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Christmas basket: a road block for donations

Local News

December 10, 2021

Christmas basket: a road block for donations

It is the time of giving and the different municipalities in the North Shore are all organizing food drives and multiple other volunteering events to help people in difficult situations. Organizations that are shared between cities are also contributing and the different fire departments are no slouches when it come to volunteering.

The Deux-Montagnes / Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac intermunicipal fire safety service is organizing a roadblock on Saturday, December 11, on Boulevard des Promenades, to collect donations for the less fortunate people in the community. The firefighters will appeal to the generosity of passers-by from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the corner of 28e Avenue in Deux-Montagnes.

The donations collected will be given equally to the organization Dépannage Saint-Agapit in Deux-Montagnes and to the Optimist Club of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, which will improve the Christmas baskets in preparation. It is always possible to support the mission of these local organizations by communicating directly with them:

Dépannage Saint-Agapit: 450 473-7450 \ http://www.depannage-st-agapit.org/

Dépannage Saint-Agapit was a parish organization that had existed for several decades. They incorporated it in 1995 and since 1999 they have had a company number and have a receipt number for tax purposes. Their organization serves the City of Deux-Montagnes. Its mission is to help low-income families and individuals. This assistance is mainly provided in the form of Christmas baskets and food assistance that they allocate throughout the year.

Club Optimiste Sainte-Marthe- sur-le-Lac: 514 506-3627

Their goals of the club are to develop Optimism as a philosophy of life inspired by the principles of the Optimist Creed, to encourage active participation in public affairs, to inspire respect for the law, to promote patriotism and to work for international harmony and friendship between peoples, to help young people and promote their development, convinced that serving their neighbor in a disinterested way that contributes to the well-being of human beings, their communities, and the whole world.

North Shore News 17-50

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December 10, 2021

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-50 published December 10th, 2021.
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Grande-Côte Street in Boisbriand: CCITB showcasing local businesses

Local News

Maria Diamantis

December 10, 2021

Grande-Côte Street in Boisbriand: CCITB showcasing local businesses

The Boisbriand chapter of the Thérèse-De Blainville Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITB), in collaboration with the City of Boisbriand and the members of the Grande-Côte committee, is working to promote businesses on Chemin de la Grande-Côte with the residents of Boisbriand through a visual identity and tools to promotional encourage traffic.

Born out of a need for visibility and stimulated by the development of a feeling of belonging, the Your Grande-Côte Boisbriand project will allow citizens to discover or rediscover the local businesses located there. Under the catchphrase Éclatée et tissée serrée, the varied offer and the proximity of merchants on the street is put center stage. Through this campaign, the CCITB wants to create a strong enthusiasm to encourage customers to take concrete action, namely, to visit stores physically.

With this project, the CCITB is capitalizing on the benefits of convenience shopping, both for the consumer and the community, with the intention of promoting a culture change whereby residents who support local commerce do so out of pride. “The creation of a collective brand image for Grande-Côte allows Fto attach themselves to it with pride. They chose Boisbriand to settle down and they are proud to contribute to the dynamism and community life of their city. Through this initiative, we are sharing their pride with the public. »Said Martin Bradette, president of the Boisbriand chapter of the CCITB.

“We are proud to support this important initiative of the Aile Boisbriand of the CCITB. For more than two years, we have combined our efforts to promote the commercial offer of this main artery of our city, for which we have major projects. In these times when local purchasing is of crucial importance in the support and development of Quebec communities, I thank all stakeholders for their mobilization in support of this cause”, underlined the mayoress of Boisbriand, Christine Beaudette.

Grande-Côte street in Boisbriand is home to more than 70 businesses with an eclectic range of goods and services. The advertising campaign, carried out by Erod creative agency, will be available on bus shelters, via a website as well as on social media. The public will find suggestions for one-day itineraries, the shops, restaurants, and favorite services of merchants as well as an illustrated map highlighting the landmarks of the Grande-Côte.

This initiative and the resulting campaign are made possible thanks to the financial support of the My Purchases in a Few Steps program from the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec.

The Boisbriand chapter of the CCITB

The Boisbriand chapter stimulates the economic vitality of Boisbriand through collective projects and personalized support. The Boisbriand chapter is under the Thérèse-De Blainville Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITB). Recognized for its dynamism and active participation, the CCITB also oversees the Aile Sainte-Thérèse (GEST), the Aile Rosemère (AGAR), the Youth Wing (AJ), the Women in Business Network and the Industrial Network.

My experiences in a few steps, a Sainte-Thérèse competition

Local News

Maria Diamantis

December 10, 2021

My experiences in a few steps, a Sainte-Thérèse competition

The Groupement des Entreprises de Sainte-Thérèse (GEST), of the CCITB, is launching a competition called My experiences in a few steps (Mes expériences à quelques pas), held from December 1 to 15 featuring the favorite shops of Sainte-Thérèse.

The winners will have the chance to live extraordinary local experiences, offered in 3 categories:

• Glamor Experience (VIP hairstyle and makeup at Nouvelle Vague hairstyle and Beauty Relay Esthetics, Shopping spree with a stylist at Mode Choc, “Featured” participation in a TV report on TVBL and photo shoot, by Objectif R)

• Experience with friends (Visit of the St-Graal microbrewery and tasting, VIP dinner by Confidences chocolats in the greenhouses of the Jardin Dion, VIP gifts)

• Family experience ( VIP access to the center E-Tag & Karting fun, Accompanied by mascot IGA, VIP access to a family show presented by Odyscène, Councilor dedicated to Jeuxjubes for selecting a game)

“We wanted the winners to live extraordinary experiences, that they could not live without this competition. In addition, we wanted to promote the essential businesses of Sainte-Thérèse. I invite citizens to participate in large numbers! »Says Marie-Chantale Desjardins, president of the GEST.

To participate, residents must go to the CCITB Facebook page by December 15th!

This competition is set up as part of the My Purchases a few steps program of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Quebec (FCCQ) and is made possible thanks to its financial support, as well as that of the annual partners of the GEST: La Petite Clinique, Prohibition beer bar, Vocalys as well as the City of Sainte-Thérèse.

The Groupement des entreprises de Sainte-Thérèse (GEST)

The Groupement des entreprises de Sainte-Thérèse (GEST) stimulates the economic vitality of Sainte-Thérèse through collective projects and commercial support. The GEST is a wing of the Thérèse-De Blainville Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITB) whose role is to propel the success of local businesses through its 4 components: Connect. Evolve. Get informed. Mobilize.

Back to overburdened ERs

Health

Maria Diamantis

December 6, 2021

The CISSS des Laurentides asks the population to avoid the emergencies of Saint-Eustache and Saint-Jérôme in the event of non-urgent health problems

A new press release from the CISSS des Laurentides brings back the large overcrowding ER problem of the Laurentian hospitals. Due to the high occupancy rates in its emergencies of Saint Eustache and Saint-Jérôme, the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides asks the population with non-urgent health problems to opt for other solutions than

going to the emergency room, particularly in these two places.

Patients whose situation is not urgent are invited to consult their family doctor, pharmacist, a doctor in a walk-in clinic or to contact Info-Santé, by dialing 811, where a nurse can contact them advise and direct them to the appropriate department.

The CISSS des Laurentides ensures that urgent cases will be taken care of quickly throughout

the region. A person in a critical and unstable situation should not hesitate to go to the emergency room, where essential care will be provided.

The following options should always be considered, regardless of the emergency:

• call 811 Info-Santé to speak to a nurse;

• consult their family doctor;

• see a doctor in a walk-in clinic at rvsq.gouv.qc.ca;

• consult a doctor in a pediatric clinic if the child meets the entry criteria;

• consult a pharmacist.

Booster doses available for 70 and over

Health

Maria Diamantis

December 3, 2021

Also, for residents who received the AstraZeneca or Covishield vaccine

Starting now, seniors aged 70 and over who live at home can book an appointment to get a COVID-19 booster shot at the various vaccination sites in the region. Individuals who received two doses of the AstraZeneca or Covishield vaccine can also get a booster short starting November 25. Individuals that received AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine for their first and second dose are recommended to receive an mRNA vaccine for their third or booster dose unless contraindicated. A booster dose of a viral vector vaccine should only be considered when an mRNA vaccine is contraindicated or inaccessible. People who experienced a severe immediate allergic reaction after a first dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine can safely receive future doses of the same or another mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after consulting with an allergist/immunologist or another appropriate physician.

An interval of at least six months must have elapsed since the last vaccine dose. “Our vaccination sites are ready to serve targeted individuals who wish to receive a booster shot. Several time windows are available to accommodate the public at the times that suit them best », said the President and Executive Director of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) des Laurentides, Mme Rosemonde Landry.

To book an appointment online residents must visit Québec.ca/vaccinCOVID or use the NotifVAX mobile app. Persons lacking internet access or who have difficulty using it can call 1-877-644-4545 to obtain support. If necessary, family and friends are encouraged to help seniors make an appointment online. A free shuttle service is also available in the region for persons with reduced mobility who need to be accompanied or who lack transportation by calling 1-866-495-5833.

Eric Westram, new prefect of the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville and member of the board of the CMM

Featured

Maria Diamantis

December 3, 2021

Eric Westram, new prefect of the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville and member of the board of the CMM

The MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville announced the election of Eric Westram, mayor of Rosemère, as its prefect during the ordinary meeting of the council of mayors which took place on November 24. The latter will therefore chair the council of the MRC, which has had a significant growth in recent years thanks to diverse economic development activities, the management of the Regions and the Rurality Fund, the administration of the emergency aid fund to SMEs-Covid-19s and the exercise of new responsibilities in terms of culture, heritage, planning, environment, and territorial and regional development. Also, the warden, Mr. Eric Westram, will represent the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville to the CMM.

Mr. Eric Westram succeeds the mayor of Blainville, Mr. Richard Perreault, who has held this position since 2017. “I would like to thank the members of the MRC council for their confidence in me and I will be proud to carry and develop the territorial, regional and metropolitan files which concern us, with their support, that of our general manager, Mr. Kamal El-Batal and his team. It is an honor for me to take the reins of the MRC and to continue the work accomplished to date. Mr. Richard Perreault has always defended the interests of the MRC and has shown a constant concern for the cohesion and development of the territory of the MRC, the northern crown, and the Laurentians region in general. He has been a leading player in our community and deserves our full recognition,” said Eric Westram.

Ms. Julie Boivin elected Prefect-substitute

The members of the MRC council also announced that at their last meeting on November 24, Ms. Julie Boivin, mayor of the City of Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines was elected to the post of substitute prefect for a period starting on November 24, 2021 and ending on November 29, 2023.

It should be remembered that the substitute prefect exercises all the functions of the prefect in his absence, including chairing council meetings and various representation activities. Ms. Boivin will sit on certain regional committees on behalf of the MRC.

About the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville

The MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville is located on the North Shore of Montreal. It is one of the MRCs constituents of the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM) and is also the gateway to the Laurentians region. Its population is close to 165,000 inhabitants spread over an area of 207 km2 and in seven (7) cities: Blainville, Boisbriand, Bois-des-Filion, Lorraine, Rosemère, Sainte-Annedes-Plaines and Sainte-Thérèse. It is a territory that offers the advantages of the attractiveness of both the Metropolitan region and the Laurentians. In addition to the fact that the MRC is served by a suburban train line, by three stations and by many bus routes, it is also serviced by three highways (A13, A15, A640 and very soon A19) and the Rivière des Mille-Îles.

François Legault congratulates the first child to be vaccinated in Quebec

Featured

Maria Diamantis

December 3, 2021

François Legault congratulates the first child to be vaccinated in Quebec

Vaccination for children 5-11 years old has started in the Laurentians

The Premier of Quebec, François Legault, congratulated the first child in the 5 to 11 age group to be vaccinated. Young William, 10, was one of the first kids to pull up his sleeve earlier this week.

François Legault thanked and saluted the gesture of the child from Blainville, on the North Shore of Montreal. The latter expressed to the Prime Minister by videoconference that he wanted to be immunized to set an example and to protect his grandparents. The video of the meeting between the Prime Minister and William was broadcast on François Legault’s social networks.

The CISSS des Laurentides has started making appointments for COVID-19 vaccination, for children aged 5-11. The region’s vaccination sites have all been transformed to accommodate families in an environment that is fun, warm, and adapted to children. As a reminder, vaccination for this group was decided after Health Canada announced the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children in the target group and the Comité sur l’immunisation du Québec also published an opinion recommending the vaccine for all children aged 5 to 11 for whom there are no contraindications.

The recommended interval between the two doses is eight or more weeks. “All children aged 5 to 11 in the Laurentians, whose parents give their consent, will have the opportunity to receive a first dose before the Holidays. The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) des Laurentides vaccination teams have worked very hard for several weeks to get everything ready and to make vaccination a positive experience for children. Decorations, costume accessories for staff, colourful wall stickers etc., everything has been planned for”, said Ms. Rosemonde Landry, President and Executive Director of the CISSS des Laurentides, who is particularly proud of the preparations for this campaign.

In-school vaccination will also be offered starting November 29 for children aged 5 to 11. Details will be sent to parents by the various School boards, centres de services scolaires and private schools in the region. Information tools to support the parents in their decision about getting their child vaccinated are now available on the CISSS des Laurentides website at https://www.santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca.

An informative video about what takes place during an appointment at vaccination sites is now available in French and will be available in English soon. To book an appointment online people must visit https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progress-of-the-covid-19-vaccination or use the NotifVAX mobile app. If residents have no internet access or have difficulty using the internet, they must call 1-877-644-4545 for support. A free shuttle service is also available in the region for people with reduced mobility and needing accompaniment or people without transportation. To request this service, residents must call 1-866-495-5833.

Launch of the National concerted alcohol-drugs operation

Local News

Maria Diamantis

December 3, 2021

Launch of the National concerted alcohol-drugs operation

The Régie de police Thérèse-De Blainville (RIPTB) and all police services in Quebec, in collaboration with the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), will intensify their interventions, from November 26, 2021 to January 3, 2022, as part of the national concerted operation (ONC) targeting the ability to drive impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two. These interventions will result, among other things, in the presence of checkpoints where mandatory screening could be carried out randomly.

On the occasion of the launch of the ONC Alcool-Drogues on November 26, roadside checkpoints will be held throughout Quebec, day, evening and night. In addition, throughout this ONC, an awareness campaign will be deployed, in particular on the various social media platforms of police organizations and the SAAQ. This campaign aims to remind drivers of the consequences of being able to drive impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two.

The RIPTB reminds us:

Despite the awareness campaigns, the police presence and the many options available to avoid getting behind the wheel, each year, on average, from 2015 to 2019, alcohol was the cause of crashes resulting in:

85 deaths (24% of the total annual deaths);

220 seriously injured people (15% of the total seriously injured people);

Each year, on average, from 2015 to 2019, the presence of drugs or medication was detected in 37% of deceased drivers who were tested (the presence of drugs does not necessarily mean that the driver’s abilities were impaired at the time of the collision).

Cannabis was the drug most often detected (21% of deceased drivers having been tested)

This concerted national operation is organized as part of a partnership between the Sûreté du Québec, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal, the ‘Association of Quebec Police Directors, SAAQ and Quebec Road Control.

Deux-Montagnes, butterfly friend!

Local News

Maria Diamantis

December 3, 2021

Deux-Montagnes proudly received the City-Friendly of Monarchs certification from the David Suzuki Foundation. The presentation of this certificate confirms the City’s commitment to preserving the habitat of the monarch butterfly through concrete actions.

“In Deux-Montagnes, we take the preservation of the environment to heart. We are convinced that this certification also meets the values of our citizens and that many will follow suit. By uniting our efforts, we can make a real difference in the fight for the survival of the butterfly,” said Mayor Denis Martin, enthusiastic about the City’s commitment to come to the aid of this declining migratory insect.

“Municipalities play a crucial role in the conservation of the monarch and its habitat. They can take simple actions that have a positive impact on the species and other pollinators, in addition to educating their citizens about the importance of taking part in this conservation effort. We salute the City of Deux-Montagnes’ commitment to taking concrete actions to protect monarchs and their habitat. We hope that Deux-Montagnes and its citizens will inspire other municipalities to join this vast movement to protect this emblematic butterfly, ”explained Julie Roy, citizen engagement specialist at the David Suzuki Foundation.

To be certified, municipalities must commit to implementing at least three of the twenty-four monarch habitat protection measures proposed by the David Suzuki Foundation.

Supported by a resolution from the municipal council to confirm its intention to become a city friendly to the monarchs, the City of Deux-Montagnes is committed to integrating milkweed and native nectifarous plants in its landscaping. Through various communications, the city will encourage citizens to do the same on their land. It will also raise awareness among Deux-Montagnais of the survival of the monarch and encourage them to create habitat zones during community events or activities, such as the traditional Horticultural Day. Other concrete measures will be added to these initiatives, in the short and medium term, in order to allow the City of Deux-Montagnes to obtain the BRONZE mention.

An initiative to act upon: butterfly effect

The monarch butterfly is an endangered species: its population has fallen by 90% over the past two decades. Scientists attribute this decline to degradation and loss of breeding habitat. However, municipalities can play a key role in protecting the habitat of this iconic butterfly and helping to save this species. In order to encourage municipalities to take concrete action to protect the monarch, the David Suzuki Foundation, in partnership with Espace pour la vie, launched the initiative Ville ami des monarques au Québec, which aims to implement measures aimed at restoring monarch habitats and raising awareness among citizens.