Legault extended restrictions to Nov. 23 and announced changes for Secondary III students
In a press conference this evening François Legault, Premier Ministre du Québec, announced additional measures to further flatten the COVID-19 curve and lessen the stress on Quebec’s healthcare system....
What floatation device is best for your child? Swim for Life tells us
West Island Blog's Swim Safety Series with Swim for Life's Karina Renaud of Pointe Claire tells gives us the ins and outs of floatation safety.
Karina at Swim for Life...
May is Missing Children’s Month
May is Missing Children’s Month. The objective of this month is to raise awareness about the plight of missing and exploited children and to inform parents about what they can...
Where to get a flu shot in the West Island
One week into the vaccination campaign and appointments for flu shots in the West Island have booked up at a record speed this year. Don't worry, Le Centre intégré...
Where to get the flu shot in the West Island
According to The Centre intégré universitaire de santé ET de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, a flu vaccination remains the best prevention method for influenza.
The vaccine is recommended annually,...
Baie D’Urfé elementary school septic tank is smelling up the neighbourhood
Parents of Joseph Henrico contacted the media because they are fed up with the smells that emanate from the school's sanitary facility next to the students' entrance.
The septic tank...
Increased risk of residential drownings this summer
Following the drowning of a 3-year-old girl in a residential pool South of Montreal on July 4th, combined with the reduced accessibility of public pools due to COVID-19, it...
Video: A Nutritionist’s take on Plant-Based Alternatives
The West Island Blog had the opportunity to sit down with Robin Glance, a nutritionist at Energie EnCorps West Island, to talk about plant-based diets. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian,...
As Part of Autism Month Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation Launches Educational Videos
As part of Autism Month, the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation is launching educational videos to help children, parents and educators develop emotional and interpersonal skills in the context of making connections with...
6 Tips to Cope with Stress for Students
6 Tips to Cope with Stress for Students
Students work hard to improve their grades, complete their assignments, and pass their exams. Stress for students is a real concern.They trade...