Urban park on West Island welcomed news, but environmentalists call for more
Environmental activists gathered on Friday to celebrate the announcement of a new major urban park in the West Island. Continue reading
Lisa Mintz
Montreal planning to create largest urban park in Canada
The City of Montreal says it is planning to create the largest urban park in Canada. Continue reading
Turcot nature park should be expanded to include escarpment, pedestrian walkway: report
A public consultation commission has made 20 recommendations, including expanding the nature park, which runs alongside Highway 20, to make it a green entryway into the city. Continue reading
Mother’s Day celebrated with birdwatching at Montreal’s St-Jacques Escarpment
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Dubbed a “Mother’s Day bird walk in the Falaise St-Jacques,” the event aims to not only show people a good time but also create greater environmental awareness. Continue reading
Sprucing up of NDG escarpment highlights need for more green spaces
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The Saint-Jacques Escarpment runs for four kilometres from close to the Vendome metro station all the way down to the Ville Saint-Pierre interchange. Continue reading
Dozens rally in hopes of getting Turcot cyclist-pedestrian bridge back
Cyclists rallied on Sunday in hopes of restoring plans for the cyclist-pedestrian bridge that was canceled from the Turcot Interchange project. Continue reading
Public consultation announced over controversial l’Anse-à-l’Orme Nature Park development
The contested future of the l’Anse à l’Orme Nature Park in Pierrefonds is one step closer to being determined after it was announced on Monday that a public consultation has been scheduled for March 26. Continue reading
Sit-in protest temporarily saves Meadowbrook Golf Course trees
The work has already started to cut down two silver maple trees at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. Continue reading
Group strives to save trees in Saint-Jacques Escarpment
A group wants to save the remaining trees on the Saint-Jacques Escarpment before they’re gone. Continue reading
Portion of the Saint-Jacques escarpment bulldozed
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Transports Quebec has bulldozed a protected area of land on Saint-Jacques Street, despite residents saying the organization promised back in April not to touch it. Continue reading