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Tax freeze in Boisbriand a reality

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December 7, 2020

A slew of development projects for the City

The mayoress of Boisbriand, Mrs. Marlene Cordato, announced a freeze on the property tax rate and tariffs in 2021 for all categories of buildings (residential, commercial and industrial), during the annual adoption of the budget by the city council on December 1st. The 2021 budget for the City of Boisbriand is $ 69,145,000, up 2.63% compared to 2020.

“I am very proud to table my 12th budget as mayor. This budget takes into account the new municipal reality, and allows us to continue to offer quality services while respecting our population and its ability to pay. Freezing the property tax rate will, I hope, offer taxpayers a break in these difficult times,” said the mayor.

The City of Boisbriand received financial assistance of nearly $ 2.6 million from the two levels of government to compensate for the loss of revenue as well as the additional expenses caused by the pandemic. This assistance has made it possible to balance the budget and avoid increases in the tax burden.

“I am also announcing that the strategy to reduce the tax burden on small businesses and industries, as well as the measures for the revitalization of agricultural land introduced last year will continue in 2021,” added Cordato.

2021-2022-2023 capital expenditure program

Several projects are included in the 2021 program. These include the repair of Boulevard de la Grande-Allée (north portion), the paving of part of Boulevard Hector-Lanthier as well as the shoreline development project to restore citizens’ access to the Mille-Îles River. It is also in 2021 that the creation center (former Notre-Dame-de-Fatima church) will open its doors, depending on the sanitary measures in place.

Other expected projects include the installation of an intelligent traffic light at the intersection of boulevard de la Grande-Allée and rue Alexandre-le-Grand, the installation of lighting on the bike path BMX at René-Lévesque park as well as the installation of the wifi network in Claude-Jasmin and Jean-Jacques-Rousseau parks.

Also, an amount of $ 150,000 has been set aside for the implementation of a program for the conservation of private buildings of heritage interest. A grant request will also be submitted to the Quebec Ministry of Culture and Communications for the repair of the Abraham-Dubois house. This request will be made through the MRC Thérèse-De Blainville.

The 2021-2022-2023 capital program amounts to $ 98,212,000.

Debt control

In 2020, the total debt stood at just under $ 80 million, down $ 29 million from 2009. Currently, the debt ratio is 1.99%. It was 5.02% in 2009.

“These results were obtained despite particularly difficult economic conditions. Municipal finances are healthy and balanced, the debt is constantly decreasing, the tax burden of our taxpayers is protected and the quality of life in the various districts of the city is enhanced”, concluded the mayor.

A journey to the past of Saint-Eustache

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Dimitris Ilias

December 7, 2020

Brisebois family around 1943 (Collection of the Lise Brisebois family)

Call to the population to document the history of the city from 1880 to 1980

The City of Saint-Eustache is organizing a collection of photographs, correspondence and testimonies of all kinds related to Saint-Eustache of the 1880s to 1980. To do this, citizens are cordially invited to share images or writings taken from their family albums or their personal collection. These will make it possible to document the daily life of the Eustachians of the last century with a view to producing publications on the history and development of the city.

Whoever is interested has until March 31, 2021 to contact Sandrine Contant-Joannin, project manager, by phone at 450 974-5001 ext. 5059 or by email at expositionmoulin@saint-eustache.ca to make an appointment so that these special memories can be scanned and archived. These meetings will be made in accordance with the sanitary measures in force. A time slot will be set for the deposit of photographs and documents, and another for the recovery of these. A home souvenir collection and return service is also available for those who prefer not to travel. Of course, it is also possible to send the memories directly by email if they are already scanned.

The team behind this historic project is very excited to discover all your different memory lane documents!

This project is made possible thanks to financial support from the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec and the Ministère du Patrimoine canadien.

Winter outdoors in Lorraine

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Dimitris Ilias

December 7, 2020

The municipal council of the City of Lorraine is announcing that Lorraine residents will have every reason to spend the winter outside this year since they now have free access to an many activities, following the signing of agreements with the Domaine Vert park in Mirabel and with the Lorraine Golf Club.

Parc du Domaine Vert
From now until April 30, 2021, citizens will have free access to all park activities and facilities, with the exception of paid events and organized activities. They must present a photo ID each time their vehicle passes, with the exception of children under 5 years old. Citizens who have already purchased their seasonal pass will be reimbursed by the organization.

Ice ring, gliding hill, cross-country ski fat bike trails, trails, snowshoe trails and walking loops are part of the winter activities offered in this large regional park located just 10 km from Lorraine. The opening hours for the winter season are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm This agreement does not however guarantee a place or a parking space.

Lorraine Golf Club
Other good news for cross-country skiing enthusiasts: two loops of about 4 km each will be groomed and marked at the Lorraine golf course this winter, and a walking corridor will be created. The youngest will be able to have fun on the gliding mound that will be made, and skating enthusiasts will benefit from an extended schedule, by reservation, for free skating at the arena. The tracks will be maintained every week by a specialized private company.

Mayor Jean Comtois admits to being very proud of these new service offers: “Citizens have long been asking us to have access to cross-country ski trails in Lorraine. Several reiterated this wish during the last public consultation on parks and green spaces. This shows that the comments are read and heard. In Lorraine, we work hard to entertain and get our citizens moving. Physical activity and the great outdoors are good for morale and help ward off depression and anxiety related to the context of the pandemic. Movement is good for the body, the head and the heart! All that’s missing is a few snowfalls to fully appreciate our Quebec winter.”

Over the next few weeks, various signage elements will be deployed on the two loops of the Lorraine golf course. The users of the developed tracks will be invited to respect the signs in order to ensure good cohabitation between cross-country skiers and walkers. In addition, compliance with the health instructions issued by the Public Health Department will be required. It should also be noted that the conditions of access to the Domaine vert park may change without notice. Citizens are invited to consult the measures in force at all times before traveling.

Christmas magic In Bois-Des-Filion projected on Saint-Maurice Church

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Dimitris Ilias

December 7, 2020

Christmas magic In Bois-Des-Filion projected on Saint-Maurice Church

Despite the current covid situation, the city of Bois-des Filion wishes to share the joy and spread the magic holidays, which is why it has a surprise in store for its citizens!
At the heart of the Féérie de Noël in Bois-des-Filion, a course of lights and festive decorations, visitors will find a large illuminated animation, projected on the exterior walls of the Saint-Maurice church (388, boulevard Adolphe-Chapleau, overlooking 35th Avenue). The short animation will be presented every 15 minutes, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., from December 12 to 22, 2020, and will be accompanied by background music with a festive theme.
Its will be a magical spectacle which, without a doubt, will amaze spectators! Social distancing and wearing a mask are recommended. It is strongly suggested that visitors walk to the site. “Since we couldn’t get together during the holidays, we wanted to give the community the opportunity to come together in complete safety. Take advantage of this great opportunity to admire the streets of Bois-des-Filion and let the magic take hold in your family. To all of you, I wish you a happy holiday season! », wished Gilles Blanchette, mayor of Bois-des-Filion.

North Shore News 16-36

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December 4, 2020

The current issue of The North Shore News volume 16-36 published December 4th, 2020.
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In Sainte-Thérèse, pushing your snow in the street is forbidden

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Dimitris Ilias

December 3, 2020

In Sainte-Thérèse, pushing your snow in the street is forbidden

Before the arrival of any significant snowfall, the City of Sainte-Thérèse wishes to remind Teresians that municipal regulations prohibit pushing snow from private property onto sidewalks or onto the street. Owners must therefore keep snow from their driveway or land within the limits of their property.
“Contravening the regulations by pushing snow into the street or onto the sidewalks has damaging consequences, since it slows down operations and reduces the quality of snow removal. This is why we are asking for everyone’s collaboration in order to improve snow removal operations and make traffic safer throughout the Teresian territory,” declared the mayoress of Sainte ‑ Thérèse, Ms. Sylvie Surprenant.
Owners not only have an obligation to respect the ban in force, but they must also ensure that it is respected by their tenants and private snow removal contractors. Any violation committed for this purpose is punishable by a fine addressed to the owner.
It is possible to obtain a permit allowing snow from private entrances to be pushed onto public roads, before the snow removal teams pass. Fees and conditions apply. For more details, citizens should contact the Urban Planning and Sustainable Development Department.

Local holiday spirit, I buy!

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Dimitris Ilias

December 3, 2020

Tourisme Basses-Laurentides in partnership with the MRC of Deux-Montagnes, the cities of Saint-Eustache, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Pointe -Calumet, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka and Saint-Placide, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the MRC de Deux-Montagnes and IDÉ Saint-Eustache announce the launch of the “Local Holiday Spirit, I buy! »To support and promote local purchasing in the MRC and contribute to economic recovery.
The initiative takes the form of a campaign to promote local purchasing, structured around a competition aimed at consumers and which aims to promote 32 local businesses as well as our local products.
A retail component will allow 32 selected businesses from those who registered before November 15, 2020, to achieve sales of $ 500 each. A second component, consumers, will allow 20 participants from the population to win a gift basket worth $ 800, at the rate of one prize per day, from December 1 to 20, 2020. The contest, including the draw , will be deployed on the Facebook page Tourisme Basses-Laurentides from November 30 to December 20, 2020 inclusive.
The “Local Holiday Spirit, I Buy! »Is the result of an action plan implemented in the spring of 2020, the objective of which is to promote the local economy and support businesses (awareness-raising capsules on local purchasing, advice for businesses to deal with the impacts of pandemic, emergency financial assistance to SMEs).
The project is made possible thanks to the financial support of the MRC of Deux-Montagnes.

Buy Blainville local

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Dimitris Ilias

December 3, 2020

Promoting local businesses during these unprecedented times has become one of the most important campaigns for many North Shore cities. The new measures that have decimated the restaurant industry have not affected retail as much but nevertheless store owners have been struggling with the effects of reduced clientele and online sales favoring giants like Amazon. Here at North Shore News, we have covered all the efforts from the different cities to revitalize local businesses. Blainville is no exception.

For the Holidays, Blainville wishes to reward its citizens who participate in the economic vitality of local businesses. This year, the City will draw 25 Blainville residents to whom it will reimburse the amount of their eligible purchases, up to a maximum of $ 200 per winner. The more Blainville residents consume in local businesses, the more their chances of winning will increase!

Citizens are invited to make a purchase, in store or online, from a business in Blainville. All purchases made between November 27 and December 24, 2020 in businesses in Blainville are eligible (boutiques, restaurants, grocery stores, professional services, artisans, etc.) Then a copy of the receipt (paper or electronic) has to be sent online to blainville.ca/raffle or by mail

“Choosing to buy from a local merchant protects jobs, invests in our economy and ensures the prosperity of local businesses.” For the holidays, I invite citizens to visit local businesses to spoil themselves or their loved ones. ”, said Mayor Richard Perreault.

Private ice time for residents of Saint-Eustache rental at Complexe Walter-Buswell

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Dimitris Ilias

December 2, 2020

Private ice time for residents of Saint-Eustache rental at Complexe Walter-Buswell

As of Thursday, November 26, Eustachians are able to rent a full ice time, or half an ice time, at the Walter-Buswell Complex for family fun or to enjoy a private training. The rental cost is $ 60 an hour (plus taxes) for a full ice time and $ 35 an hour (plus taxes) for a half session.
Strict measures are in place to ensure the safety of arena users, in particular:
Only members of the same family residing at the same address will be allowed on the ice.
The names of all participants as well as their Citizen Card number will be required to make the reservation.
Participants must present their Citizen Card to access the Walter-Buswell Complex.
In the case of a private training, it is accepted that the trainer is non-resident, but the participants in the training must come from the same family and reside at the same address, in Saint-Eustache.
All rental periods are separated by half an hour in order to disinfect the premises and limit crossings.
How to book?
Reservation requests should be sent by email to Ms. Nancy Bourbonnais, manager of the Sport and Outdoor Services: nbourbonnais@saint-eustache.ca. Depending on availability, participants will receive a confirmation and must undertake, by contract, to respect the health rules and the operating rules of the private ice rental. Requests will be processed Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 8:30 am to noon.
In order to give as many people as possible the chance to reserve ice time, only two ice rental periods can be done at the same time. When these two periods have passed, two more reservations can be made, and so on.

Wellness in Deux Montagnes

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Dimitris Ilias

December 1, 2020

An advent calendar to take care of yourself
As the holidays approach, the Recreation and Community Development Department has put together an Advent calendar for the residents of Two Mountains which relies on family time and physical and mental well-being.
From the 1st of December to the 25th, there is a daily meeting on the leisure page of the city. There are activities to discover each day with a proposed activity or thing to do to take care of yourself and others, rising to cocooning altruistic gesture. In December DM invites everyone to, tinker, dance, and cook with them!