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

Quebec tightens access to driver's license for newcomers

On Thursday, December 5, the Quebec government announced new measures to restrict access to driver's licenses for certain immigrants, with the aim of improving road safety.

Call for 2025 submissions to the Fonds communautaire Écoprojets

Under the Fonds communautaire Écoprojets, la Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion offers a grant of up to $5,000 per project, taxes included, subject to the availability of funds.

SAAQ to reuse same photo for driver's licenses expiring in 2025

To save customers having to go to a point of service to renew their photo driver's license, the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) will automatically reuse the photo currently on file to produce their new plastic driver's license for the year 2025.

Docteur-Oscar-Gendron industrial park: Rigaud surveys its population

The elected officials of the City of Rigaud wish to initiate their reflection on the concept to be retained for the development of Docteur-Oscar-Gendron Park, located in the western sector of the City, an area bounded by the Saint-François railroad line, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street West and Agathe Street.

Qc125 poll: QLP ahead in projected polls in Soulanges

If a Provincial Election Were Held Now, the Quebec Liberal Party Could Reclaim Soulanges.

DEC Scales Back Search for Missing Léo Dufour in Adirondacks

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a reduction in resources dedicated to the search for Léo Dufour, a 22-year-old man from Vaudreuil-Dorion, who has been missing since November 30.

More than $115,000 raised during the Guignolée des médias

The 2024 edition of the Guignolée des médias du Suroît was held on Thursday, December 5. The annual street food drive raised $117,061.47 at 14 collection sites in eight communities across the region. 

Pincourt Signs Civil Security Assistance Agreement with Fleury Michon Amérique

On December 3, Pincourt Mayor Claude Comeau and Fleury Michon Amérique (FMA) Vice President of Production, Laurent Avril signed a civil security mutual aid agreement.

Christmas tree: natural or artificial? That's the question

As the festive season approaches, a question that often comes up in households is whether to opt for a natural Christmas tree or an artificial one.

Île-aux-Tourtes bridge: No additional lane in 2024

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility informs road users that the work required to reopen additional lanes on the current Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge will continue through the winter. For now, no increase in load capacity on the bridge is possible.

Vaudreuil-Dorion: independent consultants take stock of their year

Jasmine Sharma (District 3 – Des Bâtisseurs), Karine Lechasseur (District 4 – De la Seigneurie), and Diane Morin (District 5 – Des Chenaux) have reviewed the actions they have taken over the past year, including their perspectives on the adoption of the 2025 budget for the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Marie-Claude Nichols is proud of her 2024 year at the National Assembly

With parliamentary sessions wrapping up last Friday in Quebec City, Marie-Claude Nichols, independent Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for Vaudreuil, is taking stock of the past year’s achievements.

Vaudreuil-Dorion: the winner of the participatory budget is announced

At the special 2025 budget session, Treasurer and Director of Finance and Treasury Marco Pilon, FCPA, OMA, unveiled the winning project of the 4th edition of the Ville de Vaudreuil-Dorion's participatory budget, the Verger communautaire participatif. The voting period for the participatory budget ended on November 22 with the compilation of 962 votes.

Five classes from Vaudreuil-Soulanges learn about the science of water

Five classes from the Chêne-Bleu (Pincourt) and Les Navigateurs (Saint-Zotique) high schools benefited from the Haut Saint-Laurent ZIP Committee's J'adopte un cours d'eau water science initiation program.

Signatory of Refus global, Madeleine Arbour dies aged 101

Madeleine Arbour, 101, passed away on Tuesday. Her daughter, Coteau-du-Lac artist Annick Gauvreau, confirmed the news on her social networks in the last few hours. 

Gymini puts on a good show at the XMAS Cup

On December 6 and 7, Club Gymini hosted the 4th edition of the XMAS Cup. Dozens of athletes from prestigious clubs such as Viagym, Gymibik, Campiagile, Envol de Lévis and Gymfly took part in the event. Gymini athletes also shone throughout the competition, once again demonstrating their talent and determination.

A Lieutenant-Governor's medal to celebrate 60 years of volunteering

Gaétan Prégent, who has accumulated sixty years of volunteer work with various organizations in the Suroît region, was recently rewarded for his commitment. He was one of the recipients of the Quebec Lieutenant-Governor's medal at a ceremony held on December 1 at the Saint-Hubert military base. Interview with a man who has no intention of stopping giving of his time to others, even at 76. 

Fifteen local producers carry out sustainable environmental initiatives

On Wednesday, December 11, the Fédération de l'UPA de la Montérégie and ALUS celebrated the efforts of farmers who, over a five-year period, have been involved in creating, restoring and conserving natural spaces on farmland. Among them are some fifteen producers from Vaudreuil-Soulanges. 

The Macdonald Campus Farm in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue champion for milk quality

Agropur announces that McGill University’s Macdonald Campus Farm in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue has been named the Regional Champion for Milk Quality. This award is awarded after an assessment of milk quality over a 12-month period, followed by an inspection of the milking environment.

Gymini puts on a good show at the XMAS Cup

On December 6 and 7, Club Gymini hosted the 4th edition of the XMAS Cup. Dozens of athletes from prestigious clubs such as Viagym, Gymibik, Campiagile, Envol de Lévis and Gymfly took part in the event. Gymini athletes also shone throughout the competition, once again demonstrating their talent and determination.

CCIVS introduces its new General Manager

The team at the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (CCIVS) announced the arrival of Taï Cory as the organization's new General Manager. The announcement was made at the annual holiday 5 à 8 held this Thursday, December 12.

A Lieutenant-Governor's medal to celebrate 60 years of volunteering

Gaétan Prégent, who has accumulated sixty years of volunteer work with various organizations in the Suroît region, was recently rewarded for his commitment. He was one of the recipients of the Quebec Lieutenant-Governor's medal at a ceremony held on December 1 at the Saint-Hubert military base. Interview with a man who has no intention of stopping giving of his time to others, even at 76.