WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT Weekly. Vol. 21 No. 21b We are Westmount October 22, 3125 Front east fence to be removed: city Dog spa day held to raise awareness Neighbours disappointed by of breed-specific legislation (BSL) outcome of Roslyn school redo

BH L7EB::@ SG::@:H parking area dominates the streetscape on Roslyn Ave. An outcry from neighbours around They claimed the design had been ill- Roslyn School highlighted some of the cit - conceived, that residents had never been izen concerns at the city council meeting consulted and the city had not been en - October 3. The outcome of the major pro - forcing the same strict regulations it im - ject to redo the property was not what was poses on private homeowners. expected, they said. Urban Planning director Joanne Poirier Instead of enhancing the aesthetics of told the Independent the day after the meet - the neighbourhood, the new 6-foot-high ing that the portion of chain-link fencing chain-link fencing surrounding the entire around the southeast section at Roslyn and site made it look like “a penitentiary,” one Westmount Ave. had been installed with - claimed. out approval, and the city had sent out a A garbage container keeps filling up and notice as soon as it was done ordering mit - has not been moved back into its place igation of the problem. since the construction, and the expanded “We also had a meeting [two weeks ago now] with authorities from the [English Mon - continued on p. 16 Letters p. 8 At a “Pity Party” hosted by Pampered Petson September 25, Tyson, a 12-year-old pit bull, receives the Art Scene by H. Black p. 9 finishing touches following a bath from the shop’s groomers Vanessa Muraca, left, and Kayla Hiscock. Social Notes by V. Redgrave p. 17 Bike path See story, p. 3. Photo: Martin C. Barry

consultation set Dog hit at The Boulevard/Grosvenor EXTRAORDINARY béatrice baudinet for Nov. B Two cocker spaniels were reported to be lives here running around loose at The Boulevard A public consultation meeting on the and Grosvenor September 29 when one LIZA KAUFMAN bike routes along Côte St. Antoine and was fatally hit by a car at 1:36 pm, Public B.514.934.1818 Certified real estate broker Westmount Ave. has been set for Tuesday, Security officials said. A witness, who was C.514.912.1482 514.232.5932 November 1. found holding the other dog by its collar, [email protected] lizakaufman.com In announcing the date at the city coun - had been unable to get the car’s licence cil meeting October 3, Councillor Philip number. Officers traced the dogs’ owner www.baudinet.ca Cutler said the time of day and location through a veterinarian tag to a resident of

Diamond Award Winner had yet to be determined. It’s at this meet - Roslyn who said she had recently moved to Top 10 team for N°3* Royal Lepage ing that the city plans to reveal the data it Westmount from the US and was unaware in Quebec Quebec. 2009–2015 has been collecting during the bike route of the regulation to obtain dog licences. sothebysrealty.ca experiment launched last April. She was driven home with her dogs. REAL ESTATE AGENCY SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY QUÉBEC LK | REAL ESTATE AGENCY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED L’Annexe St-Ambroise Pub Beer on Tap | Pub Menu 5080 St-Ambroise Free parking | Wi-Fi | St-Henri metro Open om 4 pm Tuesday to Saturday www.mcauslan.com – 514-939-3060 Annexe St-Ambroise 2 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 11, 2016 York St. homeowners ask for access gate Fence permit postponed for further study by council BH L7EB::@ SG::@:H tion.” While he said he had no dispute with his A permit for installing a back fence was neighbour, the city, he believed, should postponed from the list initially recom - not consider such a situation to be a civil mended for approval by city council at its matter and leave it to two parties to turn to meeting October 3. The fence would cut the courts, but should take “political lead - off access to the rear of two homes on York ership” to bring both sides together at the St. table. Councillor Theodora Samiotis, as com - “Is there a precedent,” whereby a prop - missioner of Urban Planning, announced erty owner can block such a lane this way? the permit’s deferral at the start of the asked Caroline Speirs from 43 York. She meeting. It required further study, she ex - was told to research the background of her plained. house at the time it was built. This might The proposed fence would run along provide some information on rights of pas - the south side of the small private lane sages and servitudes. that goes east off Prince Albert Ave. at the Irma Alvarez of number 41 later said back of property belonging to 4898 de that the way her house was built in 1913 re - Maisonneuve, where a large condo project flects the need to use a lane since large was recently turned down by the council. items, such as appliances, cannot be taken The fence would block the only access to in and out of the front entrance. the back yards, parking spaces and base - “Given how lower Westmount has been ment doors of numbers 41 and 43 York built out, with properties so close together, St., residents said during the question pe - so many laneways and the like, neighbours riod. have had to collaborate to make our lives Peter Smale asks council October 3 about the status of the fence permit. “I ask for a gate to be put in the fence work,” she said. “These good-neighbour cess to the rear would also devalue the ing the second question period why the that would permit us to enter [our prop - norms are part of what makes this com - property. fence permit had been removed from the erty,]” said Steven Cobrin of number 41. munity work.” Peter Smale, the property developer for list of permits to be approved. “Neighbours need to make accomm o d a - Sh e also sai d she feared that blocking ac - 4898 de Maisonneuve, asked council dur -

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BH M7BD=@ C. B7BBH with the Independent . Ranieri also upheld the pit bull as a breed and more timid dogs.” While admitting that pit bulls do have a she said she’d deal with any time. “From a Arlene Devine, a Westmount dog owner What with the recent controversy over reputation for being over-protective of their grooming perspective, they’re super easy who opposes BSL, told the Independent the city of Montreal’s pit bull-type dog leg - masters, she added, “they’re just such to do, they’re great to work with and a lot that Westmount should not follow the ex - islation, Westmount’s Pampered Pets de - good dogs. I’ve had pit bulls all my life, and of fun,” she said. ample of Montreal, which is specifically cided to raise awareness of the downside of they never attacked anybody nor were they Although Ranieri said she does occa - targeting pit bulls, but rather should em - breed-specific legislation (BSL) with a spe - mean to any person or even another dog. sionally have to work with some difficult ulate the city of Calgary, which passed a cial “Pity Party” for pit bulls on September They’re the most trustworthy dog breed to dogs, “in my experience it’s usually the dangerous dog by-law without singling out 25. have actually.” smaller dogs that are difficult,” she added. any specific breed. Throughout the afternoon, owners were Despite the claims of those supporting “We haven’t had any issues with any “Each dog is looked at individually to invited to bring in their beloved pit bulls to BSL, Colarossi maintained that the tem - larger breed dogs. They’re all usually calm. see if it is in fact a dangerous dog,” she be treated to the canine equivalent of a perament of any dog is determined by how No issues with biting or snapping. That’s said. See photo, p. 1. free spa treatment at the dog grooming it is treated by the owner. a more common issue we see with sm a ller boutique on Sherbrooke St. near Clare - “If they treat them well, and they give mont Ave. It consisted of a bath and them a lot of love and affection, then forced-air drying off. they’re going to be great dogs, but if they “Pit bulls are actually the opposite of treat them in a rough and aggressive way, what they say – they give a lot of affec - then they’ll be tough and aggressive,” she tion,” Pampered Pets client and pit bull said. owner Anita Colarossi said in an interview Pampered Pets owner Anna-Maria Woman hit when Runner driven home Out of bounds. And northbound. cyclist’s brakes fail after fall A cyclist hit a pedestrian stepping off A Westmount woman was driven home the curb to cross at Sherbrooke and by Public Security September 27 after Greene September 28, Public Security offi - falling at Lexington and Edgehill, depart - cials said. The cyclist was trying to stop at ment officials said. The 78-year-old was the red light at 3:58 pm when her brakes out for a run when a patroller spotted the failed to work. She hit the back of the heel mishap at 12:18 pm and went to her assis - of the pedestrian, another woman, who tance. She stated she had “strange sensa - said she was alright and walked away. Pa - tions” in her head and chest but did not trollers drove the cyclist and her bike to her want to be evaluated by Urgences Santé. home on Grosvenor. Noisy drilling stopped Car drives into at bank 2016 CROSSTREK Purchase price • EYESIGHT DRIVER ASSIST TECHNOLOGY from fresh cement A complaint of noise coming from the * • IIHS 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+1 MODELS $ EQUIPPED WITH EYESIGHT® A car became stuck in wet cement just basement of the TD Bank at Sherbrooke 26,785 • ALG COMPACT CAR poured at Wood and Sherbrooke Septem - and Claremont at 12:53 am was traced to Freight and preparation included, taxes extra. • ALG MAINSTREAM BRAND ber 30, Public Security officials said. The electrical work in progress, Public Security navy blue Lexus SUV sustained damage to officials said. The call on September 28 SUBARU-MONTREAL.com the undercarriage and splash guard. It came from a neighbour. Workers stated drove off after a small tractor was used to they were drilling through the foundation 4900 Pare St., Montreal 514-737-1880 north of the Jean-Talon/Victoria intersection, east of Decarie NAMUR pull it free just after 2:55 pm. and had to complete the work before the *Purchase price from $26,785 for the 2016 Crosstrek 2.0i Touring (GX1 TP) with manual transmission. Freight and preparation ($1,675), air conditioning bank’s opening hours. They were told they surcharge ($100) and specific duty on new tires ($15) are included. The offer does not apply to the model shown. Finance and lease offers also available. coul d c ontinue if they stop ped t he drilling. Dealer may sell for less. Vehicle shown for illustration purposes only.

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BH L7EB::@ SG::@:H the club’s members, said Pat Roman of extremely busy. We had a number of first- said. But the third Tuesday of every month Lansdowne Ave., who has been working time people buying tickets for that day and was available. When the Women’s Canadian Club of for a year to get the meetings into Victoria others who were unable to attend asking The organization was introduced in the Montreal (WCCM) moved its monthly lun - Hall. for a list of speakers.” fall/winter issue of the brochure on Li - cheon speaker meetings into Victoria Hall “We’ve almost always had at least 50 per - In fact, it’s a good fit for both the club brary, Cultural and Community Events, last month, it became the latest organiza - cent of our members coming from West - and Victoria Hall’s role as a community stating that the library “is proud to collab - tion to join a number of others now calling mount,” she added. Among the local mem - centre, said Julie-Anne Cardella, director of orate with the WCCM to present a series of the city’s community centre home. bers is the president Pam Brydges of the library and Community Events, which monthly lectures at Victoria Hall.” The move to being quartered in West - Victoria Ave. merged operations two years ago (see story It describes the group as “founded in mount for the first time in its 110-year his - The club has an “active” membership September 9, 2014, p. 4). 1907 by Lady Drummond and Mrs. Elsie tory is like “coming home” for many o f list of 2 07 as of O ctob er 1, she said. “It raises the profile of all our programs,” Reford to encourage the preservation of Roman, as program co-chair with Jane she explained, adding, “especially if it at - Canadian heritage and history, and to in - Computer Lessons for Seniors Wightman, said the organization’s board tracts people to the library.” troduce the early 20th-century woman to a in Your Home has been meeting in the library for the last Cardella addressed the audience after knowledge and understanding of matters call 514-830-9156 year. It began searching for more space the club’s first event at Victoria Hall of public concern in order to strengthen for the monthly lectures after many years September 20 and told the Independent last Canadian unity and identity.” WETEACHYOUWHATYOU WANT TO KNOW! at the Unitarian Church on de Maison - week that “we noticed many people came The next lecture Tuesday, October 18 • eMail • Computers neuve just west of Claremont in NDG. Ac - over to the library afterward.” will hear journalist Mark Abley speak on • Facebook (Mac & PC) cess to the location had also become in - While “a few extra spots” have been “Truth and Reconciliation” about the coun - • Skype • Smartphones • Internet • iPads/Tablets creasingly difficult. opened up for Community Events at Vic try’s residential schools based on his book WE TEACH SENIORS –WE EMPOWER YOU! The move to Vic Hall is expected to gen - Hall after the gradual relocation of some of Conversations with a Dead Man: The Legacy Call Monica erate increased interest and membership the city’s Sports and Recreation programs of Duncan Campbell Scott. in both the library and the club, Roman to the Westmount recreation centre, this While the annual membership in the 514-830-9156 said. was not the case with the Women’s Cana - organization costs $50, individual tickets WWW.50PLUSPC.CA [email protected] More than 140 people attended the “Day dian Club. are sold for $10 to attend the lecture at Gift Certificates Available 1” meeting on volunteerism, about 50 “Unfortunately, we were not able to give 12:30 pm. The cost of lunch at 11:15 am more than usual, she explained. “We were them the Monday time they requested, she costs an additional $5 for everyone.

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Thank you to our second batch of cur - are sometimes reported, and Andy Dodge’s WiFi – HiFi rent and our previous, letter writers. Your History by the House provides us with fas - comments are encouraging and hearten - cinating information about some of West - Only $248 ing to me and the team, but they also serve mount’s homes. We would love to see cov - a specific purpose for all of us: showing ad - erage of our events and Comin’ Up carried Music vertisers that you – the readers – are out on a regular basis. Keep up the good work. everywhere there. Caroline Breslaw, president of the Thank you again. Westmount Historical Association David Price, publisher, Westmount Independent SIGRQH VLI UWSSRTV I so appreciate you and Westmount In - dependent covering a recent event for us. I AUUWPI MV’U VLI Indie also just finished reading the current issue As a resident of Westmount and an avid and second all those who speak so highly reader of the Independent, w hen I say to a about the Independent . Invitation to Media Effects Seminar: fellow resident “I saw your picture/let - My sincere appreciation. ter/article” in the paper this week, they au - Doreen Friedman, coordinator, Are your reputation, dignity and fame safe in the media? tomatically assume that I mean the Indie . Place Kensington Likewise, if a fellow resident says the same When: October 20, 2016, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. thing to me, I also assume they mean the PEKI EJVIT SEKI Where: Room 05, Z Annex (2090 Mackay), Indie. I ask you, what else could they mean? Herewith a small letter to you in re - Sir George William Campus Concordia University Assure your advertisers that we all (okay, sponse to your recent request. I am a new Speaker: Fr. Paul Anyidoho PhD most of us) read and enjoy the Indie , and Westmounter enjoying your newspaper the sense of community it engenders. tremendously. I always read it page after Free Registration: Send email to Fr. Paul When I’m looking for places to advertise page, from beginning to the end. It is very ([email protected]) by October 15 the annual Westmount Antiquarian Book informative and very interesting. So con - This event is sponsored by Fair, the Indie is top of my list. Conversely, tinue the good work, please. Concordia University Catholic Student Association. if I’m looking for a service (as I was re - A. Loesecke, Hillside Ave. cently for a carpet cleaner), there’s no prize for guessing where I found one. Wilfrid de Freitas, Kitchener Ave. HMUVRTMGEO AUURGMEVMRQ TRANSFORMATION RQ FRETH DE FOURRURES The Westmount Historical Association ET CUIRS (WHA) feels that your weekly community newspaper, which informs residents about Donnez une apparence plus local events and newsworthy items, re - jeune à votre manteau. sponds to the needs of Westmounters. The well-researched articles by Laureen Appelez dès aujourd’hui pour Sweeney, the beautiful photos by Ralph prendre des dispositions et Thompson, and your support for needy informez-vous au sujet des dogs and cats are appreciated by residents, futures cliniques de recyclage. who receive your publication at the door. WHA events are listed in the Comin’ Up column, our lectures and walking tours 1. Carpet Cleaning Since 1929. Hand washing of hand made and RECYCLING machine made carpets. Insect removal, stain removal, odor OF FURS Adams’ donation removal, dusting and disinfectant AND LEATHERS services are available. changes name of 2. Repairs and Restoration – Give your coat a younger look. Specialized carpet repair and YM-YWHA restoration services since 1929. Call today to make The Westbury-based YM-YWHA is now Services include fringe replace - arrangements and ask called the Sylvan Adams YM-YMHA. ment, weaving, binding and cutting. about our upcoming clinics. Adams, a recent Westmounter, made a 3. Pick-up & Delivery –We pick up “significant donation,” according to the or - and deliver your carpets right to 6570, St. Hubert your door. ganization’s new release. Adams moved Montréal (Quebec) H2S 2M3 recently to Tel Aviv. 514-271-7750 Westmounter Andrea Rosenbloom is 6681 Av. Du Parc 514-276-3701 president of the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA. Mon to Sat 9am - 4pm www.raymondandheller.com www.labellefourrure.com 8 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 11, 2016

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DIJIQHMQK ‘RJJ VTEGN’ SMKQMJMGEQGI? walk October 2 at de Maisonneuve and posed sixth-floor penthouse. That the over - Redfern. all design did not respect the neighbours Five-pointed stars painted in red, yellow GRPPIQV Not only did Dave Guttmann, a CBC ex - to the south, the street-scape of the com - or gold started appearing on lamp posts Mr. Hoare’s disagreement with my as - ecutive, assist me to totter to my feet, he munity nor provide any respectful design and mail boxes along the Boulevard in the sertion that our city council is going off the led me to his doctor, Lynne McLachlin, to adjacent properties, other than the ad - summer. Sometimes just one star, some - track (“On right track,” October 4, p. 6) who lives nearby. jacent Chateau Westmount residence, and times two. ignores the fact that expensive, compli - While Dr. McLachlin attended to my proposed certain amenities that would ac - Have you any idea what they mean and cated parking meters have been installed bloodied nose, we had a pleasant conver - tually be of no benefit to the community if they are intentional from the city or sim - throughout the city. Perhaps Mr. Hoare sation about our respective careers and also did not help. ply graffiti? does not drive so he is unaware of the in - problems facing Montreal media. The benefits of the economics from this Susan Gold, Snowdon convenience these meters are causing. Despite the lingering pain, the “acci - site can and should not be at the expense As far as the bike paths on Côte St. An - dental” meeting with these two swell peo - of the reduction in property values of the toine and Westmount Ave. are concerned, ple made me feel better than before the neighbours, nor their lack of enjoyment of it might be worthwhile to survey the fall. the same. amount of bike traffic on these paths.* It Tim Burke, de Maisonneuve Blvd. Westmounters are fortunate to have a should be noted that although these paths mayor and council that don’t simply chase are designated as one-way only, many cy - SCAOPI XRTNIH the last tax dollar nor get seduced into ac - clists have been observed cycling the Re: “‘Disappointed’ Prince Albert/de cepting to start negotiating on projects that wrong way thus increasing danger for all. Mais. owner reviews options,” (October 4, just ask for the moon. Finally, my comments were not directed p. 1), Mr. Laframboise has no one to blame Ken London, architect, at Mayor Peter Trent, whom I agree has Photo courtesy of S. Gold but himself for his “disappointment” in Prince Albert Ave. been a very effective mayor, but at the city the proper recommendation of the Plan - council itself. A photo of graphics found on a lamp post on the ning Advisory Committee and council’s SNY MU JEOOMQK? Tim Carsley, Barat Rd. north side of the Boulevard between Victoria and Grosvenor was taken in August. adoption of same. A few weeks ago, while driving down * Editor’s note: The Indie ran a story on An essential condition precedent for a the laneway just north and parallel to Sher - the city’s bike-route data collection in its HESSMIT EJVIT VLI JEOO project to be reviewed under the Specific brooke St. (behind the SAQ), I noticed July 12 edition, p. 2. Please also refer to the I would like to thank the two Good Construction, Alteration or Occupancy of some bricks ready to fall. I called Public Se - p. 1 story of this issue “Bike path Samaritans who came to my aid after tak - an Immovable ( SCAOPI) process is that curity and then left. consultation set for Nov. 1.” – KM. ing a face-first header on an uneven side - there be one or more demonstrable “spe - Recently, while repeating the same drive, cial circumstances” warranting a diver - I saw that nothing had changed. gence from the existing zoning. The pro - I just hope that no one is directly under posed project even went so far as to the building when those bricks come WESTMOUNT anticipate the demolition of the existing down. building, thereby eliminating even the one Sam Beitel, Abbott Ave. INDEPENDENT special circumstance that might have war - ranted a trade-off on other parts of the site. Photo courtesy of S. Beitel We are Westmount. He was also fully aware of the existing zoning when he purchased the property, How Can We Help You? and it is reasonable to assume that those who have bought into the neighbourhood Presstime: Monday at 10:30 am also knew of the existing zoning. Stories and letters It also did not help in the proposal that Publisher: David Price Kristin McNeill: 514.223.3578 the facts of the actual densities, heights, [email protected] Editor: Kristin McNeill and certain constructions on the roof were Chief reporter: Laureen Sweeney Advertising Sales not identified in a transparent way. In fact Arleen Candiotti: 514.223.3567 the only transparent item was the pro - Photo was taken September 23. Letters & Comments: [email protected] We welcome your letters but reserve the right Accounting & Classified ads to choose and edit them. Please limit to 300 Beth Hudson: 514.223.6138 Comin’ Up words and submit before Friday 10 am to be offi[email protected] considered for publication the following week. Saturday, October 15 waterlibrary.ca or 514.935.7344, ext. 206. Please check your letter carefully as we may be unable to make subsequently submitted We also publish the Free Press Rummage sale at St Matthias’ Church , changes. E-mail any letter or comments to newspaper in Hampstead, 10 am to 1 pm. Clothing, housewares and Thursday, October 20 Côte St. Luc and NDG. [email protected]. household goods, books, linens, toys. En - The Westmount Historical Association trance at Côte St. Antoine and Church Hill. (WHA) presents “The Changing Face of Dorchester,” with speakers councillor 14,500+ copies Wednesday, October 19 Theodora Samiotis and Caroline Breslaw, DW Jaimie Yue, registered dietitian, con - WHA president. From 7 to 9 pm at the ducts a workshop on “ feeding your family Westmount Public Library. Free for mem - Owned and published by: well ,” 1 to 3 pm at the Atwater Library, bers; $5 for non-members. Info: info@ Sherbrooke-Valois Inc., 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC H3Z 2M9 1200 Atwater. Free, donations requested. www.westmounthistorical.org. Fax: 514.935.9241 Register: Victoria McKinlay at victoria@at - WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 11, 2016 – 9

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ters “H” and “A” painted in textured yellow, ues to be displayed at 1367 Greene Ave. orange and lime against a green back - Art Scene ground is visually stunning. Although “ha Ranellucci: Artist as illusionist 5335 rue Sherbrooke O. ha” is a frequent message in Bochner’s In the exhibition “Marcher sur les cen - H:7D<:B B?78> work, each painting, like a laugh, is dres,” Ranellucci invites viewers into his • Homeopathic medicine unique. world of contrasting yet complementary For the multicoloured image “Obvious imagery. With colourful chairs, houses and • Cruelty-free body care (MB5001),” the words “Do I need to paint dancing figures as visual symbols, Ranel - This month, American artist Mel you a picture?” is followed by a rude lucci is both storyteller and psychologist. • Eco-household products Bochner’s distinctive word paintings en - “Duh!” This His style, a vi - liven Galerie de Bellefeuille while Mon - and the compo - sual experi - • Organic & locally grown produce trealer Nicolas Ranellucci’s paintings dom - sition “Thank ment within inate the McClure Gallery. Inviting viewers you! (MB4965)” naïve art and ex - • Chemical & preservative-free into their inner world with colourful lines is a visual pressionism, groceries of text or objects lined with colour, both lament on com - both discloses painters reinterpret the role of the artist. mon courtesy. and hides real - Opening Hours: Other recent ity. Bochner: Artist as recorder work includes Like a magi - Mon-Fri: 8 am – 7 pm Bochner’s attention-grabbing paintings computer lingo cian, Ranellucci consist of words painted in linear colour or dollar signs. repeats Weekends: 10 am – 6 pm bands. With humorous messages from A chronicler of coloured lines “blah, blah” to “head honcho” these paint - our time, and shapes to More information at: ings depict the primacy of language within Bochner’s im - Mel Bochner “Ha Ha” create interest - [email protected] an information society. At times con - agery separates ing images. frontational with common but crude ex - words from context to record a decline in Drawing on the lexicon of art history, float - facebook.com/chezannamontreal pressions, Bochner’s paintings are civility. Yet, whether large or small, his ing objects on a wall create a Matisse-like nonetheless works of art – beautiful and paintings remind viewers of the elegance pattern in “À l’aube du refuge.” www.chezannamontreal.com carefully composed with textured paint on of letterforms and beauty of colour-on- For “Somewhere over the sun,” a pyra - paper. colour patterns. Exhibited at the Sher - mid of acrobats in for - 514 903-4124 The image “Ha Ha (MB4962),” with let - bro o ke-St. galle ry, B och n er’s work contin - mation on a rooftop continued on p. 15

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$18,500,000 $5,800,000 $2,595,000 $1,398,000 $565,000 WESTMOUNT | TIMELESS ESTATE WESTMOUNT | TURN-KEY RESIDENCE WESTMOUNT | STUNNING HOME WESTMOUNT | PRIESTS’ FARM CLASSIC WESTMOUNT | CHARMING CONDO The landmark & storied Timmins estate near the Located in a premiere location, this turn-key 5+1 Grandeur & elegance from a time passed have been Westmount’s most-sought after Priests’ farm on the Bright 2nd floor 2 bdrm condo in the heart of Victoria high ceilings, peak of Mont Royal offers not only panoramic views bdrm stone residence was renovated & decorated preserved in this meticulously restored home. flat. Cross-hall living and dining room, 4 bdrms, village, steps from Westmount park, the library, 3 large bdrms, 1+2 baths, fireplace, 2 balconies, of the entirety of Montréal & beyond, but is also seen by one of Montréal’s most talented design-build Oversized rooms allow for entertaining to be done 2+1 baths, large playroom, 2 balconies, garage YMCA & more, This bright spacious condo is ideal for c as this city’s premiere property. 10 bdrms. Sits on firms, Les Ensembliers. Amenities include luxurious with ease. A manicured oversized backyard and 4-car +1driveway parking. Minutess to Greene Ave. a couple or a young family. Offers high ceilings & large 43,000 sq. ft. of land. MLS 13625983 finishes, gorgeous lush yard and 2-car garage. garage await in this beautiful 3 level family home. MLS 23608473 storage areas. A must see. MLS 15284772 MLS 13588466 MLS 16194156 JILL SHPRITSER**514.691.0800 JJ JACOBS** 514.817.7020 JOSEPH MONTANARO*514.660.3050ALFEE & LIZA KAUFMAN† 514.788.2160 MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597ROCHELLE CANTOR*514.605.6755

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$489,000 $1,095,000 $1,499,000 $1,495,000 WESTMOUNT | UNIQUE & RARE WESTMOUNT ADJ. | MANOIR BELMONT MONTRÉAL-OUEST | INTERGENERATION CDN | REVENUE PROPERTY WESTMOUNT ADJ | TRIPLEX Great location, great condition and layout. Nice and Luxurious furnished condo for rent on the 5th floor Prestigious property located in a quiet and desirable Rare on the market! Massive renovated quadruplex Located in Victoria Village and a few minutes to new bright condo located in a great location. Featuring 3 of Manoir Belmont’s historic front building. Ideal area of Montréal-West. Spacious rooms, beautiful currently used as luxury retirement home. Super Hospital, this completely renovated triplex bdrms, 1 bath and 1,052 sq. ft. on a 3rd level. Lots of for a mature couple who needs a second bedroom kitchen, 5 bedrooms, big backyard with inground Completely renovated in 2012 using only the has been overhauled from top to bottom quality windows, skylight, high ceilings, balcony, backyard or an office/guest room. High ceilings and pool. Independent apt. above the double garage for finest materials and finishing. Completely rented details and design. Perfect turn-key investment and parking. MLS 19650275 skylight in kitchen. Garage. Pool. 24/7 doorman. intergeneration. MLS 17023614 and perfectly located close to all amenities. property/ excellent revenue. An amazing opportunity! MLS 26502811 VINCENT G. BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 MLS 27187384 MLS 13972254 MARTIN BILODEAU*438.871.1030GHISLAINE ADELAND*514.731.6378KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932SAGUY ELBAZ*514.892.7653KAREN ROSSY** 514.963.6311

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$988,000 $975,000 $948,000 $830,000 $3,800,000 NDG | WESTMOUNT ADJ | MONKLAND VILLAGE NDG | IDEAL LOCATION NDG | RETIREMENT HOME CDN | GREAT INVESTMENT MONT-ROYAL | SPECTACULAR HOME Classy and elegant 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom Perfect family home on corner lot! Features 4 Place Mariette. Excellent opportunity for investor. This fabulous triplex with bachelor offers an incred- We can say, without a doubt, that this spacious townhouse in the prestigious Square des Gouver - spacious bdrms, great eat-in renovated kitchen with Residence for the elderly. Building and business for ible opportunity to live in a cottage while collecting a property has an exquisite style. The architect was neurs, double parking garage and private backyard access to deck and fenced in yard. Beautiful master sale. 15 years in operation. Very well maintained and handsome rental income. Located on a quiet street inspired by an old French castle to draw its beautiful offers an extraordinary quality of life. Steps to Villa- bdrm with cozy deck. Finished bsmt with direct professional staffed. 13 rooms. Well located, 10 facing park and at close proximity to public transit, mezzanine, which makes for a spectacular view. Maria Metro and Monkland MLS 27455389 access to garage. Central a/c and many upgrades. minutes from super hospital CHUM. MLS 15938305 universities, schools and hospitals. MLS 27896679 MLS 22233751 MLS 20918705 PIERRE BRUNET** 514.248.8032 SAUL CIECHA*514.941.6248LAURIE TENENBAUM*514.248.7272PINA PIZZI*514.781.4826CARLO PAOLUCCI*514.802.4004ANNE GASCON*514.592.5520

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$2,798,000 $2,495,000 $3,550,000 +txs‡ $2,233,000 + txs‡ $2,198,000 OUTREMONT | MAJESTIC OUTREMONT MANOR OUTREMONT | STUNNING HOME VILLE-MARIE | M SUR LA MONTAGNE GRIFFINTOWN | STARCK PENTHOUSE GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | GEORGIAN-STYLE TOWNHOUSE Majestic manor, professionally restored with quality Upper Outremont, splendid contemporary property For the discriminate buyer wanting to live in an Legendary designer Philippe Starck adds the Summerhill Tsse is a 5-home enclave. This elegant materials to reflect its origins and ensure the comfort of 4+1 bdrms and 3+1 baths. Renovated with high- exclusive secure boutique condominium. Exclusive prestigious YOO Montreal to his international 4,000+ sq. ft. townhouse boasts 4 brms, 3+1 baths, required for today’s time. MLS 24445513 end materials, spectacular lobby, gourmet kitchen, and secure 700,000 sq. ft. private gated park at the collection, in the heart of Griffintown and steps from 2 living rooms, 2 offices, 5 fireplaces, garage and spacious family room on the ground floor, sauna, gym enjoyment of residents. Phase I is a landmark building downtown. Only a few units left, delivery spring garden. Steps to Museums upscale shopping, in the basement. Double garage. Large backyard. with large fenestration restored to perfection. 2017. restaurants & universities. MLS 16565534 MLS 11950944 MAUREEN BROSSEAU*514.935.4597 JOHN DI PIETRO*514.726.1400CATHERINE ROCHON*514.244.3602ANNE BEN-AMI (MADAR)* 514.726.3037 ANICK TRUONG*514.836.4062JILL SHPRITSER** 514.691.0800

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$1,175,000 $1,399,000 $1,398,000 $1,188,000 $1,068,000‡ CITÉ DU HAVRE | TROPIQUES NORD DOWNTOWN | LES COURS MONT ROYAL VILLE-MARIE | FORT DE LSSA MONTAGNE OLD MONTRÉAL ADJ. | QUINTESSENTIAL CONDO NUNS ISLAND | DOMAINE DE LA FORÊT Ideally located. 2,880 sq. ft. condo with breathtaking Les Cours Mt Royal offers unique lifestyle with direct Splendid condo on 2 floors with 2 bdrms, 2+1 baths, Quintessential condo in the historic Oxford project. Impeccable corner unit townhouse, located in a views of city, Old Port, river and lush tropical garden indoor access to #1 fashion mall & spa, metro, completely renovated with luxury finishes. Views of Renovated with deluxe materials. Corner unit, sought-after area. Well planned living space on 4 + waterfall. Doorman, 2 pools, tennis, gym, hourly underground city. Walk to Universities, restos, the pool & downtown. Experience the high power optimal layout, remarkable fenestration making it levels with 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Large kitchen with shuttle bus to town. 2 condos per floor. Available for cinemas. Spectacular apt entry & superb design. 24/7 and get spoiled by the multitude of services this very sunny, high ceilings. Direct & private access by eating area, wood floors throughout, finished base - rent at $3,800 /mo. MLS 25895955 doorman/valet, pool & squash. MLS 28264454 building has to offer, all just minutes from downtown. the elevator. Garage & storage. MLS 10815925 ment, double garage. A true turn-key family property! JESSICA LOMBARD* 514.476.9700 MLS 28696088 KARINE DOCHE* 514.677.6244 DAVID WILKES*514.947.5152ELIZABETH COX*514.577.2737GÉRALDINE LIBRATY*514.962.5563NAYLA SALEH*514.941.6244DIANE OLIVER** 514.893.9872

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$1,025,000 $925,000 $895,000 $797,000 $665,000 GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | THE LINTON | TIMELESS ELEGANCE LE PLATEAU | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT LE SUD-OUEST | NEW TOWNHOUSE OLD MONTRÉAL | SOLANO | 3 BEDROOMS LE PLATEAU | COTTAGE Fabulous opportunity at the iconic Linton and ideal Unique revenue property with 8 studios in the heart New project of six private townhouse, built on 3 This fabulously bright 3 bedroom unit with parking in Bright & spacious 2 storey cottage with high ceilings, alternative to a single family home. This 2,400 sq. ft. of the Plateau. The property benefits from its floors with two closed bedrooms and a mezzanine the heart of the bustling Old Port includes soaring 3 large bdrms, 1+2 baths, fireplace, 2 balconies, residence is a treasure in every aspect, with elegant proximity to McGill University, UQAM University, that can serve as a third bedroom. 2 indoor space ceilings, sun-flooded rooms, large master bdrm with courtyard, rented garage. Rare 25 ft width provides principle rooms and 4 spacious bedrooms. Ideally CHUM Research Center, metro Sherbrooke, Square garage. Built in collaboration with VAP and Nature walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom + private balcony a generous flow to open layout. Near Laurier park located and a perfect canvas for your renovation! St-Louis, and all major services. Extremely easy to humaine Architects. MLS 15428472 all steps away from anything your heart desires. and metro. Great potential in sought after area. MLS 22598237 rent. MLS 11961777 MLS 12080959 MLS 14992398 KAREN KARPMAN*514.497.8218RANDY NAAMI** 514.743.5000 SOPHIE LE GUERRIER*514.655.0773CARMEL CHANGIZI∆ 514.995.4844 MELISSA CARO*514.606.7200

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$665,000 $640,000 $599,700 $595,000 $529,000 DOWNTOWN | ALTITUDE DOWNTOWN | LE CRYSTAL 1805 LE PLATEAU | HISTORIC & LUXURIOUS NUNS ISLAND | AMAZING VIEWS DOWNTOWN | TOUR DES CANADIENS Live in the heart of downtown in one of the highest A nice pied-à-terre at the Crystal all furnished and Exquisite condo situated in the McGill Ghetto. Outstanding views from all rooms on the river, Spectacular new condo 2 bedrooms, balcony, garage condo tower! Dream location for urban life lovers. In equipped. Slick urban design one bedroom with walk- Renovated top to bottom, premium quality con- Mt-Royal & Nuns Island’s forest. Offers great floor on the 35 th floor with a panoramic view on the West. front of the prestigious Place Ville-Marie, close to in; 2 full bathrooms; terrace facing west and lots struction and amenities, exorbitantly high ceilings, plan with 2 good sized bdrms, 2 baths. Modern Excellent investment, direct access to Montréal Ste-Catherine street and its many restaurants, bouti - of view of the city; BBQ; 1 garage; hotel benefits, heated quartz flooring & beautiful hardwood, chef’s kitchen with gas stove, granite countertops. Open underground, metro Lucien l’Allier, train station. ques, universities & many more! MLS 17332076 spa, gym, restaurant and Starbucks in the lobby. kitchen & total interior & exterior usable space of space living and dining rooms. Balcony. 2 parkings. Located in the new Quad Windsor. MLS 25742709 KEVIN PERREAULT*514.774.5932MLS 17531347 over 1,550 sq. ft. MLS 17071037 MLS 9583332 VINCENT G. BUSSIÈRE∆ 514.816.3231 LOUISE LATREILLE*514.577.2009GABRIELE DI IORIO** 514.267.8596 MARIE-JOSÉE ROULEAU*514.660.6682FRÉDÉRIC LE BUIS** 514.953.9058

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$448,000 $5,200 /mo $3,000 /mo $570,000 $1,895,000 NUNS ISLAND | SPACIOUS & ELEGANT CONDO GOLDEN SQUARE MILE | LE 1200 OUEST QUARTIER INTERNATIONAL | TURN-KEY APARTMENT ST-LAURENT | PERFECT FAMILY HOME DDO | ONE OF A KIND HOME Spacious corner coproperty located in the presti- The ultimate downtown location. Beautiful corner This magnificent condo is on 2 levels making it Detached bungalow ideally located on a quiet Spectacular home offers quality finishes, an ex- gious sector of Pointe-Sud of Nuns Island. Open apartment, balcony, 2b drm, 2 baths. Completely extremely original & the decor is very tasteful. Along crescent nestled between Nouveau St. Laurent and ceptional layout, gourmet kitchen boasts a large concept professional kitchen with granite counter furnished. Spectacular city and mountain view. with an outdoor terrace this apartment comes with a Bois de Saraguay. Fully renovated kitchen and dinette area & butler’s pantry & spacious multi-use tops, large island. This coproperty offers charm, Classic building with elegant lobby, outdoor pool, gas fireplace, stainless steel appliances, and Italian bathrooms. Ultra modern basement living area basement. A beautifully landscaped lot and private luxury and many comforts. Quiet and private en- terrace, gym with sauna and steam bath, party room, kitchen cabinetry. Glass shower with rainfall shower- featuring hardwood floors. Pool size garden. garden with inground pool are ideal for outdoor vironment. MLS 23409557 24/7 security. MLS 13625247 head. MLS 24024881 MLS 18985628 entertaining. MLS 12262257 JOHANNE TURENNE** 514.909.9029 PHYLLIS A. TELLIER** 514.924.4062 STEFANO BIZZOTTO*514.962.3539SUSAN RANSEN*514.815.5105CASSANDRA AURORA** 514.293.2277

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$1,375,000 $1,188,000 $869,000 $4,250,000 $2,749,000 KIRKLAND | LUXURIOUS RESIDENCE KIRKLAND | SOUGHT-AFTER AREA DDO | ELEGANT FAMILY HOME SAINT-BRUNO | PRIVATE ESTATE CANDIAC | MAGNIFICENT CUSTOM HOME Wonderful custom-built home located on prestigious Exceptional home located on a corner lot facing Elegant family home on quiet street steps to Unparalleled and on the shores of pristine lake Welcome to this majestic property backing onto street in Kirkland’s Lacey Green. Peaceful sur- park. It features 6 spacious bedrooms, sunfilled Centennial Park. 4+1 large bedroom with 3 walk-ins. Seigneurial. A rare treasure and one of only nine the prestigious Candiac Golf Course. This sophisti - roundings, yet close to all amenities and trans- gourmet kitchen, 2 family rooms, large pave-uni Hardwood floors throughout. Fine Italian ceramics in located within Mont-Saint-Bruno’s national park. cated custom built mansion offers over 6,850 sq. ft. portation. Professional landscaping and beautiful circular driveway, inground pool and perfectly beautiful bathrooms. 2 car garage. Beautifully This idyllic 150,975 sq. ft. lot is located only 16.75 km of living spaces, designer basement, 4-car garage and private backyard with inground pool, perfect for landscaped backyard. Walking distance to all maintained. Brand new basement with 3rd large from Montréal. Unique property with incredible resort-inspired private backyard with inground pool. entertaining. MLS 20292241 amenities. MLS 26477808 bathroom. MLS 22497118 landscaping. MLS 22541945 MLS 18521826 PENELOPE VILAGOS** 514.779.5122 FLORENCE LEZMY*514.699.9448BARBARA BAUDINET** 514.825.9890 PATRICK VAILLANT** 514.774.6917 BEA JARZYNSKA∆ 438.989.8912

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COUNTRY $1,164,000 $798,000 $5,900,000 +txs $5,499,000 COTEAU-DU-LAC | LUXURY HOME ST-MICHEL | CUSTOM-BUILT HOME RETREATS ST HIPPOLYTE | ESTATE PIEDMONT | CATELLI CASTLE Prestigious house in Coteau-du-Lac offers a home Wonderful oversized kitchen with butler’s pantry. 251 acres lot with big cottage built in 2011, private An unbelievable family estate. 32 acres, this property automation system, 3 +1 bdrms & 3 baths. High-end Open design with generous rooms and all details lake and 3 streams. In the neighbourhood of the consists of a 7 bedroom main house, 3 adjacent material, very large windows, wine cellar, 2 fireplaces expected in a custom home. Luxurious master suite Ogilvy reserve and Tracy lake. Exceptional geo- 4bedrooms homes perfect for children and grand- and many more luxury features. You will love the and 2 large bdrms along with a family room complete graphical, ideal for investor to built around 100 children. The outdoor living spaces are just as heated pool with its waterfall. MLS 19432496 the 2nd floor. Covered patio, salt-water pool, 2 residences. MLS 27956281 breathtaking as the surrounding views of the ski hills. MONICA GENEST* & garages. MLS 18771559 MLS 17314756 VICTORIA MARINACCI*514.400.0280JOHN R. DOW*514.586.3032 NAJIB G. CHAGHOURI*514.823.2133HERBERT RATSCH†† 819.429.9019

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John C. McLaren, a saddler and belt - maker, purchased the McGregor land Real Estate while Alexander Foster, George Drum - mond and Thomas Taylor took title to the A@9H DA9;: Décarie land, eventually turning it over to a group of Scots led by famed photogra - pher William Notman, then to a company called the Westmount Homestead Com - One of the most majestic mansions in pany, formed in 1887 even though the town Westmount came on the market this was still officially Côte St. Antoine (until month asking $18,500,000, believed to be 1895). the highest asking price ever floated in Despite efforts in the 19th century to this city. It is listed by Rochelle Cantor subdivide the property for development, and J. J. Jacobs of Sotheby’s International and despite the spectacular view afforded Realty Quebec. by its location on the mountain as well as The double-property includes the huge construction of The Boulevard and exten - stone home at 14 Sunnyside Ave. and its sion of Clarke Ave. to The Boulevard, the garage- cum -coach-house at 12 Sunnyside, land went through various hands without which were split apart some 35 years ago any construction: Joshua Bell, a commis - even though the coach house actually con - sion merchant; David Yuile, a member of tains the heating system for 14 Sunnyside one of Montreal’s most prominent fami - and is connected by a cantilever, which lies; J.A. Nicholson, registrar of McGill 14 Sunnyside Ave., photographed September 30. was blocked off when the split took place. University; William Alexander Mackay, a The property is owned by Valeria Rosen - local merchant. forcing the city to come up with ways that the creator of many of Montreal’s more bloom, wife of Mike Rosenbloom, who the house could be subdivided without af - prominent condominium structures such purchased 14 Sunnyside in 1982 in the Smart begins to build fecting its majestic appearance. Finally in as Sanctuaire du Mont Royal. In 2005, name of Globe International, his publish - Finally, in 1909, the growing town of 1980, he divided away the coach house and Mike Rosenbloom ing company in downtown Montreal, Westmount extended a street through tried for another three years to negotiate bought back the coach continued on p. 14 which paid $940,000 at a time when the av - from Belvedere Rd. and Smart began as - with the city until finally, in 1983, Globe In - erage Westmount house was selling for sembling the land to build his mansion, ternational made an offer to purchase the just over $200,000. buying lots from Mackay, Nicholson and entire building to the relief of city officials, The Auxiliary The property was built in 1910-11 by Mackay’s wife, Jessie Alan Baird. who realized its importance to the West - of the Montreal Charles A. Smart, then lieutenant-colonel In 1920, the sprawling mansion and mount fabric. of the Sixth Hussars (he was eventually a coach house was sold to Mary Catherine At the same time, however, two huge General Hospital brigadier general), industrialist and at the Hannon, wife of Dr. Wilfrid Laurier Mc - bungalows were constructed on the west time member of Westmount city council, Dougald, who was to become chairman of side of the project and another house was Fundraising Event who went on to serve seven terms as a the Montreal Harbour Commission (1922) built on the end of the driveway to the east Conservative member of the legislative and eventually a Canadian senator (1926). of the main building. Another house was (provincial) assembly for Westmount. He He was credited with spearheading the started on the land just to the east of 14 Card Party hired the architectural firm of Ross & Mc - construction of the Jacques Cartier Bridge. Sunnyside. Farlane, which was responsible for nu - In 1937, the house was sold to Edna Nel - Beriro sold the coach house in 1980 to Luncheon merous buildings locally and throughout son, wife of Jules Robert Timmins, called Adalbert Lallier and Anna Soares, and with Montreal (Roslyn School, St. Matthias’ a stockbroker in the deed of sale but various renovations over the years, it November 29, 2016 Church and the Westmount YMCA, for known as the man who opened up north - changed hands several times including, at example). The contractor was Peter Lyall & ern Quebec to mining as a member of one one point, the involvement of René Lépin e , 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Sons, whose credits include the parliament of Canada’s most noteworthy mining fam - buildings in Ottawa and the Algonquin ilies, brother of Noah Timmins, who built Livingston Hall Hotel in New Brunswick. his own huge mansion on what is now 1650 Cedar Avenue The land was initially so far up the hill Belvedere Pl., and father of the late Pauline that it was unreachable for most purposes. Timmins, wife of Westmount mayor Paul Lunch and Door Prizes Gregor McGregor, a local auctioneer, in Ouimet, who died in office in 1975. Invite your friends and 1871 had title to the land up the hill from Jules Robert Timmins’ death in Febru - Estate & Moving Sales what is now Clarke Ave., stretching into ary 1971 brought about the sale later that book your table now the woods. The Décarie family owned a year to Boerries Terfloth, who ran a West - We Provide to play bridge, other card strip of farmland just to the west, again mount-based food trading company. He Professional Evaluations games or mahjong. leading into the woods. About this time, began breaking up the vast land sur - Staging of your home the Scottish community began to take an rounding the property and sold the house Courteous & bonded Sta $55. / RSVP interest in this area, which was about to de - itself four years later to a prominent in - Clean-up after sale clare its independence from Montreal to vestor, Maurice Beriro. Iona & Marvin The Auxiliary MGH office E6.219 form Notre Dame de Grâce, part of which Beriro spent five years trying to deter - Master Editions Antiques 514-934-1934 ext 43009 became Côte St. Antoine and eventually mine what to do with the sprawling man - 514-501-9072 Westmount. sion and even threatened to demolish it, [email protected] 14 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 11, 2016 Sunnyside cont’d. from p. 13 Winter contracts awarded for Lone bid house, but it still sits on its own lot with servitudes for rights of access and services. Eventually both titles were assumed by his bike lanes, parking lots, salt rejected for wife, Valeria. Mike Rosenbloom died last April in Boca Raton, Florida, just before his BH L7EB::@ SG::@:H purchase contract, the tender of Compass 87th birthday. Minerals Canada Ltd. was approved for towing of “Over the years,” reads the promotional While city council rejected one bid re - the supply of approximately 10,000 metric listing for the property, “the Estate has garding the towing of cars during snow re - tons of coarse, crushed rock salt for winter hosted prime ministers, presidents and moval work (see story, same page), it 2016-2017 for a total amount of $750,768, all cars during other notables, including Jacqueline awarded bids for clearing snow from the applicable taxes included. Kennedy Onassis and chess prodigy Ana - bike path on de Maisonneuve, removing The price was 13.9 percent less per met - toly Karpov.” snow in municipal parking lots, and a ric ton than last year, according to Coun - snow removal It sits just below the Westmount lookout large supply of rock salt as a group pur - cillor Patrick Martin, commissioner of BH L7EB::@ SG::@:H and commands the same view; its sheer chase with the city of Montreal. Public Works. size makes it a prominent part of the land - Les Entreprises Canbec Construction Is Westmount a “protected” territory scape looking at Westmount mountain, Additional tender Inc. was accepted for the rental of one when it comes to the towing of cars during and it receives great deal of attention in front-end loader with operator for snow An additional tender was accepted from snow removal operations? most books about Westmount. removal in bicycle lanes during the winter the same company for approximately 500 Without concluding that it is, city coun - Andy Dodge is a retired Canadian season 2016-2017 (approximately 250 metric tons of coarse, crushed rock salt cil rejected a lone bid at its meeting Octo - Residential Appraiser. hours) in the amount of $42,793, all appli - treated with magnesium chloride in a total ber 3, leaving city officials looking for an - cable taxes included. This was the lowest of amount of $47,220. other way to obtain quotes for the services Overheard two other quotes. This treatment allows for the salt to be other than through an invitation process. The tender of Paysagiste Monti Inc. won become “somewhat liquified,” he said. The only bid came from the same com - Clarke Ave. and St. Catherine St.; the contract for snow removal in munici - This accelerates its efficiency at extremely pany that had been the only one to quote September 22, 5:55 pm. pal parking lots for a total $193,158, all ap - cold temperature. It costs 30 percent more on the contract for the three previous win - Woman to boy, approximately five years plicable taxes included. It was lowest of “so we use it sparingly, usually on the ters, said Councillor Patrick Martin, com - old: five quotes. hills.” missioner of Public Works. “Brian May starts off on that song, then As part of the city of Montreal group In moving the motion to reject the quote Freddie Mercury, and then they harmo - from 9096-1681 Québec Inc. (Auto Cam nize… We’ll listen to it again when we get 2000), he read the entire legal wording of home.” the re solu tion and, exceptionally, refrained from his usual comments. VENTILATION The resolution stated the city had been “aware of a report prepared by Montreal’s EXPERTS office of the Inspector General dated ALL TYPES OF September 25, 2016, which concluded” the firm “colluded with other businesses in ROOFING and the context of contracts being awarded by RENOVATIONS 25 years of experience. 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Repairs & Rebuilds BASEMENT WATERPROOFING “The other companies told us that they FOUNDATION REPLACEMENT are not interested if there are no guaran - Professional Roof Inspections teed hours,” according to background in - written reports with photos & CRACK REPAIR Rbq Lic: ++/.-*'(--'( formation provided by the city. “They also Ice & Snow Removal have a problem with the possibility of dam - Senior Discount GENTILECONSTRUCTION&RENO age on high-end vehicles.” PROJECT MANAGEMENT & For last winter season, 2015-2016, the FREE GUARANTEED GENERAL CONTRACTOR ESTIMATES WORK contract was awarded to Autocam 2000 )' years experience servicing based on the estimated total hours of 360 Member of APCHQ RBQ # 8261-4496-02 NDG, Mtl-West & Westmount at a cost of $38,942.03 all applicable taxes www.belgraveroofing.ca included. 514-932-7772 +(*..)'.,-'* WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 11, 2016 – 15

Art scene cont’d. from p. 9 evokes the whimsy of naïve art. A mask- Uncommon associations like shape in “Dormir sur une branche United in opposition to artistic conven - sans tomber” recalls the simplified style of tions, these artists illustrate the common - Picasso’s later work. place and create context through visual as - A painting of a chair with multicoloured sociations. While Bochner represents the lines depicting depth is entitled “Regard realm of words and language, Ranellucci, du renard” or “stare of a fox.” A visual in turn, creates symbolic images and illu - record of his own unflinching gaze, Ranel - sions. Unified by rhyming lines and lucci’s paintings tread on the ashes of coloured shapes, these exhibitions speak dreams and illusions to create open-ended volumes. symbols. “Marcher sur les cendres” con - tinues until Wednesday, October 19 at the Heather Black is a Westmount McClure Gallery, 350 Victoria Ave. communication designer.

Nicolas Ranellucci “À l’aube du refuge”

Syrian refugees cont’d. from p. 6 she was able to meet with them and it was that, after nearly three decades in CSIS, he clear that, at first, they worried about inte - can be a bit paranoid himself as he thinks grating into the community, learning the about the dangers of the world. He said the local languages and finding work. Regard - threat against cyber-security is something less, she said, “They just kept saying people in Canada should be worrying ‘thank you to Canada. Thank you to Que - about more than terrorists as, he said, “the bec.’” chances of being struck down by a terror - Weil said, as the provincial government ist are infinitesimally small.” works to provide those needed services, The refugee screening process, he said, her main concern is ensuring people don’t is very meticulous as specialists carefully fall through the cracks. The next phase, review the history of each individual. she explained, included the “challenging” Should an individual show any signs of step of accrediting immigrants for their vagueness in his or her background, im - education and work experience. migration is delayed, and they move back “Many of these Syrians are profession - in line until further investigation proves als,” said Weil. “Many, mostly the men, otherwise. Open House feel very anxious that they won’t be able to “When in doubt, cast out,” he said, ex - provide for their families. We try to tell plaining the basic motto of those screening October 19, 2016 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. them, ‘Don’t worry. You will find your potential refugees. “If there’s any undocu - 4699 Westmoun nt Ave., Westmount H3Y 1X51 place. Refugees always have in Canada and mented history or any indicators of vio - Quebec.’” lence or any signs of criminal behaviour, of Boisvert assured the some 100-member course this person is set aside for a longer audience that the selection process is process if not long-term seclusion.” much safer than they realize. He admitted 16 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 11, 2016 M WOOD School ‘working closely’ with city ble to use by container or snow removal RESTORATION cont’d. from p. 1 ON-SITE SERVICE trucks,” he continued. treal School Board], the school and the ar - Councillor Theodora Samiotis said it •Touch-ups and Repairs chitect,” she said. “The school board claims had to be taken “in context” with it being couvreurmontrose.com a school. The city “had no option but to go [email protected] •Polishing and Staining it was a misunderstanding. “They’re going to come back to us with with the height of the fencing.” 514-489-8178 •Kitchen Cabinets “It was ill-conceived from the beginning O S   : a plan for the planting. They are going to remove the [southeast] fence because to fence in all those areas,” said Stuart ▣ Standard and White Asphalt & Gravel •Fine Furniture Copelovitch. and Modied Membrane Roong there’s no need to have a fence [there].” “This has been done in a very opaque ▣ Fiberglass Shingle Roong •Woodwork Nevertheless, the new 6-foot height is manner,” maintains Helaine Kliger of ▣ Metal Flashing and Metal Roong now the safety standard for school HENRY CORNBLIT, professional craftsman Roslyn. The outcome was not what resi - ▣ Slate Roong FREE ESTIMATE 514.369.0295 grounds, Poirier explained. It replaces an dents had been told would beautify the Servicing clients in your area for over 30 years! www.woodfinishingmontreal.com old 4-foot fence that had only partially en - closed the property. area, she said. “The city sets such high When the landscaping is finished, how - standards. Where is the city in all this?” NOTICE OF CLOSURE OF INVENTORY ever, it should indeed be an improvement She said line painting inside the school Notice is hereby given that HAIR over what was there a year ago, she said. yard had taken place from 1:15 am to 3 Mrs. Jacqueline René de Cotret, am. domiciled at 342 rue des Roselins, CUTS New proposal submitted District 2 councillor Philip Cutler said he Verdun (Québec) H3E 1Y6, died on FOR MEN “The board has put in another proposal would follow up. May 27th, 2016, in Westmount, Québec. to make some alterations and is waiting to Irma Alvarez of York St., who attended An inventory of the Deceased’s property & KIDS hear back from the city,” confirmed school the council meeting over a different issue, has been made in accordance with the principal Nick Katalifos. “We’re working said she felt obliged as a parent at the law and can be consulted by persons very closely with the city.” The garbage school to defend the project. While resi - with a legal interest at BCF LLP, at 1100 dents had had to endure the Westmount René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 25th +oor, container would also be moved back into its usual place in the next few days. Ave. reconstruction project and then the Montreal, Quebec, H3B 5C9, with school’s work, a number of safety issues Pascale Villani, notary, who can be Residents air beefs had needed to be addressed. reached at 514-397-2676. (File 42175-1) 514.484.5987 4970 Sherbrooke St. W. Jan Schoningh of Roslyn led off the These included accidents such as bro - Given by Madeleine Carter Anthony and ken arms that had occurred in the play - Edmond Ricard, liquidators. (at Claremont Ave.) speakers, saying he represented a large majority of the neighbours, 11 who at - ground due to poor drainage. tended the meeting and others who could She later said that school principal Katal - ESTATE & MOVING SALES Tabagie Westmount Square not because it fell on Rosh Hashanah. ifos was doing “so much” to upgrade the Vente de succession et déménagement He questioned the “quantity and quality school in the last couple of years since his International news agent of fencing,” its height and “how this large arrival. 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Charles Social Notes cont’d. from p. 17 Writers join artists at Art Westmount ject/communications manager, an - Pearo nounced that the successful eve raised BH H:7D<:B B?78> Ph.D. $100,000. Real Estate Broker The Miriam Foundation was established Nine writers joined over 60 painters, [email protected] in 1970 to meet specific needs required by photographers and sculptors at the sixth children with autism and/or an intellectual biennial Art Westmount exhibition at Vic - C. 704-1063 disability. As research has shown that early toria Hall October 1 and 2. intervention has a critical impact on chil - Westmount author Susan Doherty Han - dren’s development, the foundation’s pri - naford showcased her debut novel A Secret B. 934-1818 Music , which was researched and written Integrity & ority is to raise funds for preschool pro - in Westmount Public Library. Expertise grams. Writer Cora Siré spoke of the “the im - Working portance of community interest to en - for you! HERITAGE Real Estate Agency courage writers and artists” and read from her book Signs of Subversive Innocents the poem “Zeitgeist” inspired by artist Bruce Roberts riding his bicycle with a large can - Susan Doherty Hannaford displays her novel. vas attached through Westmount streets. and large-scale paintings for the first time. Watercolourist Tom Thompson, to - Part of Montreal’s Journées de la culture, gether with his daughter and photogra - the exhibition was also held at Place Kens - pher Shaune Thompson, exhibited their ington. recent work, while newcomer artist Nicole Chartard presented her ceramic sculptures



Artist and former city councillor Tom Thompson, right, stands with his daughter and photographer Shaune Thompson.

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