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Piano by candlelight in Ste-Thérèse

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Piano by candlelight in Ste-Thérèse
Piano by candlelight in Ste-Thérèse

The Concerts sous les chandelles production company which specializes in candlelight music concerts is bringing canadian-chilean pianist Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz to Ste-Thérèse on October 23 at 2 pm.

The pianist will be performing works by Chopin and Liszt in the Centre Culturel et communautaire de Ste-Thérèse.                                                                                                 

The organizers promise that the audience will discover Chopin and his music in a new setting, as it has never been performed.  “Listening to one of his nocturnes sitting in a church illuminated only by candles, or his third Ballad, or his famous Funeral March.  Everything will be so spirited – the anecdotes, the scenery, and the atmosphere – that you will have the impression that evening of attending a Concert … given by Frederic Chopin himself” says Concerts sous les chandelles.

 In an interview with North Shore News, Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz said that playing piano with candlelight as the only illumination is a deeply intimate experience both for the performer and for the audience. “Not seeing the performer clearly urges the concert goer to pay more attention to the music. After all composers like Chopin did intend a lot of their works for a small circle of people a lot of whom they knew personally” said the pianist.

Alejandra Cifuentes Diaz started her piano lessons at age 6. She received a grant from Vincent-d’Indy College. She studied with Claude Labelle (Bachelor’s degree) and with Dang Thai Son (Master’s degree) in Piano Interpretation, at University of Montreal. She then continued her studies privately with Patrice Laré, followed by a traineeship at the prestigious Moscow Conservatory with Yury Stepanovitch Slesarev and Tatiana Afanasievskaya. Alejandra has played with “Concerts under Candlelight” productions since 2011.

In 2012, Alejandra was selected by the Quebec Music Council for the “Adopt-a-Musician” program; she also won the “Self-Employed Musician of the Year” prize from the Latin-American Chamber of Commerce of Quebec.

In addition to her concert schedule, she is an avid piano teacher, and uses her music experience to give conferences about the importance of perseverance at elementary and high schools in the greater Montreal region.

Admission is $35 and tickets are available at the door the afternoon of the concert.

Québec gets tough on the Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac dike

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Québec gets tough on the Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac dike
Québec gets tough on the Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac dike

The Legault government refused to pay the $41 million requested by Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac for the work on the dike which gave way in April 2019, until the City agrees to become its owner.

“We will release the funds when he [the mayor] signs the agreement, not before,” said Sylvie D’Amours, MP for the riding of Mirabel for the Coalition Avenir Québec.

This is the first time that Quebec has adopted such a clear-cut position regarding the dike, the breakage of which led to the evacuation of 6,000 people in 2019.

Since these sad events, the City has been struggling to get its head above water. It is involved in a standoff with the government over the financing of the reinforcement works and the ownership of the dike.

The infrastructure has belonged to the provincial government since its construction in the late 1970s. But since the end of the reinforcement work in 2020, Quebec claims that the dike now belongs to Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, a question which the courts will have to consider.

Mayor François Robillard explained to the media that he refuses the terms of the work financing agreement submitted by Quebec, which stipulates that the City will become the owner of the wall. He claims that by signing the document, he would absolve the government of any future liability regarding the dyke.”That’s blackmail. I am ready to negotiate in good faith, but the terms must be clear,” he said.

To date, the City has had to take out loans totaling $51 million in connection with the dike since 2019. “Currently, we are taking money from our taxpayers to give it to a bank, which makes no sense. », said the mayor.

Lawsuits

The interest on the loan has doubled since the beginning of the year, going from $60,000 to $120,000 per month, one can read in a letter he sent to the local residents.

“I sympathize with Mr. Robillard, but the government cannot make an exception for his city. Deux-Montagnes and Saint-Joseph-du-Lac have signed the same agreement [for dikes on their territory],” retorts Ms. d’Amours.

At the same time, legal proceedings brought by residents and insurers against the City, which amount to more than $45 million, have still not been settled.

The dike history

April 27, 2019: the dike gave way and flooded Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac.

May 10, 2019: the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Andrée Laforest, informs the City that in the event of an agreement between Quebec and Ottawa, she will be reimbursed 80% of eligible expenses for the reconstruction of the dike. This agreement will never be concluded.

From August 15, 2019 to April 11, 2022: the City is borrowing $53 million for the repair of the dike, as well as the construction and maintenance of the new wall.

September 14, 2022: the City plans to increase the loan to $55 million.

A special walkathon in Rosemère

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A special walkathon in Rosemère
A special walkathon in Rosemère

The city of Rosemère invited its residents to take part in La Grande marche an annual event set to take place at 7 p.m. on October 14 in the streets of Rosemère. This walkathon is free to the public and is supported by Grand défi Pierre Lavoie, in collaboration with the Fédération des Médecins omnipraticiens du Québec (FMOQ).

Participants will be able to complete the 5 km walk, which will begin and end at Alpha School (334 De l’Académie Street), at their own pace. A group warm-up activity will be held at 6:45 p.m., just before the official start.

“The goal isn’t to finish first; it’s to appreciate how good physical activity makes you feel so you can make healthy lifestyle habits part of your daily routine,” said Mayor Eric Westram. “Whether you’re walking on your own, with a group of friends or with your family, and whether or not you’re athletic by nature, this event is meant to bring people together and is open to everyone. I encourage you all to lace up and give it a try on October 14.” Residents of the city of Rosemère can pre-register for free at www.onmarche.com.

For a healthier Quebec

La Grande marche, now in its eighth year, will be held in more than 100 towns and cities across the province. Given how effective physical activity is in preventing a wide range of health problems, this event is being endorsed by family doctors in Quebec.

About Grand défi Pierre Lavoie

The overriding goal of Grand défi Pierre Lavoie is to create a culture of preventive health in Quebec by encouraging everyone to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. The initiative is designed to appeal to people of all ages, throughout the province and beyond. To this end, various major events are organized each year to bring people together and drive lasting change in our society. Among these events are the School Tour, the Mini Cube Tour, Force 4, La Petite Expé, the Energy Cubes Challenge, La Course, the 1000 KM, 1 000 000 KM Ensemble, La Boucle and La Grande marche.

The North Shore News volume 18-24

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The North Shore News volume 18-24

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 18-24 published October 7th, 2022.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
(Click HERE to read the paper.)

Front page of The North Shore News.
Front page of The North Shore News, October 7th, 2022 issue.

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board: We need more money for busing

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Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board: We need more money for busing
“The Government of Quebec must fund our transportation services adequately because it is its duty to meet the needs of all our students.” said the president of the SWLSB, Paolo Galati.

In order to avoid a deficit, the SWLSB called for adequate funding of transportation services to avoid a deficit. In a press release dated September 6th 2022, the board announced that after a long series of negotiations, an agreement was finally reached on Friday, September 2, with the remaining bus carriers that had refused the offers made by the Québec Government and yet accepted by the Fédération des transporteurs par autobus (FTA). As of the time of the publication of the press release by the board, all students were receiving transportation services. However, the driver shortage continues to be a reality for all school boards and school service centres, with the carriers who had refused the Government of Quebec that the Bus Carriers Federation (FTA) had nevertheless accepted.

The board maintains that the government’s offer to end the talks does not represent a one-size-fits-all solution. “Given the unique reality of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (CSSWL), it is insufficient and will lead to underfunding of our budget envelope allocated to school transportation. Unlike other school boards and school service centres, the SWLSB covers an extremely vast territory, ie 35,000 square kilometres, making our bus routes longer and more costly to manage. Consequently, the establishment of a contingency fund as a means of financing did not meet the expectations of each of our carriers.”  This, according to the board, is why adequate funding is of paramount importance to the it. This is what would allow them to provide transportation for all their students throughout their territory without ending the year with a deficit which, according to their calculations, will amount to more than half a million dollars annually for the next six years, for a total deficit of nearly $4 million.

“This situation puts our school board in a difficult position. At the SWLSB, we maintain

rigorous budget management and achieve a balanced budget year after year. The Government of

Quebec must fund our transportation services adequately because it is its duty to meet the

needs of all our students. Otherwise, we will be faced with a budget deficit and a lack of

funding which will unfortunately have direct repercussions on student services”, said Paolo Galati president of the SWLSB,.

The President of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board has contacted the Minister of Education,

Mr. Jean-François Roberge, in the hope of resolving this urgent matter as quickly as possible.

Rosemere’s Culture Days

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Rosemere’s Culture Days
Accompanied by three musicians, Luce Dufault will present her show “Dire combien je t’aime” in a very intimate atmosphere.

The city of Rosemere is welcoming the beginning of autumn with a variety of cultural events which it hopes will attract residents and non residents.

 An evening of tales and legends

On Friday September 30th, from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Francis Désilets will bring back to life the best traditional tales of the time, mixed with history and songs at the Recreation Department lawn, 325 Grande-Côte Road (inside church in case of bad weather). Storyteller, decorator, backpacker Francis Désilets is passionate about history, roots and origins. A native of Drummondville, Francis Désilets first studied history at UQAM before being transported by stories where the past and the present rub shoulders with the imaginary and the fantastic. The tale in the mouth of Francis Désilets, it is the tradition which does not mince its words. With his speech, this experienced storyteller takes the auditor on board and encourages him to travel.

A Library gone wild !

On Saturday October 1st from noon – 4 p.m. at the H.-J.-Hemens Library 339 Grande-Côte Road the city invites its residents to come and discover their program for the fall and winter. Video game tournament, introduction to ceramics, popcorn, board games, chess and history club, a draw and many other surprises are in store for everyone.

Luce Dufault in concert

Finally on Sunday, October 2nd at 7 p.m., accompanied by three musicians, Luce Dufaultwill present her show “Dire combien je t’aime” in a very intimate atmosphere. This event will take place at the Salle Lévis-Fortier of the Externat Sacré-Cœur in Rosemère. Born in Orléans, Ontario, her artistic journey, spanning two continents, is dotted with experiences and successes. It all started in Aylmer, at the age of fifteen, in a shopping center. She was singing with her back turned to the audience! It was with Stable Mates, her first group, that she toured the sanctuaries of Montreal blues. Her rhythm’n blues repertoire glued to her powerful voice has already earned her the esteem of the public.

North Shore cities united for a cleanup of the banks of the Rivière des Mille Îles

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North Shore cities united for a cleanup of the banks of the Rivière des Mille Îles
North Shore cities united for a cleanup of the banks of the Rivière des Mille Îles

In an effort to preserve the natural beauty of the Rivière des Mille Îles, 1022 pounds of waste were collected on September 10th during the third annual cleanup of its banks.

This year, residents of the cities of Rosemère, Blainville and Sainte-Thérèse, in collaboration with the organization Mission 1000 tons, joined the initiative of the Commission de l’environnement of the City of Boisbriand. For the first time, two sites were cleaned, several kilometers in Boisbriand (483 pounds of waste collected) as well as the site of the Sainte-Thérèse water purification station located in Rosemère (539 pounds of waste collected).

“I am proud that the citizens of Boisbriand and those of neighboring towns are once again investing in cleaning up our common source of drinking water. This chore is consistent with one of our intervention strategies included in our environmental policy, namely to promote the preservation of aquatic environments. I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of all the members of the Environment Committee, chaired by my colleague Maude Whittom,” said the Mayor of Boisbriand, Christine Beaudette.

“The citizens of our cities are consumers of river water. It is important that its quality remains and we have to carry out this cleaning, which is a good citizen gesture,” commented Francis Allaire, Councilor for the Environment and Ecological Transition at the City of Blainville.

“This cleaning effort is proof that citizens are ready to unite and mobilize to keep our river clean and welcoming, but also to preserve this wealth that contributes to the protection of the natural environment,” said the mayor of Rosemere, Eric Westram.

“Rivière des Mille Îles is home to a rich and diversified biodiversity that benefits a large number of nature enthusiasts. It is also our only source of drinking water. For this reason, we are proud to have taken part in this major clean-up,” said Mr. Christian Charron, Mayor of the City of Sainte-Thérèse.

The four cities thanked all the participants who volunteered to collect waste and protect the banks, as well as Mission 1000 tonnes for its contribution to the success of the event.

Mission 1000 tonnes

The Mission 1000 tonnes goal is  to organize the removal of 1000 tonnes of waste from the planet’s waterways. 1 waste removed = 1 less hazard in nature. Their initiative also aims to mobilize and educate citizens, businesses and politicians worldwide in order to take concrete action to save the oceans and protect aquatic ecosystems. With the Mission 1000 tons, they want to highlight and raise awareness of various eco-responsible products and lifestyles in order to reduce the amount of waste, particularly plastic, generated by our lifestyles. The Mission 1000 tons works in collaboration with many partners and citizens to stimulate the creation of concrete initiatives for the protection of ecosystems.

Works to redevelop rue Dubois into an urban boulevard at Saint Eustache

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Works to redevelop rue Dubois into an urban boulevard at Saint Eustache
Mr. François Bélanger, Deputy Director General, Mr. Marc Lamarre, City Councillor, Mr. Pierre Charron, Mayor, Mr. Yves Roy, City Councillor.

The City of Saint-Eustache will begin the redeveloping of rue Dubois this fall, a major project comprising two phases that will take place on two years. The work of the first phase will take place between rue des Ancolies and 25e Avenue and will run from September 26 until the end of November 2022.

The work in brief

The redevelopment of rue Dubois includes, among other things, the asphalting and widening of the roadway, addition of a traffic light, general improvement of lighting, planting of plants, new configuration of intersections, provision of an additional safe turning lane towards 25th Avenue and an improvement in active transportation thanks to the addition of multipurpose paths 3 meters wide, on either side of the artery.

“In harmony with the findings from the public consultations carried out in 2021 and 2022 for the Saint-Eustache Urban Mobility Plan, this redevelopment responds to the challenges of active mobility, both for cyclists and pedestrians, and the difficulty of crossing the physical barrier of Highway 640 in a safe way. Indeed, in the long term, the project will make it possible to create a safe cycling link to reach the south of 25th Avenue. “, said the mayor of Saint-Eustache, Mr. Pierre Charron.

“Rue Dubois is home to large businesses to which two residential complexes are attached, namely the Jardins district and the Urban Gardens. As an important transit route for motorists, it becomes even more essential to make traffic flowing safe for current and future residents of nearby neighborhoods. », underlined Mr. Yves Roy, municipal councillor.

Impact on traffic and work schedule

During this period, traffic on the section in question will alternate with the help of flaggers between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. This should have a significant impact on road traffic throughout the area. It is therefore strongly recommended that motorists take this into account when traveling. At all times, emergency vehicles may circulate in the work area. The work will be carried out between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. If the weather conditions required it, there could be work outside these hours.

Moreover, some work, such as paving, could be carried out at night to minimize the impact on traffic, which would require the complete closure of the work area. Signage will be installed beforehand and flaggers will be on site to direct road users.

Deux-Montagnes: Repaving work on Henri-Dunant, started on September 19th

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Deux-Montagnes: Repaving work on Henri-Dunant, started on September 19th
A summary of the works carried out by the city and REM

The City of Deux-Montagnes in a recent communiqué announced that it has started to carry out paving work on rue Henri-Dunant, between 20th and 14th Avenue. The public works started on September 19.

According to the City’s press release, work will be completed on Wednesday, September 28, except between 14th and 15th Avenue which is the REM construction site. That section will remain closed until mid-October. The REM will indeed complete all of its work on rue Henri-Dunant.

Local automobile traffic will be permitted during the works, with the exception of next Monday, September 19, when the asphalt was removed. Local traffic will also be limited on September 26 and 27 during the paving operation. During these two phases, citizens can park their vehicles in the adjacent streets.

Pedestrian traffic

Pedestrian traffic will not be possible on Henri-Dunant at the work site, except between 15th and 14th Avenue, where a pedestrian crossing will be installed so that the railway tracks can be crossed safely.

Temporary reopening of chemin d’Oka

The city of Deux-Montagnes has also announced that to make it easier for citizens to get around, the chemin d’Oka (between 11th and 12th Avenue) will be reopened temporarily, between September 17 and 23. It will be closed again on September 24, before its permanent reopening on October 8. Citizens are invited to consult the REM Info Works for more details: https://rem.info/en/works-info/complete-closure-Chemin-Oka

REM works

From its side REM also announced their current work progress announcing a “Blitz of work this fall in the Deux-Montagnes sector” for the construction of the REM

According to REM, their work continues to progress in the Deux-Montagnes sector. For the Saint-Eustache maintenance center and the Grand-Moulin station, the installation work of the steel structure is now completed. The installation of the glass panels that will close off the exterior of the station is well underway, and the interior work has begun. At the Deux-Montagnes station, work on the steel structure is currently underway. In addition, the installation of the rails in the Deux-Montagnes sector on the old commuter train line began in the last few weeks.

The North Shore News volume 18-23

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The North Shore News volume 18-23

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 18-23 published September 23rd, 2022.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
(Click HERE to read the paper.)

Front page of The North Shore News.
Front page of The North Shore News, September 23rd, 2022 issue.
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