Friday, March 29, 2024
Flood 2019, Rhonda Massad, Sainte Anne De Bellevue

Predicted rain for the weekend has Sainte Anne De Bellevue expecting a flash flood

INTERVENTION 2 Mode   THE MONTREAL CIVIL SECURITY CENTER ANNOUNCED THAT IT REACHED INTERVENTION 2 MODE AS OF THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2019. According to the latest information, the most at-risk period would...
marche de l'ouest outdoor market

West Island outdoor markets you should visit this summer

Who said we need to go all the way to Atwater or Jean-Talon to enjoy a good farmers' market? The West Island has some hidden gems with specific days and...
Leisure activities

West Island leisure activity update by city (June 24th 2020)

This is an exciting week for us West Islanders! After consulting several websites, social media, and placing various phone calls, here is the official list of leisure activities that...
The Hidden Dangers of Flood Waters, dangers to avoid

Gov agrees to review Flood Map due to push back

In response to pressure exerted by many municipalities in the Greater Montreal area, the inaccuracies of the map representing the 2017 and 2019 flooded territories that was presented earlier...
Rhonda Massad, Sheep, Pointe Claire, West Island Blog, West Island News, Environment, Innovative, John Belvedere

The sheep are back in town!! Eco-grazing in Pointe Claire

ECO-GRAZING – THE SHEEP ARE BACK THIS SUMMER AT EDGEWATER PARK! Pointe Claire is happy to have to announce that  Edgewater Park, located along Lake Saint-Louis near Pointe-Claire Village, will...
Tomatoes, Rhonda Massad, West Island Blog, West Island News, Gardening, Containers

Tips on Growing Tomatoes in Containers

  Tomatoes are the Holy Grail for many gardeners. Growing tomatoes in containers can be hugely satisfying or a flat out disaster. Sometimes there is nothing you can do to...

Top 5 Places for a Winter Walk in Montreal

Many people say that Montreal winters are long and boring but really they are only what you make them. Get outside and enjoy the winter season with these famous Montreal...

Chickens soon to be allowed as a pet in Saint-Lazare

Saint-Lazare is among the first municipalities that will allow domestic chicken coops in the very near future.   In a recent announcement the Town of Sainte-Lazare announced that they would be...
Great Western Park, Montreal, Valerie Plante, West Island Blog, Rhonda Massad

Montréal announces the creation of the Grand Parc de l’Ouest

Maps are changing on the Island of Montreal these last few months.  Flood maps are being addressed across the province and now a bold green push will change, or...

Pierrefonds Flood Update with Councillor Benoit Langevin- Help needed

Reporting for West Island Blog, Nader G. Barsoum takes us through the streets of Pierrefonds. Councillor Benoit Langevin speaks to Nader about what is needed on the ground, today,...