MAY 2020

AT SAINT-LAURENT, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Even remotely in some cases, Saint-Laurent’s teams have actions, this cell has made it possible to take concrete remained loyal to their mission to support the population actions for those in need. For example, some municipal during the crisis. employees have participated in the delivery of food aid. Whether providing accurate and relevant information At the time of writing these lines, Saint-Laurent is also on the situation at hand and the measures in progress, preparing to resume activities by planning for the processing citizen requests, maintaining infrastructures reopening of non-essential services and the resumption and public buildings and supporting initiatives in the of its cultural, sports and leisure programs, among others. socio-community milieu, municipal employees have To safely accommodate visitors at its public buildings, the heeded the call with efficiency and ingenuity. service counters have been reconfigured and signs have been posted to remind users of the physical distancing In mid-March, the Borough joined the local crisis cell also rules. comprising the CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, the Comité des organismes sociaux de Saint-Laurent and the For information on the resumption of activities and Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys. With the the measures in place to ensure community safety, mission of centralizing information and coordinating local follow @ArrSaintLaurent on social media!

The Mayor of Saint-Laurent, Alan DeSousa, dropped by the Centre d’action bénévole INDEX et communautaire Saint- Laurent to encourage and Message from the Mayor...... 2 thank the members of this team that has been ever- Council meeting webcast...... 2 present in the community Safety and cooperation go hand in hand...... 2 as are several other Saint- Laurent agencies, since the 1000 free Mon jardin écolo baskets beginning of the crisis. for distribution...... 3

Winning the battle against ragweed...... 3

Green waste collection...... 3

Follow the local buying trend!...... 3

Virtual services offered at all times...... 3

Resources to keep handy...... 4

The CIUSSS du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal is here for you during the crisis...... 4

Municipal employees distributing food aid in collaboration with the 311 local crisis cell. montreal.ca/en/saint-laurent ville.montreal.qc.ca/saint-laurent/newsletter

/ArrSaintLaurent /MTLsaintlaurent Urban Security Patrol: 514 855-5700

Published by the Borough of Saint-Laurent for its residents

1 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR COUNCIL MEETING WEBCAST Dear fellow citizens of Saint-Laurent, It is now possible to attend all Council meetings without having As is case for every family in Saint-Laurent, our to venture out, and even to ask organization has had to work very quickly to implement questions in advance on line. major changes due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. One thing remains unchanged, however, The next meeting will be held for Saint-Laurent’s administration, and that is our on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. commitment to be here for you. and will be webcast at the following address: Our recovery and business continuity plan has been stlaurent.maestro-vision.com/live operational since mid-March, making it possible to continue to offer you the best services notwithstanding the challenges that arise. To learn more, visit the new At the same time, we have bolstered the tremendous wave of solidarity that has Saint-Laurent site at: swept over the community with financial and logistical assistance. montreal.ca/en/saint-laurent While space is limited here to underscore all the past and present worthy initiatives by our teams, the socio-community milieu and the business community, among others, during this crisis, I can confirm that my colleagues on Council and I have witnessed these and are very appreciative. At the time of writing this message, Quebec is only now starting to define the scenario for partially easing the lockdown. It is impossible for us to predict the situation that will prevail when you receive this publication by mail. Accordingly, we cannot provide information on these pages about the resumption of our recreational activities or the reopening of our buildings, for example. For urgent information, our website and social media accounts are the best information sources, and I urge you to refer to them. Even after the recovery, needs are likely to remain high for some time. For this reason, this special issue contains the contact information for local resources that can provide emergency support. This list is certainly not exhaustive, because Saint-Laurent has the privilege of counting on the services of some 300 socio- community agencies with a wide variety of missions. For specific needs, do not hesitate to refer to the Centre de référence du Grand Montréal 211 for the most appropriate resource. In closing, I encourage you to continue your positive efforts while complying with the official guidelines. We are once again entering an unknown phase however this time, we are backed by the experience of recent months. SAFETY AND COOPERATION GO HAND IN HAND As quarantine measures start to SERVICE DE POLICE DE gradually be eased, several controls to LA VILLE DE MONTRÉAL Alan DeSousa, FCPA, FCA prevent the coronavirus from spreading Officers with the Service de police de la The Mayor of Saint-Laurent will remain in place for as long as the Ville de Montréal have full authority to authorities deem it necessary. In Saint- intervene in the case of non-compliance Laurent, the Urban Security Patrol and with the rules and government directives COUNCIL OF SAINT-LAURENT the Service de police de la Ville de for COVID-19 and can proceed with Montréal are overseeing compliance warnings, tickets and arrests. with these. If either of them approaches you, please cooperate because they are HOW TO REPORT A SITUATION acting in the best interests of everyone’s RELATING TO COVID-19? safety. 911 should only be called in situations URBAN SECURITY PATROL requiring immediate response. Already dedicated to supervising the To report incidents such as prohibited Aref Salem Francesco Miele Michèle D. Biron Jacques Cohen territory, ensuring compliance with gatherings, non-compliance with health City Councillor, City Councillor, Borough Councillor, Borough Councillor, municipal bylaws and collaborating with or physical distancing measures at a Norman-McLaren Côte-de-Liesse Norman-McLaren Côte-de-Liesse primary emergency services, the Urban retail establishment or non-essential District District District District Security Patrol is also responding businesses that are open, visit: during the pandemic. At the peak of the spvm.qc.ca/FR crisis, some 50% of the interventions by Paul Lanctôt The Bulletin de Saint-Laurent is published by the the patrols related to the rules issued Assistant Borough Director and Head Borough of Saint-Laurent and available for free. by the Direction régionale de santé of the Division des communications et All articles published in the Bulletin de Saint-Laurent publique. Although their role essentially des relations avec les citoyens may be reproduced, provided the source is credited. involves issuing warnings and not tickets, Mairie de Saint-Laurent Legal Deposit: Bibliothèque nationale du Québec the patrols are abreast of the measures 777, boulevard Marcel-Laurin ISSN 1917-2567 in place that citizens are required to Saint-Laurent (Québec) H4M 2M7 Circulation: 47,000 copies Telephone: 311 respect. The patrol can be reached 24/7 Recycled and recyclable paper at 514 855-5700. 2 1000 FREE MON JARDIN ÉCOLO BASKETS FOR DISTRIBUTION The quarantine period has helped on availability, plants and seeds for produce a gardening trend. Saint- the following: tomatoes, cucumbers, Laurent is offering its residents the strawberries, beans and flowers. opportunity to participate in urban farming without stepping outdoors! How to get yours? From May 15 to 27, register online at The Borough will distribute a Mon montreal.ca/en/saint-laurent jardin écolo basket to the first 1000 residents who request one to gain For as many families as possible an introduction to creating a small to benefit, the free baskets will be eco-friendly garden on a balcony or limited to one per address. deck or in the back yard. Home distribution will take place in Each basket will contain a brochure June in a safe manner, in accordance of tricks and tips and, depending with physical distancing guidelines. HAPPY GARDENING!

FOLLOW THE LOCAL BUYING TREND! The gradual reopening of retail businesses Several initiatives have led to the creation and specialized services in the metropoli- of online directories. If your favourites tan region and across Quebec will take are not listed, don’t hesitate to call them place according to a calendar established directly. by provincial officials and may be reassessed as the situation unfolds. During the pause ordered by the Québec • Association des marchands du government, many of Saint-Laurent’s boulevard Décarie Directory: businesses and restaurants have continued quartierd.ca to offer their products for pick-up or • Directory supported by the delivery. government of Québec: Physical distancing measures will stay in lepanierbleu.ca WINNING THE BATTLE place for an indefinite period however • Vitrine du fait au Québec : you can still shop from your favourite boutique.signelocal.com AGAINST RAGWEED merchants and restaurants while limiting Did you know that ragweed causes contact and transit. 75% of seasonal allergies? To get rid of ragweed it is important to systematically cut it or pull it out by the roots before July 15. It is preferable not to compost VIRTUAL SERVICES OFFERED AT ALL TIMES ragweed because its seeds can As part of the Accès Montréal network, DO YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT spread and grow new plants. the Bureau du citoyen is the gateway for ON MONTREAL.CA? Saint-Laurent residents with respect to Information: On its new montreal.ca website, Ville queries and information requests www.quebec.ca/en/homes-and- de Montréal is also offering a wealth of relating to the Borough and to the housing/healthy-living-environment/ information and virtual services relating to, Ville de Montréal. identifying-and-limiting-the- among others, fines, collections, parking, presence-of-ragweed/ For its part, the Permit Counter processes property taxes, pet permits, public all requests relating to permits, as well as property occupancy and swimming pool those pertaining to inspections and other and hot-tub permits, and certain exterior urban planning matters. renovation permits. Problems such as potholes and defective lamp posts can Several online resources can help with also be reported here. the preparation of a permit application: GREEN WASTE COLLECTION ville.montreal.qc.ca/saint-laurent/ To benefit, visit the following page To help you with your gardening the brown bin provided for organic infosheets and create an account: projects, the Borough will offer green waste collection. montreal.ca/en/articles/use-online- waste collection until November 27 These two services can be reached services for buildings with 9 or more units. Refer to Info-collectes for the by telephone at 311 or by email collection schedule: at the following address: Residents of buildings with 8 or less servicesenligne2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/ [email protected] units can discard their green waste in sel/infocollectes/ 3 COVID-19

RESSOURCES À CONSERVER RESOURCES TO KEEP HANDY Divers organismes sont en mesure d’apporter de l’aide et d’offrir de Many agencies are on hand to provide aid and guidance for families and l’accompagnement aux familles et aux commerçants toujours touchés par les merchants who continue to be affected by the measures put in place to battle mesures mises en place pour freiner la pandémie. the pandemic.

Voici une liste non exhaustive de ces ressources. À noter que certains services Here is a non-exhaustive list of these resources. It should be noted that since it was pourraient s’être ajoutés ou ne plus être disponibles depuis sa création. created, some services may have been added or may no longer be available.

AIDE AUX AINÉS AIDE AUX COMMERÇANTS ET AIDE AUX JEUNES • YOUTH ASSISTANCE ASSISTANCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS ENTREPRENEURS • RAP Jeunesse ASSISTANCE FOR MERCHANTS Plusieurs organismes laurentiens offrent leur aide Aide aux personnes vivant des situations de aux aînés du territoire. Des frais peuvent s’appliquer AND ENTREPRENEURS pauvreté, isolement, rupture familiale, conflit pour la sécurité alimentaire. générationnel, violence, etc. • Développement économique Saint-Laurent Assistance for youths experiencing poverty, isolation, Several agencies in Saint-Laurent provide senior (DESTL) family break-ups, inter-generational conflicts, Services-conseils au sujet des divers programmes citizens with assistance on the territory. Fees may violence, etc. et mesures offerts pour surmonter la crise apply for food security. 514 388-7336 Advisory services on different programs and rapjeunesse.org measures being offered during the crisis SÉCURITÉ ALIMENTAIRE 514 855-5757 FOOD SECURITY [email protected] www.destl.ca AIDE PSYCHOLOGIQUE • Centre d’action bénévole et communautaire Saint-Laurent (ABC) Répertoire de mesures et programmes préparé PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE Popote roulante et aide aux courses pour par DESTL : • Centre de référence du Grand Montréal : 211 les 65 ans et plus montreal.ca/articles/soutien-aux-commercants-et- Assistance personnalisée sur l’aide alimentaire et Meals on wheels and grocery shopping entrepreneurs-de-saint-laurent les services communautaires et sociaux de la région assistance for seniors aged 65 and over métropolitaine 514 744-5511, poste 226 Directory of measures and programs prepared by DESTL: Personalized assistance for food aid and community • Corporation culturelle latino-américaine de montreal.ca/en/articles/support-saint-laurent- and social services in the metropolitan region l’amitié (COCLA) merchants-and-entrepreneurs 211 Camelot-Ainés : Service de dépannage alimentaire 211qc.ca et service de livraison disponible pour les aînés • COVID-19 : • Jeunesse, J’écoute Camelot-Ainés: Food assistance and delivery Mesures en soutien aux entreprises montréalaises Service d’assistance offert en tout temps service available for senior citizens montreal.ca/articles/covid-19-mesures-en-soutien- Help line available at all times 514 967-5511 aux-entreprises-montrealaises 1 800 668-6868 • La Maryse Support measures for Montréal businesses Besoin d’aide maintenant? Texte PARLER au 686868 Livraison à domicile de repas surgelés par montreal.ca/en/articles/covid-19-support-measures- Need help now? Text CONNECT to 686868 le service Festigoût traiteur montreal-businesses • SOS violence conjugale Home delivery of frozen meals by Festigoût traiteur 1 800 363-9010 La Corbeille : 514 856 -5371 ou lamaryse.ca sosviolenceconjugale.ca AIDE AUX IMMIGRANTS

SOUTIEN PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR IMMIGRANTS • Suicide Action Montréal PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT 514 723-4000 ou • CARI Saint-Laurent 1 866 277-3553 (1 866 APPELLE)

• Accueil psychosocial CLSC Centre de référence sociale et économique suicideactionmontreal.org Pour parler à une travailleuse sociale de votre CLSC pour nouveaux arrivants To speak to a social worker at your CLSC Social and economic referral centre for 514 940-3300 newcomers BÉNÉVOLAT • VOLUNTEERING • Centre d’action bénévole et communautaire 514 748-2007 Saint-Laurent (ABC) [email protected] Pour offrir votre aide à la communauté. Appels d’amitié pour briser l’isolement des aînés cari.qc.ca To offer your help in the community. et les sécuriser durant cette période difficile Friendly telephone calls to break the isolation • Centre d’action bénévole et communautaire for senior citizens and make them feel secure Saint-Laurent (ABC) during this difficult period 514 744-5511, poste 222 514 744-5511, poste 226 centreabc.org • Je bénévole jebenevole.ca

4 INFORMATIONS SUR LA COVID-19 LOGEMENT • HOUSING SÉCURITÉ ALIMENTAIRE INFORMATION ON COVID-19 FOOD SECURITY • Comité logement Saint-Laurent Symptômes, dépistage, actualités, etc. Informations au sujet des droits et obligations Voir aussi Aide aux ainés et Centre de référence Symptoms, screening, news, etc. et appuis dans les démarches des locataires du Grand Montréal Information about rights and obligations, and Also refer to Assistance for senior citizens and • Santé Montréal support for tenant proceedings Centre de référence du Grand Montréal santemontreal.qc.ca/population 514 331-9898 ou 514 431-7395 • Corporation culturelle latino-américaine de l’amitié • Questions concernant le coronavirus COVID-19 (COCLA) For any questions regarding the COVID-19 - Comptoir alimentaire Harvest pour épicerie coronavirus à coût modique 514 644-4545 RÉPERTOIRE DE DIVERTISSEMENTS - Dépannage alimentaire disponible sur demande • Questions concernant la santé GRATUITS - Harvest food bank for low-cost groceries For any questions regarding health FREE ENTERTAINMENT - Food assistance available on request 811 DIRECTORY Lundi au samedi de 10 h à 17 h • Urgence • Emergency Créé par les bibliothèques de Saint-Laurent, Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 911 ce répertoire réunit une foule de sources de 135, rue Saint-Louis • Mesures annoncées • Measures announced : divertissements gratuits en ligne : activités du 514 543-0416 Mixlab, livres numériques, cours en ligne, concerts, - Arrondissement de Saint-Laurent heures du conte, etc. • Centre communautaire Bon courage 311 - Dépannage alimentaire tous les jeudis montreal.ca/saint-laurent Created by Saint-Laurent’s libraries, this directory - Livraison pour les résidents de Hodge-Place-Benoît contains a wealth of free online entertainment - Ville de Montréal sources: Mixlab activities, digital books, online - Food aid every Thursday 311 courses, concerts, story time, etc. - Delivery for Hodge-Place-Benoît residents montreal.ca/articles/le-coronavirus-covid-19 sites.google.com/montreal.ca/biblio-ressources 155, place Benoît, bureau 02 - Gouvernement du Québec 514 744-0897 www.quebec.ca/sante/problemes-de-sante/a-z/ coronavirus-2019 www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019- coronavirus

Assistance sur l’aide alimentaire et les Assistance with food aid and with CENTRE DE RÉFÉRENCE services communautaires et sociaux community and social services in 211 DU GRAND MONTRÉAL de la région métropolitaine the metropolitan region 211qc.ca

LE CIUSSS DU NORD-DE-L’ÎLE-DE-MONTRÉAL THE CIUSSS DU NORD-DE-L’ÎLE-DE-MONTRÉAL VOUS ACCOMPAGNE PENDANT LA CRISE IS HERE FOR YOU DURING THE CRISIS Le Centre intégré universitaire de Abonnez-vous à son infolettre The Centre intégré universitaire de Subscribe to the monthly newsletter santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) mensuelle pour bénéficier des santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) to benefit from expert advice: du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal est un conseils de ses experts : du Nord-de-l’Île-de-Montréal is a www.ciusssnordmtl.ca/infolettre/ établissement de santé qui offre des www.ciusssnordmtl.ca/infolettre/ healthcare establishment that offers care soins et des services à la population and services to the Montréal population. Do you have a question about the care montréalaise. Visitez son site Internet Vous avez une question sur les soins Visit the website for information and and services offered by the CIUSSS pour obtenir de l’information et des et services offerts par le CIUSSS NIM? tools for living better during the NIM? 514 336-NORD (6673) 514 336-NORD (6673) outils pour mieux vivre la pandémie. pandemic. Are you experiencing personal, On y retrouve notamment l’état des Vous vivez des difficultés personnelles, Here you will find the updated service professional or family problems? services (ouverts ou fermés) mis à jour professionnelles ou familiales? status (open or closed) as well as the 514 940-3300 (psychosocial guidance) 514 940-3300 (accueil psychosocial) en continu et les publications du MSSS MSSS publications (self-care guide, www.ciusssnordmtl.ca (guide autosoins, feuillet sur le stress, www.ciusssnordmtl.ca brochure on stress, anxiety and l’anxiété et la déprime). depression).