• Pierrefonds-Roxboro Pistachio recall
Last week the ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ) in collaboration with the City of Montreal’s food inspection division, and the company Cabananut issued an advisory against consuming pistachios due to the possible risk of salmonella.
Cabananut is the specialty grocery store on St. Charles Blvd in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough that specializes in nuts.
The warning, according to the MAPAQ news release, follows a wider recall previously issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency regarding contaminated pistachios imported from Iran.
The advisory regarding Cabananut specifies pistachios sold in bulk between last December 15 and 22.
The recall was issued by Cabananut and agreed with MAPAQ to issue the warning as a precaution.
Anyone who thinks they may be in possession of said product is advised not to consume it, and should return it to the store or simply throw it out, even if it shows no signs of spoilage or unusual odour.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause a foodborne illness called salmonellosis. In healthy individuals in could present short-term symptoms like fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. But the illness could be more serious, even fatal, MAPAQ says, in children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
New residential projectA new residential rental development was recently announced for the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough. The developers, Groupe HD, announced last week that the project is being built in partnership with private wealth management firm Société Financière Bourgie.
It’s being constructed at 14700 Pierrefonds Blvd, and promises a 5-storey residential building with more than 175 rental units, “contributing to the increase in the housing supply in the west of the Island of Montreal,” reads a post on the Portail Constructo website.
A news release points out that the site is close to the Pierrefonds Sportplex, Cyril W. McDonald Park, and the Rivière des Prairies, with “direct access to essential services, schools, sports facilities, and the neighbourhood’s cultural amenities.”
Construction is slated to begin this summer, and will be carried out by Groupe HD’s construction division, Construction Praxis, with a total investment of $65 million.
• Dollard des Ormeaux Glenn Edward Cuggy
Former DDO city councillor Glenn Edward Cuggy died on Christmas Day.
Cuggy served on council for a decade. He was elected in January 1985 and served through to October 1994.
He was a lifelong educator and business owner who retired as a high school principal in 2011.
“Although I did not serve alongside him,” said DDO Mayor Alex Bottausci, “I thank him for his time in office and the impact he had during his years of service.”
Cuggy’s obituary describes him as “a gifted raconteur with an irreverent sense of humour and incisive vision. Famously Grumpy and deeply wise, he was a mentor, inspiration, coach and confidant for many over the years. He was a devoted family man who could always be counted on to help someone in need.”
Cuggy was laid to rest last Saturday, January 10. He was 79.
• Baie d’Urfe Second life for your Christmas tree
Every community has a Christmas tree recycling program, whether it be replanting or reusing it in some manner. The Town of Baie d’Urfe has partnered with Arbressence to give your Christmas tree a second life.
Arbressence is based in Blainville, Quebec. It is considered to be the largest producer of conifer essential oil in Canada and, as such, is a major player in organic material recycling.
Conifer essential oils are extracted from trees like pine, spruce, fir, and cedar, and are used in aromatherapy, relaxation, air purification, and other uses.
The Town of Baie d’Urfe says that this year more than 300 Christmas trees collected by Public Works were put to good use through its partnership with Arbressence.
“Instead of ending up as waste,” the town says in a post to its Facebook page, “the trees are transformed into essential oils and mulch, which are then reused as eco-friendly fill material.”
“For over 20 years,” it adds, “Arbressence has been helping Québec communities move toward more sustainable practices. Baie D’Urfé is proud to take this new concrete step toward more sustainable practices.”
New data centreVantage Data Centres has recently completed construction of its Montreal III site, its third campus in Montreal. There are locations in Saint Laurent and another one closer to downtown Montreal, and a location in Quebec City.
The new one is located at 21525 Clark Graham Avenue. Construction started exactly four years ago in January of 2022.
Also referred to as the QC6 data centre, it is powered by nearly 100 percent renewable energy from Hydro-Quebec.
Its up to now four campus in Canada representing a cumulative investment of nearly $2.5 million.
• Sainte Anne de Bellevue Hyrdo-Quebec work continuing
Hydro-Québec is busy in the Sainte Anne de Bellevue community through to the end of July.
As part of the civil maintenance framework agreement for underground infrastructure, Hydro-Québec is carrying out connection work for Square Bellevue. The work started last week and will continue through to July 31, 2026. The work will be carried about between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The area affected by the work extends over 1.3 km, from 307 Boulevard des Anciens-Combattants towards the Highway 40 East ramp, passing through rue Poultry Cottages.
The right lane northbound on rue des Anciens-Combattants will be closed along the entire length of the work zone. Construction signage, including visual markers and traffic signs, will be installed to inform and guide users. One lane will remain open, with a width of 3.5 meters. The work will be carried out in three successive phases, each lasting 10 to 12 weeks.
• Senneville Applications – age-friendly steering committee
The Village of Senneville has put the call for applications to fill at least four positions on its Age-Friendly Municipality steering committee.
The committee will play a key role in adapting municipal services, infrastructure, and policies to better meet the needs of seniors within the community. Its mandate will be to identify issues related to the aging population and to propose concrete solutions tailored to Senneville’s realities.
Selected members must be willing to commit and participate in regular meetings until the action plan is completed and the AFM process concludes, which is scheduled for February 2027.
The steering committee will be composed of members with diverse backgrounds, including individuals aged 65 and over, as well as people who actively support the seniors’ community. Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Residents of Senneville
Individuals aged 65 and over
Representatives of organizations working with seniors
Individuals who are active in the community and/or participate in Village activities
Individuals involved in supporting, assisting, or advocating for seniors
The formation of the Steering Committee represents the first step in the AFM initiative. This will be followed by a series of working meetings and public consultations, as well as analyses and statistical studies, leading to the development of a municipal action plan.
The application period will run until January 31.
Interested individuals are invited to submit their application to loisirs@senneville.ca, outlining their motivation to become involved in the Steering Committee. n