The West Island loses a pillar with the sudden death of Tony Di Gennaro
By Rhonda Massad
As sleep faded away after a fitful nights sleep, the reality of the death of Tony Di Gennaro remained true. I was hoping it was just a...
The community unite to banish hunger
by Rhonda Massad
In unprecedented numbers, close to 1,000 West Islanders gathered at the Beaconsfield Recreation Centre on November 19, to banish hunger on the West Island. The first annual...
Broadway in the West. Don’t miss JAC’s play “Into the Woods”
by Zach Fenlon
The Professional Theatre Program at John Abbott College (JAC) has just opened Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” and it was simply incredible.
As a John Abbott graduate...
Jerry Ferrer casse-croûte du terroir opens in St. Anne de Bellevue
by Rhonda Massad
Another gorgeous summer night on August 4, ushered in the opening of Jerry Ferrer casse-croûte du terroir in St. Anne de Bellevue, the latest from chef Jérôme...
Like never before, the time is now to affect change
by Rhonda Massad
When I was going door to door hoping to be elected in the last municipal election in my home town, I ran across a few doors where...
Cananut in Vaudreuil – Nuts abound!!
Growing up my parents always had a pantry full of shelled and unshelled nuts. Nuts were a staple ingredient in a lot of recipes in our house growing up....
What’s up with hospital gowns??
by Rhonda Massad
To practice what I preach when it comes to giving back to our community I have signed up to be part of a volunteer medical study of...
Thai Express opens its doors on St. Charles in Kirkland
By Rhonda Massad
Do red peppers, Chinese broccoli, boiled and crispy egg noodles and a choice of shrimp, beef, chicken, tofu or fish tucked in KAHO SOI broth with a...
Five dollars can change your life – Through my eyes
"Invest in yourself before anything else,” Warren Buffet.
by Rhonda Massad
The five dollar bill. It has become a bit of a competition in my family but in a good way....
I had no idea……
“My favorite articles to write are about the people I meet who are making a difference. Who try, who get up, who take a chance,” Rhonda Massad
When I started...