MONTREAL Last year, when demand for backyard pools skyrocketed, Montreal retailers were left trying to find stock that was hard to come by. This year, Club Piscine in Pierrefonds said it s prepared, and ready to give customers the hard truth. Today if I order a spa, that I would have gotten in four to six weeks, takes 65 weeks now, said Club Piscine owner Matthew Lemire. Honesty may be the policy with clients, but it isn t easy news to break to those who want to get in the water as soon as the weather warms up. Lemire says he tells customers Look, guys. There s no way i m getting this pool for next week, so I m not going to tell you I can install it next week. I m telling you that I can install it in July and we ll get there in July.
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Pitt Street was busier than usual on Saturday as about 150 people gathered at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) office to take part in a lockdown protest.
The main attraction to the event which was closely observed by several Cornwall Police Service (CPS) officers was controversial independent MPP for Lanark, Frontenac and Kingston, Randy Hillier. The politician has participated in several lockdown protests and as a result, has been charged following several recent events.
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MONTREAL While forecasted temperatures for Tuesday are a return to a wintery cold, Montrealers got a taste of spring on Monday and they can expect a warm season ahead. CTV Montreal weather specialist Lise McAuley warned that there are a few cold days left ahead “but the trend is for a mild spring compared to past years.” In the short term, it isn t quite time to bust out the swimming trunks: Environment Canada forecasts highs that dip as low as -10 C on Friday, but also as high as 2 C on Wednesday. Over at Pierrefonds Club Piscine, there is anticipation of a seasonal rush.