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Mayor’s Dinner in Sainte-Thérèse

Local News

March 11, 2022

The GEST (Groupement des Entreprises de Sainte-Thérèse) is inviting resident entrepreneurs to discover the major orientations of the city during a presentation of the 2022 budget of the City of Sainte-Thérèse. This will happen during the mayor’s dinner which will take place on March 17 at Boston Pizza Sainte-Thérèse from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is not free and interested parties can consult the CCITB site for pricing.

According to CCITB, this is a privileged and exclusive meeting with municipal stakeholders, allowing local businesspeople to ask questions and learn about the major projects for the city of Sainte-Thérèse in 2022. The presentation will feature a multitude of interesting topics such as how the funds of the city are invested, upcoming projects and on the latest news surrounding municipal life.

Businesspeople will be able to address their questions directly and obtain relevant information. They will gain awareness of Sainte-Thérèse’s main orientations, learn how municipal funds will be invested and discover the 2022 budget, find out about major promising projects, exchange with municipal players, put forward ideas, concerns and issues as well as create links with other entrepreneurs in the region

About GEST

In the fall of 2013, merchants from the village of Sainte-Thérèse contacted the CCITB to support them in their grouping process to revitalize the Village. The board of directors of the CCITB took a very positive view of the creation of this group to enable traders to meet, discuss and put forward new ideas.

Following several reflections and with the support of the city of Sainte-Thérèse, the Groupement des Entreprises de Sainte-Thérèse (GEST) was officially launched in March 2014. Since then, several collaborative projects, networking activities and valuation of companies have been carried out. Since the fall of 2018, the GEST has covered the entire city of Sainte-Thérèse and a liaison officer has since been dedicated to businesses for questions or support needs. The GEST now enjoys a well-established and constantly evolving reputation. A wind of change and dynamism is really being felt in Sainte-Thérèse

Laurentian community organizations say enough is enough

Featured

Maria Diamantis

March 11, 2022

Laurentian community organizations say enough is enough

Demonstrations to bring about change before last CAQ budget on March 22nd

Just like in many others cities in Quebec the Laurentides, community organizations are lamenting the underfunding they face year after year despite repeated promises from the different governments.

Employees and volunteers of 75 Saint-Laurent community organizations went on strike on Tuesday, February 22, at the end of the morning and the beginning of the afternoon, in as part of the “Engage for the community” campaign that took place across Quebec.

The demonstrators who braved the cold, demanded that the government of François Legault recognize the essential work they do and fund them adequately so that they can fulfill their respective missions in better conditions.

In Saint-Eustache, about fifty demonstrators were gathered at the intersections of 25th Avenue and Saint-Laurent Street. In Sainte-Thérèse, they were more than 80 to be heard at the intersections of boulevards du Curé-Labelle and René-A.-Robert. In addition to this underfunding, the pandemic and staff shortages have also strained these same organizations, even forcing some of them to scale back and pause some of the services they provide.

This is why, all over Quebec, community organizations are asking the Legault government for additional recurring and indexed investments of $460 million for 2022-2023. They have been complaining that their staff has been overextended and doing the work of many more people because of their humanity.

It is to be noted on March 22 that the Minister of Finance of Quebec, Eric Girard, also deputy for Groulx, will table what will be the last budget of the Legault government before the next general election. According to organization representatives, because of the increase in the needs of the population, the next budget of the CAQ will be crucial for the recognition and funding of the mission of community organizations.

How to prepare your garden after winter

Climate

Maria Diamantis

March 11, 2022

Spring is arriving in the North Shore. After a hard winter Northshorite green thumbs are aching to get cracking. It is therefore time to take stock before embarking on major projects in the garden. Indeed, the rains, the snow, the frost and the lack of sun have put soil and vegetation to the test. North Shore News has got you covered on how to prepare your garden after winter.

The ornamental garden

Once the hard frosts have passed in April, it’s time to remove the wintering films and veils from your plants so that they can really benefit from the sun’s rays. If you are in a rather cold region, do not hesitate to remove the winter cover during the day and put it back on at night until the weather is milder. Take care of your shrubs: remove broken branches and prune them if necessary. Reduce the size of your roses by two thirds (leave at least three eyes) and provide them with fertilizer.

Compost, potting soil, coffee grounds, crushed horn… are all natural products that you can incorporate into the soil of your beds, at the foot of your shrubs and in your flower beds.

From March, you can take cuttings or divide your existing plants that have developed well. You can also plant new perennials. In addition, take the opportunity to arrange your space: create neat paths with pretty garden edging, close access to the vegetable patch with a screened gate.

The vegetable garden

If it’s still too early to cultivate, save time by organizing yourself as much as possible. Get a sketchbook and think about the new arrangement of your fruits and vegetables. Indeed, reviewing their layout to rotate crops is essential because each plant withdraws a certain type of nutrient from the soil but also rejects fertilizing elements. Not always putting them in the same place allows you to diversify your soil and avoid its impoverishment. However, you can start weeding and aerating the soil. It is not advisable to turn everything over, so as not to disturb the microorganisms living in the soil.

However, if you are in a rush to sow, you can start planting under cover. Take out your germination kits to start your crops then install tunnel greenhouses when your plants are big enough. Finally, do not forget to restart your water collection tank that you had emptied before winter. You can also install a water collector with tap on the downspout of your gutter.

A green thumb’s armament: The tools

If you haven’t already done so, organize a small practical corner for your gardening work such as repotting your plants or repairing your tools. You can also store your gardening gloves in a dry place and store your bags of potting soil. Having everything on hand and in one place is much more practical than having one part in the garage and another in the garden shed!

Don’t wait to check your gardening tools, which have been sitting idle all winter. Re-sharpen the blades to obtain clean cuts, eliminate any rust spots, loosen jammed tools… Finally, the most important thing is to disinfect your pruning shears type cutting tools with 90° alcohol or methylated spirit. This eliminates bacteria and avoids transmitting diseases from one plant to another during spring pruning.

Call for candidates for commissions and committees in Boisbriand

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 11, 2022

Call for candidates for commissions and committees in Boisbriand

Since the municipal elections are over, many times for a city to function well, just choosing your candidate is not enough. There is always a need for citizens to get more involved.

In Boisbriand, the members of the municipal council invited citizens to sit on the various committees and commissions, adopted last January, in order to make fair and informed choices that meet the residents’ concerns. There exist a multitude of different extremely important committees affecting everyday life in the city presenting citizens with a wonderful opportunity to shape the future of how things are run.

“Boisbriand is constantly evolving and it does so with you! Commissions and committees deal with issues that affect you directly. We want to hear from you in order to offer you a pleasant, safe living environment close to your values! “, said the mayoress Christine Beaudette.

These commissions and committees are made up of elected officials, municipal employees and citizens. Their mandates consist of making recommendations in their sector of activity and submitting them to the Board. The number of meetings varies between six and twelve per year.

The seats to be filled concern the following committees and commissions in the city of Boisbriand: Family and Seniors and Community Life, Committee Civil Security and Fire Service, the Environment Commission, the Commission for a Safe City, the Monitoring Committee for the Cultural Policy Action Plan, and finally, the Advisory Committee for urban planning and toponymy

Citizens can consult boisbriand.ca to find out which profiles they are looking for and to obtain further information. To submit an application, it is necessary to complete the online form no later than March 22. It is also possible to obtain a printed version at the reception of the town hall and at the library.

The North Shore News volume 18-08

Archives

NSN Staff

March 4, 2022

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 18-08 published March 4th, 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, March 4th, 2022 issue.

The City of Blainville’s “Heroes of Evacuation” shortlisted for an Ovation Municipale Merit Award

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 4, 2022

The City of Blainville’s “Heroes of Evacuation” shortlisted for an Ovation Municipale Merit Award

On February 22, the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) unveiled the list of 26 finalist projects within the framework of the 2022 edition of the municipal Ovation merit awards. Among these projects, one can find “Heroes of Evacuation” produced by the Fire Department of the City of Blainville, in collaboration with several other departments and the Department of Public Security.

The Fire Safety Department and its partners have proposed an innovative means of educational communication in the form of videos aimed at primary and secondary school students.

In the context of the pandemic and in the impossibility of carrying out evacuation drills in schools, the Fire Safety Department wanted to reach as many students as possible and in 2021 produced a first video aimed at elementary school children. Then, a second video was developed for secondary school students. These videos present the actions to recommend in order to evacuate a school in a safe manner, but also the behaviors to avoid, the various situations that make evacuation complex and the right actions to take. The project has generated such enthusiasm that several municipalities, and even the Quebec Ministry of Public Security, has used it.

Timeless, easily exportable, inexpensive and above all very useful, the two videos have generated more than 40,000 views on social networks alone. The finalist projects will be presented on May 12 and 13 as part of the UMQ 2022 Assises and a jury will determine the winners who will be honored at the May 13 gala which will take place in Quebec City.

The Ciné-Eustache is back

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 4, 2022

After a forced break last year, due to the epidemiological situation, the mayor of Saint-Eustache, Mr. Pierre Charron, the municipal councilor responsible for cultural issues, Mr. Raymond Tessier, as well as Éric Bouchard, owner of Cinéma Saint-Eustache, announced the reopening of Ciné-Eustache for a 5th time.

This activity, for which Eustachian families are showing great interest, will be offered at the Cinéma Saint-Eustache in the morning during spring break, from February 28 to March 4, 2022. Eustachian children and their parents or grandparents will be able to attend free at 10 a.m. performances.

A varied program that promises to delight

Here, in order of projections are the films that will be on show:

February 28: 100% Wolf

March 1: The Addams Family

March 2: Poly

March 3: Tom & Jerry – The Movie

March 4: Space Jam: A New Era

To to take advantage of the free admission reserved for the residents of Saint-Eustache, the young people or adults who will accompany them must present proof of residence in Saint-Eustache, either a Citizen’s Card or a driving licence, at the entrance to the cinema. They will also have to comply with the sanitary measures in force. To date, the vaccination passport and proof of identity are required for people aged 13 and over and wearing a mask is required at all times inside. It should be noted that to attend the performances scheduled in the Ciné-Eustache program, the principle of first come, first seated applies, no reservation is possible.

Replacement of electronic billboards in Saint-Eustache

Local News

Maria Diamantis

March 4, 2022

Replacement of electronic billboards in Saint-Eustache

The City of Saint-Eustache announced the replacement of the electronic billboards on its territory. New generation screens are equipped with state-of-the-art technology that allows for superior image resolution.

The electronic billboards represent an important means of communication for informing the population about programs, activities, practical information and for disseminating any general communication emanating from the City. In addition, they prove to be great allies for the dissemination of urgent messages. Messages are managed by the City’s Communications Department.

These panels are placed in strategic locations in the city to be visible to as many passers-by as possible, at the corner of Arthur-Sauvé and Industriel boulevards, Arthur-Sauvé and Pie-XII boulevards, Arthur-Sauvé near the civic number 230 (Aquatic Complex), corner of 25th Avenue and Saint-Laurent Street and at the intersection of Grande-Côte Road and Lemay Terrace.

In other municipal news, in the wake of the progressive deconfinement announced by government authorities and public health, the City of Saint-Eustache announced the end of mandatory reservations for public skating activities at the Walter-Buswell Complex and public swimming at the Aquatic Complex, as of February 28, 2022. This relief is attributable to the end of the measure limiting the number of people admitted simultaneously to sports facilities, which was in effect from the end of December 2021 to February 27, 2022.

Maintenance of hygiene measures and vaccination passport

The instructions concerning the distancing and hand washing on arrival remain in effect. In addition, wearing a mask is always mandatory for people aged 10 and over entering the Walter-Buswell Complex or the Aquatic Complex. The mask can only be removed during the practice of the activity and must be put back on at the end of the latter. In addition, participants aged 13 and over must present proof of vaccination as well as an identity document, until further notice. The City also asks users to pay particular attention to respecting schedules in order to facilitate the verification work of on-site personnel.

More gargling screening tests thanks to interns

Health

Maria Diamantis

March 4, 2022

More gargling screening tests thanks to interns

Part of the CISSS des Laurentides disability programs

It was at the height of the 5th wave of COVID-19 that the interns of
the Work Integration program for people with an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum
disorder or a physical disability (DI-ASD-DP) have once again come to lend a hand to the teams at
the Laurentides Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS). Since January 10, between
six and eight trainees have been preparing gargling screening kits, used to screen certain patients or employees.
This internship follows the positive experience achieved during the first wave. Indeed, a first internship at the CISSS des Laurentides warehouse had enabled DI-TSA-DP interns to collaborate in preparing
orders for personal protective equipment for CISSS des Laurentides staff and regional partners. In the midst of the 5th wave, the objective was also to ensure internal production of COVID-19 screening tests in order to meet the increased demand.
Once again, the tasks required to achieve this objective were completely appropriate, accessible and above all interesting for the trainees’ learning.
“The collaboration of these interns has been noticed by all since September 2020. The efforts they put in preparing gargling screening sets led to achieving 8000-9000 tests weekly.
It is thanks, among other things, to this considerable contribution that we can respond to the strong demand for screening tests. Their autonomy for the task, their interest and their pride in helping to protect health care personnel and the population is simply worthy of mention,” said the
President and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides, Ms. Rosemonde Landry.

People with an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder or a physical disability evolve easily in carrying out adapted tasks. For them, these responsibilities are rewarding, motivating and they accomplish them with both meticulousness and pleasure. Thus, interns in the Work Integration program have the chance to develop their autonomy and develop various professional skills.

Sainte-Thérèse is looking for works of art

Featured

Maria Diamantis

March 4, 2022

Sainte-Thérèse is looking for works of art

The City of Sainte-Thérèse invites professional artists in the region to submit their portfolios as part of its Art Acquisition Policy. The selected artists will have the opportunity to sell their works so that they can be integrated into the municipal collection and distributed to the Teresian community.

“The municipal collection is an integral part of the Town’s history and heritage. Thanks to the works that compose it, citizens have the chance to immerse themselves in the sensational universe of the visual arts. It is also a unique dissemination opportunity, allowing professional artists from the region to share their works with the public and to allow the entire community to benefit from their artistic talent! “, said Mr. Christian Charron, mayor of Sainte-Thérèse.

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).

Applications must contain:

The completed registration form, available at www.sainte-therese.ca > Services for citizens > Culture > Services for artists and artisans as well as an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a description of the artistic process, a short biography, a press kit (if applicable), the asking price for the works and a visual documentation of the proposed works (jpeg format in 300 dpi).

Duly completed applications must be sent before April 30, 2022. The city recommends that artists use the free WeTransfer platform to send their files to the email at appeldedossiers@sainte-therese.ca. Only the artists selected for the final selection will be contacted.

The City of Sainte-Thérèse’s art acquisition policy aims to increase the municipality’s heritage and contribute to the promotion of works by local artists. Used for dissemination and cultural mediation purposes, the municipal collection raises awareness among the Thérèse population of the various artistic practices in the visual arts, while supporting local creators. Discover all the works in the collection.