High traffic in the six hospitals of the Laurentians region Traffic remains high in the emergency rooms of hospitals in the Saint-Jérôme region, i.e. those located in. Eustache, Lachute, Saint-Jérôme, Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Rivière-Rouge and Mont-Laurier, the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides reiterates its request to avoid emergency rooms for non-urgent health problems. The CISSS reminds the population of the alternatives to emergency in order to ensure that each person consults in the right place, depending on the nature of their problem. These services should always be considered, 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; • go to the emergency room, as a last resort. 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.Rendez-vous Santé. Québec also allows you to get an online appointment depending on the time of day. A person whose situation requires urgent care should not hesitate to go to the emergency room to receive the essential care they need. If a patient has symptoms that are similar to COVID-19, the CISSS des Laurentides asks to not hesitate to get tested at a designated nearby clinic. To find out more, visit the COVID-19 section of the santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca website.
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Front page of The North Shore News, August 13th, 2021 issue.
Mr. Gilbert Bélisle (son of Mr. Larry-Bélisle), the mayor of Saint-Eustache Mr. Pierre Charron, Mr. Larry Bélisle, Ms. Nicole Carignan-Lefebvre and Mr. Marc Lamarre, Councillors.
The mayor of Saint-Eustache, Mr. Pierre Charron, as well as the municipal councillor of the Clair Matin district, Mr. Marc Lamarre, and the municipal councillor president of the Committee on property, heritage sites and toponymy, Ms. Nicole Carignan-Lefebvre, proceeded to the official inauguration of the Larry-Bélisle baseball field in Clair Matin park on Wednesday August 11.
“In Saint-Eustache, we consider it important to highlight extraordinary citizens, citizens committed to the community, innovative and visionary citizens who constantly advance projects for the collective good. Mr. Larry Bélisle is one of these exemplary citizens and it is with great pride that today we name the baseball field in his name. »Declared Mayor Charron in his welcome address.
Larry Bélisle’s journey
In 1977, Mr. Larry Bélisle founded the Saint-Eustache Minor Baseball Association, while chairing the organization. Four years later, he set up the Provincial Tournoi Moustique de Saint-Eustache, which has become a staple in the provincial tournament network. In addition, in 1987 he founded the two junior teams in the region, the Dukes of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac and the Junior Élite Bisons de Saint-Eustache, bringing talents from here to join the ranks of major leagues.
In his turn, the municipal councilor of the Clair Matin district, Mr. Marc Lamarre, made a point of addressing these words during the inaugural evening: “Mr. Bélisle is the kind of volunteer who does not count his time, but on whom all the time the world can count! It has been almost 45 years since he founded the Saint-Eustache Baseball Association and during all these years, hundreds of young people have practiced this sport in an environment supervised by an army of dedicated volunteers. For all these great achievements, and the smaller ones that sometimes went unnoticed, we say “Thank you Mr. Bélisle!” “.
In addition, the municipal councilor Ms. Nicole Carignan-Lefebvre added: “It is with professionalism and rigor that all the members of the Committee on property, heritage sites and toponymy studied the application for the nomination. I can tell you that the response was unanimous! I would like to take this opportunity to salute the work of the current president of the Saint-Eustache Minor Baseball Association, Mr. Richard Gingras, for the quality of the candidacy file he has submitted to us ” .
To end the speeches, one of Mr. Bélisle’s sons, Mr. Gilbert Bélisle, came to give a vibrant testimony to his father. A man he describes as straightforward, honest, devoted and who knows how to perceive the good side of each person he meets.
After the speeches, the mayor Mr. Pierre Charron and Mr. Larry Bélisle unveiled the inaugural plaque, a framed replica of which was offered as a souvenir to Mr. Bélisle. The guests then shared a drink of friendship, while recalling significant events in the history of Eustachian baseball.
The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides asks for the collaboration of the population in order to facilitate access to care and services for patients with urgent cases and requires care quickly since traffic remains high in the emergency rooms of the six hospitals in the Laurentians region, namely those located in Saint-Eustache, Lachute, Saint-Jérôme, Sainte-Agathe -desMonts, Rivière-Rouge and Mont-Laurier.
“When it comes to solutions, the collaboration of the population remains our best ally. Anyone with a non-urgent health problem can help reduce traffic in our emergency rooms at all times by consulting at the right place, according to their needs, when possible,” said the President and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides, Ms. Rosemonde Landry.
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. A person whose situation requires urgent care is always invited to go to the emergency room so that they receive the essential care they need.
The current traffic observed in the emergencies of the CISSS des Laurentides is higher than usual. Various factors may explain the situation, including the increase in consultations by the population during this more stable period of COVID-19 as well as the increase in the summer population of the Laurentians with the presence of tourists or seasonal residents.
The CISSS des Laurentides remains in action to improve the current situation and is thanking its teams for the work done as well as the population for their collaboration.
The Thérèse-De Blainville PD is currently investigating a robbery in Rosemère.
The Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-De Blainville is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a robbery that occurred around 5:00 am on Sunday, on the way to Grande-Côte in Rosemère. The victim, an UBER driver, allegedly had his car stolen at gunpoint by a group of suspects. She suffered a nervous shock but is doing well. Two other victims were involved in this case, a man and a woman who were rear passengers during the event. At least one shot was reportedly fired during the altercation between the suspects and the victims. Thankfully no one was hurt. The police were still on site to examine the scenes and meet the witnesses. A command post was erected and the RIPTB is working in close collaboration with the Sureté du Québec for the rest of the investigation. No arrests have been made so far. The RIPTB is currently asking all citizens with information relating to this file to send them confidentially to 450 435-2421.
On Wednesday August 18th, Deux-Montagnes will officially blow out 100 candles! To mark this milestone event, the City is offering a mobile show to its residents between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., followed by a pyromusical performance at 10 p.m. at parc Central. A performance by Les Fils Du Diable The streets of Deux-Montagnes will be turned into a stage on the evening of August 18th when the musical trio Les fils du Diable will deliver a most exhilarating performance. Violins, accordions and percussion will mark the 100th anniversary of Deux-Montagnes! Marc Angers, accompanied by Robert Langlois and Hugo St-Laurent form this diabolical group which knows how to give life to rhythmic pieces and will not fail to make residents clap hands and stomp feet. The energy of their performance and their fusion of traditional / popular Québécois music, as well as Irish and Louisiana styles will liven the celebations. The municipal officials invite everyone to dance and celebrate with them. The musical convoy will begin its journey through the city at the municipal library where it will reach 8e Avenue to take rue Guy towards boulevard Deux-Montagnes. 20e Avenue will lead this moving spectacle to chemin d’Oka where it will complete its tour back at the library. Fireworks to end the evening At 10 p.m., residents are invited to a twenty-minute pyromusical performance at parc Central (108, 13e Avenue) to end the evening in a dazzling way! The sky will light up in multiple colors to the rhythm of the music to underline this pivotal stage the City of Deux-Montagnes’ history. “One hundred years of history, of community spirit and evolution is something to celebrate. Since it is not a simple task to mark our 100th anniversary during a pandemic, we are more than happy to host these events in which our citizens can come together in complete safety to collectively celebrate our Deux-Montagnes pride. Join us in celebrating not only the 100 years of Deux-Montagnes, but also the next 100 years and all the great new things they have in store for us!” said Denis Martin, Mayor of Deux-Montagnes Celebrating in complete safety The city urges everyone that it is essential to continue to respect the sanitary measures in place. This includes respecting the 1 m. of social distancing between each family bubble or wearing a face mask when this is impossible and when moving about. In addition, continued observation of strict hygienic habits in order to limit bacterial transmission. Continuing in August This evening of festivities adds to other activities organized in honor of this 100th anniversary, in particular; • Travel around the world in front of the municipal library by visiting the Tracés de voyage exhibition and its 22 digital serigraphs with augmented reality. • Come to the rescue of the Arbre à souvenance, whose roots draw on Québec history and culture, in the Boisé Roger-Lemoine. • Come relax under the lights of the parc Michel-Mastromattéo or take a picture of yourself in the giant chairs at parc Aimé-Struthers.
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The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-31 published July 30th, 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, July 30th, 2021 issue.
The Thérèse de Blainville PD warns of “grandparents scam”.
The RIPTB is warning citizens on its territory of the grandparents scam. This is not something new and is rampant all over the world.
It is sometimes difficult to detect certain forms of fraud, especially when dishonest people hide under the false identity of members of your family. It is on this bond of trust that some fraudsters rely in order to extort funds from their unsuspecting victims.
According to the police here is a typical conversation that should set off alarm bells:
– Hello, grandma. It’s your favorite talking.
– John? Alexander?
– Yes, it’s Alexander. Listen to grandma, I’m in trouble …
The pseudo-Alexander then informs his “grandmother” that he has just had an accident in which he injured people, that he is being held at the police station and that he must post a bail of several thousand dollars to be released. He asks her to advance the money to him immediately and give him his credit card number. He also promises to reimburse her as soon as he gets out of this mess.
A similar situation arose in the Thérèse de Blainville territory. Fortunately, when “granny” came to the bank, her nervousness and the unusual amount of her withdrawal alerted the staff who quickly contacted the police!
Tips to outsmart fraudsters:
Have them call you back in 10 minutes. This will allow you to take the time to check with another family member. Even if you have been convinced not to tell anyone, it is always prudent to seek validation from people you trust in your entourage.
On the phone, always refuse to give your credit card number to someone you haven’t contacted yourself. Don’t be afraid to hang up if the person insists. If you believe you are the victim of fraud, file a complaint with the police! 9-1-1
Do not hesitate to contact a loved one or ask for help if you would like more information about the support and tools available in the event of fraud.
THE IMPACTS OF THE PANDEMIC ON COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LAURENTIANS REGION
A very thorough report was released by the Conseil Régional de Développement Social des Laurentides made possible through the financial support of the Government of Canada, under the Emergency Fund for Community Support (FUAC) sheds light into the effects of the pandemic on community organizations and social development in the Laurentians.
The survey
By painting a situational portrait of the reality experienced by organizations during the
pandemic, it was possible to document the challenges, issues, and successes. To do this, all of the region’s community organizations from all sectors (homelessness, youth, seniors, housing, employability, mental health, etc.) were surveyed. The survey was distributed by the eight regional authorities in social development in the Laurentians to their members in order to identify the different services that have adapted or developed during the pandemic, to see to
their complementarity and to define how they have responded to a need of the population.
The survey was distributed by email and posted on the CRDSL Facebook page as of February 15, 2021. Answers were collected until March 5, which allowed the organizers to extract the issues related to the second wave. 75 community organizations from the Laurentians region completed the survey.
Representation
Among the 75 responses received, here is the breakdown by MRC. Among the responding organizations, 72% had responded to the first survey on the impacts of the pandemic while 28% had not.The MRCs represented were: Antoine Labelle, Laurentides, Pays-d’en-Haut, Rivière-du-Nord, City of Mirabel, Thérèse-de-Blainville, Argenteuil and Deux-Montagnes
Conclusions
Responses from the two phases of the survey carried out by the CRDSL with community organizations in the Laurentians region shed light on the many impacts of the pandemic in
recent months. Several strategies have been put in place by local organizations to be able to maintain services while adapting to the many constraints linked to the pandemic and the related health measures. The resilience of the community environment is an essential strength that has enabled it to maintain its role as a social safety net over the past few months.
With its share of hardships, the pandemic has highlighted the strength of the network and the importance of working together.The dialogue has solidified, the reflexes of collaboration have developed. The many benefits linked to collective intelligence are no longer to be demonstrated. The links established over the past few months have made it possible to accelerate the passage to action and, thanks to the pooling of resources, to increase their effectiveness.
Teleworking showed many benefits. It made it possible to facilitate certain collaborations and fostered a certain reconciliation between work and family responsibilities.
However, the feeling of fatigue and breathlessness of workers in the area who lack the
financial, material, and human resources to be able to respond adequately to the growing demands of the population of the Laurentian region was glaring.
The impacts on the mental health and the overall health of the most disadvantaged clienteles were numerous, but the entire population is beginning to feel the signs of social isolation which is prolonged over time.
The pandemic only highlighted social issues that were already very present in the different communities, but were overlooked. The survey asks what role can we play so that these realities are addressed and that innovative solutions to reduce social inequalities are proposed. “Highlighting the many issues leads us to position ourselves in order to know what social response we wish to bring collectively for a more just and benevolent society.” Concluded the document of the survey.
