Hannah Johnston
Beehives around West Island hospitals an environmental initiative of the CIUSSS.
The West Island CIUSSS' beehive initiative is host to 500,000 bees across five hospital grounds.
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Hannah Johnston
- Aug 7
- 1 min
New cigarette packaging to discourage young people from smoking.
New regulations, such as warning phrases printed on cigarettes, are now in effect to dissuade young people from smoking.
Hannah Johnston
- Jun 27
- 1 min
The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre celebrates 15 years.
The WICWC was established in 2008 and has grown exponentially since, with a multitude of programs and services tailored to cancer patients.
Nicolas Tremblay
- Jun 9
- 2 min
What you need to know about ambulance transportation fees in Québec.
Ambulance transportation fees are not covered by the Governments of Québec and Canada, except for certain exceptions.
Hannah Johnston
- Jun 9
- 1 min
New bike path to link Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue and Kirkland.
A new path linking Ste-Anne's and Kirkland is underway to expand the cycling network.
Hannah Johnston
- Jun 1
- 1 min
Independent report makes 135 recommendations aimed to improve Lakeshore's ER.
The report took issue with communication problems and the ER's aging facilities, as it proposed 135 recommendations to improve the hospital.
Nicolas Tremblay
- May 30
- 2 min
Chroming: A social media trend ends a 13-year-old’s life
Chroming is a social media trend amongst youth that involves inhaling toxic elements in aerosol cans. A child died from attempting it.
Nicolas Tremblay
- May 26
- 2 min
5 reasons to try Pickleball
Pickleball has a growing community of players, is for everyone, is small-scale tennis, does not require to be athletic and fun.
West Island News
- May 19
- 1 min
$208,503.85 raised towards West Island cancer support services.
The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre's Amazing Race style fundraiser raised $208,503.85 towards their cancer support programs and services
West Island News
- May 10
- 2 min
Lachine Hospital Foundation gala raises $175,000 net to support hospital expansion campaign.
The New Orleans-themed fundraiser amassed $175,000 towards the modernization and expansion of the Lachine Hospital.
West Island News
- Apr 14
- 2 min
Lakeshore General Hospital warns of deadly fungal disease on-site.
The Lakeshore General Hospital Infectious Disease Department confirmed that there is a new fungal infection at their site – Candida auris.
West Island News
- Apr 10
- 2 min
Rise in carbon monoxide poisoning after a powerless weekend for many West Islanders.
As of April 8, there were 127 reports or individual declarations of carbon monoxide poisoning on the island of Montreal.
West Island News
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Site of former Adonis to become long-term seniors' care centre.
The former Adonis at 4601 boul. Des Sources will become a 192-room CIUSSS long-term care seniors center.
West Island News
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Construction of highly anticipated Vaudreuil-Soulanges hospital is underway.
The future Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital Center has entered its construction phase. The 2.595 billion dollar project is set to open in 2026.
West Island News
- Feb 14
- 2 min
Registration is now open for the Lakeshore Oncology Clinic's annual Dragon Boat Race fundraiser.
The Dragon Boat Race fundraiser will benefit the Lakeshore's Oncology clinic, where 1,000 West Islanders are treated yearly.
West Island News
- Feb 13
- 3 min
The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence raises $637,298 net for its 24th Annual Valentine’s Ball
The TDPCR celebrated their Valentine's Ball in person after a 2-year virtual hiatus. The evening of dinner and dancing raised $637,298.
Hannah Johnston
- Feb 11
- 1 min
Kirkland's Uniprix reveals its newly-renovated store.
The Uniprix in Kirkland unveiled its new facilities after a 5-month and roughly one million dollar renovation.
West Island News
- Feb 9
- 2 min
The Challenge of the Brave Fundraising Event is back to support West Islanders touched by cancer.
An Amazing Race-based fundraiser is coming to the West Island in April to amass funds for the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre.
Hannah Johnston
- Jan 25
- 2 min
John Abbott College wins Bell Let’s Talk grant to develop mental health initiatives.
An Implementation Grant of $100,000 from the Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund will assist JAC's mental health support for BIPOC students.
West Island News
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
MUHC’s Got Talent raised $677,000 in fundraiser where health care workers took to the stage
John Rennie's Glee Club performed at the MUHC's Got Talent fundraiser that amassed $ 677,000, led by Kirkland resident Julie Quenneville.
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