West Island News
Quebec Budgets $4.9 Billion for health and social services
The Québec Budget Plan for March 2024 was presented by the Minister of Finance, Eric Girard. The government has committed to meeting the...
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Carey Tate
Mar 13 min
'Lack of resources' at the Lakeshore to blame for high ER death rates, according to veteran nurse.
According to Québec Health Ministry figures, the Lakeshore General Hospital (LGH) has the highest Emergency Room death rate in Montréal....
Carey Tate
Feb 111 min
Annual Valentine's Ball raises $680 000 net for palliative care.
The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence celebrated the 25th anniversary of the annual ball that remains a crucial source of funding.
Rhonda Massad
Dec 18, 20232 min
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...
Carey Tate
Oct 7, 20232 min
"Aire Ouverte" youth services centre open in Kirkland.
Kirkland's new Aire ouverte hopes to improve mental and physical health care accessibility for young people aged 12 to 25.
Carey Tate
Sep 22, 20231 min
Cambridge residents get moving to raise funds for palliative care.
Pointe-Claire's Cambridge Residence seniors raised $9,500 for the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence at their 2nd benefit walkathon.
Carey Tate
Aug 5, 20232 min
"Safe Long-Term Care Act" consultation calls on public's feedback.
The federal government has announced the launch of a public online consultation to support the development of a Safe Long-Term Care Act.
Rhonda Massad
Aug 5, 20232 min
Sick of trying to manage your health? There could be a solution
One can get very discouraged when looking at our Quebec medical system, and more specifically the West Island. Our hospital is overrun.
Nicolas Tremblay
Jun 9, 20232 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.
Nicolas Tremblay
May 30, 20232 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.
West Island News
Apr 14, 20232 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
Feb 18, 20232 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.
Carey Tate
Feb 11, 20231 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.