Last updated: February 2, 2010
The Westmount Independent is an independent, Westmount-owned, weekly newspaper distributed free in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Westmount is an independent municipality on the island of Montreal, just west of downtown and a part of the Montreal "agglomeration".
The Westmount Independent's audited circulation is 13,780 copies by Canada Post and at drops around town (see distribution note for a list). Our team of local writers, designers and editors is diverse and experienced. It includes Laureen Sweeney, Don Wedge, professional sommelier Carola Price, Heather Black, Veronica Redgrave, Ted Sancton, Eve Aspinall, Anthea Dawson, Aurelien Guillory, Kristin McNeill and David Price. We have been getting very good feedback from our readers.
David Price, Publisher & Editor
Kristin McNeill, Deputy Editor, 514.223.3578, "indie", then the "at" sign, then this website's name.
Laureen Sweeney, Chief Reporter
Arleen Candiotti, Advertising Consultant, 514.223.3567, "advertising", then the "at" sign, then this website's name.
Beth Hudson, Accounting & Classifieds, 514.223.6138, "office", then the "at" sign, then this website's name.
Recent editions:
February 2: Cllr. Price: ‘Serious concerns’ if agglo hikes continue - City adopts $9.4 million in capital works
January 26: Tax bite up 8 to 9 percent - Olympic spirit pervades winter carnival - Victor Murciano and Virginia Elliott are off to the Olympics
January 19: Westmount ‘guarantees’ residents a place in Sports & Rec program - Cedar Ave. house controversy continues to boil - New fencing in place at one dog run
Looking for older editions? Check out our archives.
Westmount links:
Westmount Municipal Association
Westmount Historical Association
Information: Registration form for English Montreal School Board elections.
Distribution:
The Westmount Independent is distributed by Canada Post in Westmount and at drop-offs around Westmount.
Most reliable pick-up: 310 Victoria Bldg. lobby (Victoria Ave. and de Maisonneuve Blvd.)
2nd most reliable pick-up: Metro grocery store (Victoria Ave. & Sherbrooke St.)
Also: Victoria Hall, Westmount city hall, Westmount Public Library, Westmount Square, Cinq Saisons on Greene Ave. and at many coffee shops, salons and waiting rooms. Plus: Flanagan's and Emporium in Knowlton, Quebec.
The Westmount Independent is owned & published by Sherbrooke-Valois Inc. 310 Victoria Ave., #105, Westmount, QC, H3Z 2M9
Fax: 514.935.9241
Sherbrooke-Valois Inc. also publishes The NDG Free Press, calendars and Vivva Montreal.