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Small businesses want a fairer EI system, not higher premiums
Eighty-four per cent of small business owners want to see EI premiums split 50:50 between employers and employees.

West Island News
May 3, 20212 min read


Man arrested after flipping car under the influence of drugs in Vaudreuil-Dorion
A man has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after a crash that left one other person injured in Vaudreuil-Dorion

West Island News
May 2, 20211 min read


Love It Or Table It?
Dorval City Council Tabled A Draft Bylaw That Would Charge Park Users To Rent Park Structures, Like Tables And Gazebos On Weekends.

West Island News
May 2, 20211 min read


In Conversation: Ross Di Biasi Needs Your Help!
On any given day, you may find Ross Di Biasi riding his motorcycle, enjoying time with his newly adopted dog or doing something that he's be

Rhonda Massad
May 1, 20214 min read


Quebec minimum wage raised to $13.50 per hour as of this Saturday
The Quebec government confirmed Friday that the general minimum wage rate will be raised to $13.50 per hour as of this Saturday.

West Island News
Apr 30, 20211 min read


Pierrefonds-Roxboro offering YMCA day camps this summer!
This year, the wide variety of Pierrefonds-Roxboro day camps will be operated by the YMCA du Québec! Register now!

West Island News
Apr 30, 20211 min read


SAAQ surplus means two-year payment holiday on drivers license renewal
Christmas came early this year! Thanks to the surpluses racked up by the SAAQ, the majority of Quebec drivers will only have to pay about...

Rhonda Massad
Apr 30, 20212 min read


It's Time For A Load Of Crap.
About 8 years ago, Mike Grenier fell in love with his job at A Horse Tale Rescue, a shelter in Hudson, providing horses with a safe and lovi

Rhonda Massad
Apr 29, 20216 min read


Youth Stars Work Recognized in the 2021 Federal Budget
The Youth Stars Organization was recognized in the 2021 Federal Budget as one of three mentioned community-based organizations.

West Island News
Apr 29, 20211 min read


BREAKING: MOST QUEBECERS TO RECEIVE FIRST VACCINE APPOINTMENT BY MAY 14.
BREAKING: MOST QUEBECERS TO RECEIVE FIRST VACCINE APPOINTMENT BY MAY 14.

West Island News
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Former NHL player Nick Kypreos on the Habs PK Subban trade, five years later.
Former NHL player and Stanley Cup Champion Nick Kypreos joined the Sick Podcast Host Tony Marinaro to discuss the PK Subban trade.

Alessandro De Luca
Apr 28, 20213 min read


DDO ranked Third Happiest City in Quebec
Dollard-des-Ormeaux ranked Third Happiest City in Quebec, survey finds.

West Island News
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Vaccination in the workplace: CAE's Hub now open to administer COVID-19 vaccines
CAE announces the opening of its COVID-19 Vaccination Centre in the St-Laurent borough, the first hub of its kind to open in Quebec.

West Island News
Apr 26, 20212 min read


Canadian workers exhausted but more loyal & have a greater sense of purpose 13 months into pandemic
Amid exhaustion & pandemic challenges workers are more loyal to employers & feel a stronger sense of purpose, finds a KPMG poll in Canada.

West Island News
Apr 26, 20214 min read


Negotiations with Teachers - FSE and QPAT to Submit a Sectoral Regulation Proposal to Teachers
FSE-CSQ and QPAT are suspending the teacher strike scheduled for April 27, but are maintaining the other pressure tactics currently in place

West Island News
Apr 26, 20212 min read


Amazon Launches IP Accelerator to Help Small Businesses Secure a Trademark & Protect Their Brands
Amazon launches Intellectual Property Accelerator in Canada to help small businesses secure trademarks and protect their brands.

West Island News
Apr 26, 20215 min read


Health Canada statement on AstraZeneca & Janssen COVID-19 vaccines produced at Emergent BioSolutions
Health Canada releases statement regarding AstraZeneca & Janssen COVID-19 vaccines produced at the concerning Emergent BioSolutions facility

West Island News
Apr 26, 20211 min read


Greenwood’s StoryFest Celebrates 20 Years!
Literary festival opens 20th anniversary season with Giller Prize winner on May 20

West Island News
Apr 25, 20211 min read


Cinnamon nut swirl coffee ring
A coffee ring is a great little cake to have around for a mid day snack. The white cake is swirled with nuts and cinnamon.
Delicious.

Rhonda Massad
Apr 25, 20211 min read


List of vaccination sites no longer taking walk ins
The following vaccination sites in the Montreal region involved in the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 will be operating by appointme

Rhonda Massad
Apr 24, 20211 min read
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