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Ecomuseum says goodbye to Pika, their beloved river otter.

Carey Tate

Aug 25, 20232 min read

Community

Ecomuseum says goodbye to Pika, their beloved river otter.

It's a sad day for the Écomuseum, as they say goodbye to Pika, a rescued river otter under their care since 2016.

Ecomuseum mourns the loss of Palla, their beloved female Gray Wolf.

West Island News

Jan 21, 20232 min read

Community

Ecomuseum mourns the loss of Palla, their beloved female Gray Wolf.

The Ecomuseum lost Palla on Tuesday, a beloved Gray Wolf, who they claimed had a sixth sense to help people and fellow animals.

SUB Montreal local, Akeen Kidder is turning yarn into unique masterpieces

Eva Tomlin

Jun 3, 20222 min read

Profiles

SUB Montreal local, Akeen Kidder is turning yarn into unique masterpieces

Ak The Yarn Art Guy uses yarn to create portraits, sceneries, abstract designs and so much more.

New animal crossing signs in Pointe-Claire

Apr 4, 20221 min read

Community

New animal crossing signs in Pointe-Claire

The city of Pointe-Claire has installed new wild turkey crossing signs.

Québec solidaire calls for a moratorium on industrial logging in sugar bushes

West Island News

Apr 18, 20212 min read

Environment

Québec solidaire calls for a moratorium on industrial logging in sugar bushes

Québec solidaire asks Dufour to decree a moratorium on commercial logging in active sugar bushes & sectors with high maple syrup potential.

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan is helping ECCC program recipients

West Island News

Apr 12, 20212 min read

Business

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.

Protect the West Island Nature Challenge

Apr 12, 20212 min read

Environment

Protect the West Island Nature Challenge

Start protecting the West Island today by following Canada's 31-day Protect Nature Challenge. Choose a few actions to include in daily life.

Pointe-Claire re-zones the "Drake Forest".

Alessandro De Luca

Apr 10, 20211 min read

Environment

Pointe-Claire re-zones the "Drake Forest".

The city of Pointe-Claire has re-zoned its “Drake Forest” located behind the City Hall.

Magpie River Granted Official Rights & Legal Personhood in Canada

West Island News

Feb 23, 20213 min read

Environment

Magpie River Granted Official Rights & Legal Personhood in Canada

For the first time, a river is granted official rights and legal personhood in Canada. Magpie River is an internationally renowned river.

New Program Launches to Plant 2 Billion Trees

West Island News

Feb 19, 20213 min read

Environment

New Program Launches to Plant 2 Billion Trees

See how you can get involved in the Growing Canada's Forests Program, a new initiative to plant two billion trees!

Canada takes action to protect endangered whales

West Island News

Feb 18, 20213 min read

News

Canada takes action to protect endangered whales

Canada takes action to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. There are only approx. 366 remaining in the world.

[Gallery] Montreal Technoparc's enchanting Wildlife

Nov 6, 20202 min read

Environment

[Gallery] Montreal Technoparc's enchanting Wildlife

Are you a fan of the Montreal Technoparc & wetlands' star, Eddie the Red-Tailed Hawk? Hear his story & see the enchanting wildlife who call

Oct 16, 20203 min read

Healthy Living

5 Easy Ways to Reduce your Daily Waste

With Canada’s newly announced ban of 6 problematic plastics, it’s the perfect time to begin making these tweaks in your lifestyle to reduce

Canada's Plastic Ban: Say goodbye to these 6 problematic plastics in 2021

Oct 7, 20204 min read

Environment

Canada's Plastic Ban: Say goodbye to these 6 problematic plastics in 2021

Canada's 2021 plastic ban will include plastic checkout bags, straws, stir sticks, six-pack rings, cutlery, & food ware made from hard-to-re

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