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Where to get your flu shot in the West Island
West Island residents can get their flu shots by appointment only at one of five CLSCs and one point of service location in Outremont starti
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Oct 26, 20202 min read


Dorval roundabout closure until Nov. 30
Traffic on major highway 20 on the Island of Montreal will be disrupted for several weeks by a complete closure in the Dorval roundabout are

West Island News
Oct 20, 20201 min read


15-year-old West Island Dancer wins a judge's choice award
Alessandro Nicolosi is a 15-year-old dancer from Montreal's West Island. He has recently been awarded a judge's choice award.

Julianna Cavallaro
Oct 20, 20201 min read


West Island Blog's Halloween House Decorating Contest
Who is ready to get in the Halloween Spirit? Out-BOO your neighbours by entering the West Island Blog's Halloween House Decorating...

Rhonda Massad
Oct 19, 20201 min read


Alice, the tunnel-boring machine of the REM, begins her great journey
Alice, the tunnel-boring machine, named by the public after more than 1,400 proposals, began its long journey to the Montreal airport.

West Island News
Oct 15, 20202 min read


The first REM cars have arrived in the Greater Montreal area!
The first REM cars have arrived in Montreal this week. The four cars, the equivalent of two train sets, are currently resting in Brossard.

West Island News
Oct 9, 20202 min read


Contact-free Halloween Candy Slide goes viral
Engineer, Chris Minor, has possibly save Halloween for the world!! His contactless candy slide allows the user to place the candy in the tub

Rhonda Massad
Oct 4, 20201 min read


COVID-19: Québec's At-Risk Students Feeling Left Behind
COVID-19: What does the reality of Québec school's online learning program look like for at-risk students and parents with a valid medical e
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Sep 25, 20203 min read


A Teacher's Take on COVID-19 in Quebec Schools
A look at COVID-19 in Quebec schools through a teacher's eyes. How is the Quebec education system managing the return to school amidst a pan
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Sep 22, 20203 min read


Tony-Proudfoot Park Dedication
Pointe-Claire is proud to introduce this inclusive park, dedicated to late CFL All-Star Tony-Proudfoot, to the community.
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Sep 18, 20202 min read


"We May Not Add Days to Life, but We Add Life to Days" Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence
The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence in Kirkland is inaugurated on September, 10 2020. Paying tribute to late co-founder Teresa Della
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Sep 9, 20202 min read


PKD, the Race to a Cure is On!
The West Island Community alone has 35 confirmed people living with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), but it’s not something that’s talked ab
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Sep 5, 20202 min read


Montrealers, Unite! A Food Drive for the Record Books
On September 13th, the Miracle food drive is grassroots initiative Montrealers to drop a non-perishable food item on their doorstep.
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Sep 2, 20202 min read


West Island author's memoir: The Joy of Life
How many of us run through our day on autopilot, portraying competency as we get through our chores without an actual thought about our happ

West Island News
Aug 31, 20203 min read


New play equipment for "Kiddy Koral" section of DDO's Coolbrooke Park
The city of Dollard-des-Ormeaux is excited unveiled new play equipment in the “Kiddy Koral” section of Coolbrooke Park on Tuesday, August 25

Rhonda Massad
Aug 24, 20201 min read


Ça Va Bien: an anti-discrimination movement launched by West Island resident Luc Patry
West Island resident and father Luc Patry, hopes to create an anti-discrimination movement starting right here in the West Island. Patry...

West Island News
Aug 17, 20202 min read


West Island author releases book of short stories recounting his life in Lachute
In an exclusive interview with the West Island Blog, local author, Léonard Lafleur speaks about his new book, Foundry Street.

Julianna Cavallaro
Aug 12, 20201 min read


Hudson Village Theatre Modernizes Its Facilities
The performing arts bring people together, make us think and connect artists with their audiences. The arts stimulate our emotions and...

West Island News
Jun 29, 20202 min read


The new normal: what one pub owner is doing to keep you safe
Cunningham’s Pub in Saint-Anne is open for business. Here is what its owner has done to ensure his customers' safety in an era on COVID-19.

West Island News
Jun 25, 20201 min read


The West Island Takes a Knee
Hundreds of people showed solidarity towards Black Lives Matter in various cities across the West Island within the last 2 weeks....

West Island News
Jun 19, 20202 min read
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