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New Library in Vaudreuil-Dorion

New Library in Vaudreuil-Dorion

The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that cultural infrastructure plays a key role in developing dyn...

Launch of Retreat Centre Fulfills a Need of People Living With Cancer

Launch of Retreat Centre Fulfills a Need of People Living With Cancer

The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre (WICWC) announced that a generous benefactor, Mr. Tony Bartolini, has o...

This Weekend in the West Island: Head on Outdoors! FEB 15,2019

This Weekend in the West Island: Head on Outdoors! FEB 15,2019

By Daniele Iannarone While the snow keeps falling, the winter festivals and activities never seem to stop for...

Katherine Fitz O'Neil speaks out from Haiti -

Katherine Fitz O’Neil speaks out from Haiti –

Interview with Katherine Fitz O’Neil one of the Montrealers stuck in Haiti.   Katherine’s text: A...

Mei-Lin Yee - Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward

Mei-Lin Yee – Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward

By Daniele Iannarone After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Mei-Lin Yee came out on top, and spoke about her...

Youth Homelessness is a real in the West Island

Youth Homelessness is a real in the West Island

In response to a recent news article published this month describing the situation of homeless people seeking...

Betty Baker apologizes for recall by Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Betty Baker apologizes for recall by Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Sliced bread not part of recall caused by mice infestation at contractor facility Betty Bakery apologized on M...

Absence of Bus Stop causing upset in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

Absence of Bus Stop causing upset in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue

By Daniele Iannarone For Erica Fox, braving the poor road conditions to walk to the nearest bus stop is a chal...

Pincourt goes all out for Black History Month

Pincourt goes all out for Black History Month

by Julie Hamel Black History Month will be memorable this year in Pincourt, thanks to the intercultural commit...

Avoid traveling due to up coming storm warning: Environment Canada

Avoid traveling due to up coming storm warning: Environment Canada

According to Environment Canada we can expect Mother Nature to remain focused on reminding us who is really in...

8 Tips for Safe Airplane Travel with a Pet

8 Tips for Safe Airplane Travel with a Pet

 There are several tips to follow when traveling with a pet. You have to get a pet travel carrier, organize th...

This Weekend in the West Island. Where's the WIBIT

This Weekend in the West Island. Where’s the WIBIT

By Daniele Iannarone Children are top of mind during this mid-February weekend in the West Island, as the vari...

Half of Canadians Would Rather Spend on a Door Bell than a Wedding Bell

Half of Canadians Would Rather Spend on a Door Bell than a Wedding Bell

The average Canadian wedding costs about $46,000, but RateSupermarket.ca finds most Canadians would rather spe...

WIBCA to Begin Black History Month 2019 With a Major Announcement

WIBCA to Begin Black History Month 2019 With a Major Announcement

The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) will hold an event on Thursday, February 7, 2019, to annou...

Senior Struck and Dragged in Pierrefonds Hit-and-Run

Senior Struck and Dragged in Pierrefonds Hit-and-Run

By Daniele Iannarone An elderly woman was the unfortunate victim of a hit-and-run collision last week in Pierr...

Hope for Dementia Gala raises awareness to the tsunami of aging

Hope for Dementia Gala raises awareness to the tsunami of aging

by Rhonda Massad With a letter of support from Prime Minister Trudeau, the Hope for Dementia gala held on Thur...

Montreal Among Most Affordable Major Cities in the World

Montreal Among Most Affordable Major Cities in the World

By Daniele Iannarone Montreal may just be the perfect place to settle down, but you may want to be selective a...

Concussions in Sports: a Reality for Youth Across Canada

Concussions in Sports: a Reality for Youth Across Canada

By Daniele Iannarone This upcoming Sunday evening, Canadians and Americans were glued to their television sets...

WIB's Weekend in the West Island: Winter Carnivals

WIB’s Weekend in the West Island: Winter Carnivals

By Daniele Iannarone Winter is in full swing here in Montreal, and the West Island is ready to celebrate the s...

Becket Players Present Hooked on a Feeling Charity Show

Becket Players Present Hooked on a Feeling Charity Show

The Becket Players presents HOOKED ON A FEELING – a musical roller-coaster ride for their upcoming 45th...

Pointe Claire invites input on the future of Proudfoot park

Pointe Claire invites input on the future of Proudfoot park

The city of Pointe Claire is inviting  residents to take part in the development of Tony-Proudfoot Park by ans...

Rhonda's Best of the West - February 2019

Rhonda’s Best of the West – February 2019

February is the month of love, and boy do we ❤ all of the wonderful fun there is to be had in and around the W...

Beis responds to Inspector General’s report on library construction

Beis responds to Inspector General’s report on library construction

by WIB Staff “We received the report fifteen minutes before the beginning of our last council meeting,” said P...

Kirkland's Julie Quenneville goes from volunteering to President of the McGill University Health Centre Foundation

Kirkland’s Julie Quenneville goes from volunteering to President of the McGill University Health Centre Foundation

by Rhonda Massad Julie Quenneville grew up on the West Island where she began her philanthropic career at the...

Pointe-Claire Councillor Remains Committed to Feeding Children In Need Despite Harsh Winter

Pointe-Claire Councillor Remains Committed to Feeding Children In Need Despite Harsh Winter

By Daniele Iannarone Despite the unfavourable weather and road conditions this past week in Montreal, the chil...

Canada and Quebec support renovation and expansion of Dollard municipal library

Canada and Quebec support renovation and expansion of Dollard municipal library

The governments of Canada and Quebec recognize that cultural infrastructure plays a key role in developing dyn...

Habit-based Healthy Eating for Life

Habit-based Healthy Eating for Life

By Nevine  El-Chibini Did you know? When it comes to eating, healthy habits that are introduced one at a time...

New Library in Vaudreuil-Dorion
Launch of Retreat Centre Fulfills a Need of People Living With Cancer
This Weekend in the West Island: Head on Outdoors! FEB 15,2019
Katherine Fitz O'Neil speaks out from Haiti -
Mei-Lin Yee - Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward
Youth Homelessness is a real in the West Island
Betty Baker apologizes for recall by Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Absence of Bus Stop causing upset in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
Pincourt goes all out for Black History Month
Avoid traveling due to up coming storm warning: Environment Canada
8 Tips for Safe Airplane Travel with a Pet
This Weekend in the West Island. Where's the WIBIT
Half of Canadians Would Rather Spend on a Door Bell than a Wedding Bell
WIBCA to Begin Black History Month 2019 With a Major Announcement
Senior Struck and Dragged in Pierrefonds Hit-and-Run
Hope for Dementia Gala raises awareness to the tsunami of aging
Montreal Among Most Affordable Major Cities in the World
Concussions in Sports: a Reality for Youth Across Canada
WIB's Weekend in the West Island: Winter Carnivals
Becket Players Present Hooked on a Feeling Charity Show
Pointe Claire invites input on the future of Proudfoot park
Rhonda's Best of the West - February 2019
Beis responds to Inspector General’s report on library construction
Kirkland's Julie Quenneville goes from volunteering to President of the McGill University Health Centre Foundation
Pointe-Claire Councillor Remains Committed to Feeding Children In Need Despite Harsh Winter
Canada and Quebec support renovation and expansion of Dollard municipal library
Habit-based Healthy Eating for Life

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Mei-Lin Yee - Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward

Mei-Lin Yee – Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward

February 12, 2019
Pincourt goes all out for Black History Month

Pincourt goes all out for Black History Month

February 11, 2019
Victoria Day Weekend Youth Retreat

Victoria Day Weekend Youth Retreat

February 06, 2019
Hope for Dementia Gala raises awareness to the tsunami of aging

Hope for Dementia Gala raises awareness to the tsunami of aging

February 05, 2019
West Island Business Leaders Join Forces and Raise $1.9M over 15 years

West Island Business Leaders Join Forces and Raise $1.9M over 15 years

January 31, 2019
Pointe-Claire Councillor Remains Committed to Feeding Children In Need Despite Harsh Winter

Pointe-Claire Councillor Remains Committed to Feeding Children In Need Despite Harsh Winter

January 27, 2019
Canada and Quebec support renovation and expansion of Dollard municipal library

Canada and Quebec support renovation and expansion of Dollard municipal library

January 24, 2019
Female University Scholarships Available for 2019-2020

Female University Scholarships Available for 2019-2020

January 22, 2019
The truth about fat loss demystified in a 90 min workshop

The truth about fat loss demystified in a 90 min workshop

January 17, 2019
Why Life Celebrations Are Better For Children

Why Life Celebrations Are Better For Children

January 07, 2019
The Ogilvy's Christmas window has moved to the McCord Museum

The Ogilvy’s Christmas window has moved to the McCord Museum

December 19, 2018
770 ATHLETES EXPECTED AT THE ANNUAL SWIMMING COMPETITION

770 ATHLETES EXPECTED AT THE ANNUAL SWIMMING COMPETITION

December 05, 2018
West Island Mission Toy Drive gave hope of a beautiful Christmas to parents

West Island Mission Toy Drive gave hope of a beautiful Christmas to parents

December 03, 2018
Local Hockey League PCHIL plays for WIAIH

Local Hockey League PCHIL plays for WIAIH

November 28, 2018
West Island Women's Shelter raises $190,000 at their annual gala

West Island Women’s Shelter raises $190,000 at their annual gala

November 20, 2018

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