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Invasive plants are non-native trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers that have been spread by human activity, intentionally or accidentally. They are often capable of reproducing and spreading rapidly, outcompeting native species and upsetting the ecos......
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At a regular meeting held on 3 February 2025, Council deposited draft amendment by-law 1625 entitled : By-law to amend certain provisions of the Zoning By-law concerning the planting and protection of trees and planted areas in side yards . Th......
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Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant that spreads aggressively thanks to a complex root system that clogs the soil, making it difficult for other plants to grow. The City shares information on how to identify, remove, and safely dispose of this pl......
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During an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You will, perhaps, need to get by without power or tap water. Prepare to be more or less self-sufficient for 72 hours. Collect necessary items, make sure your kit is easy to carry and that all......
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The City would like to remind all residents of a few simple but effective habits to help protect their homes and prevent break-ins. These everyday actions can make a real difference in keeping their households safe. Here are some practical tips:......
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Safety Programme Halloween is fast approaching! In preparation, our Public Safety Officers remind everyone of the importance of safety in our neighbourhoods, whether during trick-or-treating, driving a vehicle, or attending parties. Additionally, O......
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Giving Tuesday Events Westmount Public Safety welcomes your donations at their kiosk: Tuesday, December 2 , in front of Metro grocery on Victoria Avenue Wednesday, December 3 , in front of IGA grocery at Alexis Nihon Thursday, December 4 ,......
Read moreRoad closures and trafic management Turcot interchange Closure of the Turcot interchange ramp leading from Highway 20, eastbound, to Route 136, eastbound, from Friday 11:59 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m . Closure of the Turcot interchange ramp le......
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The City of Westmount is planning major infrastructure work in 2025 on Avenue Claremont north of Rue Sherbrooke, including the triangle formed with Avenue Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Avenue Westmount, and Avenue Lorraine. This project offers a great opp......
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The snow removal teams have deployed 3 snow-blowers and 37 trucks to ensure the roads are as clean as possible. The main arteries that have been cleared are : Rue Sherbrooke between Notre-Dame-de-Grâce area and Westmount Park (commercial area) Av......
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The project implies completely rebuilding the north platform. In spite of this, the station will remain open and trains will circulate as usual. Nature of the work Demolition of the north platform Debris removal Concrete pouring Reconstructi......
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Traffic Disruption Details From Friday, May 9 at 11:59 p.m. until Monday, May 12 at 5:00 a.m. Complete closure of Route 136 West between Exit 5 (A-10 / R-112 / R.-Bourassa Blvd / Champlain and Victoria Bridges) and the Fort Street entrance.......
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Traffic Disruption Details From Friday, May 16 at 11:59 p.m. until Tuesday, May 20 at 5:00 a.m. Complete closure of Route 136 West between Exit 5 (A-10 / R-112 / R.-Bourassa Blvd / Champlain and Victoria Bridges) and the Fort Street entrance......
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Traffic Disruption Details From Friday, May 23 at 11:59 p.m. until Monday, May 26 at 5:00 a.m. Complete closure of Route 136 West between Exit 5 (A-10 / R-112 / R.-Bourassa Blvd / Champlain and Victoria Bridges) and the Fort Street entrance.......
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Traffic Disruption Details From Friday, May 30 at 11:59 p.m. until Monday, June 2 at 5:00 a.m. Complete closure of Route 136 West between Exit 5 (A-10 / R-112 / R.-Bourassa Blvd / Champlain and Victoria Bridges) and the Fort Street entrance.......
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As part of its 2026 Capital Works Programme, the City of Westmount is planning infrastructure work on several streets (see table below) between May and November 2026 . The completion and dates of the work will depend on the awarding of contrac......
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On April 1, 2024, Lucien-L’Allier station had to be closed due to some major renovation work. The work consists mainly in rebuilding the four platforms, which are at the end of their useful life, and in bringing the site up to accessibility and safe......
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Garbage and food waste (compost) Garbage and food waste collection on Monday, February 17 could not be completed and will not be resumed. Garbage and food waste collection and recyclables collections on Tuesday, February 18 ar......
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The changes made last week were exceptional, and were done to make snow removal operations more efficient. If you placed your residual materials at the side of the road by mistake last week, please remove them to facilitate snow removal operations......
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The next garbage collections for single-family homes and buildings with 2 to 8 units will take place on March 20 and 21, 2025 . Garbage collections are scheduled every 2 weeks according to the following calendar . Residual waste collections......
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Starting May 30 , compost made from processed green waste will be available free of charge to Westmount residents at the community gardens at the Westmount Athletic Grounds on Hallowell and Hillside Avenues . Compost is certified for all uses, inc......
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The collection and garage sale organised as part of the Trash2Treasure programme, from May 20 to June 2, resulted in the collection of 6.9 tonnes of reusable items (furniture, decorative objects, clothing, etc.) from 96 households , and 642 dona......
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Now that the summer has arrived, it is important to consider eco-friendly habits in your yard to reconnect fragmented habitats and promote local biodiversity. Incorporate different species and sizes of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals to meet......
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In an effort to eliminate the environmental impact of cigarette butts, ashtrays from the Mégot Zéro programme have been installed at Prince Albert Square and in front of Les 5 Saisons grocery store on Greene Avenue. Sollicité, the non-profit organ......
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During a heatwave, grass naturally goes dormant: it turns yellow, but this is not a sign that it’s dead. There’s no need to overwater it, as it rests to conserve water and will green up again once the rain returns. Eco-responsible habits : Water......
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