West Island News
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.
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West Island News
Apr 7, 20214 min read
Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health Statement on Implementing COVID-19 Vaccination in Canada
The current and upcoming increases in vaccine supply along with the extended dose interval, will support the rapid expansion of vaccination
West Island News
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Statement by the Prime Minister on World Health Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Health Day:
West Island News
Apr 5, 20211 min read
COVID-19 - State of emergency renewed for the urban agglomeration of Montreal
Montreal's executive committee has renewed the state of emergency for the urban agglomeration of Montreal on April 5, for a period of 5 days
West Island News
Apr 3, 20211 min read
Appointments Available for COVID-19 Vaccination in the West Island
3,000 new COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available in the West Island of Montreal!
West Island News
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health Statement: Use of AstraZeneca vaccine in younger adults
We are acting decisively with our unified position to pause the use of AstraZeneca vaccine in Canada in those under age 55 at this time.
West Island News
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Health Canada takes further action to confirm the benefit-risk profile of AstraZeneca vaccine
Health Canada is advising Canadians of new measures it has taken regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine after adverse effects reported in Europe.
West Island News
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Big Vaccination News For West Islanders!
West Island News was on location yesterday afternoon at the Dollard-Des-Ormeaux Civic Centre for the opening of CIUSSS de L'Ouest-de-l'île-d
Rhonda Massad
Mar 12, 20215 min read
In Conversation: Vaccines With Dr. Laurie Dunbar
To better understand the vaccination process, Kris Artuso spoke to Dr. Laurie Dunbar in a West Island News Exclusive Interview.
West Island News
Feb 24, 20214 min read
The CRA is here to help Canadians through a tax season like no other
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is here to help Canadians through a tax season like no other.
Rhonda Massad
Feb 23, 20213 min read
How to get a COVID vaccine starting February 25 at 8 a.m.
How to get a COVID vaccine starting February 25 at 8 a.m.
West Island News
Feb 21, 20216 min read
CPHO Sunday Edition: The Impact of COVID-19 on Racialized Communities
Disproportionate impacts of the pandemic reflect existing health inequities.
West Island News
Feb 20, 20213 min read
Canada proposes increase in worker's COVID recovery benefits
Government of Canada proposes increase to number of weeks for recovery benefits & EI regular benefits to ensure continued support.
Rhonda Massad
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Beaconsfield walk in COVID testing clinic is moving to Kirkland January 5
the Beaconsfield testing centre located on Elm Avenue will be moving to 3212 Jean-Yves in Kirkland as of January 5, 2021.
Rhonda Massad
Dec 14, 20203 min read
The first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine have arrived in Canada.
Some of the country's initial 30,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines touched down on Sunday night, Long awaited!!
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Nov 16, 20202 min read
Montreal Sock It To Me's 6th Campaign
Montreal Sock It To Me's 6th campaign runs from Nov. 1 - 30 this year. This annual sock drive benefits St. Michael's Mission, and those it s
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Oct 7, 20202 min read
Quebec deploys the federal COVID-19 tracking app
Premier Legault declared that Quebec residents will now be able to download the COVID-19 exposure tracking app, COVID Alert.
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Sep 27, 20202 min read
How can I tell if I have COVID-19, a Cold, or the Flu?
How can you tell if your signs and symptoms are indicative of COVID-19, a cold, or the flu? AHS has released an infographic comparing common
Rhonda Massad
Sep 21, 20203 min read
LIST: What do the COVID colour levels represent
Wondering what the colour levels mean to us at home? What will we have to do to stay safe in the second wave?
Julianna Cavallaro
May 29, 20201 min read
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
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