The Southwest Voice

The Southwest Voice offers you relevant local information as well as an exceptional news coverage. Present in the region for 20 years, it continues to live under a new name with the same passion for information.

News

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Sale of Locally Produced Alcoholic Beverages

Finance Minister Carlos Leitao was at the Marché Métro Charrette in Saint-Chrysostome on December 20 to formalize the coming into effect of the Act respecting the…

Mona Rochon18 January 2017

Municipal politics

District 4 candidate standing by information

Marc-André Esculier is very much in a Saint Lazare by-election race and standing by information in his campaign flyers. District 4 by-election candidate Marc-André Esculier…

Kristina Edson22 September 2016

Road Info

Montée Cadieux now open

Update: The Montée Cadieux overpass in Vaudreuil-Dorion was officially reopened today, June 28, 2016. Transport Quebec officials credit optimal working conditions for the accelerated project timeframe. The Montée Cadieux overpass…

Kristina Edson28 June 2016

Local news

Elderly Vaudreuil-Dorion man wants city to reverse decision to demolish house

Update: The online petition asking the city of Vaudreuil-Dorion to reverse efforts to have Peder Mortensen’s home demolished had garnered 955 signatures as of 10 a.m.…

Kristina Edson19 May 2016

Education

Abbott professor only Quebecer to win teaching award

A John Abbott College teacher was the only Quebecer out of five instructors from across Canada to receive the 2016 College Sector Educator Awards from…

VIVA média9 May 2016

Justice

Former Hudson DG sentenced to 30 months

Louise Villandré unable to return money Former Hudson Director General and Town Clerk Louise Villandré was sentenced to serve 30 months in prison Monday for…

Kristina Edson22 February 2016

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Business

Economy / Companies / Business Network

Companies

Saint Lazare Farmers’ Market open for business

Robert Grimaudo wants people to buy local when in Saint Lazare, and that includes supporting a farmers’market that runs every Tuesday afternoon and evening. Saint…

Kristina Edson31 May 2013

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Sports

Hockey / Football / Combat sports / Triathlon / Nautical sports / Other sports

Cycling

Riders hit the streets during Saint Lazare Cyclo-tour

More than 500 riders cycled Saint Lazare streets Sunday during the town’s 22nd annual Cyclo-tour. Saint Lazare mayor Robert Grimaudo (second from left) congratulated Soulanges MNA…

Kristina Edson8 June 2015

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Culture

Books / Music / Visuel arts / Shows and theater

Festivals and activities

St.Patrick’s Day Parade in Hudson

Hundreds of people gathered in Hudson to watch the St.Patrick’s Day parade, on March 16. This 10th edition of the parade went from Westwood school,…

Mona Rochon18 March 2019

Cinema

The Bookshop presented by Ciné-Cinema

This drama, produced in 2018 in Great Britain, introduces Florence Green, a recent widow. It is 1959. To flee from the pain which has overcome…

Mona Rochon5 December 2018

Festivals and activities

22^nd Edition of the Journées de la culture

The MRC Haut-Saint-Laurent is calling on all artists from its territory to remind them about the 2018 Cultural Days. The 22nd edition of this event will…

Mona Rochon6 July 2018

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Lifestyle

Events / Family / Animals / Food / Citizen Profile / Travels

Events

Ballroom dancing for beginners

The Grove Hall is hosting dance classes every Friday until November 16. These classes are aimed at the beginners who would like to learn a few…

Mona Rochon7 November 2018

Events

Fermes Valens, a day of Farming and Literature

For the fifth year, Les Fermes Valens invites its clients and friends to a beautiful day of excursion in the agricultural universe of the Haut-Saint-Laurent.…

Mona Rochon19 September 2018

Citizen Profile

Betty Riel, an exceptional woman

At first glance, one is immediately struck by the obvious integrity of Betty Riel, as if it were somehow inscribed in her aura. It’s no…

VIVA média15 August 2018

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