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As of September 1, 2024 , it is forbidden to install or use any heating or cooking appliance or fireplace that uses solid fuel (e.g. wood-burning stove or fireplace, new or pre-existing) in all Westmount’s residential buildings, unless the applianc......
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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Food waste includes all raw, cooked or rotten solid food, soiled paper and cardboard such as paper towels, napkins and tissues, as well as indoor plants. All these are compostable . Composting is a very effective way to reduce landfill waste and......
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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 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......
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The members of Westmount City Council join me in expressing our profound sadness following the antisemitic attack that occurred on December 14, 2025, during a public Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Innocent people were targeted simply bec......
Read moreWhat do I need to do to continue using my wood-burning fireplace? Complete the mandatory declaration You must declare your appliance . This declaration will allow the City to establish a register of solid-fuel-burning appliances used in the ter......
Read moreRequired documents A letter from the building owner authorizing the certificate application, if request is made by a third party A copy of a certificate of location indicating the location of the tree to be removed A clear and colour photograph......
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......
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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