Rhonda Massad
Vaudreuil-Dorion fells trees due to ash borer
While Vaudreuil-Dorion claims only 10% of their municipal tree inventory are ash trees, many seemed to be located at 405 Park last week,...
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Apr 6, 20223 min read
Earth month: Plant a tree for zero fee
Several cities around the West Island offer programs where citizens can either get a tree for free or get reimbursed for the tree.
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Apr 4, 20221 min read
New animal crossing signs in Pointe-Claire
The city of Pointe-Claire has installed new wild turkey crossing signs.
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Apr 4, 20221 min read
Support your local Scouts by stocking up on gardening and yard essentials
Stock up on all your favorite yard and garden supplies all the while supporting local Cubs and Scouts.
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Mar 28, 20223 min read
How to create a more meaningful garden
A list of flowers and their meanings to add meaning to a garden or home.
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Mar 9, 20221 min read
West Island Walmarts are no longer using plastic bags
Walmart is replacing its single-use plastic bags with reusable bags and bins.
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Mar 7, 20221 min read
Volunteer Opportunity: Canadian Water Network’s Student and Young Professional Committee
The CWN is looking for volunteers for this year's young professional committee
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Feb 23, 20221 min read
Where to recycle disposable masks
The West Island has multiple bins to dispose of one-use face masks.
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Jan 26, 20221 min read
An eco-friendly way to re-fill on windshield washer fluid
5 ESSO gas stations around the West Island have windshield washer fluid refill stations.
West Island News
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Celebrate the lunar new year at Grand Potager Verdun
Celebrate the lunar new year at Grand Potager Verdun. A fun activity for the whole family when so much of the world remains shut down.
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Jan 18, 20221 min read
Transforming bread tags into wheelchairs
Clermont Bonnenfant is collecting bread tags to then use the funds to provide wheelchairs for those who cannot afford them.
West Island News
Jan 18, 20221 min read
A pilot project in Rosemont is using coffee grounds as eco-friendly anti-slip method
A partnership between this Rosemont Park and Keurig has led to a promising discovery.
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Jan 17, 20222 min read
How to survive falling through ice
How to safely escape falling through ice into water.
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Jan 11, 20222 min read
Christmas tree disposal information for each city
A list of information on how to dispose of your Christmas tree based on each city.
West Island News
Jan 7, 20221 min read
Dispose of your Christmas tree with the city of Beaconsfield!
Here's where you can safely drop off your Christmas tree this January!
West Island News
Dec 27, 20212 min read
We found info on outdoor trails in the West Island so you don't have to.
It is unbelievably close to the start of a new year and we wanted to make a list of where you and your family could take a small trip to...
West Island News
Dec 20, 20211 min read
Fleurons du Québec 2021 Classification: The City of Dorval Receives 4 Fleurons!
No less than 136 municipalities were evaluated. Dorval is extremely proud to have maintained its 4 fleurons classification.
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Dec 9, 20211 min read
In Conversation: Thrifting/Vintage clothing and Sustainable Fashion
It goes without saying that modern-day ways of living have become wasteful to their core. On average, the fashion industry creates 92...
West Island News
Dec 7, 20211 min read
A virus among skunks is making Pincourt dogs very sick
A caution to Pincourt pet owners!
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Nov 28, 20211 min read
A secondary 5 student helps raise money for the West Island Women's Shelter!
Madyson visits Tim Horton's on Hymus to speak with Cassandra and Nora about the 12 Days of Action.
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