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In Conversation: Vaccines With Dr. Laurie Dunbar
To better understand the vaccination process, Kris Artuso spoke to Dr. Laurie Dunbar in a West Island News Exclusive Interview.

Rhonda Massad
Mar 12, 20215 min read


"Gyms and sports to open," stated leisure and sports Minister
Quebec Minister, Isabelle Charest, responsible for leisure and sports, announced that after a mid-day reprise of organized sports, but in...

Rhonda Massad
Mar 12, 20211 min read


A year in lockdown. How will we move on?
What will the term "normal" be like after the COVID-19 pandemic is over and lockdown ends?

Alessandro De Luca
Mar 11, 20212 min read


March 11 is the National day of remembrance for victims of COVID-19
A ceremony will take place, between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., in the forecourt of the Parliament Building.

West Island News
Mar 11, 20211 min read


Beware of vaccine fraud : no emails or fees for COVID vaccine
Beware of vaccine fraud : no emails or fees for COVID vaccine

Rhonda Massad
Mar 1, 20211 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


Women's Centres Mobilize to Call for Feminist Economic Relaunch
To kick off the Provincial Week of Action, L'R des centres de femmes du Québec releases its Joint Statement for a Feminist Economic relaunch

West Island News
Feb 22, 20212 min read


COVID Vaccination Priority for People with Down Syndrome
Local advocate starts petition requesting the prioritization of people with down syndrome in receiving the COVID vaccine due to high risk.
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Feb 21, 20212 min read


CPHO Sunday Edition: The Impact of COVID-19 on Racialized Communities
Disproportionate impacts of the pandemic reflect existing health inequities.

West Island News
Feb 21, 20216 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


Canada proposes increase in worker's COVID recovery benefits
Government of Canada proposes increase to number of weeks for recovery benefits & EI regular benefits to ensure continued support.

West Island News
Feb 20, 20213 min read


Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada,February 18, 2021
OTTAWA- As COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is...

Rhonda Massad
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Three West Island Vaccination sites opening shortly
The Centre Intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de LOuest-de-l'Ile-de-Montréal (CIUSSS) announce yesterday that there...

Rhonda Massad
Feb 18, 20212 min read


Beyond Vaccines: Rethinking Testing in Long-Term Care
New testing options and new science suggest ways to refine testing strategies to meet local needs and changing pandemic status, as the recen

West Island News
Feb 10, 20213 min read


West Island masks for charity
West Island resident, Teresa McCrory, has been sewing and donating masks since early April with all proceeds being donated to La Maison Gris
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Feb 8, 20211 min read


Video: How to knit a COVID memorial blanket square
THE BLANKET PATTERN: THIS IS THE SQUARE TO BE USED IN THE 9000 SQUARE BLANKET The blanket project, launched by a group in...

Rhonda Massad
Feb 2, 20211 min read


Oxfam report: The Inequality Virus
Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decade according to a new Oxfam report: The In

West Island News
Jan 24, 20214 min read


Montreal Heart Institute believes they have found a weapon against COVID-19
Quebec researchers say they have found an effective drug to fight COVID-19. colchicine, an oral tablet known and used for other diseases.

Rhonda Massad
Jan 23, 20212 min read


Travelers will need negative test to return to Canada after January 7, 2021
Canada will require returning travelers to present the result of a COVID-19 test taken within three days of their return.

Rhonda Massad
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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