New Notre-Dame-De-Grâce Sports Centre Grand Opening

Official newsletter • arrondissement de Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce • Volume 3, No.1, February 2011 New Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Sports Centre Grand Opening

Following 18 months of construction, the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Sports Centre was officially inaugurated on January 14. At a special event attended by 300 people, the community formally took possession of the Centre, built at a cost of $15 million. Borough Mayor Michael Applebaum welcomed Gérald Tremblay, Mayor of Montréal, along with Raymond Bachand, Québec Minister of Finance, Minister of Revenue and Minister Responsible for the Montréal Region, and Kathleen Weil, Québec Minister of Immigration and Cultural Communities and MNA for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. (continued on Page 3)

[ PB ] [ 1 ] LIFE IN DEMOCRACY

Green, active and healthy neighbourhood

Official newsletter of the A three-phase project Côte-des-Neiges— Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough www.urbanecology.net/green-ndg Vol. 3 No. 1 February 2010 The Green, Active and Healthy Le Citoyen is printed on recycled paper. Neighbourhood (Green Neigh- 88,000 copies of the newsletter are printed bourhood) project in southeas- and distributed to residents and merchants in the borough of Côte-des-Neiges— tern Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. (NDG) is in full swing. Two of the ville.montreal.qc.ca/cdn-ndg three phases are complete, and the third phase, which consists General co-ordination: Division des communications of producing solutions and scenarios for developing the area, is Graphic design: Octane Stratégies being run by the Mobiligo organi- Printing: Payette & Simms zation, the project’s driving force, Legal deposit: Library and Archives along with the Montréal Urban Canada ISSN 1705-8457 Ecology Centre and the borough of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre- Dame-de-Grâce. The launch of the Green Neighbourhood plan is set for April. The plan has three parts: the first outlines the general initia- THE ACCÈS MONTRÉAL OFFICE: Gateway to the borough! tive, the second provides a 5160, boulevard Décarie, neighbourhood portrait and the ground floor third presents potential actions. Open from 8:30 AM to 5 PM The first two are expected to Monday to Friday and go online in the first week of Saturday from 9 AM to noon March, with release of the third Easter holidays: one planned for early April. closed from April 22 to 25, 2011, inclusively In the last few months, various citizen activities have taken Economic Development place with the aim of gathering 514 872-2345 comments from residents, profes- Young students take a closer look at the project and suggest potential solutions. 5160, boulevard Décarie, Suite 600 sionals and organizations on the POLICE Southeastern NDG Green Neigh- and the scenarios developed at The territory covered is notable and pledged continuous support Neighbourhood Station 11 bourhood project. Two works- the workshops. These gatherings for the lack of primary schools for developing the Southeastern 514 280-0111 hops brought together more enabled participants to obtain in the Saint- Raymond neighbou- NDG Green Neighbourhood plan. 6255, avenue Somerled information and add to it. This rhood, which means that students Neighbourhood Station 26 than 50 professionals. Pupils For further information, please 514 280-0126 from Étoiles Filantes school had helped the people heading the there must travel to the northern contact project co-ordinator 5995, boulevard Décarie the opportunity to learn more project to set priorities for action part of NDG, to attend one of the Sarah-Maude Guindon at Mobi- CÔTE-DES-NEIGES ÉCOCENTRE and to measure citizens’ support six schools there that serve the about the project, and two citizen ligo by e-mail at sarahmaude. 514 872-3517 meetings were held, presenting for various provisions. district. The borough provided a [email protected]. 6925, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges a Green Neighbourhood portrait financial contribution of $10,000 (next door to Maxi et Cie) ÉCO-QUARTIER OFFICES Côte-des-Neiges Éco-quartier 6767, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, Suite 591 Michael Applebaum takes on new responsabilities 514 738-7848 [email protected] Montréal Mayor Gérald Tremblay recently of democracy and his ability to manage Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Éco-quartier turned over responsibility for territorial complex issues in handling the new files 6575, rue Somerled, Suite 206 development and the urban master plan to I am entrusting to him.” 514 486-2727 [email protected] Michael Applebaum. Mr. Applebaum remains Vice-Chair of the TANDEM CÔTE-DES-NEIGES– “I believe Michael Applebaum has all the Ville de Montréal Executive Committee and NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE experience needed to succeed in revising retains the other responsibilities he has held Urban security and adopting a new urban master plan,” as the committee member responsible for Côte-des-Neiges 514 736-2732 Notre-Dame-de-Grâce 514 489-6567 Mr. Tremblay stated. “I can rely on his sense services to citizens and borough relations. Website: www.preventionndg.org Your Borough Council UPCOMING REGULAR BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETINGS Monday March 7 Monday April 4* Monday May 2 Question Period IMPORTANT: Regular meetings of the bo- Meetings begin at 7:00 PM. Members of Michael Helen Peter Marvin Lionel Susan rough council are held at Cummings House, the public wishing to participate in question Applebaum Fotopulos McQueen Rotrand Perez Clarke 5151, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine. period must register at the reception desk *The April 4 meeting is an exception and will between 6:15 and 6:45 PM. Lots will be Borough Mayor Councillor for the Councillor for the Councillor for the Councillor for the Councillor for the Vice-Chair of the Côte-des-Neiges Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Snowdon District Darlington District Loyola District be held at Manoir Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, drawn before the beginning of the meeting to Executive Committee District District mrotrand@ville. lionel.perez@ville. susan.clarke@ville. 5319, avenue Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. determine the order in which they will speak. Executive Committee member responsible for development, Executive Committee peter.mcqueen@ville. montreal.qc.ca montreal.qc.ca montreal.qc.ca urban planning, housing, services member montreal.qc.ca to citizens and borough relations hfotopulos@ville. mapplebaum@ville. montreal.qc.ca montreal.qc.ca [ 2 ] [ 3 ] FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE Michael Applebaum Borough Mayor Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee Executive Committee member responsible for development, urban planning, housing, services to citizens and borough relations

Dear fellow citizens, With school break just a few days away, I invite you to take a look at the parks and recreational centres in our borough when planning your family activities. With the opening of the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Sports Centre, inaugurated in January, you can also take advantage of this much awaited new facility that has been added to our network of services! The next few months will be devoted to a number of constructive projects that will add to the dynamism that sets our borough apart: the launch of a national urban design competition in the Namur—Jean-Talon district, the release of the final version of plans for the future Benny Library and its cultural centre, presentation of The activities at the Sports centre started last January 24. (continued from Page 1) the urban forest plan, fulfilment of the second year of the Programme d’amélioration des aménagements dans les parcs (PAAP, or park facilities improvement program), New Sports Centre Opening that will include improvements to 11 of our parks, prepa- ration of the second part of the Policy to Promote a Healthy In a lively speech, the Montréal leading-edge sports facilities. Open house Lifestyle, continuation of our program to fight graffiti mayor stated that “a project like “With this ultra-modern Sports and the announcement of new traffic-calming measures this is proof that the boroughs Centre, we are building bridges The public also had a chance to in the spring. While this is a very busy schedule, it is in are well run.” Mr. Tremblay, between generations, we are check out the new Sports Centre line with our ambitions for making Côte-des-Neiges— along with Ministers Bachand perpetuating traditions, and soon afterward during an open Notre-Dame-de-Grâce a harmonious community where and Weil, also acknowledged we are promoting physical acti- house weekend. More than 3,000 people want to live, go to school, and work. Mayor Applebaum’s contribution vities and family pursuits,” he residents crossed though the to the project’s success. told a crowd that included the turnstiles to admire the archi- I conclude by reminding you about the 2011 Outstanding tecture and visit the facilities, Citizen Awards. I invite you to nominate deserving people Mayor Applebaum expressed borough’s main community and which include a six-lane pool and or groups who are making a difference in our borough by his satisfaction with the new institutional partners. an additional multipurpose pool, submitting their names as candidates. They are a source plus a double gymnasium and a of pride for us! weight-training room. Cordially, Activities Citizens wishing to take advantage of free swimming sessions can obtain schedules from the A WORD FROM CITY HALL borough website or directly at the Sports Centre reception area. Gérald Tremblay Fulfilment of this project was made possible by a $5-million Mayor of Montréal contribution from the Québec Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport through its support program for sports and Recently, I was pleased to accompany your Mayor, Michael recreational facilities, as well as a Applebaum, in opening the new Notre-Dame-de-Grâce $3-million contribution from the Sports Centre. As always, I was delighted by the opportu- Ville de Montréal and $7 million nity to meet with some of you at this event. from the borough. Montréal, CDN-NDG and Québec joined forces to make Mayor Applebaum with dignitaries during the inauguration of the centre this project a reality. Excellent work by an exceptional team have yielded a great success. This new municipal MUHC construction facility is already enhancing quality of life throughout Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Even more importantly, it provides services for family members of all Meeting dates of the Good Neighbour Committee generations. The Sports Centre is one more resource for To minimize the impacts of construc- a borough that is constantly evolving. With other projects tion on people living near the future The meetings of the Good Neighbour Committee are held at 5100, boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest (ground floor). soon to take shape, you have that much more reason to be Glen Campus of the McGill University The dates and times of the coming meetings are: proud of your borough and of Montréal. Health Centre, monthly meetings are being held between representatives Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, May 31, 7 p.m. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to of the hospital, the city and local resi- your Borough Mayor, Michael Applebaum, Vice Chair of Additional information and questions For questions about work being done dents. It is possible to attend these Montréal’s Executive Committee, whose manifold respon- about construction work at the Glen by the Ville de Montréal: public meetings, where explanations sibilities include urban planning, a key portfolio for the Campus of the MUHC: are provided on work progress, the Website: ville.montreal.qc.ca/chantiers development of our metropolis. sequence of future construction, the Website: cusm.ca/construction Phone: Info-travaux 514 872-3777 related effects and the proposed miti- Phone: 514 934-8317 E-mail: gation measures. E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] NEWS Second edition of the Outstanding Citizen Awards Do you know a deserving citizen? borough employees. The awards will Citizens are asked to submit a compre- Following the great success of the thus become an annual tradition that will hensive file to the borough byFriday, first edition, the borough team is promote networking among community April 1. A leaflet setting out the selec- busy preparing for the second and institutional circles. tion criteria and the content sought for annual Outstanding Citizen Awards Six recipients will be honoured in the nomination files can be obtained at the recognition event. This prestigious following categories: Accès Montréal office in the borough as evening event aims to highlight well as at the Maisons de la culture and extraordinary people • Architecture and Heritage libraries or on the website. in our community. • Volunteerism and Social Involvement The files submitted will be analyzed by a jury of five well-known people from the Designed as the borough’s highest • Organizations and Community area. They will examine the candidacies distinction, these awards aim above all Groups in April and will issue recommendations to recognize citizens’ achievements. This • Ambassador and Outreach in June 2011 for each category. event is a special moment for acknowled- • Sports and Culture ging the contributions of partners, organizations, volunteers, citizens and • Economy and Innovation

Summer jobs : Reminder Street parking Be among the first to apply! The borough is looking now for summer You must then select one of the positions restrictions start help! Jobs will include: posted online. Please note that only appli- • Wading pool monitor cations for the positions contained under on April 1, 2011 the Offers of Employment heading will • Lifeguard be considered. There is no purpose in To allow for regular street cleaning • Swimming instructor (Level 2) applying for a position that does not appear by mechanical brooms, as well as on the website. other public works, street parking • Reception, admissions restrictions begin April 1, 2011. This and shop attendant You may send the duly completed job appli- cation form, along with your résumé and period applies to the entire territory • Facilities supervisor of Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame- qualification cards relevant to the position, de-Grâce borough. • Recreation assistant by mail or fax to: We urge you to pay close attention • Activities specialist Pauline Ménard to the signs showing the times when • Student guide Human Resources Division parking is prohibited before leaving CDN—NDG borough your vehicle parked on the street. Some of these jobs may continue into the school year. 5160 Décarie Boulevard, Suite 600 Starting April 1, tickets will be Montréal, Québec, H3X 2H9 issued to vehicles in violation. To apply, you must look under the Offers of Fax: 514 872-0304 Employment heading on the borough website, at http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/cdn-ndg. New this winter Skating rink at Dunkerque Park Dunkerque Park, located in the block bound To better serve citizens, the borough by rue Jean-Talon, avenue Kirkfield, chemin de has established a new skating rink Dunkirk and avenue de Dieppe, will benefit next at Dunkerque Park. spring from the Programme d’amélioration des aménagements dans les parcs (PAAP, or park faci- Lionel Perez, Councillor for Darlington District, lities improvement program). To enhance service expressed delight at the new skating rink. “By and security in the park, the borough will install investing in improvements to our infrastructure new lampposts inside the park and around the and facilities, our administration is helping revita- playgrounds. lize our public spaces, and increasing our people’s The borough has decided to invest the maximum sense of community pride and belonging,” he said. authorized under the PAAP in order to be eligible “Our citizens’ quality of life is closely linked to our for the largest grant available from this program. efforts to make venues for sports activities more As a result, the administration has a total budget accessible. This promotes healthy living habits of $1.7 million to improve various parks in the among our young people and adults as well.” borough, including Dunkerque Park.

Darlington District Councillor Lionel Perez invites citizens to take advantage of the new skating rink at Dunkerque Park.

[ 4 ] [ 5 ] Notice to merchants L’hiver en fête on avenue Victoria à Côte-des-Neiges

BEFORE The building at 5887-5889, avenue Victoria, before the renovations

AFTER The façade after the enhancements

Borough Mayor Michael Applebaum was accompanied by Pierre Arcand, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Thomas Mulcair, MP for Outremont, and Helen Fotopulos, Councillor for the Côte-des-Neiges district, to launch the day of activities. Thai-Pan, the borough mascot, was also on hand to entertain the crowd!

For the fourth year in a row, many borough residents discovered the joys of a Canadian winter at Kent Park as part of L’hiver en fête à Côte-des-Neiges on February 5. With close co-operation from many partners in the area and support from the borough, the day allowed more than 2,000 neighbourhood residents, and newcomers in particular, to enjoy the pleasures of winter through an array of lively activities, including sliding, team games, Up to now, 18 commercial establishments have undergone tasting of maple taffy on snow, and rides in a horse- The renovation subsidy program for merchants major renovations of their commercial façades. These drawn calèche. Young and young-at-heart alike made on avenue Victoria has been extended until renovations add up to investments of $650,000, for which their way around the park all day long, enjoying the June 2011. This still leaves you a few weeks to more than $185,000 in subsidies has been provided. winter scene. take advantage of grants to enhance one or more aspects of your business’s façade: an entrance For more information, please contact François or window, a sign, an eave, a terrace Da Sylva, Economic Development Commissioner of or landscaping. Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough, at 514 872-3897. Merchants along avenue Victoria between boulevard The Renewal Plan for Avenue Victoria was launched Édouard-Montpetit and rue Mackenzie have been eligible by the borough in 2009 and enjoys support from the for these subsidies provided under the Success@montreal Filipino Association of Montréal and Suburbs, the Program - Commercial Component since 2009. Jamaica Association, the Uptown Merchants Asso- This financial support, along with more than $3.2 million ciation and the CDN—NDG Community Economic invested in various enhancements (roadways, sidewalks, Development Corporation. tree planting, new street furniture and water mains) along this avenue in the last two years aim to raise avenue Victoria to the rank of leading commercial artery in Montréal. Our website

Click to learn more Do you know of tax bills Follow us on about these subjects: a deserving citizen The first payment Facebook or organization? is due on March 1st and Twitter! Submit a nomination! For the latest news, follow the status Outstanding Citizen Awards Visit the home page of the site to know of snow removal or the progress Details starting on the how and where to pay your taxes, or by of work under way, or register ville.montreal.qc.ca/cdn-ndg home page of the site going to the$ Accès Montréal office. for your favourite activities. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] SportsSports and RECREATIONand RECREATION

The pools at the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Sports Centre are now open! Swimming for everyone (free) Adult swim (free) Family swim (free) Monday to Friday, noon to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Reserved for children accompanied by one Friday, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. or more adults. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adults on their own are not admitted. and 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. In the 25-metre pool, swimming is reserved Small pool only: Both pools are accessible to the public. for those 18 and over. Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Two lanes are reserved for swimming lengths. Three lanes are reserved for swimming lengths. Monday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Day camps Special programs for young people during school break week (February 28 to March 6, 2011) at the borough centres:

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Benny Centre (St. Monica’s School) Côte-des-Neiges district 6440, avenue Terrebonne district Information: 514 872-6720 Walkley Community Centre Côte-des-Neiges 6650, chemin de la Côte-Saint-Luc NDG Black Community Association Black Community Association February 28 to March 4, 3757, avenue Prud'homme 6999 chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges 9 a.m. p.m. to 4 p.m. – Ages 6 to 12 Information: 514 481-3598 February 28 to March 4, Various activities (films, bowling, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Ages 5 to 17 super slides, skating, Chinese buffet) Jeunesse 2000 3770, boulevard Décarie Sports training camp (basketball, Information: 514 872-1391 soccer and other sports) Information: 514 872-9444 Saint-Raymond Community Centre Information: 514 737-8321 Loyola Centre 5566, chemin Upper Lachine Côte-des-Neiges 7065, avenue Somerled February 28 to March 5, Community Recreation Centre 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Ages 6 to 12 February 28 to March 4, 5347, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Ages 6 to 12 Trip to Ottawa on March 2 Information: 514 733-1478 and other special activities Tube sliding, climbing, trip to the Information: 514 872-1765 Sports Centre, swimming and skating De la Savane Pavilion Information: 514 872-6721 5111, rue Paré Westhaven Centre February 28 to March 3, 7405, rue Harley 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Ages 6 to 17 For schedules, activities February 28 to March 4, and fees: 514 872-1765 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Ages 6 to 12 Trip to a sugar shack, films, tube sliding Kent Pavilion and handicrafts 3220, avenue Appleton Information: 514 872-6134 Information: 514 872-6055 Get out your skates!

Bill Durnan Arena 4988, avenue Vézina Team sports registration: Supervised free hockey * Monday to Thursday: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Ages 6 to 11 it’s already the time! 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Ages 12 to 17 Soccer * Full equipment required. Visit www.ndgsa.com or call 514 488-7784. Free skating The season is from May to September 2011. Monday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Baseball Visit www.ndgbaseball.org or call 514 359-6788. Doug Harvey Arena The season starts in May and ends in August. 4985, avenue West Hill Free skating Monday to Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

[ 6 ] [ 7 ] CultureCulture Culture Winter-Spring 2011 programs for the MaisonsCulture de la culture are available now. Among other events, don’t miss:

Maison de la Culture de Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Maison de la culture de Côte-des-Neiges 3755, rue Botrel 5290, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges Wednesday, March 30, at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m. La Chair des arbres Histoires cachées Theatre Stéphane Séguin takes the audience on an expressionistic voyage com- et ombres folles bining movements, words and emotions, seeking a better understanding Shadow and object theatre (ages 4 and up) of mankind and its passions in the hearts of trees. Written by Réjean An invitation to discover the stories and characters Ducharme, Jacques Ferron, Saint-Denys Garneau, Anne Hébert, Brother hiding behind everyday objects. A show made up of Marie-Victorin and others. Stéphane Séguin, director and performer, Isabel three stories in which the audience gets to partici- dos Santos, assistant director. A Théâtre Aller Simple production. pate and learn all about shadow and object theatre. Passes available starting March 16. Produced by Ombres Folles, with Laetitia Bélanger and Maude Gareau. Passes available starting March 6.

Livre-moi des mots School Break Week Closing of the From February 28 to March 4, 2011 The borough’s two Maisons de la culture and its four libraries offer varied activities intended for young people during the school break week. To find out more, check the borough’s website: writer-in-residence project ville.montreal.qc.ca/cdn-ndg. Professional writer Danièle Simpson, from Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district. Here are a few activities at your libraries: On March 12, at the Maison de la Culture de Côte-des- texts will go into a collection that the public can view in Neiges, writer Danièle Simpson will present work produced the borough’s libraries. by participants in the writing workshops under the theme Bibliothèque interculturelle Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Library Livre-moi des mots. She will also provide a foretaste of the As for the detective novel, shifts in the plot and the charac- 6767, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges 3755, rue Botrel detective novel she has written with help from elementary teristics of various figures were determined with help from Information: 514 872-2377 students at three elementary schools. The students gave school pupils in Grades 4, 5 and 6. Violin workshop with Violon Dingue free rein to their imaginations and influenced the course of How to make paper (Livestuff) From September 2010 to February 2011, participants in the literary work written by Ms. Simpson. Fit as a Fiddle the writing workshops for adults met two to three times Saturday, February 26, 2011 – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5 – 2 p.m. a month, sharpening their pens as they perfected their The writer-in-residence project was made possible by In a family show, Violon Dingue initiates a young For young people ages 7 to 9 techniques. Then each then chose a spot in CDN—NDG financial contributions from the Conseil des arts de Montréal audience to the various musical styles the violin borough that is dear to them and drew inspiration from and the borough of CDN—NDG, as well as with collaboration has adopted through the ages, across the world’s it to create an item that reflected their style of writing. from the Union des écrivaines et des écrivains québécois. Complemented by photographs from local artists, these cultures and countries. Break-dance workshop in collaboration with Café-Graffiti Back to the past Wednesday, March 2 – 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For young people ages 8 to 13 Avenue de Monkland Demonstration of movements by a true professional! This avenue was named in honour Registration required An activity that will get children to think of Sir James Monk, a law-maker and about the fun side of recycling. Starting with Attorney General of Lower Canada paper that has already been used, young from 1804 to 1824. It developed its participants can produce their own sheets of coloured paper and bring them home. All the commercial nature in the 1930s. children can add personal touches to their The Monkland name refers to the area sheets of paper. at the eastern end of the street, where James Monk had estate. The building was used as a residence for the Governor General before being sold the Congrega- tion of Notre-Dame, which later turned it into the Villa Maria girls’ school.

[ 6 ] [ 7 ] THE GREEN PAGE Quartier 21 Earth Hour Saturday, March 26, Community participation project at 8:30 p.m. for avenue de Courtrai On Saturday, March 26, 2011, citizens from all over Over the past several years, a cul- as far as avenue Barclay. The project is over a three-year period, and an amount the world are invited to de-sac at the corner of avenue de Cour- called “Pour une avenue de Courtrai of $30,000 has been set aside for 2011. take part in Earth Hour trai and avenue Victoria was facing a plus conviviale”. by turning off their lights recurring problem of illegal dumping. Avenue de Courtrai between 8:30 p.m. and In the dark of night, delinquent citi- Quartier 21 9:30 p.m., local time. This zens went to drop construction waste In the case of avenue de Courtrai, the gesture is a statement for and other bulky items on unused road The Quartier 21 program is sponsored authorities have already taken tangible energy conservation and space. Aware of the problem, a number by Montréal’s public health department action, installing a fence on the site. against climate change. of people and groups in the neighbou- and by the city’s Division du dévelop- This prevents anyone from dumping It provides a good oppor- rhood thought up a solution to correct pement durable (sustainable develop- waste. In the next phase, plans call for tunity for people to think about their own energy this problem permanently. ment department) as part of the Plan beautification measures, in particular consumption in their day-to-day lives. stratégique de développement durable de the greening of five spaces in the peri- Supported by the CDN—NDG borough la collectivité montréalaise 2010-2015 meter concerned. Finally, neighbou- At the local level, the Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame- management team, the CSSS de la (Strategic plan for sustainable deve- rhood activities will be organized in de-Grâce borough council adopted a motion at its Montagne (health and social services lopment of the Montréal community). the summer to promote participation February meeting encouraging participation in this centre) and the Corporation de déve- This program sets out investments by citizens and merchants. Over the event. Councillor Marvin Rotrand, who has been loppement communautaire de CDN, to be used for eliminating sources of coming months, building owners, resi- an ardent promoter of Earth Hour for the last four the Société environnementale de pollution, turning the concerned areas dents, merchants, religious institutions years, also sent a letter to all of Montréal’s borough Côte-des-Neiges (SOCENV) started a greener and involving people nearby and organizations in the designated mayors seeking their participation. Quartier 21 project in the area covering in concerted actions with a mobilizing area will be contacted to present the Earth Hour began in Sydney, Australia, in 2007. avenue de Courtrai and avenue Victoria effect. The project is being financed project to them. Sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, this event now has more than 4,000 participating cities in 88 countries. Plan your renovations well Le Citoyen moves to green printing The borough continues to increase the actions taken in accordance with its Green Plan. Le Citoyen, the borough’s official newsletter, is now printed in a way that limits its environmental impact. The new technology steers clear of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pollutants that contribute to smog formation. VOCs have a negative effect on air quality and on individual health. The type of printing press being used, called Pure Impression, uses ultra-violet lamps that cause the ink to crystallize during the process, enabling 100% of the ink to be used. This reduces waste and loss. Pure Impression also uses half the energy of traditional presses. In keeping with its environmental stance, the borough has long been using recycled paper for this publication.

Are you thinking of renovating your property during the coming summer Division des permis et inspections season? Replacing or adding doors and windows? Building a deck or 5160, boulevard Décarie, Suite 865 installing a pool? Information: 514 872-5160 Before purchasing your materials or signing an agreement with a building Opening hours contractor, plan your work properly by checking first with the borough’s Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Division des permis et inspections (permits and inspection department). In 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. most cases, you need to obtain a permit. In addition to handling your permit Wednesday: closed in the morning; applications, specialists at this department can also offer you valuable advice open from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in planning your renovation project.

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