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Tides turning at Sandy Beach

Inside Pilon back for fifth mandate

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The Town of Hudson’s offer to purchase ‘all or part’ of the land at Sandy Beach that Nicanco Holdings Inc. had plans to develop into 214 housing units has been

Saint-Lazare’s first female mayor

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withdrawn, after an access to information request by environmental group Nature Hudson revealed the developer had been negotiating the purchase without divulg-

ing that its environment ministry certificate of authorization was revoked last May, a fact that significantly impacts the value of the land. See story on page 3.

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Pilon wins fifth term by acclamation John Jantak

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Guy Pilon once again presided over the Vaudreuil-Dorion council meeting on October 4 after the mayor won his fifth consecutive mandate by acclamation. Five of the eight current councillors also won their municipal electoral ridings by acclamation and two new councillors won in their respective districts after running for the first time.

It was a bittersweet moment for councillors Josée Clément and Céline Chartier who attended their last council session after deciding to retire from municipal politics. They have been replaced by Luc Marsan and Karine Lechasseur in their respective districts.

All the re-elected and new councillors ran under the Parti de l’Action de Vaudreuil-Dorion (PAVD).

Gabriel Parent is the only remaining candidate for councillor who will be squaring off against independent candidate Denis Lecompte for the District 6 council seat.

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also seven of the eight district councillors were also re-elected,” said Pilon.

“In our analysis we did a good job of course and people are very happy.

That’s the way I see it. We also have two new councillors who have never been in an election that won by acclamation. That’s special.”

Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital For Pilon, his re-election means he will still be at the helm as the city moves closer to the realization of its remaining major infrastructure project including construction of the VaudreuilSoulanges Hospital.

“The hospital is a big project that will change the face of the town,” he said. “It will be there forever and it will be a new signature location for our city.

It will be called Hôpital de VaudreuilSoulanges but many people will call it Hôpital de Vaudreuil-Dorion because of its location.”

The city is working with the provincial government regarding various aspects of the project related to infrastructure. “We want to minimize the negative aspects of the project espe-

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Vaudreuil-Dorion Mayor Guy Pilon helms the first council meeting of his new mandate – his fifth in the mayor’s seat – and looks forward to working on the city’s largest project, the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital.

cially regarding traffic so we are working with the Société québécoise des infrastructure (SQI). It will be a success but we have to work hard because this hospital is worth $1.7 billion. It will be a plus for the town and not a negative,” said Pilon.

Municipal hub and aquatic centre The city will also move forward with its plans to build a new city hall and library as part of its long-awaited municipal hub as well as indoor aquatic centre. Both projects were put on hold earlier this year because of the soaring cost of construction materials and a labour shortage, factors which are now

stabilizing.

“If these projects are successful I will leave municipal politics in four years knowing that we have a modern town with fantastic infrastructure. I will be very proud of these accomplishments and feel great as a mayor because I will have realized the biggest improvements and changes for our town forever,” said Pilon.

“After this, whoever follows me as mayor won’t have to deal with these issues because they will already have been completed or be close to completion.”

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to Nicanco, pending a more accurate land valuation with current information. In the end, it was the citizens’ groups that brought that information to the town.

JJ Corker of the group Nature Hudson said that after many attempts to get answers through Access to Information, they finally got the surprising news by filing a new request for ‘any new documentation’ with the Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MELCC) relating to the Sandy Beach development plan.

Environmental findings “The ministry had an inspector there last March, to confirm that no work had been started,” said Corker.

He said there’s a two-year time limit to start work after an authorization is given before it is revoked. “(The inspector) also found that the wetland is much larger than on the documentation from 2014.” He said the inspector has a new map showing ‘almost the entire area’ as wetland or seasonal wetland. As a result, the ministry’s authorization has been revoked and the developer has been informed that no work may proceed unless they receive new authorization from the MELCC. “We’ve been asking to see documentation for all this time and it’s been, ‘denied,’ ‘denied’ ‘denied,’” said Gray. Of the news that authorization had been revoked months ago, he said, “I assume the town could have found out, had they wanted to.” Mayor Nicholls could not confirm if the MELCC had a legal obligation to inform the town, and Director General Philip Toone did not get back to The Journal on the subject before press time.

Development back to square one However the change came to be, citizens in favour of protecting the forested wetlands around Sandy Beach are relieved to know that the development plans are now essentially back

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Question period for the Hudson town council meeting of October 4, the first to be held in person since COVID-19 restrictions started and the last for this council before the upcoming election, was dominated by inquiries about the surprise news from last week that council had entered negotiations to purchase ‘all or part’ of the land at Sandy Beach to protect it from development while their communications and votes by majority over the past four years have demonstrated the opposite intent.

The following day (Tuesday, October 5) a press release revealed the developer’s 2014 certificate of authorization from the provincial environment ministry had been revoked a full five months ago, without the town’s awareness.

The removal of authorization means the development as planned cannot proceed which landowner Nicanco Holdings Inc. has known since May 7, 2021. While the town paid for a professional land valuation in August, that valuation and their subsequent offer to buy the land with a tax surplus didn’t account for the fact that most of it is now officially unbuildable, which lowers its value significantly.

Citizens’ groups’ persistence pays A number of people, including Mark Gray of the Sandy Beach Wetland Protection Group, asked at the meeting why they and Nature Hudson weren’t informed when the town suddenly changed direction and made an offer on the land, considering both groups have dedicated enormous volunteer resources to trying to protect the area and investigating non-municipal funding to pay for it. Mayor Nicholls cited a need for discretion during a negotiation and said they expected to have an answer to their offer “… any day now.”

The town has now pulled their offer

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With approvals to develop removed by the provincial environment ministry and the town of Hudson, the price of the environmentally sensitive land surrounding Sandy Beach should be more affordable if the incoming town council continues with recently kindled efforts to acquire and preserve it.

to square one, and the town (and the incoming municipal council) will have more time to assess the true value of the land, as well as apply for grant money to assist with acquiring it.

“I think it’s the casebook definition of negotiating in bad faith,” said Nicholls of Nicanco’s discussions with them about selling the land without revealing they’d lost their MELCC authorization.

He said he appreciates the work the citizens’ groups have done to raise awareness on the issue and that as a result of the new revelation the 2017 infrastructure agreement with the town (signed

by Natalie Best and the previous council) and any other approvals after that date are now invalid because they were

done on the basis of the development having environmental approval. He added that the public servitude to the beach would remain intact, as it was agreed upon earlier and doesn’t rely on the MELCC document. He also said he’d had a message that a reported lawsuit

by Nicanco against the province had been withdrawn.

“It’s an entirely different landscape” Nicholls said. “We’re getting a new market valuation on the basis of the reduced buildable area. It’ll be up to the new council going forward to decide how much of the land to try to acquire, and if they have the will to go for all of it.”

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Just do it The available data for municipal election voter turnout paints a picture which yoyos between the optimistic peaks of citizen engagement and utter apathy. At the high end of the spectrum over the years in which records have been kept, turnout can be in the mid 70 percentile. At its lowest, it hovers just under 40 per cent.

According to Elections Quebec, municipal governments are responsible for almost 60 per cent of public infrastructure and the decisions and actions of those in municipal office affect local issues such as public services, fire protection services, public transit, and even the little goodies like bike paths and dog parks. Things you may not really think about until you don’t have them anymore.

In an era where we have more access to learn about candidates through many avenues – primarily newspapers and social media platforms – there’s not really an excuse not to cast an informed vote.

Your vote helps oversee the management of funds that will improve or diminish the quality of life in your town. And the more people who vote, the greater the number of eyes there are on elected officials to act in the collective best interests.

Many citizens no longer bother to cast a ballot in elections in general, stating that nothing ever changes because of their vote.

If you think nothing changes as a result of voting, just imagine how different your community would be if nobody bothered to vote at all.

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Our Photo of the Week contest rolls on. We had such a high volume of participation last year and are pleased to continue the tradition.

Hudson resident Sonia Gagné titled this submission, ‘Lots of experience.’

We will be offering three prizes at the end of the year - $200 for first place, $100 for second, and $50 for third.

Interested? Send your entries to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca. We will showcase all submissions on our website at www.yourlocaljournal.ca/photo-of-the-week.

Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca Steep challenges Dear Editor, Last week resident Eva McCartney had difficulty understanding why our mayor, Jamie Nicholls, had such steep challenges over the course of his four year mandate.

I am not sure why this is the case. It is my understanding that once he was privy to the legal and financial workings of the town and the extent of the issues stemming from previous administrations, he had to moderate his program in order to stabilize the town and avoid future legal entanglements.

This was a wise and prudent move. Mayor Nicholls has followed an approach that aims to avoid a continuous cycle of litigation and economic instability.

I am particularly perplexed by the notion that our mayor abandoned Sandy Beach. His efforts to bring in By-law 526.8 speak volumes to the balanced and forward-looking solutions for which he is known. However, for those with short memories, that by-law has never seen the day through no fault of his. To assume that legal implications can simply be ignored by an administration without significant consequences is short-sighted and dangerous and not something I look for in a mayor. Exposing the town to further litigation and the financial drain this represents only means less funds in the future to devote to ecological restoration and preservation.

Ecological governance is something Mayor Nicholls has practiced throughout his career, during and before his time as Mayor of Hudson.

I know from personal discussions with Mayor Nicholls his passion for protecting the environment and the town’s built heritage. Given the demographics of Hudson for the next 10 years, it is prudent to

pursue a fiscally sound, environmentally conscientious, and human wellbeing centred policy plan and put Hudson on the road to a sustainable and bright future such as the one proposed by Mayor Nicholls rather than simply assuming he can fix all past wrongs and essentially remain in past squabbles rather than ensuring a better future.

Through my profession, I know a thing or two about prolonged litigations… only law firms come out on top and small towns end up with decades of financial instability and debt. How about we work together to ensure development in the town is done with the utmost care for the ecosystem and the residents that derive so many benefits from it, rather than assume that development will simply not happen.

Konstantia Koutouki, Hudson Noise pollution Dear Editor, I am looking forward to hearing from the Hudson mayoral candidates regarding possible restrictions on the use of leaf blowers. Given the welldocumented danger to public health, municipalities should set an example by outlawing any use of gaspowered leaf blowers by those contracted for municipal landscaping services. In addition, it is particularly important that leaf blowers not be used when there are no leaves to blow (summer use seems to mostly involve blowing dust into the air, while creating a major disturbance) and banning the use of more than one leaf blower (or other very noisy machine) at the same time on the same property or within the immediate vicinity.

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Lachance becomes first woman Mayor of Saint-Lazare John Jantak

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Former District 1 Councillor Geneviève Lachance has transitioned into her new role as mayor of Saint-Lazare after being elected by acclamation last weekend. Lachance presided over the monthly council meeting at city hall as mayor on October 5.

She said being acclaimed as mayor wasn’t really a surprise given her involvement with the community during the past four years and the knowledge she has accumulated since that time regarding the major issues affecting the municipality.

“I was expecting to win because I really knew that I was going to fight for a win no matter what. To win by acclamation is great because you keep moving forward and you don’t have to necessarily go through the whole election process,” Lachance told The Journal.

New role Lachance said she’s prepared to tackle the challenges facing the town as she assumes her new role. “I’m very ready

for it although it’s a little overwhelming now,” Lachance told The Journal. “It’s a reality that’s sinking in. I started my campaign in June so I’ve been working with a team to prepare for this so I was very ready.”

When asked about how she felt attending her first council meeting as mayor, Lachance said, “I was a little nervous. It’s really an honour to be able to sit in that chair. Being elected as the first woman mayor of Saint-Lazare is also a big deal to me.”

Future challenges Her experience as councillor for the past four years has helped Lachance to learn about the various issues that affect the municipality and is prepared to take on the challenges that face the town. “My strength is to be detailed and organized. I have no doubt that this role is going to work out. I’ll be able to really take on the challenges and bring something positive to Saint-Lazare,” she said.

“Saint-Lazare has been left behind regionally. We have a lot to offer and we’re missing this representation at higher levels to really speak up and to make our

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Facing no challengers, former District 1 Councillor Geneviève Lachance has been elected Saint-Lazare Mayor by acclamation, the first female mayor in the town’s history.

place in the region. We’re the second biggest town in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and it’s important to show people that we’re not just a bedroom community. I want to eliminate this term from our vocabulary. We’re much more than that,” said Lachance.

Infrastructure upgrades Important upgrades to the town’s infrastructure will also be a priority for the new council when it is sworn in after the municipal elections end on November 7.

Lachance said important upgrades are needed for the town’s sewage system and potable water supply.

“We haven’t done enough in the past. I think we need to concentrate on the entire sewage project and make sure that our water capacity is sufficient for the growth in our population that’s predicted over the long-term,” said La-

chance.

Protecting the environment The town will continue its commitment to protecting the environment and preserving its remaining green spaces under Lachance’s leadership. “Climate change is not going to get any better.

This involves protecting what we have remaining. Wetlands and forests are extremely important,” said Lachance.

“I’m very optimistic. We have to focus on the basics like making sure we have enough water capacity. We also want to boost our local economy which is part of the structure of our town. We can boost our town not just through development,” Lachance added. “If we can put in proper by-laws to control development we’ll be in a much better position to face the future.”

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A funny thing happened on the way to the theatre…

Brian Gallagher

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Or should I say a funny thing will happen at the theatre? Perhaps a bit dark and sinister as well? I will let you decide for yourself but certainly don’t miss the upcoming Hudson Village Theatre’s production of ‘The blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead’ which runs from October 13-24 at the theatre. Written by Robert Hewitt, it is expertly directed by Dean Patrick Fleming and stars Leni Parker (Helix, Street Legal, 19-2 are just some of her many credits). This one-woman play is definitely a not-to-be-missed event that will have you laughing, thinking, and trying to keep up with all the dark twists and turns. I had the chance to sit down and chat with Dean about this production.

Now although this play is the first in their professional series to be held at the Hudson Village Theatre this season, it is their third production of the year.

The first, ‘Every Brilliant Thing,’ was performed outside at the Greenwood Centre for Living History followed by the comedy ‘Strawberries in January.’

For ‘The blonde, the Brunette and the

Vengeful Redhead’ Dean says he chose it over two years ago but due to COVID it never made it past rehearsals before they were shut down. Dean admits he originally read the script because of the title, but as soon as he got into it he realized it was so much more interesting than the title might suggest.

As he says, “It’s a murder mystery that is laid out in a really fun way and the audience has to piece it together through all of the parts. With each character you meet you find out a bit more about the murder and who is affected by it or attached to it”.

Dean is obviously excited about this production stating, “Although it has some comedy, it is also full of great characters. It starts right off with a murder and as the story goes along, you meet all of these people and find out who is telling the truth about what happened. And even if it starts with a murder, there are real human qualities that shine through; even if the characters are funny, there is an honesty to them as well”.

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This will be the last professional theatre production for the season for HVT but Dean says they are already planning for next spring. So you definitely want to take advantage and catch ‘The blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead’ – a witty and funny whodunit played by an actor at the top of her game. Of course, appropriate COVID measures will be in place to ensure everyone’s safety and make sure you

Letters

Continued from page 4 The noise from gas blowers travels further than the noise from electric blowers, penetrating through windows and walls more readily and is not tolerated well by humans. Gas blowers can cause permanent hearing loss in two hours in humans (most animals/wildlife have far more sensitive senses). Imagine being a newborn bird, helpless in the nest, with three gas-powered leaf blowers and a super noisy lawn mower working below and polluting fumes and particulates rising into the air!

Sincerely, Hilary Dempsey Hudson Enough enabling Dear Editor, Again, it is with astonishment that we read the comments made by Karen Simmons (Dear Karen, The Journal, October 1) regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. She states that she has spoken to some anti-vaxxers and that they have some good points (?). She goes on to say, “These are people who are not anti-vaxxers in the global sense of the word. They are against this particular vaccine.” She further states, “Unfortunately in life we can’t always make people see things from our point of view.” Really! This is not about a referendum to put fluoride in the water or not. This is about 5 million people who have died worldwide because of this deadly virus, not to mention the staggering burden that is being placed on our healthcare workers in the ERs and ICUs. This is about saving precious lives.

These anti-vaxxers state it is their right to refuse vaccination.It is never anybody’s right to put the lives of others in danger. Please. Enough of this enabling.

There is something dreadfully wrong

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Tickets and more information can be found on their website www.villagetheatre.ca with a system that does not enact legislation to prevent the unvaccinated from further spreading this scourge. Of course we cannot force people to be vaccinated but we can force them to isolate and waive their right to treatment in our overburdened ERs and ICUs should they become ill with COVID because they have refused to be vaccinated. How many deaths will it take till we know that too many people have died?

The answer seems to be blowing in the wind.

Roy and Linda Parsons Styker Hudson Contentious Campaign Dear Editor, I do not condone the vandalizing of campaign posters, but I understand why it happened.

Last week, four of Madame Geneviève Lachance’s supporters boldly constructed one of her large billboards in front of our house, without our prior knowledge or consent.

When confronted, as they were busily hammering this monstrosity into the ground, they continued building and arrogantly told me they were on municipal property and had every right to be there.

I expressed my concern that voting is a privilege and a private honor. Geneviève Lachance’s face, hugely depicted on a placard on our front lawn, is an advertisement to my neighbours that I support this candidate.

There is a large park directly in front of our home, where they could just as easily have built her grand placard for all to contemplate.

I will not be intimidated by her lack of concern or respect for this citizen’s request, and will exercise my disappointment come voting day.

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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’m writing today because quite honestly, I just don’t know where else to turn. I’m at my wits’ end right now and I fear I am going to lose my mind if I don’t find a solution.

I am the mother of three sons aged 7, 14, and 18. For the most part the boys get along well, and we live a pretty quiet life.

About a month ago I found out that my 18-year-old is not only smoking weed but has been bringing it into the house. I’ve tried speaking with him about it a few times, but I’m always met with the same argument. “It’s legal and I’m 18 so I can do what I want,” he always tells me. I’m perfectly aware that it’s legal but I have younger children in the house and everything about this makes me uncomfortable. Unfortunately, my husband just doesn’t want to get involved in the discussions so on top of everything else, I’m left handling this on my own. Am I making too much of this?

Dear Parenting Alone, No! I don’t think you’re making too much of this. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean you’re okay with having it in your house. Before speaking with your son again you need to have a conversation with your husband. His lack of interest or concern to this matter is, in my opinion, unacceptable. Even if he is okay with it, if he knows it bothers you, he should have your back and present a united front to your son. Given that you have younger children in the house I absolutely think your eldest son needs to be made to understand and respect the fact that you simply don’t want any of these substances in your home. Notice I said, “your home?” At 18, you are under no legal obligation to allow your son to continue living with you. It might seem harsh to say but these are the moments that will define your relationship with him moving forward. To me it’s a simple matter of respect. He needs to respect your wishes on this one or perhaps it’s time for him to move out. I think if you hold firm on this, he will come to understand that what you’re asking really isn’t that big of a deal. You don’t seem to be asking or expecting he not use these products, you’re simply asking that he not bring them into the house. Remind your son that being 18 doesn’t mean being able to do whatever we want. It means making adult decisions. Time for him to grow up and put his brother’s wellbeing ahead of his attitude. ******* Dear Karen, I live in an apartment building that doesn’t allow dogs. Problem is I recently found out there’s someone in the building who has a dog. It’s a small dog and I never hear it bark or anything but it’s bugging me because I would like to have a little dog but, because of the rules, I’m not even considering it right now. The owner puts the dog in a small shoulder bag to take it out and walks down the street to let the dog do its business, so she clearly knows she’s in the wrong.

Am I wrong to be bothered by this and should I be complaining to the landlord?

Dear Dogless, While this might be frustrating for you, do you really want to be the person responsible for your neighbour either having to move or get rid of their dog? I know I wouldn’t want to live with that guilt.

Maybe there’s a back story you don’t know about? And if the dog really isn’t bothering anyone I would say, “let lying dogs lie” so to speak, and I hope one day you’ll have the chance to have a dog of your own!

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Recently, Poppy Chairperson John Dalgarno presented a check for $2,000 from our Legion Poppy Fund to Patricia Sévigny who is the new Philanthropic Development Consultant of the Vaudreuil Soulanges Palliative Care Residence here in Hudson.

Legion News Rod L. Hodgson

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Great news – our first Friday night dinner in almost 20 months was a great success. Everyone really enjoyed the meal and we will be having another one October 15 organized by Stuart LeBaron. Not sure exactly just yet what will be on the menu.

Due to the upcoming Municipal Election on Sunday, November 7 the annual Remembrance Day Dinner will be held Saturday, October 30 in the main Community Centre Hall. We are now sold out completely but we do have a waiting list. There will be an ongoing Power Point slide show during the dinner pertaining to Hudson’s Military Heritage from 1914 to 2021. To be placed on the waiting, list please send a message to us at rcl115@videotron. ca or call us at (450) 458-4882.

Special Happy Birthday wishes go out this week to our dear Dorothy ‘Doris’ Blaise who will be turning 103 on October 8. Have a wonderful day as you brighten ours all the time, especially when you are playing the accordion. Also our dear ‘Uncle’ Phil Gale turned 93 just a week or so ago. Both he and Doris are renowned members of the Hudson Legion ‘Junior’ Orchestra along with Mack Grundy.

It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of one of our dear members, Bob Corriveau.

He recently passed away peacefully at home on his birthday. Greg Rider passed away also this past week. Greg was an avid Friday night curler. The Canadian flag outside our Legion was lowered today in their memory. Our deepest condolences go out to both of their families.

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BRIAN GALLAGHER

Never mind the gold, please pass the bacon Went grocery shopping yesterday. No, not really yesterday, actually a few days ago for you. But ah, my beautiful peeps, I remember it like it was yesterday.

And I should. I got the shock of my life. Over and over and over as I stumbled through the aisles in disbelief.

What has happened to the price of things? Everything!

I could hear my Bed Bath and Beyond ‘pillow-points’ MasterCard clicking over and over in my back pocket counting the rapidly-increasing total as fast as a NYSE ticker-tape machine on Black Monday.

PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD You see, as I walked into the luxurious marble entranceway through the gilded sliding doors (trust me at these prices they can afford it) I was greeted with all sorts of fresh colourful produce glistening in the neon sun beckoning me to pick them up and start off my cart in a healthy heart-happy way before hitting the Whippet aisle – hard. But as I approached the first island of bountiful fruit and was bathed in the fine sweet mist cascading down upon it, I recoiled in horror at the small, almost unnoticeable (this is on purpose), price label below – $7 for a Smurfsized basket of strawberries that were so small a roving gang of blueberries would have taken them out without breaking a sweat! And I mean this was small dear readers, I’m talking you could set it on the deck of your Easy-Bake oven and it would feel right at home.

Shuddering with sticker-shock, I barely made it out of the fresh produce section before I could pull the nine-volt battery out of my front left pocket to engage my Dr. Ho’s muscle-relaxing pads to keep me calm and relaxed enough to soldier on. Into the bakery section I careened and was instantly hit with the sweet, warm, comforting smells of fresh-baked goods. Immediately I felt my blood pressure drop, my resolve wane, and my taste buds engage.

This is exactly how they get you. It’s okay Gallagher, everything will be alright. Just breathe… you know what would go terrific with that puff pastry?

A nice tiny mouse-sized basket of nano-strawberries… go ahead, one more deep breath then go back and get some, it’s only seven dollars… less than a extra grande pumpkin-spice mochaccino latté and who deserves it more than you?… namaste.

With barely 25 per cent of my rational-thinking capacity left, I staggered out of the baked goods section where I was immediately slapped in the face by the brisk cold air blowing out from the seafood counter and the stench of filets stretched out over beds of ice. Then I was funnelled past the frozen food refrigerators into the main aisles of the Trump Tower Casino and dry goods market. Now let me tell you friends this is absolutely done on purpose, kind of like how the casinos in Vegas pump extra oxygen into the atmosphere. This final brisk slap that feels like Aqua Velva gives me that extra energy to head through the narrow aisles to do battle with all sorts of consumers who come from the far and wide corners of Readerland to fill their carts and empty their pockets. And those cute little blue directional arrows on the floor, well those are just there to antagonize you to start playing bumper cars or Death Race 2000 with oncoming directionally-challenged rule-breakers and ne’er do wells. Aim for the nice elderly lady who has the last pack of cinnamon buns in her cart. Extra points and grocery store street cred.

As I started to get myself settled and steeled the nerves for the oncoming battle I moseyed on up to the packaged meat section. Nothing like a good feed of pork to make things right with the world. But just as I was starting to shake the feeling of somehow being violated or roofied, I was gut-punched by the price of a pack of regular bacon. Screw the price of over-rated pumpkin-spiced caffeinated beverages, bacon is now more expensive than a pack of Rothmans Menthol! When ABBA starts their new tour they will probably be sponsored by Maple Leaf and will be paid in bacon instead of gold. And I’m not even talking the price of fancy-pants bacon my beauties, this is the regular pack of 11 slabs of pork fat. Not smoked, no hint of hickory, not even a whiff of maple. Just bacon. What the actual hell is happening? Clearly my view of the real world was crumbling. I was hoping to maybe splurge on a nice steak as a treat but when I dared to peek through my fingers over towards the high-roller section of the meat department cordoned off by velvet ropes, I received a disapproving head shake from the large surly bodyguard who clearly already knew my credit score would not gain me entrance. Wingbam-bum. Done. Move it along Gallagher, nothing to see here. Go back to the Captain High Liner section for another hit of N2O and carry on.

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Walkers encouraged to participate in La Grande marche de Saint-Lazare John Jantak

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After a virtual edition was held in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, La Grande marche de Saint-Lazare will take place this year at the Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare nature park on Sunday, October 17.

The event is Initiated by Le Grand défi Pierre Lavoie and supported by the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ). A total of 89 municipalities throughout Quebec will encourage their residents to take part in this activity in 2021 which will take place rain or shine.

Admire the changing colours At the Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare nature park, walkers will be able to admire the fall colours while walking the trails of this enchanting site. Participants can choose from one of two trails. The first trail is about five kilometres and takes roughly one hour to complete. The second trail is one kilometre and is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

In order to avoid crowds there will be two different departure times which will enable participants to start their trek along the trails gradually. The first departure will take place 10 a.m. and the second departure will start at 11 a.m.

Parking is free, washrooms are available on site and snacks will be provided. Dogs are not allowed on the trails.

COVID-19 protocols Participants aged 13 years or older are required to bring their vaccination passport to participate in the event which can be in virtual format on VaxiCode or on paper or PDF format. One piece of personal identification is also needed for those aged 16 to 75.

Masks will also be required in order to gain access to the interior of the buildings where the washrooms are located.

Everyone participating is also asked to bring a filled water bottle which can be easily refilled from the water fountains on site. Since the walk will take place along forest trails, hiking shoes are required. A large-wheel sports stroller is also recommended for small children.

Promoting a culture of preventive health The primary objective of the event is to create a culture of preventive health across the province through the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits. Walkers interested in participating in the event are invited to register for free at onmarche.com/.

Registration will allow participants to enjoy the experience together, explore different features including sharing photos and training videos, and getting a chance to win one of 50 Grand Marcheur coats.

For more information about La Grande marche de Saint-Lazare, visit the town’s website at ville.saint-lazare. qc.ca/en/grandemarche.

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We’ve probably all heard about this local haunting already and much ink has been spilled about it, but this series of articles would not be complete if we did not cover the haunting of Hudson’s Willow Inn. After all, not every town can boast a haunted restaurant as a local attraction, and with the 2018 destruction of The Old Kitzbühel in Île-Perrot, arguably the region’s most notorious haunted location, the Willow Inn is probably the only remaining place where amateurs of the supernatural can possibly catch sight of a ghost while having a bite to eat.

The Willow Inn has been around for two centuries (although the original building burned down in 1989) and, as is the case with haunted houses, the older they are, the more the stories grow over time. The main story centers on a servant girl named Maud who was allegedly murdered when she was caught eavesdropping on a meeting during which Patriotes were discussing their plans of rebellion back in 1837. The murderers were said to have buried Maud in the basement.

The legend says that her body, to this day, remains buried there, undiscovered, and that her ghost lingers in the building. There are many accounts of Maud slamming the basement door shut as she returns to her unmarked grave.

The original Maud story was debunked as a mere publicity stunt by the owners at the time. However, it is believed that another Maud lived and died there in 1960.

Paranormal investigators aptly named GHOST (Ghost Hunters of Ottawa for Scientific Truth) spent some time at the Willow Inn in 2017. They could not confirm Maud’s presence, but they did report some strange occurrences, including unexplained electronic voice phenomenon (or EVP), which in ghost haunting vernacular stands for sounds found on electronic recordings that are interpreted as spir-

it voices. They picked up two instances of EVP; the first one sounded like a child calling out the number “one.”

The second one sounded like an older woman laughing or crying.

Recent happenings The Journal was able to collect testimonies of more recent strange happenings at The Willow. New owner Patricia Wenzel talks about what some of her staff experience both at the Willow Inn (the restaurant) and at the actual inn (the Anchorage House) across the street from the restaurant.

“Our housekeeper has worked for us for many years. She hears noises on a regular basis. She says there’s a little girl at the Anchorage that she hears often.” Patricia suspects a person has to be more susceptible to witnessing events of the paranormal in order to see or hear a ghost, because she has slept at the Anchorage on a number of occasions, but never experienced anything out of the ordinary. “But there are other people, including previous housekeepers, who swore (they heard) a little girl over at the Anchorage House,” she adds.

According to Patricia, the housekeeper experienced another paranormal event as recently as this week during her night shift. “At about 2:30 or 3 a.m., she was in the basement doing some ironing. She could hear footsteps upstairs in the kitchen. She heard some noises, but there was nobody there.”

Although most of these stories are not documented anywhere, many of them are being told by both staff and patrons, past and present. A regular customer who wishes to remain anonymous tells of his wife’s plate flying off the table one evening when the couple was dining at The Willow.

Eerie image A picture of a ghostly figure allegedly taken at The Willow has been circulated on a number of occasions on the internet, including the Facebook page of the Hudson Historical Society (HHS).

A representative of the HHS told The

PHOTO COURTESY HUDSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Undated picture of a ghostly figure allegedly taken at the Willow Inn (printed with kind permission from the Hudson Historical Society).

Journal that the picture was taken at the Willow, but they could not provide an exact date or additional context (the original haunting story is said to date back to 1837). The picture shows a ghostly feminine figure standing at the foot of a stairwell. Patricia Wenzel does not recognize the stairwell as belonging to either the Anchorage House or the Willow Inn. She states, however, that the picture could have been taken in the previous building before it burned down.

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Best time of year Whether or not the photo is authentic and shows the physical manifestation of Maud’s ghost is anyone’s guess. What is certain is that people will continue to flock to the Willow Inn in the hope of seeing or hearing the ghost who is said to haunt the old restaurant. And this might be the best time of year to do so, because it is said the ghost is always most active during this time of year leading up to All Hallows’ Eve.

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Up for adoption Shandy, a 4 ½-year-old mixed breed, is an unclaimed stray who has now spent some time at École de Formation des Intervenants canins du Québec (FIC). They have worked at getting her used to being handled and manipulated. We are looking for an experienced family who would not only continue her training, but would see that she exercises her mind and body.

Shandy should be your one and only pet. As we have no history, an adult home or one where children are over 12 years old would be preferable. If you are willing and able to follow the

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Welcome to our weekly feature showcasing and celebrating the many companion animals we have in our region.

Meet Moose hanging out with his best buddy Christopher in Saint-Lazare. Moose has his own bedroom with two single beds, so he can have sleepovers. His favourite snack is watermelon and his best four-legged friend is a much smaller pup named Yoda. They live with their humans, Gary and Joanne, who reportedly spoil their pooches rotten.

If you’d like us to feature your pet in our weekly section – dog, cat, rabbit, horse, lizard, possum (possum?) etc., send us a photo of you and your pet together, along with a short description, to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca.

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Stella, who was born February 2, 2015 needs a new home. She is very unhappy with her owners’ new baby in her home and they would like to find her a new home. She is upset and visibly scared. She is seven years old and has a very sweet disposition and a quieter home without young children is suggested. She’s okay with other cats. She is sweet, affectionate and likes her humans. Would anyone welcome her into their home? She is fully vetted and healthy and ready to be loved.

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The ‘Right to Repair’ C.J. Maxwell

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If you grew up in the 1960s or 1970s, you likely lived in a home that had a refrigerator and stove that may have been an ungodly shade of ‘Avocado Green’ or ‘Harvest Gold,’ colours that went out of vogue long before the lifespan of the actual appliance. And, as a child of that era, you may also remember the Mr. Fix-it storefront on Decarie Boulevard in Montreal or Tony the knife sharpener who would drive around residential neighbourhoods, ringing a bell in his service truck for residents to bring out any knives that needed sharpening. That was before the days when, if something broke, it was simply more cost effective to toss it away and buy a new item rath-

er than fixing it.

In the last decade or so, the ‘Right to Repair’ movement gained momentum as both consumers and environmentalists recognized how much household waste – primarily electronics and small appliances – was ending up in landfill due to simple component breakage that the manufacturer really didn’t want you to fix but rather to buy a new replacement.

The ‘Right to Repair’ movement aims to defy ‘planned obsolescence’ in which most household products are designed to meet, but rarely exceed, a predetermined lifespan and rendering reparation difficult, if not impossible.

Though many countries have jumped on the ‘Right to Repair’ bandwagon, the movement’s roots can be shared by

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American farmers who faced legal ramifications when they attempted to repair their ‘John Deere’ brand tractors without authorization from the manufacturer. The movement quickly spread to the technology sector with, according to www.bmc.com/blogs/right-to-repair/, a coalition of repair professionals pushing for a bill in the US that would make it illegal for companies to withhold repair information. Some European countries – like Sweden – offer residents a 50 per cent tax cut for residents to repair items like clothes, shoes and bicycles in order to reduce waste in landfill.

The ‘Right to Repair’ movement is alive and well in Vaudreuil-Dorion and on Sunday, October 24 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the second edition for the Repairothon in the town will take place at the Opticentre St-Jean-Baptiste, located at 145 boulevard Harwood.

Three partners will share their knowledge and know-how to help visitors repair various objects including:

• CL sharpening (knife sharpening); • Informa-Tech (repair of tablets and mobile phones); • PC-Teck (computer problem solving).

The Centre d’action bénévole L’Actuel will be manning an information booth on the social economy through donations.

The Environment Section of the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion will also be on site to promote good environmental practices.

“The purpose of such an event is to raise awareness of the impact of their behaviours on the environment,” said Oriana Farina, the town’s Section Head for the Environment. “It is much easier to replace a faulty device than it is to go about repairing it. However, this is the gesture that we should all have the reflex to take in the first place to extend the life of many everyday items. It’s more ecological, but also more economical.”

Other topics covered will include things that should, and should not, be placed in the recycling ‘Blue Bin.’ Continued on page 17

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Continued from page 10 Several hours later, tired physically and drained emotionally, I resignedly stood drooped-shouldered with my fellow defeated shoppers herded into our cattle lines at the cashes and noticed that just over the horizon there was a bronzeplated ATM (of course there was) shining brightly right next to the exit doors that had peaceful murals pasted to them of pastoral farm scenes while the speakers played ‘The sun will come out tomorrow.’

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There is room for your card.

Call us (450) 510-4007

Repair

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Marco Lapierre - Owner Sales • Service • Repairs • Bags • Filters

111 Grande-Île, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield QC

www.aspirateursvalleyfield.com

450-377-0577 • 1-877-377-0577 (Toll Free)

ber of people who can be admitted to the Opticenter at the same time, citizens wishing to visit the Repairothon must also register online on the city’s website or by phone at (450) 455-3371, option 1, beginning October 12. Time slots will be offered. The vaccination passport and the wearing of a mask are required to participate in the event.

Friday, October 8, 2021

Ville de Saint-Lazare next branch collection starts at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. One city tour only.

The collection spreads over The pile of branches does not exceed: a period of 4 to 5 weeks or more depending on municipal priorities, the weather and the volume of branches on the street.

Again this year, the City thanks you for your patience.

Information Contact the public works division 450 424-8000, ext. 250 travauxpublic@ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/branches

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CLASSIFIEDS SECTIONS 100- For Sale 115- For Free 125- For Rent

150- Services 175- Wanted 200- Careers/Employment

View, submit & pay your ad before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, online at www.yourlocaljournal.ca or e-mail: admin@yourlocaljournal.ca

450 510-4007

250- Financial Services 275- Garage/Moving Sale 300- Miscellaneous

325- Autos for Sale $24.95 until it sells (max. 3 months)

350- Legal

1 week $15 2 weeks $20 3 weeks $25

100 – FOR SALE

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150 - SERVICES

CCM full suspension bike for sale $297.

Needs tuning. Disc brakes. Rear brake needs adjustment and so does front derailer. Call Greg 514-827-9484

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.

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

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.

125 - FOR RENT

Piano Lanco - Experienced local piano technicians offering quality tunings and skillful repairs. Improve the sound and touch of your piano with hammer voicing and action regulation. info@pianolanco.com 514-7707438

APPLE MAC SUPPORT since 1983 Variable Rates Initial Hour Free ** Preventive Maintenance ** Upgrades Troubleshooting System Analysis & Advice A Local Review: cloudbyteconsulting.com/review.html Resume: www.cloudbyteconsulting.com terry@cloudbyteconsulting.com 450-853-0534

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

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

Available immediately • $2,000/month.

Call Marcel Leduc (514)602-4313

Household goods for sale. Garden tools, tools, furniture, kid stuff, Xbox, Wii, camping gear, too many things to list. Call 514-6012878 for more information. (211015) Antique wicker baby pram-excellent condition; 1 new Queen Duvet; cub cadet lawnmower barely used; large dog crate with tray; 10” wooden tables (screw on legs); 2 10” wooden benches; Vintage manure spreader (iron collector’s item); antique magic lantern/projector. Call 613525-3205 (211015)

Registered Gun Smith. We buy new and used guns, restricted and non-restricted. 514-453-5018 (211112)

Beautiful and spacious modern recently built condo located in Vaudreuil on Blvd de la Gare. Ground level, 2 bedrooms, full bathroom. All appliances, alarm system, wall-mounted air conditioning, blinds, gym, outdoor in-ground pool, one parking space and locker. $1725/month. 514-8253493. (211015)

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Plastering and painting, drywall repairs, finishing basements. 40 years of experience. Licensed RBQ. Reasonable rates. Guaranteed work. Insured. Bilingual.

Contact Dominic 450-350-0129 ASPIRATEURS HUDSON VACUUM. Canister and Central Vacuum Cleaners. Sales and repair all brands. SEBO Vacuum Cleaner, 10 year warranty $398. (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Kenmore and uprights; other brands available, $75 and up). New Central Vac with bag, hose, accessories $579 and up. Repair and service central vacuum systems. Parts and bags (all makes). Biodegradable cleaning supplies. Toilet paper 500 sheets per roll, $37.95/48 rolls per case. Sharpening scissors, knives and gardening tools. 67 McNaughten, Hudson, Quebec 450-458-7488 Kids struggling with Math? Certified Bilingual Math Teacher available for inperson or online tutoring (Gr 1-8). Get your kids the help they need so they don’t fall behind. Call Esther at 514-815-0831 (211015) PLOMBERIE COMO INC. New constructions, renovations and repairs. RBQ # 56714777-01. Call Terry 514-965-4642. (211008) Graduate from McGill university specialized in teaching French as a second language. worked in public schools from kindergarten to high school aged, as well as adults in various companies. Bilingual. annepelletier000@gmail.com. (211015)

FRENCH TUTOR, experienced retired teacher available for high school, CEGEP, and adult students. Hudson and St-Lazare only.

For info, please call 450-458-7458 (210015) Handyman. Maintenance, repairs and minor renovations, indoor or outdoor. 30 years of experience. Donald 514-913-2881 (211008)

Garage door repairs. Reliable, experienced, prompt garage door repairs and motor replacements. Free estimates. 10% senior discount. Located in West Island. Open 7 days/ week. Call Scott or Philippe for true quality workmanship, reasonable price at 514-9667287. (211008) Gutter cleaning, prevent water damage to your house and gutters. Book an appointment to have your gutters cleaned before winter. Rates starting as low as $80. Senior and single parent discounts. Call Stefan 514972-1435 (211210) ¿Moving? All jobs. Reliable, reasonable, fully equipped. Local and Ontario, Maritimes, USA. 35 yrs experience. Call Bill or Ryan 514-457-2063. (211008)

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY KARAVOLAS BOILY & TRIMARCHI CPA INC.

DENTISTS Dr. Don Littner, Dr. Morty Baker & Dr. Natalie Liu

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

New patients welcome 472 Main Rd., Suite I, Hudson 450.458.5334

ARCHITECT

HOME CARE NURSING

ACCOUNTANTS

Chloe Hutchison

Nova Hudson

Architect, PA LEED™

chutchison@live.ca • 514-806-8952 BOOKKEEPING

Bryan Todd, B. Comm (Acct.)

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

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

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

IMMIGRATION

Brazolot Migration Group 450 Rue Main, Hudson, QC (450) 458-2186 info@brazolotgroup.com

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INVESTMENT ADVISOR

ORTHODONTISTS

Mark Quenneville

Dr. Amy Archambault Dr. Paul Morton

Associate Investment Advisor Quenneville Walsh Private Wealth Management / Raymond James Ltd. 450-202-0999 mark.quenneville@raymondjames.ca

LIFE COACH

Caroline Courey Life Coach

caroline.courey@gmail.com 450-853-0616 www.courey.com International Coach Federation ICF

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

PSYCHOLOGIST

Sylvi Lafontaine

Psychologist 450.458.0944 sylvilafontaine@gmail.com Bilingual Services • Cdn & US trained

JOIN THE PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY

Contact us today 450-510-4007 • admin@yourlocaljournal.ca

150 - SERVICES

175 - WANTED

Psychic reading using pendulum and multiple tarot decks for accurate results.

40 years of experience. Bilingual. Call 514704-4383. (211022)

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 514-705-2760, patrick148@ca.inter. net, 2760A Côte St-Charles, St-Lazare, Reni Decors (211125)

175 - WANTED $ Buy car for scrap. Running or not, 24/7. www.scrapvehicule.com Call 514-715-7845 Looking for a 1920s typewriter restorer.

I’m hoping to get it back to its original beauty and working condition. If you are the person for the job, please email me at: gregormitchell@gmail.com Looking for cleaning person 1 time per week for residential cleaning (apartment) In Vaudreuil-Dorion, near the Walmart.

Preferably Tuesdays or Wednesdays am or pm if possible. Please call Mary at 514-2379393. (211008)

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT

We are looking for: Warehouse – Shipper/Receivers/Laborer’s • All Shifts Available • Previous warehouse/forklift experience preferred • Competitive starting wage, benefits program, health & wellness allowance + other great perks!

• Starting Wage $24.00

Apply in Person at:

1952 Croiss. Joseph-Armand-Bombardier, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and ask for Patrick or Marc

Or Email résume to: hr@oktire.com

200 – CAREERS/EMPLOYMENT Great house Minn cleaning services, a well-established cleaning company in Pincourt is seeking a part-time cleaner for 10 hours per week. Please contact Deneise at (514)865-1973.

CPE Treehouse is looking for an educator to work with young children. This is a full-time contract (34 hours over a four-day work week) that begins September 27th.

Please send your CV to cpetreehouse@videotron.ca, or call 450-458-2334. (211008) Career opportunity - Real Estate: Office assistant for a real estate management company in Pincourt. Part-time position (16-25 h/ week), Flexible hours and room for growth.

Candidates should be bilingual, computer savvy and versatile. Call 514-457-6717 if interested. (211015)

325 – CARS FOR SALE Yaris - 2008 Hatchback, manual transmission, two doors, red, 275,000km good condition. Used for commuting, good running condition, needs some work on brakes and muffler, minor rust. Includes summer tires on mags, winters installed, Upgraded radio.

Asking $1,000.00 – MUST SELL. Jim 450-4582414. (211224) MGB 1978 Excellent condition, Color is brown and gold, Low mileage 61,000 km, asking $14,500. Must be seen. 450-217-4340 (211014)

In Memoriam

Freda Schweighofer de Wit April 17, 1923 - October 12, 2020 Please join us in a celebration of Freda’s life at St-Thomas Aquinas Church on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Our family will welcome guests in the church starting at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass at 10:30 a.m.

St-Thomas Aquinas Church, 413 Rue Main, Hudson, QC

Hermann Schaubhut July 25,1932 - September 27, 2021

At peace after a wonderful life, fondly remembered by all. Predeceased by his sisters Ruth and Lotte in Karlsruhe, Germany. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife and Schatzie, Mathilde, his daughter Jasmine, son-in law Stephen Ellemo, grandsons Ian and Eric (fiancée Olivia Lamontagne) and greatgranddaughter Zoë. He emigrated from Germany in 1957 and was a founding partner of Les Industries CPS, part of the vibrant Montreal aviation industry.

He played Old-timer’s soccer and was a member of the Lake of Two Mountains Hunt and the Montreal Hunt Clubs for many years. Opa deeply loved his family, friends, horses, dogs, and felt strongly connected to nature.

His family will receive condolences at the Belvedere Funeral and Cemetery Complex, 20025 Boul. Transcanadienne, Senneville, Québec, H9X 0B2, 514-457-4440 on Thursday, October 14, 6-9 pm and Friday, October 15, 1-2 pm. Due to Covid restrictions, the service at 2 pm is private.

Donations to https://welcomehallmission.com/ are welcome.

2014 Toyota Corolla LE. 70,000 km. One owner. 4 winter tires. Asking $12,500. Call: 514 694 8200. (211217)

Charles Robert Corriveau October 1st, 1933 - October 1st, 2021

C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Charles Robert Corriveau survenu le 1er Oct. 2021.

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Adored by his wife Paule, children Louise (Ross), Claude (Chantal), Anne (Pierre) and Robert (Kathy), his grandchildren Melissa, Stephanie, Steven, Eliott, Maxim, Patrick, Claire-Anne, Tanya, Philippe, Julie and his great grandchildren Daniel, Adrian and Steven. He is predeceased by his brothers Eric, Eugene, Edgar and Raymond and he leaves behind his two siblings Blanche and Omer.

Robert was born in Brooklyn NY, the 4th child of Cyprien Corriveau and Corrine Imhoff. He graduated from St-Francis Xavier University and began his career in Geology in 1957.

He was an esteemed science teacher at Vaudreuil Catholic High School from 1965 to 1992 and counsellor for the town of Vaudreuil from 1985 to1989. Robert worked well into his 80’s with his “Bob’s Tree Service” started more than 40 years ago.

Loving husband, father, uncle and friend to many, he lived his life with a strong moral compass, a positive attitude and a profound respect and love of nature. Bob – “Mr. C.” was an avid reader with a love of travel, history, and a good game of Scrabble. We will miss his big smile, his big laugh, and even bigger hugs.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nova Hudson would be greatly appreciated.

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