NEWS & ANALYSIS

Hydro survey bears fruit in St. Laurent

By Joel Goldenberg The Suburban The borough of St. Laurent unveiled a new Internet café in its Centre des Loisirs, bought as a result of funding received from Hydro-Québec after 2,336 residents participated in the utility?s Energy Wise Home Diagnostic campaign, which ran from Oct. 10, 2008 to April 9, 2009. For each questionnaire filled out, the municipality received $35 if it was completed online, or $30 if it was completed on paper and mailed or faxed. In the final tally, St. Laurent received a cheque for $74,265. Numerous other municipalities, such as Côte St. Luc, Hampstead, Montreal West, Town of Mount Royal and others, also participated in the Hydro campaign. The Internet café?s grand opening took place last Wednesday at the recreation centre, at Grenet and Thimens, and attracted St. Laurent mayor Alan DeSousa, St. Laurent-Cartierville MP Stéphane Dion, a representative of St. Laurent MNA Jacques Dupuis and a representative from Hydro- Québec. The café is being hailed as a place for a healthy snack and an opportunity not only to surf the Net, but to also help youth in financially unstable situations obtain their first jobs through Ressources Jeunesse de St. Laurent. ?All those who took part in the Hydro campaign can be proud as it is partly thanks to them that this Internet café was created,? said DeSousa. ?This initiative not only makes it possible to democratize access to information technology, but also to sensitize the population to the importance of helping young people in difficulty.? DeSousa added that the project falls under the category of sustainable development. ?It is often thought that sustainable development applies only to projects related to the environment, but this concept also touches on the social aspect. Facilitating the integration of these young people on the job market and of making them active citizens, enables us to ensure the development of our community in a responsible and equitable way.?

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CSL BUDGET

Cont?d from page 6 Medical Services department and building maintenance, $7.8 million for public works, $4.6 million for environmental services (infrastructure, recycling, etc.), $3.6 million for recreation and culture and $2.6 million for the Eleanor London Library. During a question period, council regular Bernard Tonchin asked council ? in light of the tax increase and the economic situation ? if residents could pay their tax bills in more than two installments to lessen the burden. ?There are many seniors who cannot afford the increase of any taxes, and we have young people who you encourage to come to Côte St. Luc who sometimes find it difficult to pay the taxes.? Housefather replied that Côte St. Luc has to pay Montreal in two installments, or it will have to pay 15 percent more in interest. ?We?re not in a position to be able to [accept payment in more than two installments] as long as Montreal requires us to pay the two payments on time,? the mayor said. ?

January 27, 2010

Parks and Recreation News

2010 Winter Carnival

Here are some highlights from our upcoming winter carnival activities: Friday, February 12 to Sunday, February 14 Peewee ?A? invitational outdoor hockey tournament Saturday, February 13 8pm - 9:20pm Public skating - all proceeds from entrance fees go to support Manoir Ronald McDonald Sunday, February 14 11:30am - 2pm Pancake breakfast 12pm - 1:35pm Figure Skating Club exhibition 12pm - 4pm Taffy, inflatables, horse-drawn carriage rides, face painting, balloons, arts and crafts and more 1:45pm - 2:50pm Public skating 4pm - 5:20pm Youth hockey all star game Sunday, February 20 7:30pm - 11:30pm Winter Carnival Dance for Adults

Birthday room rentals

Rent the gymnasium and party room for your next birthday party. Use of the half-gym / sports equipment: $70/hr + tax - weekdays before 5pm $100/hr + tax - evenings and weekends Use of the party room: $40/hr + tax Location: CSL Gymnasium (7500 Mackle Rd.)

Tobogganing hill

The hill is open until the end of February, weather permitting, on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 5pm. Helmets are strongly recommended Heated restrooms Complimentary hot chocolate available Music will be playing Location: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park (6975 Mackle Rd.) Parks and Recreation Department 7500 Mackle Road Info: 514-485-6806 Theme: Oldies but Goodies

Online registration and facility reservation

Register online for Parks and Recreation Department activities and reserve your facilities online. Visit CoteSaintLuc.org. for more information.

Saturday night dance

A social/line dancing event Saturday, January 30 7pm to 11:30pm Tickets: $8 in advance (Parks and Recreation Dept.) $10 at the door Location: CSL Gymnasium (7500 Mackle Rd.) CoteSaintLuc.org THE SUBURBAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010 ? 9

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