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Weekly. Vol. 9 No. 3d We are Westmount March 24, 20 15 Turcot project approaches Brrrrr! at St. Patty’s parade Work starts to dismantle Selby greystones

By Laureen Sweeney cials said last week. The row of greystones at 178-188 Selby Work began March 16 to set up a work St. was expropriated as part of the Turcot site for dismantling a row of vacant project and will be taken down slowly to triplexes on Selby at Greene, making way enable recycling of materials in accordance for reconstruction of the Ville Marie Ex - with the Quebec Environment ministry pressway. The first phase of the work will (see story February 3, p. 7). involve removal of asbestos, which is to “The general contractor met with the take about a month, Urban Planning offi - city, and his plans were approved,” said Urban Planning director Joanne Poirier. Photo: Martin C. Barry These included sound mitigation meas - They were brave souls those Westmounters and city employees who ventured downtown March 22 to Westmount Page, p. 18 ures involving some sort take part in one of the coldest St. Patrick’s parades in recent memory. Staff from Public Security were of insulation screen to continued on p. 26 on hand to accompany the delegation of more than a dozen, some of whom are seen here on Fort St. below St. Catherine St. near the beginning of the parade route. Letters p. 6 Social Notes by V. Redgrave p. 25 Spring social calendar, Part 1 P D e m olition a p. 23 go for Oink Oink building L + JOA IL N J By Laureen Sweeney three-storey building would provide more space. The city’s Demolition committee has In its unanimous decision, the commit - ruled in favour of allowing one of Oink tee imposed a number of conditions in - Oink’s two adjacent buildings to be largely tended to minimize the impact of the demolished. It also approved a prelimi - work, though no outright objection to de - P R É S T nary replacement plan, which was pre - molishing the building was voiced at the V O sented at a public hearing on the project hearing (see story March 3, p. 12). February 25. 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Already starting to work on the city As reported in the state of the union ad - council’s own portion of the city budget for dress last November, the mayor’s remu - next year, Mayor Peter Trent said last week neration from Westmount is $43,943 along that for the sixth year in a row, the council with a tax-free expense account of $15,662. has frozen its salaries and essentially This excludes additional amounts from frozen expenses at the 2009 level or less. other levels of government such as the ag - The annual budget allocated to the coun - glomeration council (see story November cil for its overall spending has been capped 18, p. 2). at the 2009 level of $442,100 and has re - Each of the eight councillors receives mained at $435,600 since 2013. $14,645 plus a tax-free allowance of $7,322. “I have been insisting on freezing coun - cil salaries and expenses since 2009,” Trent The following is a breakdown of the said. “I wanted to set the tone for negotia - council’s spending budget for 2015 as re - tions with the unions, among other rea - quested by the Independent . sons.” In fact, he pointed out, “the actual num - Salaries and fringes $337,500 bers have come in lower than budget each Conventions, clipping $20,600 year.” In 2013, for example, council costs service, business expenses were $397,261 on the budget of $435,600. Catering for meals $18,200 The next year they were $399,523 on the Mayor’s local travel $3,300 same budget. Annual membership fees $27,200 “I am proud of the fact we have, under (UMQ, FCM, etc.) this administration, always come in un - Consultants, stationery, $28,800 der budget for council salaries and ex - awards, gifts, receptions misc. Parking inspector Victoria Bleskina, left, and Sgt. Yook Wong display the new bullet-proof and anti- penses,” Trent said. Total $435,600 puncture vests that will be worn by Public Security patrollers and parking inspectors starting March 23 MMeanwhile in today’s dollars, the c oun - (see story December 2, 2014, p. 3). Photo: Laureen Sweeney

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By Laureen Sweeney portance of teaching children to use them This is a result of world-wide concerns than later,” he said. responsibly,” said Tom Thompson, who over the cumulative effects of RF on the The new devices, he said are “changing Westmount’s Healthy City Project chairs HCP’s Community Life committee, health of young children in particular (see the environment in a way we should be (HCP) is expanding an initiative to provide which is behind the idea. story August 27, 2013, p. 8). ready for, and no one is. People are using parents with a tool for managing their chil - Jean Williams and Megan Durnford, “We’re hoping to make parents aware them without thinking about their impact.” dren’s exposure to “screen” time, be it among other members of the committee, of the misuse of cell phones and the need The idea for the initiative comes from a through internet activity or the use of cell will be handing out the forms and provid - to collect them from their children before model issued by a group called Common phones and other hi-tech devices. ing related information on March 28 at bedtime so they don’t sleep with them un - Sense Media, he said. His committee has It’s a sample contract that can be signed the city’s Earth Hour program at Victoria der their pillow. It’s appropriate to start had it translated into French for the dis - by both parents and kids to create aware - Hall from 6 to 10 pm. thinking about these things sooner rather tribution. ness about cyber bullying, safe surfing, Thompson described the contract as a long distance phone costs and the impact simple model agreement tailored to a on hearing that can result from the pro - child’s grade level. Ideally it could be used longed wearing of ear buds, as well as con - as a condition of the child’s use of a cell cerns over the potential effect on health phone before one is acquired, for example. from radio-frequency (RF) emissions from The project is an off-shoot, in part, of wireless devices. HCP’s efforts to persuade the city to offer “What we want to do is get people think - residents the option of having a new hydro ing about these new devices and the im - meter that does not emit radio-frequency. No costing received yet in sound barrier ‘interim’ report By Laureen Sweeney set for another. “We asked more questions and for costing.” City officials met with those from Trans - The first phase of the feasibility report port Quebec (MTQ) March 19 to receive had been presented to the city September the overdue second and supposedly final 11 by the MTQ with the second and con - phase of a feasibility report regarding a cluding portion within seven or eight sound barrier along the Ville Marie Ex - weeks (see story February 17, p. 1). pressway. The study is funded equally by the city But what was expected to bring costing and MTQ at some $50,000 each. for alternative options proved instead to be Of particular concern, she said, are two an “interim report,” Councillor Theodora areas which might be too narrow for in - Samiotis said the next day. stalling a sound barrier since Canadian “It was disappointing because we felt Pacific will not allow the city to use any of there were very few options considering its property. One is at the Greene railway the limited space and were hoping the re - overpass. The other is between Bruce and port would go into costs.” Columbia rather than along Prospect as Nevertheless, she said, she was pleased previously reported. thPe meeting had taken place. No date w a s FEATURED PROPERTIES FOR SALE WESTMOUNT ADJ. WESTMOUNT ADJ. HAMPSTEAD ATWATER MARKET WESTMOUNT ADJ. OPEN HOUSE SUN 2-4PM

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Fortunate to have white which it is especially vulnerable), the white lined up and down the street so traffic can noise? pine in Westmount pine weevil (as Michael Walsh mentioned) pass on the already narrow street, has the The big maple tree (at least 50 years and blister rust, economically the conti - entire area bellowing with noise. A great old) that was on the corner of Hillside and Michael Walsh’s fine tree photos nent’s most serious tree disease. big crane towers over the entire area, Metcalfe was cut down (and other trees in prompt a reminder to Quebecers of our How fortunate we are to have the tall about 10 stories high. the way) to allow space for the trucks to own history of the white pine with its and slender pinus strobus in Westmount I understand buildings have to go up turn onto the site. Now, when I look out softly curved cones (“Westmount Park’s Park. but can’t they keep normal and reasonable my patio door, I see four white pines,” March 10, p. 6). Elizabeth Quance, Sherbrooke St. hours so we can live without so much buildings looking back at continued on p. 7 The Iroquois and the tribes they over - came valued this pine for its many forms Lower Westmount not of medication, some adopted by arriving so ‘healthy’ Europeans. When the British lost access to New England pine, indispensable to In response to the article “City joins their sailing ships, they had in hand a new movement for ‘right to a healthy environ - area to exploit, and by 1800 Quebec City ment’” (March 10, p. 4), so far we have had become the largest timber port in the tons of noise daily and huge amounts of world. dust here on Hillside Ave. and Metcalfe, For over a century, squared pine in the with the Ville Marie Expressway and the form of rafts travelled the St. Lawrence, trains going by – and now the construction the Ottawa, the Gatineau and every major of condos. river in our pine territory, which included The hammering and machines grind - all of the Maritimes, sections of southern ing from 7 am to 9 30 pm is a constant re - Quebec and considerably more of what is minder that we are not in a healthy now Ontario. environment. As the giant trees disappeared, The new buildings will be sound-proof. sawmills were built in Hull (now part of Ours used to be, but the windows and Gatineau), Hawkesbury, etc. to deal with doors were replaced for cheaper ones and smaller trees. are no longer sound-proof. The Eastern white pine is becoming The constant driving of trucks on the rare, a victim of logging, forest fires (to sidewalks, and the mostly cement trucks

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the G(irls)20 Summit, and Morgane the University of Chicago. Letters cont’d. from p. 6 Richer Laflèche, Canadian delegate at the And the calibre of the speakers is a re - Power outage me into my living room. No more trees, 2013 Russian Summit, speak to the flection of the organizers – so here is a big hits Greene which calmed my soul despite the noise. Women’s Canadian Club of Montreal thank you to the Women’s Canadian Club about “Cultivating a New Generation of of Montreal on behalf of my daughter, my - A power outage around the area of No more privacy, as the glaring lights stay Greene Ave. March 10 knocked out traffic on all night shine and into my apartment. Female Leaders.” self and all of the young women out there Incredible! with goals and ideas and the power to lights at several intersections during the Is this really healthy living? start of rush-hour period from 3:45 to 4:42 I sometimes wonder if healthy living is While I have read about Farah Mo - dream big. hamed’s G(irls)20 Summit in interna - Amy Creighton, NDG pm, Public Security officials said. Patrol only for certain parts of Westmount. cars were stationed at the intersections of I’m sure trees will be planted in front tional magazines, I can honestly say it never crossed my mind she would be Greene at St. Catherine and at Dorchester of the new condos when they are finished. to alert drivers to the potentially dangerous Having sacrificed our trees, who will re - speaking [near] Westmount. It was amazingly energizing, especially situation until temporary stop signs could plant our trees lost in the shuffle? be installed on the street. Who will clean up our side of the street as the mother of an 8-year-old girl, to hear once the half-a-million-dollar condos are about the concrete action being taken by this organization toward securing spaces built? Terry McGimpsey, Hillside Ave. at the big table for the voices and presence of girls and young women. Motivated Vendor Impressed with women’s I suppose I shouldn’t have been sur - prised by an internationally recognized or - club speaker Photo courtesy of Amy Creighton ganization presenting [near] Westmount, On March 16, I was invited to hear after all, Morgane Richer Laflèche is a for - Farah Mohamed, president and CEO of mer Westmount resident now studying at From left: Morgane Richer Laflèche, Canadian delegate to G(irls) 20 Summit 2013; Jane Bourne Wightman, co-chair of the Women’s Canadian Power outage caused by fire in manhole Club of Montreal speaker series; Farah Mohamed, CEO of G(irls) 20 Summit; and A widespread but relatively short power Selby, posted the following Facebook com - Westmounter Patricia Roman, co-chair of the outage that hit Westmount March 4 re - ment, though Westmount Public Security club’s speaker series at the March 16 talk at the sulted from a fire in a Hydro Quebec man - officials said they were not aware of the Unitarian Church on de Maisonneuve. hole in Montreal, Hydro Westmount offi - bangs he refers to and it was not known cials said last week. The affected circuit fed whether the “bangs” related to the fire in electricity to the Poste Maisonneuve sta - the manhole. Study of an tion in St. Henri, forcing it to cut power to “Two big explosions at the Hydro Que - unlicensed dog the southwest and central areas of West - bec Poste Maisonneuve.... The bangs were mount. Public Security patrols were re - at least an hour apart, the first being at A dog running loose at The Study on ported to have paid special attention to around quarter past midnight. I saw a flash The Boulevard March 11 at about 10:35 am WESTMOUNT: Spring is around those areas between 12:26 am and 1:30 of light. Police and fire department had was taken to the SPCA until its owner the corner…why not live your dream am. A total of 55 calls for information were sent a car and Westmount security were called Public Security looking for it, de - and purchase this beautiful 2 Bdrm/ received by the Public Security dispatcher aware of the situation. I hope everything is partment officials said. The dog initially 2Bath condo with garage & pool in the heart of Westmount. $499,000 during the blackout. OK. We have power but the street lights had been kept at the station on Stanton Gibran Hakim, a security guard at 350 were out.” while officers tried to track down the owner in its database of licensed dogs. One, matching a description of the minia - Karen Concrete poured after hours at condo site ture poodle-type, turned out not to be the same dog, resulting in its trip to the animal Kurtz The use of heavy equipment at the pouring of concrete, had taken longer than Real Estate Broker, 24 years experience condo worksite at 175 Metcalfe generated a expected. The contractor was warned that shelter at 1 pm When its owner eventually Remax Performance Inc complaint March 5 at 7:50 pm, Public Se - a second complaint would result in a fine. called looking for it, she was informed of curity officials said. 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Trafalgar water service was to be restored Monday Celebrating the Miracle Houses fed water by hydrant of Faith By Laureen Sweeney

at Easter Two Westmount houses on Trafalgar #Palm Sunday March 29 Ave. were still without their regular water supply at the end of last week, three weeks 10:30 am Palm Sunday Liturgy after a water main froze in the Montreal &Choral Eucharist portion of the street to the east. But by press time Monday, work was #Maundy Thursday April 2 underway to remove the temporary hoses 5:30 pm A simple supper followed supplying the houses and restore their by the Maundy Thursday Liturgy regular water service, Public Works direc - tor Marianne Zalzal said. #Good Friday April 3 Montreal water crews had managed to replace a broken valve and a 15-foot sec - 7 pm Choral Evensong tion of the main late March 20, but the #Easter Day April 5 restoration process had not taken place over the weekend. 10:30 am Easter Choral Eucharist Meanwhile the “last resort” supply from a hose attached to a fire hydrant had had to be modified when it ran into prob - St. Matthias’ lems. Anglican Church The hose was pulled out by a Montreal snow plow March 15. It then froze when The Revd Patrick Wheeler temperatures plunged March 18. A temporary hose feeding up from a fire hydrant on Belvedere at The Boulevard was still being used 131 Cote St.Antoine Rd. At one point it had been hung over a March 20 as a temporary source of water for two houses on either side of Trafalgar Ave. (corner Metcalfe) tree to keep it away from snow plows, ex - 514-933-4295 plained Cristian Sipos, water and sewer had been mandated to keep the water “It’s an extreme situa - engin eer. A s w ell, a plumbing contractor flowing through the 60- to 70-metre hose. tion.” continued on p. 21 The Parish of Ascension of Our Lord (Sherbrooke St. at the corner of Clarke Ave.) Welcomes all to our Holy Week &Easter Celebrations!

Passion Sunday Weekend: Saturday, March 28th at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 29th at 10:30 a.m. Holy Thursday, April 2: Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 8 p.m. Good Friday, April 3: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 4: Sacrament of Reconciliation from 3 to 4 p.m. Easter Vigil at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 5: Celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord 10:30 a.m We invite all parishioners, former parishioners and visitors to join in celebrating with us this Holy Season. Msgr. Sean Harty C.S.S., Pastor Rev. Patrick Donnelly, Associate Pastor WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – March 24, 2015 – 11

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real estate broker real estate broker residential real estate broker ® ® 1R2 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – M arch 24, 2 015 Police Report It’s that time of the year... St. Catherine dry cleaner held up at gunpoint By Michael Moore pect could potentially face a separate scene, including possible fingerprints, to Experts in hand wash, charge for using a gun in the commission create a more accurate description with The following news story is based on infor - of a crime, even if the weapon is later which to build the case against the suspect, repairs and mation from police reports provided by a Sta - found to have been a replica, said Laper - who didn’t have any identifying marks like restoration of all rugs. tion  constable in an interview with the re - rière. tattoos or scars that the victim noticed. porter. The case is being turned over to Mont - Video surveillance of neighbouring ar - We o&er free dust removal An unidentified man robbed a St. real police’s Investigations Unit located at eas and businesses could also be solicited Catherine St. dry cleaner at gunpoint on the operational centre on Guy. The unit to help track the path of the suspect as he (our beater) with all carpet the evening of March 13, making off with will look for additional evidence on the fled, according to Laperrière. cleaning. Great for allergy $200, according a Station 12 police report. The suspect, described as a white male su&erers, we deep water wash around 35 years old, approximately six-feet and use all natural products. tall and 170 pounds, walked into the dry WRC named finalist for cleaner in eastern Westmount around 6:30 Pick up and delivery available pm and approached the female cashier, regional environmental award Mon. – Sat. | 9 am – 4 pm according to constable Stephan Laperrière. The man allegedly pulled out a gun, be - By Laureen Sweeney lieved to be a revolver, pointed it at the said Mayor Peter Trent. “All Westmounters cashier and in French demanded she hand should be proud.” RAYMOND over the money in the register. The Westmount recreation centre The WRC project was chosen in part, ac - “She opened up the cash register and let (WRC) has been chosen as one of three fi - cording to a press release from the award &HELLER him serve himself,” said Laperrière. nalists in a category of “public entries” for committee, for “the use of green tech - Carpet washing since  “The person did the right thing by let - a regional award called the Environmental nologies including LED lighting, [which] ting [the suspect] take the money. It’s not and Sustainable Development Gala. makes this public building a model of en -  avenue du Parc worth risking your life for a couple hun - The selection of finalists was announced ergy efficiency and water conservation.” dred dollars.” March 19 by the “Gala” sponsored by the The other two finalists in the WRC’s cat - In addition to armed robbery, the sus - Montreal Regional Council on the Envi - egory were entries related to the opening . .  ronment (CRE – Montreal) and the Re - of a public square in Pointe aux Trembles gional Conference of Elected Officials in and to the receipt by the borough of St. Montreal and the City of Montreal (CRÉ de Laurent of ISO 14,001 certification, an in - Westmount an address Montreal). ternational standard for environmental The winner of this and two other cate - management. of Prestige & Distinction. gories is to be announced April 28. A total of 50 entries in the three cate - “It is gratifying that the uniqueness of gories had been received for this year’s • Luxurious renovated rental suites the WRC is being recognized once again,” awards. • Breathtaking views • 3 appliances included • Heating, hot water and a/c included Dog finds way out through fence, back in again • 24 hour doorman • Valet parking • Fitness & social room A loose dog on Mount Stephen took the hole in the fence of its home on the north • Walking distance to Greene & the new MUHC long way home to Springfield March 13, side of Springfield. The dog owner apolo - Come experience Le 4300, Public Security officials said. Followed by gized to officers and said the fence would public safety officers who had been alerted be repaired. She was told a ticket would be visit us now – (438) 968-2412 by 911, the Labrador-mix ran north on issued on a second offence. The dog owner 4300demaisonneuve.com Mount Stephen, turned right and went had just obtained dog licences that very through a yard on Côte St. Antoine to a day. SUSAN HOMA “Finding your way home” “Le chemin idéal vers votre chez-soi”

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Iconic Borenstein a Symbol of Achievement

“From the late 1950s, the village of Sainte-Lucie as well as the neighbouring towns of Ste-Agathe and Val-David were to provide Borenstein with compositions which today are his most celebrated legacies.”

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Julie Marcus in the Roslyn’s computer lab March 12 . By Martin C. Barry rated into day-to-day learning at the school. Julie Marcus, a technology teaching The video shows students acquiring specialist at Roslyn School in Westmount, critical skills ranging from basic computer was recently named one of three winners programming to video and photo editing. across Canada in the seventh annual Marcus’ winning submission can be seen MindShare Learning Digital Learning at: https://www.youtube.com/watch? Video Challenge. v=ZEEg9C_vat8. She submitted a video that demon - strated how technology can be incorpo -

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Redefining the way you live.

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$3,695,000 $2,380,000 $2,349,000 $1,795,000 $1,699,000 or $6,000/mo WESTMOUNT | EXCLUSIVE WESTMOUNT | CEDAR WESTMOUNT | AVE. ELM WESTMOUNT | SUMMIT CIRCLE UPPER WESTMOUNT | BELVEDERE ROAD Exquisite three-storey home with gracious Detached stone residence in sought-after Discover beyond this monumental brown - Contemporary 2-storey featuring 3 bdrms, Substantial 3 storey home nested in the living areas, renovated kitchen and 2-car Peter-McGill location of Westmount, mins stone façade a beautifully renovated, turn-key offers loads of light & a great lifestyle. mountain. Unique & bright! 3+1 bdrm, 2+1 garage. Located on one of Westmount’s finest from private schools & downtown Mtl. Sited interior where contemporary design blends 2balconies + a sun room with spectacular bath, gourmet kitchen, overlooking the streets near the park, this 5 bedroom resi - on a private 8,558 sq. ft. lot, this sun-filled 3+1 seamlessly with the original architecture. One views. An oasis of tranquility at one of garden & mountain. MLS 18732332 & dence exudes charm, warmth and exquisite bdrm home boasts a flowing cross hall plan of Westmount’s finest townhouses this re - the highest points in Westmount. MLS 11811847 beauty. Exclusive with rare ground floor den. 3+2 bathrooms & cently modernized, 3-storey has been MLS 27693194 a spacious garage. MLS 18347412 re stored for today’s lifestyle. MLS 20058513 LIZA KAUFMAN† 514.788.2160 JOSEPH MONTANARO*514.660.3050ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)* 514.726.3037 SAUL CIECHA*514.941.6248SAGUY ELBAZ*514.892.7653

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$1,585,000 or $6,500/mo $1,325,000 $424,900 $3,000/mo $1,695,000 WESTMOUNT | AV. CLARKE WESTMOUNT | AV. VICTORIA WESTMOUNT | AV. BRUCE UPPER WESTMOUNT | VICTORIAN STYLE HAMPSTEAD | BELSIZE Fabulous, newly renovated semi-detached Westmount contemporary multi-level de - Spacious condo near Greene & Westmount Upper Duplex for rent. 3 bedrooms + 2 Completely renovated and redesigned, this 5 cottage conveniently located on the Flats, tached home backing on an immense green Sq. A great opportunity to relocate in a prized bathrooms. Architectural delight. Very well bedroom home boasts luxury and style. featuring 4 bedrooms, original architectural space. Separate garden-level 3-room suite area, this unit has retained its original charm located on Church Hill. Non heated. 1 parking Extremely spacious and sunny, this property details, and private driveway with an ideal for teens or in-laws. Garage + parking & features beautiful hardwood floors & high space & storage. Option $3,300 heated. will impress the most discerning buyers. oversized garage. MLS 11176431 for 3 cars. MLS 12946071 ceilings. 2 bdrms, spacious living room with Available June 1st, 2015. MLS 24388127 Spectacular kitchen, open concept living room fireplace & a private prkg. MLS 27380017 to den with fireplace, huge basement and MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932 2 car garage. MLS 22428665 ROCHELLE CANTOR*514.605.6755JILL SHPRITSER** 514.691.0800 VINCENT GAUDREAU-BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 PINA PIZZI*514.781.4826LAURIE TENENBAUM*514.248.7272

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$1,580,000 $1,520,000 $1,295,000 $1,049,000 NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE ADJ. OUTREMONT | AVENUE BRIGHTON NDG | LOT WILLOWDALE WESTMOUNT ADJACENT | NDG This beautifully spacious spectacular con- Magnificent property completely renovated Located in the heart of the îlot Willowdale, this property has been converted into a spacious, Outstanding semi-detached cottage. This temporary detached stone residence, unique with 2 units with the option of bachelor very 7bedroom house. Ideally located, bordering both Outremont and NDG, and is walking distance timeless, sun-filled residence has maintained concept and architectural, 3 levels, 7 bed- well maintained and completely renovated by to the University of Montreal, schools, hospitals and all amenities. MLS 28108263 its architectural integrity with stunning wood rooms, 4+1 bathrooms, 3 fireplaces, elegant the owner. Close to all amenities, near Ste panels and trimmings throughout. Features and prestigious, exceptional quality of life. Justine, University of Montreal. Rare op port- 4+1 bdrms, 2+1 baths, spacious rooms, MLS 22427070 unity – ideal for owner occupier or investor. finished basement, expansive driveway & MLS 25986324 SOPHIE LE GUERRIER*514.655.0773landscaped garden w/patio. MLS 18870436 MELISSA WONG*514.386.2818GÉRALDINE LIBRATY*514.962.5563GENEVIÈVE PELLETIER*514.836.4363RANDY NAAMI** 514.743.5000

TOKYO VENICE MIAMI AUCKLAND NEW YORK TORONTO LONDON WESTMOUNT MONTRÉAL ST-LAMBERT TREMBLANT PARIS VANCOUVER WHISTLER CAPE TOWN VICTORIA MARBELLA KNOWLTON 5 Real Estate Agency | Independently owned & operated | *Real Estate Broker | **Certified Real Estate Broker | †Sotheby’s International Realty Québec LK | Agency | ††Sotheby’s International Realty Québec HR | Agency | ‡ Asking Price WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – March 24, 2015 – 15

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$638,000 $199,000 $5,995,000 +txs $3,800,000 $1,995,000 NOTRE-DAME-DE-GRÂCE | MARLOWE CÔTE-DES-NEIGES | RIDGEWOOD GRIFFINTOWN | YOO PENTHOUSE LE CRYSTAL PH GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | PLACE DE CHELSEA Stunning lower unit of a completely re-con- Perfect pied-à-terre. Renovated corner unit On the 20th & top floor of the Philippe Starck This is a true home situated in the prestigious Magnificent, renovated 4-storey home in one structed (2004) quadruplex. This prop erty is with balcony and views. No notary fees or project, a one & only penthouse covers 6,000 condominium tower Le Crystal. Over 3,500 of the most exclusive complexes in downtown comprised of a 1st floor + basement unit. transfer tax. Shared rooftop terrace and sq.ft. with 360 degrees views and direct sq. ft. & 5 rooms, it is a very rare product in the Mtl, boasting windows on 3 sides & beautiful Both with an open concept living room / dining garden. Exterior parking. Minutes to down- elevator access. The entire rooftop is for city; designed with sublime artistry & subtlety, natural light within, high ceilings, herringbone rm / kitchen, gas fireplace & more. 2-car tan- town. Move-in! MLS 14797739 exclusive use with a 5,000 sq. ft. terrace & the it is overwhelmed by 450 sq. ft. terrace and an wood floors & private roof terrace. One of the dem parking. MLS 26032621 unique feature of having a private pool. 4 incredible panoramic view of the mountain rare few that benefits from both a courtyard JILL SHPRITSER**514.691.0800 garages. MLS 28100953 and the city. MLS 21083378 & separate street entrance. MLS 18259653 MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597LILLIAN LÉONARD** 514.949.5211 ANICK TRUONG*514.836.4062LOUISE LATREILLE*514.577.2009KAREN KARPMAN*514.497.8218

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$1,485,000 $1,275,000 $1,150,000 $574,000 $549,000 VILLE-MARIE | LE TRAFALGAR VILLE-MARIE | RUE PLESSIS LE 1200 OUEST CITÉ DU HAVRE | TROPIQUES NORD ATWATER MARKET | QUAI DES ÉCLUSIERS Nearly 2,700 sq. ft. condo completely Charming residence with open space con- The ultimate downtown location, walking Exceptional value, tastefully renovated, 2 Stunning view of the Mount-Royal and renovated with exceptional quality and pure cept. Fully glass added wing on two stories distance to everything! Magnificent 2 bed - bed rooms + office, 2,000 sq. ft. spacious 15’ x Downtown Montreal. 2 large bedrooms. lines. Offers 4 bdrms, 3+1 baths, wine cellar gives an enormous amount of light in the room, 2 bathroom corner condo of 1,550 sq. 25’ terrace overlooking lush tropical garden, Exceptionally bright living spaces. Bathroom (1,000 bottles), 2 garages. Tons of storage. house. MLS 25455012 ft. amazing terrace of over 700 sq. ft. Indoor indoor & outdoor pools, only 5 minutes to city worthy of a design magazine. Large private MLS 15388738 parking, 24/7 security, gym, pool, private by private shuttle. MLS 10817716 terrace. MLS 23525221 lounge. MLS 2497118

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$485,000 Starting at $349,000 +txs $269,900 $240,000 $2,500,000 COURS MONT-ROYAL PENNY LANE | OLD-MONTRÉAL GRIFFINTOWN | RUE WILLIAM PORT ROYAL | RUE. SHERBROOKE W. TMR | UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Extremely elegant and bright, this rare unit By Europa. Located right in the heart of Old- Exceptional loft style condo with magnificent Beautiful pied-à-terre studio apartment This exclusive residence offers both elegance located on the 8th floor offers a North-West Montréal. Luxurious penthouses of 2 and 3 views of the city. Great open space, high locat ed at the Prestigious Port Royal. South - and comfort. Exceptional space and im- orientation, garage and all the services one bedrooms with private terrace offering views ceilings 11’, renovated kitchen, ultra modern ern exposure, facing Sherbrooke St. in the maculate landscaping are just some features can expect in a high end building. Comfort, on the Square-Victoria. MLS 26082205 & bathroom, bedroom with sliding doors. Golden Square mile. Steps away from the this home has to offer. MLS 12054257 tranquility and exceptional location! MLS 22906532 Minutes to Old Montréal, cycling path, shops, museums and fine shops. MLS 26456958 MLS 26526035 groceries, canal Lachine. MLS 25206036 VINCENT G.-BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 KARINE DOCHE*514.677.6244 JOHN DI PIETRO*514.726.1400 CYRILLE GIRARD*514.582.2810KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932NAYLA SALEH*514.941.6244DINO CAFARO*514.898.7722PATRICK VAILLANT** 514.774.6917

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$1,850,000 $1,199,000 $579,000 $579,000 $639,000 TMR | GRAND FAMILY HOME OUTREMONT MONT-ROYAL TMR | SAX PHASE 1 CÔTE-ST-LUC | CH. BÉLAND Located on one of the most sought out streets Offering peace and seclusion in the heart of This renovated semi-detached bungalow Built in 2011, this 1,485 sq. ft. net condo Outstanding 3+1 detached turn-key split. in T.M.R. This turnkey home has been Outremont, this sumptuous triplex benefits boasts 4 bdrms, 2 baths and a spacious back- offers 2 bdrms (poss. 3), 2 baths, large walk- Gorgeous wood floors.Spacious very bright. renovated with the utmost taste and from its charming and convenient location, yard. Open concept living / dining area with in in master bedroom, large kitchen, A/C, 2 Great family home near school, transporta - elegance. MLS 20077141 just moments from beautiful Laurier Avenue, big windows & an abundance of natural light. garages, 1 locker. Presently rented at tion, shopping and parks. A real Gem! exclusive shops, fine dining and entertain - Renovated kitchen with high-end cabinetry $2,950/mo. MLS 8563348 MLS 17343736 ment. MLS 17117510 and stainless steel appliances. Turn key! PATRICK VAILLANT** 514.774.6917 MLS 28509151 JOHN DI PIETRO*514.726.1400CARLO PAOLUCCI*514.802.4004KAREN ROSSY** 514.963.6311 GHISLAINE ADELAND*514.731.6378BRIGITTE COHEN∆ 514.963.5324

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$5,500,000 $750,000 +txs $439,000 $429,000 +txs $2,875,000 BOWLING GREEN | POINTE-CLAIRE LACHINE | NOTRE-DAME CONDO WITH WATER VIEWS | LACHINE DOLLARD-DES-ORMEAUX EXCLUSIVE SECTOR | ST-BRUNO-DE-MONTARVILLE Stunning large property with water views, Gorgeous semi commercial building in the Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom 2nd floor Prestigious 2-storey PH with 4 balconies, 2 Enjoy calm and total privacy in a unique 5- modern amenities, luxury finishings through - center of Lachine. This former Bank of condo in prime sector of Lachine overlooking bdrms, 2+1 baths and beautiful kitchen with bedroom stone house located on a out, 30 ft cathedral ceilings, 2 wine cellars, Montreal building is all concrete, composed the water! Panoramic views, Jatoba wood granite countertop. Hardwood floors. Gym + magnifi cent wooded 60,000 sq ft lot adjacent butler’s pantry, beautiful outdoor living space, of one commercial space on the ground floor floors, spectacular kitchen w/ breakfast bar, 2 2 saunas. MLS 17532901 to Mont-Saint-Bruno Provincial Park. pool and pool house. MLS 22006237 with 3,700 sq. ft. and second floor with 1,600 bathrooms, unfinished loft. MLS 24629632 MLS 14066187 sq. ft. Also available for lease. MLS 10666005

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$1,150,000 $ 9 9 8 , 0 0 0 $7,900,000 $7,495,000 $3,950,000 LAVAL-SUR-LE-LAC LAVAL-SUR-LE-LAC LAC LACOSTE | RIVIÈRE-ROUGE LAC DESMARAIS | MONT-TREMBLANT STE-AGATHE AREA | PRIVATE DOMAIN Searching for your dream residence? This This California style home offers 5 large 1,212.75 acres of wilderness crisscrossed by Amazing waterfront property, 14,000 sq. ft. 237 acres, pristine spring fed private lake, stately home is found on a large lot fully bedrooms + a separate wing with a 2nd full 4.5 km of private roads and 8 km of trails, home on a double lot. Very unique the large sandy beaches surrounded by mountains, landscaped by one of the most famous kitchen. Perfect for a family that loves to 4.5 km of shoreline on lac Lacoste. 5 summer kitchen, living & dining area plus spectacular view, 2 homes, private sport Canadian landscape architects, Ronald entertain or someone in search of an inter - waterfront residences and an ancestral several beautiful decks. Private and secure, facilities, trails, significant infrastructure. Williams. Home has been completely renovat- generational property. The 30,000 sq. ft. lot farmhouse with barn, outbuildings and this home is the perfect to entertain family & Commercial possible, direct access 117, ed in 2007. MLS 18461488 boast a large inground pool. MLS 23029301 garden. MLS 10214006 friends. MLS 18362020 Ideally located between Ste-Agathe & Mont- Tremblant. MLS 19693084 JOHN R. DOW*514.586.3032FRÉDÉRIC LE BUIS** 514.953.9058 HERBERT RATSCH†† 819.429.9019 MARSHA HANNA†† 819.425.0619 MELISSA CARO*514.606.7200

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By Laureen Sweeney house all day.” soon as they receive it.” parked too far from the curb, or on the Without divulging monitoring details or Problems with a ticket mean dealing curb or impeding into the parking spot Returning to the same spot in a two- specifics of this particular case, he said with the Montreal courthouse. West - ahead. Also, be aware of driveways and hour parking zone within a short period of some of the general methods used for time mount’s own municipal court was amal - the need to turn wheels to the curb when time could be a risky proposition, warns a zones are taking photos, noting the posi - gamated into the Montreal system during parking on a hill.” woman, who is contesting a parking ticket tion of tire valves in relation to the curb the mergers but never “demerged.” It had At a meter, always check that it has cor - in court. It was recently issued to her on and recording licence plates. been located on Stanton St. rectly recorded the time paid for. “If the Prince Albert for parking over the time Much more goes into monitoring than For their part, parkers have responsibil - meter is defective, it is important to re - limit. chalking tires, he explained. It takes expe - ities, McBain said. port it immediately to Public Security so it “I’m innocent, and I’m contesting the rience, a keen eye, good notes and a knowl - “Don’t just park or toss a coin in a meter can be recorded and repaired,” he said. ticket despite the inconvenience of going edge of “tricks” drivers may use to over- and rush away. Make sure you aren’t to court,” she told the Independent. ride their time limitation. The woman maintains she had parked a In the nine months since the city rolled second time in the same available space af - out its new automated ticket-writing sys - ter leaving it over lunch. She was then up - tem, McBain said the number of errors in set to find a ticket on the windshield. She tickets has declined as anticipated (see also questioned how parking inspectors June 17, p. 16). Legibility, understanding of know when cars have actually been moved, the infraction and accuracy have been im - even a few feet in accordance with the by- proved. Summer Day Camp for ages 4 –18 years law. But because the system is fully inte - Public Security director Greg McBain grated with the Montreal Municipal Court Challenging Activities for said there were many ways to monitor in Old Montreal, and tickets are automat - kids by professionals including English Immersion time zones. ically entered at the end of a shift, it has Nevertheless, he said, “We encourage narrowed any window of opportunity for June 29 — July 24, 2015 at Kells Academy people not to re-use the same spot and to stopping a ticket with an obvious error. 6865 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal h4b 1t1 move their car to another one. We often re - “We’re very limited in what we can do,” ▶[email protected] ▶Tel.: 514 398-4252 ceive complaints from residents that the McBain said. “It’s important for anyone same car or pick-up parks in front of their receiving a ticket to review it carefully as www.explorationscamp.ca

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HÔTEL DE VILLE Prochaine séance du conseil CITY HALL Next Council Meeting Bureaux municipaux fermés les 3 et 6 avril le mardi 7 avril Municipal o ces closed April 3 & 6 Tuesday, April 7 Les bureaux de la Ville seront fermés le vendredi The City’s o ces will be closed Friday, April 3 and 3 avril et le lundi 6 avril en raison de la fête de Monday,April 6 for the Easter Holiday. The Library Pâques. La bibliothèque publique sera fermée le will be closed Friday, Sunday and Monday. adventures of a troop of young actors trying vendredi, le dimanche et le lundi. La troupe de théâtre Teen Tour Theatre : Furry Tails with a Twist desperately to present a few of the world’s most Le dimanche 19 avril à 14 h, Victoria Hall. La troupe LIBRARY beloved fairy tales. For children ages 4 to 10. Info : BIBLIOTHÈQUE Teen Tour Theatre présente une pièce de Jennifer Author Event: Roch Carrier 514 989-5229. Hickok DeFratis, dirigée par Aviva Wolman-Wener. Rencontre d’auteur : Wednesday, March 25, 7 p.m., Westmount Room. Looking for LEGO® ! Suivez les aventures d’une jeune troupe d’acteurs, Meet Roch Carrier, author of Montcalm and Wolfe: Roch Carrier We would like to start a LEGO® Club Le mercredi 25 mars, 19 h, Salle désireuse de vous présenter quelques-uns des plus Two Men Who Forever Changed the Course of History. this summer at the library. If you have Westmount. Rencontrez Roch Carrier, beaux contes de fées. Pour les jeunes de 4 à 10 ans. Info : 514 989-5299. any LEGO® pieces you are no longer auteur de Montcalm and Wolfe: Two Info : 514 989-5229. using, please consider donating them Men Who Forever Changed the Course Journey into Imagination Workshop to the Library! Drop-o at the Children’s Desk. of History. Info : 514 989-5299. LEGO® recherchés ! with Elissa Baltzer Nous désirons fonder un Club LEGO® à la biblio- Friday, March 27, 1 to 3 p.m. for adults and Questions : [email protected]. Atelier Voyager dans l’imaginaire thèque cet été. Si vous avez en votre possession de 4 to 6 p.m. for children ages 9 to 13, Westmount avec Elissa Baltzer morceaux pièces LEGO® dont vous ne vous servez Room. A multi-media exploration of creativity and COMMUNITY EVENTS Le vendredi 27 mars, de 13 h à 15 h pour adultes plus, envisagez de les o rir à la bibliothèque! Vous imagination for artists of all levels and ages. Please et de 16 h à 18 h pour les jeunes de 9 à 13 ans, pouvez déposer vos pièces LEGO® au comptoir des register in advance at 514 989-5299 (adults) or 514 Exhibition: Bruce Roberts Salle Westmount. Une exploration multimédia de la enfants. Questions : [email protected]. 989-5229 (children). March 26 to April 18. The Gallery at Victoria Hall is créativité et de l’imagination pour les artistes de tous pleased to feature the works of Bruce Roberts. Info : les niveaux et de tous les âges. Veuillez vous inscrire ÉVÉNEMENTS COMMUNAUTAIRES Victorian Tea and Dance [email protected] or 514 989-5521. préalablement au 514 989-5299 (adultes) ou au 514 Sunday, March 29 from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Victoria 989-5229 (enfants). Exposition : Bruce Roberts Hall. Join us for afternoon tea and an optional English Earth Hour 2015 Du 26 mars au 18 avril. La galerie du Victoria Hall est Country Dance Lesson. Costumes welcome! Pre- Saturday, March 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thé et danse victorienne  ère de présenter les œuvres de Bruce Roberts. Info : sented in collaboration with The Montreal Dickens Victoria Hall. Turn o your lights! Victoria Hall hosts Le dimanche 29 mars de 13 h à 16 h 30, Victoria [email protected] ou 514 989-5521. Fellowship. Tickets required. Info : 514 989-5226. an evening of activities, talks,  lms, stargazing and Hall. Venez prendre le thé dans l’après-midi avec more as part of Earth Hour, an event to raise aware- l’option de recevoir une leçon de danse folklorique Une heure pour la Terre 2015 NEW! “Des bébés et des livres” ness on Climate change. Info: 514 989-5226. anglaise. Venez déguisé si vous voulez! Événement Le samedi 28 mars de 18 h à 22 h, Victoria Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23, and 30, 11 a.m. It’s présenté en collaboration avec The Montreal Dickens Hall. Éteignez vos lumières et jouez aux never too early to read to your child. Come listen City Council Blood Donor Clinic Fellowship. Billets requis. Info : 514 989-5226. astronomes en observant le ciel noir durant to stories with Barbara Duchesne and explore the Thursday April 9, 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Victoria cette heure symbolique soulignant la lutte richness of books for babies (18 months and under). Hall. Westmount Council members invite residents NOUVEAU ! – Des bébés et des livres aux changements climatiques. Info : 514 989-5226. In French. Info: 514 989-5229. to give the gift of life at the annual blood donor Les jeudis 9, 16, 23 et 30 avril à 11 h. Il n’est jamais clinic. Info : 514 989-5226. trop tôt pour lire à son bébé. Venez écouter des his- Collecte de sang de la Ville de Westmount McEntyre Writing Competition 2015 toires avec Barbara Duchesne et explorer la richesse Le jeudi 9 avril de 14 h 30 à 19 h 30, Deadline: Friday, April 10, 9 p.m. This year, we Gallery at Victoria Hall: Call for projects des livres pour les touts-petits (18 mois et moins). Victoria Hall. Les membres du conseil de would like you to write about “Chasing a Dream”. Until April 15. Emerging or professional Info : 514 989-5229. Westmount invitent les résidents à faire See the contest page www.westlib.org/JeunesKids. artists residing in Westmount are invited un don pour la vie lors de sa collecte to apply for the Gallery’s 2015-2016 Concours littéraire McEntyre 2015 annuelle de sang. Info : 514 989-5226. Friends of the Library Book Sale exhibition season. Info: 514 989-5521 Date limite : le vendredi 10 avril à 21 h. Cette Saturday and Sunday, April 11 & 12 from 10 a.m. or [email protected]. année, nous t’invitons à écrire sur le thème « À la Galerie du Victoria Hall : appel de dossiers to 5 p.m., Victoria Hall. All proceeds from the sale Jusqu’au 15 avril. Les artistes émergents ou pro- go towards the purchase of new materials for the poursuite d’un rêve ». Visitez la page du concours PUBLIC SECURITY au www.westlib.org/JeunesKids. fessionnels qui habitent Westmount sont invités à Library. Contemporary novels, non- ction, art, and soumettre leur candidature pour la programmation children’s books in prime condition may be left at Parking during Easter weekend Vente de livres des Amis de la Bibliothèque 2015-2016 de la galerie. Info : victoriahall@westmount. the library anytime for the sale. Westmount’s parking meters will not be in e ect on Les samedi et dimanche 11 et 12 avril de 10 h à org ou 514 989-5521. Friday, April 3 and and Monday, April 6, but will be 17 h, Victoria Hall. Tous les fonds recueillis seront Words and Music Event with enforced Saturday, April 4. The 4-hour overnight consacrés à l’achat de nouveau matériel pour la bib- Sean Michaels and Aleks Schürmer SÉCURITÉ PUBLIQUE parking restriction will not be applied Friday liothèque. Si vous possédez des livres en excellent Wednesday, April 15, 7 p.m., Victoria through Monday. Info: 514 989-5222. état dont vous aimeriez vous départir, veuillez les Stationnement : période de Pâques Hall. Spend the evening with Sean apporter à la bibliothèque dès aujourd’hui. Les parcomètres de Westmount ne seront pas en Michaels, 2015 Giller Prize winner and fonction les vendredi 3 avril et lundi 6 avril, mais author of Us Conductors and special Événement « Words and Music » avec seront in vigueur le samedi 4 avril. La restriction de musical guest Aleks Schürmer. Sean Michaels et Aleks Schürmer stationnement de nuit ne sera pas en vigueur du Info : 514 989-5226. Le mercredi 15 avril à 19 h, Victoria Hall. Venez vendredi au lundi. Info : 514 989-5222. rencontrer Sean Michaels, gagnant du prix Giller Teen Tour Theatre : Furry Tails with a Twist 2015 et auteur de Us Conductors et Aleks Schürmer, Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m., Victoria Hall. Teen Tour invité musical. Billets requis. Info : 514 989-5226. Theatre presents a play by Jennifer Hickok DeFratis and directed by Aviva Wolman-Wener. Follow the

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Book sale on again for Westmount Public Library

By Joanne Penhale

Book lovers can peruse thousands of ti - tles at the April 11 and 12 weekend “Qual - ity Used Book Sale,” which benefits the HEADPHONE Westmount Public Library. “It covers the entire Victoria Hall audi - SALE torium, from wall to wall,” said Joan 25% OFF Samuels, a volunteer for Friends of the Westmount Public Library, which organ - izes the bi-annual sale. Most books are in English, categorized by subject, and priced between $1 and $3. The sale also includes books in French, children’s books, CDs and DVDs. The Westmount Public Library accepts donations of used books throughout the year. Volunteers assess the quality of each do - nated book, Samuels explained, and books that are yellowed or otherwise undesirable are not included in the sale. Volunteers with Friends of the Westmount Public Library Joan Samuels, foreground, and Miriam Tees The sale is the same format as it has AUTY PRODUCTS been in the past. It runs from 10 am to 5 ORGANIC BE sort and price donated books in the basement of the library on March 16. rganic Facial pm on Saturday and Sunday at Victoria O n Makeup Applicatio ment on the public domain while ensuring Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke St. Organic Oink Oink cont’d. from p. 1 safety and continuity in pedestrian flow “However, in light of the comments and barrier-free accessibility on the east side of Greene Ave.” WWW.ANNIEYOUNG.COM heard at the public meeting, the commit - LA BOUTIQUE tee has reservations about the impact of Timelines, proposed hours of work and 4908 SHERBROOKE OUEST 438 383 9939 the demolition and reconstruction phases of the delivery of materials to the site are of the project on the commercial street as also to be outlined. The decision also in - In conjunction with this year’s well as on the residential neighbourhood sists that “deliveries to adjacent commer - at the rear of the site.” cial stores through the lane must be main - Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, join bestselling Among the conditions requested is a tained at all times.” author Catherine McKenzie (Forgotten, Hidden) structural engineer’s report “on the A monetary guarantee was set at shoring and underpinning of the façade as $205,000. The project’s estimated cost was for a series of writing seminars in Westmount well as the proposed method of support of reported at $1.2 million. the remaining structure of the front wall The 1921 building holds a Category II S3::576 =: Hating on the Draft (Friday, April >@, @–A:?< pm) and mansard.” This was a concern raised heritage rating. The façade’s mansard roof So you’ve started writing your novel, but how do you get it finished? How do you by committee chair Councillor Cynthia and dormer windows are described by the know if it’s any good? How can you motivate yourself to keep going? Come on by Lulham during the hearing. city’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for a workshop on tools to move past the beginning of A construction management document as a defining element that has been re - your novel and get it done. moved from most of the other buildings is also to address vibration control, parking S3::576 >: How to Write Compelling Characters of construction workers and cleanliness on the street. “By being one of the last, it adds character to the street.” (Saturday, April >A, =<–==:?< am) of the area. “In particular,” it is to propose Great characters bring life to fiction, but how do you mitigation measures “to reduce e n croach - develop them? How do you make your characters feel realistic without creating caricatures or clichés? Stop MUSÉE D’HISTOIRE D’HARCÈLEMENT in for a workshop on crafting compelling characters PAR WESTMOUNT that will help bring your fiction to life. S3::576 ?: Writing Great Dialogue Sam Fattal, Prop. (Saturday, April >A, >–?:?< pm) 3035 St. Antoine West, Westmount Great dialogue brings life to fiction, but how is it written? Wishes their tenants, friends, the loved City of Montreal Mayors How can passages of dialogue feel realistic without Pierre Bourque, Gerald Tremblay, Denis Coderre and their being dull, or convey action without seeming forced? carefully selected City of Montreal, loveable, caring, helpful, Attend a workshop on crafting tight, narrative-propelling dialogue. Participants courteous, sincere, charming, honest, lovers of democracy, are welcomed (but not required) to submit up to five pages for possible discussion municipal spending, and Charter of Rights and Freedom good during the session. employees along with our loved SPVM and UPAC T7 9345:;39: Please write to [email protected] HAPPY EASTER!!! Maximum number of participants per session: ?< Fax: (514) 487-0019 L721;576: Atwater Library (=><< Atwater Ave.) Email: [email protected] C7:; 839 :3::576: $ ! (attend one, two or all three) 20 – WESTMOUNT IND E PENDEN T – M ar c h 24 , 2015 Top-seeded Wings clipped in Bantam A semifinal

RONDA BLY B.COM., M.ED., CPPA By Michael Moore ESTATE & MOVING SALES 514 236-4159 A two-goal second-period rally by the [email protected] www.rondably.com LaSa lle J aguar s sent the Bantam A West - mount Wings crashing out of the Eastern %+*+' (,&(+'' Hockey League semifinal after a 2-1 de - )+),$)*),##,,+($ feat on March 18 at Samuel Moskovitch '"&&,,! (,*(!+
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      Chhina beat goaltender Andrew Turner    back to back in the second period, over -    coming a goal from Westmount’s Tyler )  ## ) Stern to kn o ck o ut th e t o p-seeded Wings. The Wings had soared into the playoffs with sky-high expectations after finishing SPECIALIST IN atop the Bantam A regular season stand - FOUNDATION ings with an 18-3-1 record and plus-72 goal differential. Coach Andrew Robb’s team REPLACEMENT carried that strong play into the post-sea - & REPAIR Rbq Lic: **.--)'/,-'/ son, knocking off three opponents to reach the semifinal. GENTILE CONSTRUCTION & RENO However, the fourth-seeded Jaguars, who had beaten the Wings 3-2 on the eve PROJECT MANAGEMENT & of the playoffs, proved far tougher prey. GENERAL CONTRACTOR The closely matched opponents opened (' years experience servicing a tepid first period with leery caution, with NDG, Mtl-West & Hampstead neither side seemingly willing to throw themselves forward in attack and risk po - Westmount’s Michael Robb races to a loose puck during a 2-1 loss at Samuel Moskovitch Arena on */).-('.+,') tentially leaving themselves vulnerable. March 18. D The bes t chan ce of the period fell to West - That lead would only last for 94 seconds mount’s Justin Goodman, whose shot until Rosati tied the game back up, beating Trafalgar hose broken www.plancherhamzi.com from the side of the net with 45 seconds re - Turner with a sharp-angle shot. [email protected] maining was turned aside. The Jaguars grabbed the lead for good by plow Free Estimate – 514 812-0113 Poor LaSalle discipline would eventu - minutes later, converting a 2-on-1 mo - A hose used as a temporary water line to ally lead to a broken deadlock early in the ments after surviving a flurry of goal - houses on Trafalgar Ave. was punctured by second. Jaguars Andrew Mall and Julian mouth opportunities by the Wings. Mall’s a snow plow March 15, Public Security offi - Trunzo took back-to-back penalties within fanned shot fluttered directly into the path cials said. The incident was discovered at the opening minute of the period, handing of Chhina, who converted what would 8:20 am when water was found to have ac - the Wings a prolonged 5-on-3 that would - prove to be the game-winning goal. cumulated in the driveway at civic number n’t be wasted, Westmount was unable to breach the 3200. City water crews were called to cor - Waterbase Westmount’s Philippe Miller cut in hard finish LaSalle defenses in the third period de - rect the problem. The hose had been in - from the left wing, sending an initial shot spite a deluge of shots fired at the Jaguars stalled March 13 to feed water from a hy - No smell that was saved by Matthew Licursi but al - No dust net, ending the Wings season. drant on Belvedere Rd. to two homes in lowing the rebound to fall to Stern, whose Westmount left without water when the spin-o-rama backhand found the back of Installation – Repairs main froze in Montreal (see story March the La S alle net . 17, p. 3 ) . Sanding – Staining

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By Isaac Olson contact with a gunman during a late-night, pected to recover from the incident. Labad “It was so weird because I was walking March 15 encounter at the corner of Clare - said the victim, when questioned by police, to my friend’s house and then I didn’t even A woman has been left a bit shaken af - mont Ave. and Sherbrooke St. “I was really did not divulge much information. want to cross the street because we made ter witnessing two gun-related incidents in shaken up. There was nobody on the Labad confirmed there was a complaint eye contact,” she said. a span of three days on the border of West - street. It was completely empty. I was really made on March 15 and a preliminary in - Then on the early morning of March 18, mount and NDG. One of those incidents, freaked out about that,” the witness told vestigation was initiated, but, because no she and her sister heard another commo - on March 18, left a 24-year-old man in the the Independent in a March 20 phone in - one was injured, that investigation has tion in the area – gunfire. Her sister saw a hospital with a non-fatal gunshot wound to terview. been put on the back burner while detec - man running. his lower body, according to police. She has requested anonymity. tives search for the March 18 shooter, he “My sister saw him,” she said. “… He She recounted her ta le of ma king ey e - At this point, however, Constable Éric said. was running up Claremont this time and Labad, who handles communications with When asked what evidence police found she gave the exact same description as I the Service de police de la Ville de Mon - proving there was actual gunfire on March did.” tréal (SPVM), says police are not making a 15, such as bullets or shell casings, Labad Now, she said, she is scared she is going Charles connection between the reported gunshots said he did not have that information. He to run into the shooter for a second time that were heard on the evening of March would only say there was a complaint and be recognized. She said she feels it is Pearo 15 and those that resulted in injury at made, but he would not reveal any details the same person on both March 15 and 18 Ph.D. Real Estate Broker around 1 am on March 18 in front of of it. In fact, he wouldn’t even say if there or, at least, they are affiliated with each [email protected] NDG’s Liquid Lounge (5028 Sherbrooke was gunfire on March 15. other. St., near Grey Ave.). “For the moment, there is no connection She hesitated to give the suspect’s de - For now, he said the priority investiga - between the two events, but it is under in - scription to the newspaper because she C. 704-1063 tion is the shooting that resulted in injury. vestigation” said Labad in French during a worried it may be considered stereotypical. Labad said police are not releasing many March 20 phone interview. Switching to After some coaxing, she said she saw a B. 934-1818 details, nor are they giving the suspect’s English, he said, “I can only confirm that black man standing about 5’11” of average Integrity & description to the public because of the there was a complaint.” build. He was wearing a grey hoodie and Expertise impact it could have on the investigation. However, the witness told the Free Press black jacket. On his head, she said, he wore Working At this point, police are simply saying that, as far as she can tell, it was the same a simple black tuque. Her sister saw a man for you! HERITAGE the victim was standing outside of the Liq - man in both incidents. of similar build and appearance running Real Estate Agency uid Lounge when he was shot. He is ex - Recounting her March 15 experience, from the Liquid Lounge on March 18 but, she said: “I was on the corner of Clare - she added, her sister did not see a weapon. mont and Sherbrooke, and I heard two Overall she said she feels safe in the gunshots and this commotion outside of neighbourhood and she has never had any Liquid Lounge, where there were a bunch problems as it is monitored by police and of people freaking out. This guy started Public Security regularly. Nothing like this running and I made eye contact with him ever happens, she said, as it is usually right outside the TD Bank while he was pretty quiet. running. I saw his weapon and he jumped When told the police aren’t making a CUMMINGS CENTRE in a car that was waiting for him on Clare - connection between the two incidents, she mont just past the TD a little bit.” replied: “It would be even stranger if they NEW! Eventually she ran to her friend’s house. were both arbitrary incidents that had no VIRTUAL She felt scared for her own life. She didn’t relation to one another. It was the same

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Musée d’art con - seum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke St. nual Cocktail Challenge. Mixologists com - Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob, 5237 Clan - temporain, 185 St. Catherine St. West. West. Honorary chair Anne-Marie Trahan. pete to create the best cocktail. Raffle and ranald Ave. Tickets $25, $50 and $100. In - Tickets $175. Information Naila Del Cid Information and tickets Camille Gagnon silent auction. Funds raised support the formation 514.482.3366. 514.847.6272. 514.874.1637, Local 109. [email protected] Foundation’s programs, helping children Thursday April 9 Friday March 27 who have been victims of neglect or abuse Dinner with Friends, benefiting Cen - continued on p. 24 Mount Royal Ball benefiting St. Justine Tickets $125. $80 (35 years and under). At taur Theatre. World premiere of The En - CHU Foundation. Evening for young pro - the door $150 and $100. 6:00 - 8:30 pm. velope by Vittorio Rossi. Dinner inspired fessionals and entrepreneurs. VIP pre- Parisian Laundry, 3550 St. Antoine St. by the cuisine of the playwright’s region of cocktail dînatoire 7:30 pm. Tickets $250. West. 514.989.1885, ext. 1164. www.bat - Molise. Coffee, dessert and conversation Event with open bar 10 pm. Tickets $150. shawfoundation.ca with Rossi and the cast follow the per - Montreal Science Centre, 2 de la Com - ICRF (Israel Cancer Research Fund) formance. 5:30 pm. Da Franco Restaurant, Now under new management mune St., Old Montreal. Information and 38th annual gala, “Laugh & Applaud for 233 Notre Dame St. West. Tickets $175. tickets 514.345.4931, Local 5221. bal - our Cause,” featuring Golden Globe award $1,500 for table of 10. Information Nathalie –Saturday nights winner Tom Arnold. Co-chairs Nadia Sa - O’Neill. 514.288.1229, Local 240. Develop - Live Jazz dumtroyal.ca featuring upscale Bistro cuisine puto and Maria Guzzo. Honouring Vin - [email protected] Sunday March 29 half-price promotion: Cummings Centre Sports Celebrity cenzo Guzzo who will be awarded the Thursday, April 16 Breakfast, supporting Seniors in Crisis ICRF Community Fellowship. Place des The Daffodil Ball benefiting The Cana - •Wine Bottles (Wed & Sat only) Arts, 175 St. Catherine St.West. Tickets: Program. “Dragon” Mitch Garber is hon - dian Cancer Society. Chairs Robert Card, •Lunch: includes rib steak ouree, with NHL legend former Montreal Benefactor $250. Patron $180. president/CEO SNC.Lavalin Group; Canadien Peter Mahovlich, sports person - 514.481.2723. [email protected] Charles Sirois, board chair CIBC, and $14.95 ($30.00 value) ality of the year. 9:30 am. Gelber Confer - Wednesday April 8 Frank Vettese, managing partner/chief ex - •Dinner: includes prime rib The Azrieli Foundation and the Chevra ecutive, Deloitte LLP. Tickets $850 (avail - ence Centre, 5700 Westbury St. Ti ckets ($40.00 value) able only to benefactors donating $2,000 or $19.95 more). Sponsors’ tables $50,000, $35,000, $27,500. 6:45 pm. Windsor Station, 900 Cod with Puttanesca style sauce Peel St. Information Alison Silcoff [email protected] by Irene Y. Serves • salt and pepper to taste ARThritis Society ART fundraiser fea - This is a quick and easy recipe perfect for a • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided turing the work of artist George Russell. We also have a Banquet hall service weeknight supper or company. It can be • ½ onion, large dice Free wine and cheese reception. Concordia at no charge for your business made with any dense white fish such as • 2 cloves garlic University’s Loyola Jesuit Hall and Con - function or special occasion event. halibut, haddock, etc. • 14 oz canned tomatoes, slightly puréed ference Centre, 7141 Sherbrooke St. West. Seating up to 50. 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Saturday April 25 tional appearance of the ME2 Orchestra, Social calendar cont’d. from p. 23 Black & White Dance Party to benefit the world’s only classical music orchestra Saturday April 18 The Thoracic Surgery Research Founda - created for individuals with mental ill - nesses. The evening will support Donald Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal tion of Montreal. Honorary president Eric Berman UP House. Tickets $100. Infor - Benefit Gala. 6 pm. Uniprix Stadium, 285 R. La Flèche, president/CEO MÉTRO. mation Barbara Silverberg 514.501.9440. Gary Carter St. West. Tickets $700. Tables Cocktails 6 pm. Dinner 7 pm. Le Madi - [email protected] $7,000, $12,000, $25,000. 514.849.8681, Lo - son, 8750 Provencher St. Tickets $250. Sue cal 229. [email protected]. Dabrowski, 514.889.4126. susan.dabrowski- Charity Ball of the German Society of @sympatico.ca. Anne Riby, 514.890.8000, Montreal. Guest of honour Montreal Wednesday April 22 Local 24543. anne.riby@montrealtho - mayor Denis Coderre. Hotel Mariott Alzheimer Groupe Inc. (AGI) hosts 4th racique.ca. Chateau Champlain, 1050 de la Annual Vintage Sale Extravaganza Cock - Monday April 27 Gauchetière St. West. Information tail. Gently used designer clothes, shoes, 514.612.2188. [email protected] “Beaux Arts” #7E purses and accessories. 5:30 pm. 5500 Fer - All That Glitters Gala For Crohn’s and 1650 Sherbrooke St. W. rier St. (lots of free parking). Tickets $75. Colitis Canada. Featuring recording artist BJM PLATINUM. Les Ballets Jazz de MLS 26873484 $1,795,000 514.485.7233. Those unable to attend can Adam Cohen with opening performance Montreal Benefit Ball. Chair Andrew Bis - still find great deals on Thursday, April by singer/songwriter Chris Lago. Circus sett, executive vice-president Jones Lang This 2380 s.f. 3 BDR, 2+1 BTH 23. entertainment. Cocktail dînatoire 6 pm. LaSalle, and Fannie Charron, president condo oers a beautiful Montreal Museum Fine Arts, 1380 Sher - Louwana Creek. Tickets and table spon - layout with views of the city Thursday April 23 brooke St. West. Information Stefanie sorships Véronique Thibault, 514.982.6771, & the mountain. Extremely AGI Vintage Sale. Open to the public. Rosenblatt 514.342.0666. srosenblatt@- Local 7. [email protected]. bjm - Free admission. 10 am - 5:00 pm 5500 Fer - crohnsandcolitis.ca. danse.ca/gala well located with updated rier St. Lots of free parking. www.vin - Thursday April 30 renovations throughout & a tagerecall.ca Sunday May 3 private outdoor loggia. Art Auction For Autism to benefit the Canadian Friends of the Hebrew Uni - Whisky Tasting Event to benefit Mont - Amenities include an indoor Miriam Foundation. 6:30 pm. Parisian versity, Montreal Chapter Gala Event. real SPCA. 6 pm. Tudor Hall, Ogilvy, 1307 Laundry, 3550 St. Antoine St. West. Chairs Funds benefit the Institute for Medical Re - lap pool, gym, valet parking Ste. Catherine St. West. Tickets $125. & 24 hour doorman. Carol Tryansky, Judy Wolfe, Franki Yanof - search Israel-Canada at Hebrew Univer - Odette Lours. [email protected]. sky and Jeannette Hoffman-Zaffir. Tickets sity honouring Alvin Segal with The Sco - PAPIER 2015 VIP Opening Night. An - $200. [email protected]. pus Award, the highest honor bestowed nual art fair featuring works on paper. 6 www.miriamfoundation.ca/en/events by the organization. Cocktails 5:30 pm. pm. 5455 de Gaspé. Floors 9-11. VIP tickets MAY Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave., $135. VIP plus 10 tickets $1,000. Westmount. 514.932.2133. cfhu.org/Alvin - www.eventbrite.ca/e/papier 15 Saturday May 2 Segal. Stay tuned for more social events UP HO U SE presents the first interna - in coming issues. WOOD Tabagie Westmount Square RESTORATION International news agent ON-SITE SERVICE • British & European newspapers • Specializing in fashion & interior •Touch-ups and Repairs design • Imported chocolates •Polishing and Staining • BELL lifestyle natural products •Kitchen Cabinets • Lottery tickets and maps •Fine Furniture Westmount Square •Woodwork At foot of escalator leading from/to HENRY CORNBLIT, professional craftsman Greene Ave. entrance FREE ESTIMATE 514.369.0295 (514) 935-7727 www.woodfinishingmontreal.com

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Social Notes not rubber boots with ice crampons! Julie Brott introduced arrivals to guest from Westmount musicians Timmy and Nikki Chooi . The and Beyond violinist brothers from Vancouver per - formed Prokofiev’s “Sonata for 2 violins in Veronica Redgrave C Major,” “Opus 56” and “Monti Csardas.” Each also performed a solo piece: Nikki Chooi the “Ysaye Sonata Opus 27 #2” and Denis Brott , founder, executive and artis - Timmy Chooi Bach’s “Sonata #2 in A Mi - tic director of the acclaimed Montreal nor” BWV 1003 (Grave and Fuga). And to - Chamber Music Festival, welcomed guests gether, Chooi and Brott performed the to Phyllis Lambert’s home for an invita - “Passacaglia” by Handel-Halvorsen. tion-only concert reception. Even though it Noted enjoying the elegant evening were was mid-December, ladies were delighted the city of Montreal’s executive committee to still be able to wear stylish shoes – and

From left: Nikki Chooi, Phyllis Lambert, Denis Brott and Timothy Chooi. members Pierre Desrochers and Manon Nihon, Cynthia Cundill, Pamela and An - Gauthier; Hakam Hmiddouch , Groupe thony Layton, Fran and Reuben Croll, Sud - MABI; and John Hobday , former director ershan and Ramesh Khosla, Robin Quin - of the Canada Council fo r t he Arts. l an, Linda and Eric Noted from Westmount were Cornelia Lenczner and Festival continued on p. 26

Manon Gauthier, left, and Julie Brott. Correction The identification of the people in the photo in the issue of March 17 (p. 22) should have been Jacques Bellefeuille, left, and Philippe Dandurand. B

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