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St. Lazare

Bordelais Bog to become nature park

What began as a dream for St. Lazare residents like Heidi Wright will become reality this fall. The... » Full Story

What began as a dream for St. Lazare residents like Heidi Wright will become reality this fall. The Bordelais Bog, a five-acre parcel of land with rare plants and some endangered amphibians, will become a nature... » Full Story

Is a sound barrier needed?

St. Lazare resident raises issue after buying house next to highway

St. Lazare once prided itself in having more horses than people. But over the last several years, the... » Full Story

St. Lazare once prided itself in having more horses than people. But over the last several years, the off-island town has seen homes mushroom in fields that were once pastures. Despite rapid growth, the town... » Full Story

Gas price angst moves into housing market

Off-island residents express concern about cost of commute

Single-family homes off the island of Montreal are becoming harder to sell, in part because of high... » Full Story

Single-family homes off the island of Montreal are becoming harder to sell, in part because of high gas prices, and some homeowners are throwing in free cars and SUVs to entice potential... » Full Story

Rodeo show hits St. Lazare

Activities for all ages at Centre Sportif St. Lazare

A three-day western festival opens in St. Lazare tomorrow, featuring everything from county dancing to... » Full Story

A three-day western festival opens in St. Lazare tomorrow, featuring everything from county dancing to rodeo events and mechanical bull rides. The Gymkhana Riding Festival opens tomorrow night with a variety of... » Full Story

Cars, houses vandalized

Vandalism on the rise: Police say reports of vandalism are increasing in the off-island area. In... » Full Story

Vandalism on the rise: Police say reports of vandalism are increasing in the off-island area. In one instance, seven parked cars in St. Clet had their tires punctured during the evening of June 4. In... » Full Story

Building with steel

Two model homes in St. Lazare showcase advantages of building without wood

At first glance, the two houses in St. Lazare, just off Highway 40, look like any upscale suburban... » Full Story

At first glance, the two houses in St. Lazare, just off Highway 40, look like any upscale suburban homes. Even upon closer inspection, it is difficult to distinguish them from other nearby... » Full Story

New form of neighbourhood watch combats reckless driving, burglaries

Citizens push for safety

With dangerous driving overtaking burglary as the paramount crime fear in the quiet realm of... » Full Story

With dangerous driving overtaking burglary as the paramount crime fear in the quiet realm of Montreal suburbia, a new type of neighbourhood watch is taking root. Ever since Patricia Jolicoeur of... » Full Story

Hakim sentence not enough: Jolicoeur

Accident victim's father reacts; 18 months doesn't send strong deterrent message

Valleyfield – The father of Patricia Jolicoeur said yesterday he’s happy that... » Full Story

Valleyfield – The father of Patricia Jolicoeur said yesterday he’s happy that Edward Hakim has been sentenced to a prison term. But he said Hakim’s 18-month sentence fails to send a... » Full Story

Jolicoeur case should be a lesson: Experts

Speeding in urban context different than highway context

Even a slight reduction in the speed at which Edward Hakim was travelling before his car hit and maimed... » Full Story

Even a slight reduction in the speed at which Edward Hakim was travelling before his car hit and maimed Patricia Jolicoeur in St. Lazare in 2006 would have greatly reduced the chances of severe injury to her, say... » Full Story

Prison sought in St. Lazare road incident

But judge says he won't make example of young motorist

VALLEYFIELD - Quebec's crackdown on dangerous driving made its presence felt yesterday with a crown... » Full Story

VALLEYFIELD - Quebec's crackdown on dangerous driving made its presence felt yesterday with a crown prosecutor asking a judge to make an example of a Dorval driver who hit Patricia Jolicoeur in 2006, leaving her... » Full Story

Car stolen in St. Lazare found in Quebec

A car stolen in St. Lazare on Saturday was found in Quebec City this week. Quebec City police... » Full Story

A car stolen in St. Lazare on Saturday was found in Quebec City this week. Quebec City police spotted the vehicle. No other details were provided by police. Three individuals were arrested. The vehicle will be... » Full Story

Minors hauled out of St. Lazare bar

Thirty-two minors were hauled out of Bar Chez Maurice in St. Lazare on Monday during a police... » Full Story

Thirty-two minors were hauled out of Bar Chez Maurice in St. Lazare on Monday during a police operation. More than 40 Sûreté du Québec officers entered the popular nightclub at about 11:30 p.m. to verify... » Full Story

Sheer scale of projects means more noise, traffic

A lot of people who live in the suburbs west of Montreal Island have mixed feelings about the Canadian... » Full Story

A lot of people who live in the suburbs west of Montreal Island have mixed feelings about the Canadian Pacific Railway's proposed intermodal freight terminal in Les Cèdres. On the one hand, they know that the... » Full Story