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

Ice hockey surface and pigeon-proof netting for refrigerated rink

Keen to make Quatre-Saisons Park a sports venue, Saint-Zotique's elected officials approved two expenditures in this direction at the regular municipal council meeting on Tuesday, February 18. 

Snow Forts: A fun but risky winter game

Building a snow fort is a Quebec winter classic. With the amount of snow received in recent days and the expected rainfall this weekend, he has a good chance that young and old will have fun building walls, digging tunnels and building castles.  However, while this game may seem trivial, it presents real risks that should not be underestimated.

Saint-Lazare celebrates Irish culture

Irish culture took center stage on Saturday, February 22, at the Saint-Lazare Community Center. As part of the À la découverte des racines du monde project, the Soulanges Irish Society, in collaboration with the City of Saint-Lazare, offered residents a chance to discover a rich culture with striking similarities to that of Quebecers. The event aimed to foster intercultural exchanges and strengthen bonds between different communities.

The Town of Pincourt loses one of its own

The Town of Pincourt announces the death of Mr. Sam Ierfino, municipal councillor for district 3, on February 21, 2025.

Property tax increases in Vaudreuil-Dorion: what you need to know

Many Vaudreuil-Dorion residents were surprised when they received their municipal tax bill: a significant increase in the value of their property. However, Mayor Guy Pilon is keen to qualify the impact of this increase and put things into perspective.

A 2nd edition of the Maison de la Famille Lobster Supper in May

On Monday, February 24, the Maison de la Famille de Vaudreuil-Soulanges invited dignitaries and members of the media to unveil details of the 2nd edition of its annual Homard des îles event. The event will take place at Summerlea Golf Club on Thursday, May 15, starting at 6pm. 

Peter Schiefke appointed Commander of the Royal Order of Civil Merit

On Friday February 21, Vaudreuil-Soulanges MP Peter Schiefke was officially named Commander of the Royal Order of Civil Merit, one of Spain's highest honours, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening ties between Canada and Spain. 

Two new medals for Gymini’s G-Force

The teams of G-Force, Raiders and Storm distinguished themselves on 22 February last while the CheerUp competition was held. Organized by Sapphire Productions, the competition took place in Saint-Hyacinthe.  This competition allowed the athletes to showcase their work and progress throughout the season.

Vaudreuil-Dorion to build $4.5 million multipurpose footbridge

In conjunction with the opening of the future Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital, the City of Vaudreuil-Dorion will build a $4.5 million multifunctional footbridge to improve traffic flow in the area. Work is scheduled for 2026-2027.

A new home for La Chaise de génération de Vaudreuil-Dorion

Offered in March 2023 to the city council of Vaudreuil-Dorion by students from the Brind'Amour school, the Chaise des générations now has a new home. On Monday, February 24, this symbolic piece of furniture was transferred from the former city hall of Vaudreuil-Dorion, rue Dutrisac, to the municipal pole, located on rue Émile-Bouchard, at 6:30 p.m.

La Fondation de la Cité-des-Jeunes will fund three projects in 2025

Over the next few months, the Fondation de la Cité-des-Jeunes will invest $80,000 to support three projects that will take place on the campus of the high school of the same name in Vaudreuil-Dorion. 

Paralympic Triple Rosalie Lalonde announces retirement

After more than seven years with the senior women’s national team and three appearances at the Paralympic Games, the wheelchair baskeball player from Saint-Clet, Rosalie Lalonde has officially announced her retirement from Team Canada.

Construction resumes on the site adjacent to the Résidence Rivia

During the last few days, action resumed on the construction site located just next to the Rivia residence on the boulevard de la Gare in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Néomédia was able to speak with the Acquisition Vice-President of COREV Group, a company that has taken over some of the assets of Sélection Group, the former owner of the premises. 

Flood zone mapping: Vaudreuil-Dorion supports citizen petition

The City of Vaudreuil-Dorion supports a petition launched by a group of citizens concerning the new regulations surrounding the new mapping of flood-prone areas.

Plastic bottles soon to be returnable

All plastic ready-to-drink beverage containers from 100 ml to 2 l, including bottles of water, sparkling water and juice, as well as all other beverages such as flavored water, spirits, etc., will be subject to a deposit as of this Saturday, March 1, when the second phase of the modernization and expansion of the deposit system in Quebec comes into effect.

Two young people from Coteau-du-Lac receive a bursary from the Fondation Aléo

The Fondation Aléo believes in talent, determination and perseverance. Through the Accès Nouvelle Génération 2025 program, 78 talented young student-athletes today received tangible recognition, a bursary and access to lifelong coaching services at the Maison du Loisir et du Sport. Coteau-du-Lac residents Alison Douhou and Mia Douhou are among the recipients.