The Mount Royal Cross gets a pricey make-over

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According to CBC News, the Mount Royal cross will be turned off Friday - I’m guessing today- to have some renovations done:
Paint, change to polychromatic bulbs (funky, we like), the cost for this make over is expected to be $982,138. Not sure if this was a typo, maybe the meant $9,821.38. or maybe 98,000? Because the six figure total seems like an incredibly high price to pay for a change of bulbs and a fresh coat of paint, even if the cross is 31 meters long.

“Montreal’s landmark electric cross on Mount Royal will be turned off Friday to allow for renovations.
The 83-year-old cross will be repainted and outfitted with a new energy-efficient lighting system, which will include polychromatic bulbs to allow a greater variety of colours.
Makeover costs are expected to total $982,138, Plateau Mont Royal borough Mayor Helen Fotopoulos said.
The 31.4-metre cross was installed in 1924 and normally glows white, but turns purple as a sign of mourning when the pope dies.”

Makes you wonder…How much are they paying for those bulbs?

Old Montreal Pedestrianization: Not Really.

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Doing a check up on Old Montreal pedestrianization, we found an article on Spacing Montreal that gives us some insights on the progress of the project. Many merchants in the area were very anxious, but not anymore. Here are some details