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Near drowning in Calgary YMCA Reminds Us That an Accident Can Happen Anytime

By Karina Renaud Saturday morning swimming lessons are a staple in most young family weekly activity calendars...

Abandoned vessel, Kathryn Spirit removed from the shores of Beauharnois

The sad wreck of the Kathryn Spirit cargo ship, abandoned in the St. Lawrence River near Beauharnois in 2011,...

Gourmet Dinner and Wine Auction Event raises over $65,000 for West Island Palliative Care Residence

The Gourmet Dinner & Wine Auction of the West Island Palliative Care Residence which was held on October 4...

A 23-year-old man was shot several times Sunday night in Pierrefonds

According to the City of Montreal Police Department, at approximately 9:30 pm, several calls to 911 rep...

Two men stabbed in DDO Sunday night

Two men were stabbed in Dollard-des-Ormeaux on the West Island of Montreal on Sunday night. The event occurred...

Is your child being bullied? Do they struggle with self-confidence? Top-Kids Mentoring Program can help!

By Rhonda Massad Top-Kids, located in the Pointe-Claire Plaza, is a mentoring program designed to help eleme...

“Taking Care of You!” in Pierrefonds-Roxboro

October 2nd marks International Customer Experience (CX) Day. Mayor Dimitrios (Jim) Beis is very proud to unve...

Rhonda’s Best of the West – October 2018

Anybody else love October as much as we do? The smell of the leaves on the ground, the beautiful landscapes, T...

CAQ wins majority government but not on the West Island – Liberals maintain their hold

It is out with in old in with the new across Quebec but not on the West Island as the Liberal party mai...

Pointe Claire fisherman missing since Friday night

A fisherman has been missing since Friday night on Lake St. Louis, Pointe-Claire. The 30-year-old man left his...

Third synthetic sports field for Pierrefonds

Today’s groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of work on a third synthetic field in Pierrefonds-...

Vote virtually for West Island Cancer Wellness Centre can win $100,000

Because no one should go through cancer alone, the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre wants to reach out to pe...

The Ultimate Guide to the West Island’s Fall and Holiday Craft Fairs (2018 edition)

There is so much talent in our community! Come on out and support your local crafters and artisans at one of t...

Beaconsfield council to up their salaries by 33% while Kirkland anticipates 9% increase

By Rhonda Massad Beaconsfield and Kirkland councils hope to increase their annual salaries in the coming month...

Top 10 Tips to Renovating Your Kitchen Cabinets in Montreal

Yes, your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s at the heart of your day-to-day living...

Chemin des Chenaux overpass in Vaudreuil-Dorion closed indefinitely

The Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports announced that the...

Major Acquisition and Permanent Protection of Angell Woods

$14M Spent by the Montreal Agglomeration in Beaconsfield The mayor of Beaconsfield, Georges Bourelle, and Coun...

Novartis Employees Complete 14th Annual Ride for Life and Raise Over $70,000 for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation

On Monday, September 11th, 2018 Novartis employees in Canada completed their 14th annual Ride for Life, a long...

Naturally, Sainte-Anne – activities for the whole family this Saturday

The fourth edition of the Naturally, Sainte-Anne flagship event will take place this Saturday, September 15, f...

Terra Sainte Anne De Bellevue celebrates launch with a block party this Saturday from 12 to 5 pm!!

By Rhonda Massad Final touches were put on the stunning model home at Terra Sainte Anne De Bellevue this week...

Pointe Claire ranks first on the Island in waste collection

Pointe-Claire ranks first among the top performing cities on the Island of Montreal in the 2017 waste manageme...

Active Police operation around Beaconsfield High School has kids returning home : TUESDAY, SEPT 11

According to the Lester B Pearson School Board website as a consequence of an active police operation, Beacons...

RONA raises funds this September to help West Island Youth

Throughout the month of September 2018, RONA Pierrefonds, located on Boulevard St-Charles, will raise funds by...

TEDx coming to John Abbott Theatre September 15

By Rhonda Massad The inaugural edition of TEDxSainteAnnedeBellevue will be taking place at the John Abbott Col...

St Thomas High student to host first the Palmar Nintendo Switch Tournament to benefit Proset Autism

By Rhonda Massad On Friday, September 14, Nemesis Lounge in Pointe Claire Village will be hosting the Palmar N...

Ecology Day Environmental Fair on Saint-Anne Street

This Saturday, September 15th from 10: 00 AM to 4:00 PM, the City of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue will celebrate Ec...

New Bee educational garden to open to the public in Pointe Claire

The City of Pointe-Claire, John Belvedere, is pleased to invite the public to the inauguration of the new bee...

Montreal-Lakeshore Rotary Club gathers 30 radios for new Palliative Care division at Sainte Anne’s Veteran’s Hospital

By Rhonda Massad, with files from Murray Horn Montreal-Lakeshore Rotary Club answered a call in early August f...

Rhonda’s Best of the West – September 2018

The weather is cooling off, but our event calendar certainly isn’t. With activities every weekend this m...

Ferarri and Angelman Foundation offer respite to families with intellectual disabilities

By Rhonda Massad The Ferrari Club of America Quebec Chapter and the Angelman Foundation made some dreams come...

Boy George tumbles for the West Island along with Murray Head, Crystal Waters and Real Housewives PK

By Rhonda Massad Boy George and Culture Club had the crowd tumbling for them at the fourteenth edition of the ...

Kirkland dedicates park to Councillor Tony Di Gennaro

By Rhonda Massad Kirkland Mayor and Council renamed Dragon Park to Di Gennaro Park this past weekend in...

Little Maestros music initiation program offered by Kerry-Anne Kutz this fall

by Kerry-Anne Kutz Do you have small children? Would you like to them to discover the joys of music and song?...

How to Get Your Child to Do Homework Without a Fight

By Carol Tuttle, author of The Child Whisperer When it comes to your child’s homework, do you beg, plead...

LACHINE MEALS ON WHEELS URGENTLY NEEDS VOLUNTEER COOKS AND DRIVERS

Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-driven program coordinated by Volunteer West Island to provide hot nutritious m...

Greg Kelley to take over the family business in Jacques-Cartier Riding for the PLQ

According to a tweet this morning from TVA and CTV, the son of Quebec’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs,...

Recording star Murray Head Opening for Boy George and Culture Club at Strangers in the Night

The 14th edition of Strangers in the Night is around the corner. Taking place on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 a...

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE’S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM AT PERIL OF CLOSING ITS DOORS PERMANENTLY

After servicing the community for over 18 years, The Family Resource Centre, housing the SNAP program (STOP NO...

Pointe Claire gets 6 new EVs in an effort to go even greener

The City of Pointe Claire is continuing its actions focused on sustainable development by adding six electric...

Whats with the Dragonflies on the West Island this summer?

With files from wildlife enthusiast Phyllis Carlson from The Washington Post and Smithsonian Have you noticed...

Ringette: A Winter Sport for Active Girls

Few activities embody the virtues and discipline of sports with female camaraderie as ringette does. If you ar...

West Island Women Set to Present at REC – Montreal’s Creator Convention

If you ask kids what they aspire to be when they grow up, a likely response these days is “I want to be a YouT...

Road Safety: Pierrefonds-Roxboro Residents Encouraged to Get Involved!

As part of the launch of its new “Slow down” campaign, aimed at raising motorists’ awareness...

Blueberry Upside-down Cake

For the blueberries and sauce: 1/4 cup melted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups blueberries 1 tbsp lemo...

Pierrefonds Dental Clinic explains everything You Need to Know about Children’s Dental Health

Children’s dental health is a wide topic. As a parent, you naturally want what’s best for your children, even...

7 Most Valuable Celebrity Diamond Engagement Rings

When it comes to diamond engagement rings, nobody knows how to do it like the celebrities that walk the...

Victoria On The Park set to be tallest building of its kind in Montreal

Victoria On The Park is set to take Montreal by storm as sales in the pre-construction phase begin this fall 2...

Lindt Chocolate on Brunswick gets a surprise visit

A vehicle crashed into the side window of the Lindt Chocolate Store located on Brunswick in Pointe Claire last...

I promise we will never separate from Canada – François Legault says

Legault visits the West Island and talks about what matters most to residents by Rhonda Massad In a visit to t...

ENERGIE ENCORPS… West Island’s Wellness Sanctuary

Energie EnCorps… Helping You Shine from the Inside Out If you have not yet visited the Energie EnCorps Wellnes...

Dorval’s Sunset Dance: Danza Descalza and Palio Colombian Roots Presented at Pine Beach Park

As part of Dorval’s “Sunset Dance” series, Danza Descalza and Palio Colombian Roots will perform on Thursday,...

Les Jeux de la rue de l’Ouest-de-l’Île is back for its 8th year

For an eighth consecutive year, Action Jeunesse de l’Ouest-de-l’Île (AJOI) is finalizing the preparatio...

West Island’s Dale Boyle named a finalist in the 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition

West Island singer-songwriter Dale Boyle has been named a finalist in the Nashville-based, 2018 Unsigned Only...

One man missing after kayak capsized in Beaconsfield

At approximately 3 pm in the afternoon of Thursday, July 19 a young man aged 18 years old rented a Kayak off t...

Reducing your carbon footprint is a way of life at Terra Sainte Anne De Bellevue

By Rhonda Massad Nestled on more than 649,000 sq.ft. in Sainte Anne De Bellvue north amongst the trees and bik...

Free Latin Dance Workshops in Dorval

In order to get you into the vibe of the outdoor dance shows presented this summer, the City of Dorval invites...

Charging 101: The Key To Adapting To an Electric Vehicle (EV) Lifestyle

by Eran Dahan I’ve heard it again and again, the most stressful part of going EV is charging. If you hav...

Volunteers Needed for Strangers in the Night Charity Gala

Strangers in the Night will be hosting a very well-attended dinner and concert on August 25th at a new venue....

Beaconsfield jazz band jazzes it up at the Jazz Fest

by Rhonda Massad The award-winning Beaconsfield High School Senior Jazz Band take regular music classes throug...

Boating on the West Island can make for a great Staycation

According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada, an estimated 12.4 million Canadians enjoy o...

Digital Detox: Helping Kids Strike a Balance Between Screens

by Gwen Lewis According to research from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), today’s kids may...

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