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Staffing cuts take toll on grounds conditions at Montreal cemetery

Unmowed grass, garbage frustrate visitors

November 1, 2021  By CTV News



The grounds at a Montreal cemetery have fallen into disarray as a result of staffing cuts. Grass is growing long and garbage is lying about at the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges cemetery. Twenty-three jobs were cut last year and visiting hours have been reduced, leaving those grieving frustrated with the repercussions.

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