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In Conversation: Vaccines With Dr. Laurie Dunbar

Rhonda Massad

Mar 12, 20215 min read

In Conversation: Vaccines With Dr. Laurie Dunbar

To better understand the vaccination process, Kris Artuso spoke to Dr. Laurie Dunbar in a West Island News Exclusive Interview.

"Gyms and sports to open," stated leisure and sports Minister

Rhonda Massad

Mar 12, 20211 min read

Coronavirus

"Gyms and sports to open," stated leisure and sports Minister

Quebec Minister, Isabelle Charest, responsible for leisure and sports, announced that after a mid-day reprise of organized sports, but in...

A year in lockdown. How will we move on?

Alessandro De Luca

Mar 11, 20212 min read

Coronavirus

A year in lockdown. How will we move on?

What will the term "normal" be like after the COVID-19 pandemic is over and lockdown ends?

March 11 is the National day of remembrance for victims of COVID-19

West Island News

Mar 11, 20211 min read

Coronavirus

March 11 is the National day of remembrance for victims of COVID-19

A ceremony will take place, between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., in the forecourt of the Parliament Building.

Beware of vaccine fraud : no emails or fees for COVID vaccine

Rhonda Massad

Mar 1, 20211 min read

Coronavirus

Beware of vaccine fraud : no emails or fees for COVID vaccine

How to get a COVID vaccine starting February 25 at 8 a.m.

Rhonda Massad

Feb 23, 20213 min read

Breaking News

How to get a COVID vaccine starting February 25 at 8 a.m.

Women's Centres Mobilize to Call for Feminist Economic Relaunch

West Island News

Feb 22, 20212 min read

Coronavirus

Women's Centres Mobilize to Call for Feminist Economic Relaunch

To kick off the Provincial Week of Action, L'R des centres de femmes du Québec releases its Joint Statement for a Feminist Economic relaunch

COVID Vaccination Priority for People with Down Syndrome

Feb 21, 20212 min read

Coronavirus

COVID Vaccination Priority for People with Down Syndrome

Local advocate starts petition requesting the prioritization of people with down syndrome in receiving the COVID vaccine due to high risk.

CPHO Sunday Edition: The Impact of COVID-19 on Racialized Communities

West Island News

Feb 21, 20216 min read

Coronavirus

CPHO Sunday Edition: The Impact of COVID-19 on Racialized Communities

Disproportionate impacts of the pandemic reflect existing health inequities.

Quebec's Daily COVID Stats for Feb 21, 2021

Rhonda Massad

Feb 21, 20211 min read

Breaking News

Quebec's Daily COVID Stats for Feb 21, 2021

The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec show: 666 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 282,122;...

Canada to begin COVID-19 testing at land borders on Monday

West Island News

Feb 20, 20213 min read

Breaking News

Canada to begin COVID-19 testing at land borders on Monday

Public Health Agency of Canada to begin COVID-19 testing at land borders on Monday.

Canada proposes increase in worker's COVID recovery benefits

West Island News

Feb 20, 20213 min read

Coronavirus

Canada proposes increase in worker's COVID recovery benefits

Government of Canada proposes increase to number of weeks for recovery benefits & EI regular benefits to ensure continued support.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada,February 18, 2021

Rhonda Massad

Feb 18, 20213 min read

Coronavirus

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada,February 18, 2021

OTTAWA- As COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is...

Three West Island Vaccination sites opening shortly

Rhonda Massad

Feb 18, 20212 min read

Coronavirus

Three West Island Vaccination sites opening shortly

The Centre Intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de LOuest-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal (CIUSSS) announce yesterday that there...

Beyond Vaccines: Rethinking Testing in Long-Term Care

West Island News

Feb 10, 20213 min read

Coronavirus

Beyond Vaccines: Rethinking Testing in Long-Term Care

New testing options and new science suggest ways to refine testing strategies to meet local needs and changing pandemic status, as the recen

Feb 8, 20211 min read

Coronavirus

West Island masks for charity

West Island resident, Teresa McCrory, has been sewing and donating masks since early April with all proceeds being donated to La Maison Gris

Video: How to knit a COVID memorial blanket square

Rhonda Massad

Feb 2, 20211 min read

Coronavirus

Video: How to knit a COVID memorial blanket square

THE BLANKET PATTERN: THIS IS THE SQUARE TO BE USED IN THE 9000 SQUARE BLANKET The blanket project, launched by a group in...

West Island News

Jan 24, 20214 min read

Coronavirus

Oxfam report: The Inequality Virus

Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decade according to a new Oxfam report: The In

Montreal Heart Institute believes they have found a weapon against COVID-19

Rhonda Massad

Jan 23, 20212 min read

Coronavirus

Montreal Heart Institute believes they have found a weapon against COVID-19

Quebec researchers say they have found an effective drug to fight COVID-19. colchicine, an oral tablet known and used for other diseases.

Travelers will need negative test to return to Canada after January 7, 2021

Rhonda Massad

Dec 30, 20201 min read

Travel

Travelers will need negative test to return to Canada after January 7, 2021

Canada will require returning travelers to present the result of a COVID-19 test taken within three days of their return.

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