MontrealNewsWoman furious after $460 fine for loud heat pumpBy Stephane GirouxUpdated: March 24, 2025 at 7:09PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved 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 Montreal WatchMascouche woman fights heat pump fineA Mascouche homeowner is contesting a $460 fine after the city deemed her heat pump too noisy. 2025 /CNW/ - The governments of Quebec and Canada are proud to announce that their partnership will exceed initial expectations regarding housing for independent seniors Ten 100-unit buildings were planned in 10 cities across Quebec but an 11th project will now be built in Mascouche The number of social and affordable housing units to be built is now 1,100 The 100-unit building in Mascouche represents a government investment of $21.5 million in addition to the contribution from the City of Mascouche which is providing the land and certain breaks on taxes and utility connection costs A philanthropic donation from Luc Maurice will round out the funding package The work should be completed by spring 2026 the Office municipal d'habitation de la Rive Nord (OMHRN) will manage the building and select the residents The OMHRN will also ensure maintenance of the building using the $500,000 reserve fund provided by Mission Unitaînés The monthly rent will be set at about $650 for a bachelor apartment and $1,000 for a two-bedroom unit with heat and electricity including telecommunications services and appliances The announcement was made by France-Élaine Duranceau Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the Environment Wildlife and Parks and Member of the National Assembly for Masson They were accompanied by Guillaume Tremblay Executive Vice-President of the Union des municipalités du Québec and Mayor of Mascouche General Manager of the Office municipal d'habitation de la Rive Nord "We know that it's important for seniors to be able to live independently with their family and friends The partnership between Mission Unitaînés and the municipalities supported by funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec will allow more seniors to enjoy a safe and stable environment in their community." "I've often said that we need to innovate to build more and better housing especially given the current housing crisis "I was convinced that the partnership with Mission Unitaînés would pay off and today I am pleased to announce that the initial expectations will be exceeded This collaboration with Mission Unitaînés is proof that our government is taking concrete action together with our federal partner and the municipalities I continue to be excited by this ambitious project which mobilizes stakeholder expertise to very quickly build quality affordable housing I am determined to deliver results for all Quebecers." Quebec Minister Responsible for Housing and Member of the National Assembly for Bertrand "I am honoured to announce that the 11th of the 10 Mission Unitaînés housing projects will be started in Mascouche This building will provide our community with a new affordable living environment for independent seniors by the summer of 2026 I would like to thank all the partners for their exceptional collaboration on this project and I would like to recognize Luc Maurice's philanthropic donation we are taking an important step in improving the supply of affordable housing in our area." "We are proud to have this project in Mascouche as it is fully aligned with our commitment to increase the supply of social and affordable housing in the city Our objective is clear: enable each person to find a dwelling that meets their needs and is in keeping with their financial means the City Mascouche was the first to create a housing fund in 2023 that was used to acquire land for this project I would like to recognize the contributions of Mr as well as all the partners who will be providing low-income seniors with a quality living environment in an area with local services." "This project is a perfect example of my commitment to improving the well-being of seniors by providing them with an environment where they feel safe I am pleased to contribute my expertise to this innovative project We are particularly proud to have exceeded the initial objectives thanks to the exceptional collaboration of an entire team for this innovative project I would like to express my gratitude to everyone participating in this ambitious initiative ensuring its rapid completion for less privileged seniors." "We are pleased to be part of this collaboration with the City of Mascouche and Mission Unitaînés in this new project This initiative is intended to give our community access to quality This promising journey marks the beginning of a new era for our city We look forward to seeing the positive results of this ambitious project." Office municipal d'habitation de la Rive Nord the SHQ's mission is to meet the housing needs of Quebecers through its expertise and services to citizens It does this by providing affordable and low-rental housing and offering a range of assistance programs to support the construction To find out more about its activities, visit www.habitation.gouv.qc.ca/english.html SocietehabitationQuebec HabitationSHQ LinkedIn About Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Visit Canada.ca/housing for the most requested Government of Canada housing information SOURCE Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Do not sell or share my personal information: sustainable spaces in a booming business environment Image gallery available here  the start of construction on 16 industrial condominium units in the CentrOparc of Mascouche with an estimated worth of nearly $25 million is being designed by the firm Archi-Tech Design and will offer optimum flexibility to businesses seeking modern spaces suitable for industrial use across two buildings totalling 82,000 square feet The 16 industrial condos are now available for sale providing investors and businesses the opportunity to own a turnkey unit adaptable to their specific needs while benefiting from a strategic location close to major transportation corridors and a booming business environment "This opportunity to purchase a turnkey industrial condo in such a strategic We are confident that this investment will help businesses develop and prosper." The project is situated strategically in the heart of Mascouche's CentrOparc offering future occupants optimum visibility and a dynamic business context created by a rapidly expanding district Besides its proximity to Montréal and direct access to highways 640 and 25 the site's advantages include its innovative design which is attractive to businesses looking for opportunities the CentrOparc in Mascouche represents a total investment of nearly $400 million and has enabled the creation of close to 1,000 jobs—an unprecedented achievement for the city The incoming owners of the new industrial condominium units  will be steps away from major businesses including Mondor Desjardins and Quilicot—a truly dynamic ecosystem conducive to collaboration and innovation The condos are being designed and built to the standards of the Distinction by MONTONI program with sustainability measures enabling reductions in drinking-water consumption of nearly 30% and energy savings of more than 15% Employees will also enjoy a comfortable working environment with improved air quality and abundant natural light A pioneer of sustainable building in Canada builds and manages real estate projects at the leading edge of design Its fundamental purpose is to create value for its clients MONTONI has completed more than 700 projects representing over 30 million square feet of industrial institutional and residential construction and 30 corporate campuses with another 25 million square feet under development—an impressive portfolio of properties across Québec SOURCE Groupe Montoni (1995) Division Construction Inc Media contact: Hajar Ouchrif, Advisor, Public Affairs and Communications, MONTONI, 438-994-1587, [email protected] is expanding with a new showroom in Montreal this marks MSI's second location in Canada a Grand Opening event will take place on Thursday and take advantage of discounts on select products and interior designers will experience a customer-focused environment with the full range of MSI products they can easily source and select the ideal surfaces for their projects climate-controlled areas are designed to help both trade professionals and consumers make informed product and design choices The Montreal showroom will feature quartz and natural stone countertops as well as hardscaping and turf selections This includes the Q™ Premium Natural Quartz collection and popular lines like Everlife® LVT and Arterra® Porcelain Pavers The Montreal showroom is open six days a week Walk-ins from both consumers and trade professionals are welcome This new location will create more jobs for the local community. 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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 the REM’s construction will lead to the closing of the Mont-Royal Tunnel used by trains from the Deux-Montagnes and Mascouche lines Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) Mobilité Montréal and the transit authorities have announced the transitional network that will be implemented during the work For more information about the mitigation measures, refer to the Mobility Montréal website Consultez la fiche technique Consultez la fiche technique Consultez la fiche technique Consultez la fiche technique Consultez la fiche technique  Consultez la fiche technique Mobility Montréal and transit authority representatives will be onsite to present the work and answer your questions Facebook event Groupe Montoni and Legault Group have broken ground on an automated warehouse and distribution centre in the Mascouche CentrOparc Pet supply chain Mondou will become the tenant once the building is completed in 2025 It is part of the final phase of the Groupe Montoni’s CentrOparc business district will aim to meet the criteria for LEED Silver certification and will have two floors of office space along with the distribution centre “This state-of-the-art automated centre will ensure the development of our distribution capacity in the decades to come,” said Marie-France Legault co-owner and director of corporate affairs “With automated systems providing a robust operational infrastructure we will be in a position to achieve our ambitions while improving our employees’ well-being and their workplace ensuring that it is optimal both for supplying Mondou stores and satisfying customers who prefer to shop online.” Automated order processing systems and smart inventory management will allow the company to respond faster and more efficiently to clients’ needs The new facility will also support the growth of the Anjou-based company and its exclusive brands distributed throughout its cross-country retail network The new distribution centre will contribute to enhanced employee wellness thanks to a safer Automation will enable productivity and efficiency gains with all existing jobs at the current distribution centre in Anjou maintained Québec-based family business specializing in the manufacture distribution and sale of pet food and treats Its brand portfolio includes Mondou and Ren’s Pets two of Canada’s largest pet food and accessory chains “On my behalf and that of City Council I salute this major investment in the CentrOparc by Montoni and Legault Group a flagship Québec business that has chosen to further its growth on our territory,” said Mascouche mayor Guillaume Tremblay this new project will be a record investment for the City of Mascouche in addition to completing the third and final phase of our business park this project will generate new municipal revenue that will benefit the entire community.” Montoni has a portfolio of close to 500 projects representing more than 20 million square feet of industrial institutional and residential construction 30 head offices and another 22 million square feet under development and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Privacy Policy A TVA news photo of severe damage in Mascouche One fatality was reported in the tornado that struck at 4pm Environment Canada will investigate to determine the length and intensity of the storm Tornadoes are measured on the Enhanced Fujita scale from EF-0 to EF-5 A terrifying image of the deadly tornado that touched down in Mascouche on Monday afternoon The storm was on the ground for several minutes damaging at least 50 to 75 homes centered on Louvain Street Meteorologists from Environment and Climate Change Canada were on the ground late Monday in Mascouche to evaluate the damage caused by a severe thunderstorm and tornado The preliminary assessment estimates wind speeds between 180 and 200km/h (111 to 124mph) or a strong EF-2 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale The tornado touched down at approximately 3:45pm and travelled 3 kilometres through the heart of the community The damage was consistent with this strength of tornado but perhaps becoming more common as our climate changes Previous Post: Severe weather was expected today across southern Quebec and it appears to have delivered A line of thunderstorms spawned a powerful tornado northeast of Montreal in Mascouche at around 4pm Monday afternoon Photos on social media indicate significant damage in the area Public Security Minister Geneviève Guilbault has confirmed one fatality and two injuries from the storm She added resources are being sent to the region The Red Cross is on the ground offering assistance to at least 50 families Municipal employees along with contractors have began removing downed trees from the affected streets and properties Updated information from Mascouche Police Monday evening confirm the fatality a man in his 60s who had sought refuge from the storm in a backyard shed The supercell thunderstorm that produced the Mascouche tornado was part of a frontal boundary out ahead of a cold front moving across Ontario this evening A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect at the time but the threat for tornadic activity is over for the region The storms that occurred earlier in Montreal produced heavy rain and sporadic power outages Across the province over 53,000 Hydro-Quebec customers have lost power most of those are located south of Montreal towards the US border There have also been reports of other funnel clouds and possible tornadoes south of Quebec City Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: the construction of the REM is entering a new phase of work that will require a change to the train schedules on the Deux-Montagnes and Mascouche lines These adjustments will make it possible to isolate a segment of the Deux-Montagnes line at Mont-Royal/Canora and to begin building the future stations of the REM 23 departures will be modified on the Deux-Montagnes line (schedules shifted by several minutes) and three departures on the Mascouche line These new schedules will be applied on a continuous basis beginning June 25 The new departure schedules from Deux-Montagnes to Central Station The new departure schedules from Central Station to Deux-Montagnes Train users in the Bois-Franc and Roxboro-Pierrefonds sectors should note that three departures in the peak-time direction and one departure in the off-peak direction on the Deux-Montagnes line are cancelled: the STM will add extra bus services in the affected sectors For users near the Mont-Royal or Canora stations, we recommend taking the trains from or to Mascouche that also stop at the Mont-Royal and Canora stations (see the schedule) if your personal or professional situation so allows Since the work on the REM will ultimately result in the closing of the Du Ruisseau-Central Station segment in 2020* the transit companies are taking anticipatory measures a 10-trip “Trial OPUS” will be offered to holders of annual and monthly TRAIN passes on the Deux-Montagnes line The goal is to help you transition to a new commuting routine This card will allow you to try out new routes and determine which public transit services best suit your needs (e.g For more details about this offer, check out the exo website (ex RTM – Réseau de transport métropolitain) You can also plan your trip using the following tools: * The segment between Deux-Montagnes and Du Ruisseau will remain in service in 2020 Visual available here 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - This brand new distribution centre with an area of over 100,000 square feet located at the junction of Highways 640 and 25 in Mascouche will enable St-Hubert to maintain its growth momentum for the next 15 years After 18 months of working with the FRARE GALLANT team to find the ideal location which will take approximately a year to complete will be part of the CentrOparc business park in Mascouche This development project of more than 1.6 million square feet features high standards for sustainable development and accessibility with the environmental aspect being a priority across Groupe St-Hubert's various business lines After several years of operating its distribution centre from Anjou St-Hubert now has a building that meets the company's current and future needs by enabling it to ship an average of 21,000 boxes daily across its network Construction is scheduled to begin next November and will be completed by Laval-based FRARE GALLANT a leader in the building of agri-food factories and distribution centres The company will work with MONTONI to comply with the "DISTINCTION by MONTONI" program designed to minimize the environmental impact of every building constructed "The construction of our new distribution centre represents an important step in our continued growth efforts," says Richard Scofield "In addition to enabling us to optimize distribution to our rotisseries and position ourselves strategically in a high-visibility industry we are increasing our storage capacity for our Grocery Division's 300 or so products offered across Canada." He continues: "This investment project was made possible thanks to the efforts and vision of the St-Hubert team whose priority is to offer customers the best possible restaurant and food services experience." notes: "We are pleased to welcome Groupe St-Hubert to CentrOparc in Mascouche another sign of the economic vitality of this area of the North Shore Its strategic location and the balance it offers between spaces for light industry and offices are the factors that are making this project a success So it is with great enthusiasm that we are currently collaborating with the City of Mascouche in planning Phase 3 of the park." says: "It is an honour for FRARE GALLANT to be a partner in the development of St-Hubert We are strongly committed to this major project because we want to provide a solid foundation and be a pillar in the new St-Hubert distribution centre's success We pledge to meet our customer's current and anticipated needs with this building We are innovating once again with our excellence our passion and our recognized expertise!" Groupe St-Hubert has more than 10,000 employees in two divisions: restaurants and food services Les Rôtisseries St-Hubert Ltée now has 123 rotisseries in Québec and serves more than 31 million meals annually Groupe St-Hubert also has a Retail Division that manufactures and distributes numerous food products under the St-Hubert brand as well as under other restaurant brands such as RECIPE Unlimited Corporation: sauces The company has a long tradition of innovation and constantly strives to meet the needs of its customers A leader in real estate development in Québec MONTONI has a portfolio of close to 450 projects representing more than 15 million ft2 of commercial 30 head offices and another 15 million ft2 under development Proud holder of the Canada's Best-Managed Companies designation since 2001 and a Platinum Club member since 2007 Montoni Group has secured itself a prime position holding large land portfolios in the Greater Montréal region The company distinguishes itself by offering a full range of services covering development construction—from excavation to interior design—and property management A LEED-accredited member of the Canada Green Building Council MONTONI is committed to building a sustainable heritage based on leading-edge expertise The Group has more than 4 million ft2 of LEED-certified buildings with its 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical stands out for its ability to undertake projects of all kinds and varying degrees of complexity The company has an annual presence on close to 300 plant redevelopment projects of all types requiring a thorough command of the strict requirements of the agri-food industry Israeli ministers approve plan to expand operations, seize Gaza Strip Trump threatens 100% tariffs on imported movies, film industry in shock 15th annual Red Dress Day remembering First Nations women, girls Canadian vets honoured during 80th anniversary of Netherlands Liberation Day ceremony in Hamilton Red Dress Day ceremony on Hamilton Mountain raises awareness for abused people Political analyst discusses the seriousness behind Alberta’s referendum idea A deadly tornado in Quebec has left a path of destruction through a community just north of Montreal Officials are confirming at least one person was killed after the twister touched down in Mascouche just before 4 p.m One man died after trying to take shelter in his shed A spokesperson for the town says nearly 100 buildings were damaged by the tornado The Red Cross said between 50 and 100 people were being taken care of with offers of food Quebec Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault tweeted her condolences to the family of the victim and said provincial officials were mobilizing to help those affected Environment Canada had issued severe thunderstorm watches for many areas of southern and central Quebec due to high humidity and high temperatures The agency is expected to dispatch a specialist to the scene to examine the severity of the damage and get a better idea of the tornado’s strength Emily Vukovic went birding at Urban Nature Store in Ancaster To celebrate Mother’s Day and raise funds for Halton Women’s Place A beautiful and powerful new piece of jewelry has joined Lofttan‘s collection The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is taking place at the ‘Women of Soul’ is a captivating production that is revitalizing timeless soul CHCH-TV started broadcasting in 1954 and is proud to be the news leader for Hamilton and the surrounding Halton and Niagara regions Copyright © 2025 CHCH. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 1:15 AMEnvironment Canada verified an EF2 tornado struck the residential area of Mascouche Cleanup is underway across southern Quebec after a line of dangerous thunderstorms produced at least one tornado that resulted in one death in the residential area of Mascouche on Monday afternoon Environment Canada assessed the damage and gave the tornado a preliminary EF2 rating Tuesday morning This suggests winds between 180 to 200 km/h were associated with the twister Further investigation will determine if more tornadoes occurred in the area MUST SEE: Deadly tornado hits Quebec as severe storms strike Central Canada Police officials confirmed that Jacques Lefebvre, 59, perished in the storm. That's after the shed he had taken shelter in was lifted away, CBC reported trees were broken and objects thrown over near 3 kilometres," said Environment Canada in the storm summary about 50 homes were damaged by the tornado It was also reported the Canadian Red Cross is deploying teams to the community where it is expecting to help 50-100 people displaced by the tornado "You'd think it's a scene from an American movie but we're in Quebec," said Guillaume Tremblay Embedded content: https://twitter.com/maxiwheat1979/status/1407066303412772866?s=20 Hydro-Québec reported more than 50,000 customers lost power Video of the twister quickly surfaced on social media Monday afternoon prompting Environment Canada to issue tornado warnings This is Quebec's fifth confirmed tornado of 2021 so far MUST SEE: Saskatchewan and Quebec nab Canada's first tornadoes in 2021 Below is a selection of visuals of the tornado and severe thunderstorms that surfaced on social media Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.