Vol. 5, N° 2
Life in Pierrefonds Roxboro Municipal magazine MAY 2010 Life in Pierrefonds Roxboro
LIFE IN PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO Municipal magazine PUBLICATION PUBLIC MEETINGS COUNCIL ROOM Ville de Montréal Borough Hall Communications Division 13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds Pierrefonds-Roxboro Pierrefonds
BOROUGH HALL 13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds JUNE Pierrefonds (Québec) H9A 2Z4 7 at 7 p.m. Borough Council meeting BUSINESS HOURS Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. JULY Fridays, all departments close at noon. There is no regular Borough Council meeting in July They also close for lunch between 12 and 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday except for the Citizen Services Office, which AUGUST remains open during lunch hour. 2 at 7 p.m. Borough Council meeting TELEPHONE A phone number easy to remember: To ensure that the question period during Borough Council meetings proceeds smoothly, residents who wish to address For recreational and cultural activities, council members are asked to register with the Borough please continue to dial the numbers publi - shed in the following pages. Secretary before the meeting.
FAX The Borough Secretary will be in the council room as of 514 624-1300 6:45 p.m. to record your name and address, status (owner, tenant or occupant) and the nature of your question. During E-MAIL AND WEBSITE pierrefonds-roxboro@ville.montreal.qc.ca the question period, you will be asked to address your question ville.montreal.qc.ca/pierrefonds-roxboro to the members of council.
Life in Pierrefonds-Roxboro is published four times a year. Dates for Urban Planning Advisory Committee meetings will be
o announced on the borough’s electronic billboards and website. r PRINTING o
b Litho-Mag imprimerie x CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT MONTRÉAL CITY HALL o
R GRAPHIC DESIGN 275, rue Notre-Dame Est - Phaneuf design graphique s June 14 and August 23, at 7 p.m. d n REGISTERED WITH o f Bibliothèque nationale du Québec e r Bibliothèque nationale du Canada r e i
P CIRCULATION 24,600 copies IMPORTANT NOTICE n i Municipal buildings will be closed on Monday, The Publi-sac bag is biodegradable* e f * Source Publi-sac Ouest de Montréal May 24 for Victoria Day, Thursday, i
L www.publisac.ca June 24 for la Fête nationale and Thursday, July 1, for Canada Day.
2 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO MESSAGES
MESSAGE FROM MONTRÉAL MAYOR Our Administration expresses its deep de - Please call 311 to contact your borough or dication to quality of life in Montréal’s your city about any questions, suggestions neighbourhoods through family-oriented or requests that you might have. planning. We seek to make life better for Montrealers by directly delivering high- I wish you an excellent summer! quality services to residents, renovating parks and maintaining a commitment to housing.
Pierrefonds-Roxboro does indeed stand out in terms of offering an excellent family quality of life and I know how attached you are to your community. Borough Mayor Monique Worth, the elected officials who assist her and borough employees are at Gérald Tremblay your service and proud to share in this Montréal Mayor sense of belonging.
MESSAGE FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR complete the overhaul of regulation. The process of harmonisation will allow a Each by-law has been carefully studied, more modern and convivial regulation compared and updated according to the structure while maintaining the self-defi - activities held on the territory of the bo - ning identity of sectors. The updating of rough and the Urban Plan of Montréal. Nu - regulation paves the way for sustainable merous regulations of Roxboro were kept, development to meet the needs of today’s just as much of Pierrefonds, and several generation and to anticipate those of ge - were combined. Harmonization of regula - nerations to come. tions will eliminate confusion and compa - risons from one sector to another in the The new regulation is a step that will borough. For example, in some areas, contribute to the quality of life, to the while one side Gouin Blvd. is regulated security and well-being of all citizens of by Pierrefonds, the other falls under Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Monique Worth Roxboro’s by-laws. Borough Mayor Montréal’s Executive On behalf of all members of the Council, I In March, the harmonisation process of renew my thanks to all those who ensure
Committee Member o Responsible for sports by-laws was presented to citizens descri - that the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro r and recreation o bing the new zoning by-laws, subdivision, takes a new step on the avenue of the pro - b
minor exemptions, conditional uses, site gress and also make our borough a better x o planning and architectural integration place to live. R -
ON THE AVENUE OF A UNIQUE program (P.I.I.A.) and administrative s regulation. d
REGULATION n o It is with pride that over the last months, The borough also held an open house to f e we introduced to the population of our r
answer questions and concerns of the citi - r
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zens and particularly to take into account i a unique regulation for all citizens of comments and suggestions from everyone. P Pierrefonds-Roxboro. I thank all those who have at heart the n i well-being of everyone in our borough. e
Over the past two years, the administra - f
The interest which you demonstrate i tors of Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough have is important for us. It allows us to take L work as a team with an urban planning concrete actions to meet your firm that specializes in municipal regula - expectations. tions and have fulfilled a colossal job to 3 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO MESSAGES
MESSAGE FROM THE BOROUGH COUNCILLOR - CAP-SAINT-JACQUES DISTRICT
CITIZENS’ SATURDAYS While regular Council’s sittings question Since 2006, the Pierrefonds-Roxboro Bo - periods are limited to two questions per rough provides its residents with the op - subject, these meetings last for three portunity to meet with their elected hours, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., allowing officials. This is an ideal moment to ex - us to allocate more time to answer your press your thoughts and questions and questions. discuss problems on matters related to municipal or community life. Please join me on September 25 and let me know your suggestions and comments. All through the year, once a month, on Sa - Follow-up is handled by the member of turday – except during summer months of Council or forwarded to our Services that June and July – you have the occasion to promptly look after these matters. meet with a City Councillor, a Borough Councillor or the Mayor in an informal and Catherine Clément-Talbot friendly get-together. Here are the next Borough Councillor proposed dates: May 29, August 28, Sep - tember 25, October 30, November 27 and December 18. Check the local newspapers, our electronic boards and our website for confirmation of these dates. o r o b x o R - s d n o f e r r e i P n i
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4 La La Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Eugène-Dostie Park du du L’Île-Bizard LA FÊTE NATIONALE OF THE BOROUGH OF PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO AND THE BOROUGH OF L’ÎLE-BIZARD ‒SAINTE- GENEVIÈVE The Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro joined its neighbour, the Borough of L’Île-Bizard –Sainte-Geneviève in order to offer a variety of activities to the population of both bo - roughs. As a result, residents of Pierrefonds-Roxboro are invited to go to L’Île-Bizard to celebrate la Fête nationale while citizens of L’Île-Bizard –Sainte-Geneviève are welcome to Pierrefonds to celebrate Canada Day, on Thursday, July 1. NS! BRATIO HE CELE ENJOY T Jonathan Painchaud * In case of rain, the ac m tivities will take rogra blic place P e painting, pu inside the L le games, fac ascot* ’Île-Bizard Inflatab he borough m Socio p.m. s and Zack, t cultural Centre. 6 to 10 entertainer o r
Mon ers* o tée de l’Église w re Cheerlead ill be h Sho b closed .m. Nort bet p x ween 6 p.m. and :20 to 7:50
7 o midnight, fr om rue sque R Léve - Cherrier t Hugo o . s boulevard to 8:50 p.m 8 d Chèvrem nchaud ont. an Pai n with Jonath . Show o p.m f No pets 0 to 9:55 are allowed on 9:1 e the r
premis r es. It is forbidde reworks n to Fi e carry c i ontainers of any 10 p.m. kind P (beer n Painchaud bottle, alcoholi ith Jonatha c Show w n drink, etc.). R p.m. i efreshments, 10:15 to 11 beer and e food, will be s f old i
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5 THURSDAY, JULY PIERREFOND1S-ROXBORO CANADA DAY ACTIVITIES
CANADA DAY PARADE The parade will leave Riverdale High School at 10 a.m., will proceed along Sources Boulevard to Pavillon Street then onto Perron Street to Pierrefonds Boulevard ending at the Borough Hall.
We would like to reiterate the importance for all Pierrefonds-Roxboro associations to take part in this spectacular and important community event which is most appreciated by all.
EVENING SHOW 8:30 p.m. Group SOURCE INSPIRATION 10 p.m. Fireworks
Evening activities will be held on the Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School grounds, 13800, boulevard de Pierrefonds, Pierrefonds
AMUSEMENTS from JUNE 26 to JULY 1 SPECTACULAIRES FAIR
Amusements spectaculaires fair will be in our borough from June 26, at 4 p.m., to July 1, at 11 p.m. Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents o r can buy their tickets to the fair at a preferential rate at the o
b Marcel Morin Community Centre , 14068, boulevard Gouin x
o Ouest (corner René-Émard) over a period of 3 days – R -
s Monday, June 7 to Wednesday, June 9 – between
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f TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE OR AFTER e r
r THESE DATES. e i For the cost of $12, the first 3,000 children born bet - P ween July 1, 1998 and July 1, 2009 who obtain their ticket n i will enjoy all the rides, as many times as they want, on the day e f
i of their choice between June 26 and July 1. Adult tickets are sold L at $21 during the same period.
IMPORTANT : Identification papers that show your address and the child’s proof of age will 6 be required to obtain a ticket.
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OPEN PAINTING WORKSHOP parks. This year, it presents, in collabo - ration with the Pierrefonds-Roxboro Borough, a festive show with WESLI .
Radio-Canada (CBC) Revelation of the year 2009-2010 and nominee for the Canadian Folk Music Awards in the World Solo Artist of the Year category , born and raised in Haiti, world music artist WESLI comes up as a strong player in this new generation of artists. Multi talented singer, guitar player, per - For amateur or semi-professional adults. cussionist, producer and arranger, he is Acquire training in oil and acrylic on any described as Montréal’s revelation. supports. Registration on site. Presented in collaboration with the SCHEDULE Campbell Estate, thanks to Royal Trust. Thursdays, from 1 to 4 p.m. SCHEDULE LOCATION Wednesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. Pierrefonds Cultural Centre, (watch for our ads on the electronic Alexander Park (3 courts) 13850, boul. Gouin Ouest billboards and in local newspapers) Brook Park (2 courts) INFORMATION LOCATION À-MA-BAIE Park (2 courts) 514 683-1474 George Springate Sports Centre Supervision Mondays to Fridays, from 13800, boulevard de Pierrefonds 3 to 11 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, PIERREFONDS LAWN BOWLING COST 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations in person The Pierrefonds Lawn Bowling Club is Free! only: see the chalet attendant. actively recruiting new members. Come NOTE Free of charge! and meet us at our Open House which will Bring your chairs Aragon Park (2 courts) be held on May 22, 23 and 24, from 1 to INFORMATION Duval Park (2 courts) 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m., at 5020, rue 514 624-1100 Chestnut, Pierrefonds. Greendale Park (1 court)
INFORMATION TENNIS COURTS Hillcrest Park (1 court) Peter Paquet Munro Park (2 courts) 514 683-8959 Pierrefonds Comprehensive High School (6 courts) Parkinson Park (1 court) Open daily (including holidays), from CAMPBELL CONCERTS No reservation. First come, first served. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weekdays, before 6 p.m., If busy, maximum 1 hour. Free of charge! o r Since 1924, the Charles S. Campbell Es - the school and lessons have priority. o Roxboro Park (5 courts ) tate offers free concerts in Montréal’s Har-Tru clay b Free of charge! From May to October x o Grier Park (4 courts, 2 of which are avail - Junior Academy, Ladies Interclub R - able to the public, free of charge) Leagues, Juniors and Men’s Interclub run s
d Lessons for juniors and adults, beginners, by a Tennis Canada Level 3 coach, round n intermediates and advanced, open from robins and recreational evening leagues. o f 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pierrefonds-Roxboro residents play for e r r INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION free on Saturday evenings. e i Royal Pierrefonds Tennis Academy
P INFORMATION 514 626-1334 514 542-0660 n i
www.ap2000sports.com www.tennisroxboro.ca e f i L
8 photo: Claude Duchesne Things to do in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
MEGA GARAGE SALE NEIGHBOURHOOD POOLS We offer conferences the second Wednesday of the month from Septem - Maison des jeunes de Pierrefonds ber to May, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 pm. organizes every year a mega garage In addition to this, there are organized sale. To participate, you must rent a trips, garden tours, plant exchanges and table. an auction. You can take advantage of SCHEDULE your membership throughout the year Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 9 a.m. by getting discounts at many of our to 4 p.m. (In case of rain, this event sponsor’s stores. will be held on June 7.) INFORMATION LOCATION The Pierrefonds Aquatic Association is 514 624-1671 Parking lot behind the fire station , responsible for the neighbourhood www.shep.fsheq.org 13795, boulevard de Pierrefonds pools. Each pool is run by a group of volunteers who ensure the safety of INFORMATION SUMMER SPORTS 514 683-4164 members, run the pool’s activities and recruit members and staff. You would like to practice a sport this summer… Communicate with the To communicate with one of the neigh - MONTREAL CITY OF GLASS appropriate organization listed below. bourhood pools, call the volunteer at A workshop, supervised by Professor the number listed below. BASEBALL Mariola Nykiel, is offered free of charge 514 620-2255 DATES to the borough’s families. 25 seats www.baseballpierrefonds.com Late June to early September available , registration required, first BASKETBALL (OUTDOOR) come, first served. BRIARWOOD Stephen Hall 12421, rue Pavillon, Pierrefonds SCHEDULE 514 626-6044 or Judy Kut, 514 683-9770 CRAFTING MOCK STAIN GLASS: 514 994-5245 Saturday, May 29, from 9:30 a.m. PIERREFONDS PARK wiobl_steve2hotmail.com to 12 p.m. 355, ch. de la Rive-Boisée , Pierrefonds www.wiobl.com Gladys Hans, 514 696-9159 VERNISSAGE: Sunday, May 30, CHEERLEADING from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ROXBORO Extreme North Shore 51, avenue Georges-Vanier, Roxboro LOCATION 514 683-6111 Sergio Leone, 514 684-9584 East Community Centre, [email protected] 9665, boulevard Gouin Ouest THORNDALE www.nscheer.com 14921, rue Oakwood, Pierrefonds INFORMATION FOOTBALL Corrine Curtis, 514 620-4954 514 624-1114 Allan Dobby VALLEYCREST 514 924-6389
www.northshorefootball.com o
4600, rue des Cageux, Pierrefonds r
514 696-8864 (boîte vocale) o
JUDO b
Seidokwan Academy of Judo x
VERSAILLES o
Dr. Iver Simonsen R
13207, rue Desjardins, Pierrefonds - Laura Logan, 514 626-4049 514 697-1350 s d
KARATÉ n o SOCIÉTÉ D’HORTICULTURE ET West Island Academy of Martial Arts f e
D’ÉCOLOGIE DE PIERREFONDS r
Sensei Yogen San r e
514 305-1470 i The Société d’horticulture et d’écologie P de Pierrefonds celebrates its 25 th SLOW PITCH n anniversary this year! The festivities i Jeff Wiseman e
are in full swing and several activities 514 835-3970 f i
are organized to mark this event, L SOCCER FOR JUNIORS including our wine and cheese for (boys / girls) our members, in June 2010. It’s not 514 696-2505 too late to register. www.soccerpierrefonds.com 9 Things to do in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
WHAT’S UP WITH REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS?
SOCCER FOR LADIES LAKESHORE GENERAL VOLUNTEERS (19 years +) HOSPITAL FOUNDATION We always need volunteers for our Sandra Patterson The Lakeshore General Hospital (LGH) events. If you would like to volunteer or 514 690-7967 Foundation will be holding many excit - for more information about our events, www.pwsl.ca ing events in the approaching months. please contact the Foundation at SOCCER FOR MEN All of our events will raise funds to de - 514 630-2081 or at (18 years +) velop and maintain health care excel - [email protected] . 514 808-4625 lence in the West Island and beyond. We www.asap-soccer.org look forward to seeing you at all of our WEST ISLAND RELAY FOR LIFE For information on any sport, call the events! borough’s Sports and Outdoor Activi - GOLF TOURNAMENT ties Division at 514 624-1429. The Nick Di Tomaso LGH Foundation Golf Tournament, held on May 17, 2010 AN OPEN AIR GYM at the Beaconsfield Golf Club, will ap - peal to avid golfers who would like to CARDIO PLEIN AIR offers Cardio Mus - enjoy their favourite sport while also cle Toning and Cardio Stroller classes at contributing to a great cause. Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park. These small group classes (10 to 15 partici - DUCK RACE: pants) are personalized and ensure a YOU CAN WIN A FERRARI! The Pierrefonds-Roxboro Borough in complete training and excellent aero - th The 14 Annual LGH Foundation Duck collaboration with the Canadian Cancer bics while you socialize and take advan - Race, sponsored by the Charles Ham - Society is proud to present its biggest tage of the great outdoors. Come and mer Automotive Group, takes place on event: the West Island Relay for life. workout with us outdoors (four seasons) June 19, 2010, at 7 p.m. in conjunction with dynamic and certified instructors. with the all-day Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue Join us to CELEBRATE cancer sur - vivors, REMEMBER those who lost to INFORMATION Street Fair. This year, the first prize is a cancer and FIGHT BACK against can - 514 363-7755 fabulous 2001 Ferrari 550 Maranello! cer! Participate to the Relay for life www.cardiopleinair.ca Other extraordinary prizes have also been secured – better than ever before! event on Friday June 18, 2010, from 7 All you need to do is call the Duck Line p.m. to 7 a.m., at the Georges Springate at 514 694-4444 or buy your tickets Sports Center, 13800 boulevard de Pier - online at www.fondationlakeshore.ca . refonds. Tickets are $10 per duck. Welcome to all! Become a captain and create a team, get involved as a volun -
o teer or buy a luminary in honor of a r
o loved one. b x INFORMATION o
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s 514 255-5151 d www.cancer.ca/relais n o f e r r e i P n i e f i L
10 Things to do in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS
UPPER CANADA VILLAGE REGULAR COMMUTERS Bus trip to Upper Canada Village. Lunch You are a regular user of the public at Centennial Restaurant. transit network: metro, bus, but you do not take the train , consider buying a DATE monthly ticket (CAM) of the STM. Wednesday, June 23, 2010 You are a regular user of the public SCHEDULE transit network: metro, bus, including Leaving the East Community Centre at the train , consider buying a monthly 9:30 a.m., returning at 4 p.m. ticket (TRAM) of the AMT. Choose the SHERBROOKE appropriate ticket according to the travel zone! Bus trip to Sherbrooke. Lunch on a train ride to Orford and Magog. Diner in Sher - OCCASIONAL USERS brooke. You are an occasional user of the public CARREFOUR DES AÎNÉS DE transit network: metro, bus, but you do PIERREFONDS DATE Friday, July 16, 2010 not take the train , consider buying a A bilingual meeting place where seniors single ticket or a six tickets strip of the 50 years of age and over can partici - SCHEDULE STM. pate in a wide range of activities includ - Leaving the Roxboro Chalet at 7:30 You are an occasional user of the public ing arts and crafts, knitting and a.m., returning at 9 p.m. transit network: metro, bus, including crochet, art studio, exercises, tai-chi, INFORMATION the train , consider buying a single belly dancing, yoga, ballroom and line Mrs. Anne Kowal, 514 624-5018 ticket or a six tickets strip of the AMT. dancing, book clubs, bridge and other Choose the appropriate ticket accord - card games, scrabble, computer CLUB DES AÎNÉS ing to the travel zone! courses, language courses, laughter SAINTE-SUZANNE therapy, special events and more, while OPUS 65 AND OVER For information regarding the Club and making friends with peers in a fun, safe The registered photo ID OPUS card is its activities, please call Mrs. Pierrette and peaceful environment. the only card you need to purchase and Lefebvre at 514 695-6466. LOCATION use STM reduced fare transit passes, as Marcel Morin Community Centre it replaces the Carte d’Or . It holds your 14068, boulevard Gouin Ouest HOME AID SERVICE valid transit fares (monthly pass, multi - ple single fares, etc.), your photo and INFORMATION A non-profit organization offering the reduced fare privilege. 514 624-1449 borough’s seniors home aid services www.carrefour-des-aines-de-pierre - such as dusting, vacuuming, cleaning Because the card is registered, it will fonds.org and washing floors, bathrooms and be possible to recover the fare balance
windows. Employees needed. o should the card be damaged, lost or r stolen. Please note, however, that a o THE ROXBORO 60+ CLUB HOURLY RATE b From $7 to $12 replacement fee will apply. x THEATRE o R
MEMBERSHIP FEE INFORMATION - Bus trip to the Centaur Theatre to see STM’s fare schedule: s $12 per year d the “Trudeau Story”. http://www.stm.info/English/tarifica - n
INFORMATION o Lunch at the Bourlingueur Restaurant. tion/a-tarif.htm f 514 624-1448 e r DATE AMT’s fare schedule : r e Wednesday, May 26, 2010 www.amt.qc.ca/titres_tarifs i PUBLIC TRANSIT: P
SCHEDULE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE! OPUS Card: n i http://www.stm.info/English/tarifica - Leaving the East Community Centre at The e
Société de transport de Montréal f 10:15 a.m., returning at 3:15 p.m tion/a-65ans.htm i (STM) and the Agence métropolitaine L de transport (AMT) offer to regular and occasional commuters a variety of transit tickets adapted to their needs. 11 Things to do in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN
CAMP CABARET – THE CAMP LE MAGICIEN D’OZ OF THE PERFORMING ARTS This summer La Roulotte theatre will 5- TO 14-YEAR OLDS INDOOR BASKETBALL CAMP present: Le Magicien d’Oz (produced by Félix Beaulieu Duchesneau ). Camp Cabaret is the place to be if you Brookwood Basketball Association of hope to become an actor! Since 1952, has been pro - Pierrefonds will hold a fundamental and La Roulotte ducing fun and lively plays in city parks Drama, dance, voice training, improvisa - skills indoor basketball camp for girls for Montréal youth and their parents. tion, on film acting, art and swimming and boys born between 1994 and 2003. courses are taught by highly trained Founded by Paul Buissonneau, the DATES professionals. theatre affectionately known as From July 5 to 9, La is the oldest children’s theatre 15- TO 16-YEAR OLDS from July 12 to 16 , Roulotte in the province of Québec. For 54 years from July 19 to 23, C.I.T. Program $75 per week now, it has introduced several genera - and from July 26 to 30 ELITE TOUR PERFORMERS tions and more than one million youth SCHEDULE (by audition only) to the magic of theatre. La Roulotte is From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. managed by Ville de Montréal in colla b - New program including live perform - (no daycare facilities available) oration with the National Theatre ances. We build confidence in each LOCATION School of Canada and the Conservatoire camper. Places limited. Riverdale High School, d’art dramatique de Montréal . REGISTRATION 5060, boulevard des Sources, DATE Thursday, May 27, 2010, from 6:30 to Pierrefonds Monday, August 9, 2010, at 7 p.m. 8 p.m., at the Pierrefonds Cultural NOTE LOCATION Centre. Registration is also available Elite instruction designed to suit the West Community Centre by phone or on our website. needs of the players 17760, rue Meloche
DATES INFORMATION COST Register for 1 week or all 6 weeks 514 684-5885 Free! st (please leave a message) 1 week: June 28 NOTE nd [email protected] 2 week: July 5 Bring your chairs 3rd week: July 12 www.brookwoodbasketball.net 4th week: July 19 INFORMATION 5th week: July 26 PIERREFONDS DAY CAMPS 514 624-1100 6th week: August 2 A dynamic LOCATION camp that of - PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR Pierrefonds Cultural Centre, fers exciting 2-TO 5-YEAR OLDS, STARTING 13850, boul. Gouin Ouest programs for SEPTEMBER 2010 o children ages r COST A pre-registration evening for preschool o 4- to 15-year
b $175 per week (discount for family); program, fall session, will take place
x olds. Over daycare available on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, from 6:30 to o 30 years of
R 8 p.m. at the Pierrefonds Cultural - INFORMATION experience of - s Centre, 13850, boul. Gouin Ouest. d Bonnie Beigleman, 514 683-6079 or fering safe, fun and n Randi Canter, 514 683-3332 You must bring:
o affordable programs in our community. f www.cabaretkids.ca $25 (cash); e Six great locations to better serve our r r community . Come join the adventure! Child’s Medicare card; e i Cheque book.
P NOTE Job Opportunities for students 16+ n i
e INFORMATION f i 514 624-1430 L www.campspierrefonds.com
A FUN-FILLED PROGRAM awaits you!
12 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO PUBLIC LIBRARIES
ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE OF CHARGE!
PIERREFONDS PUBLIC THE TD SUMMER READING ROXBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY CLUB AT THE PIERREFONDS 110, rue Cartier AND ROXBORO PUBLIC 13555, boulevard de Pierrefonds ☎ 514 684-8247 LIBRARIES ☎ 514 620-4181 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/pierrefonds- www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/pierrefonds- The TD Summer Reading Club roxboro roxboro Bus routes: 206 / 208 / 209 / 214 Bus routes: 68 / 201 / 205 / 208 / 209 SUMMER OPENING HOURS: / 214 / 215 / 225 / 268 / 470 From June 26 to September 10 SUMMER OPENING HOURS: Mondays to Wednesdays: From June 6 to September 11 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays: Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: closed Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This Summer’s Reading Club is titled HOLIDAYS – CLOSED Sundays: closed “Destination Jungle”. This event will Victoria Day: Monday, May 24 feature books about jungle animals as HOLIDAYS – CLOSED La Fête nationale : Victoria Day: Monday, May 24 well as adventure and wild fiction! Thursday, June 24 La Fête nationale : Be ready, because all this summer, Canada Day: Thursday, July 1 Thursday, June 24 there will be action at the Pierrefonds Canada Day: Thursday, July 1 and Roxboro public libraries! Watch out SERVICES for a program full of discovery with Wireless Internet SERVICES exciting stories, various activities and games! Wireless Internet is available free of Wireless Internet charge to all library members. Registration begins at the end Wireless Internet is available free of of June . The book club is for children charge to all library members. 5- to 13-year olds . SUMMER ACTIVITIES Le Portillon FOR CHILDREN The book club is offered thanks to Pierrefonds Public Library has a deliv - the TD Bank Financial Group, with The Roxboro Library will be offering ery service: « Le Portillon ». Are you the collaboration of Library and summer activities for children 0- to 12- housebound? This service is for you! year olds: drawing, Story Time, Musical
Archives Canada. o Novels, non-fiction books and talking Story Hour, improvisation and origami, r o books right to your door! Sign up by etc. b
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The book sale will be held on Friday, L June 4 and Saturday, June 5, 2010, JULY at the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre, Francine Sarazin (canvas) 13850, boul. Gouin Ouest. AUGUST ALL BOOKS ARE ON SALE FOR $1. Children’s Art 13
Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS
JUST A REMINDER...
URBAN PLANNING BY-LAWS’ • build or install an accessory building ding, its colour, the materials and facing HARMONIZATION (shed, pergola, etc.); used or the architectural details. The Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough • install or replace a heating back-up A permit is needed to: device or chimney; urban planning by-laws’ harmonization • build, add or modify a building; process will be completed during the • build or install an in-ground or above - • build or install an accessory building summer 2010. Therefore, a single regu - ground pool, or an inflatable pool the (shed, etc.); lation will be in effect throughout the height of which is higher than 600 mm; entire territory of the borough. Watch • build or install a deck, garage, terrace; for our ads in local newspapers and visit • move or transport a building; • build or install an in-ground or above - regularly our website to know the latest • build or install an accessory equip - ground pool, or an inflatable pool the changes and the date of entry into ment such as heat pump, fireplace and height of which is higher than 600 mm; force of the new by-laws. propane tank; • install an antenna; www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/pierrefonds- • install a sign; roxboro • install or relocate a fence, a low wall, or a retaining wall; NEED A PERMIT OR OBTAINING A PERMIT OR CERTIFICATE? • install or replace a water or sewer A CERTIFICATE OF pipe connection; AUTHORIZATION IS IN PIERREFONDS SECTOR • restore and stabilize river banks; YOUR BEST INTEREST • remove or install a heating oil tank; Obtaining a building permit or a certificate of authorization ensures • do cutting or filling work; your compliance with any future by- • modify or add a driveway; law modifications. This document provides you with peace of mind, • install, replace or modify a sewage because it will confirm that you treatment system (septic tank). have vested interests, solving any ROXBORO SECTOR dispute or delay that could arise during a housing transaction. Any construction, transformation, reno - vation, extension or addition of a build - DO NOT FORGET that there can be ing requires a construction permit from delays while issuing permits and the Borough. certificates and the delays may vary according to the amount of A construction permit is not required clientele. So submit your projects Any construction, transformation, reno - for small repairs, painting or normal as soon as possible! vation arising out of an occurrence, maintenance, provided that such work o r change of exterior coating, structure or does not alter the framing of the buil - o opening rehabilitation, extension or ad - b x dition of a building or excavation re - o R quires a construction permit from the - s
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A permit is not required to repair a o f construction, renovate a bathroom or a e r kitchen, or finish a basement unless a r e bathroom or a toilet is installed. i P
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• cut down a tree; L • install a communication antenna with a diameter of more than 50 cm;
15 • or to build any other construction not Curb cuts are made by a contractor Pierrefonds mentioned above (kiosk, arbour, hired by the Borough. Curbs and side - Mondays to Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to pergola). walks reconstruction, as culverts instal - 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. lation, are made by the Borough’s Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. A certificate of authorization is Public Works Department. needed to: WAITING PERIOD FENCE MAINTENANCE • transport or move a building; A delay must be considered between Maintenance of hedges, lawns, • demolish a main or ancillary building; the request and issuance of the permit. flowerbeds and gardens starts with the • cut down a tree (with a trunk of a After receiving the payment, works will arrival of warmer weather. Please do diameter of more than 150 mm, be accomplished in approximatively: not forget to take the time to maintain calculated at 1.4 m from the ground); your fences. A coat of paint or stain • three (3) weeks for curb cuts; may be required, or some of the boards • add or modify an above-ground park - • six (6) weeks for curbs and sidewalks or even a section of the fence may need ing space; reconstruction; to be replaced. Contribute to the embel - • install an exterior sprinkler lishment of the borough… Always keep • six (6) weeks for culverts installation. system; your property and your fence in good COST • install or relocate a fence; condition. Permit: $50; • install a low wall; Curb cuts: $51 to $63 per linear meter; BY-LAW CONCERNING WILD • do cutting or filling works; ANIMALS Curb reconstruction: • install or replace a sign; $85 per linear meter; • work in the riverbank Sidewalk reconstruction: protection zone. $110 per linear meter; You’re not sure if your project requires Culverts installation: a permit or certificate… Call the Con - $140 per linear meter. struction and Building Inspection Prices are tax free. They are subject to Division (311) or visit the Borough Hall change without notice. (13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds). The personnel will inform you on perti - ADDRESS AND HOURS nent rules and standards. Permits Division, Engineering Section: Borough Hall CURBS, SIDEWALKS, CULVERTS 13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds AND DRIVEWAYS A permit delivered by the Borough’s It is prohibited to feed pigeons, gulls, Construction and Building Inspection sea gulls as well as small wild animals o r Department is required to modify or such as squirrels, skunks, racoons, o rabbits and others, in a manner that b reconstruct street curbs and sidewalks x or install culverts. would encourage them to gather and o cause inconveniences to neighbours or R - For information regarding driveways, damages to nearly buildings. s
d or other, please feel free to contact n the Borough by dialing 311. o
f DUMPING REFUSE ON VACANT e PROCEDURE r AND BUILT LOTS r e i The permit application must be submit - It is forbidden for anyone to place,
P ted to the Permits Division. A certifi - deposit or leave on a vacant or a built n cate of location is required. Following i lot – whether he owns the lot or not –
e the issuance of the permit, an agent of mud, concrete, ashes, circulars, cement, f i the Engineering Section will estimate containers, rubbish, waste, scrap iron, L the works’ cost and proceed with the manure, gravel, newspapers, paper, marking. The citizen will be informed of stones, liquid manure, rubbish, rocks, the cost by phone. The payment must sand, stumps, demolition materials, be done at the Engineering Section. dangerous domestic waste, nauseous 16 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS substances or any other similar mate - • Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays for GARAGE SALES rial or objects causing insalubrity. residents of building bearing even PIERREFONDS SECTOR Offenders are liable to a fine. civic numbers; Only objects that have been used or • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays were acquired to be used for domestic NUISANCE AND ORDER for residents of buildings bearing odd purposes by the occupants of the home civic numbers. To maintain order and ensure citizens’ or building can be sold. No one may peace, it is forbidden to use bells, whis - From June 16 to September 1 conduct a garage sale without a permit. tles, chimes or other noise producing • Wednesdays and Fridays for items or machines (such as radios, Garage sale permits are valid for two residents of building bearing sound-systems, televisions or musical days. No more than two permits can be even civic numbers; instruments) outdoors between 11 p.m. delivered per calendar year for the and 7 a.m. • Tuesdays and Thursdays for same address. Permits can be delivered residents of buildings bearing for two consecutive days. Sales take place only between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. THE USE OF WATER odd civic numbers. Permits can be obtained, free of charge, PIERREFONDS SECTOR Watering is strictly forbidden on Mondays. by filling out an application form at the The use of water for lawns, gardens, Citizen’s Office of the Borough Hall, flowers, trees, shrubs and other plants, 13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds. Per - is permitted between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., mit holders must respect traffic by- from May 15 to September 15, on the laws, particularly those relating to following days: street parking, and also follow the Bo - rough’s instructions on posting garage • Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays sale signs. Anyone contravening the for occupants of houses or buildings bearing even civic numbers; provisions of By-law No. 847 is liable to a fine of up to $300. • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for occupants of houses or buildings ROXBORO SECTOR bearing odd civic numbers. THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKS The same rules apply but a permit is Watering is strictly forbidden To ensure that everyone can enjoy our not required . on Mondays. parks, it is forbidden to: Anyone who has put in a new lawn can • deposit trash anywhere except in obtain a permit allowing daily watering containers provided for that purpose; (except on Mondays) between 8 p.m. • bring animals except Seeing Eye dogs; and 11 p.m., for a period of three conse - • ride a bike, drive a truck, a motorcy - cutive weeks. A permit must be reques - cle, a car or other motorized vehicle; ted at the Citizen’s Office of the o
Borough Hall, 13665, boulevard de • consume alcoholic beverages; r
Pierrefonds. Proof of purchase for sod o • enter or stay in parks between 11 p.m. b or seeds will be required. x
and 6 a.m. except to participate in or o R
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hand or by using an instrument, ex - r pools or ponds with a capacity in excess r
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an area especially designated for that P for washing vehicles of any description,
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son washing it. However, such use shall f i be permitted between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. L as per the following schedule:
From May 15 to June 15 and from September 2 to 15 17 SANITARY SEWER OR DRAINAGE PROBLEMS? If your sanitary sewer system malfunctions, please com - Interior and exterior garage drains, floor backrushes, municate with the Borough by calling 311 and ask for an cleanouts, sump pumps and back pressure valves must be inspection. An overflow is often caused by an obstruction installed according to standards and checked periodically. in the line. If the blockage is on your property, you will This type of equipment must be easily accessible in case have to call a plumber. If it is on city property, we will re - of emergency and well maintained to avoid damage to pair it as soon as possible. your property. Sanitary sewer and drainage problems are easily con - For information on applicable by-laws, call the Urban fused. Improper connection of a pump or other drainage Planning and Environment Division at 311. equipment, surface water seepage and roof drains can all cause damage due to water build-up, or a sanitary sewer back-up in the basement.
BROKEN WATER MAIN Water from a broken main often causes considerable dam - In any case of rust-coloured water, do not use hot water – age to the street and property nearby. Repairing a water or use as little as possible – to avoid damage to the water main is always inconvenient for residents because it is im - tank. Also, run the cold-water tap in the bathtub for about possible to know the length of time the water supply must 30 minutes; that faucet is not protected by filters. be turned off. The type and depth of the breakage and the Your own hot water tank also may be the source of rusty presence of gas lines or other mains can all be factors con - water. To avoid this problem, most manufacturers recom - tributing to delays. mend that the tank be rinsed once a year. Fifteen minutes before the water is turned off, residents are In spite of all these precautions, discoloured water still warned by a siren. This delay should give them enough time occurs occasionally. If the condition persists after you have to stock up on drinking water. After it is repaired, a water run the water for fifteen minutes or so, please call the main must be flushed and sometimes disinfected with chlo - Borough Public Works Department for assistance by rine to prevent rust and/or contamination. When water dialling 311. service is restored, it is recommended that you run the cold water tap in the bathtub until the water is perfectly clear. You should also run a rinse cycle in your washing machine (make sure it is empty!) to avoid rust- or chlorine-related damage to clothing. o r o b x o R - s d n o f e r r e i P n i e f i L
18 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO COLLECTIONS COLLECTIONS CALENDAR GARBAGE, RECYCLABLES, GREEN RESIDUES AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTES Notes
MAY Recyclables SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Dates in this table apply to residential sectors and schools. There is no collection 1 of recyclables in businesses and industries 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Garbage 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 For buildings of 9 units or more, schools and 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 businesses, the collection is performed twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Hours Containers must be placed in front of the building, after 8 p.m. the night before and JUNE no later than 7 a.m. the day of pick-up.
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Legend 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Collection of recyclables and garbage West of Saint-Jean 27 28 29 30 Boulevard
JULY Collection of recyclables and garbage East of Saint-Jean SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Boulevard
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18 19 20 21 22 23 24 plastic bags . Any other contai - R - 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ner will not be picked-up or s d
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 L 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Household Hazardous Waste collections. See page 20 for 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 hours and locations. 29 30 31 19 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO COLLECTIONS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS BRANCHES Borough employees pick up only the WASTES (HHW) COLLECTION branches . Please cut off roots and re - This year again, Borough Council has move any dumps of earth. To ensure the Household Hazardous Wastes are not granted residents another grace period safety of employees, make sure that accepted as household garbage or offering free collection of branches with there are no debris (trunks, stones, bulky items, nor as recyclable materials. the only condition that people call 311 stumps, scraps of metal, etc.) in the pile They must be brought to the locations, and leave their address with the agent . of branches. on the dates and times indicated below. The free collection periods are this It is strictly prohibited to deposit haz - The deadline for pick-ups of branches month, until May 28 inclusively and ardous wastes on city land, at all is the last Friday in October. from October 12 to November 12 inclu - times . The service is not available during sively . the winter months. If you cannot wait for the next collec - Branches no more than 5 cm (2 inches) tion, inquire with local merchants. Paint in diameter can be put out for regular retailers often accept left over paints CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVA - refuse collection, all year round, provi - and garages usually take used oils and TION SCRAP MATERIALS ded they do not exceed 1 m (3 feet) in old tires. length and are tied in bundles. If you wish to dispose of such materials Ville de Montréal Ecocentres enable you (restricted to wood, plaster, rubble, If you wish to dispose of branches to dispose of your HHW anytime free of stone, concrete, asphalt shingles, more than 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter, charge. A proof of residence “Ville de metal): please follow this procedure: Montréal” and a proof of identity with a • call the Citizen’s Office at 311; photograph are required to access the • call the Citizen’s Office at 311; • a Borough representative will visit Ecocenters. The closest Ecocenters are: • a Borough representative will visit you you and provide a cost estimate Acadie ☎ 514 872-1376 and Côte-des- and provide a cost estimate for the for the pick-up; Neiges ☎ 514 872-3517. The entire pick-up; Ecocenters list is available on: • pay the amount of the estimate at the www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/ecocentres . • pay the amount of the estimate at the Borough Hall – Mondays to Thursdays, Borough Hall – Mondays to Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays SCHEDULE IN THE WEST ISLAND from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (cash, cheque, Saturday, May 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., (cash, cheque, credit or debit) – or by depositing a Sunday, September 19 credit or debit) – or by depositing a cheque – outside business hours – in Municipal garage cheque – outside business hours – in one of the deposit boxes located next 300, rue Surrey one of the deposit boxes located next to each entrance door to the Borough Baie-d’Urfé to each entrance door to the Borough Hall, 13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds. Hall, 13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds. Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 There is a $30 service charge and a Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, Note fee of $53 per square metre for all October 10 types of materials. Fire Station o r 401, boulevard Saint-Jean If you have hired a professional Refuse must be placed on the pavement o in front of your property on a surface b Pointe-Claire pruner, we suggest that you ask x him to get rid of the branches. It that does not exceed one metre deep or o Saturday, June 12 and Sunday,
R will not cost less to have it done block a catch basin. - June 13 s by the Borough.
d Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, The deadline for pick-ups of scrap ma - n October 3 terials is the last Friday in October. o f Fire Station The service is not available during the e r
r 13795, boulevard de Pierrefonds winter months. e There is a $15 service charge and a fee i Pierrefonds
P of $2.50 per square metre for all Saturdays, June 19 and October 16 n branches. i
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f 490, montée de l’Église Branches no longer than 2.4 m (8 feet) i
L L’Île-Bizard and not exceeding 15 cm (6 inches) in HOURS diameter must be lined up neatly in Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. piles not exceeding 1.2 m (4 feet) high to 5 p.m. close to the street, cut ends toward the street and leaves toward the property. 20 No more overflowing small bins that tend to tip over and break, with their contents scattered by the wind.
The new 360 litres rolling bins are coming to Pierrefonds-Roxboro. It will be delivered to your door at the end of the summer. You will be able to use it upon delivery.
More than 20,000 bins of 360 litres will be delivered in all single-family and multi-family dwellings of 8 units or less in the borough. All necessary information concerning recycla - ble materials and the use of the rolling bins will be provided along with the bin. The days of recyclable material collection will remain the same, that is Mondays for properties lo - cated West of St-Jean Boulevard and Thurs - days, for properties located East of St-Jean Boulevard.
Watch for more information in the August issue of Life in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO HEALTH AND SECURITY EXPLORING THE PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO BOROUGH’S PUBLIC SECURITY
• participates in the implementation of the Emergency Measures Plan when required, e.g. floods;
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: to reduce vandalism and improve o t de la santé , allowing Public Security’s o
h parks’ security; P vehicles to be equiped with automatic Public Security was created 20 years • collaborates with SPVM to quickly cardiac defibrillators, and allowing ago in order to improve the borough’s locate vulnerable missing persons agents to save lives. population security and to ensure the as part of Retine Program; Public Security Agents are security enforcement of municipal by-laws con - • performs preventive patrols in sensi - professionals that support police and cerning parking, domestic animals and tive areas; fire prevention officers in their opera - nuisances. tions and have adequate training to • reports to appropriate borough’s act as first responders during acci - The Public Security’s mandate has evol - departments any anomaly that might dents. Their knowledge is kept updated ved over the years according to commu - endanger public safety. nity needs by moving forward from through regular training. Public Security evolves at the same intervention to prevention and education. For more information or to request the rate as the exceptional environment intervention of a Public Security Agent, THEREBY, PUBLIC SECURITY: it serves. In 2005, all vehicles were dial 311. • makes sure the borough’s events and equipped with laptops and GPS allowing activities go smoothly; quicker response to citizens’ requests.
AN EMERGENCY, LET’S GET PREPARED! o
r While government at all levels is work - risks specific to your community and INFORMATION o ing hard to keep Canada safe, individu - your region can help you better pre - www.getprepared.ca b
x als also have an important role to play pare. o in preparing for emergencies. R • MAKE A PLAN - s Most disasters are beyond our control. d It will help you and your family know n But by taking a few simple steps, you what to do when an emergency occurs. o f can become better prepared to face a e r range of emergencies—anytime, any - • GET AN EMERGENCY KIT r
e where. i During an emergency, you may need to P Three simple steps will better prepare get by without power or tap water. Be n i you and your family to face a range of prepared to be self-sufficient for at
e emergencies: least 72 hours while emergency work - f i ers help those in urgent need. L • KNOW THE RISKS In collaboration with Public Safety Although the consequences of emer - Canada. gencies can be similar, knowing the 22 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO ENVIRONMENT GREEN [LINE] COMPOSTING PROGRAM, FOR RESPONSIBLE AND ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT OF YOUR ORGANIC WASTES
The Plan directeur de gestion des form and sent it before May 28, Composting matières résiduelles de l’aggloméra - 2010 , along with a cheque for $25 Order form tion de Montréal 2010-2014 (Waste per unit (maximum of 2 per house - Management Master Plan) has sche - hold) made out to Ville de Montréal Send this coupon, along duled the addition of an organic to the following address: Arrondisse - with your payment wastes collection to transform them ment de Pierrefonds-Roxboro, before May 28, 2010 into compost. The plan’s objective is 13665, boulevard de Pierrefonds, First come, first served! to pass from the actual 8% of orga - Pierrefonds, Québec, H9A 2Z4. You nic wastes recovery in 2008 to 60% can also drop off your order form Name: in 2014. To do so, Montreal needs to and payment at the Borough’s build many composting facilities to Construction and Occupation Divi - treat all organic wastes. When we sion counter (same address as think of it, it’s material that indivi - above) Mondays to Thursdays, from dual households who dispose of a 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 a.m. to small garden can also treat at very 4:45 p.m., and Fridays, from 8 to 12 Address: low costs. According to many people, p.m. Quantities are limited. although three-stream collection is a You will receive your compost bin at great thing, home composting is still the end of the free, and mandatory the most economical, responsible composting initiation held on Wed - and ecological way to value organic nesday, June 2, 2010 in French, at Telephone wastes. 6:30 p.m. and in English, at 8:15 (daytime): To encourage you to get started, the p.m. , at the Pierrefonds Cultural borough, in collaboration with the Centre, local 123, 13850, boul. Gouin (evenings ): Société d’horticulture et d’écologie Ouest, Pierrefonds. Number of compost bins : 1 ou 2 , invites you to take de Pierrefonds For more information, feel free to part in its composting program. call the Green Line at 514 624-1492 Enclosed cheque to the To be eligible, you must be a resident amount of $ of the Pierrefonds-Roxboro Borough. All you have to do is fill in the order o r o b x o R - s d n o f e r r e i P n i
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23 2010, YEAR OF BIODIVERSITY: TAKE ACTION AS A RESPONSIBLE GARDENER!
The year 2010 has been proclaimed by Québec since 1950. Today, the Emerald the United Nations general assembly to Invasions by exotic ash borer and the Asian longhorned be the International Year of Biodiver - beetle are seriously threatening our sity. Biodiversity is, generally speaking, plants, pathogens and ashes and sugar maples. the variety of the living world. It takes animals are seen as the During the year 2010, through the mu - into account the genetic variability of second greatest threat nicipal magazine, we will introduce you individuals in a same species, the vari - to invasive alien species that are seen ability of species and the variability of to biodiversity, after the within the borough’s territory. Knowing ecosystems. destruction of habitats. them, we wish you’ll become a responsi - Human activities as well as climate ble gardener and a protector of biodi - changes are considerably modifying versity. ecosystems and according to several WHAT ARE IASS? FOR MORE INFORMATION, estimations, the loss of biodiversity VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES: happens at a pace 1000 times faster In fact, they are organisms (plants, ani - than the natural rate. mals, insects, microorganisms) for - International year of biodiversity which the deliberate or accidental intro - www.cbd.int/2010/ A major threat to biodiversity is the in - duction outside their natural habitats - Invasive species Canada creasing number of introductions of in - threaten biological diversity, environ - www.invasivespecies.gc.ca vasive alien species (IAS) . Worldwide, ment, economy and human health. For the damage and control cost of alien example, we might think of the West - Invasive species specialist group species is estimated at $1,4 trillion an - Nile virus, the Zebra mussel and the www.issg.org nually. Asian lady beetle. There is also the fa - mous Dutch elm disease that has modi - fied the urban landscape by killing more that 600,000 elms in the province of
HORTICULTURE AND INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS
In America, import and trade of plants JAPANESE KNOTWEED ing in urban areas where it has been for horticultural and aesthetical pur - (FALLOPIA JAPONICA ), used to create massifs and hedges. poses are the main source of alien plant AN ALMOST INVINCIBLE Damage caused by this plant has species. Although most exotic plants ENEMY brought the International Union for are not invasive, horticulture is an im - o Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to in - r portant propagator of IAS. Many plants, o clude it in its top 100 of the world b imported and used primarily in terres - x worst invasive alien species . It crowds
o trial and aquatic gardens, have spread out native vegetation and releases R
- to natural lands and have taken control chemical that suppress the growth of s over entire ecosystems in the absence d other plants, reducing biodiversity. It n of competitors and predators.
o blocks access to water and can cause f
e Among these, here are two proud repre - the erosion of shores. It pushes through r r sentatives of IAS. asphalt, building foundations, retaining e i walls as well as drains. Its roots can P stretch to a depth of 2 m or more and n i 7 m away from the parent plant. e f Seen in Québec for the first time in i Japanese knotweed is recognized from L 1918, Japanese knotweed has been in - its long reddish flecked bamboo-like troduced from Asia as an ornamental stems of 1 to 2 cm in diameter. The plant. Today, it is found in mixed woods, leaves are alternate, dark green and shores and farmlands. It is also spread - spear shaped. Clusters of small white 24 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO ENVIRONMENT
COMMON BUCKTHORN are dark green with veins that upcurve (RHAMNUS CATHARTICA ), towards the tip. The foliage shades out A THORNY PROBLEM native plants. The tree can also release chemicals that prohibit the growth of Native from Europe, Asia and North other plants. Africa, the buckthorn has quickly spread through North America at the Black fruits that are produced in abun - end of the 19 th century. It was intro - dance bear 4 seeds and are toxic. duced for horticultural use as a hedges Seeds are germinating rapidly which small tree. Today, buckthorn colonizes contributes to the invading capacity of prairies, open fields, edges of wood - the species. Fruits repel predators, ex - lands and wetlands. In urban and cept a few birds that are greatly re - sponsible of the dispersion of the tree. flowers appear from July to September. If you see buckthorn on your lawn, it is recommended that you destroy at least To get rid of it, you must be persistent. female trees (bearing fruits). To control The plant can regenerate a colony from buckthorn, you can cut stems to the a single forgotten piece of 0.7 gram! Be ground at the end of the summer, for careful if you have planed to dig it up. two or three consecutive years. Stump Pieces of roots can be “dormant” from removal may be necessary. Alternatives up to 10 years before regrowing. Re - to pesticides are also being experi - peated cutting and choking could even - mented. As the seeds are viable for 3 tually weaken the plant or at least years, you must be patient when trying control its expansion. If you cut it or dig to eliminate all new seedlings. it up, do not dispose of plant pieces into wooded areas in Montréal’s territory, compost or nature. Destroy them by we are really concerned about it. It’s a drying or burning. threat in Cap-Saint-Jacques and Bois- de-Liesse Nature Parks as well as in the Many researches are attempting to find Mont-Royal forest. Eradication pro - Do not buy these plants biological methods (fungi and insects) grams are in place there but techniques and inform garden centers or low impact pesticides to control are still experimental and must be re - who sell them. Avoid Japanese knotweed but easy, fast and peated during many years, in combina - transplanting them in complete eradication isn’t done. tion with the restoration of native your garden and prefer vegetation. non invasive species. Buckthorn is a small tree that can reach ! 6 m in height. It bears short thorns at the end of some branches. The leaves o r o b
HAVING A PROBLEM IN THE GARDEN? CONTACT THE GREEN LINE x o R You are still fighting against white - s
grubs? You think it’s impossible to con - d trol weeds in your lawn? You suspect a n o f
disease or an insect infestation in your e r
trees without knowing what to do? Do r e not hesitate to contact the Borough’s i Green Line. In certain cases, the Inspec - P n
tor in horticulture could inspect your i
lawn to identify a pest or cause of infes - e f i
tation and suggest different solutions L to restore the natural balance in your garden. More over, it’s free!
25 A REMINDER FOR WHITE GRUB CONTROL
Your lawncare company has suggested ural or biological. The application is more about temporary permits, contact a treatment for white grubs? Before usually done at the end of June or in the Green Line. agreeing, identify which treatment it is. July. To get more information and know Nematodes’ application is mostly inef - fective in spring (May – early June). At least, make sure that conditions are suitable for an application (tempera - THE GREEN LINE ture, soil moisture, life cycle of the bee - For more information, call tle). Remember that low impact treatments are more effective in Au - the Green Line gust and September. at 514 624-1215 or write to The use of MERIT , a synthetic pesticide, infopesticides@pierrefonds is prohibited unless you have obtained a roxboro.qc.ca temporary permit issued by the Bor - ough. MERIT is not totally safe, nor nat -
SHOVEL IN HAND… START GARDENING!
The Borough, in partnership with the This event is open to all residents from éco-quartier Pierrefonds-Roxboro and the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro the Société d’horticulture et d’écologie (Please bring proof of residency). , invites you to an de Pierrefonds Ecolog - For more information, contact: the On this day you will ical gardening day. Green Line at 514 624-1215 or be able to acquire compost, wood chips the éco-quartier at 514 752-0778. and trees (perennials, annuals and tree seedings) free of charge, while being able to visit kiosks presenting informa - tion on ecological gardening and the en - vironment (ecological control of pests, water recuperation, composting, inva - o r sive alien species). o b This event will take place rain or shine, x o on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 9 a.m. R
- to 3 p.m. (or while quantities last), at s e
d Roxboro Park, 10, 11 Rue, on the corner n of 11 e Avenue and 11 e Rue. Please note o f that the compost area will not be acces - e r
r sible by car, therefore remember to e i bring your containers, wheelbarrows,
P and shovels. Please avoid bringing cheap n
i garbage bags which are not strong
nd e enough to carry the compost. The 122 f i Marie-Reine-de-la-Paix Scout troop will L be more than happy to help you out.
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eat nutritious snacks from the vegeta - from citizens total $500. Other organisa - bles produced in their garden (children tions have volunteered their time to our 13, rue du Centre-Commercial, especially enjoy eating things that they project, especially landscape architects. Roxboro have grown themselves). Gardening in The éco-quartier will be using its back 514 752-0778 schools can also be used to encourage yard to create a space where children, [email protected] community spirit through teamwork and youth and adults alike who may not have offers all sorts of class activities related OPENING HOURS access to very much land can come and to learning more about nature, gardening Tuesdays, Thursdays, learn how to garden and flex their green and where the food we eat comes from. Fridays and Saturdays: thumb. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A schoolyard garden is an excellent All 22 schools and both school boards Wednesdays: from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. opportunity to move the classroom out - are invited to come and visit the Sundays and Mondays: closed doors, giving students the chance to do éco-quartier in order to learn more some hands on learning, and seeing grow about gardening in urban and suburban VEGETABLE GARDENS! MORE right before their eyes, the fruits of their environments. THAN JUST A STOMACH labour. A garden would offer students a FILLING EXPERIENCE! much richer experience than only getting The éco-quartier Pierrefonds-Roxboro will proudly be planting a vegetable In April 2008, the Montreal Public Health to learn about plants in a classroom. garden for educational purposes this Department responded favourably to a The has worked hard to find éco-quartier spring and summer 2010, and would proposed project regarding food security. partners, funding and professional sup - love to have volunteers, parents, stu - The project was submitted by the Table port to encourage groups and citizens to dents, and teachers participate in this de Quartier du Nord-Ouest-de-l’Île-de- plant gardens in their yards, balconies event, which promises to be a great Montréal and some of its partners. and any other land that may be available. learning experience for all, with the This ambitious project aims to improve Many different organisations have finan - opportunity to learn science and accessibility to fresh fruits and vegeta - cially contributed to the realisation of biology in the open air. bles for the entire population of the this educational project on the impor - West-Island in an environmentally tance of urban and suburban gardening An urban garden sustainable manner. and the production of fruit and vegetable As one of the partners of the Table de gardens. The Borough of Pierrefonds- Quartier , the éco-quartier Pierrefonds- Roxboro has contributed $2,000, the Roxboro has begun the implementation Montreal Regional Council of the Envi - of a greening project for children and ronment has contributed $1,000, the youth where vegetables, fruits, fine éco-quartier Pierrefonds-Roxboro has herbs and flowers will be planted using contributed $1,000 and contributions a companion planting method. Even the smallest vegetable garden can produce a great harvest if it is well
ADVANTAGES OF GREENING o planned out. Added to the pleasure of r • to create a place where you can discover complex interactions within o
gardening is the feeling of satisfaction b which comes from savouring vegetables the environment; x • to create a place where you can acquire different types of skills; o that were freshly picked from one’s R - own garden! • to offer a place where different types of creative games can be played; s • to create a more beautiful and ecological environment; d Vegetable gardening is traditionally a n o
• to create an environment free of synthetic chemicals; f family experience, which can be easily e
• to become a role model for environmental rehabilitation and develop - r
introduced into your everyday life. Once r
ment of a community conscience; e properly planned, your garden can give i you a sense of accomplishment and • to promote the role of trees and greenery and their role in staving P off climate change; n
happiness. It’s easy to yield beautiful i • to provide shade that protects us from harmful UV rays; fruits and vegetables using a natural e f and organic approach. • to refresh or replace parking lots and paved spaces, that are a source i of urban and suburban heating; L There are many benefits which can come • to shelter houses in order to reduce their heating and cooling costs; from growing vegetables in a school yard, • to reduce the global increase of greenhouse gasses, namely CO 2. beginning with students being able to 27 Life in PIERREFONDS-ROXBORO SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE!
CLOVERDALE MULTI- CLOVERDALE VILLAGE HOUSE WEST ISLAND ASSOCIATION RESSOURCES FAMILY CENTRE COOPERATIVE FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY HANDICAPPED Cloverdale Multi-Ressources Family After three years, the major apartment Center encourages children and families renovation and construction projects The West Island Association for the In - through a range of services such as will be completed in June 2010. tellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) is a animation, prevention, education resource center dedicated for families We presently offer attractive renovated and entertainment. with special needs. 3 bedroom apartments for a very reaso - We run programs that include: nable rent. We will also have some avai - WIAIH’s Recreation Department pro - lable for July 1. vides a variety of recreational programs information and references, perinatal all year long for individuals with an in - activities, short-time daycare, programs There are some new apartments tellectual disability or autism. for preschool aged children, summer available for autonomous and semi- camp for 3- to 5-year olds, parental autonomous individuals. Within the Recreation Department we assistance, integration and employabil - have an integration program, integrat - The cooperative is located near the ity program, parent workshops, social ing West Island residents with special train station, services and Bois-de- and recreational activities and neigh - needs into recreation programs. Liesse Nature Park bourhood community activities. We are always in need of dedicated indi - INFORMATION INFORMATION viduals to lend a hand. 514 683-9988 514 684-8228 INFORMATION MAISON DES JEUNES 514 694-6531 A-MA-BAIE www.aoihi.qc.ca Maison des jeunes A-Ma-Baie is a com - munity organization that serves teena - gers between the ages of 12 and 17 years old. Its mission is to enrich teena - gers’ life and to encourage them to be - come responsible citizens. We offer services such as: homework assistance, workshops, outings and a drop-in centre with exceptional anima - tors, an abundance of technology (giant plasma screen, computers, and video games), as well as many board games. o r OPENING HOURS o b Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, x
o from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. R
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