A man accused of the murder of a woman in Saint-Marthe-sur-le-Lac
A 47-year-old man is accused of the second degree murder of Nicole Lauzon, in Saint-Marthe-sur-le-Lac. The body of the 64-year-old woman was discovered on Saturday morning. Officers from the Lac des Deux-Montagnes Police Authority went to the home on rue des Plaines at around 9:15 a.m. because of a conflict between two people. They found the victim inanimate. She was pronounced dead in hospital. The investigation was immediately transferred to the Crimes against the Person section of the Sûreté du Québec. The suspect was arrested on the spot. He also faces a charge of assault causing bodily harm. He appeared by telephone and will remain detained until his passage in person at the courthouse, according to SQ spokesperson Marie-Michèle Moore. The provincial police force does not confirm the link between the victim and his alleged murderer.
The infamous golf course in Rosemère keeps getting attention. It monopolizes a lot of the question periods during city councils and now it seems that the owners did not reach an agreement with the city in order for the space to be used for winter sports for the residents. For many years now, Rosemerites had been able to use the space every winter for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. In a press release form the city of Rosemère, Eric Westram, Mayor of the Town of Rosemère, wanted to set the record straight following an article published December 23 in La Presse concerning access on private land located on the former Rosemère golf course. In that article, the owners of the land claim that it was the Town of Rosemère that decided not to renew the agreement allowing access for cross-country skiing. According to the city this is totally false. Mayor Westram would like to remind them that, in a letter sent by them to the Town on November 6 of this year with the subject “Access to the former Rosemère golf course land for the winter of 2020-2021”, they clearly mentioned “that they do not intend to provide access to the Land this year for the next winter season, particularly in order to allow the development of cross-country ski trails there. The previous agreement regarding the use of—and access to—the Land will therefore not be renewed this year”. They concluded that letter by stating that “we believe that this decision can be reversed, but to do so, it will inevitably require a serious and constructive discussion aimed at reaching a global and final agreement on the development of the Land”. “They have every right to refuse access to the land that belongs to them. But let them take responsibility for their decision. For our part, we immediately contacted the Domaine Vert Park and reached an agreement with them allowing all Rosemerites to enjoy quality facilities at an attractive price,” said Mayor Westram.
In recent weeks, the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides has started a staff recruitment campaign in order to carry out vaccinations against COVID-19 which just started in the region.
In recent weeks, the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides has started a staff recruitment campaign in order to carry out vaccinations against COVID-19 which just started in the region. “Vaccination against COVID-19 is a priority for us and we are currently putting a lot of effort into the rigorous planning of this large-scale operation. At the same time, the regular activities of the CISSS continue while maintaining the pace of the numerous screenings for COVID-19. Additional staff therefore becomes necessary to carry out our work,” explained Rosemonde Landry, President and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides. The management of the CISSS des Laurentides is therefore appealing to the population so that those authorized to carry out the vaccination come and lend a hand to already active staff. Vaccination aids and administrative agents are also needed in addition to vaccinators and injectors. “By combining current resources with new resources that will come in to help, we will be able to adapt to the different waves of vaccine arrivals,” said Ms. Landry. Human resource needs will therefore be modulated according to the gradual arrival of vaccines and the prioritization of the groups to be vaccinated. This is why the CISSS is already active in recruiting to meet current and future needs. The hiring of staff is now underway in order to have the resources available, trained and ready to meet needs.
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The Saint-Eustache Hospital Center Volunteers Association donates $ 25,000 to the Saint-Eustache Hospital Foundation
The Saint-Eustache Hospital Center Volunteers Association donated $ 25,000 to the Fondation Hôpital Saint-Eustache (FHSE), despite the pandemic. This amount will contribute to the 2020 FHSE campaign aimed at improving the health care and services offered by the hospital, in addition to enabling the implementation of innovative projects in the Laurentians region.
The money raised comes mainly from the profits of the gift shop La douce pensée located at the entrance of the Saint-Eustache Hospital. Run exclusively by a team of volunteers, the store has had to temporarily close its doors since March 16 due to the pandemic. In addition, the many fundraising activities planned during the year by the Association could not take place. Until the non-profit organization resumes its fundraising activities, its volunteers intend to continue their efforts by getting involved in a different way, to maximize the donations made annually to the Foundation. The Laurentian Integrated Health and Social Services Center saluted the Saint-Eustache Hospital Center Volunteer Association for its generous contribution which makes a real difference.
Health Canada has already recalled more than 120 hand sanitizers, which prompted the Order of Chemists to say that a review of the law could have avoided this mess.
Health Canada has already recalled more than 120 hand sanitizers, which prompted the Order of Chemists to say that a review of the law could have avoided this mess. To cope with the explosion in demand, Health Canada has temporarily relaxed its rules for the production of hand sanitizers. The easing opened the door to companies unlicensed by Health Canada and to the use of non-pharmaceutical grade alcohol sources, in severe supply shortages. Health Canada withdrew 121 hand sanitizers from the market between June 1 and November 27 due to the presence of unauthorized ingredients, for labeling or packaging issues. As of December 8, it had opened 741 investigations into potential non-compliance for the same reasons. Since some products contained only 11 to 18% alcohol, the Ordre des chimistes du Québec (OCQ) reacted by opening an investigation into the production of hydroalcoholic gels, for which a progress report should be known in February. . Concerns “The number of recalls concern us for the protection of the public. We think we have taken all the necessary measures, that we will not transmit the disease, but we have a false sense of security while using the product. It challenges us,” announced to the media OCQ president Michel Alsayegh. According to Alsayegh, even if a disinfectant has a sufficient alcohol content of 60 to 70%, it is not a guarantee of quality. “We have to make sure that there is no addition of a product that is harmful to health or that interacts with another. We are talking about pure and simple chemistry here. The type of plastic in the container should be suitable for what you put in it, and not look like a water bottle. There have been cases of poisoning. Law update Since the start of the investigation, Mr. Alsayegh indicates that the order has been contacted by both employees concerned to see how production was organized in their factory and by manufacturers who have requested advice. “There is a way to handle chemicals. It can be dangerous, especially in terms of flammability and fumes. “ The president of the OCQ is pleading for an update of the law on chemists, which dates from 1964. ” We are not asking for a chemist behind each bottle. But if in Quebec, Health Canada had made sure to give licenses to companies supervised by chemists, giving their seal of approval and being accountable, we would have ensured that the products leaving the factories were flawless. There would have been no recalls.
The CISSS des Laurentides makes vaccinations their priority!
The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides wishes to inform the population that the vaccination campaign against COVID-19, which will begin shortly, is the priority of the organization from now on and for the next few months. CISSS teams are currently highly active in preparations for the campaign to be ready to vaccinate, the precise delivery date of which will be confirmed shortly. To work on this planning, a new internal coordination structure was put in place to oversee the logistics of the vaccination campaign in the Laurentians. Ms. Caroline Chantal will act as director responsible for the COVID-19 vaccination file. In close collaboration with Dr. Danielle Auger, medical consultant at the Department of Public Health, they will be assisted by a strategic committee made up of representatives from several departments of the CISSS des Laurentides. This committee will analyze, on a regular basis, the various issues surrounding the vaccination campaign and ensure its proper functioning. “With all the challenges generated by COVID-19, ending the spread of the virus is an essential priority for us and the vaccination campaign is our organizational priority. Even if several orientations related to the progress of the vaccination campaign remain to be confirmed, we are already in action. Thus, when the time comes to start vaccination, we will be effective from the start, while maintaining our efforts to provide quality care and services to the population,” explained Rosemonde Landry, President and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides. In addition to sharing this organizational priority, the President and CEO is committed to sending regular communications to the population and providing access to the latest information from the santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca website. Thus, Laurentians will be able to stay informed at all times of the progress of the vaccination campaign, which will take place over several months. “I fully understand the public’s eagerness to know where and when they can get the vaccine. What we do know so far is that vaccination is expected to start by the end of December. It should be remembered that the doses will be limited at the start and distributed gradually, to the priority groups identified by the Committee on Immunization of Quebec, that is to say the vulnerable people and with great loss of autonomy who reside in the residential centers long-term care (CHSLD) or in intermediate and family-type resources (RI RTF) and workers in the health and social services network in contact with patients,” said Rosemonde Landry. Finally, the President and CEO reminds everyone that even if vaccines will be available shortly, the population of the Laurentians must not relax their rigor when it comes to respecting health measures. “Continue your efforts to protect yourself and the most vulnerable!”
NOVA BUS AND NSE TECHNICAL & LOGISTICS SERVICES JOIN FORCES IN SAINT-EUSTACHE
Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, and NSE Technical & Logistics Services, a growing company offering warehousing, transportation and repair services, announced their strategic geographic rapprochement with an investment in the Innoparc Albatros in Saint-Eustache. With the support of the City of Saint-Eustache, which developed this new business district focused on sustainable development and a true hub for cutting-edge technologies on the North Shore of Montréal, the two companies will work closely together in the same facilities. Upon completion of the construction of the new infrastructures in the fall of 2021, Nova Bus, whose investment represents $9 million dollars, will occupy an 80,000 square foot space that will allow the development of prototypes. For its part, NSE Technical & Logistics Services will occupy more than 135,000 square feet, allowing it to carry out its operations of reception, storage and shipping of parts and state-of-the-art equipment for major clients in the transportation sector such as Nova Bus. “The partnership between Nova Bus and NSE is a strong example of the power of collaboration to drive innovation,” said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager of Nova Bus. “With the opening of this facility, we not only have greater control and focus on improving supply quality for our buses, but we continue to proudly invest in the future of zero emission transit solutions through the augmentation of innovation and infrastructure.” “The last few months have been very significant for the company’s long-term strategy and the adventure we have been living for 3 years now. Nova Bus occupies a particular place in our history and we thank them very much for their continuous confidence Our partnership is based on common and fundamental pillars such as collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation and, of course, a common vision between the leaders for the realization of innovative and ambitious projects”, said Benoit Hudon, President & CEO of DRAKKAR Aerospace & Ground Transportation. “The proximity with Nova Bus lies at the heart of our decision to settle close to this important customer, combined with optimization objectives which will enable us to widen our offer of services, to ensure a better quality of supply and to propose to all our customers optimal “just-in-time” delivery solutions”, added Jean-François Paradis, Business Unit Director at NSE Technical & Logistics Services. “We are pleased to collaborate with NSE on this project,” said Vincent Plante, Vice President of Operations at Nova Bus. “This partnership and proximity will allow operational efficiency and a lean approach in the development of prototypes.” Nova Bus, which collaborates with NSE Technical & Logistics Services since its very beginnings, is committed to innovate, develop, and constantly improve its products and processes in order to reduce pollution and waste in all the aspects of its activity.
About Nova Bus Nova Bus is a leading provider of sustainable transportation solutions in North America. Its portfolio includes electric buses and hybrid buses, high-capacity vehicles and integrated intelligent transport systems. As part of its Electro Mobility strategy, Nova Bus is moving forward with the electrification of key vehicle components to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Nova Bus is part of the Volvo Group. About NSE Technical & Logistics Services Based in Laval, Quebec, NSE Technical & Logistics Services is an affiliate company of DRAKKAR Aerospace and Ground Transportation. NSE Technical & Logistics Services aims to substantially reduce turnaround times (TAT) related to kitting, sub-assembly and repair management. The company supports its customers with a complete control tower, a truly revolutionary technology for the world of logistics services, which integrates the customer interface, carrier management, warehousing, repair and manufacturing assistance. NSE Technical & Logistics Services leverages European and Canadian best practices in technology, processes, operations management and customer orientation, making it a partner of choice in the manufacturing industry.
A senior’s residence had to be completely evacuated Saturday morning in Sainte-Thérèse, in the Laurentians, after a carbon monoxide leak.
A senior’s residence had to be completely evacuated Saturday morning in Sainte-Thérèse, in the Laurentians, after a carbon monoxide leak.
In all, 51 residents with reduced mobility and ten employees of the Manoir Joie de vivre had to be taken care of around 9:30 am by the police and firefighters.
After ten minutes outside, the evacuees were able to wait inside the Saint-Gabriel school gymnasium, located just in front of the residence.
The Fire Department of the City of Sainte-Thérèse said that a person who lives in the residence had to be hospitalized “for evaluation” during the operation.
This ultimately lasted a little over four hours. At the start of the afternoon, Énergir’s teams were able to resolve the problem that stemmed from a fault in the heating system.
A little before 2:30 p.m., everyone was able to return to their room, added the firefighters.
They wanted to thank the paramedics who sent one of their assistance dogs to the scene to provide psychological support to residents during the wait.
An octogenarian lost his life on Friday evening after the fire at his residence in Pointe-Calumet, in the Basses-Laurentides.
An octogenarian lost his life on Friday evening after the fire at his residence in Pointe-Calumet, in the Basses-Laurentides. The Régie de police du Lac des Deux-Montagnes explained that the fire first broke out in a temporary shelter, a little after 9 p.m., before spreading to the house. The firefighters then found the owner unconscious in the rubble of this residence on 25th Avenue. He was transported to Saint-Eustache Hospital, where his death was unfortunately pronounced. No one was injured in the blaze, police added. As of Saturday morning, they were still on the scene trying to determine the causes of the fire. “There is no indication that this is criminal in nature. Everything suggests that it was accidental,” said Jean-Philippe Labbé, inspector of criminal investigations at the regional police force.
