West Island Blog

by Rhonda Massad Matt Del Vecchio and Stefanie Cadou, proud parents of Lisa (21), Axelle (20) and Anthony (18). This family has the feel of a good old fashioned Brady...

In response to a recent news article published this month describing the situation of homeless people seeking refuge at an underpass by the Lachine Canal, AJOI wishes to reiterate...

By Suzanne Reisler Litwin I love words.  I suppose you can call me a “logophile”, a lover of words.  Logophile comes from the Greek words logos meaning “word, speech, discourse” and...

by Elisabeth Wolbersky After my first pregnancy, I spent every day trying to get back to my pre-baby body. Does that even exist? I used to walk hours a day, watched...

By Daniele Iannarone After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Mei-Lin Yee came out on top and spoke about her experience in parliament in Ottawa on March 4th in honour of...

by Julie Hamel Black History Month will be memorable this year in Pincourt, thanks to the intercultural committee who has been putting together multicultural events for the past few years. Kafe Poe...

By Suzanne Reisler Litwin The other morning I crawled out of bed, not wanting to move.  As soon as I opened my eyes my darling dog was looking at me. ...

By Daniele Iannarone This upcoming Sunday evening, Canadians and Americans were glued to their television sets watching one of the biggest annual sporting events in North America: The Super Bowl. ...

by Rhonda Massad Julie Quenneville grew up on the West Island where she began her philanthropic career at the age of 13 when she volunteered at the YMCA. The rest...

By Suzanne Reisler Litwin I can live on bread and butter, cheese, chocolate, bananas, pasta and ice cream for the rest of my life!  And… I think I just might do...

By Suzanne Reisler Litwin Just as I was carrying groceries into my home, my cell phone rang.  I rushed to put the bags down and answer the phone.  It’s my girlfriend...

By Suzanne Reisler Litwin My beloved father, Seymour had a rough childhood.  His mother died when he was 2 years old.  When he was just 12, his father died.  He...

By Suzanne Reisler Litwin This time of the year is nuts for me.  It is the end of the school term.  All my students’ projects need to be graded, their marks...

We are beyond excited to introduce you to Elisabeth Wolbersky, West Island Blog's newest contributor and parenting blogger. This smart and charismatic mama is the driving force behind Perfit Moms...

By Nevine  El-Chibini World population is expected to reach 9 billion by the year 2050 requiring 50% more food supplies. This growth will require us to shift to food strategies requiring less...