Jim Beis

• Pierrefonds-Roxboro redevelopment project near future REM station blocked by 26 residents

  Those living near the site who spoke with Global News say one of their main concerns was an increase in traffic and congestion in the area.

  Canada

  Jul 11
  
• Pierrefonds-Roxboro welcomes ‘one-of-a-kind’ park

  A $3.5 million park was inaugurated in the borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro and includes three separate play structures and a splash pad.

  Canada

  Jun 29
  
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• ‘It’s a cry for help’: Montreal borough toys with idea of separating from city

  A Montreal borough mayor says he's frustrated with the City of Montreal for not giving more money to boroughs that deal with spring flooding.

  Canada

  Jun 14
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• ‘We’re ready’: Montreal on flood alert as spring melt and rain raise water levels

  The agglomeration of Montreal has been on flood alert since Sunday with officials monitoring water levels around the island. Flood mitigation measures are underway.

  Weather

  Apr 17
• Bixi, Pierrefonds disagree on where to implement bike sharing service in borough

  Bixi is planning to expand to all 19 boroughs this year, including Roxboro-Pierrefonds. However, there is a disagreement about where to put the stations.

  Politics

  Apr 12
• Solutions needed to prevent future widespread power outages, West Island mayors say

  After six days without power, some West Island municipalities say a conversation needs to be had with Hydro-Quebec on how to minimize the effects of ice storms in the future.

  Canada

  Apr 11
• ‘Devastating’ fire rips through strip mall in Montreal’s West Island

  A major fire ripped through a Pierrefonds-Roxboro commercial strip, leaving a path of destruction in its wake and a handful of small business owners to pick up the pieces.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• Moms circulating petition against new cellphone tower in Montreal park

  A petition is now being circulated by Roxboro residents who hope to halt a plan for Videotron to build a 35-meter-tall cellphone tower in a Montreal park.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2022
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• 35-meter tall cell phone tower proposed for Montreal’s West Island park

  Videotron is hoping to build a 35-meter tall cell phone tower at Victor P Gray park in Roxboro. Some residents are concerned, while others welcome the move.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
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• Pierrefonds-Roxboro wants City of Montreal to take concrete action to prevent flooding

  Officials say the lack of investment in flood mitigation measures in Pierrefonds-Roxboro means the community is constantly reacting to emergency situations.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2022