West Island News
Macdonald High School closed due to online threat.
The principal of Macdonald High School sent an email to parents this afternoon addressing the school's closure due to an online threat.
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West Island News
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Loonie Line amasses $36,696 for John Abbott College students in need.
Launched in 2003 by John Abbott employees, the purpose of the Loonie Line is to help students in need. This year, they raised $36,696.
Carey Tate
Mar 4, 20233 min read
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.
West Island News
Feb 27, 20231 min read
A special red chair stole the spotlight at a Saint-Lazare City Council meeting.
A red chair will be present at all Saint-Lazare City Council meetings from now on, as part of elementary schools' pledge to the planet.
West Island News
Feb 1, 20232 min read
AMCAL is offering new support groups for parents and teens.
AMCAL is an organization that supports youths and their parents to promote healthy family relationships.
West Island News
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Soccer Pointe-Claire joins forces with CF Montréal for development and recruiting opportunities.
Soccer Pointe-Claire will receive weekly on-site visits, access to camps and development programs, and more, provided by CF Montréal.
West Island News
Jan 21, 20232 min read
Ecomuseum mourns the loss of Palla, their beloved female Gray Wolf.
The Ecomuseum lost Palla on Tuesday, a beloved Gray Wolf, who they claimed had a sixth sense to help people and fellow animals.
West Island News
Jan 2, 20231 min read
Holidays at the Ecomuseum
The Ecomuseum is offering educational presentations during its holiday programming, which runs until January 7th.
West Island News
Dec 18, 20222 min read
Pearson's vocational training’s Pointe-Claire campus is serving up some tasty treats
Students from Pearson's vocational Pastry Making Program are putting their treats on display for all to enjoy at a boutique on its campus.
West Island News
Dec 12, 20222 min read
A Concordia sorority is offering free Zoom calls with Santa this weekend.
Your little one can have a one-on-one Zoom call with Santa this weekend, organized by the Santa Project, a team from Kappa Phi Beta.
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.
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 24, 20222 min read
Treat accessibly this Halloween for an inclusive evening of trick-or-treating.
Treat Accessibly has some tips on creating a trick-or-treating station that every child can enjoy, regardless of their physical ability.
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 8, 20222 min read
Discover the Fall 2022 culture and library program in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
Many free-of-charge activities will be accessible to the public at the Pierrefonds and William-G.-Boll libraries this fall.
West Island News
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Why is it important to vote?
Your last chance to have a say in provincial government is on Election Day, October 3rd.
Carey Tate
Sep 30, 20224 min read
October's cultural calendar for Pointe-Claire
Here is a summary of this month in art and culture, with activities for the whole family available at various Pointe-Claire facilities.
Carey Tate
Sep 29, 20224 min read
Art that highlights Indigenous voices on this day of truth and reconciliation
A compilation of some short films and a poem to acknowledge Indigenous voices and their truths on this day of truth and reconciliation.
Carey Tate
Sep 22, 20225 min read
Newly renovated Casgrain Theatre welcomes Abbott alumni for JAC's 50th
The Odd Couple, put on by Bridge Theatre Mtl will inaugurate the newly renovated Casgrain Theatre as part of JAC's 50th anniversary.
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