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Centre Ricochet opens in Roxboro to offer 24/7 services in the fight against homelessness
The new Centre d'Hébergement Ricochet opened its doors today in Roxboro. Tania Charron discussed the programs offered and their impact.
Carey Tate
Sep 12, 20222 min read
Lakeshore nurse offers insight into Québec ER's bleak conditions
A Lakeshore ER nurse directly impacted by the staffing crisis delves into the problems surrounding our ERs and presents solutions.
Carey Tate
Aug 15, 20222 min read
Beaconsfield's Ryan Grainger 'werqed' his way to the top of the entertainment industry
Ryan Grainger is a Beaconsfield native with an extensive résumé and choreography repertoire.
Carey Tate
Aug 11, 20222 min read
World Record Holder Jason Hillcoat swims, bikes, and runs to honour his late nephew Spencer
At Westminster pool in D.D.O., correspondent Hannah Johnston discussed Hillcoat's motivation to swim, bike and run for a cause.
Julianna Cavallaro
Aug 10, 20222 min read
CALACS West Island; a driving force in sexual violence prevention and support.
A profile of CALACS, an organization with services tailored to victims of sexual violence.
Carey Tate
Aug 4, 20221 min read
An exclusive interview with Gregory Kelley, MNA for the Jacques-Cartier Riding
In a conversation with the West Island News, Gregory Kelley addresses the topics that have impacted Jacques-Cartier constituents.
Carey Tate
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Small businesses are enraged at fee increases on Etsy: Sign the petition
Fee increases are leaving Etsy sellers counting pennies. Sign the petition!
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Apr 13, 20223 min read
Handling tragedy: How a local mom found herself after her son was diagnosed with cancer
West Island News sat down with Angie Schizas. We talked about her experience with childhood cancer, and her love of all things beauty.
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Mar 8, 20222 min read
Pandemic Project: How a West Island mom and her kids are fighting against bullying
This mother-daughter trio is fighting against bullying in a big and bold way.
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Feb 4, 20223 min read
Everlasting love: how a Lasalle man has turned heartbreak into heroism
A local man is carrying on his wife's legacy by giving back to his community.
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Jan 28, 20223 min read
Old School Hobby Revival?
We investigated some of the more hands-on hobbies people took on over the pandemic, as well as some newer ones. Recently, a local West...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
A holiday classic: this West Islander is the Nut Cracker in New Brunswick
A West Island teen danced the role of The Nutcracker in Moncton, New Brunswick.
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Dec 16, 20212 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...
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Dec 9, 20211 min read
Power of community: How a Facebook group saved Christmas for these Indigenous women
The power of community is immeasurable.
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Dec 7, 20213 min read
Halte-Transition: West Island's very first shelter
West Island News’ Rhonda Massad and Branden Desormeau took a short tour of Halte-Transition, the West Island’s very first transition...
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Nov 15, 20211 min read
West Island Restaurant closes doors on Remembrance Day to serve veterans hospital
How a West Island pub is celebrating veterans this Remembrance Day.
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Nov 9, 20211 min read
These international students carved pumpkins for the first time and it’s as awesome as it sounds
The international students at LBPSB just carved their very first pumpkins and they are awesome.
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Nov 2, 20212 min read
West Island artist debuts new exhibit: Spin Doctors, Spirits, and Spectrums of Light
A West Islander is debuting an art exhibit in Kirkland this November.
West Island News
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Nada Nasreddine's 22-year journey on the Board of Directors with West Island Community Shares
West Island resident stepping down from the board of directors at West Island Community Shares after an impressive 22-year career.
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Oct 21, 20213 min read
The Blue Pumpkin initiative: why it's not all it's cracked out to be
Why the Blue Pumpkin initiative may do more harm than good to the community it aims to protect.
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Oct 18, 20213 min read
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