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Animal Welfare - a Rallying Point

The call last Monday by the Montreal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to the government,... » Full Story

The call last Monday by the Montreal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to the government, for more policing powers to deal with Quebec's animal welfare industry, is warranted. They want this clout... » Full Story

Old Bikes Needed for use in Africa and Latin America

Bicycle collection drive Oct. 18 at West Island College

If you have an old or unused bike lying around along with an extra $15 to donate, you can help make... » Full Story

If you have an old or unused bike lying around along with an extra $15 to donate, you can help make someone’s life better in Africa and Latin America. A bicycle collection drive organized by the non-profit... » Full Story

Community shred to raise funds for Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation

October 18 in parking lot of the Fairview shoppng centre

Want to shred a few documents ? Want to help raise funds for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation ?... » Full Story

Want to shred a few documents ? Want to help raise funds for the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation ? You can do both on Oct.18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m in the parking lot of the Fairview shopping centre in Pointe... » Full Story

Rigaud's 11th annual festival of colours Oct. 11 and 12.

Fall festival also celebrate's Rigaud's 225 anniversary

It’s the right time of the year to enjoy the fall foliage and Rigaud is the right place to take it... » Full Story

It’s the right time of the year to enjoy the fall foliage and Rigaud is the right place to take it in. The town’s eleventh annual Festival des Couleurs takes place Oct. 11 & 12, and this year, the... » Full Story

Alcan Volunteers Prepare a Feast at Omega Centre

A Warm Welcome at the Omega Centre; Alcan Volunteers Prepare a Tempting Feast! Smiles,... » Full Story

A Warm Welcome at the Omega Centre; Alcan Volunteers Prepare a Tempting Feast! Smiles, laughter and tantalizing aromas pervaded the facilities of the Omega Centre in Dorval Oct. 1st. ... » Full Story

Bristol Myers Squibb and Volunteer West Island Collaborate

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DAY Bristol Myers Squibb Reached Out to the community celebrating their... » Full Story

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP DAY Bristol Myers Squibb Reached Out to the community celebrating their Community Partnership Day on Oct. 3rd. Employees from Bristol Myers Squibb contributed their time, energy... » Full Story

Fighting the blight

Maples marred by fungus for second year

The beloved and ubiquitous maple tree is once gain under siege this season by an insidious fungus,... » Full Story

The beloved and ubiquitous maple tree is once gain under siege this season by an insidious fungus, rhytisma acerium, more commonly known as tar spots. Trees along the eastern U.S. seaboard and in Quebec and... » Full Story

Double water taxation to stay on tap for awhile

Situation expected to last another year

The double taxation on water for many West Island residents will probably continue for at least another... » Full Story

The double taxation on water for many West Island residents will probably continue for at least another year, a spokesperson for the municipal affairs minister said this week. Louise Quintin, a spokesperson for... » Full Story

Stars above: Cassiopeia reigns over autumn skies

As the days get cooler and the nights get longer, this is the season of transition not only on Earth but... » Full Story

As the days get cooler and the nights get longer, this is the season of transition not only on Earth but in the night sky. We say goodbye to the summertime stars setting in the west, while a new bunch of heavenly... » Full Story

West Island Shares launche giving campaign

West Island Community Shares launched its 11th annual fundraising campaign Sept. 27 with a six-kilometre... » Full Story

West Island Community Shares launched its 11th annual fundraising campaign Sept. 27 with a six-kilometre walk through West Island streets. The 2008-2009 campaign goal has been set at $675,000, said Caroline... » Full Story

Lions rule bantam gridiron ranks

The defending champion North Shore Lions continue to rule the Quebec bantam football ranks. The... » Full Story

The defending champion North Shore Lions continue to rule the Quebec bantam football ranks. The unbeaten Lions improved to 8-0 in the Bill Allen Division on Friday with a 17-0 victory over the Sun Youth Hornets... » Full Story

Company offering Lac St. Louis seniors free lift to polling booths

While various political parties often supply transportation to voters who need a lift, this Oct. 14... » Full Story

While various political parties often supply transportation to voters who need a lift, this Oct. 14 election day there’s an extra service for seniors in the Lac St. Louis riding being offered by private... » Full Story

West Island College students walk to battle juvenile diabetes

Walkers, volunteers welcome

Students from West Island College will take to the streets Oct. 16 to raise funds to help find a cure... » Full Story

Students from West Island College will take to the streets Oct. 16 to raise funds to help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. Since the West Island Walk for the Cure at West Island College began eight years... » Full Story

Teacher of the Week

Heroic high school teacher heading for Sudan

Robert Taylor doesn’t just talk the talk - he walks the walk. Both as a teacher at Macdonald High... » Full Story

Robert Taylor doesn’t just talk the talk - he walks the walk. Both as a teacher at Macdonald High School, or as a lieutenant in the navy, Taylor strongly believes in leading by example. If he asks... » Full Story

Volunteer West Island Present at the "P'tit Salon";Networking within the Community

“P’tit Salon des organismes” Networking within the Community Volunteer West Island... » Full Story

“P’tit Salon des organismes” Networking within the Community Volunteer West Island took part in the P’tit Salon des organismes held on the premises of the former Lachine General Hospital on... » Full Story

Alcan Volunteers Prepare a Feast at Omega Centre

A warm welcome at the Omega Centre. Alcan volunteers prepare a tempting feast! Smiles,... » Full Story

A warm welcome at the Omega Centre. Alcan volunteers prepare a tempting feast! Smiles, laughter and tantalizing aromas pervaded the facilities of the Omega Centre in Dorval Oct. 1st. The team of... » Full Story

Western Patriotes Pee-Wee head to NSFL semifinals

After only their third year in existence, the Western Patriots Football Association is sending a peewee... » Full Story

After only their third year in existence, the Western Patriots Football Association is sending a peewee team to the North Shore semifinals. The Patriotes (8-2) had an incredible year and finished second in the... » Full Story

Tigers win two games on the weekend

The Lac St. Louis Tigers played two games on the weekend. Saturday, the Tigers travelled to the Barbeau... » Full Story

The Lac St. Louis Tigers played two games on the weekend. Saturday, the Tigers travelled to the Barbeau Arena in Gatineau to take on the Intrepides. The Tigers opened the scoring early with captain Nick... » Full Story

Donations for Christmas baskets welcomed

Registration for baskets begins next month

The West Island Assistance Fund is now accepting donations of food and toys for their Christmas basket... » Full Story

The West Island Assistance Fund is now accepting donations of food and toys for their Christmas basket program and will accept registrations into the program beginning next month. The non-profit organization... » Full Story

North Shore Lions Clinch Division Title With Tough 17-0 Win Over Sun Youth

The North Shore Lions now have the title for the Bill Allen division all sewn up with their most recent... » Full Story

The North Shore Lions now have the title for the Bill Allen division all sewn up with their most recent 17-0 victory over the Sun Youth Hornets, bringing their record for this season to a perfect 8-0. The... » Full Story

Upcoming Events in All

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 7:00pm

BANG CRUNCH with Neil Smith

Friday, October 17, 2008 - 7:00pm

Wanderers Duo

Monday, October 20, 2008 - 7:30pm

West Island Amateur Radio Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 7:00pm

COMPUTER CLUB

Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 1:30pm

MEMORY AND AGING with Dolly Dastoor PhD and Loraine Mazzella MD

Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 10:00am

Ship Model Exhibition

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Police arrest man found hiding under truck

A 42-year-old Lachine man was arrested and charged with theft Monday after police found him hiding under a truck in the fenced-in yard of a Lachine business. Montreal Police Constable Martin Desmarais said... » Full Story

Police operation in city parks nets 16 arrests

Sixteen people were arrested on drug charges last week in a Montreal Police operation. Montreal Police Constable Liliana Bellucci said the 16 arrests were done in ard around area parks, similar to a four-day... » Full Story

Four arrested in workplace break-in

Four young men who broke into a communications company on Cote de Liesse Road have been arrested. Montreal Police Constable Pierre Fauchier said two were arrested on the spot and the other two soon... » Full Story

Twenty-four arrested for drug possession in park blitz

Twenty-four students were arrested for drug possession last week in parks in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Senneville and Beaconsfield during a four-day blitz conducted by the Station 1 task force, known as MAP (module... » Full Story

Police investigate Roxboro break-in

Police are looking for a man who broke into a Roxboro home last week. Montreal Police Constable Chantal Castonguay said the resident of the house on Sixth Ave. came home at 2 p.m. Sept. 29 to find that someone... » Full Story

Driver walks away afer rolling vehicle into Ile Bizard ditch

A 21-year-old Pierrefonds man was seriously injured last week when he lost control of his car and rolled into a ditch in Île Bizard. “The car ended up on its roof in the ditch,” said Montreal Police... » Full Story

Watch out for pickpockets

Pickpockets are back in the West Island, particularly at Les Galerie Lachine and the shopping centre’s supermarket. Montreal Police Constable Martin Desmarais said that because some of the victims did not... » Full Story

He should have been home...

A 26-year-old Pierrefonds man who initially told police he was returning home from work at 1:30 a.m. was arrested Sept. 23 for breach of conditions. Police Constable Leslie Potts said when police stopped the... » Full Story

John Rennie students arrested for drug possession

Police arrested eight students near John Rennie High School in Pointe Claire last Thursday for possession of marijuana. Police had been surveying the area and found a group of students using drugs. It is... » Full Story

Three-car mishap ties up traffic

Traffic was tied up for a couple of hours last Wednesday following an early-morning accident involving three vehicles, including a police car. Montreal Police Constable said the incident began at 8:30 a.m. on... » Full Story

Cashier snatches knife from thief

A man wielding a knife was surprised by a store cashier who managed to snatch the knife from him, but still managed to escape with the cash from the till. The incident occurred on Sunday just after midnight at... » Full Story

Police foil break-in attempt

station 3 A 16-year-old Pierrefonds boy was arrested last week for breaking and entry and possession of marijuana. Montreal Police Constable Martin Desmarais said a man who was working in the area right... » Full Story

Lit newspaper tossed into garbage can

A garbage can outside a Sources Blvd. drugstore was set afire last week. As well, said Montreal Police Constable Leslie Potts, an outdoor ashtray near the store’s front door was ripped from the wall and... » Full Story

He got in through the basement window

Someone broke into a Provost St. business last week by going through a basement window. Police said the burglar made off with the contents of the cash register. “Once inside the building, the burglar... » Full Story

Beware of bogus door-to-door solicitors

An elderly Roxboro woman was robbed last week by two men offering chimney sweeping services. “This type of thing happens every year and we want to warn residents to be wary of door-to-door solicitors,”... » Full Story

Woman attacked with baseball bat in park

A young woman was attacked by three teens and repeatedly struck with a baseball bat while she was walking in Cedar park last week. The woman was with a friend at about 10 p.m. on Sept. 10. They were walking on... » Full Story

Police get help from witnesses

Two Montreal men who had shoplifted beer and wine from a St. John’s Blvd. depanneur were arrested last week after witnesses pointed them out to police. The duo, aged 18 and 20, were spotted shoplifting in... » Full Story

Teens ticketed for being drunk and disorderly

Two Beaconsfield teenagers were ticketed for drunk and disorderly behaviour early Sunday morning after residents began reporting that their mailboxes were being knocked down. The calls came in at about 3:15... » Full Story

Cabbie attacked

A cab driver was beaten and robbed by three men last week. Montreal Police Constable Martin Desmarais said that when the driver, who picked up the trio at 4:25 a.m. on Sept. 3 on 21st Ave. near Remembrance... » Full Story

Kirkland homes and cars vandalized by a paintball gun

Someone went crazy with a paintball gun last week and vandalized 10 homes and cars in Kirkland. The vandalism occurred on the night of Sept. 1. There were seven incidents on Daudelin St. and another three on... » Full Story

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