Last updated: August 31, 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, Heather Black, Veronica Redgrave, Ted Sancton, Eve Aspinall,  Aurelien Guillory, Robert J. Galbraith, Noah Sidel, Fern Breslaw, Erin Stropes, Eric Bindman, Ralph Thompson, Sophie Tarnowska , Isaac Olson, David Goldberg, Kristin McNeill and David Price. We have been getting very good feedback from our readers.

David Price, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Kristin McNeill, 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:

September 1: Kitchen waste gets big buy-in, city closer to Que. goal - Greene Ave. work on time - City declares Le 4300 structurally safe

August 24: ‘Last hurdle’: No referendum for arena loan by-law - Hot market, aging buildings raise permits to new level - Westmount showcased

August 17: Sports registration guaranteed for most activities, levels - Dawson reaches out to students on iPhones, a Quebec first 

August 10: In memoriam: Don Wedge - Citizens mobilize for Safe Walk - Arena loan register set for Aug. 17

August 3 - Special Edition: Remembering Don Wedge (1930-2010)

July 13: Compromise ends hot issue - Bixi program fraught with complexities - Hogg back in Westmount

July 6: Commercial recycling is coming - Greene rezoning unopposed - City’s key priorities disclosed

June 22: $2-million Greene reno starts next week - New Murray Park courts open - Trent welcomes Montreal’s endorsement of CN route



Looking for older editions? Check out our archives.

Westmount links:

City of Westmount

Westmount Public Library

Atwater Library

Westmount Municipal Association

Westmount Historical Association

Centre Greene

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 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.