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Three Arrested After Residential Break-In in Lorraine
Police in the Laurentians say three suspects were arrested Thursday afternoon following a reported residential break-in in the city of Lorraine.
According to the Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-De Blainville (RIPTB), the incident unfolded on Jan. 8 at approximately 2 p.m., when a resident contacted 9-1-1 after hearing unusual noises coming from inside her home. Officers were dispatched immediately to the scene.
Upon arrival, police ensured the safety of the resident while the suspects fled the area in a vehicle. Authorities say the rapid response by patrol officers, combined with information provided by witnesses and assistance from neighbouring police services, led to the quick identification and location of the suspect vehicle.
The three individuals, two men and one woman, were apprehended a short time later following a brief foot pursuit. Police confirmed that no one was injured during the incident.
Two of the suspects were held in custody and were scheduled to appear Friday at the Saint-Jérôme courthouse to face charges including break and enter, theft, and mischief. The third suspect was released on a promise to appear and will face multiple charges at a later date.
Inspector-Chief Karine Desaulniers praised both officers and residents for their role in the swift resolution of the case.
“This rapid intervention demonstrates the effectiveness and vigilance of our teams,” Desaulniers said in a statement. “I would like to commend the professionalism of RIPTB officers as well as the valuable collaboration of citizens. The situation was quickly brought under control, and the safety of residents remains our absolute priority.”
Police are reminding the public that any information related to criminal activity can be provided confidentially by contacting the RIPTB at 450-435-2421, extension 0.
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac brings winter alive with recreation, wellness and civic engagement
As winter settles over Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, the city’s event calendar is filled with opportunities for residents to embrace the season with activity, connection, mindfulness and civic participation. From themed skate nights to outdoor wellness walks and council discussions, the municipality’s winter programming reflects a broad effort to bring people together across age groups and interests.
Disco-Patin Lights Up the Ice
One of the standout recurring offerings this season is the “Disco-patin” series at the Parc Municipal outdoor rink. Running on multiple Saturdays including January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7 and a special extended session on February 14, the colourful skate evenings combine outdoor exercise with music and social interaction for families, friends and skaters of all skill levels.
These skate gatherings encourage residents to enjoy one of winter’s iconic pastimes in a lively atmosphere, turning a municipal ice surface into both a recreational hub and community meeting place.
Mindful Movement in Winter Landscapes
Beyond skating, the city is promoting wellness-oriented activities that take advantage of local green space even in winter. On January 25 at 10 a.m., a meditative forest walk invites participants aged 16 and older to experience the quiet of the season within Parc de l’Érablière. These slow-paced guided walks focus on mindful engagement with nature and are designed to offer physical and mental refreshment.
Following that, February 8 at 10 a.m. brings another outdoor activity at Parc de la Frayère: “Yoga-neige” for parents and children six and up. This snow-yoga session blends gentle stretching and breath with fresh winter air and provides a unique way for families to stay active together outside.
Municipal Governance in Focus
Civic life remains an integral component of the city’s winter rhythm. Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac’s municipal council will open its session cycle for the year on January 21 at 8 p.m., with a follow-up meeting scheduled for February 11 at 8 p.m. at the council chamber of city hall. These gatherings welcome public attention and input on local governance matters as the city moves deeper into 2026.
A Season of Activity Already Underway
The winter events calendar paints a picture of a municipality actively engaging citizens with a mix of recreation, wellbeing and democratic participation. With skating, outdoor wellness, and structured municipal meetings providing anchors for community life through the colder months, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac continues to build opportunities for connection.
New Faces Join Blainville’s Youth Commission
Blainville has welcomed four new members to its youth advisory body, the Relève Blainville commission, strengthening the voice of young residents in municipal affairs. Caliana Payette, Maude Gagné, Laurence Raynauld, and Léonard Duval recently joined the commission, which serves as a consultative forum for youth aged 16 to 29.
The new appointees share a common goal: to become actively involved in their community and to ensure that the perspectives, priorities, and values of Blainville’s younger generation are reflected in municipal projects and decision making. Through the commission, members are invited to propose ideas, participate in discussions on issues affecting youth, and provide recommendations to the city council.
Their arrival brings the total number of commissioners to seven. The four newcomers will work alongside current members Audrey Daigneault, Carl Picard, and Jennifer Wefu, forming a diverse group intended to represent a broad cross section of Blainville’s youth.
Municipal officials say the commission plays an important role in fostering civic engagement and encouraging younger residents to take part in public life. By offering a structured space for dialogue with elected officials and municipal staff, Relève Blainville aims to bridge the gap between city hall and the next generation of citizens.
Jean-François Pinard, councillor for the Henri-Dunant district and the municipal council’s representative on the commission, welcomed the new members enthusiastically. In a statement, he said he was genuinely excited by the addition of the four recruits, praising their energy, commitment, and abundance of ideas. He added that he looks forward to working with them to help shape the Blainville they envision for the future.
Blainville, located in the Laurentians north of Montreal, has increasingly emphasized youth participation as part of its broader civic strategy. Initiatives like Relève Blainville are designed not only to give young people a say in municipal governance, but also to cultivate leadership skills and long-term engagement in local democracy.
With the arrival of Payette, Gagné, Raynauld, and Duval, the commission is now positioned to continue its work with renewed momentum, bringing fresh perspectives to the table as the city plans its next steps.
Caption: From left to right: Léonard Duval, Caliana Payette, Maude Gagné, and Laurence Raynauld, the newest members of Blainville’s Relève Blainville commission.
Laurentides Health Network Achieves Perfect Pass Rate on Quebec Nursing Exam
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux des Laurentides (CISSS des Laurentides) is reporting an exceptional result in the latest provincial nursing licensing examination, with all 94 candidates to the nursing profession (CEPI) successfully passing the exam administered by the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ).
The results, released following the November 2025 examination session, give the CISSS des Laurentides a 100 percent success rate, well above the national average of 88 percent. According to the health authority, this continues a strong trend, with pass rates over the past two years fluctuating between 96 and 100 percent.
Health officials attribute the achievement to several complementary factors, beginning with the quality of college-level education received by the candidates. A large proportion of the newly certified nurses completed their training at the Cégep de Saint-Jérôme, an institution that has long been a key feeder for the Laurentides health network.
Beyond academic preparation, the CISSS des Laurentides points to the effectiveness of its structured welcome and integration program for CEPI, designed to support new graduates as they transition into clinical practice. This is complemented by a targeted exam preparation program developed internally by CISSS teams. The program focuses specifically on guiding candidates through exam content and study strategies in the final stages before the OIIQ assessment.
Since the introduction of this preparation initiative several years ago, the CISSS reports a marked improvement in exam outcomes, with success rates consistently remaining above the 90 percent threshold.
“These two programs, created by our teams, help CEPI feel well supported as they begin their careers and prepare for the exam,” said Julie Delaney, President and Chief Executive Officer of the CISSS des Laurentides, in a written statement. “Year after year, the results speak for themselves, with success rates that remain above the national average. I thank our teams for their commitment to supporting CEPI and congratulate the candidates on their success. I also thank them for choosing the Laurentides to begin their careers. Welcome to our organization.”
Retention figures further underline the impact of the program. The CISSS reports that 98 percent of CEPI remain within the Laurentides network following certification. Among the newly licensed nurses, some are continuing their university studies while remaining employed by the CISSS, while others have already taken up permanent positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities and outpatient clinics.
Officials note that all sectors across the Laurentides region are benefiting from the arrival of these new nurses, at a time when the healthcare system continues to face staffing pressures across Quebec.
The CISSS des Laurentides says it intends to maintain and further refine its support programs, viewing them as essential tools both for professional success and for strengthening long-term workforce stability in the region.
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Among the newly certified nurses at the CISSS des Laurentides who successfully passed the OIIQ exam are Mélyna Brière, Annabelle Trottier, Julianne Denis, Mary-Lee Lévesque and Shirine Yasmine Mekerri.
Blainville Chiropractor Sanctioned After Disciplinary Body Finds 23 Professional Breaches
A chiropractor practising in Blainville has been temporarily barred from the profession after Quebec’s disciplinary authorities concluded he committed a wide range of serious professional violations over several years.
The disciplinary council of the Ordre des chiropraticiens du Québec has found Jean-Philippe Lamb guilty on 23 counts following a formal complaint filed by the order’s syndic. The misconduct occurred between 2017 and 2024 and involved patients treated at his clinic in Blainville.
According to the council’s decision, the infractions covered fundamental aspects of professional practice. Investigators determined that Mr. Lamb repeatedly failed to carry out complete clinical evaluations and did not always obtain patients’ free and informed consent before proceeding with treatment. The council also cited significant breaches in record-keeping obligations, including the presence of inaccurate or incomplete information in patient files.
Beyond administrative and clinical shortcomings, the disciplinary body concluded that the chiropractor engaged in conduct deemed unbecoming of the profession toward certain female patients. The ruling also highlights instances where Mr. Lamb exceeded the legal scope of chiropractic practice in Quebec. Among the violations retained by the council were the unauthorized use of dry needling techniques and the recommendation of medications, acts that fall outside the competencies granted to chiropractors under provincial regulations.
Mr. Lamb entered a guilty plea to all 23 charges, a factor that was taken into account during the sanctioning phase of the proceedings. The council imposed a temporary suspension from practice lasting 24 months. In addition, he was ordered to pay fines totaling $7,500, cover all associated disciplinary costs, and assume the expense of publishing the decision, a measure intended to inform the public and reinforce professional accountability.
In its reasoning, the council emphasized that the sanctions reflect both the number of violations and their seriousness, particularly where patient safety, consent, and professional boundaries are concerned. Regulatory bodies in Quebec are mandated to protect the public, and disciplinary decisions such as this one are meant to underscore the standards expected of health professionals.
The ruling serves as a reminder that chiropractors, like all regulated health practitioners, are subject to strict ethical and professional obligations. Failure to respect those obligations can result in significant disciplinary consequences, including suspension from practice and financial penalties.
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Temporary Transfer of Saint-Eustache Birth Unit to Saint-Jérôme Announced
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) des Laurentides has announced a temporary relocation of the birth unit at Hôpital de Saint-Eustache to Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme, revising an earlier plan that had called for a transfer to Laval.
According to the CISSS des Laurentides, the transfer would have taken effect on December 12, 2025, at 8 a.m. and is expected to last approximately three months. The decision follows what the organization described as an exceptional mobilization of obstetrician-gynecologists, family physicians who attend deliveries, and care teams from both Saint-Eustache and Saint-Jérôme.
Initially, health authorities had announced that birth services from Saint-Eustache would be temporarily moved to Cité-de-la-Santé in Laval as of December 5. However, the CISSS indicated that the strong collaboration between medical staff and care teams made it possible to maintain services at Saint-Eustache for an additional week and then relocate them to Saint-Jérôme instead of Laval.
As of December 12, the physicians and care teams from the Saint-Eustache birth unit will continue their work at Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme. Pregnant women will therefore receive care from the same medical and nursing teams, but in a different location. The CISSS des Laurentides stated that this sustained collaboration between the two hospitals’ birth units is intended to ensure continuity of care for expectant mothers across the Laurentides region.
Health authorities emphasized that the situation is temporary and is primarily due to a significant shortage of obstetrician-gynecologists at the Saint-Eustache birth unit. The CISSS des Laurentides said it is continuing recruitment efforts in order to restore delivery services at Hôpital de Saint-Eustache as quickly as possible.
No action is required from pregnant women who had planned to give birth at Hôpital de Saint-Eustache. They will be informed directly by the health professional overseeing their pregnancy follow-up. Additional information is available on the “Labour and Delivery” page of the CISSS des Laurentides website.
