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The City of Saint-Eustache launches its new Cultural Policy

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October 8, 2021

The City of Saint-Eustache launches its new Cultural Policy

The mayor of Saint-Eustache launched on the 30^th of September, the overhaul of the Cultural Policy of the City of Saint-Eustache. He was accompanied by Ms. Nicole Carignan-Lefebvre and Mr. Raymond Tessier, municipal councillors as well as representatives of the cultural community. This change aims to align with the “Everywhere Culture” policy adopted in 2018 by the Government of Quebec. The Cultural Policy of the City of Saint-Eustache is accompanied by a five-year action plan including concrete interventions to be carried out in two phases for the coming years.

Looking towards the future

One of the most important additions to the Policy is the inclusion of an intervention axis “projects and perspectives for the future”. With this addition, the City of Saint-Eustache wishes to highlight the multi-ethnic origins of its citizens through several activities, including multicultural events and workshops. In addition, it focuses on the optimal use of new technologies, at a time when they are omnipresent and constantly evolving. In addition, the Policy encourages the holding of targeted training offered to stakeholders, cultural workers and artisans themselves.

The new version of the Policy also retains the four existing fields of intervention, namely “accessibility and participation”, “cultural dynamism”, “identity, pride and belonging”, and “cultural environment”. Among the many actions targeted, we find the improvement of cultural activities as well as a local cultural offer, very accessible to citizens who pursue their objective of promoting the cities’ rich heritage.

Reflecting the Saint-Eustachian of today

In order to take into account, the expectations, needs and interests of citizens, the Arts and Culture Department made sure to collect the opinions of the population and those involved in the cultural sector, using surveys, public consultations and individual meetings that took place from winter 2020 to spring 2021. This initiative is the result of the City of Saint-Eustache’s Arts and Culture Development Commission and according to the city, the overhaul of the Policy offers a current, original and open vision, which corresponds well to the ideas and major concerns related to this environment.

Photo: Standing: the mayor of Saint-Eustache, Pierre Charron, municipal councillors Raymond Tessier and Nicole Carignan-Lefebvre, in the company of Sophie Tessier, coordinator of the Arts and Culture Department, Maxime Cool-Lévesque , communications technician at the Arts and Culture Department, Nicole Grimard, Director of the Library Department, Renée Paiement, Arts and Culture Department attendant, Marie-Claude Pichette, administrative agent in the Arts and Culture Department, Nicole Carignan-Lefebvre, municipal councillor, Mylène Sauvé, development officer in the Arts and Culture Department, and Thomas Langevin, student of the Holiday Corporation of the Emploi-été Canada program .

Hamilton Park reopens in Rosemère

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Maria Diamantis

October 8, 2021

The City of Rosemère officially reopened Hamilton Park on September 30, marking the end of the major renovation work carried out during the summer of 2021. $ 280,000 were invested to restore this neighborhood park at the corner of De la Clarière and Du Parc streets. This green space is frequented by neighborhood children and their parents.
The play area, which welcomes children from 18 months to 12 years old, has been completely restored. Thus, the play modules have been renewed, the play surfaces have been redesigned and one of the new swings includes a parent-child seat. The opinions of young Rosemeriters from the day camp who have also chosen the play modules, from a proposed model were taken into account. On the other hand, the landscaping of the park has been revitalized, a concrete sidewalk has been laid out and the street furniture has been replaced.
“Neighborhood parks constitute a centerpiece of the living environment of Rosemère families, and delight children who learn there, through play, to develop their physical, social and creative skills. This is why, in our three-year capital plan, we have provided for the revitalization of certain parks whose play modules are obsolete. This year we are renovating Hamilton Park, last year we refurbished Hardy Park, and in 2023, Willows Park will be revitalized. We want our neighborhood parks to meet the current needs of families and to remain attractive and safe,” said Rosemère Mayor Eric Westram.

Flowery winners announced!

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Maria Diamantis

October 8, 2021

The winners of the 33rd edition of the Fleurir Deux-Montagnes competition are now known! Over the past few days, the mayor and councilors from each of the districts hand-delivered local nursery gift certificates to the 17 winners. At the same time, they were able to observe the splendor of the flowery gardens which earned them a place in the prize list.

New registration system

Because of the pandemic, this year the competition adopted an “on registration” formula, unlike previous years when all residences were automatically registered. Citizens had until June 15 to register their flowered achievements. To the relief of the Mayor’s Office and the Public Works Department, the event aroused considerable enthusiasm despite its modified format.

Evaluation of registered projects

During the summer, the City’s team of horticulture experts went to the addresses registered in order to evaluate the projects. They based their judgment on: diversity and originality, respect for the environment, integration of infrastructures, the overall visual effect and the enhancement of plants. Following the evaluation of the flowerbeds, a total of 17 projects stood out across the districts including special prizes for the environmental effort, the most beautiful flowered balcony as well as the favorite of the team of horticulturalists. It should be noted that the number of laureates in each district depends on the number of registrations received.

“It is with great pleasure that I observe the efforts of horticultural beautification on the part of residents across our city. Fleurir Deux-Montagnes is an excellent opportunity to highlight the creativity of gardening enthusiasts and the environmental benefits that flow from their achievements, ”said Mayor Denis Martin.

List of winners of the 33rd edition of the Fleurir Deux-Montagnes competition

District du Grand-Moulin

1st prize – Marc Hénault

District du Lac

1st prize – Luce Turmel

2nd prize – France Rochon

3d prize – Nathalie Primeau

District of Olympia

1st prize – Raymonde Desrochers

2nd prize – Claude Vézina

3d prize – Roger Gosselin

District of the Station

1st prize – Leonne Raby

District of Coteau

1st prize – Carolyne Vaudry

2nd prize – Caroline Major

3d prize – France Laflèche

District du Golf

1st prize – Carmen Bouchard

2nd prize – Johanne Bolduc

3d prize – Marie Lemay

Special categories:

Horticulturalists’ Heart Cup – Pierre Barabé

Environmental effort – Gilles Lalonde

Flowered balcony – Pierrette Giroux

The Blainville youth commission launches its 2021-2022 action plan

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Maria Diamantis

October 8, 2021

The Blainville youth commission launches its 2021-2022 action plan

Last winter, the Blainville youth commission conducted a broad consultation with citizens aged 16 to 35 to find out their opinions and needs on various topics. The result of this initiative, the 2021-2022 action plan sets specific objectives according to themes such as diversity and inclusion, transport and mobility, citizen and democratic participation, culture and leisure as well as health and security.

“This action plan is bold, because we aspire to overcome the challenges of today and tomorrow, including climate change, discrimination and the rise of individualism to the detriment of community life. Since the beginnings of the commission, ecology, cooperation, justice, authenticity and active altruism have been the values that guide us,” explained the three current young members of the commission, namely Sarah Vinet-Quesnel, Gabriela Turmel and Emmanuel Cormier.

Acting for the environment

The young members of the commission are fully aware of the effects and consequences of climate change and believe that there are means to further reduce Blainville’s ecological footprint. To achieve this, the action plan recommends that the City moves towards being a green city by adding trees, shrubs and fruit plants to all municipal green spaces and create incentives for citizens to add these plants to their land. The action plan also aims to recommend expanding the collection of organic materials to condo buildings, establishments and businesses. The committee also wishes to conduct an awareness campaign on the importance of optimal management of organic waste. At the same time, the committee intends to promote active transportation. Right now, a challenge is underway with participation prizes. Starting next spring, the committee plans to hold workshops on bicycle maintenance and safety.

Promoting diversity and inclusion

Among the values dear to the young people of the commission, one can find diversity and inclusion. In recent years, the demography of Blainville has changed and its population is becoming more and more diverse. The commission, anxious to ensure the representativeness of this diversity within municipal authorities, will submit recommendations to the City to this effect. The young people also plan to inform the Blainville residents of this reality using capsules disseminated in the media.

Fostering positive mental health among young people

The issue of mental health, particularly among young people, is a worrying subject, especially in this pandemic period. To promote healthy mental health and combat the taboos surrounding this issue, the youth commission wishes to develop informational content on this issue, publish strategies and talk about existing resources in order to help young people struggling with problems. “We are active members of the Youth Commission and we are between 18 and 35 years old, but we want to collaborate with all those who feel concerned by our projects. We invite you to write to us through the website or on our Facebook group Young Mobilized Adults of Blainville,” concluded Sarah Vinet-Quesnel, Gabriela Turmel and Emmanuel Cormier.

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A new coordinator for the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville

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Maria Diamantis

October 8, 2021

A new coordinator for the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville

Responsible for accounting, finance and investments
The MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville has announced the arrival of a new coordinator of accounting, namely Mrs. Isabelle Dupont. Ms. Dupont brings a lot of experience in the job being a member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Quebec holding a bachelor’s degree in commercial science with a specialization in accounting from the University of Ottawa. The MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville will benefit from her several years of experience in the municipal sector as an auditor in an accounting firm where she has developed expertise in public bodies and non-profit organizations.
“I wish the most cordial welcome to Mrs. Isabelle Dupont. I am convinced that she will become an important part of the team of professionals of the MRC where she is destined for a brilliant career, ”said the prefect of the MRC of Thérèse-De Blainville, Mr. Richard Perreault.
Retirement of Ms. Suzanne Legault
Ms. Dupont succeeds Ms. Suzanne Legault, who has recently retired. The latter is also a member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Quebec and graduated from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HÉC) in accounting. She had a long experience in the municipal world, including four years as treasurer and assistant treasurer of municipalities and more than 25 years as an auditor in a firm of accountants where she acted for public sector organizations.
The Director General of the MRC de Thérèse-De Blainville, Mr. Kamal El-Batal, expressed the strong feeling of belonging of Mrs. Legault, her ethics, her diligence, the bond of mutual trust and her respect for the executives of RCN procedures and processes.

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NATIONAL TREE DAY 2021: 100 TREES PLANTED BY THE CITY OF DEUX-MONTAGNES FOR ITS 100 YEARS

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Maria Diamantis

September 27, 2021

NATIONAL TREE DAY 2021: 100 TREES PLANTED BY THE CITY OF DEUX-MONTAGNES FOR ITS 100 YEARS

During the week of September 20, 2021, the City of Deux-Montagnes carried out the planting of 100 trees in parks and public spaces in the territory. This planting coincides perfectly with the 100th anniversary of the city and the 10th anniversary of National Tree Day celebrated on Wednesday, September 22.

Of these 100 trees, 25 were planted thanks to the program A birth, a book, a tree, a healthy environment and the parents who have chosen the option of having a tree planted in the name of their child by the city in one of the municipal parks.

This planting undoubtedly contributes to the aesthetics of the city’s landscape, but above all improves the quality of the environment in Two-Mountains through the multiple benefits provided by trees. All citizens are also invited to increase the tree cover of the territory by planting trees on their property according to the principle of “the right tree in the right place”, which allows a choice that resists the passage of time and the seasons. To help the population make the right choices, Tree Canada offers a Planting Guide as well as a short video produced by its staff: https://youtu.be/efdvGF7saGw

Situation at Saint-Eustache Hospital deteriorating

Health

Maria Diamantis

September 27, 2021

Situation at Saint-Eustache Hospital deteriorating

Following months of announcements from the CISSS des Laurentides about the difficult situation in the emergencies ward of the Saint-Eustache Hospital, a new press release is highlighting the ever-deteriorating situation of the overworked ER.

The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) Laurentian asks the population to avoid the emergency of the Saint-Eustache Hospital for non-urgent health problems and instead using the alternatives to emergency in order to ensure that each person consults in the right place, depending on the nature of their problem.

Residents are asked to consider the following options, regardless of the emergency situation:

• contact Info-Santé 811 by phone to speak to a nurse;

• consult your family doctor;

• see a doctor in a walk-in clinic;

• consult your pharmacist.

As always, the CISSS insists that a person whose situation requires urgent care should not hesitate to go to the emergency room to receive the essential care they need.

The list of medical clinics offering walk-in consultations by place of residence is available in the resource directory: sante.gouv.qc.ca/repertoire-ressources which also allows patients to get an online appointment depending on the time of day.

If patients have symptoms similar to COVID-19, they should get tested at a screening clinic near them.

The CISSS des Laurentides, thanking its teams for their work with the patients and the population for their collaboration, remains in action to improve the current situation and reassures that every effort will be made to put in place exceptional measures for the retention and attraction of personnel aimed at better meeting the needs of the health and social services network in terms of nursing and cardiorespiratory care, recently announced by the Government of Quebec.

New pediatric clinics for children without a family doctor in the Laurentian region

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Maria Diamantis

September 27, 2021

New pediatric clinics for children without a family doctor in the Laurentian region

The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) announced the opening of three new clinics for children from 3 months to 16 years old in need of minor health care.

The child, for whom a parent wishes to obtain an appointment, must meet all these criteria:

– Not have an appointed family doctor or specialized nurse practitioner.

– Have a minor physical health problem.

In order to allow greater access to the population, these clinics are accessible by appointment

only, in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Saint-Jérôme and Boisbriand.

These designated pediatric clinics aim to offer an additional alternative to families in the

Laurentians. By the same token, these clinics will help support emergencies andclinics

family medicine in the region.

Strict prevention measures are deployed in the clinics. The CISSS des Laurentides is asking for everyone’s collaboration in order to respect the measures in place.