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

A cigarette butt may have caused a fire in Coteau-du-Lac

A detached garage on the property at 59 rue Gaëtan-Guérin in Coteau-du-Lac was dammaged by flames on Sunday evening, November 24. The call was forwarded to the emergency call center at 9:30 p.m., and the response required the presence of three fire departments from the region. 

How much did your municipal elected officials earn in 2023?

As the towns and municipalities of Vaudreuil-Soulanges present their budgets for 2024 in the coming weeks, Néomédia asked about the salaries of the territory's elected officials.

Coteau-du-Lac Christmas Market in pictures

Coteau-du-Lac was in the holiday mood this weekend, despite the absence of snow. That's because the town was holding its 16th annual Christmas Market at Pavillon Wilson, Parc Wilson and Centre Communautaire Wilson.

Conteneurs Experts acquires Conterm on the eve of a promising year

On October 31, Vaudreuil-Dorion-based Conteneurs Experts acquired the assets of Conterm. We discuss this transaction and its ins and outs with Conteneurs Experts CEO Pierjean Savard.

NDIP launches the outdoor skating season and inaugurates the roof of its refrigerated rink

The refrigerated skating rink at Parc des Éperviers in Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot now has a roof, much to the delight of skating and ice hockey fans. On Monday, November 25, the Town inaugurated the new infrastructure, officially opening the season for outdoor skating and ice hockey.

Christmas for All Foundation raises $135,000

A wind of generosity swept through La Cage Brasserie Sportive de Vaudreuil on November 20 as the Fondation Un Noël pour tous fundraising dinner took place. The evening, hosted by comedian Jean Petitclerc, raised $135,000.

Kindergarten children are more vulnerable when it comes to communication

Children are increasingly vulnerable when it comes to communication. At least, that's what emerges from the Étude québécoise sur le développement des enfants à la maternelle (EQDEM) 2022, the results of which were presented on November 12 by Vaudreuil-Soulanges' early childhood partners, the Direction de la santé publique de la Montérégie and the Table de concertation en petite enfance de Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

A project on a human scale for Conteneurs Experts in late 2024

Over the next few weeks, the non-profit organization Transition Québec will be launching the Transition Village project, a first in Canada that will take place in Gatineau, in the Outaouais region. Among the project's partners is Conteneurs Experts, a company that has been well-established in Vaudreuil-Soulanges for 22 years.

December 15: the Choeur classique sings at Saint-Télesphore church

On Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m., the church of Saint-Télesphore will host a Christmas concert by the Choeur classique Vaudreuil-Soulanges, performing its most beautiful Christmas melodies.

The new Maison de la Famille takes shape

Construction of the new Maison de la famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, in Saint-Zotique, is well underway, with the structure and exterior cladding scheduled for completion by the holiday season.

Out with CISSSMO and in with Santé Québec Montérégie-Ouest as of December 1

As of Sunday, December 1, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest (CISSSMO) will become Santé Québec Montérégie-Ouest. Like the Société des Alcools du Québec, Hydro-Québec and Héma-Québec, Santé Québec will be a Crown corporation governed by a Board of Directors and a Chief Executive Officer. 

Will you be taking advantage of the many Black Friday discounts?

For some, Black Friday is the perfect day to start or complete their Christmas shopping. In Quebec, this shopping event takes place on Friday, November 29, and that's what inspires the Neomedia team for this week's poll question. 

CISSSMO ends year with $106 million deficit

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest unveiled a major deficit at its annual general meeting held this Wednesday evening, November 27. For the 2023-2024 financial year, the healthcare authority has achieved a deficit of $106 million, which is attributable, according to CISSSMO Finance Director Luc Labelle, to two main factors. 

Rigaud's Super C opens its doors

After several weeks of construction, the 111th store in the Super C chain officially opened its doors this morning in Rigaud. Thanks to a $3.6 million investment, the 24,700 sq. ft. store now employs 65 people - most of the former Metro employees, plus some 30 new faces.

The exterior of Block A of the future Hôpital de Vaudreuil-Soulanges is complete

At his annual general meeting, Dominique Pilon, 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. 

Rigaud's Super C opens its doors

After several weeks of construction, the 111th store in the Super C chain officially opened its doors this morning in Rigaud. Thanks to a $3.6 million investment, the 24,700 sq. ft. store now employs 65 people - most of the former Metro employees, plus some 30 new faces.

Out with CISSSMO and in with Santé Québec Montérégie-Ouest as of December 1

As of Sunday, December 1, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest (CISSSMO) will become Santé Québec Montérégie-Ouest. Like the Société des Alcools du Québec, Hydro-Québec and Héma-Québec, Santé Québec will be a Crown corporation governed by a Board of Directors and a Chief Executive Officer. 

CISSSMO ends year with $106 million deficit

The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Montérégie-Ouest unveiled a major deficit at its annual general meeting held this Wednesday evening, November 27. For the 2023-2024 financial year, the healthcare authority has achieved a deficit of $106 million, which is attributable, according to CISSSMO Finance Director Luc Labelle, to two main factors. 

The new Maison de la Famille takes shape

Construction of the new Maison de la famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges, in Saint-Zotique, is well underway, with the structure and exterior cladding scheduled for completion by the holiday season.