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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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No Mow May helps pollinators by allowing early season flowers to grow in our lawns, parks and green spaces. This allows more bees and beneficial bugs to find food and take shelter in the shady grass without mower blades chopping up their habitat. N......
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Following the discovery of bed bugs in several areas of the building, the Westmount Public Library has been temporarily closed since March 8. A thorough evaluation by a specialised firm has led the City to adopt a comprehensive treatment protocol to......
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The second phase of the bed bug eradication protocol at the Public Library is proceeding according to schedule. This intervention is occurring exactly 21 days after the first treatment on March 11. Adhering to this strict interval is a scientific re......
Read moreThe City is currently carrying out Phase 5 of a 5-year action plan, from 2022 to 2027, to ensure that a new life cycle takes root in King George Park, where several trees have posed a safety risk due to having exceeded their natural lifespan or bein......
Read moreThese targeted interventions follow thorough inspections conducted by certified arboriculture specialists. The selected trees are in an advanced state of decline due to factors such as natural aging, physiological diseases, structural weaknesses, or......
Read morePlanned interventions include the removal of fallen trees and branches, as well as some preventive felling to ensure user safety. Certain sections of formal and informal trails will also be closed. These measures are intended to protect sensitive en......
Read moreCollected trees will be reused as mulch or compost. The collection will be carried out according to the garden waste collection schedule . Consult the collection information . Place the tree, free of all decorations and unwrapped, on your proper......
Read moreImportant: Changes have been made to collection days in certain sectors. View the collections map Search by address Accepted materials Residues in paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 50 lbs (2......
Read moreAccepted materials Residues in paper bags or open containers weighing no more than 50 lbs (22.68 kg) Small branches up to 5 cm in diameter and 1.2 meters in length t ied with natural twine Refused materials&......
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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......
Read moreDuring 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......
Read moreCollection schedule by sector: Monday (streets and lanes): Sectors 1 and 2 Tuesday (streets and lanes): Sector 3 Wednesday (streets and lanes): Sectors 4, 5, and 6 Thursday (streets and lanes): Sector 7 Accepted materials: Paper bag......
Read moreThis mower offers a solution that is both more sustainable and more efficient: its precise cutting mechanism reduces mowing time by half and eliminates the need for a second employee to mow around trees or poles. More eco-friendly, faster, and more......
Read moreAs a member of this group, Westmount is one of several stakeholders that meet regularly to discuss the implementation of a protected man-made landscape status for the Mont Royal and ensure the harmonious management and development of this heritage s......
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