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Quebec minimum wage raised to $13.50 per hour as of this Saturday
The Quebec government confirmed Friday that the general minimum wage rate will be raised to $13.50 per hour as of this Saturday.
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Rhonda Massad
Apr 30, 20212 min read
SAAQ surplus means two-year payment holiday on drivers license renewal
Christmas came early this year! Thanks to the surpluses racked up by the SAAQ, the majority of Quebec drivers will only have to pay about...
West Island News
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Youth Stars Work Recognized in the 2021 Federal Budget
The Youth Stars Organization was recognized in the 2021 Federal Budget as one of three mentioned community-based organizations.
West Island News
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Negotiations with Teachers - FSE and QPAT to Submit a Sectoral Regulation Proposal to Teachers
FSE-CSQ and QPAT are suspending the teacher strike scheduled for April 27, but are maintaining the other pressure tactics currently in place
West Island News
Apr 26, 20211 min read
Health Canada statement on AstraZeneca & Janssen COVID-19 vaccines produced at Emergent BioSolutions
Health Canada releases statement regarding AstraZeneca & Janssen COVID-19 vaccines produced at the concerning Emergent BioSolutions facility
Rhonda Massad
Apr 24, 20211 min read
List of vaccination sites no longer taking walk ins
The following vaccination sites in the Montreal region involved in the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 will be operating by appointme
West Island News
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Government of Canada secures vaccine supply beyond 2021
Minister Anand announces that Canada has secured COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer for 2022 and 2023, with options to extend into 2024.
Rhonda Massad
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Astra Zen available for 45 years and up as of Wednesday
Premier François Legault says the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine will be made available to younger age groups tomorrow (Wednesday) morning....
Julianna Cavallaro
Apr 18, 20211 min read
West Island restaurant warns others about large order scam
The restaurant Bistro 1843 in Ile Bizard, was nearly the victim of an online scam.
Alessandro De Luca
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Baie D'Urfé's former Team Canada soccer player Rhian Wilkinson joins England coaching staff.
Former Team Canada soccer player Rhian Wilkinson joins England coaching staff.
West Island News
Apr 15, 20215 min read
Canada & Quebec to construct $600 million REM station at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport
Canada & Quebec announce the construction of the Montreal-Trudeau International Airport's REM station, an estimated $600 million project.
West Island News
Apr 15, 20213 min read
New pathway to permanent residency for 90,000+ essential temporary workers and international grads
New innovative pathway to permanent residence for 90000+ essential workers & international grads who actively contribute to Canada's economy
West Island News
Apr 15, 20213 min read
Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund supports student mental health in Quebec
Bell Let's Talk today announced that $625,000 in grants have been awarded to support 25 schools in Quebec to enhance student mental health.
West Island News
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Canada establishes a COVID-19 Critical Drug Reserve
Canada establishes COVID-19 Critical Drug Reserve that will initially contain a 3-month supply of 12 drugs used to treat Coronavirus.
Julianna Cavallaro
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Teachers across Quebec Strike on Wednesday Morning
73,000 French and English teachers were striking Wednesday morning throughout Quebec from 12:01 am to 9:30 am.
Alessandro De Luca
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Pointe-Claire pushes for restoration of its iconic windmill.
The city of Pointe-Claire continues to fight hard for the restoration of its famous windmill, which was damaged during a windstorm in 2019.
West Island News
Apr 14, 20218 min read
Canada investing $150 million in better ventilation for schools, hospitals, & other public buildings
Government of Canada investing an additional $150 million in better ventilation for schools, hospitals, and other public buildings.
Julianna Cavallaro
Apr 13, 20211 min read
New AstraZeneca vaccine walk-in clinics now open throughout the West Island
If you are between the ages of 55 and 79, there are now 5 new walk-in vaccination sites available to you on Montreal's West Island.
West Island News
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan is helping ECCC program recipients
A retailer is providing point of sale rebates for customers buying energy-efficient products with the help of an investment from ECCC.
West Island News
Apr 12, 20214 min read
Governments of Canada and Quebec and City of Montreal commit to the Biosphere’s future
Governments of Canada, Quebec, & Montreal announce they are devoting $45 million over five years to ensure the continuity of the Biosphere.
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