/channels/taxonomy/term/2891/all en /channels/channels/news/foundation-repair-around-redpath-hall-mctavish-wing-redpath-library-building-begins-july-2nd-357813 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>From the week of July 2nd through fall 2024, foundation repair will take place on Redpath Hall & the McTavish wing of Redpath Library Building</p> <p>The project consists of the first two lots (Lot 1, Foundation Repair, and Lot 2, Roof Repair) of the Redpath Library, McTavish Wing, building envelope rehabilitation project.</p> <p><b>Construction start & end dates: </b></p> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:43:12 +0000 webfull 200622 at /channels /channels/channels/news/excavation-work-around-redpath-hall-mctavish-wing-redpath-library-building-begins-june-3-357507 <p><em>La version française suit.</em></p> <p>During the week of June 3, 2024, standard archeological and soil investigations will be conducted along McTavish Street around Redpath Hall and the McTavish Wing of the Redpath Library Building to assess the building envelope. Redpath Hall and the Redpath Library Building are part of a designated heritage site. Standard protocol requires that Æ»¹ûÒùÔº conduct excavation work before starting any construction projects.</p> <p>The exploratory investigations will be done in two phases:</p> Thu, 30 May 2024 22:10:36 +0000 webfull 200254 at /channels /channels/channels/news/exploratory-work-redpath-library-building-may-28-31-357450 <p><i>La version française suit.</i></p> <p>Exploratory work will be carried out on the Redpath Library Building (McTavish side) from May 28 to May 31, 2024. The work will be related to upcoming foundation, windows, and roofing projects, and will be carried out in enclosures to control any dust, in accordance with Quebec CNESST regulations and cautionary asbestos conditions. There may be noise disruptions as a result.</p> <p>We encourage you to study in the McLennan Library Building or <a href="/library/branches">another Æ»¹ûÒùÔº library location</a> during this time.</p> Mon, 27 May 2024 18:39:34 +0000 webfull 200188 at /channels /channels/channels/news/passageway-temporarily-blocked-mctavish-mclennan-redpath-terrace-hvac-work-april-22-356884 <p>Please note that<b> </b>the exterior passageway between McTavish and the McLennan-Redpath Terrace will be blocked off for work on HVAC units on Monday, April 22.</p> <p>During this period, the McLennan-Redpath Complex will be open its usual <b><a href="/library/branches/hssl">hours</a></b>. For access to the Complex from McTavish, please enter further up the street, near Morrice Hall.</p> <p>We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.</p> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:31:24 +0000 webfull 199557 at /channels /channels/channels/news/octagon-room-islamic-studies-library-will-reopen-august-11-349538 <p>Please take note that the Octagon Room in the <a href="/library/branches/islamic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Islamic Studies Library</a> will reopen on Friday, August 11. <a href="/library/channels/news/july-20-octagon-room-will-be-closed-until-further-notice-due-construction-349140" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="/library/channels/news/july-20-octagon-room-will-be-closed-until-further-notice-due-construction-349140">It has been closed due to construction since July 20</a>.</p> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:39:03 +0000 webfull 191047 at /channels /channels/channels/news/july-20-octagon-room-will-be-closed-until-further-notice-due-construction-349140 <p><strong>Update August 10, 2023: <a href="/library/node/11040/">The Octagon Room in the Islamic Studies Library will reopen August 11</a></strong></p> <hr /><p>Please take note that the Octagon Room in the <a href="/library/branches/islamic">Islamic Studies Library</a> will be closed until further notice as of Thursday, July 20, 2023.</p> <p>The room has been undergoing <a href="/library/node/11005/">intermittent renovations</a> since June.</p> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:59:01 +0000 webfull 190608 at /channels /channels/channels/news/construction-start-mcconnell-arena-electrical-upgrade-348784 <p>Please be advised that Æ»¹ûÒùÔº has mandated Concept P.V.R. Inc<b><i>.</i></b> to carry out the following project : 18-156 McConnell Arena / Renovations (phase 1) – Electrical upgrade</p> <p><b>Description :</b></p> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:08:58 +0000 webfull 190189 at /channels /channels/channels/news/octagon-room-will-be-closed-intermittently-renovations-348674 <p>The Octagon Room in the <a href="/library/branches/islamic">Islamic Studies Library</a> will be undergoing intermittent renovations over the next six months and will be closed during those periods. We will let the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº community know each time.</p> <p>During those periods, the rest of the branch will be open regular hours. Thank you for your understanding.</p> <p>Discover all Library branch hours <b><a href="/library/services/hours">here</a></b>.</p> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:55:08 +0000 webfull 190055 at /channels /channels/channels/news/city-work-mctavish-between-sherbrooke-and-dr-penfield-november-8-10-inclusive-334627 <p>Contractors for the City of Montreal will be working on modifications to the east sidewalk on McTavish Street (between Sherbrooke and Dr. Penfield) from Monday, November 8 to Wednesday, November 10 inclusive. A security perimeter will be installed to ensure the safety of pedestrians.</p> <p>Please note:</p> <p>- The work will be divided into 3 sections, beginning with the portion closest to Dr. Penfield which is scheduled for Monday, November 8.</p> Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:38:32 +0000 webfull 174536 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-impact-transit-construction-travel-behaviour-and-health-montreal-residents-302565 <p>Montreal is undertaking a major overhaul of its transportation networks and services, with major projects like the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) and the Pie-IX bus rapid transit (BRT) underway. To examine the impacts of projects that are under-construction on the travel behaviour and the health and well-being of Montreal residents, researchers at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº are inviting commuters to participate in the <a href="https://surveys.mcgill.ca/ls/815441">Montreal Mobility Survey</a>.</p> <p>Here are experts that can provide comment on the preliminary results:</p> <p> </p> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:18:10 +0000 webfull 155537 at /channels /channels/channels/news/schulich-library-status-update-2-collections-services-staff-relocation-information-new-study-spaces-298303 <p><u><b>Background</b></u><b> |</b> The Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering is closed temporarily for renovations for two years as of May 15, 2019. When the construction work is completed, the Schulich Library will feature: more study and workspaces, improved accessibility, restored exterior masonry, a new HVAC system, and an expanded number of washrooms.</p> Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:15:23 +0000 webfull 150437 at /channels /channels/channels/news/update-1-schulich-library-now-closed-temporarily-collection-services-staff-relocation-information-296970 <p><b>Background:</b> The Macdonald-Stewart Library Building that houses the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering will undergo significant structural repairs and major internal upgrades over the next two years, beginning May 15, 2019. <strong>As a result, Schulich Library is now closed temporarily.</strong> Collections, services and staff will be relocated to the Humanities and Social Sciences Library for the duration of the renovation.</p> Wed, 15 May 2019 19:55:59 +0000 webfull 149344 at /channels /channels/channels/news/macdonald-campus-library-roof-repair-summer-2018-287896 <p><span>The <a href="/library/branches/macdonald">Macdonald Campus Library</a> is undergoing roof repairs that began in early June of 2018. </span></p> <p><span>The Library will be open but there will likely be additional noise. We have earplugs on hand at the service desk should you need them. The windows must remain closed as there will be dust and debris in the surrounding air.</span></p> <p>We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.</p> Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:22:34 +0000 webfull 138793 at /channels /channels/channels/news/update-hold-hvac-system-renovations-schulich-library-physical-sciences-life-sciences-and-engineering-269893 <p><strong>Update - October 5, 2017</strong></p> <p>This project has been postponed for the time being. More information to come. </p> Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:28:38 +0000 webfull 130626 at /channels /channels/channels/news/closure-highway-20-macdonald-bridge-repairs-268711 <p>Repairs on the Macdonald Bridge (overpass of Poultry Cottages Street, over railway tracks and Highway 20) will last until the end of August 2017.</p> <h3>Closure of Highway 20 (A-20)</h3> <p><strong>Monday June 26 and Tuesday June 27</strong></p> <p><strong>Closure of A-20 eastbound:</strong> Between exit 39 Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue / Boulevard des Anciens-Combattants and exit 48 Boulevard St-Charles, from 10 pm to 5 am</p> Wed, 21 Jun 2017 14:05:23 +0000 webfull 128928 at /channels