You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Beloeil—Chambly 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 267 of 267 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 267 of 267 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 Beloeil—Chambly Blanchet has 33,535 of 69,397 votes (48.32%) is in second place with 23,593 votes (34%) and Sylvain Goulet Blanchet has represented the riding since 2019 28,649 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 PoliticsBloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet wins riding of Beloeil-ChamblyBloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet has won his riding of Beloeil-Chambly. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yf-blanchet-votes-and-holds-press-scrum-in-beloeil-chambly--april-28-2025?id\u003da310c3c1-11df-48ae-84fc-4b82ac7ba023 ] The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs we travel to la belle province and explore how the Bloc Québécois’ long shot attempt to unseat a Trudeau-era cabinet minister in Quebec City could indicate a turn away from the sovereigntist party Welcome to iPolitics’ Battleground Breakdown we’ll be profiling 10 key ridings from across the country that could determine which party forms the next government This election campaign is not what Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet had in mind Blanchet was poised to become Canada’s next Leader of the Official Opposition a job he’s now almost certain to lose out on “we will probably get more seats than we have had for a very long time in Quebec.” a recently-renamed riding that has been represented by longtime Liberal cabinet minister Jean-Yves Duclos since 2015 Before Justin Trudeau announced his decision to step down as prime minister in January projections based on public opinion data suggested the Bloc had an 10-point lead in Quebec Centre It’s a microcosm of political trends within Quebec over the past few months Before the emergence of Mark Carney and the Liberals’ polling resurgence while the Liberals had slipped into third-place behind the Conservatives the separatists are forecasted to lose more than a third of the party’s caucus to the Liberals as recent projections have the Bloc winning 19 seats which would be a marked decrease from the 32 ridings they won in the 2021 election “This is probably going to be a difficult election for the Bloc,” said Thierry Giasson a political science professor at Laval University “What is expected right now is that the ridings that are currently Liberal will remain Liberal.” it would mean a fourth-term in office for Duclos despite Trudeau’s former Quebec lieutenant being dropped from Carney’s cabinet last month Duclos’ demotion came after he endorsed ex-finance minister Chrystia Freeland in the Liberal leadership race Freeland came a distant runner-up to Carney who placed first amongst registered Liberals in each of Canada’s 343 ridings it would have been realistic to be competitive against Jean-Yves Duclos who was a star in cabinet,” continued Giasson “It would have been a rough battle [for the Bloc] to oust him and make a gain here but now it’s going to be even more difficult.” It should be noted that before Duclos first won Quebec Centre the riding was largely considered a Bloc stronghold It voted New Democrat during the ‘orange wave’ in 2011 but was represented by former Bloc MP Christiane Gagnon from 1993 to 2011 and the separatists often won the seat by more than 10,000 votes the Bloc candidate lost to Duclos by fewer than 3,500 votes in 2019 and 2021 a political pundit and former Quebec advisor to Trudeau “[Duclos] has had close-ish [sic] in the past and I’d expect something similar,” Kalles said in an interview with iPolitics I wouldn’t have imagined the numbers we’re seeing now.” the current federal election campaign is unique compared to previous races as the same issues are top-of-mind for voters across the country “We’re so used to looking at Quebec voters as having different priorities than voters in the rest of Canada and I just don’t think that’s the case right now,” he said “Quebecers are like everyone else in Canada and who’s able to manage Trump as well as possible.” and therefore it’s a binary choice [between the Liberals and Conservatives] That’s why the Bloc are struggling.” As for the local political landscape in Quebec City Kalles doesn’t expect Carney’s decision to remove Duclos from cabinet to have any impact on the electoral results in Quebec Centre “This is a cabinet that existed nine days before the election was called,” he said “I don’t think that’s a major focus and I haven’t heard that kind of blowback.” this charming establishment opened in 2021 under the guidance of two former sommeliers from Coureur des Bois After starting in the kitchen, Pascal Paradis naturally fell into the world of wine. He notably worked at the famous Toqué!, Laloux, and then at Coureur des Bois in Beloeil which has received the Grand Award from Wine Spectator since 2018 who grew up in the restaurant industry and recently graduated from ITHQ Guillaume shares the same dream: to one day have his own restaurant The two sommeliers decided to embark on this adventure with a wine bar located just a stone’s throw from the water in Vieux-Beloeil No matter— the co-owners took advantage of this imposed downtime to refine their restaurant They crafted custom furniture and created a string of lights made from wine bottles “We wanted a place that reflects who we are Far from the white tablecloth ambiance of the establishments where they previously worked the two partners offer a wine bar with a family-friendly and relaxed atmosphere combining rigorous professionalism with evident enjoyment Pascal has returned to the kitchen to create the menu he offers warm market cuisine in generous portions also offers a tasting menu that changes every week along with food and wine pairings upon request The owners take pride in working as much as possible with local producers, preferably from the region. This way, they feature ingredients and products from places like La Bête à Pain, Le Pain dans les Voiles Let’s talk about the wine. The cellar also highlights a few local producers, such as Domaine du Fleuve and Clos des Cigales from Montérégie where you can purchase one or several bottles to take home with recommendations from the sommeliers who are happy to suggest pairings with cuvées sourced from all over the world The list is not very extensive due to the limited storage capacity of the place but it is well-curated and gets straight to the point Pascal and Guillaume have one guiding principle: “These are all bottles that we personally enjoy.” In short Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal Pizzaiolo Mirko D’Agata from No.900 pizzerias took 1st place at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yf-blanchet-speaks-with-business-association-in-beloeil-que--april-14-2025?id\u003dbbc551f6-4d66-4688-91f5-2ddb4ec0e241 ] Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yf-blanchet-speaks-with-business-association-in-beloeil-que?id\u003dbbc551f6-4d66-4688-91f5-2ddb4ec0e241 ] BELOEIL, QC, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ is teaming up for the third time with Cloriacité on their latest project a residential rental development near highway 20 consisting of 125 apartments on 5 floors and a 10,000 sq ft commercial space which offers an all-inclusive rental formula for its spacious units an active living environment and community gardens Within walking distance of services including restaurants CLORIA Beloeil's location will encourage active transportation for everyday activities a bicycle path running through Beloeil provides easy access to the bicycle network along the Richelieu River CLORIA Beloeil is about neighbourhood life along with an unbeatable view of Mont-St-Hilaire EV charging stations will be available on request and all units will be equipped with energy efficiency systems "The outstanding response to the CLORIA Vallée-du-Richelieu project launched in 2020 in Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil only 10 kilometres from the future CLORIA Beloeil has clearly shown a growing need for this type of rental unit in the area we will be offering active adults larger apartments than what is typically seen for this type of concept Accustomed to living in houses on the South Shore these pre-retirees or active retirees are looking for a spacious living space and bright Our vision is to offer them the best of both worlds: cozy comfortable apartments without the hassle of home ownership." "The banner's success prompted us to renew our relationship with Cloriacité Investissements an innovative partner from the next generation of developers Because we believe in this banner's strong expansion potential Our commitment to CLORIA Beloeil is in line with our mission to drive economic growth and job creation in Québec by investing in innovative profitable and socially responsible projects." Odacité Immobilier stands out for its unique commercial and mixed urban developments Odacité provides end-to-end project management and is a trusted partner and investor for profitable real estate projects With solid experience and a well-established reputation Odacité has been creating and building large-scale commercial real estate projects for more than 10 years intelligent complexes for active adults.  Cloria offers an all-inclusive rental formula consisting of spacious and the promise of a community of neighbours who share common interests and a similar lifestyle The Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ has been helping to drive economic growth and employment in Québec for over 30 years by strategically investing in profitable and socially responsible real estate projects in partnership with other industry leaders institutional and industrial projects of all sizes across Québec the Fonds immobilier had 47 projects worth $4.9 billion in development or construction of which the latter will ultimately create 29,000 jobs 1.8 million square feet of land for development and a cumulative total of $181 million invested in affordable The Fonds immobilier is a member of Bâtiment durable Québec The Fonds de solidarité FTQ is the largest development capital investment network in Québec By using workers' savings to support businesses in all regions and activity sectors and encouraging retirement savings the Fonds has become a key stakeholder in Québec society... Do not sell or share my personal information: interior design and landscape architecture for a modern aquatics center in a community southwest of Montreal prove that judicious design can elevate projects with modest budgets and integrate with the most pastoral landscapes is defined by the dramatic cliffs of Mount Saint-Hilaire the Richelieu River and picturesque agricultural lands its new aquatics center offers a strong architectural response to this unique environment “Our goal was to maximize delicate and nuanced design strategies to make the most of this community-building opportunity translucent glass box on a black base comprises the building’s simple massing of two distinct and complementary geometric forms at night the light box reveals the depth of its structure and the nature of the activity taking place inside A system of vertical acoustic louvers acts as a natural and artificial light diffuser accentuating an impression of vibrations inside and outside the pool envelope By the simplicity of its form and construction the project reflects the duality of everyday and exceptional: the geometric encounter between opacity and transparency the darkness of the base and the lightness of the water bodies offer rich vibrations of textures and variations on architectural form These formal variations are revealed from a distance and in the approach to the building through the rhythms of pedestrians “The project’s design-build approach and cost constraints created a challenging context for excellence but we ultimately succeeded in creating an integrated presence that echoes a contrasting environment The interiors are flooded with light and the southeast façade is directly in line with the axis of Mont Saint-Hilaire bathe or slide while maintaining contact with the mountain The new presence knits together community fabric and bucolic landscape: a seamless black solid emerging from the ground Founded in 1957 as an architectural practice Lemay is a leading provider of integrated design services for the built environment large-firm capacity and transdisciplinary service offering brings client aspirations to life creating sustainable value for users and communities around the world The firm’s commitment to design excellence supported by over 350 awards and distinctions an instrument of research and innovation in all aspects of design Lemay brings together some 450 professionals earning it a world ranking of 45th largest (2020 World Architecture 100) DISCIPLINES: Architecture – Landscape Architecture – Interior Design Mechanical Engineer: BPA and Lambert Somec Quebec coil manufacturing facility and its Denver GREENVILLE — IPS a North American company involved in the service and repair of electric motors power transmission and mechanical components and Canadian hydro generator and transformer repair businesses The transaction is expected to close in the 2nd Quarter of 2022 Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed The acquisition includes 80 employees working in Beloeil and Denver in coil manufacturing This expands the IPS hydropower service and repair footprint while offering engineering design history and technical skills for hydro generator service and repair up to 50mW which also performs services on transformers will also support the growing IPS power distribution business The deal expands IPS’s power management capabilities and complements its recent platform investment in National Switchgear and National Field Service IPS will now offer remanufacturing and service capabilities for transformers up to 40 MVA and switchgear up to 38 kV “We’re pleased to add these renewable energy power management and power distribution services to our North American network,” said John Zuleger “IPS welcomes our new highly skilled employees and looks forward to making a significant growth commitment to customers who seek a trusted advisor high-quality service provider for this critical equipment.” Canadian Manufacturing is the top source for daily industry-focused news across Canada We cover the world of manufacturing across all its sectors Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yves-francois-blanchet-speaks-with-reporters-in-beloeil-que--march-27-2025?id\u003d2f6ddc6f-7585-4cef-9fd8-11a86e33a41f ] MontrealNewsAs governments try to solve housing crisis, modular homes emerge as potential solutionBy Matt GrilloPublished: December 24, 2024 at 2:33PM EST Beloeil’s old quarter is known for its urban landscape and unique atmosphere it’s a must to visit the neighbourhood along the Richelieu River Mista is a veteran establishment in the neighbourhood and anyone who loves classic or reinvented Italian cuisine will appreciate it Making your way and standing out in the restaurant industry is a battle without mercy It goes without saying that a restaurant that is able to celebrate a 15th anniversary deserves recognition and a round of applause—bravo and today he boasts more than five restaurants to his name The Le Mista adventure began when Yannick and his brother noticed the lack of accessible Italian cuisine in Old Beloeil Mista is the perfect spot for a dinner with friends Note that despite the 80 seats inside and the 80 seats on the patio it is still recommended to make a reservation Don’t hesitate to ask the friendly staff for advice and you’ll probably run into the smiling Marigil Rivest Mista means “mixture” in Italian And when you look at the menu that Mista offers you realize that Yannick is taking you on an adventure that offers a mix of classic and fusion dishes Whether you’re a purist or looking for something new Yannick has put one together that reflects his experiences You will find here a fixed menu that has been in place since the beginning of the restaurant there is also a tasting menu based on the products of the moment We strongly recommend the pizzas cooked in the wood oven We also love the veal escalope served with apple brunoise and fried rapini leaves “mozzarella” and “waffle” weren’t enough to convince you to try it nothing will; we think it could easily become the new “chicken and waffles” you can expect to pay about $35 per person when dining here The wine list at Mista is the work of Pascal Ledoux It is affordable and includes private imports as well as more prestigious bottles that will satisfy both amateur and professional wine lovers you’ll also find some great suggestions made with original infusions that stand out from anything you’ve had before A visit to Mista shows how easily new and authentic Italian cuisine can coexist under the same roof Mista has been in operation for 15 years and the owner is very proud of the loyalty of his customers Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yves-francois-blanchet-speaks-with-reporters-in-beloeil-que?id\u003d2f6ddc6f-7585-4cef-9fd8-11a86e33a41f ] The municipal council of the Ville de Beloeil recently awarded the contract for the expansion and redevelopment of the Aurèle-Dubois cultural space to the team of l’Agence Spatiale The consortium presented an innovative project that will meet the needs of the citizens of Beloeil The project proposes a structuring central pathway and the concept aims to encourage encounters with urbanity and the community knowledge and the grandeur of the landscape The concept for the Aurèle-Dubois cultural space will also include enlarging the municipal library to increase its floor area as well as redesigning its spaces The cultural center will also be redeveloped and expanded to provide professional there are plans to create new premises to accommodate creation production and dissemination spaces for children and young people and to pool available spaces to create a synergy between the various partners Although some details of the final concept are subject to change the project already meets many of the demands of citizens such as accessibility the addition of new premises and an improved cultural offering The working committee bringing together all those involved in the expansion and redevelopment of the Aurèle-Dubois cultural space is already hard at work The official opening is scheduled for December 2026 the city received confirmation of subsidies totalling almost $11 million This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Community Cultural and Recreational Infrastructure component of the Invest in Canada Infrastructure Program and by the Government of Quebec through the Aide au développement des infrastructures culturelles program Immersive exhibition to focus on life and work of Arthur Erickson OAA Study Highlights Urgent Need for Site Plan Approval Reform Architecture and design firms announce promotion of staff members Recipients of 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards announced 07mayAll Day14sepGroundwork Exhibition - Canadian Centre for ArchitectureMontreal, Quebec Groundwork is a three-part film and exhibition series exploring the conceptual development and field research of contemporary architects cultivating alternative modes of engagement with new project sites the CCA will take a critical look at how designers across diverse geographies and contexts engage with their environments in preliminary phases of projects and stages of transformation will be highlighted as revelatory aspects of architectural work that help to deepen our understanding of new critical modes of practice and engagement the project questions how different architects situate themselves in relation to changing natural and disciplinary boundaries The exhibition is on from now until September 14 For more information, click here 13febAll Day11mayElana Herzog - ExhibitionToronto, Ontario This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made This exhibition surveys the 35 year career of Toronto-born Brooklyn-based artist Elana Herzog and is curated by internationally Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder It features a new site-responsive installation made using wallpaper designed by the artist Part of Herzog’s process is to encrust textiles onto – and into – different surfaces explains “while working in the building trades I became intimately acquainted with the built environment and how it is constructed On a very personal level I learned about how systems interact and are installed in buildings – what’s behind the walls and under the floors.” Her work can be described as a form of domestic archeology often engaging architecture and other more intimate forms of material culture For more information, click here 01mayAll Day30Arthur Erickson: Design in MindVancouver, British Columbia The Arthur Erickson Foundation has announced the world premiere of ArthurErickson: Design in Mind The immersive pop-up exhibition will run from now until May 30 This experience marks the culmination of the AE100 Centennial Celebration a year-long series of events honouring the life and work of architect Arthur Erickson For more information, click here 08mayAll DayTMU Department of Architectural Science Year End Show 2025Toronto, Ontario Toronto Metropolitan University's Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries and apply their skill to prevailing issues present within their evolving surroundings Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science encourages its students to test boundaries The annual Year End Show presents the culmination of the 2024-25 academic term showcasing the impressive and cutting-edge works of our top students in all four years of study and at the graduate level For more information, click here To view this year’s thesis booklet, click here 08mayAll Day14University of Montreal - Cohort 2025Montreal, Quebec The annual exhibition of graduates from the Faculty of Planning at UdeM will soon be back for an extended 2025 edition A full week to admire the innovative projects of future architects For more information, click here 09mayAll Day11housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… 2025 SymposiumToronto, Ontario The housed…[un]housed...[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto Given our recent pressing issues and experiences with affordability issues The housed…[un]housed…[re]housed… symposium will shine its academic light on our affordable housing and unhoused crisis in Toronto the symposium will probe and discuss precedents with a critical and multi-disciplinary lens and expand on the Fair Housing Act discourse which prohibits discrimination and the Ontario Human Rights Commission that housing is a human right For more information, click here 09may7:00 pm10:00 pmPresence roma XLV exhibition - CambridgeCambridge, Ontario The University of Waterloo School of Architecture class of 2025 is proud to reaffirm its  long-standing Presence in Rome with an exhibit of our design projects For more information, click here 13mayAll DayUniversité de Montréal School of Architecture's 60th anniversaryMontreal, Quebec Come and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Université de Montréal School of Architecture on Tuesday the school is preparing a commemorative catalog and visuals to reminisce on the school’s 60-year history since joining the Université de Montréal To register for the event, click here 14mayAll Day24City Building 2025 - Call for SubmissionsToronto, Ontario This is an exhibition of contemporary works by artists who explore our changing urban environment while looking at local architecture and urban issues Artists interested in participating are being asked to send a image list, current CV /artist statement, and 4 to 6 jpegs to [email protected] Selected artists will pay $40 per selected work The exhibition will be on display from May 14 to 24 For more information, click here 24mayAll Day25Doors Open TorontoToronto, Ontario Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee it has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations and remains the largest event of its kind in Canada For more information, click here 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 will build a new 135,000-sq.-ft distribution centre in Quebec in 2018 – One of Canada’s poultry processors is investing $35 million in a new distribution centre Exceldor announced in a statement that as demand for poultry is on the The new distribution centre of Exceldor (CNW Group/Exceldor) The company says its “shipping facilities are working at full capacity” already and the “distribution centre will become the hub of an agile and effective logistical chain.” The distribution centre will be located in Beloeil Construction is set to begin in the spring of 2018 and Exceldor says it is working closely with the city of Beloeil to secure approvals says in the statement that the growing poultry market brings with it “highly interesting business prospects We are excited to launch this new chapter of growth.” and has production facilities in Saint-Anselme Saint-Bruno-de Montarville and Saint-Agapit The company also co-owns three other businesses in the poultry sector: Unidindon and Giannone Poultry in Quebec The company markets its products under several brand names It has over 2,250 employees and revenues of approximately $700 million has won the 2013 Royale Cup Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship at Club de golf Beloeil in Beloeil After a four-day back and forth battle with Anne-Catherine Tanguay carded the best round of the championship after firing a 5-under 66 on Friday Henderson finished at 9-under (69-70-70-66) six strokes ahead of Tanguay who stumbled on the back nine with three straight bogeys “It was just a fun day overall,” said Henderson “I have a lot of high expectations for myself and I played up to them today.” The wins marks the Team Canada National Squad member’s third win this season and second victory at Club de Golf Beloeil – she also won the CN Canadian Women’s Tour Quebec title at Club de Golf Beloeil in 2012 Tanguay finished in second place at 3-under 281 after a final round 2-over 73 Henderson and Tanguay have known each for quite some time as Tanguay used to golf with Brooke’s older sister Brittany and is a former member of Team Canada “It’s amazing to see how far she has come,” said Tanguay “She used to be a little kid running around on the course and now she is just a young prodigy successfully defended her title winning her third consecutive Mid-Amateur division title Proteau carded a 4-over-75 in her final round to finish at 16-over 300 for the tournament seven strokes ahead of runner-up Stefi Markovich took home the Mid-Master division title (40+) with a final score of 27-over 311 Henderson receives an exemption into the 2013 CN Canadian Women’s Open at the Royal Mayfair Club in Edmonton Henderson will receive an exemption into the 2013 USGA Women’s Amateur Championship I understand I can unsubscribe at any time This article was published more than 5 years ago 48 residential streets in the suburb east of Montreal have earned city designations as free-play zones hours of play and high-visibility signage.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail complained to city hall that his six-year-old son faced the threat of a ticket for playing hockey on the street in front of his house “I couldn’t believe it,” recalled Pierre Verret the city councillor who received the complaint in 2014 “I played street hockey with my friends during my whole childhood I found it incredible that our children didn’t have the freedom to play outside.” And so began a minor revolution to turn the streets of Beloeil over to the cause of old-fashioned child’s play It’s allowed kids to do something that has become a rarity in these risk-adverse hyper-vigilant times: play out in the street “It’s good because I can play right outside my house,” Marc-Antoine Brisson said in the middle of his street this week as he shot hoops with his brother Marc-Antoine Brisson and his brother Maxim play basketball on their street in Beloeil The boys paused briefly and moved to let it pass The award-winning initiative in Beloeil has been emulated in 17 other towns in Quebec joining a global trend to let children enjoy unstructured play on their doorsteps camp counsellors and the other overseers of their time Proponents say free play offers a crucial antidote to organized and supervised kids’ activities kids learn to take risks and test their physical limits laying the groundwork for developing motor skills as they grow up “We’re seeing new generations of helicopter parents who have fears – they don’t want their kids to get hurt or to climb trees because it’s dangerous,” said Corinne Voyer which helped Beloeil set up its street-play program “But kids need to learn how to jump and run and evaluate whether they can take risks without consequences They need to know if they can climb monkey bars without falling If we create completely sterile environments to avoid accidents children won’t learn the physical skills they need to do sports later in life.” Beloeil’s program “removes barriers to make it easier to play freely,” Ms Those barriers include anti-noise and anti-nuisance bylaws that are commonplace in cities across the province and can be enforced by police to stop a street-hockey game if they receive a complaint Beloeil modified its own anti-nuisance bylaw in 2016 and turned to the province to clear a legal path for street play The Quebec National Assembly adopted Bill 122 a law granting municipalities more autonomy including “the power to permit free play in the streets.” it summons up a bygone time of outdoor play with neighborhood friends All it took for a child to go out and play was a parent shouting “Go out and play!” adds a healthy layer of modern-day regulations To turn a street in Beloeil into a free-play zone a parent has to submit an application to city hall The request is studied by the city’s traffic committee which rules out streets that are unsafe due to traffic flow or obstructed views; curving streets or those with hedges or view-obscuring trees the application is sent to all the neighbours on the street; it takes the support of 66 per cent of them for the project to go ahead Three streets in Beloeil have failed to get enough support and lost their bid (One woman who voted against the idea said in an interview she thought it was too risky and kids should play in parks and backyards.) each family receives a certificate of recognition Speed limits on the designated streets are reduced to 30 kilometres an hour and signs announcing the play zones are posted at either end speed limits are reduced to 30 kilometres an hour and signs are posted at either end.Christinne Muschi/The Globe and Mail The program has turned some residential streets into boisterous play zones of kids shooting baskets there are 20 kids on the crescent playing hockey The set-up has also created bonds between neighbours Parents regularly gather to watch the kids Some turn up in chairs with a glass of white wine in hand Experts say play zones reclaim part of the street from cars “It’s a very powerful yet practical way to start using streets in ways that are better for everybody,” said Tim Gill an independent British researcher specializing in child-friendly urban planning “It moves away from the idea that the sole job of a street is to be a place where the car is king and everybody else just has to get out of the way.” To help adults appreciate the value of free play he says he often reminds them to think of their own childhood memories “I’m keen to remind grownups of the everyday magic of being out in your neighborhood playing with your friends,” Mr author of No Fear: Growing Up in a Risk-Averse Society formative experiences that helped us to figure out where we were and how we solved problems.” When he was faced with a kid risking a ticket for playing street hockey “If I can leave one legacy this will be it,” the 58-year-old councilor said Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions MONTREAL — The two teenage girls who posted to Facebook a video of themselves pummelling a young man will face criminal charges The video of the attack in the Montreal suburb of Beloeil generated thousands of Facebook hits this week The video shows a girl walking up to the smaller boy behind a shopping mall She says: "You said that on the telephone?" to which the boy replies: "When did I say that?" pushes him to the ground and starts punching him while another girl The boy says "I didn't say anything" and gets up The girl switches places with her female friend and keeps filming while the second girl punches the boy The girl who films the beating can be heard telling her friend: "Bust him in the mouth The boy doesn't defend himself and begs the pair to stop Facebook users called police this week and the girls were arrested "The teens were interviewed all day and were finally summoned to appear in the youth court," said Tremblay The girls were to be arraigned Friday for assault and instigation to commit a crime The video was removed from Facebook on Thursday One of the defendants showed no remorse on her Facebook page You don't know the whole story," read the post."‹ Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Don't have an account? 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Sign up for The Court Jeweller Newsletter The Court Jeweller Sparkling Royal Jewels From Around the World 10.04.2023 by // Leave a Comment These royal nuptials didn’t include a tiara but they did include numerous royal guests from the groom’s family in Luxembourg The wedding reception was held at the nearby Chateau de Beloeil which is the ancient family seat of the Princes of Ligne is a first cousin to both of Archduke Alexander’s parents (Michel’s father was the brother of Carl Christian’s mother and Michel’s mother was the sister of Marie-Astrid’s father Natacha wore a modern gown with a plunging illusion neckline and floral detailing at the waist she wore a floral headpiece rather than a tiara Crystals and pearls were also scattered in the bride’s hair She added a pair of diamond and pearl drop earrings and a necklace with a matching pendant to complete her jewelry ensemble Archduke Alexander has an impressive royal pedigree Archduke Carl Christian of Austria and Princess Marie-Astrid of Luxembourg Carl Christian is the son of Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria the fourth son of the last Austrian emperor who recently died at the remarkable age of 100.  Princess Marie-Astrid is the eldest of the five children of the late Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and Princess Josephine-Charlotte of Belgium Carl Christian and Marie-Astrid are also second cousins With her floral printed dress for the wedding Marie-Astrid wore earrings with pearl studs and dark drops a gold necklace with an intricate round pendant Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg (Full disclosure: an enormous number of family members on both sides attended the wedding but because of the hefty cost of licensing photographs we’ll be looking just at our familiar friends from Luxembourg in this article.) With an Alexander McQueen dress (featuring, I believe, shells, flowers, and a strawberry), Maria Teresa wore jewels from the Romanian-French jewelry designer Alina Alamorean The unique aluminum earrings and gold ring are designed to look like draped All five of Henri and Maria Teresa’s children were present Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume attended with Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie who was visiting her native Belgium for the occasion She wore an orange caftan-style gown for the wedding ceremony Her jewels included a gold necklace with a flower charm, plus a pair of crystal earrings from Oscar de la Renta Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg and Nicolas Bagory Alexandra wore a pink and black ensemble for the occasion She accessorized with pearl drop earrings and a necklace with several pendants Two more of the groom’s Luxembourgish uncles were also there with their wives Here’s Prince Jean of Luxembourg and his wife Countess Diane wore diamond and pearl drop earrings and a pearl necklace sautoir-style necklace with a tassel pendant and a gorgeous antique diamond and emerald bracelet (That bracelet might win my award for jewel of the day!) #NEW Queen Mathilde of Belgium attended the wedding reception of Archduke Alexander and Natacha Roumiantzoff on Saturday! 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/IHIx4fOFYL — CoutureAndRoyals (@CoutureRoyals) October 1, 2023 And on a bonus note: Queen Mathilde of the Belgians stopped by the reception as well, wearing a gown we previously saw her wear during the 2022 Austrian state visit to Belgium Categories // luxembourg Enter your name and email address below to subscribe to our weekly newsletter Sign up for my new subscriber-supported community, Hidden Gems, delivered directly to you each Saturday! 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