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September 30, 2023, marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory day, which honours the children who never returned home, the victims’ families, the survivors of residential schools, and all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who are enduring such an unimaginable loss. This date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were removed from their homes and forced into residential schools.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation builds on and honours Orange Shirt Day, which takes place on the same day. The Residential School System has impacted multiple generations of Indigenous peoples, with long-term detrimental effects on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, cultures, economies, traditional knowledge and ways of life, languages, family structures, and connections to the land.
Again, this year, The Town is displaying the Survivor’s Flag, which offers an opportunity to reflect and assist Canadians to better understand our country’s past, including past wrongs, and to commit to contributing to a better future. We raise the flag in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to address and disarm denialist misinformation and acknowledge the tragic history of residential schools.
The Survivors’ Flag is an expression of remembrance, meant to honour residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada. Each element depicted on the flag was carefully selected by survivors from across Canada, who were consulted in the flag’s creation.
The flag represents the Family, the Children, the Seeds Below Ground, Tree of Peace, the Cedar Branch, Cosmic Symbolism, the Métis Sash, the Eagle Feather and the Inuksuit. For more information, please see: https://nctr.ca/exhibits/survivors-flag/
The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023at 8 p.m. at the Town Hall. This meeting will replace the meeting that was scheduled for September 26, 2023.
For reasons beyond our control, quorum will not be met for the council meeting scheduled for today, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 8 p.m. and therefore will have to be adjourned and postponed.
As a result, the usual question periods will not be open, nor will there be a webcast.
A new date for the meeting will be announced and, as usual, the question periods will re-open and the link to the webcast will be distributed.
On Thursday, September 21, Royal West Academy will be holding its annual open house from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. A higher than normal traffic volume is to be expected in the area as of 3:30 p.m.
On Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, Royal West will be holding its entrance exams from 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m., which will also affect traffic in the area.
Please plan your route accordingly and expect delays.
A Public Security Officer will be on site at those hours to ensure vehicles are well parked and not blocking private entrances.
The Town wishes to inform its residents that a section of Montreal West is experiencing a power outage due to a possible gas leak on Percival between Curzon and Nelson Avenues.
Emergency crews are on site evaluating the situation.
Please avoid the area.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Update:
Emergency crews have stopped the gas leak and have left the site on Percival avenue. Hydro-québec, in the meantime, is working on restoring the power outage.
Overnight parking tolerance: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
September 15, 2023
The Town wishes to inform residents that overnight parking for guests of residents during the following periods will be permitted:
Friday evening September 15, 2023 until Monday morning September 18, 2023.
Sunday evening September 24, 2023 until Tuesday morning September 26, 2023.
An overnight parking tolerance allows residents and their guests to park their vehicles on the street overnight without having to request a temporary overnight parking permit.
Note: Vehicles must respect daytime parking restrictions and are not permitted to park in front of fire hydrants, in front of driveways, in no-stopping zones or anywhere else where parking is prohibited.
The Town would like to inform its residents of the ongoing planned traffic obstructions on Westminster Avenue South. Three lanes on Westminster South (from Avon to 39 Westminster South) will be intermittently occupied by The Easton development project for deliveries between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Access in both directions will be maintained on the remaining lane and will be controlled by flagmen. Signage will be present to ensure a secure traffic flow. We suggest that you plan your trips accordingly. Drivers should expect slowdowns.
If you have any questions about this work, please do not hesitate to contact Developer Representative, Noam Schnitzer at nschnitzer@sajo.com or 514-944-3800.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this work.
The Town would like to inform its residents that the southbound lane of Westminster Avenue will be closed for necessary repairs on Thursday, September 14 as of 8:30 a.m.
Vehicular Traffic The Westminster southbound lane will be closed between Curzon Avenue and Milner Street. A detour route will be in effect and indicated by temporary road signs. STM bus service will be maintained.
Contact If you have any questions, please write to the Public Works Department or call 514-485-8597. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Note: planned roadwork may be rescheduled due to weather conditions.
To safely navigate the area around the Montreal West train station, EXO would like to remind pedestrians that the safest route to use to access any of the platforms is via Broughton Road. The extension of the tunnel under the railway tracks allows access to all 3 platforms. Using this route should be prioritised over using the Westminster level crossing route.
Please follow the routes marked on this map; note the pedestrian crossings in yellow and avoid the route marked in red.
In blue and purple are the routes to the access points marked by the red dots
In light blue, the pedestrian tunnel for north-south traffic
Municipal services will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 for the Labour Day statutory holiday. Town employees will be back to work on Tuesday, September 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Opening of the Montreal West Train station - August 21, 2023
August 18, 2023
Exo is pleased to announce that work at the Montreal West station is almost complete, and that the station's new infrastructure opened to the public on Monday, August 21, in time to provide a safer environment for the students and many other commuters who use the station dailyy. Some work will continue after this date but will not affect the free movement of customers
The Town would like to inform its residents of planned traffic obstructions on Westminster Avenue South on the following dates between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
August 11
August 14
August 15
August 16
August 17
August 23
August 28
Additional work dates will be confirmed by e-bulletin and on the Info-work webpage. Three lanes on Westminster South (from Avon to 39 Westminster South) will be occupied by The Easton development project.
Access in both directions will be maintained intermittently on the remaining lane and will be controlled by flagmen. Signage will be present to ensure a secure traffic flow. We suggest that you plan your trips accordingly. Drivers should expect slowdowns.
If you have any questions about this work, please do not hesitate to contact Developer Representative, Noam Schnitzer at nschnitzer@sajo.com or 514-944-3800.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this work.
The Town is carrying out necessary road repairs requiring a street closure on Sherbrooke Street between Brock and Westminster. The closure will be in effect until the work is completed.
Vehicular Traffic
Sherbrooke Street will be closed to westbound traffic between Brock and Westminster. A detour route will be in effect. Temporary signs will be installed to inform motorists of how to proceed around the work. Please respect all temporary traffic signs.
Residential swimming pool safety regulation guides
Category : Other
July 18, 2023
The Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation (MAMH) is stepping up its efforts to raise awareness of residential pool safety. In this context, it is essential to inform pool owners of the rules to be respected under the Règlement sur la sécurité des piscines résidentielles, especially the owners of a pool installed before November 1, 2010, who are now touched by the regulations.
Residential swimming pools, whether aboveground, inground or even portable, pose a significant drowning risk to young children, particularly when they are away from adult supervision and the installations are not properly secured.
Adopted in 2010, the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Regulation is essentially aimed at controlling access to residential swimming pools by young children through simple measures such as the installation of an enclosure with a safety gate.
Summary document presenting the regulation’s requirements at a glance (available in French only)
Frequently asked questions answers key questions related to the requirements for residential pools under the Residential Pool Safety Regulations, including the most recent amendments that came into effect on July 1, 2021.
The Town will organize a free special pickup in the upcoming days to allow residents to dispose of branches and damaged goods following the violent thunderstorms on July 13. Residents are asked to leave their things out by the curb and they will be picked up by our Public Works team shortly. It is not necessary to inform Public Works that you are putting things out.
The City of Montreal has been on site to carry out the water break repair since 7 a.m. this morning. At the moment, we are unable to confirm how long the water break repairs will take, but we're monitoring the situation closely and will help the City of Montréal if necessary in order to reopen the street as soon as possible.
RECYCLING AND COMPOST COLLECTION
If the contractor is unable to carry out the recycling and compost collections on Brock South between Avon and Broughton due to repairs to the water break taking place on July 18, collection will be carried out in-house by Public Works starting tomorrow. Residents should therefore leave their garbage bins outside.
Around 1 a.m. on July 14 there was an important water break at the corner of Brock South and Broughton. Our Montreal West Public Works employees were onsite within the hour. Based on the location of the water rushing from the street, they suspected that there was a break on the water line coming from Harley street in NDG. This information was transmitted to their colleagues in Montreal and it was confirmed this afternoon that the break was indeed on the water line that falls under the responsibility of the City of Montreal.
The Town is currently waiting for the repair team from the City of Montreal to come onsite to make the necessary repairs.
Residents in the South sector may notice low water pressure in the meantime. For safety reasons, a Montreal West Public Security Officer will be available at all times until the work is completed.
Town-wide clean up of the damages caused by the storm
Category : Public Works
July 14, 2023
The Town is aware of the damages caused by yesterday's storm and continues to monitor the situation closely. Our crew has been working tirelessly to clean up the damages in order to ensure the safety of our residents and restore the Town back to a normal state.
Please note that there will be delays in processing requests as urgent situations will be prioritized.
We appreciate your patience and understanding in this situation.
Following the tornado watch issued at 9:59 a.m. today by Environment Canada for the Montreal Island area, the Town of Montreal West wishes to reassure its citizens that it is monitoring the situation closely and is ready to intervene with its teams if damage occurs to municipal infrastructures and facilities.
Emergency services are always ready to intervene when necessary. If an urgent situation involving the health or safety of people or the security of a building occurs, people can call 911 for help.
Residents should contact Public Works (514-485-8597 or publicworks@montreal-west.ca) to report situations related to municipal infrastructure or facilities, or to report flooding.
This afternoon and evening, conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms with the potential to produce tornadoes. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rainfall are also possible with these storms.
This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Be prepared for severe weather. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches.
In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area, it is recommended you take the following actions:
Go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet.
Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can.
As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris.
Due to the inclement weather forecast for both July 1 and 2, Canada Day festivities have been postponed to Sunday, July 9.
Come celebrate Canada Day with us during our popular annual event!
There will not be a parade.
UPDATED SCHEDULE
3:30 p.m. Contests are moved to Strathearn Park.
Blinged up Bikes
Snazy Strollers
Pimped up pets
Wild Wheelchairs
4:00 p.m. Festivities begin at Strathearn Park Music by the Fundamentals and Shawny, BBQ, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables!
New this year: There will be 4 different access points to enter Strathearn Park:
Percival walkway
Northview/Parkside
Strathearn/Parkside
Strathearn (around No 235/236).
To ensure a safe environment for all, glass bottles are forbidden in the park. It is also forbidden to bring in any alcohol. Alcohol will be available for purchase on-site.
Increase in the grant amount for the construction of Montreal West’s new Sports and Recreation Center
Category : Sports and Recreation Center
June 27, 2023
The Town of Montreal West is pleased to announce that it will receive an additional grant of $ 3,767,018.10 for the construction of the new Sports and Recreation Center. This brings the total financial assistance for this project to $16,323,745.10, covering nearly 42% of the total project costs.
The Quebec government will be adjusting the amounts allocated to selected projects under the PAFIRS program in order to support municipalities facing the consequences of rising inflation and a surge in the construction industry, as reflected in the bids received for recent infrastructure projects.
The Town would like to thank the provincial government for the additional financial support.
As they’ve been doing for the last few years, Montreal West Town Council, Town administration and MNA for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Désirée McGraw, will continue working tirelessly to secure the largest possible share of external funding to keep the impact on residents’ property taxes to a minimum.
Visit of our facilities
A visit of the existing facilities with Minister Isabelle Charest, Minister responsible for Sport, Recreation and Outdoors, was held on June 20, 2023. This visit with Mayor Beny Masella, MNA Désirée McGraw and Town administration allowed her to see the state of our arena and pool and better understand our need for a new accessible, multipurpose, and intergenerational facility. Several of our young athletes and residents were on hand to express their enthusiasm for the new center. We thank the Minister for accepting the invitation to come visit.
Due to poor air quality, Montreal West is closing its outdoor pool until June 26th at 1 p.m. The closure may be extended based on public health recommendations. We are doing this for the health and safety of our staff and the public.
In line with public health recommendations, we advise residents to avoid outdoor activities where possible. Please stay indoors
Also, please note the following recommendations from Health Canada:
Leave your doors and windows closed, if the temperature in your home is comfortable.
Find a place in your community where the air is clean and fresh.
If you must spend time outdoors, wear a tight-fitting respirator (such as an N95 or equivalent) that does not allow air to pass through openings between the mask and your face.
Pay particular attention to the people in your care and remember to check up on those around you who may be more vulnerable to smoke.
Public consultation meeting on the first draft by-law amending the Building by-law
Category : Council
June 20, 2023
At a sitting held on May 29, 2023, the Town Council adopted the first draft By-Law entitled: “By-law amending Building by-law No. 2009-010”.
The purpose of the draft By-Law is to :
Allow the installation of surveillance cameras on private properties.
A public consultation meeting will be held on July 6, 2023 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall (50 Westminster Avenue South). During this meeting the Mayor, or a member of the Council designated by him, will explain the draft by-law and the consequences of their adoption and will hear from those wishing to be heard.
Municipal offices closed for Fête Nationale and Canada Day
Category : Administration
June 20, 2023
Our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 26 for the Fête Nationale du Québec and on Monday, July 3 for Canada Day.
Overnight parking tolerance
The Town of Montreal West will allow on street overnight parking for guests of residents during the following period:
Thursday evening, June 22, 2023 until Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023
Thursday evening, June 29, 2023 until Tuesday morning, July 4, 2023
An overnight parking tolerance allows residents and their guests to park their vehicles on the street overnight without having to request a temporary overnight parking permit. Vehicles must respect daytime parking restrictions and are not permitted to park in front of fire hydrants, in front of driveways, in no-stopping zones or anywhere else where parking is prohibited.
Council meeting
The next Council meeting will be held in the Music Room at Town Hall on Tuesday, June 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Canada Day Activities Postponed
Due to the inclement weather forecast for both July 1 and 2, Canada Day festivities have been postponed to a later date. More information will be available in the coming days.
Come celebrate Canada Day with us during our popular annual event on Saturday, July 1!
3:00 p.m. Contests at Davies Park
Blinged up Bikes
Snazy Strollers
Pimped up pets
Wild Wheelchairs
3:30 p.m. Parade
The parade begins at the corner of Ainslie & Westminster South and makes its way up Westminster to Parkside to end at Strathearn Park.
The parade will be made up of local community groups, dignitaries, pipes and drums and more. Contest participants will also have the opportunity to be part of the parade!
Sections of Westminster Avenue will be closed as the parade moves up to Parkside. Traffic will be redirected on Ballantyne and Brock for the duration of the parade. Check out the parade route and plan your trips accordingly.
4:30 p.m. Festivities at Strathearn Park
Music by the Fundamentals, dancing, cake, BBQ, beer tent, pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables!
Look for special appearances in the park by Imagicario LES KAKOUS, The Kakous, two puppet characters inspired by a fictional biodiversity, invite you to an encounter where fiction meets reality. (Presented by CAM en tournée)
New this year: There will be 4 different access points to enter Strathearn Park:
Percival walkway
Northview/Parkside
Strathearn/Parkside
Strathearn (around No 235/236)
To ensure a safe environment for all, glass bottles are forbidden in the park. It is also forbidden to bring in any alcohol. Alcohol will be available for purchase on-site.
10 p.m. Fireworks at Hodgson Field
The day ends with a beautiful fireworks show at 10 p.m. at Hodgson Field. Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit on.
In case of rain, the event will be postponed to July 2 (no parade nor contests)
The Town of Montreal West held a referendum poll to approve or reject By-law no. 2023-003 on Sunday, June 18, 2023 with advance poll held on Sunday, June 11, 2023.
Results
Ballot question: Do you approve By-Law 2023-003 authorizing an additional loan of $6,686,024 to complete the financing of the construction of a new Sports and Recreation Center already approved by By-Law 2023-001 for a loan of $27,318,686?
Important notice - urgent water service intervention
Category : Public Works
June 14, 2023
The Town of Montreal West has been informed that the City of Montreal is conducting an emergency intervention to the drinking water supply starting this morning, June 14.
As such, residents living in the Center and South parts of Town may notice that the water pressure is reduced and/or that the water is murky or discoloured for the next 24-48 hours. If that is the case, please let the cold water run until it is clear and colourless.
A whole town full of garage sales with free local musical performances all within Montreal West brought to you by the Montreal West Environmental Action Committee (EAC)!
Saturday, June 3rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., within Montreal West
Our goals for this event are to promote sustainability by emphasizing the “Reuse” mantra. By working together we can increase participation (garage sales); increase foot traffic (customers) and lastly increase a sense of community. All this in conjunction with multiple local musical artists showcasing their talent (in the same spirit as Porchfest).
We hope to achieve a festive atmosphere within the Town. All residents are invited to participate. You have until June 1st to sign up if you want to host a garage sale or musical performance and benefit from having your address on our map.
Whether you're a homeowner hosting a garage sale or a visitor, we are waiting for you in large numbers: don't miss out on the fun!
A referendum poll will be held to approve or reject By-law no. 2023-003 amending By-law no. 2023-001 ordering the construction of a new Sports and Recreation Center to increase the expenditure and authorized loan by an additional amount of $6,686,024.
Advanced poll: Sunday, June 11 from 12 to 8 p.m. Polling Day: Sunday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Legion Memorial Rink (220 Bedbrook, Montreal West, H4x 1S1)
View the updated FAQ for more information on the new Sports and Recreation Center.
Results
Votes will begin to be counted after the closing of the polling stations on June 18, at 8:00 p.m.
Town Hall will be open to the public as of 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2023. Results will be announced at Town Hall (50 Westminster Avenue South) and updated on a dedicated Referendum results webpage in real time.
Referendum list
Starting Tuesday, May 23, a notice of entry will be mailed to Montreal West residents. This notice will specify the names of qualified voters who are already registered on the referendum list and indicate how to have the referendum list modified if necessary.
If your name is not on the list, you will not be allowed to vote.
To make an application for entry, striking off or correction, you must appear before the Board of Revisors. The application must be made before the revisors at Town Hall, 50 Westminster South, Montreal West, Québec, on the following dates:
Tuesday, May 30 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm and from 7 pm to 10 pm
Wednesday, May 31 from 10 am to 1 pm
The question on the ballot will be the following: Do you approve By-Law 2023-003 authorizing an additional loan of $6,686,024 to complete the financing of the construction of a new Sports and Recreation Center already approved by By-Law 2023-001 for a loan of $27,318,686?
Representatives
During a referendum period, there may be a representative of the “yes committee” and of the “no committee”.
A written request must be sent to the Town Clerk who will then name a representative for the qualified voters who are in favour of the referendum question, and a representative for the qualified voters who are not in favour of the referendum question.
The representative will act as an intermediary between the group he or she represents and the Town Clerk. They will act as the spokesperson for the group and are entitled to receive notices and documents in the same way that a candidate does during an election.
Referendum personnel
We are seeking personnel for the upcoming referendum. All members of the referendum personnel will be required to attend training sessions, which will be held during the evening time.
If you are interested in a position, please fill an application and return it to the attention of the Assistant Town Clerk by Thursday, May 25. The application forms may be obtained by email at mboissonneault@montreal-west.ca.
Updated on May 25, 2023: A new load of compost has been delivered to Hodgson Field.
The Town will be making available a quantity of compost for residents to pick up, free of charge. The compost is certified for all uses including vegetable gardening.
The compost will be available for pickup in Hodgson field near the basketball court as of Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Pickup is on a self-serve basis; please bring your own bucket and shovel and avoid driving on the field. The material will remain available for pickup until supplies run out.
The Town of Montreal West opened a register on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with respect to By-law 2023-003 ordering the construction of a new Sports and Recreation Center to increase the expenditure and authorized loan by an additional amount of $6,686,024.
As a reminder, the number of signatures required to force a referendum was 391. The Town received a total of 599 signatures.
Invitation to an open house: Hydro-Québec's Green Corridor Project
Category : Environment
May 4, 2023
Upgrade of power transmission system between LaSalle and Saint-Laurent and creation of green corridor
Rebuilding an overhead transmission line over a distance of 18 km.
Conversion to 315 kV of three 120-kV transformer substations: Rockfield (Lachine), Hampstead (Côte-Saint-Luc) and Laurent (Saint-Laurent).
The project consists in replacing aging equipment to maintain the reliability of electricity supply, meet future electricity needs and support greater Montréal’s economic development.
For this project, Hydro-Québec, the city of Montreal, the Town of Montreal West and the other municipal partners have committed to work together to promote greening and active transportation initiatives along the existing line right-of-way. The creation of a green corridor could include a bike path, a walking path, recreational amenities and landscaping to improve quality of life for residents.
Hydro-Québec invites the public to meet with its representatives and learn about the project at an open house meeting to be held on:
Monday, May 15, 2023, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at the Montreal West Town Hall (Music Room) 50 Westminster South, Montreal West
Hydro-Québec representatives will inform residents about the proposed project, answer any questions residents may have and gather their comments.
Residents opposed to the loan by-law may sign a register to hold a referendum to approve or reject the by-law.
Registration will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Music Room at Town Hall.
The persons qualified to vote must ascertain their identity by presenting one of the following documents:
health insurance card
driver's license
passport
certificate of Indian status or
membership card of Canadian Forces.
Additional details about the conditions to be recognized as a person qualified to vote may be found in the public notice that was published on April 28, 2023.
The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities, sets out the rules for identifying who is eligible to vote. The calculation formula set out in the Act also determines the number of signatories required to hold a referendum. In the case of Montreal West, this number is 391.
There are two possible scenarios following registration day:
A) If the minimum number of 391 opponents as required by law is reached, a referendum vote to approve or reject the loan by-law will be held in June, according to the legislated timelines.
Following the referendum vote, if the majority votes "No", the project will not proceed. If the majority votes "Yes", the project will go ahead without a second vote.
B) If the minimum number of 391 signatures as required by law is not reached, the file will be sent to the Ministère des affaires municipales et de l'habitation (MAMH) for approval of the loan by-law and a vote will be held.
Regardless whether we move forward with a referendum or a vote, there will be two voting days that will be announced in due course.
New Sports and Recreation Center FAQ
The Town has received many questions from residents concerning the new Sports and Recreation Center project. An FAQ has been prepared for the benefit of the community.
Public consultation meeting on the first draft by-law amending the Zoning by-law
Category : Council
April 26, 2023
At a Council meeting held on April 24, 2023, the Town Council adopted the first draft by-Law entitled: “By-law amending Zoning by-law No. 2020-002”.
The purpose of the draft by-Law is to :
modify an article in order to introduce a new authorized material for fences;
insert an article concerning the types of prohibited fences;
insert articles concerning the authorization of privacy screens, their height, and authorized materials.
A public consultation meeting will be held on May 11, 2023 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Town Hall (50 Westminster Avenue South). During this meeting the Mayor, or a member of the Council designated by him, will explain the draft by-law and the consequences of their adoption and will hear from those wishing to be heard.
Our tenth annual tree giveaway will be taking place again this spring! This year, Montreal West residents may purchase a tree for a $20 administrative fee. A limited quantity of trees will be made available on a first come, first serve basis. Trees will be delivered to your home the week of June 1st and must be planted by the residents themselves on their own property (instructions will be provided). Please note, however, that these trees cannot be planted on land that belongs to the Town, i.e. the area between the property line and the sidewalk.
Which species options are available?
The species options being offered this year are indicated below. You will be asked to provide your second and third choice of species in the unlikely event that your first choice is not available. Click on each tree for more information about the species.
Trees can be ordered directly from the Town’s Amilia store (as of Friday, April 28 at noon). At the time when you place your tree order, you will be able to pay for the tree by credit card in the online checkout. You will be required to create an Amilia account or log into your existing Amilia account with the Town.
Alternatively, you may call Public Works at 514-485-8597 to place an order.
We will be accepting orders between April 28 at noon to May 11 at 4:30 p.m. or until quantities have run out. Maximum of one tree per household. Only payments by Visa or Mastercard will be accepted.
We will send you a confirmation by email and provide further instructions after the ordering deadline has passed.
For all other questions, please contact environment@montreal-west.ca or call the Public Works reception at 514-485-8597.
A vast cleaning operation was held in Montreal West following the recent freezing rain episode. Our teams worked tirelessly to secure the Town and to clean up the damages to public trees. Due to the widespread damage to public and private trees caused by these exceptional weather conditions, the Town will proceed with a branch collection operation from April 24 to May 5.
It is not necessary to contact us to request for your branches to be collected. Our crews will go to each street, one by one, to pick up branches and shred them on site.
Residents who wish to have their branches picked up by Public Works must follow these instructions when placing them on their property:
branches should be placed on your property, right by the curb;
place branches in a row with the cut ends facing the street on the edge of your private property (not in the public domain);
branches must not exceed 10 cms in diameter;
branches must not exceed 2 m in length;
branches must not be tied or tangled;
trunks and stumps will not be collected, these must be disposed of by a private contractor.
Sports and Recreation Center update and amendment to the Loan by-law
Category : Sports and Recreation Center
April 13, 2023
The public bid opening for the construction of the new Sports and Recreation Center was held on Friday, March 31 at 11 a.m at the Town Hall. A total of 4 bids were received and a preliminary report of the results was published to the website on the same day.
The bids were all thoroughly analyzed by the architects and their recommendation letter confirmed that the lowest conforming bid for the construction of a new Sports and Recreation Center came in at $ 38,199,294.00 tax in from Sajo Inc.
The total project costs (including direct and indirect costs) went from an estimated 32.5 M$ to 39.2 M$.
The project cost estimations were updated at each phase of the project, and the funding model had been adjusted accordingly. However, the impact of rising inflation and the surge of activity in the construction industry was evident in the bids we received.
Funding and estimated impact on the average house tax bill
Project costs
$ 39,199,710
Subtract unallocated surplus
$ 3,250,000
Subtract allocated surplus (including the sale of library lot)
$ 1,945,000
Loan by-law
$ 34,004,710
Subtract grants
$ 12,556,727
Subtract fundraising and other funds (provincial sales tax refund)
$ 4,021,653
EQUALS: Estimated loan for taxpayers paid over 40 years
$ 17,426,330
This translates to a $ 436 annual increase on the average valued house ($1,033,882).
The impact is based on an expected increase in debt service for a $17,426,330 loan paid over 40 years at a 3%* borrowing rate.
* as approved on March 24, 2023 by the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation in our initial Loan by-law request.
Next steps
The Town must now apply for an amendment to the Loan by-law to cover the difference in cost following the opening of the bids.
April 24 at 8 p.m.: Council will deposit a notice of motion to adopt an amendment to the Loan by-law during their regular Council meeting.
April 27 at 6:30 p.m.: Council will adopt the amendment to the Loan by-law during a special Council meeting (open to the public and livestreamed).
May 5: Those opposed to the loan by-law may sign a register on Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Town Hall (Music Room).
If the minimum number of 391 opponents as required by law is reached, a referendum vote to approve or reject the amendment to the Loan by-law will be held according to the legislated timeline.
If the minimum number of 391 signatures as required by law is not reached, the file will be sent to the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation for approval of the amendment to the Loan by-law and a vote will be held.
Complete details on the procedure involved in a Loan by-law request may be found on our website.
Regardless whether we move forward with a referendum or a vote, there will be two voting days that will be announced in due course.
We are at a critical juncture of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Whether you are new to Montreal West or have been in the Town for generations, a new Sports and Recreation Center provides an occasion to leave an enduring legacy. Consult the dedicated web page for further details and plans for the new Sports and Recreation Center .
Damages caused by the freezing rain : our employees are on site
Category : Administration
April 6, 2023
Updated on April 6 at 8:55 p.m.: The Town is aware of the damages caused by the freezing rain and continues to monitor the situation closely. Our crew is working hard to clean up the damages in order to ensure the safety of our residents and restore the Town back to a normal state. Please note that there will be delays in processing requests as urgent situations will be prioritized.
The freezing rain and wind also affected some power lines and many areas of the town remain without power. Check the Hydro-Quebec website for an update on the power outages.
Stay safe
Town Hall will be open to the public until 8:00 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 7 for those who want to warm up and charge their devices
For public safety, it is crucial that people not approach power lines. If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay away and call 911 to have the area secured.
In addition, customers must absolutely not use outdoor equipment inside. Fuel-burning heaters, lights, generators or portable stoves designed for outdoor use, including barbecues, can cause asphyxiation or poisoning if used indoors.
Avoid calling 911 for non-urgent situations and only contact them for emergency situations where safety is threatened.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Our municipal services will be closed Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 for the Easter holiday.
Our employees will be back to work on Tuesday, April 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Overnight parking tolerance for Passover and Easter
The Town of Montreal West will allow overnight parking on the street for guests from Wednesday evening April 5, 2023 until Thursday morning April 13, 2023 inclusively.
An overnight parking tolerance allows residents and their guests to park their vehicles on the street overnight without having to request a temporary overnight parking permit.
Note: Vehicles must respect daytime parking restrictions and are not permitted to park in front of fire hydrants, in front of driveways, in no-stopping zones or anywhere else where parking is prohibited.
Montreal West to launch its second Zero Waste challenge!
Category : Environment
March 23, 2023
The Town of Montreal West piloted its first ever Zero Waste Challenge as part of Circular Economy Month last year. To build onto this green momentum, the Town will be hosting another Zero Waste Challenge this spring!
This challenge is in line with the Town’s collective effort to strive for zero waste and increase the rate of residual materials diverted from landfill. One of the main objectives for this year’s challenge would be to reduce household waste by 20%. As such, the Town is looking for households to participate in the challenge for four weeks. This experience will be an opportunity to learn best practices in waste management and begin the transition into a zero waste lifestyle.
From April 17 to May 12, participating households will commit to weighing their household waste (excluding recycling and compost) every week for four weeks. Households are also invited to attend workshops aimed at better understanding the waste they produce and collectively learning about ways to minimize it, with the kick off workshop being on April 17.
Everyone is invited to take part in this opportunity and make their contribution to protecting our environment. Households interested in participating in the challenge have until April 4 at 11:59 p.m. to register through the online form.
Quick recap:
Registration period: March 24 to April 4 at 11:59 pm
Challenge objective: Reduce household waste by 20%
Workshop dates: April 17 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. Date of 2nd workshop TBD
The Molson Foundation supports the new Sports and Recreation Center
Category : Sports and Recreation Center
March 17, 2023
The Town is honoured to announce that The Molson Foundation joins the growing list of valued donors for the construction of a new Sports and Recreation Center in Montreal West.
Mayor Beny Masella thanked The Molson Foundation for their generous donation. “The support shown by The Molson Foundation is so important to us. The construction of a new Sports and Recreation Center is essential for our community’s quality of life and well-being, and we are pleased to see organizations and individuals recognizing its value”.
The Town wishes to thank all donors for their generosity and support.
To learn more about the new Sports and Recreation Center project and how you can help, please visit the dedicated page or contact us by filling out the form online. Make your donation today and help make this exciting project a reality!
Head out to the Legion Memorial Rink for free and local activities for the whole family during the two Spring breaks (February 27 to March 10).
This year, the Town will offer hockey and skating clinics for 5-18 year olds. Full descriptions of each course and registration is available on Amilia.
The Town of Montreal West opened a register on February 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with respect to By-law 2023-001 ordering the construction of a new sports and recreation center and authorizing a loan of $27 318 686 for this purpose.
The number of signatures required to force a referendum was 391. The Town received a total of 329 signatures. Therefore, By-law 2023-001 is deemed to have been approved by those eligible to vote and will be forwarded to the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'habitation for approval.
As promised, Town Council has committed to holding a vote following the opening of the bids. At that time, we will present residents with the total cost of the project as well as the projected impact on your tax bill. The bidding period ends on March 17. A resolution announcing Council’s intent to hold a vote will be passed at the February 27 council meeting.
We are pleased to announce that the Town of Montreal West will become part of Communauto’s FLEX zone as of February 9, 2023.
Communauto is a Montreal-based car sharing company with a fleet of several thousand vehicles spread across 16 cities including Montreal, Quebec, Gatineau, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivieres.
In addition to vehicles available by reservation (that must be picked up and dropped off at a fixed location), Communauto will extend their FLEX zone and provide their FLEX services without reservation in the central part of Montreal West, from Northview to Sherbrooke. The FLEX vehicles, noted by the word “FLEX” on the car door, are available 24/7, can be picked up steps from your location, and can be rented for a few minutes, an hour, a day or longer. When you’re done, you can drop off the car back in any FLEX zone across the island of Montreal.
Parking restrictions must be respected at all times, as laid out below:
All vehicles must respect all posted parking regulation signs including any temporary no parking signs for snow removal should they be posted in the event of a snow storm
Communauto FLEX vehicles are exempted from the Town of Montreal West’s overnight and four hour parking limitations
Fire hydrants and driveways should never be blocked
Drivers must ensure parking will be good for at least the next 24 hours
Our two reserved Communauto vehicles stationed in the Westminster municipal parking lot have served our community well and this new FLEX service will give residents more access to vehicles and usage flexibility.
The Town is pleased to add another mode of transport to the existing array of public transit options to further contribute to the Town of Montreal West’s sustainability initiatives and to building a greener future.
Visit the Communauto website for more information on their services.
Residents opposed to the loan by-law may sign a register to hold a referendum to approve or reject the by-law.
Registration will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Music Room at Town Hall.
The persons qualified to vote must ascertain their identity by presenting one of the following documents:
health insurance card
driver's license
passport
certificate of Indian status or
membership card of Canadian Forces.
Additional details about the conditions to be recognized as a person qualified to vote may be found in the public notice that was published on February 3, 2023.
The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities, sets out the rules for identifying who is eligible to vote. The calculation formula set out in the Act also determines the number of signatories required to hold a referendum. In the case of Montreal West, this number is 391.
There are two possible scenarios following registration day:
A) If the minimum number of 391 opponents as required by law is reached, a referendum vote to approve or reject the loan by-law will be held in the spring, according to the legislated timelines. It is important to note that the loan by-law is based on estimated costs and that the exact prices will only be known after the opening of the bids in March.
Following the referendum vote, if the majority votes "No", the project will not proceed. If the majority votes "Yes", the project will go ahead without a second vote.
B) If the minimum number of 391 signatures as required by law is not reached, the file will be sent to the Ministère des affaires municipales et de l'habitation (MAMH) for approval of the loan by-law.
In the case where there is no referendum for the loan by-law, Council is committed to holding a vote on this project once the bids are opened and the exact prices are known. At that point, we will be able to present the potential impact to your tax bill.
Residents will then have the opportunity to vote whether or not to proceed with the construction of the new Sports and Recreation Centre knowing all the facts.
The following chart illustrates the steps involved in a loan by-law procedure.
New Sports and Recreation Center FAQ
The Town has received many questions from residents concerning the new Sports and Recreation Center project. An FAQ has been prepared for the benefit of the community.
The Town is entering an important phase towards the construction of the new Sports and Recreation Center. A call for tenders was issued earlier this year with bids expected to be opened by the end of February.
At the January 30, 2023 council meeting, Council gave a notice of motion and tabled a draft loan by-law for the new Sports and Recreation Center. Here is a breakdown of what this is and how it affects taxpayers.
When a municipality wishes to borrow money to carry out infrastructure capital work, it must proceed by way of a loan by-law if it does not have the funds required to carry out the work in its annual capital budget.
The construction of the new Sports and Recreation Center will serve the citizens living in Town for the next 40 years or more. This municipal infrastructure project will benefit the entire population, community organizations and local merchants. In addition to the grant received from the federal and provincial governments representing over 1/3 of the estimated cost for the project, it will be funded by the generous donations raised through the fundraising campaign, appropriation of unaffected and affected surplus and contributions by municipal taxpayers, present and future.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE OF A LOAN BY-LAW?
The Cities and Towns Act defines which loan by-law is subject to the approval of the qualified voters according to the procedure provided for a loan by-law. The loan by-law for the new Sports and Recreation Center is subject to this process. Qualified voters may register to determine if a referendum vote must be held to approve the loan by-law. If the minimum number of signatures are not received, the by-law will be sent to the Ministère des affaires municipales et de l’habitation (MAMH) for approval. This is the final step in the loan by-law process.
Registration will take place at Town Hall on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
TOWN COUNCIL’S POSITION
It is of utmost importance to Council to move ahead with a project that has its residents’ support.
In the case where there is no referendum for the loan by-law, Council is committed to holding a vote on this project once the bids are opened and the exact prices are known. At that point we will be able to present the actual impact on your tax bill.
UNDERSTANDING THE FIGURES IN THE LOAN BY-LAW
The estimated project costs in the loan by-law include taxes, contingencies and other related and unforeseen expenses pertaining to the work. It is important to note that the maximum borrowing power of $27 M as listed in the by-law is based on estimated costs and does not take into consideration private (fundraising) and public (provincial and federal government financial assistance) contributions. Once these amounts are deducted, the estimated loan for taxpayers is $11 M.
The annual cost to taxpayers will depend on the final project costs and the fluctuating interest rate when the amount is borrowed at a rate based on the value of these immovables as it appears in the assessment roll in force each year.
NEXT STEPS
A call for tenders for the construction of the new Sports and Recreation Center was issued on January 12, 2023 with a deadline to submit bids by February 24, 2023. We are currently working off cost estimations as final project costs remain unknown until the opening of the bids. Exact prices will only be known in March after the bid opening process.
The existing aging facilities, namely the Legion Memorial Rink, the outdoor pool and the North chalet, require colossal and significant upgrades and are unable to support the modern-day expectations of users and limit the Town in its ability to maintain and improve quality of life in the community.
Built in 1964, our facilities are now 58 years old, far exceeding the 40-50 year expected life span for an arena and an outdoor swimming pool. Serious structural and accessibility issues are now at play and replacement is the only option.
PLANS FOR THE NEW CENTER
The new Sports and Recreation Center project consists of the demolition of the existing obsolete infrastructure and reconstruction of a new center at the same location, at 220 Bedbrook Avenue.
As it stands, the current plans for the new Sports and Recreation Center include a regulation sized-rink, an outdoor L-shaped swimming pool, a gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, pro-shop, café-restaurant, offices and kitchen facilities.
The new Center will offer enhanced sport and recreation services, will be universally accessible and will favour an eco-responsible and climate-resilient design.
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE NEW CENTER?
Everyone! The new Center will serve babies, children, teenagers, adults and seniors alike through a variety of different programs and activities.
With temperatures finally cooperating over the past week, we are happy to announce the opening of some outdoor rinks. Work to improve rink conditions will continue daily as the weather allows.
The Westminster entrance to the Town Hall parking lot and the roundabout entrance have been temporarily closed for the next few days. During this time, Town Hall users may access the Town Hall parking lot via Ainslie and Easton.
Both the front and side door remain accessible during this time.
Municipal offices closed from December 23 to January 3
Category : Administration
December 19, 2022
Our administrative offices will be closed for the holidays from Friday, December 23 to Tuesday, January 3 inclusively. We will return to our regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
It is strongly advised that you purchase your 2023 dog and parking licenses before our closure on December 22.
It will be possible to reach Public Security at all times by calling 514 630-1234 and emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) by dialing 9-1-1.
Holiday overnight parking tolerance
The Town of Montreal West will allow overnight parking on the streets for guests of residents starting from December 18th until the morning of January 4th.
During the holidays, all vehicles must respect all posted parking regulation signs including any temporary no parking signs for snow removal should they be posted in the event of a snow storm.
Waste collection
The schedule for recycling, organic and garbage collections remains the same. Organic waste and recycling will be picked up on Tuesdays starting at 7:00 a.m. and garbage will be collected on Thursdays starting at 7:00 a.m.
Christmas tree collection
Did you know the Town recycles Christmas trees? Simply place your Christmas tree in front of your house throughout the month of January and Public Works will pass by to collect it within the week. Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel and garlands before putting it out on the curb. The trees will be placed around the outdoor rinks before being recycled into wood chips that will be used in our parks.
Legion Memorial Rink holiday schedule
Head out to the arena during the holidays to enjoy free skate and pick up hockey with friends and family.
Council will adopt the municipal budget for the fiscal year 2023, the taxation by-law and the three-year program of capital expenditures for 2023-2024-2025 at a special meeting that will be held at the Town Hall and live streamed to Youtube on Monday, December 19, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
The link to the meeting will be shared on the Council meetings page on the day of the meeting.
Overnight parking tolerance for the holiday period
Category : Public Security
December 16, 2022
The Town of Montreal West will allow overnight parking on the streets for guests of residents starting from December 18th until the morning of January 4th.
During the holidays, all vehicles must respect all posted parking regulation signs including any temporary no parking signs for snow removal should they be posted in the event of a snow storm.
The Town of Montreal West has taken the feedback and concerns brought up by residents seriously and has decided to postpone the amendments to the Waste by-law originally planned for this year.
As a community, it is important to combine our efforts towards reducing the amount of waste we send to landfills. In April 2021, the Town adopted a Residual Material Management (RMM) Policy as a first step towards a more sustainable waste strategy. The 2022-2026 RMM Action Plan that followed in June 2022 puts forth multiple projects that are in accordance with the goals and objectives of the RMM policy. One of these goals is to increase residual material diversion rate by restructuring our Town garbage collection system.
Taking all this into consideration, Town Council will be reviewing this file in the new year allowing sufficient time to adjust. Further information will be shared in due course.
New amendments to the Town's Waste By-law coming soon
Category : Environment
December 2, 2022
The Town of Montreal West, like all municipalities across Quebec, is working to reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill as one important way to help fight the climate crisis. After a thorough analysis of best practices elsewhere, the Town is leaning towards the least disruptive solution for its residents.
In line with the Residual Materials Management (RMM) policyand action plan, the Town plans on implementing a by-law to limit household garbage bin size and to prohibit the disposal of garbage outside of the bin. Further details on the amendments made to the Town’s waste by-law will be announced following its adoption.
A Town-wide awareness and education campaign on waste reduction coupled with these waste by-law amendments is a step in the right direction towards building a more sustainable future, and its success rests on a sustained collective effort. We hope to continue this collaborative partnership as we begin to implement projects laid out in the RMM action plan that applies best practices in the sustainable management of the Town's waste, and to echo Mayor Masella’s words, take part in the “great green shift.”
Agglomeration operating budget 2023: Suburban municipalities denounce the ever-widening gap in quota distribution
Category : Council
December 1, 2022
PRESS RELEASE BY THE ASSOCIATION OF SUBURBAN MUNICIPALITIES
Montreal West, November 29, 2022 – The Association of Suburban Municipalities (ASM), which represents the Montreal agglomeration’s demerged municipalities, denounces the abusive increases in the 2023 operating budget revealed Tuesday night by the Municipal Administration of Montreal and calls for an immediate and fair adjustment of the quotas.
"Every year, when its operating budget is unveiled, the Municipal Administration of Montreal demonstrates its insensitivity to taxpayers and to the population of suburban cities, but this time it has crossed the line. With an 8% increase in quotas for demerged municipalities, while the increase for the City of Montreal is a mere 2.7%, the gap widens dramatically. For the mayors of the demerged cities, this is a thinly veiled insult to their citizens," said Beny Masella, President of the ASM and Mayor of Montreal West.
Although the 15 demerged municipalities account for 12% of the population of the Island of Montreal and 18% of the fiscal capacity as established by the rules put in place by the Government of Quebec, in 2023 they will have to assume 38% of the total increase in the agglomeration's expenditures for the entire Island of Montreal. In addition, Montréal alone receives an $18 million credit following a redistribution of the quotas related to the new assessment roll.
Therefore, the City of Montreal presents an agglomeration expenditure budget for 2023 that is supposedly up $100 million, compared to the 2022 budget. However, the actual overall increase in this budget is $224.9 million, which represents an actual increase of 8.75% over the 2022 budget, and not 3.6%. Montreal presents the 2023 budget variances while including the non-recurring deficits of 2020 and 2021, which favourably distorts budget variations.
In addition, the 2023 operating budget maintains a glaring and unjustifiable fiscal inequity for the population of the demerged municipalities. Their quota, paid to the City of Montreal for agglomeration services, represents an average additional annual tax burden of $700 per year per citizen, a whopping 56% more than the citizens of Montreal.
The ASM also notes that the increasingly broad interpretation of the concept of the agglomeration's liable expenses has resulted in an ever-increasing transfer of expenditures from the City of Montreal to the agglomeration's budget. The agglomeration's total quotas represented 39.5% of the total budget of the City of Montreal in 2020. This share increased to 40.7% in 2021, then to 43.1% in 2022, and will increase again in 2023. This transfer of expenses already had an average annual growth of nearly double the inflation rate at the time and is an obvious financial interest for the City of Montreal.
The ASM points out that the current process for calculating quotas does not ensure a fair distribution of agglomeration expenses. In addition, as demerged municipalities are excluded from the preparation process for the 2023 fiscal year, the ASM cannot endorse such decisions, taken unilaterally.
"For years now, we have been saying that the current quota process is undemocratic and perpetuates injustices against our citizens, who are being held hostage. The Municipal Administration of Montreal and the Government of Quebec must recognize the role of the elected officials of demerged municipalities and invite them to take part in any decision that directly affects them," concluded Mr. Masella.
For Mr. Masella, "What is asked of the citizens of the demerged municipalities shamelessly surpasses that of other citizens of the Island of Montreal. While they already pay much more, the demerged municipalities receive fewer services. For example, there is much less police presence and a very minimal and insufficient public transit offer for citizens demerged municipalities compared to their neighbours living in Montreal. The Municipal Administration of Montreal seems to consider that there are two classes of citizens on the Island of Montreal. This is socially and morally unacceptable."
About the Association of Suburban Municipalities
The Association des municipalités de banlieue (ASM) is an association of fifteen demerged municipalities of the agglomeration of Montreal, each autonomous in its municipal management and its voice. Together, they count some 250,000 citizens. These municipalities are Baie-d'Urfé, Beaconsfield, Côte-Saint-Luc, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Dorval, L'Île-Dorval, Hampstead, Kirkland, Montreal East, Montreal West, Mount Royal, Pointe-Claire, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Senneville, and Westmount.
This year, the Town of Montreal West hosted its very first Zero Waste Challenge during Circular Economy Month. This initiative is part of the Town’s collective effort to strive for zero waste and increase the rate of residual materials diverted from landfill.
Objectives of the Challenge
The Challenge had three main objectives for participating households, which are:
To learn about your local household waste streams, habits, and literacy.
To track what goes in your garbage to identify your perception of how much trash your household produces and contrast it with how much is actually produced.
Optimize your waste management practices, reduce your waste at its source and learn how to take more eco-friendly actions.
How the Challenge worked
The Challenge spanned the course of three weeks, beginning on October 27, 2022. To encourage and build a sense of community, participating households were grouped into teams. An online “trash diary” was provided to participants to log their weekly garbage waste (excluding recycling and compost). As part of this trash diary, the participants had to tally the different types of waste that were present in their garbage bin(s) and weigh the total amount of trash that they produced that week. The team with the largest difference of garbage waste produced wins the challenge (and a unique prize)! The participating households were also given a guide to extra resources, which will also be shared townwide, that addresses the common questions raised while filling out the trash diary as well as suggested blogs, videos, and books to check out.
Results
After calculating the total weight of all the different teams, we are excited to announce that Team RePhil has won the challenge – congratulations! Team RePhil produced the largest difference in the waste produced between weeks 1 and 3. On average, Team RePhil produced 0.655 kg of waste per week, compared to Team Original Mo Wasters and Team No Mo Wasters, which produced 1.85 kg and 1.75 kg respectively. We also found that there were certain items that were commonly wasted among households, some of which included plastic food wrappers, soft and hard plastic packaging, cotton swabs, and chip bags.
Many were surprised by the ubiquitous amount of plastic and mixed material items found in their garbage bin, with one participant noting that “you may as well have lost once that plastic is in your home”. Despite the abundance, many found ways to repurpose and recycle items that would have otherwise been landfilled. The challenge also provided a platform for households to share resources with each other. Overall, the challenge was a success with most participants noting that they have learned something new, and we hope to continue our zero waste efforts into the new year.
The CP Holiday Train stops in Montreal West Sunday, November 27, 2022! Get into the holiday spirit with some live music, brightly-decorated rail cars and fun. The goal of the CP Holiday Train is to raise money and awareness for local food banks across Canada. Don’t forget to bring your cash and/or non-perishable food donations.
Schedule
Train arrival: 6:45 p.m. Show time: 7 to 7:30 p.m., performances by Tenille Townes & Aysanbee
Road closures The following road closures are necessary to safely accommodate the Holiday Train and its spectators for the duration of the event on November 27.
The level crossing at the intersection of Westminster and Sherbrooke will be completely closed to traffic for a period of 60 minutes between 6:45 p.m and 7:45 p.m. A detour will be possible via the Elmhurst level crossing at all times.
Broughton between Westminster and Connaught will be completely closed between 3 p.m and 9 p.m.
Both Ballantyne and Brock south between Avon and Broughton will be placed in local circulation only mode between 3 p.m and 9 p.m. Public security and police officers will be restricting access to residents only between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The above street closures are absolutely necessary in order to ensure the safety of the spectators.
The police will be stationed at the intersection of Avon and Westminster in order to conduct traffic throughout the closing of the Westminster level crossing from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. For safety reasons, the police officers will not allow any vehicles to access Westminster northbound, with the exception of emergency vehicles. As a result, residents will not have inbound access to Easton or Ainslie for 60 minutes during the event. However, residents will be able to exit via Ainslie and access Avon at all times during the event.
Please plan any trips according to the information provided above. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Launch of the public fundraising campaign for the new Sports and Recreation Center
Category : Sports and Recreation Center
November 21, 2022
The Town of Montreal West announced the official launch of the public fundraising campaign for its new Sports and Recreation Center at a community event on November 20, 2022. The event took place on the site of the future center.
Mayor Beny Masella was joined on stage by councillors Colleen Feeney, Maria Torres and Lauren Small-Pennefather, Desiree McGraw, Member of Parliament for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Andrew Michelin, important donor and member of the Fundraising Committee, and Valentina Todoran, interim Director General to kick off the public fundraising campaign in front of an enthusiastic group of Montreal West citizens.
The Town and the Fundraising Committee aim to raise $2.5 million to build the new Sports and Recreation Center. Launched in 2021, the silent fundraising campaign has already received important support from a number of partners with a total of $1.5 million pledged and donated to date.
The fundraising campaign aims to reduce the tax burden on its citizens, to multiply the sources of financing and to create a sense of belonging among the various partners.
The Town now calls on the community’s generosity to help us achieve our fundraising goal. With your support, Montreal West’s vision for building a strong and active community will come to fruition!
How you can help
Here are the different ways you can make a donation:
“This will be generational center; this is what builds a community. It’s an exciting project for all of us.”
Désirée McGraw, Member of National Assembly for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
“Montreal West is such an amazing community, and we deserve facilities that are commensurate with the extraordinary community that we are and I really think this new intergenerational and multipurpose center will be a gamechanger for our community. “
Andrew Michelin, Donor and Fundraising Committee member
“Think of what this new center will mean to your family now and to the family you’ll sell your house to down the road. It’s something permanent, an investment in the future.”
From left to right: Montreal West Mascot, Samantha Mitra, Fundraising Committee member, Councillor Lauren Small-Pennefather, Mayor Beny Masella, Councillor Colleen Feeney, Councillor Maria Torres, Desiree McGraw, Member of Parliament for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Valentina Todoran, interim Director General, and Andrew Michelin, important donor and member of the Fundraising Committee.Beny MasellaDésirée McGrawAndrew MichelinBecky HoopsShawny
Invite to the launch event for the public fundraising campaign
Category : Sports and Recreation Center
November 9, 2022
The Town invites you to a special event for the official launch of the public fundraising campaign for the new Sports and Recreation Center.
Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 12 to 3:30 p.m. Hodgson Field
Come find out more about this exciting project and join us for food, entertainment, raffle and arts and crafts. Free food for the first 500 people!
Town Council will also be on site to present the project and answer your questions about the new Sports and Recreation Center.
The event will take place rain or shine in our heated tents.
Free family-friendly shows
1 p.m. Music show by children entertainer, Shawny Kids and adults who are kids at heart will enjoy dancing around to his catchy tunes! Check out his Youtube channel
2:30 p.m. Hula hoop show by Becky Hoops
Becky’s successful street show, has been performed in more than 15 countries and continues to be a crowd hit. This lovable yet overly zealous character truly lives in a fantasy paradise, bringing the beach to the street, everywhere she goes. She transforms her hula hoop into a miniature ocean, bringing the public with her on a breathtaking underwater journey full of circus skill, comedy and a few surprises. She herself is surprised at the end when she is showered with over 25 hula hoops. Jump head first into this one… you won’t regret it!
The Town would like to inform its residents of a planned traffic obstruction on Westminster Avenue South on the following dates between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
October 27, 28 and 31
October 31 to November 2
November 4
November 7
November 10 and 11
November 15 and 16
Additional work dates will take place in November. The dates will be confirmed by e-bulletin and on the Info-work webpage.
Three lanes on Westminster South (from Avon until 39 Westminster South) will be occupied by The Easton development project. Access in both directions will be maintained intermittently on the remaining lane and will be controlled by flagmen. Signage will be present to ensure a secure traffic flow.
We suggest that you plan your trips accordingly. Drivers should expect slowdowns.
If you have any questions about this work, please do not hesitate to contact Developer Representative, Noam Schnitzer at nschnitzer@sajo.com or 514-944-3800.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this work.
With its beautifully decorated homes and great community spirit, Montreal West is a very popular place on Halloween night! Our Public Security Officers will be patrolling the streets tonight to ensure everyone's safety while trick or treating. Here are some basic safety tips when trick or treating:
Trick or treat on one side of the street at a time to avoid crossing unnecessarily
Walk around in groups
Ensure Halloween costumes fit well
Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors
Keep dry and warm
Stay outside while trick-or-treating, never enter someone's home
Be sure an adult checks all Halloween candy before trick-or-treaters dig in
Drivers: slow down and be extra vigilant on the roads
Montreal West continues its sustainability efforts by implementing a recycling service for small electronic devices!
The Town is proud to announce the installation of an Electrobac, to offer you a convenient location to recycle your old electronics. The Electrobac is located in the entrance of the Legion Memorial Rink Arena on 220 Bedbrook Avenue.
What is collected in the Electrobac?
The Electrobac accepts a wide variety of small electronic devices including cell phones, cameras, MP3 players, ink cartridges, peripherals, headphones and chargers among many others. To see a complete list of recyclable items, visit www.electrobac.com.
Electronic waste usually contains lead, mercury and other harmful components. Help us protect the environment by recycling as much electronic waste as possible! As an RQO certified company, Electrobac follows strict regulations to ensure the protection of the data on your devices and a high environmental standard for a sustainable disposal of all the electronics.
Halloween, like many holidays, is a time for decorating, eating and having a good time with loved ones. However, like many other seasonal holidays, Halloween can produce a lot of waste. An exploratory study in the UK found that approximately 83% of the material in 324 clothing items promoted through online platforms of retailers were oil-based plastic which are likely to end up in landfill. This is equivalent to the weight of 83 million Coca Cola bottles! Plastic is not only found in the clothes themselves, but also in wigs, toys, decorations, candy wrappers, and more. Moreover, when November rolls around to mark the end of Halloween, these items are more often than not thrown away.
About 15% of all unwanted garments are reused or recycled however the vast majority, 85%, end up in landfills. But it doesn’t have to be this way, especially since Halloween occurs during Waste Reduction Week and Circular Economy Month! There are various ways to celebrate Halloween more sustainably and reduce the amount of waste you produce.
Don't forget to participate in our Trash to Art Halloween contest in collaboration with the Environmental Action Committee! Dig into your craft boxes and your recycling to create great displays and costumes from what you have lying around.
Following the adoption of By-Law 456-9 amending By-law 456 at the September council meeting, it was announced that the use of leaf blowers is now permitted from November 1 to November 30 and that gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums will be completely prohibited as of November 1, 2023.
Leaf blowers may be used between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Under no circumstances are leaves to be blown onto curbs, sidewalks, streets, or other public property, nor are leaves allowed to be blown onto any other private property.
Our municipal services will be closed Monday, October 10 for Thanksgiving. Our employees will be back to work on Tuesday, October 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Town is proud to renew our commitments towards sustainability by joining ‘Circular Economy Month’ - a nationwide public awareness campaign that is committed to waste reduction, resource conservation and community education for sustainable living. Learn more about the campaign, and check out the Town’s proclamation below!
This pledge goes hand in hand with the Town’s Residual Materials Management Policy and five-year Action Plan that serves as our guide to better managing our waste as well as further reducing waste at the source.
What is the ‘Circular Economy’?
Currently, our economies move linearly from resource extraction, to material usage, and onto waste disposal. This model is unfortunately putting a lot of pressure on our environment. The circular economy is a different way of doing things. A circular economy tries to keep materials and products in circulation for as long as possible by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, repurposing, or recycling materials and products.
What is the Town doing for Circular Economy Month?
As part of this year’s Circular Economy Month of October, the Town of Montreal West will be hosting two events:
the Town’s first Zero Waste Challenge. This initiative, which involves participating households to attend workshops and commit to weighing their waste every week, is part of the Town’s collective effort to strive for zero waste and increase the rate of residual materials diverted from landfill.
a “Trashy Art” contest whereby residents are invited to create costumes and decorations from materials found in their household recycling bins and existing craft supplies.
Finally, we are pleased to announce the launch of new educational materials on the Town website for tips and resources on zero waste living and how you can reduce food waste in your household. We encourage you to visit these new pages and learn more about what you can do as a household to promote a circular economy.
Montreal West receives Monarch-friendly Town certification
Category : Environment
September 30, 2022
Montreal West is proud to officially become a certified Monarch-friendly Town by the David Suzuki Foundation!
The monarch butterfly is a threatened species whose population has drastically declined over the past two decades. Our new certified monarch butterfly educational garden, located at Roy D. Locke Park, will join other gardens across North America to help this seriously endangered migratory insect.
Mayor Masella expressed enthusiasm for the municipality’s commitment: “Montreal West cares about preserving the environment for future generations, and this certification aligns with our sustainable development values."
We invite you visit the garden on site, as well as learn more about the Monarch butterfly and what you can do to protect them here.
September 30, 2022, will mark the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory holiday, which honours the children who never returned home, the victims’ families, the survivors of residential schools, and all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who are enduring such an unimaginable loss. This date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were removed from their homes and forced into residential schools.
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation builds on and honours Orange Shirt Day, which takes place on the same day. The Residential School System has impacted multiple generations of Indigenous peoples, with long-term detrimental effects on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, cultures, economies, traditional knowledge and ways of life, languages, family structures, and connections to the land.
This year, The Town is displaying the Survivor’s Flag, which offers an opportunity to reflect and assist Canadians to better understand our country’s past, including past wrongs, and to commit to contributing to a better future.
The Survivors’ Flag is an expression of remembrance, meant to honour residential school survivors and all the lives and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada. Each element depicted on the flag was carefully selected by survivors from across Canada, who were consulted in the flag’s creation.
The flag represents the Family, the Children, the Seeds Below Ground, Tree of Peace, the Cedar Branch, Cosmic Symbolism, the Métis Sash, the Eagle Feather and the Inuksuit.
Montreal West to launch its first Zero Waste challenge!
Category : Environment
September 23, 2022
Did you know that October is Circular Economy Month? Circular Economy Month is a month-long nationwide public awareness campaign committed to waste reduction, resource conservation and community education for sustainable living.
As part of Circular Economy Month, the Town of Montreal West will be hosting its first Zero Waste Challenge. This initiative is part of the Town’s collective effort to strive for zero waste and increase the rate of residual materials diverted from landfill.
Call for participants
The Town is looking for households to participate in the challenge for 2 weeks. This experience will be an opportunity to learn best practices in waste management and begin the transition into a zero waste lifestyle.
For the last 2 weeks of October, participating households will commit to weighing their household waste (excluding recycling and compost) every week and are invited to attend workshops aimed at better understanding the waste they produce and collectively learning about ways to minimize it.
Everyone is invited to take part in this opportunity and contribute to protecting our environment. Households interested in participating in the challenge have until October 5th to apply by emailing environment@montreal-west.ca with the subject line “Zero Waste Challenge”.
Warning siren testing in our area on September 23, 2022
Category : Public Security
September 22, 2022
On Friday, September 23, 2022, Montréal will be TESTING the emergency siren warning the population in your area.
The emergency siren sounds off for 3 minutes, and is the best way to warn the population of the release of a toxic substance from a factory.
Take this opportunity to find out what to do when you hear the emergency siren.
Why such a test in Montreal West?
The factory Lactalis Canada, located at 7470, rue Saint-Jacques Ouest uses ammonia. In the case of an industrial accident causing ammonia to be released in the air, the emergency siren will sound off in order to quickly inform the potentially exposed population.
The siren test is a technical test carried out to ensure the proper working order of equipment, as well as the preparedness of all emergency responders.
What should you do in case of a toxic release?
When you hear the alarm, follow the instructions below, to minimize exposure to toxic substances:
Seek shelter in the nearest building to avoid breathing in the toxic substance.
Close, seal and stay away from all windows. Stop the ventilation system, in order to keep toxic substances out.
Turn on your radio to get directives from authorities.
Leave your kids in school, so as to avoid exposing them or yourself to toxic substances.
Do not use your phone, so as to keep lines free for emergency responders.
For further information, please call 311 or visit montreal.ca/
The City of Montreal’s Service de l’évaluation foncière is responsible for the property assessment roll for all 16 municipalities within the agglomeration of Montréal.
The new property assessment roll for 2023-2025 was released by the City of Montreal on September 14 and the average increase for all Montreal West property types combined is 41.1%. The role will come into effect on January 1, 2023.
Some residents have expressed concern as to how this will affect their property taxes. You may rest assured that an increase in the value of your property does not automatically translate into an equivalent increase in your municipal tax bill as the taxation rate (mill rate) will be decreased to help offset the increase in value.
Tax rates are set annually in the municipal budget to ensure that the Town's services continue to be delivered with the expected revenues. Property taxes are determined by multiplying the property valuation by the mill rate (i.e. the rate determined by Council for each $100 valuation). Property taxes = property value x mill rate / 100
If you disagree with the assessment of your property and believe that the information on the roll does not reflect reality, you can submit an application for an adjustment. The deadline to request a review is April 30, 2023. Find out how and when you can file for an adjustment on the City of Montreal’s website.
Due to Monday, September 19 being a day of commemoration, the next Council meeting will be held in the Music Room at Town Hall on Tuesday, September 20 at 8 p.m. and will be live streamed on our Youtube page.
Montreal West Street Fair: a festive event for the whole family!
Category : Special events
September 15, 2022
Come out to enjoy fun activities for the whole family and meet local merchants at Montreal West's second edition.
What: Montreal West's Street Fair
When: September 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Westminster Avenue, between Curzon and Milner
There will be a number of activities for the entire family as well as demonstrations and information tables by merchants and cultural groups. Music, games, and face painting will be an integral part of the event.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know your local merchants and community organizations in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
Street closures
Westminster Avenue N. will be closed from Curzon to Milner on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Temporary signs will redirect traffic to Strathearn N.
The Westminster municipal parking lot will be closed to vehicles starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening. It will reopen on Saturday evening at 5:00 p.m.
We are pleased to announce that Fall Free For All Day is back! On Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18th 2022, residents are invited to place any unwanted, yet functioning and useful items at the curb for free pickup by other members of the Montreal West community. The purpose of this event is to encourage re-using, recycling and reducing waste that ends up in landfill.
Please note that any uncollected articles MUST be removed in the evening and not left out for the Thursday garbage pick up.
Mark your calendar and start setting aside your potential treasures now!
Our municipal services will be closed Monday, September 5 for the Labour Day statutory holiday. Our employees will be back to work on Tuesday, September 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note that the pool will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 5. View the detailed schedule.
In an effort to simplify the process for our residents, we are pleased to announce that we have adopted a new solution that allows you to pay your permits by e-transfer.
This applies to the following permits:
Building permits and authorizations
Parking permits
Dog and cat licenses
Contractor permits (landscaping and snow removal)
Detailed instructions will be included in the confirmation email you receive when your permit has been approved.
We’re looking forward to the new solution and hope you enjoy the simplified process as well!
Major work block at the Montreal West train station
Category : Info-works
July 22, 2022
As part of the ongoing construction work to improve safety at the Montreal West Station, which began this spring, exo will undertake a major work block between August 11th and 19th, 2022.
This phase of the project will consist of extending the existing tunnel under the tracks and connecting it to the new station building under construction on Sherbrooke Street. Once completed, this section of the tunnel will allow direct access to all station platforms without having to use the Elmhurst and Westminster level crossings.
For this work block, whose schedule will be exceptionally extended over 24 hours, the contractor has obtained the necessary authorizations from the municipal authorities concerned.
Construction Schedule*
Schedule: The work will take place from August 11th at 10pm to August 19th, 2022, at 11pm
Work time: 24 hours
*Exceptionally, if the situation requires it, the work may continue beyond the scheduled days.
Possible inconveniences
Although every effort will be made to minimize the impact of this work on the quality of life of local residents, certain inconveniances are expected, such as: noise from generators and construction machinery, vibrations, dust, lighting and truck traffic on Sherbrooke Street.
Exo thanks you for your understanding and your patience during this work carried out in the collective interest
The Town of Montreal West is proud to announce that it has received its Age-Friendly Town (Municipalité amie des aînés - MADA) certification in June 2022! This recognition by the Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux confirms our commitment towards making our Town a better, safer and more caring Town for residents of all ages.
This concludes the accreditation process, which spanned 2.5 years and included multiple meetings of the MADA Steering Committee, public consultations with residents, and the drafting and implementation of a policy and action plan.
We would like to thank the dedicated volunteers who sat on the Steering Committee for their hard work: Colleen Feeney, Fred Braman, Paula Cordeau, Karen Derouaux, Stéphanie Dupont, Joan Foster, Zelda Freitas, Dr. Shannon Hebblethwaite, Megan Joy, Rosalind Knitter, Joanne MacPhail, Sheri McLeod, Marian Scully, Ron Smith, Tracie Swim, Raffaelle Di Stasio.
With the heat warning in effect in the area, the Town of Montreal West would like to remind citizens that there are several places on its territory where they can cool off. Those affected by the scorching heat during the next few days can go to the following places :
Municipal pool Open every day, see detailed schedule Extended hours on July 19 and 20 – open until 10 p.m.
Davies Park Splash pad Open every day, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Strathearn Park water area Open every day, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Preventive Measures:
Spend at least three (3) hours in a cool or air conditioned place;
Drink lots of water even if not thirsty;
Reduce physical efforts;
Stay in contact with people you know;
Take a shower or cool bath as often as needed or cool off with a damp cold cloth or spray;
Protect yourself from the sun, wear light coloured clothing and a hat (especially for babies and toddlers);
Keep blinds or curtains closed during the day;
Increase air circulation in your home by opening cross windows;
The Ministère des transports recently announced the opening of a green belt at the foot of Falaise St. Jacques. A parking lot is accessible from Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Boulevard (near Brock Avenue South) and provides access to the approximately 2.8 km long linear park. The park includes:
2,800 trees and 20,000 shrubs and grasses
a multi-purpose trail
rest areas
diversified wildlife habitats
a small parking lot with charging stations for electric vehicles.
Localized reconstruction of sidewalks on Westminster Avenue
Category : Info-works
July 4, 2022
Week of July 4 to July 15, 2022
The Town will be carrying out localized sidewalk repairs on Westminster between Curzon and Milner. The work is tentatively scheduled from July 4 to July 15, 2022 (weather permitting). These dates were strategically chosen to reduce impacts as school has now finished for the year.
The two sections targeted are adjacent to the former RBC bank (26 Westminster N) and the Montreal West United Church (88 Ballantyne N). See the map below for more details.
Temporary signs will be in place to inform pedestrians and motorists of how to proceed around the work. Please respect all temporary traffic signs.
A notice was distributed to residents in this sector.
Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 1 for Canada Day. Our employees will be back to work on Monday, July 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pool schedule on July 1
The pool will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m on July 1. Please note that the lap swim period from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will be replaced by a free swim period on this day.
The Town launches its residual materials management action plan
Category : Environment
June 29, 2022
We are pleased to announce the launch of our residual materials management (RMM) action plan as adopted by Council on June 27, 2022. This action plan will serve as a road map to determine how residual materials will be managed in Montreal West and guide the Town in actively responding to ongoing environmental changes and challenges. This action plan will also encourage and support the cultural changes in the Town around reducing waste and better sorting at the source, for both residents and municipal assets.
This residual materials management action plan puts forth multiple projects that are in accordance with the goals and objectives of the RMM policy that was adopted in April 2021. This policy is also a part of the move to modernize waste management in Quebec that aims to:
Strive for Zero Waste,
Increase the rate of residual materials diverted from landfill,
Lead by example as a municipality, and
Promote a collaborative and collective intelligence culture.
The RMM policy and the associated action plan is a step in the right direction towards building a more sustainable future, all of which would not have been possible without the continued support and feedback from various stakeholders. It is with this collaborative approach of leveraging community resources and collective effort that the Town of Montreal West wishes to implement the RMM action plan. Behavioral and cultural changes are needed at all levels to meet the Town’s ambitious targets to reduce materials generated and improve waste collection performance.
The success of the RMM policy and the action plan rests on a sustained collective effort. We would like to thank all Montreal West community members whose experience, opinion, and expertise have been invaluable in the development of the policy and action plan. We hope to continue this collaborative partnership as we begin the implementation of the action plan to apply best practices in the management of our residual materials and, to echo Mayor Masella’s words, take part in “the great green shift”.
After a 2 year absence, our popular Canada Day event is back. We'd like to thank the wonderful parade and park volunteers for their contribution towards this event.
Join us for some family fun !
In case of rain, the event will be postponed to July 2 (no parade nor contests)
3 p.m. Contests at Davies Park
Blinged up bikes
Snazy Strollers
Pimped-up pets
Wild Wheelchairs
3:30 p.m. Parade
The parade starts at 3:30 p.m. at the corner of Ainslie and Fenwick and makes its way up Westminster to Northview before turning down Strathearn to end at Strathearn Park. Westminster Avenue will be completely closed for the duration of the parade. Check out the parade route and plan your trips accordingly. With limited police resources to secure the area and block off Westminster avenue, the parade itinerary is slightly different this year and will not be going over the hump.
Closure of Promenade Sheraton at the corner of Côte-Saint-Luc Road
Category : Info-works
June 27, 2022
Work dates delayed to June 27 to the week of July 18, 2022
The City of Montreal will carry out work on the water supply system in this area. As such, a complete closure of Sheraton is required for the duration of the work. A detour via Smart Avenue and Radcliffe Avenue is planned. Please respect all temporary traffic signs. A notice by the City of Montreal was distributed to residents in this sector.
Thinking about having a garage sale this summer? Why not join MoWest's first community-wide sale on Saturday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.?
Save yourself the hassle of promotion, the MoWest Environmental Action Committee will do it for you! Just set out a table of treasures in your driveway. Your friends and neighbours will do the rest. It's spring cleaning at its best. Join in!
Unfortunately, the Community Night and Art in the Park event scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to the weather forecast.
You are invited to join us next Tuesday evening, June 14 at Davies Park.
Local groups, local artists and Burger de Ville will be there as well as the staff from the MW day camp to meet their future groups. Future campers will receive an invitation with details shortly.
The Town has recently completed its consultation phase of the new Sports and Recreation Center. Throughout various consultation activities held in the spring, residents and local stakeholders were invited to provide input on specific topics of interest related to sports and recreation activities, universal accessibility, sustainability and community life.
The results of these compilations have been compiled in a report that was tabled at the May 30 council meeting.
We'd like to thank all participants for their valuable feedback.
Our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 23 for Victoria Day. Our employees will be back to work on Tuesday, May 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starting the week of May 22, the Town Hall service counter will be open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To accomodate citizens wishing to pay their property taxes in person, the service counter will be open exceptionally on Friday, May 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As part of the consultation phase for the development of the new Sports and Recreation Center, the Town has completed two virtual general public consultations and one local round table with community organizations in April.
We would now like to hear from all of our residents through an online survey. The deadline to complete the survey is May 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. The survey is open to Montreal West residents only.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Point on May 15
Category : Public Works
May 4, 2022
This year's annual mobile household hazardous waste collection point will be taking place at Public Works on Sunday, May 15 from 9 am to 5 pm. Residents wishing to dispose of dangerous materials such as paint, batteries, chemical products, and fluorescent light bulbs may bring these items to the mobile collection point where they will be sorted by staff and disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. To view the full list of accepted and refused items, please consult our webpage on household hazardous waste.
When dropping off your waste please bring proof of residence on the island of Montreal and follow instructions given by staff at the site. If you are coming by car, the waste will be retrieved directly from your trunk and you will be asked to stay inside your vehicle. If coming by foot or by bike, you must wear a mask, maintain 2m distance, and can form a separate line on the sidewalk. Further details can again be found on our household hazardous waste webpage. We thank you for your cooperation.
Please note that Public Works cannot accept hazardous waste on any other day of the year.
A crew from The Easton Project will be on site on the morning of April 22 to fix the potholes and repave criticial sections of Westminster Avenue S. in front of Town Hall. Access will remain open in both directions and flagmen will be present to help with traffic flow. Slowdowns are to be expected as alternate directions are let through. Please respect all temporary traffic signs.
If you have any questions about this work, please do not hesitate to contact Developer Representative, Noam Schnitzer at nschnitzer@sajo.com or 514-944-3800.
We appreciate your patience and understand during this work.
The City of Montreal will be conducting work on the storm sewer that partly feeds the Meadowbrook creek, between April 25 and May 15. This is the last phase of the work planned in this area. The work stems from a decision by the Court of Appeal of Quebec to cut off the flow of contaminated water into the creek. The creek is located on the Meadowbrook Golf Course.
Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18 for Easter holiday. Our employees will be back to work on Tuesday, April 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starting the week of April 18, the Town Hall service counter will be open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hydro Quebec is carrying out emergency work on Sherbrooke Street at the corner of Westminster Avenue. Sherbrooke Street is closed to traffic, a detour on Ballantyne N has been set up.
Both lanes on Westminster remain open to traffic.
There is a power failure in the area, check out Hydro Quebec’s website for more information.
The SPVM and Montreal West Public Security are on site to secure the area and to help redirect traffic.
Our ninth annual tree giveaway will be taking place again this spring! Montreal West residents may purchase a tree for a $10 administrative fee. A limited quantity of trees will be made available on a first come, first serve basis. Trees will be delivered to your home the week of May 16 and must be planted by the residents themselves on their own property (instructions will be provided). Please note, however, that these trees cannot be planted on land that belongs to the Town, i.e. the area between the property line and the sidewalk.
Which species options are available?
The species options being offered this year are indicated below. You will be asked to provide your second and third choice of species in the unlikely event that your first choice is not available. Click on each tree for more information about the species.
New this year, trees can be ordered directly from theTown’s Amilia store. At the time when you place your tree order, you will be able to pay for the tree by credit card in the online checkout. You will be required to create an Amilia account or log into your existing Amilia account with the Town.
Alternatively, you may call Public Works at 514-485-8597 to place an order.
We will be accepting orders between April 11 at 8:30 a.m. to April 20 at 4:30 p.m. or until quantities have run out. Maximum of one tree per household. Only payments by visa or mastercard will be accepted.
We will send you a confirmation by email and provide further instructions after the ordering deadline has passed.
For all other questions, please contact environment@montreal-west.ca or call the Public Works reception at 514-485-8597.
In order to improve safety and access to the Montréal-Ouest station, exo is undertaking major construction work to build a new entrance on Sherbrooke Street, extend the existing tunnel beneath the tracks, reconstruct the existing north platform, and close access to the central platform via the Westminster Avenue crossing.
Work planned
May 2022
Exo is currently installing supporting walls and expects to complete this important stage of construction at the end of May 2022. The next major step in the renovations is scheduled for August 2022.
To provide access for the worksite machinery, and to build the supporting walls and future building, exo will be cutting trees alongside the railway tracks on Sherbrooke Street from April 4 to 7, 2022.
This work will be carried out in compliance with permits issued by the borough of CDN-NDG and the municipality of Montreal West.
Work schedule
Construction will take place from spring 2022 to summer 2023
Schedule:*
Weekdays: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends, according to construction progress: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
24 hr: a major portion scheduled for late August lasting one week.
*Exceptionally, if the situation requires it, construction work may continue beyond the scheduled times and dates.
Possible disturbances
While everything possible will be done to minimize the impact of this work on residents’ quality of life, certain inconveniences should be expected, such as: worksite machinery noise, vibrations, dust, truck traffic, detours, and alternating traffic on Sherbrooke Street.
Exo thanks you for your understanding and patience during this work, which is being completed in the public interest.
Montreal West launches single-use mask recovery program
Category : Environment
March 14, 2022
The Town of Montreal West is happy to announce that we have partnered with MultiRecycle to launch a new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) recovery program.
PPE drop off bins can now be found at Town Hall, the Community Center, the Legion Memorial Rink and the municipal yard. These bins are designed to collect single-use masks (i.e. blue or black surgical masks), gloves, visors and glasses. This program aims to increase the Town’s waste diversion rate.
The masks will be separated into three different parts: filter, elastics, and nose clips. The nose clip will be recycled as it is made from fully recyclable aluminum. The filter will be incinerated and the steam from this will be used to generate clean renewable electricity.
To learn more about the recovery process, feel free to contact the Town's Environment Coordinator at environment@montreal-west.ca.
The Town of Montreal West is pleased to announce a partial opening of the Town Hall service counter starting the week of March 7, 2022. Whenever possible, we continue to encourage residents to use the online services offered on the website, a simple, secure and fast alternative.
Reduced hours of operation Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Town has implemented a number of sanitary measures to ensure the safety of its residents and employees.
Entrance is through the front door only, except for citizens with reduced mobility. For the latter, please indicate your presence to the security officer at the main entrance.
Only one citizen will be allowed inside the office area at a time.
Face coverings are mandatory inside the building.
Upon entering the building, clean your hands with disinfectant gel provided by the Town.
Visitors will need to sign in.
Maintain a physical distance of 2 meters at all times.
Anyone exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 is asked not to enter Town buildings.
Temporary opening of Town Hall from February 23-25
Category : Administration
February 21, 2022
The Town Hall service counter will be temporarily open to the public on February 23, 24 and 25, 2022 to accommodate citizens wishing to pay the first installment of their property taxes in person.
Schedule: from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Accepted methods of payment: Cheque, debit and cash
A number of sanitary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will be put in place:
Entrance is through the front door only, except for citizens with reduced mobility. For the latter, please indicate your presence to the security officer at the main entrance.
Only one citizen will be allowed inside the building at a time.
Face coverings are mandatory.
Upon entering the building, clean your hands with disinfectant gel provided by the Town.
Maintain a physical distance of 2 meters at all times.
The Town continues to encourage its citizens to prioritize online and telephone services.
At this stage in the project, the objective of the consultations is to identify residents’ vision, perception and opinion on specific topics of interest. To this end, several consultation activities will be organized around the following themes:
Sport and recreational activities;
Universal accessibility;
Community life.
"Public consultation is a key step in any project of this scale. The Town has prepared a detailed consultation plan to ensure that the new Sports and Recreation Center meets the needs of our citizens."
- Beny Masella, Mayor
For those who cannot participate in the public consultations, stay tuned! An online survey for the general population will be launched at a later date. The highlights of the consultation activities will be shared with the public once the report is finalized.
Calling all those interested in participating! It is not necessary to be athletic or a current user of the sport and recreational facilities to participate. All citizens are welcome!
Deadline to sign up to the public consultations is February 28 at noon. Spaces are limited.
Notice of public domain occupation on Westminster South
February 14, 2022
The Town would like to inform its residents of a planned traffic obstruction on Westminster Avenue South from February 14 to 18.
A portion of Westminster going northbound between Avon and Ainslie will be closed for underground infrastructure work. Access in both directions wil be maintained but drivers should expect slowdowns. Flagmen will be present to ensure a secure traffic flow.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
The Town would like to inform its citizens of a planned traffic hindrance in the Westminster/Avon area beginning February 9.
The westbound lane on Avon Road closest to the sidewalk will be temporarily closed to provide a safe access to The Easton redevelopment work site for the duration of the work. The project is expected to be completed by spring 2023. A reconfiguration of the remaining lanes is required to maintain traffic access in each direction on Avon Road.
Flagmen will be present at the work site to ensure the safety of pedestrians and vehicle traffic. In addition, there will be temporary signage and detour lane markings to inform pedestrians and motorists of how to proceed around the work. Please respect all temporary traffic signs.
Pedestrians: The sidewalks in front of the construction site will not be accessible during the work. Please use the crosswalks on the west and south sides of the intersection to cross the street safely. Temporary detour signs will clearly mark the way.
Bus service: The bus stop at the northeast corner of Avon Road has been moved in front of 8031 Avon Road.
It is best to plan your route accordingly and allow for extra travel time. We apologize for any inconvenience this work may cause and thank you for your understanding.
The Town of Montreal West is accepting applications for summer student positions in the following departments:
Community Centre
Day camp
Municipal pool
Public works
The summer student positions will be chosen based on the candidate's qualifications, experience and availability. The Town will only contact those candidates which are being considered for the positions.
Applicants should fill in the form available on the Employment page of our website.
Council will adopt the municipal budget for the fiscal year 2022 and the taxation by-law at a special meeting that will be live streamed to Youtube on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The link to the meeting will be shared on our Facebook page and on the Council meetings page on the day of the meeting.
If you have any questions regarding the 2022 budget, please fill in the form below before Thursday, January 20 at 3 p.m. Questions will be answered during the special meeting.
This form is to be used exclusively for questions on the adoption of the 2022 budget and taxation by-law. All questions on other topics might not be answered. Questions regarding other topics may be submitted at the next regular Council meeting on January 30
Due to the recent measures announced by Public Health and the Quebec Government, registration for March Break is on hold until further notice.
Camp is planned for February 28-March 4 for 5 to 12 year olds. (Location: Community Centre)
If you are interested in the camp, please sign your children up on Amilia (under March Break Camp) or with the Community Centre at 514-484-6186, and we will keep you posted with any updates on possible activities and costs.
Sewer work by the City of Montreal near Meadowbrook creek
Category : Other
January 7, 2022
January 7, 2022
UPDATE: Pumping work near Toe Blake Park
Dates are subject to change depending on the weather.
Phase 1: January 11 to 18, 2022 ● Sanitary sewer connection ● Temporary wastewater pumping operation in Toe Blake Park
Phase 2: February 6 to 19, 2022 ● Storm sewer connection ● Temporary storm water pumping operation in Toe Blake Park ● Concreting work inside the manhole
The work will not affect the quality of your drinking water or your sewer service.
The City of Montreal will be conducting work on the storm sewer that partly feeds the Meadowbrook creek, between November 15 and July 14. The work stems from a decision by the Court of Appeal of Quebec to cut off the flow of contaminated water into the creek. The creek is located on the Meadowbrook Golf Course.
There is no impact expected on traffic, building access, garbage and recycling collection or parking.
Our administrative staff will be off for the holidays from Friday, December 24th to Tuesday, January 4th inclusively. It will be possible to reach Public Security at all times by calling 514 630-1234 and emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) by dialing 9-1-1.
Following the government's latest announcements on December 20 that all non-essential workers be mandated to work from home, the Town of Montreal West wishes to inform its residents that all municipal offices will be closed to the public as of December 21 and until further notice. Working remotely, our employees will remain available to answer questions and requests from citizens by phone or through the Town's website.
Holiday parking
During the holidays, all vehicles must respect all posted parking regulation signs including any temporary no parking signs for snow removal should they be posted in the event of a snow storm.
Waste collection
The schedule for recycling, organic and garbage collections remains the same. Organic waste and recycling will be picked up on Tuesdays starting at 7:00 a.m. and garbage will be collected on Thursdays starting at 7:00 a.m.
Christmas tree collection
Did you know the Town recycles Christmas trees? Simply place your Christmas tree in front of your house throughout the month of January and Public Works will pass by to collect it within the week. Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel and garlands before putting it out on the curb. The trees will be placed around the skating rink at Hodgson Field before being recycled into wood chips that will be used in our parks.
Town Council returns to in-person Council meetings
Category : Council
December 8, 2021
In an effort to encourage citizen participation, Town Council is pleased to announce that council meetings will now be held in hybrid mode. As such, the regular Council meeting on Monday, December 13 at 8 p.m. will be held both in person in the Music Room at Town Hall and virtually via the Town’s YouTube channel.
Public health measures will be followed and a maximum of 18 people will be admitted on a first come, first served basis. No reservations are required.
Question period
Those who prefer to attend virtually may continue to submit questions to Council using the online form. The form will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
During the first and second question periods, priority will be given to questions from those present at Town Hall. Questions asked online will then be answered for the remainder of the time allocated to the question period.
We would like to remind you of the instructions when submitting your questions to Council:
Citizens must identify themselves by providing their full name (first and last name) and address. If they fail to identify themselves properly, the question will not be submitted to the council.
The question cannot use violent, offensive, or disrespectful language against the council or any person.
A maximum of two questions per person will be accepted.
The Town of Montreal West is organizing a food drive benefitting Head and Hands this holiday season. Drop off non-perishable items from December 1 to December 15 at the following locations during our opening hours:
Town Hall
Community Center
Legion Memorial Rink
Suggested food items include canned vegetables and soup, fruit juices, and snacks.
We have been experiencing technical issues with our website and our contact forms for the last few days. As such, there may be longer delays in getting back to those who have submitted form entries since Sunday afternoon.
We thank you for your understanding as we work on fixing these issues.
Council passed a motion at the November 15 council meeting to extend the use of leaf blowers until November 30 because of this year's late fall.
The use of leaf blowers is permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. They are not allowed to be used on Sundays.
Under no circumstances are leaves to be blown onto curbs, sidewalks, streets, or other public property, nor are leaves allowed to be blown onto any other private property.
The upcoming municipal election will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
The independent candidates for this election are:
Councillor – Seat Number 1
Mr. Eric Aberman
Ms. Lauren Small-Pennefather
Mr. Nathaniel Ward
Councillor – Seat Number 2
Mr. Julien Feldman
Ms. Elizabeth Ulin
Poll information
Given the sanitary restrictions due to COVID-19, the Town has taken additional measures to ensure that voting can take place safely. Among other things, there will be 7 advance polling stations instead of 4 like in 2017, and residents with mobility or health issues are specially invited to vote on October 31.
Advance poll - Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Elizabeth Ballantyne School.
Polling day – Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
for polling sections 1 to 7 and 12 to 14: at Royal West Academy (new gym)
for polling sections 8 to 11: at Edinburgh School
A reminder card will be sent to voters indicating the polling station they are registered to vote at.
On polling day, voters must bring their polling card with them along with an identification document (Québec Health insurance card, Québec driver’s license, Canadian passport, Indian status identity card or Canadian Forces identity card.
Wearing a mask is mandatory. Voters may also bring a lead pencil, a black or blue ink pen to mark their ballot. All sanitary measures will be respected.
Voting by mail
October 27 is the last day for transmitting a request for voting by mail (4:30 p.m.). The application form is available on the Municipal Election 2021 page.
Mail-in ballots must be received by November 5 (4:30 p.m.) at the latest.
Starting November 3rd, we recommend that ballots be dropped off directly at Town Hall to ensure that they are received by the deadline. You may drop it off in our mailbox (the envelope fits when folded in two) or ring the doorbell between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and we will open the door to accept your ballot.
Electoral staff
The Returning Officer of the Town is seeking personnel to work on Sunday, November 7, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Counting of advance poll votes). All members of the electoral personnel will be required to attend a training session, which will be held during the evening time.
The Informer presents Meet the candidates
The Informer will be holding the Meet the Candidates evening virtually on Wednesday, October 27 at 7 p.m.
This is an opportunity for you to submit questions to the candidates. For more information, check out this month's edition of The Informer or visit the Municipal Election 2021 page and click on the Meet the candidates evening tab.
2021-10-24 update: The leak has been fixed. Power and gas service were both restored yesterday evening.
A gas leak in the south section of the Town has caused a power and a gas service outage in the area.
Our priority is to ensure the safety of our citizens. The safety protocol was immediately put in place by the Service d'incendie de Montréal (SIM) and a safety perimeter was established causing increased traffic in the Town.
The Town of Montreal West has lowered it flag to half-mast in honour of firefighter Pierre Lacroix who died yesterday during a rescue operation. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to the firefighters of the Service de sécurité incendie de Montréal (SIM), specifically those at Station 64.
As with last year, the flu vaccine is offered on an appointment basis only. You may take an appointment as of October 12, 2021 online at clicsante.ca, or by phone at 514-270-1536.
Flu vaccination will be available by appointment at the following sites starting on November 1, 2021.
The flu vaccine is free for people at high risk and people in close contact with them:
People aged 75 years old and over;
Adults 18 years and older with certain chronic diseases;
Children 6 months and older with certain chronic diseases;
Pregnant women with chronic diseases, throughout their pregnancy;
Pregnant women in good health, in their 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy;
Family members who live in the same household of a child under 6 months of age or a person at higher risk of being hospitalized and to their caregivers.
Closure of Westminster Avenue South between Avon Road and Ainslie Road
Category : Other
October 6, 2021
Update on October 27, 2021: Unfavourable weather conditions over the last few weeks have delayed the work by approximately one week.
The Town of Montreal West would like to inform its citizens of a major road closure to take place on Westminster Avenue South. Starting October 12, Westminster Avenue South will be completely closed to traffic between Avon Road and Ainslie Road.
This closure is expected to last approximately three weeks and is necessary for the relocation of the water and sewer lines as part of the redevelopment project at 45 Westminster Avenue South. Due to the depth of the work on the street, temporary crossing on weekends will not be possible. Schedule delays may occur in the case of bad weather conditions or any other unforeseen event.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this work.
Planned detours
This road closure will have significant impacts on traffic in our Town. To help you get around during the work, detour routes will be set up. We recommend following the signs that will be installed indicating the route to take and to allow extra time when travelling.
Coming from Sherbrooke towards Westminster, drivers will have to take a right on Westminster. Drivers must take Brougthon Road to access Ainslie.
Coming from Westminster North towards Avon, drivers will have to take a left on Sherbrooke and a right on Elmhurst in order to get to Avon Road.
Coming from Ainslie toward Westminster South, drivers will have to take a left on Westminster and a right on Broughton and another right on Connaught or Elmhurst in order to get to Avon Road.
Coming from Brynmor, drivers will have to take a right on Avon and then a left on Elmhurst to access Sherbrooke.
The whole area between Broughton and Avon will be open to local traffic only.
Work will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Access to buildings
Westminster Ave South will remain open to local traffic only between Ainslie Road and the work zone that is right in front of 45 Westminster Ave S. Residents living at 25, 37, 39 Westminster Avenue South will be able to access their homes at all times.
Town Hall will be accessible from Easton Avenue.
Pedestrian access
The sidewalks on the east side of Westminster and north side of Avon will be closed, however the sidewalk on the west side of Westminster (in front of Town Hall) will remain open for pedestrians. Pedestrians may cross Westminster Ave South by using the crosswalk at the corner of Ainslie/Westminster.
Questions
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:
On November 7, 2021, Montreal West citizens will head to the polls to elect the next Municipal Council who will represent them for a 4 year term.
New in 2021
Given the sanitary restrictions due to COVID-19, the Town has taken measures to ensure that voting can take place safely. Among other things, there will be additional advance polling stations and the opportunity to vote by mail (upon request).
Important dates
OCTOBER
1
Last day to file a nomination paper
6
Electoral list will be tabled
13
Board of revisors (application for entry, striking off or correction of the electoral list), Town Hall, 7-10 pm.
18
Board of revisors, Town Hall, 10 am-1 pm and 2:30-5:30 pm.
27
Last day for transmitting a request for voting by correspondence (4:30 p.m.)
Overnight parking tolerance: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Category : Public Security
September 6, 2021
The Town of Montreal West will allow on street overnight parking for guests of residents during the following periods:
Monday evening September 6, 2021 until Thursday morning September 9, 2021.
Wednesday evening September 15, 2021 until Friday morning September 17, 2021.
An overnight parking tolerance allows residents and their guests to park their vehicles on the street overnight without having to request a temporary overnight parking permit.
Note: Vehicles must respect daytime parking restrictions and are not permitted to park in front of fire hydrants, in front of driveways, in no-stopping zones or anywhere else where parking is prohibited.
In a special meeting held on August 5, 2021, the Town Council approved two draft by-laws to modify the Planning Programme and the Zoning By-Law, respectively.
The main changes entailed by these draft by-laws are to:
Address the setback on properties adjacent to the main train tracks;
Allow for the possibility of residential development projects in some zones that are now zoned only commercial, industrial and public;
Allow for the possibility of Commercial Class1 uses in a zone that is now zoned only heavy commercial, light industrial and municipal and public;
Refresh the look of various plans (land-use designation map, density map and zoning plan) in the Planning Programme and Zoning By-law, to render their consultation easier;
Address lateral setback on detached garages located in the back yard.
The zones more specifically affected by the proposed modifications are:
CL-2 (Milton and Avon area)
L-3 (Ronald and Avon area)
IB-1 replaced by CL-5 (highway and Notre-Dame area)
PE-4 replaced by MA-6 (Strathearn North and Milner area).
The consultation process and its permitted modalities pertaining to urban planning by-law changes in this time of COVID-19 pandemic make it more difficult for the Town Council to interact easily with our residents. Given this fact, Council members would rather postpone this process until such time as it is possible once again to safely exchange and discuss views in person. The regular process is more convenient to this effect and should be preferred. The consultation process and the adoption of any changes will be therefore postponed to a later date.
If you have not already done so, you are invited to take a look at the amendment proposals. If you have any questions or comments, please forward them using the on-line form available at https://montreal-west.ca
The Town Hall service counter will be temporarily open to the public on August 26,27 and 30 to accommodate citizens wishing to pay the second installment of their property taxes in person.
Schedule: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepted methods of payment: Cheque, debit and cash
A number of sanitary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will be put in place:
Entrance is through the front door only, except for citizens with reduced mobility. For the latter, please indicate your presence to the security officer at the main entrance.
Only one citizen will be allowed inside the building at a time. You must wait outside and a security officer will greet you.
Face coverings are mandatory.
Upon entering the building, clean your hands with disinfectant gel provided by the Town.
Maintain a physical distance of 2 meters at all times.
There will be no access to toilets.
The Town continues to encourage its citizens to prioritize online and telephone services.
Reminder: The public consultation meetings originally scheduled for Monday, August 30 and the adoption of any changes will be postponed to a later date. For more information.
At a meeting held on August 5, 2021, Town Council adopted two draft by-laws, the first to amend the Master Plan and the second to amend the Zoning By-law.
The following are the major changes to these two by-laws:
Address lateral setback on detached garages located in the back yard.
This would allow garages to be built with no lateral setback (e. up against the side property line),consistent with most older garages, instead of the current one meter setback. This will ensure a better planning of one’s property space as the 1 meter setback creates in most cases an unused space, or space used for storage of various items that might create visual pollution, between the garage and the property line.
Addressing the setback on properties adjacent to the main train tracks that hinder the possibility of development projects.
These proposals are in line with similar ones approved by the City of Montreal and other municipalities including Cote St. Luc and Hampstead. The proposed modifications would eliminate the 30 meter setback if certain other landscaping conditions were met, such as the installation of berms, fences, sound walls, and trenches to attenuate the impact of the train tracks.
Allow for the possibility of residential development projects on zones that are now zoned only commercial, industrial and public, specifically.
Zone CL-2 (Commercial - retail - zone in Avon and Milton area) would now permit multi-family (i.e. apartments, condominiums) and group homes. Please see the zone’s location on the map below.
Zone CL-3 (Commercial zone in Ronald and Avon area) would now permit triplexes, multi-family and group homes. Please see the zone’s location on the map below.
Zone PE-4 (Public zone currently a parking lot at Strathearn and Milner) would be changed to MA-6 (a mixed use zone permitting multi-family, group home, retail and public use.) The maximum number of stories would be 3 with a possibility of a mezzanine on top (mezzanines are set back from the edges of the main building therefore would not take the same space as the floor below). The maximum height of the buildings would be 50 feet (including the mezzanine), as is currently permitted in all residential zones in Town. Please see the zone’s location on the map below.
Allow for the possibility of Commercial Class1 uses on zone that is now zoned only heavy commercial, light industrial and municipal and public.
Zone IB-1 ( a small pocket of Town land currently zoned Industrial in the 20 highway and Notre-Dame area) would now be zoned CL-5 to allow light commercial (retail). Please see the zone’s location on the map below.
Refresh the look of various plans (zoning plan, land-use plan, density plan) within Urban Plan and Zoning By-Law in order to render their consultation easier.
Public consultation
A public consultation meeting will be held on August 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. by videoconference.
During this meeting the Mayor, or a member of the Council designated by him, will explain the said draft By-Law and the consequences of its adoption and will hear the persons and bodies wishing to be heard.
The Town of Montreal West is calling on the public to reduce drinking water consumption this summer
Category : Environment
July 30, 2021
For the past few days, the Town of Montreal West has been experiencing a sharp increase in the demand for drinking water, mainly due to the numerous outdoor uses and the current heat wave. This situation is contributing to a significant decrease in the Municipality's drinking water reserves and is putting excessive pressure on its production infrastructures.
It should be noted that in the summer, in Quebec, drinking water consumption can double due to lawn watering and pool filling. In fact, last summer, during periods of high water consumption combined with a heat wave, several municipalities had to issue water use restriction notices.
Therefore, the Town of Montreal West is joining the awareness efforts of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's My Blue Footprint campaign and is asking for the cooperation of its citizens to reduce their drinking water consumption.
This summer, the Town is undertaking a full infrastructure rebuild along the entire length of Fenwick Avenue. The work will include the replacement of the water and sewer system, street lighting, as well as reconstruction of the roadbed and sidewalk. The project is scheduled to begin on July 6th, with an estimated completion date in mid-October.
During the project, the street will be closed to through traffic and minor disruption is expected on surrounding streets (construction vehicles entering and exiting, etc.) so please avoid the area if possible. For your safety, we would also like to remind citizens to respect all temporary signage and follow the instructions given by work crews on the site
For further details, you can consult the Town's Infrastructure Work webpage which will be updated throughout the project. Affected residents in the sector will continue to be provided with targeted information in the form of notices delivered to their address.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works department using the Town's contact form (please indicate "Infrastructure works 2021" as the subject) or by calling 514-485-8597.
IMPORTANT: Amendment to the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Regulation
July 2, 2021
Amendments to the Provincial Regulation respecting residential swimming pool safety were published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on May 19, 2021. These amendments came into force on July 1, 2021 and make adjustments to the applicable standards and to the grandfathering regime specific to this regulation. For example, pools built before July 22, 2010 will no longer benefit from a set of acquired rights, notably with respect to the obligation to fence the pool enclosure. All residential pool owners will be required to comply with this new regulation by July 1, 2023.
Depending on the extent of the work to be done to comply with these modifications, a building permit may be required. If you are unsure, please contact our Urban Planning department at 514 481-8125 or by email at APalarchio@montreal-ouest.ca
Garage 529: A new application to fight against bike theft
Category : Public Security
June 30, 2021
Montreal cyclists can now protect their bikes by registering them on Garage 529, the best bike theft prevention platform available today. Since its creation in 2013, Garage 529 has been adopted by dozens of municipalities, businesses, institutions and police forces across North America. The SPVM is the first police force in Quebec to join Garage 529.
Quick and easy 3-step registration. It only takes a few minutes to register a bike and protect it against theft.
Register your bike by adding photos and basic information: serial number, make and model
It is recommended to put the Garage 529 sticker on the bike. This inviolable sticker carries a unique identification number which strongly dissuades potential thieves.
Road Work on Westminster Avenue North between Milner and Curzon
Category : Public Works
June 21, 2021
On Monday June 28th and Tuesday June 29th 2021, the Town of Montreal West will be carrying out asphalt work on Westminster Avenue North between Milner and Curzon. The repairs involve the localized application of asphalt and will be minimally disruptive with regards to noise and dust.
While the work is in progress, half of the road on Westminster will need to be closed. However, two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. This will be achieved through a two-day prohibition of street parking along both sides of the street. The parking restrictions will be indicated by temporary signage and will come into effect on June 28th at 6:30am, remaining in place until the work is completed. Those needing to park are encouraged to use one of the free municipal parking lots located nearby on Westminster, Strathearn, and Percival Avenues.
The sidewalks on Westminster will not be affected by the repair work and will remain open throughout the duration of the project. Likewise, vehicular access to driveways and laneways will be maintained.
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Public Works at 514-485-8597, publicworks@montreal-west.ca, or through the contact form (select "Public Works" as the service). We thank you for your cooperation as we work to maintain the Town's infrastructure in a state of good repair.
The Town Hall service counter will be temporarily open to the public on May 25 and 26 to accommodate citizens wishing to pay the first installment of their property taxes in person.
Schedule: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepted methods of payment: Cheque, debit and cash
A number of sanitary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will be put in place:
Entrance is through the front door only, except for citizens with reduced mobility. For the latter, please indicate your presence to the security officer at the main entrance.
Only one citizen will be allowed inside the building at a time. You must wait outside and a security officer will greet you.
Face coverings are mandatory.
Upon entering the building, clean your hands with disinfectant gel provided by the Town.
Maintain a physical distance of 2 meters at all times.
There will be no access to toilets.
The Town continues to encourage its citizens to prioritize online and telephone services.
Reminder: the deadline for payment of the second installment of property taxes is August 27.
Today, the Honorable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Ms. Isabelle Charest, Provincial Minister for Education and Minister responsible for the Status of Women and Ms. Chantal Rouleau, Provincial Minister responsible for the Metropolis and of the Montreal region announced funding of $ 70 million for multiple recreational and sports infrastructure projects in the Montreal region as part of the Financial Assistance Program for Recreational and Sports Infrastructures (PAFIRS).
The mayor is very proud of the grant of $ 12,556,727 that the Town will receive from the federal and provincial governments as part of this program for the reconstruction of its sports and recreation center.
The Town of Montreal West will be resurfacing the asphalt road surface and making localized repairs to the road foundation of Avon Road between Westminster South and Ronald Dr. The project duration is estimated to take between 6 to 8 weeks, and it is anticipated that the project will commence in the month of May and be completed in the month of June.
During the work, please respect the temporary street signage, as well as the no parking signs. Existing no parking rules will continue to be enforced during the work. As with any project of this magnitude there will be some inconvenience.
If you have any questions, please use the form available here and select Public Works in the service section, and Infrastructure works 2021 as the subject.
Earth Day: the Town will adopt its first Residual Materials Management Policy
Category : Environment
April 22, 2021
Dear Resident,
On this Earth Day, we are pleased to announce that we will adopt our very first waste management policy on Thursday 22 during a special council meeting.
It is the result of our desire to respond to the current issues on our territory. With a dynamic population and municipal apparatus, we have begun a strategic planning process in 2019 to ensure a change in culture aimed at better sorting at the source and reducing waste, both at the citizen level and at the municipal administration level.
This policy is part of the modernization of waste management in Quebec. The major orientations adopted aim to contribute to the achievement of the objectives targeted by the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government, such as:
Strive for Zero Waste;
Increase the rate of residual materials diverted from landfill;
Promote a collaborative and collective intelligence culture.
We wish to thank the citizens who participated in the workshop held in November 2019 on the theme of the environment, the Environmental Action Committee led by Councillor Maria Torres, the employees who participated in the development of the policy as well as our collaborators: Cycle Environnement, Coop Incita and Concertation Montréal (CMTL) who accompanied us with their expertise and dedication.
The adoption of this policy is only the beginning of major changes on the issue. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements to participate in the consultation activities that will precede the adoption of our action plan.
Starting at 9 a.m. Monday, April 26th, residents can register for spots in session 2 of the camp (July 27 to August 20). Spots are again very limited due to the COVID-19 guidelines on how the camp must run its programming, so don’t delay! Please check your Amilia account ahead of time to ensure all your personal information is up to date to speed up the checkout process.
A small number of spots also remain for Tennis camp and will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Non-resident registration for any remaining spots in Session 1 will also commence on the 26th at 9 a.m. Available spots in session 1 are extremely limited.
Please note that we are doing work on various fire hydrants around the Town the week of April 19. Work should end by April 23.
Should you find your tap water cloudy or brownish, simply let the cold water run for approximately 15 minutes or until it returns to a clear colour. For more information, please contact the public works department at 514-485-8597.
Our eighth annual tree giveaway will be taking place again this spring! Montreal West residents may purchase a tree for a $10 administrative fee. A limited quantity of trees will be made available on a first come, first serve basis. Trees will be delivered to your home the week of May 16th and must be planted by the residents themselves on their own property (instructions will be provided). Please note, however, that these trees cannot be planted on land that belongs to the Town, i.e. the area between the property line and the sidewalk.
Which species options are available?
The species options being offered this year are indicated below. You will be asked to provide your second and third choice of species in the unlikely event that your first choice is not available. (Click on each tree for more information about the species).
Fill out the reservation form if you are interested in purchasing a $10 tree. Alternatively, you may call Public Works at 514-485-8597. We will be accepting orders between April 12th at 8:30 a.m. to April 21st at 4:30 p.m. or until quantities have run out. Maximum of one tree per household.
We will contact you to confirm your order and provide further instructions after the payment deadline has passed.
How do I pay for my tree?
As municipal buildings remain closed to the public, there are two options for payment. You will be asked to indicate which option you prefer when making your reservation.
Credit card (online)
Your Amilia account with the Town (used for recreation programs registration) will be invoiced for 10$ within a few business days. If you do not already have an Amilia account with the town, one will be created for you and you will receive an email asking you to activate it.
After you receive the invoice by email you will be need to log into your account and pay the balance by credit card prior to the payment deadline.
Cheque
Drop off your cheque in the mailbox in front of the John A. Simms Community Centre, 8 Westminster S.
The cheque is to be made out to the order of the "Town of Montreal West"
Please write "Tree giveaway" and your address on the memo line.
Payment must be received by Friday, April 23rd at 4:30 p.m. for your order to be processed.
Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5 for Easter holiday. Our employees will be back to work on Tuesday, April 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This weekend marks important religious celebrations and we know that many of our residents usually celebrate these with their families and friends. Unfortunately, current measures in place forbid indoor gatherings and limit outdoor gatherings to 8 people.
We understand this may be difficult but we urge you to celebrate differently this year – connect with your loved ones by telephone or organize a virtual get together.
National day of remembrance for victims of COVID‑19
Category : Special events
March 10, 2021
The COVID‑19 pandemic will remain graven in the history of Québec, and will leave a huge scar in the lives of many citizens. In order to honour the memory of the victims of COVID‑19, the Gouvernement du Québec is organizing a national day of remembrance, to be held on March 11, 2021.
This day will give the Québec population a chance to take some time out and to pay tribute to the victims of COVID‑19, as well as to their family and friends. It will also be an opportunity to acknowledge the invaluable support of all the occupational groups and members of civil society who are on the front lines to fight against COVID‑19.
Beginning in the morning, a national half-masting of the flag of Québec will be observed at all public buildings of the government, of municipalities and of Québec government offices abroad.
A ceremony will take place, between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., in the forecourt of the Parliament Building.
At 1:00 p.m., the entire population of Québec will be asked to observe a minute of silence.
The CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, which covers the territory of the Town of Montreal West, has announced that vaccination sites will be set up at the following locations as of March 1:
Mass vaccination sites
Décarie Square shopping center 6900 Décarie Boulevard every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Temporary sites Jewish General Hospital 3755 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Additional vaccination sites located in CIUSSS West-Central Montreal’s territory
Arena Bill Durnan 4988 Rue Vézina, Montréal, QC, H3W 1C1
Montreal General Hospital Livingston Hall (L6-500) 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal
Glen site Atrium of the Research Institute of the MUHC 1001 Décarie Boulevard, Montreal
For more information on the CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal vaccination sites, please call 1-877-644-4545 (or 514-644-4545) or visit ciussscentreouest.ca
The Town of Montreal West is accepting applications for summer student positions in the following departments:
Community Centre
Day camp
Municipal pool
Public works
The summer student positions will be chosen based on the candidate's qualifications, experience and availability. The Town will only contact those candidates which are being considered for the positions.
Applicants should fill in the form available on the Employment page of our website.
Considering the current situation and the new restrictions related to the decree of last January 6, the Town of Montreal West has to close the Arena and apply new measures to slow down the COVID-19 spread. These measures will be in effect from Saturday, January 9 to Monday, February 8.
The Legion Rink will be closed, any rentals that have been placed will be refunded.
Exterior skating rinks (Davies Park, Hodgson Field, Rugby Park) will be open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Rinks with boards will only allow hockey practice between people from the same family group who live together in the same residence or solo. A limit of 12 skaters applies on ice surface.
To help offset the closure of the Arena and provide more free, safe, and fun activities for residents during the pandemic, the Town will be increasing its exterior winter facilities offerings (addition of more skating rinks at new parks, a snow mountain for children to sled on, clearing the running track at Hogdson Field as well as adding a semi groomed snowshoe/cross country path in Strathearn Park).
Stay tuned on our website and social media for online activities!
Water break at the intersection of Hudson and Edinburgh
Category : Public Works
January 8, 2021
The Town has been notified of a water break at the intersection of Hudson and Edinburgh in the north end. A team is currently in place to start the repair and a code red has been sent out to all affected residents.
Affected residents will be notified once the break has been fixed.
The Montreal West Age-Friendly Policy and Plan of Action 2020-2025 is on its way to your door! The plan was approved by the government and will be delivered to all Montreal West households in the coming days. If you do not receive a copy, email us: recreation@montreal-west.ca or leave a message at the Community Center (514-484-6186) stating your name, address and telephone number, and we will make sure that one is delivered to you. The Policy and Plan of Action is also available on our Seniors' webpage.
The final plan is the culmination of two and a half years of work which included several consultations with residents and numerous meetings of the MADA (Municipalité amie des aînés) Steering Committee. We sincerely thank the devoted members of the Steering Committee for all their work. The implementation of the plan will continue in 2021.
Becoming an age-friendly municipality will make Montreal West a better, safer and more caring town for all residents. Happy Holidays and happy reading!
Colleen Feeney Councillor, Finance, Administration, Human Resources and Urban Planning Chair, MADA Steering Committee
Municipal offices closed from December 24 to January 4
Category : Administration
December 21, 2020
Our administrative offices will be closed for the holidays from Thursday, December 24th to Monday, January 4th inclusively. Following the government announcements, the Montreal West teams will work remotely from January 5th to January 11th. We might have some delays on processing your requests. Thank you for your understanding.
It is strongly advised that you purchase your 2021 dog and parking licenses before December 23. Please be aware that because of the exceptional circumstances, a period of grace will be in place until January 18th for parking licenses.
It will be possible to reach Public Security at all times by calling 514 630-1234 and emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) by dialing 9-1-1.
Holiday parking
During the holidays, all vehicles must respect all posted parking regulation signs including any temporary no parking signs for snow removal should they be posted in the event of a snow storm.
Waste collection
The schedule for recycling, organic and garbage collections remains the same. Organic waste and recycling will be picked up on Tuesdays starting at 7:00 a.m. and garbage will be collected on Thursdays starting at 7:00 a.m.
Christmas tree collection
Did you know the Town recycles Christmas trees? Simply place your Christmas tree in front of your house throughout the month of January and Public Works will pass by to collect it within the week. Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel and garlands before putting it out on the curb. The trees will be recycled into wood chips that will be used in our parks.
Legion Memorial Rink holiday schedule
The arena will be open during the holidays for you to enjoy free skate and pick up hockey.
The Easton: information session on the redevelopment project on Westminster South
December 17, 2020
The sale of the building located at the corner of Avon and Westminster South has finally been achieved and will allow the redevelopment of this strategic site to start. To present the major outlines of this important project to the residents of Montreal West, the developer, in collaboration with the Town, would like to invite you to an information session on January 18, 2021 at 5 p.m., via Zoom.
If you would like to participate, we invite you to register via the form below before January 11, 2021. Hurry, the number of participants will not exceed 25 (another session could be organized according to the demand).
Registrations are closed for the information session on January 18th.
The Council of the Town of Montreal West will adopt the municipal budget for the fiscal year 2021, the three-year capital program 2021-2022-2023 and the taxation by-law at a special meeting that will be live streamed on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Connect to the Town’s Facebook page or on the Council meetings page on the day of the meeting to get the link to the live stream.
If you have any questions regarding the 2021 budget, please fill in the form below before Monday, December 14 at 3 p.m.. The questions submitted during the special budget meeting will be answered during the first questions period of the ordinary council meeting, live streamed the same day at 8 p.m. Link will also be shared on our Facebook page and Council meetings page.
This form is to be used exclusively for questions on the adoption of the 2021 budget, taxation by-law and three-year capital program 2021-2022-2023. All questions on other topics might not be answered. For questions regarding other topics, a form will be available on Monday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Emerald Ash Borer : notice of public ash trees removal
November 26, 2020
Since 2011 the Town of Montreal West has been actively working to preserve its public ash trees which made up an important part of its Urban Forest.
Although the public ash trees composed a relatively small percentage of the Town’s canopy (about 6% in 2012), Town Council decided to employ the vaccine TreeAzin to delay the health degradation of these trees caused by the Emerald Ash Borer, and reduce the spread of this infestation.
This vaccination program helped the Town preserve many of its trees for some time, but others were already quite old prior to this process and some were already nearing the end of their life cycle. With that in mind, since 2011 the Town planted as many public trees as possible each year to replace those that succumbed to the disease, and to maintain a healthy urban forest.
This fall, Montreal West completed an inventory of all its public trees. During this operation, a few more public ash trees nearing the end of their life cycle were identified. They will be removed in the next few months.
Residents with one of these trees on the public domain in front of their property have been contacted by mail. If it must be removed, the Town will take this into account when planning next year’s tree planting activities and will prepare its replacement.
Please not that there is no municipal program for the removal of ash trees on private properties. In this situation, residents must cover the expenses for the removal.
For questions or concerns, please use the form below.
A recent inspection of the Town’s municipal water network, revealed the presence of a large water leak near the South-West corner area at the intersection of Curzon Avenue and Westminster Avenue North.
As a result, urgent work needs to be conducted on the water main pipes in this area. Work will be starting on Monday November 23, 2020 in order to reduce water losses and avoid further damage to the municipal infrastructure.
Work will consist of excavating the targeted area, replacing the damaged pipes and deficient pieces, backfilling and asphalting. An interruption in the drinking water service will be required during the day on Monday tentatively from 8am until the afternoon. It is possible that the water service may be interrupted for a longer amount of time depending on the severity of the break.
Canada Remembers: Flowers of Friendship –Tulip Art Project
October 28, 2020
2020 celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and V-E Day (Victory in Europe).
Tulips are a sign of friendship between the Netherlands & Canada.
Since November isn’t the best time to plant tulips, instead we would like to see your Tulip Art! Paint, draw, create... we want to see how tulips inspire you! Some of the pieces submitted will be displayed online or in the next Informer.
Last fall, the Town of Montreal West was victim of a ransomware attack. As soon as the threat was discovered, the Town hired a team of cyber security experts to put all necessary measures in place to remove all traces of the virus and secure the environment. The network was quickly restored, and an investigation was opened to better understand the origin and the impact of the virus attack. Rest assured that the situation is now under control.
There is no evidence that any personal information has been accessed, used or communicated but the Town does not want to take any risks and has decided to offer free credit monitoring surveillance with TransUnion to those whose information may have been compromised.
Further communication has been mailed to all affected individuals. In the case where you didn’t receive a letter from the Town of Montreal West, this means you have not been impacted by this situation.
We thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know if my information may have been accessed?
Affected individuals will receive further communication by mail. If you do not receive such a letter from the Town, it means that you have not been affected by the situation.
I have used Amilia to register for a Town activity in the past, has my credit card information been compromised?
The Amilia database, including personal credit card information, was not compromised during this attack. There has been no evidence of any data exfiltration, nor was there any financial information in the documents.
I received a notice advising me that my information may have been accessed. What should I do?
In order to benefit from this protection, an activation code is provided in the attached letter. We invite you to follow the instructions provided in this letter and to refer directly to TransUnion with any questions regarding the registration for the service.
Check your accounts and recent statements for suspicious activities and report any unauthorized activity
to your financial institution
to TransUnion (1-800-663-9980)
to police authorities
and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501)
What type of information may have been accessed?
The infected computers contained documents compiling various personal information such as snow removal permits, parking permits and election workers. As such, the following types of personal information may have been accessed: name, phone number, address, and email address.
In the case of election workers, additional information such as social insurance numbers and birth dates may have been accessed.
How many people have been affected by this cyberattack?
Approximately 1100 individuals may have been affected by this incident. However, there is no evidence that any personal information has been accessed, used or communicated but the Town does not want to take any risks given the nature of the attack and the properties of the malicious software. As such, as a measure of additional vigilance, the Town has decided to offer free credit monitoring surveillance with TransUnion to those whose information may have been compromised.
Other questions?
Fill out the contact form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Railway work by Canadian Pacific from October 19 to November 5
October 16, 2020
Weather permitting, Canadian Pacific will be installing new rail as part of its capital improvement program on its Westmount subdivision, specifically between Lucien L’Allier and Montreal West Stations, from October 19 to November 5.
Work will be performed weekdays between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. to avoid impacting commuter rail service. People should expect to see or hear heavy machinery noise, rail equipment, banging, idling trucks waiting to proceed, dust, voices and reversing trucks.
Residents with questions or concerns about these operations can call Canadian Pacific 24/7 toll-free Community Connect line at: 1-800-766-7912 or email community_connect@cpr.ca.
As of the Government's announcement on the 15th of October, children will be allowed to go trick-or-treating this year - but with some conditions. The Town invites all residents to carefully follow public regulations in place for Montreal West children to enjoy a safe Halloween! Please continue to stay vigilant.
Due to this exceptional situation, the Town will also be bringing Halloweek to your households! We have planned alternative activities for which you won’t need to leave your house. This will be a Halloween to remember, all while ensuring physical distancing!
Contests and prizes
Have some skele-fun participating in our contests!
House decorating: Gather up the family and get to decorating! Let’s get into the Halloween spirit and make our houses look fang-tastic.
Pet costumes: Let’s not forget about our furry friends! Dress them up in your most fa-boo-lous costumes.
Pumpkin decorations: Last but certainly not least, what’s Halloween without Jack-O-Lanterns! Decorate the best you can and give your neighbors pumpkin to talk about!
CONTESTS NOW CLOSED
Virtual activities for the entire family
You’d like to participate in Halloween and celebrate the festivities from your home? Here are some fun activities for you and your family!
Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Have fun baking Ricardo’s famous pumpkin pie and let us know how much you love it. Bone appetite!
Spooky Halloween Movie Marathon: Make a fort or get comfortable on the couch and get sit down to watch some Halloween favorites. Our list this year includes: Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, HalloweenTown, Casper, Hotel Transylvania, Monsters Inc, Shrek, and anything Scooby-Doo. Which one is your favorite?
Halloween Slime: Follow the recipe to create the perfect Halloween Slime!
Halloween Home Dance Party: Get dressed up and ready to boogie! Invite friends and family to your virtual get together and show off your favorite costumes. If you want to spice things up, you can even add a freeze dance competition! Some of our favorite songs include the Monster Mash, Time Warp, Ghostbuster or anything from the Descendants!
Mystery Cauldron: Get searching and collect some spooky ingredients like noses, witch hair, worms, spider legs and anything else you can find! Place them in a box and see if your little investigators can guess what they are.
Ghost Sack Race: Find old pillow cases or potato sacks and draw the scariest (or silliest) ghost face on the front. Then place all participants facing the finish line. On go, each person starts hopping and using their best ghost sound until they react the end.
Pin the Hat on the Witch: A fun spin on the classic Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Get crafty and draw your best witch on a broomstick and multiple black hats. Blindfold each participant and see who can get their hat the closest to the witch’s head.
Montreal West Artists' Showcase gives residents an opportunity to diplay their art throughout the year at the Montreal West Town Hall. Usually, residents are invited to a vernissage to meet and greet our talented local artists. Due to COVID19 and new government guidelines, we invite you to discover this year's pieces of art on our Artists' Showcase webpage.
Flu vaccination will be available at one of West-Central Montreal’s five CLSCs starting on November 2, 2020. This year, due to social distancing and the need to safeguard everyone’s well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine is offered on an appointment basis only. The online appointment service will be available as of October 26, 2020 at clicsante.ca or by telephone at 514 270-1536.
Bring your medicare card, hospital card and plan a 15-minute waiting time after vaccination.
The flu vaccine is free for people at high risk and people in close contact with them:
People aged 75 years old and over;
Adults 18 years and older with certain chronic diseases;
Children 6 months and older with certain chronic diseases;
Pregnant women with chronic diseases, throughout their pregnancy;
Pregnant women in good health, in their 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy;
Family members who live in the same household of a child under 6 months of age or a person at higher risk of being hospitalized and to their caregivers.
The Easton : redevelopment project on Westminster South
September 30, 2020
The Town is pleased to announce that it received an offer for the purchase of its property located at the corner of Avon and Westminster South following the public call for proposals launched in March 2019. The Montreal West Public Library which is currently located on this property will be temporarily relocated during the redevelopment project. The project will mainly consist of the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new one for mixed use.
Work carried out by Bell Canada on Avon on September 28 and 29
Category : Other
September 28, 2020
Bell Canada will carry out work on Avon Road between Ronald and Elmhurst on September 28 and 29. Traffic will be affected in this area during this time period.
Detour signs will be in place to inform pedestrians and motorists of how to proceed around the work. Please respect all temporary traffic signs.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding
Overnight parking tolerance: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Category : Public Security
September 17, 2020
The Town of Montreal West will allow on street overnight parking for guests of residents during the following periods:
Friday evening September 18, 2020 until Monday morning September 21, 2020.
Friday evening September 25, 2020 until Tuesday morning September 29, 2020.
An overnight parking tolerance allows residents and their guests to park their vehicles on the street overnight without having to request a temporary overnight parking permit.
Note: Vehicles must respect daytime parking restrictions and are not permitted to park in front of fire hydrants, in front of driveways, in no-stopping zones or anywhere else where parking is prohibited.
Thanks to a grant from Heritage Canada, we are planning part 2 of our Canada Day celebrations! A variety of in-person and virtual activities will take place throughout Town on September 13. Please respect physical distancing at all times.
DUATHLON
Families and individuals can register to the annual duathlon (run, swim, run). The event is free for residents. Register on Amilia. Other activities to take place at Hodgson Field.
POP-UP ENTERTAINMENT
Pop up musical appearances (Kattam, Buffalo Hat Singers, The Other Side of Cool) at different locations throughout the day.
12:30 - 1:25 p.m.: Kattam
An incredible multicultural adventure! Accompanied by his monkey, Takoum, percussionist Kattam never fails to enrol his audience.
Temporary opening of the Town Hall service counter
Category : Administration | Taxation
August 17, 2020
The Town Hall service counter will be temporarily open to the public on August 21, 24 and 25 to accommodate citizens wishing to pay the second installment of their property taxes in person.
Schedule: from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepted methods of payment: Cheque, debit and cash
A number of sanitary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 will be put in place:
Entrance is through the front door only, except for citizens with reduced mobility. For the latter, please indicate your presence to the security officer at the main entrance.
Only one citizen will be allowed inside the building at a time. You must wait outside and a security officer will greet you.
Face coverings are mandatory.
Upon entering the building, clean your hands with disinfectant gel provided by the Town.
Maintain a physical distance of 2 meters at all times.
There will be no access to toilets.
The Town continues to encourage its citizens to prioritize online and telephone services.
Reminder: the deadline for payment of the second installment of property taxes is August 24.
Presentation of the draft Montreal West Age-Friendliness Plan of Action 2020-2025
Category : Administration
August 13, 2020
The following Age-Friendliness draft Plan of Action is the culmination of two years of work by the MADA (Municipalité amie des aînés) Steering Committee. It is based on the criteria for age-friendliness as determined by the World Health Organization (WHO). The objectives and actions comprise the main part of the full Plan of Action 2020-2025 report which will be submitted to the government for MADA certification shortly.
In determining the key objectives and actions, the committee relied on residents' input from a variety of consultation methods including a survey, six focus groups and two public consultations.
This helped the committee get an understanding of the needs and expectations of our senior residents and to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Town's existing services and facilities. The plan sets out objectives to address the concerns expressed, with the goal of making Montreal West a more age-friendly community. Council and the Town management have reviewed the document and provided their input and approval.
Prior to finalizing the plan and submitting it for graphic design, we are again asking residents to take a look at this draft version and provide any final comments by Monday, August 24. Once approved, the document will be distributed to all Montreal West households.
On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank residents for their interest in this project and for the valuable input they have provided throughout the entire process.
Colleen Feeney, Councillor Chair, MADA Steering Committee
The Town is pleased to allow access to our indoor skate park located in the Legion Memorial Rink as of August 9. In an effort to ensure everyone’s safety, registration is required for access. Parents can register for spots on Amilia. A supervisor will be on site during opening hours.
Schedule Sunday: 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
To follow all public health guidelines please take note of the following:
Limited spots are available per day
Masks are required to and from the skate park floor for all participants aged 12 and up
Washing your hands upon entry and regularly is required
No equipment will be available for borrowing
Helmets are mandatory
Only participants will have access to the skate park floor
Update on August 5: The Montreal West municipal pool has been repaired and is now reopened! We look forward to seeing you there soon.
Unfortunately the pool will be closed until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
If you had a reservation, please let us know if you would like to receive a credit to your account (if you do not have a membership) or select a replacement date and time that you would like to come in.
Updates will be posted to our website and Facebook page.
CP must proceed with complete rail replacement that will require the full closure of the Westminster crossing on Saturday, July 18 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Detour signs via Elmhurst will be in place to inform motorists of how to proceed around the work. Access to emergency services and pedestrians will be maintained during the work. Please respect all temporary traffic signs.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
We are pleased to offer access to the exterior pool this summer. However, to adhere to the restrictions and guidelines put in place by the province, there are some significant changes to the pool this summer. The pool will be reserved for Montreal West residents only and we reserve the right to ask for proof of residency and picture ID from all adults.
Fee Structure
Daily Fee
Infant (0-2)
Free
Child (2-17)
1 $
Adult (18 - 65)
3 $
Senior (65 +
1 $
Membership will not guarantee frequent, regular access to the pool and there will be no refunds.
Membership Fee
Indiviudal
55 $ (Plus tax
Family
85 $ (plus tax)
Senior
45 $ (Plus Tax)
Sanitary measures
Maintain a 2-meter distance from any non-family members while in or around the pool (this includes children)
Follow the marked path around the pool at all times
Shower with soap before entering the pool
Changing room are closed, arrive dressed in your bathing suit
Limited access to bathrooms
Wash your hands at the entrance of the facility
Answer COVID-19 related questions before admission
No programs at the moment
Limited access to equipment, please bring your own swimming aids if needed
Reduced pool capacity
Reserve your spot
Due to the restricted capacity we must adhere to at the pool, reservations of pool space must be done ahead of time to allow for access. Starting June 26, reservations can be made online via the Amilia platform or by calling the pool directly at 514-489-6472 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To ensure that reservations are fairly distributed, only 1 reservation per day is allowed per family member with a maximum of 3 per week and reservations can be made up to a week in advance. Pool access is limited to Montreal West residents only.
Reservations will be made in one hour blocks. Each block will allow for 45 minutes of swimming and 15 minutes for the pool staff to exit and enter new patrons and sanitize all the necessary equipment and surfaces.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations or missed reservations. Credits will be issued if the pool is forced to close due to inclement weather, malfunctions or other situations out of our control, bit only for the pay as you go fee structure.
Pool schedule
The pool will be open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The wading pool will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. Lap Swim 8:00 a.m. Lap Swim 9:00 a.m. Senior Swim 10:00 a.m. Family Swim 11:15 a.m. Family Swim 12:15 p.m. Lap Swim 1:15 p.m. Family Swim 2:15 p.m. Family Swim 3:15 p.m. Family Swim 4:30 p.m. Family Swim 5:30 p.m. Senior Swim 6:30 p.m. Family Swim 7:30 p.m. Family Swim 8:30 p.m. Lap Swim
For Family and Senior Swim, the pool will be divided into 6 zones, some in the deep end. The perimeter of each zone must be respected at all times. A designated deck area will be assigned and must be respected.
Maximum pool capacity
Lap swim: 8 -12 swimmers
Family/Senior swim: 24-30 swimmers
Wading pool: 2 families
These numbers are approximative as capacity will change based on the amount of people from the same families that reserve pool space at the same time and can change in accordance with government directives.
Activity descriptions
Lap swim: Pool reserved for lap swim. Autonomous swimmers only. 6 lanes with individual swimmers or multiple swimmers from the same family. The deep end may be used for flotation and relaxation.
Senior swim: Swimming reserved for adults of 65 years and over. The deep end may be used for flotation and relaxation. Pool divided into 6 zones with 4-6 people per zone depending on reservations.
Public swim: Swimming for all ages. No swimming lane available. Diving boards available. Pool divided into 6 zones with 4-6 people per zone depending on reservations.
Wading pool: Reserved for families with children 6 and under. Two families can reserve a 1 hour block at the same time.
This year, the Town of Montreal West will be bringing Canada Day to you! With current public health measures forbidding gatherings of more than 10 people, all in-person events have been cancelled. However, we have planned alternative activities for which you won’t need to leave your house. This will be an event to remember as we celebrate Canada Day while ensuring physical distancing!
Let’s all head outside and sing O Canada together.
Contests and prizes
Up to 1500 $ in prizes! huge thank you to our local Montreal West Merchant Association.
Contests
Quarantine Boogie: get together with family and friends and show us your moves, send in a video and show it off outside at 5 p.m.
Chalk drawing: share your colourful images, all ages!
Canada Day photos: choose your favorite moments and share them with us!
House decorating contest: decorate your home, get in to the spirit and show us your creativity. For more information
MoWest Scavenger Hunt : Print out your own copy, collect your family members and head out to discover your Town! Prizes will be given out for the first forms returned with correct answers. Download the Scavenger Hunt
To enter, complete the form below and make sure to include pictures of these events. You can submit your photos for multiple categories in one entry. Have fun!
Late entries will not be accepted. Entries for the house decorating contest close on June 30 at 10 p.m. as the winner will be announced on July 1. Entries for all other categories must be submitted by July 1 at 10 p.m.
THE FORM IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.
Virtual activities for the entire family.
You’d like to participate in Canada Day and celebrate the festivities from your home? Download the Celebration Kit, where you will find interactive, creative, educational activities for the entire family. Have fun exploring each activity kit and share your experience by using #OhCanada.
Due to the pandemic, there will be no gathering to celebrate Quebec’s national holiday this year. We have planned alternative activities for which you will not need to leave your home.
Contests and prizes
Enter one of the following contests for a chance to win a prize!
Compose a poem on the theme of solidarity in our community and province during this pandemic.
Share your make-up skills in the colours of Quebec – blue and white.
How do I enter the contest?
Please fill out the form below to enter the contest. Entries must be received by June 24 at 4:00 p.m. The contest is open to Montreal West residents only. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by email. All photos submitted as part of the contest may be used on the Town of Montreal West website and Facebook page as well as in its promotional material.
Let’s pay tribute to essential workers on the frontlines and behind the scenes during the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the province. This includes hospital and pharmacy staff, first responders (police, fire, and paramedics), grocery and hardware employees, restaurant staff, delivery and truck drivers, transit and taxi operators, cleaners, support workers serving the homeless and others in need, as well as civil servants at all levels of government.
During this difficult time, lets come together as a community and show our support by making some noise: play an instrument, ring a bell, blow a whistle, bang on pots and pans or clap your hands!
To participate, just step outside on your front step, driveway, balcony, or lean out a window. Make some noise for essential workers on Wednesday, June 24th from 7:00 pm to 7:05 pm.
Contest form
THE FORM IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Additional extension for payment of municipal taxes
Category : Council
June 16, 2020
"As Mayor and President of the Association of Suburban Municipalities (ASM), I am pleased to announce that a second collaboration between the ASM and the City of Montreal allows us to confirm the postpone the payment of the second installment of taxes again. They will now be due on August 24, 2020. We would have liked to be able to offer you this option sooner, but due to the very specific economic context, colossal efforts had to be undertaken to find a viable solution and it was only yesterday - mid-day that the Executive Committee of the City of Montreal confirmed the postponement. We hope that this economic measure will allow you to better get through this unprecedented period. "
- Beny Masella, Mayor
Consult the Property taxes webpage for more information.
La fête nationale du Québec and Canada Day celebrations
Category : Recreation | Special events
June 14, 2020
The Town of Montreal West will be bringing its residents together in a unique and interactive way to celebrate la fête nationale du Québec (June 24) and Canada Day (July 1) while ensuring physical distancing!
With current public health measures forbidding gatherings of more than 10 people, all in-person events have been cancelled.
However, we have planned alternative activities for which you won’t need to leave your house. Get your family together and take part in an equally exciting event this year with contests, scavenger hunts, singing, and much more. Let’s make this one to remember!
Stay tuned, a detailed program for both these days will be posted to our website shortly.
Notice to dog owners, the dog park will reopen on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 7 a.m.
“We are pleased to announce the opening of the dog park, providing dogs with the perfect place to get moving and to spend their energy. However as with all openings at the moment, it is important to respect hygiene and distancing measures to ensure the health and safety of all."
- Beny Masella, Mayor
Due to COVID-19, new guidelines have been put in place to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Follow the recommended health measures
Maintain the physical distance of 2 meters with others
Avoid all gatherings inside the dog park.
Bring your own disinfectant gel and water bottle.
Only one owner per dog is allowed in the park at a time
Only dog owners with a key to the park are allowed access
Additional signage will be posted in and around the dog park as a reminder. The Town will increase surveillance of the dog park to ensure compliance with these measures.
We also took advantage of the closure to carry out much needed work in the dog park, notably the installation of boards around the bottom of the fence to prevent sand from spilling out of the park, seeding, a general clean up and the addition of river rock to protect the trees. Please note that newly seeded areas remain fenced in to protect new growth.
The Town of Montreal West has made the difficult decision to cancel its popular day camp and Summer Adventures programs this summer. This decision was not made lightly as over 400 children and dedicated employees look forward to these programs every summer.
Our Recreation team worked incredibly hard developing various scenarios to determine if it was possible to run the camp while respecting public health directives. Ultimately, however, the required physical distancing measures, limited public space, and staffing challenges made it impossible to offer a safe camp experience to the children and camp staff.
We are aware that this news will likely come as a disappointment to parents and children alike, and appreciate your understanding. The decision was made to ensure the health and safety of our campers, their families, our staff and all MoWest residents. Those who have already registered for camp will receive a full refund by cheque in the next few weeks.
In lieu of our traditional programming, we are working on some unique and creative ideas to keep residents active and engaged this summer. All these activities will be designed in accordance with public health guidelines. Stay tuned for more information!
Details concerning cancellation of day camps
You may have heard that the Quebec government has increased the allowable councillor/camper ratios to make it more financially feasible to operate day camps this summer. However, this announcement has not changed Montreal West’s decision to cancel its own programming. This is because, unlike private camps, ours is not profit driven. Our goal is to provide a safe, healthy and fun summer experience for local children, and offer some respite to their parents. So while loosening these ratios can help private camps economically, it does nothing to assuage our concerns about running a day camp during this pandemic. In fact, increasing the ratios (i.e. allowing more campers per councillor) would likely make it less safe for the campers, their families, our staff, and the wider community.
Despite our attempts to develop programming , so many of the government’s day camp directives run counter to providing a healthy and enjoyable experience that we could not see a way to offer any safe and sensible activities. For instance, campers would have to remain 2 metres apart at all times (negating nearly all traditional camp games). Our available indoor locations are not air-conditioned, yet on rainy days, campers would be required to remain at the same location for the entire day, regardless of the heat. All areas used by the camp (many of our parks and playgrounds) would have to be fenced off and made inaccessible to the general public. Most alarming, treatment of any injury would be delayed by the wait time for a properly protected individual to assist.
We know the decision to cancel the camp will be hard on young families. But, as we would be bound by such extreme directives, the programming we could offer would bear little resemblance to a “camp”, and possibly cause harm to the larger community.
In lieu of the camp experience, the recreation department is currently developing a number of tailor-made summer activities to keep kids engaged and healthy. We will also be opening the pool on June 28, which will provide welcome heat relief and summer fun.
Elizabeth Ulin Councillor for Recreation, Culture and Communications
One lane of Avon Road, between Westminster and Connaught, will be closed due to work being done by Solroc. The work will take place on June 8 and June 9. Detour signs will be in place to inform pedestrians and motorists of how to proceed around the work. Please respect all temporary traffic signs.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
Heat warning and opening of Davies Park splash pad
Category : Recreation
May 28, 2020
Due to the extreme heat and humidity, the Direction de Santé publique de Montréal has given municipalities the green light to open their water park installations.
“We are pleased to announce that the splash pad at Davies Park is now open to give everyone the opportunity to cool off. We encourage all our residents to enjoy a respite from the heat but wish to remind you that this must be done while respecting distancing measures.”
- Beny Masella, Mayor
The splash pad is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In order to respect physical distancing, specific measures indicated on posters by the splash pad will be put in place. If not respected, the Town will be forced to close the splash pad.
Splash pads at Strathearn and Rubgy Parks have not yet been opened. More details to follow.
We’d also like to remind you of the following general measures to prevent the effects of heat:
Spend at least three (3) hours in a cool or air conditioned place;
Drink lots of water even if not thirsty;
Reduce physical efforts;
Stay in contact with people you know;
Take a shower or cool bath as often as needed or cool off with a damp cold cloth or spray;
Protect yourself from the sun, wear light coloured clothing and a hat (especially for babies and toddlers);
Keep blinds or curtains closed during the day;
Increase air circulation in your home by opening cross windows;
The Town of Montreal West is currently analyzing the public health and safety guidelines issued by the provincial government on running day camps for the 2020 summer seasons. With the safety of families and staff as our first priority, a thorough analysis of these guidelines is necessary to evaluate the feasibility of running a safe day camp for all this summer. We will keep you informed of the latest developments as soon as possible.
The Financial Statements for 2019 were presented at the Council Meeting of April 27. The external auditor gave an unqualified opinion, meaning that the statements accurately reflect the financial situation of the Town with no exceptions or concerns. The results showed an operating surplus of $462,813 which is 2.9% of our total budget.
Revenues were $738K over budget, and accounted for the vast majority of the surplus. This included:
additional revenue of $237K from Recreation for day camp, pool and other programmes
an additional $226K in duties on transfers due to the increase in the sales of homes
an additional $89K in interest due mainly to a new agreement with the bank
government grants $85K over budget due to the successful recycling program and the obtaining of several new grants
permit fees $69K higher than estimated due to building and snow-clearing permits and dog licences
an additional $35K in Town Hall revenues resulting mainly from film rentals.
On the Expense side, total operating expenses were $275K over budget. Savings were realized in the following areas:
$371K in administrative expenses due mainly to the cancellation of a provision for grievances
$138K in remuneration as a result of employees' absences due to various leaves
$89K in interest expense due to more favourable interest rates and a decrease in borrowing
$84K in public hygiene due to a decrease in the purchase of water and costs related to water breaks
$24K in Building Inspection due to the savings on consultant fees
These savings were offset by additional expenses incurred in the following areas:
an additional $663K in Capital expenses as part of the Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) financing (see details below)
an additional $182K in snow clearing costs due to the high volume of snow
an extra $74K in Recreation expenses related to additional expenses due to higher registrations and the revision and resubmission of the arena grant to enhance sustainability elements
$54K more for capital reimbursement due mainly to advance reimbursement of the working fund
In 2019, the Town continued with its Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) financing of capital projects from the operating fund. Council prefers to do this, when possible, rather than incurring more debt to pay for these projects. This totalled $663K and included:
partial financing of infrastructure project on Wolseley $380K
purchase of sidewalk tractor $86K
LED street light replacements $62K
arena renovations $58K
Westminster beautification project $56K
pool sandblasting $15K
air conditioning for server room $6.5K
In addition to this, and continuing with our infrastructure renewal program, a major capital investment of $2.64M was spent on road and water infrastructure work on Wolseley and Crestwood.
Thanks to our PAYG program, use of prior surplus accounts and government grants, the Town had an increase of $3.3M in capital assets in 2019, while our net debt decreased $291K. At year end, our net debt stood at $13.3M, with an unappropriated operating surplus of $2.2M. The auditor pointed out that over the past five years, the Town has been able to make capital investments of $12.3M, while actually decreasing its net debt.
All the above strategies regarding capital investments, infrastructure renewal and debt management are in accordance with the Town's Strategic Financial Plan which helps guide Town Council and the administration in setting financial priorities and managing risk. Council wishes to express its appreciation to our Treasurer, Valentina Todoran as well as our DG and all our Directors for their careful management of the Town's budgets and finances.
Full details of the financial results can be found on the website under Financial Reports.
Colleen Feeney, Councillor Finance, Administration, Human Resources and Urban Planning
Our seventh annual tree giveaway is now open! Montreal West residents may purchase a tree for a $10 administrative fee. A limited quantity of trees will be made available to residents on a first come, first serve basis. Trees will be delivered to the residents at the end of May/early June (date to be determined) and must be planted by the residents themselves. Please note, however, that these trees cannot be planted on land that belongs to the Town, that is, in the area between the property line and the sidewalk.
Fill out the reservation form below if you are interested in purchasing a $10 tree. We will be accepting orders from May 15 to May 22 at 4:30 p.m. or until quantities have run out. Maximum of one tree request per household. We will start confirming orders by email as of Tuesday, May 19.
Reinstatement of parking restrictions as of Tuesday, May 19
Category : COVID-19 | Public Security
May 15, 2020
Regular parking restrictions will be reinstated throughout the Town of Montreal West on Tuesday, May 19. This includes overnight parking as well as the 4 hour limit for parking on our streets, unless signs indicate otherwise.
It is also important to respect the parking restrictions on certain streets allowing for the free passage of the street sweeper.
Thanks to a growing collaboration between the Town and the Montreal West Merchants Association, we have now created a web page dedicated to promoting local businesses that have continued their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. This page will be updated regularly. If you are the owner of a Montreal West business and would like to be added to the list, please fill out this form.
Despite social distancing, we remain a tight knit community in Montreal West. Let's support our local merchants!
Special thanks to Action Sport Physio for its leadership and involvement in this partnership.
Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 10 and Monday, April 13 for Easter holiday. Our employees will be back to work on Tuesday, April 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This weekend marks important religious celebrations and we know that many of our residents usually celebrate these with their families and friends. Unfortunately, current measures in place forbid indoor and outdoor gatherings. We understand this may be difficult but we urge you to celebrate differently this year - connect with your loved ones by telephone or organize a virtual get together.
As stated in recent days by the provincial government, the number of confirmed cases continues to increase. The shut down of non-essential services has been extended to early May. The local, provincial, national and global economies seem to be grinding to a halt. There seems to be widespread gloom.
This is a time when we must stick together and focus on the positives that are present around us.
In my own home, we’re all working hard to ensure we live together in a confined space, safely and peacefully.
In our town, when I walk around, I see neighbors talking across driveways or from curb to stoop. I see some signs of normalcy with families biking together or walking the dog.
I feel the strengthened sense of community. I know we’ve all heightened our awareness and willingness to help our neighbours more intently affected by this. Our provincial and national leaders are disseminating the information and implementing the measures we hope will get us through this as quickly as possible.
So we can’t let up. We must continue to follow the guidelines that will help stop the propagation of this virus. Keep washing our hands, keep rigidly following the 2-meter social distancing mandate, keep respecting a 14 day quarantine if we’ve returned from abroad. If we experience symptoms that may be associated with this virus, get in touch with the health authorities for further instructions.
But let’s keep finding and appreciating the positives. Let’s stay home and appreciate the time with our families. Let’s continue supporting our local businesses that are supporting us. Let’s continue to appreciate the frontline healthcare workers from our community doing what they can to help us stay healthy and contain this menace. Let’s remember all the workers still driving, delivering, cleaning and maintaining the essential services we still need. Let’s be thankful our community has not yet been hit as hard as others and let’s hope it never will. And let’s take pride in our Town. We are all stepping up our game to ensure our community comes through this together.
Although the daily updates provided by the government continue to worsen, they will eventually get better. While some of us are approaching a very important religious period, we can emphasize faith. Let us have hope for better days to come. I have faith that our community will emerge stronger. Be safe and stay safe.
Within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the directive adopted by the provincial government on March 13, the next council meeting scheduled on Monday, March 30 will be held behind closed doors.
In order to facilitate citizen participation, citizens are invited to submit their questions for the question period through an online form. The form will be available from noon to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 30th.
Submitted questions will be read by the Mayor during the first question period. An allotted period of 45 minutes will be set aside for answering questions from the public, after which Council will no longer answer questions.
Citizens must identify themselves by providing their full name (first and last name) and address. If they fail to identify themselves properly, the question will not be submitted to the council.
The question cannot use violent, offensive, or disrespectful language against the council or any person.
A maximum of three questions per person will be accepted.
The Town continues to provide essential services while maintaining our commitment to provide the best possible service to our residents. We thank you for your understanding as we work through this together.
I am appealing to you now, as your Mayor and as a pharmacist still working daily on the front lines, to follow all the directives from public health officials. We’ve all heard these instructions repeatedly:
stay home
only go out for essential services (food, medication, medical appointments)
wash your hands often (use hand sanitizer when you can’t access soap and water)
maintain social distancing - at least 2 metres between you any anyone else you come across
if you have just returned from outside the country or if you are feeling sick, self-isolate for 14 days
if you experience any possible symptoms, call 1-877-644-4545 for advice
In terms of social distancing: if you go out for a walk in your neighbourhood, please remember to maintain a 2-metre distance with others. A walk on our streets will help pass the time but we must not walk cheek to jowl. It’s not the time for group sports in the streets, nor the time for gatherings in your homes. Social distancing is the best practice to avoid propagating the spread of the virus.
It is also the time to step up and be good neighbours. Call your neighbours, check how they are doing, see if you can pick something up for them at the grocery store if you’re going for yourself. People can feel isolated in their homes – a phone call can be so helpful.
The Town of Montreal West has put an economic measure in place to help citizens face the economic challenges related to COVID-19. We will be deferring payment of the second instalment of municipal taxes to June 22.
We have taken the necessary precautions to ensure that our residents and staff stay as safe as possible during this pandemic. But everyone has a role to play. Sometimes that role is as easy as staying home. We will come through this together.
Within the context of the COVID-19 outbreak and following the decision of the provincial government to prohibit all indoor and outdoor gatherings, the Town of Montreal West announces that all playgrounds in Montreal West are closed to the public, effective immediately and until further notice.
The Town continues to assess the situation as it evolves and follows all recommendations issued by the Direction régionale de santé publique.
The Town council would like to remind you that infection prevention is everyone's responsibility. Citizens are asked to follow all public health recommendations issued by the Direction régionale de santé publique.
The Town of Montreal West wishes to inform its residents that the Town Hall will be closed to the public until further notice as a preventive measure to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Our employees are still available to answer questions and requests from citizens and many services can be offered by phone or through the Town's website.
You can send us your questions at all times using the Contact Us form on the website.
Adaptation to the process concerning the request for participating in a referendum
Category : Other
March 20, 2020
Taking into account the present situation related to COVID-19, the Town of Montreal West has decided to adapt the process concerning the request for participating in a referendum pertaining to the second draft of “By-Law consolidating the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Montreal West and modifying various other provisions”. Therefore, the process exposed in the public notice published in the Suburban, on March 18, 2020, and available online on the Town of Montreal West website, will be adapted in order to allow that the consultation of the documents and the requests for participating in a referendum be online.
Within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the directive adopted by the provincial government on March 13, the next council meeting scheduled on Monday, March 30 will be held behind closed doors. This exceptional measure will serve to minimize the risk to elected officials and to residents and will help prevent the spread of the virus. The council meeting will be recorded and we will post the audio recording to the website the next day. As per usual, the minutes will be posted on the website.
Citizens will have the opportunity to submit their questions to Council through an online form that will be available on our website on March 30. Additional details on this process will be shared in the days before the meeting.
Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19, the Town of Montreal West and its Public Safety Department have decided to temporarily suspend parking restrictions such as overnight parking and the four (4) hour limit for parking on Montreal West streets until further notice.
Our Public Security Officers will continue to enforce infractions deemed illegal or dangerous such as vehicles that don’t respect signage, emergency lanes, handicapped parking zones, no parking zones, hydrants, etc.
Please respect any temporary no parking signs (orange no parking signs) at all times should they appear in the event of a snow storm or for any urgent road work.
The Town of Montreal West was informed that due to COVID-19, the Adult Library Board has decided to follow suit and close the library until further notice. If you have any questions, please contact the organization directly.
The Town of Montreal West is following the City of Montreal’s lead and has closed its sports facilities as a preventive measure following the latest updates surrounding the coronavirus. The Legion Memorial Rink and the Davies Park chalet will be closed to the public as of Friday, March 13, until further notice. As well, all sports and recreational activities (including rental activities) held at the following buildings are cancelled:
Community Centre,
Town Hall,
Legion Memorial Rink,
Curling Club, and
Davies Park Chalet.
The Town Hall and the Community Centre will remain open to the public. However, the Town recommends that non-essential travel to public places be avoided. At all times, residents may contact the Town by telephone or through the Contact Us form on our website.
This is an evolving situation that the Town of Montreal West is monitoring closely. Further communications will be shared on our website and by e-bulletin.
"In order to ensure the safety of our citizens and employees, the Town of Montreal West has chosen to err on the side of caution and to follow the preventive measures taken by the Centre de coordination des mesures d’urgence de l’agglomération de Montréal. We thank you for your understanding."
- Beny Masella, Mayor
We’d like to remind you of the following personal protective measures to help reduce the risk of infection or spreading infection to others.
Wash your hands often with soap under warm running water for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand rub if soap and water are not available.
Practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette and cover your mouth and nose with your arm to reduce the spread of germs.
If you use a tissue, dispose of it as soon as possible and wash your hands afterwards.
New grant application for a recreation and sports center
Category : Administration
February 27, 2020
The Town is proud to announce the filing of a grant request for the reconstruction of its recreation and sports center. This has been a priority for the Town for several years and in recent months, the Town has been busy preparing a grant application to the Programme d'aide financière aux infrastructures récréatives et sportives (PAFIRS - EBI) offered by the provincial and federal governments. Our need for recreation and sports infrastructure is very much present and is felt by all. A new multifunctional center meets the evolving needs of citizens and promotes an active and involved community. If carried out, this project will be an investment to centralize the sports and recreational programs and facilities in a strategic location. This major project will be carried out in cooperation with local stakeholders.
Brief description of the project
The proposed project consists of the reconstruction of the recreation and sports center, including the demolition of the existing infrastructure, i.e. the arena, the pool and the chalet. The new center would include a standard size indoor skating rink, activity rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, a café-restaurant, a pro shop, off-street parking and landscaped green spaces. Adapted for all, it will appeal to the young and the not so young. The new infrastructure will be safer and more accessible. In addition, the project will be carried out in a spirit of sustainable development by favouring ecoresponsible measures to limit energy and potable water consumption while considering user comfort and budget constraints.
Support from local organizations
The tight-knit local population brings spirit and energy to the activities. Several community organizations that serve the population have expressed their support to this project.
Next steps
The Town hopes to receive a positive response from the government in the coming months. In addition, a fundraising campaign will be launched to help finance the project. Keeping the interests of its residents at the heart of its projects, the Town will work diligently to limit the financial impact on its citizens while also providing a facility that will meet the needs of all residents now and in the future.
Public consultation meeting on the first draft by-law amending the Zoning by-law and the draft by-law amending the Urban Plan
Category : Administration
February 27, 2020
At a sitting held on February 24, 2020, the Municipal Council adopted the first draft By-Law entitled: “By-Law consolidating the Zoning By-Law of the Town of Montreal West and modifying various other of its provisions” and the Urban Plan draft by-law.
A public consultation meeting will be held on March 12, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall (50 Westminster Avenue South). During this meeting the Mayor, or a member of the Council designated by him, will explain the draft by-laws and the consequences of their adoption and will hear the persons and bodies wishing to be heard.
View this legend to better understand how the amendments are identified in the draft by-law.
7:00 p.m. Urban Plan
The purpose of the draft By-Law is to replace the current F.A.R. of 1.5-3.0 (4 storeys maximum) with a F.A.R. of 0.6-3.0 (4 storeys maximum), thereby allowing lower-density projects. The sector comprised of the aforementioned lots is located South of 155 Brock Avenue South and East of the intersection of Brock Avenue South with Courtney Avenue.
The purposes of the draft By-Law are the following: a) to consolidate the provisions of By-Law No. 2010-002 and of its amendments since 2010, following section 365.1 of the Cities and Towns Act;
b) to modify other provisions which are not consolidated, following section 123 of the Act respecting Land Use Planning and Development.
The said draft By-Law contains provisions, among those mentioned at paragraph 3 (b), making it a by-law subject to approval by way of referendum.
The Town has been made aware that a letter from a company called Nextdoor has been mailed to residents inviting them to join their social media platform. It is very difficult to determine whether this invitation is a scam or not. This letter was not sanctioned by the Town and as always, we invite residents to be vigilant at all times.
UPDATE: The City of Montreal has extended their building permit to March 6. They expect to have the large equipment out by Friday, February 28 (weather permitting). The street will then be reopened to traffic. Although the main work has been completed, specific interventions will be carried out during the first week of March (pipe cleaning, installation of a flow regulator, leak test, etc.). Any obstructions caused by these operations will be very localized, and will occur mainly in Toe Blake Park. Sodding of the park will take place in the spring.
The City of Montreal is carrying out winter work on the storm and sanitary sewer systems in Toe Blake Park to significantly reduce the contamination of the stream running through the Meadowbrook Golf Course. Work is scheduled to begin during the week of January 27, 2020, weather permitting, and will take place over the course of three weeks.
The south end of Toe Blake Park will be closed for the duration of the work. Promenade Sheraton will be closed to traffic between Toe Blake Park and Bandstead, but will remain open to local traffic only. Drivers should take Chemin Banstead to bypass the work area. The southbound lane on Promenade Sheraton will be closed, but the garage entrances will be accessible.
Residents in the area have received a notice from the City of Montreal. For further information, consult the Info-travaux website or contact the City of Montreal at 514-872-3777.
The Town of Montreal West would like to inform you that the City of Côte-Saint-Luc and Hydro-Québec will be felling dead and dying trees on Côte Saint-Luc Road, west of Sheraton Drive (on Côte-Saint-Luc’s territory).
The ash and buckthorn trees in this area must be removed for safety reasons. New trees will be planted as part of Hydro-Québec’s ongoing initiative to replace ash trees.
Work is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25, weather permitting, and may cause noise in the immediate area.
Planned service interruption
Hydro-Québec has announced a planned service interruption on Monday, February 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weather permitting, in the following areas:
Sheraton Drive
Crestwood Avenue
Banstead Road
Rugby Place (n° 41 and 45)
This power service interruption is necessary for the tree felling work Hydro-Québec will be undertaking on Côte-Saint-Luc Rd. Residents in the affected area will also receive a phone notice from Hydro-Québec at least 24 hours before the planned interruption. Water will not be cut during this time.
Hydro-Québec suggests that all appliances and electronic devices be unplugged during a power outage to avoid short circuits or other damage when service is restored.
For more information, consult Hydro-Québec's website or contact them at 1-800-790-2424 and mention notice #MTL-88165.
The new Summer programs brochure is now available online. Paper copies will be delivered with The Informer in February.
Online and in person registration to summer activities for residents begins on Monday, February 17. Registration for CSL and Hampstead residents starts on February 18 and registration for non-residents starts on February 19.
The Town of Montreal West prepares for the winter storm
Category : Public Security | Public Works
February 6, 2020
Following today's winter storm warning issued by Environment Canada for the Montreal area, the Town of Montreal West would like to remind its residents of the main to follow to ensure their safety and that of their loved ones. The Town would also like to point out that its emergency measures plan provides for a series of interventions in the event that the storm increases in strength or lasts several days. Municipal services are ready to respond if the situation requires it.
It is recommended that you avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors as much as possible. As you may need to get by without power or tap water, it’s important for you to be prepared at all times and be prepared to be self sufficient for at least 72 hours. Visit www.getprepared.gc.ca for more information.
Snow removal reminders
Following a heavy snowfall, Town crews work around-the-clock to clear the snow from the roads and sidewalks. The Town installs signs prohibiting the parking of any vehicle on specific streets until snow operations have ended. Please respect all signage to avoid infractions.
Sidewalk snow plows need the entire width of the sidewalk in order to safely clean it. When snow is expected, please park your car at least 6 inches (15 cm) from the curb. This allows for safe passage of the sidewalk plows.
Montreal West receives a $12,000 grant for seniors
Category : Council
February 3, 2020
The provincial Government has announced a $12,000 investment in Montreal West to encourage senior participation in their community’s development and to adapt their living environment to better suit their needs. This is part of the financial aid program for the Municipalité amie des ainés (MADA) initiative. This grant is part of an overall $17M investment for the Québec ami des aînés (QADA) and MADA programs throughout the province.
In Montreal West, seniors comprise 16.9% of the population. Given this growing demographic, we need to be proactive in adapting our policies, services, housing and infrastructure to the needs of the aging population. A MADA recognition opens up the door to other grants established specifically to help communities become more senior-friendly.
The Town of Montreal West began the MADA process in October 2018 with the creation of a MADA Steering Committee. This committee has been working diligently over the past 18 months as it has distributed and analyzed the results of a survey answered by the Town’s seniors and held two public consultations and several focus groups, among other things. The committee is actively working on the development of an action plan that will set concrete objectives and actions to help the Town become more senior-friendly. The action plan is the final step in obtaining the official accreditation as an Age-Friendly Town.
“ The MADA Steering Committee is most grateful for this government grant. We have been working diligently for the past two years to complete our Age-Friendly Plan of Action. Among other things, the funding will help with the elaboration and printing of our plan and its distribution to all Montreal West households.”
- Colleen Feeney Chair, MADA Steering Committee Councillor, Finance, Administration, Human Resources and Urban Planning
Front row: Rosalind Knitter, Colleen Feeney, Marian Scully, Zelda Freitas Back row: Ron Smith, Tracie Swim, Joanne MacPhail, Joan Foster Missing: Fred Braman, Paula Cordeau, Karin Derouaux, Stephanie Dupont, Shannon Hebblethwaite, Meghan Joy, Sheri McLeod
The Town is proud to launch a new section on its website entirely dedicated to Seniors. The idea for a senior-specific section of the website was brought up by the MADA steering committee following the results of the Montreal West age-friendliness survey, the focus groups and public consultations held as part of the MADA (municipalité amie des ainés) process. It was made clear that senior citizens wanted to have more information available on the website and that this information be centralized and easy to find.
The content and structure of this new section is the fruit of a collaborative effort between residents, the MADA Steering Committee and the Town’s Communications department. The Town held a co-design workshop with a group of senior residents to better understand the type of content they’d like to find on the website as well as how they’d like it to be organized.
This new section contains information pertaining to the MADA (municipalité amie des aînés) process as well as on the following topics:
However, the meeting of the demolition committee on January 14th will take place as scheduled. The meeting will focus on issues brought up in the December 16th public consultation regarding the demolition permit bylaw. All are welcome to attend.
Municipal offices closed from December 24 to January 2
Category : Administration
December 18, 2019
Our administrative offices will be closed for the holidays from Tuesday, December 24th to Thursday, January 2 inclusively. We will return to our regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Friday, January 3.
It is strongly advised that you purchase your 2020 dog and parking licenses before December 23.
It will be possible to reach Public Security at all times by calling 514 630-1234 and emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) by dialing 9-1-1.
Holiday overnight parking tolerance
The Town of Montreal West will allow overnight parking on the streets for guests of residents from Sunday evening December 22nd until the morning of Monday, January 6th, 2020.
During the holidays, all vehicles must respect all posted parking regulation signs including any temporary no parking signs for snow removal should they be posted in the event of a snow storm.
Waste collection
The schedule for recycling, organic and garbage collections remains the same. Organic waste and recycling will be picked up on Tuesdays starting at 7:00 a.m. and garbage will be collected on Fridays starting at 7:00 a.m.
Christmas tree collection
Did you know the Town recycles Christmas trees? Simply place your Christmas tree in front of your house throughout the month of January and Public Works will pass by to collect it within the week. Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel and garlands before putting it out on the curb. The trees will be recycled into wood chips that will be used in our parks.
Legion Memorial Rink holiday schedule
Head out to the arena during the holidays to enjoy free skate and pick up hockey with friends and family.
The Council of the Town of Montreal West will adopt the municipal budget for the fiscal year 2020 and the three-year program of capital expenditures for 2020-2021-2022 at a special meeting that will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, located at 50 Westminster Avenue South.
All Montreal West residents are invited to attend.
Request for a certificate of authorization for the demolition of 74 Easton Avenue
Category : Administration
December 9, 2019
The Town of Montreal West received a request for a Certificate of authorization for demolition of the property located at 74 Easton Avenue (lot number 1 290 736).
With a goal of ensuring effective communication and considering the large-scale of this urban planning project, Council wishes to share this request with a larger audience. This supplements the public notice published in The Suburban newspaper on Wednesday, November 27.
The submitted request calls for the following at 74 Easton Avenue:
1. Demolition of the main building and detached garage; 2. Removal of the in-ground pool; 3. Subdivision of 3 lots; 4. Ultimately, the construction of three single-family buildings (one on each new lot).
The Demolition Committee of the Town of Montreal West will hold a meeting to consider this request in view of rendering a decision. Any interested person may be heard by the Demolition Committee at the meeting.
Where: 50 Westminster Avenue South When: December 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Every person wishing to oppose the granting of a Certificate of authorization for said demolition must make their objections known by December 9, 2019 - IN WRITING - to the undersigned Town Clerk, at the following address: 50, Westminster Avenue S., Montreal West, Quebec, H4X 1Y7.
Most of Montreal West's public water service lines are lead-free
Category : Administration
December 9, 2019
In October 2019, the Quebec government announced that it will adopt the new Health Canada guidelines on lead levels in drinking water. This lowers the maximum acceptable concentration of lead in drinking water from 0.010 mg/liter to 0.005 mg/liter. These new norms mean that certain homes and buildings in Montreal West may now exceed the allowed concentration of lead in drinking water.
The drinking water produced by the Montreal water treatment plant is of very good quality. However, the dissolution of lead pipes and lead plumbing can make it possible for lead to be present in the water. Until the 1970s, the municipal water service lines were built with lead pipes. Since 1990, and in accordance with the Quebec Plumbing Code, the Town actively replaces lead water service lines on the public side during its rehabilitation projects. To date, approximately 70% of the water service lines on the public side are lead-free. The Town will continue replacing lead pipes in all its future infrastructure work until all lead pipes have been replaced.
The Town of Montreal West has mandated the City of Montreal to perform annual inspections of 10 to 20 homes. The Town provides the inspectors with specific addresses to test and mostly select homes in areas that present a higher risk of finding lead in drinking water. Residents whose homes have been inspected are always informed before the inspection and are provided with the results following the test.
The Recreation Department will be showcasing some of their fitness classes on Sunday, December 8 at the Town Hall and Davies Chalet. If you want to see what a class is all about, this is the day you can do it. Every class lasts an hour.
The schedule is as follows:
9:15 a.m. Essentrics (Town Hall) Based on eccentric strengthening which stretches the muscles then strengthens them in the elongated positions creating a lean toned body.
9:30 a.m. Zumba (Town Hall) A mix of Latin style music and choreographed routines combining aerobic dance steps and movements to sculpt the body, increase cardiovascular fitness and flexibility.
9:30 a.m. TRX (Davies Chalet) Only 8 spaces available; must call 484-6186 to reserve
Increase total body flexibility, promote mobility and stability and develop core strength through suspension training. Small class size, limited spaces available!
10 a.m. Adult Ballet (Town Hall) Looking to better your shape? Feeling less limber? Need a lift to your spirits? Adult ballet classes are an excellent way to stay fit, flexible, and happy. You'll learn about ballet technique, stretching, and conditioning, while having a lot of fun at the same time.
10:15 a.m. Strong by Zumba (Town Hall) STRONG by Zumba is the first non-dance based class from the fitness brand. The newest of all Zumba classes revolves around high-intensity interval training, but still focuses on moving to the beat.
11:15 a.m. Yoga (Town Hall) This is much more than exercise ... It's a way of life! Improve your mental and spiritual well-being, increase flexibility and increase muscle tone.
Some classes have limited space and will be on a first come first serve basis. If you would like any additional information please call the Community Centre at 514-484-6186.
Electrical system upgrade in Montreal West: progress report on the activities of the working committee
Category : Other
November 25, 2019
A joint working committee was created as part of the consultation process. The committee is comprised of Hydro-Québec representatives, Montreal West representatives and members of the public.
The committee wishes to provide an update on the discussions that began last June to improve the portion of the Hydro-Québec project that affects the territory of Montreal West. The project involves conversion of the existing 120-kV overhead transmission line to 315 kV over 18 km between LaSalle and Saint-Laurent.
The committee is seeking to maximize the project’s advantages for residents while limiting any undesirable impacts to the greatest extent possible. It will address the public’s concerns and help to improve the project. The committee was also tasked with assessing opportunities for multifunctional uses of the line right-of-way, such as landscaping and a multi-use trail.
On October 23, Hydro-Québec organized an open house/information evening to gather residents’ initial reactions to the project. This input has provided direction for the discussions of the working committee. A second information meeting will be held in spring 2020 to present the results from the committee. Here again, the questions and comments of Montreal West residents will allow the project to be further improved. The committee will submit its final recommendations to Hydro-Québec and to the Town of Montreal West by spring 2020 at the latest.
Joint working committee: Hydro-Québec, Montreal West and members of the public
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train stops in Montreal West Tuesday, November 26th! Get into the holiday spirit with some live music, brightly-decorated rail cars and fun. The goal of the CP Holiday Train is to collect food and raise money and awareness for local food banks across Canada. Don’t forget to bring your cash and/or non-perishable food donations to support Meals on Wheels and The Depot Community Centre.
A family-friendly event Activities along Broughton Road between Westminster and Connaught start at 5:45 p.m. The Scouts and the Girl Guides will be selling hot chocolate and Meals on Wheels will be manning the BBQ.
Road closures The following road closures are necessary to safely accommodate the Holiday Train and its spectators for the duration of the event on November 26th.
The level crossing at the intersection of Westminster and Sherbrooke will be completely closed to traffic for a period of 60 minutes between 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A detour will be possible at all times via the Elmhurst level crossing.
Broughton between Westminster and Connaught will be completely closed between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Both Ballantyne and Brock south between Avon and Broughton will be placed in local circulation only mode (they will be 2 way streets) between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Public security officers will be restricting access to residents only between 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
The above street closures are absolutely necessary in order to ensure the safety of the spectators.
The police will be stationed at the intersection of Avon and Westminster in order to conduct traffic throughout the closing of the Westminster level crossing from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. For safety reasons, the police officers will not allow any vehicles to access Westminster northbound, with the exception of emergency vehicles. As a result, residents will not have inbound access to Easton or Ainslie for 60 minutes during the event. However, residents will be able to exit via Ainslie and access Avon at all times during the event.
Please plan any trips according to the information provided above. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Let’s talk green: a successful participatory workshop!
Category : Environment
November 19, 2019
Over twenty participants came together on Sunday, November 3rd to share their thoughts and opinions on different initiatives related to the environment. Despite the grey weather and drizzle outside, we had an energetic and eager group at Town Hall that had lots to say!
We kicked off the workshop with a quick interactive presentation to ease into the topic of the environment. Participants responded to multiple choice questions using clickers and their answers were displayed on the screen in real-time. Participants were asked to rank 10 initiatives by order of importance and the results of this exercise were used in the final activity.
We then moved on to round table discussions on the topics of biodiversity and waste management. Participants first discussed the idea of having dedicated spaces in Town being used for permaculture and community gardens, their possible location and management. Each table had a printed map at their disposal they could use to identify the areas of Town they thought would be ideal for these projects. They then discussed waste management and ways for individuals to move towards a zero waste lifestyle as well as how the Town could help them achieve this.
In the final activity, we asked participants to work as a group to come up with one actionable recommendation related to the topic their table was assigned. We chose the 4 highest ranked initiatives based on the results from the individual ranking exercise done at the beginning of the workshop. The top priorities were (in no specific order):
Planting public trees on the municipal right-of-way
Weight based pricing for garbage (smart garbage)
Selective waste collection and drop-off centres
Ban on single-use plastic in Town restaurants and groceries
Overall it was a rich and successful event, and one we hope to repeat in the future. We took copious notes during the workshop which will be handed over to the Environmental Committee for review.
The children who took part in the free drop-in daycare enjoyed environment-themed activities and arts and crafts. They painted rocks, planted seeds, read about bees and had their faces painted.
We’d like to thank Kathryn Travers, Laura Cliché, Nicolas Montpetit and Linda Mohammedi from Concertation Montreal for helping us organize and host this event. The workshop was held as part of MTElles' experimental projects, led by Concertation Montréal, the Coalition montréalaise des tables de quartier and Relais-femmes.
"It is imperative to have access to moments when we can exchange ideas with local citizens on subjects as important as the environment."
EMMA, WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT AND STUDENT
"Citizen participation is necessary in order to have the opportunity to share our ideas and take part in our city."
In order to expedite the process, you may fill out the renewal form on our website. The permits must be paid for and picked up at the Town Hall administrative office, located at 50 Westminster South. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
It is strongly advised that you purchase your permit before December 23 2019, as the administrative office will be closed during the holidays from December 24 to January 2 inclusively.
Our teams are deployed and working hard to clean up the damages caused by the strong winds. With a priority of ensuring the safety of all our residents, we are working to restore the Town back to a normal situation. Please note that there may be delays in processing requests as urgent situations will be prioritized.
The winds also affected some power lines and certain areas of the Town are still without power. Check the Hydro-Québec website for an update on the power outages.
Avoid calling 911 for non-urgent situations and only contact them for emergency situations where safety is threatened.
We appreciate your patience and understanding in this situation.
After receiving many inquiries and in order to avoid any confusion, Halloween will take place on October 31st in Montreal West. The Town supports any decision that parents may take as to whether or not their children will participate in Halloween festivities. Public Security Officers will be patrolling the streets to ensure everyone's safety.
Dress warmly and stay extra safe tonight!
Security tips for Halloween:
Trick or treat on one side of the street at a time to avoid crossing unnecessarily
Walk around in groups
Ensure Halloween costumes fit well
Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colours
Keep dry and warm
Stay outside while trick-or-treating, never enter someone's home
Be sure an adult checks all Halloween candy before trick-or-treaters dig in
Drivers: slow down and be extra vigilant on the roads
Montreal West to hold its first participatory workshop
Category : Special events
October 11, 2019
With constant warnings about climate change, global warming and the depletion of natural resources, nearly everyone is now aware that we need to make some important changes and live a more sustainable lifestyle. The Town is preparing to respond to this climate crisis by committing to a variety of future initiatives.
Participatory workshop on the theme of the environment
We believe it is important to build these actions as a community and as such we will be holding a participatory workshop on the topic of environment on Sunday, November 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Open to all residents, this event is an opportunity for you to share your ideas and opinions on local initiatives related to biodiversity and waste management. The workshop will consist of an interactive presentation and group discussions and exercises. This activity is held as part of MTElles’ experimental projects (website is in French only), led by Concertation Montréal, the Coalition montréalaise des tables de quartier and Relais-femmes.
What: an opportunity for you to share your thoughts on proposed initiatives. When: Sunday, November 3rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Where: Montreal West Town Hall (50 Westminster Ave S.) Cost: Free, spaces are limited. Registration will be granted on a first come, first serve basis.
A family-friendly activity
Come with your family! A free drop-in daycare will be offered on site to allow parents to easily participate in the activity. Environmental activities, arts and crafts and games will be on the agenda.
Get involved
Every 4 years, in early November, residents are called to the polls to exercise their voting rights and vote for municipal council. With this in mind, the Town aims to provide residents with an annual opportunity to get involved every November, and thus to instill a regular sense of citizen participation.
We’ve also developed a short survey to find out more about your sustainable household practices. The survey is available to all and only takes about 2 minutes to complete. Your answers could help the Town prioritize its future actions in terms of environment and sustainable development.
Our administrative offices will be closed Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving Day. We will return to our regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, October 15.
As part of measures undertaken to improve Montréal-Ouest station safety, exo will build a temporary platform north of the station, as well as new pedestrian access points.
This addition will help reduce foot traffic on the central platform and alleviate pressure on the Elmhurst crossing for customers going to or from the station’s north side.
Temporary obstructions are to be expected at the Elmhurst crossing.
Work Description
Construction of a temporary wooden platform 150 metres in length.
Schedule
From Monday, October 14 to Friday, December 6, 2019
Weekdays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Weekends: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
Hours may vary depending on site requirements. In exceptional situations, work may extend beyond scheduled hours should circumstances require it.
Possible Inconveniences
Despite all efforts to minimize this work’s impact on residents’ quality of life, certain inconveniences are to be expected such as heavy equipment noise, dust, vibrations, etc.
exo thanks you for your understanding and patience during this work in the collective interest.
Questions or comments? Contact 514-287-TRAM (8726) or 1-888-702-TRAM (8726).
Overnight parking tolerance: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Thanksgiving
Category : Public Security
September 26, 2019
The Town of Montreal West will allow overnight parking on the street for guests for the following periods:
Sunday evening September 29th, 2019 until Wednesday morning October 2nd, 2019 inclusively.
Tuesday evening October 8th, 2019 until Tuesday morning October 15th, 2019 inclusively.
An overnight parking tolerance allows residents and their guests to park their vehicles on the street overnight without having to request a temporary overnight parking permit.
Note: Vehicles must respect daytime parking restrictions and are not permitted to park in front of fire hydrants, in front of driveways, in no-stopping zones or anywhere else where parking is prohibited.
Hydro-Québec and its municipal partners working together to create a green corridor
Category : Environment
September 17, 2019
Hydro-Québec, the Ville de Montréal, the boroughs concerned, as well as the cities of Montreal West, Côte Saint-Luc and Mount Royal will work together to support greenery and active transportation initiatives in the transmission line right-of-way between the Aqueduc substation and Saraguay substation. This collaboration is part of a plan to upgrade the transmission system between LaSalle and Saint-Laurent. A green corridor may include a bike bath, pedestrian link, landscaping and recreational facilities. The project provides for
rebuilding the 120-kV Aqueduc-Saraguay overhead transmission line at 315 kV
over a span of 18 km between LaSalle and Saint-Laurent ;
converting three 120-kV substations to 315 kV—Rockfield substation (in Lachine), Hampstead substation (in Côte Saint-Luc) and Laurent substation (in Saint-Laurent).
In the coming weeks, Hydro-Québec will determine the details of the collaboration with each of its municipal partners. The public will be invited to take part in various information and consultation sessions over the next few months. Cooperation among the partners will promote biodiversity, connectivity and sustainable mobility, and improve community life for residents.
The Aqueduc-Saraguay project is estimated at over $500 million. The project involves replacing aging equipment, maintaining the system’s reliability, meeting future electricity needs and supporting Montréal’s economic development.
The project is in its initial stages, and the current plan is to build the transmission line in the existing right-of-way. However, the line route may be optimized at a later stage of the project to mitigate its impacts according to technical, economic, environmental and social criteria. The line and three substations will be commissioned progressively from 2023 to 2026.
Residents will have the opportunity to meet with the Hydro team to learn more about the project and to ask their questions. Details will be confirmed shortly.
Contact us
Please fill out the following contact form with your questions and/or comments about the Aqueduc-Saraguay project and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Image source: Corridor of biodiversity project, Borough of Saint-Laurent
The Town of Montreal West and its merchants are organizing a street fair to be held September 15, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Westminster between Curzon and Milner. There will be a number of activities for the entire family as well as demonstrations and information tables by over forty merchants and cultural groups.
Music, games, raffles and a scavenger hunt will be an integral part of the event.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to get to know your local merchants and community organizations.
The event is held by the Town of Montreal West and the Montreal West Merchant Association, a local non-profit group promoting business and cultural activities.
Our administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 2 for Labour Day. We will return to our regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, September 3.
Public consultations on becoming an age-friendly Town
Category : Other
August 22, 2019
The Town held two public consultations on becoming a MADA certified (age-friendly) community during the week of June 10th. The results of the age-friendly survey distributed in the fall of 2018 were presented by Dr. Christina Wolfson of McGill University and Dr. Shannon Hebblethwaite and Nora Lamontagne of Concordia University. The survey had been distributed to Montreal West seniors in the fall of 2018 as part of the Municipalité Amie des Aînés (MADA) certification process. The presentation of results was followed up with lively and interesting conversations during the round table discussions. Overall, it was an enriching experience for the 80+ residents in attendance.
Key findings from the survey
425 respondents aged 60 and over completed the questionnaire which was based on the eight principal factors in a municipality's age-friendliness, as determined by the World Health Organization.
Outdoor Spaces and Public Buildings: The majority (70%) of the respondents were satisfied or very satisfied with these aspects. Some exceptions included sidewalk snow removal, night lighting, the condition of sidewalks and traffic.
Transportation: 93% of respondents reported being able to walk unassisted, and 87% reported using a personal vehicle among other modes of transportation.
Housing: 90% of respondents own their own home; 76% live in a single family home; 16% live in a duplex. 60% reported no immediate plans to move.
Social Participation: Our seniors are a very active group, with 82% participating in social activities with family and friends. 25% would like to see more education workshops, walking and fitness classes in the community.
Respect and Social Inclusion: While 50% of respondents reported that they "never" felt socially isolated; 28% reported "sometimes"; and 18% reported "usually" feeling socially isolated. Several suggestions for increasing the sense of inclusion were cited, including incorporating more intergenerational activities.
Civic participation and employment: Respondents were very civic-minded, with 97% reporting that they voted in an election; and 63% reported attending a public meeting in the past few years. Almost half (49%) volunteer at least 1-3 hours per week, with 5.5% volunteering 10 hours or more per week.
Communication and Information: 89% of respondents reported finding out about events and services primarily via The Informer. This was followed by word of mouth (54%), Town e-bulletin (42%) and the Town website (40%).
Community Support and Health Services: 96% reported being in good to excellent health. While respondents sometimes required help with various chores such as home repairs and income tax preparation, 67% reported being able to get this help easily.
Check out the survey report for more detailed results.
The 2019-2020 recreation program is now available!
Category : Recreation
August 20, 2019
Online or in person registration for fall, winter and spring activities for residents begins on Monday, August 26. Registration for CSL and Hampstead residents starts on August 27 and registration for non-residents starts on August 28.
Due to the extreme heat and humidity, we have extended certain pool hours and made changes to the schedule in order to give everyone the opportunity to cool off.
The pool will remain open until 10:00 pm tonight and tomorrow for public swim. The hours will be as follow (weather permitting):
July 19th
1 - 10 pm free swim
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. lap swim (lanes available on request)
Wading Pool: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
July 20th
11:30 - 10 p.m. free swim (11:30 - 1 p.m. and 5:30 - 7 p.m. shared with lap swim)
5:30 - 7 p.m. lap swim (shared with free swim)
Wading Pool:10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Preventive Measures:
Spend at least three (3) hours in a cool or air conditioned place;
Drink lots of water even if not thirsty;
Reduce physical efforts;
Stay in contact with people you know;
Take a shower or cool bath as often as needed or cool off with a damp cold cloth or spray;
Protect yourself from the sun, wear light coloured clothing and a hat (especially for babies and toddlers);
Keep blinds or curtains closed during the day;
Increase air circulation in your home by opening cross windows;
Follow up: preventive boil water advisory in the Wolseley N construction sector
Category : Public Works
July 16, 2019
During major road work, temporary water lines may be installed for the duration of the work. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory may be issued during this time. Residents affected by this advisory will always be notified without delay. It is then important to follow the necessary boil water precautions until you receive a letter informing you that the advisory has been lifted.
A preventive boil water advisory was in effect last week for the Wolseley North construction sector. This preventive advisory was communicated to all affected residents. The advisory was lifted and the residents concerned were all informed. No other areas of the Town were affected by the preventive boil water advisory.
Have you had a chance to see the new light garlands on Westminster Avenue N.? Put up over a week ago, these lights are sure to brighten up your summer evenings.
A council priority, the Westminster Avenue beautification project will see many other initiatives in 2019. These will include the replacement and addition of street furniture as well as greening with the addition of planters. Take advantage of the long summer days to come by and check these out.
We would like to thank the owners of the buildings for their collaboration in carrying out the light garland project. We would also like to thank the Montreal West Merchant Association for their ideas and involvement in the project.
Come on out on July 1st to celebrate Canada Day and enjoy our activities and entertainment.
Canada Day Parade
The popular Canada Day parade is back this year! Westminster will be partially closed to traffic for the duration of the parade. Check out the parade route and plan your trips accordingly.
Pre-parade contests at 3:00 p.m. at Davies Park Come dressed in your best and bring your decked out bikes, strollers, wheelchairs and dressed-up pets! There will be lots of prizes from local merchants to be won.
Parade starts at 3:30 p.m. Includes Montreal Pipes & Drums, Highland Dancers & much more! Parade will go north up Westminster, turn around at Edinburgh School and end at Strathearn Park for the Canada Day BBQ!
We'd like to thank the wonderful volunteers from the Parade Committee for organizing this event.
Strathearn Park activities
Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. at Strathearn Park. Music by the Fundamentals and dance performances by AKO & Children of Chemistry and the West-Can Folk Performing Company will keep you entertained all afternoon. Enjoy kid-friendly activities such as inflatables, arts & crafts, face painting, water slides, a petting zoo and pony rides! The splash pad will be open to keep kids cooled off. BBQ food and beer will be available to purchase during the event.
Please note that some of these activities are paid activities.
Fireworks
The day ends with a beautiful fireworks show at Hodgson Field at 10 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit on.
To ensure a safe environment for all, glass bottles are forbidden in the parks.
In case of rain, festivities (except for the parade which will be canceled) will take place on Monday, July 2nd.
Municipal offices (Town Hall, Community Center & Public Works) will be closed on Monday, July 1 for Canada Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 2.
Day camp : no camp on July 1 Pool : closes at 3:00 p.m.
Fête Nationale: activities and shows for the whole family
Category : Recreation | Special events
June 21, 2019
Celebrate Quebec's National Holiday with us! Children will enjoy the inflatable games, face painting, arts & crafts, quizzes, and skateboard ramps. The whole family will be entertained by the music and circus performances. Festivities will take place at Davies Park on June 23 from noon to 4 p. m. Food and beer will be sold on site.
Show schedule Noon: music by The Swindlers 1:00 p.m. circus show by Mr. Verdin 2:30 p.m. music by the Buffalo Hat Singers & Dancers
Montreal West to welcome the Tour de l’Île on June 2nd!
Category : Special events
May 17, 2019
The Tour de l'Île will be passing through Montreal West and we will be there to cheer cyclists on! Participants will be going west along Broughton down Ballantyne S. to Avon towards Ville St-Pierre. The first cyclists should be coming through around 9:15 a.m. and the last ones will make their way around 12:15 p.m.
Activities
We’ve organized special activities for the kids on Broughton between Ballantyne S. and Westminster. We will have face painting, an inflatable game, arts and crafts and a bike workshop where kids can learn about basic bike maintenance. There will be a bike obstacle course for children to try out. Drop by from 10-11:30 a.m. and help cheer on the cyclists as they pass through our Town.
Road closures
The following roads will be closed on June 2nd starting at 9:00 a.m. and are expected to reopen around 12:15 p.m.
Broughton Rd (between Elmhurst Ave and Westminster S. Ave)
Ballantyne S. Ave (between Broughton Rd and Avon Rd)
Avon Rd (from Ballantyne S. Ave to St-Pierre Ave)
Plan your outings!
We suggest that residents avoid taking their cars during this time as traffic will be difficult. Those who must get around by car should check a map of all road closures on the Island of Montreal to best plan their itinerary.
Parking restrictions
It is important to respect the no parking signs that will be installed for the event. Parking will be forbidden on these streets as of 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 2. All cars parked in a no parking zone during the night of Saturday to Sunday will be towed. Parking will be permitted when the streets reopen.
Residents with valid parking permits can park on neighbouring streets while the parking restrictions are in effect. Free parking will be permitted in the municipal parking lots at Town Hall and the Public Library.
For more information about the event and to register, visit the Tour de l’Île website.
Streets highlighted in yellow will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Updated on May 16th: the trees are sold out! An email confirming the selected tree species as well as payment details will be sent to all residents who have reserved a tree.
Our sixth annual tree giveaway will begin May 6, 2019. A total of 45 trees will be made available to Montreal West residents on a first come first serve basis. Fill out the order form below if you are interested in buying a $10 tree. We will be accepting orders from May 6th at 8:30 a.m. to May 17th at 4:30 p.m. or until quantities have run out. Orders received before the start time will not be considered. Maximum of one tree request per household. Trees will be delivered to the residents at the end of May/early June (date to be determined).
Trees can be purchased for a $10 administrative fee (cash or cheque made payable to the Town of Montreal West) and payment must be received at the Community Center no later than May 23. Trees must be planted by the residents themselves. Please note, however, that these trees cannot be planted on land that belongs to the Town, that is, in the area between the property line and the sidewalk.
From April 19 to 22 • Town Hall: closed Friday and Monday • Community Center: closed Friday and Monday • Public Works: closed Friday and Monday • Garbage collection: Friday, April 19 (as per usual)
Overnight parking tolerance
The Town of Montreal West will allow overnight parking on the street for guests starting on Thursday evening April 18th through to Sunday morning April 28th inclusively. Please note that daytime parking rules remain in effect, as do all restrictions for blocked fire hydrants and driveways.
The Town of Montreal West is working to review and improve its current communication tools to better serve its residents. We are interested in finding out more about the effectiveness of the tools we use to communicate with you. We invite you to take a few minutes of your time to fill out our survey and have a chance to win a free course offered by the Recreation department!
Complete the survey online or by hand. Hard copies of the survey will be available at Town Hall and the Community Center as of Tuesday, April 9. You have until April 26 to participate.
We want to hear what you have to say.
Contest Rules
One prize will be drawn among all survey respondents.
The prize will be drawn among participants who have provided their email address or phone number in the last question.
Residents may only participate once.
This contest is only open to Montreal West residents.
The course must be chosen from a list of eligible courses that will be given to the winner.
The certificate is valid for the winner or a member of their family.
The Town invites proponents to submit proposals of high architectural quality that meet certain sustainable development objectives as part of its public call for proposals published on the provincial government’s electronic tender system, SEAO (Système électronique d’appel d’offres) on March 5th.
The Town’s objective is to sell the property in order to extend the commercial sector on the southern section of Westminster Avenue. This fits into the overall plan to beautify and revitalize the downtown area around Davies Park. The Town would like this project to act as a catalyst for future development on the east side of Westminster Avenue South. Preference may be given to projects proposing a work completion schedule that is less than the minimum required in the call for proposals.
The document can be ordered online on the SEAO website.
After months of hard work, we are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website. The updated site includes a host of new changes that provide our residents with a clean and intuitive browsing experience. Hours of brainstorming with our employees and Council, combined with focus groups with our residents led to an updated site map that’s seen our content broken down into four main sections: Our Town, Resident Services, Finance & Administration, and Recreation.
We’d like to thank our dedicated staff, Council, residents and local web agency Pénéga for their collaboration on this project.
Overview of the main changes
Homepage
A new uncluttered design built around intuitive drop down menus improves site navigation and easy access to clear and updated information. A useful links section provides quick access to the Town’s most visited pages and a prominent search bar on the homepage allows our residents to easily find the information they are looking for.
Visuals
Fostering Montreal West’s well-known community spirit, large images of the Town and its residents are featured across the website - on the homepage and at the top of individual pages. These images will be changed on a regular basis to showcase the Town throughout the different seasons.
New features
In addition to updating the content of our website, the overhaul also saw the integration of new features such as:
online forms that can be filled out at any time of the day
an events calendar that clearly informs you of the events taking place in the Town
a fully responsive and browser compatible website
Resident communication
Our popular e-bulletin has also received a much needed facelift. Residents are encouraged to sign up to it as well as to our social media accounts to keep in touch with all important town updates.
New electric vehicle charging station in Montreal West!
Category : Environment
November 30, 2018
The Town of Montreal West is proud to announce the installation of a new electric vehicle charging station located in the municipal parking lot on Westminster Avenue. The Town has taken a step to join a collective global effort to make vehicles greener and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Residents will have access to a double pedestal charging station that can charge 2 vehicles at the same time, at a maximum of 240-volts each. The hourly rate for charging a vehicle is $1 (tax included), billed by the minute, and is based on the length of time the vehicle is connected to the charging station, not on the charging time. For example, there will be a $2 fee if a vehicle is connected to a station for one hour and fifteen minutes, even if the vehicle was completely charged after one hour. Please note that normal parking restrictions apply.
The Town of Montreal West is doing their part to help fight climate change by aligning themselves with Quebec's 2030 Energy policy that aims to promote a sustainable transition to a low-carbon economy. With the deployment of public fast-charging electric stations, the Town is recognizing the importance of an integrated approach to smart city management and providing their residents with the tools they need to reduce their transportation emissions.
By 2026, several major public transportation projects (REM, Pie-IX BRT, extension of the Blue line, addition of 300 hybrid buses to our fleet) will be completed. The rollout of these projects will influence the development of our bus network and the way our customers use it.
It is an opportunity for us to rethink and adapt the bus network’s development and architecture in light of the survey’s findings.
The federal Cannabis Act comes into effect on October 17, and whoever is concerned has to know one’s rights and obligations with respect to what it changes. On the other hand, in Montreal West, the Town Council has adopted a by-law in order to further limit the public consumption of tobacco and cannabis as well as vaping. Its provisions are largely based on those restrictions that are set forth in the applicable legislation of the province. This municipal regulation will also come into force on October 17.
Please note that municipal offices (Town Hall, Community Center & Public Works) will close at 4 p.m. on Monday October 1st due to the Provincial Elections. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Registration for activities begins August 20 for residents, August 21 for Hampstead & CSL residents, and August 22 for non-residents.
Register online.
Early Bird Special:
As part of the Town of Montreal West’s beautification program of Edgar Davies Park, Phase 2 is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2018. Phase 2 consists primarily of the construction of a splash pad adjacent to the new playground area and additional landscaping in the vicinity of the new splash pad (including tree planting). Work is tentatively planned for mid-May through mid-September. We are optimistic the water feature might be available this summer to use but it is possible the project will only be completed at the end of the summer. The playground area should remain accessible during the construction. More details will be made available before the start of the project.
Our fifth annual tree giveaway will begin May 7, 2018. Trees will be made available to Montreal West residents on a first come first serve basis. Completed order forms may be brought in person to the Community Center (8 Westminster South) starting 8:30 AM on May 7, 2018 and continuing until May 14 at 4:30 PM or until quantities have run out. Orders received before the start time will not be considered. Maximum of one tree request per household. Residents who received a tree last year are not eligible. Trees will be delivered to the residents in end of may/early June (date to be determined).
Trees will be available for a $10 administration fee (cash, card or cheque made payable to the Town of Montreal West) and payment must be received at the Community Center no later than May 18. Trees must be planted by the residents themselves. Please note, however, that these trees cannot be planted on land that belongs to the Town, that is, in the area between the property line and the sidewalk.
As part of our ongoing commitment to operating the safest railway in North America, beginning on March 12, 2018, Canadian Pacific (CP) will be performing routine track maintenance in the Montreal area on two subdivisions:
Westmount Subdivision, starting at mile post 0 and ending at mile post 4.0
Parc Subdivision, starting at mile post 16.0 and ending at mile post 22.0
Track maintenance is an integral part of CP’s safety program. Our significant investments in railway infrastructure help ensure trains operate safely through communities. This work could impact residents in the municipalities and boroughs of Montreal West, Westmount, Lachine, Montreal, Outremont, Laval, Rosemere and Sainte-Thérèse.
Expected Duration: On March 12th, crews will be working on the rail within these corridors. This work must take place during the evening hours, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., in order to avoid impacts to RTM commuters during the day.Residents can expect to see or hear heavy machinery noise, banging, idling trucks waiting to proceed, dust, voices, and reversing trucks. We expect this work will be completed by March 22nd, 2018 although this is subject to change.
Residents with questions or concerns about our operations can call our 24/7 toll-free Community Connect line at: 1-800-766-7912 or email community_connect@cpr.ca.
To report an emergency, please contact the CP Police service at: 1-800-716-9132; 24 hours a day.
Contacts:
Community Connect Tel: 1-800-766-7912 / community_connect@cpr.ca
CP Police 1-800-716-9132
Look for special appearances in the park by Imagicario LES KAKOUS, The Kakous, two puppet characters inspired by a fictional biodiversity, invite you to an encounter where fiction meets reality. (Presented by CAM en tournée)
Beny Masella
