Author Archives: Julie Anne Pattee

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Anger and Accusations at CDN-NDG council session

The CDN-NDG borough council called an emergency session Thursday where all five city councillors voted to overturn mayor Sue Montgomery suspension of borough director Stéphane Plante. Plante’s job was saved but the session revealed a deep dysfunction in the council itself.

During the session, the councillors openly displayed hostility towards Montgomery. The most direct attacks came from opposition councillor Marvin Rotrand who said the borough’s staff were experiencing a morale problem because of Montgomery. Rotrand said that in his 18 years working for the borough he’d never seen an issue that couldn’t be resolved diplomatically. He accused Montgomery of abusing her power and of having a vendetta against Plante. 

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High levels of lead found in some NDG drinking water

lead in NDG drinking water

This summer the city of Montreal has continued to test for lead in people’s drinking water. Some NDG area homes are showing alarming results. 

Recent tests on Prud’homme Avenue showed lead levels far higher than those Health Canada considers safe. At least one home tested at 65 parts per billion (ppb). That’s 13 times higher than recommended levels of 5 ppb.

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Chill Back-to-School Atmosphere at NDG’s École Rudolf Steiner de Montréal

Nathalie Senécal of the École Rudolph Steiner de Montréal

Superbowl champion and medical doctor Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is often seen knitting during interviews. It’s a skill he picked up at his alternative primary school. 

“I did sculpture, pottery, watercolours and knitting,” said the Kansas City Chiefs linebacker in an interview with La Presse, “I can knit socks and make heels using four needles.” 

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