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

Star Académie: Laurence Libersan from Vaudreuil-Dorion is chosen

Vaudreuil-Dorion's Laurence Libersan officially joins Star Académie 2025. Four candidates, including the young Vaudreuil-Dorion native, received their passes on the show En route vers Star Académie, broadcast this Thursday on TVA.

How to prevent gastroenteritis and influenza this winter?

In addition to measles, influenza and gastroenteritis are on the rise again this winter, according to the Direction de santé publique de la Montérégie. Dr. Julia Pinheiro Carvalho provides an update on these seasonal viruses. 

IKEA to open planning and ordering center on Boulevard de la Gare

Globally renowned Swedish furniture retailer IKEA will establish its Planning and Order Point on Boulevard de la Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion, occupying the former Bouclair store location.

Three Vaudreuil-Soulanges teams crowned at La Classique hivernale

At the end of the Junior Winter Classic, three teams from the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region took top honours in their respective categories. The Seigneurs de Soulanges M11 B, M18 A and the Titans de Vaudreuil-Dorion claimed the coveted banners. 

Cold weather: how to save electricity?

With the mercury approaching -20 degrees Celsius, Hydro-Québec is anticipating a peak in electricity consumption on its network over the next few days. How can we reduce our consumption through simple gestures? 

Amazon announces closure of Quebec warehouses, including Coteau-du-Lac

Amazon recently announced the closure of all seven of its Quebec warehouses, including the one in Coteau-du-Lac, within the next two months.

"This is completely unexpected news" - Joanne Brunet

The sudden shutdown of Amazon’s warehouse in Coteau-du-Lac has caught many off guard, including Joanne Brunet, Executive Director of Développement (DEV) Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

DeBellefeuilles and Picard comment on Amazon's shutdown

Earlier this Wednesday, January 22, Amazon announced the closure of its seven Quebec warehouses, including the one located at 80 Léon-Malouin Street in the Alta Industrial Park in Coteau-du-Lac. Regional Members of Parliament Marilyne Picard and Claude DeBellefeuille have reacted to the news in the past few minutes.

“We are saddened to learn of Amazon's closure to our region” - Andrée Brosseau

In response to the announcement of the closure of the Amazon warehouse, Coteau-du-Lac mayor Andrée Brosseau has still not received any information regarding the future of the site.

John-Abbott students innovating for a greener tomorrow

On Friday, January 17, the fourth edition of the Green Innovation Challenge, presented by Pfizer Canada, was held at John Abbott College.

Saint-Zotique resident receives exemplary 25-year prison sentence

Usually reserved for people committing the worst crime in the Criminal Code, namely first-degree murder, Samuel Moderie, nicknamed the Tinder Rapist, received the same sentence - 25 years in prison. The Saint-Zotique resident was given an exemplary sentence by Judge Pierre Dupras at the Palais de justice de Montréal on Wednesday, January 22. 

Fewer blackouts in the Coteaux area by 2024, claims Hydro-Québec

In recent months, a number of municipalities in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region, including Saint-Zotique, Les Coteaux and Coteau-du-Lac, have contacted Hydro-Québec in connection with frequent power outages on their respective territories. In Rivière-Beaudette, the municipality's incessant requests to the Société d'État prompted the latter to rebuild the Saint-Polycarpe substation. 

Using a personal ordeal as inspiration for your first novel

Life sometimes has a funny way of doing things. Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Danielle Cormier wasn't a book lover until she was in her thirties. Two decades later, she has penned her first novel, Je ne regrette rien, which offers a glimpse into the life of Lou Miller, who hopes to turn the page on the twist of fate that life has dealt her. 

Amazon shutdown: loss of farmland strongly condemned

Following the announcement of the closure of seven Amazon warehouses, including the one located in Coteau-du-Lac, the Montérégie UPA Federation has expressed concern over the loss of agricultural land authorized by the government for such projects.

The City of Coteau-du-Lac unveils its refrigerated skating rink project

On Tuesday, January 21, at 7 p.m., the Ville de Coteau-du-Lac held an information session on the construction of a refrigerated skating rink and the adoption of a $4.5 million borrowing by-law to finance it. 

Peter Schiefke supporting Mark Carney

Federal MP for Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Peter Schiefke, announced on Friday, January 24, his support for economist Mark Carney in the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.