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It 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 moreAssess needs and avoid overbuilding Do you really need such large floor areas in kitchens, bathrooms or entrance halls? Appreciate your green space: will an addition be a detriment to the enjoyment of your garden? Check out useful information e......
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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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Safety Programme Halloween is fast approaching! In preparation, our Public Safety Officers remind everyone of the importance of safety in our neighbourhoods, whether during trick-or-treating, driving a vehicle, or attending parties. Additionally, O......
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To facilitate the work, the central westbound lane on Rue Sherbrooke, between Avenue Claremont and Avenue Grey, will be closed daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m . The lane will reopen after these hours.
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This includes all flexible plastic bags and packaging (whether stretchable or not), and all rigid plastic containers (whether identified with a Möbius strip or not). Containers: usually have a cap or lid. Packaging: used to easily transport a pro......
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Incorporate Composting into Your Daily Routine The City offers a range of resources to help you adopt the green food waste bin, including collection services, compost bins provided for all, and helpful tips . Tips: New to composting? Develo......
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The Ascension of Our Lord , Westmount’s first English Catholic church, was constructed in 1928 on land purchased from the Grey Nuns. The architects of the neo-Gothic stone building were E.J. Turcotte, Magennis & Walsh of Boston. Value statement
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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.......
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 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 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......
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The project In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting, the City of Westmount will replace the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode Lamp) bulbs. This transition is part of a sustainable developme......
Read moreFor your home, your neighbourhood, your planet Electrical lighting is part of city life. Excessive lighting, however, can lead to a number of negative effects. Energy More light is produced per capita in Quebec than anywhere in the world. Better......
Read moreFollow these steps to collect your food waste at home while maintaining a clean bin. Single-family homes and residential buildings up to 8 units Step 1 Keep your green bin clean and dry by placing a few sheets of newspaper or paper towels at th......
Read moreWash your bin with water and a mild detergent. Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of your bin. Kitchen counter bins can be put in the dishwasher.
Read moreIdentify and limit the presence of invasive plants in Westmount 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 spre......
Read moreInspection Report At the start of the vacancy, and every five years thereafter , the person in charge of the premises must submit a comprehensive inspection report on the building. This report must cover, in particular: roofs; facades;......
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