Last updated: June 30, 2009
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, Stuart Robertson, professional sommelier Carola Price, Heather Black, Ted Sancton, Annika Melanson, Eve Aspinall, Anthea Dawson, Aurelien Guillory, Kristin McNeill and David Price. We have been getting very good feedback from our readers.
David Price, Editor, 514.935.4537
Kristin McNeill, Deputy Editor, 514.223.3578, "indie", then the "at" sign, then this website's name.
Laureen Sweeney, Chief Reporter, "laureen", then the "at" sign, then this website's name.
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:
June 30: City looks for bike path remedies - Water leak on Claremont unrelated to Sherbrooke main - New citizens in time for Canada Day
June 23: Montreal gives back but will take away again - Liberals and lovers of architecture - WMA left rudderless in election year
June 16: Totem unveiled in festive ceremony - MP Marc Garneau tables his first private member’s bill - :Profile: Douglas Fales
June 9: City invites farmer to share weekly harvests - Council tables 2008 audited financial statement - What’s at stake? - Battle for WMA has been won
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 to houses in Westmount and at drop-offs around Westmount. For a longer explanation, please see our distribution note.
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 (see distribution note for complete list). Plus: Flanagan's and Emporium in Knowlton, Quebec.
The Westmount Independent is owned & published by Sherbrooke-Valois Inc. 310 Victoria, #105, Westmount, QC, H3Z 2M9
Fax: 514.935.9241
Sherbrooke-Valois Inc. also publishes calendars and Vivva Montreal.