Environment 2/6

Your Saturday, April 8th Hydro-Québec update.

Some stats and facts from today's Hydro-Québec press conference, as frustration grows amongst West Islanders.

Spring floods: Pierrefonds-Roxboro ready to intervene in case of flooding.

West Island News

Mar 28, 20232 min read

Weather

Spring floods: Pierrefonds-Roxboro ready to intervene in case of flooding.

The Borough is prepping its residents and working on intervention measures in case of flooding this spring.

Sainte-Anne stands out as one of fourteen new bird-friendly cities in Canada

West Island News

Dec 10, 20222 min read

Sainte-Anne stands out as one of fourteen new bird-friendly cities in Canada

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is a newly certified bird-friendly city by Environment Canada. This aims to encourage communities to protect birds.

Golf Dorval's green space to be protected by the City of Montréal

West Island News

Oct 12, 20222 min read

Golf Dorval's green space to be protected by the City of Montréal

The Montreal Metropolitan Commission has added three golf courses to the RCI's list of protected green spaces, namely Golf Dorval.

PHOTOS: Art meets nature at the Arboretum; check out these giant nests

Carey Tate

Oct 8, 20222 min read

Fun things to do

PHOTOS: Art meets nature at the Arboretum; check out these giant nests

Bonnie-Jane Major is a Senneville artist whose new creations have created a fun activity for all to enjoy at the Morgan Arboretum.

"One Birth One Tree" gives new Kirkland parents a commemorative tree

West Island News

Sep 26, 20222 min read

"One Birth One Tree" gives new Kirkland parents a commemorative tree

For each new little Kirkland resident, a tree can be planted to grow alongside the child and add greenery to a private or public space.

Carey Tate

Sep 23, 20221 min read

Best gardens in Kirkland awarded

Kirkland residents have spoken! Here are the Town's best gardens.

A notice regarding Pointe-Claire's drinking water

West Island News

Aug 3, 20221 min read

A notice regarding Pointe-Claire's drinking water

If you notice a change in your drinking water, it may be due to the algae content but poses no health risk, according to Pointe-Claire.

Rust forms on the streets of Beaconsfield due to the flushing of the water network

Jul 20, 20222 min read

Rust forms on the streets of Beaconsfield due to the flushing of the water network

Recently, the streets of Beaconsfield are experiencing a buildup of visible rust.

7 free historical sites to visit on Canada Day

Jun 30, 20222 min read

Fun things to do

7 free historical sites to visit on Canada Day

Discover historical locations in Montreal that will be opened for free on Canada Day 2022.

DDO goes green with new E-charging station subsidies and tree planting program

Jun 27, 20222 min read

DDO goes green with new E-charging station subsidies and tree planting program

The city of Dollard-Des-Ormeaux has announced two environmental initiatives favoring the reduction of carbon footprints in the community.

West Island News

May 30, 20221 min read

Pointe-Claire's Waste Management Squad

Pointe-Claire's Waste Management Squad aims to teach sustainable practices.

Pointe-Claire taking inventory of snakes and birds in Terra-Cotta park

Rhonda Massad

May 27, 20221 min read

Pointe-Claire taking inventory of snakes and birds in Terra-Cotta park

Pointe-Claire plans first eco-responsible parking lot

Rhonda Massad

May 17, 20222 min read

Pointe-Claire plans first eco-responsible parking lot

The new parking area will feature abundant greenery and many planting areas.

Beaconsfield Sound Wall information session to take place May 17

Rhonda Massad

May 16, 20221 min read

Beaconsfield Sound Wall information session to take place May 17

Living next to a highway can have many advantages. Easy transportation, convenience, etc. Unfortunately, there is one negative aspect...

Pointe-Claire creates green parking lot to reduce effects of urban 'heat islands'

May 12, 20222 min read

Pointe-Claire creates green parking lot to reduce effects of urban 'heat islands'

The lot will foster trees and plants while also facilitating the natural management of rainwater.

New by-law protects threatened species in the Greater-Montreal region

West Island News

Apr 29, 20221 min read

New by-law protects threatened species in the Greater-Montreal region

A total of 53,435 hectares are subject to conservation measures.

What you can do this earth day to help our planet

Apr 22, 20221 min read

What you can do this earth day to help our planet

On this earth day, we must take the proper step to help heal our planet and invest in the proper tools to help us do so.

Apr 20, 20221 min read

Community clean-up at Cedar park!

Pointe-Claire's city councillor Tara Stainforth is holding the 4th annual park clean-up on April 24th.

The world woke up to snow this morning and West Islanders are loving the meme

Apr 19, 20221 min read