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Dorval HHW, ICT Waste, and Polystyrene Drop-off on April 17

West Island News

Apr 14, 20212 min read

Dorval HHW, ICT Waste, and Polystyrene Drop-off on April 17

Dorval organizing an environmental drop-off for household hazardous waste (HHW), ICT Waste, and Polystyrene Drop-off on April 17, 2021.

Protect the West Island Nature Challenge

Apr 12, 20212 min read

Environment

Protect the West Island Nature Challenge

Start protecting the West Island today by following Canada's 31-day Protect Nature Challenge. Choose a few actions to include in daily life.

Pointe-Claire re-zones the "Drake Forest".

Alessandro De Luca

Apr 10, 20211 min read

Environment

Pointe-Claire re-zones the "Drake Forest".

The city of Pointe-Claire has re-zoned its “Drake Forest” located behind the City Hall.

ABB launches world's fastest, most sensitive drone-based gas leak detection, greenhouse gas monitor

West Island News

Apr 5, 20213 min read

Environment

ABB launches world's fastest, most sensitive drone-based gas leak detection, greenhouse gas monitor

ABB launches world's fastest, most sensitive drone-based gas leak detection and greenhouse gas measuring system.

Shifting towards green, smart buildings: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec presents recommendations

West Island News

Apr 5, 20213 min read

Environment

Shifting towards green, smart buildings: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec presents recommendations

The Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec is submitting seven recommendations towards developing a green and smart building ecosystem in Quebec.

Ile-Perrot residents oppose new condo project.

Alessandro De Luca

Apr 2, 20212 min read

Business

Ile-Perrot residents oppose new condo project.

The residents of Ile-Perrot have disapproved of the city’s plan to promote the construction of a massive nine-floor condo with 170 apartment

New Details are Available about Future REM Stations in Pierrefonds!

Julianna Cavallaro

Mar 12, 20212 min read

Environment

New Details are Available about Future REM Stations in Pierrefonds!

The REM has recently announced more information about the two stations expected to-be-built in Pierrefonds

Canada Pioneers Green PPE with Biodegradable Mask

West Island News

Feb 28, 20212 min read

Environment

Canada Pioneers Green PPE with Biodegradable Mask

Canadian company, FPInnovations, introduces world's first ready-to-produce biodegradable and eco-friendly non-medical mask.

Magpie River Granted Official Rights & Legal Personhood in Canada

West Island News

Feb 23, 20213 min read

Environment

Magpie River Granted Official Rights & Legal Personhood in Canada

For the first time, a river is granted official rights and legal personhood in Canada. Magpie River is an internationally renowned river.

15 whale calves born this calving season were likely killed by a sport fishing vessel

Rhonda Massad

Feb 21, 20213 min read

Environment

15 whale calves born this calving season were likely killed by a sport fishing vessel

New Web Series to Zap Zero-Emission Vehicle Myths

West Island News

Feb 20, 20212 min read

Environment

New Web Series to Zap Zero-Emission Vehicle Myths

Canada announces investment to create a web series to address common misconceptions about zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

Beaconsfield successful in Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Showcase Cities Pilot

West Island News

Feb 20, 20212 min read

Environment

Beaconsfield successful in Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Showcase Cities Pilot

Beaconsfield is among 25 municipalities across Canada that successfully completed an intensive pilot focusing on local climate action.

New Program Launches to Plant 2 Billion Trees

West Island News

Feb 19, 20213 min read

Environment

New Program Launches to Plant 2 Billion Trees

See how you can get involved in the Growing Canada's Forests Program, a new initiative to plant two billion trees!

A Shot in the Park: Hawa's Fight to End Legal Hunting in the West Island.

Rhonda Massad

Feb 19, 20214 min read

Environment

A Shot in the Park: Hawa's Fight to End Legal Hunting in the West Island.

In an exclusive interview, West Island News spoke to Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa.

Government of Canada and City of Montreal Invest in Park Shoreline Restoration

West Island News

Feb 13, 20213 min read

Weather

Government of Canada and City of Montreal Invest in Park Shoreline Restoration

The shorelines of the major parks on the Island of Montreal will be better protected from the erosion caused by extreme weather conditions.

[Gallery] Montreal Technoparc's enchanting Wildlife

Nov 6, 20202 min read

Environment

[Gallery] Montreal Technoparc's enchanting Wildlife

Are you a fan of the Montreal Technoparc & wetlands' star, Eddie the Red-Tailed Hawk? Hear his story & see the enchanting wildlife who call

Oct 16, 20203 min read

Healthy Living

5 Easy Ways to Reduce your Daily Waste

With Canada’s newly announced ban of 6 problematic plastics, it’s the perfect time to begin making these tweaks in your lifestyle to reduce

Canada's Plastic Ban: Say goodbye to these 6 problematic plastics in 2021

Oct 7, 20204 min read

Environment

Canada's Plastic Ban: Say goodbye to these 6 problematic plastics in 2021

Canada's 2021 plastic ban will include plastic checkout bags, straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery, & food ware made from hard-to-re

Archaeological dig in Pointe-Claire village finds skeletal remains

Sep 15, 20192 min read

Community

Archaeological dig in Pointe-Claire village finds skeletal remains

There have been several findings including a skull, femur and an entire body that appeared to be in a coffin in the Pointe-Claire Village.

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