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The 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 moreEmergencies Essential phone numbers and links, automated emergency notification system, guides to help you prepare for emergency situations, and more. Consult the page Emergency Evacuation Assistance Program The Service de sécurité incendie d......
Read moreIn 1897 communities large and small throughout the British Empire, prepared to observe the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s accession to the throne. In Westmount a municipal ‘Jubillee’ badge was issued and Victoria Day itself was celebrated with......
Read moreResidential wood burning is the main source of fine particle emissions in Quebec, especially in winter. These particles are associated with respiratory and heart problems, and even premature death, since the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confi......
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Celebrate the start of summer in Westmount! Bring your children and grandchildren, and enjoy activities and games throughout the day. Come meet your neighbours and community groups. Please note that in the event of heavy rain, activities will be c......
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4:15 p.m. update Crews are fully mobilized on site to repair the gas leak and restore electricity to the Alexis Nihon and Westmount Square area. Due to the highly complex nature of the incident and the delicate interventions required, the opera......
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Public Works crews will begin snow loading operations in the morning of Monday, February 3 , beginning with commercial districts, school zones and fire routes. This operation is expected to take 2 days to complete. Snow clearing on roads, the sand......
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Public Works crews will begin snow loading operations in the morning of Friday, January 10 , beginning with commercial districts, school zones and fire routes. This operation is expected to take 2 days to complete. When parking your vehicle in the......
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Public Works crews have been clearing snow from the streets to keep traffic moving. Nearly 70% of sidewalks have been cleared, with the remainder expected to be cleared in the coming days. Snow loading operations have already taken place this Monday......
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Notice to residents: Please move any vehicles that are parked on the street to leave more space between your vehicle and the sidewalk. This will allow snowplows to clear the sidewalks effectively. Overview Heavier than expected snowfall occurred......
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Reminder: Vehicles must be winter-ready from December 1 to March 15. Learn more Overview A new layer of snow fell from November 16 to 17. Our teams are on the ground clearing snow and ensuring public safety on our territory. Current Operation......
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Update - Dec. 12, 2025 at 5 p.m.: Snow loading operations will start on Saturday, December 13 at 6 a.m. Consult Info-NEIGE Westmount app to view planned operations and parking restrictions. Over the past 24 hours, approximately 10 cm of snow has......
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When parking your vehicle in the street, please watch for signs indicating parking restrictions and move your vehicle accordingly in advance of the snow loading. Parked vehicles that interfere with snow removal operations will be tow......
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When parking your vehicle in the street, please watch for signs indicating parking restrictions and move your vehicle accordingly in advance of the snow loading. Parked vehicles that interfere with snow removal operations will be towed .......
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Overview Snow clearing operations on streets and sidewalks have been completed. Spreading operations are currently underway to ensure safe travel for residents. Operations in Progress and Upcoming Spreading on roads and sidewalks. Start o......
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Update—January 29, 2026, at 2 p.m.: Following a pause to operations due to unforeseen circumstances on January 29, snow loading operations are planned to resume on January 30. From the evening of January 25 to the afternoon of January 26, approxi......
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The City is undertaking its 7 th snow removal operation of the season. This follows an accumulation of approximately 13 cm of snow across the territory of the City of Westmount from February 10 to 12. The City's Public Works teams continue......
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The City is undertaking its 8 th snow removal operation of the season. P recipitation overnight on February 25, combined with the previous week's snowfall and snow from private parking spaces, has resulted in snow accumulation of up to 15 cm in s......
Read moreIn 1911 Westmount’s Jewish community established its first synagogue, Temple Emanu-El on Sherbrooke Street at the corner of Elm Avenue. The founders were followers of Reform Judaism. The Byzantine Revival building by the firm Hutchison, Wood......
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The safety of everyone in Westmount, whether they be residents, visitors, or travelers simply passing through, has always been a primary concern of City Council and the administration. As is the case across the island, police and fire protection is......
Read moreDial 911 when you need help in an emergency situation – Fire, serious accident, medical emergency, people at risk, natural gas leak, criminal activity in progress. For the important phone numbers, prevention and preparation tips, and a list of......
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Public Safety Call 9-1-1 for emergencies or to report crimes in progress. Address 21 Stanton Street Westmount, Quebec H3Y 3B1 Telephone : 514-989-5222 Dispatch (24 hours) : Dial 0 Parking permits and dog permits : Dial 1 Pa......
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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 moreBefore 1980 Many homes built before 1980 contain asbestos: in old floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles and flashing, siding, insulation (around boilers, ducts, pipes, sheeting, fireplaces), pipe cement, and joint compound used on seams between......
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