West Island News
Alice, the tunnel-boring machine of the REM, begins her great journey
Alice, the tunnel-boring machine, named by the public after more than 1,400 proposals, began its long journey to the Montreal airport.
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West Island News
Oct 9, 20202 min read
The first REM cars have arrived in the Greater Montreal area!
The first REM cars have arrived in Montreal this week. The four cars, the equivalent of two train sets, are currently resting in Brossard.
Rhonda Massad
Oct 4, 20201 min read
Contact-free Halloween Candy Slide goes viral
Engineer, Chris Minor, has possibly save Halloween for the world!! His contactless candy slide allows the user to place the candy in the tub
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Sep 25, 20203 min read
COVID-19: Québec's At-Risk Students Feeling Left Behind
COVID-19: What does the reality of Québec school's online learning program look like for at-risk students and parents with a valid medical e
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Sep 22, 20203 min read
A Teacher's Take on COVID-19 in Quebec Schools
A look at COVID-19 in Quebec schools through a teacher's eyes. How is the Quebec education system managing the return to school amidst a pan
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Sep 18, 20202 min read
Tony-Proudfoot Park Dedication
Pointe-Claire is proud to introduce this inclusive park, dedicated to late CFL All-Star Tony-Proudfoot, to the community.
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Sep 9, 20202 min read
"We May Not Add Days to Life, but We Add Life to Days" Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence
The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland is inaugurated on September, 10 2020. Paying tribute to late co-founder Teresa Della
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Sep 5, 20202 min read
PKD, the Race to a Cure is On!
The West Island Community alone has 35 confirmed people living with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), but it’s not something that’s talked ab
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Sep 2, 20202 min read
Montrealers, Unite! A Food Drive for the Record Books
On September 13th, the Miracle food drive is grassroots initiative Montrealers to drop a non-perishable food item on their doorstep.
West Island News
Aug 31, 20203 min read
West Island author's memoir: The Joy of Life
How many of us run through our day on autopilot, portraying competency as we get through our chores without an actual thought about our happ
Rhonda Massad
Aug 24, 20201 min read
New play equipment for "Kiddy Koral" section of DDO's Coolbrooke Park
The city of Dollard-des-Ormeaux is excited unveiled new play equipment in the “Kiddy Koral” section of Coolbrooke Park on Tuesday, August 25
West Island News
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Ça Va Bien: an anti-discrimination movement launched by West Island resident Luc Patry
West Island resident and father Luc Patry, hopes to create an anti-discrimination movement starting right here in the West Island. Patry...
Julianna Cavallaro
Aug 12, 20201 min read
West Island author releases book of short stories recounting his life in Lachute
In an exclusive interview with the West Island Blog, local author, Léonard Lafleur speaks about his new book, Foundry Street.
West Island News
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Hudson Village Theatre Modernizes Its Facilities
The performing arts bring people together, make us think and connect artists with their audiences. The arts stimulate our emotions and...
West Island News
Jun 25, 20201 min read
The new normal: what one pub owner is doing to keep you safe
Cunningham’s Pub in Saint-Anne is open for business. Here is what its owner has done to ensure his customers' safety in an era on COVID-19.
West Island News
Jun 19, 20202 min read
The West Island Takes a Knee
Hundreds of people showed solidarity towards Black Lives Matter in various cities across the West Island within the last 2 weeks....
West Island News
Jun 18, 20204 min read
An Interview with the West Island Tie-Dye Queen: Jordyn Shell
Jordyn Shell, 25-year-old Dollard-des-Ormeaux resident has recently been gaining lots of traction from creating her very own tie-dye...
Rhonda Massad
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Tracey Steele shares her experience growing up as a member of the black community in the West Island
50-year-old aerobics instructor, prize-winning body builder and owner of the Tracey Steele Music Academy discusses her experiences as a Blac
West Island News
Jun 10, 20202 min read
Pointe-Claire City on #BlackLivesMatter
After participating in the recent town hall meeting put on by the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA), The Pointe-Claire City...
West Island News
Jun 5, 20202 min read
Here are some West Island Black-owned restaurants you can support right now
There are many delicious black-owned restaurants in and around the West Island. Here are some that you can support starting today.
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