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December 25, 2020 • The North Shore News • 3 - - - Rosemere Rosemere (near the train station) 260 Grande Cote, podiatrerivenord.com 450 979-0303 The public is invited to consult the consult The public to is invitedCISSS des and will take place at the designatedand will the at take place Boisbriand January by hope that 4, screening clinic. We can 1,500 healthcare be workers than more start thus are region. We the vaccinated in first stage of a ing the large-scale vaccination campaign will eventually entire that target the months. next The populationcoming the in doses, methods the of conservation and distri these of progres willbution confirm us allow to progresslogistics the the and sively surrounding concluded Ms. Landry. vaccination,” the www.santelaurentides. at Laurentides website details obtain the all to surrounding gouv.qc.ca campaign vaccination the territory. in the - (discolored nails) (discolored “With all the challenges generated by COVID-19, by generated challenges the all ending “With President the sharing organizational this In addition to priority, the spread of the virus spread of the the is an essential priority us and the for if Even campaign vaccination is organizationalour priority. several progress the vaccination to of the related orientations be campaign to action. in already confirmed, remain are we will be effectivethe start, from our while maintaining We effortsto provide quality and care servicesthe to population,” explained Rosemonde CEO and Landry, President CISSS of the des Laurentides. and CEO sending to to regular is committed communications information latest the to population access providing and the Thus, website. Laurentians santelaurentides.gouv.qc.ca from the will informed be stay all times progress to of the at of the able campaign,vaccination will which over several take place months. eagerness know and to where “I fully understand public’s the when they can vaccine. get the Foot pain? WE CAN HELP! Years Experience (minimum incision) • BUNION & HAMMERTOE SURGERY SURGERY • BUNION & HAMMERTOE Foot, Ankle and Knee Pain • Custom high quality plantar orthotics • Toenails Ingrown • for Plantar Warts EFFECTIVE treatments • • LASER TECHNOLOGY Pediatric Foot Problems • 24 New York College of Podiatric Medicine (1996) Clinician at UQTR Dr Martin Scutt, PODIATRIST & Assoc. It should also be emphasized that the also should be emphasized It the that vaccine currently available must be must available stored vaccine currently As soon vaccine to logistics as terms related the allow it, in CHSLDs patients and IRs will be the prioritynext group be to offered vaccination. will vaccination be should the be noted that It voluntary a on done basis. “This vaccination startingcampaign targeted the for is therefore CISSS the of workers deshealth Laurentides the CISSSthe des Laurentides, Ms. Rosemonde Landry. various distributedand account taking into strictguided which of constraints choice the be vaccine the could admin where place the of a first appointment the istered. Therefore, will vaccination begin targeted with the staff. - - The Integrated Health and The Integrated DIMITRIS ILIAS-NSN Social CISSS highly the active currently for teamsin preparations are Ms. Caroline Chantal will act as director responsible the for Services (CISSS) Center des Laurentides wishes inform the to campaign vaccination the population against COVID-19, that priorityis the organizationnext of the the from now on and for few months. campaign precise be the to vaccinate, ready to delivery of date this planning, on To work a willwhich be confirmedshortly. new structure was coordination internal oversee to put in place logisticsthe campaign vaccination of the Laurentians. in the COVID-19close file. In collaboration vaccination Dr. with Department medical the at consultant of Public Auger, Danielle theyHealth, will be assisted made up by a strategic committee of representatives from several departments CISSS of the des Laurentides.committee This will analyze,regular on a basis, variousthe campaign vaccination issues and the surrounding itsensure proper functioning. The premier and and alsoSanta Claus explained premier The distribution the gifts of alsoHe that said was “We have decided of have orientation the follow to “We “Duringdistribute ishe theto going night the not dangerous, since the North Pole isnot dangerous, still a North the Pole since scheme used colour the to green zone, according in Quebec. the confinement period confinement the decreed by Quebec will be over. will a glass leave still be children to able ofthat milk and cookies Santa Claus evening for on the of December it will be 24, but that imperative from two meters him. always stay to gifts, in stay children it is all the important that infect to want not do Santa rooms.their You Claus!” warned Legault. health workers in contact with patients who with who patients in contact health workers been have identified priorityas an make to doses the will be in appointment. 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He also assured the children: “You will see your also “You He assured children: the “Except that this year, instead of being from year, this that “Except “Sooner everyone or later will receive the “When will I be see to grandparents?” able my In the news conference room, newsIn the journalists conference gave “I am a priority, and I am even am I and essential!’ a priority, am “I Legault also afterreceiving confirmed thethat In the spirit the In the of period, holiday The team the The COVID-19 from vaccination The COVID-19 campaignthe vaccination of “That’s a good question,” replied Santa Claus. a good question,” “That’s vaccine, wait the to we will for have However, Installed festive decor of a more than in front “I want to say thank you, I want to say bravo,” bravo,” say you, I want to thank say “I want to vaccine,” he said, adding that “grandfathers “grandfathers he said, adding that vaccine,” friends again after Monday, January 11,” when January 11,” friends again after Monday, and grandmothers will vaccine receive the first.” be to going from December January to 23 it’s 7, December January 17 to 11!” explained Legault. asked Maxime. 10-year-old children. the he explained to red suit. and white ques ask their to able were who children, to way Legaulttions to his and guest. approval from public health,approval Santa Claus was now recognized as a “priority service.” bearded the exclaimed his in man trademark and Santa Claus assured that, despite children non-essential of businesses,closure the the distribution of gifts was not in danger. learned, us, like wear two to a mask stay to and metres from others.” during usual the news premier conferences, the Facebook page. Facebook of Quebec. children the said to premier the “It have must was not easy You children. the for Premier Francois Legault a very held Francois Premier special afternoon late in the news on Sunday conference The province. the of children the address to event was and posted pre-recorded on Legault’s as an essential service Santa Claus is recognized Santa Claus is recognized The CISSS des Laurentides makes vaccinations their priority! their The CISSS makes vaccinations Laurentides des to begin who to healthcare workers of vaccination most with vulnerable the close contact have of variouspatients term old age and long care CHSLDs the like centers (CISSS)des Laurentides started December on logistical with challen exceptional 22nd. Faced and delivery storage of safety, the to ges related vaccines, organization the decision the made Integrated Health and Social and Health Integrated Services Center Vaccinations begin in the Laurentians in the begin Vaccinations priority a workers Health 4 • The North Shore News • December 25, 2020 this newspaper. publishedreflectwriters’opinions,butnotnecessarilytheopinionof Articles any subsequentissuesortherefundofmoniespaidfor the advertisement. in is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement with any advertisement oromissionsinconnection tisement. Thepublishers’liabilityforothererrors thatdonotlessenthevalueofanadver- slight changesortypographicalerrors Publishers’ LiabilityforError:Thepublishersshallnotbeliable Annual subscription : ISSN number : 1923-0648 Canadian CommunityNewspapersAssociation Quebec CommunityNewspapersAssociation& Member of views, opinionsand/orpositionsofourpublication They donotinherentlyorexpresslyreflectthe columnists andcontributorsaretheauthor’s alone. The views,opinionsandpositionsexpressedby Tel: 450-978-9999•Fax:450-687-6330 National Representation: TEL.: 1-800-361-7262ext241056 North Shore region Distributed to the www.ns-news.com 3860, boul.Notre-Dame,#304, Printing: E-mail: [email protected] Advertising Consultants: Advertising VP Sales&Marketing: George Bakoyannis George Bakoyannis George S. Guzmas George S. Guzmas [email protected] Jean PaulChamberland Thomas Bakoyannis Distribution: Laval, QCH7V1S1 General Director: [email protected] Peter Stavropoulos Graphic Design: Alberto delBurgo Alberto Layout: Editorial Staff: Martin C.Barry Martin Elena Molter Costa Hovris Renata Isopo TC. TRANSCONTINENTALTC. Publishers: $ Robert VairoRobert Dimitris Ilias Savas Fortis James Ryan 97 2007 WINNER 38 tax incl. MediaTrek

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19 • • • 2020 16, December News Laval The December 25, 2020 • The North Shore News • 7 2 0 2 1 “In closing, I would like to reiterate the the closing,“In reiterate to like would I erty taxes, while benefiting a 30% higher from of Town In addition, the value property. of their Rosemère is 2.2 times other less than indebted region.towns that goal in the ensure is “Our to less pay taxes to Rosemerites in a less continue they town value getindebted and that more for Mayor. said the homes elsewhere,” their than - shop encourage to importance of continuing As will you see budget, locally. fromping the vital a Town’s our in play role merchants our season, holiday This buy local!” economy. emphasized Westram. Mayor -

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In addition, the Town willrevision finalizethe Town In addition, the • surplus of ppropriation from The 2021 budget provides in for investments quality services residents, to implemen in the • • w property assessment roll veraging oftaxable values overthree Grand-Côteau forest, 13 hectaresGrand-Côteau covers which of green space. urban planningof the bylaws. regard, it In this has Town the 2018, beshould since noted that has been several ongoing for years. City The will environ also in protecting invest natural mentswith high ecologicalpotential. The first Administration’s Westram the of 36 months havetermfirst of office been filled strong with preserveinitiatives to environment. These the revitalization the include of Miller Marsh, verythe first forum environment, on the des municipalités Fonds membership the in pour la biodiversité (Municipalities’ biodiversity fund), perpetual the du protection Frères of the projectSacré-Cœur and the forest acquire to high ecologicalthe value land known as the government assistance government received($1.4 M) for COVID-19 impacts the reduce to of the in order tax limit the to pandemic and in order burden on taxpayers, particularly commercial the for sector has which been pandemic by the hit hard be prioritized to Projects several projects, major in maintaining notably very the of the tation Fund and in first Green Emerald Ash Borer Program, Action which (2021-2022-2023) years - - [email protected] DIMITRIS ILIAS DIMITRIS For The North-ShoreThe News For Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Journalism Initiative Local F F O

May you find joy in the simple pleasures life has to offer! May you find joy in the simple pleasures life has to offer!

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received magical gifts!”

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