The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-20 published May 14th, 2021.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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North Shore News 17-20
Back-to-the-Earth Day in Rosemère
The city of Rosemère will maintain their compost bag distribution to all citizens as part of their annual Back-to-the-Earth Day event scheduled for May 29.
Due to the pandemic, the 2021 edition had to be revisited in order to comply with government directives. This is why the environmental booths, document shredding and compost sales are not part of the 2021 program. The tree shoot distribution will be held in June.
The city has set up a contactless compost distribution mechanism (drive-thru). Residents are asked to take advantage of this opportunity to ask for their “V” sticker to identify their additional green waste bins for organic material pick-ups:
Citizens living east of the railroad tracks: in the arena parking lot
Citizens living west of the railroad tracks : in the World Gym parking lot next to Hamilton Park
Residents who wish to obtain compost (4 bags per address) must register in advance via the Voilà! Rosemère platform between May 18, 1 p.m. and May 27, 12 p.m. No citizens will be allowed out of their vehicles and Town employees will deposit the compost in their car trunk.
The amount of compost is limited.
The RIPTB, partner of the 2021 Peace Officers Torch Run campaign
The Run (CAF) is launching a visibility campaign today, together with the Association of Quebec Police Directors (ADPQ), aiming to publicize its mission for the benefit of Special Olympics Quebec (OSQ) and to demonstrate the collective commitment of Quebec police officers and peace officers to this cause.
As of May 10th, police services, including the Régie intermunicipale de police Thérèse-de Blainville, will affix stickers representing the logo of the Peace Officers Torch Race on their police vehicles. In addition to contributing to the enhancement of the police function and that of peace officers among the general public, this major operation represents an important step towards affirming CAF’s commitment to its community and to special Quebec athletes.
This campaign, launched in the heart of Police Week, precedes the Torch Relay, a significant event for CAF which will take place on June 17 across the province. In this one, several friendly races will be organized there by the various police services and peace officers in order to raise funds for OSQ, in compliance with the sanitary measures in force.
“It is with great pride that the Association of Quebec Police Directors is committing to this visibility campaign. Quebec police directors wish to emphasize the social commitment of their police officers in their community. Together, we have made the promotion of the police profession a priority. In this police week, a big thank you to all the peace officers in the province for their daily commitment ” said Pierre Brochet, president of the ADPQ | Director, Laval Police Department
Each year, in collaboration with the police, CAF organizes a multitude of fundraising activities while raising public awareness of the cause of people living with an intellectual disability.
Special Olympics Quebec has been offering throughout the year, throughout Quebec and for 40 years, training programs and a network of competitions for more than 8,000 athletes, aged 2 and over, who have an intellectual disability. Sports programs offered in 17 disciplines aim to improve the physical condition, self-esteem and social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
North Shore News 17-19
The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-19 published May 7th, 2021.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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Deux Montagnes Council meeting
The City of Deux Montagnes council meeting took place on May 6th, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. once more virtually due to the safety regulations for covid-19.
New online service
Mayor Denis Martin announced a new online service with the service d’urbanisme which will allow citizens to apply for different permits from the comfort of their homes without having to travel to the city-hall. All permit requests for tree-felling, tempos, sheds, commercial occupation certificates, demolition permits, private garages, watering permits and pools etc. will be available online. The service will be available by the end of May.
The mayor announced the repair of major streets in Deux Montagnes with high quality materials since the last time the streets were repaired was in 2002. There will be also new speed indicators in the streets to remind drivers of the speed limits for the safety of all.
Three by laws were amended and financial assistance payments were given to five recognized organizations. At the skate park in parc Olympia, a contract for the installation of a slab concrete was approved.
The “united for the climate” declaration of commitment
By a resolution adopted at the municipal council the City of Deux-Montagnes is committed to its citizens to make the fight against climate change a priority, by adhering to the Declaration of Commitment United for the Climate, initiated by the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ ).
The declaration United for the Climate recalls the leading role of municipalities in the fight and adaptation to climate change. It allows municipalities to make a clear commitment to their population, to act and take concrete steps to fight and adapt to climate change.
“No one can turn a blind eye to the climate emergency. As a municipality, we have a duty to make decisions that will reduce our ecological footprint on the territory, through different spheres, such as infrastructure, our urban planning tools, mobility, to name a few. By adhering to the United for the Climate declaration of commitment, we are assuming our responsibilities and expressing our willingness to act as an example to generate measurable and positive effects on the climate today and for future generations”, declared the mayor, Denis Martin.
Here are some concrete examples of commitment taken by the city of Deux-Montagnes to fight against climate change:
Adoption of a tree policy (more strictly restricting felling)
Planting of hundreds of trees
Modifications to municipal buildings to make them less energy-intensive
Change to the refrigeration system at the arena for a more ecological system
Continue to replace municipal vehicles with electric cars
Acquisition of properties to create new green spaces
Change of infrastructure to eliminate overflows
Wooden play modules
Commitment declaration United for the Climate
The declaration of commitment United for the Climate, adopted by the UMQ stresses in particular that climate change causes global changes and that these changes require local responses (concrete measures must be taken to forward by municipal decision-makers to adapt living environments, infrastructures and services to the population). It also recalls that climate change require political commitment and for a shared response: we are all part of the problem, but we are also all part of the solution, governments, as citizens.
Save water and energy without compromising your comfort in Rosemère
In collaboration with Hydro-Québec, the Town of Rosemère is offering a 50% rebate when residents puchase a WaterSense® labeled kit of water- and energy-saving products. These products use 40% les water than conventional products. These energy efficient products can save you up to 100$ per year on your energy bill.
Approximately 230 kits, each worth between 26,17$ and 35,05 $ (plus taxes) are available at a reduced cost of 13,09 $ to 17,53 $ (plus taxes). The Town of Rosemère and Hydro-Québec will cover the difference. This amount includes home delivery.
A maximum of two kits is available per household and each kit includes :
A low-flow showerhead with 5.7 l/min flow rate;
A bathroom faucet aerator with 5.7 l/min flow rate;
A swivle kitchen faucet aerator with 5.7 l/min flow rate;
A 5 minutes shower timer;
Teflon tape for sealing pipe threads;
Easy installation;
All products garanteed 10 years.
To purchase a kit residents must visit: https://www.hydroquebec.com/residential/energy-wise/hot-water/energy-saving-products.html. The 50% rebate will be automatically applied to their bill when they have completed your purchase; no promotional code required.
Research on treatments against COVID-19: the CISSS des Laurentides in action
The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides is among a list of 127 centers and units of research across the world participating in clinical trials to develop treatments for COVID-19.
The Clinical Research Unit of the CISSS des Laurentides, under the scientific direction of Dr. Yves Pesant, is carrying out these studies at the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital and, more recently, at the Saint-Eustache Hospital.
Dr. Sébastien Poulin, for his part, acts as principal investigator for all projects dealing with COVID-19. Clinical trials conducted at the CONCOR-1 project establishment: aims to determine the effectiveness of a plasma transfusion from patients recovered from COVID-19 to treat hospitalized patients suffering from this disease.
RESOLUTION project: aims to verify whether the drug LAU-7b can reduce the severity of coronavirus disease, prevent rapid progression to severe breathing difficulties and decrease the need for additional oxygen during illness.
OSCAR project: evaluates the effectiveness of the new drug Otilimab on the needs for supplemental oxygen in patients with COVID-19. In addition, this study also aims to counter the phenomenon called “cytokine storm” a complication of COVID-19 corresponding to an overreaction of the immune system that can lead to death.
Mr. Jean-Philippe Cotton, Deputy Chairman and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides, stressed the importance of these clinical trials in the establishment: “In a situation of health crisis like the one we are currently experiencing, clinical research constitutes a key element in our fight against COVID-19. I am very proud that our Clinical Research Unit is contributing to international efforts to develop effective treatments for this disease. We can count on this committed team and all their partners, just like all the CISSS des Laurentides teams who have been doing exceptional work since the very beginning of the crisis.
Vaccination soon open to the general population
A much-awaited stage of the vaccination campaign was announced, as the Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, confirmed that appointments for the general population will begin shortly.
As of April 30th, depending the goal is to open vaccination to everyone within two weeks.
| Opening of making appointments | Age group | Target population vaccinated (75%) | First dose | Scheduled meetings for 1 dose | Appointment to take to reach the target |
| 30 April | 50 to 59 | 866 387 | 475 737 | 129 643 | 261 007 |
| May 3 | 45 to 49 | 396 921 | 158 258 | 61 887 | 176 776 |
| May 5 | 40 to 44 | 439 574 | 99 556 | 48 150 | 291 868 |
| May 7 | 35 to 39 | 423 543 | 87 039 | 39 974 | 296 530 |
| May 10 | 30 to 34 | 415 429 | 74 090 | 34 891 | 306 448 |
| May 12 | 25 to 29 | 413 982 | 69 939 | 29 316 | 314 727 |
| May 14 | 18 to 24 | 498 348 | 67 588 | 28 923 | 401 837 |
Large confirmed deliveries of vaccine doses are expected during the next few weeks and vaccinations for the general population will begin shortly. The total number of planned doses is 2,517,080, broken down as follows:
- 594,770 doses during the week of May 3;
- 458,640 doses during the week of May 10;
- 458,640 doses during the week of May 17;
- 458,640 doses during the week of May 24;
- 546,390 doses during the week of May 31.
“After opening vaccination to all priority groups, we are finally able to start making appointments for the rest of the adult population. This is great news. I am very proud of what we have accomplished so far, and also of the public’s response. Vaccination is the best solution that will allow us to return to normal life. Several weeks will still be needed to protect a sufficiently large part of the population, but we are approaching the goal. » said Christian Dubé, Minister of Health and Social Services
- Over the past few days, appointment scheduling has been extended to people with a disability, as well as one caregiver per person in this clientele, and pregnant women.
- Following the confirmation, on April 27, of the death of a person following a thrombosis with thrombocytopenia (VIPIT) which occurred after the administration of a viral vector vaccine against COVID-19, namely the vaccine AstraZeneca (Covishield), the public is advised to take into consideration that these cases remain very rare. The benefits of the vaccine are considered to far outweigh the risks. However, it is important to remember that people who have received this vaccine should consult a doctor or Info-Santé promptly if, particularly within 4 to 20 days following vaccination, the following symptoms appear:
- shortness of breath, pain in the chest, leg swelling, or stomach pain;
- a severe headache or a headache that has lasted for a few days, blurred vision or bruising on the skin.
Patients with autism spectrum disorder get involved in the community
Since October 2019, the participants of the Tremplin work platform of the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of the Laurentians create sleeping pads using bags of milk. These participants all have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their work of creating mattresses, at the Tremplin work platform, allows them to help homeless people in the region.
Resulting from the collaboration between the CISSS des Laurentides, the Société de l’Autisme des Laurentides and a street worker for the distribution of mattresses, this project takes into account the skills and interests of the participants. Indeed, people with ASD generally appreciate repetitive and structured tasks. By explaining to them the logic behind the cutting of the milk bags, the stitching together with knots and the weaving that forms the mattress, they can visualize the end result and understand how useful the mattress is thus generating a great interest in the work.
“Three hundred bags of milk are needed to create a mattress. Participants worked hard to donate three mattresses to homeless adults in the area. Knowing that a person will be happy and not cold, thanks to a mattress that is waterproof and insulating, is a great source of motivation for these patients. Everyone can help make their community better and the participants of the Le Tremplin work platform often demonstrate this with their great achievements,” proudly emphasized Jean-Philippe Cotton, Deputy President and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides.
The bags of milk were collected in large part with the help of the Les Croquignoles childcare center, located in Blainville. No bag collection system is in place at this time. The project is in parallel with the mission of the Le Tremplin work platform, which consists of carrying out work tasks in partnership with various traders and the CISSS des Laurentides.
Finally, patients with an autism spectrum disorder receiving services from the CISSS des Laurentides can notify their pivotal worker of their interest in participating in this work platform. People with an autism spectrum disorder who do not receive services from the CISSS des Laurentides and who wish to register for the work platform must first submit a service request via the santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca website.
North Shore News 17-18
The current issue of The North Shore News volume 17-18 published April 30th, 2021.
Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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