Municipal Life

Last weekend, Festival de la soupe was once again a resounding success. We welcomed more than 6,000 people, who sampled the 32 soups offered in various categories. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this great success: partners, soup makers, employees, volunteers, and festival-goers. We are already looking forward to the next edition of this great festival in the fall of 2026.

At the opening of the event, I had the great pleasure of highlighting an impressive anniversary: Carole Ayliffe’s 40 years of service to the City of NDIP. If you participate in activities in our community, you probably know Carole. She is always present, available, and welcoming. She loves people and knows our children by name. We are fortunate to have her with us and wish her many more years of good health so that we can continue to enjoy her company for a long time to come.

I also announced the name of the next Artist in Residence at the Marie-Uguay Library. For the 2025-2026 edition, we are pleased to welcome visual artist and illustrator Mossara. Originally from Argentina, Mossara focuses on mixed media, incorporating preserved moss and tree bark into her creations. Library visitors will discover her first exhibition starting September 26. In addition to exhibiting her work, Mossara will offer a range of original and creative activities tailored to the various audiences of the Marie-Uguay Library. Welcome to NDIP Mossara!

We recently received the fire department’s annual report on coverage, and the good news is that our investments are clearly paying off. The Pincourt/NDIP Fire Department received a score of 100% for all criteria evaluated. This is a great proof of the improvement in fire services for our citizens.

In closing, with the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge closed this weekend, I invite you to avoid the expected traffic congestion by staying on our beautiful island and supporting local businesses. It’s apple season, the perfect opportunity to get out with family or friends close to home and support our local businesses and farms.

Have a great September. Exceptionally, we will meet on Wednesday, October 1 for the last council meeting before the elections.