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 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.
Once more in a short period of time the ERs of the 2 biggest hospitals in the Laurentians are filled to capacity.
In a press release dated July 25th 2021 the CISSS des Laurentides asks the population to avoid the emergency wards of Saint-Eustache and Saint-Jérôme hospital in the event of problems
non-urgent health due to the high occupancy rates. “The population with non-urgent health problems is asked to opt for other solutions than going to 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 advise them and direct them to the appropriate department.
The President and CEO, Ms. Rosemonde Landry, however, assures the Laurentian 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,” says Ms.
Landry.
Several actions are in place to support the care teams, including collaboration with CISSS des Laurentides partners to reorient some people who do not need immediate care.
As the municipal elections approach 2 councilors of the current administration are seeking re-election. Melissa Monk seeks to renew her title as municipal councilor for another 4 years. A native of Rosemere, Melissa grew up in the city’s , tree-lined streets and was equally raised her, now adult, sons in the same environment. She first entered the political arena with a wish to improve the communication and culture between Rosemerites and the town hall. Now four years later, while there has been some clear improvement, she feels that through one conversation at a time, and continued efforts to involve citizens in their community, the gap can be further reduced. With a CPA designation and owner of a local accounting practice, Melissa had the expertise to oversee and compliment the town’s finance department throughout her last mandate as town councilor. Eager and ready to pursue this role for another 4 years, she feels that the citizens of Rosemere will benefit from her experience to ensure that Rosemere maintains its enviable strong financial position. She founded the Innovaction party with Philip Panet Raymond and Jean Paul Lalonde and passed the leadership of the party over to the current mayor Eric Westram
The other Rosemerite seeking re-election is René Villeneuve who is a resident of Rosemère since 2004 and father of two children. René has 40 years of experience in aeronautics in the Quality function. He was also on the Board of Directors of is children CPE and participate in the parents committee at Alpha Elementary School. René Villeneuve has been a municipal councilor for the past 4 years. Since becoming a municipal councilor, he sits on the Planning and Sustainable Development Committee, which includes infrastructure, also on the Board of Directors of the Intermunicipal Water Board of Rosemere and Lorraine and finally as president of the environment citizen’s committee. According to René, the arrival of the InnovAction + team has made it possible to put in place several actions who has improved the citizens quality of life, whether in the field of infrastructure, the environment, culture, finance etc… With the experience of the last 4 years, he says he is ready to continue the work already started and announces his nomination for a second term with the InnovAction + team.
CNW/ – The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of everyone in Canada by taking a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening our borders. Thanks to the hard work of Canadians, rising vaccination rates and declining COVID-19 cases, the Government of Canada is able to move forward with adjusted border measures. The gradual lifting of restrictions will allow the gradual resumption of tourism, first with the United States, then with the rest of the world. As a first step, starting August 9, 2021, Canada plans to begin allowing entry to American citizens and permanent residents, who are currently residing in the United States, and have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada for non-essential travel. Subject to limited exceptions, all travellers must use ArriveCAN (app or web portal) to submit their travel information. If they are eligible to enter Canada and meet specific criteria, fully vaccinated travellers will not have to quarantine upon arrival in Canada. On September 7, 2021, provided that the domestic epidemiologic situation remains favourable, Ottawa intends to open Canada’s borders to any fully vaccinated travellers who have completed the full course of vaccination with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada and who meet specific entry requirements. To further support these new measures, Transport Canada is expanding the scope of the existing Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that currently directs scheduled international commercial passenger flights into four Canadian Airports: Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport. International flights permitted to land at five additional airports Effective August 9, 2021, international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at the following five additional Canadian airports: • Halifax Stanfield International Airport; • Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport; • Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport; • Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport; and • Edmonton International Airport. These airports, in cooperation with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and Transport Canada, are working to implement the measures necessary to safely welcome international passengers as soon as possible after August 9, as conditions dictate. All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, will still require a pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test result. Some vaccines only These easing of border restrictions will only apply to travellers who have received two doses of vaccines licensed by Health Canada. Currently, only those manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) are approved. Travellers from countries where other vaccines are distributed will therefore have to wait. For example, 70 countries around the world, including Mexico, distribute the Sputnik vaccine manufactured in Russia. Ottawa is currently considering giving the green light to travellers who have received other vaccines, but is not ready for it at the moment. Family trips facilities Children under the age of 12 who do not have access to vaccination will no longer be required to comply with strict quarantine, starting on 9 August for the United States and 7 September for the rest of the world. However, children will need to be tested upon arrival and eight days later. They will also have to avoid gathering places, including summer camps, schools and daycares for 14 days after arrival. Adjusting its post-arrival testing However effective August 9, 2021, the Government of Canada is adjusting its post-arrival testing strategy for fully vaccinated travellers. Using a new border testing surveillance program at airports and land border crossings, fully vaccinated travellers will not need a post-arrival test unless they have been randomly selected to complete a Day 1 COVID-19 molecular test. There are no changes to the mandatory testing requirements for unvaccinated travellers. This strategy allows the Government of Canada to continue monitoring variants of concern in Canada and vaccine effectiveness. Using these layers of protection, the Government of Canada can monitor the COVID-19 situation in Canada, respond quickly to threats, and guide decisions on restricting international travel. Finally, with the advent of increased vaccination rates in Canada, declining COVID-19 cases and reduced pressure on health care capacity, the three-night government authorized hotel stay requirement will be eliminated for all travellers arriving by air as of 12:01 A.M. EDT on August 9. Fully vaccinated travellers who meet the requirements will be exempt from quarantine; however, all travellers must still provide a quarantine plan and be prepared to quarantine, in case it is determined at the border that they do not meet the necessary requirements. While Canada continues to trend in the right direction, the epidemiological situation and vaccination coverage is not the same around the world. Border measures also remain subject to change as the epidemiological situation evolves.
