Dr. Simon Wing: a Medical Breakthrough

Montreal West Viewspaper October-November 2018, Vol. 46, No. 8 Dr. Simon Wing: A Medical Breakthrough

by Maurice Krystal doctoral fellowship in her father’s footsteps in Boston and then returned the medical profession Dr. Simon Wing lived to Montreal to do his and Emily, who was born his first 25 years in second postdoctoral fel- in MoWest, is in grad Cartierville, not far from lowship in 1990. That is school in the US. The Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur when he and his wife, family has always loved de Montréal, which he Mary Diovisalvi, and the small town feel min- could see from his bed- their young daughter, utes from the downtown room window. In 1972 Sara, began their search core. The train station is a after high school, he for a new residence. Due five-minute walk and, went straight to McGill to the political turmoil at since his lab relocated at and did his undergradu- the time their original the Glen, the bike ride to ate studies in biochem- plan was to move to a work is 20 minutes. Iron- istry and then attended bilingual area such a ically, Hor Kay Chan, McGill’s school of med- Ville St. Laurent, to raise the real estate agent who icine and subsequently their daughter. Their real recommended the neigh- specialized in endocri- estate agent insisted that bourhood, moved in three nology. Endocrinology is they also look at Mon- doors away the branch of medicine treal West, which they Mary, who trained in that deals with hormonal thought was an Anglo- oncology nursing in Bos- secretions by glands di- phone bastion. ton, continued her profes- rectly into the blood sys- However they were sion at the Montreal Ge- tem. Diabetes and thyroid impressed with the bilin- neral Hospital. When the conditions are the most gual nursery schools and Glen campus opened in frequent disorders treated the French immersion el- 2015, she moved there to by endocrinologists. ementary and high continue her work at the He did his first stint in schools in the Town. Lit- Cedars Cancer Centre. research during a post- tle Sara is now following continued on page 2

Flu vaccination clinic INDEX Wednesday, November 14 Art etc...... 3 10 am-3 pm, Town Hall Community Centre...... 19 Bring your Medicare Card CRA...... 6-7 Guides ...... 13 The influenza (flu) vaccine is free Horticultural Society...... 3 for people at high risk and people in IODE ...... 4 close contact with them: • People aged 75 years old and over; Kosher korner ...... 15 • People with certain chronic dis- Libraries ...... 8, 9 eases; Muriel Phendler ...... 3 • Pregnant women with chronic dis- News from the pews ...... 15 eases, throughout their pregnancy; Réunion du Conseil ...... 17 • Pregnant women in good health, in nd rd Rotary ...... 4 their 2 and 3 trimester Schools ...... 5, 7 WED of pregnancy. The pneumococcal Scouts ...... 12 November October blooms! Sylvia Gervais from 164 Wolseley North has vaccine is offered to shared with us a picture of her rhododendron. “This bush has been Town Council Report ...... 16 people aged 65 or with blooming in the fall for the past few years,” she says. “This is the 14 chronic illnesses. nicest it’s ever been.” 2

Take time to remember Dr. Simon Wing: continued from page 1 November 11, 2018 marks 10 Westminster North She loves the pervasive sense Montreal West, Quebec 100 years since the Armistice was SUN of community in our Town and H4X 1Y9 signed to end the First World War. Thirty na- November is involved with the Home and The Informer’s role is to provide tions bore arms. Canada, a country of 8 million citizens, had 619,636 men and women serve in School Associations and organ- MoWesters with information about izing the annual Westland Drive their Town and its citizens in order to 11 uniform. The sacrifice was great: 66,655 Cana- foster the small-town, close-knit at- dians and Newfoundlanders were killed and block party with neighbour, Eve- mosphere that makes Montreal lyne Pytka. West a special place in which to live. 172,950 wounded. On October 21, 1921 the Town dedicated a War Memorial Meanwhile Dr. Wing joined the staff at the Royal Victoria ISSN: 084741X to honour those who died in WWI. Join us at this same memorial Sunday, November 11 at Hospital and, after the postdoc- EXECUTIVE BOARD toral fellowship, the Polypep- Cynthia Koomas - Chair 12:30 to honour and remember these men and women who served in WWII and the Korean War and continue to serve tide Laboratory at the Research Jeanne Ragbir - Secretary Institute and for 25 years has Bob King - Treasurer today during times of war and peace. Heather Baylis led a team doing research on Véronique Belzil-Boucher understanding why people lose from Joan Foster Jeannette Brooker muscle mass and muscle pro- René Boucher Carol Foster tein when they become ill. Maurice Krystal It is estimated that half of all Lise McVey cancer patients suffer from a Julia Ross Rhonda Schwartz BMO closes after 99 years muscle-wasting syndrome called cachexia. Cancer EDITOR-IN-CHIEF cachexia impairs quality of life Heather Baylis and response to therapy. The re- 489-7022 search team discovered a new LAYOUT DESIGNER gene involved in muscle wast- Julia Ross ing that could be a good target [email protected] for drug development. It could have huge clinical AD MANAGER implications as muscle wasting Vaughan McVey 484-6330 is also associated with other se- [email protected] rious illnesses such as HIV/ AIDS, heart failure, rheumatoid DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Rhonda Schwartz 482-0227 arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is also a RATES prominent feature of aging. 1/6 page: $50. billed annually or Dr. Wing has frequently tra- semi-annually. Monthly billing velled to China the past decade $60/per insertion. for family reasons. Dr. Wing’s 1/12 page: $30. billed annually. grandfather and father (at age Monthly billing $35/insertion. 12) came to Canada in the Flyers: $50 (non-profit) $85 (com- Current and former BMO employees wave farewell at the closing of the branch that mercial) had occupied the building from the time it was built in 1929 1920s and suffered the discrim- Professional card: $135/year ination of the infamous Head Subscriptions: $20 Tax and the Chinese Exclusion Act. Ten years later Dr. Wing’s Classifieds: 25-50 words – $10 25 words or fewer – $6 father returned to southern China to get married. Due to the TASK FORCE laws in the Exclusion Act, he René Boucher had to periodically go back and Jeannettte Brooker forth between the two countries Lina Harun Cynthia Koomas until he could finally bring his Maryl Murphy wife to Canada in 1952. An Jeanne Ragbir older brother and sister volun- The Informer is published nine times tarily stayed behind and are a year (usually on the second or now in their early eighties. third weekend of the month) except June, July and December. Typeset- As I was leaving I asked if he ting by Informer staff, printing by Im- read the piece in The Informer primerie Provost. Extra copies on Dr. Charles Scriver. Dr. available at Town Hall and both libraries. Funded, in part, by the Town Wing smiled. He said that Dr. of Montreal West. Articles are Scriver taught him in medical printed in French or English, as sub- school and the man was a capti- mitted. vating, unforgettable lecturer NEXT ISSUE DEADLINE The BMO sign is removed from the Westminster N. branch on the final day of busi- ness, September 14, 2018 and a star researcher. He didn’t October 31 think he was in the same league. Photos: Harold Rosenberg I guess that remains to be seen. 3

th ItÊs that time of the year again! Come to the 16 annual auction The 33rd edition of a beloved community event Curzon Creative Preschool will be hosting SAT-SUN is back at the Town Hall Saturday, November 17 (10 SAT its 16th annual auction November 17, from 7- November am-5 pm) and Sunday, November 18 (10 am-4 pm). November 11 pm, at MW United Church (88 Ballantyne As always, visitors can expect to find wonderful and Ave N). amazing items from a large variety of artistic disci- 17 Please join us for a fun evening of live 17-18 plines (including pottery, jewelery, food, bath and music, food (provided by local businesses), body products, glass, home decor, art/photography, children’s items, beverages and both a live and silent auction. We are looking scarves, candles, men/women’s accessories). There is so much forward to another exceptional year, with thousands of dollars choice, holiday shopping will be enjoyable and our visitors will worth of exciting auction items to bid on, including Montreal know they are supporting local artisans and businesses. We have Canadiens tickets, weekend getaways, golf lessons, spa pack- many artisans from MoWest, so come and greet your neighbours. ages, dining experiences and much more! This is a great occasion to enjoy a night out with friends and get some Community focus and involvement wonderful and unique gifts in time for the holidays! ART ETC. is pleased to announce the NDG Food Depot’s partic- Curzon Creative Preschool, a non-profit cooperative pre- ipation in the show again this year. The Food Depot has a new school, has been part of the MoWest community for over 50 name: The Depot Community Food Centre, but its service to the years and its success depends largely upon the support of community remains the same. The depot will be accepting mone- fundraising activities and the generosity of our community. tary donations in lieu of actual food, as they did last year, and vol- Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be unteers will be at the show to explain all the wonderful benefits purchased at curzonauction2018.eventbrite.ca. This event at- your donations will enable. tracts more than 150 attendees, so don’t delay in reserving Additionally, a new fundraising partnership has been forged be- your tickets! All auction and ticket proceeds will directly ben- tween ART ETC. and the MoWest Public Library. The library will be efit Curzon Creative Preschool. selling raffle tickets for the opportunity to win an exquisite “high For more information or to donate to the auction, please tea” for eight at the library. Deborah Marcogliese (head librarian) contact [email protected]. is hoping everyone will stop by the information and raffle booth. from Andrea Dolan Café floral Many ART ETC. visitors have a tradition of going for lunch at the special café set up in the Music Room. If you’ve never done this, start your own tradition this year! The Horticultural Society will have the usual offerings: by popular demand, Jay Gar- land’s buttercup squash soup, quiche, sandwiches, home-baked squares and cookies, tea and coffee, Saturday, 11 am-2:30 pm. On Sunday, the café will be organized by the Children’s Library, their offerings are always delightful. We hope you’ll join us!

In memoriam

Muriel Phendler Muriel Phendler, a long time resident, died on September 16 at the age of 93. at 1925-2018 St. Anne Veterans’ Hospital where Fred still resides. She and Fred lived for the most part on Strathearn North opposite the park. A e After Fred moved to St. Anne’s it was parent cooperativ arranged, under a spousal reunification pro- in Montreal-West gram, for her to join him there. Muriel was a physiotherapist; she participated in many volunteer activities in Town, including the Travel Club and the Foot Clinic. She joined IODE HMS Victory Chapter years ago, after a volunteer event at St. Philip’s Church, their parish church from which she was buried on October 9. Muriel will be sorely missed by Fred- eric, her husband of 67 years, her four sons, Ron, Dave, Doug and Greg and many other relatives and friends. Muriel will also be fondly remembered by members of the IODE HMS Victory Chapter for her volunteer work that she greatly enjoyed. 4 R o t a r y IODE Paul Martin: former Prime Minister A great holiday gift idea IODE Shop to Give fund- and Finance Minister of Canada raiser was initiated in 2016. In 2018 alone supporters Paul Martin was presented shopped and raised almost with the Polio Eradication $3000 in partnership with Champion Award for the Cana- Indigo Books and Music. dian government’s support of Anyone can support this Rotary’s Polio Plus program. He fundraiser by purchasing eGift Cards congratulated Rotary for starting the Polio through the link to the home page of Plus campaign that has played a big role in IODE.ca .For every Indigo eGift Card pur- helping polio decline from 350,000 cases a chased, Indigo Books and Music will do- year in 1985 to just 17 this year. nate15% of the value of the purchase to Mr. Martin had polio at 8 years old and IODE Snack Pack. The eGift card you re- recovered. His father, Paul Martin Sr., was ceive from the website can be converted to partially paralyzed by polio and was the min- plastic gift cards in store and used to shop ister who approved the vaccine. Rotary pre- in retail locations or online at Indigo.ca. sented him, Paul Martin Jr., with this award. Every Indigo eGift Card purchased will He went on to say, “This is one of the great- make a direct contribution and help IODE est days of my life”. Paul Martin Jr. is a Snack Pack program continue to provide member of the Rotary Club of Westmount. daily nutritious snacks to more than 1,700 children in 14 schools located in remote Friday, November 9 areas of Labrador. oyster party Sock knitters needed Our annual oyster party, sponsored by the Barry Rassin, President of Rotary International and Paul Martin According to Maslow’s hierarchy of Rotary Club of Montreal West and NDG, needs, shelter, food and clothing are basic will take place on Friday, November 9 at 6 human needs. It has been documented that pm at the Town Hall. The cost for this all- Hall. She will speak on “A Day in the Life children arrive at school not only hungry you-can-eat oyster event is $60 per person. of the CJAD Newsroom”. Buffet dinner $20 but also not properly clothed for the harsh In 2017 we were able to give tax receipts of Please confirm your attendance winter weather. $40 for each $60 ticket sold; we expect the Come join us for lunch IODE HMS Victory Chapter has tax receipt amount to be something similar adopted a grade 4 class in a tiny isolated vil- this year. Your attendance brings good speakers and lage in Cartwright, Labrador. Our goal is to We serve delicious Maritime oysters as good fellowship. If you know a local busi- provide pure virgin wool socks for every well as a variety of cold cuts, bread and buns, ness person, please ask him or her to be a child in our adopted class. Are you willing desserts, coffee, tea, etc. There will be a cash speaker and to attend a meeting. to knit a pair of socks? We would appreciate bar and a silent auction along with a live auc- For information, please contact Doug your help and support. Please, call Moira tion and a raffle draw. Yeats at [email protected]. 484-1523. The event is a fundraiser for local and international Rotary charities. Locally, we from Doug Yeats from Moira Bettinville sponsor cooking classes at the NDG Food Depot and also support the MoWest Canada Day activities, Royal West Science fair, YMCA Strong Kids and many others. Internationally, we are helping a Rotary club in Peru that gives free medical/dental clinics using volunteer doctors and dentists. For many years we have supported CYMA (Canadian Youth to Armenia): young people rebuilding schools and hospitals. We support the Rotary Foundation that gives scholar- ships and works with the World Health Or- ganization on polio eradication. Please join us. This event is a fun family event. Hope to see you there. For tickets, please contact Doug Yeats at doug@west- endpiano.com. This event is limited to 200 tickets and usually sells out. Special guest speaker Special guest speaker Trudie Mason of CJAD Friday, November 2 at 6:30 pm, Town 5 École des Amis-du-Monde

LÊécole se démarque cueillies serviront à acheter du à lÊinternationale matériel pour favoriser l’activité physique chez nos jeunes. Notre école avec l’ensemble de ses activités centrées sur le Compétition développement durable a été de cross-country citée à l’international au réseau e e des écoles associées UNESCO : 43 élèves des 2 et 3 cycles « une école où les pratiques sont participaient à la compétition de exemplaires et innovantes ». cross-country organisée par le RSEQ au Cap Saint-Jacques. Colloque : Les résultats seront connus à la Soif dÊavenir! fin d’octobre. À suivre.... Quelques élèves du 3e cycle Spectacle Zut participeront à un colloque d’é- Le vendredi 12 octobre, les coles primaires associées UN- e e ESCO sur le développement élèves des 2 et 3 cycles assis- durable. Lors de cette journée, taient à un spectacle à notre nos élèves assisteront à des con- école. La troupe de Théâtre férences et participeront à des Parminou a présenté la pièce ateliers pour dresser un plan d’ac- Zut. Il s’agit d’une comédie qui tion à mettre en place à l’école. traite de l’anxiété. Cette pièce a été créée pour aider les 8 à 12 LÊOPP ans à démystifier l’anxiété et proposer des outils concrets Cette année, nous avons deux pour les aider à mieux la gérer. parents qui souhaitent mettre Au cours de l’année scolaire, sur pied l’organisme de partici- nous offrirons à nos jeunes plu- pation de parents (OPP). Ainsi, sieurs situations pour apprendre nous pourrons mettre de l’avant à reconnaitre l’anxiété et à trou- des activités qui favoriseront le ver des trucs pour la gérer. Extraction du miel de notre ruche lien école-famille et l’implica- tion des parents à l’école. La fête de lÊautomne Les petits de la maternelle Cueillette font du miel de pommes et citrouilles Parrainage employés Le vendredi 19 octobre, c’é- de Parmalat et lÊécole tait la fête à l’école. Les élèves Les animateurs de l’orga- Les élèves du service de ont préparé des slogans sur la nisme Alvéole enseignent à nos garde lors d’une journée péda- Pour une deuxième année, paix et la protection de l’envi- petits les activités des abeilles gogique sont allés au verger. En les employés du club de cy- ronnement. Nous avons eu un de notre ruche. plus d’en apprendre sur les dif- clisme de la compagnie Par- petit défilé dans le quartier suivi Lors de l’atelier, les petits férentes sortes de pommes et malat ont participé à une de jeux sur la cour d’école. extraient le miel et reçoivent potirons, nos élèves ont cueilli collecte de fonds dans le cadre un petit pot à déguster à la et rapporté à la maison un sac de des activités du Grand défi de Lina Fortin maison. pommes et une petite citrouille. Pierre Lavoie. Les sommes re- Directrice

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Outdoor soccer update Future Stars hockey The CRA outdoor soccer Our youngest players’ aged program finished with 40 teams 4-5-6 started in October at the from U6 to U15 playing games Legion Rink. They are learning on a beautiful, sunny fall week- the basics of hockey through a end. During both playoffs and variety of drills focusing on skat- the finals there were some nail ing techniques, puck handling biting moments, incredible up- and mini scrimmages. This pro- sets and cheers that could be gram is taught by the hockey di- heard blocks away from both rector Eric Rayment, Thursday Hodgson and RWA fields. and Sunday afternoons. There is Congratulations to all the still room if you are interested in players for their hard work and joining; contact the CRA office great plays. A special mention to at [email protected]. soccer director Greg Macgre- gor and his team, Sabrina Photos: Jonathan Halliday Figure skating Manolakas (girls’ coach) and We welcomed back Anne Brian Baxter (micro coach). their coaches on their toes while other municipalities. Hockey Smith and her daughter, coach Most importantly, we would Heather Smith to the Legion like to thank all the volunteer they learn new drills and have Director Eric Rayment has mini scrimmages. been hard at work, helping get Rink for another season of spins coaches from both the micro and step sequences. program and the U8+ program. Sabrina Manolakos brings teams ready for the start of the all her energy to the girls’ side season. Teams from Novice to This program runs on Friday These coaches volunteered their afternoons and teaches basic to Saturday mornings and week- keeping everyone moving and Midget start their season mid- honing their skills. On the boys’ October, so come out to the Le- more advanced figure skating nights to their teams. Their or- skills. There is an end of year ganisation, dedication and side, our soccer director Greg gion Rink and cheer them on. Macgregor is making sure to Go Knights, Go! skating show in March to which commitment to this program is everyone is welcome, but get what makes it such a great suc- add some tricks to the regular Remember to come out on drills and games that keep the December 9 for Hockey Holi- there early because it’s standing cess. room only. We would also like to thank boys active. We also have day Day to celebrate all things our referees who were fantastic women’s soccer which runs on hockey and to cheer on our Gymtastic! this past season, great job! Monday evening and is coached Knights! Thank you to everyone for a by Greg. The Double letter hockey Gymtastic takes place in the wonderful season. Hockey season is off to a great start with newly renovated Elizabeth Bal- four teams playing under the lantyne gym. The kids go Update on programs The Knights are back. Play- Westluc Kings banner. These through equipment circuits, bal- ers from MW/Hampstead play teams are made up of players ancing on beams, hanging from Indoor soccer in the EHL against teams from from MW/Hampstead and CSL. rings and learning their gymstop. for ages 5 and up The fall session of indoor REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE WINTER SESSION. soccer is under way at Royal West Academy. The micro play- PROGRAMS FILL UP QUICKLY, SO REGISTER TODAY. ers (ages 5 and 6) are keeping

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This program is open to 3½-5 moves and earn their next belt and 6-12 years old. Registration level. Steve has built a wonder- for the winter session is open. ful program introducing the sport of judo to the youth and, Skating lessons new this year, students have the pre-skate to level 6, ages 5+ opportunity to start competing. Led by program co-ordinator Mackenzie Bullett and her Sportball team of coaches, this program Sportball drop off programs shows the newest skaters how help kids ages 3 and up develop to make snow with their skates independence and build confi- and to get up off the ice in less dence by attending classes “all than five seconds, twirl, balance by themselves”. Coaches engage and control. Registration is still younger children with creative open, but there are limited storylines and special themes spots. and connect with older kids as Pre-school leaders and mentors. Kids will skating lessons be participating in eight popular sports – hockey, soccer, football, Ages 3 and 4 baseball, basketball, volleyball, This class is designed for golf and tennis. pre-schoolers who have never If you are interested in these skated before. There are two programs. please contact the sessions, one in the fall and one CRA office at 485-8598 or at in the winter. Class sizes are [email protected]. kept small and classes are slightly shorter than the regular skating lesson to accommodate Mauro Zampini, Avah Pennefather and Darrell Fox our youngest skaters. Judo Darrell Fox visits Edinburgh The ever popular judo class Darrell Fox, brother of the late Terry Fox, visited Edinburgh is well under way led by sensi Elementary School on September 26. Darrell delivered a powerful Steve Morissette and Marie- and emotional speech recounting “Terry’s Story” to a gymnasium Helene Chisholm. Classes are with over 400 students and staff members. held in the Elizabeth Ballantyne Edinburgh student Avah Pennefather was honored by Darrell. gym on official judo mats. Stu- Avah has participated in every Marathon of Hope since birth. She dents are eager to learn the new received a T-shirt worn by Darrel during Terry’s run across Canada.

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As usual at this time of year, the EBS students participated in the annual Terry Successful Terry Fox Run! Fox Run. This is a well-loved annual event, where teachers and parents collaborate to make sure the students have a great experience. The weather forecast did not look good, but the sun came out to cheer us on, and the temperature was perfect. We had a terrific day and surpassed our fundraising goal – collecting a total of over $4,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation! Our principal, Mr. Brown, was really proud of the students, who begged him to take them for “one more lap”. Thank you to all our excellent EBS students and their families, and also to our Phys Ed teacher, Angelo Covone, for organizing the event. As a “physically fit” school, we are proud of the efforts that our students make, through exercise, to raise funds in support of Terry Fox’s original dream! 8 Children’s Library KidsÊ picks Is your child one of those readers who wants to keep a log and share the reads with other passion- ate readers? This is a good way to develop critical thinking and to initiate the youngsters to the review- ing of a book. We are offering readers’ log forms that can be filled out and returned to us. We will publish the reviews Students working on Cubetto on our website, on a special Kids’ Picks page, under the Book De nouveaux programmes Suggestions tab, together with our Staff Un rappel que des nouveaux pro- Picks and Le blogue de Brigitte. grammes s’ajoutent à notre calendrier : le A book for baby! Biblio-Club, commence le 30 octobre. C’est une activité hebdomadaire qui se Have you signed up your newborn at the Real estate broker - Courtier immobilier déroule en français et s’adresse aux enfants Library? Upon joining, children 0 to 12 [email protected] de 5 ans et plus. En utilisant différentes months old receive a free board book and ressources de la bibliothèque (livres scien- our Library logo canvas bag as a gift. Hurry (514) 793-5608 tifiques et artistiques, périodiques spécial- up and introduce your young child to the isés, vidéos, jeux, logiciels, etc.), les wonderful world of books! participants réalisent des projets variés qui stimulent leur créativité tout en leur perme- Hours/Horaire ttant d’améliorer leur compréhension de la langue française. Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri – lun/mar/mer/ven : Deux activités de codage : Scratch Club, 9:00-18:00 pour les enfants de 7 ans et plus, et Cubetto, Thu/jeu : 9:00-20:00 pour les jeunes de 3 à 6 ans, permettent de Sat/Sun – sam/dim :10:00-15:00 développer des habiletés et des stratégies de programmation à un jeune âge. Cubetto est [email protected] le nom du robot en bois auquel les enfants mwcl.ca peuvent donner des commandes en utilisant des blocs de couleurs différentes. 484-7194 WE MAKE IT, YOU BAKE IT! Halloween We are getting ready for our Halloween “The best pizza in Montreal,” celebration Saturday, October 27! We will – says a satisfied customer start at 12:30 pm by reading some spooky stories. Then we will decorate pumpkins, See selections available and offered by the Library. To finish the day, place your order online at there is nothing better than watching the movie Hotel Transylvania. Don’t forget to Ongles, Coiffure, Esthétique pizzamamasofia.com put your Halloween costume on; we want Pedicure, Manicure, Waxing, Home delivery only $3 to see what you will turn into this year! Nail Gel, Acrylic Nails, Mama Sofia now has a menu of Sleepover Hand Paint Design, at the Library Eyelash Extensions, Make up, Unisex 100% VEGAN pizzas Hair Styling, Colouring, Highlights, made with On November 3, you can have the op- Perm, cashew cream cheese. portunity to spend an unforgettable night at Hair Straightening, the Library. We are going on a scavenger They are unique and delicious! Hair Up Do’s hunt, play a game, read a story and watch a 6705 Sherbrooke West movie. Bring your sleeping bag and a flashlight! Sign up for the adventure! When the Monday - Saturday parents come to pick up their children next 55 avenue Westminster Nord (514) 486-7672 morning, we will all enjoy a delicious 484-0118 breakfast together. 9 Public Library

This fall we, at the MW Public Library, have been busy with our two Montreal West Reads events. Here is a review of our first What I have read recently event. by Clare Godon Montreal West Reads & Arts Alive Quebec; three authors A Man Called Ove by Frederick Backman is a truly and one musical act charming, quirky little book. A tale of love and redemp- tion brought about through the interaction of the pro- The MoWest Reads and Arts Alive Que- tagonist, Ove, and the different characters on his street. bec presentation at the Public Library on The main character, Ove, is a grumpy 59-year-old Thursday, September 26 featured both a widower, rigid in his ways and somewhat suspicious of musical performance and literary readings. his fellow men. His world is slowly changed when an The country style duo Sin and Swoon Iranian family comes to live next door. opened the event with lively finger picking A lovely book with neither profanity nor violence on their guitars and beautifully harmonized that would be a great vacation read or a book club vocals. Three readings followed, and then choice. the band performed a second set of original music. Questions, a book signing and re- freshments rounded off the evening. A lively discussion followed, revealing their support last year we would not have hot cuppa. All are welcome. Look for more some aspiring authors in the packed audi- been able to start our French language col- information on our website. 2 pm. ence. All three writers agreed that devoting lection. We would also like to thank the November 30: Wrapping 101: Learn time each day to writing was a key to suc- Royal Bank of Canada, Montreal West how to wrap all those wonderful holiday cess. Thank you Debbie for an informative Branch, for holding a hot dog sale to sup- gifts in style. Please sign up at the library. and entertaining evening. And if you want port the Montreal West Reads series. Our li- Cost: $10 per participant and all materials feedback on your work in progress, why not brary would not be what it is today without are provided. 2 pm. join the library’s writing group? the support of our donors, members and volunteers. Thank you to all! Library news 481-7441 Coming events Reservations/requests: This autumn, we also have had great [email protected] news from our donors without whose sup- October 24: Montreal West Reads: A Head Librarian: port, we would not be able to hold our Night of Mystery and Suspense with [email protected] events and other programs. We would first Christopher Huang, John Kalbfleisch like to thank Elizabeth Rae-Asselin, and and Sheila Kindellan-Sheehan. Doors Visit us online at: Sarah Miller. Through their volunteer open at 7 pm; readings will start at 7:30 pm. mwpl.daphnis.opalsinfo.net/bin/home work, they obtained a Royal Bank of November 2: A Bench in the Sun – a OPENING HOURS Canada Volunteer Grant. We would also reading by the Lakeshore Players Dorval. Monday / Tuesday like to thank Sam McCoubrey, John Limited seating. All are welcome; no ad- 10 am-6 pm; 7-9 pm Drummond, Glynn Ennis, Tony Cioffi, mission. Doors open at 7 pm. Wednesday / Thursday Pierre Shousha and Scott MacKenzie of November 14: Tea and Books. The sec- 10 am-4 pm; 7-9 pm the RBC Montreal West Golf Tournament ond Wednesday of the month you’re invited Saturday: Noon-4 pm for their support again this year. Without to chat about the books you’ve read over a

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Delivery free: minimum $10 before taxes 514 481 7731 45 Westminster N. Public Works: a seasonal snapshot CcommuniquéOUNCIL During the spring and MAYOR’S REPORT summer, Montreal West’s Public Works Department does a Agglomeration matters spect the cost of living. Later that day, Mayor Plante stated that “the mayors will host of seasonal main- I would like to provide tenance around Town be very happy” when referring to the a brief update on the 2019 Agglo tax. Time will tell, but we including pothole patch- relationship the Associ- ing, speed bump instal- hope it’s a signal that things are improv- ation of Suburban Mu- ing concretely. lation, sidewalk, manhole, street light and nicipalities (ASM) has catch basin repair, street line painting, with the City of Mon- Delegation from Cameroon street sign replacement, tree planting and tréal. On Monday, September 24, Montreal trimming, landscaping and lawn mainte- The ASM is made up of all the Island’s de- nance. The list is long. West hosted an information session for merged cities. The ASM has been studying a delegation from Lagdo in northern They also work with engineering firms how to minimize the irritants in our cur- Cameroon. They were in Quebec on an and contractors on our infrastructure to rent Agglomeration (Agglo). We identi- educational tour arranged by ENAP ensure that the projects are carried out fied four main areas as the focus of our (École nationale d'administration pub- according to plan. research: the budget process, the “quote- lique). The Cameroonians had expressed This year, our biggest infrastructure pro- part” system, mixed expenses and the an interest in visiting a small, mostly an- ject was the total reconstruction of Per- overall governance of the Agglo. A co- glophone, town which is dealing with a cival Avenue between Nelson and the operative budget process is essentially large central city. The folks at ENAP dead end near Elizabeth Ballantyne. non-existent. The demerged towns are reached out to Me Di Stasio, our Direc- Although, there are still a few things to provided with the budget at the same tor General, and we had the pleasure of finish, such as tree planting and the repair time as the media. The cities of the ASM hosting the delegation here to discuss of front yard landscaping, the residents pay an average of 50% of their opera- our local budget process and the ramifi- of the area can finally drive on a very tional budgets to the Agglomeration, yet cations of dealing with a city like Mon- smooth road. have no say in budget orientations. treal. The exchange was extremely pleas- Other projects the Public Works De- The “quote-part” system determines ant and the mayor of Lagdo, Mr. Abakai partment worked on this season were: how much each city pays into the Ag- Mama, and I vowed to keep in touch to nurture this new friendship. The Davis Park Project: This project in- glomeration. Currently, almost our entire bill from the Agglo is based on property volved the construction of a splash pad CP Holiday Train for kids, new pathways, lighting, landscap- values. This leads to some skewed ing (including 20 new trees) and park fur- charges. For example, Westmount pays I’m so happy to announce that the CP niture. more for police services just because Holiday Train will make a stop again in their homes have high evaluations. Mixed Montreal West on Tuesday, November 27. The enhancement of Rugby Park: The expenses are those costs that are paid CP Rail makes a generous donation to playground at Rugby Park was refur- partially by the Agglo and partially by the the Depot, formerly NDG Food Depot. bished by replacing the outdated and City of Montreal. The way we divide We also collect food and monetary do- damaged swing set and adding new rail- these costs is determined by rules that nations on site that evening. All food do- way ties and wood chips. were adopted in 2005 (right after de- nations go to the Depot and all the Creation of R.D. Paul Park playground: merger) without any update for the cur- money collected on site is split between A new playground is now located on the rent realities. And, as for governance, we the Depot and our own Meals-on- green area that was formally closed off need to find ways to tweak the system Wheels program. Please do mark the to the public. Among other things, Public to ensure it becomes fairer to the little time on your calendar. This is the fifth Works was responsible for the excava- partners, like Montreal West. year we are hosting a stop and the atten- tion, ground preparation and landscaping In order to address these issues, the ASM dance and success is growing each year. of the area. formed working committees to propose So that’s a seasonal snapshot of what our remedies. And for the first time ever, Coffee with the Mayor Public Workers have been up to, but, of Montreal has agreed to create joint com- The next Coffee with the Mayor will take course, there’s always more to do. It is an mittees with us and set defined deadlines place Thursday, October 25, from 7:30 to endless job. to come up with solutions. 8:30 am in the Community Centre. On September 20, we held a press con- Maria Torres, Councillor ference to thank Montreal for this open- Beny Masella, Mayor Public Works, Buildings and Environment ness and to make public our expectation Town of Montreal West [email protected] that our 2019 Agglo bill increase will re- [email protected]

MW Town Council newsletter • (514) 481-8125 • [email protected] • Issue 44, October 2018 Stay safe this Halloween • Remind children to walk on sidewalks. • Set agreed-to boundaries with your • Visits should be made along one side children. Explain the importance of To ensure a safe and of the street first and then the other. staying within them. fun-filled Halloween, Cross the street only at intersections. At Halloween, some people in costume the SPVM and our attempt to scare others. Although they Town’s Public Security • Remind children to look both ways are generally intended to be pranks, such are asking that children before crossing the street to check behaviours can be seen as menacing. De- “trick or treat” be- for cars. pending on the context, such behaviour tween 4:30 pm and • Children should carry a glow stick or can actually be considered a criminal of- 8:30 pm. In addition, flashlight to be better seen. fence. Should such a situation occur, do parents should keep in mind the follow- not intervene. Instead, if you feel threat- ing safety tips: • Trick-or-treaters should travel in groups of four or five. Young children ened, please flag down one of our PSOs • Costumes should be light-coloured, should be accompanied by an adult. on duty. They will be out in full force that flame resistant and short enough to evening or call 911 to report the incident. avoid tripping. • Visit homes that have porch lights on. Happy Halloween! • Remind children to keep away from • Children should never get into cars or Dino Mazzone, Councillor candles; costumes can be flammable. enter the homes of strangers. Public Security and Special Projects • Use face paint rather than masks or • Don’t let your children eat their treats Fundraising - (514) 949-3055 things that will cover the eyes. until they’re examined by an adult. [email protected]

New collective agreement with blue-collar workers tenance, snow clearing and the upkeep of trees and flowers. In September 2017, the Town signed a new collective agreement The Town is pleased to announce that it has with its white-collar workers (Syndicat des fonctionnaires municipaux finalized a new collective agreement with the de Montréal) which is in force and valid until December 2022. union representing the Town’s blue-collar There are currently nine permanent white-collar workers who workers (Local 301 of the Syndicat des cols perform a wide range of clerical, technical and professional tasks bleus regroupés de Montréal). Our blue-collar in Administration, Finance, Urban Planning, Recreation, Public Se- workers voted September 25, and Council ap- curity and Public Works. proved it September 26. The contract is valid until December 31, 2023. After 10 months of Council is very pleased that we have such long-term agreements negotiation, the deal is a positive step for both the Town and its and looks forward to continued good labour relations and sta- workers. In addition to agreement on salaries and benefits, the bility. We would like to take this opportunity to give a shout- new contract includes some changes to shift schedules. I would out to all our staff and management for the exceptional job they like to thank our Director General, Me Raffaelle Di Stasio, and do running our town. everyone involved in the negotiations on both the Town and the union side. Colleen Feeney, Councillor Montreal West currently has 26 permanent blue-collar workers Finance, Administration, Human Resources and Urban Planning who fill important roles, including road, park and building main- [email protected]

A call to ban handguns and automatic weapons sociation of Chiefs of Police have taken a stance in favour of enhanced gun con- This September Town firearm have increased for a third control. Most recently the survivors of the Council unanimously secutive year. Québec mosque attack have joined passed a resolution cal- We all know that assault rifles or hand- forces those of Dawson College and ling on the federal gov- guns were used in the attacks perpetrated École polytechnique to request that the ernment to reinforce against École polytechnique (1989), Con- federal government prohibit possession Bill C-71 by prohibiting cordia (1992) Dawson College (2006) by the general public of weapons in- the availability, sale, and the Québec mosque (2017). And ac- tended to kill human beings. possession and use of cording to Stats Canada, violent crimes Given these facts, Council felt it was in handguns, assault rifles and semi-auto- involving firearms increased by 33% be- the best interest of all Canadians to re- matic firearms. Montreal and Toronto tween 2013 and 2016, with 60% of those quest the federal government strengthen passed the same resolution earlier this crimes involving handguns. eligibility criteria for purchasing firearms, summer. It is our hope that more munic- Police and provincial authorities across and ban certain weapons outright. ipalities will follow. the country have warned that legal If you, personally, have views on this mat- Some may ask why it is important for a firearms, either stolen from legal owners ter I urge you to contact our MP Marc secure suburb like Montreal West to or illegally resold, are now the source of Garneau at [email protected] and concern itself with such legislation. the majority of weapons seized in crimi- express your concerns while Bill C-71 is Thankfully, gun violence does not pose nal investigations. So the problem does still being studied. an immediate threat here, but it is a not just lie with the “criminal element”. growing threat in Canada. Law-abiding gun owners can unwittingly A Statistics Canada report (November become part of the problem. Elizabeth Ulin, Councillor 22, 2017), indicated that both the number In addition, the Service de police de la Recreation, Culture and Communications and rate of homicides committed with a Ville de Montréal and the Canadian As- [email protected]

MW Town Council newsletter • (514) 481-8125 • [email protected] • Issue 44, October 2018 communiqué Les Travaux publics : instantané saisonnier du Au printemps et en été, les Travaux publics RAPPORT DU MAIRE de Montréal-Ouest CONSEIL effectuent une foule Agglomération cout de la vie. Plus tard ce même jour, en de travaux d’entretien référence aux taxes 2019 de l’agglo- Je voudrais faire une saisonnier dans la ville, mération, la mairesse Plante a annoncé courte mise à jour de la incluant remplir les que « les maires seront très heureux ». relation que l’Associa- nids-de-poule, installer L’avenir le dira, mais nous espérons que tion des municipalités des dos-d’âne, réparer des trottoirs, des cela constitue un signal que les choses de banlieue (AMB), re- trous d’homme, des lampadaires et des s’améliorent effectivement. groupement de toutes puisards, peindre des lignes dans les rues, les villes reconstituées remplacer des plaques de rues, planter et de l’Île, entretient avec la Ville de Montréal. Délégation du Cameroun émonder des arbres, entretenir les amé- Le lundi 24 septembre, Montréal-Ouest a nagements paysagers et les pelouses. La L’AMB étudie comment minimiser les ir- tenu une séance d’information pour une liste est longue. ritants au sein de notre agglomération délégation de Lagdo dans le nord du actuelle. Nous avons défini quatre grands Ils travaillent aussi avec des firmes Cameroun, dans le cadre d’une tournée sujets au centre de notre recherche : le d’ingénierie et des entrepreneurs sur nos éducative organisée par l’ÉNAP (École processus budgétaire, le système de infrastructures pour assurer que les nationale d’administration publique). Les quotes-parts, les dépenses mixtes et la travaux se font selon les plans. Camerounais avaient manifesté leur in- gouvernance globale de l’agglomération. Cette année, notre plus gros chantier térêt à visiter une petite ville, majoritaire- Un processus coopératif de budget est ment anglophone, qui traite avec une d’infrastructure a été la reconstruction essentiellement inexistant. Les villes dé- complète de l’avenue Percival entre Nel- grande ville centrale. Les gens de l’ÉNAP fusionnées sont informées du budget en ont approché Me Di Stasio, notre direct- son et le cul-de-sac près d’Elizabeth Bal- même temps que le sont les médias. Les lantyne. Même s’il reste encore des rice générale, et nous avons eu le plaisir villes de l’AMB remettent en moyenne de recevoir la délégation ici pour discuter choses à terminer, comme planter des 50 % de leur budget de fonctionnement arbres et réparer les terrains avant, les des mécanismes de préparation de notre à l’agglomération sans avoir leur mot à budget local et des ramifications de nos résidents du secteur peuvent enfin cir- dire quant aux orientations budgétaires. culer sur une surface toute en douceur. relations avec une ville comme Montréal. Le système de quotes-parts détermine la Les échanges furent très plaisants et je Cette saison, les Travaux publics ont aussi part que chaque ville paye dans l’agglo- me suis engagé, avec le maire de Lagdo, œuvré sur : mération. Actuellement, la quasi-totalité M. Abakai Mama, à garder le contact et Le parc Davies : ce chantier comprenait de notre facture de l’agglomération est entretenir cette nouvelle amitié. la construction d’une aire de jeux d’eau basée sur l’évaluation foncière, ce qui pour les enfants, de nouveaux sentiers, aboutit à des redevances faussées. Par Train des Fêtes du CP de l’éclairage, du paysagement (incluant exemple, Westmount paye plus pour les services de police, simplement parce que Je suis très heureux d’annoncer que le 20 nouveaux arbres) et du mobilier de Train des Fêtes du CP arrêtera encore parc. l’évaluation de ses maisons est élevée. Les dépenses mixtes sont les couts à la une fois à Mo-Ouest, le mardi 27 novem- Le parc Rugby : le terrain de jeux du parc charge partielle et de l’agglomérationt e bre. CP Rail donne généreusement au Rugby a été rénové en remplaçant les de la Ville de Montréal. La répartition de Dépôt, centre communautaire d’alimenta- balançoires démodées et endommagées ces couts date de règles adoptées en tion, anciennement Dépôt alimentaire et ajoutant de nouvelles traverses de 2005, immédiatement après les défu- NDG. Nous recueillons aussi de la nour- chemin de fer et des copeaux de bois. sions, qui n’ont jamais été mises à jour riture et des dons en argent sur le site ce Le terrain de jeux du parc R.D. Paul : un pour refléter la réalité actuelle. Quant à soir-là. Tous les dons de nourriture vont nouveau terrain de jeux se trouve doré- la gouvernance, nous devons trouver des au Dépôt et les fonds amassés sont navant sur l’espace vert auparavant fermé moyens d’ajuster le système pour as- partagés entre le Dépôt et notre propre au public. Entre autres, les Travaux publics surer plus d’équité envers les petits programme de la Popote roulante. N’oub- se sont chargés de l’excavation, de la pré- partenaires, comme Montréal-Ouest. liez pas d’inscrire la date à votre calend- paration du sol et du paysagement. rier. Ce sera le cinquième arrêt du Train Pour étudier ces questions, l’AMB a formé ici et sa popularité croît d’année en année. Et voilà, c’était une photo instantanée des comités de travail qui proposeront saisonnière de ce à quoi nos Travaux des solutions. Et, pour la toute première publics se sont occupés, mais évidem- fois, Montréal a accepté de créer des Café avec le maire ment il y a toujours autre chose à faire. comités mixtes et d’établir des dates lim- Le prochain Café avec le maire aura lieu C’est un travail sans fin. ites pour en arriver à des solutions. le jeudi 25 octobre de 7 h 30 à 8 h 30 au Centre communautaire. Le 20 septembre dernier, lors d’une con- Maria Torres, conseillère férence de presse nous avons remercié Travaux publics, Bâtiments Montréal de cette ouverture et rendu Beny Masella, maire et Environnement publique notre attente que les factures Ville de Montréal-Ouest [email protected] 2019 de l’agglomération s’alignent sur le [email protected]

Bulletin du Conseil de Montréal-Ouest • (514) 481-8125 • [email protected] • Numéro 44, octobre 2018 Prudence à l’Halloween le trottoir, pas dans la rue. • Fixez des frontières avec vos enfants. • On devrait visiter les maisons d’un Expliquez-leur l’importance de re- Pour s’assurer d’une côté de la rue et ensuite de l’autre en specter les limites. Halloween amusante et ne traversant qu’aux intersections. À l’Halloween, certaines personnes dé- sans danger, le SPVM et guisées tentent d’effrayer les autres. C’est la Sécurité publique de • Rappelez aux enfants de regarder des deux côtés avant de traverser la rue. généralement fait en farce, mais peut être Mo-Ouest demandent perçu comme une menace. Selon le con- que les enfants fassent • Les enfants devraient être munis d’un texte, des agissements du genre peuvent leur « tournée farce ou bâton lumineux ou d’une lampe de en fait être considérés comme criminels. friandise » entre 16 h 30 poche pour mieux voir et être vus. Si une telle situation se produit, n’inter- et 20 h 30. De plus, les parents devraient • Les enfants devraient rester en venez pas. Si vous vous sentez menacé, ar- garder ces consignes de sécurité à l’esprit : groupes de quatre ou cinq. Un adulte rêtez plutôt un de nos ASP (ils seront • Les costumes devraient être de devrait accompagner les plus jeunes. plusieurs en fonction ce soir-là) ou com- couleur pâle, résistants au feu et assez • Ne visitez que les maisons dont les posez le 911 pour rapporter l’incident. courts pour éviter de trébucher. lampes extérieures sont allumées. Joyeuse Halloween! • Rappelez aux enfants de se tenir loin • Les enfants ne devraient jamais mon- des bougies, les costumes pouvant ter à bord de voitures ou entrer chez Dino Mazzone, conseiller être très inflammables. des étrangers. Sécurité publique et • Utilisez du maquillage plutôt que des • Ne laissez pas les enfants manger Financement de projets spéciaux masques. leurs friandises avant qu’un adulte ne (514) 949-3055 • Rappelez aux enfants de marcher sur les ait inspectées. [email protected]

Nouvelle convention collective avec nos cols bleus et des édifices, le déneigement et des arbres et des fleurs. En septembre 2017, la Ville signait une nouvelle entente collec- La Ville de Mo-Ouest est fière d’annoncer la tive avec ses cols blancs (Syndicat des fonctionnaires municipaux conclusion d’un nouveau contrat collectif avec de Montréal), valide jusqu’en décembre 2022. Actuellement, neuf le syndicat de ses cols bleus (Local 301 du Syn- cols blancs permanents s’acquittent d’une vaste gamme de dicat des cols bleus regroupés de Montréal). Nos tâches de bureau, dans les secteurs administration, finances, ur- cols bleus ont voté le 25 septembre et le Con- banisme, loisirs, sécurité publique et travaux publics. seil l’a entérinée le 26. Le contrat est valide jusqu’au 31 décembre 2023. Après 10 mois de Le Conseil est satisfait d’avoir de tels contrats à long terme en négociations, l’accord est un pas en avant, tant vigueur et se réjouit de la perspective de bonnes relations de pour la Ville que pour ses ouvriers. En plus de l’entente sur les travail et de stabilité. Nous profitons de l’occasion pour dire salaires et les avantages sociaux, il comprend des modifications Bravo! à tout notre personnel et aux gestionnaires pour leur aux quarts de travail. Je tiens à remercier notre directrice travail exceptionnel dans le fonctionnement de notre ville. générale, Me Raffaelle Di Stasio, et tous les autres qui ont par- ticipé aux négociations, pour la Ville et pour le syndicat. Colleen Feeney, conseillère Mo-Ouest compte actuellement 26 cols bleus permanents qui Finances, Administration, Ressources humaines et Urbanisme jouent des rôles importants, dont l’entretien des rues, des parcs [email protected]

Appel à l’interdiction des armes de poing et armes automatiques d’un contrôle accru des armes à feu. Tout récemment, les survivants de l’attaque sur En septembre, le Conseil Nous savons tous que des fusils d’assaut la mosquée de Québec ont rejoint les a unanimement adopté ou des armes de poing ont servi dans les rangs des survivants des tragédies du col- une résolution deman- attaques perpétrées à Polytechnique lège Dawson et de l’École polytechnique dant au gouvernement (1989), à Concordia (1992), à Dawson pour demander que le gouvernement fédéral de renforcer le (2006) et à la mosquée de Québec fédéral interdise la possession d’armes projet de loi 71, en pro- (2017). Selon Statistique Canada, les conçues pour tuer des êtres humains. hibant la disponibilité, la crimes violents impliquant des armes à Se basant sur ces faits, le Conseil a cru vente, la possession et feu ont augmenté de 33 % entre 2013 et qu’il allait de l’intérêt supérieur de tous l’usage des armes de poing, des fusils d’as- 2016, et 60 % d’entre eux impliquaient les Canadiens de demander que le gou- saut et des armes semi-automatiques. des armes de poing. vernement fédéral resserre les critères Montréal et Toronto ont adopté la même Les policiers et les autorités provinciales d’éligibilité des citoyens souhaitant résolution et nous espérons que d’autres ont prévenu que des armes à feu légales, obtenir des armes à feu et bannisse ab- municipalités suivront. volées à leurs propriétaires légitimes ou solument certains types d’armes. Certains se questionneront sur l’impor- revendues illégalement, sont maintenant la Si vous, personnellement, avez des opi- tance, pour une banlieue sure comme source de la majorité des armes saisies nions sur ce sujet, je vous incite à con- Mo-Ouest, de s’en soucier. Heureusement, lors d’enquêtes criminelles. Le problème tacter notre député, Marc Garneau, à la violence armée n’y constitue pas un dan- n’est donc pas strictement avec « l’élé- [email protected], pour exprimer ger immédiat, mais cette menace grandit. ment criminel ». Des propriétaires d’armes vos préoccupations alors que le projet Un rapport de Statistique Canada (le 22 à feu respectueux des lois peuvent in- de loi C-71 est encore à l’étude. novembre 2017) indiquait que tant le volontairement faire partie du problème. nombre que le taux d’homicides par Le Service de police de la Ville de Mon- Elizabeth Ulin, conseillère arme à feu avaient augmenté pour une tréal et l’Association canadienne des chefs Loisirs, Culture et Communications troisième année consécutive. de police se sont prononcés en faveur [email protected] Bulletin du Conseil de Montréal-Ouest • (514) 481-8125 • [email protected] • Numéro 44, octobre 2018 11 Jocelyne Dorion Dr. Michael J. Wexel Psychologue clinicienne Clinical Psychologist Chiropractor / Chiropracticien Pour un rendez-vous For an appointment Tel: 773-7246 E-mail: [email protected] Tél : 514 663-6457 [email protected] 18 Westminster N., Suite 110 Montreal West, QC H4X 1Y8 101 av Ballantyne S. Montréal-ouest, H4X 2B4

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The troop has been favourite games, so far, include split into two patrols, the Blurry Beaver Colony (Captain’s Com- Buffalos and the West Wolves. ing), Wonder Beaver and Turkey Each patrol has nominated their Tag. It is wonderful to see how leaders: Ryan and Alex. The troop much sharing, good sportsmanship has also nominated Nathaniel to and fun are found among these William Dines, James Ruffalo and Tom Chapman show off garbage from their be their troop leader for the term, youngest of the Scouting family. clean-up project an important responsibility which The new Kits are learning their involves liaising between the Beaver Motto, Promise and Law in prepa- Montclair Seniors’ Residence. In addition, Scouts and Scouters as well as sitting on the ration for Investiture when they will be of- the Cubs must complete 10 levels of out- Court of Honour. ficially welcomed into the Beaver Colony, door activity skills, such as camping, pad- The Scouts have wasted no time com- just in time for fall camp at the end of Oc- dling and emergency first aid. The Seeonee pleting their training and learning how to tober at Cap St-Jacques Nature Park. Award also requires a Capstone Project. pack their gear for fall camp at Lake Lover- Cubs The Capstone Project is one that is ing for two nights starting October 12. planned and carried out by the Cub himself. Some activities on the agenda include per- Cub Scouts is a large pack this year, with It must be a service to the community and mit training, cooking and canoeing. We’ll a total of 30 new members! The Cubs have be an important personal journey. Tom keep our fingers crossed for some sunshine! been helping with the planning of activities Chapman decided to clean up the area and preparing the newcomers for investi- around the Hump Bridge on Westminster Group committee ture when they officially join the pack after near Radcliffe in order to learn how to plan If you would like to enquire about regis- learning the Cub Motto, Law and Promise. an event and make the area nicer for the tering your child or volunteering to help Some of the third-year Cubs, the community. Two other Cubs, James Ruf- (e.g., assist at blood donor clinic, sewing Howlers, are working towards the Seeonee falo and William Dines, helped out and scarves, coming to speak to the youth), Award. This is one of the greatest achieve- earned community service hours. The cubs please contact Karen Mansfield-Johnstone ments in Cubs. It requires 15 hours of com- collected 15 bags of garbage, including a at [email protected]. munity service, such as participating in the lot of plastic, a stove vent hood, rebars, a annual food drive for the The Depot Com- small motor, an umbrella and an old boot! Blood donor clinic munity Food Centre, marching in the Re- It was a lot of work for them, but also a lot membrance Day parade and caroling at the of fun. The Scout Group is pleased to announce that we will, once again, be sponsoring a blood donor clinic on behalf of Héma- Québec. This year it will take place Mon- day, November 12, from 1:30 to 7:30 pm, in the church hall of St. Philip’s Church, 7505 Sherbrooke Street West. Donation usually takes approximately one hour, from registration to a short rest House of Commons after giving. Clinic staff and our volunteers Chambre des communes do their best to make this a pleasant experi- CANADA ence. Also, there is the satisfaction of giving part of you, your blood, which is something that the science world has not been able to replace artificially. And so, by giving, donors are actually saving lives. Donors should bring with them some personal identification and, if they have do- BUREAU DE CIRCoNSCRIPTIoN FAITES ENTENDRE VoS oPINIoNS ET nated previously, their Héma-Québec card. LES ENJEUX QUI VoUS ToUCHENT CoNSTITUENCY oFFICE 340-4060 St-Catherine ouest/West For further information about the proce- Montréal, Québec H3Z 2Z3 dure, uses of the blood and rules of eligibil- VISIT oR WRITE US To MAKE YoUR 514-283-2013 ity, please go to hema-quebec.ca. oPINIoNS AND CoNCERNS HEARD [email protected] Thank you for considering to be a donor. 13 G u i d i n g Fall Fun Day September 29 songs. The girls had great fun saw over 400 exploring the different stations. girls and women The Sparks enjoyed the giant gathering at the lovely provin- game station, they actually went cial Girl Guide camp in Morin there three times! The Guides Heights. The reason? The annual had a chance to visit almost all Fall Fun Day had come ’round of the stations! It was fun to mix again. The camp is so popular, it and mingle with all the different was filled to capacity within a branch levels during the day. week of most units starting up The Pathfinders and Rangers for the new Guiding year. This helped the Sparks cook their year, there was a bit of a twist... lunch on buddy burners. The it was the official launch of the grilled cheese sandwiches Girls’ First Program. cooked very quickly, and were Traditionally the girls would eaten just as fast! The Guides be divided up according to cooked their own lunches over branch and spend a day at a spe- small campfires. cific site doing activities which Although the day was were planned for them. This packed with exploring and ad- year, the girls were divided up venture, the highlight for most, according to the patrol they were is the evening campfire. A registered with and they decided chance to sing songs around the which activities they wanted to campfire with 400+ voices. A do. The activities included: con- chance to sing there for one last ducting experiments, money time this year. Memories to hold management, Guiding jeopardy, in our hearts through the winter, renewable resourced tag, being until the spring time comes, and you craft, nature match, fairy we have a chance to visit Wa- garden walk, sensory trail, giant Thik-Ane again. It is truly a Photo: Catherine Barnes games, voila Quebec! and camp magical place.

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St. Philip’s The silent auction is always fun. Besides Busy time of year the items displayed, there are many services St. Philip’s annual Christmas bazaar is and other delights listed for you to place September was a busy month on the Saturday, November 10. Doors open at 10 your bids. Need your piano tuned? Fancy a Jewish calendar: from Rosh Hashanah, Yom am. As always, we will have a delicious se- Scotch tasting? Care for a massage or ther- Kippur, Sukkot all the way to Simchat lection of baked goods, jams, jellies, pick- apeutic touch sessions? There are tickets to Torah, almost every day was a holiday! les, and fudge, plus jewellery, knitted sports or the OSM to consider. You really A holiday in Judaism is not only a cele- goods, antiques, furniture, attic treasures, need to peruse the list over a luncheon of bration, it is also an inspiration. Each has a books and games. Come with your appetite homemade soup and cake, no? Believe me, unique message that we can take with us for for homemade soup, served by our Men’s I wouldn’t miss it! the rest of the year. Fellowship (yes, they can cook!). Memorials and remembrances So, as we reflect on the beautiful times Remembrance Day falls on a Sunday that we had celebrating together, at the hol- this year, and our usual act of remembrance November 4, to honour those known to iday dinners or during prayer, we can also to begin our 10 am service will be ex- our congregation who have died in the past take a moment to find a “souvenir” that we th panded, as we mark the 100 anniversary of 12 months, we read their names and light a can bring “home” from the holiday season. World War I. We will also be participating candle, just another example of how they One small action to add light in your life for in the Legion’s “Bells for Peace,” tolling continue to shine in our lives. November 11 this coming year can help create a year long our bell at sunset. we honour those who fought and died in the High Holiday feel. wars. Both services have their solemn mo- Feel free to reach out to Rabbi Mendy ments but are rich at the same time. or Chaya Marlow (info@chabadwestmin- St. Ignatius of Loyola ster.com) for ideas of an ongoing group, Sunday school abounds As the days get shorter and the weather class or a service that can work in your gets chilly, keep in mind St. Ignatius on Under Brenda Murray’s direction, our schedule and add a little meaning through- West Broadway. Our building is open every Sunday school program continues to thrive. out the year. weekday from 8 am to 4 pm, offering a Already preparations are happening for the It is also exciting to note all the wonder- quiet place to pray, meditate or simply find Pageant (December 9) that always finds a ful milestones that our young Jewish com- some respite from the busyness of life. new slant on this wonderful old story. So if munity has reached as we held our first year Enjoy the brightness and warmth of this your young ones want to participate, don’t of complete High Holiday services. It is beautiful space. And why not try our wait to get them in on the action. only thanks to all of you (over 100 people!) evening Mass Tuesdays at 7 pm? who came to join us in celebration; we look Over the past few years, St. Ignatius has OctoberÊs Labyrinth Walk forward to continue to grow together! Special thanks to Chaya Marlow for committed itself to offering a joyful spirit Tuesday, October 30 from 7-9 pm we of community that will connect people to preparing the delicious and festive Rosh will hold a walk. Socks and slippers please. Hashanah dinner, lunches and Yom Kippur God. This fall, we have unveiled a new Give yourself the gift of peace, of problem website (stig.ca) and a new Facebook page: breakfast enjoyed by all and allowed us to solving, of the gentle pause that a walking celebrate as a community. facebook.com/stig.ca. meditation can bring. All are welcome to The website is designed to be simple to Looking forward to a year of growth as walk this ancient pathway. Come and see we continue to add more programs and ac- navigate and welcoming to newcomers, just what it holds for you. like our church! Pages about Alpha (a place tivities catering to all ages. Join us at any time. We worship at 10 am Hope to see you there! to explore life’s “big questions”) and Kids’ every Sunday, with Sunday school and Ministry help people know that our doors nursery service available. are open to all. Details about mass times, sacramental prep and other programs will from Susan Upham from Rabbi Mendy Marlow be helpful to those looking to grow in their faith and connect with new people. Meanwhile, the Facebook page will highlight inspiring ideas, special events, and weekly new additions to our playlist of sermons. Anyone can follow us on Face- book! Come take a look! DAVID MW United Church DOUBT …the brick one RESULTS… it's what matters most Bazaars galore RÉSULTATS… c'est ce qui compte le plus Here at MW United our bazaar kicks off the season Saturday, November 3 from 10 514 220 6298 am to 2 pm. Bring family, friends, neighbours; come to browse, to bid (silently), to [email protected] shop, to eat, to take goodies home for later (or the freezer). 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by Carol Foster about the possibility of reopening Brock weather has enticed youngsters’ use of the The discussions concerning the South for access to Montreal West. The new splash pool and the remaining addi- future of the arena are ongoing, but Mayor stated that although he is firmly options of some trees and shrubs will complete one decision could not be delayed, posed to this possibility, he wants to meet the work on Davies Park. according to Mayor Masella as he began with the developer as well as a representa- The Pool administration is inviting com- his report. The section of the flat roof cov- tive from NDG to determine the Town’s po- ments from the public about new ideas for ering the offices and dressing rooms is in sition. next summer and, on the opposite side of the very bad condition and requires immediate A discussion then ensued between a season’s calendar, the arena has now opened repairs which will cost $125,000. spokesman for Les amis du parc Meadow- and hockey programs have begun. Three The Association of Suburban Mayors, brook and the Mayor about the actual num- dozen welcome baskets were distributed to for the first time in 12 years, will now par- ber of addresses affected by the problem of newcomers in the community by members of ticipate in the Agglomeration budget cross-connecting pipes causing the contam- Council and both the givers and the receivers process thanks to the creation of four work- ination of the small river running through were reported to have enjoyed the event. ing parity committees set up in collabora- Meadowbrook. The spokesman represent- Late fees for non-reported water meter tion with the Plante-Dorais administration. ing those who do not want to see the river readings are now being issued, the planning The Mayor welcomed a delegation from being covered over asked the Mayor to sup- of the budget for 2019 has begun, and the Northern Cameroon to Montreal West. This port this stand to the city of Montreal. negotiations for the blue-collar workers’ group was interested in the relationship be- Masella indicated he has already been in collective agreement went very well and a tween small towns and large cities. discussions with Montreal. contract has now been signed. Councillor Other items on the agenda included a re- It was suggested that white pines would Feeney continued her report with her usual quest from the Town to the federal govern- be a good replacement for the diseased ash description of how the budget had been ment to strengthen Bill C-21 /governing the trees now being cut down in the Town and spent in the previous month and added that possession of handguns. the Mayor indicated he feels a combination the Seniors’ Committee is preparing a ques- The Town has entered into an agreement of species would be a better alternative tionnaire to distribute to residents 60 years with the Fédération québécoise des munic- rather than sticking to only one type of tree. and over in order to assist in the develop- ipalités in order to benefit from a supply and ment of this committee’s action plan. Arti- service contract for LED lamppost lighting. CouncillorsÊ reports cles in The Informer will help keep This will allow the Town to have advice in Having recently attended an early morn- everyone informed of progress. In recogni- choosing the right type of lighting as well ing Coffee with the Mayor, Councillor tion of National Senior’s Day, some stu- as to benefit from an energy cost payback Mazzone said he found it quite interesting dents from Royal West will get together over three years. to hear what people talked about at 7:30 am with some seniors to talk technology. One property in the Town is subject to and urged more people to share in this expe- Second question period being sold at a public auction on November rience. Mazzone also mentioned that he was 13 due to unpaid taxes. impressed by the police monitoring of stop- A complaint about the mandatory use of First question period sign violators at the corner of Westminster paper bags to collect compost was voiced as and North View. The Traffic and Safety a resident explained the problems of sodden Council was urged to express concern to Committee is in the process of an overhaul paper that rips easily. He pleaded for the re- the MTQ that the committee set up to re- and the crime statistics for the past month turn of a regulation that allows the use of review problems arising from the Turcot con- will appear on the Town’s website. cycled plastic bags. struction seemed, to one resident, to have Councillor Ulin announced the fall pro- Councillor Ulin doubted such bags exist recently been ignoring issues put before grams have started and some new ones, in- but agreed to look into it. them by municipal representatives. cluding ballet for seniors, have been added. The meeting was then adjourned earlier Council was also asked if it was time to She was happy to see the continued warm than usual. start considering alternative solutions to the future of the existing arena. 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par Carol Foster cause la contamination de la petite rivière Les frais de retard pour les lectures de traduction par René Boucher traversant Meadowbrook. Le représentant compteurs d’eau non reçues sont en voie Les discussions sur l’avenir de de ceux qui s’opposent à son recouvrement d’émission, la planification du budget 2019 l’aréna se poursuivent, mais une demandait au maire d’appuyer cette posi- a débuté et les négociations pour le renou- décision ne pouvait être remise selon le tion auprès de la Ville de Montréal. M. vellement de la convention collective des maire Masella en amorçant son rapport. La Masella a indiqué avoir déjà entrepris des cols bleus se sont très bien déroulées, partie plate du toit est en très mauvaise con- discussions avec Montréal à ce sujet. aboutissant à un contrat signé. La conseil- dition et exige des réparations immédiates L’on a suggéré que le pin blanc serait un lère Feeney a poursuivi son rapport par sa au cout de 125 000 $. bon remplaçant pour les frênes malades qui description habituelle des dépenses et Pour la première fois en 12 ans, l’Asso- sont abattus dans la ville. Le maire a ajouta que le comité des aînés prépare un ciation des maires de banlieue prendra part répondu qu’à son avis, une combinaison de questionnaire pour les résidents âgés de 60 à l’élaboration du budget de l’aggloméra- plusieurs espèces vaudrait mieux que de ans et plus afin d’aider à préparer son plan tion par le biais de quatre comités de travail s’en tenir à un type unique d’arbres. d’action. Des articles dans The Informer in- paritaires créés en collaboration avec l’ad- formeront les gens des progrès. Pour mar- ministration Plante-Dorais. Rapports des conseillers quer la Journée nationale des aînés, des Le maire a souhaité la bienvenue à Mon- Par suite de sa participation récente à un élèves de Royal West rencontreront des per- tréal-Ouest à une délégation du nord du Café avec le maire, le conseiller Mazzone a sonnes âgées pour parler technologie. Cameroun intéressée aux relations entre les souligné avoir trouvé très intéressant d’en- Deuxième période de questions petites municipalités et les grandes villes. tendre ce dont les gens parlaient à 7 h 30 le D’autres points à l’ordre du jour incluaient matin et a incité plus de gens à partager cette Un résident a formulé une plainte con- une demande de la Ville au gouvernement expérience. Mazzone s’est aussi dit impres- cernant l’usage obligatoire de sacs de papier fédéral pour renforcer le projet de loi C-21 sionné par la surveillance policière des délin- pour la collecte des matières compostables, régissant la possession des armes de poing. quants à l’arrêt à l’angle Westminster et expliquant que le papier trempé se déchire La Ville a passé une entente avec la Northview. Le Comité de circulation et de facilement. Il a plaidé pour le retour d’un Fédération québécoise des municipalités sécurité est en voie de restructuration et les règlement permettant l’utilisation de sacs de afin de bénéficier d’un contrat d’approvi- statistiques sur le crime du mois précédent plastique recyclé. sionnement et de service pour l’éclairage par apparaitront sur le site Web de la Ville. La conseillère Ulin doutait de l’existence lampadaires à DEL. Cela permettra à la Ville La conseillère Ulin a annoncé que les de tels sacs, mais s’est engagée à faire des d’obtenir des conseils quant au choix du bon programmes automnaux ont débuté et des recherches. type d’éclairage et de tirer profit d’un rem- nouveaux se sont ajoutés. Elle s’est dite La réunion était ensuite levée, plus tôt boursement des couts d’énergie sur trois ans. heureuse que la chaleur persistante ait incité qu’à l’habitude. Une propriété dans la ville est passible les enfants à venir patauger dans le nouveau de vente à un encan public le 13 novembre jeu d’eau du parc Davies. L’aménagement Escroquerie en raison de taxes non payées. sera complété par l’ajout d’arbres et arbustes. Première période de questions La gérance de la piscine invite les com- Le service de la Sécurité publique de mentaires du public, recherchant de nou- la Ville a récemment été avisé par un On a prié le Conseil de saisir le MTQ de velles idées pour l’été prochain. L’aréna est résident d’une escroquerie par téléphone préoccupations quant au comité créé pour maintenant ouvert. Les nouveaux venus qui demande des dons pour des activités examiner les problèmes provoqués par la dans notre communauté ont reçu trois pour les aînés de Montréal-Ouest. Nous construction de Turcot qui, selon un rési- douzaines de paniers de bienvenue des souhaitons vous rappeler que la Ville dent, récemment semble ne pas tenir mains de membres du Conseil et tant ceux n’est ni responsable ni au courant d'une compte des questions soulevées par les qui distribuaient que ceux qui recevaient telle fondation/charité. représentants municipaux. ont apprécié l’évènement. On a aussi demandé s’il n’était pas temps de considérer d’autres solutions pour l’avenir de l’aréna. Le maire a répondu que l’intention de refaire une demande de sub- vention en février demeurait et qu’une ren- Dr. Michael J. Wexel contre avec un haut fonctionnaire à Québec était planifiée pour discuter du contenu de Chiropractor telle demande. Cependant le Conseil exa- minera aussi d’autres choix. La construction d’un nouveau complexe Low Back Pain Neck Pain d’appartements sur le site de l’ancien Motel Muscle Pain Headaches & Migraines Raphael a amené le promoteur à s’informer Numbness & Tingling Stiffness de la possibilité de rouvrir Brock Sud. Le Nutritional Counseling Sports Related Injuries maire a affirmé que, bien qu’il soit ferme- CSST & SAAQ Wellness & Preventative Care ment opposé à cette hypothèse, il veut ren- contrer le promoteur et un représentant de NDG pour arrêter la position de la Ville. Une discussion s’est ensuite engagée entre un porte-parole des Amis du parc 773-7246 Meadowbrook et le maire quant au nombre 18 Westminster N., Suite 110 réel d’adresses touchées par le problème des Call For An Appointment Today So You Can Feel Better Tomorrow. raccordements croisés de conduites qui 18 7th annual RBC MoWest Charity Golf Tournament Great success again this year!

Once again we were fortunate to have a warm and sunny day in mid-September as over 70 golfers enjoyed a great afternoon at Caughnawaga Golf Course. The talent levels may have been variable from group to group, but the stories we shared and the fun we had with friends and neighbours were universally awesome. As great as the golf was (or wasn’t) even more fun was had over pre-dinner drinks followed by a great meal with only a few speeches to interrupt the table conversations and the silent auction bidding. Thanks to all of the participants and sponsors we raised over $10,000 this year pushing our total over the last seven years to over $65,000. This year’s champions were Glynn Ennis, Bryan Hession, Paul Desjardins and Steve Pour who managed a 13 under par total in this best ball style event. Cheque presentation: Sam McCoubrey accepting a cheque on behalf of the MoWest Children’s Library from RBC Other prizes included: ladies’ and men’s Team members Omar Shash, Scott MacKenzie, Jerry Mesidor, Alina Mrut and Pietro Mastromonaco. longest drive won by Leslie Bronstetter and John Flood. Ladies’ and men’s closest We would also like to thank all of our gen- Dave Stenason at Rempart Asset Manage- to the pin won by Lynne Boivin and Ryan erous sponsors who are a huge part in the ment, RONA, Sherbrooke Street Capital, Sim- Emery. The Simplespace putting contest fundraising success of this event. They are as plespace, Graham at Solo Cycle, Scott winners receiving prizes from Alex’s West- follows: Royal Bank, 5 Saisons Landscaping, MacKenzie at RBC Wealth Management, minster Florist shop were the foursome of Action Sport Physio, Andy Michelin at Philip Clement at Royal Lepage, Taylor- Cynthia Hyde, André Lavoie, Hayden Richter, Assurances R.C. Coull Inc, Bol de made, Lily at Top Beauty, Westminster Dry Wright and a one legged Andy Michelin. Fruits de Qualité, Burger de Ville, Dag- Cleaner, Alex at Westminster Florist and The most coveted prize of all is to be the woods, Emma’s Cupcakes, Sandy Maag at Ye Olde Orchard Pub. winner of the orange ball contest in which Ernst and Young, Evenko, Fuller Landau, Gi- We would also like to thank Mother Na- the foursome must take turns playing with ancola Construction, Giant Tiger, Cath ture who again provided us with a perfect a special orange golf ball and not lose it dur- Gardner at Imagine Realty, IMK, Jacob golf day. ing the course of the day. Only four teams Kleinfeld, Dr. John Drummond of Mon- We look forward to seeing everybody successfully completed this task and they treal West Dentistry, Kevin Perkins of PSB back again next September and we wel- went into a draw to determine the final win- Boisjoli, Josie Spano at les delices Lafrenaie, come any new participants who would like ner. With a 25% chance of victory, the Meldrum the Movers, Mini-Cout, Ryan to join us either as players, sponsors or vol- group of John Gubany, Phil Birdgenaw, Emery at Mizuno, Paul at Pasteizza, unteers. Tom Clarke and Kevin MacKenzie took Pharmaprix, PJ Impex, Pochiche Falafel, from John Drummond home the prize. The real winners of the day’s event were the various local charities that receive the fi- nancial support from the proceeds of the BUDNING PHARMACY tournament. These include the MoWest Children’s Library, the Public Library, Place Coco, Edinburgh and Elizabeth Bal- BIG ENOUGH TO SERVE YOU - lantyne schools, Meals-on-Wheels, the Extra SMALL ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU Miles’ seniors outreach program and the MUHC in honour of the late Rick Emery. We, as the organizing committee, would 40 Westminster North • FULL SERVICE POST OFFICE Montreal West like to thank our volunteers who helped out • PRESCRIPTION SERVICES on the day of the event with Sharron Mc- (514) 481-5665 Carry and Morgan Pudwell-Kearney • FREE DELIVERY from Place Coco helping at player registra- www.groupeproxim.ca • PHOTO PROCESSING tion, as well as Debbie Margoliese from MoN To FRI: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm the Public Library and her daughter Katie SAT: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • GREETING CARDS & FAXING Lamond who were monitoring the hole-in- one contest (spoiler alert: nobody managed • PET HEALTH SECTION to win). A big thank you goes out to Randi Weitzner for once again taking all the great photos throughout the day. 19 Community Centre 5 0 + C l u b Early bird winter registration Halloween on Ice October November 1-23 Sunday, October 28 25 Pumpkininferno at Programs starting early January Lace up your skates and Upper Canada Sign up online come dressed up for a spooky Village at amilia.com skate! Join us at the Legion 30 Bridge or at the Community Centre, 484-6186. Memorial Rink for a fun time Programs include: with friends and family during 31 Halloween tea party Toddlers: Baby Boogie, Music and Move- free skate: 1-2:20 pm. Face ment and Parent and Baby exer- painting, crafts and prizes! November cise, Parent & Tot Playgroup 1 Movie matinée: COCO Youth: Captain Catalyst, chess with A Walk to Remember Steve, youth yoga, ballet, Hip 15 Lecture: Hop Saturday, November 10 Phil and the First World War Join Dr. Robert Drummond for tour of by Douglas E. Delayne Bilingual the Town, visiting select homes of service 27 Bridge members who gave their lives during the Discover Playgroup World Wars. Come and hear their stories. For more information, please call Meeting place: Strathearn North and Wolse- Marian Scully at 484-6186. Winter session starts January 7 ley dead end. 1 pm. Two to four years old, drop off program, Monday to Friday from 9 am to noon. Fraud alert Children will experience a fun and play- Remembrance Day ful atmosphere with exciting and educa- ceremony The Town’s Public Security Depart- tional activities including arts and crafts, ment recently received a report from a story time, drama play and much more. Sunday, November 11 resident about a possible telephone scam Small class sizes provide a more interactive Procession begins at Curzon and West- allegedly collecting donations for MoW- and personalized service focusing on social- minster at 12:15. Ceremony begins at 12:30 est seniors’ activities. We wish to remind izing, learning problem solving and gross at the Cenotaph. The cere- residents that the Town has no knowl- motor skills. Two to five days available. mony will be followed by a edge or endorsement of any such foun- For more information, please contact us reception for Veterans and dation/charity. 484-6186 or by email recreation@montreal- their families at the Town west.ca. Hall. Foot clinics Red Cross CP Holiday Train November 7, 21 484-6186 Babysitting course ...is coming to Town on Tuesday, No- vember 27. Stay tuned for more details in $40 for the first visit, Saturday, October 2 the next Informer or on our Facebook page $35 for subsequent visits 9:30 am-4 pm facebook.com/montrealwest/. Fundraiser by appointment only 11 years + for the MW Meals-on-Wheels and The Depot Community Food Centre. 20 COMING EVENTS St. James Please call the editor: Heather at 489-7022. Literary Society e-mail: [email protected] Next deadline: October 31; delivery begins November 16 Oct

Sun 21 Autism Speaks Canada dog walk. Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park Tuesday, October 23, 7 pm (6975 Mackle). Registration: autismspeaks.ca/dogwalk. Family- Lessons from Polling and dog-friendly event. 9:30-11:30 am. 2018 Quebec Elections

Native Trees Walk led by Louise Chênevert. Cost $10. Info: Mtl- St Jax Montréal [email protected]. Meet at Town Hall. 10 am. World Food Sunday. Non-perishable donations for Tuesday, November 6, 7 pm The Depot Islam 101 Community Food Centre. Lunch to follow. MW United. 10 am. Tue 24 Montreal West Reads: A night of mystery and suspense. Public St. Jax Montréal library. Doors open 7 pm; readings start 7:30 pm. Tuesday, November 20, 7:20 pm Thu 25 Coffee with the Mayor. Community Centre. 7:30-8:30 am. World Scouting Today MoWest Community Centre Sun 28 Native Trees Walk. Please see october 21. Halloween on ice. Legion Memorial Rink. 1-2:20 pm. Mon 29 The Royal West Academy Bardolators present Shakespeare’s stjamesliterarysociety.com Twelfth Night at 189 Easton, 3:30 pm (Toonie Theatre). Continues Reservations: 484-0146. Tuesday, October 30, 7 pm; Thursday, November 1, 7 pm. Tickets: Non-members $12. $10 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students. Friday, November 2: fundraising wine and cheese; tickets: $20 adults/seniors, $10 students. Wine and cheese at 6 pm, performance at 7 pm. Tickets at the door. A poem Town Council Meeting. Town Hall. 8 pm. Tue 30 Labyrinth Walk. Wadsworth Hall. MW United. 7-9 pm. During the First World War, a group known as the Girls Red Cross Workers Nov of MoWest was formed. They met Fri 2 A Bench in the Sun – reading by the Lakeshore Players Dorval. weekly at 146 Easton in the attic of Mrs. J.R. Colby and folded bandages sup- Limited seating; all welcome; free. Public library. 7 pm. plied by the Red Cross and packaged Sat 3 Family Christmas bazaar. MW United. 88 Ballantyne N. Wheel- them in boxes for shipment overseas. chair accessible. Silent auction, luncheon. All proceeds to the One Christmas the girls sent a box of work of the church. 482-3210. 10 am-2 pm. goodies to the boys fighting overseas Mon 5 Vernissage of the Fall Artists’ Showcase: Abstract. Works of with the following poem written by Mrs. 12 MoWest artists. Town Hall. 5:30-7 pm. Gertrude Foss who lived at 60 Strat- hearn North. Fri 9 Oyster Party sponsored by Rotary Club of Montreal West and NDG. Tickets: Doug Yeats at [email protected]. Town To the Boys of Montreal West Hall. 6 pm. Of all the boys now at the front, Sat 10 Christmas bazaar and lunch. St Philip’s. Delicious lunch: 1:15 The ones we love the best, am-1:30 pm. Information: 481-4871. 10 am-2 pm. Are the ones who left our hometown The boys of Montreal West. A Walk to Remember. Led by Dr. Robert Drummond. Meet at Strathearn North and Wolseley dead end. 1 pm. We think of them in the daytime, And pray for them at night, Sun 11 Remembrance Day ceremony. Procession: Curzon and West- And hope that God will give them minster at 12:15; ceremony: 12:30 at the Cenotaph. Strength to conquer in the fight. Mon 12 MW Scout Group’s blood donor clinic. St. Philip’s. 1:30-7:30 pm. Our girls have all been busy, Wed 14 Flu vaccination clinic. Town Hall. 10 am-3 pm. And trying their part to do, Tea and Books. Public Library. 2 pm. We send you candy, cigarettes, Thu 15 Lecture by Dr. Douglas E. Delayne. “Phil and the First World And spearmint gum to chew. War: An Irish Immigrant from Montreal in the Canadian Expedi- The towel is for your face, tionary Force, 1914-1919.” Free. Town Hall. 7 pm. And the socks are for your feet. Sat 17 ART ETC. Town Hall. 10 am-5 pm. Continues Sunday: 10 am-4 pm. In case you should go hungry, Curzon Creative Preschool’s 16th annual auction. Fruitcake is good to eat. MW United. 7-11 pm. May Christmas bring you happiness, Thu 22 Water taxes due / Échéance taxes d’eau And everything the best, With love and cheers for Canada, From the girls of Montreal West.