You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Vaudreuil 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 247 of 247 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 247 of 247 polls are reporting as of 4:20 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Vaudreuil Schiefke has 40,674 of 70,283 votes (57.87%) is in second place with 16,095 votes (22.9%) and Christopher Massé Schiefke has represented the riding since 2015 Vaudreuil used to be named Vaudreuil—Soulanges The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 29,793 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account In conjunction with the opening of the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital, the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion will build a $4.5 million multifunctional footbridge to improve traffic flow in the area. Work is scheduled for 2026-2027. The structure will pass over highway 30, parallel to Boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes, on the north side, in the extension of the existing multifunctional path. To date, the cost of the project is estimated at around $4.5 million. The Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion will obtain the value of the work following the results of the call for tenders issued by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (MTMD).  This process will be launched in the coming weeks.  “Once the costs are known, the municipal council will make its decision and the city will indicate to MTMD whether it will go ahead with the construction of the runway and footbridge,” we state by e-mail.   In order to reduce the tax burden on citizens, the City will be applying for financial assistance for this initiative. “The City is on the lookout for financial assistance programs for active transportation for which the project might qualify, and which would fund a certain percentage of the project. The city council could decide not to go ahead if we don't have a subsidy.”  For those interested, Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI) is not involved in this project. It is a municipal project. “If it is eligible, government assistance would come from government subsidy programs.” At its meeting on Monday February 24, the Vaudreuil-Dorion council approved an additional expenditure of $15,000, excluding taxes, for professional services. These were aimed at validating the final concept, plans and specifications, and monitoring the multifunctional platform.   At the same meeting, the elected officials adopted a resolution to apply for financial assistance from the federal government. This is part of the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada program of the Active Transportation Fund.   “If the grant is approved, it could cover up to 60% of project costs. However, we don't know if we'll be able to get it, since a federal election is due in the short term, and that may or may not have an impact on our application. We'll take our chances,” said Mayor Guy Pilon at the public meeting.   Pour partager votre opinion vous devez être connecté. Pour une troisième année, la MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry annonce sa participation à l’initiative ministérielle Proximité, du ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation de Québec (MAPAQ). Elle a lancé le projet Proximité, permettant ainsi à onze entreprises du territoire de bénéficier de formations ainsi que d'un accompagnement ... Pet owners sometimes face high veterinary costs, especially when it comes to purchasing medication. However, an alternative exists for owners: adding their pet to the pharmaceutical file, enabling certain prescription treatments to be obtained at reduced cost from pharmacies. However, access to these medications remains limited due to regulatory ... 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. Customers won't be getting lost in the warehouse maze! This new space will offer a smaller-scale IKEA experience compared to the massive stores in Montreal, Boucherville, and Quebec City. this new space will offer a smaller-scale IKEA experience compared to the massive stores in Montreal the Vaudreuil-Dorion studio will be a "unique concept," letting customers plan renovations with a specialist shop a curated selection of around 100 products on site and pick up online orders directly in-store It's also the first of its kind in Quebec to combine all of those features in one location this one allows customers to do a bit of shopping too — making it extra handy if you need a last-minute item or prefer to browse in person before committing online The new storefront will be inside SmartCentres Vaudreuil-Dorion in the heart of the growing retail district customers will be able to book appointments to meet with IKEA experts get personalized advice for their projects This new IKEA format adds to the brand's growing list of planning studios already found in Sherbrooke These mini stores are designed to be more convenient and accessible for suburban customers who want expert help with their home projects whether you're planning a kitchen overhaul or just need a few space-saving solutions this new IKEA might be worth checking out — especially if you're trying to avoid the weekend crowds at the bigger stores Where: 100-3080 boulevard de la Gare, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QCWhen: Opens May 2, 2025Website:IKEA Canada Love this? 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RowePublished: March 19, 2025 at 8:38AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved the municipal council of the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion adopted five resolutions to expropriate lots located on its territory These steps are necessary to enable the construction of a traffic circle in the area of rue de la Gare rue Cité-des-Jeunes and rue Henry-Ford.  This work is planned to improve access to the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital which will be built on boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes near chemin de la Petite-Rivière.  The decision to build a roundabout was prompted by the recommendations of studies aimed at improving traffic flow at the Henry-Ford intersections with boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes The decision was taken jointly by the City The MTMD will act as spokesperson in this matter The expropriated lots are located along Cité-des-Jeunes and de la Gare boulevards as well as on Henry-Ford and Chemin de la Petite-Rivière According to the resolutions adopted by the elected officials only parts of the lots are currently subject to expropriation procedures One of the lots affected by the expropriation measure is a shopping center housing Pacini as well as a Couche-Tard gas station and a number of other businesses that none of the buildings are affected by the expropriation procedure as indicated by the City in an e-mail.  Following the adoption of the resolutions on Monday the Town also entrusted the firm DHC avocats with the task of drafting the expropriation notices Owners of the lots concerned will receive a copy in the coming weeks Work is scheduled to begin in 2025 and be completed by the end of 2026 Expropriation costs borne by SQI and the city  the Société québécoise d'infrastructure (SQI) will assume all expropriation expenses and related eligible costs for part of two of the five lots.  the City will assume the expropriation expenses and eligible costs for the remaining portions of the other three lots the owners of the expropriated lots will receive compensatory indemnity Pour partager votre opinion vous devez être connecté la MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry annonce sa participation à l’initiative ministérielle Proximité des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation de Québec (MAPAQ) permettant ainsi à onze entreprises du territoire de bénéficier de formations ainsi que d'un accompagnement .. Pet owners sometimes face high veterinary costs especially when it comes to purchasing medication an alternative exists for owners: adding their pet to the pharmaceutical file enabling certain prescription treatments to be obtained at reduced cost from pharmacies access to these medications remains limited due to regulatory .. Offered in March 2023 to the city council of Vaudreuil-Dorion by students from the Brind'Amour school the Chaise des générations now has a new home this symbolic piece of furniture was transferred from the former city hall of Vaudreuil-Dorion The short ceremony took place just before the very first meeting of the city council which was held on site from 7pm.  Teacher Sébastien Parent accompanied the young schoolchildren for this important moment La Chaise takes place in the new City Council Hall.  Recall that the design of this colorful chair stemmed from an initiative of the organization Mothers to the Front and aimed at raising awareness among elected officials about the decisions made and the fact that they will have consequences on the future of children It was designed by the green committee of the Brind'Amour school and with the contribution of teacher and artist Sarah Lanctôt Staying the course in the face of climate challenges  During its presentation to the elected representatives in March 2023 parents and members of Mères au front had walked from the Brind'Amour school to the city hall to accompany the Chair of generations to its final destination.  It is under a rain of applause that nearly one hundred students from the Brind'Amour primary school Handed it to the city council members to help them understand the importance of staying on track with climate issues.  “The City Council and I welcome the Chair of Generations with honour The message carried by these young people and the representatives of Mothers at the Front is strong This chair will be a constant reminder of our duty to future generations in our decision-making,” said Mayor Guy Pilon at the unveiling in 2023.  The chair has a bicycle wheel in the center of which is the Earth A heart and glasses adorn the design of the planet to remind everyone that the Earth is alive and it also has a heart All around the wheel are stuck children’s figurines holding hands.   The seat of the chair is painted green and blue and cardboard animals remind us of the importance of wildlife behind the chair is an old car plate on which the motto I remember is written A reminder that the Earth is in danger and must be cared for.  the municipal division also houses the following municipal departments: Town Hall and General Management Human resources and information technology and geomatics The municipal library will also be moving there this spring.  Vaudreuil-Dorion will experience a significant increase in property values with the average home value rising by 40.33% starting January 1 when the new property assessment roll for 2025-2027 comes into effect The firm Évimbec has been tasked with producing the new assessment roll independently The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion has no influence over the assessor’s work as the firm is a member of the Ordre des évaluateurs agréés du Québec inventories properties and determines the value of each building The goal of the assessment is to ensure a fair distribution of property taxes based on the actual value of the real estate market This phenomenon is driven by a general rise in property prices in the real estate market which has pushed up the value of properties The property assessments are based on the market as it was on July 1 meaning that any price increases recorded between this date and the present will not be included in the new property values the impact of the new assessments on individual tax bills will vary Some residents may see their tax bills remain roughly the same while others could experience an increase or a decrease the Vaudreuil-Dorion municipal council will adopt its 2025 budget on Monday at which time the official tax rate will be announced to citizens It is important to note that property value increases are not uniform across the city Some areas of Vaudreuil-Dorion will see larger value increases due to recent property sales in neighboring neighborhoods This is explained by the local dynamics of the real estate market Citizens who wish to view the new assessment roll can access it on the City’s website under the section "services to citizens/online services/property assessment roll." the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion wishes to inform its residents of the special opening hours for some of its services and activities during this period Administrative offices will be closed from December 24 to January 2 inclusively Citizens are invited to call 3-1-1 for requests requiring municipal intervention Please note that the administrators of the Town's Facebook page are also taking a holiday break The library will be open according to its regular schedule Food waste and recycling collections will be held on the usual schedule until the end of December Garbage collection has been moved to Tuesdays December 24 (sectors A and B) and December 31 (sectors C A special collection for surplus recyclables will be held on January 3 Any additional recyclables can be deposited next to the blue bin in the transparent bags provided stack them in a single box measuring no more than 90 cm by 90 cm Christmas tree collection will take place between January 6 and 17 It is important that trees are deposited at the curb before January 6 They can also be taken to the Maison-Valois park they can still be disposed of at the municipal workshops (205 The pool and arena will be closed on December 24 The public swimming and skating schedule for the holiday season is available on the Town's website Rink opening times and ice conditions depend on the weather City teams do everything in their power to make them optimal as soon as possible residents are invited to visit the État des services section of the citizen portal (BCITI+ application) The same applies to the trails at Harwood Nature Park and the slides at Maison-Valois Park and Nature Park Equipment loans will be available at both locations Full details and a schedule of service buildings are available on the Town's website people are invited to admire the Mutation art exhibition 39 by Vaudreuil-Soulanges artists and 17 by students from Vaudreuil-Dorion schools and residents of seniors' residences luminous barrels and bubbles of recent years Winter parking line and alternative parking facilities Although on-street parking is prohibited from November 15 to April 1 a winter parking line (450 455-3372) has been in operation for several years now to lighten regulations and keep pace with weather conditions a telephone message is updated to indicate whether or not it is permitted to park on the street after midnight that evening It is also possible to subscribe to parking notices on the citizen portal (BCITI+ application) Please note that where a no-parking sign is posted it takes precedence over the telephone message vehicles may be parked in one of the following lots: With the resumption of mail delivery by Canada Post it is now possible to send the 2025 municipal calendar to all residences on the territory without however being able to establish a precise timetable the digital version can be consulted on the Town's website.  the perpetrator of the tragedy that took place in Vaudreuil-Dorion on Thursday appeared by videoconference at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse.  was formally charged with the murders of Elisabetta Caucci-Puglisi He has also been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault of an undisclosed third person.  Puglisi appeared at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield police station spoke French and had a wound on his left hand He will be transferred in the next few hours to the Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel where he will be assessed to determine whether or not he is fit to stand trial.  he is forbidden to come into contact with the third victim and her relatives Fabio Puglisi will be back before the judge on February 22.  Mayor Guy Pilon reacts to Thursday's tragedy  Assault with a weapon: suspect arrested in recent months  Assault with a weapon: the SQ confirms two deaths and one very seriously injured victim The municipal council of Vaudreuil-Dorion has adopted a 2025 budget totaling $120,539,844 with a 5.4% tax rate increase The highlights of the new budget were presented by Marco Pilon "All municipal departments worked together to limit the tax increase by analyzing their budgets and proposing responsible solutions This collective effort reflects our commitment to rigorous and efficient management," said Marco Pilon "Our financial situation is excellent and our property wealth continues to grow remarkably our standardized property wealth (SPW) reaches $12,048,696,751," added Mayor Guy Pilon Property Value Increases and Tax Rate Adjustment the city will implement a new triennial property assessment roll a mandatory exercise for municipalities in Quebec every three years this assessment reflects an average 40.33% increase in residential property values the city has decided to lower its property tax rate The general property tax rate will decrease from $0.5984 to $0.4541 per $100 of assessed value in 2025 or approximately $162 per year for a home valued at $588,200—an increase of about $14 per month police services from the Sûreté du Québec and contributions to the regional county municipality (MRC) our tax rate includes all essential services While some may find the 5.4% increase significant the average tax bill remains among the lowest for a city of our size," said Mayor Pilon several key initiatives are planned for 2025 the city plans to municipalize summer camps previously managed by a nonprofit organization previously outsourced to a private company These two new budget items alone represent $1.6 million The cost of Sûreté du Québec services has also increased rising from $7.3 million in 2024 to $8 million in 2025 "Vaudreuil-Dorion is still in a growth phase requiring significant investments in structuring projects such as the municipal hub we must allocate financial resources to renew aging infrastructure to meet current and future community needs especially as the arrival of the hospital and the construction of hundreds of housing units in the Harwood-De Lotbinière and Gare sectors promise to generate significant new revenue," said Mayor Pilon "Our goal remains to provide accessible Many activities offered to the population are free or low-cost," he added Details of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s 2025 budget are available on the city’s website at ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca under The City > Municipal Administration > Budget and Financial Documents A 2.78% property tax increase in Les Cèdres Vaudreuil-Dorion to See Average Home Value Increase by 40.33% Many Vaudreuil-Dorion residents were surprised when they received their municipal tax bill: a significant increase in the value of their property Mayor Guy Pilon is keen to qualify the impact of this increase and put things into perspective Although property assessments have gone up the mayor reminds us that what needs to be observed above all is the tax rate They have to compare the 2024 rate with the 2025 rate Not on percentages," insists Guy Pilon To limit the impact of the increase in property assessment the Town has chosen to reduce its tax rate for 2025 to $0.4541 per $100 of assessment "What happens when we have such a low tax rate is that as soon as we increase it by even $0.04 Because the property assessment is going up we have a choice: either we lower the rate or we don't touch it," explains the mayor This surge can be explained by a general increase in prices on the real estate market the assessment is based on property values as at July 1 which means that price increases since that date have not yet been taken into account the property tax on an average home will increase by $162 per year that the impact of this increase will not be the same for all homeowners: “For some He also points out that Vaudreuil-Dorion ranks 4th among cities with the lowest property tax Different calculations for different cities some municipalities choose not to include certain costs in their tax rates such as those related to the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) or waste management "There are cities that will say the tax increase is just 1.3% the final bill no longer represents a 1.3% increase," explains Guy Pilon the mayor also recalls all the free or low-cost services available to Vaudreuil-Dorion citizens we offer between $1,500 and $1,600 in services and activities to citizens the arena and all the other free or subsidized activities offered by the city These are all costs that citizens don't have to pay," he emphasizes Premier François Legault announced his intention to invest in Quebec's infrastructure in order to reduce the province's economic dependence on the United States This statement rekindled the expectations of a group of Vaudreuil-Soulanges citizens who have been calling for the extension of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) to Vaudreuil-Dorion for several years With construction underway on the new Île-aux-Tourtes bridge these citizens believe that the Legault government's announcement should be an incentive to integrate the REM into the project “This is an opportunity for the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region,” says Louise Craig The idea of extending the REM into Vaudreuil-Soulanges is not new elected officials voted unanimously to ask the Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC to support the proposal.  then Minister responsible for the metropolis and region of Montreal stated that the new Île-aux-Tourtes bridge would be designed to accommodate an eventual extension of the REM or another form of mass transit “Ville de Saint-Lazare had also requested that all the mayors of the MRC officially support this initiative and this was unanimously adopted,” recalls Louise Craig Traffic issues on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge are well known to residents With numerous lane reductions stretching over several months travel to and from Montreal is becoming increasingly complicated “A new public transit alternative would be a major asset for the region thousands of workers lose precious time in traffic,” says Ms She also deplores the fact that several municipalities in Vaudreuil-Soulanges although part of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) contribute financially to the REM without benefiting directly from the service “We already pay for the REM in other cities but we don't even have access to it.“ the realization of such a project requires a stronger commitment from municipal and regional elected officials “We need the support of the mayors and the MRC This type of project is a long-term vision that would benefit the entire region.” She also stresses the importance of greater citizen involvement in the choice of municipal representatives “It's not enough to elect someone who manages their city well Our elected officials must also be capable of defending regional interests and bringing these issues to the provincial level.” Despite repeated requests and past promises no concrete announcement has been made concerning the extension of the REM to Vaudreuil-Dorion While Prime Minister Legault claims to want to invest in infrastructure there's nothing to suggest that this project will be prioritized in the short term but future political action will be decisive for the future of public transport in the region The opening of the Pôle municipal de Vaudreuil-Dorion is fast approaching Municipal employees will move in during the first months of 2025 The future Vaudreuil-Dorion Library should be accessible around March Moving the library will require a great deal of organization We're talking about more than 90 000 documents (books The layout of the spaces also needs to be done: the implementation of the self-service loans and returns system the furniture for the rooms and work spaces the current library will have to be closed a few weeks before the opening of the brand-new one on Émile-Bouchard Arrangements will be made for the loan of materials during this transition period Library users can rest assured that the wait will be amply rewarded when they enter the new More details will follow in the coming months the Club de patinage artistique de Vaudreuil-Dorion (CPARV) will hold the 2025 edition of its annual competition which will bring together over 700 athletes from across Quebec will take place at the arena on rue Jeannotte.  “This year marks the 50th anniversary of our club and we wanted to highlight this important milestone at our annual competition We'll be awarding special medals to athletes finishing 1st 2nd and 3rd in the Star 4 and over categories the skaters registered in the Star 1 to 3 categories they will receive ribbons in the Club colors A photoboot will also be set up in the arena to allow athletes and visitors alike to immortalize their time with us this year,” says CPARV President Christine Dumais Wall-to-wall competitions from Friday to Sunday  A total of 729 athletes between the ages of 7 and 72 will descend on Vaudreuil-Dorion over the weekend to shine in their respective categories at least 200 will be from outlying regions and will need to be accommodated locally for the weekend “That's why the competition takes place during spring break It's easier for the participating athletes,” she observes.  Both the Vaudreuil and Dorion ice rinks will be used for this major event.  In addition to the attention-grabbing acrobatics on the ice there will also be a celebrity wall highlighting the participating athletes “Interested parties will be able to write notes to the athletes on the sheet provided for each of them Each of them will have an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet to hold the messages and we'll also be giving the athletes a video of their performance.”  “The athletes performing come from figure skating clubs in Quebec and Ontario The oldest participant to put on her skates is 72 Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children over 6 We'll see beginners and experienced skaters alike on the ice,” she adds.  The arena's snack bar will be open during the event for spectators interested in eating there some sixty volunteers will be putting their shoulders to the wheel to ensure the smooth running of the event “We're still looking for volunteers to help us with various tasks,” says Ms Some 50 judges and officials will also be on hand to award marks to participating athletes.  the Club de patinage artistique de Vaudreuil-Dorion will hold its year-end show featuring world champions Maxime Deschamps and partner Deanna Stellato-Dudek names of participants or other information on this weekend's competition A residence at 3 rue Victor-Léger in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield was heavily damaged by flames early on Friday Salaberry-de-Valleyfield firefighters arrived on the scene at 12:58 a.m. as the residence was engulfed in flames.  The major fire was brought under control at 5:34 this morning and the last fire crews returned to the fire station around 6:21 The case was transferred to the Sûreté du Québec as the cause of the blaze could not be determined.  the fire originated in the vicinity of the residence's garage Certain elements observed on site that seemed suspicious prompted us to transfer the file to the SQ for further investigation we called in the Sainte-Barbe fire department and the Vaudreuil-Dorion ladder truck A team from the Beauharnois Fire Department was on hand at the fire station to cover the area,” explains Christian Poulin of the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield IS.  The Community Emergency Measures Unit (UCMU) was also called in to support the firefighters some 30 firefighters were battling the blaze under the command of Operations Chief Alain Lauzon.  the four occupants of the residence - a couple an elderly person and a little girl - had got out on their own We managed to contain the fire to the affected residence.The two cars parked in the driveway were a total loss,” he concludes - Yan Lecompte's fate will soon be decided  - CMP search in L'Île-Perrot The Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion invites its citizens to attend a special presentation on the flooding and sewer backups that occurred on August 9 following the rains associated with Hurricane Debby in the auditorium of École secondaire des Échos (1005 The purpose of this citizens' meeting is to inform the public about the causes of the events of August 9 explain the mechanisms of back-up and surface flooding and provide technical information on protective measures for residences - The definition of network types in Vaudreuil-Dorion; - Plumbing code sections for protecting homes against backflow; - The distinction between main and secondary lines; - Different types of valves and their effectiveness; - The BNQ standard for pressure-resistant valves; - Anomalies noted during previous inspections - The presentation will be followed by a question period Interested citizens are invited to confirm their attendance at [email protected] before November 18 The Toys “R” Us toy store on Boulevard de la Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion will be closing its doors for good in the coming weeks.  Dozens of posters adorn the front of the store At the time of Neomédia's visit on Friday December 13 several displays had already been stripped of their articles.  no closing date had been officially announced an employee interviewed on site told Neomedia that it is highly likely that the store will close before the end of 2024 Fairfax Financial paid $300 million to acquire the Canadian division of Toys “R” Us which was then under the protection of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act Putman Investments acquired Toys “R” Us Canada the Quebec government publishes its population decree including the application of laws and regulations generating statistics for calculating subsidies The decree’s population figures are based on estimates by the Institut de la statistique du Québec as of July 1 of each year the population of Vaudreuil-Soulanges continues to grow increasing from 167,845 residents in 2024 to 168,873 in 2025 the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion experienced the largest growth in terms of new residents This represents an increase of 623 people compared to the 2024 decree Its population increased from 7,951 in 2024 to an estimated 8,143 in 2025 the Municipality of Les Cèdres saw its population decrease from 7,226 to 7,182 residents Très-Saint-Rédempteur is set to experience a 6% population increase in 2025 A similar trend is evident in Saint-Télesphore where the population is projected to rise by 5.3% Les Coteaux and Rivière-Beaudette also show growth with both municipalities expected to see a 3% increase in their populations Other Municipalities in Vaudreuil-Soulanges The globally renowned Swedish furniture retailer plans to establish a planning and ordering center in Vaudreuil-Dorion in the spring of 2025 Although the company has not specified the exact location it is widely believed that the site could be the building initially intended for a Walmart warehouse in the Henry-Ford industrial park IKEA has expanded its network of planning and ordering centers in Ontario and Quebec offering personalized services where customers can meet with knowledgeable IKEA specialists to design complex furniture projects for kitchens items can be ordered for home delivery or picked up at a local collection point," the home decor and furniture giant noted in a statement IKEA "hopes to reach a greater number of Quebec residents and meet their needs for personalized home furnishing solutions closer to home." the IKEA planning and ordering center in Vaudreuil-Dorion will open in the spring of 2025 Fans of pickleball and dek hockey in Vaudreuil-Dorion will be pleased to learn that they can now practice their favorite sports on new courts work began on converting four tennis courts in Saint-Jean-Baptiste Park into 12 permanent pickleball courts The work was completed in the last few days These sports surfaces are located near the school of the same name Other fields are located near the parking lot and can also be used as the acrylic surface will be applied in spring 2025 Vaudreuil-Dorion residents can now practice this sport outdoors with the right equipment “The city has a major development plan for sports cultural and community infrastructures over the next few years such a plan must be able to adapt to the changing needs of citizens and organizations Faced with the growing demand from residents for permanent pickleball facilities we have rethought the vocation of the land at Saint-Jean-Baptiste Park,” explained Vincent Bastien Director of the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion's Leisure and Culture Department Tennis is currently available at both Louise-Josephte Park and Seigneurie Park resurfacing work was carried out on both parc de la Seigneurie courts to refresh the surface by caulking the cracks The city plans to build six new tennis courts and eight pickleball courts on a site on rue Valois near Dorion-Gardens park.It is currently awaiting the necessary government authorizations from the Ministère de l'Environnement de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques the surfaces are now in place at Parc de la Montée-Cadieux.The new rink will host 3-on-3 games Sheltered benches for players will be installed next spring A confrontation in the off-island community of Vaudreuil-Dorion resulted in a stabbing early Wednesday morning which occurred shortly after midnight on Hotel-de-Ville Street Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:30 a.m sustained minor injuries in the altercation but declined medical transport remained at the scene until police arrived and was taken into custody without incident The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the altercation Authorities have not yet released information about potential charges or the nature of the dispute between the two men Local residents with information about the incident are encouraged to contact the Sûreté du Québec Email notifications are only sent once a day Exterior work involving machinery may be to blame for the fire that broke out earlier this Wednesday at 64 boulevard Harwood in Vaudreuil-Dorion firefighters from the local brigade received a call reporting flames on the front of the building.  “We asked the Sûreté du Québec and paramedics to help us evacuate the Manoir des Îles next door as black smoke was heading towards the residence three people were inconvenienced and treated on site by paramedics Residents were able to return to the premises in the last few minutes after the building had been inspected to ensure that everything was in order No injuries were reported as a result of the incident The blaze caused only material damage,” sums up Jacques Fellis Chief of Operations for the Vaudreuil-Dorion Fire Department A team from Saint-Lazare also provided fire station coverage of the territory in the event of a double call some thirty firefighters were present at this incident.  Traffic may be difficult on the highway due to the intervention and a power outage is still in progress in the area for more than 2,000 customers.  There's every reason to believe that Greater Montreal will experience its first real snowstorm of the season A major low-pressure system originating in Texas will intensify as it moves towards Quebec leaving behind up to 30 centimetres of snow A winter storm warning has been in effect since late Tuesday afternoon for Montreal Snowfall is expected to begin around 10 pm on Wednesday in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and to continue until early evening on Thursday Gusts of up to 70 km/h could have a significant impact on rush-hour traffic in urban areas Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.  Cégep de Valleyfield officially began renovation work on its Vaudreuil-Dorion center d'études collégiales.  the work represents an investment of over $1.5 million and includes the fitting out of new classrooms and the purchase of the required furniture and teaching equipment with a view to enhancing the addition of study programs to be offered as of fall 2025.  The new facility will include a multidisciplinary clinic-school where a wide range of care and services will be offered to the public as well as a dining and recreation room for the college community Special Education Techniques and the pre-university Human Sciences program will now be offered at the center which until now has been available only during winter admissions a number of services will be deployed within the Study Centre (individual pedagogical assistance etc.) to ensure that the student community is well served Prospective students wishing to learn more about the programs to be offered in Vaudreuil-Dorion as well as to discover the future spaces thanks to a virtual reality station are invited to attend the open house on February 5.  The Liberal Party of Canada's front-runner for the leadership Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil-Soulanges Mark Carney visited the Cafexo on Avenue Saint-Charles in Vaudreuil-Dorion to talk with members of the Vaudreuil Federal Liberal Association as well as citizens and representatives of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges business community Among the topics addressed by the former Governor of the Banks of Canada and England were the impact of climate change and the importance of local media the municipal council of the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion will propose the adoption of a resolution repealing resolution no which authorized the conditional use to allow the construction of a three-storey residential building with 100% of the 18 units being affordable housing "The housing crisis is a major problem The municipal council has decided to make affordable and social housing its priority in order to enable families to find housing at an adequate price before the CMM published the preliminary flood zone maps resulting from the Quebec government's bill the proposed building is not in a flood zone in addition to the 1300 Vaudreuil-Dorion homeowners whose residences are affected by this provisional mapping and who are victims of the improvisation of the Ministère de l'Environnement we are adding the citizens who would have benefited from this affordable housing project we have listened to them and understood that their opinion of the project is irreversible While this project has proceeded in accordance with the steps set out in our bylaws and the provincial laws to which we are subject as a City the Board will quickly turn its attention to the consultation process that surrounds the implementation of affordable and social housing projects.Unfortunately the organization Toit d'Abord Habitations abordables Vaudreuil-Soulanges is experiencing the effects of this storm I would like to thank all the volunteers who sit on the NPO's Board of Directors and who have found themselves under attack when their only desire is to use their expertise for the good of our community ,” said Mayor Guy Pilon The non-profit organization Toit d'abord Habitations abordables Vaudreuil-Soulanges is the promoter of this affordable housing project for which the municipal council authorized conditional use at the last public meeting convert and renovate buildings for affordable housing The land on rue Saint-Michel was chosen because it is already owned by the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion The objective was to transfer the land to the organization free of charge in order to secure financing leverage for future affordable housing projects.  The Île-aux-Tourtes bridge undergoes regular maintenance work it will be rebuilt to the north of the existing bridge Four lanes available at all times on the bridge Find out more about the progress of the maintenance work. regular structural inspections are carried out and reinforcement work is carried out on an ongoing basis The work in progress consists of repairing and reinforcing beams and slabs as well as adding shoring at specific points beneath the structure This work is intended to keep this major corridor open to traffic until the new bridge is completed shoring work has been under way on the east side of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge The work will essentially involve the construction of two jetties (work areas built on the shore and on the water) allowing workers to install piles A steel structure will rest on these piles to support the bridge girders The shoring will remain in place until the existing bridge is deconstructed Several measures have been implemented to limit the impact of this work on the habitat of various species four out of six lanes on the bridge are open with two lanes in each direction at all times This configuration is in place upon completion of the following work:  The reopening of a fifth lane is the Ministère’s next objective depending on the progress of the maintenance work and the construction of the new bridge Dynamic traffic management will be suspended as long as four lanes are open on the bridge.  A configuration with three lanes in one direction and one lane in the other creates a greater risk in the event of an incident in the direction where there is only one lane Deploying tow rucks or emergency services is more complex and can have an impact on traffic in the opposite direction.  a single lane would not meet traffic needs in either direction two lanes are available at all times in each direction With the reopening of the fourth lane on the bridge heavy-vehicle traffic are prohibited in the right-hand lane in each direction.  Overweight vehicles remain prohibited at all times on the structure Two lanes per direction are available at all times on A-40 on the bridge approaches a configuration in this sector on A-40 has allowed work on the drainage system to continue and the slabs of the westbound A-40 to be rebuilt.  The westbound Rue des Pins entrance to A-40 will remain closed for approximately one year from that date buses have been allowed to use freeway shoulders on A-40 eastbound between the Avenue Saint-Charles and Chemin des Chenaux entrances in Vaudreuil-Dorion Due to the reduced number of traffic lanes on the bridge the range of mitigation measures has been enhanced particularly with regard to public transit Public transit users benefit from a discount on the purchase of a 10-passenger ticket Tickets are on sale to users of the La Presqu'Île sector: More than 300 temporary parking spaces were created near Vaudreuil station even more people have access to the improved services of the Vaudreuil/Hudson line 11 train and the exo buses in the La Presqu'Île sector which will be available until further notice are located near the existing park-and-ride lot within walking distance from the train station Several departure additions and route extensions  to the exo 11 Vaudreuil/Hudson train line are available due to the current major obstructions: The use of bus-only shoulders is allowed on certain sections of A-40 This measure is authorized only for school subject to compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Highway Safety Code for traffic on a shoulder This will enable public transit users to bypass the congestion caused by the lane configuration on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge Commissioned in 1965 and located in the axis of the Autoroute Félix-Leclerc (Autoroute 40) the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge links the island of Montréal (village of Senneville) to the Montérégie region (city of Vaudreuil-Dorion) It is a key infrastructure and part of the strategic road network supporting commercial exchanges Nearly 87,000 vehicles use the structure every day including around 10% trucks (2019 data).  The reconstruction project has the following objectives:  See a cross-section view of the future Île-aux-Tourtes bridge (JPG 589 Kb) Computer-generated image of the new Île-aux-Tourtes bridge The project is being carried out according to a design-build-finance model The work is being performed by Groupe Nouveau Pont Île-aux-Tourtes Inc. Design activities and construction work are under way The new bridge will be progressively opened starting in late 2026.  Here are the major milestones achieved and to come in this project: The total cost of the reconstruction project is entirely financed by the gouvernement du Québec.  The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable will continue its consultation process throughout the project to keep abreast of local and regional concerns 2021: architectural and landscape integration consultation (via an online questionnaire open to all) Rapport de la consultation sur l'architecture de janvier 2020 (in French only) (PDF 3.18 Mb) Synthèse du rapport de la consultation sur l'architecture de janvier 2020 (in French only) (PDF 139 Kb) with a discussion table set up with citizens and representatives of organizations and municipalities Résumé de la consultation sur l’environnement de janvier 2020 (in French only) (PDF 518 Kb) 2019: consultation on architecture and landscape integration with the setting up of a discussion table with citizens and representatives of organizations and municipalities Résumé de la consultation publique en architecture d’octobre 2019 (in French only) (PDF 507 Kb) 2019: consultation on the project via an online questionnaire open to all Rapport de la consultation de mars 2019 (in French only) (PDF 4.09 Mb) 2019: consultation on the project with the organization of an open house event for citizens and representatives of organizations Rapport de la consultation de mars 2019 (in French only) (PDF 4.09 Mb) Présentation de la consultation publique de mars 2019 (in French only) (PDF 9.28 Mb) To make sure you don’t miss any news about the project fill in the form to subscribe to our mailing list (in French only) Subscribe to the mailing list If you have a question, comment or complaint, please contact the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable Informations supplémentaires sur le projet dans le Registre des évaluations environnementales (in French only) Vidéo de présentation du projet de reconstruction du pont de l'Île-aux-Tourtes entre Vaudreuil-Dorion et Senneville (in French only) Road projects in the Montréal area Investissements routiers, maritimes et aéroportuaires (in French only) Québec 511 The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion supports a petition launched by a group of citizens concerning the new regulations surrounding the new mapping of flood-prone areas the document calls on Quebec to postpone the coming into force of the proposed regulations as recommended by the Protecteur du citoyen a simple process for requesting map revisions to modify the high risk rating of future maps and to develop a guide and process for recognizing individual and collective protective structures Available on the National Assembly website more than 2,000 homes in Vaudreuil-Soulanges would find themselves in flood-prone zones including the water filtration plant and the Cité-des-Jeunes campus For the portion of Vaudreuil-Soulanges included in the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) over 1,700 properties are said to be affected.  the new bylaw would prohibit all construction in flood-prone areas but would also prohibit the implementation of protective measures for existing buildings a homeowner wishing to insulate the floor of his residence would not be able to do so under the new regulations It goes without saying that insurance and mortgage issues will also compromise the resale of homes.  the elected representatives of the National Assembly decided not to follow up on a petition along the same lines Soulanges MNA Marilyne Picard explained that revising flood zone regulations is an essential measure for adapting to climate change “Our government has submitted for consultation a science-based regulatory framework for activities permitted in flood-prone areas as well as a methodological framework that will enable us to produce up-to-date maps,” she told Néomédia independent Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil described the CAQ's refusal as a total lack of interest in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region but more specifically in the riding of Vaudreuil the council adopted a resolution supporting the new petition and undertook to send a copy of the resolution to the Ministère de l'Environnement the Union des municipalités du Québec and the Fédération québécoise des municipalités The petition is available on the National Assembly website until May 19 the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion invites residents to enjoy winter activities as part of its Plaisirs d’hiver series citizens can embrace the joys of the cold season with fun activities at Parc-nature Harwood and Maison-Valois Park various winter activities will be available Cross-country skiing will be offered on January 26 and February 15 with a representative from Ski de fond Québec on-site to provide basic technique tips Vaudreuil-Dorion residents can secure their spot by registering online at ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca starting January 13 at 9 a.m All equipment will be provided free of charge at the reception pavilion The ever-popular torchlit hikes will return on January 18 participants can enjoy a 2 or 3.5 km walk along torchlit trails Participants are encouraged to bring a flashlight though free headlamp rentals are available for residents with a citizen card The skateboard school Les Toasters will be present to demonstrate snowskating and offer beginner sessions and snowskates for free with a citizen card and tubing rentals will be available at no cost for both residents and non-residents visitors can enjoy free hot beverages inside Maison Valois consult the full program in the Plaisirs d’hiver section on the city’s website at ville.vaudreuil-dorion.qc.ca Please note that schedules and activities are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions Citizens can call the Info-Cancellation line at 450-424-8502 to confirm event updates While the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI) maintains that the construction of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital is progressing steadily a partial opening in December 2026 is deemed unrealistic spokesperson for the CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest “The CISSSMO’s executive team had genuinely hoped to welcome patients in December 2026 our teams were working on various scenarios to meet this target such as taking early possession of Block A to offer outpatient services these scenarios proved to be unfeasible,” St-Jean confirmed to Néomédia “Different scenarios were evaluated in collaboration with CISSSMO to optimize the timeline and enable a partial opening in 2026 this option turned out to be unrealistic without compromising the quality and sustainability of this major project,” explained Anne-Marie Gagnon The SQI attributes the delay to several factors particularly “delays caused by tendering phases amid a pandemic context which led to market overheating and labor shortages,” the organization stated via email “It’s important to note that an activation phase is required between the delivery of the infrastructure by the SQI and the hospital’s opening by CISSSMO,” Gagnon added CISSSMO assures that clinical preparations are ongoing to ensure a smooth transition leading up to the hospital's opening Updates to the project’s timeline are currently being revised The new hospital represents an investment of $2.595 billion and will feature 404 beds As for whether the delays will increase the final cost neither the SQI nor the CISSSMO could provide an answer at this time Here's what's been happening in Vaudreuil-Soulanges over the past few days.      Where are the most cars stolen in Vaudreuil-Soulanges? 266 vehicles have been stolen in Vaudreuil-Soulanges that's what the interactive map published by the Journal de Montréal on Friday Smile Cookies return in November Tim Hortons' Smile Cookies are back this fall in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. Pre-sale orders will be available until November 16 from the Centre d'action bénévole Soulanges or Tim Hortons restaurants in the region CSUR: Christmas drawing contest for under-18s Members of the Coop d'économie participative CSUR are invited to participate in the 2024 edition of their “ Christmas Drawing ” contest . The deadline for entries is Tuesday 2024. The competition is open to young people under 18 IKEA to locate in Vaudreuil-Dorion plans to establish a planning and ordering center in Vaudreuil-Dorion in the spring of 2025. Although the company has not specified the exact location Participatory Budget: Four Citizen Projects Up for Public Vote citizens of Vaudreuil-Dorion are invited to vote for their favorite project as part of the 4th edition of the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion’s participatory budget Jonathan Hinse receives a double award from the FQSC Sunday November 3 marked the end of the 2024 cycling season. To mark the culmination of another remarkable year the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes (FQSC) held its traditional closing brunch during which the Mérite cycliste québécois awards were presented 2025 Municipal Elections: Quebec Launches Recruitment Campaign With the 2025 municipal general elections now practically a year away Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest is launching an advertising campaign to encourage citizens across Quebec to run for mayor or councilor in their municipalities Shop Local: The Enhanced Prepaid Card is Back Building on the success of the first edition of the enhanced prepaid card program powered by Hello Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) and the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIVS) are renewing this initiative to support the local economy during the holiday season The return of the Vaudreuil/Hudson line is still scheduled for this fall Exo confirms that work on the Lucien-L'Allier station is progressing smoothly. The precise reopening date will be announced in the coming weeks once certain critical stages have been completed. The return of the Vaudreuil/Hudson line is still scheduled for later in the fall of 2024 November : Radon awareness month the month of November is dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of radon a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes. Invisible radon is produced by the decay of uranium in the soil. Once again this year the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion is making radon detectors available to interested citizens Vaudreuil-Dorion: a council meeting punctuated by booing The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion's municipal council meeting on Monday November 4 was sprinkled with boos and heartfelt applause. Unhappy about a real estate project to be built on a portion of the current Esther-Blondin park some fifty citizens made their voices heard by the elected municipal officials Nomadic life: the Lessard-Ringuette clan moves on to phase 2 It's with a heavy heart that the Lessard-Ringuette clan who began their nomadic life four years ago almost to the day put their house on wheels up for sale. It's a necessary step for them to embark on phase 2 of their life plan which they hope will take them to the four corners of the globe Karine Lechasseur wants to expand Harwood Nature Park Vaudreuil-Dorion District 4 De la Seigneurie Councillor Karine Lechasseur tabled a notice of motion at the November 4 municipal council meeting asking the municipal council to place a reserve notice and submit a subsidy application in order to proceed with the acquisition of the Camping D'Aoust lands with a view to annexing them to the Harwood Nature Park Desjardins Vaudreuil-Soulanges to restructure its branch network the Desjardins Caisse of Vaudreuil-Soulanges announced the closure of its three automated service centers in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges area as well as the closure of the Saint-Lazare Service Center These closures will take effect on November 24 Nadine Blanchette's desert crossing had quite an adventure from October 19 to 24 when she took part in the 23rd Trophée Roses des sables. For the occasion she flew to Morocco alongside her friend from Beauce to live this extreme experience of surpassing oneself. Néomédia talks to the woman who returned home a week ago The Vaudreuil-Soulanges MRC has a New Director General It was during the extraordinary meeting of November 4 that the council of the MRC of Vaudreuil-Soulanges appointed Mr Alexandre Lambert to the position of general director Operation Red Nose is back in action in Vaudreuil-Soulanges thousands of citizens of the Suroît region will be able to return home safely after a drunken evening The organization will begin its support activities on the weekend of November 29 and 30.  Add a floral touch to your living or working environment live from the Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac Garden Center that the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Palliative Care Home kicked off the 14th edition of its annual poinsettia campaign Big news this year: an official drop-off point in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.  Two new managers join the Cégep de Valleyfield staff Cégep de Valleyfield recently welcomed two new executives to its ranks is Administrative Manager of the Vaudreuil-Dorion Study Center is Interim General Manager of the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield main campus.  Vaudreuil-Dorion's future municipal hub is taking more and more shape in the rue Émile-Bouchard area transforming the site into a welcoming green space Here are just a few highlights of recent achievements: A pathway encircled by a planted embankment will link the building to the residential area and the train station 14,500 shrubs and perennials will enhance the landscape - Mechanical equipment is beginning to be commissioned including polished concrete in the library The building should be officially accessible to the public in winter 2025.  The Centre d'études du Cégep de Valleyfield has been present in the Vaudreuil-Dorion area for almost 30 years and is now preparing to expand even further the school will occupy the premises of Vaudreuil-Dorion City Hall on rue Dutrisac It should be remembered that in the coming months the municipal administration will be leaving the premises at 2555 located near the Centre Multisports André-Chagnon the Cégep de Valleyfield will be able to take advantage of this vacant space “We're well established in Vaudreuil-Dorion and we're delighted to be taking over the space that the city will be leaving behind This will enable us to offer a program map focused on health and social services as early as fall 2025 Our goal is to make the Centre d'études de Vaudreuil-Dorion similar to the one in Saint-Constant,” explains Cégep de Valleyfield general manager Marc Rémillard the Cégep de Valleyfield is in the process of finalizing plans to maximize the use of its new space Renovation work will get underway to welcome the first students next fall Health and social services at the heart of the course grid the Centre d'études de Vaudreuil-Dorion will have a capacity of 300 students the facility will welcome 150 students enrolled in one of the following programs: nursing training for local nurses will be added to this course offering A press conference to unveil the broad outlines of this project will be held in October More details on the project will be unveiled at that time The New York State Police have issued an APB in an attempt to locate 22-year-old Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Léo Dufour.  According to information shared by the American police force Léo Dufour's disappearance was reported to authorities on November 30 at around 11pm.  “An active multi-agency search operation is underway near Upper Works Road in the town of Newcomb was traveling in an unknown direction,” police said was traveling to an unknown destination at the time of his disappearance.  Léo Dufour weighed approximately 150 lbs His equipment included a black North Face backpack New York State declared a state of emergency in 11 counties due to heavy snow accumulation in some areas Director General of the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion has announced the retirement of Terry Rousseau Director of Fire Safety for the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion Rousseau will officially step down this week Terry Rousseau has been with the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion since March 2012 concerned with respecting the City's obligations inherent in achieving the strike force of the fire safety risk coverage plan he has always had the safety of citizens and his staff at heart “Terry Rousseau was a key player in the implementation of 24-hour fire station staffing the introduction of a first responder service and the construction of Fire Station 11,” says the General Manager the Fire Department's organizational structure has evolved to respond efficiently to the challenges inherent in the city's expansion Rousseau's undeniable contribution as assistant coordinator of civil protection is also noteworthy “I sincerely thank Terry for his contribution to the organization over the years and for his quest for excellence in fire and emergency preparedness I am very grateful to him,” added the General Manager Vaudreuil-Dorion's Centre de la petite enfance (CPE) Les Petits Mousses inaugurated its new nursery making official the addition of 10 infant places to its rue des Muguets facility bringing the total number of children attending the facility to 70 A number of guests were present for the occasion including CPE Les Petits Mousses General Manager France D'Amour Vaudreuil-Dorion Facility Manager Joannie Langlois members of the Board of Directors and Chantal Boudrias representative of the Ministère de la Famille representing the office of Vaudreuil MNA Marie-Claude Nichols as were a number of parents and two educators.  the ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in the Canotiers premises the Canotiers room is fully equipped to provide a warm and welcoming environment for the infants A rest room has also been fitted out with 10 cribs “This initiative demonstrates our commitment to the families and toddlers of our community and I believe that with the addition of these 10 spaces we are responding to a crying need in our region,” emphasized General Manager France D'Amour “Not only has this project enriched our work team it has also strengthened our collaboration and commitment to our mission Working on this project allowed us to explore new ideas and innovate in our practices with the opening of a double nursery who had never before worked in a double group in the CPE facilities Ten babies in one room is quite a challenge,” says Joannie Langlois Assistant Director of the rue des Muguets facility “I was very impressed by everyone's enthusiasm and dedication It helped create a positive dynamic within our work team This project has also enabled us to integrate new educators into our team and enrich our work group I'm convinced that this new project will have a lasting impact on our community and I'm very proud to have been able to contribute to it,” concluded Ms 18-year-old Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Laurence Libersan could well find herself among the 14 candidates selected to take part in the musical reality show Star Académie The young woman will first have to win over the public at the first Variété gala to be held on Sunday January 19 at 7pm.  who works as an animator in a local youth center will take part in the program En route vers Star Académie Broadcast from January 13 to 16 at 7:30 p.m. the show will follow members of the teaching staff as they meet future academicians in their homes.  Only 14 of the 18 selected candidates will join Star Académie where they will be able to hone their musical and human skills over the coming weeks.  She was a cheerleader in high school and her mantra is “fake it till you make it” New this year: a free online voting system will be set up so that spectators can encourage their favorite candidate Simply visit staracademie.ca to create your account and make your choice A pair of tickets to attend one of the Sunday Variétés will also be drawn from among the participants.  the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion's Camp Franco-fun was awarded the OTIUM trophy by the Association québécoise du loisir municipal in the category for municipalities or boroughs with a population of 25,000 to 74,999 at the Prix Excellence ceremony held at Montreal's Hôtel Bonaventure This recognition follows that received last June at the Gala Nomina which celebrates excellence and innovation in the field of recreation and sport in Montérégie “What a wonderful recognition for our team and all our partners in this project Camp Franco-fun transforms the summer of Vaudreuil-Dorion's allophone children into a unique learning and cultural integration experience the camp was a resounding success with participants This program not only strengthens their French skills it also creates strong ties within our community facilitating access to local resources and helping immigrant families put down roots,” says Vincent Bastien Director of the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion's Service des loisirs et de la culture Camp Franco-fun is a day camp program designed for allophone children in Vaudreuil-Dorion enabling them to continue developing their French language skills during the summer months The program is designed to promote social and linguistic integration through leisure activities The program is the fruit of a collaborative effort between the town Animation Jeunesse and the Centre de services scolaires des Trois-Lacs Two other partners joined the project in 2024: Réseaux and the Fondation des enfants de Vaudreuil-Soulanges 50 children aged between 5 and 12 benefited from this two-week service “Camp Franco-fun is a perfect example of an initiative aimed at developing mechanisms for welcoming it's one of the objectives behind our policy of living together Vaudreuil-Dorion has undergone significant change It is essential for our organization to participate in the development of a welcoming and inclusive community life I would like to thank and congratulate all the employees and partners who contributed to the success of the Camp Franco-fun project I'm delighted with the visibility this award gives Camp Franco-fun and I hope it will inspire other municipalities to offer such services in their communities,” concluded Mayor Guy Pilon Globally renowned Swedish furniture retailer IKEA will establish its Planning and Order Point on Boulevard de la Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion occupying the former Bouclair store location Planning and Order Points offer planning services where customers can sit down with an IKEA expert to plan complex purchases such as storage solutions for kitchens or bedrooms Products are not available for immediate pickup at these centers customers can explore and discover a curated selection of IKEA layouts designed to meet their furnishing needs customers can choose home delivery or pickup at a designated location IKEA "hopes to reach more Quebecers and meet their needs for personalized home design the Association professionnelle des courtiers immobiliers du Québec (APCIQ) released its data for the month of October 2024 The latest statistics on the residential real estate market in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region show a significant increase in the number of transactions during the month of October 2024 A total of 155 transactions were carried out during the month of October this year we're talking about an increase of 61% from $55,357,000 in 2023 to $88,876,962 in 2024 It should be noted that this level of transactional activity is well above the historical average recorded for this month of the year since data was first compiled by Centris in 2000 October was the 4th busiest month on record “The return of more favorable and sustainable financing conditions is encouraging potential buyers and sellers to take action and increasing the pool of households that can qualify for a mortgage,” points out Charles Brant Director of APCIQ's Market Analysis Department The single-family home market seems to be attracting a lot of buyers with 105 homes snapped up over the past month the scenario of rapidly falling interest rates is becoming a reality In a context where fixed mortgage rate cuts seem to be coming to an end many buyers are choosing to commit immediately before competition increases on the market and prices recover further with the latest additional half-percentage-point cut in the key rate some 12.5% of the pool of buyers who were unable to qualify until the turn of the year now have the capacity to do so it's not surprising to see a particularly big jump in condominium transactions the type of property that first-time buyers usually buy and which currently offers greater availability on the market,” concludes Mr On the eve of International Women's Rights Day the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec has confirmed the appointment of a woman from Vaudreuil-Dorionn as Chair of its Board of Directors Julie Nadeau is well known on the regional scene for her extensive involvement in the business world.  She has been a member of the RJCCQ's Board of Directors since 2022 she has been sitting on various boards of directors in the regional business community since 2012.  ‘My role will be to continue the mission of the RJCCQ which acts as a provincial umbrella organization for some forty youth wings and young chambers of commerce in Quebec supporting promising projects and helping them to develop,’ she sums up on the other end of the phone.  Ms Nadeau is a mobilizing leader in the service of innovation A professional manager and member of the Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec Julie Nadeau holds an executive MBA and certifications in leadership She has a wealth of experience in consulting she has distinguished herself by creating award-winning projects at regional and national level Passionate about innovation and community development digital integration and ‘intelligent’ networking while offering a niche of specialised expertise in the agricultural sector ‘It is with great enthusiasm that I take on this mandate as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec surrounded by high-level directors and a solid team of permanent staff I am deeply honoured by the trust placed in me by my colleagues and members the RJCCQ has been strengthening its mission to represent and promote a network of young chambers and youth wings from diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds and I look forward to continuing my involvement in supporting a dynamic and committed group that wants to help build a prosperous economy,’ she added.  the President and CEO of the RJCCQ had nothing but good things to say about Ms Nadeau ‘We are honoured to announce the appointment of Julie Nadeau from Vaudreuil-Dorion to head our Board of Directors her involvement in the network and her unwavering commitment to Quebec's next generation of business leaders bring a valuable strategic perspective to guide the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ) to new successes’ the RJCCQ will continue its mission to support the young start-ups entrepreneurs and professionals who are shaping Quebec's economic future.  Becoming the fifth woman president of the RJCCQ who led the board of directors with a dedication and strategic vision that made an invaluable contribution to the group's development the RJCCQ and its members are reaffirming their commitment to building an inclusive and resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem for young Quebec businesspeople They are also paying tribute to the women whose achievements have marked the history of the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec for more than three decades through the political cultural and social progress they have made in Quebec Four planned power outages by Hydro-Québec will affect the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region in the coming days Three of them will impact the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion while another will affect the Municipality of Pointe-des-Cascades These outages are necessary for the maintenance and improvement of the electrical grid the first outage will take place on Thursday Approximately 50 properties located at the intersection of Dutrisac Street and Saint-Charles Avenue will be affected The second outage is scheduled for Saturday Around fifty locations at the corner of Chicoine Street and Ange-Émile-Séguin will be impacted About fifty residences at the intersection of Paul-Gérin-Lajoie and Ouimet streets will be affected a service interruption is planned for Friday Approximately 50 homes and businesses near Soulanges Boulevard as well as Claude and De Léry streets All information is available on Hydro-Québec’s website in the "Info-Pannes" section A few showers early becoming a steady rain overnight A routine morning commute turned fatal last Wednesday when a van carrying construction workers veered off Highway 40 claiming the life of a 19-year-old worker from Drummondville and leaving four others injured The single-vehicle accident occurred in the early morning on the westbound lanes near Avenue Saint-Charles in Vaudreuil-Dorion Quebec provincial police (SQ) confirmed the van rolled multiple times before coming to rest in the highway’s median Emergency responders arrived swiftly but were unable to save the 19-year-old all employed by the same construction company sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to local medical facilities The SQ is investigating the circumstances of the crash Preliminary reports suggest the van was transporting workers to a job site when the driver lost control Weather conditions were reportedly clear at the time prompting questions about potential factors contributing to the accident The crash triggered significant traffic disruptions with westbound lanes closed for several hours as forensic teams documented the scene The closure created backups stretching into the West Island as far back as the Sources Boulevard exit during the morning rush hour The SQ continues its investigation and urges any witnesses to contact its tip line The Corporation de développement communautaire Vaudreuil-Soulanges is inviting people who are waiting for their provincial government cheques to come to the Services Québec office in Vaudreuil-Dorion to pick them up.  many cheques could not be mailed and were redirected to Services Québec offices in various territories Registration is now open for the 14th edition of the Club Optimiste Vaudreuil-Dorion soap box race Start at the corner of rue Chicoine and rang Saint-Antoine in Vaudreuil-Dorion responsible for this activity at Club Optimiste you need to register on the Club's web page via this link: https://www.optimistevaudreuil-dorion.com/ Signing up on site begins at 8 a.m. on September 7 "The Club Optimiste Vaudreuil-Dorion will also have a kiosk at all neighbourhood parties in the city's parks until the end of August including Parents will be able to register their children aged between 7 and 12 for the race on those evenings," adds Mr Here's the list of parks visited on Wednesdays:  Each child must bring his or her own helmet on race day children or their parents must bring $5 as a participation fee. T-shirts and medals will be awarded to everyone Winners in each category will receive a trophy An on-site canteen will provide all youngsters with a hot dog and juice after the race The soapbox race is a dynamic activity designed to support young people It's a chance for young people to challenge themselves and experience something new provided by the Club Optimiste de Vaudreuil-Dorion overcoming their fears and opening up to new activities This day offers a special opportunity to surpass oneself in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere while creating a strong sense of community Club Optimiste fosters the personal development of young people and reinforces the spirit of camaraderie.  but still in a place well frequented by the Vaudreuil-Soulange population the Fairview Pointe-Claire shopping center has become a favorite spot for car thieves with 185 vehicles stolen there in the past year may explain why the site is so popular with thieves.  Data collected by Équité Association the organization that helps insurers fight insurance crime The organization's 2022 list ranks the Jeep Gladiator first vehicles that don't require a key to start are often targeted by thieves.  In an interview with Néomédia in March 2023 Sûreté du Québec spokeswoman Audrey-Anne Bilodeau commented: “This kind of technology is very practical There are many ways of deterring thieves.  locking doors and closing windows is a first step.  For owners of vehicles with a start button we strongly recommend placing the key in a metal box so that it's impossible for the vehicle to pick up the key signal.  The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion was recently notified by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec that its request for financial support for its project to build an aquatic complex submitted as part of the call for projects under the Programme d'aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives sportives et de plein air - volet 1 (PAFIRSPA) was not accepted The application was for financial assistance of $20 million This is the second time the city has been turned down for this same project which had been improved since it was first submitted to the government in 2019 notably in terms of its scope with the addition of regional partners "We were disappointed to hear the news Our teams worked hard to put together a substantial and convincing file as the large number of projects submitted for this financial assistance exceeded the budget envelope reserved for the program nor were any other major projects in Vaudreuil-Soulanges The need for an aquatic complex is very real in the region We're not giving up on the idea of building a new pool We will analyze the avenues now open to us including the possibility of a citizen consultation to determine the next steps," commented Mayor Guy Pilon The aquatic complex project is planned for the municipal hub located behind the Centre multisports André-Chagnon and adjacent to the Vaudreuil train station aquatic-related associations were met to find out their needs and a functional and technical program was drawn up in conjunction with professionals specializing in the design of this type of infrastructure.Estimated at $39 million in 2019 the project budget has now been updated to $59 million.  assistant director of CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest which will become Santé Québec Montérégie on Sunday gave an update on the Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital construction site Construction of the hospital is well underway and on schedule.  Road users who take Highway 20 in Vaudreuil-Dorion on a daily basis are noticing the progress of the imposing construction site.  “According to the latest news obtained this Wednesday morning Workers have completed the exterior of Block A and are now in the electrical and plumbing stages workers are currently pouring the concrete slab on the 10th floor there won't be any patients on the top floor but rather the technical room,” confided Mr Some 400 workers have been hard at work for several months on this site which is the largest infrastructure project in the region The future hospital is the largest healthcare project in Quebec and the second largest in Canada as reported in Renew Canada's 2023 annual report The Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital construction site is the largest caisson project in North America to date The new 132,340 m² building will be divided into two pavilions The first will house the majority of the project's ambulatory and support functions 13-storey pavilion will house the majority of critical functions 404 beds will be accommodated in the future hospital There will also be three shock rooms and 10 ZER chairs The operating theatre will comprise 11 rooms.  The first patient is still scheduled for 2026