Following the recent adoption of the new provincial regulation on the supervision of dogs, all dog owners in Rosemère must now obligatorily register their dog (s) and obtain the regulatory medal from the SPCA Lanaudière Basses-Laurentides. However, guide dogs are exempt from this new regulation. The medal is purchased directly online on the SPCA Lanaudière Basses-Laurentides website, at a cost of $ 25 / year. The entire $ 25 will go to the organization in order to pursue its mission, which is fundamentally aimed at the well-being of pets. Its sums will be invested in information and education efforts with citizens who will aim to foster better knowledge and greater respect for animals. The police responsible for the file For the cities of Boisbriand, Lorraine, Rosemère and Sainte-Thérèse, the Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-De Blainville (RIPTB) is responsible for compliance with this new regulation. The latter will educate citizens under its jurisdiction to register their dog and obtain the regulatory medal as soon as possible. Other rules concerning dogs in Rosemère A maximum of (2) two dogs are allowed for the same civic address. In a public place, a dog must be kept by a leash with a maximum length of 1.22 m and its owner must be able to control it at all times. A dog over 20 kg (45 pounds) must wear a halter or harness at all times, attached to its leash. Any dog owner or guardian must remove or clean his dog’s feces in public places and on private property.
Information Update – Certain hand sanitizers may pose health risks
Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following hand sanitizers may pose health risks. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert.
Health Canada maintains a list of hand sanitizers that may pose health risks, so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check the list regularly for updates.
Blainville boasts a 4-million-dollar surplus – Might be used for COVID-19 emergency fund
Dimitris Ilias
The municipal council adopted yesterday, as part of its regular meeting, the financial statements of the City of Blainville as of December 31, 2019. In addition to the proper management of the public funds of the municipality, these financial statements reveal a stable public debt, a wealth property on the rise and a surplus totaling $ 4 million, which could be paid into an emergency fund due to the impact of COVID-19. “Thanks to the budgetary discipline of our administration and the constant efforts of our various departments, we have once again succeeded in stabilizing our debt level. To borrow the formula made famous by Dr. Arruda, we flattened the curve of our public debt, “said Mayor Richard Perreault.
Revenues, expenses and surpluses In 2019, the City generated revenues totaling $ 110.8 million. Revenues include tax revenues, revenues from various sources such as building permits, various rates and government grants and the proceeds from land sales. Expenses reached $ 106.8 million in 2019, which includes administrative services, citizen services, financing costs, return of capital, cash payment for capital assets and allocations. Taking into account the reimbursement of capital and allocations, the administration generated a budget surplus of $ 4,006,500, attributable exclusively to the sale of land. “The decision is not yet final, but there is talk of paying $ 4 million in an emergency fund for expenses related to COVID-19. This fund will allow us to compensate for unforeseen events, such as higher expenses,” explained the mayor. Stable debt The mayor reminded that there are two types of debt, first of all, debt attributable to all taxpayers and which relates to projects that benefit all citizens. Taking into account government transfers, it stands at $ 156.2 million, an increase attributable to recent investments including the eco-center and the decrease in grants available for capital projects. Also, some work planned in 2018 was carried out in 2019. In addition, property wealth amounted to $ 8.14 billion as of December 31, 2019. This gives a debt-to-property ratio of 1.92 %. It was 1.96% in 2018. As for sector debt, which relates to local projects in specific sectors, it stood at $ 53.7 million, down $ 844,000. “The 2019 financial statements are an excellent indicator of the performance of our municipal administration in recent years. Obviously, this is a financial portrait of the year 2019. It is still early to judge the real impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2020 budget, but the emergency fund which we are thinking of, aims to prevent the effects of a potential second wave this fall. The past few months have taught us that you can never be too careful,” said Mayor Richard Perreault. Note that the municipal council has mandated the firm Deloitte S.EN.CRL to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. Audit of the Quebec Municipal Commission In addition, with a view to continuous improvement, the Quebec Municipal Commission announced last June 4 that it will carry out a compliance audit on the process for adopting regulations in more than twenty- five municipalities in Quebec whose population is between 10,000 and 100,000 inhabitants and Blainville is among this group. This audit will focus on the process of adopting by-laws and will aim to ensure that the municipalities selected, comply with legislative requirements when the by-laws are adopted and come into force. After the last step, a report will be published and present the conclusions and recommendations. “In its press release, the Quebec Municipal Commission took care to specify that the work carried out by the Vice-Presidency for verification does not constitute an investigation by the municipality or a guardianship, a provisional administration, mediation or support”, concluded the mayor on this subject.
A guard of honor for 10 healed residents of COVID-19
At the Hubert-Maisonneuve accommodation center Integrated Center for Health and of the Laurentian Social Services (CISSS), no less than ten residents managed to fully recover from COVID-19! The news is so gratifying that a guard of honor has been deployed for them in their unit.
The staff did not hesitate to highlight the event on June 5 with the organization of a cocktail party for the occasion. “This is a great image of success, of hard team work and confidence among our residents in the care provided to them,” said proudly Ms. Rosemonde Landry, president and CEO of CISSS des Laurentides. “I know our teams are dedicated to the cause of seniors during this pandemic period and that makes all the difference, especially when we have concrete healing.”
“To achieve such results during an unprecedented crisis, when we require an increased presence of our employees, it undoubtedly requires commitment, dedication and expertise,” said Ms. Landry.
Located in Rosemère, the Hubert-Maisonneuve accommodation center accommodates 154 residents with loss of autonomy.
The Ministère des Transports informs motorists that it will partially close Highway 640 east and west, between Chemin du Bas-de-Sainte-Thérèse and Boulevard René-A.-Robert, in Rosemère, from June 12 to 16. These are required as part of culvert replacement works. Specifically, one of two lanes of Highway 640 westbound, between Chemin du Bas-de-Sainte-Thérèse and boulevard René-A.-Robert, in Rosemère will be closed from Friday June 12 at 9 p.m. to Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 5a.m. At night the closure will be from Friday June 12 to Tuesday June 16, 2020, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. There will also be a closure of one lane of two on Highway 640 eastbound, between boulevard René-A.-Robert and chemin du Bas-de-Sainte-Thérèse, in Rosemère. During these closings, traffic could be diverted onto the shoulder and the speed could be reduced to 80 km / h in the work area. In the event of operational constraints or unfavorable weather conditions, the works could be postponed. Motorists are encouraged to properly plan their trips and find out about current and future obstacles by consulting the Quebec 511. This project is registered in the list of road investments 2020-2022 in the Laurentides region. The Ministry thanks road users and citizens of the sector for their cooperation. For the safety of road users and that of workers, compliance with the signs in place is essential.
Health Canada is advising Canadians that certain hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they contain industrial-grade ethanol that has not been authorized for use in hand sanitizers in Canada.
Health Canada is advising Canadians that certain hand sanitizers are being recalled from the market because they contain industrial-grade ethanol that has not been authorized for use in hand sanitizers in Canada. Canadians are urged to stop using these products consult with healthcare professionals if they have used any of these products and have health concerns. Adverse events or complaints should be reported to Health Canada. Industrial grade ethanol Industrial-grade ethanol contains impurities that are not found in the type of ethanol approved for use in manufacturing hand sanitizers, such as technical-grade, food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade ethanol. In addition, chemicals that may not be approved for use in hand sanitizers are added to industrial-grade ethanol. Frequent use of these products may result in dry skin, causing irritation or cracking. Since industrial-grade ethanol has not been approved for use in hand sanitizers in Canada, the Department has not reviewed it for safety or efficacy. A list of affected products can be found below. Health Canada will update this list if it becomes aware of other affected products, so that Canadians can easily identify ones they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to consult the list regularly for updates. What you should do • Stop using the products listed below. Please follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste. You may also return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. • Consult your healthcare professional if you have used these products and have health concerns. • To help limit the spread of COVID-19, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water are not available. • Use hand sanitizers that have been authorized for sale in Canada. Hand sanitizers that have been authorized will display either a Natural Product Number (NPN) or Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the product label. These products can be found on the list of hand sanitizers that meet Health Canada’s requirements. • Consult the list of hand sanitizers authorized or registered in other jurisdiction that may not display an NPN or DIN but have been accepted for use in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. What Health Canada is doing? • Health Canada has directed companies to stop the sale of these products and is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls. • If Health Canada identifies additional products or manufacturers using ethanol that does not meet Health Canada requirements, the Department will take appropriate action and inform Canadians, including updating this list.
Town of Rosemère Reopening Playground Equipment and Water Play Areas
As part of its gradual and cautious approach in dealing with the pandemic, the Town of Rosemère will be reopening its playground equipment and water play areas to children, starting Friday June 5th. The Town is asking residents to continue to be careful and is encouraging them to follow the Public Health authorities’ guidelines of maintaining social distancing of two (2) meters, wearing a face covering, whenever possible, and bringing hand sanitizer gel with them to the playground. Reminders of these recommendations will be posted in each playground area. “We are delighted to reopen our playground equipment and water play areas to young people. After a number of weeks of confinement, they need to get active and have fun! We are concerned about our residents’ health and that is why we are asking parents to continue to increase their children’s awareness so that they strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Public Health authorities in order to keep the risks of spreading the virus to a minimum,” stated Rosemère Mayor Eric Westram. In addition, as planned on the Town’s calendar of events, the municipal pool is scheduled to reopen to residents on June 20. However, no swimming lessons will be given and only a limited number of swimmers will be allowed in the pool at the same time. A reservation system, just like for tennis courts, will be set up, for hour-long use of the pool. Change to the skatepark reservation system In order to facilitate access to the skatepark, the Town has decided that as of Saturday morning, the online reservation system for the skatepark will no longer be used. The on-site monitor will make sure there is no more than 10 youngsters in the skatepark at a time. In the event that more than 10 people come to use it, a 20-minute rotation system will be enforced. It should also be noted that since May 20, the tennis and pickleball courts for singles practice and the Bouthilier Marsh trail have been reopened to residents. 0% interest rate on unpaid tax bills for residents and merchants until September 1 Given the many financial impacts of the pandemic on Rosemerites’ revenues, the Town has decided that no interest will be charged on unpaid tax bills for residents and merchants until September 1 or until a new resolution is adopted by Town Council in this regard. Even though the administrative offices are open, the Town encourages residents to drop off their cheques in the Town Hall mailbox, send it by mail or pay their bill online on their financial institution’s website.
Richard Perreault, Mayor of Blainville, inaugurates first community garden
By Dimitris Ilias
The city of Blainville is having its green wave at the beginning of the Summer with a community garden and a green patrol helping the citizens become gardeners while respecting city regulations. Last Monday, Blainville inaugurated its very first community garden. Located in the Equestrian Park, the community garden is accessible every day, from 8 a.m. until dark, from June 1 to November 1. For the 2020 season, 50 small gardens are made available to citizens free of charge. Access is restricted to selected gardeners only. The goal of this project is not only to provide citizens with the opportunity to grow fresh, quality food, but also to create a space that promotes solidarity, education in ecological principles and healthy habits. of life. “In Blainville, demand has been strong for a few years for the creation of a community garden. Let us remember that a petition of approximately 150 signatures was submitted. Our administration has always had the habit of taking into consideration the requests of citizens and that is why our services have worked very hard on this project. The garden will be all the more appreciated in the current situation,” said Mayor Richard Perreault. “Thanks to this initiative, which is gaining popularity in other cities, Blainville is part of a trend that is both ecological and community oriented. I remain convinced that Blainvilloises and Blainvillois will appreciate growing their garden and thus varying their plate,” concluded Jean-François Pinard, chairman of the Committee on the Environment, Natural Environments and Mobility.
The Green Brigade The Green Brigade team began its activities on June 2 and will patrol the entire territory by bicycle until the end of August. The interventions of the Green Brigade aim to inform and raise awareness of good environmental practices: regulations on watering and pesticides, schedules for the collection of recyclable, organic materials and household waste, branches and bulky items, removal of pool drains in natural environments, etc. It should be noted that deviations from the regulations may result in the issuance of notices of non-compliance or even of a violation. In order to comply with Public Health recommendations, patrollers will respect the rules of social distancing, as well as those of the respiratory etiquette.
The City of Deux-Montagnes will start repair work on Deux-Montagnes Boulevard on Monday, June 8, primarily aimed at improving the asphalt pavement of the station to the city limit, including the roadway of the cycle path. This major project will also improve urban development, optimize active transportation and offer more safety to pedestrians and cyclists according to City of Deux-Montagnes which plans, in particular, to build new paved pedestrian crossings there and to plant nearly a hundred trees. ” The work on Boulevard Deux-Montagnes will allow the City to enhance its urban environment and meet the needs of the population in terms of active mobility, particularly with the upcoming arrival of the REM and its future station, ” said the Deux-Montagnes mayor, Denis Martin, who had made a commitment to citizens to redo this main artery. The work will be carried out from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and will run until September.
The report was made by a boater who saw a body floating in the Mille Îles river at around 8:55 a.m
The police officers from the Régie de police Thérèse-De Blainville (RIPTB) opened an investigation last Friday the 29th of May and collaborative work was carried out with the City’s fire safety service de Boisbriand, concerning the discovery of a body in the Mille Îles river in Boisbriand. The report was made by a boater who saw a body floating in the Mille Îles river at around 8:55 a.m. The assistance of the Fire Safety Service was necessary in order to remove the body from the water, which was a few meters from the shore. An investigation is underway to try to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of this person, who has not yet been identified. Investigators are in contact with the surrounding police services to establish whether this discovery can be linked to a disappearance file.
