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MUNICIPAL BULLETIN
Winter 2020-2021 | Volume 5 | Number 5
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• New elementary school
• Eat local
5
Website under construction
6
Industrial incubateur
Phase 2
8
Winter plans?
Drop-in activities
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Holiday Schedule
Municipal Council
Next Municipal Council meetings
December 21, January 18,
February 2 et 15, March 2 et 15.
Chères Cowansvilloises, Chers Cowansvillois,
Je suis heureuse de vous présenter ce dernier bulletin municipal
de l’année 2020. Nous nous souviendrons longtemps de cette
dernière année. Les enjeux de santé publique ont forcément
ralenti la cadence pour plusieurs et chamboulés notre quotidien.
Au sein de l’organisation municipale, nous avons dû nous adapter City council and employees
quotidiennement aux consignes gouvernementales afin de vous wish all citizens a very
tenir toujours le mieux informé possible et prendre les meilleures happy and healthy
décisions pour nos citoyens. holiday season!
Tout n’étant pas que négatif, certaines actions, notamment au May the new year
niveau de la promotion de l’achat local avec les Dollars Cowansville,
ont vu le jour. Un bel élan de soutien et d’encouragement de la
be filled with kindness,
collectivité s’est fait sentir. Merci et bravo à tous ceux qui y participent love and little joys, for you
au quotidien. and your loved ones!
Je vous souhaite à tous de vivre des petits bonheurs au quotidien
pour égayer les mois à venir.
Assurez-vous de prendre soin de vous, et de vos proches.
Au plaisir de vous serrer chaleureusement la main très bientôt!
Bonne lecture!
Dear Citizens,
I am pleased to present the last municipal bulletin of 2020. We will long
remember this past year. Public health issues have unavoidably halted
or altered plans for many and turned our daily lives upside down. Within
the municipal organization, we have had to adapt daily to government
instructions in order to always keep you as well informed as possible and
make the best decisions for our citizens.
On a positive note, some projects, particularly in terms of promoting
local buying with Cowansville Dollars, have seen the light of day. An
outpouring of support and encouragement from the community was
greatly felt. Thank you and bravo to all those who participate.
Wishing you all the little joys life has to offer
to brighten up the months to come.
Make sure you take care of yourself
and your loved ones. STAY WELL INFORMED
www.ville.cowansville.qc.ca
Looking forward to warmly shaking
your hand in the near future! Ville de Cowansville – page officielle
Happy reading! @Cowansville
@villecowansville
Regard sur Cowansville on MAtv
Sylvie Beauregard | Mairesse de Cowansville
sbeauregard@ville.cowansville.qc.ca Electronic bulletin board
450 263-0141 (street corner of du Sud and de la Rivière)
Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021 2
Municipal
News
New elementary school in Cowansville
A new elementary school will be opened in Cowansville. The opening
is scheduled for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. This school
will have 16 preschool and primary classes. A construction project that
demonstrates that Cowansville welcomes several young families!
This is a $ 20M investment from the Government of Quebec. Over
thecoming months, the School Service Center of Val-des-Cerfs and
Cowansville work closely to prepare for the construction of this new
school.
At the time of this writing, the location is still to be confirmed. In the
perspective of community integration and sustainable development,
the school will be adapted to the new teaching methods. Common
spaces will promote socialization and a sense of belonging among
students.
Stay tuned ... Eat local!
Craving restaurant?
Check our restaurant
Cowansville: directory that offer
take out and/or delivery.
• 14 727 residents
In Cowansville, we keep our distances
• 1170 elementary students while remaining tightly woven!
• 2100 high school students www.ville.cowansville.qc.ca/achatlocal
Photo credit : Mélodie Ménard, CSSVDC
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3 Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021
Municipal
News
Downtown project - Where are we?
Given the current circumstances surrounding the pandemic, the downtown project is currently
paused. Although the government allows municipalities to go ahead with the referendum
approval process, under certain conditions, the current rule remains the suspension of these
procedures. Due to importance of this project, the municipal council saw fit to wait guidelines
for resuming normal procedures before holding a registry for the continuance of this project.
2020 Pothole hunting review
The pothole hunting season officially ended on October 31, 2020 in Cowansville. Remember
that on July 7, the municipality requested the help of its citizens to identify those unsightly
holes and expose them through the Voilà mobile app, City website, email or telephone.
More than a hundred denunciations were received and of that number, 70 of them were
treated. Given the amount of requests, the operation, which cost a little over $ 270,000, has
been extended by two months.
Because of the pandemic and shortage of goods with suppliers, the municipality has fallen
behind in repairing potholes. In July, a team dedicated 100% to street repairs, was put into place.
The operation will continue in the spring to complete the requests received.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Snow removal - Your cooperation is precious
In order to ensure smooth traffic and the safety of all, here is a reminder of certain
civic responsibilities:
• Maintaining access to fire hydrants
For safety reasons, the City asks its citizens not to cover with snow the fire hydrant located
on their property.
• No snow deposit
When citizens or contractors put snow on the street or on the sidewalk, it considerably slows
down snow removal work and impairs user safety, in addition to increasing operating costs.
It is therefore forbidden to blow, push or deposit snow on the roadway, sidewalk and active
corridors.
• Overnight parking
Overnight parking is forbidden during the winter, between November 15, 2020 and March 31,
2021. This prohibition does not apply for the holiday season, from December 23 to January 3,
2021.
• Collections
Green, blue and brown bins must be placed on citizens’ land and not in the street so as not
to interfere with snow removal operations.
• Responsibility for clearing the snow swath
The responsibility for clearing the swath of snow left by municipal vehicles in front of the
entrances rests with the citizen, regardless of its height, width or condition.
Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021 4
Municipal
News
New Website
Did you know that the last overhaul of the City’s website took place in September 2012?
At the rate that technology evolves, that represents many years!
Since 2013, some improvements have been made to the website, including a visual overhaul, changing the homepage to facilitate searches
of citizens and adding a citizen access section. Nevertheless, several improvements were needed in order to make navigation easier on the
website.
Communications and Relations Service Team as well as citizens are currently
working together to create a new site more suited to new realities.
Three main objectives:
• Simplify mobile access.
• Allow better referencing of the site.
• Facilitate updates internally.
The new site is scheduled to go live in spring 2021.
Real estate assessment and triennial role Young citizens are involved for safer streets
On September 10, a new assessment roll was filed by the firm LBP Since 2018, the City of Cowansville has identified certain friendly
Evaluateurs Agrés. The values entered in this roll will be in effect for streets in the municipality. These specially identified streets improve
the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. These take into account the state of the safety of citizens through the mobilization of residents. In addition
the buildings and market conditions as of July 1, 2019. to Hallé and Chomedey streets, we are pleased to announce that
Du Bordeaux street has also been marked as Friendly Street.
Your 2021 tax bill will be calculated according to this new role
and according to the budget forecasts that will be adopted by the Young women citizens decided to get involved. They went door-to-
municipal council on December 21, 2020. door on their street and collected 95% of residents’ signatures in
order to obtain the Friendly Street identification. A fine example of
A notice of assessment will be sent to you with your tax bill in citizen involvement, while educating residents to slow their speed.
January 2021. Until then, you can also view this new value by going
to the Cowansville website, under the Online Services tab. The success of this project stems from the
willingness and involvement of citizens to raise Slow down
For information: contact the Tax Department at 450 263-0141. awareness among their neighbors and to Friendly street
mobilize for safety. 51% of residents on the
same street must commit to slowing their
speed.
For a street to benefit from this program, it
Transport Service must meet specific criteria, including not
having transit trips, having a low daily flow of
Cowansville Taxibus traffic and have the request initiated by a citizen
who lives there.
Citizens interested in the process are invited
7 days a week. to consult www.ville.cowansville.qc.ca for
From 7 a.m. the steps to follow.
to Midnight.
• Covers the territory
Departures every
of Cowansville 30 minutes.
• Reservation before noon
on the business day
prior to transport.
• $3.00 / one way
FOR RESERVATION:
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Economic
Development
New industrial advisor Cowansville showcases its entrepreneurs
Cowansville multiplies actions to attract new businesses to its territory The City recently launched a site dedicated to entrepreneurs and
in particular to its three industrial parks. A first step in this direction was industries. The site www.cowansville.pro presents the many attractions
taken at the June 15 meeting, when the municipal council appointed of Cowansville for establishing a business.
Mr. Donald O’Hara as industrial advisor. The latter has the mandate
to facilitate the procedures for companies wishing to establish them- Through a video and testimonials, it is possible to see the dynamism
selves in Cowansville and to publicize the many advantages offered. of the municipality and its advantages.
Mr. O’Hara has the mandate to facilitate the arrival of companies Bringing together useful links, statistics and a contact form, the site is
wishing to establish in Cowansville and to communicate the many constantly evolving in order to meet the needs and answer questions
advantages offered by the City. of businesses.
Mr. O’Hara is the coordinator of the Estrie-Montérégie Rail Corridor For this first version, you can discover:
Alliance (ACFEM). He also served as coordinator of economic • Maude Rondeau – Founder of Luminaire Authentik
development for the City of Magog for six years and as President and • Samuel Gosselin – Co-founder of Fumoirs Gosselin
CEO of the Association des détaillants de matériaux de construction
The Choosing Cowansville video also features several other
du Québec (ADMACQ).
Cowansville businesses: La Bêlerie, La Mie Bretonne, Ungava, I Bike,
Cinéma Princess and Soif de Musique.
Industrial incubateur
Photo credit: Photographie Intérieur
Phase 2 in full expansion
Since its opening in March 2018, the industrial incubator set up
by the City of Cowansville, in collaboration with the CLD Brome-
Missisquoi, has aroused the interest of businesses.
The entire project, including phase 2, is now 86% occupied.
Two new companies were added to the four present in phase 2.
• Another Land Nearby : ecological clothing design for men
- Creation of 2 jobs.
• Turbo business : manufacturing of a medical device for
temperature measurement and disinfection for the commercial
sector - Creation of 4 jobs.
Currently, 3,800 square feet are available for young companies
wishing to set shop in Cowansville. As is the concept of an incubator,
this space can be tailored to the needs of the tenants. Incubated
companies also benefit from common spaces in order to promote
exchanges, including a conference room and a kitchen.
Start-up companies interested in participating in the project are Discover these entrepreneurs who shine in Cowansville, Quebec and
invited to contact Mr. Benoit Lévesque, industrial advisor at CLD even further!
Brome-Missisquoi at 450 266-4928, extension 236.
www.cowansville.pro
45 industrial companies
Cowansville 1052 jobs
Information from the directory of industrial companies of the CLD Brome-Missisquoi.
Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021 6
Gabrielle-Giroux-Bertrand Library
608, rue du Sud Covid-19 Schedule
• Monday to Wednesday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday to Friday: 12 p.m. à 8 p.m.
Covid-19 - Please take note of the following changes according to current health regulations.
Orange zone:
• Library open to public Contactless loan and services closed
Red zone: from December 21st to January 3rd.
• Library closed to public. Unlimited loans in December
• Contactless book loans and services available with return date in early January.
by phone at 450 263-4071.
Interlibrary requests and loans The mobile library
We don’t have the title you’re looking for? The mobile library is a document loan service at home for people
We will add it to our collection or borrow it from another library. with functional limitations or age 70 and older. Please contact us for
Send your request by phone at 450-263-4071 or online at further details and to register.
www.bibliothequecowansville.com.
QuoiLire.ca Our digital resources
Not sure what to read? Discover our various digital resources on
Receive customized reading suggestions, discover www.bibliothequecowansville.com.
a diverse selection of playlists and video capsules • Pretnumerique.ca: our collection of over 1,700 digital books.
on the following website: www.quoilire.ca. • Biblimags: more than 6,500 digital magazines in 50 languages.
• Curio.ca: the best educational content from Radio-Canada
and CBC.
• Slice Fractions: three educational and fun games that allow
The One birth, one book program children aged 5 to 12 to understand fundamental notions
Subscribe your child before the age of one to the library and receive of mathematics.
the perfect baby reader package! The package contains a book
exclusive to the program, the Read with your child guide and a special
24-page edition of the magazine Naître et grandir.
Find out more at: The Saturday Learning Project packages
www.unenaissanceunlivre.ca.
New!
Check out the literacy and math skills kits for toddlers and their
parents. We have 60 French and 30 English kits available for loan.
Search by the name Samedi d’apprendre in our catalog. This project
was carried out with the financial support of the Quebec Government.
The Biblio-Jeux program
Discover a selection of books and games that promotes language
development in children under 6 years old. Search our catalog, under
the name Biblio-Jeux. A selection for children ages 6 to 12 will be
available in 2021. Find out more at bibliojeux.ca.
7 Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021
Sports and leisures
Drop-in activities
Drop-in activities
Pool and Sports facilities Community Life and kindness
The City of Cowansville offers free time slots for free activities to
stretch out: Did you know that community organizations in Cowansville
• Swimming for all • Swimming in lenghts and the region are working together on actions relating to social
• Skating for all • Stick/puck session capital, housing, food security, active transportation and access
to services?
Reservation You will find their contact details and those of other organizations
Reservation on the City’s website in the Centre aquatique in the municipal calendar and on the City’s website under the
and Pavillon des sports sections. Citoyen / Famille et vie communautaire / Organismes.
To access drop-in activities, you must book one ticket per person.
Places are very limited, please honor your reservations.
To cancel a reservation, here are 2 options:
1. Check your email confirmation, under the order summary tab,
under your name, click on view and manage your order online.
2. Call us at 450-263-6464, extension 0. Sports leisure
Winter activities
Slidding zone
Behind Massey-Vanier high school
Lighted, open after school hours and until 10 p.m.
Parc Centre-ville
Lighted, open everyday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Snow park with modules for skiers and snowboarders
Slidding corridor
Cowansville Golf Club (225, chemin du Golf)
Cross-country ski trail and trails available for snowshoeing.
Outdoor skating rinks
Lighted, open everyday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (weather permitted).
Wellington Park, 202, Wellington street.
Henri-Dunant Park, 109, Henri-Dunant street.
François-Tanguay Park, 131, Brown street.
Des Colibris Park, 385, Bernard street.
Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021 8
Environment
A gift to all elementary-level students
In September, no less than 1,200 ecological pencils were distributed to elementary-level
students in all of Cowansville schools. The distribution of this educational and ecological
gift was intended to highlight the efforts of the students during this very special back
to school year. The mayor also took the opportunity to announce that a monthly
environmental action will be unveiled over the next 12 months. Each action will be linked
to the municipality’s 2019-2023 Sustainable Development Strategic Plan.
October - Carbon neutral organic waste collection
The organic waste collection will take an even greener turn in the coming months and for
years to come. With the help of Essor Environnement Cowansville firm, the municipality
recorded the GHG emissions linked to the collecting of organic waste. The necessary carbon
compensation will be achieved through a local tree planting in order to achieve a carbon
neutral collection of organic residues. This represents 25 trees that will need to be planted
annually by the municipality.
The first 25 trees were planted at the entrance of the city in the landlocked area by route 104
and route 139 intersection. In order to embellish this entrance to the city, the municipality
had to obtain authorization from the Quebec Ministry of Transport since the targeted piece
of land belongs to them.
• Total annual distance traveled by the Town of Cowansville to collect organic materials: 17,543 km.
• Given the location and the soil, species which are now rare, as a result of their historical heavy exploitation,
have been planted: oval hickory, late cherry, red oak, black walnut and cottonwood.
• These species will yield good biodiversity and improve the sector’s ability to support bird life.
November - Extended electrical offer
In order to meet the growing need for transportation electrification and to better serve the
population of Cowansville and the surrounding area, the City of Cowansville has installed
two new electric terminals connected to the Hydro-Québec Electric Circuit. These are
located in the city center (municipal parking on Sainte Thérèse Street). With this installation,
the municipality also wishes to attract new visitors to the city center. In spring, an additional
terminal will be installed at the Nature Center.
Interactive Map
Thanks to the initiative of corporate citizens and the municipality, about ten public electric terminals are accessible on the
territory of the municipality. As some terminals are not connected to the Electric Circuit, the municipality has listed all of
them on an interactive map. Some of the municipality’s electrical terminals are accessible to citizens, free of charge. The
interactive map is available on the website in the section Environnement.
December - New subsidy program for sustainable feminine hygiene products
As of January 1st, 2021, citizens aged 12 and over will be eligible for an annual subsidy of $50 when purchasing
sustainable feminine hygiene products. The purchase must be made within 3 months of the request. Proof
of residence and an invoice for the purchase will be required. For more information, contact the Centre
femmes des Cantons at 450-263-1028 or visit our website to find out how.
The use of sustainable feminine hygiene items has significant environmental benefits. Each woman will use
between 10,000 and 15,000 disposable sanitary napkins in her lifetime.
9 Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021
Municipal
Collections
Collecting green, blue and brown bins: 5 rules to follow!
The City is not responsible for any non-emptied
bins that were brought late to the side
of the road. The collection times may vary,
it is important to bring your bin to the side
of the road the day before collection.
1. Le bac roulant doit être mis au chemin la veille de la collecte,
dans votre entrée, en bordure de la voie publique.
Celui-ci ne doit pas empiéter sur le trottoir ou sur l’emprise de rue.
Il doit être placé de façon à ce que les roues
et les poignées soient dirigées vers la résidence.
2. Il est important d’utiliser les bons bacs pour mettre vos matières
résiduelles. Nous retrouvons fréquemment des matières non
Regional Ecocentre
conformes dans certains bacs. Le bois, les matériaux de 2500, rang Saint-Joseph
construction, de la styromousse, le plastique #6 ainsi que les sacs
de plastique opaques et attachés sont des exemples de matières
Open Monday to Saturday, year round.
refusées que l’on retrouve dans les bacs bleus.
Monday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3. Parlons bacs bruns ; puisque nous avons une plate-forme de
Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
compostage de courte durée, nous ne pouvons pas utiliser
les sacs en plastique biodégradable, sacs de plastique Wednesday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
oxobiodégradable, ainsi que les sacs en plastique compostable.
Nous devons également éviter de mettre des cartons cirés, Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
glacés, laminés ou multicouches. Nous retrouvons également Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.*
plusieurs ordures ménagères dans certains bacs bruns.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
4. La Ville de Cowansville a mis un deuxième conteneur de verre
à la disposition des citoyens. Celui-ci se retrouve dans le * Friday : closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
stationnement du Pavillon des sports. Celui situé dans le * Samedi : closed from 12 p.p. to 12:30 p.m.
stationnement du Super C est toujours accessible. Closed Sundays and public holidays
5. Depuis avril 2020, l’écocentre situé à la Régie est ouvert Free access for Cowansville and
du lundi au samedi. N’hésitez pas à l’utiliser!
MRC Brome-Missisquoi residents.
Protective measures remain in place
(gloves, masks, 2 people per car)
to ensure everyone’s safety.
Modification au calendrier des collectes 2020
Considering the holiday season and the public holidays to come, please note that the garbage,
compost and recycling collections had to be moved.
• During the week of December 21st, you can take a little rest, as there will be no collection.
• In addition, waste and compost collections have been added for all sectors, after Christmas,
in the week of December 28th, 2020.
Check the updated online collection calendar on the municipality website at www.ville.cowansville.qc.ca
or contact us at 450-263-0141.
Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021 10Fire
Safety
When carbon monoxide shows up Take care of your chimney
As the cold season approaches, if you have one or more appliances When using a wood burning appliance, the presence of creosote
at home that run on wood, pellets, propane, natural gas, oil, or have in chimneys is the leading cause of chimney fires. This flammable
a garage attached to the house (with or without car inside the ga- substance in the form of a deposit on the internal walls of the chimney
rage), you are at risk of building up carbon monoxide in the house. will ignite under the effect of the heat of combustion gases. This fire
may spread to the building and cause significant damage.
Carbon monoxide or Co does not smell and it is invisible.
The mandatory annual chimney sweeping, using dry wood and
The only way to detect carbon monoxide is by installing a carbon a good operation of the heater will prevent creosote buildup.
monoxide alarm. This must be installed within 5 meters of bedroom Maintenance and proper use of your wood-burning appliance are
doors. two good ways to prevent fires!
We remind you that under the City of Cowansville fire safety by-law,
a carbon monoxide alarm is mandatory for each house that finds
itself in the aforementioned situation.
What to do in the event of a carbon monoxide alarm?
1. Do not take a Co alarm lightly. That’s exactly what we have
this device for. It detects what we cannot detect ourselves.
2. Gather everyone present and evacuate the house.
3. Dial 9-1-1 to get help from the fire department.
4. Stay close to the house to transmit all
the information to the firefighters.
5. Never go back into the house before receiving
firefighters permission.
New web magazine
to highlight
Cowansville and
Brome-Missisquoi
The Web magazine Par Ici
Brome-Missisquoi, launched on
december 1st, will allow citizens
to learn more about the
municipality and its businesses.
An initiative that presents human
content, stories from people
here and great achievements!
In early 2021, digital audio
content in the form of podcasts
will also be released. Listeners
can find the podcast directly
on the Par Ici website.
To have a look:
www.paricibm.ca
11 Municipal Bulletin | Winter 2020-2021Holiday schedule
• Please note that all municipal buildings • December 21st, 22nd and 23rd, services will be
will be closed to the public from offered to citizens by telephone and online.
December 21st, 2020 to January 3rd, 2021. Thank you for your cooperation
Coronavirus
(COVID-19)
To track the latest information
from the municipality
3 essential actions to do:
1. Register for the automated call system.
2. Consult www.ville.cowansville.qc.ca/coronavirus.
3. Follow the municipality Facebook page
Ville de Cowansville – page officielle.
Questions?
450 263-0141
www.ville.cowansville.qc.ca
The translation of the municipal bulletin is available on our website.
ENGLISH-SPEAKING CITIZENS Don’t hesitate to contact us, we’ll be pleased to help you: 450 263-0141.
Ville de Cowansville Municipal Bulletin Committee
220, place Municipale Isabelle Gariépy Soledad Gnocchini
Cowansville (Quebec) J2K 1T4 Stéphane Lussier Elsa Bélanger
Phone : 450 263-0141 Fanny Poisson
hoteldeville@ville.cowansville.qc.ca
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