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As I write this message, brightly coloured autumn leaves cover our lawns with the rich beauty of an Oriental carpet. When you read this message, the landscape will certainly be that of a winter wonderland.

The Olympic torchbearers will have passed through our Town earlier this month, carrying the flame on its journey to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Games. How exciting and memorable it is to host this event!

Much like Vancouver’s preparing for the Olympic Games, Council is focusing on the Centennial Summit planned for the new year. The participation of Town citizens will be of utmost importance to this collaborative process, whose goal is to establish the essential elements of our collective vision of our Model City for the centennial in 2012 and beyond.

This process will also lay the foundation and framework for developing the Town’s first-ever family policy. Our citizens’ vital energy will contribute to the growth of our community as a family-oriented city as well as an intergenerational one.

May the upcoming holiday season be filled with joy and love in each of your families. And may all citizens be blessed with health, happiness and peace throughout and beyond the new year.

Vera Danyluk, Mayor

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Town of Mount RoyalInformation MagazineDecember 2009 | volume 01 no.08

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ReCReatioN aNd YoUth CeNtRe 10-11

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During the Holiday season, Mount Royal’s administrativeoffices will be closed fromThursday, December 24, to Monday, January 4, inclusively. The Reginald J.P. Dawson

Library will be closedon December 24, 25, 26 and31 as well as on January 1and 2. It will be open from12:00 to 17:00 on December27 and on January 3, and from10:00 to 17:00 on December28, 29 and 30 and on January 4.Regular hours, i.e. from 10:00 to21:00, will resume as of Tuesday,January 5, 2010.

The Recreation Centre and the Arena will be closed only on December 25 and January 1.

The Town Shops will be closed from Thursday, December 24, to Monday, January 4, inclusively, except for Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30.

In case of emergencyduring the Holidays orafter business hours, pleasecontact Mount Royal PublicSecurity at 515 734-4666.

Holiday schedule for refuse and recyclable collections The refuse and recyclable collections will be carried out on the usual days and times.

Information: 514 734-4123

Business hours

for Town buildings

during the holidays

TOWN OF MOUNT ROYAL INFO Vol.1 No. 8

Production Public Affairs and Clerk’s Office

Coordinator Alain CôtéSenior Writer Charles CyrContributors Éric Carignan, Ava Couch Roger Ducharme, Nathalie Dufresne Catherine Hirou, Frédéric Legeault Louise Léonard, Chris Mandelos Maria Perrotta, Kelly Price Nathalie Rhéaume, Gilles Rochette Lori Segall Burnett, Christiane Séguin Elizabeth Silveri, and : Vera Danyluk Melpa Kamateros, Erin Kennedy Minh-Diem Le Thi, John Miller Philippe Roy, Joseph Daoura Revision and translation Louise Beaudoin, Qualimax Translation Robert Mann, Craig Schweickert Photography Bénédicte Brocard, Nathalie Guimond Graphic Design McKay+Couture Production Magma design Printer Payette & Simms Inc. Registered with Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec, ISSN 1481-7772

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AT YOUR SERVICETOWN OF MOUNT ROYAL’S COUNCILVera Danyluk – Mayor vera.danyluk@town.mount-royal.qc.ca Tel. : 514 734-2914 (offi.) Fax: 514 734-3072 (offi.) Tel.: 514 735-2104 (home)

Erin Kennedy – Councillor erin.kennedy@town.mount-royal.qc.ca Tel.: 514 345-9336 (home) Fax: 514 345-9336 (home)

Joseph Daoura – Councillor joseph.daoura@town.mount-royal.qc.ca Tél. : 514 734-2914 (bur.) Téléc.: 514 734-3072 (bur.)

John Miller – Councillor john.miller@town.mount-royal.qc.ca Tel.: 514 738-7155 (home)

Minh-Diem Le Thi – Councillor minh-diem.lethi@town.mount-royal.qc.ca Tel. : 514 734-2914 (offi.) Fax : 514 734-3072 (offi.)

Melpa Kamateros – Councillor melpa.kamateros@town.mount-royal.qc.ca Tel. : 514 734-2914 (offi.) Fax : 514 734-3072 (offi.)

Philippe Roy – Councillor philippe.roy@town.mount- royal.qc.ca Fax : 514 731-9061 (home)

TOWN MANAGER’S OFFICEAva Couch – Town Manager 90 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z5 Tel. : 514 734-2915 Téléc. : 514 734-3080

TOWN OF MOUNT ROYAL WEB SITE :English : www.town.mount- royal.qc.ca French : www.ville.mont- royal.qc.ca To contact us : info@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

GENERAL INFORMATION Tel. : 514 734-2900

INFO COLLECTIONS Tel. : 514 734-4123

SERVICE COUNTER TOWN HALL : 90 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z5 Tel. : 514 734-3021 / 514 734-3026 Fax : 514 734-3085

MUNICIPAL SERVICESTECHNICAL SERVICESCatherine Hirou – Director 20 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z4

- Engineering Tel. : 514 734-3034 Fax : 514 734-3084

- Urban planning and inspection Tel. : 514 734-3042 Fax : 514 734-3090

- Public Works 180 Clyde Rd. - H3P 2N9 Tel.: 514 734-2999 Fax: 514 734-3094

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Yves Gignac – Director Tel. : 514 734-3048 Fax : 514 734-3084

- Local Development Centre Les 3 monts Outremont-Mont-Royal- Westmount 20 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z4 Tel. : 514 737-1253 Fax : 514 737-9253

RECREATION, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENTKevin Whitehall – Director 60 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z4 Tel. : 514 734-2928 Fax : 514 734-3083

INFO LINE : 734-2938

- Library-adults 1967 Graham Blvd. - H3R 1G9 Tel. : 514 734-2967 Fax : 514 734-3089

- Library-children Tel. : 514 734-2973

- Arena 1050 Dunkirk Rd. - H3R 3J8 Tel. : 514 734-2925

- Outdoor pool 1000 Dunkirk Rd. Tel. : 514 734-2948

- Indoor pool Tel. : 514 734-2928

- Mohawk Clubhouse 1050 Dumfries Rd. - H3P 2P9 Tel. : 514 734-2950

- Connaught Clubhouse (Country Club) 620 Graham Blvd. - H3R 1G8

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY - Mount Royal Curling Club 5 Montgomery Ave. - H3R 2B2 Tel. : 514 733-7153

- Youth Centre 60 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z4 Tel. : 514 734-4111

PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND CLERK’S OFFICE Me Alexandre Verdy – Town Clerk and Director of Public Affairs 90 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z5 Tel. : 514 734-2988 Fax : 514 734-3092

COMMUNICATIONS Tel. : 514 734-3017

TREASURER’S OFFICE AND MATERIAL RESOURCES Nathalie Rhéaume – Treasurer and Director of Material Resources 90 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z5 Tel. : 514 734-3015 Fax : 514 734-3091

HUMAN RESSOURCES Gordon Black – Director 90 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z5 Tel. : 514 734-2980 Fax : 514 734-3082

PUBLIC SECURITY André Maratta – Director 10 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z4 Tel. : 514 734-4666 Fax : 514 734-3086

MUNICIPAL COURT (Service Point) 1433 Van Horne Ave., Outremont (Qc) - H2V 1K9 Tel. : 514 495-6250 Fax : 514 495-7413

EMERGENCY 9-1-1

POLICE – Station no. 24 40 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z4 Tel. : 514 280-0124 Fax : 514 280-0624

FIRE PREVENTION Director’s Office 530, Bouchard Blvd., 1st floor, Dorval - H9S 1B2 Tel. : 514 280-6740 Fax : 514 280-2874

MOUNT ROYAL PUBLIC SECURITY10 Roosevelt Ave. - H3R 1Z4 Tel. : 514 734-4666 Fax : 514 734-3086

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NEWS FROM YOUR TOWN COUNCILLORS

Today’s frantic and demanding schedules entail the risk of losing what makes us a community—a diverse group of people of many ages, talents and perspectives who work together to build the future. My hope is that the Summit will be an opportunity for us to unite in the common goal of ensuring TMR’s vibrancy and sustainability, of strengthening our community for many years to come.

All residents are stakeholders in TMR’s future and all should play a role in shaping that future, in helping the Town to realize its full potential over the near, medium and long term. We all have skills to offer and expertise in various fields. Everyone has a different view and

Take part in the Centennial Summit, a unique opportunity for shaping our Town’s future

Planning Advisory Committee And, so, here we are, at the beginning of a new term of office. Allow me to start by thanking you for the confidence you have placed in me. Serving the community is, for me, an honour and a source of pride.

The election results ensure a certain continuity in the Town’s activities. However, in a spirit of openness, we should also acknowledge the concerns expressed during the election campaign, in particular those regarding the disciplined management of the Town’s finances and improvements in the services provided to citizens.

Before embarking on this new mandate and with year-end fast approaching, it is important to look back and take stock of the areas under my responsibility.

Reflecting the rather difficult economic and social conditions, an overall slowdown in residential, commercial and industrial develop-ment has occurred. As at November 1, 2009, the Town had issued 510 construction and renovation permits for homes, businesses, industrial firms and institutional establishments for work estimated at $14.3 million. Compared with the data for the 2008 financial year, these figures correspond to a 29% drop in the estimated value of work for a more-or-less constant number of issued permits. The accompanying charts provide a breakdown of the construction and renovation permits issued in the last four years.

In terms of residential development, the num-ber of projects declined 29% from last year, with estimated expenditures dropping from $15.6 million to $11.4 million. Growth in the

industrial, commercial and institutional sector has also slowed, leading to a 62% decrease in the number of projects from 2008, with the estimated value of work falling from $4.5 million to $2.9 million. However, the development of a design and decoration nexus in the industrial sector will raise our municipality’s profile even as it leads to a certain renewal in this sector.

The number of cases submitted to the Planning Advisory Committee (CCU) has been the lowest in the last four years. Specifically, the CCU has studied 385 applications, down 15% from 2008. Architectural review applications accounted for 32% of the cases handled, about the same percentage as in the preceding years. It should be noted that parties applying for a permit can obtain a preliminary opinion from the CCU. This practice allows applicants to improve their projects, based on the recommendations of the CCU and Urban Planning’s Technical Services team, before formally applying for a permit.

In closing, I want to thank the municipal employees for their daily commitment and the work they have performed for the well-being of all our town’s citizens.

With the holiday season just around the corner, I want to offer you and your family my best wishes for happiness, health and prosperity in the coming year.

Happy New Year 2010!

Minh-Diem Le Thi, ing., Councillor minh-diem.lethi@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

each view has value, enriching the conversation and vision. While we may not always agree, I believe we can respect each other’s opinions and celebrate and support our diversity.

The Summit is an opportunity to embrace and make the most of our similarities and shared qualities, to bring everything to the table in order to shape the TMR of tomorrow and chart its course together. I encourage you to consider taking part!

As the holiday season approaches, please accept my sincerest wish that every blessing and joy it holds may be yours.

Erin Kennedy, Councillor erin.kennedy@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

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An article was recently unearthed in the Town Archives. Its title is “TMR, the most promising future of any spot on the Island of Montreal.” The article was published in 1914, and it still holds true today.

Town of Mount Royal has close to 20,000 inhabitants. Many are senior citizens, close to 30% come from different ethnic backgrounds

and more and more are members of young families choosing to make the Town their home. The interests of these groups are diverse and ever-changing, and one of the challenges of our next term of office will be to develop projects and services for all of them. Projects such as the library extension exemplify this goal, as they benefit the entire community. Annual events such as the multicultural fair have also involved large numbers of residents from all age groups and backgrounds.

A Town for one and all

Our municipality’s financesAs we approach the end of the 2009 financial year, I am pleased to say that Town of Mount Royal looks set to turn in another solid perfor-mance. With a projected surplus of $1 million and a long-term debt of $20.9 million, our financial results are those of a well-managed municipality. Interesting capital projects on the table include the installation of artificial turf on the soccer field in 2010 at a cost of $2 million (see p.6) and our centennial project, the opening in 2012 of an extension to the library, which will cost between $3 million and $5 million.

Since the demerger in 2006, we have had to absorb $12.3 million from Montreal for capital expenditures incurred during the merger period and $1.5 million from Quebec for the demerger referendum costs. We have succeeded in taking on these costs while keep-ing tax increases for an average family home to less than the increase in the cost of living. That $12.3 million included $4.3 million for the water distribution system. Montreal gave us the option of paying cash up front or of taking out a loan from Montreal and paying it back over 36 years. As using the second option would have cost TMR taxpayers nearly $14.8 million, we decided to float our own loan at considerably less cost.

We are continuing to push two projects. The first is a resolution to the flooding of residents’

basements due to the under-capacity of Montreal’s collector sewer system. While a study is currently being carried out by the Montreal Agglomeration Council, initial estimates for resolving the problem have pegged the cost at $500 million.

The second large project is the extension of Cavendish Boulevard. This project is estimated to cost $175 million. The Quebec government has decided that Cavendish is a local road, not an arterial road, and therefore is not eligible for provincial grants.

Discussion is ongoing but the price tag makes it impossible for the affected municipalities to absorb the costs unless it becomes a regional project. As we look to the future and weigh our options, we must remember that we are a small community with limited resources that must be spent prudently so that TMR remains affordable for families young and old.

Lastly, as we approach the most festive and joy-ful time of the year, please allow me to wish you a holiday season filled with wonder and delight.

John Miller, Councillor john.miller@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

Maintaining the quality of our services for all citizens is yet another challenge. Everyday issues such as snow removal, garbage pickup and maintaining our green policy are things that make living in our Town appealing to all. Offering quality services and activities is a key factor in attracting young families with children. Our services, activities and buildings will also continue being adapted and developed to meet the needs of our seniors. Through our CCU and various committees, we will strive to maintain the Town’s image as a Model City.

Making the Town of Mount Royal a city for one and all will be my personal challenge during my next term in office, and I look forward to working with the Mayor and Council to achieve this goal. I want to thank the citizens of Mount Royal who have shown their faith in me by once again re-electing me as their councillor. I wish a very merry holiday season to all!

Melpa Kamateros, Councillor melpa.kamateros@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

2010 CALENDARREGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MOUNT ROYAL TOWN COUNCIL

THE TOWN OF MOUNT ROYAL COUNCIL MEETING IS USUALLY HELD ON THE LAST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. THE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 19:00, AT TOWN HALL, 90 ROOSEVELT AVENUE

JANUARY 25 FEBRUARY 22 MARCH 22 ApRIL 26 MAY 25 JUNE 14 JULY 26

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Issue Table on Public Security

For several years now, Mount Royal has been undergoing a significant demographic change. An increasing number of families are choosing to make our Town their home. Town government has taken note of this reality and begun to implement measures aimed at helping young families grow, develop and, above all, feel part of Mount Royal’s com-munity life. Think, for example, of the renovation of the Pierre Laporte indoor pool and the creation of bike

paths and school corridors. These accomplishments will soon be joined by a new artificial turf soccer field and the expanded library, which will allow the services offered to children and adolescents to be significantly expanded.

The keystone of the overall strategy favouring young families is now being developed. Announced during the recent election campaign, the Town’s first family policy will provide an oppor-tunity for better determining families’ needs and realities and adjusting the Town’s services to reflect them.

To be effective, the policy should not be developed in a vacuum. That is why it will be preceded by a broad consultation hopefully involving residents, active members of the community and stake-holders that work with young families (schools, daycare centres, sports and social clubs, churches, etc.).

This new policy will help ensure that the family unit, one of our community’s most active and important building blocks, has every chance to grow and flourish in Mount Royal.

In closing, I want to take advantage of this opportunity to offer my best wishes for the holidays and the new year to all of Mount Royal’s citizens. May this period of celebration also be one of joy, family reunions and good health.

Philippe Roy, Councillor philippe.roy@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

The Family Policy, a first for Town of Mount Royal

A sincere commitment to our community

Dear fellow Mount Royal citizens,

First, I want to thank you for the con-fidence and support you have shown me by giving me the mandate to rep-resent and serve you and affording me, as a member of Town Council chaired by Mayor Danyluk, the privi-lege of holding public office.

I deeply feel that concerted, sustain-able development based on sound economic, social and environmental principals will lead us to preserve and

improve the heritage that we have inherited from our forebears and that we, in turn, will bequeath to our children.

This development approach, as defined by the World Commis-sion on the Environment and Development, must meet the needs of today’s generations without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

It is my firm belief that, between our town and each of its citi-zens, there exists a social contract requiring a sincere willingness, determination and commitment to work together to improve our community’s quality of life.

I am convinced that good governance is based on integrity, vision and transparency. With the awareness of duty done, it will keep our town in the front ranks of Quebec municipalities.

As we head into the holiday season, allow me to offer you my best wishes for health, joy and success.

Joseph Daoura, Councillor joseph.daoura@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

The year 2009 was a productive one for the Town’s Issue Table on Public Security. The members’ concerns and preoccupations often centered on infractions of the Quebec Highway Code, especially speeds exceeding the posted limit. The failure to observe stop signs and signage in and around school zones is also far too common.

Please bear in mind that Town of Mount Royal Public Security cannot intervene in moving violations. Only the SPVM can do so, as enforcing the Highway Code is strictly the responsibility of the police department.

Commander Vincent Richer of Neighbourhood Station 24 has been a valuable contributor as a member of the Issue Table. Every complaint received on traffic violations is forwarded to Commander Richer and followed up by Traffic Division police officers in the areas identified as problematic. Commander Richer reports back with the results of each of these operations. One particular problem area has seen over 700 tickets issued since the beginning of 2009.

The Issue Table also worked on the problem of frequent thefts from cars. Commander Richer, his officers and our Public Security agents carried out a blitz in Outremont and Town of Mount Royal in early spring. Volunteers joined them in going door to door and offering electromagnetic stickers for car windows to help prevent this type of crime, which is so disturbing for Town residents. This operation is ongoing in areas where the problem persists.

We thank the members of our Issue Table on Public Security for their commitment and contributions.The members of the Issue Table are:

Erin Kennedy, Councillor and Vice-Chair of the Issue Table Ava L. Couch, Town Manager Catherine Hirou, Technical Services Director André Maratta, Public Security Director Andrew Milukow, Captain, Public Security Aimé Charette, Division Head – SSIM Vincent Richer, Commander – Station 24 Lew Greenberg, Resident Romana Rogoshewska, Resident David Corb, Residentt Mario Pasteris, Resident

Vera Danyluk, Mayor vera.danyluk@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

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SportS and recreation optimal Soccer playing conditionSThe Town of Mount Royal will be converting two of its natural grass soccer fields to artificial surface fields in 2010. In doing so, it will extend the soccer season by two months, much to the delight of the 1,100 players or so who play on them.

Both fields will have lights and will now be in perfect condition throughout the season. There will no longer be any need to restrict their use, contrary to what had been done in the past; regardless of the number of games that will be played on them, the turf will no longer show the usual wear and tear that affected it up to now as early as in the very first few weeks of play.

The conversion to artificial surfaces will also considerably reduce maintenance of the Town’s fields, in terms of both cost and time.

Financial aid from both the federal and provincial govern-ments of a maximum amount of $1,150,799 allows the Town of Mount Royal to move forward with this project. This was an important issue for Town Council, which devoted great efforts to obtaining the subsidy that was necessary for converting both fields.

This is great news for players of all ages. There’s no question that the installation of artificial surface playing fields means that Mount Royal soccer aficionados come out…winners!

SUmmerJoBS

A variety of positions are available from May to August. You can find the summer job list as well as all pertinent documentation on our website (www.town.mount-royal.qc.ca). You can also fill out an interactive Student Employ-ment Application Form available on our website.

This application form and all pertinent documentation are also available at the Human Resources Department and the Town Hall reception desk, 90 Roosevelt Avenue; at the Recreation Centre, 60 Roosevelt Avenue; and at the Library, 1967 Graham Boulevard.

tHe cloSing dateS For applicationS are JanUary 15 and 29 and marcH 5, 2010, depending on tHe poSitionS deSired

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a new campaign targetS cigarette BUttS in town centreThe significant resources that the Town allocates to main-tain cleanliness will never be enough without the coopera-tion of all residents, businesses and users of public property. Everybody has to lend a hand to keep our town clean.

People who visit, work or live in Town centre have probably

a cleaner moUnt royal: it’S everyBody’S BUSineSS!

noticed the recently installed cigarette butt receptacles with messages encouraging smokers to show some civic spirit by dropping their butts into them.

When it comes to protecting our environment, simple actions like disposing of your cigarette butts ecologically is as effective as an army of em-ployees and trucks assigned to cleaning up our public spaces.

decemBer 10, 2009 moUnt royal, BUrning witH entHUSiaSmThank you to the residents, to the schools and to the staff members of the local businesses and organizations who accepted the invitation to take part in the activities organized by the Town to mark the passage through Mount Royal of the Olympic torch for the 2010 Vancouver Games.

Best of luck to all of our 2010 Winter Games participants. The Games will be held from February 12 to February 28.

« witH glowing HeartS! »

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Since September, the Recreation, Culture and Community Activities Department has offered retired and semi-retired residents the possibility of attending beginner-level computer courses.

Covering basic concepts and featuring a user-friendly, hands-on approach, the courses provide an introduction to personal computers and the Windows environment. They also deal with the Internet and email and touch on digital photography.

The software used in the courses is in French but the guides and documentation are available in both official languages. The computers are supplied by the course provider.

People interested in taking part in this program should sign up during the next Recreation activities registration period. For more information, call 514 734-2928.

Gilles Rochette, Division Head, Cultural and Community Activities

gilles.rochette@town.mount-royal.qc.ca

Best Looking Tree on Private Property Contest

The Grand Prize winner is a magnificent beech, over one hundred years old, which stands majestically in front of the facade of 211 Stanstead Avenue. The winning tree belongs to the Bujold family.

Of the 29 entries received in 2009, two other trees also captured the attention of the judges. Honourable mention was given to a weeping willow located at 2265 Sheridan Road as well as to a poplar located in the backyard of 815 Graham Boulevard.

Computer courses for the retired and semi-retired

New iN MouNt Royal!

The award for the best looking tree was handed out by the members of Town Council to the Bujold family at the Multicultural Fair that was held on September 26.

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A LOOK AT MOUNT ROYAL ARTISTS

The 2009 edition of the Montréal Architectural Heritage Campaign (OPAM) contest provided an opportunity this year to point out the remarkable heritage characteristics of the home located at 27-29 Hudson Avenue.

This multi-family house was built in 1951 according to the plans of architect Louis Desjardins and was remarkably well maintained over the years. The preservation of its original architectonic elements is a great heritage of the past.

The brick and natural stone trim emphasizes the symmetry of the openings. It is volumetrically simple and the impressive stone foundation reduces the effect of the building’s height. Note the main entrance which projects from one of the lateral facades.

Along with being an award winner in Mount Royal, this residential building was selected as one of the 5 finalists of homes in the La maison coup de cœur de La Presse-Historia contest.

Our most sincere congratulations go out to the owners of the 27-29 Hudson Avenue home, Mrs. Martine Desjardins and Mrs. Élise Desjardins, for this prestigious reward!

Automne 1 Artist : Danièle Routaboule Jury 1st Prize

Artist : Suzanne Laperrière Sponsor’s Award

Artist : Lucille Desjardins Artist’s Choice Award

Marrée Basse, Caroline du Sud

Le Temps des secrets

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Holiday ice skating 2009-2010

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The Youth Centre Did you know that the Youth Centre is located at 60 Roosevelt Avenue and welcomes dozens of kids between the ages of 8 and 17 every week?

A wide variety of sports, cultural and outdoor activities are available free of charge or at a very low cost to members of the 8-12 program as well as 12-17 year-olds.

The Centre also has a dynamic and experienced team that understands the needs and inter-ests of these growing youngsters. To get a membership card, just go to the Recreation Centre counter or directly to the Youth Centre during the following hours as of January 6, 2010 :

Monday and Tuesday Closed Wednesday and Thursday 15:00-20:30 Friday 15:00-22:30 Saturday 15:00-22:20 Sunday 14:00-19:00

The monitors of The youth Centre: Goldy Aoun, John Aoun, Stéphanie Tourillon-Gingras et Istvan Tokes.

The Centre recently took on a new name : The Zone. This new name indicates a place, a « zone » set aside just for kids.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

December 24, 25, 26 and 27 Closed Monday, December 28 12:00 – 18:00 Tuesday, December 29 12:00 – 18:00 Wednesday, December 30 12:00 – 18:00 December 31, January 1 and 2 Closed Sunday, January 3 12:00 – 18:00 Monday, January 4 12:00 – 18:00

The Youth Centre is located at 60 Roosevelt Avenue. 514 734-4111.

ENTRANCE FEES

Resident with stamped Recreation Card (must be shown every time)

Resident without Recreation Card (with proof of residence to be shown every time)

Guest (accompanied by a resident)

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Free

$ 1

$ 2

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$ 2

$ 3

During the holiday season the Town of Mount Royal Arena will be open for free skating and hockey from December 22 to January 2. Monitors will be present at all times to ensure the rules are being respected. During regular skating periods, an area will be cordoned off for young skaters or begin-ners. The arena will close only on December 25 and January 1. The Regular public skating schedule will resume as of January 2, 2010.

REMINDER : Everyone, including adults, using the ice during the hockey hours, MUST wear a helmet, face-mask, and neck protector. Information: 514 734-2928

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REGISTRATION TO THE RECREATION, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

60 Roosevelt Avenue Town of Mount Royal, Québec, h3R 1Z4 514 734-2928

REGISTRATION FOR TOWN OF MOUNT ROYAL RESIDENTS

From Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26, 2010* (with the exception of camps : registration until April 16, 2010).

REGISTRATION FOR ALL

From Thursday, March 25 to Friday, March 26, 2010* (with the exception of camps : registration until April 16, 2010)

COUNTER REGISTRATION FOR ALL

From Monday, March 29, 2010

*IMPORTANT

Prices increase 15% as of 12:00 (noon) March 26, 2010.

For further details, please consult our 2010 Spring Summer brochure which will be delivered to all Town of Mount Royal households in the beginning of March 2010.

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS

It’s the way to go!

Visit our website at : www.town.mount-royal.qc.ca

(The online registration is accessible only to Town residents.)

Why register online?

• No need to line up;

• PRIORITY REGISTRATION

• Immediate confirmation of registration selections;

• All you need is your username and password and a credit card.

If you

ARE A RECREATION MEMBER AND WANT TO OBTAIN YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD:

• Send us an e-mail at mrprog@ville.mont-royal.qc.ca;

OR

• Call us at 514 734-2928.

To avoid delays with your registration, get your username & password BEFORE MARCH 22nd!

Dogs in municipal parksWe wish to remind you that section 9 of By-law No. 1340 stipulates that dogs are prohibited in all municipal parks (except for guide dogs).

The bylaw also provides for a fine of seventy-five dollars ($ 75) plus fees.

Besides, dog owners are invited to use the fenced-in dog run located in the Town centre on Dunkirk Road between the curling club and the municipal arena.

Registration period spring/summer 2010 session

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TIPS :Plant winter protectionDuring the winter, make sure that your trees and shrubs located on areas of your prop-erty belonging to the Town are well protected against snow blown by snowblowers. The best way to protect plants is to surround them with snow fences. It is recommended to use green fences.

BY-LAW REMINDER 

Section 149.1of By-Law No. 1310 stipulates that front yard plantations may be established within the Town right-of-way at the risk of the owner of the contiguous property. The Town shall not be held liable for any damage, degradation or breakage caused to these plantations during Town operations, including snow clearing or de-icing of streets and sidewalks.

No compensation shall be awarded for plantation related losses arising during such operations or caused by Town trees. Also, no compensation shall be awarded by the Town for damage to a fence located within the Town right-of-way.

Front yard plantations

TIPS :Plant winter protection

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Tips from the pro...

HoW To PoSITIoN YouR NEW BIN foR MEcHANIzED PIck-uP ?The old 64 L bins are no longer picked up since September 2009. You may keep them for personal use.

How to place the bin for collection?

• Always place the bin between 15 and 30 cm (6 and 12 in.) from the curb (essential for snow clearing operations);

• Wheels and handles must be facing the house, the lid arrows pointing towards the street;

• Keep a distance of at least 30 cm (1 ft.) around the bin;

• Make sure that no vehicle or object interferes with the mechanical lifting of the bin;

• No recyclable materials found outside the bin will be collected. You may wait for next collection;

• The lid of the bin must be tightly closed and free of all debris.

Improperly placed bins will not be picked up.

Don’t forget to bring it back in. After it has been emp-tied, the bin must be removed from the curb before 23:30 on collection day. (Article 33 of Municipal By-law No. 1358 calls for a $150 fine + costs)

Questions?www.town.mount-royal.qc.ca/environment 514-734-4123

ooPS!Were none of the rollout bins on your street emptied? When this happens, leave your bin in its regular location for collection. the contractor hired by the toWn Will complete the pickup as soon as possible.

WHILE WE’RE oN THIS SuBjEcT... Snow removal operationsRefuse and recycling bins on collection daysBE cAREfuL ABouT REfuSE AND REcYcLING BINS THAT INTERfERE WITH SNoW REMoVAL oPERATIoNSThe Town of Mount Royal is calling upon its citizens to cooperate during snow removal operations, particularly on refuse and recyclable collection days.

Many residents leave their containers on the sidewalk or on the edge of the street. In fact, they should be left on your property, along the entrance.

Blocking the snowploughs’ path delays the carrying out of snow removal operations and increases the risk of a collision.

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Christmas treecollection

CIVIL PROTECTION

AdditionAl informAtion:GetPrePAred.cA1 800 o-cAnAdA(1 800 622-6232)

Holder : The permit is issued for one vehicle and for one specific address.

Duration of permit : Three consecutive nights, valid between 0:00 and 8:00. After 8:00, the four-hour parking rule applies.

PREPARE NOW!follow these three stePs:

After the holidays, your natural Christmas tree, free of all or-naments, could be into wood chips, a most useful landscaping material.

To be picked up, your tree must be placed at curbside BEFORE 7:00, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2010.

The pick-up will be spread over passing only once on each street. If not put out on time, your tree will be picked up the following week during the regular refuse collection.

Information: 514 734-4123

PrePAre YoUr emerGencY KitIn a serious emergency, you will need some basic supplies in order to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. You may need to get by without power or tap water. A basic emergency kit includes the following :

Water Two litres of water per person per day

Food Items that won’t spoil such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods

Manual can opener - Wind-up or battery-powered flash-light (and extra batteries) - Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)

First aid kit and special needs items Prescription medica-tions, infant formula or equipment for people with disabilities, alcohol-based sanitizer, gloves and masks

Extra keys For your car and house

Cash  Include smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers cheques are also useful) and change for payphones

Emergency Plan Your family emergency plan will include home and neighbourhood evacuation scenarios, safe meet-ing places and a list of important phone numbers

You may obtain, free of charge, a copy of the document titled : YOUR EMERGENCY PREPARATION GUIDE at Mount Royal Town Hall located at 90 Roosevelt Avenue.

Four hour parking in the town

Unless otherwise indicated, continuous parking for more than four hours is prohibited in Town of Mount Royal. The by-law even provides for a pre-sumption of continuous parking by the driver in cases where the vehicle is used but parked again in the same location or on the same block. That presumption is intended to ensure that emergency vehicles can circulate freely at all times, facilitate street maintenance, im-prove the effectiveness of Public Security patrollers and police officers on pa-trol, and preserve Mount Royal’s character.

oVerniGht PArKinG Permits :The four-hour parking rule is enforced by Public Security patrollers. How-ever, you may obtain a parking permit if you cannot park in your drive-way due to street work or if you have visitors.

Know the risKs

Get A Kit

mAKe A PlAn

is YoUr fAmilY PrePAred?

Limit : nine permits per month per vehicle.

The permits are free.

Information :  514 734-4666

Public Security of Mount Royal, 10 Roosevelt Avenue

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Snow removal operationsAs soon as winter sets in, the Mount Royal Public WorksDepartment mobilizes to handle snow falls.

A team of 35 to 40 experienced employees are placed on standby to ensure Mount Royal’s 90 km of streets and 170 km of sidewalks will be cleared as quickly as possible.

Salt spreaders, sidewalk plows and roadway plows are used and private contractors enlisted to provide efficient snow removal,which is usually completed within 96 to 120 hours.

As soon as the first flakes appear, a specific plan is implemented:

1- sPreAdinG deicers And AbrAsiVes on streetsAt the onset of a snowfall, teams begin spreading operations on arterial roads, residential streets as well as in school zones and other locations.

Spreading on arterial roads is carried out continuously.On residential streets, spreading is performed within 30 metres of all intersections.

Sidewalk clearing is carried out continuously:

Snow  accumulation more than 25 cm:Arterial roads:both sides Residential streets: one side *

Snow  accumulation  less than 15 cm: Arterial roads: both sides Residential streets: both sides

Snow  accumulation between 15 and 25 cm: Arterial roads:both sides Residential streets: one side *

School zones are one of our snow clearing priorities.

* The sidewalk on the other side is cleared during snow blowing and loading operations..

3– snow blowinG And loAdinG

When snow clearing operations are completed, snow blowing begins with snowblowers, side-walk plows, graders and trucks.The work is done in two ways:1) Where possible, snow is blown onto properties,  medians and other locations.

This method, used in approximately 80% of the Town, enables us to reduce snow transportation and disposal costs and to maintain a reasonable snow removal budget.

2) Where that is not possible, snow is blown into trucks and dumped at one of the Town’s dump sites.

sPreAdinG AbrAsiVes on sidewAlKsA sand and salt mixture (with high concentration of sand) is spread:

1) After snow removaloperations, if needed2) During freezing rain conditions

No spreading is done on sidewalks while snow is falling.

To perform this work, Mount Royal employees use Bombardiertype sidewalk plows with spreader trailers. Spreading on sidewalks is carried out continuously. A second spreading operation is performed on very wide sidewalks.

2– snow cleArinGSnow clearing on streets and sidewalks involves plowing with roadway plows, graders and sidewalk plows to clear the way for pedestrians and vehicles. The method used depends on the amount of snow on the ground:Snow accumulation between 2 and 5 cm: Sidewalk clearing only Snow accumulation more than 5 cm: Street and sidewalk clearing

Temperature between0° and -10°C:Salt spreading

Temperature  between-10 and -15°C:Spreading of a 50-50 sand and saltmixture

Temperature of -15°C or less:Spreading of a 90-10 sand and salt mixture

reGUlAtionPlease remember that under Mount Royal By-law No. 1380 (Art. 50 and 51), shovelling, plowing or blowing snow onto streets and sidewalks is illegal. If you hire a snow clearing contractor, you are responsible for informing him. And don’t forget that dumping snow on a fire hydrant is also prohibited.

When a snow clearing contractor is caught in violation of the By-Law, he will be directly issued a $210 ticket ($150 + fees). However, if it is clear that the snow was dumped on the street from a specific address but that the contractor is no longer on site, the ticket will then be issued to the name and address of the owner. Blocked streets and sidewalks are a hazard for drivers and pedestrians alike.

Safety is everybody’s business!

Help us keep the Town’s streets and sidewalks free of snow.

Avoid fines and maintain a safe neighbourhood.

Information: 514 734-2999

Public Works Department, 180 Clyde Road, Mount Royal

REMINDER

HOUSEHOLD REFUSE ON WEDNESDAYS FOR RESiDENtiaL bUiLDiNgS witH LESS tHaN EigHt UNitS (ONcE a wEEk)

ON TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS FOR cOmmERciaL aND apaRtmENt bUiLDiNgS witH EigHt OR mORE UNitS (twicE a wEEk).

INFoRMATIoN: 514 734-3037.

REcYcLabLE matERiaLS ON WEDNESDAYS (ONcE a wEEk). INFoRMATIoN: 514 734-4123.

RECYC-FRIGOENVIRONNEMENTPROGRAM

Receive $60 from Hydro-Québec and get rid of your old refrigerator or freezer!

Information: 1 877 493-7446 (FRIGO) or www.recyc-frigo.com.

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PRINTER CARTRIDGES AND USED CELL PHoNES

iN cOOpERatiON witH tHE miRa FOUNDatiON, tHREE cOLLEctiON pOiNtS:

Reginald J. P. Dawson Library: 1967 graham boulevardpublic

Security: 10 Roosevelt Avenue

Public Works: 180 Clyde Road

HoUSEHoLD WASTE CoLLECTIoNFREQUENCYOnce a week, on Wednesdays, for residential buildings with less than eight units, and twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, for com-mercial and apartment buildings with eight or more units. Garbage must be put out between 19:00 on the evening before pick-up, and before 7:30 on collection days.

Information: 514 734-3037.

PLACINGGarbage must be put out at curbside in con-tainers or plastic bags that are easy to carry, waterproof and tightly closed. These bags must weigh less than 25 kg or 55 lb.

BULKY ITEMSBulky items such as television sets, mattresses and sofas will be picked up free of charge at the same time as household garbage if placed at curbside. For safety reasons, the doors or covers of bulky items should be removed be-fore they are put out for pick-up.

REFRIGERAToRS, FREEZERS, AIR CoNDITIoNERS AND WATER CooLERSHousehold refrigerators and air condition-ers must be picked up separately in order to drain their halocarbons. To obtain this service, please call 514 734-2999.

For safety reasons, the doors or covers of refrigerators, freezers and other bulky items should be removed before they are put out for pick-up.

HEDGE TRIMMINGS, BRANCHES, GRASS CLIPPINGS, ETC.If you are taking part in the yard waste collection,just place your yard waste inside the green rollout bin making sure you follow the instructions for this type of collection.

For residences not served by the yard waste collection, tree and shrub branches securely tied in bundles 1.2 m (4 ft.) long and 60 cm (2 ft.) in diameter as well as bags containing dead leaves and grass clippings (weighing less than 25 kg or 55 lb) will be picked up with the regular garbage if placed at the curb.

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PICK-UP OF HOUSE-HOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) AND USED CLOTHINGTHE NExT PICK-UP WILL BE HELD oN APRIL 24, 2010Information: 514 734-4123

Also, Mount Royal residents can bring their HHW, used batteries and old clothing to the Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce ÉCO-CENTRE, located at 6926 Côte-des-Neiges Road.

Information: 514 872-3517.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION The yard waste collection - the one using a green bin – will resume by mid-April 2010 for the targeted sectors.

Information: 514 734-4123.

PICK-UP oF RECYCLABLE MATERIALSFREQUENCY:oNCE A WEEK, oN WEDNESDAYS.Accepted items: glass containers, cans, plastic items, paper and cardboard.

PLACINGResidents served by the recycling program must place their recyclable materials in the blue rollout recycling bin. Place your bin so the wheels are facing the house, between

RECYCLING OF USED BATTERIESYou may recycle A, AA, AAA, B, C and D type batterie (used in toys, flashlights, radios, etc.) any day of the week by taking them to the recycling bins at the arena, library or municipal shops.

For information, please dial 514 734-2999.

PREVENTIVE CHIMNEY SWEEPING

The National Fire Code of Canada stipulates that chimneys, flues and flue pipes are to be swept as often as necessary to eliminate the buildup of dangerous flammable deposits. At a more local level, section 55 of By-law No. 1335 similarly requires that residents have their chimney swept at least once every two years.

Town of Mount Royal, in cooperation with the Montreal fire depart-ment, recommends that you check the expertise of your chimney sweep by visiting the Association des professionnels du chauffage website at www.poelesfoyers.ca

2009-2010 CoMPENSATIoN PRoGRAMTown Council offers owners who have had their chimney swept as a preven-tive measure the opportunity to receive a $10 compensation payment.

To receive this compensation, please bring the original invoice bearing the contractor’s name and logo to the service counter at Town Hall, before December 31 of the current year.

Please note that only one compensation payment will be made per address per year.

15 and 30 cm (6 and 12 in) from the curb (essential for snow clearing operations), after 19:00 on the evening before pick-up, but before 7:00 on collection days.

Improperly placed bins will not be picked up.

After it has been emptied, the bin must be removed from the curb before 23:30 on collection day. (Article 33 of Municipal By-law No. 1358 calls for a $150 fine + costs)

Information: 514 734-4123

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Occupants of apartment buildings with more than eight units should place recyclables in the provided rollout bins labelled accord-ing to the type of recyclable material. The bins are usually located in the basement of the building.N.B. The blue rollout recycling bin is the property of the town and must remain at the address where it has been delivered.

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DogsanD cats

By-law 1340 concerning the management and protection of cats and dogs stipulates that the custodian of a dog or a cat shall obtain each year a license for the custody and identification of each animal.

Following a recommendation made by l’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec, the owner must provide the Town with a valid certificate, signed by a veterinarian, attesting that the dog or cat has been given a rabies shot.

The Town wishes to remind you that it is prohibited to keep more than two (2) dogs over six (6) months old and/or more than two (2) cats over three (3) months old in a housing unit. The By-law also provides for a fine of seventy-five dollars ($ 75) for owners of unlicensed pets.

Valid licenses for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2010 are now on sale at the service counter of the Town Hall located on the 2nd floor of 90 Roosevelt Avenue.

Note that the permit is free for guide dogs.

Information: 514 734-3021 or 514 734-3026or Mount Royal Public Security at 514 734-4666.

Dog WastE DIsPosaL

Did you know that dog pollution is a chief source of pedestrian discontent in Mount Royal? Please be reminded that you must pick up after your dog with a small bag at all times and in all places. After doing so, please close the bag and put it in a waste container, not in a street catch bassin.

Form rEnEWaL oF Dog anD cat LIcEnsEs For 2010

Form to be completed for each dog or cat you own Please return with your cheque to the Mount Royal Borough Office,

90 Roosevelt Avenue, Mount Royal, H3R 1Z5

name of the owner (must be at least 18 years old) :

street number : street :

postal code : telephone :

email :

By-LaW 1340 - LIcEnsEs arE vaLID From january 1 to DEcEmBEr 31

$ 20 neutered dog (with written proof from the veterinarian) $ 30 non neutered dog

$ 5 neutered cat (with written proof from the veterinarian) $ 10 non neutered cat

mandatory vaccination rabies for cats and dogs (with a valid certificate signed by a veterinarian)

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Visa Expiration date :

MasterCard Expiration date :