| LaSalle, Quebec | |
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| — Borough of Montreal — | |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| City | Montreal |
| Region | Montréal |
| Established | 1845 |
| City | 1912 |
| Merge with Montreal | January 1, 2002 |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
LaSalle—Émard |
| Provincial | Marguerite-Bourgeoys Marquette |
| Government [1][2][3] | |
| - Type | Borough |
| - Mayor | Manon Barbe |
| - Federal MP(s) | Lise Zarac (LIB) |
| - Quebec MNA(s) | Clément Gignac (PLQ) François Ouimet (PLQ) |
| Area [4] | |
| - Total | 16.38 km2 (6.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| - Total | 74,763 |
| - Density | 4,564.6/km2 (11,822.3/sq mi) |
| - Change (2001-06) | ▲1.1% |
| - Dwellings | 34,675 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Area code(s) | 514/438 |
| Access Routes[5] |  Route 138 |
| Website | www.ville.montreal.qc.ca |
LaSalle is a borough (arrondissement) of the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It consists entirely of the former city of LaSalle located on the Island of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada.
The borough is located at the southwestern corner of the island. It was a separate city until the 2002 municipal mergers.
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History
Named for the area's first seigneur and French explorer Robert René Cavelier de La Salle (born at Rouen, France in 1643, died in Texas in 1687). LaSalle came into existence as a municipality in 1845 and finally became the City of LaSalle in 1912. In 2002 it was annexed by the city of Montreal along with a number of other cities on the Island of Montreal.
Lachine Rapids are situated inside LaSalle territory. The name Lachine, which is also the name of the neighboring borough, stayed because in the French Regime period, LaSalle was actually part of the Lachine Parish. Before the creation of the Lachine Canal, the rapids had to be portaged on a trail called "Chemin LaSalle" (what is now the LaSalle Boulevard).
It is known for its many public schools, most noticeably l'Ecole secondaire Cavelier-de-LaSalle, known as one of the top talent producing schools in the field of dance, song, and two Montreal Alouettes cheerleaders. The other common public school in LaSalle is LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School, opened many years ago, home to many cultures.
Geography
LaSalle is bordered on the north by Lachine (largely along the Lachine Canal), to the northeast by Le Sud-Ouest, and to the east by Verdun.
The southern and western limit of the borough is the Saint Lawrence River; several islands in the river belong to the borough, including the Île aux Hérons migratory bird reserve. The Lachine Rapids pass by the borough.
Government
Federal and provincial elections
The entire borough is located within the federal riding of LaSalle—Émard. The LaSalle—Émard riding is represented by former city councillor Lise Zarac.
Provincially, most of the borough constitutes the electoral district of Marguerite-Bourgeoys, with the northwest corner being part of Marquette. Marguerite-Bourgeoys was represented by Monique Jérôme-Forget until her 2009 resignation.
Borough government
The borough is divided into two districts.
- Cecil-P.-Newman (North)
- Sault-Saint-Louis (south)
The borough elects a borough mayor, two city councillors, and four borough councillors.
As of the November 1, 2009 Montreal municipal election, the current borough council consists of the following councillors:
| District | Position | Name | Party | |
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| — | Borough mayor City councillor |
Manon Barbe | Union Montréal | |
| Cecil-P.-Newman | City councillor | Alvaro Farinacci | Union Montréal | |
| Borough councillor | Vincenzo Cesari | Union Montréal | ||
| Josée Troilo | Union Montréal | |||
| Sault-Saint-Louis | City councillor | Richard Deschamps | Union Montréal | |
| Borough councillor | Ross Blackhurst | Union Montréal | ||
| Laura Palestini | Union Montréal |
Demographics
| Language | Population | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French | 29,995 | 40.6% |
| English | 19,590 | 26.5% |
| Both English and French | 700 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 23,635 | 32% |
Cityscape
Among the LaSalle's attractions are Angrignon Mall, the Lachine Canal and the Canal de l'Aqueduc, with their recreational areas; the Octagone library; the Parc Angrignon; the Île aux Hérons migratory bird refuge; the Saints-Anges archeological site; Des Rapides Park; and the Fleming windmill, which is used as the borough's symbol. Other major installations include the Cégep André-Laurendeau.
Economy
LaSalle's main economic engines include industries and agrifoods:
- Seagram's Distillery
- Fleischmann's Yeast
- Labatt's Brewery
- Angrignon Taxi
- Carrefour Angrignon
Infrastructure
LaSalle is served by the LaSalle commuter train station on the Delson-Candiac Line. Route 138 passes through the borough before crossing the Honoré Mercier Bridge to Kahnawake. Other important thoroughfares include LaSalle Blvd., Newman Blvd., La Vérendrye Blvd., Bishop Power Blvd., Champlain Blvd, Shevchenko, Lapierre, and Jean-Brillon.
Sports and recreation
LaSalle also has various sports teams, the football association (Warriors), the hockey association (Cougars),the baseball association (Cardinals)and the soccer association (Lasalle Rapids) which remain popular.
References
- ^ Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: LaSalle
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: LASALLE-ÉMARD (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: MARGUERITE-BOURGEOYS
Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: MARQUETTE - ^ a b 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: LaSalle, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
External links
See also
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 Le Sud-Ouest (Montreal) |
Verdun (Montreal) |
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| Lachine (Montreal) |
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Saint Lawrence River | ||
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Coordinates: 45°25′43″N 73°39′48″W / 45.428568°N 73.663416°W
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