The Bixi passion

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Publication : 30 mars 2022

Par Julie Turgeon

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While the first season of BIXI in Montreal dates back to the spring of 2009, in the garden city, the arrival of self-service bicycles took place ten years later. In 2019, the Town of Mount Royal had two stations for a total of 20 bikes.

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In 2021, while Quebec paid more than $6.5 million for the expansion of this bike-sharing system, the City obtained financial assistance of $34,531 for the installation of a 5th BIXI station in the Rockland sector. BIXI bikes should leave their winter quarters during the month of April, to the delight of bix users, who are more and more numerous. Last year, the number of new users increased by 326% compared to 2020 and by 195% compared to the peak year of 2019, according to data from the non-profit organization BIXI Montreal. In 2021, the network included 7,270 regular bikes and 1,905 electric bikes in Montreal, as well as in Westmount, Montreal East, Mount Royal, Longueuil and Laval. With a total of 763 stations, 153 of which are electric, Montreal has the largest fleet of electric bicycles in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Electrically-assisted BIXIs and dual-mode electrical stations are the result of Quebec know-how.

Community Garage Sale

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Publication : 29 mars 2022

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From Town of Mount-Royal Web site

The Community Garage Sale will take place Saturday, May 28, from 9:00 to 13:00 at the arena (1050 Dunkirk Road).

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Registration for this activity will be done online only, as of Monday, April 25 at 8:30.

In order to be ready, be sure that you have access to your online recreation file. We cannot guarantee a quick response the day of the registration.

Please note that there is a maximum one (1) space per address. The Town reserves the right to cancel any additional spaces for the same address. The cost is $20 for Town of Mount Royal residents and $30 for Glenmount area residents.

FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SAINTE-JUSTINE CHU FOUNDATION

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Publication : 8 mars 2022

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On June 8, after a two-year break, the ¨Kiosque au profit de la Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine¨ is back in service. During the last edition in 2019, the event raised more than $42,000.

Mohawk Park will once again host the ¨Kiosque au profit de la Fondation CHU Sainte-Justine. PHOTO MARK DIKRANIAN

Mohawk Park will once again host this outdoor fair bringing together young and old. On the menu: pastries, sweets, lemonade, games for children, entertainment and many surprises. The 2022 edition of the Kiosque, presented by Dr Normand Bach, orthodontist, and Sebastien Kadian, real estate broker at Engel & Völkers, will be colorful. Further details will be posted on social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) over the coming months. The best way to keep up to date with news is to subscribe to one of these accounts.

During the pandemic, the metabolic and cardiovascular health of children will not have taken a break. It is therefore important as a community to mobilize once again to ensure that we can provide the best care for the children of the CHU Sainte-Justine. Townies are therefore invited to join the organizers on Wednesday, June 8 (postponed to the next day in case of rain) to help them achieve their goal.

“SATURDAYS ON ICE” POSTPONED… TO SUNDAY

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Publication : 11 février 2022

Par Julie Turgeon

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The formula for the traditional “Family Fun” activity has been adapted to life in times of a pandemic this year. Instead of one large gathering, the event will instead take place over three Saturdays in February. However, given the weather, the party that was to be held tomorrow, February 12, at Danyluk Park, has been postponed to Sunday, February 13.

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"Saturdays on the Ice"
As the name of the activity suggests, you need ice to skate. But with the mercury on the rise in recent days, the ice conditions are proving impassable and the rinks at Danyluk Park are therefore closed for the time being.

However, by consulting the weather forecast, "we are 95% sure that Sunday afternoon we will have ice," commented Chris Mandelos of the City's Recreation Department. The party, which could be renamed “Sunday on the ice” for the occasion, should therefore take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with background music, mascots and clowns. Between two strokes, it will also be possible to warm up around a campfire, roast marshmallows, or even drink hot chocolate.

If the weather cooperates, the next two Saturdays of winter family fun are scheduled for February 19 at Connaught Park and February 26 at Mohawk Park.

An “ambitious” environmental plan

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Publication : 1 octobre 2021

Par Carla Geib

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This Monday, September 27, Town of Mount-Royal launched its fourth local sustainable development plan. According to Mayor Philippe Roy, the 2021-2025 plan will be the most ambitious that the city has decided to put in place.

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This will be the last program the mayor initiates. Philippe Roy will not renew his mandate. "I started and finished with the subject that will have animated me for all these years", confides the one who had been responsible in 2005 for the establishment of the first quadrennial plan of the municipality.

Among the 52 planned actions, the mayor underlines certain priorities. At a time when 10 to 12% of homes still use fuel oil, the city is committed to banning this heating system. Town of Mount-Royal is also following Montreal's actions and will soon implement a ban on single-use plastic as well as the use of glyphosate and 35 other targeted pesticides.

The latest sustainable development plans have brought many benefits to the city. The means implemented in an urban forest project have enabled the planting and maintenance of no less than 4,000 trees. The shift in the management of recycling and composting carried out about ten years ago has allowed a considerable reduction in the amount of waste produced by households.

The mayor says that between 75 and 80% of the targets set by each program have been achieved. Recalling the environmental disasters that have multiplied around the world this summer, he recalls that it is no longer a question of prevention but of living with climate change. It invites citizens to do their part, to consider their modes of travel differently or to plant more trees in private yards. "We are asking them to embark on this battle which is really important," insists Philippe Roy.

The blueberry in all its forms -CANCELLED-

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Publication : 21 juin 2021

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Pamper your taste buds with a classic dessert with rich blueberry flavors while listening to great music. Special activities for people aged 55 and over. Cost $ 8 per person.

Blueberry Explosion
Wednesday August 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Schofield Room, Town Hall (map view)
For special activities, transportation is offered to residents of “Le Russel” at 1:30 pm and “Le Graham” at 1:45 p.m.

Golden Circle

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Publication : 15 juin 2021

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In September 2021, the Town of Mount-Royal will organize a party to honor a group of Mount-Royal citizens: those who will have celebrated or will celebrate their 90^th birthday as well as those who will mark their 50^th or more wedding anniversary.

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Please communicate the names of these people to Jan Lauer at 514 734-2943 before June 30, 2021. Registration required.

Crazy strawberries! -CANCELLED-

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Publication : 15 juin 2021

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Join us in celebrating this Victorian tradition of yesteryear. We’ll serve all kinds of delicious strawberry things there and listen to some good old fashioned summer music with The Wanderers. Special activity for people 55 and over. Cost $ 8 per person.

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Strawberry time
Wednesday July 7 at 2:00 p.m.
Schofield Room, Town Hall
For thisspecial activitiy, transportation is offered to residents of “Le Russel” at 1:30 p.m. and “Le Graham” at 1:45 p.m.

Get riding with BIXI

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Publication : 20 avril 2021

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The return of the warm weather also signals the return of BIXI, with its 2021 season beginning a week early this year, on Friday, April 9.

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After adding two new locations in Mount Royal in 2020—bringing its total number of stations to four—the Town plans to add a fifth station this year on Brittany Avenue near the Community Gardens. The new solar-powered station will add 10 bikes to our inventory, five of which will be electric.

Residents can use the BIXI bike-sharing service at these five locations:
• In front of 1320 Graham Boulevard
• At the corner of Brookfield and Graham
• In front of the Reginald J.P. Dawson Library
• Near the Villa Armando restaurant
• Coming soon: On Brittany Avenue, near the Community Gardens

WOMEN'S DAY PANEL

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Publication : 2 mars 2021

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Press release from the Office of Mr. Pierre Arcand, MNA for Mont-Royal – Outremont.

Mr. Pierre Arcand is pleased to invite the citizens of the riding of Mont-Royal – Outremont to participate in a virtual panel on March 8, at 6 p.m. occasion of International Women's Day. This will be moderated by the Honorable Marlene Jennings.

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“I am very happy to organize this activity which will feature inspiring women from the riding of Mont-Royal – Outremont.», according to Mr. Arcand. “They will tell us about their journey and discuss various current issues affecting women, he adds.

These panelists are:
• Ms. Françoise Bertrand, President of Via Rail;
• Ms. Tiffany Callender, Executive Director of the Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association;
• Ms. Diane Chênevert, founder and director of Center Philou;
• Ms. Francine Dupuis, Deputy Director General of the CIUSSS Center-Ouest de Montréal;
• Ms. Mindy Pollak, borough councilor of Outremont;
• Ms. Michelle Setlakwe, municipal councilor in Mont-Royal.

The event will be inspired by the official 2021 theme of UN Women: "Women's Leadership: Towards an Equal Future in the World of COVID-19. " Free and accessible to all, this is an event not to be missed! We invite you to confirm your presence to Pierre.Arcand.MRO@assnat.qc.ca before Monday, March 8, at noon. Upon receipt of your email, you will receive a Zoom link. Hurry, places are limited!