Carey Tate
War Amps reunites Pierrefonds 10-year-old with his love for music.
From Roxboro to Whitehorse - two young amputees don't miss a beat this holiday season.
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Carey Tate
Aug 27, 20232 min read
Two young girls use art therapy to brighten residents' days in palliative care.
Olivia (7) and Roxanne (8) used their love for art and giving back to create paintings for each resident at the TDPCR.
West Island News
May 10, 20232 min read
Workshop for new parents on May 20th in Dorval.
If you're expecting and have questions regarding the world of parenthood, you can attend this Dorval workshop.
Carey Tate
Mar 4, 20233 min read
A look at Amcal Family Services and how they're helping West Island parents and children.
For counselling, support groups, educational tools, or intervention-based family care, Amcal is a great resource for West Island families.
West Island News
Feb 27, 20231 min read
A special red chair stole the spotlight at a Saint-Lazare City Council meeting.
A red chair will be present at all Saint-Lazare City Council meetings from now on, as part of elementary schools' pledge to the planet.
Carey Tate
Feb 12, 20232 min read
A concert for kids with cancer raises funds for the Cedar Cancer Foundation.
In an impressive and heartfelt display of classical music, a group of musicians performed to raise money for Sarah's Fund for Cedars.
Julianna Cavallaro
Jan 27, 20234 min read
It's winter carnival season, and the West Island is going all out!
Leave it to the West Island's winter carnivals and festivities to re-discover the beauty of this season. Here's what's coming up near you.
West Island News
Dec 12, 20222 min read
A Concordia sorority is offering free Zoom calls with Santa this weekend.
Your little one can have a one-on-one Zoom call with Santa this weekend, organized by the Santa Project, a team from Kappa Phi Beta.
Carey Tate
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Maison Caracol needs your help to continue their services for over 375 children and their families.
The organization is seeking financial support to build a new roof, which is essential to continue serving over 375 children.
Carey Tate
Oct 29, 20222 min read
Sara's Enchanted Forest honours a special reader and pays it forward
WIN paid a visit to a special, whimsical reading garden in honor of Sara Hmouz, a 22-year-old Pointe-Claire Library member who loved to read
West Island News
Oct 24, 20222 min read
Treat accessibly this Halloween for an inclusive evening of trick-or-treating.
Treat Accessibly has some tips on creating a trick-or-treating station that every child can enjoy, regardless of their physical ability.
West Island News
Oct 18, 20221 min read
Pierrefonds park set to be the largest adventure playground in the province.
An exciting new park project is underway at De Deauville Park in Pierrefonds-Roxboro. An amphitheater and water games will be installed.
West Island News
Oct 8, 20222 min read
Discover the Fall 2022 culture and library program in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
Many free-of-charge activities will be accessible to the public at the Pierrefonds and William-G.-Boll libraries this fall.
West Island News
Sep 29, 20221 min read
Active Family Day in Dorval set for Saturday
The City of Dorval is inviting families to participate in Active Family Day for obstacle courses, a walk, and outdoor activities.
Carey Tate
Jul 30, 20221 min read
Roxboro brothers turn lemons into lemonade as they raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis
Stop by 97 14th Street in Roxboro Saturdays and Sundays from 10-6 to sip on some delicious lemonade and help a worthy cause.
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Jul 30, 20222 min read
Friends for Mental Health opens two programs for families with children
Friends for Mental Health is opening an Introduction to Art Therapy workshop for children and an online support group for parents.
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Mar 11, 20222 min read
Meet Kelly-Anne Soutter-Burns: A woman who strives to make a difference
Kelly-Anne Sutter-Bruns is a woman from the West Island who generously helps less fortunate communities.
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Feb 28, 20223 min read
Two weeks of activities to entertain the whole family during March break
A list of activities to do during March break.
West Island News
Feb 11, 20223 min read
7 tips for a worry-free ski trip with kids
When the time comes to go skiing with your little athletes, being prepared can make all the difference in a positive experience.
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Feb 4, 20221 min read
Places to go sledding in the West Island
A list of parks in the West Island that allow sledding
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