Another busy week draws to a close. Here's what's been happening in Vaudreuil-Soulanges over the past few days.

Rigaud: Collège Bourget pool to be replaced

The Collège Bourget de Rigaud swimming pool, built in 1972, has reached the end of its useful life and will be demolished in June, to be replaced by another semi-Olympic pool. In addition, the changing rooms and mezzanine will undergo a facelift, and bleachers will be added for spectators in the pool and double gymnasium.

Les Coteaux wants to create a Miyawaki mini-forest

Les Coteaux wants to create a Miyawaki mini-forest in Audrey Park. At least, that's what was announced at the last municipal council meeting held on May 21.

A cigarette butt could have thrown thirty people onto the street

A 16-unit apartment building was destroyed by flames on Friday, May 24, leaving some thirty people homeless. The fire occurred at 322 rue Jeanne-Mance and required the intervention of some sixty firefighters from the region, including crews from Vaudreuil-Soulanges. 

Unilateral decision: Rigaud denounces the CSSTL

Unless there is a change of course, Rigaud residents will no longer have access to facilities at École primaire de l'Épervière after the Centre de services scolaires des Trois-Lacs (CSSTL) unilaterally terminated the memorandum of understanding between the two parties.

GForce Knights team makes history

The Knights cheerleading team made GForce history by becoming the first GForce team to compete at the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando.

A new director at the head of the Terrasse-Vaudreuil Fire Department

At its regular meeting held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Terrasse-Vaudreuil municipal council appointed Sylvain Lalonde to the position of Director of its Fire Safety Department.

A step closer to universal accessibility at Plage de Saint-Zotique

The Plage de Saint-Zotique is taking another step towards universal accessibility with the installation of a Mobi-mat mat that will enable people with reduced mobility or disabilities to enjoy the Beach.

Clandestine laboratory training for Vaudreuil-Soulanges firefighters

Some 25 firefighters from the municipalities of Rigaud, Les Cèdres, Saint-Lazare, Hudson and Coteau-du-Lac took part in a theoretical and practical training session on clandestine laboratories organized by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on May 23.

Justine woman launches petition to change immigration rules

Unfair and inequitable. These are the words used by French-born Sainte-Justine-de-Newton citizen Tania Rampillon about the selection process for the Government of Canada's Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship Program. Néomédia was able to speak with the woman who wanted to submit a sponsorship application for her mother, Marithé Rampillon, in 2016. 

Tornado | “It's a miracle no one was hurt” - Guillaume Roy

Confirmed by Environment Canada at around 7:30pm on Monday, it was indeed a tornado that struck Rigaud, Très-Saint-Rédempteur and Pointe-Fortune early Monday evening.

Tornado | “By the time I got up, it was over” - Daniel Gélinas

Total desolation in the aftermath of the tornado that caused extensive damage in Très-Saint-Rédempteur and Rigaud. 

Last competition of the season for the Gymini club

The Gymini artistic gymnastics club closed its competitive season this weekend in Granby at the Coupe provinciale N4 to N6. Athletes returned home with numerous prizes. 

Highway 20: A citizens' movement launches a petition

A group of citizens and entrepreneurs from Vaudreuil-Dorion and Île Perrot launched a petition this Wednesday morning to urge the government to officially commit, as soon as possible, to the project to complete Highway 20 between Île Perrot and the Dorion sector of the city of Vaudreuil-Dorion. The petition's goal is to reach a minimum of 40,000 signatures.

Highway 20: “Politically, we're not there yet” - Pierre Séguin

The launch of a petition by citizens and merchants to encourage the government to officially commit to the project to complete Highway 20 has been welcomed by regional politicians.

Silent auction to benefit Relay for Life

The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Relay for Life organizing committee announces the launch of its very first online silent auction. This special initiative, organized in collaboration with the region's business community, aims to support the fight against cancer while offering exceptional prizes to participants.

Pincourt inaugurates the Passerelle des Arts

On Tuesday, the Town of Pincourt inaugurated the Passerelle des Arts project, an initiative designed to showcase culture and beautify the area. Artistic design of the Passerelle began in autumn 2023, and several partnerships were required, including an agreement with the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications.

DEV contributes to 113 local business projects

Over the past year, 113 local businesses have benefited from the support of Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV). A total of $1,968,805 was granted in loans and non-repayable assistance. At least, that's what emerges from the organization's 2023 annual report, which was presented on May 28 at the annual general meeting.

A police presence that doesn't go unnoticed on the roads of Vaudreuil-Soulanges

This Thursday, Sûreté du Québec Mounties were spotted in the Vaudreuil-Dorion area. What is the police force's cavalry, which can be seen at various times on the province's roads? 

Reduced service offering at Hôpital du Suroît

Not surprisingly, the impact of the measures set out in the Act to limit the use of personnel placement agencies and independent labour in the health and social services sector has already begun to be felt across Quebec, and Hôpital du Suroît is no exception. 

An exhibition in a regional museum: an unforgettable experience

This was the first year that the arts plastiques-études program was offered at Cité-des-Jeunes high school. This course brings together art students from Secondary 1 to V, who have an interest in the arts. Néomédia met them to find out their impressions of the Mettre les mains à la pâte exhibition, which was presented in a museum of recognized standing, the Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, an impressive first for most of them.

Significant increase in registration tax for CMM cities

As of January 1, 2025, Vaudreuil-Soulanges motorists living within the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM) will see their registration tax increase from $59 to $150. This significant increase will help finance public transit in the Greater Montreal region.

Three major projects to come this summer on the Coteaux territory

This summer, the Municipalité des Coteaux will be undertaking major work to replace and rehabilitate water and sewer pipes on various streets.

Alex Burrows to take part in Dek Hockey World Cup

The Pincourt native Alex Burrows will be taking part in the Dek Hockey World Cup, June 5-8, at Mont-Tremblant. Burrows, who works alongside Martin St-Louis as assistant coach of the Montreal Canadiens, is among the athletes selected to take part in this major competition.