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Art auction for autism raises over $150,000.
An art auction at Maison-Alcan raised funds for clinical services, intervention programs and adapted activities for those with autism.

Carey Tate
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Seniors voice concerns at MNA's Town Hall.
A Town Hall at Cedar Park United Church brought West Island senior issues to the forefront of a conversation with MNA Gregory Kelley.

Carey Tate
Oct 29, 20231 min read


West Island Halloween fun!
Here are children's Halloween activity ideas by municipality or borough. Happy spooky season!

Carey Tate
Oct 28, 20233 min read


72 year old pedestrian struck in Pointe-Claire Wednesday Morning.
In a recent incident on Wednesday morning in Pointe-Claire, located in the West Island, a 72-year-old pedestrian endured severe injuries fo

Rhonda Massad
Oct 25, 20231 min read


Literacy Unlimited invites the West Island to R.E.A.D.
Literacy Unlimited's new R.E.A.D campaign is on a mission to incite public and corporate action to combat low adult literacy.

Carey Tate
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Holiday Train pulls into Beaconsfield station November 21st!
The family favourite Holiday Train will be arriving in Beaconsfield on November 21st.

Carey Tate
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Halloween in Pierrefonds-Roxboro!
Pierrefonds-Roxboro will host Halloween festivities around Borough Hall on Friday, October 27th.

Carey Tate
Oct 20, 20231 min read


Best gardens in Kirkland awarded.
The Kirkland in Bloom contest wrapped up with an award ceremony at the beginning of the month.

Carey Tate
Oct 15, 20231 min read


Sun Youth and Projet Communautaire de Pierrefonds team up for affordable hockey program.
The hockey program, with support from the Montréal Canadiens, will offer affordable coaching for skaters aged 5-12, with equipment included.

Carey Tate
Oct 13, 20231 min read


"Aire Ouverte" youth services centre open in Kirkland.
Kirkland's new Aire ouverte hopes to improve mental and physical health care accessibility for young people aged 12 to 25.

Carey Tate
Oct 7, 20232 min read


Looking to adopt, not shop? Check out these Animatch adoptees.
Ready and willing to adopt a dog? Look no further than these adoptees in need of homes, courtesy of Animatch.

Carey Tate
Oct 4, 20232 min read


Astrology, Cyrstals, Chakras - Oh My!
Neil Clark's "Woo Woo Baby" books are a delightful journey into the mystical world for children at the board book age. With a background in

Rhonda Massad
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Rigaud's famous fall festival, "le Festival des couleurs," is back with an impressive lineup.
The colourful festival is back for its 25th year from October 7th to 9th!

Carey Tate
Sep 30, 20231 min read


Rigaud Fall Festival Oct 7-9
Colorful Family Fun at Rigaud Fall Festival – Oct 7-9, 2023
Join us for the 25th edition of the Rigaud Fall Festival from October 7th to 9th

Rhonda Massad
Sep 30, 20231 min read


West Island Woodturners have been sharing and perfecting their craft for thirty-five years.
Thirty-five years ago, a group of keen West Island woodturners got together in search of a space to practice their craft. The West Island...

Carey Tate
Sep 28, 20232 min read


ABOVAS' Executive Director and volunteer services celebrated.
ABOVAS accompanies West Islanders who need assistance getting to and from appointments or daily tasks and are seeking volunteers.

Carey Tate
Sep 27, 20231 min read


$291,725 towards the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence.
Nearly 700 participants gathered in Valois Park on Saturday, September 23rd, to run or walk in memory of their lost loved ones and to...

Rhonda Massad
Sep 25, 20231 min read


Cambridge residents get moving to raise funds for palliative care.
Pointe-Claire's Cambridge Residence seniors raised $9,500 for the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence at their 2nd benefit walkathon.

Carey Tate
Sep 22, 20231 min read


Île-Bizard residents struggle with daily commutes as bridge detours persist.
Jen Wallace, a 15-year resident of L'Île-Bizard, begins her days earlier than usual now that her exit point off the island, the...

Carey Tate
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Communal solidarity garden inaugurated in Pierrefonds.
This Pierrefonds garden, made in partnership with the West Island Mission, hopes to yield 750 kg of produce, enough food for 70 families.

Carey Tate
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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