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Feeding our Kids: Rock'N Deli and Feed Our Future Initiative
West Island News' Rhonda Massad visited Rock'N Deli at CF Fairview Pointe-Claire to talk about how they're helping feed 25 kids in...

West Island News
Nov 24, 20211 min read


Students will no longer be taught ethics & religious culture and instead focus on Quebec Citizenship
Quebec's Ethics & Religious culture program is in the process of a facelift, according to the province's Minister of Education.

West Island News
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Vandalism in local schools spawned by latest TikTok trend
The “Devious Licks” trend challenges TikTok users to wreak havoc and cause harm in the most outrageous of ways.
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Oct 19, 20212 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


Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund supports student mental health in Quebec
Bell Let's Talk today announced that $625,000 in grants have been awarded to support 25 schools in Quebec to enhance student mental health.

West Island News
Apr 15, 20213 min read


Canada investing $150 million in better ventilation for schools, hospitals, & other public buildings
Government of Canada investing an additional $150 million in better ventilation for schools, hospitals, and other public buildings.

West Island News
Apr 14, 20218 min read


Teachers' Right to Strike Challenged - Superior Court Sides with FSE-CSQ and QPAT
The Quebec Superior Court judge sides with FSE-CSQ and QPAT. The innovative strike scheduled for April 14 until 9:30 will be maintained.

West Island News
Apr 12, 20212 min read


Westwood Senior Walkout in Protest of Returning to School Full Time
Westwood students are protesting the Gouvernement du Québec's decision to send Secondary 3, 4 & 5 students back to school full time.

West Island News
Apr 6, 20212 min read


Incident During Anti-Racism Presentation At St-Thomas High School
Earlier Thursday afternoon, a virtual 'Action Week Against Racism' presentation being given to St-Thomas High School students by Overture Wi

West Island News
Mar 26, 20213 min read


VERDUN ADULT CAREER CENTER OPENS THE DOORS TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES
The Verdun Adult and Career Centre is a state of the art learning center. VACC helps the community master trades through Vocational Training

West Island News
Mar 21, 20212 min read


Nelligan Students make 900 Holiday Cards for Seniors
Students of the Nelligan make hundreds of holiday cards, in multiple languages, to provide warmth & companionship to seniors in Montreal res

West Island News
Dec 13, 20202 min read


West Island University students create online mathematics tutoring service
Matrix e-Learning is a bilingual online tutoring service co-founded by West Island university students, Dahlia & Mathieu.

Rhonda Massad
Oct 28, 20201 min read


COVID-19: Québec's At-Risk Students Feeling Left Behind
COVID-19: What does the reality of Québec school's online learning program look like for at-risk students and parents with a valid medical e
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Sep 26, 20203 min read


The Pros and Cons of Student Life in Canada
When you become a student in Canada, you can banter with your friends in the country’s politics. Students thrive in Canada

Rhonda Massad
Sep 8, 20203 min read
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