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As of February 26, 2024 , the City of Westmount will implement a new system integrated with its new citizen portal, replacing the CodeRED automated notification system. You will continue to benefit from a rapid broadcast system for receiving import......
Read moreTrees–A collective heritage Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history. From the time of the Iroquois, to the arrival of the French and British, to the present, the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming......
Read moreEmerald Ash Borer (Agrilus Planipennis) The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a highly destructive insect pest of ash trees. Native to eastern Asia, this pest was first discovered in Canada and the U.S. in 2002. The EAB has killed millions of ash t......
Read moreMunicipal by-laws apply to where snow can be dumped and who is allowed to offer snow removal services for private properties. Snow Dumping All snow removed from private property must be deposited on the existing snow banks created by City plough......
Read moreCommunity Action Towards Sustainable Rainwater Management The Hydrological Cycle The hydrological cycle is the journey water takes as it circulates from the land to the sky and back again. The construction of homes, extensions and roadways convert......
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 morePrerequisites for application analysis: Mandatory documents are marked with an asterisk (*) *A letter describing the scope of the work; *A letter from the owner authorizing the application, if the application is submitted by a third party; *A......
Read moreIn 1895 the Town of Cote St. Antoine changed its name to become the Town of Westmount. During the period from 1895 to 1908 when the Town got its charter and became the City of Westmount, the area saw its greatest period of growth. Ambitious civic pr......
Read moreDid you know that the monarch butterfly population has dropped by more than 90 percent in the last 20 years? Along with deforestation and pesticide use, one of the main causes of this decline is the drastic reduction of the asclepias plant, common......
Read moreInaugurated on September 19, 2013, the Westmount Recreation Centre (WRC) is a 8,270 m 2 complex that replaced Westmount's aging municipal arena and pool. The project was completed in 2014. Located at the corner of Rue Sainte-Catherin......
Read moreDuring the winter season, outdoor skating rinks are installed in numerous parks around Westmount. Outdoor rinks may open as early as mid-December, weather permitting. The ice conditions of each outdoor rink may vary because of snow clearing and temp......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Claremont Avenue roadway rehabilitation and Lorraine Avenue reconstruction Work area : Claremont Avenue, between Lorraine Avenue and Sherbrooke Street, and Lorraine Avenue Start date : July 13, 2026 Estima......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Reconstruction of the roadway and streetlight infrastructure, including the installation of a new combined sewer system to improve stormwater management within the existing network. Work area : Mountain Avenue, b......
Read moreProject Summary Work planned : Reconstruction of the manhole, cable duct Work area : Renfrew Avenue, east side, betweenThe Boulevard and Douglas Avenue Start date : Week of August 24, 2026 Estimated duration : Approximately 5 weeks Co......
Read moreThe Belvedere Road garden waste drop-off will close on December 1 . It is currently open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m . for contractors with a City permi t and for residents with proof of residence . Garden waste can also be taken to an......
Read moreCollection vehicles, identified by the Agency's logo and the words ‘ Étude de mobilité ,’ will be circulating on city streets during the month of October 2025 . These vehicles will not issue tickets, as their sole purpose is to collect data. To ana......
Read moreThe City of Westmount has released the final report by the firm Atkins Réalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), dated July 7, 2025, on noise levels generated by Route 136 within its territory as part of the Turcot Interchange project. Commissioned jointly by......
Read moreAs part of the City’s follow-up to the March 6 intervention, a secondary inspection conducted today unfortunately revealed evidence of bed bugs in other areas of the Public library, beyond those initially found in the adult computer section. The C......
Read moreSome streets in Westmount will be temporarily closed between 8:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to allow the event to pass through the area. Cyclists will travel along Sherbrooke Street, Claremont Avenue, Sainte-Catherine Street, and Glen Road . Residents......
Read moreBehind each of these services are skilled and dedicated women and men who take pride in their work and are committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment. The Public Works Department is made up of a team of 105 emplo......
Read moreIn order to carry out work near the electrical circuits, a planned power outage is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (estimated time), in the area bounded by Côte-Saint-Antoine Road, Grosvenor Ave......
Read moreIt was with great shock, bewilderment, and sadness that we witnessed the events that occurred yesterday, June 22nd, in the neighboring borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. This terrible shooting claimed the lives of three people and left......
Read moreAt 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......
Read moreThe City of Westmount has adopted b y-law 1625 , which amends certain provisions of the zoning by-law concerning the planting and protection of trees, as well as vegetated surfaces in side yards. This regulation aims to strengthen the preservation......
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......
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