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12 Tips from the Experts for Parenting Teens on Screens during COVID-19

Julianna Cavallaro

May 9, 20207 min read

12 Tips from the Experts for Parenting Teens on Screens during COVID-19

This week, Children and Screens asked our experts to share their best advice for parents raising adolescents in the midst of the global pand

New Virtual Casting Room Platform Designed to Support Evolving Film & Television Industry

Julianna Cavallaro

May 6, 20202 min read

New Virtual Casting Room Platform Designed to Support Evolving Film & Television Industry

Casting Workbook Announces New Virtual Casting Room Platform Designed to Support Evolving Film & Television Industry.

West Island Citizen Advocacy shares Tips and Resources

Julianna Cavallaro

Apr 21, 20202 min read

Community

West Island Citizen Advocacy shares Tips and Resources

The West Island Citizen Advocacy shares tips and resources about what to do when a problem could arises with an institution.

Free legal aid phone line for victims of domestic violence

Julianna Cavallaro

Apr 19, 20201 min read

Free legal aid phone line for victims of domestic violence

Confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic can lead to difficult situations for those living with an abusive loved one. Juripop...

Compulsory non-medical masks when travelling through Canada

Rhonda Massad

Apr 16, 20202 min read

Compulsory non-medical masks when travelling through Canada

All passengers traveling through Canadian airports must as of April 20, at 12:00 p.m. wear a non-medial mask of face covering at airport...

Life of a Retail Store Employee during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Julianna Cavallaro

Apr 2, 20205 min read

Coronavirus

Life of a Retail Store Employee during the COVID-19 Pandemic

I spoke to Camilia Latraverse, a store employee at a large Canadian retail store about the current situation for front line workers across t

What you need to know about Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

West Island News

Mar 31, 20202 min read

Finance

What you need to know about Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

On March 25th, the Federal Government introduced the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) to help workers and businesses. Here is what y

Your Computer Can Help Scientists Seeking Potential COVID-19 Treatments

West Island News

Mar 31, 20203 min read

Coronavirus

Your Computer Can Help Scientists Seeking Potential COVID-19 Treatments

IBM's World Community Grid hosts Scripps Research project to help scientists virtually screen chemical compounds that might help fight COVID

Hudson rock painting fairy distributes hope in isolating times

Rhonda Massad

Mar 29, 20201 min read

Community

Hudson rock painting fairy distributes hope in isolating times

"Someone took the time to paint these stones and leave them all over town," Whelan wrote in a Facebook post. Rhonda Massad Tom Whelan

Let's GO!! Take a virtual tour of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Rhonda Massad

Mar 29, 20202 min read

Travel

Let's GO!! Take a virtual tour of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Virtual tour: The construction of Tower of Pisa began in August 1173 and continued for about 200 years due to the onset of a series of wars.

In These Unprecedented Times Of COVID-19, We Witness The Whole World Grieving, Together

Rhonda Massad

Mar 28, 20204 min read

In These Unprecedented Times Of COVID-19, We Witness The Whole World Grieving, Together

What is an essential service? What is open and what is not

Rhonda Massad

Mar 24, 20203 min read

Coronavirus

What is an essential service? What is open and what is not

Wondering what is open and what is not? What is an essential service in the COVID-19 crisis. Here is an official list from the official prov

Julianna Cavallaro

Mar 24, 20202 min read

Saving Lives One Bar of Soap at a Time!

Ever wonder what happens to that unfinished bar of soap left behind in your hotel room? You would be surprised to know that it may be given

TOGETHER, STOP THE VIRUS… AND THE VIOLENCE - 24/7 Help hotlines

West Island News

Mar 10, 20202 min read

TOGETHER, STOP THE VIRUS… AND THE VIOLENCE - 24/7 Help hotlines

The Alliance of 2nd Stage Shelters for Women and Children Victims of Spousal Abuse Launches "Neighborhood Against Spousal and Family Violenc

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.

Montréal–Trudeau airport opens doors to children with autism spectrum disorders

Rhonda Massad

Aug 3, 20181 min read

Travel

Montréal–Trudeau airport opens doors to children with autism spectrum disorders

For the 6th year in a row, a group of children accompanied by their families experienced a very special day at Montréal–Trudeau airport...

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