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The Grande-Côte of tomorrow

Local News

March 25, 2022

In Boisbriand, the city planning advisory committee (CCU), MM. Daniel Kaeser and Simon Sesto Cifola, as well as the municipal councillor chair of the Communications and Citizen Relations Commission, Ms. Lori Doucet, announced at a press conference the extensive public participation process regarding the revitalization of the Grande-Côte street.

“The municipal council invites the entire community to express their views on issues related to Grande-Côte Road in Boisbriand. The vision that will emerge from this consultation will be a legacy for future generations, so today is definitely the time to talk about the Grande-Côte of tomorrow. The floor is yours! », said Christine Beaudette, mayoress of Boisbriand.

Throughout this consultation, citizens will be able to express themselves on a variety of themes, including: urban mobility, active transportation, preservation of built heritage, universal accessibility, architecture and housing, enhancement of green spaces, recreation, access to the banks of the Mille-Îles River, the environment, living together, public safety, businesses, densification as well as cultural and tourist attractions.

“The Urban Planning Department has done rigorous work to identify all of the issues to be explored. We are also supported by a firm specializing in land use planning and development, the Picbois cooperative, which has recognized expertise in facilitating exchanges and promoting collaborative participation. Ultimately, this exercise will enable the City to adopt a strategic urban plan for this sector,” said MMs. Kaeser and Cifola.

A consultation in several stages

Several tools will be used to promote this process: a questionnaire, an information session, an exploratory walk via podcasts, video clips from experts as well as thematic discussion groups.

Occasional meetings will be added to the activities where citizens will be able to express themselves on the future of this important artery. All the details, date, time and location of the activities are available on the City’s new citizen consultation platform, “On jase Boisbriand”. Documents, whether written or video, will be deposited there, including the territorial diagnosis carried out by Picbois. This is the current portrait of the Grande-Côte road: its constraints, its strengths and its challenges.

The city promises that everything will be done to facilitate participation in this process. “Our new citizen consultation platform is a versatile and essential tool for anyone wishing to express themselves. Personalized support and computer stations will be offered to anyone who requests it,” said Councillor Lori Doucet.

To obtain information on this consultative process, Gabriel Therrien, technician at the Urban Planning Department, is the key person to contact. He can be reached at 450 435-1954, ext. 7224 or by email at onjase@ville.boisbriand.qc.ca.

The descriptive catalogue of Jean Paul Riopelle in Sainte-Thérèse

Local News

March 25, 2022

The descriptive catalogue of Jean Paul Riopelle in Sainte-Thérèse

The Sainte-Thérèse library is pleased to be one of the 34 public libraries in Quebec to which the descriptive catalogueof Jean Paul Riopelle (le Catalogue raisonné de Jean Paul Riopelle) has been donated, a set of six volumes that bear witness to the work of this famous Quebec artist.

“It is a real honor to welcome to the City of Sainte-Thérèse the famous collection of Riopelle, a local artist who has left his mark throughout the world with his captivating works. We invite Thérésiens and Thérésiens to come and discover it right here at the library “, said the mayor of Sainte-Thérèse, Mr. Christian Charron.

Thanks to the contribution of Mrs. Yseult Riopelle, daughter of Jean Paul Riopelle and author of the Catalogue, and of the Hibou publishers publishing house, this collection is now available free of charge in more than 14 regions of Quebec.

“Riopelle himself had expressed the wish that a catalog raisonné be published in order to ensure the preservation and dissemination of his work. With this donation, we are making a strong gesture today so that, 20 years after his death and nearly 100 years after his birth, his work is more current and more accessible than ever for a wide audience and, more particularly, for young artists of tomorrow. », pointed out Ms. Yseult Riopelle.

“The Sainte-Thérèse library team is grateful for this prestigious donation. It is an important part of Quebec history and culture that is now within the walls of our library. Our subscribers will certainly appreciate finding Riopelle’s renowned works there” said Mrs. Lise Thériault, head of the library division at Sainte-Thérèse.

The book can be consulted on site at any time during the opening hours of the library, located at 150, boulevard du Séminaire.

Jean Paul Riopelle’s descriptive Catalog is the culmination of 35 years of research and prospecting initiated by Yseult Riopelle in 1986. It catalogs an impressive corpus of nearly 7,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics, collages and more, a precious legacy left by this artist who marked the world of 20th century art.

Near-perfect score for the Deux-Montagnes fire department

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 25, 2022

Near-perfect score for the Deux-Montagnes fire department

The Deux-Montagnes firefighters had reason to celebrate on the 16th of March as the Deux Montagnes/Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac Intermunicipal Fire Department received a near-perfect rating in a Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) after re-evaluating the fire protection and insurance ratings for the jurisdictions. That is excellent news for those living in Deux-Montagnes and Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac regions since the conclusive results of the survey could also translate into lower insurance premiums for them.

The re-evaluation of the fire insurance ratings for Deux-Montagnes and Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac was carried out at the request of the Inter-Municipal Fire Department in light of significant investments made in modernizing its operations such as new organizational structure of full-time firefighters, construction of new fire station, and the purchase of new firefighting truck.

Fire protection rating for homes

The FUS fire protection rating indicates the capacity of communities to fight fires. The rating for residential buildings is on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being the best possible. In terms of protecting residential buildings, the Deux-Montagnes/Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac Intermunicipal Fire Department was given a perfect score, up from a 3A and 3B rating to a 1.

Fire protection rating for businesses

In terms of protecting businesses, the rating is from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best possible. The rating for the Intermunicipal Fire Department went up from a 5 and 9 rating to a 3 and 4.

City	2022 Rating		Points out of 5000	Previous Rating
	Homes	Businesses			Homes	Businesses
Deux-Montagnes	1	3		72.65 %	3A	5
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac	1	4		70.84 %	3B	9

About the Fire Underwriters Survey

FUS is the only recognized firm in the property and casualty insurance industry for the evaluation and rating of public fire protection and has been for nearly 140 years. FUS ratings and the relevant data they generate are used by insurance actuaries for risk pricing and statistical purposes. Insurance premiums in well-protected communities reflect this and are generally lower. Other factors may also influence residential insurance premiums. When renewing their insurance policies, owners and tenants alike are well advised to inform their insurance company of their municipality’s improved fire protection rating.

Medicine Donation Drive in support of Ukraine

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 25, 2022

Medicine Donation Drive in support of Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine rages on, more and more innocent civilians are being displaced. Massive refugee waves are now hitting eastern Europe shores. The situation is even more dire inside Ukraine with daily news revealing the magnitude of human suffering. Here in North Shore News we have covered the efforts of the different cities to assist the Ukrainian population but it is interesting to see that sometimes the efforts of a single citizen can move a whole town.

Such is the case of a Mr. Paul Kolesnik, a citizen of Rosemère of Ukrainian origin, at the initiative of whom the City of Rosemère is offering its support in the organization of a medicine donation drive to help the Ukrainian people. This collection of medical goods will be held at the library and at Town Hall during regular business hours. All goods collected will go directly to the Ukrainian Church of Montreal, which will follow up with the country. Citizens are invited to drop off the following items in the bins provided:

– Elastic bandages

– First aid kits

– Hemostatic tourniquets

– Anti-burn bandages

– Healing bandages

– Hemostatic powder

– Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tylenol baby), ibuprophen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve) or acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin extra strength) tablets

– Antiseptics

– Alcohol solutions or other disinfectants (SWAT, CAT)

– Medical masks

– Endogastric and nasogastric tubes

– Antihistamines (Benadryl, Allergy, Claritin, Zyrtec, Xyzall)

– Antibiotic gels and scar care (Polysporin)

– Diachylon

– Baby products (pacifiers, bottles, Zincofax cream, diapers, wipes)

To make a monetary donation, residents can do so through the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.ca/

The city of Rosemère through its official website congratulated Mr. Kolesnik who, after learning about similar actions taken by the City of Bois-des-Filion, took the initiative to do the same in his own town.

Mayor’s dinner of Sainte-Thérèse

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 25, 2022

Christian Charron addresses businesspeople in the Sainte-Thérèse region

It is on the occasion of the Mayor’s dinner, organized on March 17 by the Groupement des Entreprises de Sainte-Thérèse (GEST) of the Thérèse-De Blainville Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITB), where business people and municipal stakeholders from Sainte-Thérèse met to discuss.

The Mayor of Sainte-Thérèse, Mr. Christian Charron, took the opportunity to introduce himself and address the business community for the first time since his election last fall. Accompanied by the director of the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department, Mr. Emmanuel Farmer, he also presented promising and inspiring projects for Sainte‑Thérèse.

“I’m taking advantage of this meeting to highlight the dynamism and involvement of the merchants established here. We know that the past two years have had their share of challenges, but the City of Sainte-Thérèse continues to implement projects that promote the growth of our city. It is by continuing to combine our efforts that we will breathe even more vitality into commercial life and the quality of life of the entire population,” said Mr. Charron.

The entrepreneurs were delighted to learn more about upcoming projects, especially those that will help revitalize and beautify the Village of Sainte-Thérèse.

For her part, Mrs. Marie-Chantale Desjardins, President of the GEST, highlighted the remarkable work of the members of the various GEST committees, as well as the lasting collaboration with the City of Sainte-Thérèse. “I am delighted to see all these stakeholders working towards a common goal, namely, to energize the city, to make it inviting for citizens and entrepreneurs, as well as to propel the success of businesses in Sainte-Thérèse! “, she said.

In addition to the financial support of the City of Sainte-Thérèse, the GEST counted on the support of their three annual partners: La Petite Clinique, Prohibition Beer Bar and Vocalys, as well as on the voluntary participation of more than twenty entrepreneurs who sat on various working committees.

Isabelle Giguère saves a young life

Featured

Maria Diamantis

March 25, 2022

School police officer applies the Heimlich maneuver on a chocking student

On Wednesday, February 23, around 11:35 a.m., RIPTB school police officer Isabelle Giguère was monitoring the situation in the cafeteria of Polyvalente Sainte-Thérèse at the start of lunch hour. More than 1500 students were seated at the time, when a young Secondary 2 student stood up and looked at the policewoman who was nearby, panicked, holding his neck with his hands, he tried to cough, but the air was not passing through. He was literally suffocating.

“That’s when I quickly realized that I had to start the proper ant-chocking maneuvers, his life was in danger”, explains Isabelle Giguère. “I immediately started the Heimlich maneuver which consists of abdominal compressions”. This quick emergency first aid procedure is used to treat choking due to obstruction of the upper airway by a foreign body, usually food or a toy. “I did about 10 quick compressions and finally the food came down to let the air out, I helped him sit back down, we hugged, and I made sure he was ok. At the time you don’t realize what is happening, it was only after the youngster and the parents contacted me to thank me, being very grateful to have saved the life of their 14-year-old son that I realized.” said Giguère

Isabelle Giguère has been a police officer for more than 25 years, throughout her career, this is the third time that she has helped save a life. A school police officer for 15 years, this is the first time she has had to react so quickly.

The staff of the RIPTB highlighted with great gratitude the excellence of the work accomplished by officer Isabelle Giguère. According to their statement, the role of police work goes far beyond the application of laws and regulations. They consider themselves community partners.

Climate change: it’s time to act!

Climate

Maria Diamantis

March 25, 2022

Saint Eustache invites citizens to participate in an online consultation

The City of Saint-Eustache is currently working on a Climate Change Adaptation Plan, which aims to understand the impacts of the climate on its territory and identify the actions to be taken to improve its resilience. As part of this process, citizens are invited to express themselves by participating in the online consultation, which includes a survey and an interactive map, accessible from March 16 to 31, 2022 on www.imaginons.saint-eustache.ca/climate.

“In recent years, with the recording of record temperatures, the increase in extreme weather phenomena, floods, heat waves, etc., we have been confronted with the concrete reality of climate change. In this context, it seems essential to us to identify the hazards representing the greatest risk for our population and to determine the means necessary to reduce their consequences, both on the city’s infrastructures, municipal services and natural assets, and on the well-being and health of our citizens”, said the mayor of Saint-Eustache, Mr. Pierre Charron.

The Climate Change Adaptation Plan will also explore preferred green actions to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions and increase local resilience. The city has already identified the reduction of heat islands and the extensive planting of trees as key actions to take now. “The consultation will allow us to clarify the diagnosis and will offer the population the opportunity to guide us on the most promising actions. I urge all those who care about this planetary issue to join us in helping us take concrete and significant action,” concluded Isabelle Lefebvre, city councillor and chair of the Commission de l’environnement et de la ’embellishment.

A clucking seminar

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 25, 2022

Raise chickens in an urban environment

It is not really a new fad. Raising chickens in an urban environment has been around for many years and growing. In Sainte-Thérèse, it is possible to set up a chicken coop and keep up to four laying hens in the fenced backyard of an isolated single-family residence. This practice is of course governed by strict municipal regulations in order to ensure the healthiness of living environments and harmonious cohabitation with the neighbours.
One of the conditions to be fulfilled in order to obtain the necessary permit for this activity is to present to the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department a certificate showing that the applicant citizen has undergone training on keeping chickens in an urban environment.
Free online training
Thus, from March 27 to April 3, the City of Sainte-Thérèse is offering citizens free online training, which they can watch at a time that suits them, from the comfort of their home. This is a pre-recorded training lasting just over 45 minutes, offered by Agro-Passion, a company specializing, among other things, in conferences for adults related to urban and rural agriculture.
To watch the training
Residents have to write to udd@sainte-therese.ca by April 1st, indicating their interest in following the training as well as their complete contact information, and soon thereafter they will receive the procedure for connecting.
A virtual meeting will be organized on Sunday, April 3 at 3 p.m. for the trainer to answer questions from citizens who have viewed the training. Information regarding the connection to this meeting will be sent by email to registered people. Raising urban laying hens involves many obligations and responsibilities. Hens require special care, not to mention the specifications and maintenance of the chicken coop.
The Town’s regulations, standards, and recommendations regarding the keeping of urban laying hens are on the Town’s website. Proof of any other serious training is also accepted when applying for a permit to keep chickens in Sainte-Thérèse.

The Office d’habitation Thérèse-De Blainville is looking for housing

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 18, 2022

The Office d’habitation Thérèse-De Blainville is looking for housing

The Office d’habitation (OH) Thérèse-De Blainville launched an appeal to owners of housing located in multiple North Shore cities specifically Blainville, Boisbriand, Bois-des-Filion, Rosemère, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines or Sainte-Thérèse to form a partnership under the Rent Supplement program.

This program allows low-income households to live in housing in the private sector or belonging to housing cooperatives, and to make possible for them to pay a rent corresponding to 25% of their income. The subsidy offered to the landlord will therefore be able to cover the difference between the rent agreed with the latter and the part payable by the tenant.

The advantages of offering housing to the OH Thérèse-De Blainville are numerous:

Firstly, the allocation of the housing selected by the OH liberates the owner of the worry related to the marketing of a vacant housing. Also renting accommodation through OH can help stabilize a building’s clientele and finally, the OH pays the landlord directly the difference between the lease rent and the tenant’s portion.

“In Sainte-Thérèse, several households are currently on waiting lists for subsidized housing. Collaborating with building owners is therefore a very interesting solution for providing affordable housing. Particularly, in the current context, it is a great way to promote mutual assistance between citizens,” said the mayor of Sainte-Thérèse, Mr. Christian Charron.

To offer housing, or for any questions, contact OH Thérèse-De Blainville by phone at 450 434-1149 or by email at info@ohtdb.ca.

The Office d’habitation (OH) Thérèse-De Blainville is a municipal organization that offers management and administration of housing and housing programs, low-rent housing (HLM), the rent supplement program (PSL), the Accès Logis program as well as referrals.

Spring forward, an opportunity to check your smoke alarm

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 18, 2022

Spring forward, an opportunity to check your smoke alarm

The city of Saint-Eustache reminded its citizens that apart froim the fact the residents had to advance their clocks by an hour, to also take advantage of the time change to change the batteries and check that the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in everyone’s buildings are working properly. It is important to keep these devices designed to alert people and allow them to quickly evacuate in case of danger to be kept in good condition.

The City of Saint-Eustache has some very important recommendations for everyone’s safety:

Install a smoke alarm near the bedrooms and on each floor of the house, including the basement. If a resident has an attached garage or a wood, gas, oil or propane fueled appliance, it is recommended to install a carbon monoxide alarm outside the bedrooms.

Citizens should replace appliances over 10 years old, whether electric or battery operated. To clean battery-powered devices, lightly vacuum the inside and outside of the case. If the devices are photoelectric, it is important not to open them and only clean the outside. If the devices are connected to a remote monitoring center, notify the supplier before carrying out maintenance and verification.

Test the alarms by pressing the test button for a few seconds so that the signal is heard:

– Does it emit a signal immediately? It is in good condition.

– It emits an intermittent signal? The battery is too low, so it has to be replaced.

– It’s not sending a signal? Check if it had a battery and test it again. If it still does not work, the device has to be replaced. The purchase of an alarm powered by a long-lasting battery (ex.: lithium battery) is preferable.

For more information, visit the website: saint-eustache.ca, Fire Safety and Civil Security section, or contact the Fire Safety Department at 450 974-5000.