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

Hôpital de Vaudreuil-Soulanges | Construction progress on the site

CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest presents an overview of construction progress on the site of the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital.

Îlots de diversité Vaudreuil-Dorion: Registration still open

The Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion would like to remind citizens who would like to take part in the biodiversity islands pilot project that it is still possible to register.

Vaudreuil-Dorion : neighborhood parties on wednesdays from July 3 to August 21

Neighborhood parties are back every Wednesday from July 3 to August 21, in the parks of Vaudreuil-Dorion. The block parties will move from park to park for a fun-filled event in the heart of each district.

Historian Lise Chartier Joins BECOMING ÎLE PERROT

Prominent regional history researcher Lise Chartier has been appointed to the board of directors of BECOMING ÎLE PERROT, an organization dedicated to the merger of the four towns of Île Perrot. With three published books on the island's history and over 20 years of research, Chartier brings a wealth of knowledge on the evolution of the island.

Scam: the CCIVS warns its members

The Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges" (CCIVS) has been informed that for the past few days a company has been contacting businesses in the region, offering to purchase the CCIVS distribution list.

Saint-Laz'Arts: a series of outdoor concerts launched this week

This summer, Saint-Lazare residents are invited to let themselves be transported through various musical styles under the lights and warm decor of the Espace des Muses, located on rue Poirier.

Île-aux-Tourtes bridge: disturbing findings from business owners

This Wednesday, June 26, Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) and the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CCIVS) met at Château Vaudreuil to address a critical issue affecting the region's economic security: the closures and impediments on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge. The purpose of the meeting? To unveil the findings of a survey conducted by Léger 360. 

"It's now that solutions need to be put in place, not two years from now."

Faced with the four main findings of a survey conducted by Léger 360 last May on the impact of the obstructions on the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, DEV Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CCIVS) have formulated clear demands to the government. 

A look back at the 18th edition of the Festival de cirque de Vaudreuil-Dorion

Despite the unexpected weather, festival-goers once again turned out in droves for the 18th edition of the Festival de cirque de Vaudreuil-Dorion on June 21, 22 and 23. Over 40,000 people visited the Festival site.

Electric bikes and scooters: What are the rules?

Electrically-assisted bikes and scooters have been gaining in popularity on the region's bike paths in recent years. Yet few people are aware of the regulations surrounding these means of transport.

Inclusive exterior work that encourages openness to seeing

The day after Quebec's Fête nationale, the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield invited dignitaries to the official inauguration of a brand-new outdoor work of art on Victoria Street East. The work was created by the Association Valédar, whose members hail from the Suroît region. 

Complexe sportif de Saint-Lazare up for sale

Built in 2006, the Complexe sportif de Saint-Lazare was recently put up for sale for the tidy sum of $8.9 million.

Virtual care inaugurated at Hôpital du Suroit

CISSS de la Montérégie-Ouest and CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal are pleased to announce the creation of a Virtual Care Hospital Unit at Hôpital du Suroît in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, thanks to an innovative and historic partnership.

Traverse Oka-Hudson changes captain

After 25 years at the helm of the Traverse Oka-Hudson, Claude Desjardins announces a change of guard at the head of the company.  The ferry will now be managed by a father-and-son duo, Serge and Philippe Daignault.

Bourses Mon Cégep | $9,000 for graduating students from Vaudreuil-Soulanges

During graduation ceremonies at each of the region's schools, the Fondation du Cégep de Valleyfield awarded three $500 scholarships to students who met the selection criteria established by their teachers.

Hydro-Québec steps up network maintenance in Saint-Lazare

In collaboration with Ville de Saint-Lazare, Hydro-Québec has drawn up a rigorous action plan to reduce the number and duration of power outages. This includes not only targeted vegetation control near the distribution and transmission network, but also repairs to priority equipment and modifications to the power system configuration.

Third place for Coralie Demers in Gatineau

Young Perrotdamois Coralie Demers put in a fine performance at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships held in Gatineau from June 5 to 9. 

A Vaudreuil-Dorionnois recounts his experience at the Canadian Road Cycling Championships

Over the past few days, Vaudreuil-Dorion resident and cyclist Clovis Roy, 20, took part in the Canadian Championships held in Beauce from the 21st to the 24th. Inconvenienced by a virus, the young man did not deliver the performance he had hoped for at this important competition. Néomédia had the chance to speak with the athlete, who will be busy completing his college studies this summer before starting university in accounting sciences this autumn.