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Do you have or are about to obtain National Lifeguard (Pool) certification? Do you want to enjoy a unique employment experience and be of service to the community? Become a municipal lifeguard!

Called to experience a real renaissance over the next 20 years, this district located at the limits of the boroughs of Saint-Laurent and Ahuntsic-Cartierville will become an important center of housing and intermodal transport for the northwest sector of Montréal.

Montréal is a leader when it comes to sustainable urban development in North America. In the knowledge that nature offers a host of benefits to our communities, the municipal administration has stepped up its efforts to protect the environment in the past several years.

The warm weather and progressive reopening make for busier streets. In order to leave more room for pedestrians and cyclists, Montréal is creating more than a hundred kilometers of safe active transportation circuits this summer. Here are some tips to get around.

Moving is always stressful. This year, due to the COVID-19 situation, the stress factor is even greater. To protect your health and that of your loved ones, the secret lies in how well you prepare. Here are some tips on how to do it.

What should you do to protect yourself in the event of a severe thunderstorm in Montréal? How can you avoid electrocution if you’re outdoors? Follow our guidelines on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm.

Would you like to get rid of mercury lightbulbs (fluorocompact, fluorescent, etc.), batteries, cans of paint, oil, aerosols and other dangerous products? You have three options: travelling collections, ecocentres and other drop-off sites.

Would you like to take a break from the heat in one of the city’s outdoor pools? There are new rules to follow this summer. To keep cool all summer long, there are a few options available to you.

Would you like to swim in a city pool? Are you taking a child to the play fountain or the wading pool? Here are some rules to follow to make sure everyone stays safe.

In June, the borough of Saint-Laurent was rewarded as part of the Plumes d’excellence 2020 contest by the Association des communicateurs municipaux du Québec for its new brand guide adopted at the start of the year.