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Weekly. Vol. 5 No. 10b We are Westmount October 13, 2014 ‘Save CSA’ petition signed by 87% of homes New dog run opens in Trial bike routes set to go Westmount Park into effect despite opposition
BG L6DA99? SF99?9G remained firm on the city’s need to collect “concrete data” this fall before making a Two new proposed bike routes – east - decision on the issue, which dominated bound on Westmount Ave. and westbound question period and kept him on the hot on Côte St. Antoine – are now set to go seat throughout. into effect on a trial basis this fall, Coun - “The residents of Côte St. Antoine have cillor Philip Cutler told the city council spoken,” said one woman. “Please listen to meeting October 5. our voices.” Lane painting and other arrangements Residents stated they should have been are expected to enable the routes to be in consulted before the trial is implemented. place by the end of October with the trial They claimed the bike route would be un - concluded by winter. safe for cyclists, pedestrians and schools. It In the face of ongoing opposition from would attract more cyclists Photo: Matt Faigan a contingent of Côte Rd. residents, Cutler going the wrong way continued on p. 20 Dogs and people can be seen in the new dog run, Should council members support candidates? opened October 5. It is situated in Westmount Letters p. 6 Park just north of the Westmount recreation Social Notes by V. Redgrave p. 25 centre between the bike path and a pedestrian Art Scene by H. Black p. 18 walkway. Westmounters Mary Pat Hébert can be Trent weighs in on federal vote seen in the fenced-in area with her dog Romy, 9 Lives by L. Fowler p. 17 along with Sarah Sedcole with Sashi and Sara B by e n do rsing individuals McGibbon with Hamish. See sto ry , p. 4. Open House Saturday 12-5pm BG L6DA99? SF99?9G with James Hughes, the NDP’s candidate in the local riding. “We had a very nice EXTRAORDINARY On the approach of the federal election meeting, and I told him it was shame two October 19, Mayor Peter Trent said last real gentlemen were running against each lives here week he has publicly endorsed Liberal can - other.” didates Marc Garneau in NDG-West - The neutrality of city council members LIZA KAUFMAN mount, and Anthony Housefather in was raised at the August 17 meeting of the Certified real estate broker Mount Royal, because he has worked with general committee of council, according to 514.232.5932 them and respects them. minutes released by the city October 5. lizakaufman.com “I back people,” he said. “I’m a people In the minutes, Councillor Patrick Mar - Icône Condominiums – 1155 rue de la Montagne person, not a party person.” In fact, he tin was recorded as having referred to a Ville-Marie (Downtown) Starting om $209,076+GST/QST Sales oce located at 1231 rue de la Montagne. added, he doesn’t support any political photo in a newspaper a week earlier taken party and believes that members of city at the opening of Garneau’s campaign of - B.514.934.1818 C.514.912.1482 [email protected] council “should be free to share their views fice, showing five members of West - www.baudinet.ca with anyone.” mount’s council support - sothebysrealty.ca Also open Monday to Friday 11 to 6 pm H e said he has a lre a dy m et at city hall ing incumbent Garneau. continued on p. 23 SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY QUÉBEC LK | REAL ESTATE AGENCY L’Annexe St-Ambroise Pub Beer on Tap | Pub Menu 5080 St-Ambroise Free parking | Wi-Fi | St-Henri metro Open om 4 pm Tuesday to Saturday www.mcauslan.com – 514-939-3060 Annexe St-Ambroise 2 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 13, 2015
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BG L6DA99? SF99?9G bishment of the dog run at the Westmount that morning. Light heads had been in - “Obviously there are a few last details to Athletic Grounds and announced the up - stalled on the new lampposts so that these be finished,” Brian Baxter, president of the The new dog run in Westmount Park grading of the run at King George (Mur - could be illuminated along with bollards Westmount Dog Owners’ Association, said opened October 5, in time to be an - ray) Park for next spring. on cross walks over the bike path. at the council meeting. He noted however nounced at the city council meeting. It was While more work remained for the As well, she said nine new trees are to be that the dog run seemed to have been one year less a day that the general location Westmount Park run despite its official planted in the spring around the edge of “beautifully done” and that “good things had been announced and approved (see opening (see photo, p. 1), Councillor Cyn - the run, not 15 as she had mistakenly men - come to those who wait.” October 14, p. 1). thia Lulham told the Independent the next tioned at the meeting. A dog bag dispenser Some of the outstanding items were Council also approved some $52,500 af - day that benches and garbage cans had al - and dog waste composter are also to be brought to the meeting’s attention by Paul ter-tax rebates for the immediate refur - ready been moved into the fenced area added. Marriott, Westmount Municipal Associa - A surrounding hedge will also wait un - tion co-president including missing til spring for planting as will the installa - benches and the difficulties opening gate tion of the dog water fountain, which latches. would have had to be drained for the win - “We’ll sort this out,” replied Mayor Peter ter soon. “We also looked at the latches on Trent. “We realize nothing’s perfect.” the gates and decided to replace them with “I’m happy we have a ones of better quality.” run,” dog owner Joanne continued on p. 17
Brian Baxter, president of the Westmount Dog Owners’ Association, speaks at the city council meeting October 5 about the opening of the new dog run the same day.
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Letters to the Editor
Dog walker was abusive down steep Clarke or Atwater? Cyclists go - So let’s concentrate on what can really for firing salutes would not be a problem ing west on Côte St. Antoine are asked to make a difference for Westmounters: either. On October 8 as I was walking beside stop and start at Côte St. Antoine and proper bike paths on the flats! Just don’t let the feds actually own them. the Murray Park dog run, a young man in Lansdowne on the second steepest grade Olga Skica, Côte St. Antoine. I can see some Ottawa bureaucrat selling charge of six dogs (tangled leashes, overex - in Westmount. With no north-south bike them off for scrap or assigning them to cited) was screaming at a lovely white paths on the hills, does any of this make some other location without so much as a Labradoodle, telling it to behave. He then Make Argyle one way sense? by your leave. kicked him, hard, in the belly. I am writing regarding the chaotic traffic If city council were truly looking for tran - Mark Latour, Melville Ave. I told him to stop, and he said it was the situation that takes place on Argyle Ave. portation solutions, why is there not a con - only way the dog would behave and each weekday between 7:30 and 8:30 am, certed effort between municipalities to put claimed the owners had instructed him to and again in the afternoon between 3 and City should know a proper bike path on Sherbrooke, run - do so. I said that the owners were wrong 4 pm. more about PAC ning its entire length and similar to that on and that a dog would never respond well to Countless parents of children who at - Thank you Jeffrey Katz for initiating a de Maisonneuve in the downtown area – being kicked. He again claimed that the tend Selwyn House must contend with conversation regarding the Planning Ad - one that would keep cyclists and pedestri - owners told him to. solid gridlock that extends from just below visory Committee (PAC) in your letter to ans safe and encourage more people to This man obviously has no skill with or the Boulevard to Sherbrooke. The reason the editor in the October 6 issue. leave their cars at home. love of dogs, and the owners have no busi - is because Argyle is a two-way street with My experience relates to a request to Meanwhile, here in Westmount, could ness owning one. I wonder how they treat parking permitted on both sides. Parents, change my windows. I had the benefit of a we not put a bike path on St. Catherine St. their children. stuck in gridlock, must let their kids out in preliminary meeting with Mme. Poirier between Lansdowne and Atwater? Coming Sharon Sparling, Roslyn Ave. the middle of the street, between cars, to who reviewed what I had in mind and ad - up Lansdowne from the Glen, cyclists ensure they get to school on time. vised what I would need to support my re - could then have the option of heading east This situation is not only frustrating but quest. Despite her initial support and pro - Put bike paths on flats on St. Catherine, thus reducing traffic dangerous. It is just a matter of time be - viding all the suggested back-up With no public consultation, city council through the park and de Maisonneuve. A fore a child gets hit by a car in the may - documentation, it became a more than six- has approved trial bike paths on Côte St. north-south path on Melville would allow hem. month process with the PAC. Antoine and Westmount Ave. despite pe - families with children in lower Westmount It only makes sense that during the key The delay was due to ever-changing is - titions and pleas from an overwhelming easier access to the park. hours outlined above, Argyle should be sues raised by the PAC at subsequent re - majority of residents on Côte St. Antoine Unfortunately for families living north one-way in a southbound direction. I urge view meetings. More than three months who are against it. of Sherbrooke St., the topography is such the city to implement such a rule immi - into the process, after addressing several Cyclists going east on Westmount Ave. that it is dangerous coming down the hills nently in order to prevent a tragedy. issues, I was only then informed that the are to get downtown how? By coming and difficult going up. Jessica Morrison, Summit Crescent committee would not review the file fur - ther until I submitted drawings prepared Bring back the cannon by an architect or architectural technician. WESTMOUNT It seems Westmount still owns two It was stated clearly to me that, even after bronze cannon. going to the expense of having drawings INDEPENDENT I rode them as a child of 10 when they prepared, this would not guarantee that stood in Westmount Park menacing the my proposal would be accepted. We are Westmount. apartment buildings across Sherbrooke St. More months into the process, my orig - You have no idea the number of childhood inal proposal was accepted, but with a “cos - How Can We Help You? battles they won. metic” revision to the design of one win - Now they are in some anonymous work - dow, which I considered inappropriate and Presstime: Monday at 10:30 am shop being refurbished at leisure whilst unnecessary since that particular window Stories and letters the city worries about returning them to could not be seen by the public. Publisher: David Price Kristin McNeill: 514.223.3578 the park because a couple of tons of his - My neighbour, the only party besides [email protected] Editor: Kristin McNeill toric antique bronze (on wheels, gasp!) myself who could see this window, wrote a Chief reporter: Laureen Sweeney Advertising Sales even at scrap value would be a strong letter indicating that this change would Arleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567 temptation for anyone with larceny in their detract from, rather than improve upon, Letters & Comments: [email protected] heart and a trailer hitch. the look of the building and requesting We welcome your letters but reserve the right Accounting & Classified ads Westmount has a couple of regiments of that the condition placed on my permit be to choose and edit them. Please limit to 300 Beth Hudson: 514.223.6138 troops with the freedom of the city. removed. Despite support from my neigh - words and submit before Friday 10 am to be offi[email protected] Would it not be a grand sight to see bour, the PAC did not remove the condi - considered for publication the following week. those real actual trained troops trundling tion but modified it to something that was Please check your letter carefully as we may our antique bronze cannon to the park an - totally impractical and which could have be unable to make subsequently submitted We also publish the Free Press nually for the firing of a salute on Re - created a potential safety issue for my fam - changes. E-mail any letter or comments to newspaper in Hampstead, Côte St. Luc and NDG. membrance Day, Canada Day and other ily. [email protected]. occasions of note. I came away with an overwhelming feel - Remember the noon gun at Expo 67? ing that, after spending so much time on 15,056 copies Something like that. We the people of my file, the PAC could simply no longer ac - Westmount could witness our Canadian cept my proposal as submitted and had to Audited by heritage while we remember our past and somehow assert their authority by mak - rededicate our future. ing some revision to it. In the end, follow - Owned and published by: Armories are pretty good at housing can - ing yet another meeting with Mme. Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9 non where they cannot be stolen. The Poirier, it was agreed that Fax: 514.935.9241 small amounts of powder they would need the condition placed on continued on p. 26 WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 13, 2015 – 7
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BG IB667 O>B@? children staying at Montreal Children’s Hospital. Offices for the children’s hospi - The Provigo/seniors’ residence pro - tal’s foundation has also long been slated posed for the corner of St. Catherine St., de as part of the complex. Maisonneuve Blvd. and Claremont Ave. Searle said he is against the project be - has made another step forward as the Côte cause of the traffic it will bring to the area, des Neiges-NDG borough council ap - but borough mayor Russell Copeman said proved the second draft resolution on Oc - the traffic studies say there will be minimal tober 7. impact. Now residents in the immediate The borough’s councillors are voting to area who are opposed to the project must essentially allow the grocery store, which organize a petition and collect more than otherwise wouldn’t be permissible under 21 signatures to open a register and, from the current zoning. The lone dissenting there, if the register garners enough sig - councillor councillor Jeremy Searle argued natures, a referendum poll will be held. If the zoning is in place to protect the prop - there is no resident-led opposition, the erty investment made by homeowners. proposal will go through a final reading for It was explained at the meeting that the approval. Before the vote, NDG resident Jo- building is designed to have a 184-car park - Anne Wemmers presented councillors ing garage, a 4,000 square-metre super - with a petition containing nearly 300 sig - market, nearly 300 residential units for natures collected in the immediate area seniors and some 20 units for parents of from residents that are against the project. they can just follow me on Facebook, pri - is gone, I’ll be looking for a small shop like vate message me, and we can work some - a basement walk-in maybe on Victoria,” thing out,” he said. he added. “All I want is maybe six or seven- In the meantime, he said he hopes to hundred square feet. And I want to have maintain a presence in Westmount. just a kitchen. From there, I’ll be cooking “Hopefully by next spring, once the winter for customers.”
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BG L6DA99? SF99?9G tended and was barking in front of 4000 St. Catherine at Atwater. The young black- A man who left his dog tied up outside and-white dog was found still unattended a restaurant on St. Catherine St. October 3 when an officer arrived. It was wearing a ended up receiving three tickets totalling veterinarian tag. $372, Public Security officials said. The The public safety officer waited 20 min - man had refused to identify himself, be - utes for the owner to return and informed came arrogant toward a public safety offi - him it was against the by-law to leave a dog cer and actually called police to the scene unattended and that a complaint had been himself – to his own detriment, it turned received, said Public Security director Greg out. McBain in relating the event. The somewhat bizarre incident began at The dog owner refused to identify him - 12:32 pm when someone called Public Se - self so a ticket could be issued and chal - curity to say a dog had been left unat - lenged the officer’s right to do so, saying he did not know him. Despite being shown the officer’s identification, the man was Woman falls on face, described as acting in “an arrogant man - ner,” when told police would be called. taken to hospital Instead he called police himself, who A woman who fell near 46 Summit identified him as a 28-year-old resident of Cresc. October 4 injured her face and dam - St. Henri. He was issued a $76 ticket for aged teeth, Public Security officials said. leaving the dog unattended, one for $220 She was treated by a doctor who witnessed for obstructing the work of a municipal of - the accident just before 5 pm as well as ficer in the line of duty and another for $76 public safety officers. The 71-year-old resi - for having an unlicensed dog on a street in Four past and present Public Works directors at the banquet October 7 are, from left: Ed Cavour (who dent of Grosvenor was transported to hos - Westmount. held the position from 1970 to 1986), Fred Caluori (1986 to 2006), Marianne Zalzal (2008 to 2015) pital by Urgences Santé. and Patrick Raggo, who assumed the role in March. and Antonio Masucci, Public Works; and cont’d. from p. 3 Farid Yaddaden, IT. city. 20 years: Wendell Bailey, fire depart - The event brings together retirees hav - ment; and Ron Harris, Community ing already marked 25 years of service with Events. long-serving current workers and depart - Firefighters who joined the Westmount ments heads, providing an occasion for Fire Brigade before its merger into the the exchange of many shared experiences Montreal fire department in 2002 are eli - and friendships. gible to be invited to the banquet to mark Interestingly, four past and present Pub - their milestone years of service, which lic Works heads were among attendees: keep accumulating while they remain Ed McCavour, Fred Caluori, Marianne Za - based at the Westmount station. lzal and current director Patrick Raggo, The event was emceed by director gen - representing recollections dating back to eral Mike Deegan and organized by Anne 1959 when McCavour joined the depart - Renaud, executive assistant to the mayor. ment. Two former city directors general also at - tended: Bruce St. Louis and Duncan Campbell; as well as former mayor Karin Marks. In concluding the event, Lucille Angers, of the City Clerk’s Office, delivered an im - passioned and arousing thank-you to the city and council on behalf of those at the event. In her 15 years with the city, she said she has experienced “something dif - ferent from where I ever worked before.” Marking 47, 53 years 15 years: Lucille Angers, City Clerk’s Of - fice; Kimberley Colquhoun and Kaushi Pa - tel, Public Security; Colette Connors, the li - Lucille Angers, executive assistant in the City brary; Benoit Dufresne and Shawn Clerk’s Office, expresses her thanks on behalf of all Mooney, fire department; Daniel Giroux attending. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 13, 2015 – 11
Thieves flee, escape after stealing SOLD ELEGANT bag from car on Prince Albert BG L6DA99? SF99?9G were seen opening the door of a BMW X3 and snatching a black bag. They then fled Two teenagers broke into a car October upon spotting Public Security. “The offi - 3 and managed to make good their escape, cers were unable to catch up with them,” taking a black sports bag containing cloth - McBain said. WESTMOUNT, VICTORIA VILLAGE: Lovely traditional WESTMOUNT, ARLINGTON: Perfect 4+1 bedroom ing, Public Security officials said. The car The two were last seen jumping a fence 5 bedroom home. Finished basement. Garage. house, finish ed basement, garden, parking. I deally was parked in front of 538 Prince Albert. behind a house on Parkman Place and Garden. Great Location. MLS 19896380 $849,000 located. Move in condition. mls 18124553 The pair was first noticed on Chester - were not found despite a search of the area $1,290,000 field by undercover public safety officers by both public safety officers and police. GREAT VALUE LARGE who began watching them around 10:10 They were described as two males – one pm, explained Public Security director black and the other white, aged about 15 or Greg McBain. 16. The two aroused suspicions by looking The car belonged to a resident of Prince into the windows of parked cars until they Albert.
Ticketted for littering Cyclist falls off bike WESTMOUNT ADJ., CIRCLE PLACE: Detached, 4+2 WESTMOUNT ADJ., STANLEY WEIR: very large lower A 17-year-old student from Brossard was A 25-year-old resident of St. Eustache bedrooms, 2+1 baths, finished basement, great ter- duplex – 4 bdrms – 2 bath – family room – garage – issued a littering ticket for $119 October 5 fell off his bicycle at Roslyn and The Boule - race, driveway (2), perfect condition. mls 28284893 finish ed basement. Good location. mls 27955937 when he was seen tossing what appeared vard October 4, according Public Security $899,000 $630,000 to be a joint on the ground at Westmount reports. The accident at 5:50 pm sent the Marie-Laure Guillard Carmen Berlie Ave. and Claremont, Public Security offi - man to hospital in an Urgences Santé am - Real estate broker Real estate broker 514-918-6491 514-484-7656 cials said. He was identified from a Mari - bulance. He was reported to have suffered www.mlguillard.ca www.carmenberlie.com anopolis student card. The young man had minor pain and scratches to the hands and been sitting on a bench at 2 pm when he face. It not known whether he was wearing experience – efficiency – personalized attention. was spotted. a helmet. groupe sutton-centre-ouest
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$4,880,000 $3,995,000 $3,249,000 $2,795,000 $1,795,000 WESTMOUNT | DETACHED CUSTOM BUILT LUXURIOUS RESIDENCE WITH VIEWS | WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT | ON THE FLATS WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT | SUMMIT CIRCLE Move right into this luxurious custom-built Located in prestigious Upper Westmount, Newly renovated exceptional residence Rare Georgian style sun-drenched residence Condo alternative. Urban living meets a stone residence constructed in 2000. Elegant this luxurious residence boasts impeccable finished with taste and elegance featuring located in a coveted area, close to Marcel - country setting. Stunning contemporary 2- curb appeal, private & flat 9,800 sq. ft. pool taste and the highest quality finishings 4+1 spacious bedrooms, elevator, double lines’ college. Recently renovated home with storey semi featuring 3 bdrms, offers loads of size lot, 4+1 bedrooms, 3-car garage, rare throughout, including exceptional gardens, width integrated garage with exterior parking an elegant layout. Outstanding mature light and a great lifestyle. Balcony and sun ground floor den and office, huge finished magnificent chef ’s kitchen, two skylights, and for up to 7 cars, geothermal heating, security garden and large terrace complete the room with spectacular views. Oasis of tran - basement and more. MLS 28891877 stunning architectural details. MLS 18226805 camera system, fireplace and much more. environment. MLS 18884226 quility minutes from downtown Montreal. MLS 17886868 MLS 27693194 JOSEPH MONTANARO*514.660.3050LIZA KAUFMAN† 514.232.5932 ROCHELLE CANTOR*514.605.6755CYRILLE GIRARD*514.582.2810SAUL CIECHA*514.941.6248
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$1,595,000 $1,248,000 $899,000‡ $860,000 $649,900 WESTMOUNT | CHDELACÔTE-ST-ANTOINE NDG | BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED HOME NDG | TIMELESS RESIDENCE CÔTE-DES-NEIGES | GREAT LOCATION CÔTE-DES-NEIGES | IMPECCABLE Beautiful Victorian residence located in one Ideally located, spacious 4+2 bedroom home. Outstanding semi-detached cottage nestled This fabulous triplex with bachelor offers an Magnificent property, a rarity for the neigh - of the nicest neighborhoods in Montreal. Its Beautiful hardwood staircase leading to on a tranquil street in Westmount Adjacent. incredible opportunity to live in a cottage bourhood! Entirely renovated, this upscale original architectural details, both inside and upstairs landing w/skylight, Gorgeous reno - Features 4+1 bedrooms, 2+1 bathrooms, while collecting a handsome rental income condo has a lot to offer: a dream kitchen, 3 outside are magnificent. The park view is vated kitchen w/access to a lovely garden. spacious rooms, finished basement, expansive from other units. Outstanding location bdrms & 3 baths, a backyard with a terrace breathtaking. A must see! MLS 9591409 Cozy upstairs den w/ fireplace and a fully driveway, and landscaped garden with patio. facing park. Close proximity to public transit, and a fountain, an indoor garage and much renovated basement. A great family home! hospitals, universities and services. more. Must see! MLS 28751181 MLS 28204078 MLS 21289138 VINCENT G. BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 FRÉDÉRIC BENOIT*514.583.9320LAURIE TENENBAUM*514.248.7272RANDY NAAMI** 514.743.5000 CARLO PAOLUCCI*514.802.4004KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932
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$1,888,000 $1,750,000 $1,499,000 $1,150,000 CITÉ DU HAVRE | TROPIQUES NORD GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | LE 1200 OUEST TROPIQUES NORD | CITÉ DU HAVRE DOWNTOWN | ALTITUDE | 3 BEDROOM UNIT Spectacular, waterfront location only 5 mins Luxurious 3 bedroom apartment on 24th floor, Waterfront yet minutes to downtown by Located on the 22nd floor of the Altitude luxurious condominium project. Equipped with to city center. Corner unit, 3 glass walls with with spectacular views of the city and Mount- hourly private shuttle. Complex largest 2bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 powder room and 2 living rooms, which one can be converted into a panoramic city views, Old Port & St. Lawrence Royal. 2000+ sq. ft. 2 parkings, balcony. condo, 3,450 sq. ft., 3+1 bdrms, huge enter - 3rd bedroom or office space. 1 indoor garage. Valet and concierge services. MLS 18056610 river. 24/7 doorman, indoor & outdoor heat - Superb space, upscale finishes. Elegant taining area, impressive tropical garden views, ed pools, tennis, squash, exercise room, free building, 24 hr, security, gym, pool, private lagoon shaped pool and waterfall, doorman hourly shuttle bus to town. MLS 26369974 lounge. The ultimate downtown location! and only 2 condos per floor. MLS 26953033 MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597MLS 20283450 SOPHIE LE GUERRIER*514.655.0773 JILL SHPRITSER** 514.691.0800 PHYLLIS A. TELLIER** 514.924.4062 DAVID WILKES*514.947.5152GENEVIÈVE PELLETIER*514.836.4363
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$1,079,000 $998,000 $979,000 $750,000 to $1,895,000 $625,000 DOWNTOWN | LE CRYSTAL 1404 DOWNTOWN | LES COURS MONT-ROYAL HEART OF GOLDEN SQUARE MILE THE LINTON | TIMELESS ELEGANCE DOWNTOWN | LE ROC FLEURY Treat yourself to a unique condo downtown Elegant 1,877 sq. ft. condo in Les Cours Your opportunity to enjoy a sophisticated Discover the Linton, a rare gem & historical Spectacular and luxurious unit located in a Montreal with hotels benefits at your door- Mont-Royal, a prestigious address offering a lifestyle in Carré du Musée! Cross-hall plan, treasure ideally located in the Golden Square prestigious address. This 2 bdrm unit has steps. Glass is king at the Crystal which brings unique lifestyle in the heart of downtown separate living and dining rooms, kitchen with Mile. Gorgeous 2-4 bdrm suites, 1,800 to much to offer, large windows, plenty of a panoramic view, the terrace is adjacent to Montreal. 2 bdrms, 24/7 doorman and valet eat-in area, 3+1 bdrms (comb. with family 3,000 sq. ft. exemplify luxury and elegance. natural light, spacious, hardwood flooring, the kitchen, and BBQ are permitted; service, swimming pool, garage. Direct access room), 3+1 baths, c/a. One garage, possibility Enjoy an exceptional quality of life with the granite counter tops. Steps away from resto, 2bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1 garage. to subway and underground boutiques. to rent 2nd. Private garden. MLS 28148746 best of Montreal at your doorstep! MLS cafes, museum, shopping and more. MLS 22251977 MLS 18988152 21227562, 24599709, 22186967, 28297240. MLS 14054355 LOUISE LATREILLE* 514.577.2009 DIANE OLIVER**514.893.9872GHISLAINE ADELAND* 514.731.6378 KAREN KARPMAN* 514.497.8218 PINA PIZZI* 514.781.4826
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$799,000 $549,000 $2,250,800 $1,095,000 $1,399,000 OUTREMONT | TURN-KEY CONDO MONT-ROYAL HAMPSTEAD | MODERN DESIGN HAMPSTEAD | STONE COTTAGE RIGAUD | WATERFRONT | HUDSON CLUB Luxurious & modern property within walking 4 bedroom condo. Possible home office with Hampstead’s prime streets steps to Hamp - Beautiful stone residence, 4+1 bedrooms, Spectacular waterfront residence on lac des distance of the area’s main attractions. Fully private entrance. Central a/c, 1 parking space. stead Park. Large fenestration allow for bright & spacious, cozy den & living room with Deux-Montagnes, Remarkable water & sun - renovated in 2012, using only top quality Direct access to College Stanislas with city abundance of light plus unique and quality wood fireplace, beautiful wood floors, eat-in set views from each room. 4,000 sq.ft. of materials: spectacular marble bathroom, granite bus and walking distance to Canora train finishings. Stunning master w/mezzanine, kitchen with granite counters & access to living space, 5 bdrms, 3+2 baths. Gourmet countertops, ethanol fireplaces & white brick Station to go downtown in around 7 minutes. sleek kitchen, modern baths and inground garden, large playroom in the basement. kitchen, luxurious master suite, finished bsmt walls. Unique in Outremont! MLS 12116613 MLS 25076189 pool accessed by walkout from the lower Private backyard with deck. MLS 15774713 w/family room, elegant decor. MLS 17123506 KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932 level. MLS 16953049 JILL SHPRITSER** 514.691.0800 KARINE DOCHE*514.677.6244 VINCENT G. BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 FRÉDÉRIC LE BUIS** 514.953.9058 ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)* 514.726.3037 MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597NAYLA SALEH*514.941.6244
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ARTFULLY $848,000 $779,000 $619,000 $495,000 PIERREFONDS | BARWICK STREET VIPOND | HUDSON BEACONSFIELD | EXECUTIVE COTTAGE EXCEPTIONAL HOME | PINCOURT UNITING The Island is composed of 15 residences to This stunning modern home offers an Fabulous 4-bedroom executive cottage Custom built home on a quiet cul-de-sac in soothe a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. impressive living room with high ceilings, gas boast ing a dream kitchen and butler’s pantry one of the of most sought out areas of The riverside house has a unique architec - fireplace and access to a private outdoor as well as a private landscaped backyard with Pincourt. 3 bdrms, 2+1 baths, huge kitchen, ture: stone siding and steel structure with living space. Fabulous master bedroom with in-ground pool, dining area and outdoor bar! main floor family room, 2 fireplaces. Stunning reinforced concrete. MLS 28786797 large ensuite. Lower level offers 2 bedrooms Bright, spacious and beautifully renovated. backyard oasis with heated inground pool and and family room with access to the backyard. Large billiard room and playroom. no rear neighbors. Turn-key! MLS 15207510 MLS 26347980 MLS 13622935 NAJIB G. CHAGHOURI*514.823.2133CASSANDRA AURORA** 514.293.2277 PENELOPE VILAGOS** 514.779.5122 LISA THORNICROFT*514.945.1901
VENICE MIAMI AUCKLAND NEW YORK TORONTO LONDON WESTMOUNT MONTRÉAL ST-LAMBERT TREMBLANT PARIS VANCOUVER WHISTLER CAPE TOWN VICTORIA MARBELLA KNOWLTON 5 4 tional Realty Québec LK | Agency | ††Sotheby’s International Realty Québec HR | Agency | ‡ Asking Price S
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COUNTRY $3,950,000 $2,950,000 $1,695,000 $1,399,000 PROPERTIES STE-AGATHE AREA | PRIVATE ESTATE SUTTON | EXCEPTIONAL SAINT-CÔME | REVENUE PROPERTY WATERFRONT | MILLES-ISLES 237 acres, pristine spring fed private lake, Stunning luxury home on 106 acres, with Impressive estate in Lanaudière. Composed Beautiful renovated farmhouse from 1840 sandy beaches surrounded by mountains, spec tacular mountain views from every room, of 8 immovables on over 138,000 sq. ft. of sits on 225 acres with a private lake. The spectacular view, 2 homes, private sport terrace & garden. This exception al residence land. 3 detached homes with high-end finish - home is bright, open concept with multiple facilities, trails, infrastructure in place. Com - is spacious & comfortable. Guesthouse for ings. Massage room, therapeutic baths, living areas, lots of balconies and decks to mercial possible, access 117 and 15. Located family and friends. This retreat comprises a interior & exterior pool in the convenience of enjoy the peaceful setting. MLS 27482649 between Ste-Agathe and Mont-Tremblant. golf, pool, tennis & spa. MLS 19150482 your backyard. Private estate. A must see! MLS 19693084 MARIE-PIERS BARSALOU**450.577.0272MLS 11615985 MELISSA CARO*514.606.7200JOHANNE MEUNIER*514.926.5626SAGUY ELBAZ*514.892.7653MARSHA HANNA†† 819.425.0619
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$1,295,000 $1,200,000 $1,195,000 $995,000 $975,000 STE-ADÈLE | FAMILY ESTATE RIPON | UNIQUE VINEYARD WATERFRONT | LAC MANITOU GRENVILLE-SUR-LA-ROUGE | EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY BROWNSBURG-CHATHAM | WATERFRONT An exceptional site, with over 620 ft of A rare opportunity! Property of 80 acres of Beautiful home on the prestigious and highly Unique & Private Equestrian Living! 52 acres, Beautiful Timber Frame home. 5 bedrooms, frontage on the lake Deauville. Large house, bio-farmland, counting 12,500 of vines, a desirable lac Manitou with 215 ft of shoreline 9-stall barn, spectacular 4 bedroom resi - 3 bathrooms + 1 powder room, nearly elegant & refined in the style “Nantucket” mature pine plantation and 2 small lakes. facing West. Flat, landscaped lot with boat dence, integrated garage, salt-water heated 300 feet shoreline, private and peaceful area cedar shingle. Fabulous views of the lake and Magnificent house, wine storehouse with all house, large terrace and panoramic lake pool & 30x30 ft gazebo for entertainment on a plot of almost 2 acres with breathtaking sunsets. This home is very warm & friendly. the necessary equipment and others build - views. Open concept main living area, 6 bed- complete this move in ready property. views of Clair Lake. Large open concept with MLS 17727958 ings make this property simply unique. rooms, 6 baths, Only 1 hr from Montréal. Located half way between Montreal and a warm atmosphere. Motivated sellers! MLS 13602116 MLS 20270321 Ottawa. MLS 13660799 MLS 10390383 HERBERT RATSCH†† 819.429.9019 MICHEL DAVIDSON*514.239.7399MELANIE CLARKE*450.694.0678BEA JARZYNSKA∆ 438.989.8912 RACHELLE DEMERS*514.378.8630
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$950,000 $849,000 $749,000 $469,000 $439,900 SAINTE-ADÈLE | DONCASTER RIVER LA PÊCHE | SPECTACULAR SETTING LACHUTE | NEAR GOLF & MARINA MAGOG | LAC MEMPHRÉMAGOG MONT-TREMBLANT | SKI-IN/SKI-OUT Is there a more beautiful atmosphere than a Spacious log home on the shores of the Magnificent property completely restored. Beautiful condo along lac Memphrémagog! Le Plateau: Spacious 4 bedrooms, 2 full bath- river flowing in front of your residence? To Gatineau River facing the town of Wake field. 4bedrooms, 3 + 2 baths, 2 living rooms, Hardly meters from the shore, you will enjoy room corner unit with cathedral ceilings over make good of the feeling you are entitled to a Only 35 minutes to Ottawa, this property basement with home theater / bar, wine cellar, the spectacular views of the lake and the easy 2 levels. Amenities include pool/spa resort spa & sauna along the river. Mature trees, offers a southwest orientation with almost gym, double garage, shed, salt water swim - access to resort facilities. A dock for your boat area with pond (ice rink in winter), easy access wooded property procures lots of privacy & 200 ft. of waterfront, including 2 docks & ming pool with pool house, 34,091 sq. ft. lot. is also an option! You ought to take a tour of to resort shuttle, private balcony and exterior the charm of the Laurentians. MLS 14500690 breathtaking views. MLS 14023953 Fraction of the price. Priced to sell. this property! MLS 24734460 ski locker. Taxes are paid. MLS 19863771 PIERRE BRUNET** 514.248.8032 MLS 9833394 ANNE GASCON*514.592.5520LILLIAN LÉONARD** 514.949.5211 STÉPHANE LARRIVÉE*514.809.8466STEPHANE CLOUTIER*819.842.1909RAYMOND DALBEC** 819.425.4568
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the work of Vancouver native Bobbie Burg - hatched purple vase, the image is new and ers and Westmounter Jeniffer Hornyak. contemporary. Both at Galerie de Bellefeuille, these For “A New Solitude #2,” a close-cropped Art Scene artists’ fresh and ever-changing approach image of red and white roses is bold and H96C;9A B>67= to floral painting captures the eye and dramatic. Painted in raised brushstrokes imagination. against a flat background, roses appear to blossom right in front of the viewer. For Burgers’ larges canvases the large square composition “Glamour - “Art can be interpreted as the reordering Bobbie Burgers’ large canvases of roses, ized Decay #3 ,” white blossoms, new buds of nature – the qualities of space and time sunflowers and lilacs celebrate floral and dying leaves coexist. Elegant and airy – in new perceptual and material form.” beauty. Painted with fluid acrylic brush - against a black background, paint drips Writer Daniel Bell’s observatio n describes str oke s , her increasingly abstract blossoms and splashes recall rain against a window toss in the wind and rain. In “When She is pane. Creating an unfinished and unpre - Away #2 ,” golden sunflowers recall Van dictable element, the viewer is reminded of Gogh, yet juxtaposed against a cross- life itself.
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20 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 13, 2015 Bike route to provide a community service: Cutler
toine don’t obey the rules either.” cont’d. from p. 1 He later asked a representative from lo - down the hill, increase speeding and de - cal police Station 12 attending the meeting crease real estate values. They also cau - if he had statistics on the number of tick - tioned that once the bike path had been ets issued to cyclists. The officer replied he put in, even temporarily, it would be diffi - would obtain them. cult to remove. Cutler said that if and when Westmount Announced at the meeting but forgotten decided to install the bike route perma - in the heat of the moment, a “Save CSA” nently, “Our intention is to work with petition representing 95 percent of homes NDG … and ask them to extend their (74 of 78 homes reached) was reported to route” to link up with Westmount’s.” have been dropped off the next day at city Asked what type of data the city was hall by resident Carolyn Farha. She said looking for in the trial, Trent replied that there were 92 dwellings in total. the city would be doing overall traffic Trent, who lives on the street, noted no counts of cars and bicycles on Côte Rd one called at his door, but was told “no and Westmount Ave., and wanted to de - one was home.” termine if narrowing the street using a Despite residents’ “valid points,” Cutler bike path reduced the volume of cars. asked them to be “open-minded” and told No one from Westmount Ave. made in - them the idea of the bike routes was being put into the issue except Cutler himself. “I considered as a service to the wider com - love the idea of a bike path going past my munity. home, but I don’t expect everyone to feel The meeting “was a travesty and a Councillor Philip Cutler answers concerns raise by residents. that way.” ridicule of citizen participation in decision Jan Fergus of Grosvenor Ave., asked if sue, along with cycling safety and en - real,” noted Kirk Polymenakos of Clare - the city might follow the example of Mont - making,” Côte Rd. resident Bruce Ander - forcement. mont. If the city is going to start imple - son told the Independent the next day. An - real, which is recommending that cyclists “I feel you are not listening to these peo - menting more bike routes, he said, it was ride on sidewalks in dangerous traffic ar - derson led off the opposition for the sec - ple,” said Elfride Kippen of Mount Pleas - important to do so with accompanying en - ond consecutive council meeting. eas. Trent said he was “really not in favour ant. They had come, she said, with strong, forcement of regulations and in liaison of that.” The introduction of the two bike routes well thought-out reasons for opposing a bi - with other communities. had been announced August 3 (see story Maureen Kiely of The Boulevard said all cycle route but had found it had to a fait ac - “Is NDG on board with this [new bicycles should be licensed so the August 11, p. 1). Their implementation was compli . route]?” he asked. Westmount is in a held up awaiting water main work on “scofflaws” can be caught. “We in West - Malcolm McRae, a cyclist living on Up - unique position near downtown and had mount want to bring back licensing,” Trent Westmount Ave., which was completed per Belmont who uses the Côte Rd., said to start cracking down on “people who cy - last week. said, adding that if someone would draft a simply painting a white line on the street cle recklessly.” letter to that effect, “I would be very happy Others weigh in increases cyclist safety and called for more “We agree we have to improve the way to present that to the agglomeration coun - bike routes. cyclists behave,” Mayor Peter Trent said. cil.” Other citizens also weighed in on the is - Cycling is a “fairly new concept in Mont - He also added that “cars on Côte St. An -
Prior to the council meeting October 5, a petition of Côte St. Antoine residents is counted by, from left: Malcolm McRae of Upper Belmont said even a painted line on the road increases the safety of cyclists. Carolyn Farha, Andrew Lindsay and Bruce Anderson. Two more residents are seated behind. WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 13, 2015 – 21 and figurative compositions. Defined by the round forms within the floral bouquet. Burgers and Hornyak remain true to their sophisticated colour harmony and texture, Strong shapes also define Hornyak’s fig - original and recognized artistry. Revolu - her paintings are built up through layers of urative paintings or portraits. The central tionary in their expressive use of paint on oil paint on canvas or linen. In some im - white globe of “Boy with Ball” or the wine canvas, both breathe new life into a tradi - ages, defined petal shapes or pasted pat - glass within “Girl with Flowered Frock” tional art form. tern create new areas of interest, while in create focal points as well as a narrative el - others, expressive semi-abstract form ement to the work. Ever evolving, trumps realism. Hornyak’s work challenges viewer percep - For “Trois fleurs lilas ,” large lilac petals tion of colour, form and floral painting. together with small flowers create a dy - This interesting exhibition continues un - namic rhythm throughout the composi - til Tuesday, October 20 at 1367 Greene Ave. tion. The addition of filigree patterns pasted within the painting “Pink Flowers Evolution and revolution with Patterns” adds a new and graphic el - The beauty of these two exhibitions – ement to her work. In the paprika and and the paintings are beautiful – is that the viridian image “Red Vase with Beige Pot,” work of both artists continues to surprise a square teapot on a patterned tablecloth and enchant. Constantly evolving with the creates an eye-catching counterpoint to addition of new subjects or techniques, Hornyak “Trois fleurs lilas”
AVIS PUBLIC PUBLIC NOTICE ASSEMBLÉE PUBLIQUE DE CONSULTATION PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING PROJET DE RÈGLEMENT 1489 DRAFT BY-LAW 1489 LE JEUDI 22 OCTOBRE 2015 – 19 h THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015 – 7:00 P.M. À TOUTES LES PERSONNES INTÉRESSÉES PAR LE PROJET DE RÈGLEMENT TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED BY THE DRAFT BY-LAW NO. 1489 ENTITLED Nº 1489 INTITULÉ « RÈGLEMENT SUR LES PROJETS PARTICULIERS DE “BY-LAW CONCERNING SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION OR CONSTRUCTION, DE MODIFICATION OU D’OCCUPATION D’UN IMMEUBLE OCCUPANCY PROPOSALS FOR AN IMMOVABLE (S.C.A.O.P.I.) OF THE CITY (P.P.C.M.O.I.) DE LA VILLE DE WESTMOUNT » OF WESTMOUNT” AVIS PUBLIC est par les présentes donné par le soussigné, greffier de la Ville de PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given by the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Westmount, de ce qui suit : Westmount, of the following: 1. Lors de sa séance ordinaire tenue le lundi 5 octobre 2015, le conseil a adopté 1. At its regular meeting held on Monday, October 5, 2015, Council adopted by par résolution le projet de règlement nº 1489 intitulé « RÈGLEMENT SUR LES resolution, the draft By-law no. 1489 entitled “BY-LAW CONCERNING SPECIFIC PROJETS PARTICULIERS DE CONSTRUCTION, DE MODIFICATION OU D’OCCUPATION D’UN CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION OR OCCUPANCY PROPOSALS FOR AN IMMOVABLE IMMEUBLE (P.P.C.M.O.I.) DE LA VILLE DE WESTMOUNT ». (S.C.A.O.P.I.) OF THE CITY OF WESTMOUNT”. 2. Conformément à la Loi sur l’aménagement et l’urbanisme (RLRQ, chapitre 2. In accordance with An Act respecting land use planning and development A-19.1), une assemblée publique de consultation aura lieu le jeudi (CQLR, chapter A-19.1), a public consultation meeting will be held on 22 octobre à 19 h, à la salle du conseil de l’hôtel de ville de Westmount Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of située au 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest. Westmount City Hall located at 4333 Sherbrooke Street West. Cette assemblée publique de consultation a pour but d’expliquer le projet de The purpose of this public consultation meeting is to explain By-law 1489, règlement nº 1489 dont l’objet est de permettre au conseil d’autoriser, à la the object of which is to enable the Council to authorize, upon application suite d’une demande et sous réserve de certaines conditions, un projet and subject to certain conditions, a specific construction, alteration or particulier de construction, de modification ou d’occupation d’un immeuble occupancy proposal in respect of an immovable if the proposal is at variance si ledit projet ne concorde pas avec un règlement d’aménagement urbain. with an Urban Planning By-law. To be authorized, a specific proposal must Pour être autorisé, un projet particulier doit être cohérent avec les be consistent with the aims of the municipality’s Planning Programme. orientations du programme d’urbanisme de la municipalité. 3. Au cours de cette assemblée, la personne qui préside expliquera le projet de 3. During this meeting, the person presiding will explain the draft by-law and will règlement et entendra les personnes et organismes qui désirent s’exprimer. hear every person or body wishing to express an opinion. 4. Le projet de règlement ne comporte aucune disposition propre à un 4. The draft by-law does not contain any provision making it a by-law subject règlement susceptible d’approbation référendaire. to approval by way of referendum. 5. Toute personne intéressée peut consulter le projet de règlement n° 1489 et 5. Any interested person may consult the draft By-law no. 1489 and obtain en obtenir copie au bureau du greffe situé au 4333, rue Sherbrooke Ouest, copies thereof at the Office of the City Clerk, 4333 Sherbrooke Street West, du lundi au vendredi de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30. from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DONNÉ à Westmount, ce 13 octobre 2015 GIVEN at Westmount, October 13, 2015. Martin St-Jean Martin St-Jean Greffier de la ville City Clerk
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Classroom furniture, lack of books and overcrowding concerns St. Léon parent
BG J@6?? 9 P9 ?;6 >9 Without desks to store materials, Sayegh school director Lili Beaumont, wrote in said, “All their binders and activity books French, “In this second grade class, stu - Laying eyes on her son’s grade 2 class - are stored in shelves along the wall.” dents sit behind tables that we already had room at St. Léon elementary school, Mary “I would love for kids to have their own rather than incurring less necessary ex - Sayegh says she thought, “Oh my god, not desks because then they wouldn’t have to penses. In some classes, teachers choose again.” go back and forth between the shelf,” tables instead of desks for educational rea - His kindergarten classroom, she said, Sayegh said. sons.” was a converted first-grade classroom with - She said her son, and some other kids, “Regarding the books, it is a new class,” out the daycare-like environment of other would be less likely to get distracted by Beaumont wrote. “So it is normal that the kindergarten classes in the school. other kids if they had their own desks. classroom has fewer books earlier in the Now his second-grade classroom, she At a September 3 teacher-and-parent year.” 58" said, is a converted music room with tables meeting, Sayegh said, she learned there Beaumont said teachers would get a $998 that kids share instead of desks, and the were no books in the classroom. She said budget from the school board and the classroom has no books. the teacher asked the parents at the meet - school’s foundation to buy books. She “I’m a single mom, and the reason I ing to send five new books to the class - added, “Teachers regularly ask parents if moved to Westmount is because St. Léon’s room with their child every second week. they have books at home to lend or give for is ranked the best school in the CSDM “[That’s] hard for a parent who’s not the benefit of the students.” [Com miss ion sco laire de Montréal French-speaking,” Sayegh said, adding Sayegh said the school is overpopulated. (CSDM],” Sayegh said. “I pay a premium many parents in the class are not. “They’re “St. Leon has 100 more students than on my rent but it makes sense for me to do all going to be books from different they did last year,” she said. “In retrospect, that in order to send my kid to the best sources; it’s not going to be ideal for sec - I wouldn’t have moved to Westmount.” public school.” ond graders.” Sayegh said next year her son will go to Sayegh said her son’s teacher has Sayegh said the school has no library, as a school in Lasalle. “It was a tough deci - arranged four rows of tables all facing her that room was converted to a classroom. sion,” she said. and a smart board. Three students sit at Neither Beaumont nor the communica - Some teachers chose tables each table with about 26 students in the tio ns d irect or for the CSDM responded to class, she said. Responding to an interview request, questions from the Independent regarding the school’s population changes, book budgets or loss of the school’s library and HAIR music room for classroom space. CUTS FOR MEN
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Endorsements cont’d. from p. 1 Branch from city tree Transformer ‘explodes’ In the minutes, Martin “argued that it is Other councillors back candidates falls on two cars in shower of sparks extra-jurisdictional and inappropriate for a Some members of other municipal Two cars were damaged by a branch A transformer was reported to have ex - city council to support one federal party councils, however, do not seem to be shy - falling from a city tree outside 417 Mount ploded in Weredale Park September 30, over another.” ing away from endorsing federal candi - Pleasant September 30, Public Security of - sending a shower of sparks raining down “Council members,” the minutes con - dates in this campaign. ficials said. One had the front windshield and causing a power outage in the area tinue, “discussed the manner in which At an open house September 24 at broken as well as damage to the front around 11:20 am. Public Security officials they should express their support in the Housefather’s campaign office, Trent is fender and hood. The other sustained said portions of the Batshaw Youth and upcoming federal election, particularly in pictured on a Liberal Party blog with scratches at the rear. The incident was re - Family Services building were among relation to allowing the impression to be Housefather and supporters Marvin Ro - ported at 11:36 am. those affected. Firefighters and Hydro made that the council supports a particu - trand of the Côte des Neiges-NDG bor - Westmount attended along with public lar candidate, and whether, if such is the ough council and Montreal West mayor safety officers. case, this should be avoided. The mayor af - Beny Masella. firmed that he wholeheartedly supports The blog states in part: “When I was Mr. Garneau without reservation.” working towards demerger, I was work - Martin further explained his reasons last ing with Anthony,” said Mayor Trent. “He week saying that “as elected officials we are is one of the most principled and trust - representing all the citizens of Westmount worthy people that I know who will also SPECIALIST IN WOOD of all political stripes. So I feel it’s inap - stand up for his residents and not his own FOUNDATION propriate for an elected municipal official interests… In this election, I must strongly RESTORATION to visibly support a federal or provincial recommend voting for the Liberals and REPLACEMENT ON-SITE SERVICE party candidate. Anthony Housefather.” & REPAIR Rbq Lic: **.--)'/,-'/ •Touch-ups and Repairs “Let’s remember our municipality has to Westmounter Stephen Bronfman, Côte deal with whatever party and candidate is des Neiges-NDG borough mayor Russell •Polishing and Staining eventually elected.” GENTILE CONSTRUCTION & RENO Copeman and a number of councillors in •Kitchen Cabinets The photo to which Martin had referred other municipalities were also among PROJECT MANAGEMENT & showed Westmount councillors Victor those mentioned as endorsing the candi - GENERAL CONTRACTOR •Fine Furniture Drury, Christina Smith, Theodora Samio - date. tis, Cynthia Lulham and Trent with Gar - (' years experience servicing •Woodwork One of Housefather’s opponents is Con - NDG, Mtl-West & Hampstead neau at his campaign event. servative candidate Robert Libman with HENRY CORNBLIT, professional craftsman FREE ESTIMATE 514.369.0295 wh om Tren t has also worked when the former was mayor of Côte St. Luc. B */).-('.+,') www.woodfinishingmontreal.com VENTILATION EXPERTS ALL All types of roofs TYPES OF ROOFING and brickwork (514) 572-4375 and RENOVATIONS (450) 687-0094 [email protected] BELGRAVE Ron Edwards Sr. & Ron Edwards Jr. Serving NDG for 50 years ENTERPRISES • Shingles • Asphalt & Gravel • Slate • Membrane We all need electricity! • Brickwork • Tuck Pointing • Chimneys •SheetMetalWork • Copper • Skylights • Brick Wall & Chimney Repairs & Rebuilds Master Electricians Serving Westmount for over 60 years 25 years of experience. Professional Roof Inspections Specialized in renovations Able to meet all of your Construction written reports with photos and Renovation needs. for older homes FREE Ice & Snow Removal GUARANTEED Generator installations Call us to book your Brick, Concrete, Bathroom and Basement projects. ESTIMATES WORK Fast and reliable service Senior Discount [email protected] Member of APCHQ RBQ # 8261-4496-02 514-481-0125 5800 St. Jacques W. www.kbgroupeconstruction.com www.belgraveroofing.ca Le corporation des maîtres électriciens Contact us @ 514.359.5328 du Québec RBQ# 8361-4172-01 514-932-7772 24 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 13, 2015 Street parties mark end of summer
Strathcona Ave. held its annual street party on September 20. According to resident Alicia Hamilton, Windsor’s annual street party took place on October 2. It was a chilly evening, but “many people more than 80 residents, ranging in age from nine days to 75 years, attended. There were races, face- showed up and it was a great time,” according to resident Jean-François Emmanuel . Neighbours painting, a scavenger hunt, a barbeque and a bartender. The block welcomed two new families, one brought food platters, and “kids played hockey to stay warm.” Several police officers from Station 12 from Connecticut and the other from the west island. The Metro grocery store in Westmount donated attended by invitation. Photo courtesy of Jean-François Emmanuel some of the food for the occasion. Photo courtesy of Rachelle Sochaczevski Camera club cont’d. from p. 7 she tends to use most often, since a certain phers. Meetings are held Monday evenings amount of her work involves wide angles from September to May at 7:30 pm at and shooting landscapes. Westmount Park Church. Annual mem - Valberg’s love affair with the Canadian bership is $70 for individuals, $80 for cou - Arctic began eight years ago, and she’s ples and $45 for full-time students. been there 35 times in all. She said she “This is a great time to become a mem - first went “in search of polar bears and to ber of the Montreal Camera Club, with a photograph the Arctic and to show Cana - full season of events,” said Paul Eifert, its dians what we have up there, and my publicity chair. “Whatever your skill level whole world changed.” and whatever type of camera you use, The Montreal Camera Club is now in its you’re welcome at the Montreal Camera 122nd year and welcomes all photogra - Club.”
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WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT DOWNTOWN WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT ADJ. 48 De Lavigne $2,850,000 6 Forden $2,489,000 Port Royal $2,449,000 48 Holton $2,295,000 4054 Highland $1,965,000 Stunning, renovated and detached 4 bdr, 2 car Wow!! Modern detached 3+1 bedrooms with roof - One of the largest unit on one floor is available at Spectacular ENGLISH style TOWNHOUSE in most Fully renovated detached 4 Bdr with contemporary garage with views… A great alternative to a top deck, garden, (2) garage on street of distinction. Port Royal with amazing views. MLS 21538079 sought after Westmount LOCATION! 4+1 bdr, 2 car extension on beautiful street. MLS 14308397 condo!!! MLS 26295462 MLS 11929913 garage, large deck. MLS 19422527
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WESTMOUNT WESTMOUNT ADJ WESTMOUNT DOWNTOWN WESTMOUNT 4155 Maisonneuve O 4097 Highland Av. $1,295,000 428 Metcalfe $1,225,000 23 Redpath Place $1,149,000 2 Westmount Square #606 $1,095,000 Welcome to the flats! Georgian style property in Cape cod style home in a country setting!! Lovely Magnificent and elegant Greystone residence on Beautiful, bright and quaint fully renovated town - North West corner unit, 1605 sf with astonishing mint condition! MLS 19486370 4+1 bdr with garden & garage close to Mount the flat with lovely backyard, amazing terrasse, house in the heart of the Golden Square Mile with views of the mountain. Renovator’s dream Royal Park. MLS 12997281 parking +++. MLS 15871958 garage MLS 25788028 MLS 9443527
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WESTMOUNT DOWNTOWN VILLE-MARIE NDG OLD MONTREAL 4160 Sherbrooke st. O #301 $895,000 1420 Av Des Pins $798,000 The gleneagles $695,000 5399 Grovehill Place $695,000 Rue St-Pierre, apt. 370 $449,000 Beautiful, bright 2100 sf condo located in a very Beautiful 2 Bdr condo in very exclusive downtown Designer ready!! Beautiful & stunning New York Renovated ground floor condo w/garage and Located in historical and magnificent Caverhill exclusive building. Open concept L/R and D/R, 2 building w/private elevator access+garage MLS style 1 Bdr condo with views & garage. basement on very quiet street near Monkland building is this fully renovated 933 sf loft style balconies and parking. MLS 28591830 26374800 Village MLS 12801833 condo w/ garage. MLS 21417745
MOUNT ROYAL NUNS ISLAND TREMBLANT MONT-TREMBLANT STE-AGATHE-DES-MONTS 240 Ch. Bates #311 $372,000 Verrieres V $365,000 164 Ch. de l’Ermite $5,950,000 129 Ch. Bréard $1,175,000 128 Montée des Samares $589,000 Fabulous innovative loft style condo corner unit Beautiful 2 Bdr ground floor condo overlooking First time on the market!! One of the most beautiful Contemporary style home on beautiful Lac Gélinas. Wow!! Extraordinary home on 1 acre. Next to the with views. MLS 13684694 river, manicured ground & pool. MLS 27694605 properties on the shore of Lac Tremblant. Walking Guaranteed tranquility, minutes from Tremblant. cross country ski trails and snow shoeing. distance to the Mountain. MLS 19389828 MLS 16257472 MLS 22714850
MARIE SICOTTE Real Estate Broker mariesicotte.com 514 953-9808 [email protected] 28 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 13, 2015 T
MANOIR BELMONT BEAUTY WESTMOUNT ON THE FLAT! OUTSTANDING WESTMOUNT TOWNHOUSE Completely updated and move-in ready 1 bdrm, Elegant proportions and original details. With beautiful architectural details, state of the art 1.5 bath condo with garage. 1028 sf. Security, 4bedrooms, 3.5 baths. High basement. Fenced renovation, truly a unique home. Gorgeous eat-in comfort & Amazing location! Open views. $530,000 Intimate garden. An impeccable home. $1,345,000 kitchen, 3+1 bedrooms. 3.5 baths. A/C. $1,695,000
DOWNTOWN GORGEOUS MOVE-IN LUXURIOUS VILLE MARIE PENTHOUSE FURNISHED RENTAL AT THE CHATEAU Beautifully renovated co-op features state of the art Wall to wall city & water views. Contemporary Exquisitely renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bath apt. kitchen, large entertainment areas, 3 bdrms,3 baths., design, 3 bedrooms,3.5 baths. 2 garage. 3,500 sq.ft. Beautiful kitchen, large living room and separate set in a classic & elegant Montreal landmark. 1980 Rooftop pool and terrace. Convenient and dining room. Garage. Central air. Doorman. s.f. Central air. Garage $1,245,000 quiet location. $2,500,000 $6,000/M JUST LISTED JUST LISTED
A GREYSTONE BEAUTY LOCATION AND CHARM IN ST HENRI GREAT VIEW AND VALUE Quiet street in a vibrant neighborhood. Renovated Beautiful 2 bedroom condo walking distance to new Convenient CDN location near shops and metro. 2 bedrooms, top floor condo with fireplace, deluxe MUHC, Metro and trendy restaurants. Many up- Sunny 2 bedrooms, 2 renovated baths, garage, kitchen, 9' ceilings, balcony and open views. dates. High ceilings, exposed brick. Parking. 1241 sf. Indoor pool. Estate sale. 1353 sf. Immediate Rooftop terrace possibility. $498,000 $374,000 occupancy. $418,000 TaniaKalecheff B.Arch. | Chartered Real Estate Broker View these fine homes at www.kalecheff.com 514.488.1049 | 514.933.6781 RE/MAX ACTION WESTMOUNT