horse, she carried with her a sharp intellect and a soft heart to the end.

The family would like to thank Dr. Welik, Nova Hudson and the Doctors and staff (3rd floor ICU) at Hôpital du Suroît.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NOVA hyperlink (www.novahudson.com) or other health and welfare charities of your choice.

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Nursing care, palliative care, cancer care, foot care, family support, volunteer services and adult day centre.

465 Main Rd, Hudson, Suite 202 (450) 458-5727

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Sylvi Lafontaine

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

ATTORNEY

Aumais Chartrand 100 boul. Don Quichotte, bureau 12 L’Ile-Perrot, QC J7V 6C7 Ph: 514-425-2233 ext. 229 andreaumais@bellnet.ca

INVESTMENT ADVISOR

Jeffrey Quenneville

BOOKKEEPING

Investment Advisor Raymond James Ltd. 2870 Route Harwood, St-Lazare 450.202.0999

Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)

FAMILY MEDIATION/SOCIAL WORK

Business and Personal Accounting Services, Tax Preparations & Filings Ph. (514) 730-5966

Karine Joly, MSW, TS, Family Mediator

DENTISTS

Dr. Don Littner & Dr. Morty Baker 472 Main Rd, Suite I, Hudson QC, J0P 1H0 Ph. (450) 458-5334

ENGINEER Peter Byrne, Consulting Engineer Building structural, foundation and waterproofing expertise, reports and expert testimony.

514 594 5140, peterbyrne@videotron.ca

Family mediation for couples separating/divorcing Counselling for individuals, couples, families Homologation of mandate report.

Vaudreuil-Dorion/Beaconsfield 450-218-1499 karine.joly@videotron.ca

FITNESS & INJURIES Greg Lothian, B.Sc.,CAT(C), CSCS Professional strength coach & Low back/ injury reconditioning therapist.

Become strong & injury free!

514-867-5684 mifitpro.com

NOTARIES

Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvi.lafontaine@videotron.ca Bilingual Services • Cdn & US trained

Jean-Pierre Boyer L.L., L., D.D.N. 1576 C Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-2323

OPTICIANS

drs. Martina Kleine-Beck Psychologist 514.265.1386 martinakb _ 58@ hotmail.com

Lunetterie Vista 1867 E Ste. Angélique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 455-4500

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SERVICES

ORTHODONTISTS

Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD & Learning disabilities can be corrected. www.dyslexiacorrection.ca (450) 458-4777

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

Sandy Farrell, Davis Facilitator

Your Local Specialists in Orthodontics 3206, boul. de la Gare, Suite 160 Vaudreuil-Dorion (450)218-1892

PHARMACIES

Marilou Leduc Affiliated BRUNET 1771 Ste. Angelique, St. Lazare Ph. (450) 424-9289

PSYCHOTHERAPY Frema Engel, MSW, ts, Psychotherapist Individual, Couple & Family Counselling

Relationships/Conflict/Mental Health/Bullying/Trauma, School & Workplace Issues St. Lazare - 514-989-9298 www.fremaengel.com

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BAIE D’URFÉ The Lakeshore Association of Artists is holding its Spring Exhibition and Sale April 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fritz Farm, 20477 Lakeshore. Vernissage April 15 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Raffle tickets will be sold onsite for chance to win one of two paintings. Portion of the proceeds will benefit Nova West Island. For more info, consult www.artlakeshore.ca.

HUDSON The next Rendez-Vous luncheon, at Hudson’s Stephen F. Shaar Community Center, 394 Main Road, will be held Tuesday, April 5. The guest speaker will be Sylvie Hurtubise, from Stirling Arts. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5.

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, as well as furniture items from the daycare (book cases, filing cabinets, desks) will be for sale. Bake sale and raffle. For more information please call Alexandra at (514) 649-5100.

CPE Treehouse will be hosting a Spring Sale Fundraiser Saturday, April 2, from 10

A joint fundraising concert for both Action Réfugiés Montréal and St. James’ Angli-

HERE’S MY CARD ROOFING

TREE SERVICE

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can Church titled ‘A Call to Care’ benefitting Syrian refugees will be held Saturday, April 16 at St James’ Anglican Church, 642 Main Road. Doors open at 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. for wine and gourmet snacks. Concert from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets $55; for two, $100. Tickets available at Source Santé - 484 Main Road; Centre Décor Hudson – 33 Yacht Club Road; St. James’ Church office – 642 Main Road. For more info call (450) 458-5897.

KIRKLAND The Kirkland Library presents an exhibit of photos by Ray Latulipe and Ray Smith April 5 to April 24, at the Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Boulevard.

PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO West Island Women’s Retreat – ‘Keeping Body and Soul Together’ is this year’s theme. Join your sisters on a journey of spiritual nourishment and personal growth at a silent retreat hosted by the Anglican Diocese of Montreal. The retreat takes place from Friday, April 29 to Sunday May 1 at Ermitage SteCroix, 21269 Gouin Blvd. West. This is a silent retreat that is guided and structured but with plenty of free time to rest and reflect. Cost is $160 with partial bursaries available. For more info contact Liz Glasgow at (514) 4530883.

PINCOURT On Thursday, April 7, come celebrate National Poetry Month at Kafe Poe at Kaffeccino’s in the Faubourg de l’Île, 101 Cardinal Léger Boulevard, from 7 to 9 p.m. Any language goes. Share your own poetry or your favourite ones from famous poets at the open mic. Hope to see you there.

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Home and Estate Open Houses

Sunday April 3th, 2016 2:00PM to 4:00PM

HUDSON

ST-LAZARE

ST-LAZARE

VAUDREUIL-DORION

170 Cavagnal $489,000 Diane and Paul Laflamme 514-715-4514 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

2328 Conservatoire $499,900 Diana Mattei 514-898-0763 Exit Performa

2610 Place de Wildwood $349,000 Gail Meili 514-969-4134 Royal Montreal Inc.

734 Rue Valois, #2 $149,900 Roselyne Groleau-Parker 514-947-7248 Royal de Montreal Inc.

84 Rue Oakland $474,000 Amelia Robinson and Dylan White 514-962-7751 / 514-816-1039 Groupe Sutton Performer

2115 Rue des Hauts-Bois $489,000 Amelia Robinson and Dylan White 514-962-7751 / 514-816-1039 Groupe Sutton Performer

104 Como Gardens $295,000 Margaret Lagimodière 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

2486 Place Laurier $469,000 Patricia Wright 514-942-4092 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

ST-LAZARE 2347 Rue de L’Andalou $549,900 + tax Lee Thompson 450-458-7051 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

2982 Bugle Call $435,000 Tania Ellerbeck 450-458-5365 Royal LePage Village Hudson Inc.

2577 Symphonie $514,000 Steffen Servay 514-713-7833 Groupe Sutton Distinction

820 Bouchard $349,900 Amanda Keys 514-568-9631 Exit Performa

PIERREFONDS

1025 Montée St-Robert $334,900 Amanda Keys 514-568-9631 Exit Performa

4932 Kent $367,000 Myrna Reasbeck 514-757-3737 Royal de Montreal Inc.

VAUDREUIL-DORION

L’ÎLE-PERROT

5119 Rue Humphrys $399,000 Kevin Owen 514-830-2151 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

116 Rue Provence $225,000 Evelyne Micyk 514-668-9777 Noble Immobilier Inc.

GLEN ROBERTSON, ONTARIO 298 Ruisselet $349,000 Carl Poirier 514-895-4607 Re/Max Royal (Jordan) Inc.

21494 Little Russia Road (Sunday 10am – 4pm) $448,000 Derek Scott 1-613-331-0752 Property Guys

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OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

$514,000 Steffen Servay Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

Saint-Lazare. 2577 Symphonie. AMAZING POOL & YARD SET-UP! 5 bedrooms, 3+1 baths. Impeccable.

Finished basement. Triple garage. Built 2006. Wood Ňoors. Lots of construcƟon extras.

514-713-7833

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$448,000 Sales Representative PROPERTY GUYS #132313

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Glen Robertson. 21494 LiƩle Russia Rd. Tranquility & serenity on 26 acres of private land. Unique property with large, fully-equipped granny suite and therapeuƟc pool. Immediate occupancy.

Realtor.ca #X3393420. Kijiji #1132040524

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

$499,900

Saint-Lazare, Chanterel. 2328, Rue du Conservatoire. 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, Įnished basement, double garage, 3-season room, bsmt oĸce; sep. access. Heated I/G salt water pool.

Quick occ. Job transfer. #25289502

Amelia Robinson 514-962-7751 Dylan White 514-816-1039 Real Estate Brokers GROUPE SUTTON PERFORMER

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OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 10 a.m – 4 p.m.

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OPEN HOUSE Sun. April 3, 2 – 4 p.m.

$474,000 Hudson. 84, Rue Oakland. Well maintained home features strip wood Ňoors , large kitchen, main Ňoor oĸce, living room with beamed ceiling, MBR with ensuite, private den, 3 Įreplaces + Įnished basement. #23909886

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

$414,000 Lucy Gacki Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-594-4964

Saint-Lazare. Charming, renovated 4 bedroom home on quiet Saddlebrook crescent. Curb appeal PLUS. Add this one to your must see list! #22262032

OPEN HOUSE, Sun., 2 – 4 p.m.

$225,000 Evelyne Micyk Real Estate Broker NOBLE REAL ESTATE INC.

514-668-9777

Île-Perrot. 116 Rue Provence. Why pay condo fees? Ideal locaƟon for daycare or intergeneraƟonal. Basement with separate entrance. Spacious main Ňoor, fenced yard and more. Why pay rent or condo fees? #17615722

OPEN HOUSE, SUN., 2 - 4 P.M.

$164,500

$219,900 Anita Lasis Real Estate Broker GROUPE SUTTON DISTINCTION INC.

514-655-4116

BEACONSFIELD (Beaconhill) A centrally located, bright 2 bedroom condo with elevator, private terrace & indoor parking. Close to all ameniƟes and Hwy 20. Rented unƟl October 2017. *Stop RenƟng, Start Owning*. Centris #20693317

Evelyne Micyk Real Estate Broker NOBLE REAL ESTATE INC.

514-668-9777

Île-Perrot. Lovely bright 2-bedroom condo. Open concept and spacious.

Close to train, Hwy 20, bike path, schools, golf & more! #27267264

$149,900 Roselyne Groleau-Parker Real Estate Broker ROYAL DE MONTRÉAL 2010 INC.

514-947-7248

Vaudreuil-Dorion. 734 Valois, #2. Tastefully decorated 2-bdm 1-bth condo, in move-in condiƟon. Kitchen appliances included. Close to public transport, park and all ameniƟes.

2 dedicated parking spots. MLS# 20621512

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D L O S 12 Agnès, Rigaud SPACE & LOCATION – Classic brick bungalow located on a quiet cul-de-sac. 5 BDR, 2 BTH, detached garage, above ground pool. Great home at a very small price !

Centris 13766502 $212,000

63 Frère André Daoust, Rigaud

5635 Murray, Pierrefonds

MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF MOUNTAIN - Inviting home with 3 BDR, 2 BTH, 3 season sunroom with incredible panoramic view, main level LDR. Near all amenities + highway 40!

WELL MAINTAINED – Peace & tranquility with all amenities close by! 3+1 BDR, 2 BTH, 3 season room, finished BMT. Private backyard, pool, double garage + much more....

Centris #26324001

Centris #22006070

$284,900

$349,900

2566 Bonaventure, St-Lazare BEAUTIFUL AND CHEERFUL - Open concept bung. Quality finishes, fully finished BMT, 3BDR, 2.5BTH, flexible living at its best!

Centris #28575598 $369,900

D L O S 1174 Des Sitelles, St-Lazare

2602 Bordelais, St-Lazare

A REAL TURN KEY! – With impeccable quality of construction. Bung situated in a serene neighborhood. This property bragging low maintenance, safe investment! Come see from yourself!

SADDLEBROOK - Matured treed lot, easy access to hgwy40. Great family home, very well kept with a “MUST SEE’’ kitchen!. Wood flrs, finished BMT, Private backyard with abundant sunlight.

Centris #24661137

Centris #11117229

$389,900

$389,900

TESTIMONIAL

235 Rivelaine, N.D.I.P. NO REAR NEIGHBOR – Large home offering 5 BDR on upper level! Southern exposure fenced in lot with in-ground heated pool. Many possibilities!

Centris #24350654

$398,900

2201 Thorncliff, St-Lazare SUPERB PROPERTY – Desirable area, lovely landscaped, interior well kept. 4+1 BDR, 2.5 BTH, fully equipped with new heatpump, double size garage!

Centris # 16623603

$399,900

I wanted to express my absolute and sincerest gratitude for the outstanding results we have received from the sale of our home.

Not only did Normand Roy and his team treat us professionally throughout the process and routinely communicated to us, but solving the obstacles was managed almost exclusively by Normand. This expertise, leadership, and resourcefulness was truly unexpected, and resulted in a terrific outcome for all parties involved.

Additionally and despite our challenges, we achieved our target price on our home.

I am convinced that had we been working with an organization other than EXIT Performa, we would not have had this wonderful outcome.

I hope our personal experience will help new clients decide to make Exit Performa their choice of a real estate professional, because that is what they truly are, professional.

With great appreciation.

Dale McMillan

2774 St. Charles, St-Lazare, J7T 2H8

www.exit-performa.com (450) 458-1116

D L O S 2081 Pilon, St-Lazare GREAT VALUE - Spacious family home, 3BDR,+ 2 OFF/DEN, 3.5 BTH, LVR cathedral ceiling, 2 fireplaces, in-ground heated pool, near city amenities & acces to highway!

Centris #25047959

$399,000

3696 Ste Angélique, St-Lazare

3460 Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion

2049 du Patrimoine, St-Lazare

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! FARMETTE on 20 arpents wooded lot backing directly onto « Les Forestiers » trails.

Property with bachelor. 14 box stalls barn, 9 paddocks with watering syst., elec. Fences and much more!

SUB-DIVISED 6 LOTS – Manicured land of 120,667 sq ft with iron front gate, 3 BDR, 3.5 SDB, inground heated pool and oversize 4 car garage/ gym & office. Build 5 other houses for your family!

EQUESTRIAN FARMETTE - Surrounded by elegance. Very large 4 BDR, 3.5 BTH, colonial style home, completely custom built. 7 padded box stalls, 1 tack room, watering system, outdoor ring. Prime location with easy access to hgwy!

Centris 22537279

Centris #26435726

Centris #11771851

$775,000

$799,900

$1,000,000

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