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

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Water woes

PHOTO BY JAMES ARMSTRONG

The view looking along Saint-Simon Street from Chemin de la Baie shows the OƩawa River conƟnuing to exceed its normal constraints and Rigaud residents along its banks are facing the possibility of higher water levels with the predicƟon of more rainy weather.

More ﬂooding worries in Rigaud as Ottawa River rises James Armstrong

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Rigaud’s Mayor Hans Gruenwald Jr. held two press conferences this week, May 2 and 3 concerning the ongoing ooding along the banks of the OƩawa

River bordering the municipality. “It’s a miracle it’s not raining,” said the mayor on Wednesday who told media representaƟves in aƩendance the river is currently eight cenƟmetres higher than it was on April 20.

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Rowing home along a ooded road this week is becoming an all too familiar situaƟon for Rigaud residents dealing with the ooding OƩawa River.

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“Think of it as a hammer constantly hi�ng something,” he said. About 400 homes are implicated in the ood zone that extends along the west bank of the O�awa River from the boundary with the Town of Hudson in the east to Pointe-Séguin in the west, including Baie-Quesnel and Pointe-au-Sable. Communica�ons Director Marie-Andrée Gagnon provided the following informa�on: Normally, the river reaches a level of between 23.16 and 23.8 metres. On April 20 it was measured at 24.05 metres. As of Wednesday a�ernoon, it was recorded at 24.16 meters, 11 cen�meters more than on April 20. Voluntary evacuaƟon Currently, 31residents unable to stay in their homes are being cared for by the Red Cross with a total of 48 people directly aﬀected by the rising river. “We don’t know if these gures are exact because people are moving out without informing us of where they are,” reported Gruenwald. He underlined it is essen�al for residents in the ood zone area to inform the town if they are leaving their homes. “We spend a lot of �me and energy searching for people, to know if they are alright,” he said, adding, “We need the par�cipa�on of our ci�zens.” State of emergency When asked if a state of emergency would be re-instated, the mayor said it would not. “We have the machinery in place to deal with the situa�on,” he said. He encouraged residents who con�nue to stay in homes experiencing ooding to re-evaluate their situa�on. “It’s not easy evacua�ng someone

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when the road is covered in three feet of water at 2 a.m.,” he said, adding that oa�ng debris on the river is dangerous for vehicles and boats. The long-term weather forecast is of great concern for everyone involved in the situa�on. If the predicted heavy rainfall arrives, the situa�on could change rapidly. “There are dras�c changes from one day to the next,” said Gruenwald poin�ng out that once water lls the basement of a home it becomes impossible for the occupant to pump it out. Available emergency assistance Residents requiring assistance due to ooding should report to the assistance centre at the Rigaud Public Library at 102 Saint-Pierre Street. It is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The Red Cross is onsite providing assistance in nding food and shelter and psychological assistance. The emergency telephone line is open on a 24-hour basis at (450) 4510869, extension 235. According to the mayor, there is a person answering the phone around the clock. A shu�le bus has been set-up for residents in the Bas-de-la-Rivière who are no longer able to access their homes because of ooded roads. It operates from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and a schedule is available on the town’s website www. ville.rigaud.qc.ca. See online for a .pdf schedule. The mayor said the ooding situa�on began in early April and people are beginning to show the signs of stress. “We have had to organize ourselves so that people can go home and sleep,” he said in reference to town employees providing the service. “They have been working day and night,” he added. He also expressed his profound thanks to the surrounding communi�es for their assistance.

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Residents fear complying with master plan could change the face of Hudson James Armstrong

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Proposed amendments to zoning by-laws drew the a�en�on of Hudson residents at the Monday, May 1 town council mee�ng. At issue were no�ces of mo�on pertaining to the planning and land use program and reforming the by-laws to comply with the revised land use program of the Municipalité Régionale de Comté de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS). The ve by-laws being amended are 688-2017, 689-2017, 690-2017, 6912017 and 692-2017. Public consulta�on mee�ngs are planned for Tuesday, May 23 for the rst three by-laws and Tuesday, May 30 for 691-2017 and 692-2017. The sessions will be held at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre at 7 p.m. “Why are we making these changes to the zoning by-laws?” asked resident Rodney Birrell of Urban Planning Department Director Nathalie Lavoie. Birrell said many of Hudson’s unique characteris�cs as a town are part of the current zoning. Lavoie replied the changes were required to comply with the MRC-VS master plan and that the pressure was on to make the changes. Birrell asked if this meant the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area popula�on requirements would apply. “In the TOD area it is 40 units per hectare in a radius of one kilometre from the train sta�on,” Lavoie replied adding everything would be explained in detail at the consulta�on mee�ngs. In the mean�me, she invited him to meet with her regarding any ques�ons he might have concerning the by-law amendments. Agricultural development Members of Hudson Heartbeet Community Farm made a short presenta�on at the beginning of the mee�ng. The Town of Hudson is suppor�ng the Heartbeet with a ve-year land lease of a piece of vacant property adjacent to the dog park on Main Road opposite Thompson Park. Farm Directors Rébec-

ca Phaneuf-Thibault and Loïc FreemanLavoie along with Robyn Rees General Manger for the Hudson Food Collec�ve were in a�endance. “It was very important to us as we created this project that the farm has to be able to stand on its own two feet,” said Freeman-Lavoie emphasizing the importance of the sale of the Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) baskets. Membership in the CSA plan provides 18 weekly baskets of produce from July to October. Phaneuf-Thibault and Freeman-Lavoie were available to answer ques�ons a�er the council mee�ng. Apology given “I would like to apologize to all the members of the print media that a�end and report on all our council mee�ngs and town events and are always here for us,” said Councillor Deborah Woodhead. “They are always there to keep our ci�zens informed. I would like to apologize for the disparaging comment I made at the last council mee�ng (Monday, April 3) and say how much I appreciate the members of the media who care enough to come to our mee�ngs and report on them.” Flooding and sandbags During his comments at the beginning of the mee�ng, Mayor Ed Prévost said assistance was being supplied to those residents aﬀected by the rising O�awa River. He said a comprehensive plan developed by the re department was being followed and that sandbags were available from the Public Works Department. “Thank you for coming to our aid in the west end,” said resident Daren Legault adding that, unfortunately, the water was coming back up. Legault commended the re department and the security patrol for their assistance in the ongoing situa�on. He also thanked the community for their outreach and oﬀers of assistance. Resident Aus�n Rikely-Krindle raised the issue of building homes along the river par�cularly in designated ood zones. “Should we really be considering

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Residents were given an opportunity to meet the Heartbeet of Hudson on Monday, May 1, with Farm Directors Rébecca Phaneuf-Thibault (leŌ) and Loïc Freeman-Lavoie.

building along the waterfront if we are experiencing this kind of ooding?” he asked adding that it could get worse in the future. Councillor Natalie Best replied she had a�ended the Al Gore Climate Reality project and is aware of that possibility. “All those things are taken into considera�on…we know there are issues along the waterfront,” she said adding there was no point in specula�ng un�l everything was mapped. Hacking of computer systems The mayor reported that a hacker had compromised the computer informa�on system regula�ng the town water. According to Prévost, the water supply itself was not aﬀected and the adminis-

tra�on is dealing with the situa�on. “It’s not uncommon for municipali�es to be targeted by this sort of thing,” he said adding that the hacker usually demands a ransom to repair the problem. “We have no inclina�on to pay any ransom to anybody,” said Prévost. Youth summer jobs Best reported the Town of Hudson is directly bene�ng from the federal government grants program for youth totaling $18,000. That number increases to $80,000 funding when all of the recipient organiza�ons across the community are included.

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Safe and dry With rain forecast for at least the next few days, nobody living in the immediate – or even moderately nearby – vicinity of a body of water will be sleeping soundly this week. The unprecedented levels running downstream along the O�awa River threaten throngs of community members as they scramble to protect what’s likely the largest nancial investment they’ll ever make with few – if any – insured against the inunda�on. Elected officials are warning residents that the psychological cracks are beginning to show and the situa�on has the unfortunate poten�al to get worse before ge�ng any be�er. While we would all ght to save our respec�ve homes with every ber of our being, at a certain point, other factors need to be considered in determining when to concede the ba�le and heed evacua�on warnings. Help is available from area towns, neighbours, friends, and family. The material loss may seem devasta�ng but at the end of the day, stuff is just stuff. Stay safe.

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Hudson resident Diane Piacente caught this liƩle guy on camera aŌer he took a relaxing dip in her swimming pool. 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 A Tale of two LBPSB Chairpersons Dear Editor, Once again the ran�ngs of a self-proclaimed whistle-blower get printed in your paper. He is renowned for distor�ng facts and taking quotes out of context to prove some fairy tale belief that he has dreamed up. I will conne my comments to his distorted references to me (Le�ers to the editor, April 27). I was elected Chairman by the Commissioners of the Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) in 1998 a�er the amalgama�on of school boards into linguis�cally based ins�tu�ons. I remained responsible to the LBPSB community with that possibility of recall by the Council of Commissioners if there was a ques�on with my leadership. I remained as Chairman for 13 years during which �me the LBPSB was known and recognized as one of the best school boards in Canada. That was the result of the teamwork of all members of the board. The council worked with, and respected, the administra�on and the administra�on reected that respect through the ranks of all of the nearly 5000 employees. It was never “my personal efdom.” It was a board focused on delivering the best possible opportuni�es to all students of all ages. As far as my “run in” with teachers this too has been distorted so far from reality that it is unrecognizable. During contract nego�a�ons in 2005 (12 years ago) the teachers’ union president and union board decided that they were going to take students hostage as their main pressure tac�c. All extracurricular ac�vi�es were suspended, even in cases where students had worked for months to prepare. All plays and concerts were cancelled. All sports teams were suspended. I said very clearly that I was ashamed that our teachers would do that to students and that adults could not think of ways to express their anger without hur�ng the very people we were, and remain, charged with educa�ng

and protec�ng. It was never a ques�on of being ashamed of the individual teachers but of the bully tac�cs that a union president and his followers imposed on our students. I explained that on many occasions but it appears that some peoples’ memories are limited. It is �me to stop the trash spewed by the writer of that le�er. It is �me that media do more fact checking before prin�ng “opinion.” Marcus Tabachnick Pointe-Claire Egg-cellent Dear Editor, April 15th marked our rst Easter egg hunt at the Hudson Community Centre. We arrived with our newborn and two-and-a-half-year-old in tow. We weren’t sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised. What a deligh�ul, well-run event. The colourful wrist bands, the puppet show, the colouring/s�cker table, the cupcake decora�ng and do-ityourself seed plan�ng sta�ons; our toddler loved it all. The best part was the culmina�ng event: the hunt! The children were led in two groups - aged 4 and under and 5 and up - to the woods near Sandy Beach for the egg hunt. There we saw hundreds of shiny, foil-covered eggs on the forest oor. Immediately, dozens of excited li�le ones began running about collec�ng them all. I’m not sure who had more fun, our daughter or us. Our only sugges�on: next year, could it start earlier - say at 9 a.m. instead of 11 a.m.? By the �me the hunt began there were a lot of sleepy toddlers (including our own) in need of their midday nap. A great big thank you to Laura McCaﬀrey and to the Community Centre for organizing such a wonderful, family-friendly (and free!) event. Nicola Olson Hudson

St. Lazare no longer the middleman for sports complex and sporting association contracts John Jantak

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St. Lazare will no longer purchase ground or ice �me from the owners of the town’s sports complex except for its own ac�vi�es as part of recently signed new contract, announced Mayor Robert Grimaudo at the monthly council meeting on May 2. A resolu�on was adopted by council that conrmed the town will no longer buy blocks of �me and then resell the hours to various spor�ng associa�ons. “Those days gone,” Grimaudo told Your Local Journal. “Whether it’s hockey, soccer or any other organiza�on, they will nego�ate and have their own contract with the sports complex. The town is no longer going to be the middleman.” Grimaudo said the main reason the town decided to disassociate itself from the renewal process among the various sports clubs was because not all the �me that was purchased was used by the groups that took part in the purchase/resell plan. Unused hours “For example, there’s a hockey team that may need 1,000 hours of ice �me.” said Grimaudo. “We’d buy all the hours from the sports complex and resell them to the club on an ‘as needed’ basis. The only problem with that is if the team didn’t use all those hours for whatever reason, the town s�ll had to pay for the unused �me,” he said. Grimaudo added the town always had more hours than were needed and the annual cost to taxpayers for the accumulated unused �me was about $100,000 a year. “It cost a lot more than it should have,” he said. Town will maintain own acƟviƟes The new contract that was signed by the town is for its own ac�vi�es that are provided directly to residents. “These are for ac�vi�es like free ska�ng. During the week at the end of the a�ernoon, anyone can come to skate or use the soccer eld. Now we only buy the hours we need for town use and are no longer stuck paying invoices for hours that were

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St. Lazare Mayor Robert Grimaudo said the town has signed a new contract with the sports centre and will no purchase blocks of Ɵme to resell to various sporƟng associaƟons.

never used,” said Grimaudo. The new arrangement signies a mutually benecial arrangement for everyone involved, according to Grimaudo. “It’s a win-win situa�on for the taxpayers because it will cost them less because they won’t be paying for unused hours and the town no longer has to be the middleman between the complex and associa�ons,” he said. Hydro tree branch pruning Hydro-Québec is ini�a�ng a tree pruning and vegeta�on pilot project in the town to oﬀset future power outages that are mostly caused by overgrown branches that hang over power lines or ground vegeta�on that touch power lines. “With all the power failures we have in St. Lazare, something needs to be done,” said Mayor Grimaudo. During a mee�ng with Municipalité régionale de comté (MRC) representa�ves and the president of Hydro-Québec Distribu�on in February, the mayor suggested Hydro ini�ate a program to control the vegeta�on around power lines. “The reac�on was immediate. They wanted to immediately put in a pilot

project,” said Grimaudo. The project is part of a three-group ini�a�ve that will have Hydro personnel, the town, and residents working together, said Grimaudo. “Hydro will call homeowners to set up an appointment, a representa�ve will be sent to examine

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&%($@?*! It was probably meant to be that I ended up working with words as I have early memories of a fascina�on with my mom’s old Underwood typewriter, hauling its cast metal frame out of the buckled case off the dusty shelf to me�culously type out each key – upper and lower case – paying special a�en�on to the symbols. This beast of a machine had only the bare necessi�es on its keyboard but for some reason included op�ons to type ½, ¼, and ¢, all which disappeared from modern keyboards decades ago, the la�er probably because virtually nothing is priced under a dollar anymore. Before being incorporated into email addresses, I remember the @ sign meaning ‘each’ though Wikipedia contradicts me somewhat, saying it more accurately represents ‘at a rate of’ which, in my book, s�ll means each. There’s reportedly no English word for the symbol but the French have two, using both ‘arobase’ and ‘a commerciale.’ The # symbol, known both as a hashtag and the pound sign (for imperial weight, not to be confused with the Bri�sh pound sterling £) is s�ll known as the number sign too. If you’re really geeky, you’ll know it’s also referred to as an ‘octothorpe,’ a term so rarely used my spellcheck keeps insis�ng it’s a mistake. There are, technically, four sets of brackets on your computer keyboard if you count parentheses (), curly braces {}, chevrons <> (also called guillemets), and tradi�onal brackets []. If these are not enough to meet all your bracke�ng needs, there are shortcuts to insert corner brackets ｢｣ used in mathematics and double brackets ⟦ ⟧ to indicate a seman�c evalua�on func�on. I kid you not. There are three separate horizontal dashes (not to be confused with a hyphen, underscore, or minus sign), each having its own signicance. The wider ‘em dash’ denotes a break in the sentence. The ‘en dash’ (half the width of the em) effec�vely replaces the coordina�ng conjunc�on ‘and’ or the preposi�on ‘to.’ The gure dash is reportedly named as it’s the same width as the font and is used in phone numbers. The difference between a slash and a backslash is fairly obvious but what about an oblique, stroke, and solidus? They’re essen�ally the same thing as a slash with origins in Bri�sh currency. Only the backslash, favoured by Windows and DOS opera�ng systems, seems to have no other valid use in the English language. There is, thankfully, only one ques�on mark and one exclama�on point (I refuse to discuss the inverted ones) but if you combine the two, you get an interrobang, used only for excitable ques�ons, as in, “You did what?!” A li�le research can be a dangerous thing – ask any hypochondriac – and before long, I’d fallen down a rabbit hole of uncommon typography, exploring things like asterisms (a grouping of three when one sole asterisk just won’t do), a hedera – a frilly oral heart used in early La�n and Greek texts to denote page breaks, perconta�on point (basically a reversed ques�on mark) to indicate snark and sarcasm, and even three dots to portray ‘because’ – basically an upside-down ‘therefore.’ I have to wonder if, in 50 years’ �me, there’ll be a Wikipedia entry detailing the history of the concep�on of some of the useless emojis that grace our cellphones including the sweet potato, the oppy disk, the camel, and the lone red highheeled shoe. Scratch that, I just found out there’s a site called emojipedia. Be careful what you google.

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The 4th Annual Hudson Fire Department Shave2Save held Saturday, April 22, raised $20,562 for the work of the Canadian Cancer Society, exceeding their $20,000 goal. Jonathon Levesque (to the right of the cheque), Development Oﬃcer for the SouthWest Oﬃce, Vaudreuil-Soulanges, was on hand Monday, May 1, to receive the dona�on on behalf of the society. He, in turn, presented event organizer Andrew Dumas (front, center) with a cer�cate of recogni�on thanking him for his work.

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Development in the industrial zone of Ste. Anne’s will focus on companies that provide green technologies within the scope of the agricultural land used by McGill University, which is a worldwide leader in developing new farming techniques and products, said Mayor Paola Hawa.

First stage of Ste. Anne’s revised PPU for north sector development approved by council John Jantak

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Ste. Anne de Bellevue’s revised Plan par�culier d’urbanisme (PPU) and proposed revision to its associated concordance by-laws for future development of the city’s north sector cleared the rst stage a�er they were unanimously adopted during a special si�ng of council at the Harpell Centre on May 1. The second stage of the process to oﬃcially adopt the PPU will take place at the regular monthly council mee�ng on Monday, May 8, and will be followed by a public consulta�on mee�ng set for May 25 to allow residents to voice any other concerns about its scope or to make addi�onal sugges�ons on how the PPU could be improved as part of the city’s transparency process. Council will then review all the input it receives at the consulta�on mee�ng, revise the PPU if necessary, and oﬃcially adopt the nal version of the document at the monthly council session in June, said Mayor Paola Hawa. Over two years in the making “I’m very excited by the process, pleased with the work that’s been done so far and very proud of the end result,”

Hawa told Your Local Journal. “There are some modica�ons that may occur following the public consulta�on, but overall I’d say that 99.9 per cent of the document is complete.” It’s been more than two years since work began to modify the preliminary PPU for the north sector, which also included a public consulta�on process where many residents requested the city revise aspects of the plan to limit the scope of the proposed commercial, industrial, and residen�al development and preserve as much of the area’s remaining green space as possible. OpposiƟon from environmental group The nature conservancy group Sauvons L’anse au L’orme has been opposed the proposed residen�al development which could result in the construc�on of about 6,000 new residen�al units, mostly in neighbouring Pierrefonds West and about 400 units in Ste. Anne. The group asserts that both municipali�es should make an eﬀort to preserve as much green space as possible within the L’anse au L’orme corridor, which stretches from Boulevard Gouin to Chemin Ste. Marie. ConƟnued on page 27

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Île Perrot bicyclists who are looking for a more direct route to reach the South Shore can take advantage of a ferry service that will take them directly from the Southwest side of Notre-Damede-l’île-Perrot (NDIP) across the O�awa River to Beauharnois. The service will also allow South Shore cyclists from Beauharnois, Châteauguay, Salaberry de Valleyeld and other municipali�es the opportunity to tour NDIP and discover its many unique a�rac�ons including the Pointe du Moulin Historical Park and Theatre de la Chapelle. NDIP Mayor Danie Dêschenes said the service was so popular when it operated during the town’s major events last year– the annual Fes�val de la S.O.U.P.E. in September and Cultural Day in early October, both cross-river municipali�es decided to resume on May 21 when the ferry will operate one day each month. The lure of drawing a substan�al crowd aboard each crossing from the South Shore was evident during both events when each ferry was lled to capacity and is why both municipali�es decided to renew the service, said Dêschenes. She expects the ferry, which will make six crossings this summer, will quickly be booked with the arrival of warmer weather and as more people become aware of the service, which has already been very well received by NDIP resi-

dents. “It was a huge success and we’re sure the ferry is going to be full when it begins opera�ng this year because there was a tremendous amount of people who wanted to get aboard the boat last year. We’re expec�ng more people will use the service this year as they become aware of it,” Dêschenes told Your Local Journal. The town will also work with two nearby Vaudreuil-Soulanges municipali�es, Les Cèdres and Les Coteaux, that already operate ferries to Salaberry de Valleyeld to promote their respec�ve services and tourist a�rac�ons together, said Dêschenes. The ferry will leave from Quai Brideloup located on Rue de l’Église at the water’s edge at the bluﬀ behind Église Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal heritage site. Tickets for the service will be available only on site during the days it operates. More informa�on will be posted on the town’s website as it become available at www.ndip.org/en/evenement/nave�euviale-ndip-beauharnois/. There’s another special event planned exclusively for NDIP residents later this summer to spend an evening aboard a private boat as part of a fundraising event to raise money that will go directly into the town’s youth fund, said Dêschenes. “This is specically for our ci�zens,” she said. “It’ll cost $40 and allow people to come on board, spend �me with our council and have a fun evening.”

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Schiefke talks budget, asylum seekers, and legal weed at town hall meeting Stephanie O’Hanley

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For his 18th town hall mee�ng, Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schie�e chose the recently tabled federal budget, the rise in asylum seekers and legisla�on decriminalizing marijuana as “hot topics” to discuss at the St. Lazare Community Centre last Sunday. Schie�e said he chose the topics based on emails and phone calls about issues, “the ones a lot of people perhaps are concerned about or confused about.” The gathering included young families with children and seniors. While most hailed from St. Lazare, some people traveled from as far away as ÎlePerrot to hear what he had to say. Schie�e said if people can’t make his town hall mee�ngs, they can reach him online, by email or by phone. “I travel to O�awa and come back three �mes a week. I spend a minimum of seven hours in my car. My terric team books calls so I have a chance to answer ci�zens’ ques�ons from my car. So perhaps that’s why there’s not a lot of people here today, we try to always answer people’s ques�ons so people aren’t obligated to come here to have answers.” Federal 2017-2018 budget Schie�e said the Canada Child Benet represents the largest single social investment in a genera�on and is, “having a huge impact specically in our community here in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. Approximately $6 million is being invested here every year; it’s helping over 20,000 young Canadians, just in our riding.” He said a 10 per cent increase to the Guaranteed Income Supplement will help 900,000 seniors across Canada. The government kept its elec�on promise to extend parental leave from 12 months to 18 months, Schie�e said, something he gets emails about. “Parents are saying it will help us better organize their family life, especially from women who write us to tell us it’s something posi�ve.” Infrastructure investment Schie�e said the federal government’s decision to invest $160 billion over 10 years to help municipali�es and provinces with infrastructure is already having great impact in Vaudreuil-Soulanges since he’s been able to secure $12-million in investment from the Minister of Finance as well as the Min-

ister of Infrastructure. “There are a couple that I’ve already heard conrma�on of for diﬀerent towns that we’ll be able to announce by the end of the year,” he said. “I’m going to con�nue to work hard to get as much money as possible for our municipali�es and also for Quebec.” “I’m very proud that there are record investments in both the 2016 and 2017 budgets to protect and preserve our environment and to put in place a more sustainable development policy across the country,” Schie�e said, noting $20 billion in investments, and that the federal government is always trying to strike a balance between the environment and economic development. Rise in asylum seekers Schie�e said he wanted to clear up confusion about the increase in asylum seekers outside of the oﬃcial border crossing points in recent months, “specically since the elec�on of President Trump and President Trump’s administra�on in the United States.” He said there’s no truth to rumours that people who are coming to claim refugee status in Canada from the United States are essen�ally line jumpers. Under the terms of the Safe Third Country Agreement Canada has with the United States, they’re going to be turned back right away because they’re coming from a safe country. “The ones that are coming over the border illegally in Quebec, in Manitoba, in Bri�sh Columbia – those ones are being taken in, they’re being analyzed, they’re being judged, their claims are being looked at on a case-by-case basis and we’re making a judgement whether or not they have a clear and real fear of persecu�on, of injury or even death if

they are returning back to the country of origin or whether or not we should keep them in Canada,” Schie�e said. Contrary to rumours, when it comes to asylum seekers, we’re not breaking any records, he said, poin�ng out in 2001 we had over 40,000 claimants, asylum-seekers from the United States. Now we’re only at about 21,000 in 2016. “This hasn’t reached a state of emergency yet.” Law decriminalizing marijuana “Yes, we’re legalizing it, which is a way to make sure that the percentage of Canadians who currently smoke marijuana are able to do so without consequence of persecu�on and jail �me and criminal records,” Schie�e said. “Because there are certain Canadians that are smoking marijuana right now but they’re ge�ng a product that could be tainted or laced with God knows what and they’re ge�ng it oﬀ (the street). But in our ‘projet de loi’ there will be a 14-year maximum penalty for selling marijuana to underage Canadians.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSEMBLÉE PUBLIQUE DE CONSULTATION PROJETS DE RÈGLEMENTS 688-2017, 689-2017 ET 690-2017 MARDI, 23 MAI 2017 - 19 H 00

PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING DRAFT BY-LAWS 688-2017, 689-2017 AND 690-2017 TUESDAY, MAY 23rd, 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 1er mai 2017, le conseil municipal de la Ville d’Hudson a donné un avis de motion ou adopté par résolutions les projets de règlements suivants :

At its regular meeting held on Monday, May 1st, 2017, the Municipal Council of the Town of Hudson gave notice of motion or adopted by resolution the following draft by-laws:

Règlement 688-2017 intitulé « RÈGLEMENT 688-2017 VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE PLAN D’URBANISME DE LA VILLE D’HUDSON – CONCORDANCE AVEC LE SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS »;

By-Law 688-2017 entitled “BY-LAW 688-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND THE PLANNING PROGRAM OF THE TOWN OF HUDSON – COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS “;

Règlement 689-2017 intitulé « RÈGLEMENT 689-2017 VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT 526 CONCERNANT LE ZONAGE – CONCORDANCE AVEC LE SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS »; et

By-Law 689-2017 entitled “BY-LAW 689-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW 526 - COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS”; and

Règlement 690-2017 intitulé « RÈGLEMENT 690-2017 VISANT À MODIFIER DE NOUVEAU LE RÈGLEMENT 571 SUR LES PLANS D’IMPLANTATION ET D’INTÉGRATION ARCHITECTURALE – CONCORDANCE AVEC LE SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS »

By-Law 690-2017 entitled “BY-LAW 690-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW 571 ON SITE PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL INTEGRATION PROGRAMS – COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS”;

Conformément à la Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (RLRQ, Chapitre A-19.1), une assemblée publique de consultation aura lieu le mardi 23 mai à 19 h, à la salle du Centre communautaire Stephen F. Shaar, au 394, rue Main, à Hudson.

In accordance with An Act respecting land use planning and development (CQLR, chapter A-19.1), a public consultation meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017, at 7:00 PM, at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre located at 394 Main, Hudson.

Cette assemblée publique de consultation a pour but d’expliquer les projets de règlements ci-haut mentionnés dont l’objet est d’assurer leur conformité avec le nouveau SCHÉMA D’AMÉNAGEMENT RÉVISÉ DE LA MRCVS adopté le 3 juillet 2015.

The purpose of this public consultation meeting is to explain the aforementioned draft by-laws the object of which is to comply with the LAND USE REVISED PLAN OF THE MRCVS adopted on July 3rd, 2015.

Au cours de cette assemblée, la personne qui préside expliquera les projets de règlements et entendra les personnes et organismes qui désirent s’exprimer.

During this meeting, the person presiding will explain the draft by-laws and will hear every person or body wishing to express an opinion;

Ces projets de règlements étant des règlements de concordance ne sont pas susceptibles d’approbation référendaire.

The draft by-laws, being concordance by-laws, are not subject to approval by way of referendum.

Toute personne intéressée peut consulter les projets de règlements ci-haut mentionnés et en obtenir copie au bureau du greffe situé au 481, rue Main à Hudson, du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30.

Any interested person may consult the aforementioned draft by-laws and obtain copies thereof at the office of the Town Clerk, located at 481 Main Road, Hudson, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Donné à Hudson Le 4 mai 2017.

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PARRYWINKLE JAMES PARRY We’re all familiar with that old adage, what goes around comes around, right? Usually meant to mean that if someone treats other people badly, he or she will eventually be treated in a similar manner by someone else. I was reminded of this - but in a completely reverse sense - this past Saturday, April 29, when along with almost 200 other guests my beau�ful Sunshine and I attended the gli�ering 60th Anniversary fundraising gala PHOTO BY MAURICE JEFFERIES Diamond Reec�ons Diamant at Auberge des Gallant up on Mount Rigaud. The community from all walks of life came together to thank the nurses and many volunteers of Nova Hudson for the kind and wonderful treatment they and their families have received in so many ways over the years.

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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER - In an emo�onal oﬃcial welcome, execu�ve director Judy Tellier put it most succinctly. “I have always believed that when you help others in their �me of need, they will be there to help you when you are in need of them,” she said to thunderous applause. No ques�on, Linda Gallant and her team did Nova proud. The se�ng was stunning. The cuisine throughout simply scrump�ous. The service superb. As was the entertainer for the evening, Juno Award-winner jazz singer Kim Richardson and her musicians. Di�o for the video created by Eddie Piazza as his dona�on to the cause. As for Gala Honourary Chairperson, 97-year-old Maxine Bredt recently returned, albeit a li�le exhausted, from Vimy, France, and was honoured last Friday, April 28, during Canada’s Na�onal Volunteer Week with a special presenta�on at Hudson Legion Branch #115 on behalf of Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital where she has been volunteering every week for the past 43 years. What can I say about Maxine that hasn’t already been said? She’s a real trouper and an inspira�on to us all! Must say, on a personal level, that the evening was made even more enjoyable by our deligh�ul table companions, John & Inga Lawson, George & Janet Ellerbeck, and Hans Goudkuil & Helen Hodgson. Most convivial company indeed. As was that of Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal MP Peter Schie�e as well as former NDP MP Jamie Nicholls now running as an independent for mayor in Hudson’s November municipal elec�ons. On a less happy note, have to admit that I was a tad disappointed to learn that not one representa�ve of the Town of Hudson was present at the gala although a le�er of apprecia�on and congratula�ons from Mayor Ed Prévost was read on the stage by emcee, Ted Bird of The Jewel. For further coverage of the gala, check out the story by Mireille Lemelin on page 11. And a big bravo to one and all who made this truly a night to remember atop the mountain in Sainte-Marthe!

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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – As was the recent birthday party of long-�me Hudson resident Chris�ne Garner. A big Beatles fan who recently moved to VaudreuilDorion where she was absolutely gobsmacked to receive from her children and their spouses - Mar�n (Chris�ne), Dave (Veronica) and Michelle (Donovan), as well as her grandchildren Jonah, Julie�e, Ava, Mavrick and Aydia - a very special gi� of Fab Four cookies created especially for the occasion by West Islander, Ka�e Emory, of Biscuits Milk & Cookies fame. To parryphrase the lads from Liverpool, they surely love you Chris�ne, yeah, yeah, yeah! (See photos at Parrywinkle online and on our Facebook page).

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LOVING LOUISA - Birthday gree�ngs also go out to Hudsonite Louisa Rees celebra�ng the big day this Sunday, May 7, all the way from Christchurch, New Zealand, from her sister, Lee Gardiner who - also in unique style - penned a marvelous poem: A aming Phoenix with bright auburn hair, A quandary wrapped up in a riddle A daughter, a sister an aunty a friend, To no one, does she play ‘second ddle’ A rule breaker, friend maker, A maven, a mum, a wife and an all-round good girl Half a century old, it is hard to believe, If it’s fun - she will give it a whirl Now ensconced in Quebec, speaking ‘Canuck Français,’ Far away from her family that love her Her beloved nephew, her adoring niece, Her sister-inspirit, her brother We wish you the best on May the 5th, And hope that God brings you a Lexus Failing that, we both can’t wait, To celebrate big-Ɵme in Texas Weezie, happy birthdaylove the South Island Skinners And that’s a wrap! E-mail: PHOTO BY JAMES PARRY Having a ball at the gala were Nova Hudson crea�on@videotron.ca president Peter Lang, Wanda McElheron, Maxine Bredt, Judy Tellier, Ted Bird, Be�y Swennen, and Brenda Lapierre. 10

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Vaudreuil-Dorion’s Festival de cirque Free fun for everyone Stephanie O’Hanley

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Compared to last year, the 13th edi�on of the Fes�val de Cirque Vaudreuil-Dorion is clearly scaled down. It’s one day shorter, its well-known big top (the chapiteau Eugène Chaplin) is no longer part of the equa�on and the word “Interna�onal” was removed from the fes�val’s name. But at a press conference Tuesday, May 2, at the Centre Mul�sports, fes�val organizer Fes�vités de Vaudreuil-Dorion announced that for this year’s Fes�val de cirque, taking place June 23 to 25, all ac�vi�es will be free of charge. “The only request city council made was to ensure the fes�val is free to the greatest extent possible,” Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon told an audience that included the fes�val’s board of directors, sponsors and par�cipants. Performers Along with the tradi�onal reworks and the 7th annual carnival-like, communitycreated délé Mozaïk parade with 1,000 ci�zens and ar�sts showcasing a Contes et légendes (Stories and Legends) theme on June 23, headliners include Granby-born singer-songwriter Alex Nevsky, who performs June 23. “We’ve all seen him perform on the Gala de l’ADISQ and on La Voix Junior,” said Michel Vallée, head of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s arts and cultural division and the fes�val’s ar�s�c director. Quebec rock icon Robert Charlebois performs on June 24. “He’s part of the DNA of Quebecers,” Vallée said. Quebec acrobat-musician circus troupe Les Parfaits Inconnus closes the fes�val on June 25. “Since they’ve performed shows just about everywhere in the world, Les Parfaits Inconnus are a li�le less unknown,” he joked. “We’re really happy to have them.” Street scene Without the chapiteau, this year’s fes�val will feature street performers, with Rue Jeanno�e serving as the backdrop. “All the circus ar�sts specialize in street performing,” he explained. “It’s the concept we opted for this year to ensure the circus ar�sts are seen by as many visitors

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as possible. “It’s a circus fes�val where you’ll make all sorts of discoveries about the circus, he said. “You’ll discover very talented Quebec ar�sts for free in the street and crea�ng an incredible public space. “ As in the past, young circus performers from Fes�-cirque des Trois-Lacs will demonstrate their talents, as will young performers from the Club de gymnas�que Gymini. Vallée said the fes�val will oﬀer the public plenty of chances to par�cipate in outdoor ac�vi�es, for instance there will be a slackline and other ways for people to par�cipate more directly. Sonia Drolet named as President While Mayor Pilon served as president of the board of directors of Fes�vités de Vaudreuil-Dorion for last year’s fes�val, this year he asked local businesswoman Sonia Drolet to take his place. “I’m very, very happy Sonia Drolet accepted my invita�on,” Pilon said. “She’s involved with the fes�val, with the community, in the business world. And she brings added value because she brings along her family. That means Sonia’s children, Sonia’s husband, Sonia’s parents... when Sonia is with us we automa�cally have a group of 10 people, and that’s considerable.” ConƟnued on page 26

Diamond Divas shine at Hudson NOVA Gala Mireille Lemelin

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NOVA Hudson is one of the most charisma�c non-prot charitable organiza�ons in our region, providing free nursing care for needy elderly pa�ents, especially for those suﬀering acute or chronic pain, advanced treatments for cancer, as well as Alzheimers or demen�a. These devoted and highly skilled nurses and caregivers help maintain the independence of pa�ents living at home for as long as they are able. Under the team’s supervision, a new remarkable ini�a�ve, the Adult Care Centre, was launched last year at St. Mary’s Church Hall. Once a week, up to 12 volunteers organize cra� and painting sessions, exercises, and even bingo for the pa�ents, enabling caregivers to recharge their ba�eries. All this care to improve pa�ents’ healing and comfort are provided free of charge and without any federal or provincial government funding. NOVA Hudson func�ons only by dona�ons, bequests, the revenue of its NOVA Bou�que administered by 30 volunteers, and fundraising events. The latest of which was staged last Saturday, April 29, at the beau�ful Auberge des Gallant in Sainte-Marthe. A glam, gli�ering aﬀair aptly �tled Diamond ReecƟons Diamant, for the 60th anniversary of the organiza�on. That evening, which raised $60,000 and coun�ng, welcomed a�endees splendidly clad in gorgeous shimmering ball gowns. Here are six of these Diamond Divas.

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BRENDA LAPIERRE One of four dedicated nurses, Brenda was stunning in a long veil ivory dress, sparkled with thousands of gli�ering spangles. “I feel it’s a privilege to work for this wonderful community here in Hudson. I want to be the voice of the people who fall through the cracks,”

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No ques�on about it. Right now ‘�s my favourite �me of year in the garPHOTO BY GREG JONES den. I never fail to be amazed at the miracle that is spring! For months ignored and buried under ice and snow – as well as in some instances compacted leaves and natural debris – Mother Nature’s delicate li�le darlings are reawakening, reaching for the sunlight and, blessed by warmer temperatures, to shoot up leaves and owers to dazzle us with their colourful beauty. I’m thinking of swaths of naturalized Crocus, Scilla, Snowdrops, orchidlike Yellow Dogtooth Violets, Daﬀodils – a magnicent rst-ever mass planting at Hudson Town Hall by the way - Hyacinths, Tulips that escaped the

squirrels, and self-seeding blue, pink, and purple Pulmonaria so named because they bloom so early and are regarded by many to be the veritable lungs of the garden. Those will soon be followed by Violets, Primroses, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Trilliums, and fabulous ferns including knuckles of fantas�c Fiddleheads just ripe for the picking. And now that the ground is exposed, and for those of us who do not put up feeders during the winter months, the birdies are back. Flit�ng hither and thither everywhere in search of a free buﬀet of le�over seeds and stuﬀ and perhaps even nesting materials to start their breeding cycle all over again. And then there are the inevitable surprises such as owers popping up where you obviously never planted them in the rst place and discovering hand-tools such as trowels that you had previously dropped somewhere and had given up for lost. Plus, in my

The early morning bee catches the pollen on beauƟful Pulmonaria.

case at least, the occasional full beer bo�le or soda can that I had put down when the garden was full and lush in the heat of summer and never did get to drink. For sure, there’s lots of raking and cleanup to be done. But hey, I even love that, as it all goes on the compost heap anyway. The key being, if you are doing it yourself, be sure to take it easy and a li�le at a �me. A�er all,

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you could well be using muscles that – much like the plants – have been taking a well-deserved rest over winter. Why put your back out? And what doesn’t get done today, can always be done tomorrow. At least that’s my theory. And I’m s�cking to it! Un�l next �me, have fun in your garden. Raking and all! E-mail: creaƟon@videotron.ca

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Equestrian life How horses can help those struggling with mental health Lauren Mitchell

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Pets have always been a gi� to humans oﬀering uncondi�onal love and loyalty. Whether a dog, cat, or something much larger like a horse, pets can be very comfor�ng. Though horses are a huge responsibility, their a�tudes and required care can be quite a posi�ve experience for those suﬀering with mental health issues. Horses can help with physical, intellectual, developmental, psychological, and emo�onal needs.

PHOTO COURTESY MIKE GRENIER

Above is Jaden, a 12-year-old who suﬀers from Toure�e’s, ADHD and anxiety. He o�en talks about Buddy to help calm him or to fall asleep. Buddy can sense those with special needs.

“We have seen rsthand results in helping children and adults with au�sm, as a li�le boy is in love with one of our horses” explained Vice President of A Horse Tale equine rescue service Mike Grenier. “He just stands next to the horse and feels the essence of calm that the horse gives.” Therapy for mental health with the use of horses comes through the teachings of understanding a horse. Although horses’ sheer size can be in�mida�ng, their slow movement and calm demeanor make them easily approachable. They respond to changes in environmental ac�vity, and can recognize how a person’s feeling. Riding sessions are key to a promo�ng a rela�onship, as it creates strong bond between the rider and the horse. Having responsibili�es of caring for the animal is benecial to volunteers. “We’re giving to the horses, but the horses give back more to us,” said Grenier. “Volunteers benet from giving horses a second chance, and by caring for them, they gain a connec�on. They help with the care, feeding, and walking of the horses, and the connec�on grows.” Grenier said one of the goals for A Horse Tale would be to eventually evolve into a therapeu�c riding and equine-as-

sisted therapy centre. “We would love to grow our organiza�on to be able to provide therapy for those who need it, and we are working slowly to that goal,” he said. “We work with children with intellectual disorders to help them connect with horses, and it’s been a great experience.” Communica�on with horses and riding gives the person a sense of control. Being able to successfully control and

communicate with the animal gives the person a sense of accomplishment, something that can bring up self-esteem. Visi�ng a therapeu�c horse riding centre can help ease social skills, promote self-esteem, and help foster a sense of importance. If you would like more informaƟon about the horse rescue organizaƟon A Horse Tale, please visit their website at ahtrescue.org.

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To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses. Publishing priority will be given to free events, non-profit, and community based groups. BEACONSFIELD Les Concerts du QuarƟer at Christ Church Beaurepaire will present Chad Linsley and Renee Yoxon performing their show ‘Impossible’ on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Admission $20 including Après Concert with the ar�sts. 455 Church Street. For more info, call (514) 697-2204. HUDSON The Greenwood Centre for Living History presents a special screening of prize-winning documentary The Gardener on Sunday, May 7, at the Hudson Village Theatre at 2 and 7:30 p.m. A Q&A will follow each screening of this outstanding lm about the gardens of Charlevoix’s Les Quatres Vents with the lm’s director Sebas�en Chabot. Tickets: $15, available at Bou�que Pure Art, 422 Main Road and online at greenwood-centre-hudson.org. The ladies of St. Mary’s Sewing Circle are holding their Spring Sale May 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Church Hall, 261 Main Road, Como. Come for coffee and muffins, and to browse the bake table, sewing table, beau�ful plants, and the White Elephant Table with cosme�cs. Everyone welcome. The Hudson Historical Society monthly meeƟng takes place Monday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. at St-James’ Church Hall, 642 Main Road. Peter Dalla Riva (born December 11, 1946), is a former professional Canadian football player with the Montreal Aloue�es. He played both tight end and wide receiver positions. Dalla Riva was with the Aloue�es for his en�re 14-year career. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and has had his jersey number 74 re�red by the club. Peter will be talking about his early life and what led up to his decision to play professional football and his following career in Montreal. The next Rendez-Vous luncheon will be held at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road, on Tuesday, May 9. The guest speaker will be Lee-Ann Lynn. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The price is $5. The Hudson Ar�st’s Associa�on will be holding their spring show and sale May 5 to 7 at the Stephen F. Shaar Community Centre, 394 Main Road. Everyone is welcome to a�end the vernissage on Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Visitors can play ‘Art Bingo’ by iden�fying the ar�sts of different works on the bingo cards available at the show, and pu�ng them in the box for a drawing each day. Three brunches for two will be awarded. There will also be a draw to win a beau�ful art quilt donated by

Heather Dubreuil with proceeds going to Le Pont/Bridging food bank. Opening hours on Saturday and Sunday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PINCOURT CASCA Vaudreuil-Dorion will be holding two cat adopƟon days on Saturday, May 6, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., at Faubourg de l’Île Shopping Centre, 101 Cardinal-Léger Blvd. and one at Finnegan’s Market, 775 Main Road in Hudson, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permi�ng. For informa�on regarding our adop�on days, contact vaudreuil@cascaorg.ca 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. POINTE CLAIRE There will be a Spring Rummage Sale Saturday, May 13, 9 a.m. to noon at Church of St. John the Bap�st, 233 Ste. Claire Avenue, featuring White Elephant Table, household items, small appliances, linens, clothes for the whole family. Take a break and enjoy a coﬀee and muﬃn.

VAUDREUIL-DORION Innova�on Vaudreuil – Small Business Showcase. Join us at this event to showcase local entrepreneurs. Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Centre Mul�sports, 3093 de la Gare Boulevard. Improve your area economy by suppor�ng local entrepreneurs. Join us for a free interac�ve videoconference with Kadeja Lefebvre, naturopath, to increase your awareness and understanding of Ticks & Lyme Disease. Wednesday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at 3031 de la Gare Boulevard, room # 214 on the 2nd oor. The conference will be presented in English. For informa�on and reserva�ons, contact Fred Agnew at (450) 424-5727, ext. 227 or �agnew@ree.qc.ca. The Bourassa Boyer Walk for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges PalliaƟve Care Residence will take place at the Vaudreuil-Dorion Municipal Arena located at 9 Jeanno�e Street. Due to the water accumula�on in Maison-Valois park and the rain forecast for the next few days, the rallying point and ac�vi�es planned for the May 7 Walk are being transferred indoors. Registra�on be-

gins at 8 a.m. and the walk will start as planned at 10 a.m. Since the arena has ample parking spaces, the shu�le and parking lot originally booked at Citédes-Jeunes High School will be cancelled. In addi�on to having the opportunity to walk one of three circuits (3, 5 or 7 km), par�cipants will have a variety of ac�vi�es and kiosks to choose from including a crea�ve workshop, bow and arrow challenge, yoga, rhythmic work-out, and food and beverages for sale. There are only a few days le� to become one of our supporters. Many ways to par�cipate are available at www.marchefmspvs.ca/en. For informa�on, contact Marie Bilas at (450) 202-2202, ext. 126 or email marchewalk@mspvs.org. FURTHER AFIELD The Russell Gauley Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, May 7, at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre, 36 Mill Street in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Adults $7, Children $3. Proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society ‘Wheels of Hope’ Program. Menu - Pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, coﬀee & tea.

STE. ANNE DE BELLEVUE Releasing the Grip of Anger - Public talk with Vajrayana Master Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo on a Tibetan Buddhist approach to dealing with anger and other strong emo�ons. Thursday, May 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m. $10 admission. Orgyen Khamdroling Buddhist Medita�on Centre, 37 Rue Ste-Anne, (entrance door is on Montée Ste-Marie). For more informa�on, please visit orgyenkhamdroling. ca or email johanna.oklcanada@gmail. com. The Beaconseld Quilters are holding an exhibiƟon May 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring vendors, tea room, demos, and prizes. Admission $6. Free parking and handicap-accessible. Centennial Centre, MacDonald Campus, 21111 Lakeshore Road. For more info consult www.beaconseldquiltersguild.org. ST. LAZARE St. Lazare Inspirers Toastmasters Club welcomes you to its Open House Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. If you’ve been wan�ng to improve your communica�on skills and become a better leader, Toastmasters could be the place for you. We meet every Monday evening at the St. Lazare Library, 1301 rue du Bois. We hope you’ll join us. For more informa�on, visit sli.toastmastersclubs.org. Thursday, May 4, 2017

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Second Vaudreuil-Soulanges Shredding Day The organizers of the 2016 Vaudreuil-Soulanges Shredding Day – Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Sûreté du Québec and Iron Mountain – are very proud of last year’s results and will again present this event dealing with fraud preven�on, including

iden�ty the�. Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents and representa�ves of non-prot organiza�ons in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area are invited to take part in Shredding Day on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in three service cen-

tres of Caisse Desjardins de VaudreuilSoulanges—Rigaud, L’Île-Perrot and De la Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Using Iron Mountain’s shredder trucks, this crime-preven�on ac�vity will securely destroy personal documents on site. These include credit card oﬀers, credit cards, nancing oﬀers, insurance forms, personal cheques, income tax returns, receipts, invoices, account statements and any other documents containing your name, date of birth, address, credit card number or social insurance number. Sûreté du Québec representa�ves in Vaudreuil-Soulanges will coordinate the ac�vity and take the opportunity to pass on informa�on on best prac�ces to avoid becoming a vic�m of fraud. In addi�on, employees of Caisse Desjardins de Vaudreuil-Soulanges will distribute protec�ve envelopes for contactless smart cards. Draw for three personal shredders All those a�ending will be eligible

to par�cipate in a draw for a $200 personal shredder at each of the three shredding centres, under the Desjardins Member Benets program. Every year thousands of people are vic�ms of iden�ty the�. Iden�ty thieves can steal personal informa�on in many ways. Even garbage bins and recycling bins are a source of informa�on. Using stolen iden��es, fraudsters perpetrate nancial crimes that can be costly for their vic�ms. Last year, Vaudreuil-Soulanges Shredding Day produced convincing results, with 300 ci�zens and non-prot organiza�ons taking the opportunity to shred just over 5000 kg of documents on the spot, when they were fed into the blades of the shredder truck of Iron Mountain, the business partner for the event. The Shredding Day to address iden�ty the� is organized by a partnership of the Sûreté du Québec de VaudreuilSoulanges, Iron Mountain and Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

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(Le� to right): Lieutenant Éric Tanguay of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Sûreté du Québec east detachment, Gilles Brassard, Chief Execu�ve Oﬃcer of the Caisse Desjardins de VaudreuilSoulanges, Steve St-Jean, Director of Transport Canada East, Iron Mountain Protected Shredding Service and Catherine Sénéchal, of the Sûreté du Québec Vaudreuil-Soulanges east.

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Jacques Harvey Piano School. Experienced, qualified teacher offers piano lessons to beginners or advanced students. Children and adults are welcome. Call 450-455-1544.

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2008 FUNFINDER 23FT RV. Sleeps 4. Queen bed, stove, TV, Radio/DVD player. 3-way fridge/freezer. Air/furnace. New awning, battery, tires. Electric hoist hook-up. $8500 OBO includes summerizing. Information: 613-674-1878 (170518) Stainless Steel stove and fridge, glass top, in excellent condition. $450 or best offer for both. 514-794-9252 (170504)

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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. (170504)

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 (170511) House for rent in St-Lazare, $1995/ month, available June 1, impeccable 1664sq.ft. bungalow completely renovated on one floor, beautiful private property, near all amenities, call jacynthe 514-8261684 (170511)

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. 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. Number one buyer of used guns in Quebec. 514-453-5018 DOG SITTING. Recently retired woman with dog sitting experience will take great care of your furry family member in a loving family home on a 1/2 acre lot with fenced backyard in Saddlebrook. Short or long-term. Please call Marilyn 514-298-0429 (170504) Experienced housekeeper available for cleaning in Hudson, St-Lazare, VaudreuilDorion. Please call 450-218-4880. References available. (170504) 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. Art Classes. Atelier de Bresoles is now giving classes in our Hudson studio. Come learn traditional drawing and painting skills in a small-group environment. Classes offered Sundays, ages 15+. Please see our website for more information: www. atelierdebresoles.com or call 450-2023772 (170518)

Lawn Maintenance business: Hedge trimming, lawn cutting contracts, landscaping, sodding, spring clean-up, trim bushes, trees. Good rates. Call 514-8845959 (170518) ALL RENOVATIONS. CUSTOM DECKS, SCREENED-IN PORCHES, GAZEBOS, SHEDS & PERGOLAS. SIDING, FRAMING, GYPROC, WINDOWS, DOORS, FLOORS, STAIRS, BASEMENTS, KITCHENS, BATHROOMS. FREE ESTIMATES AND PLANS. RBQ 56882244-01. 514-402-9223 Moving Service, local, trailer rentals. Call Colin: 514-850-9948 William Services. Windows & gutters cleaning. Cedar hedge trimming and planting. Wood and steel fences, landscaping, natural grub removal treatment. 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 (170504) Paul’s Painting, small & large renovations. Call 514-900-5839 (170504) NEW LOCAL LAWN CARE SERVICE – SEAN’s LAWNS - looking for 25 8 clients in the Hudson and Saddlebrook area. Please call for an estimate. Sean or Mitch. 450458-3359 (170511) OBEDIENCE I CLASS - Starts Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 18h30 at Ste-Anne-dePrescott (Centre d’Action). For information, please contact: Madeleine Paradis, MCP, Éleveure et éducatrice cyno-professionnelle. paradismadeleine@hotmail.com or 613-6771006 (170518) 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)

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175 - WANTED Looking for a used pinball machine. Call Greg 514-827-9484 $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-951-4203 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)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Maintenance worker needed in Vaudreuil. Mechanical and landscaping experience needed; part time/full time. 450455-3227 (170518) We are looking to hire bilingual actors to work in French at the Customs College in Rigaud. Part-time work available. Please send a head shot and a CV to the following email address. heather@ hudsonproductions.ca (170504) Established fashion retailer is looking for P/T and F/T sales people. If you have experience in sales, customer service, a sense of fashion, as well as being energetic and a team player, please send your resume to: cldamour@videotron.ca (170504) Garden Maintenance - part-time person needed to look after gardens of large estate in St. Lazare. Weeding, pruning, etc. Must be reliable, experienced, and hard working. No companies please. Call 514594-2179 (170504) SUMMER EMPLOYMENT. Administrative assistant required in Hudson for six weeks. University Student Preferred. Computer skills required. General administration, web research and analysis, record and bookkeeping, other duties as assigned. Reply: prosetsummerjob@yahoo.com by May 5, 2017 (170504)

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Hudson PUBLIC NOTICE

AVIS PUBLIC Est, par les présentes, donné de ce qui suit :

Is hereby given of the following:

À la séance ordinaire du Conseil de la Ville d’Hudson, tenue au Centre communautaire, le 1er mai 2017, les règlements suivants furent présentés et adoptés:

At the regular meeting of the Council of the Town of Hudson held at the Community Centre, on May 1st, 2017, the following by-laws were presented and approved:

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

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

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 Soyez informés que le règlement no 685.2-2017 entrera en vigueur à la date de délivrance du certificat de conformité de la MRCVS.

BY-LAW NO 685.2-2017 TO FURTHER AMEND ZONING BY-LAW No 526 – NON-CONFORMING USE, ACQUIRED RIGHTS AND ZONE R-10 Please be advised that by-law No 685.2-2017 comes into force on the day of issuance of the certificate of compliance of the MRCVS.

La révision de ces règlements peut être faite à l’Hôtel de Ville, 481 Main, Hudson, durant les heures régulières qui sont de 08h30 à 16h30, du lundi au vendredi.

These by-laws may be reviewed at the Town Hall, 481 Main, Hudson, during working hours which are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday.

Donné à Hudson Le 4 mai 2017.

Given at Hudson On May 4th, 2017. Cassandra Comin Bergonzi Greﬃère / Town Clerk

In Memoriam

Duclos, Mary Lois

Dépanneur Shaar is hiring cashiers for evening shifts 2:30pm to 11:00pm. Applicant must be bilingual. Please drop off your C.V. at 58 Cameron, Hudson or email to placecameron.hudson@gmail.com (170511)

Lawn Maintenance business looking to hire experienced person, Part-time (roughly 25 hours per week). $12 - $15/ hour. Must know how to drive a Zeroturn tractor and use a whipper. Call 514-9193454 (170511)

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 (170504) 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 (170504)

(nee WINSLOW-SPRAGGE) 1924-2017

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 (170504)

Our beloved Mary passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 19, 2017 at the Lakeshore General Hospital. She was in her 93rd year, having been born in Montreal on June 5, 1924.

Apple Orchard in Franklin; large new industrial buildings; 140 acres; 55 acres apple orchard; 70,000 bushels last year; asking $1.6 million. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170511)

Mary was a ray of sunshine. She sought and found the good in everything and she shared her love of life with us all, every day. As time went on, she found great comfort in both Mother Nature and her own serene quiet meditations, often while playing the piano.

Small well-appointed house in Ormstown, many renos, metal roof, attached garage, two baths, shed in back large lot, on dead end street, ideal for kids, near hospital and other village amenities. $129,000. Patrick Pietry, Century 21 Unic. 450-802-7200 or 450-829-2653 (170511)

Mary was a devoted mother, wife, community volunteer, musician, artist, athlete and a friend to so many. While growing up in Montreal, she spent summers in Como until moving there permanently in 1976. Mary was pre-deceased by her husband of 69 years, C. Duncan Duclos, her two sons, Victor Duclos and Christopher Duclos and her father Edward and mother Lois Sybil (Harrington) Winslow-Spragge. Mary will be deeply missed by her son Brian Duclos (Denise Brown) of Calgary and daughter Lorraine Duclos of Vancouver, her daughter-in-laws Louise (Crossley) Duclos and Judy Gilmore, her nieces and nephews, her grand children: Ryan Duclos, Calgary, Samantha Stephens (Mark), Dallas, and Amanda Bongiovanni-Duclos, Calgary, and her great granddaughters Kayla and Emma Stephens. The family expresses deepest gratitude and thanks to the wonderful team of caregivers (Judi, Caiti, Alfie, Cyndi, Erin, Claire, Diane, Sue and Heather), NOVA Hudson nurses, the CLSC, 1st Responders and Dr. L. Welik, who attended to all of Mary’s needs. A celebration of Mary’s life will take place on SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson at 2:00 PM. A donation in her memory may be made to: NOVA Hudson at www.novahudson.com or to St. Mary’s Church. On-line tributes may be sent to: www.aubryetfils.com. 20

J.E Hodgson Construction, a high quality renovator, is currently looking for a skilled Carpenter/Renovator to work full time. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years experience and possess good communication skills. Please forward resume to julien.hodgson@ videotron.ca (170504)

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200 - JOB OPPORTUNITY LOOKING FOR: • Class 1 driver for US and CAN, teams or single • Class 1 driver for local & ON -MTL lines (clean abstract & experience required)

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- Minimum 3 years of experience - Proficient in English (oral and written) - Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities - Highly motivated with a good business sense - Independent and resourceful

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

FORD EXPLORER 2004, 4 X 4, AUTOMATIC, 197,478 KM, CERTIFIED AND LICENCED, EDDY BAUER KIT, IN GOOD SHAPE. $4500. 450-4581156 Mercedes CLK 320 - 1999 - Convertible, Silver. 208,000 KM. $6,900. Call 514-216-9217. 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 Ford Freestar minivan 2004, white, 4.2 litres, 132,000kms, 5 door, 4 seater, rear tinted windows, electric doors and windows, A/C, rust proofed, good condition, new brakes and discs, new spark plug wires, 4 winter tires, $2900. 450-458-7488 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 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 2006 Mercedes CLS 500,Silver, never winter driven. 86,000 kms, very clean, $18,000 – negotiable. Call Ray: 514-668-9718. 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 Hyundai Accent 2002, 1.5, automatic, blue, winter tires, good winter car, $800. 450-458-7488 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 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

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