The City asks the Ministry of the Environment to intervene
The City asks the Ministry of the Environment to intervene
Following the publication in the media of the existence of a confidential report dating from 2017 that would indicate a level of contamination higher than the norms of the former Rosemère golf course, the City requested the rapid intervention of the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change to validate this information. Not having the authority to conduct its own environmental analysis of this private property, the City turns to the Ministry, which has the responsibility to act when such information is disclosed.
Officials of the City verified that they never had access to the contents or any conclusions of the said document and do not hold any documents referring to this contamination and this private property is not registered in the Quebec government’s directory of contaminated sites.
In a press release dated September 17th 2021, Rosemère is reminding its citizens that the law already states that no project can be implemented without an environmental study, regardless of the change in land use. In the consultation process, it is foreseen that any development plan will have to be submitted to a series of studies, on the environmental, social, and economic levels. At the last meeting, the municipal council reiterated the importance of the potential impacts of any project by adopting a resolution to hold a referendum with the entire population at the request of citizens in accordance with the applicable law.
The Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Estrie region, Mr. François Bonnardel, the Minister of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Laval region, Mr. Benoit Charette, the Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration and Minister responsible for the Laurentides region, Ms. Nadine Girault, and the MP de Sainte-Rose, Mr. Christopher Skeete, confirm that the Gédéon-Ouimet bridge, located on Highway 15 and connecting Laval and Boisbriand, will be rebuilt.
The project consists of building a new bridge with a length of just over a kilometer, made up of two independent structures each comprising four lanes in each direction, including one reserved for public transport, and shoulders of three meters on each side.
The government also intends to establish a multifunctional path to promote the movement of cyclists and pedestrians. Discussions will have to take place with the municipalities concerned in order to ensure connection to the local network. The submission of the project notice to the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change (MELCC) makes it possible to take a key step in the planning of the project. This approach is part of the environmental impact assessment and review procedure. Over the next few days, citizens will be invited to share their observations on the issues that the project’s impact study should address by participating in an online consultation conducted by the MELCC.
“The reconstruction of the Gédéon-Ouimet bridge confirms the importance your government attaches to sustainable mobility with the addition of reserved lanes for public transit. The Act respecting the acceleration of certain infrastructure projects will also allow us to deliver it as quickly as possible. ” said François Bonnardel, Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Estrie region
Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Laval region said: ” The environmental impact assessment and review procedure that is underway is essential in such a project. As Minister of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Laval region, I invite citizens twice rather than once to participate in the public consultation that will be launched in the next few months.”
” The Gédéon-Ouimet bridge is one of the main gateways to the Laurentians region. This structure is essential to the economic vitality of the region. I can only rejoice at this new step taken to ensure the mobility of people and goods. ” added Nadine Girault, Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie, Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration and Minister responsible for the Laurentides region
The reconstruction project of the Gédéon-Ouimet bridge, located on Autoroute 15 and linking Laval and Boisbriand, is included in the 2021-2031 Quebec Infrastructure Plan in the“ planning ”category .
The project is also covered by the Act respecting the acceleration of certain infrastructure projects adopted by the Government of Quebec in December 2020. The preparation of the project may therefore benefit from time savings by the application of certain relaxations.The filing of the project notice is the first step in the MELCC’s environmental impact assessment and review procedure.
Reconstruction of the Gédéon-Ouimet bridge details
The current bridge has three traffic lanes without a shoulder.
The annual average daily flow (ADDT) is 140,000 vehicles, of which 4% are heavy vehicles according to 2019 data.
The development of a multifunctional path on one of the bridge decks could be included in the project.
The costs and schedule will be specified at the end of the project planning stage.
The City of Sainte-Thérèse is inviting its residents on Saturday September 25 to the first Family Celebration at Damase-Juteau Park. During this festive day, the new installations of the first intergenerational park in Sainte-Thérèse will be inaugurated.
Last summer, the City replaced children’s play modules and added specialized equipment to suit all generations. However, due to the pandemic, the official inauguration of the park could not take place at this time.
Thus, on September 25, the entire population will be able to come and discover the new facilities at Damase-Juteau Park, which include, among other things, a chess table, a ping-pong table, two pétanque grounds, a swing suitable for people in wheelchairs. rolling, as well as a fogger.
The programming includes:
12 p.m.: Word of welcome and performance by Marilou St-Jean, finalist Theresienne de Blainville in songs category, at 1 p.m. a circus show and at 2 p.m. a children’s show called The perfect challenge, by Atchoum
Entertainment and activities will also take place continuously to entertain participants of all ages: gardening workshops, introduction to petanque with the Joyeux Aînés Theresiens, giant games, mascot Yvon Larosé of the Fire Department, playful chat rooms, musical atmospheres provided by DJ Christian Alary, door prizes and more!
“We are proud to finally officially present this redeveloped park, which is part of the City’s Integrated Family and Seniors Policy, and which will appeal to young and old alike. So why not take the opportunity to come and have a picnic? Healthy snacks will also be offered to visitors! », said the mayoress of the City of Sainte-Thérèse, Mrs. Sylvie Surprenant.
The event is free and no registration is required. The vaccination passport will be required to access the site. In the event of heavy rain or thunderstorm, the event will be canceled. This event is made possible thanks to a grant from the Ministry of Culture and Communications, obtained under the cultural development agreement.
Culture Days in Saint-Eustache: 25 years of dreams!
This year, the Journées de la culture are celebrating their 25th anniversary. It is by drawing inspiration from the provincial theme Travel in time that the City of Saint-Eustache will deploy, on September 24, 25 and 26, a rich and varied cultural program that will please everyone.
“With the forced break last year due to the pandemic, we are delighted to invite the population to participate in the many activities that will be offered as part of this great cultural celebration”, said Mayor Pierre Charron at the time of the announcement. “Of course, all measures will be taken to ensure compliance with health instructions. We look forward to welcoming you! “, he added.
Music and dance shows
The “Talents de chez nous” show will be back this year at Le Zénith. A range of amateur and emerging artists will tread the boards to transmit their passion to the public during a free performance on September 25 at 2:30 pm where Rock fans will be able to discover the original songs of the group EVER, while fans of rap will be delighted with Samy the Artist. Still in song, Jacinthe Loubert, Gabrielle Grenon as well as NEV will share the microphone during the evening. Dance will also be in the spotlight with the contemporary dance solo by Léanne Roussel and the dance and song number of the Académie des arts Trouve ta Voie. Finally, Lyne L’Espérance, participant in the show En Studio, broadcast on TVA in November 2020, will close the show.
Still in the musical register, the Quebec singer-songwriter Jordane will come to present a show from her “12 days” tour which echoes her most recent album of the same name.
Family activities
In addition to these shows, a series of fun activities will be offered at the Guy-Bélisle library for ages 7 to 77, including digital music workshops, a digital graffiti workshop, a participatory exhibition of musical creation from real fruits and finally, workshops for creating animated video and image projection (video mapping).
Sound and light projections on the church of Saint-Eustache
Based on works produced by citizens during video creation workshops, a projection session will illuminate the facade of the historic church of Saint-Eustache, which will be accompanied by a tailor-made musical track orchestrated by DJ Alexandra Rodriguez Ramirez.
“Culture is still very much alive in Saint-Eustache, as evidenced by the program announced. There are plenty of opportunities to learn about new passions or, quite simply, to appreciate local talents! », concluded municipal councilor Raymond Tessier, responsible for cultural issues in Saint-Eustache.
The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-38 published September 17th, 2021. Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events. (Click HERE to read the paper.)
Front page of The North Shore News, September 17th, 2021 issue.
SPECIAL POLICE OPERATION: Enforcing the vaccination passport
The Régie Intermunicipale De Police Thérèse-De Blainville (RIPTB) is informing all citizens in its territory that between Wednesday September 15 and Monday November 1, Quebec police officers will participate in a special operation which will aim at the application of the measures in link with the use of the vaccination passport in certain businesses.
The objective of this operation is to promote self-regulation of consumer behavior, and to support operators, event organizers and business owners who must apply the health measures in force, and the new rules relating to the vaccination passport.
During this operation, the RIPTB police officers will visit the places and activities covered by the decree to ensure compliance with the rules, ranging from checking the QR code, to the identity of the people who present the vaccine passport in the shops., and the presence of the customer registration register.
The provincial strategy aims at the positive reinforcement of good practices, and will include the possibility of writing a general infringement report when a breach is found. The RIPTB continues its work of responding to calls and citizen reporting, and its partnership with public health authorities to ensure the safety of citizens of the region.
Overcrowding at the six hospitals in the Laurentians
The overcrowding situation int Laurentian hospitals continues prompting another announcement from the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) des Laurentides which is asking members of the public with non-urgent health issues to avoid the emergency departments of the region’s hospitals in Saint-Eustache, Lachute, Saint-Jérôme, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Rivière-Rouge and Mont-Laurier, which are currently experiencing a high influx of patients. The (CISSS) des Laurentides is urging people with non-urgent health issues to consider these alternatives to the ER at all times: Call 811 for Info-Santé to speak with a nurse; Talk to your family doctor; Talk to a doctor at a walk-in clinic; Talk to your pharmacist; Go to the ER as a last resort. For the list of walk-in medical clinics according to location visit the resource directory at sante.gouv.qc.ca/en/repertoire-ressources/. The Québec Medical Appointment Scheduler also makes it possible to book an appointment online for a given time of day. If people are experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms, they are asked to not hesitate to get tested at a designated clinic near them and, of course, anyone necessitating urgent care should not hesitate to go to the ER to receive the primary care they need. According to the CISSS des Laurentides’s press release the organization is making every effort to improve the situation.
The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-37 published September 10th, 2021. Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events. (Click HERE to read the paper.)
Front page of The North Shore News, September 10th, 2021 issue.
This game module was vandalized in June 2020 by an arsonist.
The City of Sainte ‑ Thérèse announced the end of the development of the play modules at Guy ‑ Blanchard Park. Children can now enjoy the brand new pirate ship themed facilities.
In June 2020, an arson attack caused damage of more than $ 150,000 and deprived the neighborhood children of their playground. Following a process that included a consultation with students from Saint-Pierre school, a public call for tenders and the completion of the work, the park is now accessible and includes a large play area, modules and new swings. A parent-child seat as well as a disabled person’s seat will also be added to the swings in the coming weeks.
“Last year’s event was very unfortunate and it is a pity that the children are the ones who were the victims of this act of vandalism. However, we are very happy to have completed this project and we are convinced that the families of the neighborhood will have a lot of fun discovering this new space! “, said the mayoress of Sainte-Thérèse, Mrs. Sylvie Surprenant
” The consultation that we carried out with the students was a first for the City, and it was a more than conclusive experience! As it was the children who made the final choice of the modules, we already know that they will be greatly appreciated. The reopening of the park was eagerly awaited, so I invite the residents of the neighborhood to come there without delay! », added municipal councillor for the Blanchard district, Mr. Armando Melo.
The new play modules are ready to welcome Teresian children!
The City of Boisbriand will develop an intermodal hub in the Faubourg sector, i.e. a site where different modes of active and collective transport will converge, such as rental electric bicycles, an electric shuttle system to stations and bus service.
“This is a long-term project that will change the face of Boisbriand. This intermodal, or urban mobility hub, responds to an increasingly pressing need to reduce our use of solo cars by offering citizens practical options in terms of transport and mobility. The development of this pole is in addition to the possible realization of other public transport projects,” says Mayor Marlene Cordato.
Over the next year, a study aimed at the development of this hub will be carried out, including an opportunity study for sustainable modes of transport and strategic planning of urban and regional public transport, as well as the development of a preliminary concept focused on the environmental performance of the proposed site and based on the results of a citizen consultation.
As a first step, a self-service electric bicycle station will be offered to citizens. This is a pilot project that will be carried out in collaboration with IVÉO, an organization that works with the City to deploy sustainable mobility solutions in the territory.
The hub will be located halfway between the residential Faubourg and the commercial Faubourg, which will promote multi-clientele use.
The Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM) will contribute financially to this study to the tune of $ 100,000 thanks to the Metropolitan Development Fund. Mobility partners, namely the Regional Metropolitan Transport Authority (ARTM) and the Exo transport network, will also be involved.
