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Wednesday December 16, 2009

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Ice picks.

Montreal Ethics Hotline Facilitates Corruption Whistleblowing

Tuesday December 15, 2009
Corruption, bribery, extortion, scandal -- all top buzzwords in Montreal municipal politics in 2009 due in part to the water meter contract, city hall roof renovation story and various bribe allegations -- now have a hotline cracking down on them, launched as of today.

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Montreal Speed Limit Dropped to 40 Km/Hour

Monday December 14, 2009
City officials just confirmed today that plans to lower residential speed limits from 50 km/hr to 40 km/hr are going through, with Montreal boroughs Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Saint-Laurent, Lachine and Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, as well as two areas in downtown Ville-Marie taking the lead in implementing the new residential speed limits, with most of these sectors enforcing them as of December 27, 2009. Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Lasalle boroughs have already been enforcing the latter limit for several months now.

The new by-law will not apply to school (30 km/hr) nor industrial zones and main arteries (50 km/hr). For details on residential zones and exact enforcement dates by borough, consult the city of Montreal's Transportation Plan.

This Weekend in Montreal - Happy Hanukkah, Crafts for Sale, Santa Night Parade

Friday December 11, 2009
Musts ...

Celebrate Hanukkah!
About.com's Guide to Kosher Food, Giora Shimoni is brimming with recipe ideas, Jolinda Hackett proposes vegan alternatives, Dan Cross shares the lyrics and guitar tabs to holiday favorites Mi Y'maleil and I Have a Little Dreidel, Sheri Osborn offers up several Hanukkah-inspired family craft ideas to keep the kids busy, and Austin Kline, About.com's Guide to Atheism questions whether the deeper meaning of Hanukkah is lost in modern times (I hear an echo).

Promenade Ontario's Défilé de Noël
Promenade Ontario skipped last year, but 2009 is back in business with an evening Christmas parade, at the Olympic Stadium, tonight at 7 p.m.

Free horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Between Prince Arthur and Marie-Anne. On The Main. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Fireworks at the Old Port
Free fireworks at 8 p.m. Saturday. Check out this panoramic view of the event. By the way, the Bonsecours Basin skating rink is open for business with, compared to last season, prices up a loony on admission and skate rentals.

Souk @ SAT
Over 60 local artists hawk offbeat plushies, accessories, exclusive but affordable housewares, designer apparel, and more. On today through Sunday. Free admission.

Le Salon des métiers d'art
The craft fair to trump all craft fairs, every year features stunning handmade crafts by Quebec designers. Likelihood of finding that perfect gift is high. Free admission. Through December 22.

More Sales
They keep coming.

Concerts This Weekend
Ratchet Orchestra, Marie-Pierre Arthur, Voivod and Gregory Charles feature this weekend. Check the Christmas events listings for holiday music.

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Maybes ...

Quinn Farm Craft Fair
Over 20 crafters on site, you can also cut your Christmas tree, go on a horse-drawn buggy ride as well as enjoy hot spiced cider and baked goods. Fair is on this weekend only but Christmas tree-cutting continues through to Christmas Eve.

Geordie Theatre's A Christmas Carol
Geordie Theatre's version of the Charles Dickens tale of Scrooge. Suitable for kids ages 7 and up. Some tickets are left for this weekend's scheduled plays. Runs through December 20.

More? Your guide to Montreal in December is packed with additional holiday-themed activities, shopping options, family events and other activities. To hone in on Christmas-specific events, go directly to holiday event listings.

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