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For more details on how we process this information, see our privacy policy Authorization Certificates for Tree Felling are issued by the Permits and Inspections Division of the Urban Planning Department.  an authorization certificate is required for the felling of a tree on private property when the trunk of the tree has a diameter of at least 3.93 inches (10 centimeters) at 4.26 feet (1.3 meters) from the ground (diameter at breast height [DBH]) In order to protect Westmount’s tree canopy tree cutting is only authorized in the following circumstances and after the issuance of a certificate of authorization for tree cutting: Please note that additional documents or information may be required in order to provide a better understanding of the project and contribute to the request process (By-law 1300 on permits and certificates ) Once all the necessary information is gathered you can submit your application online or in person at the Urban Planning Department at City Hall Consult the tariffs by-law for up-to-date rates the applicant will receive a follow-up by email Even if the application has been authorized is not automatic; the applicable fees must be paid and certain documents must be submitted Checklist Request this permit You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 217 of 217 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 217 of 217 polls are reporting as of 4:19 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount Gainey has 34,116 of 53,365 votes (63.93%) is in second place with 10,517 votes (19.71%) and Malcolm Lewis-Richmond Gainey has represented the riding since 2023 19,509 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account MontrealNewsWestmount High School students walk out, say school mishandles harassment and bullyingBy Erika MorrisUpdated: April 19, 2025 at 9:03AM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Based on my informal polling of voters in NDG and Montreal West, incumbent Liberal MP Anna Gainey should be re-elected for the NDG-Westmount riding I have spoken with more than sixty residents between the ages of 18 and 80+ and follow-up questions were based on the responses Some were still undecided on whether to vote Liberal or NDP while others would vote either NDP or Green Supporters of the Greens were vehement that their votes expressed a deep concern for the environment I did not encounter any Bloc Québécois voters and Green voters if there was anything Pierre Poilièvre could say or do to persuade them to vote Conservative One Conservative supporter indicated he had had enough of the Liberals and their policies over the past ten years This attitude perfectly reflects the views of many Conservative voices being heard on radio call-in shows and read in letters to the editor There is a Conservative voter base in NDG-Westmount where Conservative candidate Neil Oberman is leaving no stone unturned to unseat incumbent Liberal MP Anthony Housefather voters have the choice of Anna Gainey (Liberal) in which 21,726 of 73,152 eligible voters participated Liberal MP and Transport Minister Marc Garneau won the 2021 election with 53.76 percent of the vote which had 45.591 of 73,595 eligible participants The NDP garnered 19.2 %; Conservatives 14.06 % Liberal support has been consistent in the last two elections while NDP and Conservative support is slipping The percentage of Green voters is based on the strength of particular candidates and their campaigns received 10.73 % of the vote due to the dedicated effort he and his campaign team put in Liberal voters voiced concern about the social safety net They did not trust Poilièvre and the Conservatives and most certainly did not appreciate Poilièvre’s persistent which was reflected in his two debate performances he has returned to his standard rhetoric and is stressing an anti-woke agenda ‘Some NDP supporters are seriously considering voting Liberal to avoid splitting the vote This is also being played out in many Quebec NDP voters expressed positive thoughts for leader Jagmeet Singh and the party’s policies. Green voters appreciate the party’s commitment to protecting the environment. Like Liberal supporters, they distrust Poilièvre and see him as a Canadian version of Trump. This Gazette article, Poilièvre backs Montreal candidate’s call to cut university funding over anti-Semitism some NDP supporters are seriously considering voting Liberal to avoid splitting the vote Green voters know they are voting for a principle that needs to be voiced I predict that Gainey will receive between 55 and 60 % of the vote This could change should NDP and Green candidates in the remaining days stress that they “recognize the Liberals will win and voting for them will not split the vote.” and Montreal West are chock-full of election signs and residents are receiving phone calls from campaign teams and have met candidates going door-to-door be on the lookout for voter reminder flyers a few Gainey signs have “corrupt” written on them as well as some with “genocide” and pro-Gaza stickers placed on them Drabkin signs had “team Trump” scrawled on them Gainey and Conservative candidate Mathew Kaminski declined to participate in debates organized by the Westmount Municipal Association (WMA) and the NDG Community Council (Council) for the 2023 by-election Gainey’s refusal to attend dogs her to this day Both organizations held debates for the ongoing election cycle Approximately 120 people attended the Council’s April 15 debate at NDG’s Wesley United Church I arrived ten minutes before it began and did not have time to survey the attendees ‘I predict that Gainey will receive between 55 and 60 % of the vote and voting for them will not split the vote.’ The format was based on candidates giving two-minute opening and closing statements answering two council questions (one on immigration and a second on building affordable housing) Organizers explained that Gainey was unable to attend due to a family emergency and that Drabkin would not be present which went viral after it was explained that videos Gainey prepared for the intro and the two Council questions would be shown Montagano took exception to this and engaged in a back-and-forth with the organizers for roughly five minutes Several people stood up and turned their backs to the screen when the videos were presented The Q&A session dealt with food security Four of the five members of Vote for Palestine brought up the situation in Gaza and the West Bank asking what the candidates would do regarding the selling of weapons to Israel The give-and-take was passionate and informative the candidates spoke with voters for more than twenty minutes and I expect this interest shall be reflected by a strong voter turnout on Monday The audience consisted predominantly of Liberal Several stressed that they wanted to question the Liberal and Conservative candidates I am sure word is spreading about Gainey and Drabkin skipping the debate The WMA held its debate the next day at Victoria Hall NDP candidate Malcolm Lewis-Richmond told me that only twenty people attended The other candidates on the podium were Downey Gainey had informed debate organizers that she would be with Mark Carney at the French leaders’ debate Previous WMA federal election debates attracted 200-plus people ‘A pre-recorded video of Sitting MP Anna Gainey received boos and jeers at a “meet the candidates” event in NDG Gainey is facing backlash from community members for cancelling multiple public appearances…’ The audio portion of the report provides details of the bizarre incident: Gainey was scheduled to appear at a meet and greet at the Montreal West Library but cancelled the moment it was scheduled to start… Gainey had walked into the library and turned around and walked right out before calling in to cancel.” “A pre-recorded video of Sitting MP Anna Gainey received boos and jeers at a “meet the candidates” event in NDG Gainey is facing backlash from community members for cancelling multiple public appearances “Librarian Deborah Marcoglise said she was “shocked” when Gainey cancelled an appearance at her library and told CJLO she wanted to hear what Gainey had to say about Montreal West.” “Local campaigners for the Vote for Palestine platform speculated that Gainey would not appear at the library event because she did not want to answer questions about Israel-Palestine Political Scientist Matthew Taylor said his theory was that Gainey is relying on people voting for party over candidate in the Liberal stronghold of NDG-Westmount.” I voted at the advance poll on Monday night in NDG where there was a steady stream of voters throughout the day I met a few voters who were backing the Liberals “I like Carney.” The Carney effect is paying dividends for the Liberals with many seeing him as the voice of reason and experience – i.e and constituents will be discussing the election with family and friends If you can provide a lift for those with mobility issues Should readers desire to share their concerns and thoughts on the parties and their candidates Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of WestmountMag.ca or its publishers Feature image: William John Gauthier via StockPholio.net The City of Westmount has designated 10 public zones for No Mow May an initiative to adopt more sustainable management of green spaces and support healthy ecosystems Residents are encouraged to participate as well No Mow May helps pollinators by allowing early season flowers to grow in our lawns This allows more bees and beneficial bugs to find food and take shelter in the shady grass without mower blades chopping up their habitat While regular maintenance will resume in June the City will let strategic zones in the following areas grow naturally during the month of May: Residents are encouraged to follow the City's lead and not mow their lawns as well as the flowers we sometimes refer to as weeds There are several ways to support pollinators during the month of May and throughout the warm season: In a time when bee populations are on the decline studies show that homes that don't mow in May have three times more bee species and five times more bees compared to yards that are mowed This is important as bees are essential to the reproductive process of many fruits These small changes in lawn care can also help reduce the amount of water needed to keep lawns lush during heat spells Waste collections in Westmount include regular door-to-door collections for food-waste (compost) as well as seasonal collections for garden waste in addition to special collections of household hazardous waste Westmount is committed to reducing the amount of landfill waste produced in our City Changes to the City's collection services and waste management by-law in 2024 encourage the adoption of smarter habits to reduce waste production at the source—at home ✔ Reduce the overall quantity of waste generated and collected✔ Increase the rate of recycled materials✔ Increase participation in composting programmes Find information for a specific addressView the waste collection map  debris or object discarded after its use and that cannot be reused The City of Westmount promotes effective waste management that reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions generated by landfills Residents are strongly encouraged to reduce their waste production at home by participating in all collections offered by the City It is therefore the residents’ responsibility to purchase a compliant garbage receptacle Per by-law 1617 Recyclable materials are materials that can be reintroduced into the production process from which they are derived or into a similar process that uses the same type of material Recovery is the process of sorting materials at home and having them collected when materials are transformed to be used again Recycling is a positive gesture for the environment but it requires energy and causes pollution through the transportation and processing of materials The City encourages sustainable consumer habits such as buying in bulk to reduce packaging, choosing durable items and avoiding single-use products. Get inspired by the City's Green Grants programme! The City supplies blue bins to all residents and institutions Businesses must purchase their own 360-litre blue wheeled bins Containers approved for the collection of recyclable materials are :  Clear or blue transparent plastic bags  Blue wheeled bins with a maximum volume of 360 liters fitted with a lid and a European grip.Please be carefull when purchasing online do not have a European grip and are therefore not compliant Request your bin Ça va où sorting search tool  Visit the Bin Impact website soiled paper and cardboard such as paper towels Composting is a very effective way to reduce landfill waste and prevent the loss of a valuable resource Since implementing this collection in Westmount in 2009 thousands of metric tons of food waste have been diverted from landfills and composted The City offers free food waste bins to all Different bins are distributed depending on the building type: Although compostable plastic bags are accepted their use is not recommended as they take too much time to decompose and eventually have to be removed from the compost at the treatment centre Using paper bags or wrapping food in newspaper are the recommended options Oxo-biodegradable or degradable bags are not compostable Oxo-biodegradable bags found on the market are made of conventional plastic to which an additive has been added Only certified compostable plastic bags with one of the following certification logos are accepted in the green bin: Ça va où sorting search tool and see the frequently asked questions regarding composting Learn more about composting Green waste includes organic residues collected from the yard called garden waste as well as natural Christmas trees disposed of after the holiday period The proper treatment of green waste is essential to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill Green waste is revalued as mulch or compost which is then redistributed to residents and local farmers Residues should be gathered in paper bags or open containers with handles weighing no more than 20 kg Containers cannot be blue or green bins provided by the City Small branches must be tied in bundles using natural twine In 2025, the Belvedere Road depot is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m to 3 p.m. from March 31 to December 1 Contractors with a valid City permit and residents with a proof of residency may deposit garden waste at the depot near the intersection with Côte-des-Neiges Road Only residues accepted for door-ti-door collection are accepted Ecocentres are locations that encourage reuse and recycling A proof of address on the island of Montreal gives access to dispose of reusable items Learn more about ecocentres Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) are household automotive and outdoor maintenance products that present real safety flammable or toxic should never be disposed of during regular garbage They are recognizable by the presence of one or more hazardous product pictograms on their container The Montréal agglomeration conducts travelling HHW collections on a seasonal basis everywhere on the island of Montreal These collections take place twice a year in Westmount These collections are only for domestic waste industries and institutions cannot partake View the events calendar For your safety and that of the employees in charge of the collection but gives an overview of common items. View the full list of accepted electronics on the website of the Québec Program for the Recovery and Reclamation of Electronic Products better known under the trademark: Recycle My ElectronicsMC See all accepted electronics The following list is not exhaustive, but gives an overview of common items. Learn more The Bethune Street Public Works yard depots have been closed since March 2019 There are several nearby locations that accept household hazardous waste Ecocentres are locations that encourage repurposing and recycling Bulky items collection aims to divert large household items made of wood ceramic and refrigeration appliances from landfill so that they can be recycled and recuperated Bulky items are collected monthly from May to October each year Registration opens in the month before the collection date and all registrations must be received by 8 a.m Register to the next collection Bulky items are items that don't fit in a small car must be taken to a donation center or ecocenter There are several nearby locations that accept household waste Consult all the essential information about waste collection and discover helpful tips Use this handy chart to answer the question “Where does it go?” when sorting your waste tool developed by RECYC-QUÉBEC and available online and as a mobile app Ça va où sorting search tool The City of Westmount offers a number of grants for sustainable purchases Residents who purchase eligible products and meet the general conditions may request a refund during the same calendar year by submitting the online form and providing supporting documents See all Green Grants The municipal pool at the Westmount Recreation Centre welcomes swimmers from early June until September The Westmount pool is a hub of activity in the summertime and hosting swim meets for the Westmount Dolphins Aquatic Club there is always something fun on the schedule The pool is scheduled to open for the season on June 2 4675 Sainte-Catherine Street WestWestmount A valid Facility Access Card or guest pass is required to access the pool Guest passes ($8) may be purchased at the pool desk (credit or debit only) upon entry for general swim More information The pool will be open from June 2 to September 1 Be advised that the pool must close for safety reasons in the case of thunder and lightning The detailed pool schedule will be posted here when available Activities are offered by registration by the Sports and Recreation Department. A valid Facility Membership Card is required to register for aquatic activities Discover the programming The Westmount Dolphins Aquatic Club (WDAC) is a parent-volunteer driven summer aquatics program with close ties to the Sports and Recreation Department of the City of Westmount This programme is for youth from 7 to 17 years old who wish to develop aquatics skills The programme focuses on the four aquatics disciplines: competitive swimming All activities are based at the Westmount Recreation Centre pool.  Learn more grants access to sports facilities at the Westmount Recreation Centre and to racket sport courts Single-use guest passes allow public access An access card is required to use these facilities: The Facility Access Card is exclusive to Westmount residents and is renewable on January 1st of each year In all cases, ensure to have your proofs of residence and proof of age documents handy for each family member included in your request Request a Facility Access Card Any person aged 18 and over is required to provide two recent proofs of residency along with one piece of photo identification Anyone between the ages of 4 and 17 is required to provide one proof of residency along with one proof of age The annual membership is valid from January 1 to December 31 do not have an expiry date and are non-refundable The following options must be purchased by a Facility Membership Card holderwho must also be present when the guest pass is being used. These passes may only be purchased in person at the Westmount Recreation Centre or by contacting the Sports and Recreation office at recreation@westmount.orgor 514 989-5353 Occasional access is granted to residents and non-residents with guess passes notably before making a reservation for the skating rink or for morning lap swim Buy guest passes Permits for Doors and Windows are issued by the Permits and Inspections Division of the Urban Planning Department if your project affects the exterior of the property it is subject to the Site Planning and Architectural Integration Program (SPAIP) by-law and must be approved by City Council restoration work on the original architectural components and identical replacement work are excluded Process of an application subject to the SPAIP by-law Required for application analysis:(Items marked with an * are mandatory) Should the design of the proposed doors and windows be modified from the existing Please note that additional documents or information may be required in order to provide a better understanding of the project and contribute to the request process.  Consult the tariffs by-law for up-to-date rates the applicant will receive a follow-up by email.  is not automatic; the applicable fees must be paid and certain documents must be submitted.  An official quote from the contractor including the detailed cost of the proposed work Checklist Apply for a permit online Discover Westmount through interactive maps Westmount is a residential enclave on the island of Montreal in Quebec It lies within walking distance of Montreal’s downtown core yet retains an air of tranquility and small-town community View the main map The City's map portal features views of Westmount from a variety of perspectives Visit the map portal Consult the Waste Collection Map to view collection schedules by sector and to identify which lanes are not accessible to collection trucks Note that the waste collection sectors are not the same as the Westmount electoral districts View the map This map contributes to a better understanding of traffic flows View the map Each of Westmount's eight electoral districts is represented on City Council by a councillor elected from the community View the map Trees are an important part of Westmount’s character and history the local landscape has been defined by its patchwork of charming paths and roads winding through the forested western slope of Mount Royal The map of Westmount's urban forest identifies all trees on the public domain View the map The heritage and tradition of the City of Westmount is nowhere more visible than in its buildings Each landmark serves to illustrate the City’s strong links to its past and signal the continuing desire to foster its own distinct residential character you’ll find century-old buildings in constant use maintained by dedicated staffs that spare no expense in preserving our unique heritage View the map Find the locations of accessible public parking parcs with accessible play structures and accessible municipal buildings View the map The City encourages residents to adopt active and sustainable means of transportation Plan your urban trips with the help of this map and electric vehicle charging stations in Westmount View the map See the map of power outages in the Hydro Westmount network in real time View the map The City of Westmount is subdivided into 39 character areas which all have their distinctive features A list of buildings and their respective heritage value (by category) is compiled for each area View the map Consult ongoing roadwork and public construction projects in the City View the map Locate the projects included in Westmount's current Capital Works Programme View the map In order to improve the energy efficiency of its urban lighting the City of Westmount is replacing the bulbs in its public lighting fixtures with LED (Light Emitting Diode) bulbs This transition is part of a sustainable development approach that allows the City to maintain it's existing light fixtures particularly the Washington-style street lamps View the progress of the project via the map and obtain information on the characteristics and energy savings of each lamp View the map Many of the trees at King George Park have exceeded their natural life span and have been irreversibly damaged by invasive insects The City is pursuing a multi-year action plan to secure and ensure the long-term survival of its forest heritage through tree felling Consult the map to learn about the planned interventions for the current phase of the project View the mapConsult the project page Replacing water services containing lead on public land is a core element of the City's Action Plan for the elimination of lead in drinking water the City of Westmount has been actively replacing lead services through the annual capital works programme as well as through the Public Works’ annual water maintenance programme This map visually represents upcoming projects and previous interventions to replace lead services in Westmount View the map With lithium-ion battery fires on the rise Westmount Public Safety reminds residents of simple precautions to prevent incidents involving common household items Did you know that everyday items like your smartphone 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 these batteries can ignite and release a flammable gas that may cause an explosion fires involving lithium-ion batteries have been increasing every year in the Montreal area with the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM) reporting over 40 cases in 2024 Stay safe by abiding by these best practices: For more information and tips, visit the SIM fire prevention and education page In order to carry out work near the electrical circuits a planned power outage is scheduled for Saturday and 3:00 p.m. (estimated time), in the area bounded by Côte-Saint-Antoine Road a new date will be communicated in writing to affected residents Hydro Westmount is the City's local power utility Hydro Westmount maintains the power distribution network in Westmount which is used to deliver electricity to all homes and businesses The utility also installs and maintains all street lights and traffic signals in the municipality Hydro Westmount is committed to delivering a customer experience that’s accessible the Hydro Westmount team is always available and ready to help The benefits of a locally managed power utility include the ability to intervene quickly and effectively Hydro Westmount also builds ties within the community thanks to the friendly personal approach teams bring to every call See all Hydro Westmount topics Take advantage of Hydro Westmount's secure client portal Access Hydro Westmount's Customer SpaceHow to create a Customer Space account This innovative ongoing project related to the Houses of Worship aims to find new uses for underused portions of the Houses of Worship (community uses or other) The main objective of this project is to determine an appropriate future for the Houses of Worship in Westmount Each church or synagogue within the city has been inventoried and visited by members of the Local Heritage Council (LHC) A Value Statement (Statement of Significance) is crafted in collaboration with each congregation to identify the heritage values and their associated character-defining elements (ex After this information gathering phase is ended the LHC will provide recommendations to City Council for zoning changes to encourage community and revenue-generating uses which will be complementary to the religious institution’s mission and acceptable to the surrounding community House of Worship – By-laws for a sustainable future (Press release – May 2019) Plan of new zones around places of worship Consultation on Westmount’s houses of worship: results of the online survey The Houses of Worship Project (Press release – July 2018) Planning of the Houses of Worship Project 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 Value statement built in neo-Romanesque brick style in 1893 on Western Avenue at the corner of Olivier changed its name to Westmount Baptist Church in 1902 the premises on De Maisonneuve were taken over by the Seventh-day Adventists Bethel Gospel Chapel has occupied the building Value statement The Church of the Advent is Westmount’s oldest surviving religious building opened in 1892 on Western at the corner of Wood The neo-Gothic brick building by architects Cox and Amos was originally named the ‘Chapel of Ease’ by the High Anglican congregation It is now occupied by the House of Prayer of All Nations Value statement Antoine Road at the corner of Kensington in 1922 combining middle eastern domes with classical details The Shaar is the oldest and largest Ashkenazi congregation in Canada Value statement a neo-Gothic brick building designed by Edward Maxwell on Elgin Avenue (which was renamed Melville Avenue in its honour) The building was taken over by the Serbian Orthodox Church in 1976 Value statement the Dominion Methodist Church moved into a modest hall on Roslyn Avenue Massive neo-Gothic Dominion Douglas United Church by American architects Badgley & Nicklas was constructed adjacent to the first building in 1927 Andrew’s United and in 2004 members of Erskine and American Church joined the congregation the church was renamed Mountainside United Church Value statement 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 The interior decoration was carried out in the 1920s by Italian-born artist Guido Nincheri The interior of Saint-Léon was declared a National Historic Site in 1997 Value statement The white clapboard building stood above Côte St Antoine Road at the corner of today’s Church Hill Avenue on land donated by Mrs Raynes at the corner of her ‘Forden’ estate In 1912 the wooden church was replaced by a stone building designed by Ross & MacFarlane in the neo-Gothic style The original structure continued to be used as a parish hall by the Anglican congregation for many years A bell from the first church sits on the lawn today Value statement In 1911 Westmount’s Jewish community established its first synagogue Temple Emanu-El on Sherbrooke Street at the corner of Elm Avenue The founders were followers of Reform Judaism The Byzantine Revival building by the firm Hutchison Wood & Miller was destroyed by fire in 1957 Today it is the oldest Liberal Reform synagogue in Canada and it remains Montreal’s only reform synagogue Value statement Grace Baptist Church was built in brick in 1893 in the neo-Romanesque style on Western Avenue at the corner of Olivier Avenue the church changed its name to Westmount Baptist Church The premises located on De Maisonneuve Boulevard were taken over by the Seventh-day Adventists Westmount Baptist Church moved to a "Beaux-Arts" style building designed by Sydney Comber located at the intersection of Sherbrooke Street and Roslyn Avenue Value statement Leslie Perry and built of stone in the neo-Gothic style In 1961 the congregation of Calvary Church joined Value statement Stanley Presbyterian Church was built in brick on Westmount Avenue at the corner of Victoria Avenue in 1913 Wood & Miller in a neo-Byzantine style with a dome and round arches The Seventh-day Adventists have occupied the premises since 1972 Value statement duration and constraints of work on Westmount’s road network Consult the roadwork map For up-to-date information on outside projects that affect Westmount, visit the City of Montreal's website the page you are looking for does not exist or no longer exists Back to homepage Westmount’s Community Gardens – located on the north portion of the Westmount Athletic Grounds between Hallowell and Hillside Lane – are an important collective space for residents to grow vegetables If you are a Westmount resident who lives in an apartment or otherwise not have access to land for cultivation you are eligible to participate in the community gardens Members are expected to participate fully and cooperatively towards the maintenance and enhancement of the gardens Note that there is currently a waiting list to get a garden plot The infrastructure of the gardens including the fencing underwent a major renovation in 2017 and 2018 This included the rebuilding of the garden beds raising them and adding a keyhole for easy access particularly for persons with reduced mobility Reconstruction of Westmount Community Gardens Complete the form The community garden is shared public land that Westmount makes available to residents for growing vegetables It is intended for those that do not have access to any land for cultivation Sheds and boxes are provided for the storage of tools and all members are provided with a key Tools and equipment stored in the box are for everyone’s use Westmount is not responsible for the loss or damage of this equipment Synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are strictly forbidden Members are required to use organic methods companion planting and ecological pest control More information on these methods is available at the Westmount Library Westmount has maintained all public green spaces pesticide-free since 1990 Members that fail to observe the above rules will be asked to leave immediately and the garden plot will be assigned to another resident on the waiting list Hard surface tennis and pickleball courts will open this Saturday as well as at the Westmount Athletic Grounds (WAG) Access to the tennis courts is on a first-come A valid facility membership access card of the Westmount Recreation Center or guest pass is required Lessons organized by the WRC have priority access to the courts In order not to interfere with snow removal operations garbage and recycling) had to be interrupted or postponed businesses and buildings of 30 units or more To find out about your sector, visit westmount.org/collections The first collection date in 2025 is May 6 Bulky items collection aims to divert large household items such as wood Register to the collectionLearn more Opt for the Trash2Treasure programme instead residents who have registered for an at-home pickup will contribute to diverting reusable goods from landfill and redistributing them within the community then made available to the public in a daily yard sale Unsold items will be offered to charitable organizations Register to Trash2Treasure A special Council sitting will be held on Tuesday The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall questions asked during the question period must relate to the subjects on the agenda Learn more Authorization certificates for landscaping work and pools are issued by the Permits and Inspections Division of the Urban Planning Department Revision of the Provincial By-law on Residential Pool Safety "Let us remind you that pools built before November 1 benefited from acquired rights and did not have to be subject to protection measures owners of pools built before this date will have until September 30 More information Prerequisites for application analysis:Mandatory documents are marked with an asterisk (*) If the proposal involves topographical changes impacting neighboring properties additional cross-sectional plans passing through property boundaries and neighboring properties may be required Additional documentsThe following additional documents are required depending on the interventions planned for the project: Please note that any other document and information may be required for a better understanding of the project and to assist in processing the application (By-law 1300 on permits and certificates) Checklist Apply for a permit online the collection will take place in the parking lot of the Montreal Oral School for the Deaf The household hazardous waste and electronics collection will take place on Saturday in the parking lot at 4670 Sainte-Catherine Street West.  It is each person's responsibility to leave with their non-accepted items as well as boxes and bags used to transport materials Electronic waste will be collected the same day through the EPRA-Quebec’s Recycle my electronics program Household hazardous waste is also accepted at all times at Montreal’s ecocentres and specific materials are accepted by some retailers (e.g. All about this collection Montreal WatchWestmount High School students protest school's handling of bullying and sexual assault complaintsDozens of Westmount High School students walked out in protest of the school's handling of sexual assault and bullying complaints. Sign In Register THUNDER BAY – Students and staff at Westmount Public School were sent home early on Friday after a small fire on the second floor Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to an alarm at the south-side school in the morning but arrived to find the fire was extinguished A small paper towel dispenser had been set on fire in an upstairs bathroom said a representative for Thunder Bay Fire Rescue The school sent students and staff home for the rest of the day MOOSE JAW — Westmount School is giving students a creative voice and teaching valuable skills with an ongoing podcast project now led by around eight students at the school Through the “Word on Westmount” initiative four podcasts have been published so far this academic year giving students a platform to share their stories all while honing their skills in communication “Anticipation of the New School,” was led by students Jordyn and Jaxton who interviewed Grade 3 student Attica and Grade 6 student Hannah about their thoughts on the new Coteau Hills Elementary School published on Jan “Here we are in January with all that prep work done and the students are now putting together their podcasts and then we’re uploading them to Spotify we’re able to pump it out to the public so that they can hear what’s going on around Westmount,” said Trish Alexander The three earlier podcasts included an interview with Wesley Erskine a Grade 4 student whose concept art was selected for the new Coteau Hills Elementary School logo an interview with the school’s curling team and interviews with students who are preparing for the upcoming Heritage Fair in March The podcast program began as a teacher-led initiative around two years ago and was the brainchild of Mr “He would interview staff and students around our building about different events that were happening,” Alexander recalled he was given a job at another school and the podcast equipment kind of sat in the back for a bit we need to rejuvenate our podcast club,’” she said she decided to have students lead it this time around The project teaches students how to interview effectively and how to engage an audience with genuine and authentic conversations Students also gain technical expertise from using podcasting equipment Alexander hopes the club can now produce a consistent weekly podcast on Wednesdays Some of their peers are currently running a similar student-run live announcement program in a green room set up at the school, with weekly announcements shared on the school’s YouTube channel, @westmountschool5434 The podcast club will now adopt this concept using a professional soundboard and audio-only content but once students get better at the technical details it’s expected to take off and gain a larger following Two additional podcasts are now completed and are expected to be launched in February — which is also when she hopes to see regular weekly podcasts begin The pending move to the new Coteau Hills Elementary School isn’t expected to hinder the podcast program “We’ll definitely have a podcast club there as well,” she confirmed Her optimism stems from observing a growing student confidence through the program and their increasingly thoughtful interview questions is more important than anything,” Alexander said “It’s about them learning the skills to… maybe be on the radio someday or somebody (may) take a career in this area — because they were part of a podcast club in elementary school.” Westmount Elementary School is located at 1100 Currie Crescent and can be reached at 306-694-5999 The student podcasts can be accessed through the school’s Facebook page, ‘Westmount Elementary School,’ or on Spotify by searching for ‘Word on Westmount.’ MontrealNewsWestmount mayor not seeking re-election this fallBy Erika MorrisPublished: January 18, 2025 at 11:50AM EST is the Conservative candidate challenging incumbent Anna Gainey The election posters went up the night before Prime Minister Mark Carney paid his visit to Governor-General Mary Simon to kick off the 2025 election campaign But in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount riding posters for only one candidate went up The riding has always been a Liberal stronghold.The current boundaries are fairly new created in 2012 when federal ridings were redistributed It encompasses the towns of Westmount and Montreal West part of the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough with a bit of the Ville Marie borough thrown in (the historical block of Îlot-Trafalgar-Gleneagles).Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount is a majority Anglo riding Gainey won the riding in the by-election held on June 19 which was held to replace Marc Garneau who had resigned the previous March.For the past year Gainey has been on the Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group the Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association the Canada-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Association and the Canada-Japan Inter-Parliamentary Group In the last few elections the NDP had come in behind the Liberals with the Conservatives consistently in third place who had run for the Conservatives in both the 2021 election and the 2023 by-election told The Suburban that he will not be running that Neil Drabkin will be running against Gainey His name began to appear on the party’s website and social media shortly after He had also run as a Progressive Conservative in 1993 in the Mount Royal riding with plenty of political experience as Chief of Staff in the federal government to then Ministers Stockwell Day and Joe Oliver and had been senior policy and legal advisor to former Multiculturalism and Citizenship Minister Gerry Weiner Malcolm Lewis-Richmond will be running for the NDP Félix-Antoine Brault is the Bloc Quebecois candidate The Green Party has consistently come out ahead of the Bloc Québécois except in 2021 when Jordan Craig Larouche beat Sam Fairbrother for fourth place Alex Trainman Montagano is once again running as an independent Email notifications are only sent once a day MontrealNewsThird public art theft in a month: Westmount bronze statue stolenBy Matt GilmourPublished: December 06, 2024 at 4:14PM EST And don’t you just hate it when 505,000 people have viewed one of your lowest days ever on Facebook has been shared more than 2,600 times and received more than 1,000 comments the video has found its way onto Tik Tok (not by the original poster) so let’s add a few tens of thousands more views coming its way Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience The kids huffed and puffed – and stuffed that cupboard with well over 100 items of food intended for those experiencing food insecurity in their neighbourhood The established Sydney suburb is home to several social housing buildings within easy walking distance of the food cupboard Community folks and family crowded the school’s social media page with warm thoughts and encouragement for the lessons being learned and after happy photos of the young people’s service to community started appearing on proud parent’s media pages a distinctive bright orange car (more to that story later) with a white top backed up to the cupboard and the trunk was flipped open With the camera pointed from an angle looking into the open hatchback over half a million of us have a great view of a man and woman – faces visible in broad daylight – taking less than two minutes to huff puff and stuff every piece of foodstuff (minus the lentils and chickpeas always left in every food cupboard until thrown away months later) into the back of that nice Caring folks at first asked: “Maybe they were going to deliver it to someone?” But people who know the pair just laughed decided he had to know who broke the childrens’ hearts Being greedy is not necessarily a legal crime – just a moral and ethical one The food in the open cupboards all across this country is intended for the public’s use the happy circumstance of a school friend of 60 years ago and now living in New Brunswick contacted the retired police officer with their names and all kinds of dishy stuff about their lives It seems they were neighbours for a while when living in another province the retired cop took his information to others and – Bingo Local folks had already recognized the car and some – the people It seems the car was borrowed for half an hour from the “hungry” female’s mother who owns a home in Westmount If you see the bright orange car and it’s being driven by a little old lady … don’t give her the side-eye Except that it relies on the goodness and “buy-in” of all People who both give and consume never know if the cupboard is empty because it’s being used in the proper way was among those who set up the cupboard in the first place “I brought the idea of a cupboard to the volunteer fire department after several residents wanted to help those in need The fire service built and installed the cupboards and repairs it when needed while a few community volunteers oversee it,” he says “The people I spoke with are all disappointed but I think it was made worse because it was just after the Robin Foote Elementary School students filled it.” Gillespie says no one wants to see the program stop but they fear that events like this are a disincentive for people to give He said a small group of community members are looking at coming up with an additional and different source of help for people beginning in the spring that when someone breaks that chain of trust and goodwill the rest of us rely on to help others too many will think twice before spending time and money to give again to charitable endeavours Our laudable social support system is eroded bit by bit as fewer people want to help when the aid goes to the wrong people The person who shot and posted the video in the first place says they did so in the “spur of the moment” to “make the community aware of it as I hope it will deter others from doing the same.” and although the response has been overwhelmingly supportive a few others have chastised the action of posting the video But the poster says they had no idea it would be seen outside of the very small Westmount community A few on social media have said they will not support their business any longer Many have said they wouldn’t have filmed it but rather walked over and confronted the pair and told them to put it back The retired cop who sleuthed his way to the truth says he doesn’t think that would have been a good idea He advises to always call the police if you see something suspicious going on and don’t confront strangers to you don’t do it with your elderly mother’s bright orange car Rosemary Godin is an Ordained United Church Minister a credentialed journalist and former provincial politician living in Westmount where she loves her neighbours and community Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy you’ll find a seat at Café Olimpico on Victoria Avenue From the moment it opened in the summer of 2024 this new location quickly built a connection with a loyal clientele of connoisseurs It’s also worth noting that this Café Olimpico isn’t exactly new in town; it’s actually the fourth location of the brand and local residents who used to frequent one of the first three quickly made this one their favorite spot black-and-white photos on the walls reminding patrons of the café’s origins a TV quietly playing a soccer match in the background and equipment that instills confidence in what will be served in the beautiful cups or glasses of the house a lovely terrace adds to the enjoyment of being there two Vespas might be parked in front of the terrace making you feel as though you were in Rome Much more than just a place to grab a coffee, Café Olimpico is a family affair a story of tradition passed down from one generation to the next The family consists of two names: Furfaro and Vannelli. The first is Rocco, who, in 1970, opened the very first Olimpico in Mile-End at the corner of Saint-Viateur and Waverly It was the gathering spot for Italian immigrants People would chat and chat—and chat some more almost exclusively male as was the custom of the time would watch soccer matches on the TV installed by Rocco the kind with a round ball that most of the world calls football The slogan for this first Olimpico was “Open Da Night,” a condensed version If this little one grows up in the family business like his father and grandfather it will make four generations continuing the tradizione This tradition is well established at 357 Victoria Avenue, Westmount. In the very warm atmosphere, you can see the baristas working with great seriousness. From their hands, at a brisk pace, come all the beloved coffee drinks: espresso, doppio espresso, americano, macchiato, cappuccino, cortado, and mochaccino the café also offers chocolates and herbal teas as evidenced by the eager looks of the customers during our visit you can see all the treats you might dream of when in Italy or at Café Olimpico: delicious Italian delights like cornetti and others a bit less Italian but just as delicious After Mile-End, the Old Port, and Boulevard Robert-Bourassa Café Olimpico in Westmount is already making many people happy Enjoy the discovery and have an eccellente sosta gastronomica Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal Pizzaiolo Mirko D’Agata from No.900 pizzerias took 1st place at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant Sign in Join now, it's FREE! expectations and plans for the future but what was most present was the spirit of gratitude from the attendees as they worshiped together singing some traditional favourites such as Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing and Great is Thy Faithfulness Lay pastor Rob Webb led the congregation in worship and shared a very encouraging reflection titled “The church has been in a period of transition but has continued to serve the community through outreach and programs even with the challenges of an aging congregation and a smaller volunteer base,” said Scott Patrick “We have had several years with part-time ministers and extended periods with no minister on staff this has been a blessing as the church partnered with other local churches to help with pulpit supply retreat speakers and music ministry," said Patrick "This fostered collaboration and relationship building within the faith community and helped many in the church family to grow in leadership skills and confidence in sharing their faith and serving," said Patrick "Pastor Webb reminded us that the church is a body of believers and not a building and that we have the opportunity as God leads us to take our experiences and growth and begin new chapters Westmount's light will continue to shine in our community.” Bev Day leading everyone in prayer and then we all gathered together at the front of the sanctuary to sing the benediction May The Lord Mighty God Bless and Keep us Forever It was both sad and joyful at the same time.” The Westmount Congregation property has been listed with Coldwell Banker Real Estate and is being sold for development potential More Spotlight > Linda Instance, the volunteer chair of the church council, says the church officially went up for sale this week. It's being listed for $2.9 million While the sale involves the United Church as part of the process the decision to sell was made by the local congregation "We have only 15 people in the audience on a Sunday," Instance explained Several members of the congregation have died recently or moved to different congregations There are no young people in our church and people are turning against religion," she said the congregation will either join another church or members will disperse individually "Some of our congregation has already left because they know we are closing," she said "They've looked for other opportunities and denominations." Because of the senior demographic that attends Westmount United Church Instance says it's unlikely the congregation could move to an online format "They don't have computers," she said noting the congregation has been meeting since 1962 and the original members are now 70 or older Regent Park United Church amalgamated with Westmount United Church The Regent Park site was used for affordable housing units market rental units, and community initiatives such as a daycare centre and community gardens Instance suspects the same will happen to the Westmount site "Nobody could use our building," she said "It's deteriorating beyond any kind of repair." says she remembers going to Westmount United Church when she was a child "It was very busy in the early days," she said and that's why they built this one." Instance says the congregation hasn't been able to afford a minister for the past three years If the congregation moves to another location she suspects they will be able to take some of the money from the sale of the church with them "Most of the money will go to the United Church," she said "If we need more funding wherever we land Those left in the congregation are "anxious" for the end "We knew this was coming for a long time," she said "The volunteers have been working very hard to get this rolling It's kind of a relief in some ways." A virtual public open house to discuss a new housing development planned for 50 Westmount Dr. is set to take place on Wednesday evening The stacked 114-townhouse unit project is being planned by Morgan Planning and Development Inc on the property of the former Mount Slaven Public School The townhouse units will be divided into six blocks and will be three stories in height Each unit will have access to a private patio or balcony and common amenity areas The current site plan includes 143 parking spaces Ward 2 Coun. Ralph Cipolla says he is pleased about the prospect of the long-vacant site being put to good use "It's been empty like this for 10 years," he said "It's nice to see something going on here." The City of Orillia purchased the site in 2009 from the Simcoe County District School Board for $626,000; it was one of several sites purchased by the city at that time.  The city later ended up selling the site to Better Life Development from the GTA; they had planned to build a retirement home on the site before it was then acquired by M5V Developments While M5V Developments is the same company that designed and built the Sundial Lakeview Retirement Residence Cipolla doesn't believe the new development will be strictly intended for seniors Cipolla says he's received feedback from many residents in the area who would like to see the development plan "scaled back." "They say there are too many units," he said "But we need housing in a really bad way." he would agree with residents' concerns about the size of the project I think it's really appropriate," he said "Intensification is a prime concern of the province and all of us as well." Cipolla says the new development won't change the current makeup of the neighbourhood and could improve it "I think these units will be sold for somewhere between $800,000 and $900,000," he said "The tax dollars on 114 units in here it's over a million and a half dollars in tax money that would help pave some roads." If residents would like to have their say or make any suggestions to the developers Cipolla encourages them to attend Wednesday's virtual meeting from 6 p.m "Maybe the developer will look at it from a different perspective," he said "If everyone in the neighbourhood is saying or 'We only want 60 units instead of 114,' the developer may say 'OK, I can see your point and maybe change it.'" Cipolla says city staff will review the proposed plan and it will go through council for approval To attend Wednesday's meeting, residents should email [email protected] for the link What started as a regular day for a Westmount family ended with a milestone birth on New Year’s Day at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital becoming not only the first baby born in Cape Breton in 2025 but the first in Nova Scotia as well He came into the world weighing seven pounds “I woke up New Year’s Eve and thought I probably wasn’t going to have a baby this week I had no symptoms at all,” said mom Sydney Meagher “But we were hoping to make it into the new year with the baby and we knew for sure they were going to be a 2025 baby (Tuesday) I started having contractions and was kind of in denial that they were the real thing we might not make it into the new year at all.’” Father Aubrey Stone said they took their one-and-a-half-year-old daughter to their regular family swim at the YMCA on Tuesday followed by a trip to the library and lunch Meagher said although she was in labour for 10 hours it was nothing compared to her time giving birth to Olia I was trying to slow it down because we wanted to have a 2025 baby and then as soon as midnight hit you gotta go’ because they wanted him to be the first What made Olen’s arrival even more special was the fact he was born en caul where he was encased in an unruptured amniotic sac Both mom and baby are healthy and doing well The family returned home from the hospital on Thursday afternoon where Olia got acquainted with her new little brother for the first time “Eager to play with him and show him all of her toys Dad says that Olen already has some traits from his parents he loves to nap and he likes to get his feet rubbed “We did a lot of reading and singing with Olia while Syd was pregnant The same songs we sang to her tend to calm him down He’s probably pretty used to hearing them.” The couple found out midday on Wednesday that Olen was the first baby born in the province in 2025 Stone said it’s exciting for Olen to be part of history 1 is the start of a new generation: Generation Beta (2025-2039) “We were hoping to clear Christmas and new year’s but it is nice to have a new year’s baby,” said Stone “There’s always going to be a celebration and a party Meagher said it’s a new year to remember for her and her family “We’re excited to figure it out as we go,” she said The first baby of 2024 in Cape Breton was a girl born at 1:02 a.m while the first baby born in the province last year was a boy named Keirnan born at exactly midnight at the IWK in Halifax