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Kayaking for kids Kayakers battled gusting winds to complete the circumnavigation of the Island of Île-Perrot September 10 as

part of the eighth edition of the Circuit bleu Charles-Bruneau, a three-day event to raise money for pediatric can-

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cer research and treatments. See story on page 5.

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Saint-Lazare council advises residents to talk to their neighbours about noisy yard machines John Jantak

The Journal

Two Saint-Lazare residents were advised by Mayor Robert Grimaudo and District 5 Councillor Richard Chartrand to try to resolve a noisy situation that persisted all summer involving people allegedly using gas-powered leaf blowers at all hours of the day including weekends on Maple Ridge by talking to their neighbours about the situation.

The residents suggested the town consider adopting a similar by-law that Beaconsfield has in place which prohibits the use of gas powered leaf blowers from June 1 until September 30, saying that sometimes the sound from all the machines operating at the same time sounds like a ‘party of leaf blowers.’

Public sensitization “This is a situation that council has discussed,” said Grimaudo. “We prefer to sensitize people about the issue through announcements delivered to homeowners or through our website by advising people they shouldn’t use noisy gas powered devices such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers at certain times. Does it help? We don’t know because we don’t have the statistics.”

The mayor conceded there are municipalities that have their own bylaws that place time constraints on when noisy yard machines can be used during the week and on weekends.

Nuisance By-law District 1 Councillor and mayoral candidate Geneviève Lachance interjected saying the town has a nuisance by-law in place that prohibits the use of noisy machines after 6 p.m. on weekends but the problem involves enforcing the regulations.

“There’s the RMH-450, which is a regional nuisance by-law that allows noisy machines to be used only between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the week and from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on

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Some residents are urging Saint-Lazare council to enforce a noise by-law prohibiting the use of leaf blowers and other noisy yard machines outside of certain hours while the mayor is recommending those affected simply discuss the issue with their neighbours using the machines.

weekends” said Lachance.

Speak to the neighbours Councillor Chartrand asked if either person had contacted their neighbours to inform them about the problem to see if it could be resolved. Grimaudo endorsed the suggestion saying that he’s resolved problems with his neighbours by politely approaching them and explaining the situation.

“Ninety-nine point nine per cent of the time, people are completely compliant and will often apologize saying they didn’t realize they were making so much noise. On a personal level I know this is always a good route to take,” said Grimaudo.

“The reality is you can have a by-law that says you’re not allowed to make noise on Sundays for example. But some people work all week and only have the weekend to cut their grass.

The problem is that you would have to enforce the by-law and it’s very difficult,” Grimaudo added.

Saddlebrook Pond Another resident submitted a question by email asking council when the

pond at the entrance to Saddlebrook would be cleaned up. Grimaudo replied that council is looking at ways to remedy the situation.

“The Director of Infrastructure did a presentation on the subject and we discussed it. Someone suggested that we get the environmental department

involved to see if there are certain types of fish that would eat the green algae. No decision has been made as to what will be done with the pond but it is something the present administration is looking into,” Grimaudo added.

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EDITOR’S CORNER

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Home base While we’re all focused on the upcoming federal election, we’re consumed with thoughts of the environment, housing costs, food costs, the ongoing pandemic, and a litany of concerns for our children’s future.

We’ve seen a campaign where sharp jabs were traded and mud was slung over topics like vaccines, language, Indigenous rights, the two Michaels, and Afghanistan.

We want life to get back to normal – whatever normal now exists – and not have to grapple with these issues.

But if we look at community goings-on that are generally away from the public eye of the television cameras, we can see how everyday folks are making our neighbourhoods better places by stepping up to volunteer – without pay and often without recognition.

Every week, The Journal features stories about people who help out to ensure kids have free activities to enjoy – like Soapbox Races – and stray animals find a forever home (page 19).

Le Nichoir Wild Bird Conservation Centre has a strong contingent of volunteers who are credited for the continued operations of the organization.

And a fundraising goal of $250,000 to help fund pediatric cancer research and treatments was exceeded by $60,000 thanks to volunteers who bravely spent a day paddling a kayak and members of the Pincourt Healthy Town Committee citizens’ group who organized the event (page 5).

We trudge off to the federal polls every four years (or so) but it’s the communities we live in that are responsible for the quality of life that we enjoy in this region.

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PHOTO BY LORRAINE SÉGUIN

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. Vaudreuil-Dorion reader Lorraine Séguin titled this shot, ‘The beauty of Nature.’

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

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Dear Editor: editor@yourlocaljournal.ca An unfair question?

Dear Editor, Needless to say, the big stink precipitated by the question posed to Yves-François Blanchet about Bill 21 in last week’s English federal leaders’ debate was entirely predictable. As were the comments that followed from Justin Trudeau and Erin O’Toole, insisting that the question was unfair because, well, it was, wasn’t it?

Most of the party leaders are scraping for every Quebec vote they can get, and nothing defines an election campaign more than the requisite obsequiousness to just about every interest group.

They must therefore be seen to soothe the feelings of Quebecers, who are generally supportive of Bill 21, even if Justin personally opposes its provisions, about which he will almost certainly do nothing despite the federal government›s power of disallowance.

But, as we’ve seen throughout human history, being popular does not make something right.

(The question in question, which, coincidentally or not, was posed by moderator Shachi Kurl, a woman of Indian descent, also cited Bill 96, which discriminates against non-Francophones.)

The Bloc Québécois will have done their best to go to town on the issue, and François Legault has already expressed his faux outrage for the “attack” on Quebec. For the record, the question, as posed, did not imply that Quebecers are racist, but that laws can fairly be seen as discriminatory by those on the receiving end of such laws.

And nobody suggested, as Blanchet insisted in his defence of the National Assembly’s democratic right, that the laws were not legitimately proclaimed. But we mustn›t let a political opportunity slip by without exploiting it for all it’s worth.

I’m a born-and-bred, bilingual, Anglophone Quebecer and there is no doubt in my mind that there is an ugly underbelly of racism that has long existed here, despite the protestations that Quebec is an open, progressive, welcoming society.

My late mother attended convent school in Dorval. She told me it was not uncommon for the convent›s priest to tell students that they should not associate with Jews because the Jews killed Jesus. That may be ancient history, and of course such racism is not limited to Quebec. But the fear of the visible other, which is not hard to find in most modern societies, is compounded here by the unfounded fear of the other language(s).

While the term ‘racist’ may be too harsh an epithet to apply to Bill 21, the simple truth is that the bill is unquestionably discriminatory. After all, you don’t hear many Christians complaining that they can’t wear a sign of their faith. (Unlike in decades of old, the Catholic Church’s influence on Quebec’s political life is non-existent.)

The law is clearly directed at those of a different faith and, by default in many cases, those of a different colour. The question, therefore, was not at all unfair and was merely a reflection of what many people throughout the country, including here in Quebec, honestly feel about such an odious law.

Jagmeet Singh does not appear, thus far, to have joined in the fracas. It had been suggested that he vigorously attack Bill 21 in the two French debates, which would certainly not win him votes in Quebec, votes that would be hard to come by in any case, but it would likely have put him in better standing in the rest of the country on a point of principle. Once again, silence implies acquiescence.

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Pediatric cancer research and treatment fundraising event launched in Pincourt John Jantak

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The eighth edition of the Circuit bleu Charles-Bruneau was a resounding success having collected $310,000 for pediatric cancer research and treatments, surpassing its goal by $60,000.

The first day of the three-day event was launched from the shoreline of Bellevue Park in Pincourt at 8:30 a.m. last Friday, September 10.

The 40 participants left Bellevue Park, paddled around Île-Perrot throughout the morning and into the afternoon, and returned to the launching area in the early evening at around 6:30 p.m., about one hour late because of gusty winds. They were met by an enthusiastic group of supporters along the shoreline who cheered them on as the kayakers paddled up onto shore.

“It’s to provide support for kids with cancer,” said Marie-Claude Lachance, Communications Director for the Fondation Charles-Bruneau. “The kayakers are paddling for one, two or three days over the weekend. This is the first day. They’ve been paddling for 32 kilometers but they had a hard time this afternoon with the winds. We’re really

lucky this year because we have a new presentation sponsor, Pelican International.”

Motivated to help Nicolas Valence – who planned to participate in all three consecutive kayaking events – has been involved in all the fundraising drives ever since the first event was launched eight years ago to thank the foundation for the help they provided to his daughter about 15 years ago.

“My personal motivation is my daughter who is going to be 20 years old in a few weeks. She was diagnosed with a form of cancer when she was five-and-a-half. At the time, the prognosis was positive but not guaranteed.

Had she had the same diagnosis 10 years prior to that, she would have lost her left eye and her odds of surviving were between 10 to 15 percent,” Valence told The Journal.

‘Giving other kids a chance’ “As it turned out, my daughter left home last week. She’s off to study at the McGill School of Medicine. This is such a weight off our shoulders. The reality is that not all family stories end up the same way. We were fortunate enough that the progress that was made in the

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Nicolas Valence stands alongside a flotilla of kayaks on the beach at Bellevue Park in Pincourt after participating in the first Circuit bleu Charles-Bruneau which was held in Pincourt on September 10.

specific type of cancer that our daughter had took place prior to her getting there, but that’s not the case with all types of cancers,” he said.

Not only has Valence participated in all the events that have taken place over the last eight years, he’s also helped to organize them. “I’m here today and I have been for the last eight years since the get-go to give a chance to the other

kids,” he added.

Healthy town committee Volunteers from Pincourt’s Healthy Town Committee citizens’ group also gave their time to help organize the first event of its kind in the town, said District 2 Councillor Denise Bergeron who also was there to volunteer.

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MOVING FORWARD,

TOGETHER

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Over the last six years, I have worked hard to build a stronger Vaudreuil-Soulanges for us all and bring our community’s voice to Ottawa.

On September 20th, I am once again asking for your vote to continue our work - together.

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THE SOAPBOX CARMEN MARIE FABIO

Them apples…

My family has a proclivity to take on ‘projects.’ The fact that we often have absolutely no experience has never really stopped us and though we don’t always successfully complete them, it’s often an interesting experience. Like my son transforming my mom’s old Honda Civic into a Mad Max vehicle. We learn as we go along.

Usually things work out in the end but the results can be accompanied by bruises, swearwords, unexpected expenses, and a vow never to do that again.

With the rising food costs and five mouths to feed, we’ve been paying more attention to our garden this year. Early summer brought a bumper crop of lettuce which we, and our neighbours, made very good use of. The basil has now gone to seed though it saw us through many bowls of Caprese salad and Margherita pizzas.

Green beans – not a great crop but they got eaten. Same thing for the carrots which we, unfortunately, neglected to thin out. The tomato plants had a good yield and very considerately did not all ripen at the same time so I was able to make a few batches of fresh spaghetti sauce.

Potatoes. See, they grow underground so it’s kind of easy to forget about them if I can’t see them. I recently came home from grocery shopping with a bag of mini potatoes and a bag of regular yellow potatoes. As I was carrying the bags into the kitchen, I saw my husband hovering over the sink washing potatoes. Lots and lots of them…. So many potatoes….

Whipping up a bunch of Batata Harra barely put a dent in our supply and there are now trays of freshly washed potatoes drying in random places in my house.

Cucumbers. Good god. Hubby brought home all the supplies to make pickles but I’m still recovering from the ‘Jelly Incident.’ A bumper grape crop a few years ago led me to the false assumption that I could easily whip up my own grape jelly. It was not an insignificant amount of work, not to mention a heck of a lot of sugar, for a jelly that never properly set and that nobody would eat. No way was I going to try pickling.

Thankfully, my son rose to the challenge and, following all the steps on the back of the pickle jar packaging, made a batch of both sweet and dill. We’ve dubbed them ‘Political Pickles’ as they’re supposed to be ready September 20.

If I wrapped things up now, this column could have a nice, happy little ending. But I haven’t mentioned the apples.

There are five apple trees in my yard and the crop this year was so intense that two trees lost large branches due to the weight of the fruit. Unfortunately, it was too early in the season to consume them. The apples are now ripe and the neighbours have taken all they want. And yet there’s more…. Lots more…. So many apples….

Hubby got the idea to make cider and there are now buckets of apples throughout the house. He has set up nets all over the yard to catch the little red missiles falling from the tree.

Apples may seem sweet and innocent but I can assure you that getting dinged in the head by an apple hurts.

The fruit flies in my house have eschewed the plates of vinegar I leave out as traps, knowing that the good stuff is sitting right there in a bucket.

The juicer is running non-stop and the demijohn is sitting on the kitchen floor along with all the rest of the cider-making paraphernalia. It’s supposed to be ready in six to eight weeks – just in time for the next federal election.

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Letters

Continued from page 4 In any genuine democracy, church and state must of course remain separate. It’s ironic, is it not, that Bill 21 has essentially blurred that line while claiming to have clearly maintained that separation? If faith has no legitimate role in the fabric of our politics, then the reverse should apply as well.

To have our children taught by a woman wearing a hijab in a public school only promotes education in and understanding of diversity. To be fearful of such diversity is a reflection of a sad, shallow, closed-minded view of the world.

Wayne Saray Saint-Lazare Righting a wrong Dear Editor, About 10 years ago I wrote to a newspaper about my negative experience at the Hôpital du Suroît in Valleyfield. Looking back on it now, it was justified. As I was being transported from Charles-Le Moyne Hospital to Valleyfield, the ambulance driver ran into the roof above the entranceway to the hospital. Once inside of the hospital, the call button in my room did not work. The staff member I was able to flag down was not very nice to me. Given that I had just been in a minor accident and was in a lot of pain after a hip replacement, I was disappointed by the way I was treated. However, that was then and this is my recent experience: At the end of July 2020, I was in the back yard with our dogs. When picking up after them, I suddenly lost feeling in my legs, leading to a fall that left me with a dislocated ankle and fractured collar bone. I was alone at home but managed to crawl back to the house and got into bed. When my husband Lyndon got home, he wanted to call for an ambulance. Being exhausted from the incident, I decided to wait until the morning.

The next morning, I returned to Valleyfield.

I was lucky enough to have Dr. Eric Hylands as my orthopedic surgeon and I can’t say enough good things about him. He combines expertise, empathy, and a little humor. While I was there Dr. Hylands noticed that I had trouble speaking and referred me to a vascular surgeon who discovered that my carotid arteries were clogged. They arranged to do a surgery for that too, which went very well, and now I don’t have dizzy spells. Also the whole of the nursing staff was outstanding and, because it is primarily a French speaking facility, it was very good for my spoken French.

I simply want to say that I now have a much better opinion of Hôpital du Suroît in Valleyfield.

Patsy Graham Hudson Right of Reply Dear Editor, One of the characteristics of question periods at most meetings of public

institutions is the right of reply. It is the opportunity to respond to an answer given by the person presiding over the meeting. At school boards, it is the chairperson.

It’s been my experience for over 20 years that’s the way it generally works – even if it’s a Zoom meeting.

When the present president of the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), Marlene Jennings, was a trustee at the English Montreal School Board last year and chaired Zoom meetings, I was always allowed to add a supplementary comment or question.

On September 11, 2021, I was the only ‹public› at the English Montreal School Board special meeting, which primarily dealt with the controversial subject of Bill 96 and Quebec nationhood. The board’s intention was to rescind a six-page unanimously adopted resolution – and they did.

I submitted my questions in advance as requested, received answers from the chair, but was not given the opportunity to respond. I really wanted to follow up to do justice to the subject and, by extension, inform the public.

The right of reply component at meetings must always be available. It is very important because clarifications can be made and misunderstandings cleared up.

It is democracy at its finest.

Chris Eustace (Retired teacher) Pierrefonds Herd immunity a collective effort Dear Editor, I sat reading Elianna Beckman’s excellent Letter to the editor, (The Journal, September 10) repeatedly saying, “Yes,” “Exactly,” “For sure,” and other affirmatives to myself in my head. But there is one issue that was missed and it often is forgotten in these types of discussions about vaccination.

Every unvaccinated, asymptomatic COVID-19 infected person becomes a mobile incubator fully capable of dealing death to whoever they get close to who cannot, for some reason, be vaccinated. If too many of these ‘incubators’ exist in the population, all hope of eradicating this disease in the same way as others, like polio, which were made non-issues, is lost. The pot of gold, ‘Herd-Immunity,’ will be forever out of reach.

Alfred Epstein Les Cèdres Greedy grackles Dear Editor, Grackles monopolizing a feeder is normal (The Journal, Guest Soapbox, September 10), but the solution is simple – get a SquirrelBuster bird feeder.

The perches are supported by a spring that can easily be adjusted so that only smaller, lighter birds can use the feeder.

If a heavier bird (or a squirrel) lands on the perch, the perch moves downward, shutting off access to the feeder ports.

Grackles are much heavier than chickadees, sparrows, and songbirds, so they are easy to exclude.

George King Hudson

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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, My quiet and shy son has a part-time job delivering pizza. While most of his clients are nice and polite, some definitely are not.

On a recent shift, he didn’t have proper change when a customer tried to pay with a $50 bill. He began yelling at my son while his wife/girlfriend sat on their porch, smoking pot, with a young child by her side.

In the end, the customer got his pizza and muttered, “Have the right change next time.”

We often hear that young people are lazy and don’t want to work.

Maybe having to deal with customers like that, we can’t really blame them. I’m proud of my son for stepping outside his comfort zone and I wish I could protect him from all the idiots in the world, but I know that I can’t.

I don’t know if you can offer advice, but I really needed to vent.

Angry Mom Dear Angry Mom, First of all, kudos to your son for getting out there and working.

All I am hearing from friends and clients lately is that they are finding it difficult, if not impossible, to find reliable employees.

When it comes to the customer that your son was delivering to, I would start by saying consider the source. I think it’s pretty safe to assume that if the parents are sitting around smoking pot in front of their young children they aren’t a fair representation of the majority of the people your son will encounter and thank goodness for that. I know someone who is delivering food and groceries right now and he says that he’s amazed by how kind and generous people generally are.

The one good thing that came out of this exchange was that the customer ended it by saying, “Have the right change next time.” I am sure your son has already figured out that he needs to make sure he carries change with him at all times when he’s working. Even though most people are now paying via credit or debit, there are still people out there who prefer to use cash.

It’s unfortunate that some people feel they can just haul off on people at any time, especially when their frustration is directed at a young person who is clearly just starting out in the workplace.

Why can’t we all remember what that felt like?

Whenever I find myself dealing with a young person or anyone who is clearly learning a new job, I go out of my way to be kind and patient. I let them know that we’ve all been there and that they’re doing great. Instead of becoming frustrated I walk away from the exchange feeling good about myself knowing that I was encouraging instead of condescending.

As I mentioned earlier, I’m quite certain this guy is the exception and not the rule. I do also think though that if people are rude your son would be well within his right to politely call them out on it. It shouldn’t be that just because your son is younger that he has to tolerate being spoken to in that way. He should feel comfortable to politely say, “I’m really sorry that I don’t have the right change and I’m trying to figure out a way to make this work for you and I would appreciate if you could just be patient.” GUARANTEED the guy will change his tune. And while you’re right that you can’t protect him from every idiot out there, as a concerned and caring parent you can certainly equip him with some tools and the confidence to be able to deal with them when he comes across them.

Karen

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Patrick Bousez, MRC Prefect and Mayor of Rivière-Beaudette (left); Soulanges CAQ MNA Marilyne Picard and Raymond Larouche, Mayor of Les Cèdres following a press conference regarding the establishment of the Soulanges Canal Regional Park on Monday, September 13.

Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC establishes Soulanges Canal Regional Park John Jantak

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The future of the Soulanges Canal as a regional environmental oasis took an important step forward with the announcement that the Municipalité régionale de comté Vaudreuil-Soulanges (MRC-VS) has signed an agreement with the provincial Ministry of Transport that allows the regional administrative body to set up Soulanges Canal Regional Park.

The announcement was made during a press conference at Parc d’Ancres in Pointe-des-Cascades on Monday afternoon, September 13. The agreement also includes the municipalities of Pointe-des-Cascades, Les Cèdres, Coteau-du-Lac and Les Coteaux and permits the transformation of the Soulanges Canal and its surrounding areas into a regional park to proceed.

‘Entering a new era’ “With the announcement today, the Soulanges Canal is truly entering a new era,” said Patrick Bousez, MRC-VS Prefect and mayor Of Rivière-Beaudette. “The region is finally reclaiming its greatest heritage jewel to transform it into a dynamic and living place for all the citizens of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

The enhancements will certainly take several years, but we are now in the first day of it.”

The MRC-VS has established several guiding parameters that will be adhered to as the regional park slowly evolves including making sure it is accessible to everyone, ensuring that the canal primarily serves the population of the region; that it become a living and unifying place, synonymous with pride for the region; and that the canal eventually moves from a passive stage

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The canal is a destination spot for cyclists and rollerbladers who can traverse the path which follows the water’s edge.

into a dynamic space for the community.

Non-profit group will manage park land In order to ensure the day-to-day management of the new Soulanges Canal Regional Park, the MRC-VS has set up la Société de gestion du canal de Soulanges, which is a non-profit organization. This group will handle the management of operations including maintenance of works and grounds, supervision and organization of events, and application of park regulations that it will develop and implement as part of the park’s master plan.

The board of directors is made up of the general managers of the four municipalities crossed by the canal in addition to having representatives from the cultural, tourist and river sectors. Marianne Sigouin-Lebel from Développement (DEV) Vaudreuil-Soulanges is the director.

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Taking a break from the lab to speak with The Journal, NDP candidate Niklas Brake hasn’t had time to familiarize himself with many specific local concerns but is confident that a scientific approach to problem-solving is key to tackling the root causes of large issues like climate change and increased flooding in the region.

A voice for youth in federal politics Nick Zacharias

The Journal

New NDP candidate for Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Niklas Brake wants to bring a youth voice to the federal political arena. The PhD candidate has a strong scientific background which he says will inform

his approach to problem-solving and addressing issues in parliament, and his years-long involvement as President of the McGill NDP and currently as Secretary of Canada’s Young New Democrats means he has a solid footing with party policy, especially when it comes to the concerns of younger voters.

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Not for the faint of heart So I have started exercising…

I kind of just wanted to leave that sit there for you to think about. Let that sink in. For those who know me well, you have probably already put down the paper laughing and said, “That’s it, he’s finally lost it.”

But I am earnestly in earnest. First of all, saying it out loud (I really just did) kind of makes it more real. They say the first step to fixing PHOTO BY STEVE GERRARD a problem is to admit that you have one.

So.… Hi. My name is Brian and I am a couchpotato-holic. Not just a bush league couch potato either – I am a world-series calibre potato. Never met a divan or chesterfield I didn’t like or couldn’t snooze on. Even wicker is no match for my dogged determination for that 1 p.m. nap. And besides being a champion napper I also never did any real exercise outside of working on my forearms by opening the tops of olive jars or using the corkscrew to get to that nice bottle of Pinot. But if you think about it, beautiful people, I mean really think about it, some of those corkscrews look like those wrist exercisers or stress-relief tools. Self-help in the palm of your hand. And let me tell you friends, once you get to the bottom of that Pinot bottle, your stress level is exactly where your cardiologist wants it – 120/80.

You’re welcome Doc. Pass the charcuterie platter.

So why am I putting this new stage of my life out there for all to scoff at? That’s a good question and probably better suited for my government-subsidised psychology-student therapist down at the Y to tackle. Maybe I’ll bring it up at the next ‘Tanqueray-Talk’ round table. I guess perhaps maybe it might possibly somehow hopefully be that if I tell everyone out there in Readerland then I am going to have to walk that walk and not just pop that cork.

By the way, how did you like that last line dear long-suffering benevolent editor? Who else can roll all that bad grammar and indecisiveness into one neat tidy little sentence? Huh? Sometimes I even surprise myself.

Another motivator is, of course, that the bestie is exercising and misery loves company. And since I am now wallowing in my misery alone and have no one to kvetch to except that darned fat middle-aged cat of ours I guess I’m just going to have to get going or get left behind. You see, I occasionally flip through our pictures on The Book of Faces and Instatwitter and trust me the growing resemblance to other oddities of nature is not lost on me. Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley. Lyle Lovett and Julia Roberts. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Morticia and Gomez Addams. You get the idea. One looks amazing and the other one is… well… me.

Wish me luck dear readers because this is something I am just not comfortable with. It’s like watching ‘The View’ or doing taxes.

It makes my palms clammy and my skin itchy to the point where no amount of talcum powder can save me. But everyone has got to start somewhere, right? So I just finished off the last bite of delicious apple crisp and my third ‘double-double’ and now it’s time to head out for that morning walk. Hopefully the bestie will be there with me to cheer me on and drag me along at a ‘quickerthan-snail’ pace. And if you do see us along the way, have a compassionate thought for the poor determined woman pushing the old fart in front of her to keep going while he wheezes, “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can,” as he shambles around the park.

From the Addams Family Fresh-cut Fries and Girl Scout Cookie Food Truck (are they really made from Girl Scouts?) parked next to the Urgence Santé command post on the west lawn of Crooked Tree Corner right smack dab in the ‘Peloton-Newbies Only’ gated community of Shangri-La – Socia (cough, cough, wheeze…) ble!

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Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke endorsed for environmental stance GreenPAC, a non-partisan, non-profit group recently announced its list of endorsed ‘Environmental Leaders’ – candidates from Canada’s five major political parties who will put the environment first in Ottawa. This includes the local Liberal candidate for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Peter Schiefke.

“These are the candidates who have shown they will stand up for our environment – candidates we should look to for strong leadership for the health of our planet,” says GreenPAC’s Executive Director Sarah Van Exan.

GreenPAC endorsed 35 candidates across the major parties, encouraging environmentally-concerned Canadians to contribute volunteer hours and money to their campaigns. In the 2019 federal election, GreenPAC endorsed 27 candidates, 16 of whom were elected.

“Millions of Canadians of all political stripes care deeply about the environment and climate change. We have the solutions to solve the climate crisis and secure a safe, healthy and just future for all. What we need is leaders in every political party,” says Van Exan.

In the weeks leading up to the announcement, GreenPAC conducted research and sought input and nominations from parties, candidates, environmental organizations and Canadians.

We asked about candidates’ knowledge, experience and leadership in their communities, workplaces and parties

PHOTO COURTESY THE OFFICE OF PETER SCHIEFKE

Liberal Member of Parliament for VaudreuilSoulanges Peter Schiefke was one of 28 candidates endorsed by non-partisan and nonprofit organization GreenPAC for his work on the environmental front.

for the environment and environmental justice. We also look at win-ability, based on the past three elections and current polls. Endorsements are determined by the GreenPAC Expert Panel, an independent group of provincial and national environmental specialists with no party affiliations. The Panel focuses on track record and does not look at party platforms, campaign commitments or debate performances.

More information is available at www.greenpac.ca

Le Nichoir teeing up for birdies Nick Zacharias

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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hudson’s Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre and they plan to mark two and a half decades of rescuing birds with a fundraising and awareness-raising golf tournament dubbed ‘Le Birdie’ on September 27 at long-time supporter and neighbour the Whitlock Golf and Country Club.

“It’s actually our first time hosting a golf tournament, so it’s all a bit new, but naturally we’re doing it at the Whitlock, where we’ve hosted many different events in the past,” said Director of Operations Susan Wylie, who has worked with Le Nichoir for 19 years. Themselves an Audubon International Certified Cooperative Bird Sanctuary (who’ve even taken a stylized image of the Pileated Woodpecker for their logo) the Whitlock makes a natural partner. Said Wylie, “We’ve been very lucky to have their support.”

PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN WYLIE

This year’s fundraising event for Hudson’s Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre will take place at Whitlock Golf and Country Club who, fittingly, have a stylized Pileated woodpecker as their logo.

Changing on the wing “For years our big fundraiser was the ‘Taste of Hudson’,” said Wylie, describing Le Nichoir’s annual dinner event featuring courses prepared by expert local chefs.

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Regional economic development a top priority for federal Conservative Party candidate Karen Cox John Jantak

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Stimulating economic growth by attracting new businesses to the region, providing more employment opportunities, helping struggling small business owners financially, and tackling Canada’s burgeoning inflation rate and lack of affordable housing are some of the issues the federal Conservative Party will tackle if they are elected in the upcoming federal election, said Vaudreuil-Soulanges candidate Karen Cox. Regional economic development She said when it comes to regional economic development, there’s a shortage of employees in the region and that shortfall can be alleviated by taking certain measures.

“If you attract large businesses you will attract more people to work for those businesses. On paper we’re one of the best regions in Quebec,” Cox told The Journal during a telephone interview on September 15. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in international business from Concordia University.

“We’re close to the airport, the

port, the major highways – the 20, 30 and 40 – we have cargo trains going through our region and we’re close to Ontario and the U.S. borders. It doesn’t make sense that there are places like Beauharnois that are attracting businesses like Ikea and soon Google,” added Cox. Another initiative proposed by the Conservative Party is to stimulate economic development in the region by stimulating growth. “In the past six years, beyond investing in Mont Rigaud to protect the land, we haven’t seen much development. It’s been slow growth. My second priority is to help small businesses like retail stores with programs that will help them keep operating,” said Cox. Tackling inflation The rapidly increasing inflation rate in Canada which now stands at 4.1 per cent is also an issue that will be tackled by the Conservative party, said Cox. “It was recently announced that the inflation rate is the highest it’s been in the past 20 years. There are people who say that inflation only affects the poor. That’s not true. It hurts the poor when it comes to food and it hurts the rich who want to buy homes or other

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“What we want to do is to lower prices and prop families up. We would focus on the price of groceries, lowering internet and cell phone bills, and lowering banking fees and other different types of service charges including those for mortgages,” Cox added.

Lowering housing prices She said the price of homes has gone up by 56 per cent over the past six years. “My daughter recently asked me, ‘Mom how am I going to buy a house? I’ll never be able to afford one at this rate’. And it keeps getting worse,” Cox said.

Under a Conservative leadership, the government would build one million brand new housing units over the next three years. “We’re also going to accept for a lot of federal employees to continue working from home. We’re going to free up about 15 percent of our office space that can be converted for housing,” said Cox. “There’s a lot of people concerned about foreigners buying up homes for investment purposes so we’re going to ban that practice for the next two years. Unless they live in the country or can prove they are planning on

PHOTO COURTESY KAREN COX

Conservative Party candidate Karen Cox is taking a second run as Member of Parilament for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region in the upcoming federal election, citing economic development for the region as one of her goals.

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Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and the vaccine passport: Be well prepared

Proof of vaccination When you receive a vaccine in Québec, you are given proof of vaccination. It is usually recorded in your vaccination booklet or provided to you in paper format. This applies for all vaccines, including COVID-19.

How can I get my electronic proof of vaccination?

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Go to Québec.ca/proofvaccination then click on the Self-service portal.

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Enter the requested information to confirm your identity.

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After identity confirmation, download your electronic proof of vaccination.

Electronic proof of COVID-19 vaccination is also available. It shows the following: • Your first and last names and date of birth • Which vaccine(s) you received

The QR code in a nutshell The QR code is a twodimensional code that includes lines, squares, dots, polygons or other geometric figures used to store information.

• Where you were vaccinated • A QR code • If applicable, the positive result of your first COVID-19 screening test.

The digital information in a QR code can be revealed by scanning it with a Smart Phone, using a QR code app.

The vaccine passport The vaccine passport is an official tool.

It confirms that the holder is adequately vaccinated against COVID-19. It relies on the proof of vaccination QR code.

Starting on September 1, the vaccine passport will allow people 13 years of age and over who are adequately protected against COVID-19 or are clinically contraindicated, to enter specified locations and take part non-essential activities where the risk of interpersonal transmission is high.

How to use the vaccine passport In order to enter a location where the vaccine passport is required, you need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including a QR code. Your proof can be shown in any of the following ways: A printed on letter or business card size paper (the QR code must be digitally readable and not altered in any way)

A PDF on your mobile device

The VaxiCode app.

A piece of ID will also be required when you show your vaccine passport, for compliance purposes.

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The VaxiCode and VaxiCode Verif apps Two applications are available and can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play and the App Store.

VAXICODE VaxiCode is meant for individual use.

With it, you can: • Register your proof of vaccination containing a QR code • Confirm your COVID-19 protection status in advance (green/red).

• Store all your family’s QR codes in a single location to save time when doing an activity together.

Your personal information is protected by encryption when you register proof of vaccination in the VaxiCode app.

VaxiCode does not have the ability to go online, and your proofs never leave the application, which acts as a secure wallet.

VAXICODE Verif VaxiCode Verif is meant for use by venue operators or activity managers.

With it: • The QR code on the proof of vaccination can be read • The operators and/or managers can check the individual’s protection status This application only displays the name of the vaccine passport holder and a green or red colour indicator that confirms the individual’s level of protection.

No other identification or medical information is displayed.

How can I download the app and install my QR code?

Any questions?

You can find complete information about the vaccine passport at Québec.ca/vaccinationpassport If you need help, ask a friend or call 1 877 644-4545.

Please call 1 877 644-4545 as soon as possible if your paper or electronic proof of vaccination information contains errors.

If you do not have Internet access and a printer, you can call 1 877 644-4545 to receive your paper proof of vaccination by mail. You can plasticize your printed proof if you so wish.

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It is your responsibility to ensure the protection of your personal vaccination information. To avoid potential fraud: • Keep your proof of vaccination private, just like a one-time email or text message.

• We do not recommend that you share a picture of your proof of vaccination on social media.

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Search “VaxiCode” on Google Play or the App Store from your mobile device and download the app.

Not yet vaccinated?

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Once VaxiCode is activated, follow the instructions on the screen.

There is still time. Vaccination clinics remain open. Learn more at Québec.ca/COVIDvaccine

More detailed information is available at Québec.ca/vaccinationpassport

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Senior life

Celebrating seniors in Saint-Lazare

The pandemic has particularly affected our seniors since 2020 and it’s time to get them out of the house, get them moving and cheer them up! This is the objective the organizing committee Les Sages branchés set for itself when planning this day scheduled for Saturday, September 18, at Parc nature les Forestiers-de-Lazare. Here’s an overview of the day ahead.

• Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021 • Location: Parc nature les Forestiersde-Saint-Lazare (2800 Chemin Lotbinière) • Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Have: your proof of vaccination (printed, electronic or on the VaxiCode application) and proof of identity in hand to access the site (see instructions below).

Registration Online registration can be done at ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/aines or by phone at 450-424-8000, ext. 217 is required by means of the Resident ID card to enjoy the activities listed below: • Animated bingo with participation prizes (welcome chalet) • Creation of an artistic work on a cup

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(Café Céramique) (Les Forestiers room) Yoga on a chair (outdoor) Bocce (learn to play) and Bocce tournament (outdoor) Discovering local birds and birdwatching (Club ornithologique Vaudreuil-Soulanges) – Accessible trail (outdoor) Free snack and drink for the first 100 seniors registered (picnic tables outdoor) Registration is not required for the following activities: Conference �Happiness is in �s – Accepting Change’ in French by Josée Boudreault and Louis-Philippe Rivard (under the outdoor big top) Free outdoor games (giant games, pocket games, mini-golf) Outdoor information kiosks Onsite services Food truck (gourmet grilled cheese sandwich $15 taxes included, excluding beverage and dessert) Interior washroom �ater fountains (bring your reusable bottles) Drop-o� zone for persons with reduced mobility

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A whole host of activities are being offered to Saint-Lazare seniors thanks to the organizational efforts of Les Sages branches.

• Courtesy wheelchairs (limited number) • Picnic tables Rain or shine Rain or shine, the event will be held.

However, some outdoor activities could be moved inside or cancelled.

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Health instructions, proof of vaccination and identity �earing the mask will be required when walking or moving inside a building. Once seated, people who want to can remove it by respecting the distancing between family bubbles.

According to the health regulations issued by the government, the vaccination passport (printed, electronic or on the VaxiCode application) with proof of identity will be required at the entrance.

Aware of the difficulties for some seniors to get their vaccination passport, especially in the absence of internet access, a printer and technological challenges, the Source d’Entraide and the City of Saint-Lazare are joining forces to help. Here’s how seniors in Saint-Lazare can get help accessing the government’s self-serve portal with the information listed below: At the Saint-Lazare Library By appointment until September 30, 2021 1301 Rue du Bois During opening hours Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Continued from page 14 To access the self-serve portal, seniors will need to have: • First and last name • Date of birth • Date of 1st COVID-19 vaccination • Commercial name of the 1st COVID-19 vaccine • Health insurance number • The postal code • The first and last name of each of their parents

Once the information has been validated by the portal: • The proof will be printed on site • If you have a tablet or smartphone, you will be able to take a picture of the printed QR code which will result in downloading the proof in the device.

If the information does not match the Quebec Immunization Registry or the Régie d’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) registry, an error message will be displayed. In this case, a call will need to be made to 1-877-644-4545 to obtain necessary support.

Arthritis is on the rise in Canada - are you at risk?

(NC) What do Kathleen Turner and Patrick Stewart have in common? Aside from being prolific actors, the two also have arthritis.

“For many, arthritis is an invisible disease, but the pain is very real for the famous and not-so-famous people who live with it every day,” says Trish Barbato, president and CEO of the Arthritis Society.

In Canada, the condition impacts six million people, and that number is expected to grow to nine million by 2040.

Arthritis is a collection of more than 100 diseases that can be divided into two types – inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis. With the condition affecting one in five, chances are if you don’t have it yourself, you know someone who does. And it’s important for everyone to feel supported, as research shows that people living with chronic pain who feel support in their lives have: • lower pain intensity, • less depression and anxiety, • better ways of dealing with pain, and • overall better quality of life.

The best way to support people living with arthritis is take their pain and condition seriously.

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Virtual Job Fair ‘Salon Emplois de qualité en mode virtuel’ October 18 to 22 An autumn tradition renewed in virtual mode In a context of a pandemic where face-to-face events are limited and uncertain, the Table de concertation pour l’Emploi de Vaudreuil-Soulanges partners are organizing a second virtual job fair from October 18 to October 22.

Note that this event is made possible thanks to the financial participation of the Government of Quebec.

In order to take advantage of the traditional job fair which usually takes place in October of each year, this virtual event aims to meet the ever-pressing workforce needs of employers in all industries.

The Virtual Job Fair is reserved for

employers of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and is part of the Employeurs de qualité campaign, which aims to promote employers and job opportunities in the region.

One week prior to the virtual event, job seekers who visit the event’s website (www.salonemploivs.com) will be able to benefit from personalized support for the preparation of the CV and the interview. To this end, several employability organizations will be available to offer their services (eg: return to work, updating a CV, preparing for an interview, looking for internships, help for newcomers and people with

disabilities).

Job seekers who want to visit this virtual fair will be able to access the kiosks without having to create a user account. They will be able to consult the positions to be filled and reserve a time slot to discuss them with the employer. Several features will be offered to visitors to the platform, including video conferencing, phone calls, sending CVs, and email exchanges.

This project is made possible thanks to the participation of the Table de concertation pour l’Emploi de Vaudreuil-Soulanges: bureau de Services Québec de Vaudreuil-Dorion, Centre

intégré de santé et services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest, Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Collège de Valleyfield, Centre de services scolaires des Trois-Lacs, Réseaux, Synergie VS, P.S. Jeunesse, CHSLD Manoir Harwood, Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, SDEM-SEMO Montérégie and Umanico.

Canal

Continued from page 8 ‘Blossoming of a jewel’ “During the election campaign in 2018, I was sincere when I said, ‘I will do everything to make the canal accessible to tourist and recreational activities’,” said Soulanges CAQ MNA, Marilyne Picard. “Thanks to the mobilization of the community, today after more than 40 years, our government has taken an important and significant step by signing the management agreement for the development of the Soulanges Canal with the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

“I am very proud to participate in the development and blossoming of a jewel that contributes to our sporting, cultural and tourist enrichment in the magnificent Soulanges region,” she added.

‘60 years in the making’ Vaudreuil Liberal MNA Marie-Claude Nichols was also present at the inauguration, saying that as a former MRCVS Prefect, she’s glad that the current administration is finally being allowed

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Rich in history, the Soulanges Canal runs 23 kilometres between Pointe des Cascades and Coteaux-Landing.

to administer and apply the aesthetic changes to the landscape that will entice people to explore all the canal region has to offer.

“This is excellent news,” Nichols told The Journal. “The region is currently undergoing a demographic explosion.

It’s been 60 years in the making. The MRC worked hard and did an incredible job in securing the regional park status.”

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Kayakers approach the shoreline at Bellevue Park in Pincourt on September 10 after kayaking around Île-Perrot in the first Circuit bleu Charles-Bruneau to raise money for the Fondation Charles-Bruneau which does research into pediatric cancer.

Kayak Continued from page 5 “It was awesome,” she said. “These people at the Fondation Charles-Bruneau are geniuses and wonderful. They work very hard to raise money for the treatment of pediatric cancer. It was a big day today. Some of these kayak-

ers will participate in one or two more events like this over the next two days.

It’s fantastic. This is such a wonderful event. It was a big plus for the town and we’re very hopeful we can stage it again next year.”

For more information about the 2021 Circuit bleu Charles-Bruneau and the foundation, visit their website at tinyurl.com/xe4w9uh3

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

To submit your “Things to See and Do”, send your information to editor@yourlocaljournal.ca before Tuesday noon. All announcements should include dates, times and addresses.Publishing priority is given to charities, non-profits, volunteer events, animal rescue organizations, and community/church groups.

A Rummage Sale of used winter clothing, books and kitchenware is being held at Valois United Church, 70 Belmont Avenue, Pointe-Claire, Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Donations of non-perishable food items to help re-stock the bare shelves of local food banks would be most appreciated. Current COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed. More info at valoisunited.ca ******* Treasures in the Attic takes place Saturday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greenwood, located at 254 Main Road, Hudson. Bring in your own treasures and have them appraised by experts – books, coins, antiques, art work and jewelry – a gold and silver buyer will be on site. Call (450) 4585396 for an appointment, or email history@greenwoodcentre.org.

Stay for a cup of tea and a scone on the porch, shop in the Vintage Shop, browse a giant bake sale and listen to music by The Wineberries, starting at 1 p.m. Cost for tea, music and appraisals is $5.

NDP

Continued from page 9 Tapped by the party Though his candidacy happened quickly with the snap election call, he says he’s eager to take on the challenges ahead. “They were looking for someone to represent the party for the region, and they are really looking for youth candidates, so they reached out to me - I was glad to accept,” he said.

Brake hopes to fill what he sees as a void in the current political climate.

“There’s very little youth representation in parliament right now,” he said, “so we really need a voice for younger voters. Year after year we see a growing kind of cynicism among the younger generation, and I’d like to engage to help change that.”

Scientific approach Brake has a background in applied mathematics and is currently pursuing doctoral research in computational neuroscience, studying molecular processes that motivate human behaviour. He says the meticulous approach that kind of research demands always guides him, whether it be in the lab or applied to his outside life.

******* A scaled-down version of the annual Pincourt Firefighters’ Parade will take place Saturday, September 18 with about 20 confirmed vehicles taking part. Route begins and ends at the Omni-Centre, 375 Boulevard Cardinal Léger, with departure time of 12 p.m.

Following complaints, the Town of Pincourt is requesting that attendees refrain from spraying the parade participants. ******* Hudson artist Sonia Haberstich will be featuring a solo exhibition titled Les êtres moléculaires which will take place outdoors at the Verger de Hudson, at 839 Main Road. It is an outdoor installation where larger-than-life human figures coexist on the grounds of the orchard. In the evening, the silhouettes will be lit with black light and will transform into more enigmatic beings.

The artist will be present for the evening visits on September 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and 30 as well as on October 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9.

“If you want to solve a problem, you absolutely have to take an evidencebased approach,” he said. Whether the issue is dealing with climate change, domestic vaccine production or social concerns, Brake said his focus would always be on collecting solid, evidence-based information before making decisions and developing concrete steps to reach a desired goal.

Change of focus Currently living and studying in Montreal, Brake admits he hasn’t had a lot of time to visit the constituency and become familiar with local concerns, but says he thinks they are similar to everywhere in the country.

While he’s still working on his PhD, he knows being elected would demand a change of focus. “It’s unclear right now what’ll happen,” he said. “I have several publications in the works right now … they might be enough for me to complete my doctorate or I might have to set that aside for a time, but if I’m elected for sure serving the country takes priority.”

If he should be elected, Brake says he’s prepared for the shift. “Absolutely I’m ready. The switch from so much theoretical work to doing more concrete things for helping people with their lives would make a nice change.”

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Nelson’s Burger Nights are held each Tuesday and maybe into October depending on the weather. We are serving them from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the doors open at 4 p.m. Cost is just $5 cash for an all dressed burger with crisps. The ‘A’ Team will be up and cooking this coming Tuesday led by Jim Markham.

We are now open now on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. and closed on Sundays and Mondays until curling resumes in November. We have decided to close on Sundays due to the lack of attendance; averaging three to five per day.

A very special thank you goes out to Mike Elliott, Mary Jefferies, John Dalgarno and Peter Mansell who worked in the heat of Thursday afternoon to plant the 40 chrysanthemums that we had just received. We had 60 for sale and we have now just six left for those who wish to have one, just $20 each.

Another very special thank you goes out to Lise Bernier, Peter Mansell, Pam Sansom and Joyce Pardo who worked steadily for hours on Thursday evening making the plastic credit card COVID-19 passports for those who showed up. That they were swamped would be an understatement. Lise and Pam came back to do it all over again the next day to finish those who could not wait. Thank you also for the kind donations you made for their work in helping our Legion Br. #115 members and friends. By the way Joyce just joined our Legion Branch less than two weeks ago – nice.

Due to certain situations, our Annual General Meeting and elections will be postponed until Wednesday, November 17. However for that we need to form a Nominating Committee from the general membership. Three or four members would be nice and if anyone is interested please contact me via our ranch email, rcl115@videotron.ca.

Due to the upcoming municipal elections on Sunday, November 7 the annual

PHOTO COURTESY ROD HODGSON

This plaque used to hang on a wall in Hudson High School for many years just after the end of World War II. Many of those listed became members for a long time of our Legion Br. #115. Two of those listed, Bob and Dave Muir saw their father become our first Branch President in 1945, Bryce Muir. Other long-time members on the plaque are Morris and Bill Magee, Gerald (Jeff) Mullan, Harold Metcalfe, Jean Parsons and Keith Nussey.

It now hangs on a wall at the Hudson Historical Society Museum along with another one and three more are in the archives there.

Remembrance Dinner will be tentatively held Saturday, October 30 in the main Community Centre Hall. Reservations are a must since the hall can only hold 97 due to COVID-19 restrictions. There will once again be no parade this year because the parking lot will be used for voters. There will be a ceremony on November 11 just like last year at the Cenotaph. More details as we get closer to those dates, still two months away.

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Giant tree nearing its end Nick Zacharias

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As previously reported in The Journal, a large portion of a rare and aged Kentucky Coffee-tree in the central Hudson front yard of homeowner Mark Francis came crashing down on the night of a major storm July 20, 2021. Narrowly missing a car, two houses and a power line, the massive branch that fell stood to do substantial damage, and exposed a previously unknown weakness at the tree’s core – leaving Francis and his wife wondering what to do about the section left standing.

After passing firefighters recommended he call the town, Francis spoke with a municipal inspector who handed the file over to Hydro Quebec.

“They told me it was in Hydro’s

Le Nichoir

Continued from page 10 “Obviously, COVID put a damper on big indoor gatherings, and we can’t really do the big live auction right now, but a golf tournament works perfectly.”

Not to worry – the ‘taste’ element is still very much a part of the event. Said Wylie, “We’re not doing a formal dinner, but we will have much-loved local chefs and providers set up with delicious tastes at various holes around the course.” On the scorecard for the day will be restaurants Le Wendigo Hudson, Le Cozy Café, Que de Bonnes Choses and Sahib, while Meat & More will provide sausages and Le Verger Hudson will have offerings from their orchard. There will be Totem Roasters bird-friendly coffee on hand, and welcome newcomer (and thematically named) Cardinal Brewery will be giving out free beer samples.

hands, and then I didn’t hear anything for almost two months,” said Francis on September 13, “until this morning they just showed up and started cutting.” Workers came and felled the main trunk (that threatened adjacent power lines) leaving the remaining third of the tree, another massive branch angled over the house, where it stood.

Said Francis, “We had an arborist look at the tree to see if we could save it, and they showed us where the socket from that big branch is also showing rot and it’s a threat to the house so it’ll probably have to come down.” He asked the workers on site about taking it as well, and said they told him, “Not our responsibility.”

With two-thirds of the tree gone, Francis worries the last branch is even weaker and presents a risk, but he has Awareness the top priority “There will also be a small silent auction to help raise funds for bird care and our ongoing online education programs,” said Wylie, “but of course our number one priority is always awareness.” From its earliest days in an old barn, through constructing a new bird care and rehabilitation centre in 2016 to continuing to grow to the bustling place it is today, Le Nichoir has taken the two-winged approach of rehabilitating birds and educating the public about protecting their habitat.

“At each hole we’ll also have information about various birds for players to discover,” said Wylie. At the end of the day there will be a reception on the terrace, with a fun bird trivia contest (for those who were paying attention) chaired by Lite 106.7’s morning show co-host Tom Whelan.

Record need While the fundraising format has changed because of COVID-19 restrictions, so has the need. “We’ve had 2,700 bird intakes so far this year, and

PHOTO BY NICK ZACHARIAS

Though homeowner Mark Francis was hoping the giant Kentucky Coffee-tree would survive following a major branch loss in a storm in July, Hydro Quebec workers showed up September 13 to remove two more large branches which they say posed a risk to the power lines.

yet to get anywhere with either his insurance company or the town. “We’re worried about it, I just hope nothing bad happens,” he said.

However it happens, it looks like the tree’s remaining days are numthat’s a big record,” said Wylie. “Actually, it’s never not a record year; every single year we get more birds coming in, but now in particular, with more people working from home and having time to go for walks, we’ve had a spike in rescue requests.” Wylie, who holds a degree in Wildlife Biology herself, took the opportunity to remind us that it’s important (whenever possible) to call Le Nichoir first for advice before attempting to handle a bird that appears to be in distress.

Those interested in learning more about joining this fun and educational fundraising event can consult Le Nichoir’s website lenichoir.org or phone them directly at (450) 458-2809.

The fee to attend the golf tournament is $200, which includes an $85 tax receipt.

bered and Francis and his neighbours will certainly miss its impressive presence. Said Francis, “Every time I look outside I’m still surprised at seeing the sky like that. It’s hard to get used to – we’re really going to miss that tree.”

PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN WYLIE

Since its inception, Le Nichoir sees an increase in requests for help for sick and injured birds every year with 2,700 birds taken in so far in 2021.

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Movies You Might Have Missed 52 week challenge edition Title: Sunshine (2007) Directed by: Danny Boyle Genre: Sci-Fi Available on: Stream on Disney+ Weekly Challenge #32 – A ‘Disaster Film’ Brief Synopsis: In 2057, astronauts hurtle through space on a last-ditch effort to reignite the dying sun – and save

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Soapbox races return The Vaudreuil-Dorion Optimist Club held their 12th Annual Soapbox Race Saturday, September 11 starting at the top of the hill on Rue Chicoine. Volunteers arrived at 6 a.m. to prepare the site with the race beginning at 9 a.m. for children between the ages of seven and 12.

“Usually held annually in June, the event didn’t take place in 2020 and was pushed from June this year to September,” said George Verboomen of the Optimist Club. “I don’t yet have the exact number of participants but out of the 85 or so kids that were registered about 75

of them showed up.”

The Optimist Club had not had an activity since December, 2019 and so members and other volunteers (about 40) were a little ‘rusty.’

“It was also our first experience holding an activity with the vaccine passport,” Verboomen added. “Many parents thanked us for having organized this event that was free. Kids left with big smiles on their faces.”

All participants received a medal and winners in each age category received a trophy.

Up for adoption Sparx, a seven-month-old female Husky mix, came to us from Whapmagoostui, Quebec. She’s a shy girl who is looking for a nurturing family who will welcome her into their fold. She needs someone who is gentle and will give her time to warm up and adjust. Obedience lessons would boost her confidence and help her become a good canine citizen. Sparx is good with other dogs but not with cats. If you can promise to guide and cherish her for the next 10 to 15 years, fill out the form and ask

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for Sparx.

For more information on Sparx or any of the other dogs available for adoption, go to www.animatch.ca

Up for adoption Here is Lily, a beautiful calm and affectionate on her own terms female cat. Lily is two years old and she loves to lay in the sun by the windows or on the sofa and sleep all day. She is however anxious and will need a very calm environment without children or dogs and ideally the frequent presence and sounds of someone being there. Perhaps she could adapt to other cats, it has not been tried. She will need a patient family who, for the first few weeks, will give her time to adapt and get to know every corner of her new home and, of course, earn your trust.

She loves being petted and will lay next to you at night while purring and even showing you her belly to be scratched.

PHOTO COURTESY CASCA

She has quite the appetite as she will run towards you as soon as you touch the bag of food. She deserves to find a family for life who will give her the love she deserves.

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humanity.

Scores: 77% Rotten Tomatoes, 7.2 IMDb Review: The eight crewmembers of Icarus II have a singular goal – to save humanity. In the year 2057, our sun is mysteriously dying, plunging the world into a solar winter. To reignite the sun, a colossal ‘starbomb’ is created; one big enough to destroy earth many times over, but also hopefully enough to re-energize our solar system’s epicenter. The journey is not an easy one. After nearly two years in space, the crew is getting antsy, the journey more fraught with danger, and the sun, once the size of a beach ball, now consumes everything in sight. Things get even more complicated when they begin to hear the distant distress signal of the long-lost Icarus I. Would an investigation allow them to use Icarus I’s bomb, doubling their chances, or is it an unnecessary risk? With the weight of the world literally on their shoulders, we follow our heroes as they face off against impossible odds.

Much like last week’s MYMHM, Atonement, a weaker second half can dampen an otherwise excellent story. But don’t let that dissuade you. Sunshine is an incredibly well-crafted and unique sci-fi thriller that blends the crew drama/thriller qualities of Alien with the more philosophical aspects of Solaris and 2001. Directed by Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle and written by sci-fi titan Alex Garland (28 Days Later, Ex Machina), Sunshine juxtaposes the tight, cramped living conditions with the vastness of space. While most space movies make us fear the darkness, Sunshine instead makes the light our biggest concern. While most epic journeys don’t see the destination until the very end, there is no escaping the endpoint here. Boyle and Garland highlight the sheer magnitude of the sun, and wisely observe that by being the only sight on the horizon, it will inevitably become their fixation, much like sailors will become tantalized by imagined land. The most stunning scenes are those on the observation deck, where a tinted window allows glimpses of the sun’s majesty for shortened periods of time. Gazing in awe with the crew, you begin to understand why so many cultures have worshipped the sun throughout our history. Like many disaster films, Sunshine’s structural beats hang on tense action and large set pieces, but to focus on those would miss the appeal of this film. It is its philosophical nature and almost religious-like awe of space that makes Sunshine a must watch for any sci-fi fan.

With Sunshine being set in space, why not bring it closer to home for next week’s challenge of ‘A Movie Set in Your Region’ where we will investigate the Canadian film ‘Away From Her.’ Watch ahead on Amazon Prime.

See you next week!

Want even more MYMHM content? Check out our website www.mmmovies.ca, email me at LocalMYMHM@gmail.com, and keep an ear out for our podcast, ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, where we re-rank previous Oscar Winners, available on our website, as well as Spotify and Google Podcasts.

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These are the feeders used in our backyard. Some work better than others, and one must be replaced.

Donald Attwood

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Readers have asked about attracting birds to their backyard feeders. Every location has different potentials, but I’ve learned a few lessons that may help. The photo above shows the results of many experiments, a work in progress.

Hanging down on the right side is a large tube feeder filled with the black-oil sunflower seeds that attract the greatest variety of birds. You can spend more, as I have done, on fancier looking seed mixtures that offer limited appeal. I also put sunflower seeds in the wooden hopper feeder nearby, in the wooden platform feeder atop its own pole (left center), and in the brown metal hopper on the far left.

This tube feeder on the right is more popular than most others, though I’m not sure why. It gets emptied every two days by goldfinches, chickadees, nuthatches, cardinals, and other small birds.

(Note: like all good tube feeders, this has perches that are too small for grackles.)

This is a rather expensive model with a mechanism that closes the feeding ports when squirrels try to use it. As I’ll explain next time, this anti-squirrel feature may now be redundant, though it would be useful if you want to hang a feeder in a tree. Le Nichoir has simpler tube feeders that do well if you fend off squirrels by other means.

Reading across from right to left, I’ll describe the virtues of the other feeders. The short tube feeder with the copper top offers a mixture of mostly small seeds, such as millets – tiny round seeds like canary feed. Some small birds, such as sparrows, can’t cope with sunflower seeds but like the millet mixture. Warning: many commercial mixes include millets that do not seem to appeal to birds around here. (Millets come in various species.) The best one I know is a ‘high energy’ mix sold at Le Nichoir; it seems to appeal to the birds in this region.

This copper-top feeder has a serious design flaw and must be replaced.

The perch at its base is wide enough for grackles, and when grackles use it, it tips and spills. I’ll replace this with a standard tube feeder, one that has small ports and perches up and down the sides.

Next over from the copper-top feeder

is the wooden hopper, loaded with sunflower seeds. Blue jays and smaller birds use this feeder. Next over is another tube feeder, designed exclusively for thistle (‘nyjer’) seeds. Last winter this was a big hit with redpolls visiting from the north.

Next over from that is a rectangular suet feeder, which can hold up to four suet blocks from the hardware store. Suet is too messy in summer; I only put it out in the cooler seasons. Most commercial suet blocks include assorted seeds or berries. My impression is that plain suet, or suet mixed with peanut butter, has the greatest appeal, particularly in cold weather.

Next over from the suet is the peanut feeder, smallest of the tube feeders.

Three species of woodpeckers come daily to this feeder, though in winter, they prefer the suet. Woodpeckers are mainly insect eaters and pay less attention to seed feeders. I’m planning to replace this one with a larger peanut feeder from Le Nichoir.

Next over is a standalone platform feeder, which I built as an experiment a couple of years ago. It’s made from three pieces of scrap plywood and is in some ways the best feeder I’ve ever used, though the roof should be a bit wider to keep more seeds dry. I stock it with sunflower seeds, and it’s even more popular than the large tube feeder over on the right. It attracts a greater variety of birds, including goldfinches, cardinals, jays, migrant purple finches, and even the occasional rose-breasted grosbeak, a star in any gathering.

But there’s a catch: I can’t use it in summer. In the late spring, it gets taken over by grackles, those big, long-tailed blackbirds with no manners. They’re like a biker gang in a tea shop. I wouldn’t mind if they were willing to share, but they hang around for hours, keeping other birds away. Except for the coppertop (which needs replacing), grackles can’t perch on the tube feeders.

On the far left is a brown metal hopper feeder, loaded with sunflower seeds.

This has a mechanism for keeping out squirrels and grackles, but for some reason, the other birds don’t use it much.

Never have.

Next time I’ll describe some hardwon lessons about landscaping, squirrels, and cleaning up.

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350 - LEGAL Avis public de notification

Public notice of notification

SECTION I – Avis Avis est donné à tout héritier potentiel de feu Judith Ann Willington de vous présenter au greffe de la Cour supérieure de Chibougamau du district d’Abitibi, situé au 860, 3e Rue, Chibougamau (Québec) G8P 1P9, dans les 10 jours afin de recevoir la mise en demeure de reprendre l’instance qui y a été laissée à votre attention.

SECTION I - Notice Notice is given to any heir of the late Judith Ann Willington to present yourself to the office of the Superior Court of Chibougamau in the district of Abitibi, located at 860, 3e Rue, Chibougamau (Québec) G8P 1P9, within 10 days in order to receive the formal notice to continue the proceedings which has been left for your attention there.

(articles 136 et 137 C.p.c.)

Si vous ne reprenez pas l’instance dans les 20 jours de la publication du présent avis, le demandeur pourra demander le rejet de la demande ou la mise au rôle comme dans les affaires par défaut, et un jugement pourra être rendu contre la succession de feu Judith Ann Willington.

(Sections 136 and 137 C.C.P.)

If you do not continue the proceedings within 20 days of the publication of this notice, the plaintiff may apply for the dismissal of the claim or to proceed as in default cases and judgment may be rendered against the estate of the late Judith Ann Willington.

SECTION II – Informations relatives à la publication Le présent avis est publié aux termes d’une ordonnance rendue le 14 septembre 2021 par la juge Isabelle Breton de la Cour supérieure dans le dossier numéro no 17017-000002-175.

SECTION II - Information relating to the publication

Cet avis ne sera pas publié à nouveau, à moins que la Cour ne l’ordonne.

This notice will not be republished unless required by the Court.

SECTION III – Informations finales Île Perrot, le 17 septembre 2021, et Chibougamau, le 22 septembre 2021 Sylvestre Painchaud et associés S.E.N.C.R.L. Avocats du demandeur 740, avenue Atwater Montréal (Québec) H4C 2G9 Tel: 514-937-2881 Fax: 514-937-6529

SECTION III - Final information

This notice is published pursuant to an order rendered on September 14, 2021 by justice Isabelle Breton of the Superior Court in file number 170-17-000002-175.

Claude Poulin, President of Poulin Électrique in SaintLazare, Québec, died of Covid-19 complications on August 30, 2021, at 53, while on vacation in Arizona, USA. Claude is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Paquette Poulin; his three sons, Joshua Poulin (wife Shelby Poulin), Jacob Poulin (wife Rachel Stott), Jesse Poulin (wife Elise Stewart); and by his lovely daughter, Julianna Poulin (fiancé Sloan Childers); his sister: Nancy Poulin (husband Nicola Cortese) and niece Victoria Ann; his sister Suzy Poulin (husband Judah Feingold) and niece Sabrina and nephew Julien; his parents in law, Diane and Réal Paquette; his sister in law Sophie Paquette (brother in law Wendell Reid) and niece Sarah and nephew Nathaniel; his brother in law, Denis Paquette (wife Karen McNeil) and nieces Victoria and Veronica. He is predeceased by his parents, Lizette Roy and Louis Poulin.

He was adventurous, courageous, and gifted with an extraordinary sense of humour. Claude accomplished and realized many of his dreams. He travelled and cruised to the most exotic destinations worldwide, year after year, with his family. He designed and created a beautiful and comfortable house. He was active and always engaged, with his dune buggy, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, and passion for weapons and hunting. He resembled a chef and created the most delicious and grand feasts. He was a problem-solver who often took on challenging projects at work and around the house. He was a skilled and intuitive musician and a spiritual man. Claude will be deeply missed by his wife, family, friends, and all who knew him.

Île Perrot, September 17, 2021 and Chibougamau, September 22, 2021 Sylvestre Painchaud and Associates S.E.N.C.R.L. Plaintiff’s lawyers 740 Atwater Avenue Montreal (Quebec) H4C 2G9 Tel: 514-937-2881 Fax: 514-937-6529

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Claude was born in Montreal on May 11, 1968. He attended John Abbott College, where he met Nancy, his college sweetheart and love of his life. They were married on October 9, 1993. Between 1994 and 2000, they welcomed their four beautiful children, whom he loved and cherished and whom he was most proud.

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Claude Poulin

A funeral service will be held at 11 am Saturday, October 2, at the Westview Bible Church in Pierrefonds.

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