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It seems as if all the small Esso “avec service” gas stations are either getting bought out by a competitor or just closing shop. Last year, there was one at the corner of St-Antoine and St-Denis. Now it’s gone! One day they are filling up your gas tank, checking the oil in your car and cleaning your windows, and the next day...they’re gone. Since the CHUM hospital is being built … [Read more...]
When it comes to population increases, Griffintown, Old Montreal and Ville St Laurent got the most attention, according to the 2011 Canada census. "The census tract around the Griffintown district grew by 123 per cent since 2006, while the neighbourhood around Victoria Square grew by 160 per cent, the largest increase on the island. … [Read more...]
It may strike you as an odd type of image, given the fact that it is quite white and cold outside. But the truth is, I will be in Barbados for two weeks as of January 1st . Don't hate me for it. So this is what the first day of 2012 will look like in a few hours. And I am so counting the minutes. In review, 2011 was a year of many changes and challenges. And of many blessings as well. I had … [Read more...]
It is now thursday, and if my calculations are right and you live in (one of ) the areas where I advertise, you should have received my flyer on your mailbox. If you are wandering what it is, the one side looks like this... The other side will change monthly, with a different message. I've never been much of a flyer advertiser, but this time I've decided to concentrate on the areas … [Read more...]
Interesting information in one of the FCIQ articles called: "Condominiums: No Longer Restricted to Large Urban Centres" It mentions that over the past 10 years (from 2000 to 2010), the condo market in Quebec has rapidly increased with sales that grew by 124% compared to that of single family homes which only went up to 41%. So more condos were sold than family homes. You'd think that condos were … [Read more...]
Today, Prince William and Kate arrived in Gatineau, Qc., to start off the first full day of their royal tour. I'm not a big follower of the royal couple myself, but here is Canada there seems to be a big group who do follow and LOVE them. According to Globe and Mail: A small group of protesters, against Canadian citizens to pledge allegiance to the Queen, were outnumbered by those who do love … [Read more...]
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Comments du Jour: Verdun Residents Speak Out
Following up with our latest blog contributor Nadine in her article "Verdun, Montreal's Hidden Gem", these lovely ladies share with us their experience as Verdun residents. [View the comments section]. This is what they have to say... Kelly: My family all grew up in Verdun. I agree that it is a hidden gem that has only improved with time. I recently moved to the area and I couldn't be … [Read more...]