West Island News
Mini-putt at Fairview with"Frozen Fairways" to benefit Make-A-Wish.
Pointe-Claire's C.F. Fairview will transform a portion of its parking lot into a winterized mini-putt experience benefitting Make-A-Wish.
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West Island News
Nov 29, 20223 min read
MUHC’s Got Talent raised $677,000 in fundraiser where health care workers took to the stage
John Rennie's Glee Club performed at the MUHC's Got Talent fundraiser that amassed $ 677,000, led by Kirkland resident Julie Quenneville.
West Island News
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Meet this month's featured Animatch adoptees
Meet Praline, Ozzy, Brandi, and Jeffrey, some of the pups searching for their perfect match; a family who will love them unconditionally.
Carey Tate
Nov 27, 20222 min read
John Abbott dental hygiene students collaborate with Gift from the Heart for oral care accessibility
Over 35 patients in need of oral care received a free exam, estimated at 200 dollars each, courtesy of Gift from the Heart and John Abbott.
West Island News
Nov 25, 20221 min read
Graduates from the National School of Humor to perform in L'Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève
Catch a free comedy show in L'Île-Bizard, when twelve graduates from the École national de l'humour perform for an entertaining evening.
Carey Tate
Nov 21, 20222 min read
Corbeille de pain serves up programs and services tailored to food security.
Community Kitchens, student cooking workshops, and food education are just some of the programs on the menu at Corbeille de pain.
Carey Tate
Nov 19, 20221 min read
Kirkland's Nova Thrift Shop settles into its impressive new home
The former Nova Thrift Shop on St-Charles in Kirkland will now call its Jean-Yves location home, in the Kirkland Colisée shopping centre.
Rhonda Massad
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Pointe-Claire Councillor denounces anti-Semitic slur "We all make mistakes, we can do better"
As far as Stainforth is concerned, that is not enough. She would like the Mayor to take pen to paper and reflect as he composes an apology.
Julianna Cavallaro
Nov 15, 20223 min read
VIDEO: Kyrie the minibus enters a second life as a mobile home, thanks to two West Islanders.
Veronica Jaramillo and Marie-Jeanne Paquet have completely transformed a school minibus into the mobile home of their dreams. Take a look!
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.
Eva Tomlin
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Introducing the new stars of the Ecomuseum
A social media poll has resulted in new names for the unique silver red fox duo that arrived at the Ecomuseum this fall.
West Island News
Nov 12, 20221 min read
Pointe-Claire Village lights up on November 19th
The Pointe-Claire Village Christmas tree will be lit up on November 19th, along with animation, skating and shows to kick off the holidays.
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 27, 20222 min read
A fire at Roxboro's General Vanier Legion damages 5,000 poppies and other irreplaceable artifacts
An electrical fire on Tuesday, October 25th, damaged 5,000 poppies and World War-related artifacts at the General Vanier Legion in Roxboro.
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 24, 20222 min read
Sponsor a snowsuit this fall to help children play all winter long.
Several BMO West Island locations are accepting new, warm clothing donations and monetary gifts to purchase snowsuits for children in need.
West Island News
Oct 21, 20222 min read
Literacy Unlimited and Volunteer West Island create a custom library to promote adult literacy.
Community Reads! is a Literacy Unlimited initiative that brings custom libraries to local community groups to help improve adult literacy.
West Island News
Oct 20, 20221 min read
The 20th Annual Lakeshore Ball raises over $503,000 to launch new University Family Medicine Group
On October 15th, $503,000 was raised to help launch a new University Family Medicine Group (GMF-U) at the Lakeshore General Hospital.
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.
Julianna Cavallaro
Oct 15, 202212 min read
The West Island is gearing up for Halloween: Here's what's happening!
Look no further for family-friendly fall activities; here is what's happening for Halloween by municipality.
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