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Weekly. Vol. 10 No. 3d We are Westmount   01 City’s accessibility plan Westmount large at St. Patrick’s includes focus on parade play equipment By Laureen Sweeney Lulham, commissioner of Parks and Sus - tainability. Adapted swings for children with mo - The city will also work to improve exist - bility disabilities are to be installed in park ing programs, such as Public Security’s playgrounds this spring, according to “Security in Aging” and the acquisition of Westmount’s 2016 Action Plan for the In - large-print and audio books at the West - tegration of Handicapped Persons. Ramps mount Public Library. are also to be added over the next 12 to 18 These are some of accessibility objec - months to bridge edgings around play ar - tives for 2016 listed in an annual “report eas. card” required by the Quebec government The city also plans to have a list of ac - of all municipalities having a population of cessible places added to an existing app “so at least 15,000. someone wanting to go to a restaurant or The aim, according to the report, is to a church in Westmount will know where identify “the barriers to integration that to go,” according to Councillor Cynthia handicapped persons encounter” and the A Westmount contingent of more than two dozen people made their presence known in the annual St. measures taken, or to be Patrick’s Parade March 20 in downtown Montreal. Seen here on René Lévesque Blvd. shortly before taken, to reduce the barri - continued on p. 8 setting off on the trek along St. Catherine St., the group was escorted by members of the Westmount Letters p. 6 Public Security department. Members of Centre Greene also participated. Photo: Martin C. Barry Social Notes by V. Redgrave p. 21 Underdog by J. Davey p. 17 Diso be d ie nt drinker evades police at Summit By Laureen Sweeney his name. While awaiting their arrival, Foot pain? however, the man made good his escape Heel spur? Two groups of young men were spotted down to Sunnyside Park, where he disap - on a surveillance camera as they con - peared. A 28-year-old Terrebonne man was Bunions? sumed alcohol March 13 at Summit look - issued a second ticket, this one for $221 for Consult out, according to Public Security reports. blocking the door of the patrol car allowing Dr. William Constant Eight tickets were issued related to alcohol the escapee time to evade officers. podiatrist while another was given for obstructing At 9:44 pm, a second group of five was the work of an officer. captured on camera. They were subse - 514-439-5112 When responding patrollers questioned quently found with an array of beer, wine the first group at about 6:45 pm, all four and other drinks and were issued tickets were reported to continue drinking in their for $76 each for possessing alcohol in a CARL RÉMILLARD EARL presence. Three were issued tickets for park. All were described as cooperative. FONTAINE VEINISH $149 each for consuming alcohol in a park. They were Montreal residents, some using 514.726.2077 514.772.3322 245 Victoria #525 Police were called to identify the fourth Concordia student cards to identify them - 1303 Greene Ave, suite 500, Westmount Profusion Realty inc • Real Estate Agency Westmount man, who was b eli e ved t o be lying about selves.

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Drone inspection kicks off restoration process for conservatory By Laureen Sweeney

Up, over and around the conservatory it LINDSAY flew and hovered, taking photos of the NAGLEY glass panes and wooden framework of the Real Estate Broker Victorian structure. 514.264.6857 The day-long drone inspection of West - mount’s iconic conservatory and frog-pond Century 21 Vision Real Estate Agency 5517 Monkland Avenue greenhouse March 13 was the first step in Montréal, Quebec H4A 1C8 evalu a ting ho w to restore the heritage buildings, Public Works director Patrick Raggo said last week. The complex, reported to be one of only Charles two cascading greenhouses remaining in Pearo Canada from the Victorian era, has been Ph.D. closed to the public since a pane of glass Real Estate Broker fell September 20 from the top and others [email protected] were founding slipping. “Once we know the state the conserva - tory is in, we’ll have to determine the scope C. 704-1063 of the project to restore it,” Raggo said. “We’re looking at a project the commu - B. 934-1818 nity can get behind.” Integrity & An assessment report on the condition Expertise of the structure is expected in about 11 Working weeks, but “I think we’ll be able to preserve Flying around the conservatory in Westmount Park March 13, this drone captured numerous photos HERITAGE for you! its architectural heritage for the next gen - of the conservatory’s condition. Photo courtesy of the city of Westmount Real Estate Agency eration while using a more sustainable ap - This phase of the project was under - proach, which is what we want to do.” A re - taken by the architectural firm of MDA at alistic maintenance protocol is also needed a cost of some $24,000, he said. This is just moving forward, he said. under the $25,000 cost that requires the An engineering inspection of the grow - city to call for tenders. ing greenhouses that form part of the com - Once the city knows what is required plex has already shown them to be “in and has put together a cost estimate, it need of major repairs and aggressive will go out to tender for the work, Raggo maintenance year by year.” Temporary net - said. ting and plywood passages now allow em - ployees to work inside. Drone reduced risk 374 Ave Olivier, Westmount Steps from Greene Ave., Following the drone inspection, all the While the city had solicited a number of an oasis right in the heart of Westmount. Con tem po rary 4 photos must be examined and the data quotes for the inspection, he said, this bedroom home with double car heated garage. $1,288,000 compiled and assessed accurately “because quote was accepted in large measure be - we’re talking about people’s safety,” Raggo cause of the advantages it presented in us - said. This is a “pre-step” to the work to be ing drones for aerial views of the glass and done. wood structure. In the congested area, erect ing scaffo lding and bringing in a large crane presented a risk of potential damage. “The drone could go all over the place,” Team Ian Ride he said. th Annual Kick-O While the use of drones is essentially “a Support research into predicting and novel concept,” he said, “it has been used 647 Rue Main, Hudson Magnificent Century-old stone curing cancers. 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Snow and wind contact: Greg --! or delayed the project but some filming was John -!- ! able to take place from the inside. or go to team-ian.org WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT –    – 5 Dufour retires from Metcalfe Woman slips on ice in Summit Woods pharmacy after almost /. years A woman walking a dog in Summit Woods March 13 was taken to hospital by ambulance after slipping on a patch of ice, Public Security officials said. Answering a call for medical assistance at 2:46 pm, offi - cers found the woman lying on the ground complaining of a headache and pain in the back and shoulder. She was being cared for by a man who had received first responder medical training. He had also been walking a dog. Urgences Santé ar - rived at 3:20 pm and transported the 47- year-old woman to the Montreal General. She lives in Dollard des Ormeaux. Kensington homeowner calls Security from abroad Estate & Moving Sales Photo: Ralph Thompson Public safety officers were called March We Provide 4 to check out a house on Kensington Ave., Professional Evaluations Friends started gathering at Copoli restaurant on St. Catherine and Metcalfe March 18 at 7 am to wish where an alarm had just been set off at 2:01 Staging of your home Suzanne Dufour, second from left, well after her 38 years of work in the pharmacy, now called Proxim, Courteous & bonded Sta across the street. Dufour commuted from Pincourt to work there as an assistant, manager and am. Public Security officials said the call technician. She started most days with breakfast at Copoli. “Its the best place for breakfast. 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Letters to the Editor

Not warned about Still...need a sidewalk ticularly in school zones, transit locations and where there is frequent pedestrian ac - The lack of a sidewalk in front of the pickpockets tivity.” École Internationale de Montréal repre - On March 11, I was having lunch at The well-trodden path provides undeni - sents the biggest downside at this school Sushi Kim in the food court of Westmount able evidence that pedestrians frequently zone. The city of Westmount is lagging Square. My wallet was stolen out of my bag use this route. Not only is it used by chil - behind some other cities in sidewalk safety as I was eating in the restaurant. dren on their way to school, but it is a key by declining to construct this sidewalk While I was waiting for the security route for people on their way to Selwyn (“City might consider reconfiguring path agent of the building, the waitress in - House and city hall. east of cenotaph,” March 1, p. 4). formed me I was not the first victim of City officials should look for such clues The US Federal Highway Administra - pickpockets in Sushi Kim. When the agent when considering locations for infrastruc - tion (FHWA) offers the following guid - finally showed up, he told me the cameras ture improvements for foot traffic. ance for the application of sidewalks: “ac - were out of order and then said “It is get - I have humbly called on council mem - cessible sidewalks should be provided and ting really bad in the food court. We’ll have bers to reassess their decision and permit to start patrolling.” maintained along both sides of streets par - The cameras were out, it is “getting bad in the food court,” but he was in the office where he could see nothing, not patrolling. I am writing this letter to the Independ - Photo: Westmount Independent ent in the hopes it will warn readers of the Photo of Ian Moodie’s phone, March 9. situation, since neither Sushi Kim nor the administrators of Westmount Square are out to dry a very wet coat, drenched jeans kind or responsible enough to put signs of and very damp boots and then went look - warnings for their customers. ing for my iPhone, but it was nowhere to Pâtisserie de Gascogne and Atwater be found. market have both taken steps to warn and So, I dressed again in wet coat, jeans protect their customers. It is time for Sushi and boots. Flashlight in hand, the dog and Kim and Westmount Square to do the I spent another cold and rainy half an hour same. tromping through Westmount Park, but Photo was taken on December 8, 2015. Image courtesy of V. Cruz Valerie Morin, Bellevue Ave. there was no sign of my treasured iPhone. the construction of this sidewalk. No sin - I called the phone but it went right to mes - gle design feature can ensure that a sage, a sure sign that it was no longer streetscape will be safe to pedestrians. working. WESTMOUNT Rather, the best places for walking com - The next morning, I made arrange - bine many design elements to create ments for a replacement and prepared my - INDEPENDENT streets that feel right and safe to people on self for the agony of living without a phone foot. for several days. We are Westmount. Many people rely on walking and transit On the following Sunday, I returned to as their primary way to get around, and Westmount Park for another evening walk. How Can We Help You? without a wide, clear sidewalk through Much to my delight, I found a notice at - tached to a tree stating: “Found, iPhone. Presstime: Monday at 10:30 am snow and ice, it is especially difficult for Stories and letters people with disabilities, seniors and chil - Contact local police station.” Publisher: David Price Kristin McNeill: 514.223.3578 dren to walk safely. The next morning at the police station, Editor: Kristin McNeill [email protected] Victor Cruz, St. Catherine St. the helpful officer first asked what the phone looked like. I told her that no screen Chief reporter: Laureen Sweeney Advertising Sales Arleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567 Phone angel picture should be visible because the Letters & Comments: [email protected] On a Wednesday night in late February, phone was dead. Oh no, explained the offi - arguably the worst evening of the winter – cer. The phone is very much alive. And We welcome your letters but reserve the right Accounting & Classified ads sure enough, I entered my password and to choose and edit them. Please limit to 300 heavy, freezing rain, major puddles, dan - Beth Hudson: 514.223.6138 the phone sprang to life. What a joy! words and submit before Friday 10 am to be gerous ice, overwhelming snowbanks – I offi[email protected] My good Samaritan had not only found considered for publication the following week. took the dog to the northeast corner of Please check your letter carefully as we may Westmount Park for his 30-minute the phone but had also buried it in rice, the recommended procedure for bringing be unable to make subsequently submitted We also publish the Free Press evening walk. changes. E-mail any letter or comments to newspaper in Hampstead, flooded phones back to life. Côte St. Luc and NDG. Arriving back at my apartment, I hung [email protected]. This person asked for no gifts or recog - nition for this very good deed. Allow me, Re-scheduling through this letter, to express my heartfelt 15,056 copies The Independent learned after presstime thanks to my very special good Samaritan. Audited by of the March 15 issue, which was March 14, A thanks also to the officers at our local po - that the Healthy City Project talk lice station who contacted Apple in order to Owned and published by: “Stormwater management in Westmount” find the owner of the phone. Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9 by Tyson Munday of Urban Planning was Ian Moodie, Rosemount Ave. Fax: 514.935.9241 to be rescheduled to Thursday, May 5 from Tuesday, March 22. continued on p. 9 WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT –    – 7

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Hall and the library or by calling community. Councillor’s 514.939.5226. Councillor Nicole Forbes is commissioner of Community Events and the library work Culture, Library and Community Events. Column very hard to put together a cultural pro - gram that is accessible to everyone in the Nicole Forbes Family of 99-year-old thanks Public Security Westmount is an exceptional commu - The family of a 99-year-old Westmount “As Westmount residents, we immedi - nity with a wealth of talent. Our citizens woman is saying thanks to Public Secu - ately called our Public Security and have been contributing to the quality of life rity, whose officers cared for her as she lay reached Sgt. Robert Forbes, who dis - by participating in art shows, coaching on the floor of her apartment building patched one of his officers, Amélie Arel. sport teams, sitting on planning commit - waiting more than five hours for an am - She sat with Mum and talked to her for tees, presenting their skills in talent shows bulance February 12. several hours. Before he ended his shift, and concerts. The longtime resident had broken her Sgt. Forbes stopped by to check on her. So many of our residents volunteer their hip – as well as her pelvis and wrist, it was And when Amélie had to leave several This week only time and energy to make Westmount a vi - later discovered, in a fall at 9:30 pm (see hours later, PSO Sabrina Tremblay came brant and rich place to live. We are very for - story February 23, p. 1). to replace her until the ambulance ar - tunate to have local artists included in the “While our mother did not want any rived.” ALL line-up of our cultural calendar. publicity, she did want to make sure that The family, she said, was “very grateful” On Thursday, April 7 at 7 pm, Victoria we publicly expressed our sincerest for the personal attention and care the EARRINGS Hall will welcome the all-time favourite thanks,” her daughter told the Independent woman received from all of them. musical duo of Bowser & Blue. The Com - last week. “It truly reinforced our reasons for ap - munity Events Advisory Committee The family, she said, had been out of preciating the humanity of our small and (CEAC) organizers have prepared a com - town and was informed of the accident by independent city of Westmount, where -25% plete evening with a cash bar and snacks to the Lifelife service, which relayed to them such services are available to our resi - accompany the entertainment. the possibility of a long wait for an am - dents.” Tickets for the event are now available bulance. 4879 Sherbrooke W. online at Event Brite as well as at Victoria 514 486-8852

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CLOSURE OF EXIT N°64 Guide evlutes

A 15 NORTH Exclusions questioned cont’d. from p. 1 While city council unanimously ap - FROM MARCH 31 TO APRIL 12, 2016 ers. proved the adoption of the report at the While the report card is available in council meeting March 7, Councillor French only, an annex called Access West - Patrick Martin stated it still “leaves out HINDRANCES mount Guide, is bilingual. This is a direc - buildings I was told [last year] would be • Complete closure of exit n°64 – Rte-138 / Rue Sherbrroooke of A-15 north tory of accessible places that originated added this year.” These include several many years ago with Westmount’s Healthy schools and houses of worship. • Closure of one lane out of two lanes of A-15 north in Turrccot Interchange City Project. The city’s Centre Greene community It evaluates the accessibility of numer - centre, he said, “is not very accessible. It’s ous public places, municipal buildings, a community centre, so I think it’s a schools, houses of worship, recreation fa - shame.” The centre’s ramp is located at DETOURO cilities, restaurants, commercial establish - the rear door, which he later said was • Continue on A-15 north, take exit n°66 – Ch. de la Côttee-St-Luc / ments and parking areas, to name a few of “undignified and totally unacceptable.” the categories. Lulham replied at the council meeting Ch. Queen-Marryy / Ch. de la Côttee-Sttee-Catherine, turn left on chemin Added at the last moment this year were that when this or any city building under - de la Côte-Saint-Luc and continue on A-15 southbound until exit wheelchair-accessible icons required for goes major renovations they will provide n°64 – Rue Sherbrroooke / Rue St--JacJacques the inclusion of the guide into the app, for “universal accessibility.” Lulham told the Independent. The app, she If a building is not listed in the Access said, can play an important role in getting Westmount Guide, it generally means it is A B L v o O. A . u e the information out to the people who k not “accessible” as is the case with some P o V l ro . rb A r he u D e S L d u need it. é R schools, Lulham explains. ’ h c a o r She also said the focus on accessibility to m i She said Urban Planning has been e m e playgrounds and play equipment comes working with building owners who are un -

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$6,995,000‡ $4,495,000 $2,795,000 $2,450,000 $1,595,000 WESTMOUNT | ESTATE WESTMOUNT | MAJESTIC GEORGIAN WESTMOUNT | SUPERB RESIDENCE WESTMOUNT | IMPECCABLE INCOME PROPERTY WESTMOUNT | CLASSIC HOME This spacious 3-storey residence with magnif- Majestic Georgian inspired mansion of in - Georgian style sun-drenched residence locat - One-of-a-kind, exceptionally well-renovated, Unique two-unit condo building with no icent coach house is sited on a massive and credible proportions. Open plan main floor ed in a coveted neighbourhood. Recently detached triplex (4 units) in superb location. condo fees. Spectacular residence located in manicured 17,500 sq. ft. lot with fabulous with vast terrace provides ample space renovated home offering an elegant layout. All apartments feature an open concept main the nicest neighbourhood of Montréal. Its inground pool and an endless list of amenities. for entertaining. Superb river and city views Improvements include new exterior brick, area, beautiful wood floors, granite counters, original architectural details, both in and out A truly extraordinary home for an extra - from the top 3 floors are extraordinary. most windows, new kitchen and master a/c, ensuite bathrooms and organized closets. are magnificent. Well-distributed floors. Right ordinary buyer. MLS 26499690 bathroom. Outstanding mature garden and 3 parking, outdoor decks. MLS 22587983 across King Edward park. MLS 9591409 large terrace. Exclusive. JOSEPH MONTANARO*514.660.3050LIZA KAUFMAN† 514.788.2160 CYRILLE GIRARD*514.582.2810KAREN KARPMAN*514.497.8218FRÉDÉRIC BENOIT*514.583.9320

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$1,425,000 $1,150,000‡ $4,975 /mo $1,039,000 $985,000 WESTMOUNT | REVENUE PROPERTY WESTMOUNT | VICTORIAN HOME WESTMOUNT | RENTAL NDG | TOWNHOUSE NDG | IDEAL LOCATION Ideally located on a quiet cul de sac, two Beautiful Victorian-style home with spacious Westmount’s #1 address and one of the most Impeccable and spacious townhouse in Spacious home located in Monkland Village. 3bedroom, 2 bathroom units beautifully and very bright living spaces. 5 bedrooms and prestigious buildings: 1 Wood. Unique and Square des Gouverneurs located within Gorgeous living room with fireplace, dining renovated, 1 studio apartment with closed a family room with gorgeous panoramic views spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with steps to the Villa-Maria metro & Monkland rm with exposed brick wall, huge kitchen with bedroom and 2 interior garages, Unit 77 is of the city. It is a must see. balcony and incredible mountain views, Village. Three floors of living space offering a access to private garden. Extra-spacious available for immediate occupancy making fabulous pool, fully equipped gym, 24/7 family room, basement with direct access to a master bdrm & 3 other nice size bdrms. this a great revenue property opportunity. doorman, steps to Greene, downsizing or 2-car garage, private garden and terrace. Facing NDG park. Not to be missed! MLS 21838650 executives. MLS 19220616 MLS 20551124 MLS 20507885 ROCHELLE CANTOR*514.605.6755MARTIN BILODEAU*438.871.1030SAUL CIECHA*514.941.6248LILLIAN LÉONARD** 514.949.5211 LAURIE TENENBAUM*514.248.7272

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$639,000 $2,288,000 $1,895,000 $1,080,000 CÔTE-DES-NEIGES | LE SANCTUAIRE OUTREMONT | PRESTIGIOUS RESIDENCE MONT-ROYAL | AV. WALPOLE MONT-ROYAL Beautiful and bright condo in Phase 3 of Prestigious welcoming and comfortable home located in upper Outremont at the corner of Beautiful property built in 1985 by an arch- Spacious bungalow 2,400 sq. ft. with 4 bed - prestigious Le Sanctuaire. Renovated with Côte-Ste-Catherine and Laurier avenue. You first notice the imposing stone facade perched itect and redesigned in 2001. The home is rooms and 2 bathrooms on the main floor and taste and refinement, this condo is spacious onto the detailed front yard and double garage. Private and intimate backyard with inground built on a lot of 9,184 sq. ft. beautifully additional 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in the and elegant. Close to many amenities and heated swimming pool. MLS 24117316 appointed with large terrace, play area for basement. Available for occupancy one month underground access to Sporting Club and children and a beautiful inground pool. from closing. Living area and 2 bathrooms the medical center. Ready to move in! MLS 9474519 were recently renovated. Close to all MLS 13638909 JOHN DI PIETRO*514.726.1400PIERRE BRUNET** 514.248.8032 amenities. MLS 19828788 KAREN ROSSY** 514.963.6311 PATRICK VAILLANT** 514.774.6917 ANNE GASCON*514.592.5520NAJIB G. CHAGHOURI*514.823.2133

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ARTFULLY $1,295,000 $1,139,000 $2,950,000 $1,450,000 UNITING MONTRÉAL-WEST | PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTY MONTRÉAL-WEST | HISTORICAL PROPERTY GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | EXQUISITE GEORGIAN GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | MANOIR DE BELMONT Prestigious property located in a quiet & de- Historical property on a large lot in one of the Exquisite Georgian-style townhouse in an ex - This spacious 10th floor condominium offers sirable area of Montreal-West. Spacious most beautiful streets of the neighborhood. clusive 5-home garden courtyard in the heart north and east unobstructed vistas of Mount rooms, beautiful kitchen, 5 bedrooms, big Ideal family home. Original moldings and of the Golden Square Mile. This renovated Royal and the Sulpician garden below, a sense backyard with inground pool. Perfect for a hardwood floors. Significant upgrades. 6 super bright semi-detached residence boasts of the country in Downtown Montreal! family. Independent apartment above dble. bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a spacious living elegant reception rooms, 5+2 bdrms, 4+1 baths, 2,575 sq. ft., garage, storage. Visits are easy garage for intergeneration. MLS 24001176 room with 10-foot ceilings. MLS 13206439 4 fireplaces, garden, garage, a/c. MLS 28844516 to arrange. A must see! MLS 19564956 VINCENT G. BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597 KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932VINCENT G. BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 JILL SHPRITSER** 514.691.0800 GHISLAINE ADELAND*514.731.6378

$998,000 $1,250,000 $1,099,000 $795,000 $775,000 DOWNTOWN | UNIQUE LIFESTYLE OLD MONTRÉAL ADJ. | LUXURIOUS CONDO DOWNTOWN | ALTITUDE CORNER UNIT GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | MAGNIFICENT CONDO DOWNTOWN | SPECTACULAR CONDO Elegant and spacious 2 bdrm & 2 bath condo Quintessential condominium home in the his - Located on the 22nd floor of the luxurious Converted into a generous 1-bedroom suite, Le Concorde prestigious building built in located in the heart of downtown Montreal. toric luxurious Oxford project. Renovated to Altitude building. Equipped with 2 bedrooms, this luxury condo features high-end materials 2007 located in the heart of downtown Prestigious building offering 24/7 doorman perfection. Corner unit with optimal layout, 2 full baths, 1 powder room and 2 living throughout, a spacious living area, modern Montréal. Known for its location and great and valet service, gym, swimming pool. Direct remarkable fenestration with arched win - rooms, which one can be converted into a 3rd kitchen, 2 large balconies, 2 full bathrooms, a views. Kitchen with granite counter, large access to metro, underground boutiques dows makes it sunny all day. Direct access by bedroom. South/West orientation with a large master bedroom, and indoor parking. windows, parking, gym, 24/7 security. A and walking distance to restaurants. Unique! elevator. Garage & storage. MLS 10815925 spectacular view. MLS 18056610 MLS 22332574 stone’s throw away from the underground MLS 18988152 KARINE DOCHE*514.677.6244 city. MLS 23952340 DIANE OLIVER** 514.893.9872 NAYLA SALEH*514.941.6244SOPHIE LE GUERRIER*514.655.0773RANDY NAAMI** 514.743.5000 CARLO PAOLUCCI*514.802.4004

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$690,000 $685,000 $648,000 $625,000‡ $559,000 DOWNTOWN | LE CRYSTAL 1805 OLD MONTRÉAL | SOLANO WATERFRONT DOWNTOWN | GORGEOUS CONDOMINIUM GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | LE ROC FLEURI GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | URBAN LUXURY Own a nice pied-à-terre at the Crystal all Superb unit in the latest phase of Solano, The Gleneagles. This Luxurious con tempor - Le Roc Fleuri. Spectacular and luxurious. A classy condo bathed in sunlight with 9 feet furnished. Slick urban design, 1 spacious offering panoramic views of the waterfront ary apartment has been exquisitely renovated One of the most prestigious addresses in ceilings, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, open bedroom with walk-in; 2 full bathrooms; a big and a balcony facing the river. 2 bedrooms, by the previous owner with superior design Montreal. This 2 bdrm unit has much to offer, concept with a balcony. Imagine living on terrace and lots of view of the city; BBQ 2bathrooms, garage. Prestigious building elements & outstanding materials. This ideal large windows, plenty of natural light, Dr. Penfield in the heart of Golden Square outlet; 1 garage; hotel benefits, spa, gym, offer ing all services, walking distance to the location is a few steps from Mont-Royal park spacious, hard wood flooring, granite counter Mile. A short walk to all that Sherbrooke restaurant and Starbucks in the lobby. new CHUM and gare Viger. MLS 20181120 & Beaver lake yet only minutes to downtown, tops. Steps away from all commodities. street has to offer. MLS 21203739 MLS 11012775 McGill University & hospital. MLS 22027094 LOUISE LATREILLE*514.577.2009ANICK TRUONG*514.836.4062GÉRALDINE LIBRATY*514.962.5563PINA PIZZI*514.781.4826ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)* 514.726.3037

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$449,000 $393,000 $3,900 /mo $2,300 to $4,800 /mo $1,850 /mo VILLERAY | TRENDY LOFT QUARTIER INTERNATIONAL | GORGEOUS CORNER UNIT QUARTIER DES SPECTACLES | LOUIS BOHÈME GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | LE 1200 OUEST VILLE-MARIE | FURNISHED RENTAL Magnificent loft with private entrance Corner unit with a view at the Gillette lofts! At the heart of it all. Downtown. In Montréal’s Luxury condos for rent, furnished and un- Convenient fully furnished. 1-bedroom condo superbly located in a trendy neighborhood. Zen design, quality, luminosity, 12 ft. ceiling, emerging neighbourhood. Experience the furnished, 1, 2 bedroom units. Experience in the heart of Montreal offering indoor Kitchen & bathroom have been renovated in sound proofing, comfort, heritage, in the pop- freedom to live life with a difference in an the luxury of downtown living, only steps parking, storage, gym and rooftop terrace. 2013 in an exceptional way. The bedroom is ular international quarter. Unique condo, walk - inspired and inspiring environment. Slightly from the myriad delights of downtown. 24/7 Beautiful equipped kitchen with breakfast located on a mezzanine to maximize the living ing distance to Victoria Square gardens, parks bohemian & somewhat chic. MLS 14466516 security, gym, private lounge, outdoor pool, bar, hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings. Spacious space. MLS 19757989 & Old Montréal. MLS 22708855 indoor parking. bedroom has walk-in closet. Immediate FLORENCE LEZMY*514.699.9448 occupancy! MLS 22602664 FRÉDÉRIC LE BUIS** 514.953.9058 CARMEL CHANGIZI∆ 514.995.4844 JOHN R. DOW*514.586.3032PHYLLIS A. TELLIER** 514.924.4062 PENELOPE VILAGOS** 514.779.5122

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$1,200,000 $1,145,000 $1,795,000 $458,000 ST-LAURENT | PENTHOUSE BOIS DE SARAGUAY | PRESTIGIOUS HOME DOLLARD-DES ORMEAUX | FLEMING LA CITÉ-LIMOILOU | BRIGHT HOME Penthouse unit with 3 private terraces of over Quality construction, Mahogany kitchen Spectacular custom-built home with remark- Charming cottage in the heart of St-Sacre - 2,700 sq. ft. with breathtaking view of Mont- cabinetry with granite countertops, granite able Spanish ornamental iron staircase ment neighborhood. 4 bedrooms and 2 Royal, the city and the St-Joseph Oratory. fireplace, Oakwood floors, large inground extends from the basement up to the second bath rooms. Close to all amenities and public This unit offers you large rooms with plenty Venetian pool, beautifully landscaped yard, storey. Impressive master suite with large transportation. MLS 21143879 of light, lots of interior storage & quality close to 9,000 sq. ft. private corner lot. walk-in, ensuite and fireplace. Ideal basement finishings. MLS 26604721 5bdrms, 3+1 baths, double garage. with large playroom area and home theater. MLS 24185629 MLS 11925243 PAUL AZAR*514.791.3366GABRIELE DI IORIO** 514.267.8596 CASSANDRA AURORA** 514.293.2277 CHANTALE BOUCHARD*418.569.4661

COUNTRY $7,900,000 $3,800,000 $2,498,000 $1,679,000 RETREATS IVRY-SUR-LE-LAC | PANORAMIC VIEWS IVRY-SUR-LE-LAC | LAC MANITOU LAC-BROME | WATERFRONT ESTATE STE-MADELEINE | UNIQUE & PRIVATE ESTATE Stunning waterfront log home on prestigious Amazing private intergenerational home with This waterfront estate has more than 2 acres Luxurious Estate of 3.45 hectares located Lake Manitou. This magnificent property amazing views of lac Manitou. Beautifully of land with approximately 180 ft. of frontage at the gates of the prestigious Polo Club of boasts 3+4 bdrms, 6+1 baths, gas and wood designed with a modern feel. +/-20 acres with on lake Brome. This magnificent residence Montreal. 7,300 sq. ft. house boasts unique fireplaces, a/c, 10-car driveway, state of the +/-800 ft. of shoreline. Two homes joined with a unique architecture, is located just features & offers tremendous living spaces. art audio/video system, intercom. The utmost as one by a 3-car garage and party room. an hour from Montréal. Ideal for outdoor Alifestyle out of the ordinary, just 35 minutes in luxury country living! MLS 26357047 MLS 17396538 enthusiasts and people in search of tran - from downtown Montréal. Exclusive. JILL SHPRITSER** 514.691.0800 quility. MLS 20522502 MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597HERBERT RATSCH†† 819.429.9019 MELISSA CARO*514.606.7200BEA JARZYNSKA∆ 438.989.8912

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$1,370,000 $1,249,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 $1,195,000 MORIN-HEIGHTS | LAC THEODORE LAC-BROME | OUTSTANDING PROPERTY ORFORD | LAKEFRONT PROPERTY IVRY-SUR-LE-LAC | WATERFRONT | LAC MANITOU ST-HIPPOLYTE | NEAR OLYMPIA | SKI Magnificent property with 258 feet frontage Located in a real quiet environment, this Lakefront architectural masterpiece on 2.75 Incredible property sited on the highly Contemporary bioclimatic, open plan, 15 ft. on lac Theodore in Morin-Heights. Pool, magnificent property is designed to accom - acres. Impressive 3 storey home with 4 bdrms desirable lac Manitou with 215 ft. of shore- high ceiling, double garage. Virtually no main- flat landscaped grounds. 9 kilometers of modate friends and family. Natural water and 2 baths. Open concept with views of line. Open concept main living area, 6 tenance. Real impression living in the forest. navigable lake giving access to lake St. pools, sauna and several inviting terraces. The private lake and mountains. Timber frame bed rooms, 6 baths. Flat, landscaped lot with Ogilvy Reserve has 1,262 acres, beach, Mary and St. Joseph This prestigious house offers comfort and privacy. Partial view Cathedral construction. High-end theater boat house, large terrace and panoramic lake tennis, scenic trails etc. View of 3 ski centers residence offers an amazing country life. of Brome lake. MLS 10134642 room and rustic kitchen with marble views with sunsets. Only 1 hour from evening lighting. 45 min. Mtl. MLS 17865145 MLS 11924730 MARIE-PIERS BARSALOU** 450.577.0272 counters. MLS 27791394 Montréal. MLS 20270321 CATHERINE ROCHON*514.244.3602JOHANNE MEUNIER*514.926.5626SAGUY ELBAZ*514.892.7653MELANIE CLARKE*450.694.0678STÉPHANE LARRIVÉE*514.809.8466

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$999,000 $995,000 $795,000 $595,000 $579,000 MONT-TREMBLANT | DOMAINE SOLITUDE BROMONT | 4 ACRES LAC-TREMBLANT-NORD | SPECTACULAR LOCATION STE-ADÈLE | OPPORTUNITY WENTWORTH-NORD | BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT Lovely modern log, shingle and stacked stone Your own sanctuary in the beautiful country- Incomparable property on majestic lake View on Mont St-Sauveur. 1.5 acres private This lovely log cottage is located on the shore home situated along the Devil’s River. side of Bromont! This gorgeous property with Tremblant. 6.3 acres of wooded flat land land with house under construction, of lac Edouard. It has more than 50,000 sq. ft. 34,995 sq. ft. lot overlooks a large pond which a classy and chic design, is notable for the with a nice clearing facing 330 feet of lake - 11.614 sq. ft., indoor pool + double garage, of land, and 170 ft. of shoreline. Very feeds an artificial bi-level waterfall by the quality of its materials and its unique scenic front with a fabulous rare sandy beach. Full golfing, skiing, nature & more. All at 5-minute well maintained, this is a perfect example outside terrace. Plus an adjoining wooded lot location. You will value the space and privacy South exposure, breathtaking views. With drive! 40 min. from Montreal and PET Airport of the Laurentians lifestyle. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, measuring 32,777 sq. ft. MLS 9278522 of the 4 acre land. MLS 19062903 1940 era cabin and shed, boat access only. and only 30 min. from Mont-Tremblant large kitchen, balconies, pool and more! MLS 18874240 Resort. MLS 28375830 MLS 24746652 MARSHA HANNA†† 819.425.0619 STEPHANE CLOUTIER*819.842.1909RAYMOND DALBEC** 819.425.4568 RACHELLE DEMERS*514.378.8630MICHEL DAVIDSON*514.239.7399

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By Laureen Sweeney him and called out for him to identify him - self. A man found trespassing on private After ignoring two requests, the man fi - property March 8 turned out to be con - nally acknowledged the officer’s presence cealing a can of spray paint in one pocket and was told about the city’s by-law pro - and wearing a school bag containing other hibiting trespassing on private property. paint cans and markers, Public Security of - The man put one hand in a pocket as if ficials said. to conceal something. He was asked re - While no signs of fresh graffiti were peatedly to remove it. When he finally did, seen nearby, a 26-year-old man identified a can of spray paint with a white cap was as a Montreal resident was issued a ticket revealed. A partially fastened school bag he for $149 for loitering, prowling or tres - wore revealed more paint cans as well as passing on private property. markers. The suspect was spotted by a patroller at “He had been acting suspiciously,” ex - 12:39 am entering Tupper Lane and look - plained Public Security director Greg ing nervously behind him. When he McBain. He was possibly going to do graf - emerged from an alcove at the entrance to fiti in the garage area.” the garage ramp to a commercial building All that could be seen in the alcove, he at 4000 St. Catherine near Atwater, the offi - added, was a puddle that appeared to be cer flashed the car’s emergency lights on urine. Sure sign of spring

PAUL CARON (1898-1979) Place d’Youville, Montreal (Pioneers’ Obelisk) circa 1920

Photo: Ralph Thompson On March 16 at around 5 pm, early evening made brighter by the recent switch to daylight saving time, 8-year-old Zachary Richards and his 6-year-old brother Benjamin take on the challenge of traversing a large puddle in Westmount Park without getting wet – or too wet. They are part of a Westmount family of four boys. A girl in the background is walking ahead of her own family, also a family of four children. Housing protest cont’d. from p. 10 Alan Klinkhoff Gallery are afraid of reprisals,” he said. “My apart - When asked if he contested the increase ment building has been purchased and with the rental board, he said “I’m trying. now has a new owner. Electricity and heat - I’ve made an application but haven’t heard ing have been excluded. I have to pay extra anything back from the Régie. Others in for those, and the rent has been increased the building are just going to pay, even if by $100 a month. I don’t have a job, and I they can’t afford it. They’re afraid of prob - 514-284-9339 | [email protected] | klinkhoff.ca have health problems. How can I pay for lems.” this? They just don’t care.” 1448 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal

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became insolvent in 1884 they turned it History by over to Montreal photographer William Notman and his partners, who already the house owned much of the land north of there, surrounding the corner of Clarke Ave. and Andy Dodge, CRA The Boulevard, which was yet to be devel - oped. The Notman group (including William The lead source for the information in this Angus, John MacFarlane and Alexander column is deeds of sale, including the names Ramsay, among others at various times) of the owners and their professions or liveli - formed the Westmount Homestead Com - hoods. The deeds, especially older ones, rarely pany Ltd. in 1887 – perhaps anticipating state the profession of women. the eventual change of name of what by The elegant brick semi-detached house now was Côte St. Antoine – but even they, near the foot of Argyle Ave. was for more representing much of the wealth and than three decades the home of one of power of Montreal’s Scottish community at Quebec’s most eminent legal minds, Hon. the time, fell into trouble, and in 1895, Severin Letourneau, who bought the house they sold off four 50-foot lots north of Côte in 1923, a year after he was named to the St. Antoine Rd. to a cotton merchant Court of King’s Bench, what is now known named William Hobbs, a close friend of as the Court of Appeal. He was almost 52 theirs and a resident of 4380 Montrose when he moved to Westmount, had al - Ave. ready served as a lawyer and partner for 28 He also could not make things happen years and was active in the Liberal party and died intestate a year later. Sun Life throughout his career. He was named chief Assurance took over the property (Angus, 421 Argyle, photographed February 24. judge of Quebec in 1942, the same year he MacFarlane, Ramsay and Notman were ex - took on the job of administrator of the ecutors of Hobbs’ estate), got the houses share to the daughter, but because she was proached him to purchase some 2,010 province in the absence of the lieutenant- built and sold them off, with 421 selling to a minor, the house went to auction and square feet (186.73 s.m.) at the back of his governor. Peter C. Small, a fur merchant, for $8,000 was picked up by Judge Letourneau for land in order to provide a schoolyard for His home had been built in 1899 as the in January 1900. $17,000. their students, which they ended up doing. first of a strip of six semi-detached houses Small stayed there until 1904, though he As the six houses were being built in Though Letourneau died in December constructed by John E. Bulmer, just above sold the house to Kenneth D. Young in 1898, a new school, St. Paul’s Academy 1949, his family rented out the house to Dr. one of the original farmhouses at the cor - October 1903. Young was a hardware mer - (now École internationale de Montréal) John Lanthier until 1960, when it was sold ner of Côte St. Antoine Rd. chant with a British company specializing was being established by the Sisters of to Yvonne (Fochs) Knight, whose husband, The 421 Argyle home boasted high ceil - in importing and exporting various metal Congregation Notre Dame around the cor - Dr. Allan Knight, worked at the Royal Vic - ings, lots of woodwork and stained glass, products, known simply as B. & S.H. ner on Côte St. Antoine, backing onto the toria Hospital. After raising four children, including skylights, a maid’s room off the Thompson & Co., apparently working out lengthy lot behind 421 Argyle. Then in Yvonne, a native of Germany, worked for kitchen, bay windows and porches. of the house. 1914, while Root owned the house, West - St. Nicholas Books and became a world- The land touched on one of the first The next buyer, in October 1910, was mount High School (now Selwyn House) renowned antiquarian dealer in old and streets to be projected north of Côte St. An - Chester Ward Root, a bank clerk, who paid was built across the street, and in 1923, as rare children’s books. The two moved to toine, Westmount’s original road, after the $10,000 and stayed there until his death in Letourneau was signing his deeds, the new Toronto in 1968, leaving the house to Ju - town was first incorporated as Notre Dame March 1922. It appears he had granted one city hall was being built on the park just to dith C. Daniels, wife of Ruby Rosen, a de Grâce in 1874. The land had fallen to third of his ownership to his wife, and two the south, facing Argyle and Côte St. An - chartered accountant. William Jones and John Burland, who ap - thirds divested to his daughter, Katleen, toine. The pressure of location became Daniels paid $43,000 to purchase the parently had made their money as suppli - upon his death. The mother, Gabrielle very apparent to the judge in 1947, when house; the price grew ers for the railroad industry, but when they Louise Bonin, turned over her one-third the commissioners of St. Paul’s ap - from then to $697,500 by continued on p. 20

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Police Report Aptment bek-nd-ente suspet ested By artin C. Barry lice found he was in possession of tools 9:30 am on March 9 on Metcalfe near Hill - that could have been used in the forced en - side, a driver who struck a vehicle in a All types of roofs The following news story is based on in - try and alleged attempted theft, although parking lot might have first gotten away and brickwork formation from police reports provided by a he wasn’t found to be in possession of scot-free, but now faces a charge of leaving Station 12 constable in an interview with the stolen goods. the scene because of an individual who (514) 572-4375 reporter. witnessed the incident and reported it. Leaving the scene (450) 687-0094 During the early evening of March 14, of - According to the witness’s report, the [email protected] ficers with the Montreal police’s station 12 A minor collision incident on March 4 driver was backing out when she collided Ron Edwards Sr. & Ron Edwards Jr. in Westmount arrested a man in his early around 4 pm between two vehicles at the with an impact that created a five-inch di - 30s on suspicion he had attempted to corner of Sherbrooke St. and Victoria Ave., ameter cavity in the side of a second vehi - Serving NDG for 50 years break into and rob apartments in a resi - which might have concluded with the driv - cle. “She got out of her car, she noticed the dential building on St. Catherine St. near ers filing routine accident insurance re - damage and then left without leaving be - Metcalfe Ave. ports, ended instead with one of them fac - hind so much as a note for the other According to the station’s community ing charges of leaving the scene. driver,” Pimentel said, reading from the relations officer, Adalbert Pimentel, the “Two persons were driving on Victoria report. building’s superintendent noticed the sus - headed south near the intersection of Sher - Pimentel said the delinquent driver re - pect whom he did not recognize as he en - brooke, where there is a traffic light,” said turned to the scene around 2:30 pm that tered the building. The super then saw Pimentel. “When the light turned green, same day, at which time she was ques - 25 years of experience. him wandering around with no apparent the vehicle in front backed up instead of tioned by other users of the parking lot purpose. going forward. The driver behind was about the earlier accident, and she ac - Able to meet all of your Construction A short time later, the superintendent honking, but the vehicle in front continued knowledged being the driver in the colli - and Renovation needs. heard suspicious noise coming from the backing up. There was then a minor colli - sion. Call us to book your Brick, Concrete, basement. Inspecting the area, he saw that sion but no injuries.” However, she also claimed to have not Bathroom and Basement projects. the door to a tenant’s storage room in the However, according to the police report, noticed any damage. She now faces a leav - [email protected] basement had been forced open. 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But driver number parked near the corner of Dorchester Blvd. Outside, around 7:30 pm, they succeeded one left and never returned, said the driver and Greene Ave. around 6:30 pm while he in spotting an individual matching the de - of the second vehicle, who recorded the went to a nearby restaurant for a meal no - scription walking quickly west on St. first driver’s licence plate number. ticed shortly after 9 pm when he returned Catherine St. While Pimentel noted that a police in - that a rear window of his SUV had been After they arrested the suspect, the po - vestigator has been assigned to track down smashed and valuables he left on the back the delinquent driver, who was driving a seat were no longer there. white Honda Accord. 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