Please be advised that the Town on Hampstead will be excavating the north side lane near the sidewalk on Fleet Rd. between Dufferin and Netherwood Cresc. The other lane will remain open for traffic going west. The eastbound side of Fleet Rd. (south side) will be split into two ways between 2:30pm and 6:30pm. Please note that there will always be two lanes open for morning eastbound and afternoon westbound traffic. The estimated time for this work is approximately between four and six weeks.

Côte Saint-Luc residents can now register for fall programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. Residents of Hampstead and Montreal West can register as of August 27 and all other non-residents can register as of August 31. 

There are two ways to register for your favorite Parks and Recreation programs.

Côte Saint-Luc, August 24, 2010 – On Monday, August 30, 2010 at 7pm, the City of Côte Saint-Luc will hold a public information session on the construction of a new multipurpose aquatic centre on Parkhaven Ave.

Mayor Anthony Housefather and members of council will provide an update on the status of the project including building designs, and services that will be offered.

The public information session will take place at Côte Saint-Luc City Hall, 5801 Cavendish Blvd. Residents are invited to watch the presentation and ask questions.

Age: 11 years and older
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Parks and Recreation Department 

Price: $38(R), $48(NR)
Senior Rate: $30(R), $38(NR)

*** The textbook, which includes CD-ROM with video clips is available at an additional cost of $20. 

Learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of cardiac arrest for both adult and infant victims. You will learn how to perform chest compressions and how to give mouth to mouth. The Heimlich Maneuver is also covered in this program. In addition you will learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillators(AEDs). The course cost includes the certification card. Please arrive in comfortable clothes ready to practice and kneel on the floor.

Choice of dates:

• Monday, September 20, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm
• Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm
• Monday, December 6, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm
• Monday, January 17, 2011 from 6pm to 10pm
• Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 6pm to 10pm

Côte Saint-Luc, August 23, 2010 – The first ever Côte Saint-Luc Emergency Medical Services alumni reunion will take place on Sunday, August 29 from 6pm to 9pm at the Public Safety Station, 8100 Côte Saint-Luc Rd.

Anyone who has ever volunteered or worked at EMS or its forerunner, EMO (Emergency Measures Organization), is invited to attend. Anyone with old photos is encouraged to e-mail them to ems@cotesaintluc.org for use in a slideshow at the event.

Côte Saint-Luc, August 23, 2010 – The Swingtown Sinners will perform a free live outdoor concert on Sunday, August 29 at 4pm at Ashkelon Gardens behind the Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library.

Formed in 2000, The Swingtown Sinners is a nine-piece swing band led by lively frontman Nigel Stern. The band has performed at numerous music festivals including the Montreal International Jazz Festival and has appeared on television stations such as MusiquePlus.

The annual household hazardous waste (HHW) collection takes place in the City of Côte Saint-Luc on Sunday, August 22 from 9am to 5pm beside the Public Works Department Building at 7001 Mackle Rd.

The City of Côte Saint-Luc will permit vehicles to park overnight from Friday, September 3 at 5pm until Monday, October 4, 2010 at 8am (inclusive).

This will cover Labour Day, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

Note: Only park on the street if absolutely necessary. Vehicles are not permitted to park in front of fire hydrants, in fire lanes, in front of driveways, in no-stopping zones.

Côte Saint-Luc, July 30, 2010 – The third annual Girls Summer Softball League All-Star Game scheduled for Sunday, August 8 from at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park in the City of Côte Saint-Luc will raise funds for the Israel Cancer Research Fund.

Côte Saint-Luc, July 30, 2010 – On August 3, 2010, Mayor Anthony Housefather will welcome the winner of this year’s Mayor for a Day essay-writing contest to city hall. The contest is open to grade 5 and 6 students.

The 2010 winner Leah Bessner, a grade 6 student at Hebrew Academy, will see how the City of Côte Saint-Luc operates on a typical day, beginning with a breakfast with Mayor Housefather. Leah will also tour city hall, the Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library, and the departments of Public Safety, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation.

Download the 2010-2011 Fall and Winter Program Brochure (PDF file)

Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 1pm

Location: Confederation Annex, Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park

Free of charge

Bring back old memories by enjoying the exuberant songs and creative dances of yesteryear. Please bring your own chair. 

Thursday, August 12 at  7:30pm

Location: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park

Free of charge

Bring your own chair 

The public information session on the multipurpose aquatic centre previously scheduled for Monday, July 26, is now rescheduled to Monday, August 30, 2010.

Time:                7pm

Location:           Côte Saint-Luc City Hall, 5801 Cavendish Blvd.
                        Council Chamber, 2nd floor

UPDATE: Please be advised that the Hump Bridge on Westminster Ave. in the town of Montreal West will be closed for construction on Saturday, July 17, 2010, from 7am to 4pm. Residents should use Côte Saint-Luc Road as the alternative access.