Thursday, March 28, 2024
Lavender

10 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

By Rhonda Massad Research shows that there are as many as 20 plants that can ward off mosquitoes.  Many of the properties found in the following plants are actually found...
Compassion

‘Course pour la compassion’ raises $35,000 for the West Island Palliative Care Residence

More than 400 participants and over 100 volunteers turned out in force at Valois Park in Pointe-Claire on Saturday, May 12th, for the second annual “Course pour la compassion,”...
Migraine

Natural Ways to Relieve Migraines

A migraine is a severe headache that is often accompanied by extreme sensitivity to light and sound. When you suffer from migraines, you know how it can affect your...
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Spring has Sprung at Kiva in Pointe Claire Village

by Rhonda Massad Can't take much more of this winter?I know exactly what you mean. The girls over at Kiva Boutique in Pointe Claire are ready to take on your...
Suzanne Reisler Litwin

Being Relevant is a Piece of Cake – Keeping it Real

by Suzanne Reisler Litwin  Last winter I was at a birthday party for a dear friend who was turning the big 5-0! During the cocktail hour, I bumped into another...
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Desjardins gives thousands to students on the West Island

by Rhonda Massad In alignment with their values to continue to support youth and their education in our community, Desjardins doled out close to $15,000 in bursaries last October, 21...
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Outdoor Play “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” in Dorval

As part of its free summer programming, the City of Dorval will present, in cooperation with Repercussion Theatre, the play “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” on July 28, at...
Alavida

THE CONVERSATION, AN INSPIRING FILM SERIES ENCOURAGING US TO LOOK AT DEATH DIFFERENTLY

THE CONVERSATION, AN INSPIRING FILM SERIES ENCOURAGING US TO LOOK AT DEATH DIFFERENTLY   The Conversation is the title of an innovative film series produced by alaVida.ca. The films’ launch on...
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The Gift of Giving

By: Suzanne Reisler Litwin Many, many years ago my friends, two very handsome brothers, developed Type I Diabetes.  Their parents created a Bike-A-Thon activity in our small community to help...

Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation to finance a state-of-the-art Radiology Room

The Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation (LGHF) is pleased to announce that it will finance the development and the acquisition of medical equipment for a Multifunctional Radiology Room at the...