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Apart from having a number of paid co-working spaces, Notman House also has a cafe area, which can be used free of charge by those working on web and mobile projects. These initiatives were designed with the hope of attracting people in the web and mobile space under one roof. This is the idea behind
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The OSMO Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to facilitate the transfer of knowledge, experience and relationships within the tech community in
Montreal. Founded by members of the web community in Montreal, including investors, technology and media executives, the OSMO Foundation has
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January 2011, the Notman Project has become a showcase for collaboration and the landmark in Montreal's startup scene. It is one of the five strategic innovation initiatives supported by The City of Montreal and became a pillar of the Strategy for
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that was able to accommodate 50 patients. The
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Notman House is also an event space. Non-profit events related to web and mobile are hosted free of charge. Examples include events such as hackathons and meetup groups. Since 2011, the house has hosted over 150 events.
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on the St. Margaret's Home period of the Notman House. The project aims to allow the erased voices of patients and caretakers to resurface, and to allow better public knowledge of this less known vocation of the House.
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Meredith's new home was completed in 1845 within la CĂŽte-Ă -Baron on
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