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Off-island residents will be in traffic hell this summer.
This summer's construction puts off-island residents in traffic hell. With congestion on the A-40 and A-20, here is a summary of this mess.

Nicolas Tremblay
Jun 3, 20232 min read


Hockey abuse: the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League faces the music
Since the last few months, the topic of violent hockey initiations in junior was raised by ex-players who decided to take the case to court.

Nicolas Tremblay
Jun 3, 20233 min read


A huge pet party is coming to Pointe-Claire June 11th!
Nutrience is collaborating with the Asista Foundation for a "Safari Pawty" on June 11th. There will be a show, food, prizes, and more!

Rhonda Massad
Jun 2, 20232 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


Police searching for missing man in St-Lazare.
The police are asking the public for their help in locating Kevin Baboolal, who was seen on May 18th in Saint-Lazare.

Carey Tate
Jun 1, 20231 min read


24 movies you may recognize that have been shot on the West Island.
Many movie production companies choose the West Island as a shooting location for their films; here are some notable examples.

Rhonda Massad
Jun 1, 20234 min read


Ban on open fires in or near forests in effect for entire West Island and Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
A ban on fires in or near forests is in effect.

Carey Tate
May 31, 20232 min read


Ball hockey teams rally to support West Island mental health care.
West Island organizations and community members rallied Saturday to create an open forum for mental health conversations.

Carey Tate
May 31, 20233 min read


Suspect arrested in connection with May 26 shooting near Pointe-Claire bar.
The alleged shooter in a May 26th armed assault outside a Pointe-Claire bar has been arrested.

Rhonda Massad
May 30, 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


Christine Beaulieu: A deeply committed actress and author.
West Island News' Nicolas Tremblay interviewed actress Christine Beaulieu to celebrate the ongoing MOSA Arts Festival in Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Nicolas Tremblay
May 30, 20231 min read


MOSA 2023 in Vaudreuil-Dorion: A festival of words and nature
Vaudreuil-Dorion has a great cultural objective and collaborates with local artists to create a diverse cultural environment. Since 2019,...

Nicolas Tremblay
May 29, 20233 min read


Pierrefonds-Roxboro to crack down on residential pool regulations.
Newly updated laws regarding pool safety are in effect, and if you live in Pierrefonds-Roxboro, you will be visited by an inspector.

Carey Tate
May 29, 20232 min read


Remake of Witchboard movie shooting at the Morgan Arboretum
Remake of Witchboard movie shooting at the Morgan Arboretum

Rhonda Massad
May 28, 20232 min read


A man shot and injured in Pointe-Claire Friday
A man was taken to hospital after being hit by at least one firearm projectile early Friday night in Pointe-Claire.

Rhonda Massad
May 27, 20231 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


Kirkland REM station lot to have 200 spots reserved for residents.
There will be 200 parking spots dedicated to Kirkland residents at the future Kirkland REM station.

Carey Tate
May 25, 20232 min read


A portion of Highway 40 East will be closed for the summer.
Highway 40 East between Morgan and Saint-Charles Boulevards will be closed this summer.

West Island News
May 23, 20231 min read


Family activities throughout next weekend around Pointe-Claire.
There will be two family activities days around Pointe-Claire next Saturday and Sunday.

West Island News
May 21, 20231 min read


Spring floods: Pierrefonds-Roxboro in recovery mode.
Pierrefonds-Roxboro crews will begin dismantling dikes and flood mitigation infrastructure as the Borough transitions to recovery mode.

West Island News
May 19, 20232 min read
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