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

Groundhog Day: six more weeks of winter

Fred, the groundhog from Val-Espoir on the Gaspé Peninsula, has stepped out of his burrow to make his annual February 2 prediction. According to tradition, if he sees his shadow, the cold season will last another six weeks. If, on the other hand, the animal doesn't see its shadow, we can expect an early spring. 

Maison Charlebois: Petition against zoning change

Residents of Rigaud are circulating a petition to oppose a proposed bylaw to change the zoning of the Maison Charlebois. This change would allow the construction of multi-dwelling buildings in the zone. 

Tariffs: How consumers will be affected

The announcement of increased tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump will undoubtedly have negative consequences for the Canadian economy—but also for the American economy. In a press conference on Saturday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will impose its own 25% tariffs on several American products in response.

Putting death expertise to work for Le Tournant

For Éric Girard, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Le Tournant suicide prevention and crisis center, which helps thousands of people every year, this resource is more relevant than ever. Interview with Éric Girard, who deals with death on a daily basis, and who hopes to use his expertise in this organization to raise its profile and help even more people. 

Le Tournant: an organization that has been saving lives for over 40 years

As the 35th National Suicide Prevention Week draws to a close on Saturday, February 8, it's essential that we shine the spotlight on an organization that has been saving lives in our region for over 40 years: Le Tournant suicide prevention and crisis center. 

Vermiculite: Hudson closes its town hall

The Town of Hudson wishes to advise its citizens that access to the Town Hall will be impossible for the next 14 days, from February 4 to 21, due to the presence of vermiculite.

“Even if their implantation is postponed, the uncertainty remains” - Marie-Claude Nichols

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a reprieve from the 25% tariffs, Marie-Claude Nichols, independent Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil, is concerned about the situation and its impact on businesses and citizens in the riding of Vaudreuil.

Touched by suicide, they help spread the word about Le Tournant

Paul Sincennes, Francine Tanguay and Carole Hébert, all three Vaudreuil-Soulanges residents, were deeply affected by the suicide of a loved one, and decided to put their artistic talents to work to raise funds to support the cause of suicide prevention and the Centre de crise et de prévention du suicide Le Tournant. 

1.9 million in cuts at the Centre de services scolaires des Trois-Lacs

The Centre de services scolaires des Trois-Lacs (CSSTL) will cut up to $1.9 million from its budget for the 2024-2025 school year. This “budgetary effort” is required by the Ministère de l'Éducation du Québec (MEQ) in order to respect the budget envelope granted by the latter for the fiscal year, and will have to be implemented by March 31.    

Hudson Partners with Toit d’Abord on a project for 517 Main Road

The Town of Hudson is pleased to announce the purchase of the vacant lot located at 517 Main Road. This property will serve as the site for an affordable housing project to be developed in collaboration with the non-profit organization Toit d’Abord Affordable Housing Vaudreuil-Soulanges. 

Tariffs: Some 3,000 jobs at risk in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

Although U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day reprieve from tariffs against Canada, the situation remains worrisome for entrepreneurs in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. Joanne Brunet, General Manager of Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV), analyzes the issues and opportunities raised by this measure.

Flood zone mapping: CAQ refuses to study petition

The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government has decided not to act on a petition signed by nearly 2,400 citizens, and tabled at the National Assembly on November 26, calling for the postponement of the adoption of regulations surrounding the new mapping of flood-prone areas, and to ensure that public consultations are held until all preliminary maps have been presented to citizens.

A beaver dam requiring close monitoring by Nature-Action Québec

In the summer of 2023, Nature-Action Québec, whose mission is to guide individuals and municipalities in the application of best environmental practices, was informed of a particular situation that occurred on Mont Rigaud. The organization has learned  that the beaver dam on one of its lots on Mont Rigaud, a protected property, had broken, resulting in the drying up of Lac aux Castors.

“I thought I could control everything, but I couldn't control anything": Nadine Blanchette opens up about her eating disorder

In this Eating Disorder Awareness Week, Vaudreuil-Dorion resident Nadine Blanchette agreed to share her story with Néomédia.

Rigaud's provincial peewee hockey tournament celebrates its 30th anniversary

The 30th edition of the Rigaud provincial pee-wee field hockey tournament got underway on February 6 at the Collège Bourget arena. A total of 26 teams in three categories - M13 A, M13 B and M13 C - will compete for top honors. Organized by the Knights of Columbus Club in collaboration with the City of Rigaud, the event runs from Thursday, February 6 to Sunday, February 9.