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According to the Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife , it is prohibited to kill or capture a wild animal without first attempting to scare it away or prevent it from causing damage. It is also forbidden to feed animals on p......
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In 1875 Westmount’s first church, Anglican St. Matthias’ , opened its doors. The white clapboard building stood above Côte St. Antoine Road at the corner of today’s Church Hill Avenue on land donated by Mrs. R.T. Raynes at the corner of her ‘Ford......
Read moreMinimizing graffiti on your business or home property begins with keeping the property clean and well maintained. Fencing, increased lighting, and motion sensor lighting all contribute to reducing crime, including graffiti. Additionally: On expose......
Read moreIt is important to note that pursuant to certain statutory provisions of the Cities and Towns Act (CQLR, Chapter C-19) (hereinafter, CTA) and the Automobile Insurance Act (CQLR, Chapter A-15), the City of Westmount cannot be held responsible for......
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 moreForest Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) Behaviour The Forest Tent Caterpillar is an insect native to North America that is widely found throughout the continent. In fact, it is one of the best known defoliating insects. The Forest Te......
Read moreAccording to zoning by-law 1303 and permit and certificate by-law 1300, a certificate of authorization is required to fell a tree on private property if the trunk of the tree to be felled has a diameter of at least 0.1 m, measured at 1.3 m above the......
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......
Read moreThe guidelines entitled “Building and Renovating in Westmount” form an integral part of the by-law on Site Planning and Architectural Integration Programmes. These guidelines are applied by the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) when reviewing any pr......
Read moreRequired documents for a preliminary review : A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; A letter from the building owner authorizing the permit application, if the request is made by a third party; A copy of a recent certificate of......
Read moreDo you know the respetive historical value of your property? Have you read Directive #1 (Introduction to Directives) for renovating and building in Westmount? Have you read Directive #2 concerning exterior walls? Have you read Direc......
Read moreRequired for application analysis: (Items marked with an * are mandatory) *A letter describing the scope of the proposed work; *A letter from the building owner authorizing the application, if the request is made by a third party; *A copy of......
Read moreThe first occupation on the site during this period, was the establishment by the Seminary of St. Sulpice in 1684, of the Fort Des Messieurs, the extensive establishment of which the two early towers and some walls at the College de Montreal are the......
Read moreSprinkle baking soda or salt onto your food waste. Hang your bin 18 inches from the ground. Keep the bin in a shelter, inside, or in the refrigerator or freezer until collection day. Apply a mentholated ointment around the opening of your bin.......
Read moreCategory : Management Status : Contractual (maternity leave replacement) mid-July 2026 to August 2027 – exact dates to be confirmed Job posting # : 1030-2026B Salary scale : 7 - $106 317 to $132 897 Department : Library and Community Events D......
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