West Island municipalities tackle EAB
"We have to apply long term thinking of replacing our urban canopy before we lost it," said Ryan Young. "Because in the end, the insects will win because it...
Emerald Ash Borer Presence Confirmed in All Sectors of Beaconsfield
by Rhonda Massad
In a recent press release the city of Beaconsfield confirmed that there is not a sector of the city that has not be touched by the insidious...
Pointe Claire and Beaconsfield deal with garbage bins
Long awaited organic bins have arrived in Pointe Claire
Beginning July 22, 2015, some 2,500 240-litre bins will be distributed to all residences in Sector B of Pointe Claire, the...
Professor Claude Guertin holds out hope for a natural approach to the ash tree...
By Rhonda Massad
Since it’s first detection in Canada in 2002 the emerald ash borer (EAB) has caused countless deaths to ash trees across North America. It’s larve bore labyrinths...
All West Island cities forced to take the green out of garbage
by Rhonda Massad
Municipalities across the West Island must prepare compulsory waste management reduction plans to be submitted to the provincial government by 2016. Landfill sites are reaching capacity on...
Montreal to use bio-weapon on emerald ash bugs
By P.A.Sévigny
As of last week, the Coderre administration is now beginning to use Tetrastichus Planipenisi – a tiny Asian wasp – as their newest weapon against Agrilus Planipennis –...
Emerald ash borer leaves no leaf unturned
By Rhonda Massad
As yet another city, Beaconsfield, finds itself with the emerald ash borer on its territory the fight to stop the green pest from destroying tree canopies across...
Mayor Coderre announces Pierrefonds West Development
by Kevin Woodhouse
www.thesuburan.com
kevinwoodhouse@hotmail.ca
Mayor Coderre announces Pierrefonds West Development to take 10 years to complete and involve public consultation
Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre was in Cap St. Jacques last Friday morning to...
Beaconsfield family concerned over new cell antenna
By Kevin Woodhouse
www.thesuburban.com
Beaconsfield resident Scott Hebert presented a petition with 100 names from the surrounding area of Taywood Park where a cell antenna by Telus was slated to be...
Food gardens are trending to reduce carbon foot print
by Rhonda Massad
Eating local and growing your own food is a trend that has erupted in the past few years according to owner of Pointe Claire Nursery, Stephen Scheunert.
According...