\u2022 Pierrefonds-Roxboro Pistachio recall<\/p>\n
Last week the minist\u00e8re de l\u2019Agriculture, des P\u00eacheries et de l\u2019Alimentation (MAPAQ) in collaboration with the City of Montreal\u2019s food inspection division, and the company Cabananut issued an advisory against consuming pistachios due to the possible risk of salmonella.<\/p>\n
Cabananut is the specialty grocery store on St. Charles Blvd in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough that specializes in nuts.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The advisory regarding Cabananut specifies pistachios sold in bulk between last December 15 and 22.<\/p>\n
The recall was issued by Cabananut and agreed with MAPAQ to issue the warning as a precaution.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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 Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Financi\u00e8re Bourgie.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s being constructed at 14700 Pierrefonds Blvd, and promises a 5-storey residential building with more than 175 rental units, \u201ccontributing to the increase in the housing supply in the west of the Island of Montreal,\u201d reads a post on the Portail Constructo website.<\/p>\n
A news release points out that the site is close to the Pierrefonds Sportplex, Cyril W. McDonald Park, and the Rivi\u00e8re des Prairies, with \u201cdirect access to essential services, schools, sports facilities, and the neighbourhood\u2019s cultural amenities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Construction is slated to begin this summer, and will be carried out by Groupe HD\u2019s construction division, Construction Praxis, with a total investment of $65 million.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dollard des Ormeaux Glenn Edward Cuggy<\/p>\n
Former DDO city councillor Glenn Edward Cuggy died on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n
Cuggy served on council for a decade. He was elected in January 1985 and served through to October 1994.<\/p>\n
He was a lifelong educator and business owner who retired as a high school principal in 2011.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlthough I did not serve alongside him,\u201d said DDO Mayor Alex Bottausci, \u201cI thank him for his time in office and the impact he had during his years of service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cuggy\u2019s obituary describes him as \u201ca 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cuggy was laid to rest last Saturday, January 10. He was 79.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Baie d\u2019Urfe Second life for your Christmas tree<\/p>\n
Every community has a Christmas tree recycling program, whether it be replanting or reusing it in some manner. The Town of Baie d\u2019Urfe has partnered with Arbressence to give your Christmas tree a second life.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Conifer essential oils are extracted from trees like pine, spruce, fir, and cedar, and are used in aromatherapy, relaxation, air purification, and other uses.<\/p>\n
The Town of Baie d\u2019Urfe says that this year more than 300 Christmas trees collected by Public Works were put to good use through its partnership with Arbressence.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of ending up as waste,\u201d the town says in a post to its Facebook page, \u201cthe trees are transformed into essential oils and mulch, which are then reused as eco-friendly fill material.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor over 20 years,\u201d it adds, \u201cArbressence has been helping Qu\u00e9bec communities move toward more sustainable practices. Baie D\u2019Urf\u00e9 is proud to take this new concrete step toward more sustainable practices.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The new one is located at 21525 Clark Graham Avenue. Construction started exactly four years ago in January of 2022.<\/p>\n
Also referred to as the QC6 data centre, it is powered by nearly 100 percent renewable energy from Hydro-Quebec.<\/p>\n
Its up to now four campus in Canada representing a cumulative investment of nearly $2.5 million.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sainte Anne de Bellevue Hyrdo-Quebec work continuing<\/p>\n
Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec is busy in the Sainte Anne de Bellevue community through to the end of July.<\/p>\n
As part of the civil maintenance framework agreement for underground infrastructure, Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Senneville Applications \u2013 age-friendly steering committee<\/p>\n
The Village of Senneville has put the call for applications to fill at least four positions on its Age-Friendly Municipality steering committee.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s realities.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019 community. Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:<\/p>\n
Residents of Senneville<\/p>\n
Individuals aged 65 and over<\/p>\n
Representatives of organizations working with seniors<\/p>\n
Individuals who are active in the community and\/or participate in Village activities<\/p>\n
Individuals involved in supporting, assisting, or advocating for seniors<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The application period will run until January 31.<\/p>\n