As the cities of the North Shore prepare for creepy nights and clouds of bats one city decided to warm up in an Hola kind of celebration.
A few days before October 31, the City of Boisbriand invites citizens to register for the horribly sympathetic family animation, under the theme of the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead which will be held on October 31, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., at the Nature Interpretation Center (480, rue de Chavigny).
The program includes: Distribution of sweets on the trails for all costumed children, DJs, entertainment and meeting with spectacular characters
A Mask competition will also be held and participants are asked to be original while respecting the wearing of a mask! This should cover the nose and mouth. Prize draw among the participants whose masks have attracted the attention of the organizers. The activity is reserved for residents of Boisbriand. Participants, including accompanying adults, must register and present themselves at the time of reservation. Latecomers could be refused access to the site.
Masks are compulsory for all and vaccination passport compulsory for persons 13 years of age and over, with identity card. Visitors are invited to park their vehicle behind the Terrasses Boisbriand shopping center, at the corner of ch. de la Grande-Côte and boul. from the Grande-Allée. To increase creepiness and safety participants are asked to bring flashlights.
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TOSH security chief meets with Thérèse de Blainville PD
In an effort for engagement and mobilization to prevent racial and social profiling as well as fostering an essential partnership to get to know and communicate better on a daily basis, Mr. Luc Larocque, chief inspector at the RIPTB and Mr. Isaac Weiss, responsible for the Shomrim, were invited to discuss during a provincial webinar on the importance to get to know each other among partners in order to offer services adapted to citizens.
“We have established a partnership that lasts over time. This partnership makes it possible to intervene and interact with members of the TOSH community on security issues, with a better knowledge of their habits and customs and a better knowledge of our role and responsibility on the part of citizens.” Said Luc Larocque, chief inspector at the RIPTB
Mainly involved in communication issues, these partners have learned over time to know each other, to separate the roles and functions of each other and to coordinate their actions. Proactive, they do not wait for the crisis to communicate and mobilize, on the contrary!
The Shomrim are organizations of proactive volunteer Jewish civilian patrols which have been set up in Hassidic communities in neighborhoods across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom (among other countries) to combat burglary, vandalism, mugging, assault, domestic violence, nuisance crimes, antisemitic attacks, and to help and support victims of crime. They also help locate missing people.
Shomrim volunteers are unarmed and do not have the authority to make arrests, other than citizen’s arrests. They are effective in tracking and detaining suspects until police arrive.
The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides announced its affiliation with the University of Montreal and the University of Quebec in Outaouais. These partnerships will help develop research and teaching activities that take place in hospitals, CHSLDs, CLSCs and rehabilitation centers in the region.
Affiliation to these two universities, recognized for their quality of teaching, will have several positive effects, in particular by making it possible to:
Participate in the development of knowledge and methods of intervention;
Integrate new recognized practices for the benefit of patients;
Attract future professionals to work in the Laurentians;
Promote learning and innovation within teams;
Strengthen commitment to training the next generation in health and social services.
For the President and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides, Ms. Rosemonde Landry, this was excellent news. “These affiliations are the logical continuation of an already existing collaboration with these two educational institutions. The University of Montreal has been our main university partner for internships for a very long time. As for the Université du Québec en Outaouais, it is an essential ally in our region, whether in research or teaching. It is with great pride that we make a significant contribution to the training of the next generation and to the advancement of knowledge, which are key assets in providing the best health care and social services to the community, ”she said.
The contracts recently approved by the Ministry of Health and Social Services thus consolidate the links already well established with these partners.
Critical situation continues at Saint-Eustache hospital
Due to the high occupancy rates in its emergency rooms in 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 service. The President and CEO, Ms. Rosemonde Landry, however, assures the population that urgent cases will be taken care of quickly throughout the region, including in Saint-Eustache and Saint-Jérôme. “A person in a critical and unstable situation is of course always invited to go to the emergency room. In no way do we want to deprive a person of the essential care they need, ”said Ms. Landry. Several actions are in place to support the care teams, including collaboration with our partners to reorient some people who do not need immediate care.
The 26-year-old suspect arrested in Blainville for presumably killing his business partner is said to have made at least one incriminating call after the murder according to the media.
Simon Décarie was apprehended by investigators of crimes against the person of the Sûreté du Québec in Saint-Lin-Laurentides. He was to appear before a judge by videoconference on Friday the 8th, at the Saint-Jérôme courthouse, to be charged with murder.
If he wants to prove his innocence, Décarie will have a lot to do since he made incriminating remarks with at least one of his friends, about two hours after the murder.
“It looked like a goodbye call,” reported the boyfriend in question, who allowed the Journal de Montreal to relate the call, without disclosing his name.
“He told me that I would not see him again and that he was going inside. He told me he had done the right thing. This morning I saw the newspaper article and made the connection.
The police were on the 61st Avenue West in Blainville for part of the day Thursday the 7th of October to investigate the crime scene where Maxime Villeneuve was killed.
According to relatives of the victim, a love triangle could be at the origin of this crime.
Maxime Villeneuve, who had no criminal record, was dating Simon Décarie’s ex-girlfriend recently, reported several friends of the young men. The suspect was said to have been enraged when he learned about it on Wednesday the 6th.
A few weeks ago, Décarie was also arrested by the Mirabel police for breaking and entering and threatening the life of his ex.
In addition to being in love with the same person, Maxime Villeneuve and Simon Décarie were partners in a construction company specializing in roofing.
How the crime unfolded
The crime occurred shortly after 11 pm Wednesday the 6th of October when an individual appeared before the Maxime Villeneuve residence, located on the 61st West Avenue near Boulevard Curé-Labelle.
The gunman opened fire a few times before his vehicle, even leaving tire marks on the ground. The commotion caused several neighbors to alert the authorities.
Police and paramedics were dispatched to the scene.
Once there, they found the victim bloodied and hit by at least one projectile from a firearm.
The young man, who was not known to police circles, was taken urgently to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during the night.
The winners of the 2021 virtual edition of the Rosemère in Bloom contest were announced on September 29 at an awards ceremony held at the Memorial Community Centre. The contest, which was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, is now in its 32nd year. The Rosemère community is very fond of this annual horticultural tradition.
“Despite the public health measures, we are happy to have been able to hold the contest this year, in an adapted yet original format. Rosemerites are creative, proud and concerned about their environment and this is reflected in the aesthetics and composition of their landscaping and floral arrangements. Through their passion for horticulture, they contribute toward enhancing our neighbourhood and urban landscape. I would like to warmly congratulate all the participants and winners of the 2021 edition as well as the members of the Rosemère in Bloom Committee, who have brilliantly and inventively risen to the challenge of this special edition,” said Eric Westram, Mayor of Rosemère.
This year, the format was transformed into a virtual photography contest. Participants were invited to send in photos of their gardens by entering them in one of the contest categories. The Rosemère in Bloom Committee served as the panel of judges and organized the contest.
Here are the grand-prize winners in the five different categories (residential only):
Front in Bloom: 296 Rose-Alma Street
Cosy Corner: 277 Willowtree Street
Vegetable Garden: 273 De la Clairière Street
Environmental Action: a tie between 258 Labonté Street (drought-resistant landscaping with perennial cactuses) and 244 Northcliffe Street (green roof on shed)
Backyard: 273 De la Clairière Street
2021 virtual edition of the Secret Garden Tour
Like the Rosemère in Bloom contest, the 21st edition of the Secret Garden Tour was also held virtually. Thanks to drones, high-definition video images of eight landscaped areas were captured during the summer, with the consent of the owners who had expressed their interest, in advance, in participating in this event. These images were used in the recent production of eight video clips that will be broadcast on the Citie’s communication platforms. The first video will be posted in the next few days. Once all eight video clips are released, they will be accessible and archived on the Town’s website
Mayor Westram took the opportunity of the ceremony to thank the participants of the 2021 virtual edition of the Secret Garden Tour.
Equestrian school named after Plan-Bouchard district councillor in Blainville
During a touching ceremony that took place on October 2, the City of Blainville paid a heartfelt tribute to the former Plan-Bouchard district councillor, Mr. Guy Frigon, who died suddenly on April 17, 2021.
” If we decided to give a name to the riding school of the Equestrian Park, that of “Guy-Frigon center”, it is to honor the memory of a man deeply committed to his city and his community. A commitment which went beyond the political framework and which was manifested at the sporting and community level. It is this commitment and the life of Guy Frigon that we are celebrating with this gesture, ”said Blainville Mayor Richard Perreault during the ceremony.
Mr. Frigon, in addition to being a city councillor much appreciated by his fellow citizens for nearly sixteen years, was involved for many years in soccer and chaired the Soccer Association from 1994 to 2004. One of his successors to the presidency, Mr. Sylvain Pereira, paid tribute to him.
Guy Frigon was also recognized for his generosity and community involvement. Until the end of his life, he supported the cause of autism in the Laurentians region and he is at the origin of the Nicola and Albert Lévy Respite House project in Blainville, which must also be enlarged during the next few months. The general manager of the Société Autisme Laurentides, Ms. Karine Brunet, testified to Mr. Frigon’s unwavering support for this cause.
From left to right: Frédéric Berthiaume, Margaret Lavallée, Erik Johnson, Mayor Denis Martin, Micheline Groulx Stabile, Manon Robitaille and Michel Mendes.
The returning officer and clerk of the City of Deux-Montagnes, Me Jacques Robichaud, proceeded on Tuesday October 5 to the swearing-in of Mayor Denis Martin and six municipal councillors, all re-elected, for a four-year term. The latter took an oath that they would exercise their functions in accordance with the Cities and Towns Act as well as the Code of ethics and professional conduct of elected municipal officials.
It should be noted that at the end of the candidacy period, on October 1 at 4:30 p.m., the municipal officials of the City of Deux-Montagnes were all re-elected by acclamation.
Mayor Denis Martin, who is starting a third term with his team, said he was grateful for the confidence shown in him by the Deux-Montagnaises and the Deux-Montagnais. “It is with honor that my team and I will continue to listen to our community and fully invest in the challenges that await us. Sound management of resources and responsible development will remain our leitmotif to guide our decisions and our actions,” he said.
The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-42 published October 15th, 2021. Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The Thérèse de Blainville chamber of commerce is organizing a series of workshops to help local self-employed citizens to gain confidence and fully assume their roles as entrepreneurs. Among other goals of this initiative is to reach self-employed people to structure the development of their business by focusing their energy on relevant actions and resources, clarify their business objectives, develop their entrepreneurial skills, discuss with entrepreneurs with similar realities, discuss themes specific to self-employed workers and help grow their business.
This initiative by the CCITB offers 6 discussion workshops dealing with entrepreneurial skills, challenges and practical exercises, 3 practical workshops allowing entrepreneurs to effectively manage their growth and access to a supportive network and to a support and exchange group
Content of the course
Develop entrepreneurial skills and acquire a confident and assumed attitude
Integration of the Espace Solo course
An individual exploratory meeting to prepare for the course
A short telephone meeting followed by a self-assessment grid to address expectations and better situate the points to be worked on.
Access to 6 virtual sessions of 3:30 in the company of entrepreneurs with similar realities
These sessions rich in exchanges will allow people to address themes unique to the reality of self-employed workers, such as: discovering their role as an entrepreneur, learning to say no, identify their customer benefits to build their personal brand, maintain balance, master the impostor syndrome, etc.
Challenges and practical exercises between sessions
Between each meeting, participants will receive exercises, links and other documents to start their thought process or to continue to grow and come back strong with the group. Entrepreneurial know-how and acquisition of valuable skills to increase profitability will be developed according to the organizers.
Two 3-hour virtual workshops to guide self-employed people in negotiating and pricing their services will be offered as well. These 2 workshops will help better communicate values and increase incomes. Healthier relationships with money and with profit and more fruitful and lasting relationships with customers will be the results according to the CCITB!
In the 1st workshop, entrepreneurs will be helped to have a better relationship with money, to recognize their value in order to charge it at a fair price, to face customer objections with ease and to discover the right tools to present and sell their services with confidence.
In the 2nd workshop, concepts seen in workshop 1 will be practiced from concrete examples experienced in participant’s companies. This exercise will allow the participants to find the solutions and the winning strategies for them in order to sell and price their services with confidence.
Finally, a 3-hour virtual workshop to clarify and specify the tax standards related to independent practice will be offered
Taxation is a headache for many: government requirements, employment insurance, incorporation, eligible expenses, etc. This workshop will answer all questions so that participants can adopt good habits and move forward with optimism.
These workshops will take place from the 13th of October to the 15th of December 2021
