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Intergenerational housing project of Rosemere

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April 8, 2022

Intergenerational housing project of Rosemere

Responding to a need for more housing options for seniors in Rosemere, for the past year, a small group of citizens from the area, have been collaborating on a housing co-op project that they would love to see take place in Rosemere.

Though the project initially was conceived due to the lack of options the elderly have in the town once they are ready to sell their homes, the project expanded to also serve the citizens that are affected by the increase of rent, ballooning house prices and the general inflation happening since the beginning of Covid.

The lack of affordable housing, even for the middle class, is starting to be a real problem in Quebec and in regions. According to a press release issued by the founding committee, it wants to reassure the Rosemere population that it is not considering the golf site for this project. They are having discussions with the town to identify land that would be able to accept such vision, while still respecting the will and sensitivities of the citizens of Rosemere.

The housing project aims at building a housing co-op offering an intergenerational and ecofriendly community living environment. The committee also wishes to bond with the community and promote the values of co-op living assistance, cooperation and respect of differences.
The project is at the stage where it is important to recruit members and collaborators, regardless of their desire to live in the project or not, in order to share the upcoming tasks. The creation of a co-op is done through the help of a technical resource group, in this case, Réseau 2000 +, but it is the members that get fully involved.

« It is such an enriching experience. When we, the first 3 initiating members, started, we did not know a thing about how to go about it. But as we advance, there is a certain creative process and a feeling of building something important that we will bequeath to society” said Véronique Pierre who is the initiator of the project.

The committee is organizing an informative session on Wednesday April 20^th, 7pm, right front entrance of the community center, right beside the church entrance. The community center is located at 202 ch. de la Grande-Côte.

Images of the future Sainte-Thérèse arena unveiled

Local News

Maria Diamantis

April 8, 2022

Images of the future Sainte-Thérèse arena unveiled

The City of Sainte-Thérèse presented the first conceptual images of its future arena, which will be built on the grounds of Collège Lionel-Groulx on Saint‑Louis Street. As the planning stage for the project draws to a close, groundbreaking should take place in the fall.

Over the past few months, the engineering firm FNX-INNOV inc. and the firm TLA Architectes inc., established the plans and specifications for the new arena, in order to propose a building that meets the various criteria established by the City. Thus, the public call for tenders will be launched in the spring for the completion of the work.

A contemporary and sustainable arena

The most recent sketches, produced by TLA Architectes Inc., show a building with a modern and uncluttered look, highlighting wooden elements. The use of this material gives a warm and welcoming atmosphere. On the other hand, the abundant fenestration on the facade leaves room for natural light, contributing to the comfort of users.

In terms of amenities, it is an infrastructure with one mirror and six locker rooms, including bleachers that can accommodate 336 people, as well as an entrance hall and various administrative, functional, and technical rooms.

“It was in 1950 that the construction of the first arena was launched at this location by the Séminaire de Sainte-Thérèse. For nearly 70 years, tens of thousands of Teresians practiced their favorite sport there. Today, I am proud to present a new arena with lovely lines which, moreover, blends perfectly into its environment thanks to an interior stone wall reminiscent of that of Lionel-Groulx College,” said the mayor of the city of Sainte‑Thérèse, Mr. Christian Charron.

The new arena had to meet several objectives, in particular:

The design of equipment to save energy.

Researching best practices, greenhouse gas mitigation measures and energy efficiency measures.

Universal access to the building.

Use of it twelve months a year.

Financial assistance

This project is made possible thanks to financial assistance obtained under the financial assistance program for recreational and sports infrastructures (PAFIRS). The maximum financial assistance is equivalent to 66.66% of eligible costs, or up to $12,716,435, of which $6,358,217.50 come from the Government of Quebec and $6,358,217.50 from the Government of Canada.

Courir Lorraine: an event not to be missed

Local News

Maria Diamantis

April 8, 2022

Courir Lorraine: an event not to be missed

For those readers of North Shore news whose list of favorite sports includes running the city has got you covered.

You can join other enthusiasts at Lorraine Park on Saturday, April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., wearing your sneakers. Your love for the sport will be further energized by paralympic athlete Guillaume Ouellet who will be on hand at 10 a.m. to give a talk and share his passion for running. There will also be group training, the presentation of a five-week training program and a draw for a gift card. On the sidelines of Courir Lorraine, citizens are also invited to participate in the 10,000 km Challenge, which consists of accumulating together as many kilometers covered by walking, cycling or running in the streets of Lorraine, during the month of may.

If you are a member of an organization, company, sports team or school, or you want to support a cause that is close to your heart you can take up the Team Challenge as a group and come run or walk 5 km for your team project or for your cause. Each team of six participants will have the chance to win the Uniprix Gaétan Couillard scholarship worth $500.

“Members of the municipal council and I encourage people to participate in Courir Lorraine and related activities. This event is always a big party, in addition to giving the opportunity to move solo, with family and friends, while enjoying the great outdoors. We cross our fingers that the good weather will be there and we are waiting for you! », said the mayor of Lorraine, Mr. Jean Comtois.

CISSS des Laurentides advises caution

Health

Maria Diamantis

April 8, 2022

As the 6th wave of covid passes through Quebec

The Public Health Department of the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of the Laurentians reminds the population that it is important to maintain the various health measures in force and to remain vigilant in the face of the new increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 observed throughout Quebec.
Due to age or immunosuppression, some vulnerable people are more susceptible and at risk of developing complications from COVID-19 infection. Therefore, they must be extra careful in order to protect themselves.
“We are monitoring the evolution of the epidemiological situation very closely. While the entire province is experiencing an upsurge in cases of COVID-19, we encourage Saint-Laurent residents to remain cautious in order to help them preserve their health and that of their loved ones. Remember that vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to protect yourself,” said Dr. Éric Goyer, director of public health for the Laurentians.
Complying with the measures in effect various health measures for visitors and caregivers are still in effect in the living environments and hospitals of the CISSS des Laurentides. It remains crucial for the entire population to continue to respect them in order to protect the most vulnerable people as well as the staff in place. For the most recent measures, residents can consult the COVID-19 section of the website www.santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca.
If citizens experience symptoms similar to COVID-19, they must isolate themselves and avoid visiting vulnerable people. Taking a rapid screening test is essential and free. If the test result is positive, it is important to follow the isolation instructions that apply to each patient’s situation. For more information on isolation instructions, visit Quebec.ca/coronavirus. A self-assessment tool is also available online.

The North Shore News volume 18-12

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Blainville donates over 20k to Moisson Laurentides

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Maria Diamantis

March 27, 2022

Blainville donates over 20k to Moisson Laurentides

The City of Blainville presented a check totaling $22,711.97 to Moisson Laurentides, which represents the fruits of the labor of its annual campaign with municipal employees in 2021. Despite the prolonged particular context of the COVID-19 pandemic, several activities could not take place. This however did not prevent employees from contributing generously.

“Despite the pandemic and health restrictions, employees pulled together for this campaign by organizing a food drive for Christmas, as well as gift baskets of SAQ products, and especially by contributing to the source. I would like to thank all the staff who participated in this annual campaign and who helped Moisson Laurentides provide food to food banks in the region, for the benefit of families and people in need,” said Mayor Liza Poulin.

For her part, the general manager of Moisson Laurentides, Annie Bélanger, said she was pleased with the success of the City of Blainville’s campaign: “On behalf of the board of directors of Moisson Laurentides and the tens of thousands of people served every month, I would like to thank the City of Blainville, its elected officials, its management and all its employees who contributed to this campaign. Every gesture counts. Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of many vulnerable people, including many children in our community.”

For 2022, donations at source will be offered again and the Ville de Blainville organizing committee

will ensure that activities are planned in a more normal context.

Moisson Laurentides is a community company exercising its leadership in food security, Moisson Laurentides is a reference in Quebec. Indispensable link in the chain of mutual aid. Moisson Laurentides is an innovative, efficient, and inclusive organization that supports community organizations in its territory in their actions aimed at supporting people living in a weakened socio-economic situation.

According to their mission statement their values are benevolence, partnership, accountability, rigour, commitment and innovation.

The North Shore News volume 18-11

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The Grande-Côte of tomorrow

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Maria Diamantis

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

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Maria Diamantis

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

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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.