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U.S. recommends pausing Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine after reports of blood clots surface
The Official US FDA Twitter account tweets recommendation to pause US use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine after 6 reports of blood clots.
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Apr 13, 20211 min read


New AstraZeneca vaccine walk-in clinics now open throughout the West Island
If you are between the ages of 55 and 79, there are now 5 new walk-in vaccination sites available to you on Montreal's West Island.

Julianna Cavallaro
Apr 13, 20211 min read


Teachers' Right to Strike Challenged - Superior Court Sides with FSE-CSQ and QPAT
The Quebec Superior Court judge sides with FSE-CSQ and QPAT. The innovative strike scheduled for April 14 until 9:30 will be maintained.

West Island News
Apr 12, 20212 min read


Friends reunion confirmed!
Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc have all not posted any updates, although Matthew Perry...

Rhonda Massad
Apr 11, 20211 min read


BREAKING: LEGAULT BRINGS BACK 8PM CURFEW TO MONTREAL THIS SUNDAY.
West Island News can officially report that Premier François Legault is moving the curfew in Montreal back to 8:00 PM starting Sunday,...

West Island News
Apr 8, 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 5, 20211 min read


Advisory - Face masks that contain graphene may pose health risks
Do not use face masks labelled as containing graphene or biomass graphene as they may pose health risks, Health Canada reports.

West Island News
Apr 2, 20212 min read


Press Conference: Health Restrictions strengthened in Quebec
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - COVID-19 Quebec Update Press conference from Francois Legault - The regions of Outaouais, Capitale-Nationale,...

West Island News
Mar 31, 20211 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, 20213 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 29, 20212 min read


Incident During Anti-Racism Presentation At St-Thomas High School
Earlier Thursday afternoon, a virtual 'Action Week Against Racism' presentation being given to St-Thomas High School students by Overture Wi

West Island News
Mar 26, 20213 min read


New Vaccination Site in Dollard-Des-Ormeaux
The West Island IUHSSC confirmed that a new vaccination centre will be officially opening its doors on Thursday, March 25 in DDO.

West Island News
Mar 21, 20211 min read


Breaking: House Fire In Île-Perrot.
West Island News is sad to report that a fire broke out late this afternoon at a home on Perrot Boulevard. The source of the fire is...

West Island News
Mar 19, 20211 min read


A Miracle At Zoo De Granby!
West Island News is happy to share that The Zoo de Granby's Amur leopard, Hope, gave birth to 2 cubs just last Friday!

West Island News
Mar 11, 20211 min read


Montreal police seek help finding a missing 17-year-old girl
The Montreal Police are looking to the public for help locating a 17-year-old girl who has been missing since February 26.

Julianna Cavallaro
Feb 27, 20211 min read


Former NHL player and West-Island native Alex Burrows joins Canadiens coaching staff
The former Vancouver Canuck replaces Kirk Muller as assistant coach. Burrows prior to his induction into the Vancouver ring of honor,...

Alessandro De Luca
Feb 25, 20212 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.

Rhonda Massad
Feb 23, 20213 min read
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[VIDEO] NASA’s Perseverance Rover Provides Front-Row Seat to Landing, First Audio Recording of Mars
Watch NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover touch down on Mars while listening to the first audio recording of the red planet.

West Island News
Feb 22, 20215 min read


Quebec's Daily COVID Stats for Feb 21, 2021
The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec show: 666 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 282,122;...

Rhonda Massad
Feb 21, 20211 min read


Canada to begin COVID-19 testing at land borders on Monday
Public Health Agency of Canada to begin COVID-19 testing at land borders on Monday.

West Island News
Feb 20, 20213 min read
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