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

National School Feeding Program: Quebec delays signing agreement

At a time when Quebec is forcing School Service Centres to cut their budgets, the CAQ government is delaying signing an agreement with the federal government that would enable the Quebec school network to get its hands on $11.6 million under the National School Feeding Program.

Coteau-du-Lac refrigerated skating rink: citizens have their say

A total of 702 people voted against the proposed borrowing by-law totalling $4.5 million for the Coteau-du-Lac refrigerated skating rink project.

Land leased to build schools: a bill in Quebec’s sights

On February 13, the Member for Sherbrooke, Christine Labrie, presented Bill 896 to the National Assembly. The latter is intended to compensate local municipalities that are forced to cede land for the construction or expansion of schools. 

A fundraising dinner at Les Cèdres in April

Once again in 2025, four dynamic young people from Vaudreuil-Soulanges are inviting interested parties to a fund-raising dinner on Saturday April 5 at the Pavillon récréatif des bénévoles des Cèdres. Their goal is to raise funds for the Relay for Life, to be held in Pincourt next June. 

“These are unjustified measures that nobody wants,” Justin Trudeau

Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, made it very clear at his press briefing on Tuesday, March 4, at around 11am. There was no question of Canada bowing down to the United States in the face of the 25% tariffs imposed on Canadian products crossing U.S. borders. The country is retaliating by imposing similar measures on products from Uncle Sam's country. 

All American wines and products to be removed from SAQ shelves

It will soon no longer be possible to buy wines and other products from the USA at the Société des alcools du Québec and on its website. This was confirmed earlier this Tuesday, March 4, as the 25% tariffs promised by the Trump administration finally came into effect. 

Canada Responds to U.S. Tariffs with Retaliatory Measures

Quebec Premier François Legault, accompanied by Christine Fréchette, Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, and Sonia LeBel, President of the Treasury Board, held a press conference at 1 p.m. regarding the imposition of tariffs on Canadian goods.

A new center for neurodivergent children opens at Les Cèdres

On February 28, VIVRE et Grandir Autrement inaugurated its first community service center in Les Cèdres, offering specialized daytime respite care for families with neurodivergent children. 

‘You have to keep a cool head despite everything and not panic’, Joanne Brunet

Joanne Brunet, Executive Director of Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV), admits that she had much the same reaction as everyone else when the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian products came into force. She doesn't understand why President Donald Trump wanted to turn Canada, his country's friend and ally, into an economic adversary.  

Customs tariffs: official reactions from regional MPs

In the wake of the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States on all Canadian products crossing its borders, the elected representatives of Vaudreuil-Soulanges were quick to react.  

Saint-Zotique acquires a mowing boat

Saint-Zotique's elected officials, with the exception of Yannick Guay who was absent, met on Tuesday March 4 for a special meeting of the municipal council. The only item on the agenda was the awarding of a contract to Aquamarine inc. for the purchase of a mowing boat. 

School feeding program: CAQ signs agreement

Last week, Néomédia reported that the Coalition Avenir Québec had been slow to sign an agreement with the federal government for the National School Feeding Program. This initiative, which aims to enable the Quebec school network to get its hands on $11.6 million to feed underprivileged children, was finally initialed this Wednesday afternoon, March 5. 

Autisme Karaté: a project to promote inclusion

Faced with the challenges of integrating his autistic son into society, André Langevin explored various avenues before turning to karate. This sport proved to be an effective tool for fostering development and socialization. On the strength of this experience, he founded the Fondation Karaté Autisme in 2021, a non-profit organization offering classes adapted to children on the autism spectrum.

Vaudreuil-Dorion native Julie Nadeau appointed head of the RJCCQ Board of Directors

On the eve of International Women's Rights Day, the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec has confirmed the appointment of a woman from Vaudreuil-Dorionn as Chair of its Board of Directors. Julie Nadeau is well known on the regional scene for her extensive involvement in the business world. 

A Rigaud resident deplores a recent decision by the municipal administration

A Rigaud resident who used to park her car in the municipal library car park at night is deploring a change in regulations that the municipality failed to mention. She had to pay $60 to find out the hard way.