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Vaudreuil-Dorion mayor criticizes decision to remove reserved bus lanes from new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge John Jantak

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon has strongly criticized a recent decision by the provincial transport ministry (MTQ) to exclude two reserved bus lanes from the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge, one of two major bridges that connect the city to the western tip of Montreal.

In the most recent plans that were presented to the city by the MTQ, it had been clearly indicated there would be two reserved bus lanes, one lane in each direction, as indicated by a bus pictogram. There will also be a shoulder in each direction for roadside emergencies and a two-way bicycle/ pedestrian lane on the westbound side.

‘Plans are nonsense’ “I’ve sent letters to the ministry to tell them their plans are nonsense,” Pilon told The Journal during a telephone interview November 24. “We’re not asking for a bigger bridge. The bus lanes are already there so please reserve them for the buses. It was meant to be like that. This is what I’m fighting for.”

Without the reserved bus lanes, the buses will be in the same lanes as the cars. “This means if the cars are

stuck, the buses will be stuck too. This goes completely against the initiative to reduce greenhouse gases, for public transportation, for everything,” he said.

The mayor added that having dedicated bus lanes could entice more drivers to use public transport when they see that buses are able to cross the bridge unimpeded. “Let’s say there’s an accident on the bridge. People who are stuck in traffic would realize it would be better to take the bus,” said Pilon.

‘Stuck in the past’ The eventual opening of the new REM light rail transit system terminal in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue at L’Anseà-L’Orme in about one year is another important factor the MTQ hasn’t carefully considered, according to Pilon.

“We’ll have to bring people in buses to the REM. If there’s no advantage to take the REM because the buses are stuck, people will use their cars. There will only be 200 parking spaces instead of the 2,000 that were originally planned because they want people to use public transit,” he said.

Pilon said instead of focusing longterm on the future in regards to having reserved bus lanes on the new Île-auxTourtes Bridge, the MTQ’s decision to exclude the lanes shows that it’s stuck

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Don’t expect major innovative changes when the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge is completed – the Provincial Transport Ministry has nixed the planned reserved bus lanes from the new structure.

30 years in the past.

“I’m not the only one who thinks this way. When you’re building something new and you ask the town to reduce carbon emissions and you don’t even consider to give priority to buses and taxis, it’s amazing and stupid especially when it comes to the planning of public transit,” said Pilon.

Highway 20 completion The Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge was in the media spotlight in mid-May when structural damage caused during repair work forced the MTQ to close the bridge completely for a week and

slowly reopen it over several days as the damaged section was being repaired. Most vehicles were diverted along Harwood Boulevard to and from Highway 20 that runs through ÎlePerrot resulting in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

For Pilon, another important aspect that would help alleviate the traffic situation it faces is for the province to move forward with the long-awaited completion of Highway 20 through the Dorion sector.

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Burning bridges One of the major criticisms of the recent COP26 Climate Change Conference held in Glasgow, Scotland, besides the tepid promises of world leaders, is that it should have taken place 30 years ago when we might still have had some time to mitigate the result of years of foot-dragging on environmental issues.

While we, in the west, will likely weather the ensuing storms comparatively well, those living in the most vulnerable spots on Earth may very well see their homes under water in the next decade.

And maybe it’s this sense of false security (or denial) that we’re still seeing in some of the decision-making from our politicians who have nixed forward-thinking, green initiatives in planning for the new Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge (see story on page 3).

Vaudureuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon didn’t mince his words in expressing his displeasure at the Provincial Transport Ministry’s decision to omit reserved bus lanes on the new structure, ostensibly as a cost-saving measure. The result is a design which, like so many preceding transportation infrastructures in the province, caters to cars rather than to accessible and user-friendly public transport.

The existing bridge is over 50 years old so it stands to reason that the next bridge can be expected to be in service for at least another half century. Does this say that in 20, 30 or 40 years down the road, we can still expect residents to be driving alone in cars?

If ever there was an opportunity to be proactive on the climate-change front, building a new bridge to accommodate one of the fastest-growing regions in the province would be it. Unfortunately, much like many other much-needed changes in our neck of the woods, vision only seems to extend by fouryear mandates.

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Hudson reader Patricia Kelly submitted this photo which she titled ‘Crocodile on Sandy Beach.’

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Sad to see Dear Editor, A police event took place on my property (and our neighbours’) in Hudson the evening of Saturday November 20.

Around 11 p.m. as we were going to bed we heard and were shocked to see about 80 young people screaming and egging on what looked like a vicious fight right in our front yard. Cars were parked everywhere. Unheard of on our quiet street.

We called police.

When the four or five cruisers showed, people were fleeing everywhere – it was surreal and scary.

We don’t know what it was about. We hoped a cop would have checked on us since we called but no one did.

We can’t believe how many people there were.

They just kept coming as though it had been a coordinated event.

Sad to see. We need places for young people to go.

Caroline Courey Hudson Thank you Dear Editor, In 1981 I had a dream to open my own business like my entrepreneurial father. After seeing a ‘For Rent’ sign in the window I called David Law, the owner at the time, and signed a lease to open up ‘Village Travel’ and then, four years later, I proceeded to buy the building and became the owner of 455 and 457 Main Road in Hudson.

In 1995 after having my second child, I sold ‘Hudson Village Travel’ and am thrilled that it is still in business after 40 years!

I had remained however, the landlady of the building until a few weeks ago.

In reflection of these years, I have seen how this very special Town of Hudson and its residents

managed to stick together and survive all types of hurdles and is now rebounding into a very vibrant ‘Town by the River.’

My best wishes to all of my tenants over the years, including Boutique Nova under the helm of Linda Cobbett and Janet Ellerbeck and their volunteers as well as Hudson Village Travel, who have surpassed all kinds of challenges including, most recently, this COVID pandemic.

My hope is that the new owner will maintain the charm of this very special historical building which has been a part of Hudson’s history since 1867.

As I will walk by 455 and 457 Main Road in the future with my grandchildren and smile, I will explain to them how this special building had been a very big part of my life.

Sincere regards to everyone that I have encountered over this journey!

Audrey Williams Hudson Kudos to Élections Québec Dear Editor, Kudos to Élections Québec for putting out material aimed at our youth to improve engagement of the citizenry in the democratic process.

Its latest promotion was a contest in which 54,000 teens from 450 schools participated in an electoral simulation connected to the recent municipal elections. Three schools were picked at random and won $500 each.

No question, Élections Québec understands the strategy, ‘Get them while they’re young.’

Exposing ‘them’ to democracy promotes active citizenship, strengthens social responsibility, and encourages them to cast a ballot at election time.

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Clearing up Hudson MediCentre confusion Carmen Marie Fabio

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Despite being told they would receive notices with instructions on how to proceed in finding a new family doctor following the recent retirement of Hudson MediCentre’s family doctor Dr. Ron Hryniowski, many patients are still waiting whilst dealing with serious health issues and have reached out to The Journal to express their frustration.

As we reported in April, the MediCentre announced it was expanding its services to offer additional physicians and attaining its status as a Family Medicine Group (FMG) with Santé Québec, enabling the group of family doctors to work together and in close collaboration with other health and social services professionals, including nurses and social workers. Dr. Hryniowski had been carrying an exceptionally heavy caseload of roughly 3300 patients, even after having transferred 500 to other doctors. His retirement, due to his own health issues, has left some of his patients scrambling.

“No one expected this, certainly not Dr. Hryniowski and not the MediCentre, but we’re all working to manage things,” Dr. Tara McCarty told The Journal in October.

Patient frustration Saint-Lazare resident Robert Tonge said he’s still waiting for a letter with instructions on how to secure a new doctor after 40 years as Hryniowski’s patient. Many of Hryniowski’s patients resided outside of Hudson and were asked to place their names of the waiting list through the Guichet d’accès aux médecins de famille (GAMF) website www. gamf.gouv.qc.ca to secure a new family doctor.

“When I got my AstraZeneca (COVID) vaccine in March, all hell broke loose with my health,” the 74-year-old said.

“I started to lose weight and, following a hernia operation two weeks ago in Hawkesbury, I’ve lost even more,” he said of the total 35 lb. loss which was accompanied by problems breathing and swallowing. Additionally, he had been receiving monthly injections of testosterone and B12 at the MediCentre for the past 20 years and said he has since been told there’s nobody available to continue issuing the shots.

“Every time I call the clinic, I’m told I’m not on the patient list,” he said. “This is affecting a lot of senior citizens who’ve just been cut off from the MediCentre.”

Tonge said his 30-year-old son who has heart problems has also been dropped

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Patients who still have not received notices by mail on how to proceed following the early retirement of the Hudson MediCentre’s Dr. Ron Hryniowski are expressing their frustration while the clinic is doing its best to accommodate as many people as possible, based on medical needs and geographical location.

as a patient. “He’s been to the hospital three times by ambulance because he couldn’t get in touch with Dr. Hryniowski, or anybody for that matter.”

Saint-Lazare resident Joanne McGregor finds herself in a similar boat after being a MediCentre patient, along with her husband, for the past 37 years.

“I have tried every doctor on both sides of the border from Hawkesbury to Cornwall and no one is taking new patients,” she said. “We were advised we could get an appointment with a retired neurologist in the Town of Mount Royal.

Yup we didn’t jump at that one.”

Without a family doctor to fall back

on, McGregor – who broke her arm last May in a work-related accident – is experiencing continued issues with the injury and has no medical follow-up and nobody to do a medical assessment for the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST), the governmental organizational body that oversees workplace safety. In her experience, a walk-in clinic will not fill out the necessary forms. McGregor also said she has yet to receive any letter from the Hudson MediCentre providing instructions on what to do next.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

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Don’t call me In the past two weeks, an unknown number has called my landline (yes, I still have a landline) over two dozen times. If I’m there to answer it, there’s no one at the other end of the line. If I’m not there, the blinking light on the phone indicates there’s a message which ends up being a short pause before the caller hangs up. When I try and call the number back, I get a busy signal. Every. Single. Time.

These ‘dead air’ calls are apparently generated by something called a ‘predictive dialer’ which dials multiple numbers at once until someone answers, the tele-marketing equivalent of shooting spaghetti at the wall and hoping some of it sticks.

I generally don’t mind if someone calls me trying to sell something. It’s often a first job for young people and speaking as someone who has tried it in the past (Would you like a representative to arrange a demonstration of a Filter Queen vacuum cleaner in your home?), it’s not an easy gig.

But the minute someone begins calling me repeatedly, my level of understanding and compassion drops a few notches and my mean streak can flare up.

For the people who repeatedly call offering to sell me new windows, I tell them I live in an apartment and that they’ll have to call my landlord.

The lawn care specialists are surprised when I tell them I have no grass in my yard, that the whole thing is either paved or covered with Pavé-Uni. I rarely get calls for magazine subscriptions anymore but telling people I can’t read usually buys me a few months’ peace.

I still get the odd scam call but they seem to be savvier now and the minute you try and mess with them, they disconnect which takes all the fun out of the exchange.

There’s a whole movement on YouTube involving reverse scammers, where people with enough technological acumen are able to turn the tables on the scammers, particularly the ones who prey on the elderly. Their methods include sending glitter bombs, aerosol spray that smells like flatulence, and a phone camera to record the entire sequence of events for the authorities. I don’t have this much free time on my hands but I admire the tenacity of those who do.

Much as I admire my son’s creativity when I received a bogus text message informing me my Netflix account had been suspended, urging me to click on a link.

My boy texted back, “Man I can’t remember the last time I had a Netflix account, used to share one with my girl Alice but we split up after her grandmother shot me in the leg after mistaking me for a large racoon while I was gardening. Alice claims it was just the dementia acting up, but I was convinced that was BS seeing as this was the fourth time she mistook me for wildlife. We got in a pretty heated argument, and I finally put my foot down (the good one) and told her I was done pretending her grandma didn’t have it out for me. Really I should’ve left when I got up to pee one night and her grandma was sitting in the corner singing ‘Smooth Criminal’ while sharpening her knitting needles, but that Netflix account kept me from leaving. Anyways, I don’t have Netflix anymore, so I think you have the wrong number.”

The CRTC announced last week it’s mandating telecommunication companies implement new technology to help curb fraudulent calls and robocalls by the end of the month. Fraud calls are so prevalent, many people no longer even answer their phones if they don’t know who’s calling. This was particularly problematic at the height of the pandemic when many public health agencies with COVID-19 test results and information found people across the country were not answering due to the call display showing ‘Unknown number.’

I don’t know if what I experienced these past few weeks is defined as a robocall but it’s not the first time I’ve encountered a long silence when I answer the phone followed by some static before a real person finally speaks at the other end of the line.

When I received a call from a salesperson trying to convince me to change my phone service provider, I asked him, “Why would I trust your services if you guys can’t even place an outgoing phone call properly?”

I was finally able to connect with the person who had recently been calling my number non-stop. Turns out it was from an alarm system company who I won’t name but they claim to be ‘Home, even when you’re not.’ Well yeah, if you’re calling me multiple times a day and leaving multiple blank messages on my answering machine, you have more of a presence in my house than I do.

But, on a positive note, the Netflix people haven’t texted me back.

PHOTO COURTESY SQ SPOKESPERSON SGT. VALÉRIE BEAUCHAMP

Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL) and Sûreté du Québec (SQ) police vehicles outside the area in Vaudreuil-Dorion where a raid was conducted November 18.

Busy period for local policing A number of raids were carried out recently in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region netting police a substantial amount of illicit drugs, cash, and weapons.

On November 18, officers from L’Escouade nationale sur la répression du crime organisé (ENRCO) conducted an operation for drug trafficking and firearm possession in Pincourt. Police searched a residence and arrested a 31-year-old man from Pincourt who was believed to be involved in drug trafficking.

During the search, the police seized: • A firearm and magazine.

• A ‘pen gun’ • About 250 grams of cocaine • About 50 bricks of hashish • Several hundred dollars in cash The suspect was interviewed by the police and then released. The investigation into these searches is continuing.

The information provided by the public allowed the progress of some of these investigations. Any information on criminal acts or suspicious events in connection with illegal firearms can be communicated, confidentially, to the new CENTAURE telephone line at 1-833-888ARME (2763). ******* On November 18, the police of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, the tactical intervention group, the dog handler and the judicial identity service of the Sûreté du Québec were in assistance to

the Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil (SPAL) for a drug trafficking operation on the South Shore of Montreal. Among the 13 searches, two of them took place in the MRC of VaudreuilSoulanges East, in Vaudreuil-Dorion, and L’Île-Perrot.

Here is a summary of the information released by SPAL on November 18: Project Maquereau was initiated by investigators from the Longueuil agglomeration police department (SPAL) last April, following information received from the public concerning the presence of a sales and distribution network of narcotics working on the South Shore of Montreal.

Around 150 SPAL police officers, assisted by police officers from the City of Laval Police Department (SPL), Richelieu-Saint-Laurent Intermunicipal Police Board, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu City Police, Sûreté du Quebec, carried out 12 searches in the Agglomeration of Longueuil as well as in Laval, VaudreuilDorion and Varennes.

Here is the final report of the searches released by the SPAL November 19: • 13 places searched • 5 vehicles in infringement property • More than $76,000 in Canadian money • More than $190 in US money Continued on page 14

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Hudson welcomes back the holiday season with the Night of Lights After the ‘Christmas that Wasn’t’ in Horse Tale equine rescue organization 2020, the merchants and the Town of in Vaudreuil-Dorion are also expected Hudson are determined to bring back to make a festive appearance. some of the spirit of the season with The lighting of the tree outside of its upcoming ‘Night of Lights’ event Town Hall at 7:15 p.m. will coincide which will be held Friday, December 3 with all the merchants along Main beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Road and Cameron turning on their “This year, a committee of volun- own decorative lights. The Lighting of teers which includes some merchants, the Menorah will take place this comhas taken over organizing the event ing Sunday, November 28, to mark the and along with lighting the lights, we beginning of Hanukkah. Previously stamight see a visitor from the North tioned on the grounds of the CommunPole,” said Town of Hudson Communi- ity Centre, the Menorah now stands cations Coordinoutside Halcro ator Laura McCafCottage at 539 “It’s a sweet communi- Main Road. frey.

Following a “The lighting ty event that opens up the similar procession will be followed holiday season. of previous years’ by the ‘Sip & Shop - Hudson Communications ‘Lighting of the at 7:30 p.m.,” Coordinator Laura McCaffrey Lights,’ the newly said McCaffrey dubbed ‘Night of where residents Lights’ starts in front of Town Hall at can stroll down Main and Cameron 481 Main Road with the musical ac- enjoying warm drinks and meeting locompaniment of the Hudson Com- cal merchants. “Some stores will be munity Choir. Staff from Sauvé’s Res- open later and some will have fire pits taurant will be serving hotdogs in outside where people can warm their exchange for donations which will hands.” be forwarded to the Le Pont/BridgThe Fire Department will also be on ing Food Bank. Special guests from A hand giving out candy canes and ferry-

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ing Santa Claus along the route.

The festive atmosphere has already begun with the town installing wreaths and decorations along Main Road.

“This is a great opportunity to see the commercial corridor come alive again,” McCaffrey added. “It’s a sweet community event that opens up the holiday season.”

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Some merchants along Main Road and Cameron will have outdoor fire pits set up to help keep participants warm during the Sip & Shop portion of the evening.

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As the tree at Town Hall is lit at 7:15, so will the shops of the participating merchants bringing a festive atmosphere to the Town of Hudson for the December 3 ‘Night of Lights’ event.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion residents are encouraged to complete the online survey before December 6 to help share their vision of what they would like for the newly acquired Harwood Nature Park.

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Mayor Guy Pilon noted that the city has made other major purchases of land to preserve as green spaces in recent years including the acquisition of land belonging to the Pères-desSainte-Croix and Frères-des-Sainte-Croix.

Vaudreuil-Dorion residents reminded to complete Harwood Nature Park survey John Jantak

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Vaudreuil-Dorion is encouraging its residents who use the Harwood Nature Park to complete an online survey regarding the types of amenities and services they would like to see incorporated as part of the city’s new nature reserve.

Mayor Guy Pilon said about 1,700 people have completed the survey since January in response to a query that was made by a resident about the status of the survey during the first question period at the Monday council meeting on November 22.

‘Keep the land natural’ “We know what we want there and I think we know what people want there too but we just want to make sure before investing money. We are committed to providing what the citizens would like. Our principle aim is to keep the land natural as much as possible,” Pilon told The Journal.

“If someone were to ask for a big structure like a circus tent, we’ll say no.

Maybe someone will ask us whether we will have a skating rink in the winter or paths for cross-country skiing or making downhill slopes for the youngsters so they can sled,” Pilon added.

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Continued from page 3 “I hope they will begin to do something to finish the road,” Pilon told The Journal in a previous interview. “They should stop doing feasibility studies.

There have been at least two or three studies dealing with environmental issues. The road is there. The land is there. It’s been expropriated. They can begin to work on it next week if they want. Everything is there and the plans are done.”

dents who haven’t completed the survey to do so by the December 4 deadline. “We’re not the only ones who can have good ideas. Our citizens can make their own suggestions as long as it follows our vision to keep the land natural as much as possible. We already have one feature – the dog run – which has over 70,000 square feet of land,” said Pilon.

Protecting green spaces The city has made significant strides in terms of protecting its dwindling green spaces and creating new recreational spaces for its residents over the past few years.

“Vaudreuil-Dorion has a wide range of parks and green spaces. We have more than 50 landscaped parks with play modules, water games, and sports fields and four areas where dogs can

exercise,” said Pilon.

The mayor also noted that the city has made other major purchases of land to preserve as green spaces in recent years including the acquisition of land belonging to the Pères-desSainte-Croix and Frères-des-SainteCroix. “The acquisition of the Harwood golf course represents a wonderful opportunity for us to preserve another green space that will benefit our citizens,” said Pilon.

Public consultation When it acquired Harwood Nature Park last August, the city said it wanted to consult its citizens about their needs in terms of parks and outdoor activities. With this in mind, citizens are encouraged to fill out the survey which is available until December 6.

“This is the first time for us to buy a

large lot of land where people will be able to go and just relax and be outside in a beautiful natural setting. An opportunity like this doesn’t happen very often and when it does we try to take advantage of it,” said Pilon. The Harwood Golf Club opened in 1999 and served area golfers for just over 20 years. The link to the survey is availavail� able on the city’s website at tinyurl. com/3jbrt435.

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BRIAN GALLAGHER

A penguin in the hand is worth two snowmen in the bush Now that the last leaf pickup has been completed by the good public works folks here in Shangri-La, my pristinely manicured lawn is once again covered by tens of thousands of brown, yellow and gold leaves. Yes, they are still happily tumbling down from the treetops, being swept up by the westerly wind that blows across the water from Dorion and deposited smack dab onto CTC. What in the name of New Waterford’s Lighthouse am I supposed to do PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD with them? I guess I’ll just pile them into bags and tuck them into the shed for the long winter sleep until the spring leaf pickup? Who am I kidding, I’ll probably just burn the little buggers. I even thought that if I put up our Xmas lights earlier this year it would be a deterrent to make these marauders choose to rest elsewhere less festive but no, seems these were just brightly twinkling runway lights beckoning the leaves to land softly and safely on runway 750.

And although it might seem that I am now going to tell you some tall tale about penguins hiding in our bushes, I am afraid I must disappoint.

You see dear readers, the bestie is once again making her personalized snowman (snow woman, snowperson, snowpeople, he, she, they…) ornaments this year. In years past they were quite popular at craft shows but the last two years we have refrained from making them. But this year we thought – hey, why not? We can try to sell them online through FB community groups. And I thought, “What can it hurt, sell a few ornaments and make some well-deserved extra Xmas cash?” And the ONLY reason I say ‘we’ is because although she is the artist and does 99 per cent of the work, it is left to this guy to respond to orders, field questions and set up meets. How hard can that be? Certainly not even I could screw this up. So after posting pictures and prices of her cute little critters on The Book of Faces this past weekend, I waited to see if my hard-spent five minutes of labour would bear fruit as she continued to toil endlessly upstairs in her studio making more product.

I was mistaken. Blindsided. Overrun. Within a matter of minutes I had cleared the island of anything kitchen-y and had replaced the entire surface with post-it notes scribbled with names, faces, dates and crypto-currency amounts. And piled next to each note was either a snowthing or penguin face. Alone, in duos, trios, sixes or sevens, on wreaths, snowflakes or mantles, everywhere I looked there were little beady eyes watching me. I started thinking of Ghostbusters and the line, “Mr. StayPuft wouldn’t hurt anyone!” I could see all of those happy faces starting to snarl at me as I tried to make sense of the chaos of orders streaming in, each wanting all manners of names written on their ornaments.

From the imaginative to the exotic, three letters to eleventeen, it was NOT stopping.

And I am not even going to talk about the special requests beautiful people. From every corner of Readerland there came endless permutations, variations and exasperations of hat-swapping (apparently it’s a thing), name swapping, colour changes and more. “Can you make a penguin face on a cat body holding a sprig of mistletoe over the man in the moon?” “Make sure you put Casper in the red toque but he doesn’t like Chucky so please separate them by putting Priscilla in the middle in a toque that doesn’t clash with red but will compliment the orange of Chucky’s nose.” I felt my grip on reality starting to slip faster than a greased-up Santa sliding down a stainless steel chimney. Everything was becoming a blur. Realizing that I was not going to make it out of the kitchen with my sanity intact unless immediate action was taken; I grabbed my magic marker, wrote a ‘Do not disturb’ sign which I then stuck to caution tape that I had cordoned off the island with. I then mercifully retreated to the living room martini in hand to calm myself down by watching ‘Apocalypse Now.’ “The horror… the horror….”

From the padded room at the north pole sanitarium where Santa’s little helper rocks himself back and forth muttering “There’s no place like home” as Mrs. Santa toils away unsuspectingly upstairs in the snowperson sweat shop that is 750 Crooked Tree Corner here in the post-apocalyptic post-it wasteland of Shangri-La – Sociable!

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Legendary comedy duo Bowser & Blue known for their political satire and humorous material will be performing at the Hudson Village Theatre December 3, 4, and 5.

Give the gift of laughter this year Brian Gallagher

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After all the struggle and strife we have all gone through over the last 20 months or so, who wouldn’t love a little (or a lot) of laughter for Christmas this year? And since ‘tis the season for giving why not even treat yourself to a choice of three opportunities to catch a couple of Canadian icons right here at The Hudson Village Theatre? That’s right, I am talking about Messrs. George Bowser and Ricky Blue known more succinctly as the famous musical comedy duo Bowser & Blue.

FOR THE RECORD a collection of mishaps and misadventures found in newspapers over the years

This musical comedy duo have been performing together for over 40 years on radio, written and/or performed in 15 theatre productions, and have made many Just For Laughs Comedy Festival appearances. You may have seen their television specials, such as the popular Gemini-nominated Christmas show ‘Two Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire’ or one of their many Just for Laughs TV appearances.

Bowser & Blue were previously nominated in the ‘Entertainer of the Year’ category by the Canadian Event Industry Star Awards. They have released 20 CDs, three DVDs, as well as The Illustrated Canadian Songbook – a collaboration with award-winning cartoonist Terry Mosher (Aislin).

The boys will be performing a limited three-show engagement this holiday season December 3, 4 and 5 which will surely sell out quickly and provide you with all of the classic Bowser & Blue material we have all known over their long and illustrious careers. Better act fast if you want a seat.

I had a lovely chat with Kalina Skulska, the executive director of HVT and she said it wonderfully: “Bowser and Blue are a national treasure who have been performing at the HVT for almost 20 years. They were even kind enough to come out and lend their talents at an impromptu show at the HVT fundraiser recently where they had people out of the chairs with laughter.” As Kalina says, “they have the real deal of great musicianship, the funny songs and of course, their great personalities. It’s an old adage – in hard times people need to laugh.” Couldn’t agree more. The fact that they love the town of Hudson and have plenty of anecdotes about it will surely make the evening extra special.

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Patrick Bousez unanimously re-elected prefect of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC On Wednesday November 17, the council of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges unanimously re-elected Patrick Bousez, mayor of the municipality of Rivière-Beaudette, as prefect of the Vaudreuil- Soulanges MRC. The elected members of the council also appointed L’Île-Perrot Mayor Pierre Séguin as Deputy Prefect of the MRC. “It is a great honor and a privilege that my colleagues on the MRC council have reiterated their confidence in me for a third term,” said Bousez.

“As always, I will accomplish this task with seriousness and energy in order to continue to advance our regional files for the good of the citizens of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region.”

Bousez has been the mayor of Rivière-Beaudette since 2009. Since his arrival on the MRC council, he has been involved in many committees including: the Administrative Committee, Fire and Civil Safety Committee, Regional Fire and Civil Safety Table, Economic Development Table, Economic Development and Diversification Committee, as well as the Communications Committee. Bousez was elected for the first time as pre-

fect in 2017. Since then, he also sits as president of the Table de concertation régionale de la Montérégie, on the council of the Table des préfets et élus de la Couronne-Sud as well as on the council of administration of the Quebec Federation of Municipalities.

Bousez also won the prestigious JeanMarie-Moreau Award for his leadership and his dynamism towards the community at the congress of the Fédération québécoise des municipalities in 2019.

“As deputy prefect of the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, I offer my full collaboration to the prefect, in continuity in carrying out his tasks,” said Pierre Séguin. “We will closely monitor regional issues and I am convinced that together we will contribute to the development of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.”

Séguin has been mayor of the city of L’Île-Perrot since 2017. Since joining the council of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC he has sat on the administrative committee and the public security committee. In addition, Séguin has extensive experience in business as well as in the world of arts and culture.

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Its role as leader and unifier with the main stakeholders in the territory facilitates the coordination of regional actions in four spheres: planning, development, services to municipalities and services to citizens.

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ADVICE FROM THE HEART

KAREN SIMMONS Welcome to our weekly advice column featuring The Journal’s own Karen Simmons who brings a mix of life experience, common sense, and a loving heart to any situation. Have you got a dating issue? Family problem?

Unresolved friendship issues? Just ask Karen.

Send your questions confidentially and anonymously to karen@yourlocaljournal.ca ******* Dear Karen, I have a friend who although double vaccinated against COVID has still not, after all this time, ventured back out into the world. And I mean NEVER. Not for groceries, not to go to the doctor, dentist, hairdresser…nothing. She will venture out into her yard but still won’t let anyone even go over to her house, except for her parents and I think that’s only because she has a daughter and when she needs to go to the doctor or dentist my friend arranges for the grandparents to take her, which I guess is a good thing. She has always been a hypochondriac but this is now bordering on agoraphobia and I’m really concerned. When we ‘get together’ now it’s only ever on our devices. I haven’t seen her in person since the beginning of 2020!

I try hard not to judge people and to understand that everyone has their own level of comfort when it comes to the world re-opening but I’m really starting to worry about my friend’s mental health and I’m at a loss as to what to do. I’m interested to know what you would do if this were your friend.

Dear concerned friend, Oh my goodness, I can’t even imagine how horrible that must be for your friend. Although I’ve always maintained the lockdown came at a good time for me and that I took full advantage of the down time it provided me, I couldn’t imagine a life in which I was still in total isolation from my family and friends.

Is it possible there’s more to this than meets the eye? Has your friend gone through some kind of trauma that is making her want to retreat into her own little cocoon?

There are so many things that could be playing into this that I’m really hesitant to give advice. I guess talk to your friend. Tell her you’re really concerned about her. Ask if there’s anything you can do to help her navigate her way back into the world but try not to do anything that enables her. Remind her this is also having an affect on her daughter and you don’t think it’s a healthy way for either of them to be living. Maybe offer to go over and go out for walks.

Anything you think won’t be too overwhelming for her. Baby steps as they say.

I think I would also recommend some form of therapy. I’m quite sure many therapists are offering on-line sessions and it would probably do your friend a lot of good to talk to someone who could help sort through her feelings. The problem might be getting her to agree to it though, and you aren’t going to be able to force her. Just do your best to stay as connected to her as you can. It sounds like she’s going through a really difficult time and could probably really use the support of a good friend. ******* Dear Karen, I have the opportunity to take a job that I have been dreaming of across the country but my fiancé is not ready to leave everything behind and come with me. I don’t know what to do. Do I stay here to make her happy or take the job that will make me happy?

Dear conflicted, As much as being in a relationship should be about 50/50 give and take, there are definitely times when the balance has to shift a little bit more towards one person in order for both partners to feel their needs are being met. In this case it’s what we would call ‘situational’ needs. In other words, this job opportunity wasn’t an issue you had discussed prior to getting engaged because it hadn’t been offered to you yet. But now that it has been offered, the situation has changed and needs to be addressed.

A good idea might be to sit down and make a list of pros and cons to your taking (or not taking) this job. It could really help clarify things for you both. Why is your fiancé so against this move? A big part of a relationship is to support our partner and make sacrifices for them sometimes. One thing I do know is if you don’t accept the job just because it doesn’t suit your fiancé, it’s very likely you will eventually come to resent them for holding you back. Perhaps your fiancé would be open to the idea of you taking the job for a year and seeing how things go? That way the move might not feel so permanent. Chances are pretty good that if you make a move and you both settle into your new environment you will both realize the move was a good one. And if for some reason it isn’t, you always have the option to move back home. The best advice I can give is to follow your heart. It seldom leads us in the wrong direction.

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• 1349 gr of cocaine • 214 gr of crack • 171 gr of marijuana • 410 gr of hashish • 16 gr of magic mushrooms • 5564 amphetamine and methamphetamine tablets • 1376 Cialis and Viagra tablets • 2 long guns and ammunition (caliber .12 and a rifle) • 1 cayenne pepper spray cannister • 36 cellphones • 12 scales The total value of the foreclosures is over $464,000.

Nine people aged between 26 and 34 were targeted in this dismantling. All evidence will be presented to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP). Following the analysis of the evidence, arrests for conspiracy, drug trafficking, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of weapons may occur later. *******

MediCentre Continued from page 5 MediCentre dealing with the backlog Hudson MediCentre Clinic Director Dr. Gabrielle Gregoire empathizes with the situation some patients find themselves in and said staff is doing their best to respond to the many calls and requests for information following Dr. Hryniowski’s departure.

“Issuing the letters has to be done by Dr. Hryniowski as his deontological duty,” Dr. Gregoire said and while there is some help available, “…the clinic cannot do it for him.” Each file is being examined in order to determine vulnerable patients whose medical care will be prioritized and transferred to another doctor but it’s a long and complicated process.

“People also need to understand that he’s had his own health issues,” she added, “and, unfortunately, this has caused more of a delay.”

Which patients end up being transferred to another doctor is also decided by the treating physician.

“We took over all his patients aged 80 and over living in Vaudreuil-Soulanges,” said Dr. Gregoire. “I understand that some patients may be younger and still have health challenges but we really tried to identify the (vulnerable) patients,” she added. Dr. Gregoire said the

Bowser & Blue

Continued from page 10 This will be HVT’s finale of sorts to round out the year so it is the perfect time to come out and enjoy a wonderful evening of song and laughter. As Kalina says, “It is great to welcome Bowser & Blue back to Hudson and as well to have the audience back in the theatre.” And even though tickets have not been on sale for very long the response has been outstanding.

Fight against trafficking in narcotic drugs - Searches and arrests in Vaudreuil-Dorion On November 17, the police from the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges East station carried out two searches and one arrest in connection with drug trafficking in Vaudreuil-Dorion, following an investigation initiated in October, 2021.

Two searches were carried out in a residence and a vehicle in VaudreuilDorion. As a result of the searches, police seized more than 550 methamphetamine tablets, nearly 25 grams of cocaine, $250 in Canadian money and a cell phone.

A 21-year-old woman from Vaudreuil-Dorion was arrested and released. She could face drug trafficking charges at a later date.

The Sûreté du Québec reminds that citizens can transmit any information relating to the production or trafficking of narcotics confidentially, by contacting the Central Criminal Information Center at 1 800 659-4264.

If you witness any suspicious events or suspicious individuals requiring immediate intervention, dial 9-1-1. clinic staff has reached out to Nova nurses and other home-care nurses to help address everyone’s needs but the sheer number of patients means the existing family doctors are not capable of taking over every single dossier.

New physicians expected Dr. Gregoire said the clinic is working hard to recruit new physicians and, in the fall of 2022, Dr. Malaika Awori will join the practice, a biochemist and research scientist before attending medical school. Additionally, in January of 2023, they will be welcoming Dr. Eva Chadnova – a family doctor with a PhD in neuroscience, into their practice who will help absorb more of the overflow of those patients currently without a family doctor.

“I understand some people don’t want to wait a year,” Dr. Gregoire added.

“There’s no easy solution and, unfortunately, this is not the only place in Quebec where this is happening.”

In the interim, the Hudson MediCentre will continue to issue letters of instruction to patients as the files are reviewed. Those patients unwilling to wait for a reply are encouraged to add their names to the waiting list at www.gamf. gouv.qc.ca.

“It’s every patient’s right to register on the GAMF site if they choose,” said Dr. Gregoire. “I certainly don’t want to deprive people of their rights if they want to register earlier.”

Tickets are $40 and can only be obtained by contacting the box office directly at 450-458-5361 or by e-mail at hvtbox@villagetheatre.ca. Hudson Village Theatre has done a very good job of slowly opening up the theatre as regulations have allowed and will continue to follow the Government of Quebec recommended health measures; therefore all patrons 13 years old and up are required to present a Proof of Vaccination (QR code) and photo ID to enter the theatre. Proof may be presented on paper, in a PDF on your mobile device, or using the VaxiCode app.

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In a mini exhibition titled ‘Christmas at Mull Hall’ you’re invited to discover a dollhouse that belonged to Morna MacLean. Morna was once a resident of the majestic home known as Mull Hall – now the Stewart Hall Cultural Centre. You will not only see the dollhouse and part of its original furnishings, but also get a glimpse of life at Mull Hall, and the holiday season, at the time of the MacLean family (19191940).The exhibition runs daily from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m., at Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Road, Pointe-Claire until Sunday, January 16, 2022. Free admission. For more info call 514 630-1220, ext. 1774 ******* The War Memorial Library in Hudson will be holding its December Book Sale beginning Monday, December 6 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and through our partial opening hours Thursday, December 9 through Saturday, December 11. Please check our website for opening hours at warmemoriallibrary. blogspot.com. Christmas books and coffee table books will be featured.

The library is run by volunteers and monies from our book sales are distributed to local charities. ******* Local author and naturopath/fit-

ness specialist Frances Michaelson will be signing her new book titled ‘Do you have the Guts to be Healthy?’ on Saturday, December 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Studio Mūv, 425 Main Road in Hudson.

The book explores the relationship between food and health at a cellular level. Fifty per cent of the book sales will be donated to Nova Hudson’s inhome nursing care. More info at www. francesmichaelson.com ******* The Hudson Dance Centre is part of the November Purses of Hope drive where community members are asked to take a very gently used or new medium-size purse and fill it with an assortment of beauty/hygiene products (only new and unexpired items) then bring your finished Purse of Hope to the HDC Dance Studio (451A Main Road) or at Boutique Pennypetz (441 Main Road) during their open business hours. When you fill a purse, you give hope to a woman in need.

All filled purses collected will go to various women’s shelters throughout the greater Montreal area along with other social organizations to help women dealing with hardship.

For a complete list of suggested donation items, see www.facebook.com/ hudsondancecenter.

Legion News Rod L. Hodgson

Special contributor

Tuesday night Spaghetti or Chili Dinners have now begun as a replacement for our cancelled burger nights.

We began last Tuesday, November 16.

Cost is just $5 and they run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. just like the burgers nights.

First come, first served, no reservations needed. If you are interested in forming up a team please let us know at rcl115@videotron.ca or hudsonlegion@videotron.ca as we now have four teams set up. Belinda Gare and her team served up a Creamy Beef Pasta on Tuesday, November 23 and Jane Robinson and her crew will be doing a Chili Night (pun there!) November 30.

Curling is in full swing now and ev-

eryone is just so pleased to be able to see their friends and meet some new players as well. We have picked up a number of new Legion curlers and thus many new Legion members as well.

We are doing well. The Sunday morning junior curlers are also very active.

The results of the AGM elections that were held this past Wednesday are as follows – President Rod Hodgson, 1st Vice President Michael Elliott, 2nd Vice President Peter Mansell, Treasurer Ted Poulin, Secretary Jon Bazar, Executive Members Bruce Ruiter, Mary Jefferies, Robin Pelletier, Bill Sansom, Jay Oland, Curling Representative Jay De La Durantaye, Sgt. at Arms Officer Robin Pelletier, Past President Eric Connor.

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Start of COVID vaccination for children A new stage in the COVID-19 vaccination campaign has begun as the vaccination of young people aged five to 11 begins.

To promote the vaccination of children and respond as best as possible to the needs expressed by parents, teams will visit all primary schools in the Montérégie to vaccinate students. Over the next few days, parents will be invited to register their children through the School Services Center platform and complete the consent form on ClicSanté so that their children can receive the vaccine at the same time as other stu-

dents of their class.

Vaccination clinics will also be open in the evenings and weekends to allow parents who wish to accompany their children during the vaccination. These parents should make an appointment at the following address: Québec.ca/vaccinCOVID. The vaccination departments of all the CISSSs in the Montérégie have used their imagination to decorate and animate their vaccination centers in order to make the experience as pleasant as possible for the young clientele.

The public health director of Montérégie invites parents to have their chil-

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Children aged five to 11 who have the highest proportion of COVID-19 cases in the Montérégie region are now eligible for vaccination.

dren vaccinated against COVID. “I know there are some parents who have waited a long time for this moment while others are more hesitant,” says Dr. Julie Loslier, Director of Public Health for the Montérégie region. “COVID is still circulating in Montérégie, particularly among people who are not vaccinated. The vaccine is effective and safe. This is the best way we have to stop the spread of the virus.”

Currently, children under the age

of 10 have the highest proportion of COVID-19 cases in the region. In Montérégie, a little more than half of active outbreaks are in schools, mainly in elementary schools.

For more information on COVID in Montérégie, please consult tinyurl.com/ wjpv8bpf.

Public Health publishes information and data every week on its Facebook page which you can consult at www.facebook.com/DSPMonteregie/

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The red tablecloths from St. Mary’s Hall in Hudson which went missing some time ago still have not been located despite a plea on social media. They are needed for the upcoming Christmas Market being held November 27. If anyone knows where they are, please contact Elizabeth Dempsey at (450) 458-4380.

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Movies You Might Have Missed 52 week challenge edition Title: Ronin (1998) Directed: John Frankenheimer Genre: Action/Thriller Available on: Netflix, Hoopla Brief Synopsis: A team of former special operatives team up to steal a mysterious, heavily guarded briefcase in France.

Scores: 68% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.3 IMDb Review: The opening title card really tells the whole story. In medieval Japanese tradition, the great warrior class of the Samurai protected their lords from danger, even if it cost them their lives.

If a Samurai was to fail, an even worse fate was to befall them: Shame. Cursed to roam the countryside without a master, honor or purpose, the newly minted Ronin (literally meaning ‘wave man’) became mercenaries. Despite the name, our film takes place in 1990s France, and follows a wide range of figures, none of them Japanese. However, the sentiment is the same. We follow Irish, English, Russian, French and American mercenaries, deemed expendable in the post Cold-War era of espionage.

Having once fought for their country, they now fight for a paycheque, working for the highest bidder. While their allegiances were never certain at the best of times, amongst fellow mercenaries they become even hazier. A shadowy figure brings them together to extract the contents of a briefcase. Just like the audience, the characters are left in the dark about its contents. A plan is hatched, but will it be executed?

Ronin is a murky thriller that, like its post Cold War protagonists, feels ripped from a past era. Veteran director John Frankenheimer (The Manchurian Candidate) shines in one of his final (and finest) films, obscuring the beautiful French landscape in dull, muted tones. Filming almost exclusively in deep focus, we are engulfed in detail in every scene; whether it be a long shot of a car chase or a close-up of an actor’s conversation. The Bourne franchise owes a significant unpaid debt to Ronin’s aesthetic, as there are clear connections between the two, including some of the finest stunt driving ever committed to film. Besides Bullitt, Ronin stands above almost any other car chase in cinematic history, excelling in allowing the action to happen instead of using the mirage-like effects of editing. Watching real cars whip past each other at 100+ mph is as exhilarating as it is muscle clenching and adds a much needed sense of reality to a genre often bogged down in slick camera tricks and over-the-top fight choreography.

The crowning achievement of this spy thriller is the fact that it undeniably achieves these thrills. It is easy to lose count of the twists and turns that populate the film, making each conversation, action and decision much more dramatic. The twists are unexpected, yet not unbelievable. The action is grounded, yet incredibly entertaining. With a cast of Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Sean Bean and others, the film gives time to dialogue and development. It is a relief to see that there are no nameless, six-pack toting, gorgeous model henchmen to face at each turn, and that our band of soldiers feel real and human. It makes you feel that the reason these people are still alive in this line of work is because they are truly skilled at their job, having honed their craft over years of experience. Ronin is a fun spy-thriller with a 1970s-era gritty tone, and serves as an excellent palate-cleanser for overdone modern action films.

Revisited. This column originally PHOTO COURTESY IMDB.COM ran November 26, 2020.

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With the COVID-19 pandemic slowly loosening its grip, the world is opening up once again and if you’ll be off to a warmer climate this coming winter, don’t forget to take along a copy of The Journal as we resume our ‘YLJ around the world’ feature. Forgot the paper? No worries! You can also access our virtual paper on your phone or tablet. Just hold it up for the camera. Wishing you safe and happy travels while you keep up with all the news from back home.

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Sisters save dog from coyotes

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Aptly named dog Lucky, a tiny Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, barely survived an attack by a pack of coyotes thanks to the bravery of two teenaged girls who came to his rescue on Montée d’Alstonvale in the west end of Vaudreuil-Dorion, just after dark on Tuesday, November 16.

Sisters Angélie (16) and Maélie (13) StPierre had let their dog out in the rural

back yard after returning from school when the attack occurred. Next-door neighbours John Simpson and Linda Séguin provided emergency transport to the veterinarian, and shared the harrowing tale with The Journal.

Heard a yelp “Maélie said she heard Lucky barking outside, and then she heard a yelp,” said Séguin. “She looked out and thought she saw another dog, a very large, lighter coloured one.” After that she saw a second

large animal and they disappeared into the neighbouring field. Maélie ran out in the dark to investigate, and saw Lucky had been picked up and carried off, then dropped, bloody and limp, in the field beside their house. It turned out the large ‘dogs’ she saw were coyotes.

Said Simpson, “The coyotes had just shaken Lucky around like a rag doll. They were not playing; these animals were looking to kill for food.” He said older sister Angélie ran out to help, then the pair gave chase, and the coyotes dropped their pet and vanished.

Felt like she was being watched Simpson said the girls were comforting their traumatized dog, who was covered in blood and seemed to be in shock, when Angélie had a feeling of being watched. “She turns around and looks, and she sees seven more coyotes staring at them - they were just a few metres away.” He said she didn’t hesitate but screamed for her younger sister to run, then scooped up the terrified dog and sprinted back to the house. They made it back indoors without further incident, and called the neighbours for help bringing the injured dog for veterinary care at the Hôpital Vétérinaire Hudson.

Possibly hybrids Simpson thinks the animals, based on their behaviour, are likely hybrids between wolves and coyotes. He said it isn’t normal for coyotes to travel in quite such a large pack (he’s recently seen them in groups of up to 15), or for them to approach humans so closely. “My guess is there were two younger ones and the pack was teaching them how to hunt,” he said. “Mature ones kill for food

every day. I think the only reason Lucky wasn’t killed instantly is because they didn’t quite know what they were doing yet. Even so, he only had minutes to live when the girls saved him.”

Lots of care needed Said Séguin, “We went over there and the poor dog was bleeding a lot. John brought him to the car to go to the animal hospital on Harwood, and even with his coat on and a sweater underneath he had blood soaked through to the skin.”

Though X-rays showed him to have avoided broken bones or other obvious major damage, Lucky spent two nights in observation at the hospital with cuts to his neck, shoulder, the underside of one leg, his stomach and his foot. He’s now back with the girls and recovering, though he is on medication and is clearly traumatized by the experience. “Lucky is finally eating and drinking and walking again,” said Séguin, “but the poor thing, he’s still shaking all the time he’s so scared.”

Act of bravery The neighbours can’t help but be impressed by the courageous instincts of the girls, facing a pack of wild animals to rescue their beloved pet. Said Simpson, “It was just such an incredible act of bravery on their part that saved that dog’s life. All I know is, if I were ever to go to war, I’d want those two girls by my side.”

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4 practically new Yokohama winter tires, 245/45/R18, on 18” BMW rims. Please contact Simon at 514-781-1194. See image at https://www.yourlocaljournal.ca/ visual-classifieds (211210)

Gently used ResMed S9 Elite CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) machine including accessories and carrying case. $1200 (paid $2000). Call 514-231-3234 and leave a message.

SINGING LESSONS. Private or SemiPrivate. In my home (St-Lazare). Sing the songs you love! Call Morgan. 514-6071308 References available.

WELLNESS PRODUCTS, amongst the best in north America! Nutrition, personal care, cleaning products, etc.! Good pricing too! ca.melaleuca.com/francine (Lady who collected funds /Terry Fox/ IGA) President forth seeing the economics of America & Canada: melaleuca.com/specialmessage. Call 438-838-0063 (211126) Elliptical 625s Tempo Fitness brand exercise machine. $100. Pick up in NDIP. See photo in www.yourlocaljournal.ca/visual-classifieds. Call 514-425-5965 and leave a message.

4 BRIDGESTONE SNOW TIRES DOT 205--6020 low mileage excellent condition on 16inch Steel Rims. Asking $300.00. Call Ken, 450-4587422. (211126)

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

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

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ACTIVE ON THE MARKET:

From 2001 to 2017 the average number of single dwelling homes on the market during the month of August was: 382 available homes. Since 2018 there has been an average of 151 available single dwelling homes in August (2018 = 225, 2019 = 227, 2020 = 98, 2021 = 57).

In 2021, of the 57 single dwelling on the market in August, 16 had an accepted offer leaving 41 available.

SOLD from January to August: From 2001 to 2017 the average number of single dwelling homes SOLD was 321.

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LARGE CORNER UNIT – Welcome to Onze de la Gare Tour 11, being a highly coveted unit for the tranquility being at the end of the other units.

Walking distance to train, shopping malls and others. 2 BDR, heated floors in the BTH, 2 Parking lots. Must see!

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Friday, November 26, 2021

212 Pl. Roy, Saint-Zotique

DREAM LOCATION - On a cul-de-sac, flanked by the St-Zotique golf course. Big bright rooms & beautiful interior layout. Large nearly 9,400 sq.ft. lot, with a panoramic view and no neighbours in the back. Perfect family property!

Centris #23600258

Average value from 2020 to 2021 (Hudson/St-Lazare): Properties over $750,000: 2020 Jan to August: 35 sold 2021 Jan to August: 89 sold 2.5 times more properties over 750K have sold compared to last year. More single dwelling homes in the higher price range have sold in 2021 compared to 2020 resulting in an increased average value: Hudson +33%, St-Lazare +36.88%, Rigaud +25.9% Prices have increased and will continue to do so until the number of properties on the market goes back to normal (+/-

$429,900

3285 Rte Harwood, Vaud-Dorion

LARGE COMMERCIAL LOT – With 3 cadastrals, 2 are zoned commercial C3, for retail businesses, service offices, gas station and more but NOT for storage units, mechanics or truck drive-in. One lot is in agricultural zoning. Great opportunity!

Centris #10876948

Overall, this means that the market has shifted from being a BUYER’S market with multiple choices of single dwelling homes available, to a strong SELLER’S market with multiple offers from purchasers with about only 10.7% (average 382 vs available 41) of the standard amount of single dwelling homes on the market.

D L O

$389,900 (+tx)

382 homes). The current low mortgage interest rate (presently under 2%) is pushing the price to increase.

As long as the mortgage rate stays low the number of properties on the market will also remain low.

In Hudson since 2011 the average selling price went up by 90%. For example, a home bought in 2011 at $450,000 would cost $855,000 to purchase in 2021. In St-Lazare average selling price went up by 90% meaning that a home purchased at $436,000 in 2011 would now cost over $828,400. In Rigaud, the average selling price went up by 81% ($260,000 compared to $470,600 in 2021) The best time to buy or to sell a property is … when you are ready, not waiting for the market to change!

In 2018 many thought that the market was high… but what about now? The market price today will be seen as a steal in the years to come!

Normand Roy