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Quebec launches calls for tenders to modernize the Saint-Jérôme Hospital

Health

April 8, 2023

Quebec launches calls for tenders to modernize the Saint-Jérôme Hospital

Serving the North Shore Population

The Minister of Health, Christian Dubé, highlights an important step in the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital modernization project, namely the launch of calls for tenders for professional services in architecture and engineering. Those who win these tenders will contribute to designing very concrete aspects of the project.

This is one more step towards meeting the growing needs of the region’s citizens and offering them better quality health care and services. This project aims to modernize the facilities of the surgical technical platform: the operating room, whose number of rooms will be increased to 15, the day surgery sector, minor surgeries and endoscopy interventions. In addition, it includes, in particular, pre-admission and the recovery room.

Estimated at approximately $450 million, the modernization of the hospital will also provide more space and equipment to improve support services, including the pharmacy sector, the blood bank and logistical and technical services. It should also be noted that the pathology sector will be completely redone, for the benefit of the citizens of the region.

Providing modern care environments that are better adapted to the needs of the population, as well as attractive work environments, is one of the key elements of Minister Dubé’s Health Plan. On the one hand, it improves the quality of the experience offered to patients in Saint-Jérôme and the surrounding area. On the other hand, it helps to improve the attraction and retention of personnel in the region.

“Modernizing and better adapting our health infrastructures is an essential foundation of a solid health network, and a key element of the Health Plan. The modernization project under development at the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital is a fine example, and I am pleased to see that it has reached an important stage with the launch of calls for tenders for professional services. » said Christian Dubé, Minister of Health

“The modernization of the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital is an issue that I follow very closely. Today marks a concrete stage in the design work. I would like to thank the teams working to provide our region with a much more modern and better adapted hospital, for the benefit of both patients and staff. This is a project that is eagerly awaited by our fellow citizens and which will ultimately make it possible to better meet the growing needs of the population of the Laurentians. » said Youri Chassin, MNA for Saint-Jérôme and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health

The modernization of a hospital serving many cities is essential for the provision of quality healthcare services to the community. Modern facilities and technology can improve patient care, increase efficiency and productivity, attract top medical talent, and have a positive economic impact on the community. Investing in the modernization of a hospital is not only important for the health of the community but also for the long-term sustainability of the healthcare system.

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Sonia Daviault fights breast cancer with a camera

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 10, 2023

Sonia Daviault fights breast cancer with a camera

A photographer from Rosemère gets involved with Une Pose pour le Rose

Une Pose pour le Rose, which is now in its fourth edition, is a fundraising event for the benefit of the Canadian Cancer Society, specifically dedicated to breast cancer. Photographers from across Quebec will combine their talents from May 28 to June 12 by taking portraits of women, for $20. All proceeds from the sale of these photos will go to the cause.

This province-wide fundraiser started for the first time in Jonquière in 2017. It consists of professional photographers taking pictures of women aged 18 and over. Starting March 8, women from all over Quebec will be able to register via the site and choose a volunteer photographer in their region.

In Rosemère, professional photographer Sonia Daviault will welcome a hundred participants to her studio for a photo. During that day, it will be possible for participants to use the services of professional hairdressers & make-up artists for an additional contribution which, of course, will contribute to the cause. In order to make this event a success, Sonia Daviault is calling on various companies in the region to obtain contributions for Une Pose pour le Rose.

In 25 years, the Canadian Cancer Society has invested more than $32.3 million in research. This has made it possible to improve the effectiveness of screening and to resort to more targeted treatments, causing fewer side effects. Cutting-edge research has opened up promising avenues for reducing the number of breast cancer cases and increasing the survival rate beyond five years, for 88% of women.

One of the components of the event, the Pink list, is a special invitation to women who have fought or are currently fighting breast cancer. They are invited to pose for one of the volunteer photographers.

Sonia Daviault has distinguished herself more than a dozen times in international competitions by winning “awards” at the “Portrait Photo Awards”, placing her 2nd in Canada. A Pose for the Rose gives citizens a special access to her talent.

Blainville bans TikTok on its employees’ devices

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 10, 2023

Blainville bans TikTok on its employees’ devices

In light of the directive issued by the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) and for the sake of cybersecurity, the City of Blainville prohibited its personnel from using and downloading the TikTok application on mobile devices belonging to the municipality.

This directive was in effect immediately and until further notice. This measure is temporary and was put in place as a preventive measure to ensure the confidentiality of the data.

TikTok – City of Blainville

The City of Blainville’s TikTok account was officially launched in January 2023. To date, nearly thirty videos have been posted, with an average of 7,000 views each.

The city of Blainville follows on the example of the federal and municipal governments banning the app from all government cellphones and devices.

TikTok facing global backlash

Cybersecurity and Digital Security Minister Eric Caire announced the new guidelines on Monday afternoon, February 27th, after Ottawa had already said the mobile app would be banned from government devices starting February 28.

“The ban is precautionary and there is no evidence that a foreign country is spying on government officials through this app,” Caire said. “The security of information and the protection of data held by public administration bodies remains a top priority for the Government of Quebec, which is why we are adopting this precautionary measure.” The federal government banned TikTok from its mobile devices days after federal and provincial privacy commissioners launched an investigation into the social media platform.The decision follows a review by Canada’s chief information officer, which found that TikTok presented an “unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security.” The US and European Union recently banned government personnel from using TikTok on work devices. A TikTok spokesperson said the social media company is always open to meeting with government officials to discuss how to protect Canadians’ privacy.

Launch of “Virée dans l’temps”

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 10, 2023

An historical tour in Old Saint-Eustache

Patrimoine culturel Vieux-Saint-Eustache (PCVSE) will launch a digital platform,A trip back in time — A fun-historical journey through Vieux-Saint-Eustache, allowing residents to discover more about the historic district at the beginning of the 20th century.

Using her time machine, the chronologist found herself more than a century in the past in different places in Old Saint-Eustache. The activity consists of helping her in her spatiotemporal trip to restore order in his search for forgotten stories, by traveling through five targeted places in Old Saint-Eustache.

Available as of February 27, this trip in time is a general public activity intended in particular for families, and which takes place in the form of video capsules and mini-games, with a series of old photos, most of which come from the collection of the City of Saint-Eustache. “Children and adults can stroll through Old Saint-Eustache to discover five places and their daily lives at the turn of the 20th century. During that time we experience windows open on the life of yesteryear in Saint-Eustache. A great way to dive into the past of our city and the lively daily life of its inhabitants. And as always, this activity is offered completely free of charge,” said the mayor of Saint-Eustache, Mr. Pierre Charron.

“Vieux-Saint-Eustache is a district full of history. Visitors will have the chance to learn about the trades of baking, at the bakery of David Goyer and Cordelia Lapointe, and of blacksmithing, at the forge near the Little Church. They will be able to learn more about the leisure activities of vacationers at the Rivière-du-Chêne hotel, observe the work of the sisters of the Notre-Dame convent and browse the finds of the Paquin general store,” said Mr. Michel Goyer, president of PCVSE.

To participate in this new activity, residents will have to go to each of the places. All they have to do is scan the QR code on the game poster, located near the place in question, using a smart phone. The use of cellular data will be necessary for the operation of the platform.

The digital circuit Trip in time is the culmination of a public consultation process that began in June 2021, in which citizens and tourists responded to an online survey published on the Imaginons Saint-Eustache platform. Respondents expressed their opinions on questions relating to their technological habits and interests, the frequency of their visits to the neighborhood, the themes and content to be addressed, etc.

This project is made possible thanks to the financial support of the Government of Quebec and the City of Saint-Eustache under the Cultural Development Agreement.

Municipal collection and citizen exhibitions

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 10, 2023

Municipal collection and citizen exhibitions

The City of Sainte-Thérèse calls on local artists

In order to promote the talent of artists in the region, the City of Sainte-Thérèse is launching a call for applications as part of its program of citizen exhibitions and its Policy for the acquisition of works of art. The selected artists will have the opportunity to present their creations at exhibitions organized by the City or to sell their works so that they can be integrated into the municipal collection.

“As a center teeming with arts and culture, the City is proud to offer local artists various dissemination opportunities. If you are an artist from Sainte-Thérèse or the surrounding area, take this unique opportunity to share your artistic achievements with the public by submitting your application now! “, said the mayor of Sainte-Thérèse, Mr. Christian Charron.

Citizen exibitions

The deadline for submissions is March 30^th , 2023 and the citizen exhibitions in the visual arts are presented annually at Maison Lachaine, located at 37, rue Blainville Ouest.

To be eligible, artists must be residents of Sainte-Thérèse or the region (in equal value of accomplishments, Teresian artists are privileged), ubmit works from one of the following disciplines: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, digital art, installation, etc., and frame the works or provide the supports or facilities necessary for the exhibition of the works.

Municipal collections

For the municipal collections the deadline is April 30th, 2023. The municipal collection has more than thirty original works created by artists from the region.

To be eligible, artists must:

Be residents of Sainte-Thérèse or the region;

Hold the status of professional artist and be recognized as such by their peers;

Submit works from one of the following disciplines: graphic arts (drawing, printmaking, digital art, photography) or painting (watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media).

According to thew city’s press release, only the artists selected for the final selection will be contacted.

Quebec games: Lorraine delegation

Youth

Maria Diamantis

March 10, 2023

On February 23, the City of Lorraine attended the pre-departure meeting of the athletes from the Laurentians delegation. The latter will is participating in the Quebec Winter Games, from March 3 to 11, in Rivière-du-Loup. This gathering was an opportunity for the municipality to give the young people who will represent the city objects displaying the coat of arms of Lorraine as well as a check for $145. This financial support is offered each year by the City, as part of its Policy for the recognition of organizations and individuals. The Lorraine athletes who are competeing there for these provincial competitions are Karen Vasighi in fencing, Agathe Closson Giguère in gymnastics, Benjamin Bossé, Mathys Fortin, Dante Pisanelli and Amélia Trahan in hockey and finally Mia Labelle in speed skating

“On behalf of all the members of the municipal council of Lorraine, I wish the best of luck to the athletes who will represent our city and our region at the Quebec Games. I wish them to surpass themselves and to take full advantage of the experience they will have. This major sporting event is a celebration of physical activity, but also an opportunity to meet other enthusiasts from all over the province. We are behind our athletes and very proud to have them as ambassadors,” said the mayor of Lorraine, Mr. Jean Comtois.

Running out of stretchers

Health

Maria Diamantis

March 10, 2023

The CISSS des Laurentides asks the public to avoid the emergency room of the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital

The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of the Laurentians asked the population with a health problem that is not urgent to avoid going in the emergency room of the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital due to a high rate of traffic and occupancy of stretchers.

The North Shore local health authority issued once more a press release to that effect, one of many preceding ones which reinforces the sorry state of the region’s ERs. According to the press release, people whose situation is not urgent are invited to evaluate the different options offered in

the region. All services are presented in the “Consult a professional” section of the website

santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca.

The Info-Santé service at 811 provides a consultation with a nurse. If necessary, the team

can help find an appointment with a professional or doctor. Two leaflets are available online to better guide the population regarding consultation services offered in health in the Laurentians region:

There is an info brochure about When to consult in the emergency room – For children aged 0 to 12, and a leaflet called Are you consulting in the right place when you have a health problem?

Access to these alternatives to emergencies allows everyone with a health problem to obtain the

good service at the right place. Residents can also take the test, at: gap.soinsvirtuels.gouv.qc.ca.

The CISSS des Laurentides ensures that people in an urgent and unstable situation will be taken care of quickly in all emergencies in the region.

The Zero Waste Citizen Challenge

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 10, 2023

Households sought in Sainte-Thérèse to take up the Zero Waste Citizen Challenge

The City of Sainte-Thérèse is appealing to its population to create a cohort of households that will embark on an ecological transition, gently and without guilt.

“Adapting our consumption habits can make all the difference in limiting our ecological footprint. As a result, the City is pleased to host the Zero Waste Citizen Challenge, which will allow Teresian participants to acquire concrete tools to reduce the quantity of residual materials produced at the source. Take part in the change by registering now for the Challenge” said the mayor of Sainte-Thérèse, Mr. Christian Charron.

The Zero Waste Citizen Challenge will last for 6 months. During this period, residents of Sainte-Thérèse will have access to more than 20 hours of content on an online platform. Workshops, conferences, video capsules, individual and group support will help them progress at their own pace. In addition, a support forum will allow them to exchange with other participants in Sainte-Thérèse.

The approach is inspired by the 5 “Rs: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Revalue”. Among other things, citizens will learn how to put their trash on a diet, make their own cosmetics and household products, demystify recycling, thwart obsolescence and develop responsible consumption reflexes. The city believes that in addition to reducing amount of waste produced in a household, residents will also save some money.

The Challenge is free, but places are limited to 30 households. No prerequisites required other than motivation. The deadline to register is March 22 and selected households will be invited to a kick-off party which will take place on Wednesday, April 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Zero Waste Citizen Challenge is an initiative of the Incita Cooperative. It will be deployed throughout Quebec in 2023.