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

Where are the most cars stolen in Vaudreuil-Soulanges?

Since June 2023, 266 vehicles have been stolen in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. At least, that's what the interactive map published by the Journal de Montréal on Friday, November 1 reveals. 

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, December 10, 2024. The competition is open to young people under 18.

IKEA to locate in Vaudreuil-Dorion

The globally renowned Swedish furniture retailer, IKEA, 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.

Participatory Budget: Four Citizen Projects Up for Public Vote

Until November 22, 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

Every year, 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, colorless and odorless, 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

On November 1st, 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

Nadine Blanchette, a citizen of Vaudreuil-Dorion, 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, Joëlle Pelchat, 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

Once again this year, thanks to Operation Red Nose, 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

It was this Wednesday, November 6 at 2 p.m. 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. The first, Daniel Sauvé, is Administrative Manager of the Vaudreuil-Dorion Study Center, while the second, Pierre Lefebvre, is Interim General Manager of the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield main campus.