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Quebec Expands Free Breast Cancer Screening to Older Women: A Step Towards Enhanced Prevention
Free access to breast cancer screening in Quebec has now been expanded to women aged 70 to 74 in a bid to enhance cancer prevention and...

Rhonda Massad
Mar 9, 20241 min read


Health Canada to Completely Ban Strychnine: Decision Follows Public Consultations
Health Canada has announced its intention to completely ban strychnine following public consultations on the use of this potent poison....

Rhonda Massad
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Inside Quebec's Overwhelmed Hospitals -Editor's Eye-Witness Account
Editorial Report: Quebec's Healthcare System in Crisis In recent weeks, the Montreal Gazette has closely observed and reported on the...

Rhonda Massad
Dec 18, 20232 min read


You can ripen an avocado in a sock!!!!!
Do you ever feel like you need a little extra sunshine in your day? Well, look no further because today we're talking about everyone's...

Rhonda Massad
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Pringles® Partners with Movember to Break the Silence on Men's Mental Health
For the first time ever, Pringles® joins forces with Movember, the world's leading men's health charity, as their official Canadian...

Rhonda Massad
Nov 7, 20233 min read


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.

Carey Tate
Aug 28, 20232 min read


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.

Carey Tate
Aug 7, 20231 min read


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.

Carey Tate
Jun 27, 20231 min read


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.

Nicolas Tremblay
Jun 9, 20232 min read


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.

Carey Tate
Jun 9, 20231 min read


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.

Carey Tate
Jun 1, 20231 min read


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 30, 20232 min read


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.

Nicolas Tremblay
May 26, 20232 min read


$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 19, 20231 min read


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
May 10, 20232 min read


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 14, 20232 min read


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
Apr 10, 20232 min read


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 27, 20231 min read


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 18, 20232 min read


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 14, 20232 min read
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