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Desjardins, Lévis, Quebec
Desjardins () is a borough A borough is an administrative division in various English language, English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely. History ... of the city of Lévis, Quebec. It was created on January 1, 2002. It has three districts, corresponding to former municipalities: * Lévis (the territory of the pre-2002 city) * Pintendre * Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-De Lévy The pre-2002 city of Lévis had already annexed the former municipalities of Lauzon and Saint-David-de-l'Auberivière in 1989. See also * Desjardins (other) References {{DEFAULTSORT:Desjardins, Levis, Quebec Boroughs of Lévis, Quebec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various English language, English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the term varies widely. History In the Middle Ages, boroughs were settlements in England that were granted some self-government; burghs were the Scottish equivalent. In medieval England, boroughs were also entitled to elect members of Parliament of England, parliament. The use of the word ''borough'' probably derives from the burghal system of Alfred the Great. Alfred set up a system of defensive strong points (Burhs); in order to maintain these particular settlements, he granted them a degree of autonomy. After the Norman Conquest, when certain towns were granted self-governance, the concept of the burh/borough seems to have been reused to mean a self-governing settlement. The concept of the borough has been used repeatedly (and often differently) throughout the world. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pintendre, Quebec
Pintendre () is a district within the Desjardins borough of the City of Lévis, Quebec Quebec is Canada's List of Canadian provinces and territories by area, largest province by area. Located in Central Canada, the province shares borders with the provinces of Ontario to the west, Newfoundland and Labrador to the northeast, ...; It is located south of central Lévis along both side of Route 173. Prior to January 1, 2002, it was an independent municipality. Pintendre is the home of Pintendre Auto, a company recognized in 1990 by the Automotive Recyclers' Association as the best structured auto recycling facility in the world (chosen from 1800 other auto recycling corporate entities located in 14 countries). According to the Canada 2006 Census: *Population: 6,334 *% Change (2001–2006): +4.4 *Dwellings: 2,354 *Area (km2): 43.13 km2 *Density (persons per km2): 146.9 External links The Canadian Encyclopedia Online: PintendrePintendre Auto Neighbourhoods ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-De Lévy, Lévis
Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-De Lévy () is a district (''secteur'') within the Desjardins borough of the city of Lévis, Quebec. Prior to its 2002 merger into the city of Lévis, it was a parish municipality, whose name was written as Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-de-Lévy. It was also more colloquially known as Saint-Joseph-de-Lévis. Population: 1,141 (2006) 1890 train accident On December 17, 1890, a passenger train derailed when a bridge failed. Several passengers and crew members on the train were killed. References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Saint-Joseph-de-la-Pointe-De Levy, Quebec Neighbourhoods in Lévis, Quebec Former municipalities in Quebec Populated places disestablished in 2002 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desjardins (other)
Desjardins may refer to: * Desjardins (surname), people with the surname ''Desjardins'' * Desjardins, Lévis, Quebec Desjardins () is a borough A borough is an administrative division in various English language, English-speaking countries. In principle, the term ''borough'' designates a self-governing walled town, although in practice, official use of the ter ..., Canada, a borough of the city of Lévis ** Desjardins Regional County Municipality, a regional county municipality which preceded the borough * Desjardins Canal, in Ontario * Desjardins Group, a Canadian association of credit unions ** Desjardins Ontario Credit Union, Desjardins' Ontario operation ** Desjardins Credit Union, formerly Province of Ontario Savings Office, acquired by Desjardins in 2003 * Délémontez-Desjardins D.01, a French ultralight monoplane See also * Dejardin (other) * Desjardin (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
