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Traces of lead are present everywhere in our environment: in the air, in the ground, in dust, in lead-based paint in old buildings, in food such as meat from hunting, and in various consumer goods such as children’s toys where lead is used to fix th......
Read moreWhile waiting for the results of an in-home water analysis, or for the completion of work to replace your service entry pipes, preventive measures can be adopted on a daily basis to reduce the risks of exposure to lead: Use cold water Running......
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Finding Yourself In celebration of this year's McEntyre Creative Writing Competition's theme Finding Yourself, the Visual Arts Centre organized inspiring art workshops for more than 200 students from Saint-Léon-de-Westmount, Westmount Par......
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Be Energy-Wise Hydro Westmount's network is subject to high demand during periods of extreme cold. This high demand can lead to circuit overloads and power interruptions. The City of Westmount also incurs heavy penalties during periods of high elec......
Read moreFollowing concerns raised by citizens concerning dust in local dog parks, the City of Westmount hired an independent laboratory, SOLROC, to carry out a study. Complaints included discomfort experienced by some from dust raised by the activity of dog......
Read moreDid you know that everyday items like your smartphone, laptop, leaf blower or e-bike can start a fire or set off an explosion? Many devices we use in our day to day life contain lithium-ion batteries, which can pose a real hazard. Without the proper......
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Commissioner of Public Works, Accessibility and Mobility Chair of the Finance and Administration Commission 514-989-5200 ext. 5083 jshamie@westmount.org Biography Jeff Shamie was first elected to City Council as the representative of Dis......
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......
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As part its Lead Elimination Action Plan , the Engineering Department has developed a subsidy programme to encourage residents to replace the private lead or galvanised steel water service pipes. The programme offers homeowners a financial incentiv......
Read moreThere are many factors that can influence your hydro bill: the time of year, thermostat settings, outside temperatures, the size and number of appliances in the home, improvements to insulation, a new baby, teenagers, and houseguests can all play a......
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 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......
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