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Federal candidate debate needed on climate change Dear Editor, In 2017 and 2019, my husband and I not only saw but directly experienced two major floodings of the Ottawa River which are directly connected to climate change. We are undoubtedly in a climate emergency. The government of Canada, along with many others around the world, has even declared a national climate emergency. And if we don’t take action immediately we can expect things to get much, much worse. In a federal

Speed trap Dear Editor, On June 13, 2019, I had the misfortune of entering the Town of Vaudreuil-Dorion. I had been driving in the dark since before the U.S.-Canada border on my way from Maryland to Montreal. As I was nearing the town, in the dark, I was looking for the speed limit sign because I could see lights ahead. I know that I was slowing down because cars passed me on my left and I was worried that cars behind me would be annoyed at me for driving too slowly. I could

Passing around the hat for a good cause Dear Editor, Recently close to 50 former students gathered in Hudson to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation back in 1969 from Hudson High School. Many had begun their education in 1957 at a local kindergarten class. Others came and went but we all had a link to 1969 which was, or would have been, our mutual graduation year. They came from England, New York, Nigeria, Switzerland, Michigan, Alberta, Nova Scotia, British Col

The CAQ Anglo consultation tour Dear Editor, Criticism from the Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN) levelled against the majority Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) government and, in particular, its point man for Anglophone relations Christopher Skeete, is nothing new. The latest complaint, via a communiqué on July 26, was regarding an announcement of a CAQ consultation tour scheduled for this fall. The aim of the exercise is to develop an action plan geared towards the worrie

Cost effective? Dear Editor, A supposed couple of the police squad came to my door last week. Their intent was to, “…inspect our house for adequate fire-alarms.” I did not ask for this service and I did not admit them into the house. They seemed to be on foot. If this is a legitimate activity I do not approve of no-doubt exorbitant public expense for these pedestrian wanderers through the day when most houses are vacant anyway. Perhaps something more useful could be implement

Coywolves Dear Editor, I noticed a recent article you had about coywolves after an internet search my husband and I did recently. We were on our way home and we were taking Route Harwood from the Whitlock golf club. As we passed Montée Cadieux, something very large crossed the road at high speed and then disappeared into the brush. Its movement resembled that of a wolf and its size was impressive (like a deer only too low to the ground and its movement too stealthy). We have

Why hello there beautiful people. So nice to be back. Hope you missed me just a little bit. I know you missed having The Journal around to lie back in the hammock with so aren’t you glad that happy days are here again? So let’s talk. What did you do during my summer vacation? Anything exciting? Cottage? Road trip? Any trips into Montreal to try the ‘Orange Cone Slalom’ run? Here in Shangri-la we are still suffering through the construction zone outside Bellevue Park as they r

PHOTO COURTESY ANTHONY PETRONE These five athletes (Alexander Ardeleanu, Thomas Watier, Rafael Cortez, Arianna Fedele and Chloe Mossa) accompanied by their coaches (Nicholas and Anthony Petrone) and a parent (Gustavo Cortez) from Twins Taekwondo in Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, were once again invited to attend the elite training camp given by the Soo Shim Taekwondo School in Skeleftea, Sweden. This five day camp took place from July 31st to August 4th with over 230 participants from

THE JOURNAL FILE PHOTO/JOHN JANTAK Voted 7th Best City across the country in which to raise children The Town of Vaudreuil-Dorion issued a press release this week sharing the Maclean's magazine ranking of the city that offers optimal conditions for raising children, ranking 7th on the national scene. Canada's Best Communities 2019, published by Maclean's magazine, measures different aspects of Canadian cities to establish the ranking. Overall, Vaudreuil-Dorion ranks 156th out

PHOTO BY PETER ZEEMAN It's time to start planning for the 6th Annual Bryan Liew Race in Saint-Lazare, a highlight of the local running calendar. Once again, the event will be held the second Sunday of September, starting and finishing from Westwood Park. The early-bird entry rate is available until September 6. Five and 10 km race – Age under 18: $15; Adults: $20; Kids 1 km: $7; 400 metres ‘Bouts de Chou’ (6 and under): Free. Race day registration: Five and 10 km – Age under