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An Interview with the West Island Tie-Dye Queen: Jordyn Shell

West Island News

Jun 18, 20204 min read

An Interview with the West Island Tie-Dye Queen: Jordyn Shell

Jordyn Shell, 25-year-old Dollard-des-Ormeaux resident has recently been gaining lots of traction from creating her very own tie-dye...

REAL LIFE VS. ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS: Pros and Cons

Rhonda Massad

Jun 18, 20203 min read

REAL LIFE VS. ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS: Pros and Cons

There are strong opinions on both sides of the argument: what are the relative merits of real-life relationships v. their online...

Tracey Steele shares her experience growing up as a member of the black community in the West Island

Rhonda Massad

Jun 14, 20201 min read

Community

Tracey Steele shares her experience growing up as a member of the black community in the West Island

50-year-old aerobics instructor, prize-winning body builder and owner of the Tracey Steele Music Academy discusses her experiences as a Blac

West Island News

Jun 10, 20202 min read

Community

Pointe-Claire City on #BlackLivesMatter

After participating in the recent town hall meeting put on by the West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA), The Pointe-Claire City...

3 Takeout Favourites You Can Cook At Home

Rhonda Massad

Jun 8, 20203 min read

Food

3 Takeout Favourites You Can Cook At Home

The fast-food industry is often blamed for many things, from adding unhealthy ingredients to its recipes to creating waste. If you enjoy...

Here are some West Island Black-owned restaurants you can support right now

West Island News

Jun 5, 20202 min read

Restaurants

Here are some West Island Black-owned restaurants you can support right now

There are many delicious black-owned restaurants in and around the West Island. Here are some that you can support starting today.

Eva Tomlin

May 31, 20203 min read

Rain is Hope

It’s impossible to please everyone. During the winter, many people complain about the cold temperatures, the snow, and the ice. I think...

Journalists' Working Conditions Hit Hard by Coronavirus

West Island News

May 29, 20202 min read

Coronavirus

Journalists' Working Conditions Hit Hard by Coronavirus

SOURCE: The Associated Press/ NY TIMES The working conditions of news reporters around the globe have deteriorated during the coronavirus...

COVID Community Food Program announces expansion to Maxi Pointe-Claire

Julianna Cavallaro

May 28, 20201 min read

Coronavirus

COVID Community Food Program announces expansion to Maxi Pointe-Claire

The COVID Community Food Program is happy to announce their new expansion to Maxi in Pointe-Claire! Their first day was this Wednesday, May

Interview with Elizabeth Kehoe, owner of Laurie's Boutique in Kirkland

Julianna Cavallaro

May 28, 20201 min read

Shopping

Interview with Elizabeth Kehoe, owner of Laurie's Boutique in Kirkland

Elizabeth Kehoe, the owner of Laurie's Boutique in Kirkland, speaks about the safety precautions she has put in place at her store.

The Solidarity Gardens: A new West Island initiative to help with food insecurity

West Island News

May 27, 20202 min read

Community

The Solidarity Gardens: A new West Island initiative to help with food insecurity

The Solidarity Gardens initiative wants to encourage West Islanders to help our local food banks and other community organizations address f

The current COVID situation has had a tremendous impact on West Islanders. All three local foodbanks

West Island News

May 27, 20202 min read

Coronavirus

The current COVID situation has had a tremendous impact on West Islanders. All three local foodbanks

The Solidarity Gardens initiative wants to encourage West Islanders to help our local food banks and other community organizations address f

RAW Artists Canada Presents the National Arts Drive

West Island News

May 27, 20202 min read

Fun things to do

RAW Artists Canada Presents the National Arts Drive

Seven Ways to Safeguard Yourself and Your Family from Dog Bites

Rhonda Massad

May 25, 20203 min read

Seven Ways to Safeguard Yourself and Your Family from Dog Bites

A dog is a welcome member of a family. This pet brings cheer and laughter in a rather uneventful home. Dog bites can be caused by anxiety.

PME MTL West-Island offering Financial Assistance for Local Businesses

Rhonda Massad

May 22, 20202 min read

Finance

PME MTL West-Island offering Financial Assistance for Local Businesses

This new fund comes in the form of a loan, up to a maximum of $50,000 and aims to alleviate cash-flow-related challenges.

4 All Natural Pest Control Remedies For Your Garden

Rhonda Massad

May 20, 20202 min read

4 All Natural Pest Control Remedies For Your Garden

All the hard work you put into it can be wiped out with an errant deer, rabbit or bug infestation. Pests are a big problem for your yard and

Golfing in COVID - a word from the GM of Royal Montreal Golf Club

Rhonda Massad

May 18, 20201 min read

Sports

Golfing in COVID - a word from the GM of Royal Montreal Golf Club

Scott Dickson, General Manager at The Royal Montreal Golf and Country Club in Ile Bizard is over the moon about opening on Friday.

Keep Tabs on Employee Health with Exposure Management

West Island News

May 18, 20203 min read

Coronavirus

Keep Tabs on Employee Health with Exposure Management

Software can aid in exposure management by managing employee health profiles, and looking at high risk groups.Exposure Management Through Te

Rhonda Massad

May 12, 20202 min read

Sports

A Brief History of Hockey in Montreal

Montreal, Canada’s second most-populated city, is rich with a history full of important turning points for the country, NHL

6 totally free online workouts you need to try

West Island News

May 10, 20203 min read

Healthy Living

6 totally free online workouts you need to try

Local gyms remain closed on the West Island and the rest of Montreal. Never fear - we have are 6 free online workouts you can do now!

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