Carey Tate
A look at Amcal Family Services and how they're helping West Island parents and children.
For counselling, support groups, educational tools, or intervention-based family care, Amcal is a great resource for West Island families.
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Carey Tate
Feb 12, 20232 min read
A concert for kids with cancer raises funds for the Cedar Cancer Foundation.
In an impressive and heartfelt display of classical music, a group of musicians performed to raise money for Sarah's Fund for Cedars.
Carey Tate
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Kirkland resident celebrates Chinese culture through breathtaking snow sculptures.
Steven Zhang is entering his third winter as the West Island's most beloved snow sculptor. His creations pay homage to his Chinese roots.
West Island News
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Check out some of the new fitness courses offered in Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
Group classes and children's activities offered by the YMCA and Pierrefonds-Roxboro will get you and your little ones moving this new year.
West Island News
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Sainte-Anne's Mac Campus dairy wins regional award for milk excellence
The McGill-affiliated Mac Campus' dairy unit in Sainte-Anne's earned a prestigious industry award for the third year in a row.
Carey Tate
Dec 8, 20222 min read
Homemade ornaments for a cause; students raise over $1,000 for the Children's Hospital Foundation
Beautiful ornaments for a good cause. Meet the students who have created a festive and meaningful fundraiser for the Children's Foundation.
West Island News
Dec 1, 20221 min read
The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club is offering two scholarships to university students
The MLUWC is offering two $2,000 scholarships to female university students for the 2023–2024 academic year.
Julianna Cavallaro
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Former paramedic has lived the life-threatening consequences of a suffering healthcare system.
Daniel Garvin's daughter experienced a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that could have become fatal without his paramedic experience.
West Island News
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Meet this month's featured Animatch adoptees
Meet Praline, Ozzy, Brandi, and Jeffrey, some of the pups searching for their perfect match; a family who will love them unconditionally.
Carey Tate
Nov 27, 20222 min read
John Abbott dental hygiene students collaborate with Gift from the Heart for oral care accessibility
Over 35 patients in need of oral care received a free exam, estimated at 200 dollars each, courtesy of Gift from the Heart and John Abbott.
Carey Tate
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Corbeille de pain serves up programs and services tailored to food security.
Community Kitchens, student cooking workshops, and food education are just some of the programs on the menu at Corbeille de pain.
Carey Tate
Nov 19, 20221 min read
Kirkland's Nova Thrift Shop settles into its impressive new home
The former Nova Thrift Shop on St-Charles in Kirkland will now call its Jean-Yves location home, in the Kirkland Colisée shopping centre.
Julianna Cavallaro
Nov 15, 20223 min read
VIDEO: Kyrie the minibus enters a second life as a mobile home, thanks to two West Islanders.
Veronica Jaramillo and Marie-Jeanne Paquet have completely transformed a school minibus into the mobile home of their dreams. Take a look!
Carey Tate
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Maison Caracol needs your help to continue their services for over 375 children and their families.
The organization is seeking financial support to build a new roof, which is essential to continue serving over 375 children.
Eva Tomlin
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Introducing the new stars of the Ecomuseum
A social media poll has resulted in new names for the unique silver red fox duo that arrived at the Ecomuseum this fall.
Carey Tate
Oct 29, 20222 min read
Sara's Enchanted Forest honours a special reader and pays it forward
WIN paid a visit to a special, whimsical reading garden in honor of Sara Hmouz, a 22-year-old Pointe-Claire Library member who loved to read
West Island News
Oct 27, 20222 min read
A fire at Roxboro's General Vanier Legion damages 5,000 poppies and other irreplaceable artifacts
An electrical fire on Tuesday, October 25th, damaged 5,000 poppies and World War-related artifacts at the General Vanier Legion in Roxboro.
West Island News
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Literacy Unlimited and Volunteer West Island create a custom library to promote adult literacy.
Community Reads! is a Literacy Unlimited initiative that brings custom libraries to local community groups to help improve adult literacy.
West Island News
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Pierrefonds park set to be the largest adventure playground in the province.
An exciting new park project is underway at De Deauville Park in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. An amphitheater and water games will be installed.
Julianna Cavallaro
Oct 12, 20222 min read
Take a peak inside this waterfront Dorval chateau, listed at $19,500,000.
This waterfront chateau in Dorval is a sight to behold, with over 20 rooms, a stone wine cellar, a cut stone staircase, and a pool.
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