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6 things you can do during lockdown (that aren't against Québec's restrictions)

Jan 7, 20222 min read

Fun things to do

6 things you can do during lockdown (that aren't against Québec's restrictions)

A list of 6 things to do that is not against Quebec restrictions.

Dorval HHW, ICT Waste, and Polystyrene Drop-off on April 17

West Island News

Apr 14, 20212 min read

Environment

Dorval HHW, ICT Waste, and Polystyrene Drop-off on April 17

Dorval organizing an environmental drop-off for household hazardous waste (HHW), ICT Waste, and Polystyrene Drop-off on April 17, 2021.

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.

Shifting towards green, smart buildings: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec presents recommendations

West Island News

Apr 5, 20213 min read

Environment

Shifting towards green, smart buildings: Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec presents recommendations

The Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec is submitting seven recommendations towards developing a green and smart building ecosystem in Quebec.

Canada Pioneers Green PPE with Biodegradable Mask

West Island News

Feb 28, 20212 min read

Environment

Canada Pioneers Green PPE with Biodegradable Mask

Canadian company, FPInnovations, introduces world's first ready-to-produce biodegradable and eco-friendly non-medical mask.

The next new vehicle purchase for nearly 70% of Canadians will be an electric model says KPMG survey

West Island News

Feb 28, 20214 min read

The next new vehicle purchase for nearly 70% of Canadians will be an electric model says KPMG survey

The next new vehicle purchase for nearly 70 per cent of Canadians will be an electric model: KPMG in Canada survey.

New Web Series to Zap Zero-Emission Vehicle Myths

West Island News

Feb 20, 20212 min read

Environment

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).

Beaconsfield successful in Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Showcase Cities Pilot

West Island News

Feb 20, 20212 min read

Environment

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.

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!

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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