The officers of the Thérèse-De Blainville Intermunicipal Police Board (RIPTB) are currently investigating an armed assault that allegedly occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the city of Sainte-Thérèse.
The victim was a 23-year-old woman which was allegedly attacked in front of her home on boulevard René-A. Robert. Initial reports indicate that the suspect, whose motives remain unknown, injured the victim in the stomach with a blunt object before running away.
As a result of the brutal attack, the woman was taken to a hospital center to treat life-threatening injuries. Immediately after, the police quickly began sweeping the area in search of the suspect and clues. No arrests have been made to date.
Investigators are working to deal with the crime scene and meet with witnesses to try to clarify the causes and circumstances that led to this armed attack.
All information relating to this file can be transmitted confidentially to 450 435-2421 ext 0
The current issue of The North Shore News volume 16-14 published July 3rd, 2020. Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events. (Click here to read the paper.)
Front page of The North Shore News, July 3rd, 2020 issue.
September 10 | Songs from another time, with the duo Prairie Comeau
Dimitris Ilias
Residents of Sainte-Thérèse will be able to enjoy a musical break at the Village on Thursdays July 9, August 13 and September 10, between 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. 15. The events will take place at Place Lagoa (intersection of rue Blainville Ouest and rue de l’Église) with Angèle Courville and Philippe-Emmanuel David performing a popular repertoire with guest artists. “The summer season was marked by the cancellation of the traditional summer shows so popular in Sainte-Thérèse. Despite everything, we are happy to be able to present citizens with alternatives and to highlight the musicians of the region. The schedule for these musical breaks has been designed to offer festive moments during lunch time, especially to people who work near the Village! “, said mayor Sylvie Surprenant. Each event will be colored by the background and musical style of the invited artists. Here is a preview of what to expect: July 9 |Texts set to music, with author Frédéric Lapierre and pianist Mathieu Bourret August 13 | For the pleasure of being together, with drummer Sébastien Céré September 10 | Songs from another time, with the duo Prairie Comeau In order to respect the physical distance measures required in the context of COVID-19, red self-adhesive discs will be placed on the ground to indicate to spectators where to place themselves in order to appreciate the show safely. Access to all the events is free. In case of intense rain or thunderstorm, they will be canceled.
Due to the high traffic at the Charbonneau Park boat ramp, the city Council has decided to allow Rosemère residents only to launch their motorboats there.
Due to the high traffic at the Charbonneau Park boat ramp, the city Council has decided to allow Rosemère residents only to launch their motorboats there.
“Already in 2018, our council has reserved the launching of motor boats at Charbonneau Park to our residents on weekends and holidays. Since then, it is clear that our boat launch has become increasingly popular during week days. Since this facility is not designed to accommodate such a large volume of motorized watercraft, we made this decision, first of all, from an environmental standpoint, in order to further prevent shoreline erosion so as to protect the fragile biodiversity along the shoreline. Secondly, from a community standpoint, we wanted to allow our residents to have priority access to the water for their motorized watercraft,” stated Rosemère Mayor Eric Westram.
Despite this restriction, it is still possible for visitors to launch their human-powered boats at no charge at the Charbonneau Park boat launch.
Additionally, the city of Rosemère reminds its residents, the various boating safety tips for the Mille-Îles river:
Share the waterways between motorized and human-powered watercraft.
Be attentive to traffic on the river and its banks.
Respect the safety rules on the water and travel at a reasonable speed.
Wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times.
With the upcoming summer expected to bring high temperatures, river sports and boating has become very popular and traffic to the different boat launches has increased dramatically.
The CISSS des Laurentides is now authorizing visits in most of its installations, under certain conditions. Stringent safety measures are in force to protect residents, visitors and staff.
Dimitris Ilias
The CISSS des Laurentides is now authorizing visits in most of its installations, under certain conditions. Stringent safety measures are in force to protect residents, visitors and staff. It is now possible to visit a loved one at a rehabilitation centre or hospital, or a resident of a long-term care facility (CHSLD), except for establishments and units experiencing an outbreak, which remain closed to visitors. Families that wish to visit are asked to confirm beforehand with the care unit involved in which visiting is permitted. All the visitors must comply with instructions, including regarding visiting hours, protection protocols (filling out a health questionnaire, wearing a mask or face covering, washing hands) and restrictions on the number of visitors.
Visits to hospitals in the Laurentians Visits to hospitals are limited to one person at a time, for a maximum of 4 visitors per day. Visitors should be between 18 and 70 years of age. Please note that visitors must be free of any COVID-19-related symptoms and must not have been in contact with an infected person and/or awaiting a test result. Physical distancing must be practised in all cases. This is to protect the health and safety of our residents, staff and visitors. For details regarding the specific conditions required for each sector and for other installations, residents are asked to check the Visitors section in the COVID- 19 webpage on the CISSS des Laurentides. Given that the situation is evolving, it is recommend that residents regularly check for updates to the guidelines.
Caregivers Since May 11, 2020, the CISSS des Laurentides has authorized visits by significant caregivers to loved ones in residential facilities in the Laurentian region. The restrictions listed above do not apply to these types of visits.
Saint-Jérôme hospital Given its status as a designated COVID-19 center, the Saint-Jérôme regional hospital continues to accept COVID-19 patients in need of hospitalisation. For this reason, visits are prohibited, except to those in the maternity unit (centre mère-enfant) and to bloc R.
Access to Information Commission to collaborate on joint inquiry into Tim Hortons’ mobile app
An investigation was launched following numerous media reports which raised issues regarding the collection and use of personal information by the company Tim Hortons ( Restaurant Brands International Inc) using its mobile application, including geolocation data.
The joint survey will be carried out by: · the Quebec Access to Information Commission; · Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta · the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia; · the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada; The Access to Information Commission will examine the conformity of the company’s practices with regard to the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector.
Blainville eases regulation measures for merchants
As of June 29th and until November 15, 2020, Blainville announced a reduction in municipal regulations relating to the establishment of restaurant terraces as well temporary signage for all traders which will be in force throughout the territory. “Blainville is proud to participate in the revival of the local economy by giving more room for maneuver to restaurateurs who wish to welcome customers outside and who do not necessarily have the necessary space to do so” announced the mayor of Blainville, Richard Perreault. In fact, this easing of regulations will allow restaurateurs already holding a certificate of occupancy issued by the City, to encroach on private parking spaces. Restauranteurs who wish to take advantage of an authorization to install a terrace are invited to make their request by email to the town services and country planning. The request must be accompanied by a plan of the terrace, as well as the owner’s authorization form. As for the displays, traders will be able to install a single temporary sign, without time limits or even continuously, until the end of 2020. The authorized temporary signs are as follows:
A banner with a maximum area of 3 m²;
A hinged or pole-type sign of the “sandwich” type with an area not exceeding 1.5 m²;
An advertising flag with a maximum area of 2 m².
A temporary sign may consist of polypropylene, vinyl, plywood, fabric, chipboard and particle board.
The chief of the Thérèse-De-Blainville PD (PRITB), Francis Lanouette was recognized for his efforts and excellence of accomplished work by the GG of Canada.
The chief of the Thérèse-De-Blainville PD (PRITB), Francis Lanouette was recognized for his efforts and excellence of accomplished work by the GG of Canada. On June 26, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, in accordance with the Constitution of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, made the following appointment: Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces: Mr. Director Francis Lanouette MOM The Order of Merit of the Police Forces The Order Police Merit Award, established in October 2000, recognizes the exemplary meritorious service and evident leadership of men and women in the Canadian police service, and their commitment to the country. The decoration focuses above all on exceptional merit, contribution to police services and community development. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has the title of Sovereign of the Order, the Governor General those of Chancellor and Commander, while the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police acts as Principal Commander. The PRITB was particularly proud of its chief congratulating him and sharing with him this passion for exemplary service to the citizens, which led him to this well-deserved appointment.
Position of the municipal council in line with aspirations of town’s residents
Dimitris Ilias
How do you design a town’s future look? What does it take to preserve an identity and pass on an urbanistic heritage to the future generations? One of the key elements of Mayor Westram’s political program before being elected was the Rosemère Urbanistic vision. The necessity came after the realisation that Rosemere lot division and building permit requests were not done based on a clear line of understanding of what was wanted in different areas and were examined on a case to case basis. A heritage for future generations “You could have a two-floor duplex being built right by a 1955 bungalow. We wanted to create a vision where you could tell people what type of house suited each area” emphasized mayor Westram. The idea was that rather than looking each individual demand as it came in overall the image was clear and people knew what can or cannot be done. “We wanted to have a heritage for future generations and it is one of our biggest achievements. It took 2.5 years to complete” said Westram. Public consultations and report The 10-15-year plan was supported by ten public consultation sessions since 2018, at which nearly 1,700 respondents expressed their views. One such consultation was a survey for the town’s infrastructure and equipment which was conducted in February 2018 to better understand the expectations and concerns of Rosemère residents. The survey provided an opportunity for 523 respondents to express their views. Of these, 82% agreed that the Town should invest in improving the quality of its infrastructure and facilities, while respecting residents’ ability to pay. Similarly, more than half of the citizens surveyed (55%) indicated that they would accept that the Town implement a major investment plan for the improvement of municipal infrastructure and facilities. Following the public consultations held on February 19 and 22, the Town of Rosemère released the independent report prepared by Provencher-Roy, a specialized firm that is assisting the Town of Rosemère in this important process. Further to the release of this report, Town Council is also presenting its position paper on all of the public consultations held over the past two years regarding Rosemère’s urbanistic vision. This position, in terms of land-use planning, is in line with the aspirations of residents. The vast majority of the citizens that participated are homeowners (97% compared to 3% of citizens who rent). “Thanks to the commitment of the participants, who have the development of their Town at heart, the steps taken over the past two years have enabled us to establish an urbanistic vision that meets our residents’ needs and reflect their values,” stated Westram. Town Council’s position will guide its next Master plan and its various bylaws. In other words, this position paper reflects Town Council’s vision for the development of Rosemère’s territory. All future redevelopment and development projects will therefore have to be consistent with this vision. Golf course The Town Council, in its urbanistic vision, will make the land on the site of the former Golf course subject to compliance with an overall development plan (ODP). All projects that are in line with this ODP will then be submitted to the residents for approval. In addition, it should be noted that the City will conduct a study on the current environmental potential of the site of the former Golf, as well as a study on its market value. The municipal council wishes, like its fellow citizens, to preserve a threshold of 50%, as a minimum, of the site of the former Golf in green spaces. Mayor Westram said that the site is already rented every Winter for different activities including cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Right now, the golf course is privately owned and the current owners paid about 20 million dollars to acquire it, planning to develop it fully something that the city did not allow them to do. The mayor had to give a stern warning to the citizens that were trespassing during the summer. “We had people using the golf course like their private property and we had to put an end to that. The area is nor adequately lit, it is dangerous and above all it is illegal” said mayor Westram. “It was always a dream of mine to have a big community park in the middle of Rosemère but the land is expensive and at the end of the day the citizens will have to agree to use their tax money for a purchase of that magnitude” concluded the mayor.
“Our strategic vision of Rosemère, is a proud, green and prosperous town”, said Mayor Westram
Dimitris Ilias
It was a break from the usual bleak covid news. On June 13th about 100 Rosemerites participated in the first Forum on the Environment organized and set up thanks to an initiative of the Town of Rosemère’s Civic Committee on the Environment (CCE). The event focused on themes as varied as an introduction to zero waste, natural environments, biodiversity and drinking water conservation. Past and future projects Speaking to mayor Westram, one could feel the pride not only for the towns environmental track record, but also about what has been accomplished and the excitement of things to come. The pandemic also gave people a different appreciation for parks and open spaces urging forward every effort for green development. Planting trees One of the biggest projects accomplished was the planting of 600 trees in the back of Sacre Coeur School where Rosemère owns 10 hectares of land. What made this planting particularly significant was the fact that the students and the students of the school were involved increasing awareness for the environment as well as the sense of pride one has when nurturing green life. During the forum, through a video clip, Rosemère resident Michel Leboeuf, a biologist and initiator of the tree-planting project in the Forêt des Frères du Sacré-Coeur, announced that the trees that had been planted a year ago, in the spring of 2019, have a survival rate of over 90%. Through this volunteer planting effort, the Forêt des Frères du Sacré-Coeur, which is a true ecological jewel for the Rosemère community, has doubled in size Feminine hygiene products At the opening of the Forum, the CCE had the opportunity to be the first to announce that, starting July 13, Rosemère residents will be able to benefit from a financial assistance program that can cover up to $40 of the cost of purchasing sustainable feminine hygiene products. This announcement is in addition to the range of green grants already in place for Rosemère residents. This perfectly set the stage for the first conference of the day “An Introduction to Zero Waste”, by Cindy Trottier, founder of Circuit Zéro Déchet. At the same time, since June is the month when we celebrate water by raising awareness of this priceless natural resource, Émilie Lapalme-Gendron, a member of the CCE, produced a short video on tips and tricks for better drinking water conservation. Grants for births The town also offers grants to encourage residents towards the green life in Rosemère. New parents can apply 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. Rosemere also 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. Biodiversity and natural environments On the subject of biodiversity and natural environments, Anaïs Boutin, Director of Protection and Conservation Programs at Éco-Nature, shared her passion with the audience by informing everyone about the wealth of diversity in the Mille-Îles River and its endangered species. It was then that it was mentioned that the Town of Rosemère, in partnership with Éco-Nature, recently acquired the last private Miller Marsh property in order to preserve the ecological value of this absolutely outstanding natural environment. The emerald ash borer
The emerald ash borer is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle native to East Asia
The emerald ash borer is a species of metallic wood-boring beetle native to East Asia, including China and the Russian Far East. Most species of North American ash trees are very vulnerable to this beetle, which has killed millions of trees in Canada in forested and urban areas. No North American natural predators, such as woodpeckers, other insects or parasites have been able to slow the spread of the emerald ash borer or keep trees from being killed by it. Mayor Westram informed us that the first signs of ash tree infestations happened in Rosemere 3 years ago. The sickness has reached its zenith now and the town is cutting down massive numbers of ash trees and replacing them with other species. For Rosemerites that already have ash trees in their properties, the city has a program to help them replace them.
Documentary and survey In addition, throughout the weekend, the participants had the chance to discover the documentary film Earth: Seen from the Heart with Hubert Reeves—a documentary that takes a look at the Earth and the threats to its biodiversity, but above all provides insight into the interdependence of all living beings. The town finally, invited the public to complete the Environment Forum appreciation survey. The survey is an important tool for the city to ascertain what topics of interest should be included in the 2021 program. From among the respondents to the survey, the Town will draw a rainwater barrel and two $50 gift certificates redeemable at Éco-Nature to discover the treasures of the Mille-Îles River.
