West Island News
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.
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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 19, 20221 min read
Beaconsfield man charged with child luring. Police looking for potential victims
Computer luring of minors: the SPVM is looking for potential victims of Antoine Absi, 21 years old, Beaconsfield resident.
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.
Rhonda Massad
Nov 6, 20222 min read
Trees planted in Beaconsfield highlight the arrival of 48 youth to Batshaw
In cooperation with non-profit organization GRAME and Montreal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre...
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
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 19, 20222 min read
A new footbridge will link the REM and the REV in the West Island
A $4.4 million dollar contract has been awarded to GHD Consultants to design a pedestrian footbridge linked to a REM station.
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.
Julianna Cavallaro
Oct 12, 20222 min read
Take a peak inside this waterfront Dorval chateau, listed at $19,500,000.
This waterfront chateau in Dorval is a sight to behold, with over 20 rooms, a stone wine cellar, a cut stone staircase, and a pool.
West Island News
Oct 12, 20222 min read
Golf Dorval's green space to be protected by the City of Montréal
The Montreal Metropolitan Commission has added three golf courses to the RCI's list of protected green spaces, namely Golf Dorval.
Carey Tate
Oct 10, 20223 min read
A moment of gratitude for West Island food banks this Thanksgiving
Find out more about some of the organizations that contribute to championing food security on the West Island. We are so thankful for them.
West Island News
Oct 10, 20221 min read
The STM is redesigning its bus network, and they want your feedback.
The STM will hold online consultation sessions for West Islanders' feedback on their bus network redesign.
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