WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT Weekly. Vol. 15 No. 4a We are Westmount April 6, 2021 Permanent space is goal: Urban Planning director Larue Garneau delivers new flag to Roslyn City spearheads car-free zone on de Mais. at Atwater By Laureen Sweeney water has already been closed for two years for repair work by the Société de transport Westmount is to create a new car-free, de Montréal (STM) to the roof membrane pedestrian friendly street or public square of the Atwater Metro station. During this for year-round use on the stretch of de Mai- time, overall traffic has been noticeably re- sonneuve running from Atwater three duced on de Maisonneuve as far west as quarters of the way to Wood, between Alexis Westmount Park. Nihon Plaza and Dawson College. Anima- This is one of the arguments to close tion and seating are some of the ideas. off the street at this time, considering the The plan was expected to be announced traffic disruption to result from the work at the city council meeting April 6 by Coun- by Montreal to replace its primary water cillor Cynthia Lulham, who said last week conduits on de Maisonneuve from Clarke the city had been negotiating with Mon- to Melville. treal’s Ville Marie borough, which has Most of the new car-free zone lies in agreed to the plan. Westmount while a short distance from At- “We’re looking at ideas for ‘place mak- water to the elevated entrance of the Plaza ing,’” Lulham explained. The new zone will Tower apartment building is in Montreal. be open only to users of the bike path and The new zone will extend west to just be- MP Marc Garneau was at Roslyn School March 31 to deliver this brand-new flag to the school. See pedestrians. fore Wood and the exits of p. 22 for story. From left: Roslyn principal Joanna Genovezos, Garneau, organizer and parent This portion of the street west of At- the Dawson daycare and continued on p. 10 Suzanne Wexler and Roslyn vice-principal Laura Fundaro. Photo: Veronica Redgrave.
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Action | Agence immobilière 6 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 Letters to the Editor Don’t renew Groupe Maurice Prohibited uses: The land actually has the residents; like private property owners who profit occupancy permit, please specific prohibited uses, included indus- Plenty of time to prepare: The Groupe from capital gains. trial or commercial buildings, the storing Maurice has had six months (length of the This latest reduction in our supporting Open petition to the city of Westmount of industrial equipment or the establish- original temporary permit) to prepare for grant flies in the face of the fact that At- We, the Westmount residents bordering ment of commercial parking lots – with an alternative. water Library delivers programs and ser- the newly erected commercial trailer and good reason – there are people who live CP is not exempt: CP, who owns and vices to Westmount residents and groups vehicle parking lot related to the Group and sleep here; leased the land, is bound by these same which the city itself does not provide. Maurice development project taking place No legal obligation: The city of West- zoning restrictions, except in the case of Many Westmounters and Westmount- in NDG, petition the city of Westmount to mount has no legal obligation to provide using equipment for maintenance of its based organizations such as the Contactiv- not renew the temporary permit granted or renew the six-month temporary permit, railway – of which this is clearly not. ity Centre and Manoir Westmount benefit to the project [on CP land at York St. and and does so at its discretion; Marc Felgar, York St. & 19 other from our Digital Literacy coaching and St. Catherine] and to up-hold the zoning Who does this benefit in Westmount? The residents of York, Prince Albert Ave. help, our Financial Literacy information by-laws governing the use of the land. city of Westmount has not demonstrated and St. Catherine St. sessions, our poetry readings, our creative We do so for the following reasons: how the city, the neighbourhood or its resi- writing and arts activities, and our myriad Property enjoyment: The establishment dents benefit from providing Groupe City should support, lectures and discussions – all of which of a block-long construction trailer park Maurice an exception to conform to the by- not kick, Atwater Library have been successfully delivered online for and commercial parking lot has signifi- laws governing the land, for a project bene- Regrettably, the city of Westmount’s the past year. cantly reduced our ability to enjoy our fiting a private enterprise, taking place in overall allocation to supporting grants for Yet the city of Westmount cuts are sig- properties, which will only get worse in the NDG; community groups is relatively modest, nificant and do add to our strain in this sec- summer time when we all lounge, cook Bad faith & original sin: The Group and has essentially been frozen for the past ond year of the COVID pandemic. It rather and eat in our back yards; Maurice Project originally cut several large several years – even as these vital grass- feels like being kicked when we are down. Eye-sore, noise & dust: The block-long trees to create the space, placed the con- roots organizations face unprecedented Richard Conrad, board member, construction trailer park is an eye-sore, has struction trailers and created a parking lot COVID-related challenges to simply cover Atwater Library created significant dust and has con- for commercial purposes illegally, without their operating costs. tributed to a dramatic increase in early any permits from the city of Westmount (for Furthermore, it is evident from the re- Two troubling incidents, morning noise and activity in an otherwise which, we were told by the city, they were cently announced grants for 2021 that the one important question quiet residential neighborhood; fined); In the meantime they have failed to current city council is choosing “winners” On February 14 with my bicycle laden Zoning intention: The land is zoned only comply with some of Westmount’s requests and “losers,” with the Atwater Library fall- with groceries, I entered the Place d’Armes for residential buildings and/or a hospital, since November, such as erecting a privacy ing into the latter category. For instance, Metro station to travel to Vendôme. I had and was never intended to be a construc- fence – which they did for their NDG con- the Atwater Library’s supporting grant has a mask on and entered the last door of the tion depot for multiple projects taking struction site months ago. been cut by more than a third over the past first carriage [as required by the Metro’s place in NDG as is now the case north and Lots of alternatives: There is plenty of al- several years, from a high of $39,000 in front-car bike rule]. As the carriage was south of the tracks – in their entirety, these ternative space for the trailers and vehicles 2018 to just $25,560 for 2021. fairly crowded, a passenger offered me his exceptions have been going on since 2017 in the area – this was not necessary – it was Dare we hope that the Westmount seat. – far from temporary; just easy for Groupe Maurice, not so for council will reconsider and supplement its At the same time, six officers came in 2021 budget for non-profits in order to from the second carriage. One said to me, make all six Westmount groups winners? “What are you doing here?” WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT The Atwater Library’s finances are healthy “I am going to sit down,” I said. but lean. With the help of volunteers, we “Go to the front to sit,” he said. We are Westmount manage on a relatively small budget, which “No, I cannot turn around [with my bi- this year amounts to less than $600,000. cycle]. There are too many passengers. I Editor Advertising sales So every little bit helps. am going to sit here.” David Price: 514.935.4537 Arleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567 However, with respect to financial sup- “I said: ‘Go to the front of the carriage!’” [email protected] [email protected] port from the city of Westmount, the reality said the officer. Chief reporter Classified ads is that the recent negative impact on our When I asked him “May I have your Laureen Sweeney www.westendclassifieds.com finances extends well beyond the sharp identity number?” he grabbed my bike and Graphics Accounting drop in our supporting grant: this council exited. I had to follow. Ted Sancton Beth Hudson: 514.223.6138 has also discontinued the previous practice On the platform, there was a shouting offi[email protected] of awarding special grants to offset the hike match. When he said, “Why are you shout- Presstime: Monday at 10:30 am (of $6,000/year) in property taxes (of ing? Are you sick? Do you want me to take (except before long weekends, Friday at 10:30 am). $14,300/year) resulting from our building you to hospital?” I decided to remain si- upgrade and to offset our construction per- lent. Letters: We welcome your letters but reserve the right to choose and edit them. Please mit fees ($5,000 this year). Inspector Paquette continued his viol- limit them to 300 words and submit before Friday 10 am to be considered for publication the following week. Please check your letter carefully as we may be unable to make Rather than rewarding us for conserv- ent monologue. The other five officers just subsequently submitted changes. Letter writers should not expect to be published in every ing and upgrading a beautiful building, stood around, watching, listening. issue, or in back-to-back issues, or repeatedly in the same season or on the same topic. which is a National Historic Site and one When the next train arrived, I entered Please include your name and street for publication (or borough or municipality if you do of the “crown jewels” of Westmount’s built the last door of the first carriage with my not live in Westmount), but not your address (unless you want it published). heritage, this administration is penalizing bike, sat on the same seat and said, “Come us financially. in and sit next to me.” They just stared as 14,500+ physical copies DW, plus low-resolution email and web versions (13,500+ in COVID times due to closed municipal buildings) To put things in context with respect to the door closed. Distribution: Tuesday to Friday (longer when interrupted by postal holidays) municipal tax levies and permit fees, let’s On arrival home, I wrote to complain to not forget that our organization is a charity the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) Owned and published by: with a mission to conserve our building and received a reply the next day informing Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9 for the sole benefit of the community, un- me that someone would contact me within WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 – 7 Letters to the Editor
15 days. On March 2, Eric Levesque called to ask what happened on February 14. After re- counting the incident, I told him I wanted Spring creates ‘Lake WRC’ an apology from Inspector Paquette. “I will try to meet him and call you back on Friday the 12th.” Eric Levesque never did. • Two weeks ago on a Sunday morning, I was exercising with a long pole on the field in front of Westmount Park School. I noticed two police cars circling around along the bike path, St. Catherine and Mel- ville more than once. As I was about to leave, six of them came across the field to me and one said, “Drop your pole.” With six policemen armed with batons and possibly guns* standing before me, I was stunned. I dropped my pole and asked him, “Why? I am just exercising here.” He said something about a home in- This very large puddle on the roof of the Westmount recreation centre (WRC) reminded reader Adriana Grugel-Park, of “Lake Shakespeare,” which vasion. I told him I had not seen anyone lies to its northeast (see March 23, p. 8). “This mallard couple were taking advantage of the new shoots popping up on the green above the sports there and asked again, “Why do you ask me?” complex on March 26,” wrote Grugel-Park. Photo courtesy of A. Grugel-Park. He did not answer and they all left. I concerned citizens have joined with out the compelling evidence in favour of Arnot Kavanagh, Paul Deutschman, asked a friend who lives in the same Mel- families in calling for the board of directors preserving Fulford as a model of con- Yvonne Deutschman, Anthony ville block facing the field and she said, “I of Fulford – on which [Montreal] Bishop sidered and compassionate long-term care. Deutschman and Joan Clark would know if there was a burglary.” Mary Irwin-Gibson serves as president – We were deeply disappointed to be met Please fill up I can find no other explanation for being to pause the closing to allow for a wide only by a minimal response from the treated this way by the authorities in the public consultation and thorough review bishop and board vice-president David your sanitizers above incidents except racial profiling. I of viable alternatives to sustain the resi- McEntyre urging families to “please allow I just came back from making a deposit have never experienced racism since I dence. Several have written the board, in- the management team to continue their at BMO (corner of Grosvenor and Sher- settled here many years ago. Are the recent cluding: care without interference.” Potential sol- brooke). Although I had not touched any- anti-Asian events in the US ever so gently • Jennifer Maccarone, MNA for West- utions to the challenges confronting the thing since leaving home, noting the bottle filtering into Canada? mount–St. Louis, who noted that she is home – from capacity issues to funding of hand sanitizer at the ATM, I thought it Stephen Chin, Sherbrooke St. “deeply concerned regarding the cur- concerns – cannot be fully explored with- would be prudent to use it, both before and *Editor’s note: It is my understanding that rent position of the board to close Ful- out the board’s cooperation. after using the keypad. Unfortunately, I Montreal police officers carry guns. – DP. ford Residence within six months Reverend Nicholls, time is running out. only noticed that there was nothing left in time.” It is increasingly clear, particularly in the the bottle after much handling of it, i.e. Pause Fulford closing, • The Quebec Community Groups Net- current pandemic environment, that com- pressing the pump a few times, and turn- consult on sustaining it work urged the board “to allow those parable care options available to our loved ing it upside down. Well, I did make my Open letter to Archbishop Linda Nicholls, who have expressed their concern to roll ones if Fulford closes are negligible. The deposit and, upon reaching home, washed primate of the Anglican Church of Canada up their sleeves and contribute to a plan stress all our family members are feeling my hands thoroughly. So good for the bank We are writing to you with an urgent that can sustain Fulford through the right now is palpable and rising. it is not for providing sanitizer, but I think some- plea to help the families and community current crisis and into the future.” an exaggeration to say Fulford’s unex- one need to be on “supplies.” Note I was at of Fulford Residence [on Guy St. in down- • The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Net- pected closure could result in the prema- the bank at 8:30 am. I don’t think it was town Montreal]. As you are aware, Fulford, work explained “the elderly and in some ture death of some of our loved ones. emptied overnight. an elder care home in Montreal with a di- cases frail women who presently live Yet, we are entering the season of re- Rona E. Davis, Upper Belmont Ave. rect association to the Anglican Church, is there will have their lives disrupted in birth. Our families are heartened by the scheduled to soon close. The devastating the midst of our present pandemic.” community’s love and commitment to Ful- result is that our loved ones, many living • The Seniors Action Network warned ford. Hope springs anew. The Church now with complex care needs, are being dis- that “being displaced so soon after suf- has within its domain the power to breathe placed from their homes just as the third fering the trauma of a COVID-19 out- life into this cherished but threatened in- wave of the global pandemic takes hold. break in their home, that took the lives stitution by making its support equally In a letter to citizens concerned about of many of their friends, would be re- clear. As primate, we beseech you to act. the closing of Fulford you wrote, “I trust visiting significant trauma on a very vul- Let us work together to preserve Ful- that your priority at all times – whether you nerable group of people.” ford. Carpe diem. like the outcome or not – will be the good • The English-Speaking Catholic Council Christopher Holcroft, Karen Scale, of the residents and staff.” We assure you argued “every attempt should be made Robin Black, Bob Archell, Dave the well-being of our mothers, grand- to bolster, strengthen, and preserve this Ramsay, Sarah Asch, Richard Asch, mothers, aunts and friends – as well as unique institution.” Mary Jane Ramsay, Heather Ramsay, their caregivers – is our only concern. Consistent with your advice, the Dane MacMillan, Pamela McGovern, In fact, in just a few short weeks, a families also wrote the board, thanking Doug Archell, Ron Archell, John broad and inspiring coalition of commu- members for their service, asking for ad- Archell, Alyssa Archell, Bryan nity advocates, political representatives, rel- ditional information underpinning the Archell, Gail Bascombe, evant stakeholders, business leaders and decision to close the residence, and laying Scott Sullivan, Patricia Hewat, Jane 8 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021
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The vaccine. A safe way to protect ourselves. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 – 9 Guest Column Stowe misses its Montrealers The land border between the United the importance of a professional career and States and Canada is closed because of are very busy during the week earning a COVID-19 restrictions and Stowe, Ver- living. mont is not the same. The most avid skiers The parents of my Montreal friends in Stowe are from Montreal. There is not grew up in the same section of the city, a trail that they can’t ski, not a weekend many in crowded cold-water flats. They they miss. Come rain or snow or ice or had the drive and initiative to get out. They temperatures 20 degrees below zero, you are a close-knit group and maintain life- could always count on them being at the long friendships. The Canadians my age mountain. They added personality, life, went to the same elementary schools and and zest to the village. My friends from the at university belonged to the same frater- north love a good laugh and know how to nity. I feel fortunate to know and be enjoy life. Without them Stowe has lost its friendly with them. sparkle. A dear Montreal friend was at the lift every morning after he retired with a smile Harrowing drives and welcoming hello. When I was learning The Montrealers usually have second to snowboard and on a trail far beyond my homes near the mountain and spend ability, frozen with fear, he skied up to me winter weekends skiing despite harrowing and asked me how I was. My response was, drives in blinding snow storms to get “How does it look?” Later, we had a good A view of Stowe, Vermont. there. After they safely arrive, they tell dra- laugh when I was safely at the bottom. Photo courtesy of Mark Vandenberg/Stowe Area Association, as requested by the Independent. matic stories about their trips. These One morning, I rode the chairlift with There was the lovely Montreal lady, a he bought in the cafeteria, realized it was Canadians are smart and hardworking and him and his eight-year-old grandson. As former Israeli soldier, who on the last day cold and returned it? Then he watched in live in a city with opportunities. They are we got off the lift, the child said, “It was a of ski season was caught on a closed trail. disbelief as the server dumped the food a group of business men, doctors, and law- pleasure to meet you. I hope you have a When the patroller reached for her ski back in the kettle. He talked about it for yers. Most, if not all, of them graduated very nice day.” Like his grandfather, he had pass, she gave him a slug. That was the weeks. from McGill University. They understand charm. end of that. A decades-long physician friend was at the mountain most Saturdays and Sundays Skiing plus ‘real exercise’ at 7 am no matter how cold, despite being Feeding site created by animals or people? Her husband, who came in second in a over 90 and working full time. Hawaiian Iron Man triathlon, would al- I will never have a better friend than the ways say after a morning of skiing, “Now one who rescued me from disasters more I’ll get some real exercise,” and head to his than once. No one on the mountain could home gym. ski the bumps better than this man, all 250 Another Montrealer who skied per- pounds of him. fectly, gave me a detailed description of The Montrealers whom I know are a when he found his father injured on a smart, ambitious and hardworking group. double-black-diamond trail with his They have a zest for living and love a good shoulder torn open. He invited me to join time. They must miss Stowe and all their his friends for a lunch of homemade sand- friends. The village is not the same. It has wiches prepared by his fully recovered lost its pizazz. father. Martha Lang How could I not mention a Montreal ac- Stowe, Vermont quaintance who, after tasting the macaroni [email protected] Coiffure Jean John 4897 Sherbrooke, Westmount 514-486-6261 RONDA BLY ESTATE SALES CERTIFIED APPRAISER Expert Evaluations Full Professional Setups Complete Cleanup Available These tires in the bushes of King George (Murray) Park near Côte St. Antoine and Strathcona are 514 236-4159 full of food for some creatures, although it is not clear if the pine cones were put there by the Homme Femme Enfants animals themselves or people. The Independent assumes that the tires were man made, but were www.rondably.com Men Women Children The Gold Standard in Estate Sales Since 1998 they put there for this purpose or just cast away? Photo: Independent. 10 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021
Police Report Fraudsters may be using Westmount addresses as cash drops By Martin C. Barry Montreal police and two officers from Sta- to an address near the corner of West- didn’t know the nature of the offenses as tion 12 were sent to the Westmount Ave. mount Ave. and Murray Hill in West- the citations were issued by Station 20 of- Investigators at Station 12 were called address, which was seen to be vacant. mount. ficers. upon in recent weeks to follow leads from However, they found the envelope pro- Pimentel was unable to say whether this police in Ontario and Alberta after investi- truding from the front door’s mail delivery house also turned out to be vacant. How- COVID enforcement gations in those regions suggested fraud slot. “They verified and there was cash in- ever, according to the police report, some- As in past weeks, police enforcement of perpetrators were operating out of West- side the envelope,” Pimentel said, adding one received the envelope at the house. COVID-19 sanitary rules saw officers visit- mount. that everything was recovered. ing homes in Westmount last week to In the first incident, a woman from Ot- Anti-restriction march check for quarantine rule adherence, while tawa complained to the police there that Cash sent #2 Several hundred demonstrators protest- issuing at least one ticket to an individual she received a phone call from someone In another recent fraud-related incident ing against the province’s pandemic re- who broke the 9:30 pm to 5 am curfew. saying that her son was in danger and that involving Westmount, Station 12 investi- strictions walked peacefully along Sher- On March 31 around 11 pm, a man out she needed to mail $9,000 in cash to an ad- gators were asked to intervene after being brooke St. through part of Westmount on walking along St. Catherine St. near At- dress on Westmount Ave. near Lansdowne. contacted by police in Alberta regarding a the morning of March 27 under the watch- water Ave. was issued a $1,550 ticket for According to Station 12 community rela- woman who had been contacted by phone ful eye of bike patrollers from the Montreal being in a public place rather than at home tions officer Adalbert Pimentel, the woman by a person posing as an RCMP official, police department (see March 30, p. 18 for during the curfew. complied with the order and went immedi- while attempting to perpetrate what has photos). On April 1, police from Station 12 visited ately to a UPS Store branch to arrange to become known as “grandparent” fraud. After reaching Melville Ave., the pro- a home on Arlington near Sherbrooke to ship the package of cash to the address. As many people know by now, per - testers turned south to St. Catherine St. verify whether a person who claimed to be However, the woman’s husband recog- petrators of this scam try to convince vic- where they continued walking west. living there was following a mandatory 14- nized a fraud operation and contacted the tims that their grandchild or other young “There were a few hundred people,” day quarantine period after returning from Ottawa Police Service (OPS) as well as the relative has fallen into some kind of peril, said Pimentel, noting that the protesters a trip outside Canada. UPS Store. An OPS investigator also con- often legal, and a large sum of money must were monitored by police patrollers from The officers found that the person in tacted UPS and asked them not to deliver be sent in order to secure their release. Station 20 downtown as that is where the question did not in fact reside there, based the package. Although the courier company In this case, a message left in the march started. on information from the Canada Border agreed, the package had already been sent. woman’s voice mail on March 25 instruct- According to Pimentel, five tickets were Services Agency (CBSA). As a result, an in- The OPS investigator contacted the ed her to send $10,500 in cash via courier issued to protest participants, although he vestigation has been opened.
Car-free zone, cont’d. from p. 1 Alexis Nihon parking. “Our goal is to have it ready in June- July,” said Urban Planning director Michel Larue. “What we are exploring right now is whether there will be café-terrasses and some type of attraction such as we see in many public places around the world.” While the intent is to make the closure permanent, for now it’s tentative, he ex- plained. If permanent, “the agreement with Montreal would have to be on paper. There are also discussions to have with Alexis Nihon and Dawson College.” Creation of the public space had been proposed at the city council meeting June 1 last year by Dan Lambert, president of the Association of Pedestrians and Cyclists as a traffic reduction method (see story June 9, 2020, p. 16). The idea had been met by an enthusi- astic response from Mayor Christina Smith who said at the time it was “a great idea, worthy of exploring further.” She added how some good things, such as “how we use public spaces,” were emerg- ing through the pandemic need for social distancing. Thousands of students cross de Maisonneuve between Dawson and Alexis Nihon, she noted. Lulham also explained the idea had been under consideration as part of a “way- finding” practice to bring people from the Metro station to Greene Ave. as part of the city’s revitalization of commercial sectors. de Maisonneuve looking east from Wood Ave. April 2. The car-free area is planned for where the construction is right now. Photo: Ralph Thompson. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 – 11 Supervisory squirrel Public Security launches enforcement campaign on leaf blowers
By Laureen Sweeney ficers will also be checking that all garden debris from Coinciding with the dis- the clean-up is removed from appearance of snow and the sidewalks and streets. arrival of April 1, West- Initial plans by the city to mount’s leaf blower regula- ban the use of gasoline-fired tions are now effect until blowers were retracted in May 1. This allows for the 2018 at the request of the use of blowers between 8 landscape contractors and am and 4 pm from Monday some residents until the through Saturday. quieter, more environ- Anyone noticing leaf mentally friendly electric blowers in use during pro- equipment becomes more hibited hours is advised to readily available on the mar- call Public Security, depart- ket (see story March 6, 2018, ment director Greg McBain p. 11). said last week. These times Some residents were con- of non-use are Sunday and cerned by increased rates statutory holidays. from contractors while Mayor “We’re starting a cam- Christina Smith said a ban paign with gardening con- on the gasoline-powered tractors to check that their blowers would be more effec- permits are in order and that tive if carried out along with This squirrel was photographed March 31 at Westmount’s conservatory/greenhouse, which is located between Victoria Hall the their blowers meet certifica- Montreal and/or other island West mount Public Library. It is under renovations (see February 23, p. 1). Photo courtesy of Marc Dagenais. tion standards,” he said. Of- municipalities.
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Provincial law: Cities not liable for work of contractors Bonardelli upset over muddy water infiltration in basement By Laureen Sweeney In this case, the city contractor had dug contractor and provided with ongoing as- a trench leading to the front of Robert Bon- sistance. The experience of one Mount Pleasant ardelli’s house at the foot of the hill while According to Westmount city clerk resident whose basement was infiltrated replacing the city’s portion of lead water Andrew Brownstein, quoting Quebec’s by muddy water in a severe rain storm last entries on the street. The rain had poured Cities and Towns Act: “The municipality August has brought into focus a provincial down the hill into the trench beside a lane is not liable for damage caused through law that states a city is not responsible for that left the water with “nowhere to go but the fault of a contractor to whom building, the work of its contractors. into my basement,” he contends. rebuilding or maintenance work has Now, seven months later, Bonardelli been entrusted, for the entire duration maintains that of the $35,000 total loss, his of such work.” insurance company is paying some So, what does a resident do in such a $25,000 of the total damage and he’s case? “stuck” paying the $10,000 deductible as After making a claim with the city well as the loss of a good claim record. within 15 days, Brownstein said, the city The drain and floor at the Mount Pleasant “And what bothers me most,” he said tries to guide an affected resident through base ment. Photos courtesy of Robert Bonardelli. last week, “was that there was nothing the procedure to follow as well as supply- The issue brings to mind a similar ex- wrong with my house until all of a sudden ing the name and coordinates of the con- perience when the city had contracted out I had mud in my basement from the main tractor, plus follow-up assistance. repaving work on Prince Albert north of drain.” Whatever the outcome from a resident’s Sherbrooke in 2016. After that work, resi- He claims that during the street work, own insurer regarding deductibility and dents making claims to the city had been some damage must have occurred to “a premium would depend on the type of pol- told they had to deal directly with the con- pipe” that was covered over the next day icy one may have, Brownstein explains. tractor regarding damage caused to their when the trench was filled in. Bonardelli said he had had many people yard, which had taken a long time to get He said his own lead water-entry pipe through his house inspecting the valves cleaned up. leading from the city’s portion had been and pipes and even checking for a possible At that time, it had taken some by sur- replaced a few years ago. crack in the foundation and “all were found prise since the city had not been known to While Bonardelli filed an initial claim in order.” apply the Cities and Towns Act article with the city within the prescription period, The matter, he said, is now in lawyers’ exempting the city from a contractor’s The exterior trench that led to the home. it was refused, and he was directed to the hands. damage.
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We all want to know more about COVID-19 vaccinatioon
COVID-19 vaccination A VACCINATATION OVERVIEW in Québec began in December 2020 as part Why get vaccinated at all?
of a massive effort There are many reasons to get vaccinated (all of them good), including protecting to prevent serious ourselves from health complications and the dangers stemming from infectious diseases, as well as making sure they don’t resurface. complications and deaths related to COVID-19, How effective is vaccination? and stop the virus from Vaccination is one of medicine’s greatest success stories and the cornerstone of an efficient healthcare system. That said, as with any medication, no vaccine is 100% spreading. Through effective. The ffie cacy of a vaccine depends on several factors, including:
vaccinatioon, we hope to The age of the person being vaccinated protect ouur healthcare Their physical condition and//oor state of health, such as a weakened immune system and allow things system to return to normal. THE IMPACTT OF VACCINES AT A GLANCE
prevent over 2 million deaths
polio has been wiped out diphtheria tetanus rubella
Smallpox eradicated
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Hepatitis B disappeared WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 – 15
COVID-19 VACCINES
Are the vaccines safe? On what basis are priorittyy Can I catch COVID-19 even
DefinitD finitellyy. COVID-19 vaccines have been groups determined? after I get vaccinated? tested for quality and efficacy on aa l rge The vaccine will first be given to people who The vaccines used can’t cause COVID-19 scale and passed all necessary analysis are at higher risk of developing complications because they don’t contain the SARS-CoV-2 before being approved for public use. or dying from COVID-19, in particular virus that’s responsible for the disease. vulnerable individuals and people with a However, people who come into contact All required steps in the vaccine approval significant loss of autonomy who live in a with the virus in the days leading up to their process were stringently followed, some CHSLD, healthcare providers who work with vaccination or in the 14 days following it simultaneously, which explains why the them, people who live in private seniors’ could still develop COVID-19. process went so fast. Health Canada always homes, and people 70 years of age and older. conducts an n extensive investigation ofo Is COVID-19 vaccination vaccines before approving and releasing As vaccine availability increases in Canada, them, paying particular attention to more groups will be added to the list. mandatory? evaluating their safety and efficacy. Order of priority for COVID-19 Noo. Vaccination is not mandatory here in Who should be vaccinated vaccination Québec. However, COVID-19 vaccination is against COVID-19? highly recommended. 1 Vulnerable people and people with We aim to vaccinate the entire population a significant loss of autonomy who Is vaccination free against COVID-19. However, stocks are live in residential and long-term care of charge? lim ited f or now, whic h is w hy peop le from centress (CHSLDs) or in intermeddiate groups with a higher risk of developing and family-type resources (RI-RTFs). The COVID-19 vaccine is free. It is only complications if they are infected will be 2 Workers in the health and social administered under the Québec Immunization vaccinated first. services network who have contact Program and is not available from private with users. sources. Can we stop applying 3 Autonomous or semi-autonomous Do I need toobev be vaccinateed sanitary measures once people who live in private seniorrs’ the vaccine has been homes (RPAs) or in certain closeed if I alreadyy had COVID-19? residenntial facilities for older aduults. administered? YES.YESS Vaccination is indicated for every 4 Isolatedd and remotecommunitiees. who was diagnosed with COVID- Noo. Several months will have to go to ensure their long-term protection. by before a sufficient percentage of the 5 Everyone at least 80 years of age. population is vaccinated and protected. 6 People aged 70–79. The beginning of the vaccination campaign does not signal the end of the need for health 7 People aged 60–69. measures. Two-metre physical distancing, wearing a mask or face covering, and 8 Adults under the age of 60 with a frequent hand-washing are all important chronicc disease or health issue thhat habits to maintain until the public health increasses the risk of complications authorities say otherwise. from COVID-19. Québeec.ca/COVIDvaccinne 9 Adults under the age of 60 with no chronicc disease or healthcare isssues 1 877 644-4545 that inccrease the risk of complications but who provide essential servic havecoontact with users. 100 Everyone else in the general population at least 16 y
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Bought & Sold – real estate transfers in September 2020
Address Vendor Price 2020 Val Ratio (%)
71 Arlington Justin Desmarais-Himes $1,500,000 $1,204,100 24.6% 4 Murray Huguette Bombardier $5,765,000 $5,532,200 4.2% 332 Redfern Stephen Raicek & Lynn Herzeg $3,175,000 $2,907,700 9.2% 765 Upper Belmont René Caissie & Hillary Goddard $2,800,000 $2,206,100 26.9% 4880 Westmount Ave. Ian L Edwards & Karen M. Shaw Edwards $2,750,000 $2,369,100 16.1%
DUPLEXES 427 Elm estate Joanne Desrosiers $1,615,000 $1,078,400 49.8%
CONDOMINIUMS 215 Redfern #306 Jason Vouriot & Christina Shereck $1,115,000 $1,027,700 8.5% 215 Redfern #111 Sydney Nesbit $2,025,000 $1,353,200 49.6% 1 Wood #1601 Norman Wolfe $2,200,000 $1,961,800 12.1% 446 Grosvenor Jane Markus $1,070,000 $806,400 32.7% 4860 St. Catherine Inna Babina $1,102,500 $717,000 53.8%
OTHER 1302-04 Greene Corporation Financière Phildan Inc. $5,576,288 $5,015,500 11.2%
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Note: The following article relates to the registration of deeds of sale for Westmount property in September 2020, gleaned from non-city sources. In December 2020, the In- dependent asked for a list of sales covering this period from the city of Westmount, but had not received a reply by press time. For this reason, more sales from September 2020 may be discovered in the future and covered in sub- sequent issues. A list of sales found by us can be found on p. 18. The huge mansion at the corner of Mur- ray Ave. and Côte St. Antoine Rd. with its prominent greenhouse sold last Septem- ber from a member of the Bombardier family for $5,765,000, the highest price in the month but only four percent above mu- nicipal valuation. That marks the third con- 4 Murray, at Côte St. Antoine on March 30. secutive month in which at least one West- The Old Post Office building at Greene mount house has sold over $5 million; July percent, indicating a value for the “typical” and de Maisonneuve on March 31. had two such sales. Westmount house at that point of It sold for $5.6 million Of the six one- and two-family sales in $2,181,696; for the last two months the ad- September, four were for prices over $2 mil- justed average goes above $2.2 million. lion, pushing the average sale price to a stunning $2,934,167, the highest one-month Condos average since September 2019, when six Westmount’s condominium market sales averaged $3,045,000 thanks mainly to was busier in the third quarter of 2020 than the $9-million sale of 9 Braeside Place. it had been in either of the previous Transfers registered last September in- quarters, with 11 sales compared to only cluded 71 Arlington Ave., the lowest priced four in the second quarter and nine in the residential sale at $1,500,000, just lower first quarter, but in fact the 11 third-quarter than the $1,615,000 paid out for 427 Elm sales compares to 18 in the same period in Ave., the only duplex sold in the month. 2019 and 23 in 2018. That attached stonefront building sold for Prices were strong: in September none 50 percent above its municipal valuation, of the five sales registered had prices below the highest mark-up of the month. The 4 $1 million, though the prices in July and Murray Ave. sale was only one of two to August ranged from $575,000 to exactly $1 sell for less than a 10-percent mark-up. million. The average condo in the third The six sales sold for an average 15.1 quarter was selling at 29 percent above the percent mark-up over valuation, almost the tax assessment, suggesting that the market same average as in August and actually is strengthening in that field, as well. higher than in July. The first nine months The non-residential of 2020 brought an average mark-up of 12.7 sale of note in last Septem- continued on p. 20
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By Catherine Dumouchel I wasn’t ready. I cuddled your beautiful I will always remember August 9, 2016 head for a long time before leaving the vet- when you came into my life, with your Dear neighbours, dear dog lovers, erinary clinic and wrapped you up in your funny ears, your anxiety and your eyes, the It is with great sadness that I announce favourite blanket. sweetest I had ever seen. We were your the passing of Bobby Chou. As you knew, When I got home, I realized that every- eighth family and the last for life. my dog had been abused for many years thing in my life was about you. All your You came at the right time, I needed before joining my family. He captured your beds, your bandana drawers, your cookie you and I think you needed me. You made hearts and nothing can soothe mine. I drawers, all your bone and toy baskets, me a better person. A more responsible, wanted to honour his memory by sharing your blankets, all your coats and sweaters caring, loving, devoted person. You were this short testimony. so you wouldn’t get cold. my priority, my baby dog. And you became My Bobby Chou, my baby chou. You You deserved all of this, my baby. You the perfect companion. passed away on March 22, leaving a big were the most precious thing in the world Funny, so sweet, loving, my little glue hole in my life. I didn’t want to leave you. to me. pot. My best friend. The most amazing dog ever. Transfers, cont’d. from p. 19 I spent my first night without you wak- ing up to give you your blanket. A first ATTENTION ber’s registrations is the Old Post Office, morning without being able to hug you corner Greene Ave. and de Maisonneuve Looking for an immediate home and wish you good morning. A day where Blvd., which had been transformed into a for a sixteen year old cat who I won’t hear you “woo-woo” because you multi-use “shopping centre” in 1979 but want to eat. A day when I won’t sing those was recently diagnosed with has been through various revisions since songs that make you feel better. A day diabetes and needs insulin in then, to the point that it finally narrowed when you don’t chase Greta the cat. A day down to a single office/commercial use for jecons twice a day. All medi when you won’t undo the bed. A day when a wine wholesaler. cal supplies, vet appointments, you won’t follow me around the house. A Designed by American architect Willis day when you won’t discipline your young absence hurts me a lot, my dog. I miss you lier and food will be paid for. A. Ritchie, anywhere between 1907 and friends at the dog park. A day without you terribly. You are mommy’s baby forever. If you are willing and able to 1917 (with various sources offering differ- making me laugh. A day without your es- I love you my Bobby Chou. July 22, 2007 ent dates), it has been designated as a Cat- care for him, please leave a tablished routine, so you don’t get anxious. – March 22, 2021. egory 1 building by the city, meaning any message at 514 9352664. I’m glad I had this pandemic just to Catherine Dumouchel lives on modifications are subject to very strict spend every day with you for a year. Your St. Catherine St. rules. It sold for $5.6 million. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 – 21 22 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 Ministerial astronaut awes students City Views How do you awe hundreds of energetic tend to get lost etc, there is a large replace- anecdotes about his space rides, one could boisterous children? Invite an astronaut to ment pile.) The masked and socially-dis- have heard a pin drop as the rapt kids held Veronica Redgrave speak. tanced winter-clad kids sat outside in their their enthusiasm in check. Those students MP Marc Garneau, the first Canadian “bubbles” as they listened in fascination to inside the school participated via live
Grade 4, 5 and 6 Roslyn students outside to meet MP Marc Garneau. Grades 1, 2 and 3 watched on monitors inside the school.
in space, visited Roslyn School on March Garneau’s description of seeing “the Earth stream. The ceremony ended with the en- 30 to replace the institution’s aged Cana- and all 200 countries as I was surrounded tire school – inside and out – singing “O dian flag. by the blackness of space. As well as work- Canada,” along with the adults, and, of The day I arrived, the faded wind-torn ing, I had a lot of fun: I could float, and course, the space star. flags of Canada and Quebec drooped sadly walk on the ceiling!” The enjoyable event was organized by CARPET/RUG at half-staff. (Murmurs of “wow” drifted across the local res Suzanne Wexler, noted with her “We are commemorating COVID vic- chalk-covered yard.) son Moses Hauerstock (grade 2). Local CLEANING tims,” explained Roslyn School principal Canada’s minister of Foreign Affairs provincial legislator Jennifer Maccarone Joanna Genovezos, who introduced Gar- congratulated the young audience, ac- delivered a new Quebec flag later in the SPECIALISTS neau. Also present on the damp, gray day knowledging how difficult it is to stay dis- day. Now our famous local school will sport were vice principal Laura Fundaro and the tanced, and reminding them of the Big new colours, ready to snap to attention on ESBM’s Daniel Smajovits, who explained Three: Wear a mask; Wash your hands and windy days. ORIENTAL RUGS: that the school is provided with free masks Stay apart. See p. 1 for another photo. NEW AND ANTIQUE by the provincial government. He noted that before he took the shuttle hand wash and repairs Students take one home to wear to in 1984, 1996 and 2000, he and the entire school the next morning and receive a new crew had to quarantine for a week. one after lunch. (Of course, as many, many As he continued to offer interesting g COVID CLEAN h ALL CARPETS WOOD FINISHING DOORS•FURNITURE•WOODWORK AND FURNITURE ON-SITE SERVICE SERVING WESTMOUNTERS •Specializing in stripping & staining WITH OUTSTANDING ENTRANCE DOORS SERVICE AND WORKMANSHIP – also – FOR 35 YEARS! •Touch-Ups & Repairs •Kitchen Cabinets 514-825-5500 •Fine Furniture HENRY CORNBLIT, professional craftsman [email protected] FREE ESTIMATE 514.369.0295 The outgoing flags – at half-staff to remember www.woodfinishingmontreal.com COVID victims. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – April 6, 2021 – 23
School’s campus inches closer to Westmount The Priory buying next-door house for campus expansion of The Priory’s student population could grow with the expansion, he said, “It’s possible that we increase. But right now, what we’re looking at is the possibility of just expanding with our existing popula- tion. That’s what we’re looking at.” The school’s virtual open houses are taking place on April 22 in English and on April 23 in French at 1 pm on both days. Those who wish to register for the open houses can do so at: www.priory.qc.ca/ openhouse.
Arthur Younanian Notaire – Notary 4635 Sherbrooke West Westmount, QC H3Z 1G2 Tel.: 514 931-2531 [email protected] By Martin C. Barry The Priory’s Head of School Christian St-Pierre is seen here on March 31 in front of the Buchanan House, the property the school has acquired to expand its campus. www.aynotary.ca With the 75th anniversary of its found- founders’ vision, which was that “happy lish and one in French), partly for parents ing set for next year, the Priory School on children learn best.” of new students to learn about the school, The Boulevard just east of Westmount is In 1947 when The Priory was founded but also to inform neighbours about the undertaking an expansion program with by Alphonsine Howlett and Frances E. Bal- expansion. the acquisition of the Buchanan House lo- lantyne, the school was located first at Le Although The Priory campus has cated next door to the school property. Manoir, an old stone house on the grounds undergone several expansions over the In a media release, the administration of Église Notre Dame de Grâce on NDG past seven decades, including the addition Eric Luu, LL.B., B.C.L., MTAX says the addition of the house to The Priory Ave. in NDG. of a more institution-like building at the campus will allow the school to expand its Tax Lawyer – Income Tax, GST & QST Since 1949, the school has been located rear, the school’s main pavilion at the front, Barreau du Québec, Law Society of Ontario curriculum and add new spaces, while at 3120 The Boulevard, a block east of the as well as the Buchanan House next door, keeping the school’s kindergarten to grade Westmount-downtown border. convey an old-world charm that harmon- Audit, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, 6 academic offering in line with its According to head of school Christian izes with the surroundings. Taxpayer Relief, Voluntary Disclosure (VDP) LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS St-Pierre, The Priory had been hoping to A public relations spokesperson for The 514 503-7719 expand the campus for some time, and the Priory told the Independent that as the [email protected] Yard Worker Available purchase of the Buchanan House will fi- Buchanan House is already zoned for resi- https://hkltax.com nally make this possible. dential and institutional use, a zoning Weeding, Gardening, Lawn mowing, Raking leaves, 1434 Sainte-Catherine West Trimming, Adding Mulch, Yard Cleaning, & Snow The administration plans to hold two change won’t be necessary. Unit 200, Montreal, QC H3G 1R4 shoveling. Contact Vince at 514-294-5562. virtual open houses in April (one in Eng- Regarding the possibility that the size
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