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The Journées de la culture 2020, free events not to be missed in Sainte-Thérèse

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September 24, 2020

The Journées de la culture 2020, free events not to be missed in Sainte-Thérèse

Carpe Diem: The citizens present, can experience a variation of dances going from one performer to another or take pleasure in observing the moving and colorful ensemble from a distance.

On Saturday September 26 and October 3, the Journées de la culture will be back in Sainte-Thérèse in a whole new form! Outdoor performances and indoor concerts highlighting dance and classical music will take place at the Village de Sainte-Thérèse.
This initiative of the Culture pour tous organization aims to celebrate culture in all its forms, throughout Quebec from September 25 to October 25. Exceptionally this year, in order to comply with the measures imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Sainte-Thérèse is proposing a renewed concept. Rather than being held for a weekend at the library, the Journées de la culture activities will take place on two consecutive Saturdays in the heart of the Village.
“As a City of Arts, Culture and Knowledge, we are happy to present this series of free events! These will allow Teresians to discover the artists and cultural actors of the region, and to have fun during this unique period. So, I hope that many of you will take part in the activities of this very special program! », said the mayoress of Sainte-Thérèse, Mrs. Sylvie Surprenant.
The Programming includes climatologist Mathieu Bourret on September 26 with a Piano and multimedia projection at Maison Lachaîne at 1 pm. In his show Le Climatologue, Mathieu Bourret surrenders completely, giving privileged access to his “interior landscapes” and “meteorological conditions”. A multimedia projection takes place simultaneously, making it possible to immerse the spectators more in his universe.
The same day, Listening to See at Place du Village at 2:15 p.m. with Danse Carpe Diem / Emmanuel Jouthe offers a variety of dance solos scattered throughout the space. The citizens present, can experience a variation of dances going from one performer to another or take pleasure in observing the moving and colorful ensemble from a distance. They are free to enter the dance according to their desires and their emotions. In order to respect the measures of physical distancing, the contemporary dance solos are done using a small loudspeaker placed between the dancer and the spectator.
On October 3d at Maison Lachaîne at 1 p.m. the City of Sainte-Thérèse presents Couleurs d’automne, with pianist Louise Lessard and bassoonist Mathieu Lussier. The colors of the bassoon and the piano united! Pianist Louise Lessard and bassoonist Mathieu Lussier combine their instruments to offer you works by Elgar, Glière, Telemann, Bourdeau, and Lussier.
The same day at Place du Village, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. contemporary dancer Caroline Dusseault presents From our miniature bodies, sculpting space! Born of an encounter between dance and sculpture, the piece From our miniature bodies, sculpting space, addresses the notion of interior space and that of the place occupied by bodies in across the landscape. Eclectic and touching, the show brings together dancers of different ages and professional backgrounds in the heart of the public space.
The events are free and open to everyone. However, places are limited at Maison Lachaîne, entry will be on a first come, first served basis. In case of rain, outdoor activities will be canceled.

Special measures
The instructions issued by Public Health will be applied and the necessary measures will be put in place to ensure everyone’s safety during performances. For events held at Maison Lachaîne more specifically, the number of spectators admitted is restricted in order to respect the recommended physical distance. In addition, the wearing of a mask or face cover is compulsory for any person aged 10 and over, until they are seated in their seat.

Plastic and dead leaves don’t jive!

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Dimitris Ilias

September 24, 2020

Burning dead leaves is the worst thing one can do for human and environment health.

City of Deux Montagnes bans plastic bags for dead leaves

By Dimitris Ilias

It is Canada’s signature! Fall and red leaves! For many North Shore residents gathering dead leaves is a chore. Dead leaves however can be a boon for the avid gardener and different cities are beginning to realize their potential. In Deux-Montagnes the city is proceeding more ecologically and banning plastic bags. They are now prohibited for the collection of dead leaves. In fact, only paper bags for garden waste will be picked up during collections scheduled for Fridays from October 23 to November 20.
For the Two Mountains residents there are three ways to dispose of dead leaves:

Leaves should be piled into yard waste paper bags and dropped off at the curb beginning at 7 p.m. the day before the leaf collection, or no later than 7 a.m. morning of the collection.
The City also encouraged its citizens to use their brown bins to dispose of dead leaves and other green residues such as surplus grass, roots, plants, small branches, shavings, bark needles of conifers. The city also warned the residents to not fill the bin with soil or potting soil since this will make it too heavy and damage it during mechanical collection. The collection of organic materials takes place every Monday; until November 30 and then every other week.
Citizens can practice leaf cycling. This is a method which consists of mowing dead leaves and leaving them on the ground rather than gathering them
According to a recent article in the CAA website dumping leaves that end in the landfall contributes to global warming because of the greenhouse gases that they emit as they rot. Instead They can be valuable for your garden in many different ways.
They protect plants in the winter
When placed around plants, dead leaves provide excellent protection during the winter. Placed around the plants without being piled up, so that air can circulate protects the roots and stems from our vicious winter. In windy places, a nylon net fastened to the ground with stakes keeps them covered and prevents them from blowing away. It is important to gather dead leaves as soon as possible after they fall, before they start rotting.
Convert leaves into dirt
Another simple way to use dead leaves is to let them change into dirt. In an isolated part of the garden, pile them up and wet them. Then trample on the pile and add a few shovelfuls of good soil. Repeat this operation each time you add leaves. In the spring, they will be decomposed and will have turned into good nourishing dirt that you can spread at the feet of bushes and trees or in the garden.
Serve as fertilizer
Dead leaves also provide the lawn with added organic material. Gardeners can pass the lawnmower slowly over the leaves as they fall so as to shred them. To make them decompose more quickly, use a mulching mower that will cut them up into smaller pieces is recommended. Then the pieces can be spread to make them disappear into the lawn.

Compost
Dead leaves can also become an ingredient in a good compost, which is better than chemical fertilizer. Compost nourishes plants, preserves moisture in the soil, helps spread fertilizer, facilitates weeding, attracts worms and helps prevent diseases.
A warning about black spots
Avoid recovering leaves that are sprinkled with black spots: these normally indicate the presence of mushroom spores. Since these spores survive the domestic composting process, they could contaminate your compost and, eventually, your plants. Also, avoid incorporating walnut or oak leaves in your compost: they contain tannins that harm decomposer organisms.
Avoid burning leaves
Open-air burning of trash is bad for the environment and for the health of those exposed to the smoke. Open-air burning refers to burning trash in barrels, out in the open, in outdoor or wood-burning stoves or in fireplaces. Many Canadian municipalities prohibit this practice or limit the types of material that can be burned.

North Shore News 16-26

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September 24, 2020

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 16-26 published September 25th, 2020.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
(Click HERE to read the paper.)

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Youth Protection of Quebec: A year of pandemic and reports increase

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Dimitris Ilias

September 24, 2020

Youth Protection of Quebec: A year of pandemic and reports increase

The CISSS des Laurentides released the yearly report of the directors of Youth Protection (DYP) of Quebec for the year 2020 (Bilan annuel des directrices et des directeurs de la protection de la jeunesse/directeurs provinciaux du Québec)
The year 2019-2020 brought its share of challenges for the DYPs. Confronted, at the end of the year, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, they had to quickly adapt their service offer and their practices to continue, with their teams, to meet the needs of children, young people and their family.

Increase in reports, family tragedies, special commission on children’s rights and youth protection: the last year will have been a turning point in the history of youth protection
in Quebec.

“Stronger together! », Is the title chosen for this 17th report which aims to highlight the importance of working in partnership and pay tribute to its craftsmen. Whether it is the support provided by the neighbor, by the attentive listening teacher or by stakeholders and organizations from various backgrounds, each benevolent action counts and adds up to one another to weave the net of social protection essential to the well-being of children.

The desire to ensure a sensitive and quality response to the needs of children and their families encourages many people and just as many organizations to work in close collaboration every day. The DYPs share this desire, convinced that concerted, innovative action driven by values and a common vision can only make us stronger collectively in the achievement of our mission of protecting children.

Provincial statistics 2019-2020
• 118,316 reports processed in Quebec, an increase of 12% compared to last year.
• 36.8% of reports were accepted.
• 324 child cases reported per day, 35 more cases each day than last year.
• 64.7% of children whose situation is taken care of by the DYPs have remained in their family environment or with significant third parties.
• 9,041 youth received services under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), which is an 8.5% decrease from last year.

Statistics for the Laurentides region 2019-2020
• 11,199 reports processed in the Laurentians, an increase of 6.21% compared to last year.
• 34.9% of reports were accepted.
• 55.2% of children whose situation is taken care of by the DYPs remained in their
family environment or with significant third parties.
• 775 youth received services under the YCJA, a decrease of 6.9% from last year.
• 3,594 children were taken care of by the DPJ in 2020 compared to 3,311 in 2019.

The MRCs Rivière-du-Nord, Thérèse-De Blainville, Deux-Montagnes now yellow

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Dimitris Ilias

September 23, 2020

The MRCs Rivière-du-Nord, Thérèse-De Blainville, Deux-Montagnes now yellow

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 infections, the CISSS des Laurentides is announcing that the Rivière-du-Nord, Thérèse-De Blainville, Deux-Montagnes MRCs and the Town of Mirabel are now considered yellow by the progressive regional alert and intervention system. Meanwhile, the Argenteuil, Pays-d’en-Haut, Laurentides and Antoine-Labelle MRCs remain green zones for the time being.
As a reminder, Zone 2 – Pre-alert (yellow) is imposed when transmission begins to increase. Basic measures are then reinforced and additional actions are taken to promote and encourage compliance. For example, more inspections may be undertaken and more controls applied to avoid overcrowding in certain locations to facilitate physical distancing.
Zone 1 – Vigilance (green) calls for the constant attention required in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It acknowledges low transmission within the community and requires compliance with the basic measures in force in all facilities (physical distancing, respiratory etiquette, hand washing, etc.) Specific measures may also apply to certain activities or settings.
In addition, the government now requires that people living in zones designated green or yellow to limit the number of participants in activities taking place in public spaces (rented halls, places of worship, festive events, weddings, professional or school celebratory gatherings, etc.) to 50 individuals. The authorized number of visitors to private homes remains 10 for green and yellow zones.
“Because of the uptick of COVID-19 infections in the province, we are closely monitoring the situation in the Laurentians. We ask for the public’s cooperation and rigorous compliance with the prescribed health measures. It is only by joining together in our efforts to combat the virus that we will succeed in protecting ourselves and each other,” said Dr. Éric Goyer, Director of Public Health for the Laurentians.
Alert zones are established according to the recommendations of the public health authorities who analyze the situation on a regular basis. For more information, please see the Québec Ministry of Health and Social Services’ detailed document Progressive regional alert and intervention system.

Rosemère, city of grants

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Dimitris Ilias

September 21, 2020

The city of Rosemère has put various grant programs in place to provide financial support for residents looking to embrace environmentally friendly and community-minded solutions.
SUSTAINABLE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Effective July 13, 2020
The Town of Rosemère offers residents an opportunity to obtain financial assistance of up to $40 per 3-year period for the purchase of sustainable feminine hygiene products or fabrics to make reusable (washable) sanitary napkins.
Buy menstrual cups, pantiliners and sanitary napkins that are washable, reusable and designed for use by women and apply for financial assistance from the Town.
Documents to be attached to one’s application are: a copy of the original bill(s) of sale dated less than 3 months ago and indicating the name of the commercial establishment that made the sale as well as its GST and QST numbers, Proof of residence and a duly completed form
To apply, residents must download the Sustainable feminine hygiene products grant program application and then send the form and required documents by e-mail to loisirs@ville.rosemere.qc.ca or in person to Community Services located at 325 Grande-Côte Road.

REUSABLE DIAPERS
The Town of Rosemère offers families the possibility of applying for a rebate of up to $150 per eligible child against the purchase of a set of washable baby diapers.
Diaper facts and figures:
The average baby goes through 2 400 diapers a year.
A set of cloth diapers costs between $700 and $1 000, laundering included. For disposable diapers, the total cost runs anywhere from $2 000 to $2 500.
In Quebec alone, some 600 million diapers are thrown away every year.
A disposable diaper takes 300 to 500 years to decompose in a landfill site.
ONE BIRTH, ONE BOOK
Under this program, the Town of Rosemère offers a gift package to welcome newborns into the community.
To apply for both programs above, residents must download the Family Support Grant Program application, fill it out and sign it and then drop it off to the Community Services Department at 325 Grande-Côte Road (450-621-3500, ext.7380). Residents must provide Receipt(s), Proof of residency and the Child’s proof of birth

ONE BIRTH, ONE TREE
The Town of Rosemère offers new parents the possibility of applying for a $150 rebate against the purchase of a tree or other type of vegetation (such as a bush or shrub) to plant on their property to commemorate the birth of their child.
To apply residents must download the Family Support Grant Program application, fill it out and sign it and then drop it off to the Public Works Department at 190 Charbonneau Street (450-621-3500, ext. 3300). Residents must provide Receipt(s), Proof of residency and the Child’s proof of birth
LOW-FLOW FIXTURES
The Town of Rosemère offers a rebate program to encourage homeowners to replace their existing plumbing fixtures with low-flow alternatives.
Eligible fixtures and maximum rebate amounts are as follows: low-flow ($60) and high-efficiency ($75) toilets, and WaterSense-labelled shower heads ($10) and faucet aerators ($25).
To apply residents must download the Low-Flow Fixture Grant Program application.
Fill it out and sign it and drop it off to the Public Works Department at 190 Charbonneau Street (450 621-3500 ext. 3300). Original proof of purchase for eligible low-flow fixtures, photograph (dated and initialed by the homeowner) showing the original fixtures and where they were installed and photograph (dated and initialed by the homeowner) showing the low-flow fixtures after installation are required.

HOME SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SENIORS
Seniors may request an application form to fill out and submit in order to qualify for a refund (by cheque) in the amount of $100 for the home support services they are provided. Please note that refund applications are processed between September 15 and December 15 of the current year.
Homeowners must be 65 years of age or older on July1 of the tax year.Their taxes must have been paid in full. All requests must be submitted by November 30 of the current year (the year for which the application form is completed). The refund application is valid for one year only. You must fill out and submit the form each year. To apply, the form has to be completed and sent to Rosemère Town Hall, 100 Charbonneau Street, Rosemère, Quebec J7A 3W1

New swings at Parc Désormeaux

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Dimitris Ilias

September 21, 2020

Young children, and their parents, who frequent Désormeaux Park located at 20, rue Paquin in the Vieux-Saint-Eustache district, will be happy discover brand new swings fitted out on a wood chip play area.

The installation work, which was completed very recently, was carried out by the firm Jeux-Tec under the supervision of the City’s Engineering Department. This new equipment, for which a sum of $ 28,949 has been invested, is in addition to the play modules already installed in this park.

During the visit to the park on September 16, Mayor Pierre Charron and the councilor of the Vieux-Saint-Eustache district, Ms. Michèle Labelle, came to see the new facility which will certainly delight the children in the area.

North Shore News 16-25

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September 18, 2020

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 16-25 published September 18th, 2020.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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Rosemère News: September 24th, 25th and 26th

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Dimitris Ilias

September 16, 2020

Rosemère News: September 24th, 25th and 26th

Town Council Blood Drive: Please Give Blood on September 24 and 25
Mayor Eric Westram and Rosemère’s town councillors invite residents to attend the upcoming Héma-Québec blood drive on September 24 and 25. The blood donor clinic, which is by appointment only, will be open between 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Community Centre (202 Grande-Côte Road).
“Even during a pandemic, there is an ongoing need for blood,” Mayor Westram said. “That’s why I want to reassure residents about the protective measures taken by Héma-Québec. They have proactively implemented the recommendations from public health officials and Health Canada in order to provide a safe environment for everyone. Join me in giving blood on September 24 and 25, and let’s help save thousands of lives. Together, we can meet our goal of 170 donors.”
Because the blood drive is by appointment only, residents must contact Héma-Québec in advance by phone at 1-800-343-7264 or by email at igive@hema-quebec.qc.ca.
Access to all donation sites is controlled, with a temperature check for donors and volunteers before they can enter.
Donor beds are disinfected after every use, as are the touchscreens used to fill out the donor questionnaire.
The set-up of the blood drive has been reconfigured to comply with distancing requirements.
Acrylic dividers have been added at all blood donation locations.
Surgical masks, provided by Héma-Québec, are mandatory for all donors for the length of their visit as well as for staff and volunteers whose duties require them to be closer than 2 metres (6 feet) to others.

Vuela Vuela : Show and dance workshop in collaboration with Odyscène
As part of the Journées de la culture, Odyscène and the towns of the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville offer you a free tour of eight dance shows in your region from September 25 to October 4, 2020.
On Saturday, September 26th, take part in the Vuela Vuela dance activity at the Rosemère skatepark in Charbonneau Park. In case of rain, check the Facebook event update.
1:00 p.m. First performance
1:30 p.m. Youth Workshop
3:00 p.m. Second performance

Blainville tightens the leash

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Dimitris Ilias

September 16, 2020

New regulations for dog owners

In 2018, the government of Quebec adopted Bill 128 aimed at promoting the protection of people by setting up a framework for dogs and in December 2019, it ratified the implementing regulations for this law which only potentially dangerous dogs, but also all dogs in Quebec to ensure the protection of the public.

“The municipal council, in order to strengthen animal control on its territory as well as the safety of people, adopted By-law 1620. This substantially modifies the elements relating to pets while integrating the elements of Law 128 and its implementing regulations on dangerous dogs. There were 45 incidents involving dogs in Blainville between 2010 and 2018. As a Quebec municipality No. 1 for its quality of life, even if the old regulations contained tough measures, Blainville must ensure the safety of its citizens”, declared Mayor Richard Perreault.

The City also wishes to ensure ethical and safe animal control and limit the proliferation of stray animals on the territory.

By-law 1620

The number of animals per property is limited to four, including a maximum of three dogs or three cats. A person who was already keeping more animals than authorized before the adoption of the by-law must obtain a special permit from the City. In a survey conducted by the firm Aramis in March 2019 to which 854 citizens of Blainville responded, 74% support this measure.

In a public place, a dog must at all times be under the control of a person capable of controlling it and be held by a leash of a maximum length of 1.85 meters.

It is now compulsory, under provincial and municipal regulations, for all dogs weighing 20 kg and over, to wear a halter (head harness) or a chest harness when circulating in public places (streets, parks, green spaces, etc.).

The control of dogs deemed potentially dangerous or dangerous following incidents is reinforced according to the obligations contained in the implementing regulation of Law 128 (85% support in the 2019 survey).

Under provincial regulations, registration and wearing of the medal for all dogs in the territory is compulsory. Cats must also be registered and wear the tag.

Finally, the regulation makes the sterilization of cats aged six months and over, mandatory in order to avoid the proliferation of animals (65% support in the 2019 survey).

Registration and medal compulsory for dogs and cats

“As mentioned, Law 128 and its implementing regulations make registration and wearing of the medal compulsory for dogs. Cats are also subject to this obligation in the municipal bylaw,” mentioned the chairman of the public security commission, Serge Paquette.

The registration of dogs and cats is valid for the life of the animal. To register a dog or cat, there are two options: complete an online form and receive the medal by mail ($ 25 + $ 3 postage) or go to an authorized partner to complete the form, register an animal and receive the medal ($ 25). The sums collected for registration are used only to pay the operating costs by the SPCA and to produce the medals.

Halter and chest harness

According to provincial regulations, Municipal By-law 1620 makes it compulsory to wear a halter or chest harness for dogs over 20 kilograms.

“The halter is a harness that is placed on the head of an animal in order to control it effectively. The halter is not a muzzle and does not prevent the dog from breathing freely. This device increases the effectiveness of the leash and gives the keeper better control. The halter also has the effect of calming the dog, ”added the vice-president of the public security commission, Michèle Murray.

As for the chest harness, it has the particularity of attaching to the front at chest level and not on the back as with conventional harnesses. This type of harness is designed to gently discourage dogs from pulling since it is used to restrain sudden movements without harming them.

The Order of Veterinary Doctors of Quebec is in favor of this equipment, which increases the protection of citizens while respecting the well-being of the animal.

Regulation 1620 also contains several articles relating to the welfare and protection of animals and the City of Blainville site includes more information on that.