Between golden fields, boats on the river and bike paths, 45min from Montreal, you can see hot air balloons... In Montreal, it sometimes seems that everything you need to get through the summer is available on the island – the tam-tams, our iced matchas, the music stages of summer festivals, the markets, the terraces of microbreweries, the botanical gardens… But not far from us, just a 45-minute drive (or 1? hours by public transport with the REM and two buses), you can take a stroll through a delightful little town, where in August you can see the iconic International Balloon Festival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (@villesaintjeansurrichelieu) Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is a small town in the Haut-Richelieu region of Montérégie it was a Canadian transportation hub – Canada’s first railroad made it the main gateway to Canada-US trade It’s also a mecca for Canadian military history and you can visit the Fort Saint-Jean Museum on the site of the Collège Militaire Royal de Saint-Jean which has been established here for over 350 years The town lies between the Richelieu and St and to get there – if you’re on the road by car – you have to drive through fields When you’re out and about in the region you absolutely must visit the farms and country tables – for a real afternoon in the countryside For cyclists (and those who like to put flowers picked up on the side of the road in their little basket hanging from the handlebars – it’s not a race after all) there are 300km of roads and cycle paths in the region and plenty of circuits starting from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu The region’s cycling guide is here! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tourisme Montérégie (@tourismemonteregie) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vignoble Le Mas des Patriotes (@lemasdespatriotes) The tasting menu is $185+tax for dinner and $135+tax for lunch, and it’s an experience with a taste of Bika’s garden. You can also reserve a place in one of their culinary workshops… View this post on Instagram A post shared by bika ferme et cuisine (@bika_farm) We’ve got a list of pick-your-own farms (with harvest dates to check before you drop in As for the rest, our new favorite website is the Haut-Richelieu agri-food directory, which you can visit here to plan your visit without missing a thing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tourisme Haut-Richelieu (@tourisme_hautrichelieu) This year’s festival (which is also a music festival as well as a hot-air balloon festival) will be held on the weekends of August 8-10 and August 14-17. View this post on Instagram A post shared by International de montgolfières (@montgolfieres) This year, in addition to hundreds of hot-air balloons taking to the skies above Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, there will be performances by Star Académie, Marie-Mai, T-Pain and Diplo (among others)… We love the fact that the festival announces its lineup in two posts; one with the musical artists, and one with the hot-air balloon pilots who will be taking part. View this post on Instagram A post shared by International de montgolfières (@montgolfieres) because the festival is incredibly popular in the region with general admission ranging from $45 to $70 You can also rent a place in the camping area for $30.44 a night ($91.31 on weekends) For the full program and tickets, visit the festival website here! HomeDestinations Interests Top Places to Travel by MonthSearchMenuBest time to go to Quebec Check out the largest hot air balloon festival in Canada with more than 125 balloons from all around the world From one of America's largest inflatable parks to stage shows this festival is a must-visit event of the summer The main attraction of the festival is undoubtedly the hot air balloons Attendees can either enjoy a ride in one of the balloons or watch the majestic launches from the panoramic fields there will be opportunities to meet pilots and crew members providing insights into the fascinating sport of ballooning One of the highlights of the festival is the enchanting night show where a stunning array of hot air balloons illuminates the festival site like glowing Chinese lanterns the night show promises to be a magical experience that captivates visitors of all ages Music is a significant aspect of the festival the event will feature performances from well-known Quebec and Canadian artists The lineup for 2024 includes notable acts such as Bryan Adams on August 10 Saturdays are particularly notable for headliner performances making them a highlight for music enthusiasts Other performers include Simple Plan on August 15 The festival promises a vibrant and diverse musical lineup that will appeal to a wide audience the festival offers numerous family-friendly activities One of the highlights is one of America's largest inflatable parks providing endless fun for children and adults alike Other activities include rides by Beauce Carnaval ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy Don't miss the chance to meet the festival's beloved mascot grants you access to seven days of music and activities with free admission for children four and under consider adding terrace access for $49.99 or front-stage access for $37.49 to your ticket or passport ensuring prime views and additional amenities It's important to note that while taxes and service charges are included in all ticket prices The International Balloon Festival takes place at the Saint-Jean Airport in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu located approximately 40 minutes from Montreal The festival grounds are accessible rain or shine may be temporarily canceled in case of bad weather The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu was first conceived in 1984 recognizing the region's ideal conditions for ballooning Initially known as the Haut-Richelieu Balloon Festival the event was renamed the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Hot Air Balloon Festival the festival gained international recognition and adopted its current name with highlights including a record-setting 125 balloons in 2011 Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu entrusted Archi- with the task of revamping its entire student library Archi- boosts a sterling track record in library redesigns What sets the firm apart is not just their expertise but also their unwavering commitment to revitalizing existing structures The existing space is a tale of two expansions: a concrete addition from 1968 followed by a steel structured expansion in 2000 The divide between these sections heavily influenced the library's layout with the old envelope wall acting as a literal barrier and dead-end routes characterized the space The renovation plan categorizes spaces across two levels the lower level caters to more vibrant activities such as computer labs and a recreational zone - a kind of sanctuary for relaxation and productivity The redesign welcomes visitors with two prominent walls showcasing curated collections guide visitors seamlessly to the reception area The original envelope wall is cleverly repurposed as the backbone of the new enclosed workspaces clad in wood to unify the ground floor spaces and foster fluid circulation The repurposing of the original architecture extends to the rotunda where a sculptural study table and circular luminaire accentuate the space's generous size Even the raw concrete beams are transformed into focal points complemented by verdant hues reminiscent of the entrance ceiling A defunct staircase finds new life as bleachers in the periodicals area while planting beds inject a touch of nature and highlight circulation paths vibrant blue hues delineate different zones with glass partitions allowing natural light to flood in from the rotunda Versatile furniture arrangements cater to diverse needs and activities all achieved within a budget-conscious framework that prioritizes structural enhancements it's noteworthy to mention the repurposing of an existing structure the utilization of eco-friendly materials like wood and linoleum and the integration of biophilic design principles The library project at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu College benefitted from a collaborative dialogue with the college's project manager Her approach was in sync with the Archi- team fostering open dialogue and a readiness to embrace and refine proposals that guided the project to its clear conclusion The cooperative atmosphere between the client and the professional team allowed for a concentrated focus on the goal: combining the super with the ordinary Project name: Renovation of College Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu's student library Photograph7: James Brittain photographer Archi- aims to create an architectural language that combines the super with the ordinary Archi- is a prefix that amplifies the adjective to which it is associated just as our projects enrich the experience of the places we create The hyphen represents the studio’s collaborative approach that aims to unite clients and users through projects that respect their program as well as in the construction of projects of all scales including major projects with particularly high levels of complexity the studio also realizes residential and commercial projects A versatile design approach and project diversity are at the core of its identity At the heart of this approach is a commitment to the user’s needs rooted in a wealth of experience in functional programming and a facilitated process as the basis for sustainable and thoughtful architecture Architecture that gets to the heart of the matter calling to attention the subtlety and richness of simple things that magnifies and celebrates the beauty of our world This series of articles is part of an ongoing effort by Statistics Canada to bring data to municipalities via its new Centre for Municipal and Local Data following its established partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Check out the first three articles in the series: “Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is the 11th largest city in Quebec,” remarked Julie Lacoste “My small team and I offer support services to businesses and help them through their start-up and development Statistics Canada data are essential to our work to local entrepreneurs and those who wish to come establish themselves here.” Julie Lacoste has been in her role as advisor since 2016 She explained with enthusiasm that they also have the goal of strengthening commercial sectors by offering training to the business community and organizing events in collaboration with local partners The region is divided into 13 commercial sectors made up of 1,700 businesses service organizations and professional offices are among the various establishments that bring colour to the city of enticing businesses to establish themselves here,” she explained My understanding and knowledge of it depend on census data from Statistics Canada I provide data and create documents for entrepreneurs who then use them to make business plans and to better understand the profile of our population.” In addition to her clients in the business community Julie Lacoste also provides support to city employees including information on the immigrant population “We map the population data and have a portrait of the city at a glance.” Julie Lacoste and her team are always looking to improve their services to businesses and therefore take training offered by Statistics Canada “I have participated in online training and an in-person workshop in Montréal called Turning Statistics into Stories,” she recalled I have to simplify statistics and make them approachable for the business community The instructor always had concrete examples related to our different fields The workshop is a must for all economic development professionals.” The advisor herself offers training at professional centres where teachers provide courses on starting a business “I give a first perspective to clients who are starting up,” she explained They are eager to have data that impact their project the quantity of available data surprises them!” Julie Lacoste also highlights that Statistics Canada data are important for better understanding emerging trends “There are a lot of residents in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu who work in Montréal,” she said which has repercussions on our office ecosystem we can potentially create useful programs for our citizens We are always looking to provide them with the best opportunities possible!” MontrealNEWSManhunt underway after woman, 23, allegedly kidnapped, found alive in riverBy Erika Morris and Rachel LauPublished: December 20, 2024 at 11:25AM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Something’s buzzing in Old Saint-Jean you’ll find a delightful gem for coffee and sandwich lovers: PARMA deli Launched in May 2023 by Mike St-Amand (former chef at Chien Fumant) and Glen Le Gall both co-owners of the Glen Morgan pub and Bistro La Morgane a few steps away PARMA deli revitalizes the neighbourhood’s culinary offerings with its delicious Italian sandwiches Judging by the line in front of the counter at the time of our visit it’s clear that the place has regulars in droves The small café can seat a dozen clients and offers a dozen choices of delicious Italian sandwiches on panini or focaccia bread along with excellent homemade gnocchi in pomodoro sauce An extra burrata is also available for each of these options if indulgence is on the agenda with thin slices of pork reminiscent of pancetta – not to be confused with porchetta (a stuffed pork roast) it’s hard to resist the “chewy & chunky” cookie The secret to the recipe: pork tallow instead of butter and more chocolate than flour Good to know: Wednesdays are cannoli day at PARMA deli. These little rolls of happiness come directly from San Pietro bakery in Montreal with the weekly delivery of fresh bread for the sandwiches For drinks, you can opt for an Italian soda (Sappi, Brio) or a delicious coffee from Escape Coffee, which you can also purchase by the bag. Mike tells us that Julius coffees in Bromont will also soon be available For a quick lunch or a picnic on the banks of the Richelieu there’s nothing like a stop at PARMA deli 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 “This investment marks the next stage of our commitment to growth in Canada.” September 29, 2022 – ABB is investing $13 US in its Installation Products Division’s Iberville manufacturing facility in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to both increase production capacity and to establish a research & development facility at this global centre of excellence for cable tray manufacturing “This investment marks the next stage of our commitment to growth in Canada,” said Alain Quintal vice-president and general manager of ABB Electrification’s Installation Products division in Canada “Building on our heritage and team’s expertise enables us to continue to deliver for our customers and to offer flexible career opportunities to be an employer of choice in the community where we’ve operated for over a century.” This investment will support rising global demand—especially in the data centre segment—says the company and is ABB’s second multi-million-dollar investment in a Canadian site in the last 12 months Among the products manufactured in Iberville are Microlectric meter sockets as well as Superstrut metal framing and Joslyn Hi-Voltage switches for electric utility customers “ABB’s latest investment is part of a five-year strategy to advance our digital capabilities and foster continued innovation,” said Matthias Heilmann, president, ABB Electrification’s Installation Products division and bringing together our product design and engineering teams further strengthens our ability to deliver smart safe and sustainable solutions to Canadian and global customers.” Part of ABB’s Electrification business area the Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas & Betts) is a global player in the design manufacture and marketing of products used to manage the connection protection and distribution of electrical power in industrial MontrealNews13-year-old student dies at private school in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.By Daniel J. RowePublished: November 13, 2023 at 9:57PM EST Le décès de l’élève de l'école Marcellin-Champagnat à Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu me bouleverse profondément.Je veux offrir mes plus sincères condoléances à sa famille et à ses proches Je pense aussi à tous ses camarades et amis de l’école ainsi qu’au personnel de l’institution MontrealNewsTens of thousands of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu residents remain without waterBy Daniel J. RowePublished: November 30, 2023 at 7:18AM EST lockdown lifted at CEGEP in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Que.Students and staff received a message from the school shortly after 9 a.m Friday morning ordering them to barricade themselves into closed rooms and keep the lights off southeast of MontrealCBC News · Posted: Nov 11 2022 11:32 AM EST | Last Updated: November 11 2022Police officers arrested a 19-year-old man Friday at a college in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Radio-Canada)Social SharingPolice have arrested a suspect as part of a large police operation at a CEGEP in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu — where students and staff were able to leave the building after being locked down for more than seven hours Students and staff at the CEGEP de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu located about 40 kilometres southeast of Montreal received a message from school officials shortly after 9 a.m Friday ordering them to barricade themselves into closed rooms and keep the lights off Local police arrested a 19-year-old male suspect who police said was wearing a bulletproof vest and acting suspiciously in front of the CEGEP Police spokesperson Jérémie Lévesque said there were no reported gunshots and police have no information on firearms or explosives in or near the school though one pregnant woman was transported to hospital as a preventive measure The lockdown was lifted shortly after noon Friday Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu police called the Sûreté du Québec for backup and sniffer dogs are on the premises Police evacuated the school classroom by classroom and Lévesque said they will search bags and vehicles before students and staff leave the premises "We are not excluding the possibility that there is another suspect," he said the school said the lockdown order came at the request of the police force in the city Police established a security perimeter around the school and access to the premises is prohibited The police operation ended later in the afternoon said people are being asked to stay away from the school She said all school activities for the day were cancelled It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Can new recruitment measures halt the Canadian Forces' 'death spiral' these new Canadian Armed Forces recruits are now seldom more than a few metres from one another — eating sleeping and exercising as a unit — all part of the bonding process designed to create the soldiers They're among the first cohort to pass through Basic Military Qualification, or basic training, under new guidelines aimed at removing hurdles and boosting numbers — changes the Department of National Defence (DND) hopes will solve a personnel crisis that Defence Minister Bill Blair called a “death spiral” for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) CBC photographer Evan Mitsui spent a week at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School (CFLRS) documenting recruits going through various weeks of the nine-week-long basic training course You learn you’re a lot stronger than you think you are,” said Jersey Jablonski a newly minted aviator from Winnipeg. A woman and the first in her family to enlist Jablonski represents a double rarity in the Forces which has historically seen sons following fathers into military service Nearly half of applicants asked to participate in a 2022 survey indicated having family members who were former or current members of the 5,242 individuals accepted into the regular Forces and primary reserve about 17 per cent were women — a high point in female representation over the past 10 years There are roughly 68,000 regular members and 27,000 reserves currently serving in the CAF. But those numbers include people on leave, new parents and other non-combat-ready personnel — far short of what Blair says the Forces need if called upon to fight While DND stats show the total number of women in the Forces has stayed relatively the same for the past decade there’s a greater upward trend for representation of racialized people which has gone from six per cent in fiscal 2015 to 12 per cent in fiscal 2024. Jablonski is in a proud minority at the “Mega,” a massive dormitory and classroom complex in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu the CFLRS has been based and where nearly all recruits begin their military journey You go through hardships but you become family,” said Jablonski who graduated with her cohort on May 2. Basic Military Qualification is the first step to a career in the Forces Everyone from cooks to aircraft mechanics goes through it where the nine weeks of basic training are held we can be hard-asses but we also try to be polite Push-ups are doled out less as punishment and more as a team-building exercise It's camaraderie through collective suffering much like bivouacking in the rain (that’s Week 5). “It’s not very long — two months — to change someone you’re not going to fall between the tracks or be left alone You’re going to be taken care of by the best,” Simard said Questions are encouraged and recruit-to-instructor ratios are manageable A weapons handling class for recruits in Week 4 had 12 recruits and two instructors radiological or nuclear weapons (CBRN) attack session with two instructors while a rappelling course had 26 with five instructors Jablonski is also among the first cohort of recruits to enlist under a new hiring paradigm that includes the removal of some perceived barriers, such as test anxiety. A trial, new as of December 2023, is also underway that de-emphasized the once-standard written aptitude test for those wishing to enter certain in-demand trades But successful applicants to these trades will still take the test during basic training rather than at the recruiting office — though the results are kept only for statistical analysis the federal government released its latest defence strategy with the promise of an increase in military spending of $8.1 billion over the next five years and $73 billion over the next 20 years. That would take Canada’s investment in defence from 1.33 per cent of GDP to 1.76 per cent inching closer to the two per cent called for by NATO Canada is a founding member of the military alliance The strategy, packaged under the title Our North, Strong and Free identifies two core objectives: “strengthen the foundations of the CAF and acquire new capabilities to deal with new threats.” The strategy includes an emphasis on northern sovereignty as well as a commitment to build and repair staff housing and $100 million over five years to improve child care access on bases across the country. Recent changes to the military dress code (painted nails haircuts and gender neutral uniforms) are also part of a plan to make a military life more appealing to today’s would-be soldier Time will tell if the strategy works in filling a projected shortfall of around 16,500 personnel, as well as a readiness gap an internal DND presentation points to which says that only 58 per cent of the military would be able to respond if called upon tomorrow by NATO Canadians' willingness to serve does not appear to be the bottleneck The most recent DND figures indicate that over 67,000 applications were submitted to the Forces over the past year according to information tabled in Parliament due to lengthy security checks necessary for permanent residents who have been allowed to sign up since 2022 The new defence policy does not foresee the military hitting its target of 71,000 regular and 30,000 reserve forces Top image: Evan Mitsui/CBC | Editing and layout by photo editor Showwei Chu Evan Mitsui is a photographer and journalist with CBC News He has taken photos of some of the most prolific newsmakers in Canada has covered major news events across the country and is a passionate advocate for photojournalism It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem MontrealNewsFire breaks out in pastry shop in downtown Saint-Jean-sur-RichelieuBy Daniel J. RowePublished: August 08, 2023 at 6:39AM EDT broken records and consistently blazed her own trail as an uncompromising force in music and culture In addition to selling 40 million albums worldwide she has earned eight GRAMMY® Award nominations in categories such as "Best New Artist" and "Song of the Year" twice for "Complicated" and "I'm with You" International de montgolfières de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu More here. This article was published more than 10 years ago Cadets from the Royal Military College Saint-Jean are seen in the city of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu.Denis Tremblay/The Globe and Mail was Canada's epicentre of improbable terror 22 attack on Ottawa represented something bigger than ourselves Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's shots in front of the Cenotaph and inside the Parliament were a violation of all that the country holds sacred but the event was also a proving ground for what we value: Canada the subdued and strong; Canada the unintimidated; the collective mourning for Corporal Nathan Cirillo and the tumble-and-shoot acrobatics of 58-year-old Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers Yet 10 days after Martin Couture-Rouleau killed Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent near a Tim Hortons in St-Jean Unlike the school-trip familiarity of Ottawa The military college there did not resonate with Canadians who do not live in the area it does not conjure the historical gravitas of and then a mere outgrowth of the events in the country's capital It could have happened anywhere – so goes the abstract thinking Set in a fertile netherland between Montreal and the Vermont border St-Jean is a self-contained community where only 10 per cent of its residents commute you can still smell the pastures rolling off the Richelieu and blowing through its quaint A largely pure-laine city of almost 100,000 There is a sliver of a mosque with only 40 to 50 families Before the 25-year-old jihadi lunged at local officers with a hunting knife after a car chase the St-Jean police force had used their weapons only twice in the past 25 years and so does the immigration," said an official close to the investigation Yet St-Jean remains a target for the likes of Mr four-century-old garrison town where the British in 1775 held off the American Colonials who were threatening to conquer Quebec the city is rich in military history and with the present-day bustle of military life – the sight of seven or eight camouflage trucks does not make residents worry about martial law The problem here was the symbolism did not worry enough people St-Jean is a cautionary tale about the agony of foresight Couture-Rouleau's embrace of the extremist group the Islamic State would have a disastrous outcome He was even on the Mounties' now-notorious list of 90 suspects people next to whom he could have stood in line or driven next to on the main drag Couture-Rouleau said he had a harrowing dream the week before the attack on the soldiers in a plaza off du Seminaire but last week I dreamt Mart was committing a terrorist act and I died." who asked not to be named because he did not want to be publicly associated with the attacker Couture-Rouleau as smart but obsessive man thoughtful guy who had many challenges in life He tried to make an honest go of things by taking on a business partner and starting a power-washing business He lived alone in a basement under the home of his father Couture-Rouleau had a hardscrabble upbringing Couture-Rouleau spent his early years in specialized education centres for difficult children Couture-Rouleau had a brief run-in with the law talking up conspiracy theories about the attacks of Sept and distanced himself from friends and even his toddler son "Check up on him." While his old mate had some eccentric views and his religious obsession was off-putting Couture-Rouleau constantly read the Koran and wrote the whole book out as many as 14 times and wanted to talk only about the scriptures or his ambitions for jihad: going to Syria through Turkey Couture-Rouleau never tried to convert anyone else Islam was his own private matter – no one else's not the bon vivant figure he had created as an alter-ego to build on his dramatic Even Christmas greetings or birthday wishes became tense moments The friend remembered their last conversation They were going back and forth about Canada's support of Israel "If you're not part of the solution," his friend told him Gilles Rouleau formally complained to the local police that his son was not psychologically sound and was worried that he was spending too much time on jihadi web sites Couture-Rouleau of his passport while he was trying to travel to Turkey suspecting that he had ambitions to join the Islamic State Couture-Rouleau after and thought he was turning a corner Couture-Rouleau's motivations is difficult Some point to the mosque he attended and an imam who frequented it Wedged between a paint shop and tarp vendor The congregants are heterodox: Some have beards Leaders said he stopped attending prayers there two months before the attack said the clerics did not notice any apparent change in Mr One nagging question lingers: A controversial cleric named Hamza Chaoui preached at the mosque from time to time is known for quoting the anti-Semitic tract The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion saying that the World Cup was part of a Jewish plot to distract gentiles from their plan for world domination The imam has justified stoning and whipping for those who do not follow sharia law democracy and Islam are parallel and incompatible Couture-Rouleau had contact with the preacher Baraka referred to the investigation and said he could not comment Chaoui's words could be taken out of context While the fledgling jihadi's relationship with Mr A neighbour told The Globe that Gilles Rouleau told him he tried to get psychological help for his son wooden steps of the Rouleau house and knocked on the door He asked if we were journalists and then nodded grimly "Too much sadness," he said apologetically Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent was always moving – an industrious 53-year-old A former firefighter in the Royal Canadian Air Force he started as a combat engineer in 1985 and then served on five vessels While some thought he may have been reserved at first Vincent lived in a south-shore suburb of Montreal he worked with sick and injured soldiers in St-Jean he also worked with the 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron in St His desk was still intact when The Globe went to visit his colleagues Computers were neatly stacked with Post-It notes A box with the word "Crap" scrawled across it There was a clipping of Rick Moranis with his Ghostbusters helmet on "He was the kind of guy who comes into your life and makes it brighter," said Sgt whose office was next to WO Vincent's and saw him the morning he drove into St-Jean Hubert base drive down to the Boulevard du Séminaire to run work errands not really worth the hassle of getting in and out of uniform for that length of trip "We all go to St-Jean in uniform if we're doing something for the base," said Lieutenant Guy Bernard a friend of WO Vincent and the public affairs officer for the 438th Couture-Rouleau had been waiting for two hours in the parking lot near the Service Canada centre and the Tim Hortons before picking his targets at 11:33 a.m Couture-Rouleau targeted four people: a nearby police officer A woman in uniform and a man in civilian clothing (It is unclear if the policeman writing the ticket was targeted The St-Jean Police referred questions to the Quebec provincial police which is investigating and would not take questions.) The police pursued the suspect down du Séminaire but desisted as he reached a residential area with schools other squad cars were in the area responding to calls of a break-in Four police officers told him to put his hands up and offered assistance He lunged at them with a hunting knife and was shot dead a modest gathering of bouquets has been left in honour of WO Vincent but there are no grand memorials or banners anywhere else for Canada's other fallen hero the family has requested privacy and the Forces and city are strictly observing their wishes but some may recall his role during the city's great flood of 2011 he mobilized nearly 7,000 people and raised almost half a million dollars to support the displaced the chatty former Chamber of Commerce chairman was talking about receiving the news of the attack on Oct recalling Stephen Harper's announcement to the House of Commons about a possible terrorist attack "It was too quick to call it a terrorist act before the investigation was done," he said the mayor said he has heard from neither the Prime Minister nor Premier Philippe Couillard Fecteau also thinks that more communication among the federal intelligence agencies might have prevented the attack "If the police knew that this gentleman could be at risk probably after an hour he had parked there they could have approached this guy and asked him where he was going and searched his car." he suggests terrorism suspects wear electronic bracelets "I hope the government will put these people on surveillance." The mayor called on the local mosque to disavow Hamza Chaoui and hold a press conference to address concerns raised by the attack Fecteau also said he was exploring a legal way to deter any future visit by Mr "I'm gathering information for a guy like that who's coming here to put oil on the fire," he said who's coming to a peaceful mosque in a peaceful town." If someone is inciting hatred on social media he feels it could be within his rights to arrest that person in his hotel room Fecteau is now turning his attention to the future His government has built a new town square and will refurbish a century-old rail bridge to the tune of $80-million The town is also gearing up to celebrate its 350th anniversary in 2016 a graduate and former commander of the Military College Maybe all of these historical reminders will put St-Jean on the map once and for all Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct The prime minister is calling a hit-and-run that left a soldier dead Monday an attack on Canada's \"very values.\" Stephen Harper praised warrant officer Patrice Vincent's 28 years of military service The first thing Michael Zehaf-Bibeau had to ignore Wednesday morning in Ottawa when he pumped two bullets into Cpl Nathan Cirillo’s chest was the cenotaph the corporal was guarding empty tomb) has had only a bit part in the endless analysis of this week’s two attacks on Canadian soldiers of whether the attacks are linked to the Islamic State and how they may change the way we live and think because it’s a hard monument to ignore: stout granite arch supporting bronze figures of limping Peace and struggling Freedom through whose narrow gap a straining throng of soldiers and cannons and horses and airmen and nurses force their way It was designed by an Englishman named Vernon March in 1925 to honour Canadians in the First World War though it now honours other veterans as well – including the men and women who served in Afghanistan The killer parked his plateless beige Toyota illegally on Wellington Street to the north of the monument He missed the other guard with his first shot The honour guard is a relatively new thing added (so the story goes) a few years ago after some young men were caught peeing on the monument You can see the cenotaph from D’Arcy McGee’s The pub is named after Thomas D’Arcy McGee the mutton-chopped Father of Confederation the Irish-Catholic poet and journalist who championed a multicultural Canada but was assassinated on April 7 The Smith and Wesson pistol used to assassinate Thomas D'Arcy McGee in 1868 is displayed at an auction in Hamilton It is reported the Museum of Civilization has acquired the revolver at the price of $105,000 History and vistas and humans live in close quarters all over Ottawa and sometimes they get in each other’s way McGee’s murder was Canada’s first political assassination in the nation’s capital He may be more important: His death could be the one that changes the open way we live Cirillo in a pool of blood under the soaring cenotaph Zehaf-Bibeau jumped back into his car and yanked a sharp U-turn to the left and drove quickly and in surges.) He immediately pulled up on the other side of the street the building that was the hub of External Affairs back when Canada was famous as a peacekeeping nation openly waving a .30-30 lever-action Winchester – the bestselling high-powered rifle in North America That further scattered passersby who had retreated to the west after his cenotaph attack By now there were a lot of people running away There are two sets of two-foot-high bollards barring traffic from the East Bloc gate (they can retract to allow access): Once on foot continuing up the drive that circles the giant lawn of the House of Commons This is why the police say “the houses of Parliament are open access,” the openness being part of their appeal Yoga classes are held here on Wednesdays when the weather is fine You can walk from Wellington Street to the front door of the Centre Block under the gaze of a nearby statue of Sir John A thinking about the character of the country you live in “So that was quick,” is how RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson put it No wonder “that threats have come so readily for the Canadian public.” The killer ran into the austere 1916 Gothic Revival redo of Centre Block without pausing to take in its serene grandness It’s the most recognizable building in the country: long six-storey spans of paired stone towers and soft green copper and strange secret gables the building that makes you think there may be some kind of centre Zehaf-Bibeau had other concepts on his mind He ran past the bollards in front of the steps past the lion and the unicorn and the rabidly bucky beaver carved into the front door under the thin tongue of red-and-white flag licking over the lip of the Peace Tower The guard at the door grabbed the barrel of the Winchester Then he ran up 13 more steps and through Confederation Hall and down the Hall of Honour the spine of Centre Block that runs (symbolism here) between the Peace Tower and the Parliamentary Library passing the caucus rooms where hundreds of MPs were sitting ducks Stephen Harper included (the Prime Minister found his way into a closet) figured the killer thought he was heading to the House of Commons because the details would have distracted him from his blinding mission whatever his mission was (and it is not yet clear) were the details of those rooms: Every surface in those halls is a shape within another shape within yet another shape The details are everything: the Tyndall fern fossils the almost hallucinogenic wave patterns in the black-and-white French-Canadian and Italian marble floors the galleried circle of arcaded arches branching into the stout central arch and pillar (signifying the confederated nature of the Canadian nation My favourite detail is the Correspondents’ Entrance to the reading room The Hall of Honour has seen that before: Leaders have lain in state there It was a Day of Resilience in the Face of Evil and the honourable members were in a self-congratulatory mood The clapping and the desk-thumping went on for 10 minutes without stopping The Commons Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers if you had just killed someone.) There was a moment of silence and a moment of prayer and the national anthem There was also a lingering feeling of unease in the room: People in the gallery kept looking around That wasn’t true the day before Wednesday – not there the famous green desk blotters like so many little lawns and there were many fine sentiments expressed but beyond these grand intentions and the incessant politicking (Vote for me I know we will always stand together (the Prime Minister) We can’t allow that openness … to be rolled back (Thomas Mulcair They will not make the rules about this land we share and they do not get to change us (Justin Trudeau The Prime Minister got up to cross the floor and embrace Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau Mulcair got up again to embrace the Prime Minister and Mr more unfixable things they said: We live in a dangerous world Our laws need to be strengthened in terms of surveillance We are all aware and deeply troubled that this week’s terrorist attacks were carried out by Canadian citizens Zehaf-Bibeau had set out on his trail of terror The yellow tape and the barriers had finally been taken away and a crowd of about 50 gazed up at the monument It was already possible to forget the complete and total lockdown of Ottawa’s downtown the day before the way thousands of police armed with live automatic weapons instantly controlled a city of nearly a million people I had asked one of the cops what he was holding a close-quarter battle weapon that fires a higher penetrating bullet,” he said “And what does ‘close-quarter’ mean?” I asked I mentioned all this to the guy sitting next to me at the bar in D’Arcy McGee’s a law clerk in his early thirties named Anthony Oliver That one guy created an atmosphere of total fear.” Zehaf-Bibeau has no known connection to a larger network of terrorists That may be good news (he wasn’t part of a bigger threat) or bad news (a lone gunman could appear at any time) Paulson called the new security landscape “this difficult and hard-to-understand threat.” we will meet the new threat with more surveillance Open access to Parliament “is the heart and soul of the country,” a bystander named Ken Liao said to me on the street Here’s a suggestion: Pay attention to all its beautiful details while you can Ian Brown is a Globe and Mail feature writer.\n \nEditor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Mr Zehaf-Bibeau was seeking to avenge Canada's involvement in the coalition against the Islamic State Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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Lundi 19 mai 2025 Lignes urbaines, ligne 96, taxibus : horaire du dimanche Transport adapté : horaire de la fin de semaine Les heures d’ouverture du terminus et de la répartition du transport adapté… Veuillez prendre note qu’en raison de la trotte scolaire de la polyvalente Chanoine-Armand-Racicot, les arrêts suivants seront non desservis le 6 mai 2025, de 11 h à 16 h : Ligne 50 verte (direction terminus) Isabelle-Brasseur (Chalet René-Lévesque) Alternative : arrêt temporaire Bristol (coin de Bristol et Choquette) Bristol (coin Choquette et Bristol) Alternative :… En raison des travaux de réaménagement et de modernisation du boulevard Saint-Luc, les arrêts suivants seront non desservis du 14 avril au 23 juin 2025 : Lignes 96E, 96A et 96L Philippe (direction Terminus Saint-Jean) Alternative : arrêt du Séminaire Nord (coin boulevard du Séminaire et rue McMillan) Cayer (direction Terminus Saint-Jean) Alternative : arrêt… Dès le 7 avril 2025, en raison des travaux de réaménagement du boulevard Saint-Luc et pour la sécurité des usager, l’arrêt « Philippe » ne sera plus desservi par les lignes 96 A, 96 E et 96 L (direction Montréal). L’arrêt sera relocalisé à l’intersection du boulevard Saint-Luc et de la rue Françoise-Rousselle (face au… En raison des travaux de construction de la Maison Unitaînés sur la rue Latour, les arrêts suivants seront non desservis à compter du 5 décembre et ce, pour une durée indéterminée : Ligne 50 verte, direction CEGEP Latour (intersection boulevard du Séminaire Nord et Latour) Labrèche (intersection rue Latour et rue Labrèche) Alternative : arrêt… Bistro Braque opened its doors in Old Saint-Jean in July 2015. Since then, this bring-your-own-wine restaurant has become one of the best tables in the region for its creative cuisine and warm atmosphere. At Bistro Braque, Chloé Labarre-McElligot and David McDuff are the hosts. Rather than being surrounded by a team of young waiters and cooks, the duo are in fact in charge of everything. Chloe works alone in the kitchen, while David is responsible for welcoming and serving you. Together, the two co-owners create a lovely experience marked by delicious culinary delights. To match this beautiful cuisine with the right bottles, we stop by our favourite SAQ before going to Bistro Braque and get some advice; for the happiness of your palate and your wallet. In Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Chloé and David join forces to make Bistro Braque an address full of surprises and beautiful moments! On the menu for over twenty years, Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal. Here’s the recipe! Connaissez-vous Jean-Philippe Tastet ?! Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet. Jessica Noël, 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. Snow crab season is here! We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant. Did you know we have a weekly digest? We send it to your inbox every Saturday! A member of the Canadian Forces is dead after being run down by a man the Prime Minister’s Office described as being “radicalized.” 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. The military man, who police have not named, died in hospital Monday night. The status of the other Canadian Forces member is not known at this point, however, police initially described his injuries as less serious. The two military members were walking in a strip mall just outside a Service Canada office in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Monday morning, when Martin Couture Rouleau allegedly plowed into them with his car. Police chased the car about four kilometres before it flipped over into a ditch. The driver allegedly jumped out of the car and brandished a knife, at which point police shot him. He died later in the day, police said. According to Sûreté du Québec police, Rouleau was known to them. On Monday afternoon, the PMO issued a statement saying Prime Minister Stephen Harper had been briefed by RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Tom Lawson, and National Security Adviser Stephen Rigby. “The individual who struck the two CAF members with his car is known to federal authorities, including the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team,” said the statement from Jason MacDonald, the prime minister’s spokesman. “Federal authorities have confirmed that there are clear indications that the individual had become radicalized. As Canada’s national security agencies have said, Canadians should remain vigilant.” MacDonald’s statement said that because the investigation was ongoing, “we cannot comment further.” The RCMP issued a similar statement: “This individual was known to federal authorities including our Integrated National Security Investigations team in Montreal who along with other authorities were concerned that he had become radicalized.” transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account 13h30 – Devant l’urgence de la situation face à une coupure d’eau pour la moitié de la population la mairesse de la ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Andrée Bouchard Cette mesure accorde des pouvoirs exceptionnels à la Ville afin de prendre des actions immédiates de solution dans le cadre d’une situation complexe et évolutive Rappelons qu’un bris d’aqueduc majeur est survenu à l’intersection des rues Saint-Jacques et Caldwell alors qu’une jonction s’est rompue sur une conduite principale d’un diamètre de 750 millimètres qui alimente le nord de la ville Les travaux de réparation de la conduite d’aqueduc progressent Il s’agit d’une opération complexe et technique qui nécessite du temps et des pièces spécialisées le retour de l’alimentation en eau potable sur la rive-ouest demeure indéterminé La coupure est maintenue au minimum jusqu’au 30 novembre en fin de journée commerciales et industrielles sont actuellement privées d’eau sur le territoire Elles sont situées dans les secteurs Saint-Luc et L’Acadie entreprises et industries conservent une faible pression d’eau au robinet à condition d’être bouillie pour une durée d’au moins une minute La Ville lance un appel à la solidarité pour les résidents qui conservent de l’eau sur la rive-ouest Une réduction importante de la consommation est demandée à tous La population peut se procurer gratuitement de l’eau à deux points d’approvisionnement sur le territoire, au terminus (700, rue Boucher) ou dans le stationnement de l’ancien Sears au Carrefour Richelieu (600, rue Pierre-Caisse) les citoyens peuvent recevoir deux 4L d’eau potable gratuitement par adresse par jour La distribution se fait via un service à l’auto aux deux emplacements Les automobilistes sont invités à suivre la signalisation et les indications du personnel municipal La Ville remercie les citoyens pour leur collaboration. La situation évoluant d’heure en heure, des mises à jour de la situation sont toujours réalisées via le site internet, sur la page Facebook et ainsi que les différents systèmes d’alerte par appel téléphonique et texto C’est avec fébrilité que la Ville amorce les premières étapes de la révision de son Plan d’urbanisme une démarche importante qui orientera le développement de notre territoire pour les prochaines années La Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu propose de nombreuses installations récréatives et sportives réparties dans les parcs plateaux récréatifs et terrains sportifs qui favorisent la pratique d’activités de loisir le Centre-de-plein-air-Ronald-Beauregard vous propose une panoplie d’activités dans un cadre enchanteur Apportez votre maillot pour vous rafraîchir dans les jeux d’eau ou vous dégourdir sur les terrains de volleyball Pour admirer nos magnifiques paysages et ne faire qu’un avec l’eau disponibles en location au Centre-de-Plein-Air-Ronald-Beauregard parfaites pour les débutants et idéales pour les familles avec de jeunes enfants remplir votre bouteille d’eau et laisser la nature vous faire du bien Il est à nouveau permis de consommer des boissons alcoolisées au Centre-de-Plein-Air-Ronald-Beauregard Seule condition : elles doivent être accompagnées d’un repas Voilà une autre belle raison d’essayer nos restaurants locaux et ceux du Vieux-Saint-Jean à proximité La location comprend l’équipement de sécurité complet (VFI sifflet et écope et corde selon l’embarcation) Consultez également l'Index des parcs, jardins et espaces verts. 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Students and staff at the CEGEP Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Montérégie were asked to lock themselves in rooms and turn off the lights. A sign outside CEGEP Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Senior EditorNov 11 10:28 AMThe CEGEP Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in Montérégie went into lockdown due to a police operation on campus Friday In a 10 a.m. statement school administrators said police had erected a perimeter and were denying entry to visitors students and staff members must lock themselves in a closed room and turn off the lights," the statement reads police began what the school has called a "controlled evacuation" of the building It appeared that the evacuation had ended by around 4 p.m Students and staff who wished to retrieve personal items left behind were asked to go to a locker room near Alphonse-Desjardins Stadium Friday night the school said it would be open between 7 p.m This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only Your free account has now been created. 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Or sign-in if you have an account The man police say deliberately drove a car into two soldiers in a “despicable act” the government linked to terrorist ideology had been arrested by RCMP this summer a spokeswoman for the federal police force said Tuesday Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Martine Fontaine said authorities met with Martin Rouleau-Couture as recently as Oct 9 and that there was nothing to indicate any such violent behaviour was in the offing One of the soldiers struck by the car died Authorities held a late-afternoon news conference Tuesday and publicly identified Rouleau for the first time Your guide to the world of Canadian politics By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of First Reading will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? The RCMP investigation into Rouleau began last June when they saw on his Facebook account he was “radicalizing” himself along with 89 others who had intensions to join militant groups Officials seized Rouleau’s passport as he was about to leave the country but didn’t have grounds to charge him with anything “We couldn’t arrest someone for having radical thoughts,” Fontaine said “And unless we have clear indications of what he was doing it was very difficult to prevent and stop him.” Monday’s deadly attack on a Canadian soldier in a Quebec strip mall was “clearly linked to terrorist ideology,” Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney said earlier Tuesday “It is an unacceptable act of violence against our country our Canadian values,” he said in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu the town southeast of Montreal where 25-year-old Rouleau allegedly mowed the soldiers down with a car Police said Tuesday that the driver was spotted sitting in his car at the scene more than two hours before the collision Guy Lapointe of the Sûreté du Québec said investigators’ working theory is that the military member and a colleague “The working thesis is that it’s a deliberate act,” Lt "ALLAHU AKBAR!" Canadian ISIS fanatic responds to attack by "brother" Rouleau. twitter.com/AbuKhalidAK/st… He said the driver was seen in his car in a parking lot at 9:15 a.m The victims were hit as they walked through the parking lot at 11:33 and a municipal police officer on patrol gave chase Police are asking members of the public to contact them if they spotted the vehicle Minister Blaney said he was “horrified and saddened,” calling the attack an affront to Canadian values Prime Minister Stephen Harper echoed the minister in a statement Tuesday offering his condolences to the slain soldier’s family and friends after what he called a “vicious event.” “I want to express that the authorities can count on our full support in order to get to the bottom of this terrible act,” Harper said One of the two soldiers died of his injuries in a hospital Monday night The second soldier’s injuries were described as less serious but police were not able to provide an update on the individual’s condition “Our CAF members represent the best of Canada,” National Defence Minister Rob Nicholson said Tuesday “and to have one die in a senseless act such as this only strengthens our resolve police chased the driver more than four kilometres until his car flipped into a ditch Rouleau was transported to hospital after he was shot It was the first fatal attack on Canadian soil involving Islamic militants and the first incident since Canada joined the battle against Islamic State fighters who have taken over parts of Iraq and Syria Rouleau went by the names Ahmad Rouleau and Abu Ibrahim AlCanadi where he posted comments recently regarding the war in Syria and the rise of the Islamic State “This individual was known to federal authorities including our Integrated National Security Investigations team in Montreal who along with other authorities were concerned that he had become radicalized,” the RCMP said in a statement Monday The suggestion the incident was an act of terrorism was first raised in a question posed by a Conservative MP to Prime Minister Harper Harper said during question period Monday he was aware of the “extremely troubling” reports and that authorities were investigating The Prime Minister was briefed on the investigation by RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson and National Security Adviser Stephen Rigby on Monday a soldier attached a dozen poppies onto a lamp post a few feet from where the men were struck Stephane Dubois and a fellow soldier walked across the parking lot and got into a car while in uniform Dubois said he is not afraid to wear his uniform in public saying it is part of his service to his country “It is part of my job here and overseas,” said Dubois With files from National Post wire services This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy hôpital à éviter : plus de la moitié de la population de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu est toujours privée d’eau courante après une rupture majeure de canalisation survenue lundi La situation devrait durer au moins jusqu’en fin de journée ce jeudi qui l’attribue à un possible problème de « vibration » lié à un chantier d’infrastructure étaient toujours privées d’eau en fin de soirée mercredi Plus de la moitié de la population totale de la municipalité est donc touchée La gravité de la situation a d’ailleurs forcé la Ville à déclencher l’état d’urgence local Des points de distribution d’eau embouteillée ont rapidement été mis sur pied par la Ville au Carrefour Richelieu et au terminus d’autocars de la rue Boucher Il n’y a plus rien qui marche dans la maison On s’en va au restaurant et on espère que ça se rétablira rapidement Ça fait longtemps qu’il y avait des travaux dans le coin qui salue toutefois le « travail incroyable » de la Ville dans les dernières heures Daniel Labelle demeure optimiste malgré la situation « On se lave à la mitaine au lieu de prendre notre bain et notre douche Il y a des choses pires que ça dans la vie la population devra attendre jusqu’en fin de journée ça ne veut pas dire que chacun va avoir de la pression Ça va se rétablir sur environ six à huit heures une fois que la réparation sera faite » a expliqué mercredi la mairesse Andrée Bouchard Plusieurs dizaines d’employés de la Ville s’affairaient alors à distribuer des bouteilles d’eau aux centaines d’automobilistes faisant la file au Carrefour Richelieu Jusqu’à deux contenants de quatre litres d’eau potable par adresse étaient remis gratuitement « Tous les services municipaux sont mis à contribution pour essayer de rendre ça le plus fluide possible » La rupture de canalisation s’est produite dans un chantier situé à l’intersection des rues Saint-Jacques et Caldwell La conduite d’eau potable en cause a un diamètre de 75 centimètres et alimente les quartiers Saint-Luc « On a déjà vécu le verglas et les inondations alors on a un plan de mesures d’urgence qui est pas mal efficace alors les services ont pu se mettre ensemble rapidement pour soutenir les citoyens » Une dizaine d’ouvriers s’affairaient toujours mercredi soir à réparer la canalisation Une première tentative de réparation avait d’ailleurs échoué dans la journée « On se sent tous un peu coupables malgré tout » même si tout indique qu’une erreur humaine n’est pas en cause Certains travaillaient sans relâche depuis 50 heures pour réparer la conduite La pièce qui s’est rompue en était à la moitié de sa vie utile d’environ 120 ans On pense plutôt que c’est un enjeu de vibration avec des travaux d’infrastructure qu’il y avait pas très loin Quatorze écoles demeureront fermées ce jeudi et vendredi en raison de « l’absence d’eau potable et [de] l’inaccessibilité des blocs sanitaires dans les milieux » a annoncé le centre de services scolaire des Hautes-Rivières dans un communiqué le CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre avait demandé à la population d’éviter les urgences de l’hôpital du Haut-Richelieu en raison de problèmes liés à la rupture de canalisation La coupure d’eau affectait en effet les activités de l’établissement de santé « Nous actualisons notre plan de mesures d’urgence et nous déployons nos plans de contingence Il y aura des variations dans nos services offerts » a expliqué par courriel une porte-parole du CISSS de nombreux employés municipaux tentaient d’alimenter l’hôpital en eau par les bornes d’incendie la garderie située à proximité ne savait pas encore si elle pourrait rouvrir ses portes ce jeudi le système de santé étant priorisé pour l’alimentation en eau Certains services pourraient toutefois « être modulés différemment en fonction de la situation » Plusieurs camions pompes-citernes ont été commandés par la Ville de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu on invitera les gens à aller remplir directement leur bouteille » a conclu la mairesse Andrée Bouchard à ce sujet Aux résidants des secteurs touchés qui continuaient de recevoir un très faible débit d’eau dans leurs robinets elle recommandait de la bouillir avant consommation MontrealNewsPolice made previous visit to Que. home where possible femicide occurred: neighbour By Stephane Giroux and Lillian RoyPublished: November 13, 2022 at 5:57PM EST Victims of domestic violence can contact SOS violence conjugale at 1-800-363-9010 Victims of domestic violence can contact SOS violence conjugale at 1-800-363-9010. 6:02 PMSevere thunderstorms produced Quebec's second tornado of the year Sunday but it will remain unrated because no damage occurred Quebec's tornado count in 2020 is up to two following the confirmation of a touchdown in Saint-Sébastien Sunday The potent storms also brought heavy downpours The twister was spotted in a field in Saint-Sébastien strength on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF) will remain undetermined RELATED: Quebec's first tornado of the 2020 season confirmed the storms soaked the town with 50 to 60 mm of rain in less than an hour Several power outages were reported in the province as a result of the thunderstorms and there were funnel cloud sightings in multiple locales including in Henryville and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec's first tornado of the year touched down on June 24, near Brochet Lake in the Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc area of the Lake Saint-Jean region. According to Environment Canada, the twister was short-lived and left minimal damage such as snapped tree trunks and downed branches Royal Military College St-Jean will open their doors to the public on Saturday the college was closed before re-opening in 2008 to offer post-secondary education leading to a diploma of college studies in Science and Social Science The college offers all programs in both official languages “Studying at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean is a privileged gateway to subsidized college studies leading to a university degree; it is also the first step towards a stimulating and rewarding career in an environment where teamwork is privileged.” Upon successful completion of their studies students go on to become officers of the Canadian Armed Forces and are required to serve for five to seven years following graduation The open house tour will offer a guided tour and program information as well as the opportunity to meet with RMC personnel There will be senior staff of RMC Saint-Jean present for interviews across both days Recruiters will also be on scene in order to answer any questions about the selection process There will also be an opportunity to meet sports teams members Practical workshops will be taking place in the laboratories and visitors will also be invited to take part at least sixteen years of age and close to obtaining their high-school diploma It is not necessary to reserve attendance for the event and for more information and details of how to apply to the college to visit their website here You must be logged in to post a comment Lundi 17 février, en raison des conditions routières et météorologiques, le Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, incluant le Campus de Brossard, sera fermé pour la journée. Pour plus d’information En savoir plus Ce programme est le vôtre si vous êtes intéressé par la gestion et le marketing souhaitez effectuer des activités visant la commercialisation d’une entreprise et la mise en marché de produits et services en communication et prendre part à toutes autres décisions d’affaires Cette formation met l'accent sur l'apprentissage du fonctionnement des entreprises de toute taille tant dans le secteur du commerce de détail que du commerce de gros Vos études en Gestion de commerces vous prépareront pour une carrière palpitante remplie de défis ou pour la poursuite d’études universitaires dans le domaine de l’administration Ce programme est offert en formule Alternance travail-études, qui vous permet de réaliser des périodes rémunérées en milieu de travail dans votre domaine pendant l’été, tout en continuant à étudier le reste de l’année. Si cela vous intéresse, consultez la page de l'ATE En vous impliquant dans les activités parascolaires du Cégep vous pouvez faire une différence dans son milieu de vie riche et créatif tout en enrichissant votre passage au collégial le communautaire : tout y est pour faire de vos études Consultez la section sur les activités étudiantes pour en connaître davantage En plus des cours reliés à Gestion de commerces des cours de formation générale qui visent à développer votre créativité Cliquez sur ce lien pour connaître la couleur de la formation générale à Saint-Jean. Une clinique-école en santé au Cégep Saint-Jean-sur Richelie... Pour toute question sur le programme, veuillez communiquer avec : Patrick Loiselle, coordonnateur du programme Suivez la vie du Cégep sur nos réseaux sociaux! © 2025 Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Tous droits réservés. Lorsqu’elle étudiait à l’UQAM, Catherine Lévesque écrivait pour les journaux universitaires et participait au Parlement étudiant du Québec. Elle transpose maintenant ces expériences dans la vraie vie comme correspondante parlementaire au HuffPost Québec. Après avoir couvert la scène fédérale à Ottawa de 2015 à 2017, elle rode maintenant dans les couloirs de l’Assemblée nationale du Québec. Elle s’intéresse surtout aux enjeux touchant les milléniaux et les femmes. OTTAWA — The mother of a young military recruit who killed himself last month at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu says her son asked for help but didn't receive the attention he needed “I want to protect his memory and I want [the public] to know what really happened because.. I’m doing it for him,” Fiona Barker told The Huffington Post Québec Thursday Twenty-three-year-old Dylan James Barclay was sent to a local suicide prevention centre He stayed overnight but returned to the military’s basic training centre the next day He was found dead at the school less than 24 hours later on Saturday after he threw himself from an eighth-storey window of the building where the recruits are housed Barclay was only at the Saint-Jean Garrison for five days a spokesperson with the Canadian Armed Forces Barker said the Forces have been providing her with some support since her son died and she’s been told an inquiry will be performed to understand the circumstances surrounding his death But she said she is frustrated that she hasn’t been given more details for now "All I know is my child cried for help and no one helped him they took him [to the suicide prevention centre] Friday night and he was supposed to be assessed in the morning and brought back… but they’re not telling me anything “All I know is my child cried for help and no one helped him the family will be kept informed of the latest developments Hurov would not say if or why Barclay was sent to the Suicide Prevention Center of Haut-Richelieu The school and the centre have an agreement to help recruits in need also declined to say why Barclay was released after spending one night in their care “I cannot comment on this,” Chrétien told HuffPost Hurov said there are many pathways to help a recruit in need a recruit could have been redirected to the chain of command This is the second time in five months that a young recruit has committed suicide during the "indoctrination period" at the Canadian Forces’ school recruits are not allowed to leave the military base was found dead in his room during his second week of training Please enter your email and we'll send you a new password request code Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features owners of OverHop Canada and Brassoeurs Microbrasserie There's no shortage of good breweries in Quebec, but how many belong to women? In a sector historically dominated by women have been mostly pushed out of brewhouses over two centuries ago the Festival Brassoeurs of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu aims to prove that women can still generate excellent brews On March 25, the OverHop Canada brewery will host the first edition of the new Quebec beer festival inviting 18 participating breweries that are all women-owned or have women as brewers It's only a one-hour drive from Montreal and there's technically no entrance fee you'll have to buy the $10 4oz festival glass if you want to taste the different brews drinks won't be served in other containers "It has always been our dream to gather the amazing women in the brewing industry for a day of celebration we're finally there!" Paty Rios and Tatiana Fulton Here's the full list of participating breweries: Facebook event MTL Blog does not condone the overconsumption of alcohol please do so responsibly and only if you're of legal age Charlotte Hoareau (she/her) is a freelance writer she worked as a journalist for media companies in France Your free account has now been created. You can change your notification settings anytime here. If you signed up using your email, you will be required to verify your email before reading our content. You are now ready to login with your new Milla account. You will be asked to share permissions with the AskMontreal community. Your support is what keeps us alive. You can manage your subscription anytime by navigating to your account settings. Password reset email has been sent to ${C}. You're all set and ready to explore. We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend. was a 'distinguished' soldier for 28 years died of his injuries in hospital after an allegedly 'radicalized' man struck him and a Canadian Forces colleague Prime Minister Stephen Harper celebrated the soldier killed in an possible terror attack outside Montreal as a 28-year veteran who “offered distinguished service throughout this country.” [np_storybar title=”Alleged killer in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu waited in his car for two hours before ramming soldiers: police” link=”http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/21/saint-jean-sur-richelieu-attack-was-an-unacceptable-act-of-violence-against-canada-public-safety-minister-says/”] Asked for an update on the situation in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu during question period in the House of Commons Harper offered condolences to the family of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent The 53-year-old soldier died of his injuries in hospital after an allegedly “radicalized” man struck him and a Canadian Forces colleague on Monday in a strip mall The second victim’s injuries were said to be less serious The attack was not solely against the two Canadian Forces members but “the very values of a civilized democracy,” Prime Minister Harper said Tuesday St-Jean-sur-Richelieu : Nous confirmons que la victime décédée hier soir est l’adjudant Patrice Vincent whom police have not formally identified but is reported to have been Martin “Ahmad” Rouleau was known to counter-terrorism authorities His passport was seized and RCMP were tracking him Olymel management announced the definitive closure of its Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant last week The decision comes against a backdrop of falling production volumes which has led the plant to operate at only 40% of its operational capacity A reorganisation of production within the Olymel family will enable operations to be redeployed to neighbouring plants with residual capacity to handle these volumes The closure will affect a total of 135 employees including 23 non-regulated employees and 30 employees with temporary foreign worker status The employees concerned were informed of this news The date for the end of operations and definitive closure of the plant has been set for July 19 bringing the closure notice period to 13 weeks Olymel will shortly be implementing a relocation plan to enable employees of the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant who so wish to be relocated within the company to neighbouring plants with labour needs notably in Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Unidindon) Ange-Gardien or Boucherville (distribution centre). years of seniority will be recognised for compensation and benefits purposes once the approval of the unions at the plants concerned has been obtained For employees with temporary foreign worker status attached to this plant Olymel will take steps with federal and provincial authorities to enable them to apply for relocation to another Olymel facility "The decision to close the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant is part of a major shift in production volumes and a situation of significant overcapacity at the plant will be able to handle these volumes with a view to achieving savings and efficiency gains This is a difficult decision for the employees affected We are aware of the value and expertise of our employees at the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu plant and we are determined to keep as many of them as possible within the Olymel family That's why we're going to put in place a solid relocation plan that will enable those who wish to do so to pursue their careers within our organization," said Yanick Gervais Global Ag Media provides a knowledge sharing platform offering premium news analysis and information resources for the global agriculture industry Sign up to our regular newsletter and access news from across the Global AG Media network Sign In Register — Quebec police killed an RCMP officer Wednesday morning who had allegedly seriously injured a woman and a teenager inside his home Quebec's independent police oversight agency — the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes — says officers shot and killed a 48-year-old man armed with a knife in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Tasha Adams confirmed that one of the force's officers died as a result of the incident The watchdog says a man called 911 around 2 a.m Wednesday and said he had done something irreparable Police in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu arrived to the man's home and allegedly found him armed with a knife The watchdog says the man was shot with at least one bullet and died in hospital It says police found a woman and a teenager inside the home who were transported to hospital with serious injuries Police would not confirm whether the woman and teenager were related to the 48-year-old man who are assisting the watchdog with the investigation said later in the day that both victims remained in hospital and that the woman's injuries are more serious than the teenager's This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 27 You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Quebec provincial police examine the wreckage of car driven by a man suspected of running down two soldiers in the parking lot of a shopping centre in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Police shot and killed the suspect following a chase One of the injured soldiers died Tuesday morning Friends say Martin Rouleau was lost to a world of conspiracy theories has been identified as the soldier who died a day after being run down in Quebec by a man who had embraced radical Islam MONTREAL — The Canadian soldier who died a day after being run down by a suspected homegrown terrorist has been identified as 53-year-old Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent Quebec provincial police confirmed the news Tuesday after a news conference at which they said they believe the attacker may have been lying in wait for more than two hours before running his victims down with his car Police said the investigation into the hit-and-run that killed one and injured another has so far uncovered evidence that Rouleau had been sitting in the parking lot outside of a federal building that offers support to Canadian military veterans and other personnel as early as 9:15 a.m Rouleau was shot by police after a brief chase that ended about four kilometres from the site of the hit-and-run and died several hours later in hospital “He was sitting in the car in the parking lot,” said police spokesman Lt “The working thesis is that this was a deliberate act.” Police also revealed that one of the two victims had been wearing a Canadian Forces uniform They haven’t released the name of the surviving victim That soldier’s injuries were described as less serious Defence Minister Rob Nicholson said he learned of the death of the military member with “tremendous sorrow.” “Our thoughts are with the member’s family and we will do whatever we can to provide assistance in their time of need We wish him a full and fast recovery as we extend our support to the member and his family,” Nicholson said On Monday the Prime Minister’s Office said Rouleau had “become radicalized.” Friends of Martin Rouleau said that over the past year they tried to help him see the error of his new opinions They say he was lost to a world of conspiracy theories hatred and religion-fuelled anger that led to what intelligence and security experts have been fretting about for years: a homegrown radicalized terrorist acting out on Canadian soil “It was a terrorist attack and Martin died like he wanted to Monday’s attack occurred in the parking lot outside the Integrated Personnel Support Centre one of several offices run by Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of Defence that serve as an outlet for injured veterans accessing support services from the federal government St-Jean-sur-Richelieu is also home to the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean the French-language university run by National Defence at which officers and officer recruits receive their training There Rouleau rammed the soldiers with his vehicle he called a 911 dispatcher and explained that he was “acting in the name of Allah.” All of this happened with local police chasing him along one of the town’s main thoroughfares and into a residential area He reportedly emerged from the overturned car with a knife in his hands Rouleau co-owned an industrial cleaning company that specialized in pressure washing the exteriors of buildings Rouleau said his company had been robbed and he became enraged by his inability to get the authorities to take action against the culprit according to the friend who asked not to be named He was surely depressed,” said Jonathan Prince “I think he was depressed and that’s what led him to it He was normal one day and then changed the next.” He became obsessed with practicing his new religion but Rouleau’s friends never considered him to be a threat to himself or to others he spent all his energies during visits with friends trying to convince them about his new-found faith “He thought that of all the religions it was Islam that was the truest.” His Facebook posts stretching back to May 2013 touch on the cause of Palestinians the righteousness of Islam over Christianity and include several photos of the prime minister and other world leaders with orthodox Jews Rouleau was stopped by authorities while trying to leave the country “He did this because he wanted to reach paradise and assure paradise for his family He wanted to be a martyr,” said the friend who asked not to be named 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 Centre de services scolaire des Hautes-Rivières l’inscription peut se faire en personne à l’un des édifices du Centre d’éducation des adultes La Relance ou en ligne que ce soit pour des formations en présentiel ou à distance N’oubliez pas d’envoyer par courriel les documents requis énumérés ci-dessous, au cealarelance@cssdhr.gouv.qc.ca Plus d’information sur la formation à distance Mode de paiement: argent comptant ou Interac Cliquez sur l’image pour obtenir plus d’information et atteindre les liens cliquables (francisation) La formation à distance se fait par des communications avec l’enseignant·e par courriel Les enseignant·es ont un horaire flexible qui permet de s’adapter aux disponibilités des élèves Il est important de communiquer avec votre enseignant·e dès le début afin d’avoir toutes les informations nécessaires au démarrage de vos cours Prévoir l’achat de cahier d’exercices Mode de paiement: argent comptant ou Interac Trouvez la réponse et les liens cliquables en consultant La formation à distance : votre mode d’emploi Notre centre offre deux types de formation générale afin de répondre aux besoins de la clientèle La formation de base commune regroupe les cours d’alphabétisation de présecondaire et de premier cycle du secondaire et s’inscrivent dans la réforme de l’éducation au Québec des dernières années La formation de base diversifiée regroupe les cours d’enseignement secondaire Cette formation remplit principalement 3 fonctions : l’obtention du DES l’obtention des préalables en vue d’intégrer la formation professionnelle et l’obtention de préalables pour des études postsecondaires (par exemple Le français est la langue officielle et commune du Québec C’est la langue des institutions publiques Le français est aussi un symbole commun d’appartenance et de participation à la société québécoise Pour apprendre ou mieux maîtriser le français, visitez Apprendre le français sur Québec.ca Ce programme de francisation développe la compréhension et l’expression orale et écrite pour favoriser l’intégration au marché du travail et l’accès à d’autres formations Formation en présentiel ou à distance : consultez le tableau Centre La Relance Georges-Phaneuf – Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Courriel : cealarelance@cssdhr.gouv.qc.ca Centre La Relance Docteur-Poulin – Marieville Courriel : cealarelance@cssdhr.gouv.qc.ca L’intégration au marché du travail ainsi que le maintien en emploi des élèves en quête d’autonomie demeurent des enjeux qui interpellent l’équipe du centre La Relance permettent à l’élève d’être accompagné dans sa démarche d’intégration au marché du travail et dans le développement de compétences permettant de s’y maintenir Intégrer le marché du travail et se maintenir en emploi Se préparer à l’exercice d’un métier semi-spécialisé ou non spécialisé Obtenir un certificat de formation à un métier semi-spécialisé émis par le Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur OU une attestation locale émise par la Commission scolaire des Hautes Rivières Actualiser ses compétences professionnelles Visualisez cette vidéo pour découvrir ce programme qui peut faire toute la différence https://www.facebook.com/CentreEducationLaRelance/videos/1738821899550355/ Le programme d’intégration sociale (IS) s’adresse aux adultes ayant des besoins en formation dans le but de développer davantage leur autonomie fonctionnelle L’objectif est de favoriser le développement de la capacité à transférer les apprentissages dans les différents milieux de vie It's only a 40-minute drive from Montreal A concert at a past edition of the International Balloon Festival Right: Hot air balloons rising over a field the famed International de Montgolfières will officially be back in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Visitors can expect far more than just hot air balloons, with an impressive lineup of big musical acts such as this year's headliner Jason Derulo along with performances by Charlotte Cardin As if this lineup wasn't majestic enough the nine-day festival offers plenty of activities for the entire family At Canada's biggest gathering of this kind you can watch the hot air balloons inflate and take off up close organizers decided that the flight field will be U-shaped so you can stand right in the middle of all the action You can hop on and take a ride up about 50 feet above the ground for $10 or go even higher into the clouds if you're feeling brave enough Those who'd rather keep their feet on the ground can also hang out at the Desjardins zone where a lineup of up-and-coming and local musical acts will perform A huge screen and hammocks will be installed to comfortably watch shows away from the crowds — this way you can relax and take a break from all the non-stop excitement Other great ways to relax at the event include yoga sessions at dawn for $25 on August 14th and 15th a light show featuring grounded balloons illuminated like big lanterns on four separate evenings starting around 9 p.m giant puzzles and a brand new agricultural space will be available to occupy festival-goers of all ages The event will also feature a concourse of food vendors and a Bistro SAQ for great 5 à 7 Price: Pass for 9-day access is $ 103.48 for adults & $ 63.24 for kids older than four years old — daily passes are also available here Website