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Why is Hydro Westmount changing meters? Meters have an expiry date (generally 10 years) and must be changed by the expiration date. This process is strictly audited by Measurement Canada and failure to comply results in heavy fines for the City of......
Read moreBefore being installed in your home, the meter has been inspected by Measurement Canada, just as gasoline pumps and commercial scales. The majority of meters are tested every 12 years (some every 6 years). Once calibrated, the meter is sealed to ens......
Read moreKnowing how to read and interpret your Hydro Westmount invoice is an excellent way to monitor your exact usage of electricity and track how your conservation efforts can reduce your expenses. Invoice A unique reference number assigned to th......
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Green waste includes organic residues collected from the yard called garden waste, such as plant trimmings and branches, as well as natural Christmas trees disposed of after the holiday period. The proper treatment of green waste is essential to re......
Read moreWestmount residents who do not have sufficient parking space on their property, including anyone living in an apartment, condo or similar dwelling, may apply for permission to park on the street. Red 'G' permit Red “G” permit allows the......
Read moreAll owners of solid-fuel-burning appliances or fireplaces, whether or not their appliance complies with the new by-law , must inform the City by submitting a declaration form. Forms may be submitted online or in person to the Urban Planning Departm......
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In 1901, the first Catholic church in Westmount, Saint-Léon-de-Westmount , was built on farmland purchased from the Grey Nuns. The design of the neo-Romanesque style exterior and the radical modifications made in 1920 are the work of architect G.A.......
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The Gallery at Victoria Hall is a unique public space dedicated to visual arts linking the community centre to the Library. The Gallery’s mission is to offer a space devoted to showcase and celebrate Westmount artists—be they emerging, semi-pr......
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In order to continue to offer its residents a better quality of life and a healthy environment, the City of Westmount is deploying a network of charging stations for electric vehicles. This project, carried out with the participation of Hydro Westmo......
Read moreAn application for authorization for demolition must be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction by the owner of the immovable to be demolished or his authorized representative, using the form provided for this purpose. This form must be duly......
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Commissioner of Public Order Liaison with Merchants' Associations Member of the Finance and Administration Commission 514-989-5200 ext. 5075 plevine@westmount.org Biography Paul Levine has proudly called Westmount his home for the past fiv......
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Parking pay stations in Westmount feature pay-by-plate technology, allowing users to pay for on-street parking based on the licence plate number rather than on the parking spot. Users may move their vehicle without having to pay again within the sa......
Read moreThe following work does not require first obtaining a building permit, in accordance with the permits and certificates by-law: Replacement of the cladding of a flat roof Repair or replacement of mortar joints Ventilation work, including installa......
Read moreGenerally, the law does not require an architect (Architects Act, Chapter A-21) for the construction, expansion, reconstruction, renovation, or transformation of the following buildings : A detached single-family dwelling unit having, after the wo......
Read moreThere are many factors that can influence your hydro bill: the time of year, thermostat settings, outside temperatures, the size and number of appliances in the home, improvements to insulation, a new baby, teenagers, and houseguests can all play a......
Read moreMeasuring electrical consumption To calculate your consumption, Hydro Westmount uses an electricity meter that measures the kilowatthours you have used in a given period. What is a kilowatthour? The kilowatthour (kWh) is a time-based unit of elec......
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