"$56"-*5 4r/&84 ARENA DEMOLITION BEGINS ANIL JHALLI anil.jhalli@eap.on.ca
The City of Clarence-Rockland an- nounced the start of demolition work to the Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena. The demolition of the long-standing arena is part of the new vision for Parc Simon that was approved by Clarence-Rockland City Council at its June 11 meeting. The City has received secured fencing which will be placed around the arena, signalling the beginning of the work. Although demolition has officially begun, residents may not see major changes to the exterior immediately, as work inside the building must first be carried out. Parc Simon’s new vision The groundbreaking PArc Simon revitali- zation project will see the area become a destination for festivals, events and com- munity gatherings. The Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena shut its doors in January 2021 initially for a period of six months due to limited usage. As pandemic lockdowns closed access to public spaces, the arena only reopened a few times to allow local health units to carry out vaccination programs given the public health emergency. Built in 1973, the arena was in disrepair for some time with subsequent administra- tions neglecting to make important updates UPUIFCVJMEJOH/PXUIFBSFOBSPPGOFFET replacing and rust is present on its steel
Des sacrifices inoubliables
Se souvenir, ce n’est pas seulement évoquer le passé, c’est honorer le courage et le dévouement de celles et ceux qui ont protégé les autres. Chaque sacrifice, chaque acte de bravoure, laisse une trace durable dans notre société.
Derrière chaque uniforme, il y a des vies, des familles et des choix courageux qui façonnent notre mémoire collective. La liberté et la paix dont nous jouissons sont le fruit de ces engagements. Le souvenir se transmet par le partage d’histoires et de valeurs : respect, solidarité, persévérance. Porter le coquelicot, observer un silence ou simplement réfléchir à ces sacrifices, c’est maintenir vivant cet héritage. Que cette mémoire inspire nos actions et que le respect envers ceux qui ont servi reste au cœur de nos pensées. L’héritage du courage est intemporel.
frame. There are also concerns surrounding asbestos, lead paint and the presence of rats. According to reports carried out by the city back in 2018, the cost of renovating the arena to suit the needs of the community is more than $4.5 million. This figure does not allow for inflation and the increased construction costs since 2018. In September 2021, a third-party review of the city’s core services presented to council found the arena was only used at 20 per cent of its capacity from 2017 to 2019 and suggested permanent closure of the arena. The report further suggested that other facilities, such as the YMCA, the CIH Clarence-Rockland arena, and the Cla- rence-Creek arena could more than handle increased usage. Demolition work on the Jean-Marc Lalonde Arena begins. As part of the new vision for Parc Simon, Council mandates City staff to proceed with the demolition of the Jean Marc Lalonde Arena as it had surpassed its expected life cycle. (City of Clarence-Rockland)
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Leur courage vit dans notre mémoire Their courage lives in our memory.
C'est un événement que la communauté attend avec impatience chaque année, puisque le Club Optimiste de Bourget a organisé son carnaval annuel d'Halloween le samedi 25 octobre au Centre communautaire de Bourget. De 13 h à 16 h 30, cette tradition communautaire annuelle a proposé aux enfants présents une chasse aux bonbons, de nombreux jeux et activités, la présence des Ghostbusters de Clarence-Rockland et des prix à gagner. Plus de 250 enfants ont participé à l'événement, qui a également vu la participation du service d'incendie de Clarence-Rockland. (Club Optimiste de Bourget, Facebook)
Kyle Cyr Conseiller Quartier 1 Councillor Ward 1
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