Comprehensive list of measles outbreaks in the Montreal and Laval areas since end June...
Cases of measles were reported in the greater Montreal area since the end 2019, has been listed by the Quebec health department's website
. People who are considered contagious visited...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
COVID-19: Québec’s At-Risk Students Feeling Left Behind
In August, the Government of Canada allocated $432.15 million in support of Québec through the Safe Return to Class Fund. “We’ve made this funding flexible, so provinces, and ultimately...
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...
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...
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,...