West Island News
New national partnership focuses on improving accessibility on The Great Trail of Canada
Canadian Paralympians & Para athletes join AccessNow &Trans Canada Trail to provide valuable accessibility feedback on trails across Canada.
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West Island News
Feb 24, 20214 min read
Canada launches international program to track illegal fishing using satellite technology
Government of Canada launches international program to track illegal fishing using satellite technology.
West Island News
Feb 24, 202110 min read
Statement - Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau release a statement detailing a roadmap for a renewed US-Canada partnership.
West Island News
Feb 23, 20213 min read
Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation Celebrates Resilience Shown by Students Throughout 2020
The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (CSTF) has proudly awarded $203,000 to 26 Canadian students to support their continued achievement
West Island News
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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.
West Island News
Feb 20, 20213 min read
10 million dollars for mental health!
Close to $10 million were raised for mental health by The Fondation de l'Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal.
West Island News
Feb 20, 20211 min read
Montreal police seek help finding a missing 15-year-old girl
The Montreal Police are looking to the public for help locating a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since February 19.
West Island News
Feb 20, 20213 min read
Canada grants $700,000 to three Montreal IT businesses
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $700,000 in support to three businesses in the metropolis and helps create 95 jobs.
West Island News
Feb 20, 20212 min read
New Web Series to Zap Zero-Emission Vehicle Myths
Canada announces investment to create a web series to address common misconceptions about zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
West Island News
Feb 20, 20212 min read
Beaconsfield successful in Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Showcase Cities Pilot
Beaconsfield is among 25 municipalities across Canada that successfully completed an intensive pilot focusing on local climate action.
West Island News
Feb 20, 20212 min read
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden to hold first meeting
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that he will hold the first bilateral meeting with President Biden on February 23, 2021.
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.
West Island News
Feb 20, 20211 min read
Beaconsfield delays payment of municipal taxes
The deadlines for payment of municipal taxes in Beaconsfield will be extended this year.
West Island News
Feb 19, 20211 min read
West Island Weekend Road Closures, February 19 - 22
Montreal construction crews will be hard at work this weekend, here's what you need to know.
West Island News
Feb 19, 20213 min read
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!
Rhonda Massad
Feb 19, 20214 min read
A Shot in the Park: Hawa's Fight to End Legal Hunting in the West Island.
In an exclusive interview, West Island News spoke to Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue Mayor Paola Hawa.
West Island News
Feb 19, 20213 min read
MDA Selected for Major Role on Telesat Lightspeed
MDA announced today that it has been selected to provide one of the critical technology subsystems on Telesat Lightspeed.
West Island News
Feb 18, 20213 min read
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.
Alessandro De Luca
Feb 15, 20213 min read
Habs weekly recap: Tatar trade incoming?
A rough week for the Habs brings up many questions. Is Price under-performing, what happened to our goal scorers? Is Bergevin looking to tra
West Island News
Feb 10, 20211 min read
Passing of DDO Councillor, Colette Gauthier
It is with deep sadness that we announce today the passing of Mrs. Colette Gauthier, Municipal Councillor at DDO for the last 22 years.
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