May 28, 2025 – Please note that the elevator at the Sports Complex is currently out of service until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Wildlife - Ville de Kirkland
Notice to Sports Complex Users
May 28, 2025 – Please note that the elevator at the Sports Complex is currently out of service until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
To keep you informed of important messages from the city!
2025-06-11
June 11, 2025 – 1 pm : Boil-water advisory in effect for Discepola, Brien, Snair, Raymond, Semenchuk and Théorêt streets, and for certain addresses on Château-Kirkland Street and Elkas Boulevard
Due to emergency work carried out on the water network, a preventative boil-water advisory is currently in effect for the above-mentioned streets
June 11, 2025 – 1 pm : Boil-water advisory in effect for Discepola, Brien, Snair, Raymond, Semenchuk and Théorêt streets, and for certain addresses on Château-Kirkland Street and Elkas Boulevard
Update: June 11, 2025
Due to emergency work carried out on the water network, a preventative boil-water advisory is currently in effect for the following addresses:
Discepola Street (all civic addresses)
Brien Street (all civic addresses)
Snair Street (all civic addresses)
Place Raymond (all civic addresses)
Place Semenchuk (all civic addresses)
Place Théorêt (all civic addresses)
Château-Kirkland Street: even numbers 72 to 138 / odd numbers 81 to 127
Elkas Blvd.: odd numbers 18213 to 18225
Margaret-Manson School (18750 Elkas Blvd.)
Recommendations:
Please note that you must boil your tap water (bringing it to a bubbling boil) for at least 1 minute before drinking it, or use bottled water for:
drinking or preparing beverages;
preparing baby bottles and baby food;
washing and preparing food to be eaten raw (fruits, vegetables, etc.);
preparing food that doesn’t require long cooking time;
making ice cubes;
brushing your teeth or rinsing your mouth;
providing water to pets.
You may use unboiled tap water to:
prepare food and dishes that require long boiling time for cooking;
wash dishes in hot water, making sure to dry them well;
wash clothing;
take a shower or bath (make sure that young children do not swallow water while bathing).
Lifting of the boil-water advisory
Water samples will be collected from various locations and submitted for laboratory analysis. The boil-water advisory will be lifted once we receive the results of these tests, which requires a minimum of 48 hours.
Additonal work to come
Additional work will be required at the end of June to permanently repair the water main. Subsequent communications will be issued regarding this matter.
For more information, please call 514 694-4100. Thank you for your understanding.
Works Info
Stay informed about the work being carried out in the city, whether it involves road repairs, infrastructure maintenance, work on the water network, or park redevelopment.
For any questions or to report an issue related to the work, please call 514-694-4100.
2025-06-16
Bonaventure Street : Roadway Reconstruction
Nature of the work: repair of curbs, upper road base, and paving; Electrical work and installation of LED streetlights; Rehabilitation of the water main and localized sewer repairs.
Bonaventure Street : Roadway Reconstruction
Nature of the work:
Repair of curbs, upper road base, and paving
Electrical work and installation of LED streetlights
Rehabilitation of the water main and localized sewer repairs
Dates: June 16 to mid-August 2025
Temporary Drinking Water Supply System: As part of this project, a temporary drinking water supply system will be set up to serve your residence. The general contractor, Réhabilitation Du O Inc., hired by the City to carry out the work, will provide affected residents with the necessary documentation.
Heritage Park: Temporary Closure of Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball Courts
Please note that the tennis, pickleball and basketball courts at Heritage Park will be temporarily closed from June 16 to 27 to allow for resurfacing and reconfiguration work.
Heritage Park: Temporary Closure of Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball Courts
Work Schedule: June 16 to 27, 2025
Location: Heritage Park
Nature of the work: Please note that the tennis, pickleball and basketball courts at Heritage Park will be temporarily closed from June 16 to 27 to allow for resurfacing and reconfiguration work.
These upgrades are designed to optimize the use of space and better meet the needs of users. Upon completion of the project, the site will feature four courts dedicated entirely to pickleball, one court designated for tennis and one for basketball.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Please note that the work may be delayed or extended due to unfavorable weather conditions.
2025-06-09
Municipal Parking Lot between the Arena and Meades Park: Rehabilitation Work
Nature of the work: Parking lot rehabilitation work
Municipal Parking Lot between the Arena and Meades Park: Rehabilitation Work
Nature of the work: Parking lot rehabilitation work
Beginning of the work: June 9, 2025
Duration of the work: June 9 to the third week of June 2025
The parking lot will be closed to the public for the entire duration of the work.
Please note that in case of rain, paving work will be postponed to the next working day.
2025-06-04
Bike Path – Hydro-Québec Servitude, between Hedgerow and Argyle Streets: Rehabilitation Work
Nature of the work: Bike path rehabilitation work
Bike Path – Hydro-Québec Servitude, between Hedgerow and Argyle Streets: Rehabilitation Work
Nature of the work: Bike path rehabilitation work
Beginning of the work: June 4, 2025
Duration of the work: From early June to the end of June 2025
Please note that in case of rain, paving work will be postponed to the next working day.
2025-05-31
Saint-Charles Boulevard: Road rehabilitation work
Nature of the work: Road and sidewalk rehabilitation work (road levelling and asphalt paving work)
Saint-Charles Boulevard: Road rehabilitation work
Nature of the work: Road and sidewalk rehabilitation work (road levelling and asphalt paving work) Location: Saint-Charles Blvd, between Brunswick Blvd. and the northern limit of the city Duration of the work: mid-May to mid-June 2025
Please note that work may be postponed or extended due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Please note that the above-mentioned rehabilitation work will be carried out in two phases, on the following dates:
Phase I - Rehabilitation of sections of sidewalks
(Phase I completed on June 8, 2025)
Phase II
Second and third weeks of June: Work performed at night, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.:
Complete night closures by direction to be expected
Motorists are asked to follow the road signs posted on site to bypass the work area.
Please note that in case of rain, the concrete and paving work will be postponed to the next working day.
2025-05-15
South service road of HWY 40: Road rehabilitation work
Nature of the work: Road levelling and asphalt paving work
South service road of HWY 40: Road rehabilitation work
Nature of the work: Road levelling and asphalt paving work Locations : Sections of the south service road of Highway 40 Duration of the work: Mid-May to mid-June 2025
Please note that this work may be postponed or extended due to unfavorable weather conditions.
Section I - From Exit Ramp #49 of Highway 40 to Du Ruisseau Street
(Section I : Work completed)
Section II - From Edmond Street to the Eastern City Limit
Dates: Second week of June 2025 Schedule: Work will be carried out at night, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Expected disruptions:
Partial closure between Edmond Street and the city’s eastern limit.
Traffic will be redirected according to the detour route in place.
Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the park and replacement of playground equipment
Paiement Park: Reconstruction of the park
Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the park and replacement of playground equipment
Please note that the tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts will remain opento the public for the entire duration of the work.
Beginning of the work: May 12, 2025
Duration of the work: Spring 2025
Update June 9 – Work is progressing well :
2025-05-12
Heritage Park: Reconstruction of the park
Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the park, installation of new playground equipment and splash pad
Heritage Park: Reconstruction of the park
Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the park, installation of new playground equipment and splash pad
Please note that the tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts will remain open to the public for the entire duration of the work.
Beginning of the work: May 12, 2025
Duration of the work: Spring – Fall 2025
Update June 9 – Work is progressing well :
2025-05-05
Holleuffer Park: General site work and Construction of a refrigerated skating rink
Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the tennis and basketball court surfaces, replacement of the lighting system and construction of a multi-purpose refrigerated ice rink.
Holleuffer Park: General site work and Construction of a refrigerated skating rink
Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the tennis and basketball court surfaces, replacement of the lighting system and construction of a multi-purpose refrigerated ice rink.
Please note that the tennis and basketball courts will be closed to the public for the entire duration of the work.
Beginning of the work: May 5, 2025
Duration of the work: Spring to Fall 2025
2025-05-05
Brunswick Boulevard: Work by Hydro-Québec
Nature of the work: Implementation of an underground energy corridor to ensure electrical supply for new residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. The work will be carried out in three (3) phases and will take place from spring th
Brunswick Boulevard: Work by Hydro-Québec
Dates: May 5 to mid-June, 2025 (phase 1)
Where: Brunswick Boulevard, between the eastern boundary of Kirkland’s territory and Charles-E.-Frosst Street.
Nature of the work: Implementation of an underground energy corridor to ensure electrical supply for new residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. The work will be carried out in three (3) phases and will take place from spring through summer 2025.
Expected disruptions: Complete closure of the south lane of Brunswick Boulevard, between the eastern boundary of Kirkland’s territory and Charles-E.-Frosst Street.. During this period, traffic will be redirected in the opposite direction through the north lane.
2025-04-22
Rehabilitation of the water main
From Spring to Fall 2025, the Town will be carrying out structural lining work on Kirkland Boulevard, Beacon Street, Daniel Street, Mountain View Street and Centennial Crescent. Residents affected by the work will receive letters informing them of th
Rehabilitation of the water main
From Spring to Fall 2025, the Town will be carrying out structural lining work on Kirkland Boulevard, Beacon Street, Daniel Street, Mountain View Street and Centennial Crescent. Residents affected by the work will receive letters informing them of the interventions planned in their area.
Phase 1 : Rue Daniel et Boul. Kirkland
Dates : April 22 to the end of May 2025
Temporary drinking water supply system: The installation of the temporary water supply system has been completed and was put into operation on April 30 to supply residences in the affected area. The general contractor, Insituform Technologies, retained by the city to carry out this work, has sent documentation to affected residences to this effect.
Important information for reference :
24-hour service available for any issues with the temporary water distribution system by calling 514-264-2480
*ATTENTION* If the temperature drops below zero (0°C), it is important to keep water running from an indoor faucet at all times. This will help prevent exterior pipes from freezing.
Excavation work: Excavation work for access shafts required to insert the structural lining inside the water main is currently underway and will be secured with construction fencing.
Phase 2: Mountain View Street, Beacon Street (between Mountain View and Kirkland Blvd.), and Kirkland Blvd. (between Daniel and Beacon)
Update : May 21, 2025
Dates: May 26 to mid-July
Temporary Drinking Water Supply System: As part of this work, a temporary drinking water supply system will be installed to serve the affected residences. The general contractor, Insituform Technologies — hired by the City to carry out this work — will distribute relevant information to affected households at the start of the project.
Caution! Coexistence with urban wildlife is a statutory requirement…
A small animal has taken up residence on your property and is causing damages? Well, its presence is no mere coincidence - it didn’t show up on your doorstep by accident... but because involuntarily, you offered it safety, food and shelter, and it simply could not resist such an inviting proposal!
As a result : your little tenant has placed itself under the protection of section 67 of An Act respecting the conservation and development of wildlife, R.S.Q., c. C-61.1 prohibiting the killing or capture of an animal attacking a person or causing damage to his property, unless he is unable to frighten the animal away or prevent it from causing damage.
This provision is reinforced by sections 445 and following of the Criminal Code which prohibit all forms of cruelty to animals including poisoning.
4 GOALS TO ATTAIN
GOAL 1 : SCARING THE ANIMAL AWAY, NOT CATCHING IT…
There are several techniques to shoo your unwanted friend away from your property without causing it any harm.
If the scare tactics mentioned below appear to be ineffective, please call the Kirkland Animal Control Division at 514 630-2727 during regular business hours. The Animal Controller will help you find solutions to your problem. Please note that capturing the animal to relocate it elsewhere is a task that can only be performed using the cages supplied by the Town and must always be considered as a means of last resort. Residents who make such a request must be able to prove they have tried everything they could to shoo the animal away beforehand.
Mechanical deterrents
Two types of devices available in stores are particularly effective for shooing small animals away:
The Solar Pest Repeller: Often used in flower and vegetable gardens, this solar powered environmentally friendly device emits sounds and vibration to shoo small animals away.
The ScareCrow: Hooked up to a garden hose, this motion-activated sprinkler device shoots out a stream of water directed at the pest crossing the sensor’s path - particularly effective for raccoons, groundhogs, skunks and stray cats.
Odorous repellents
Different odorous repellents for use in gardens and flowerbeds are also available in stores. Examples include “Critter Ridder” in spray or granular form and “ECO Commercial”, an all-purpose biodegradable cleaner. Spraying plants with a mixture of hot peppers, tomatoes and water also produces great results.
GOAL 2 : DISLODGING THE ANIMAL, NOT TRAPPING IT…
Animals who took up residence under a deck, crawl space or garden shed or who have made your attic, garage or chimney their new home, can be dislodged. However, beware that babies could be nesting in that space. Before fencing off a point of entry, make sure the animal and its young are not trapped inside.
To verify whether a small animal lives at the suspected location, identify the main point of entry and cover it with newspaper. If within the next 48 hours, you notice that the newspaper has moved, you can put the animal’s eviction process into motion!
Preferably wait for a sunny day to dislodge your visitor.
Under a deck, crawl space or shed
Buy 50 cm wide galvanized steel or other sturdy metal wire-netting (chicken wiring will not withstand a groundhog’s teeth).
In full daylight, dig a 30 cm deep x 20 cm wide trench around the area to be protected.
Make an L-shaped footer by folding the wire meshing at a 90 degree angle and install it along three of the four sides of the area you wish to protect, leaving an opening for the animal to exit. The 20 cm section should rest at the bottom of the trench with the 30 cm section extending upward to rest against the top of the structure.
Monitor the floured area over the next few hours and loosely install the wire meshing on the 4th side as soon as you see paw prints heading out.
In an attic, garage or chimney
Locate the entrances used by the animal
Turn on a battery-operated radio or flashlight to disturb the animal
Spray the area with an odorous animal repellent
Be alert for the animal to emerge* pay attention to noises and if feasible, spread flour in front of the entrance to follow its paw prints.
After ensuring the animal is out, block all accesses with galvanized steel wire meshing
If an animal is stuck inside a chimney, lower a rope of at least 5 cm in diameter with knots at every 30 cm to help it climb out.
* Squirrels usually come out in the afternoon while skunks and raccoons emerge in the early evening
Closing the fenced-off area…
To ensure there are no animals trapped behind the newly installed meshing, place a bit of food inside (peanut butter for a squirrel, jam for a skunk or raccoon and apple for a groundhog). If after three days the food still has not been touched, it is safe to say that there are no animals inside and you can proceed to permanently close off the fourth side.
However, if the food has been touched or if in the days that follow the evicted animal returns, becomes agitated and roams around, if it makes sounds or digs frantically to reintegrate its nest, it may be that there are babies trapped inside. Such situation requires the immediate removal of part of the meshing to allow the animal to retrieve its young. In addition to protecting the babies from a horrible death and preventing ensuing foul smells, it will avoid damage likely to be caused by the mother trying to reach her babies.
GOAL 3 : KEEPING THE ANIMAL AWAY…
Be the wiser one …
Eliminate odours that might attract them
Use securely closing containers that won’t open if knocked down (garbage cans and bins equipped with a lid)
Place your containers at the curb the morning of the collection as opposed to the eve
Wash your containers with Javel water to eliminate odours
Store your brown bin and garbage cans in the garage or shed
When using garbage bags, place two mothballs inside each bag before closing it
Eliminate its access to resources
Plant flower varieties that animals dislike such as narcissus, fritillaries and hyacinths
Before planting bulbs, spray them with animal repellent. In the case of non-edible plants, spray the leaves as well.
Refrain from cultivating corn and plants with red and orange fruits that attract small animals
Block access to your backyard composter
Install wire netting on the soil surface above the bulbs
Illuminate the area to be protected to discourage nocturnal visitors... and put on some music – they don’t tolerate noise
Install bird feeders at least 1 m above the ground and 3 m away from any spot from which a squirrel may launch itself
Invest in squirrel proof feeders or block access by placing an inverted cone on top of the feeder
Eliminate its access to shelter
Close off access under the porch, deck, garden shed and concrete slab with wire meshing
Ensure your roof, siding and canopy are in good repair to prevent access to the attic
Install galvanized steel meshing on ventilation and dryer vents
Prune the trees near the house to prevent animals from accessing the building by climbing the tree
Close off the chimney top with 1 cm wire meshing or a chimney cap
Block all access to the building by closing off openings with 5 cm wire mesh
GOAL 4 : LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ANIMAL TO BETTER LIVE TOGETHER
And so, while skunks, raccoons, hares, squirrels and groundhogs may be unwelcome on our properties, let us not forget that they are animals of the urban wildlife placed under the protection of the law with who we must learn to cohabitate.
For more information on better living with the urban fauna, call the Town’s Animal Control Division at 514 630-2727 or the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs at 1 800 463-2191 (toll-free number).
Pursuant to By-Law No. GEN-2020-54 relating to animals, in Kirkland it is prohibited to hunt, or to set traps for the purpose of capturing an animal. It is also forbidden to feed stray animals as well as pigeons, gulls, seagulls and squirrels, and all wild animals listed in Annex A of the By-Law.
The feeding of wild birds using bird feeders is however permitted provided it doesn’t cause nuisance to the neighbourhood.
For more information on these restrictions, please call the Kirkland Animal Control Division at 514 630-2727 during regular business hours.
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