Since the end of September 2020, the 1.4 km section between Roland-Durand Boulevard and Montée Lesage north of Highway 640 received major repairs in the fall.
As part of the project to rehabilitate part of the bicycle path north of Highway 640, Rosemère is thanking the Trans Canada Trail organization for their financial support, which made it possible to carry out a project for a totaling sum of $382,000 before taxes. Thanks to their generous grant of $110,000, Trans Canada Trail supports the Cities’ local network (Le P’tit Train du Nord) while contributing to the continuous improvement of this great trail on a national scale. Since the end of September 2020, the 1.4 km section between Roland-Durand Boulevard and Montée Lesage north of Highway 640 received major repairs in the fall. Thanks to the mild fall weather of the last few days, the paving, which was not scheduled to be completed until 2021, was completed last week. Cyclists can now use this bicycle path section travel there in complete safety. In the spring of 2021, all that will be left to do is finalize the landscaping. “This section of the bicycle path, linking the cities of Blainville, Rosemère and Sainte-Thérèse, is a section heavily used by our citizens, but also by neighboring cities. We are proud, thanks in part to the generous grant from Trans Canada Trail, to be able to offer our citizens, but also all users of the P’tit Train du Nord, safe active mobility infrastructures,” said Eric Westram, Mayor of Rosemère.
The City of Rosemère held its regular monthly council meeting by videoconference on the 9th of November with Mayor Westram being alone in the council chambers.
By Dimitris Ilias The City of Rosemère held its regular monthly council meeting by videoconference on the 9th of November with Mayor Westram being alone in the council chambers. Physical Activity The mayor opened with the importance of physical activity and the efforts the city is doing to improve their leisure offers this winter. Every resident with their card will be able to practice for free their favorite winter activity at the Domaine vert park in Mirabel. He encouraged the residents to increase their physical activity and register their results on the city website in order for the city to win in the Mayor’s challenge in which the Rosemère has a slight lead. Urban and Site Planning A variety of dispensation requests were adopted including garage encroachments and a 28-meter depth regularization for 5 lots of the Rosenbloom project on De Langloiserie Street. New construction projects were covered as well as commercial signage and an expansion. A motion was tabled concerning the security measures along train tracks and a request was sent to the Thérèse-De Blainville RMC and the mandate for two members on the Consultative Committee on Urbanism (CCU) was renewed for 2 years Question period During the question period, the mayor addressed many different concerns. A complaint was made about the noise and parking situation of the new chalet which is being built. The mayor reassured that new rules will be put in place to protect the residents especially given that a increase in people taking advantage of the outdoor services of the City is expected, Questions keep coming concerning the golf course and the possibility of its use. The mayor spoke about the public consultations happening the last 3 years concerning urban development in the city and reiterated that for the moment the golf course is not for sale. Eric Westram also asked the residents to maintain a civil tone in their questions and communications with him. “The moment I treat you with disrespect then you can do the same to me” he said as an answer to a letter from one of the residents which he found offensive and vulgar concerning the famous golf course. The mayor also maintained, answering a question from one of the residents, that the salaries of the elected officials of Rosemère are below the average of the usual for a city of this size and its budget. He said that the elected officials are “underpaid” compared with neighboring cities of the same size. The increases are according to inflation and “I can speak for everyone in this council that we are doing this not for the money, but for the love of Rosemère” concluded the mayor. Prostate Cancer Awareness Day As part of the 7th edition of the Bowvember fund-raising campaign orchestrated by the PROCURE organization, the Town of Rosemère is mobilizing to support the cause of the fight against prostate cancer. Through its financial assistance, Rosemère is contributing toward maintaining free information and support services for people affected either directly or indirectly by this disease. During the Council meeting, Rosemère once again this year adopted a resolution designating November 19 as “Prostate Cancer Awareness Day”. At this public meeting, proudly wearing the bow tie designed by creator Philippe Dubuc, all Town Council members—as ambassadors on behalf of the Town of Rosemère—are now inviting residents to purchase this symbol of the fight against prostate cancer. “I encourage Rosemerites to get this magnificent bow tie and wear it proudly throughout the month of November. This strong symbol—in addition to being elegant—is a source of funding for prostate cancer research and moreover reminds men that early detection of the tumour significantly improves their chances of overcoming this type of cancer,” stated Rosemère Mayor Eric Westram. Prostate cancer affects 12 men a day in Québec and is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men. Established in 2003, PROCURE is the only charitable organization entirely devoted to the fight against prostate cancer. It raises awareness, supports and informs people concerned by this disease. It promotes and contributes to the funding of world-class research; however, the funds raised through this campaign are reinvested exclusively in Québec. Appointment of the deputy mayor The position of deputy mayor passed from René Villeneuve to Philip Panet-Raymond for the next year and mayor Westram thanked everyone for their commitment to a position which is “often overlooked but nevertheless extremely important” . Legal Services and finances During his presentation Mr. Philip Panet-Raymond informed the council and the residents about a follow-up on the request to the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) and the demand of the city for the results of the noise level analysis along Autoroute 640 on Town of Rosemère territory. He also covered an agreement on the supply of drinking water to the Town of Bois-des-Filion and asked for the authorization for the director general of the city to represent it in a mediation hearing held by the Commission municipale du Québec, and as well as to sign the mediation settlement. Mr. Panet-Raymond also asked for a mandate to be given to the Union des municipalités du Québec (UMQ) regarding the joint purchase of insurance to protect the reputation and privacy of elected officials and executives, and criminal responsibility insurance relating to health and safety issues. Contracts awarded During the meeting a number of contracts were awarded. Amon them, the supply of a low-speed electric utility vehicle, the purchase of two stationary 150 kW natural gas generators, the purchase of chemical products for drinking water and wastewater treatment for the period from January 1, 2021, to January 31, 2022, the collection, transportation, disposal and/or recycling of household waste and the purchase of salt for 2020-2021. Sponsorships and subsidies Finally, the following subsidies were given to local organizations: a) $2700 to Maison Parenfant b) $250 to the Centre d’aide aux personnes traumatisées crâniennes et handicapées physiques des Laurentides (CAPTCHPL) c) $450 to Fonds de l’athlète des Laurentides d) $250 to Fondation Liam e) $1500 to Fondation Drapeau Deschambault Maisonneuve f) $500 to Fondation Hôpital Saint-Eustache – Ding Don$
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A system that effortlessly lifts and moves chairs has been created.
Fifteenth National Grand Prix Gala for Occupational Health and Safety
The Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) des Laurentides has been awarded an important prize, the Gold Laureate, Innovation – Public Bodies category, at the 15th National Grand Prix for Occupational Health and Safety Gala, held on October 30. This prize was awarded to the CISSS des Laurentides and more specifically to the team of the Mont-Tremblant Accommodation Center for the design of a rolling system for dining room chairs aiding in resident mobility. Its operation is very simple and easy for everyone, employees and residents. During the meal period, the nursing staff must, on several occasions, move the chairs on which the residents are seated to bring them closer or further away from the tables in the dining room. A system that effortlessly lifts and moves chairs has been created. In fact, the addition of casters to the back legs of the chairs connected to a central pivot facilitates the movement of patients and maximizes their comfort. “I would like to congratulate this team for creating such an ingenious project! Exclaimed the President and CEO of the CISSS des Laurentides, Ms. Rosemonde Landry, who underlines the teams’ desire to always work for the well-being and greater comfort of residents.
from left to right: Benoit Hudon (President and CEO of DRAKKAR Aéronautique & Land Transport), Pierre-Jacques Lefaivre (First Vice-President, MACH), Pierre Charron (Mr. Mayor of the City of Saint- Eustache), Christian Bellemare (Director General of the City of Saint-Eustache), Lyne Constantineau (Economic Development Advisor, Innovation and Economic Development Saint-Eustache), Alexandre Papin (President of CIBS Group).
Groupe Mach Inc. (MACH) and the company NSE Services Techniques & Logistiques, an affiliate of DRAKKAR Aeronautics & Ground Transportation, have officially broken ground marking the start of work on 200,000 square feet building located in the heart of the brand new Innoparc Albatros district, in Saint-Eustache. Focused on sustainable development, this business district is becoming a true hub of cutting-edge technologies on the North Shore of Montreal. It offers an exceptional environment to companies that choose to settle there. NSE Services Techniques & Logistiques, which is one of the first tenant companies, will occupy 135,000 square feet of this space in order to carry out its operations aimed at the reception, storage, kitting, assembly and shipping of parts and state-of-the-art equipment for major clients in the transport sector. Thus NSE will be the largest client and user of the new building. “Our objective was to integrate a new building in an innovative framework that lived up to our ambitions. The whole team is delighted to be a pioneer and a stakeholder in this large-scale project which will allow us to respond to the current and future offer of our mobilizing market”, said Benoit Hudon, President and CEO of DRAKKAR Aéronautique & Land transportation. DRAKKAR specializes in manufacturing, logistics and digital ecosystems, in addition to carrying out sectoral strategic outsourcing activities. The expertise of its teams allows it to support the operations of major clients from various industries such as aerospace, defense, transportation, retail and more. “As developer of the project, we at MACH would like to underline the excellent collaboration of the city and its administration in this project. Their diligence was exemplary and allowed us to launch the project in a timeframe rarely accomplished. » said Pierre-Jacques Lefaivre, Senior Vice-President at MACH. “We are really very happy to welcome such successful companies to the Innoparc, whose business sectors meet the cutting-edge niches we have identified for this business district. Their establishment will undoubtedly help consolidate the existing inter-company synergy, boost economic activity, in addition to generating quality jobs for workers and professionals in Saint-Eustache and the region. », Adds the mayor of Saint-Eustache, Mr. Pierre Charron. The general contractor CIBS was selected by MACH to carry out the construction and development work on the site, which should be completed in the fall of 2021. A space of 67,000 square feet is still available. available. About MACH Celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year, MACH is one of Canada’s leading private real estate owners and developers. The company has a portfolio of over 150 buildings representing more than 26 million square feet of office, commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties. MACH is currently developing nearly 15 million square feet of projects, some of which, such as the Quartier des Lumières, are international in scope. Since its founding in 2000, MACH’s philosophy has been to invest permanently in communities and to manage its properties responsibly and for the long term. With an integrated approach that includes real estate development, management, real estate services and construction, MACH is able to perfectly meet the needs of its clients and users. Its real estate portfolio includes certain flagship buildings in Montreal, including the Sun Life Building, the CIBC Tower, Place Victoria, the Maison de Radio-Canada, and many properties in Quebec, including the TELUS Building. In recent years, MACH has obtained numerous national and international awards for its innovation in sustainable development and for the quality of its construction projects. NSE Services Techniques & Logistiques Established in Laval, Quebec, NSE Services Techniques & Logistiques is an affiliate of DRAKKAR Aeronautics and Ground Transportation . NSE Services Techniques & Logistiques aims to substantially reduce turnaround times (TAT) linked 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, process, operations management and customer orientation, making it a partner of choice for the manufacturing industry.
In detail the results were, 924 cases since the start of the pandemic, Saint-Jérôme was ahead of Blainville (768), Saint-Eustache (689), Mirabel (643), Sainte-Thérèse (471) and Boisbriand (435).
In the weekly statement published by the CISSS des Laurentides on November 5, Saint-Jérôme had the highest number of COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, and a similar report of three other cities in the Laurentians with regard to the number of active cases. In detail the results were, 924 cases since the start of the pandemic, Saint-Jérôme was ahead of Blainville (768), Saint-Eustache (689), Mirabel (643), Sainte-Thérèse (471) and Boisbriand (435). In terms of active cases, Sainte-Thérèse has the most counting 48 infected residents, just ahead of Saint-Jérôme, at 47, as well as Blainville and Boisbriand, with 46 each. Saint-Eustache, which has presented the most active cases in the Laurentians over the past two weeks, comes behind the others with 38 cases, ahead of Mirabel, at 35. Regarding the active cases, it is the MRC Thérèse-de Blainville, which once again has the highest total, with 171, far ahead of the MRC de la Rivière-du-Nord, with 71, the MRC Deux-Montagnes, with 53 (we were at 73 on October 29), and the MRC de Mirabel (a city with an MRC), with 35. As for the total since the start of the pandemic, the MRC Thérèse-de Blainville reached 2,269 last Thursday, the MRC de la Rivière-du -North 1,444 and the MRC of Deux-Montagnes 1,242. Police: COVID-Teams The police service now has two pairs of officers assigned to compliance with health instructions related to COVID-19. The management of the SPVSJ is responding to requests made in this regard by the Ministry of Public Security in order to support public health. The main tasks of these two COVID-Teams are, we are told, to respond to calls on Covid-19, awareness and prevention work with citizens and traders, target problematic places, strict application of laws and regulations, follow up with various partners, become a reference for all stakeholders working in the field, as well as collaboration, partnership and mutual assistance for all patrollers.
The RIPTB was proud to recognize the effort and the excellence of the work accomplished during Stéphanie Gagné’s career at the Régie de police Thérèse-De Blainville.
The RIPTB was proud to recognize the effort and the excellence of the work accomplished during Stéphanie Gagné’s career at the Régie de police Thérèse-De Blainville. Her involvement with the police department began on November 10, 2005. Stéphanie was hired as a temporary police officer. It was on March 28, 2007 that she obtained her tenure in the gendarmerie. During her 15 years of service, officer Gagné assumed several functions and demonstrated impressive versatility. She served in particular as a police officer in a school environment, an investigator, a bicycle police officer and currently as a preventionist-investigator. Stéphanie is recognized as a police officer who shows open-mindedness on a daily basis. She relies on an irreproachable service approach and adapts to the needs of the person in each of her interventions. Through 15 years of experience, she has developed a listening capacity filled with empathy which makes her an emeritus police officer. Her coworkers will tell you that she has positive energy, has a great sense of humor, and is a partner you can always count on.
Congratulations and thank you Stéphanie for these 15 years of loyal service as a partner in the community. Keep up the great work!
The Sainte-Thérésiens will be happy to learn that the winter night parking sticker is back for the 2020-2021 season.
The Sainte-Thérésiens will be happy to learn that the winter night parking sticker is back for the 2020-2021 season. This pilot project launched last year allows citizens having procured a sticker to park their vehicles on public roads without being exposed to the issuance of a statement of offense, from the 1st of December to the 15th of March, from midnight to 7 a.m.
However, it is important to specify that this parking authorization is suspended during snow removal operations. Citizens are notified of the start and end of operations by email and / or text. They can also reach an automated voicemail box at any time to find out if a parking ban is in effect.
“We sold just over 550 stickers last year, an experience that turned out to be more positive. We therefore wanted to continue to offer this alternative of overnight parking during the winter period to Teresians who need it. The stickers make their life easier when there is no operation in progress on the territory, ”said the mayoress of Sainte-Thérèse, Ms. Sylvie Surprenant.
New this year, the city is divided into three zones according to snow removal operations specific to each. A zone map and a search tool are available on the Town’s website to find out in which zone the street is located where a citizen wishes to park his vehicle.
As of November 9, the stickers will be on sale online via the City’s website (allow for a handling and delivery time by mail) or in person at the Citizen’s House ( 37, rue Turgeon), during opening hours.
Exceptionally, the latter will also be open on Thursday, November 19, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., for the sale of stickers. Proof of residence (eg: driver’s license or tax bill) or a Citizen’s Card validis required for a purchase at the Maison du citoyen, while a valid Citizen’s Card is required to obtain a sticker online.
Citizens can purchase an unlimited number of stickers, at a cost of $ 40 per unit, upon presentation of proof of residence. It is the responsibility of the resident who obtains one or more stickers to notify other people who will use them of the terms of use.
Those who are interested in obtaining a sticker must first register online for the automated emergency message system in order to receive snow removal notices. It is possible to enter the contact details of all people living at the same address who will use the stickers to receive notices. Notices are sent by email and / or text only.
The registration to the automated message system of citizens who had a sticker last year remains valid. However, if changes have occurred to the contact information in their file, they must make them themselves by accessing the system. They must then obtain a new sticker for the 2020-2021 season.
In Sainte-Therese, the overnight parking is prohibited from December 1st to March 15 from midnight to 7 am on public roads and from midnight to 6 am, in public parking lots
Other Winter Parking options are available:
Alternative mode parking
Flashing lights in the Village sector
Night parking permitted on certain sections of the street
Reserved parking spaces in certain municipal parks
The current issue of The North Shore News volume 16-32 published November 6th, 2020. Covering North Shore local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events. (Click HERE to read the paper.)
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The water purification station of the City of Sainte-Thérèse was awarded 3 stars by the PEXEP-Treatment program
The water purification station of the City of Sainte-Thérèse was awarded 3 stars by the PEXEP-Treatment program, during the 43rd Star Ceremony of the Symposium on water management organized by Network Environment. “The employees of our city’s water purification station work in an exemplary manner to provide citizens with drinking water of exceptional quality. The 3 stars we receive as part of this program attest to their daily rigor. The members of the municipal council and I are proud to be able to count on them and would like to congratulate them! », said the mayoress of Sainte-Thérèse, Mrs. Sylvie Surprenant. PEXEP-Treatment This program exists to ensure maximum protection against any microbiological contamination during water treatment. The water quality required by this program is higher than that required by Quebec and American regulations. Bringing together 26 municipalities, more than 5 million Quebeckers are supplied with drinking water from PEXEP-T member stations. About Réseau Environnement Réseau Environnement is an important group of environmental specialists in Quebec. This group acts as a catalyst for innovative solutions for a green economy. A crossroads of information and expertise promoting the emergence of environmental solutions, the association ensures the advancement of technology and science with a view to sustainable development. It brings together experts from the public, private and para-public fields who work in the water, residual materials, air, climate change, energy, soil, groundwater and biodiversity areas.
