You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 288 of 288 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 288 of 288 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon DeBellefeuille has 29,902 of 68,199 votes (43.85%) is in second place with 21,962 votes (32.2%) and Priska St-Pierre DeBellefeuille has represented the riding since 2006 Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon used to be named Salaberry—Suroît The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election in Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon 26,721 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Nearly 27,000 voters cast their ballots during the advance polling period over the Easter long weekend in the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon (BSSH) riding The elevated numbers are consistent with those reported from polling stations across the country as Elections Canada says the number of people who took advantage of advance voting in the federal election broke records An estimated 7.3 million ballots were cast marking a 25 per cent increase from the advance votes cast during the 2021 election there are 103,091 voters officially registers on the electoral list in the BSSH riding and approximately one quarter have already voted Voter turnout in the 2021 election was 62.6 per cent with around 3,380 fewer votes cast in advance While some BSSH voters flocked to the polls others may have chosen to wait until after hearing the riding candidates during an April 23 debate All six registered candidates participated including incumbent Bloq Québécois representative Claude DeBellefeuille New Democratic Party candidate Tyler Jones Conservative Party representative Priska St-Pierre and People’s Party of Canada representative Martin Lévesque which took place at the Pavillon Wilson in Coteau-du-Lac focused on four main subjects including culture and identity Each of the candidates were invited to respond to questions posed by representatives of local media outlets hosting the event the Journal Saint-François and Gravité Média The debate was also broadcast live on The Gleaner website The debate, which took place in French, can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/_dKKOMTL034 and website in this browser for the next time I comment 288 of 288 polls are reporting as of 4:12 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 288 of 288 polls are reporting as of 4:12 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election Looking for another riding? 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The Torstar Open Data Team produces articles using data and automation beach water quality reports and election results The team is Lucas Timmons and Cody Gault with support from the Star and Metroland’s editorial and technical teams The Gleaner asked the candidates representing the six main political parties running in the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon riding a series of questions relating to border security and the issues they feel are the most pressing at this time the incumbent candidate in the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon riding and current spokesperson for the Bloc Québécois on public safety She strongly condemns the reduction in hours at the Trout River and Herdman border crossings having twice called Public Safety Minister David McGuinty over this issue elected officials to increase the accessibility of these ports of entry DeBellefeuille was also influential in the creation of a single telephone number in collaboration with local municipalities and the RCMP that allows resident to alert the federal police force of any situations of concern She says she is proud of these initiatives and is looking forward to proposing more ideas DeBellefeuille says the policies of the current American administration are already having an economic impact within the riding and support our entrepreneurs by clearly identifying their needs and implementing appropriate solutions,” she says DeBellefeuille sits on monitoring committees with both the MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry She suggests that financial support programs for small and medium-sized businesses must be made accessible and a wage subsidy program must also be implemented to prevent job losses DeBellefeuille notes that the Bloc Québécois plans to introduce priority legislation requiring the federal government to buy local governments and members of parliament must lead by example by buying locally,” she says DeBellefeuille says the Bloc Québécois will act right away to reintroduce a bill to protect supply-managed agriculture “My riding is home to more than 1,000 farms and more than 2,000 agricultural producers including many dairy farmers who are subject to supply management,” she says “There is no question of giving up more market share to the Americans,” she insists DeBellefeuille adds that financial assistance programs need to be adapted to reflect the reality of farmers “It is important that family farms remain in our villages as they contribute greatly to their vitality and to the regional economy,” she says DeBellefeuille says the current economic situation is pressing “I sense the anxiety of workers who are afraid of losing their jobs seniors who are struggling to make ends meet businesses that are worried about economic uncertainty and citizens who are unable to find affordable housing,” she says “I believe that experience is key to getting through tough times and I still have a lot to give to the people of my riding,” she adds noting the Bloc Québécois will ensure Quebec is not used as a bargaining chip in a tariff war with the United States the NDP candidate for the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon riding says that border security is a “significant issue” this election Though he acknowledges that he believes in people coming to Canada “the right way using the proper legal channels and support systems,” he also recognizes the need to revamp the current immigration system His party would hire more border agents and give them tools to handle unauthorized border crossings we will accelerate the training of new agents and build a new CBSA facility in Windsor This investment will not only improve national security but also create jobs across the country,” he says Jones is committed to a “no cost up front” approach stating that affordability is a priority and no farmer should have to pay costs out of pocket; they should have access to more government support “Our plan includes revamping insurance programs and introducing more generous incentives that truly reflect the risks farmers face Crop insurance must be stronger and more reliable than it is today,” he says Jones believes that low wages and the high cost of housing are two of the main contributing factors to the cost-of-living crisis He argues that capping rent prices and raising wages are a way to invest strengthening the economy and benefiting both workers and businesses alike,” he says he adds that it is “Not just a crisis for renters — it’s a crisis for businesses too and customers being limited in their spending with wages failing to meet the cost-of-living.” Jones wants everyone to have a chance at a better life “We will work more closely with municipalities and territories to build affordable homes — not to act as landlords but to ensure you have access to secure housing,” he says Part of this plan means partnering with local governments and addressing the housing crisis directly He also hopes to reduce grocery prices and get more money back into people’s pockets the Liberal Party candidate for the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon says that agriculture is much more than an economic sector: “It is a way of life and a strategic strength for our country.” He considers the spectre of tariffs and attacks on supply management coming from the United States to be direct threats to the stability of rural regions and to Canadian food security and says he stands firmly against any attempt to dismantle this system Perras says that defending supply management is not enough to help farmers “I will also fight for better crop insurance programs tailored to new climate realities and global market disruptions,” he says while suggesting he will also advocate for fairer trade protections increased investment in sustainable agriculture and the promotion of local supply chains and purchasing He says that while Canadians in general are struggling with today’s affordability crisis the burden is falling on the younger generation Perras notes he is committed to fighting intergenerational inequality by building more homes expanding access to education and vocational training Perras is also concerned about the sustainability of small and medium-sized businesses referring to them as the “heart of our rural towns.” He says he supports targeted tax incentives for small rural businesses the expansion of broadband internet access and the simplification of access to federal grants and programs “Our plan aims to cut administrative burdens support small businesses financially and technologically and implement proven measures from Mark Carney to create a dynamic economic environment in our rural communities.” Along with the uncertainty facing business owners Perras says he is aware of the concrete realities within border communities and the smuggling of illegal firearms and drugs across the border he says residents are also being impacted by asylum seekers crossing the border irregularly “We need a Liberal MP rooted in the realities of the ground someone who can speak directly to the minister and bring forward our concerns.” (SR) Priska St-Pierre – Conservative Party of Canada Priska St-Pierre is the Conservative candidate for the 2025 election in the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon riding One issue Canadians are facing is ensuring the sustainability of small businesses especially in rural regions like the Valley; St-Pierre says wants to decrease taxes for small businesses facilitate permit approval by reducing red tape Another important point is border security There has been concern raised about irregular border crossings and St-Pierre notes that these have increased over the past ten years both Canada and the United States have worked in collaboration along the border but she believes there needs to be an increase in border security “to prevent illegal immigration and illegal goods crossing the border.” International tariffs have been a hot topic during this election and in the Valley their effects on agriculture and farmers are especially concerning St-Pierre says that her party “strongly supports our supply-management system and we want to increase the international trade of agricultural products and increase visibility for our local produce.” St-Pierre also notes an important issue brought up every day is the cost of living and the cost of housing both of which she says she feels should be addressed in this election Kristian Solarik is the Green Party representative for the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges- Huntingdon region he says his party will continue to fight for small businesses “Big corporations aren’t paying what they owe Canadian families and small businesses pay their taxes faithfully but big corporations use complex schemes and tax loopholes to avoid paying,” he says emphasizing that this is particularly true for big tech companies His plan is to close these loopholes and hold companies accountable It’s time that the Canadian government steps in and supports the people who help bring meals to our tables.” He says this includes creating new trade partnerships and he wants to make changes regarding foreign workers Solarik plans to up border security and surveillance with more Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) patrols to help people feel more secure preventing the entry of illegal firearms and drugs from the U.S. He adds the party also proposes to suspend the Safe Third Country Agreement with the U.S. and to “urgently work with provinces and territories to build infrastructure for screening and processing new arrivals.” Solarik is determined to address the cost of living “It’s been brought to my attention on many occasions during this election campaign that people are often placed in the unfortunate position to choose between paying their rent/mortgage or eating,” he says Solarik emphasizes that community services like food banks are underfunded and rent prices have tripled in the past few years He adds that affordable housing is something that the Green Party has stood for and will continue to do so Hydro‑Québec completed its main studies and investigations in 2021 it began conducting priority work on certain structures to ensure they remain in good working order until the modernization work begins Hydro‑Québec conducted a series of technical and environmental studies and investigations on all the structures in the St‑Laurent and on the Beauharnois canal dikes caried out in accordance with the Dam Safety Act allowed us to determine what work is required to ensure the safety and long-term operability of the structures while extending their lifespan by several decades Hydro-Québec carried out several technical reviews on the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres hydropower complex in order to further diagnose the condition of the concrete and embankment retaining structures as well as the condition of the mechanical and structural components of the spillways laboratories and specialized contractors helped carry out these activities environmental and health and safety engineers The main challenge is to carry out this work in compliance with health and safety standards while minimizing the impact on the operation of these structures In order to increase efficiency while ensuring worker safety Hydro-Québec and the Institut de recherche d’Hydro‑Québec (IREQ) have taken up the challenge to develop various technologies that will meet the needs of underwater inspections Wirescan: This laser technology was developed a few years ago to survey the steel grooves that guide the gates of water intakes and spillways During the investigations at the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres complex the Wirescan technology was extended to the inspection and survey of concrete surfaces Cavitation cleaning: To properly inspect concrete surfaces and immersed steel components Hydro‑Québec has adapted cavitation cleaning technology for use by its underwater robot Hydro‑Québec documented the elements of the natural and human environment in order to optimize the environmental performance of its operations and generating facilities Hydro‑Québec identified sensitive elements and environmental constraints that affect the management of reservoir water levels and flows elements of the human environment (waterside infrastructure etc.) and the natural environment (aquatic and semi‑aquatic wildlife erosion zones and wood debris accumulation) in particular by carrying out a study on the use of bike paths near its facilities Here is an overview of the environmental studies carried out: Stay informed on the stages of the project and the progress of work The storage capacity of the Great Lakes is 22,950 billion cubic metres of water or the equivalent of over six million Olympic pools The watershed of the Great Lakes and the Fleuve Saint-Laurent (St Lawrence River) is one of the most diverse in the world It is home to 3,500 species of plants and vertebrates The Moses-Saunders dam 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officially opened up a massive energy-efficient data center in Beauharnois Quebec to act as its North American presence The new facility is distinctive, built in a fomer Rio Tinto Alcan alumnium plant with an airflow design reminiscent of the Yahoo Computing Coop design designed to allow waste heat to rise and exit through a central ceiling vent Beauharnois is just outside of the island of Montreal and uses renewable energy from a hydro-electric dam located just 300 meters away from the building It was also architected to not use air conditioning using proprietary cooling technology developed in-house All of this results in a claimed Power Usage Effectiveness of less than 1.1 "We set our standards very high and our prices are competitive," said Octave Klaba "We expect to meet North American user’s needs as we do in Europe where we already manage 140,000 servers." OVH designs and builds its own servers in order to control all of the components and for performance optimization The 2013 roll-out focuses primarily on Intel’s Ivy Bridge/Sandy Bridge server technologies hosted on guaranteed network pipe and unlimited bandwidth OVH.com deployed its own fiber-optic network and includes 33 points of presences (POPs) It offers 2.5 Tbps of ever-increasing bandwidth capacity The company offers what it calls dedicated cloud customers can provision an initial virtual data center in under a half an hour and adjust it afterwards in less than 2 minutes with OVH providing dedicated physical servers to each customer (hence the initial half hour of provisioning time) It guarantees 99.99% availability for dedicated cloud This is a sizeable hosting provider that has a business model based on total ownership and control of the supply chain and now it has a significant presence in North America “North America is a territory so vast that it takes at least three large data centres to cover the entire population,” CEO Octave Klaba said when the plans were revealed Later we think do the same to the west and certainly the center.” A wall of servers inside the OVH data center in Quebec Decoding Data Center Efficiency Metrics: A Guide to Energy and Sustainability Data Center Knowledge’s 2024 Salary Report Deep Dive: Optimizing AI Data Storage Management Strategies for Sustainable Water Consumption in Data Centers This website is owned and operated by Informa TechTarget influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers Informa PLC’s registered office is 5 Howick Place The Beauharnois–Les Cèdres hydropower complex includes some 30 structures such as dams they still regulate the Fleuve Saints‑Laurent (St both to allow for the development of the Seaway and to produce hydropower at Les Cèdres and Beauharnois generating stations To ensure the longs‑term operability of the structures Hydro‑Québec assessed them to determine what work will be required in the future it was confirmed that a number of investments must be planned to modernize the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres hydropower complex over the coming decades in order to extend its lifespan The hydropower potential of the Suroît region and the Beauharnois canal has evolved significantly since navigation routes were opened on the Fleuve Saint‑Laurent (St Lawrence River) between Lac Saint‑François and Lac Saint‑Louis and the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres hydropower complex The hydrographic system stretches across the border between Canada and the United States and includes the watershed of the Grands Lacs (Great Lakes) and the Fleuve Saint‑Laurent (St This system is managed by a number of Canadian and American authorities under the auspices of the International Joint Commission Its water resources are used for many purposes including the production of hydroelectricity The water that flows into the river travels far before arriving in the Suroît region Lawrence River) begins at the outlet of Lake Ontario the last of the five great lakes with regard to the direction of water flow Interactive map showing the path of the water of the Fleuve Saint‑Laurent (St. Lawrence River) from its starting point at the Great Lakes We would like to know your preferences and needs regarding the hydroelectric development of Beauharnois‑Les Cèdres Lawrence River Board (ILO‑SLRB) manages the river’s water supply for the entire watershed from Lake Ontario to Lac Saint‑Pierre Regulation plays a role not only for hydroelectric power generation but also for commercial and recreational navigation Regulating flow helps mitigate the impacts associated with water level variations in the Fleuve Saint‑Laurent (St The Beauharnois–Les Cèdres complex is a run‑of‑river facility that has no reservoir to hold water drawn from the Moses‑Saunders dam located approximately 60 km upstream As the owner and operator of the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres complex Hydro‑Québec works with the Board to ensure the day‑to‑day management of the water particularly during spring flooding and the ice‑bound season Watch our expert explain how Hydro‑Québec and its partners manage spring runoff along the Saint‑Laurent This vital partnership is closely associated with developing the hydropower potential of the Suroît region In addition to Hydro‑Québec, two other power producers play an important role in regulating the Saint-Laurent: the New York Power Authority (NYPA), the largest state-owned power utility in the United States, and the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) a government-owned corporation that generates about 50% of the generating capacity in Ontario The International Joint Commission (IJC) created under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 has two main responsibilities: to regulate the use of shared waters and to investigate transboundary issues and recommend solutions the IJC approved projects to regulate the waters of the Saint-Laurent to accommodate various needs including those related to domestic purposes Through its 1958 Order of Approval, the IJC created the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board (ILOSLRB) whose primary function is to ensure that the outflow from Lake Ontario meets the requirements of the IJC Order The ILOSLRB Board also keeps the public informed about water levels and flow regulation Hydro‑Québec experts are actively working to reduce the negative impacts of spring flooding on the public. Learn more about the role of Hydro‑Québec and its partners in spring flood management the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres hydropower complex has played a key role in the development of hydroelectricity in Québec it continues to play a major part in Hydro‑Québec’s generating fleet The structures that make up the complex are between 50 and 107 years old. That’s why Hydro‑Québec carried out studies and investigations on all of these structures to determine what work will be required to ensure their long-term operability and extend their lifespan by several decades the complex includes nine dams: Coteau‑1 Île‑Juillet‑1 and Île‑Juillet‑2 Pointe‑du‑Buisson and Pointe‑des‑Cascades It also includes the dikes of the 50‑km‑long Beauharnois canal The Conservative Party of Canada has declared that Priska St-Pierre and David de Repentigny will represent the party as candidates for the Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon riding and the Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville riding in the upcoming federal election on April 28 and a national trainer in a patient support program in the field of coverage for specialized medications She has lived with her partner and two chocolate Labrador dogs in Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka for the past twelve years “I am honoured to have been chosen as the party’s official candidate,” says St-Pierre who is vying to represent the constituents of Beauharnois-Salaberry-Soulanges-Huntingdon “I am convinced that Canada must be governed differently and with a serious and thoughtful approach,” she adds noting it is time to put the government in order Napierville resident David de Repentigny is running to represent the neighbouring riding of Châteauguay-Les Jardins-de-Napierville for the Conservative Party De Repentigny has worked with the Canada Border Services Agency for nearly twenty years where he notes his work in various departments and employee assistance led to the installation of defibrillators at border crossing points He is also a member of the Napierville Fire Department I have always made sure to involve my children in these volunteer efforts instilling in them the essential values of solidarity and civic engagement,” says de Repentigny who intends to prioritize responsible budget management de Repentigny stepped away from the campaign for a day to walk in the St which was presided over by his daughter Olivia who was named queen by the Chateauguay and Valley Irish Heritage Association I want to take real action for our families ensuring we leave them a land and a country in better shape than it is today,” says de Repentigny of his decision to run in this election the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres hydropower complex has played a very important role in the development of hydroelectricity in Québec it continues to play a major part in Hydro-Québec's generating fleet The structures that make up the complex are between 50 and 107 years old. That’s why Hydro-Québec is currently carrying out studies and investigations on all of these structures to determine what work will be required to ensure their long-term operability and extend their lifespan by several decades including the 50-km-long Beauharnois canal dikes Click on the different elements shown on the map belowto find out more Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Beauharnois Generating Station It is the second oldest (after Shawinigan-2 built in 1911) of the hydropower generating stations operated by Hydro-Québec and the first to result from the alliance between Shawinigan Water & Power and Montreal Light it was the most powerful facility in Québec with 74.8 MW Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Les Cèdres generating station is one of four dams on the Coteau whose main functions are to maintain the level of Lac Saint-François and to facilitate the flow of water to the Beauharnois canal and Les Cèdres generating station headrace canal Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Coteau-1 dam Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Coteau-2 dam is one of four dams on the Coteau whose main functions are to maintain the level of Lac Saint-François and to facilitate the flow of water to the Beauharnois canal and Les Cèdres generating station intake canal Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Coteau-3 dam This is a retaining structure that complements the other three Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Coteau-4 dam This dam was built in 1940 by the Beauharnois Light Heat and Power Company to increase the flow through Les Cèdres generating station headrace canal and to restore water levels between the Coteau rapids and the generating station Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Île Juillet-1 dam This dam was built in 1941 by the Beauharnois Light Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Île Juillet-2 dam Like the Saint-Timothée and Pointe-du-Buisson dams this dam was built in 1964 by Hydro-Québec to create water bodies to meet the concerns of property owners near the dam and restore the river to its original appearance The dam is 1,721 m long and includes a spillway with 14 gates a weir with two sections on either side of the Île des Cascades (518 m and 210 m) and a skimmer near the right bank which maintains an ecological flow downstream from the structure Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Pointe-des-Cascades dam The construction of the Pointe-du-Buisson (1960-1962) Pointe-des-Cascades (1964) and Saint-Timothée (1971) dams reflects the desire to create bodies of water for recreational and tourist uses between Saint-Timothée and Pointe-des-Cascades and more specifically between the Île-Juillet and Lac Saint-Louis dams The dam is 1,588 m long and has three sections: a spillway The spillway is 215 m long and has 14 gates The skimmer has two gates and ensures that an ecological flow is maintained downstream of the structure Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Pointe-du-Buisson dam Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Saint-Timothée dam This dike holding back water between the Rivière Saint-Charles and the Saint-Timothée basin underwent maintenance work in spring 2020 Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Les digues du canal de Beauharnois Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Les Cèdres generating station dike The second widening of the Saint-Laurent east of Lake Ontario this 148-km2 lake is located upstream from the island of Montréal Water from the Saint-Laurent exiting the Beauharnois generating station turbines and the spillway of the Pointe-des-Cascades dam flows into this lake as do two of the four outlets of the rivière des Outaouais (Ottawa River) Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Lac Saint-Louis At the outlet of this first widening of the Saint-Laurent east of Lake Ontario the water follows the natural course of the river or passes through the Beauharnois canal Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Le lac Saint-François Between Lac Saint-François and Lac Saint-Louis the Saint-Laurent has a difference in elevation of 25 m and an average flow of 7,400 m3/s To take advantage of this hydroelectric potential Heat and Power Company (BLHPC) asked the federal government to obtain the right to divert the Saint-Laurent and develop Beauharnois generating station the company was granted permission to build this canal on the condition that its primary purpose be the navigation of the St Two locks were built on the left bank of Beauharnois generating station to allow ships to travel the difference in elevation Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Beauharnois canal and St This basin is located between the Saint-Timothée and Pointe-du-Buisson dams Following the reduction in flow that occurred in the natural riverbed of the Saint-Laurent from 1930 to 1960 structures were built to maintain water levels that met the community’s needs because managing the ice on the Saint-Laurent is a challenge every winter some structures have been designed to stay open during the winter to reduce ice-related issues these structures cannot be operated in the winter Water levels are therefore always low during this season Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Pointe-du-Buisson basin This basin is located between the Pointe-du-Buisson and Pointe-des-Cascades dams Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Pointe-des-Cascades basin This basin is located between the Île-Juillet and Saint-Timothée dams Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Saint-Timothée basin Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : Les écluses de Beauharnois This water intake was built in 1929 to regulate the flow of water through the Saint-Louis canal Le contenu qui suit est un diaporama d’images sur : La prise d’eau du canal Saint-Louis Hydro-Québec will be conducting technical and environmental studies and investigations on all the structures in the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres complex You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Hydro-Québec has announced the start of the draft design ahead of the project to overhaul Coteau-1 and Coteau-3 dams to ensure their long-term operability and increase their capacity in compliance with current standards Potential project scenarios will be assessed during the draft design The following phases will encompass the preliminary work and then the rehabilitation itself The draft design aims chiefly to establish the optimal course of action and includes: “This draft-design study is a first step towards the modernisation of the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres complex our infrastructure renovations will require investments and we want to involve stakeholders from the outset to ensure the project’s social acceptability,” said Yannick Chevrier-Bédard Coteau-1 (built in 1933) and Coteau-3 (built in 1940) are two of four dams designed to regulate water levels in Lac Saint-François and facilitate the flow to the Canal de Beauharnois and the headrace canal for Les Cèdres generating station Coteau-1 dam has 20 openings with 18 gates Coteau-3 dam is 270 m long and has 16 gates The necessary rehabilitation work is part of a broad portfolio of major investments to modernise the Beauharnois–Les Cèdres complex and will be carried out in addition to the priority work that began in 2021 based on surveys of all the structures on the Fleuve Saint-Laurent (St The Winter 2023 issue of Energy Global hosts an array of technical articles weather analysis This issue also features a regional report looking at the future of renewables in North America and a report from Théodore Reed-Martin on how Iceland utilises its unique geology for renewable energy Read the article online at: https://www.energyglobal.com/other-renewables/26022024/hydro-qubec-starts-draft-design-for-beauharnoisles-cdres-complex-modernisation/ Lantana Capital Ltd has been appointed as the mandated sell-side advisor for the public auction of Heliosphera SA's bankrupt solar panel factory in Tripoli Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): Already a member? Sign in here MONTREAL - The owners of a Beauharnois estate heavily polluted over decades of industrial activity on neighbouring land are asking the Superior Court of Quebec to force the multinational corporation Elkem to decontaminate the site which Quebec has not been able to do for 30 years The parties are expected to complete their pleadings at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse on Thursday and Friday an 18-hectare site that is one of the few woodland areas bordering the St still belongs to the descendants of Senator Charles-Séraphin Rodier narrow-leaved hickory and the only two known instances in Quebec of a type of hawthorn can be found on the site said the Hone-Bellemare family in a biography of their ancestor Despite the industrialization of the surrounding area sugar shack and other buildings had been built over time of the Union Carbide ferromanganese and ferrosilicon plant acquired in 1984 by the Norwegian multinational Elkem heavily contaminated the nearby Saint-Louis Point site The plant generated large amounts of smelting residue (slag) and other heavy metal residues some of which were scattered over part of Saint-Louis Point Quebec ordered the restoration of Saint-Louis Point It was during the Bureau of Environmental Public Hearings’ (BAPE) inquiry into the restoration plan for the banks of the St Lawrence River bordering the former factory site that the Hone-Bellemare family learned the contamination of their land was much more serious than they had thought Manganese emissions contaminated the surrounding air and settled on the ground resulting in the contamination of the soil at Saint-Louis Point exceeding the limit allowed for industrial use in some places The Bureau said that Saint-Louis Point should be restored “in the near future.” the Hone-Bellemare family called on Elkem Métal Canada to decontaminate their property The family took legal action in 2013 hoping to force the company to restore the site under the supervision of a company of its choice They also claimed more than $1 million in damages a “sum to be paid on the day of the hearing,” including $900,000 for owner Élisabeth Hone-Bellemare $20,000 for her husband (deceased since the lawsuit was filed) and $20,000 for each of their six children The owners “have suffered and continue to suffer” from Elkem’s actions which “deprive them of the full enjoyment of their property,” their lawsuit claimed Elkem Métal Canada is working “hard” to settle the case adding that he could not go into details because of the trial “We have always been a good corporate citizen but it is not always easy,” particularly because the old factory land no longer belongs to Elkem whose setbacks surrounding the dismantling of the Kathryn Spirit “delayed” negotiations The decrepit freighter had been towed to Beauharnois for dismantling by Groupe Saint-Pierre in 2011 but the project had not been authorised and the vessel was sold to a Mexican company Ottawa then paid Groupe Saint-Pierre to dismantle it on location Elkam is refining the plan to restore the banks of its old land following an agreement with the province of Quebec which would also include the restoration of the rest of the site by Groupe Saint-Pierre He did not mention the fate of Saint-Louis Point Groupe Saint-Pierre is not ready to start work blaming the slowness of negotiations with the City of Beauharnois and the Quebec government one of the managers of the Sherbrooke company who did not wish to disclose his exact job title The Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change had not responded to questions from La Presse at the time of publication Although it has not yet completed the restoration of its former Beauharnois site Elkem Métal Canada obtained $11.95 million in grants from the Quebec government last September for a pilot biocarbon manufacturing project which is used in large amounts by the Elkem plant in Saguenay in which Ottawa has also invested $5 million employs 6,800 people in 29 factories around the world aluminum and various other elements used in electronic components A part of the seigneurial land of the Marquis de Beauharnois under the French regime then of the Ellice seigneury under the English regime Saint-Louis Point was acquired by businessman Charles-Séraphin Rodier in 1866 a year before the birth of the Canadian Confederation Having made a fortune in the sale of agricultural tools Rodier became a senator and president of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste built a mansion in Victorian and Edwardian styles on the estate in 1895 The family welcomed many famous personalities to their mansion writers Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Paul Claudel Honoré Mercier and William Lyon Mackenzie King Accident on D’Anjou Boulevard : An entire community shaken Primeau Boulevard : a second real estate project Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville : Liberal Ministers Visit Châteauguay residents wanting to get rid of materials in an ecocentre must temporarily do so in Beauharnois The Ecocentre located on Châteauguay’s Industrial Boulevard has not been accessible since the contract between the company and the City expired on December 31 The City was not able to renew the contract with the Géant du Conteneur as the company is no longer listed on the Register of companies authorized to contract or subcontract indicated the City’s Director General “The company is no longer in good standing I find that disappointing as it is a business that has established itself in Châteauguay but we have to respect what has been implemented by the government and that’s well and good,” expressed Châteauguay Mayor The city was not aware of the reasons for which the company had been removed from the Registry a decision that falls to the Autorité des Marchés Publics A communications advisor for the Autorité des Marchés Publics told the Soleil de Châteauguay that if a company is not on the list it is either because it has not filed a request or has not renewed its permit to contract Châteauguay has come to an agreement with the City of Beauharnois to allow citizens to use its installations The agreement calls for Châteauguay to pay $6,000 for the first 100 clients Beauharnois will subsequently bill by the ton Châteauguay residents are permitted five free ecocentre visits per year underscored Châteauguay’s Mayor given that several other options are currently being analyzed for the future of ecocentre services within the municipality The construction of a site beside the municipal garage has been raised as a possibility Mr. Allard has emphasized that the site could be managed by a non-profit organization The city us also looking at the possibility of entering into agreements with neighbouring cities the two contracts related to its ecocentre came to an end on December 31 but the city used its option to renew for a year a provision which was included in the initial contracts A total of $166,704 will be paid to the Pro-Jet A&A Division Conteneur Inc company for the rental and transportation of containers in 2022 Beauharnois will also pay $210,045 to Tria Écoénergie Inc Tarifs sur les pièces automobiles : Comment ça fonctionne Est-ce que la Cadillac Celestiq à 500 000 $ est un modèle réaliste dans le contexte actuel  Plus de 25 000 Ford Bronco et Transit visés par un problème de caméra de recul You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience The battle for mayor of Beauharnois ended on November 7th with a victory for outgoing councillor Alain Dubuc Four candidates were in the running for the mayor Lara Quevillon 1351 votes and the outgoing mayor Bruno Tremblay 651 votes shortly after the announcement of his victory He takes the opportunity to thank all voters for their confidence stating that he intends to be up to the task mentioning that everyone has worked extremely hard over the past year “I will start by meeting with the elected councillors Then we will get up to date with the situation of the city and then we will present it to the citizens This is the first thing I want to do” Dubuc when asked about what is his priority I am extremely proud of my election campaign sensible and realistic commitments for the city of Beauharnois!” My experience as a manager of a cooperative generating more than 60 million in revenue and my studies in business administration and economic development are distinctive and important assets of my candidacy and I am very proud of them I have had the pleasure and privilege of meeting citizens our precious merchants and city organizations to discuss the issues and priorities of their community We must admit that we all believe in a Beauharnois that is more inclusive but I believe that together we can achieve very large projects for the benefit of each citizens of Beauharnois “I am committed to working closely with the team of councillors you choose to elect in each of the districts with sincerity and honesty as I have always done I would like to once again thank my great team of ambassadors who have worked with me from the start You are exceptional people and together we will win on November 7th” Dubuc was general manager in a cooperative generating more than 60 million in revenue he has accumulated 30 years in the same cooperative He also has a university degree in business administration and economic development Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" All rights reserved © 2025. VIVA MÉDIA. | Website designs by ÉQUATION Tech giant Google announces its intention to acquire land in Beauharnois and pursue plans for further growth in Québec The move will result in a potential investment of US$600 million it is estimated that the investment will create approximately 30 specialized well-paying jobs when the data centre is operational To make the initiative possible and meet the specific needs related to the future construction and operation of such a data centre the government of Québec has removed the Agricultural zoning designation for 62.4 hectares of land belonging to Hydro-Québec Compensation measures will be taken to mitigate the impact of the project on the region and farming operations The measures stem from commitments to the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) and the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) An equivalent area of land belonging to Hydro-Québec which is outside the agricultural zone and adjacent to the land that Google will purchase will be rezoned as agricultural to then be ceded or entrusted long term to the UPA-Fondaction agricultural trust to support its work and efforts to preserve Québec’s agricultural heritage the Government of Québec will award a non-repayable financial contribution of $3.54 million to the UPA-Fondaction agricultural trust to help kick-start the trust’s operations The province will also grant $2.7 million in non-repayable funding to the CMM to establish the Metropolitan Agricultural Park to emphasize the significance and continuity of its relationship with UPA Hydro-Québec will cede to the UPA-Fondaction agricultural trust approximately 150 hectares of land located in Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka This will also help the trust start up its operations made the announcement today along with André Lamontagne Fisheries and Food and Minister Responsible for the Centre-du-Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches Regions; Jonatan Julien Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord and Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regions; and Claude Reid Member for Beauharnois and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transport I am very proud to announce a future major project for the region The data centre is expected to generate well-paying jobs here in Beauharnois both during construction and in the first stage of the project When a company like Google decides to expand its operations in Québec this reinforces our position as one of the world’s greenest and most vibrant technology hubs.”  “Protecting agricultural land is very important to the Government of Québec The measures implemented to mitigate the impact of the project on agricultural zones are unprecedented and show our commitment to preserving our agricultural land base which is essential to our food self-sufficiency and to the vitality of our regions Fisheries and Food and Minister Responsible for the Centre-du-Québec and Chaudière-Appalaches Regions  “The announcement today confirms Québec’s ability to attract world–class players in the new economy with its clean Google’s decision to locate here will result in major investments that will help create wealth in Québec Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Côte-Nord and Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regions  “The prospect of welcoming tech giant Google and participating in its future projects in Beauharnois has acted as a catalyst for local players We are very excited to go one step further today to make this promising initiative a reality and revitalize the regional economy while bolstering the vitality of farming communities in our riding.”  Member for Beauharnois and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transport  “We are extremely pleased that Google is choosing to use Québec’s clean energy to reach its goal of running its entire business solely on renewable energy by 2030 It is a significant recognition of the role that our energy can play in drastically reducing CO2 emissions in North America.”  “The development of this project is great news for our city We have been working with the promoter for several years to meet its needs without negatively affecting residents Google’s presence in Beauharnois will help us develop our industrial park and build a data technology hub.”  “The agreement announced with the UPA-Fondaction agricultural trust The trust’s mission is to preserve agricultural land in Québec and support projects that will grow the next generation of farmers the government is acknowledging the need to maintain the size of our agricultural zone in a meaningful way by compensating for lost agricultural land We cannot increase our food self-sufficiency without preserving or expanding crop areas in Québec.”  President and Chief Executive Officer of UPA  “Montréal International has been working with Google’s various business lines in Greater Montréal for several years The future data centre project proves that in addition to being home to creative and innovative talent the 82 municipalities of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal provide an environment that fosters the development of new technologies and new knowledge to help reduce our carbon footprint.”  President and CEO of Montréal International  Avitia improves access to its cancer testing through its AI-platform Tangible benefits for cutting-edge industries in Greater Montréal A new era of AI geared towards commercialization is emerging in Montréal Montréal International (MI)’s Board of Directors is pleased to welcome four new.. Contact us This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Electric school buses acquired at a cost of $ 9 million will operate within three years in the regions of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and Beauharnois following an agreement between the companies Girardin and Autobus Venise During the announcement of the supply of 26 electric school buses for the Beauharnois and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield regions Vice-President Sales and Service Eastern Canada at Girardin These new vehicles will be going up and down the roads of the Suroît along bodies of water and urban roads to serve the clientele of the Commissions scolaires de la Vallée-des-Tisserands starting with 18 Blue Bird Type C electric school buses capable of carrying 72 passengers and three Micro Bird Type A electric school minibuses with a capacity of 30 passengers each The first deliveries are scheduled before the end of the current school year allowing a second deployment at the start of the 2022 school year “Once the electric buses are delivered the cities served in the Beauharnois and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield regions will be relieved of 600 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year a considerable reduction thanks to the initiative of Autobus Venise and of its leadership in the electrification of school transportation” which oversees the financial assistance program to accelerate the electrification of school transportation provides carriers with a budget of $ 250.7 million to facilitate the transition The program aims to transition 65% of school buses in Quebec to electric by 2030 “The electrification of school transportion in Quebec must be a priority and Girardin is delighted to be able to support Autobus Venise in this important transition thanks to our proven expertise” vice-president of sales and services for Eastern Canada at Girardin in Drummondville as well as Micro Bird with the Ecotuned Technologies system C and D electric school buses which are 100% electric including heating allowing an additional reduction of greenhouse gases (Beauharnois) Un citoyen pourrait devoir payer une amende de 200 $ à 2000 $ parce que les arbustes fruitiers de son jardin « poussent de manière désordonnée » La Ville de Beauharnois lui a envoyé deux avis de « nuisances » à ce sujet Une abeille se pose sur une grosse fleur rose et commence à la butiner la branche d’un arbre ploie sous le poids des dizaines de poires qu’elle porte Des rangées d’arbres chargés de fruits prêts à être cueillis entre lesquels serpentent des allées bordées de fleurs de toutes les couleurs : son jardin est pour le moins atypique Situé dans une zone résidentielle de Beauharnois Circulant parmi ses arbres et ses arbustes Frédérick Brossoit énumère les nombreuses variétés de fruits qu’il cultive — et ce en plus de son travail en traitement des eaux Il soulève une branche d’un pommier pour nous permettre de passer C’est quasiment 100 livres de fruits qu’il y a là-dedans  Mais cela ne semble pas être au goût de tout le monde La Ville de Beauharnois lui a envoyé deux avis de nuisances en juillet Elle y indique avoir constaté lors d’inspections que « différents arbustes ne sont pas entretenus et poussent de manière désordonnée » sur son terrain la Ville a expliqué par courriel avoir agi à la suite d’une plainte qu’elle a reçue un délai d’une dizaine de jours a été accordé à M la Ville a signifié avoir constaté que le terrain « n’était toujours pas convenablement entretenu » lui accordant sept jours supplémentaires et ajoutant qu’une amende pourrait être donnée « à défaut de [se] conformer à cet avis » La Ville a indiqué à La Presse que le montant de cette amende pourrait être compris entre 200 $ et 2000 $ Mais « il n’est pas question d’amende pour l’instant car nous privilégions le dialogue et la collaboration avec le citoyen » conseillère aux communications de la Ville de Beauharnois Cela fait près de 30 ans que Frédérick Brossoit s’est lancé dans des projets de vergers urbains — et 13 ans qu’il le fait là Il estime que son jardin produit tellement qu’il pourrait permettre de nourrir de quatre à six personnes à l’année mais aussi ses semences et ses connaissances pour multiplier les végétaux à travers un groupe appelé « La Rébellion fruitière » Permettre à n’importe qui possédant un terrain de démarrer un verger pour devenir autosuffisant en l’espace de trois à six ans un inspecteur de la Ville lui aurait donné des recommandations pour se conformer aux exigences en matière d’entretien de son jardin Les buissons devraient notamment être taillés en boule les herbacés ne devraient pas dépasser 30 centimètres et les plantes ligneuses (soit les arbustes « Ma réalité est tellement différente de celle d’autres gens » Il voulait que je taille les ‟bébés” de mes arbres pour qu’ils entrent en dormance et que je puisse les déplacer « Nous ne demandons pas au citoyen de couper les plantes à une certaine hauteur mais uniquement d’entretenir celles qui croissent en désordre » La Ville a noté une « nette amélioration » dans l’entretien du terrain depuis sa dernière visite « Une responsable de l’urbanisme ira valider sur les lieux la semaine prochaine pour déterminer si les travaux effectués répondent aux ajustements demandés » Brossoit fait part de son incompréhension face à ces inspections alors que de l’herbe à poux foisonne jusque sur la bordure du trottoir sur le terrain d’une résidence voisine Mais j’aimerais que la société évolue un peu plus vers ça » en désignant son jardin d’un geste de la main IKEA Canada announces the grand opening of its latest Distribution Centre and Customer Distribution Centre in Canada to enhance the omnichannel retailer's operational efficiency providing its retail locations and customers with unparalleled convenience and swift service The new Beauharnois facility is the first IKEA Distribution Centre in over three decades and aligns with the brand's commitment to enriching the lives of its customers by offering quality products for a better life at home The state-of-the-art Beauharnois Distribution Centre and Customer Distribution Centre will play a pivotal role in streamlining IKEA's logistics operations ensuring that products reach customers' homes with increased speed and accuracy IKEA aims to further elevate the shopping experience and meet the ever-evolving needs of its valued customers by notably using automated storage and retrieval systems as well as automated goods to person picking and packing solutions Today's opening in Beauharnois is an important step as IKEA Canada continues its transformation journey to become the leading omnichannel home furnishings retailer while maintaining its positive impact on people and the planet and larger distribution location in the Montreal area helps to reduce transport distances and emissions by storing more products and in turn brings the retailer closer to its customers "This endeavor reflects the culmination of many years of hard work Our commitment to teamwork and achieving remarkable outcomes has brought us to this pivotal moment Director of Beauharnois' distribution centre and customer distribution centre at IKEA Canada "I believe this facility will become a cornerstone of progress serving not only as a hub for our operations but also as a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering excellence and being a home away from home for our co-workers as we embrace new challenges and opportunities we'll continue to elevate IKEA's legacy of innovation and customer service," remarked Mathieu Rochon The new Beauharnois location was awarded LEED Silver certification and is equipped with 20 electric vehicle chargers for co-workers and guests The retailer will install 15 electric vehicle chargers for commercial fleets supporting IKEA Canada's ambition to provide zero emission home deliveries by 2025.  At the heart of the IKEA Beauharnois Distribution Centre and Customer Distribution Centre are over 380 co-workers To ensure that IKEA is a great place to work co-workers have access to Total Rewards that includes benefits performance-driven bonus program and wellness days Specific to the IKEA Beauharnois facility is on-site workout facilities and a co-worker vegetable and herb garden For media inquiries: Annie Corriveau at 514-589-9166 Do not sell or share my personal information: Four arrests in connection with drug trafficking Police officers from the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry detachment of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) arrested four individuals during a drug trafficking operation in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on March 28 The operation stemmed from an investigation that began in January Officers carried out searches of four private residences and a vehicle where they seized more than seven grams of cocaine Officers also confiscated approximately $865 in Canadian currency and several cellular phones All four could face charges related to drug trafficking Around 20 officers took part in the operation Two arrested in Huntingdon for drug trafficking Police officers arrested two individuals and seized a significant amount of illicit drugs on March 21 during an operation led by the SQ’s MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry detachment of the Sûreté du Québec The arrests and seizure were the result of an investigation that began in January 2024 Officers raided a private residence on Fairview Street and seized nearly 15 grams of cannabis and approximately 200 contraband cigarettes The police also seized over $900 in Canadian currency as well as materials and documents used to traffic drugs The Sûreté du Québec dog handler also participated in the operation A 56-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were arrested during the raid Both appeared at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse where they faced charges related to the illegal trafficking of drugs officers from the Beauharnois-Salaberry detachment arrested a 60-year-old man after he was caught in the act of dealing drugs in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Officers also arrested a 23-year-old woman who was later released The man appeared at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse later that day to face charges including drug trafficking and breach of probation which also involved the search of a vehicle officers seized more than 650 methamphetamine tablets over $1,200 in Canadian currency and two cellular phones The Sûreté du Québec reminds citizens that information on drug trafficking in the region can be communicated confidentially or anonymously to the Centrale de l’information criminelle (Central criminal information bureau) at 1 800-659-4264 Opposition is mounting against proposed changes to the boundary of the Huntingdon riding following a report published by the Commission de la représentation électorale du Québec that recommends adding five municipalities to the constituency The commission is proposing to offset population growth in neighbouring ridings by adding the municipalities of Saint-Étienne-de-Beauharnois and a section of the city of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to the Huntingdon riding Public consultations on the proposed changes ran from mid-October to November 15 A total of seven briefs were presented during an in-person session on November 7 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield and Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols presented their perspectives the prefects for the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry and MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges None spoke positively of the commission’s recommendations Huntingdon MNA Carole Mallette was especially critical arguing the changes would see the riding expand even further without any additional resources to meet new needs The CDC du Haut-Saint-Laurent also denounced the proposed changes in a memoir submitted to the commission suggesting the addition of more populous municipalities could disproportionally impact the MNA’s available time to address issues facing smaller communities A resolution adopted by the municipality of Havelock on November 6 requests the status quo be maintained for the riding A parliamentary commission will review the recommendations and a revised proposal will be debated in the National Assembly before any new electoral boundaries will be adopted The revised electoral map will be in place for the 2026 provincial election Régie Beau-Château Executive Director Joëlle Ethier Châteauguay City Councillor Marie-Louise Kerneïs Beauharnois Mayor Alain Dubuc and Beauharnois City Councillor Francis Laberge (Photo: Le Soleil - Valérie Lessard) When the cities of Châteauguay and Beauharnois announced that Châteauguay would build its swimming pool project alone they also announced their intention to dissolve the Régie Beau-Château the city of Beauharnois indicated that it would be negotiating an agreement to dissolve the Régie “in the short term.” Asked about this by residents attending the Châteauguay meeting Châteauguay Mayor Eric Allard confirmed that discussions will eventually take place with Beauharnois but this was done “based on the assumption that everything had been paid for,” which is not the case at present Asked to comment on the decision by the two municipalities the Executive Director said that she was first concentrating on the construction of the swimming pool “It’s a real achievement for us because we’ve worked very hard We’re very happy to be able to continue to the end of the construction because it’s not a simple process,” said Joëlle Ethier The Régie Beau-Château was created in 2016 and unites the municipalities of Beauharnois and Châteauguay The aim was to build four sports facilities: two in Châteauguay and two in Beauharnois and to share the costs on a per capita basis meaning that Châteauguay residents would foot 78% of the bill while Beauharnois residents would pay the remaining 22% the Sportplex in Châteauguay and the outdoor aquatic complex in Beauharnois have been completed The indoor pool project in Châteauguay was the next infrastructure on the Régie’s list The Régie has been working on the project since 2018 Beauharnois Mayor Alain Dubuc said that Beauharnois was using 9% of the Sportplex According to the 2023 annual report on the activities of the Beauharnois outdoor aquatic complex 42% of general public visitors (excluding day camps) were from Châteauguay 29% from Beauharnois and 29% from outside its two municipalities The first game matched the Huskies against the Lynx from St The teams were evenly matched but in the end the Huskies defeated the Lynx 4-2 Defenseman Brian Sproule was named star of the game scoring 2 goals and playing well defensively The second game of the tournament pitted the Huskies against the Titans from Vaudreuil-Dorion.  The Huskies dominated the game winning 7-0 Braeden Bergevin scored 4 goals on his way to winning star of the game The third game was a contest between the Huskies and their rivals The Huskies came out strong scoring 4 goals in the first period The Patriotes scored early in the second period before the Huskies scored 4 more goals to end the game 8-1 Justin Millette was named star of the game with a solid performance This win allowed the Huskies to advance into the finals meeting up once again against the Lynx from St There were 2 strips of lights on the ice for the players to skate between name and number were projected on to the ice The Huntingdon players were motivated for this game as they felt that the game against the Lynx in the first game of the tournament was the hardest competition that they faced this season The Huskies scored 2 goals before the Lynx replied with a goal In the second period the Huskies came out hard and fast scoring 3 goals in the first 87 seconds of the period Braeden Bergevin was named first star of the game with his third hat trick of the tournament Xavier Beauvais was named third star of the game right winger for the Huskies summed up their effort saying ?We have been playing like a team and that’s why we win. of the Huskies commented on the team’s success this year saying "The team has really come together this year The majority of the boys have been playing together for years with limited success but this year they are having a great season." When people north of Toronto visit Ikea’s store in Vaughan Selwyn Crittendon says it will be hard to tell there’s a transformation underway in the bowels of the building away from the maze-like aisles leading customers through the showroom It’s in those hidden spaces that the Swedish home goods and furniture retailer is installing dedicated loading bays so staff don’t have to wheel orders out a side door and lift them onto trucks said Ikea Canada’s chief executive officer and chief sustainability officer you won’t notice so much of the change,” said Crittendon who has spent roughly three months on the job he took after about 20 years at Ikea U.S. But his hope is that shoppers and staff eventually notice the effects of the invisible changes as orders arrive faster and take much less grunt work The store’s transformation is only one of the initiatives the company has underway to boost efficiency across its supply chain Other stores will get the same revamp as Ikea Canada pours $400 million into overhauling its fulfilment networks in the Greater Vancouver and Toronto areas That builds on a recently opened warehouse in Beauharnois The Beauharnois facility is the first Canadian distribution centre Ikea opened in the last 30 years — and it’s quite different from those that came before it That’s because the facility is abuzz with automated systems that deliver palettes of goods from up to 20 levels high to workers who handpick items and sort them into orders “What they’re doing in terms of number of orders that are pumping out of that distribution center is simply amazing,” Crittendon said Across Ikea’s entire Canadian network 1.61 million orders were delivered between September 2022 and August 2023 Another 602,260 orders fell under the company’s click and collect program which allows customers to browse and buy online but pick up their purchase in store The company said about 28 per cent of its retail sales come through its online channels But convincing customers these days to make purchases can be a tougher sell High inflation and interest rates are weighing on shoppers including many who have lost their jobs through a spate of layoffs or are worried about costly mortgages cutting into other areas of their budget “Between our co-workers and our customers they’re screaming about affordability,” said Crittendon ‘How much money do we have after we pay for the things do we have discretionary spending then?'” Though Ikea has long had a reputation for prices that undercut competitors Crittendon said the company’s approach to affordability “is not about just selling goods.” he sees Ikea’s place as finding solutions to pocketbook problems That means selling everything from motion-sensing taps and LED lightbulbs that save water and electricity to designing more products that fit into micro-condos and other small spaces Canadians are fitting into to make real estate affordable Helping with affordability also includes offering more robust financing options on purchases pay later company Afterpay that allows shoppers to split purchases valued between $50 and $1,000 into four interest-free payments There’s also a new program backed by RBC that offers one-year The focus on affordability helped Ikea Canada earn $2.9 billion in its latest fiscal year It was coupled with store visits increasing by 6.3 per cent to 28.6 million Among those heading to stores was Crittendon whose first act in Ikea Canada’s top job was to visit all 16 stores in the chain’s Canadian network He wanted to find a round of “homework” — changes he could order to better support Ikea Canada’s 7,200 staff or ease the pain points shoppers face Getting schooled on their needs took him to the hulking spaces Ikea was first known for along with its newer gems: condensed urban stores like the one in the heart of downtown Toronto They feature less stock and smaller showrooms but keep shoppers from trekking to larger Asked whether Ikea Canada will focus on adding more of these types of stores to its network Crittendon said it isn’t about prioritizing one kind over another … It could be our standardized stores that you’re so used to like (Ontario’s) Ikea Burlington or it could be smaller footprints like the stores Ikea Scarborough and Ikea (Toronto Downtown),” he said I’m going to spend a lot more time understanding what our consumers’ needs are.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to 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sont situées à l’extérieur de la zone agricole appartenant à Hydro-Québec sont adjacentes au terrain où s’érigera le nouveau centre de données L'implantation de ces installations ne serait toutefois pas possible sans l'intervention de Québec qui a agi par décret pour permettre la réalisation de ce projet autorise l'exclusion de la zone agricole de certains lots pour que Google puisse y établir ses quartiers le gouvernement accorde à une entreprise privée [...] un droit de regard important sur une richesse collective limitée non renouvelable et essentielle à la société québécoise a déploré le président de l'Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) de la Montérégie ne représente que 2 % du territoire de la province L’adoption d’un décret permettant à une multinationale étrangère de mettre la main sur un terrain visé sans passer par le processus établi crée un précédent déplorable et inquiétant Letellier a reproché à Québec d'avoir fait fi des pouvoirs de la Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ) dont le mandat est de conseiller le gouvernement Legault en matière de protection des zones agricoles la CPTAQ avait rejeté la demande de la Ville de Beauharnois d'exclure ces terrains qui étaient alors estimés à une superficie totale de 93,61 hectares de la zone agricole pour l’implantation d’un projet industriel d’envergure internationale celui-ci adopté en septembre 2019 le gouvernement caquiste a soustrait à la compétence de la CPTAQ le dossier relatif à la demande de la Ville de Beauharnois en vue de la création d’un centre de données informatiques sur des terrains appartenant à Hydro-Québec qui ouvre la porte à une politisation du dézonage au Québec a insisté Jérémie Letellier le président-directeur général de l'UPA a jugé qu'il s'agissait d'une situation exceptionnelle les compensations annoncées par Québec en marge du projet viennent limiter les dommages en réintroduisant de nouveaux terrains en zone verte en protégeant d'autres terres menacées par le développement urbain et en facilitant leur mise en valeur par de nouveaux projets agricoles a en effet annoncé qu'une compensation financière non remboursable de 3,54 millions de dollars sera accordée à la Fiducie agricole UPA-Fondaction pour favoriser le démarrage de ses activités un terrain de près de 150 hectares à Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka sera aussi cédé par Hydro-Québec à la Fiducie agricole UPA-Fondaction afin de souligner l'importance et la pérennité des relations entre cette dernière et la société d'État Le président-directeur général de l'UPA a dit y voir une marque de confiance envers la nouvelle fiducie Il a néanmoins souligné que l'Union préférait que le gouvernement s'en remette à l'avenir à l'expertise de la CPTAQ avant de permettre que des terres agricoles changent de vocation est de laisser la Commission faire son travail Tout en prenant acte de l'importance de la protection du territoire agricole a souligné que les mesures d'atténuation promises par le gouvernement Legault étaient sans précédent Elles témoignent de notre engagement envers la préservation du territoire agricole Outre les investissements majeurs qu'entraînera l'arrivée de Google à Beauharnois l'expansion des activités de la multinationale au Québec vient confirmer notre statut de pôle technologique parmi les plus dynamiques et les plus verts du monde s'est réjoui de son côté le ministre Fitzgibbon Même son de cloche du côté du maire de Beauharnois qui s'est réjoui de ce projet qui viendra consolider le développement de notre parc industriel Une autre enveloppe de 2,7 millions de dollars sera par ailleurs destinée à la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) pour assurer la mise en œuvre du parc métropolitain agricole a fait savoir le gouvernement Legault L'intervention de Québec à coups de décrets fait toutefois grincer les dents de la Fédération de l'UPA Montérégie. Ouvrir en mode plein écranLa multinationale Google a confirmé son intention d'acquérir un terrain de 62,4 hectares appartenant à Hydro-Québec, à Beauharnois, pour y construire un centre de données. Valérie BoisclairPublié le 10 mai 2021 à 20 h 26 HAEPrenez note que cet article publié en 2021 pourrait contenir des informations qui ne sont plus à jour La multinationale américaine Google a confirmé son intention de mettre la main sur des terres agricoles détenues par Hydro-Québec à Beauharnois afin d’y construire un centre de données informatiques a indiqué lundi le gouvernement de François Legault Un terrain totalisant 62,4 hectares pourrait ainsi accueillir ce projet auquel le géant informatique compte consacrer 735 millions de dollars (600 millions $ US) le centre entraînerait la création d’une trentaine d’emplois spécialisés et bien rémunérés selon le ministère de l’Économie du Québec D'autres emplois devraient être créés pour mener à bien la construction de ces nouvelles installations Comme le terrain que souhaite acquérir Google se trouve en zone agricole le gouvernement Legault s’est engagé à compenser la perte de ces terres en cédant une superficie équivalente à la Fiducie agricole UPA-Fondaction qui sont situées à l’extérieur de la zone agricole appartenant à Hydro-Québec sont adjacentes au terrain où s’érigera le nouveau centre de données L'implantation de ces installations ne serait toutefois pas possible sans l'intervention de Québec qui a agi par décret pour permettre la réalisation de ce projet autorise l'exclusion de la zone agricole de certains lots pour que Google puisse y établir ses quartiers Ouvrir en mode plein écranLes terres promises par Québec en guise de compensation pour les 62,4 hectares en zone agricole perdus se trouvent à proximité du site où sera installé le centre de données Photo : Tirée du document consignant les principes convenus entre la CMM le gouvernement accorde à une entreprise privée [...] un droit de regard important sur une richesse collective limitée non renouvelable et essentielle à la société québécoise a déploré le président de l'Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) de la Montérégie ne représente que 2 % du territoire de la province L’adoption d’un décret permettant à une multinationale étrangère de mettre la main sur un terrain visé sans passer par le processus établi crée un précédent déplorable et inquiétant Letellier a reproché à Québec d'avoir fait fi des pouvoirs de la Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ) dont le mandat est de conseiller le gouvernement Legault en matière de protection des zones agricoles la CPTAQ avait rejeté la demande de la Ville de Beauharnois d'exclure ces terrains qui étaient alors estimés à une superficie totale de 93,61 hectares de la zone agricole pour l’implantation d’un projet industriel d’envergure internationale le gouvernement caquiste a soustrait à la compétence de la CPTAQ le dossier relatif à la demande de la Ville de Beauharnois en vue de la création d’un centre de données informatiques sur des terrains appartenant à Hydro-Québec qui ouvre la porte à une politisation du dézonage au Québec a jugé qu'il s'agissait d'une situation exceptionnelle les compensations annoncées par Québec en marge du projet viennent limiter les dommages en réintroduisant de nouveaux terrains en zone verte en protégeant d'autres terres menacées par le développement urbain et en facilitant leur mise en valeur par de nouveaux projets agricoles a en effet annoncé qu'une compensation financière non remboursable de 3,54 millions de dollars sera accordée à la Fiducie agricole UPA-Fondaction pour favoriser le démarrage de ses activités un terrain de près de 150 hectares à Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka sera aussi cédé par Hydro-Québec à la Fiducie agricole UPA-Fondaction afin de souligner l'importance et la pérennité des relations entre cette dernière et la société d'État Le président-directeur général de l'UPA a dit y voir une marque de confiance envers la nouvelle fiducie Il a néanmoins souligné que l'Union préférait que le gouvernement s'en remette à l'avenir à l'expertise de la CPTAQ avant de permettre que des terres agricoles changent de vocation a souligné que les mesures d'atténuation promises par le gouvernement Legault étaient sans précédent Elles témoignent de notre engagement envers la préservation du territoire agricole Outre les investissements majeurs qu'entraînera l'arrivée de Google à Beauharnois l'expansion des activités de la multinationale au Québec vient confirmer notre statut de pôle technologique parmi les plus dynamiques et les plus verts du monde s'est réjoui de son côté le ministre Fitzgibbon Même son de cloche du côté du maire de Beauharnois qui s'est réjoui de ce projet qui viendra consolider le développement de notre parc industriel Une autre enveloppe de 2,7 millions de dollars sera par ailleurs destinée à la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) pour assurer la mise en œuvre du parc métropolitain agricole Crimes et délits. Une étudiante portée disparue retrouvée morte à Ottawa. Publié hier à 17 h 36 HAE Une étudiante portée disparue retrouvée morte à OttawaLe Haut-Commissariat de l'Inde à Ottawa a identifié Vanshika Saini comme une étudiante indienne Politique provinciale. Danielle Smith promet un référendum en 2026. Publié hier à 21 h 33 HAE Danielle Smith promet un référendum en 2026La question du séparatisme pourrait y figurer Politique fédérale. Don Davies choisi comme chef intérimaire du NPD. Publié à 0 h 50 HAE Don Davies choisi comme chef intérimaire du NPDLe parti de gauche a été réduit à seulement sept sièges lors des élections fédérales du 28 avril Élections fédérales Canada 2025. Le candidat libéral de Windsor demande un recomptage judiciaire. Publié hier à 19 h 41 HAE Le candidat libéral de Windsor demande un recomptage judiciaireÉlections Canada a trouvé des erreurs dans les rapports des bureaux de vote locaux Donald Trump, président des États-Unis. Donald Trump dit qu’il est improbable que les É.-U. annexent le Canada. Publié hier à 15 h 12 HAE Donald Trump dit qu’il est improbable que les É.-U. annexent le CanadaLe président américain a affirmé qu'il continuera à faire pression pour que le Canada devienne le 51e État Chargement en coursInfolettre Info nationaleNouvelles Abonnez-vous à notre infolettre pour ne rien manquer Un terrain totalisant 62,4 hectares pourrait ainsi accueillir ce projet auquel le géant informatique compte consacrer 735 millions de dollars (600 millions $ US) Installée dans la province depuis 2004, Google a indiqué qu'en plus de ses activités en Montérégie, ses bureaux de Montréal, qui seront aménagés sur l'avenue Viger compteront jusqu'à 1000 employés Le géant américain entend faire de Montréal l'un de ses trois principaux bureaux au pays Valérie Boisclair est reporter spécialisée en environnement Elle s'intéresse aux questions relatives au climat à l'énergie et à la justice Depuis son arrivée à Radio-Canada en 2016 elle compte à son actif la couverture de plusieurs campagnes électorales et Jeux olympiques Surtout présente sur les plateformes numériques elle collabore aussi à D'abord l'info et Ça nous regarde Le Haut-Commissariat de l'Inde à Ottawa a identifié Vanshika Saini comme une étudiante indienne La question du séparatisme pourrait y figurer Le parti de gauche a été réduit à seulement sept sièges lors des élections fédérales du 28 avril Élections Canada a trouvé des erreurs dans les rapports des bureaux de vote locaux Le président américain a affirmé qu'il continuera à faire pression pour que le Canada devienne le 51e État Installée dans la province depuis 2004, Google a indiqué qu'en plus de ses activités en Montérégie, ses bureaux de Montréal, qui seront aménagés sur l'avenue Viger L'intervention de Québec à coups de décrets fait toutefois grincer les dents de la Fédération de l'UPA Montérégie Editor's note:   The article below incorporates revisions made on January 10 Editor’s note:   The article below incorporates revisions made on January 10 completing a massive highway project that started construction in 2009 but has its genesis in the 1960s This final section of Autoroute 30 runs from Vaudreuil-Dorion to Chateauguay bypassing Montreal via the south and providing a corridor to the Montérégie region It is a four-lane highway that has cost a total of $1.5 billion Lead engineering designer for the bridge and the entire 42-kilometre highway is Arup The $750-million Beauharnois Canal Bridge is a critical component and one of two major crossings along the tolled highway The Beauharnois Canal bridge spans over the St the main shipping route between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes The bridge is a 2.5 kilometre-long structure with a gradient of 3.5% that provides the necessary 38.5 metres of clearance above the shipping canal in the Seaway The bridge’s eastern approach superstructure is a continuous steel-concrete composite box girder superstructure stretching 1,446 metres the bridge is the second longest incrementally launched bridge in the world with a total launched length of 1,446 metres a figure only exceeded by the Millau Viaduct in France The western approach has a total length of 1,095 metres the 45-metre spans are among the longest ever achieved in pre-stressed bridge construction in North America the footprint of the bridge had to be minimized both to limit the loss of fish habitat and also to minimize any head-loss in the river flow that might affect a hydro-electricity dam downstream the bridge in this section has 82-metre spans with pile caps that lie above the water level Rather than relying on the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code’s more conservative approach Arup analyzed the soil conditions in a seismic response model at each of the bridge’s foundations The specific soil properties varied significantly along the length of the bridge so this method resulted in a more accurate and efficient design, yieldiog significant cost reductions. the public-private consortium that has a 35-year contract to design finance and maintain the entire highway and its structures. The international consortium includes Dragados Canada tunnel design and construction phase services For more information about Highway 30, click here. Google plans to acquire a property in Beauharnois and turn it into a CA$735 million (US$600m) data center the company said that it would no longer plan to expand at a site in the Netherlands It has one data center in Wieringermeerpolder and previously said it would build three more “I am very proud to announce today a future major project for the region it is estimated to generate well-paid jobs both during construction and in the operation of the future data center," Pierre Fitzgibbon "The growth of a company the scale of Google in Québec confirms our status as one of the world’s most dynamic and greenest technology hubs." The company expects the project to lead to about 300-500 temporary construction jobs and dozens of longer term jobs at the facility Google often uses contractors to help run its data centers who are paid a lower rate than full time Google employees The 62.4 hectares Google is looking to acquire from Hydro-Québec is currently zoned as agricultural land A similar portion of land nearby will be included in the agricultural zone and entrusted to the Fiducie agricole UPA-Fondaction a Quebec trust focused on preserving the province’s agricultural heritage “The adoption of a decree that allows a foreign multinational to get its hands on targeted land without going through the established process sets a deplorable and worrying precedent,” Jérémie Letellier head of the Union des Producteurs Agricoles du Québec for the Montérégie region commercial or industrial development to the nourishing vocation of our agricultural lands and bypassing the mechanisms in place to protect them will not ensure Quebec’s food autonomy.” Google said in a statement that "there was first a four-building design but these original plans have been changed some time ago A spokesperson added: "We decided we needed to rethink our plans based on emerging designs and technologies There are no additional building plans for the region and there are no further announcements for extensions in the Netherlands." But the company was keen to note that it was not ruling out ever building again in the country, where it has faced local opposition due to its lack of transparency and large energy usage Google leases the facility through a company owned by a Texas oil billionaire William Harrison's Cathexis owns the land the site is on Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia These pylons will disappear from the landscape this fall Hydro-Québec will dismantle 40 electrical pylons in Châteauguay from the 120kV Beauharnois-Aqueduct line this fall This project had to be postponed by one year due to a labour shortage Several specialized contractors for the Châteauguay project are currently completing the installation of the 735kV Micoua-Saguenay line in the northern part of the province the Community Relations Advisor for the Estrie and Montérégie regions at Hydro-Québec does not believe that the workers will be able to come to Châteauguay before September he mentioned that Hydro-Québec will not accept any other contracts that require these specialized contractors in order to meet the dismantlement schedule a few workers on-site had removed two pylons to accommodate the expansion work at Anna-Laberge Hospital Hydro-Québec will collaborate with the city to install signage at high-risk areas of the dismantling project As several bike paths are located near the pylons Martineau mentioned that detour routes will need to be established to ensure cyclists’  safety At the municipal council meeting on May 15th Mayor Éric Allard stated that the city will not undertake any work in the linear park before the dismantlement of the pylons as it could damage the future park's infrastructure It should be noted that Hydro-Québec was tasked with removing this line since it was no longer in use The state-owned company is now focusing on 315kV lines The Senate sure is getting a bad rap these days Maybe that’s because details of Auditor General Michael Ferguson’s scathing audit are leaking out — and they’re devastating Nine other cases have been referred to the RCMP, including seven affiliated with the Liberals and two Conservative Senate appointees Or maybe it’s because suspended Conservative Senator Mike Duffy is currently on trial, fighting 31 charges of fraud breach of trust and bribery related to a $90,000 cheque from the Prime Minister’s former chief of staff Or maybe it’s because of all the failed candidates and party bagmen appointed to do partisan work on the public dime. But are these just blips in an otherwise proud history of a distinguished institution Reaching back to the Golden Age of our hallowed Upper Chamber here is list of key moments showing just how proud we can be of this shining beacon of sobriety amidst the drunken mob 1864: Canada’s future Prime Minister John A. MacDonald visits the Quebec Conference to discuss Confederation. In making the case for an appointed Upper House with a property requirement as a check on the elected House of Commons, MacDonald tells visiting delegates: “We must protect the rights of minorities and the rich are always fewer in number than the poor.” 1976: NHL President Clarence Campbell and a director at Sky Shops is convicted of paying a $75,000 bribe to Senator Louis Giguere in exchange for a renewal of the companies licenses at Dorval Airport 2015: Another shoe is about to drop Canadians might be forgiven for thinking their Senate is something other than a glistening monument to integrity and sobriety the Senate has effectively lived up to the noble mission its founders intended it to fulfill We’re an award-winning non-profit news organization that covers topics like social and economic inequality Help us build so we can bring to light stories that don’t get the attention they deserve from Canada’s big corporate media outlets We value your contributions and help in correcting them Stay connected with our award-winning non-profit journalism by signing up for our newsletter: Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website the Dimbleby Funeral Homes have been caring for families during the most difficult time of their lives Our commitment to excellence and our passion for providing exceptional service to the families we are privileged to serve is unsurpassed in our area Our team of caring professionals will assist your family in creating a meaningful personalized and memorable ceremony to honor your loved one Our commitment to you is to provide exceptional service to every family Smith Funeral Home Your browser may not work with certain site. 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