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Saint Leonard is a borough (arrondissement) of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Formerly a separate city, it was amalgamated into the city of Montreal in 2002.
The former city was originally called St. Léonard de Port Maurice after Leonard of Port Maurice.
As of the November 1, 2009 Montreal municipal election, the current borough council consists of the following councillors:
Città Italiana is the nickname (uncommonly used) given to the borough because of its large number of Italian-Canadian residents, evident on major streets such as the eastern portion of Jean-Talon Boulevard, locally referred to as Via Italia, and Jarry Street, where Italian-Canadian businesses are located.
Many services are available to residents in Italian, in addition to English language and French. The Leonardo Da Vinci Centre, for instance, offers service in all three languages. This cultural centre contains theatres, gyms, bocce playing areas and a café.
Saint Leonard was the site of the dispute that led to the…
