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Côte-Saint-Luc mayor calls on Montreal to address safety at protestsBy Marisela AmadorPublished: December 05, 2024 at 5:03PM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved There will be a great opportunity to check out minor hockey action and contribute to worthy community causes this weekend during the annual Hockey Day in Cote St Luc Minor Hockey Association will hold their annual Hockey Day in Cote St Luc where hockey and community spirit is celebrated will be a hub of activity as teams from the Lac St Louis region take to the ice to take on their Canuck counterparts while food and funds are raised for a pair of deserving community organizations The two organizations that will benefit from the fundraising efforts of the players parents and volunteers of CSLMHA are the Avalanche Kidz program and the Depot Community Food Centre The Avalanche Kidz program is a learn to skate and hockey development program for youths from four to 13 years of age and is geared towards diversity The NDG based Depot Community Food Centre works with other community partners to tackle food security concerns not only in NDG but in surrounding communities The weekend drops the puck Saturday running from 4:30 pm to 8:30 with the U15 games plus the popular coaches game Sunday is a marathon day with the puck dropping at 8:00 am and runs until 9:00 pm Players take part by committing to raising a minimum amount to go towards the charities and fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to help add to the inventory of Bread and Beyond Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: CSL says the McDonald’s drive-through on the CSL Shopping Centre property “is incongruent with the notion of a pedestrian and transit-oriented neighbourhood and it increases potential pedestrian-vehicle conflict.” Luc’s master plan for the future of the city will take place at CSL city hall 7 p.m 13 when a legal public consultation takes place part of the process leading up to the passage of final bylaws There has been tension regarding the master plan in recent weeks with councillors Mike Cohen and Oren Sebag voting against draft bylaws because of objections regarding the process Residents living around Décarie Square are also concerned a possible mixed development — including residential — could bring extra traffic have told the city that after five years of waiting if the redevelopment of the mall is not approved by the end of March the mall administration will renew the lease of the popular store Winners and bring in the massive T&T Asian supermarket for a long-term lease with parking spaces sometimes difficult to find In the meantime, the city has released a plethora of information regarding the master plan at its cotesaintluc.org/engage website • “In a context where there is a limited availability of land the city must promote redevelopment with a focus on optimizing land value and transforming underused urban spaces to create sustainable • Urban redevelopment must involve “a renewal of residential neighbourhoods adapting to the context and needs of the population and through judicious adjustment of densities when necessary” and “the transformation and consolidation of specific sites with considerable potential.” The potential redevelopment of Quartier Cavendish the CSL Shopping Centre and Décarie Square “would take the form of dense With their large expanses of underused surface parking there is a considerable opportunity to optimize the properties and create high quality residential and commercial spaces.” “this redevelopment represents a unique opportunity for the City to create a true town centre and civic hub It is essential that shops and local services be retained in a redevelopment project in addition to interior and exterior public spaces.” it “currently provides all the proximity services for nearby residents As it currently has a vast surface parking lot mixed-use infill development with large public spaces which would optimize the land and fill in a gap in the urban tissue.” However “the existence of a fast-food chain with a drive-through located on the property (McDonald’s) is incongruent with the notion of a pedestrian and transit-oriented neighbourhood “with high-density residential towers nearby this site has strong potential for a high-density mixed-use development which would become a complete satellite town centre in CSL Given that Decarie Square is considered part of the Namur-De la Savane strategic planning sector any redevelopment project must compliment other large-scale projects in the area CSL’s document also deals with Westminster Avenue and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway Yard — CSL wants the latter to become The development of this site must integrate harmoniously with the city’s current and planned urban fabric and transportation networks along the Cavendish Corridor.” n Crime BeatNewsPro-Palestinian supporters interrupt ‘October 8’ film screening at Cavendish MallBy Rachel LauPublished: April 08, 2025 at 7:05AM EDT Tonight an illegal protest took place at the Cavendish Mall Immediately upon becoming aware of the matter I called the.. Five occupants of two vehicles parked in Côte St Luc as well as at Décarie and Isabella in Snowdon were arrested early in the morning of Oct hours before the start of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah The occupants were allegedly in possession of an incendiary device We understand it was a bottle with some sort of liquid The CSL statement says one of the cars was parked near a synagogue on Mackle Road while the SPVM says the car was on the parallel street to the south A CSL statement says the vehicle was spotted by a CSL Public Security agent The SPVM officers intercepted the vehicle and made the arrests an email threat was sent to numerous synagogues and Jewish institutions The "group" claimed to have placed explosives in buildings I incessantly have nothing other than scorn for humanity MontrealCôte Saint-Luc tenants currently living without adequate heating and hot water By Laurence Brisson DubreuilPublished: January 09, 2025 at 10:24PM EST MontrealNewsSwatsikas carved into building wall in Jewish neighbourhoodBy Matt GilmourPublished: March 25, 2025 at 4:20PM EDT • Hampstead Mayor praises LegaultMayor Jeremy Levi recently praised Premier François Legault for his strong reaction to the issue of prayer in public spaces such as parks following an Islamist demonstration and prayer service at Notre Dame Basilica I’m finding new reasons to respect Premier Legault’s leadership,” Levi posted “His bold stance in calling out the inappropriateness of disruptive public displays of prayer—such as kneeling in the middle of the street—is a necessary step in protecting the integrity of our shared public spaces This isn’t about religion; it’s about ensuring that no single practice infringes on the rights and freedoms of others I applaud the Quebec government for taking a strong position and considering measures to address this issue Leadership means tackling tough conversations head-on and this is exactly the kind of decisive action Quebec needs.” Legault was also reacting to Muslim staff in another Quebec public school He told reporters that Islamists should know “we will fight for the fundamental values we have in Quebec We will never accept that people don’t respect these values.” Regarding that “many in my community stand with you and will steadfastly support your efforts to confront and push back against the threat of Islamism in Quebec We will not waver in defending our shared values and the principles that define our society This is not a time for hesitation; it is a time for resolute action and unflinching strength in the face of challenges that seek to undermine our way of life will not be silent—we stand ready to support bold leadership that protects Quebec’s future.” • Montreal West Permit renewals availableThe town announced that Residents are advised that “in order to expedite the process you may fill out the renewal form on the Town website Once your application has been reviewed and approved you will receive a confirmation email with detailed instructions on the different payment options available to you in person at the Town Hall service counter or by mail It is strongly advised that you renew your permits before Dec as the Town Hall service counter will be closed for the holidays from December 23 until January 3 Town Hall is open to the public on Tuesdays Laurent Postal strike delays winter bulletin and other messageMayor Alan DeSousa posted Dec 6 that “while we are always pleased to quickly deliver our latest good news directly to your homes the postal strike has forced us to delay the mail delivery of the winter issue of our bulletin our newsletter allows you to consult our publications as soon as they come online I would like to draw your attention to the local tax cut our administration has managed to offer you in 2025 to mitigate the impact of the increase in property values This cut has also had a positive effect with respect to service tax Laurent ranks second for the lowest increase this will even translate into a tax decrease for 11 percent of properties Laurent’s administration acknowledges the major efforts inflation has required of residents in recent years and would like to offer them relief while the economic situation stabilizes I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate you for your resilience and remind you that optimism is in order with the arrival of the REM and other major urban mobility projects in 2025 that will stimulate our growth!” • Town of Mount Royal Extended free parking at RoyalmountThe Carbonleo megamall which has been attracting shoppers from far and wide as recently reported by The Suburban its free parking in the parking lot and indoor garage from three to four hours — after that the first half-hour was free to all and the second half-hour was free for those with the app — after that parking was free for the first three hours Using the app involves entering one’s license plate information meaning that the gate opens when a license plate is read — if the license plate cannot be read the driver can scan the QR code that comes with the app Waste collection dates postponedThe town informed residents that “the garbage recycling and organics collections scheduled for Wednesday December 25 and January 1 will be exceptionally postponed for the Holidays The new collection dates will be Saturdays Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.” • Westmount Mayor’s statement on Polytechnique anniversary Mayor Christina Smith recently posted that “on the 35th anniversary of the tragic events at École Polytechnique on December 6 we remember the 14 young women who lost their lives in this terrible feminicide This tragedy profoundly affected our common awareness of women’s rights it remains our collective responsibility to ensure that such atrocities are relegated to history We must remain committed to combating all forms of violence and abuse against women Let us honour the memory of the victims by actively working towards a society where everyone can live free from fear and violence.” Traffic changes near WestmountThe town passed on information about traffic changes on nearby St “several roads will reopen and traffic adjustments will take place in the Rose-de-Lima area bringing significant improvements for residents and commuters a) Rose-de-Lima- Full Reopening: Work on Rue Rose-de-Lima between Rue Saint-Antoine and Rue Notre-Dame Ouest The completed work includes: Replacement of the water main and sewer lines Complete reconstruction of the roadway and sidewalks Street greening with new tree planting pits Antoine: Return to Normal Traffic Flow As of December 12 between Avenue Atwater and Rue Rose-de-Lima [returned] to its normal westbound direction This change ends the temporary traffic modifications that were in place during the construction Antoine: Construction on Rue Saint-Antoine between Rue du Couvent and Rue Sainte-Marguerite All traffic disruptions and parking restrictions will be lifted during this period between Rue Sainte-Marguerite Street and Rue De Courcelle it is strongly recommended to consult Quebec 511 for the latest information and to plan trips efficiently.” n MontrealNewsFive people arrested in Montreal after police seize incendiary materials from vehicles By Marisela AmadorPublished: October 02, 2024 at 9:06PM EDT MontrealNewsCat committee in Cote St-Luc helps feral population and needs supportBy Denise RobertsPublished: June 01, 2024 at 1:00PM EDT Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain overnight are not yet agreed on the city’s position regarding a potential redevelopment of the mall site in what the CSL master plan says would be part of a town centre on and around Cavendish Blvd The city’s vision for the area says “it is essential that shops and local services be retained in a redevelopment project in addition to interior and exterior public spaces A dense residential component with high quality architecture is essential to create a complete neighbourhood.” During last week’s public meeting on CSL’s master plan and the town centre Councillor Mike Cohen asked about future discussions with Quartier Cavendish about such issues as the amount of storeys of buildings in the area — he mentioned six to eight storeys Associate City Manager Tanya Abramovitch said Quartier Cavendish has higher numbers in mind “Every project has to come to council,” she said “If a building doesn’t fit or is out of scale or doesn’t fit in it won’t be accepted at the Planning Advisory Committee level Cohen said council has not met with Mandevco officials for several years council needs to meet with staff in a large group with the Quartier Cavendish people there needs to be a meeting with the owners of Quartier Cavendish like we did many years ago when they talked [in a public meeting] about demolishing half the mall.” The Suburban sought more details about the differences between the city and the owner of Quartier Cavendish Councillor Dida Berku said the city has not yet fixed a time to meet with the owners Berku said the city wants to find out what the differences are “They’ve told us in writing that they have issues with the maximum and minimum heights ground floor commercial use and parking requirements We don’t have their final brief and they’ve told us they will send us one ‘with our comments and opinions on the draft bylaw.’” Berku said that until the city receives that final brief with their issues and comments “I don’t think we’re ready to address their issues because there are questions they raise where there may just be a misunderstanding The councillor said the city envisions heights of buildings of six to eight storeys and the owners may want much higher buildings The Suburban contacted Mandevoco and awaits a reply Intense debates ensued during a three-and-a-half hour special Côte St Luc council meeting to pass draft bylaws regarding Côte St Luc’s master plan for the future of the city including the potential redevelopment of the city’s three malls A detailed explanation of the bylaws was given at the meeting which Mayor Mitchell Brownstein says is currently a vision with no specific redevelopment proposals presented to the city yet A public consultation will be taking place 7 p.m Questions included concerns about the potential redevelopment of Décarie Square an area with a great deal of traffic already who represents the area that includes Décarie Square “As much as I believe in a strong vision for the city I don’t think we’re ready to move forward with this plan,” he said “We needed to have targeted district meetings before getting to tonight’s meeting And instead of giving us time to properly review it or consult residents in a meaningful way we’re rushing to the finish line.” Sebag also objected to the date of the consultation Rebuttals included the fact some 10 percent of the CSL population was consulted in the last two years the master plan process has taken place Councillor Mike Cohen said two years ago was the last time the malls presented an idea of how they want to redevelop and that he only received a briefing more than two weeks before the Nov “They’ve been the invisible malls since then,” he added “My concern is the fact that we’re putting forward our ‘vision’ for the three malls and that vision will likely be 6-2 in favour of everything The mall will have license to do whatever it wants based on the parameters being put together in this plan The plan is magnificent in terms of everything it entails but I’m very big on consultation….I would have liked to consult on our vision for the mall going back to last summer.” He also objected to the Jan Councillor Lior Azerad said the plan isn’t being passed in its final form yet There’s always little changes.” He added that the city needs revenue — earlier in the meeting it was pointed out that the valuation of the malls has gone down tens of millions of dollars are needed to fix the city’s infrastructure the debate got more intense between Councillor Dida Berku and Sebag “You’ve been voting against this from the beginning It’s not ‘we didn’t have consultations or ‘it’s being rushed.’ From Day 1 Sebag said he took offence to the comments I don’t want to get into personal issues here I haven’t been voting no for the sake of voting no I told you the delays would cause issues.” and Berku retracted her comment. The Suburban then asked Berku if her retraction meant her comments were not true — she replied that she stands by them and had retracted because Sebag was offended. n Copyright © 2025 | Powered by Astra WordPress Theme As voted by our readers in the Best of MTL readers poll, here’s where you can find the best rotisserie chicken in Montreal. 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Explore the complete Best of MTL issue here For more on the food and drink scene in Montreal, please visit the Food & Drink section I spent the day with the renowned chef and restaurateur sourcing rainbow trout in Montebello and watching her assemble a perfect crudo at her restaurant in the Village One of the most complete and enjoyable restaurant experiences anywhere CSL resident Bonnie Lewis at the October council meeting Many problems remain at 5789 Caldwell Avenue ever since a flood that took place in the building in February 2023 resident Bonnie Lewis told The Suburban and Côte St they turn the water off and on and the electricity,”she told council There’s also a major renovation in the entire building they have to move everybody out and pay for our move and the rent for the year She later told The Suburban that the owners are just “moving people around They took me to see another of their buildings “I want to be put in a place of my choice because I do not want to be with any of their management.” Lewis also alleged to council that the building is being neglected and that items have been stolen from her Mayor Mitchell Brownstein said the city has received many e-mails from Lewis I’ve had inspectors from our urban planning department go into the buildings at your request and anything that the city can do to assist We’re a municipality and there are things we can do on many of your issues and we have been very responsive So continue to send me e-mail requests that you think we can help in Lewis said she has been stuck in her elevator four times “That’s the municipal urban inspecting department they would have to go in and check,” the Mayor said Lewis further told The Suburban that ever since she moved into the building in 2017 that added to the situation....It’s horrible to live in this situation The city inspector came and did a mould report I get rashes and welts and I have all the symptoms of mould and asbestos.” told The Suburban that “in response to the housing crisis impacting many Montrealers Caldwell Residences is investing $6.5 million in a renovation project and improvements that involve changing the doors and windows and installing heat pumps and air conditioning in all the apartments so that tenants can live comfortably throughout the year and to mitigate the disruption caused by this project on tenants we are relocating tenants to vacant apartments within the building tenants are relocated when their floor is affected.” “she was additionally offered the option of moving to another Caldwell building or in an apartment in the building to be renovated before her own All moving expenses are covered by Caldwell; in addition tenants are not required to pay rent during the month of their temporary move and are receiving Internet access free of charge while they are temporarily displaced We have a negotiated agreement in principle with this tenant that addresses her earlier concerns 1 to complete the necessary repairs and will fulfill its responsibilities Berger said she did not receive any new requests from Lewis lately I contacted the tenant by phone and offered to meet with her The tenant is aware that the process for requesting repairs is to contact the building Superintendent quality and affordable living environment for all our tenants.” n emsbopenhouses.com Career Opportunities Search our Schools & Centres Education and Career Fair EMSB Open Houses The English Montreal School Board will offer summer school courses for the secondary grade levels Summer School information Facility Rentals Elementary and secondary schoolopen houses are scheduledthroughout the year Visit Open Houses Pius Culinary School Restaurant Salon & Aesthetics Laurier Mac Voters within the territory of the English Montreal School Board will cast their ballots for the choice of chair and commissioner in 10 wards on Sunday The directeur général des élections du Québec has declared that the period for anyone to be added on to the school board electoral list has concluded Eligible voters will get a card in the mail instructing them where to vote. In order to ensure you are eligible to  vote you must go to  this website and see if your name is listed: https://bit.ly/4haPW2Y It also tells you where to vote for advance polls and on election day The Gazette’s Corner Booth Podcast interviews the candidates for chair, Katherine Korakakis and Joe Ortona.You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53bcLmYCPdY&list=PLQi06po0r-tjVlt84EQMQwA-Dkp6Bolmi Below are the candidates and the polling station locations: Ward 1 Ahuntsic-Cartierville–Montréal-Nord Candidates : Franco Mazzariello Election Day: Our Lady of Pompei Elementary School (9944 St Ahuntsic); Gerald McShane Elementary School (6111 Maurice Duplessis Montreal North); John Caboto Academy (8955 Meunier Ward 2Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chelsea Craig Election Day: Coronation Elementary School (4810 Van Horne Côte des Neiges); Marymount Academy International (5100 Côte St Election Day: Hampstead School( 83 Thurlow ); John Grant High School (5785 Parkhaven Côte Saint-Luc);  Royal West  Academy (189 Easton Ward 4Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve–Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie–Plateau-Mont-Royal–Anjou–Montreal-Est Maria Corsi Election Day: Edward Murphy Elementary School (6800 Pierre de Coubertin Hochelaga-Maisonneuve);  Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School (6855 Cartier Rosemount); Bancroft Elementary School (4563 Rue Saint-Urbain Ward 5Notre-Dame-de-GrâceJoseph Lalla Election Day:  Willingdon Elementary Senior Campus (4850 Coronation Ward 6Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles Tony Aversano Election Day: Michelangelo International Academy (9360 5th Street) RDP; East Hill Elementary School (10350 Perras RDP); Leonardo Da Vinci Academy (12025 André Dumas Election Day: Parkdale Elementary School (1476 Deguire Laurent); LaurenHill Academy Junior Campus (2355 Decelles Ward 8  Saint-LéonardMario Pietrangelo,  Team Joe OrtonaAntonio Zaruso,  Team Katherine Korakakis Election Day: Dante Elementary School (6090 Lachenaie Leonard); Honoré-Mercier Elementary School (8280 Nantes Léonard); Pierre de Coubertin Elementary School (4700 Lavoisier Ward 9Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension–Mont-Royal–Outremont Joanne Charron Team Katherine KorakakisPaula Kilian,  Team Joe Ortona Election Day: Dunrae Gardens Elementary School ( 235 Dunrae TMR); Sinclair Laird Elementary School (8380 Wiseman Ward 10Westmount–Sud-Ouest–Ville-Marie Shalani Bel Team Katherine Korakakis  Julien Feldman Election Day: Westmount Park Elementary School ( 15 Park Place Westmount);  Roslyn Elementary School (4699 Westmount); St Charles); Options High School (1741 de Biencourt You can see the geographical breakup here: https://bit.ly/3QyViJEYou can learn more about the candidates here:https://teamjoeortona.ca/ https://katherinekorakakis.ca/For more information go to www.emsb.qc.ca About the English Montreal School BoardWith a youth and adult sector population of more than 35,000 students the English Montreal School Board (EMSB) is the largest English public school board in Quebec when the province created new boards along linguistic lines the EMSB network consists of 73 schools and centres. For more details customized training packages in vocational training Register Now! 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of safe neighbourhoods in Montreal that one could call home One of the most obvious factors that can affect a neighbourhood’s safety is its crime rate Areas with higher rates of violent crime or property crime are generally considered less safe than those with lower rates In Montreal, neighbourhoods like Hochelaga-Maisonneuve and Parc-Extension have historically had higher crime rates than areas like Outremont Safe neighbourhoods for families may have good schools neighbourhoods that are popular among singles may have a vibrant nightlife Some neighbourhoods that may be considered family-friendly in Montreal include NDG and Griffintown are known for attracting a younger primarily residential neighbourhood that is known for its low crime rates and high quality of life The downside to Westmount is that it can be quite expensive primarily residential neighbourhood that is known for its low crime rates The area has a mix of French and English-speaking residents and is home to many parks and green spaces making it an ideal neighbourhood for families is a popular neighbourhood located in the western part of the city NDG has a mix of residential and commercial areas with many local businesses and restaurants Outremont is another wealthy neighbourhood with low crime rates and a family-friendly atmosphere It has a mix of French and English-speaking residents Outremont is also known for its beautiful architecture with many homes dating back to the early 20th century Côte-Saint-Luc is a predominantly English-speaking neighbourhood located just west of Montreal’s city center It is known for its low crime rate and excellent schools Côte-Saint-Luc is also home to a large Jewish community and has many kosher restaurants and shops trendy neighbourhood that is popular among young professionals and families alike and easy access to parks and public transit The Plateau-Mont-Royal is also known for its beautiful historic architecture with many homes dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries hipster neighbourhood located in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough of Montreal While it may not be as quiet or family-friendly as some of the other neighbourhoods on this list Mile-End is known for its low crime rates and vibrant Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie is a diverse neighbourhood that is known for its low crime rates and family-friendly atmosphere The area has a mix of residential and commercial areas with many businesses and trendy restaurants suburban neighbourhood located in the eastern part of the city It is known for its low crime rates and family-friendly atmosphere Anjou is home to many parks and recreational areas making it an ideal neighbourhood for outdoor activities primarily residential neighbourhood located in the southwestern part of the city It is known for its low crime rates and excellent schools Verdun is home to many parks and green spaces some of the neighbourhoods with the lowest crime rates in Montreal include Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Westmount the 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agent who lends his high profile to the good and welfare of CSL sports programs I was proud to have nominated Marc.” • Aquatics Volunteer of the Year Award: Michèle Castonguay for her great dedication to the City of Cote Saint-Luc and its competitive swimming program,” Cohen added presented to volunteers for their “exceptional contribution to the community special events programs,” went to Bryan Wolofsky for his involvement with the PeeWee National Outdoor Hockey Tournament; and CSL Men’s Club Chairmen of Programming Bernie Green “in recognition of leadership in the promotion of environmental advocacy and action within the community,” went to Kirwan Garden Coordinator Boyd Hamilton “awarded annually to outstanding volunteers in the CSL programs for exceptional contribution,” went to Adriana Rico of the Figure Skating Club • The EMS (Emergency Medical Services) awards went to Scott Hunt for excellence in operations Alizée Znaty for excellence in training and Kassandra Pinsonneault for Rookie of the Year awarded “to the outstanding volunteer for exceptional contribution to the community service program,” went to Diane Liebling “She has carried on these duties for the past six years working virtually 24/7 physically trapping cats giving up her family garage to feed strays establishing a network of feeders of outdoor cats organizing meetings and making repeated visits to the CSL Hospital for Animals,” Cohen said the committee would not function without her I was proud to have nominated Diane.” More details about the awards and recipients can be seen at Cohen’s website Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change President and CEO of L’Oréal Canada sign the Net-Zero Challenge at L’Oréal Canada’s distribution centre in St affirmed that a potential new Public Safety station will not be on a greenspace on The Avenue between Cavendish Blvd as originally proposed in the city’s master plan That original location was a factor that prompted Councillor Mike Cohen to vote against bylaws related to the master plan “The late [councillor] Ruth Kovac had designated a park for that spot she even named it [Volunteers Park],” Cohen said last November “Residents have been asking me for a park there for 10 years.” Instead the location will potentially be elsewhere in the area around Cavendish The current location is at the site of the old city hall at 8100 Côte St During a recent public consultation meeting residents supporting a move from 8100 CSL Road said Emergency Medical Services response times would be reduced for many residents in distress while area residents did not want the location on the parkland After hearing from residents at the consultation Mayor Mitchell Brownstein told the meeting he was adamantly opposed to the station being at Cavendish and The Avenue “I am not going to have it go there,” he emphasized “It was designated parkland by the province cities are being audited for converting parkland into something else So it’s not something that is looked upon positively.” Brownstein also said that the intersection is “our town centre in front of city hall,” adding that they want a potential redevelopment of Quartier Cavendish to be beautiful Why would we want to give that away?” Instead a station could be built anywhere between Mackle and Cavendish and The Avenue a potential town centre as envisioned in the master plan or at the community garden in the area that could be relocated I asked when it was being raised as a possibility that this should have been brought to the residents months ago and we could have asked what they thought There’s plenty of other good spots for the station It was an ill-conceived thought to begin with.” • Town of Mount Royal TMR company partners on vaccineQuebec City-based Aramis Biotechnologies Inc. which specializes in plant-based biomanufacturing of innovative vaccines and the TMR-based Biologics Manufacturing Centre a “not-for-profit organization that manufactures biopharmaceutical solutions signed a strategic agreement that “leverages the expertise of both organizations to ensure the efficient formulation and finish of clinical materials for Aramis’ seasonal influenza vaccine candidate a product with the potential to enhance protection against the virus among high-risk populations.” According to the terms of the agreement “BMC will provide formulation and finish services for vials of Aramis’ vaccine candidate in preparation for its upcoming Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials This collaboration represents a significant milestone in the inaugural partnership between Aramis and BMC combining cutting-edge science with manufacturing excellence to support clinical development success President and Chief Executive Officer of BMC stated that “we are excited to partner with Aramis Biotechnologies to support the formulation and finish of their influenza vaccine candidate This partnership aligns seamlessly with BMC’s mission to foster Canadian biopharmaceutical innovation and improve access to cutting-edge health solutions we are building a strong and resilient local life sciences ecosystem equipped to address today’s and tomorrow’s public health challenges.” • Hampstead Council meeting reminderA reminder that beginning at the Monday March 4 town council meeting Safest place on Earth?The Suburban recently discovered that Hampstead council meetings are one of the safest places to be installed a metal detector at the entrance to the council meetings at the Adessky Community Centre to ensure safety in light of the the current atmosphere of anti-Israel and antisemitic sentiment in Montreal Mayor Jeremy Levi is also very outspoken on Israel on social media I was in attendance and had to get something from my car the machine beeped as it did when I first came to the meeting but notwithstanding that and that I identified myself as being with The Suburban I still had to empty my pockets and remove my belt The machine kept beeping until I found a paper clip in my jacket pocket Security was especially proficient at ensuring the meeting was safe even from a regular attendee and member of the media Laurent Environment Minister visits L’OréalFederal Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault visited L’Oréal Canada’s distribution centre in St the company signed a “Net-Zero Challenge” launched by the Canadian government “This challenge encourages businesses to develop and implement credible and effective plans to transition their facilities and operations to net-zero emissions by 2050,” says a company statement “[We are] committed to accelerating its transformation to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.” L’Oréal president and CEO An Verhulst-Santos said that by signing the Challenge her company is “committed to pushing its decarbonization goals further by mobilizing its entire ecosystem and working with its partners to optimize its entire value chain including transportation and advertising.” • Westmount Miller appeals class action decision accused of several counts of sex charges perpetrated against at least 46 alleged victims is appealing a Superior Court decision to allow a class action suit against him to go forward The decision was rendered by Judge Catherine Piché last January 14 Miller’s lawyers filed the appeal in the late afternoon of February 19 The billionaire’s legal team is saying the judge made several errors particularly in allowing anonymous testimony from Miller’s alleged victims They argue that the judge should rather have stuck to the three original accusations The appeal says that the judge’s ruling failed to find enough commonalities to justify the class action along with three alleged cohorts – Helmut Lippmann This is in addition to the four civil suits and the 24 criminal counts that Miller is facing Judge Piché says that there were about 100 victims selected for Miller and brought to him at hotel rooms MontrealCote Saint-Luc fire forces 2 families from their homesBy Rachel LauPublished: April 02, 2024 at 7:42AM EDT MontrealNewsMontrealer says paramedic made language comment while helping elderly motherBy Rachel LauPublished: January 27, 2025 at 1:03PM EST \n Montrealer says paramedic made language comment while helping elderly mother\n Nancy Benabou Librati recounts the moment she says a paramedic said Last week at a District 1 information meeting hosted by Councillor Oren Sebag at the Le Vicomte residential complex regarding what a potential redevelopment of Décarie Square could entail it was revealed that Mayor Mitchell Brownstein was not invited to attend revealed this as part of a long letter that he asked to be read to the meeting in lieu of attending — the letter was in response to a petition of Le Vicomte residents calling for a halt in the tabling of the master plan “I was disappointed that I was not allowed to attend but I will maintain positive relations and open communications with Councillor Sebag as with all my councillors,” Brownstein told The Suburban after the meeting’s conclusion Luc over the master plan for the future of the city — including the potential redevelopment of its three malls — manifested themselves Nov council voted 6-2 for draft bylaws related to the plan Sebag and District 2 councillor Mike Cohen voted against most of the draft bylaws saying the more than two-year-old master plan process is flawed in terms of consultation and timings of meetings which will include attendance by the mayor councillors and a presentation by city staff questions were raised about potential traffic issues what the redevelopment of Décarie Square could entail and many other issues Councillor Dida Berku held her own master plan district meeting Nov to which she invited Brownstein and Councillor Steven Erdelyi as well as CSL Shopping Centre representatives Sebag told The Suburban that the Nov they sent the invitation…there was no reach out to other councillors because we wanted to present the facts as [related to the master plan] “There is a clear exercise where they pitch the master plan… This was me presenting the facts and I do believe the way I presented it was different than the way [associate city manager Tanya Abramovitch] or Dida Berku would have done it because they are pushing this master plan in a way that they might not be sensitive enough to the way the [area] residents feel.” Berku told The Suburban, “it’s not about who was invited or not invited it’s about the traffic — there is a traffic problem and I am the champion of the city to solve those problems and it’s not just in reaction to the master plan it’s been the city’s mission for the past four years We have enough briefs and presentations to wallpaper a room we’ll bring them all so everyone can see what we’re doing and continue to do to open up Vézina and Cavendish.” MontrealNewsCote Saint-Luc seniors' home to close, leaving 77 residents looking for housingBy Amy LuftPublished: February 06, 2024 at 10:41AM EST SPVM officers were on hand for more than two hours before the anti-Israel protesters left Quartier Cavendish Mount Royal MP Anthony Housefather and Côte St Luc Mayor Mitchell Brownstein wrote to the Plante administration April 8 pressing for a change in police policy in the handling of anti-Israel protests "We urge the Public Safety Committee to act without further delay," they wrote "Clear guidelines must be issued to police across the agglomeration mandating that existing laws be applied firmly and without ambiguity especially in cases where private property is being used to intimidate or target specific communities Their letter follows the April 7 anti-Israel protest at Quartier Cavendish against a showing of the movie October 8 chronicling the rise in antisemitism in the year and a half since the Oct protesters were moved from the area of the CineStarz movie theatre where the film was being shown to another part of the mall but were allowed to remain in the shopping centre for more than two hours despite calls by Brownstein and mall ownership to remove the activists from the premises The Suburban heard SPVM officers say to frustrated pro-Israel individuals that they could not eject the anti-Israel protesters unless they committed a crime and that they were located in a "public access area on private property." The letter from Housefather and Brownstein to Mayor Valérie Plante and Chief of Staff Mathieu Vick said the intent of the protesters was to intimidate "a largely Jewish and elderly audience on private property." Housefather and Brownstein pointed out that they wrote to the Plante administration last December "urging that the police be directed to uphold the law consistently in such circumstances both the mall's owners and the CSL municipal authorities made it explicitly clear to police that the protesters were not welcome and should be removed The Mount Royal MP and CSL Mayor added that the SPVM's inaction "stands in stark contrast to the police response in other jurisdictions where trespassing on private property has led to prompt enforcement It also underscores a broader and deeply troubling inconsistency in how public safety is being ensured on the Island of Montreal we are compelled to write — because the agglomeration of Montreal has taken no concrete steps to change police practices This ongoing failure is unacceptable to us and to many of those we represent." MontrealNewsCote Saint-Luc suing developer $3M, claiming aquatic centre has leaky roof, crumbling exterior By Lillian Roy and Matt GrilloPublished: January 06, 2023 at 10:18AM EST MontrealNews articleMontreal suburb of Cote St-Luc becomes first municipality in Canada to make masks mandatoryBy The Canadian PressPublished: June 02, 2020 at 4:23PM EDT MontrealCote-Saint-Luc to Montreal: pick up the pace on Cavendish Boulevard extensionBy Andrew BrennanPublished: December 09, 2020 at 3:23PM EST MontrealNewsSafety warning about bagels sold at Cote-St-Luc storeBy Cindy SherwinPublished: November 24, 2022 at 5:54PM EST MontrealNewsConvicted murderer Christopher Walters seeks early release after killing his girlfriend in 2006By Stephane GirouxPublished: January 17, 2025 at 5:25PM EST indicating where they are and are not allowed Luc council passed a bylaw Monday night allowing residents in single-family homes or duplexes to put up temporary car shelters in most areas of the city the next step is to complete the certificate of authorization form (available online starting Oct 31 and at city hall) and submit the completed form with payment of $75,” says a city advisory “City staff must approve the application before you install your tempo Car shelters are allowed until April 15 of the following year The tempo must be translucent white canvas with clear window of at least 0/56m² (6 sq This window must be less than 1.83m (6 ft.) from the opening of the tempo The tempo must be fitted with a dismantable tubular metallic frame If you live in a single-family home with no garage and already have a tempo permit then you do not need to apply for a new one.” including districts where at least 12 voting-age residents signed a petition calling for a register — enough names on a register would prompt a referendum or withdrawal of the bylaw Mayor Mitchell Brownstein has said referendums would be very costly Council has instead opted to further consult residents in those areas and not allow tempos there this winter Residents are also asked to consult www.cotesaintluc.org/tempos before moving to put up a tempo to ensure it is allowed in one’s area of the city residents in single family homes and duplexes on the following streets are not yet allowed to put up a tempo: Alpine joel@thesuburban.com