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Bluesox capture mosquito B softball crown

Sweep Valleyfield in two-game final

The Lakeshore Bluesox captured the mosquito intercity B softball playoffs last weekend by sweeping... » Full Story
The Lakeshore Bluesox captured the mosquito intercity B softball playoffs last weekend by sweeping Valleyfield II in a two-game final played in Ile Perrot. The Bluesox prevailed 13-9 in the first game,... » Full Story

ELAINE CREIGHTON: When it comes to food, no-fuss is best

I love food. All types of food -simple, tempting, textured, hastily prepared food with varied... » Full Story
I love food. All types of food -simple, tempting, textured, hastily prepared food with varied ingredients. I greatly enjoy putting together or savouring someone else's creations which awaken the senses, created... » Full Story

Star goalie Jaroslav Halak at Fairview Saturday

Will trade autographs for donations to the Ste. Justine Hospital Foundation

Hockey star Jaroslav Halak will be at the Fairview shopping centre for a couple... » Full Story
Hockey star Jaroslav Halak will be at the Fairview shopping centre for a couple of hours Saturday, Sept. 4, trading autographs for donations for a good cause.... » Full Story

In Our Own Backyard:

Local farmers' markets offer array of fresh produce this time of year

While there are many things to see and do in faraway places, the best can sometimes be found right in... » Full Story
While there are many things to see and do in faraway places, the best can sometimes be found right in our own backyard. With that in mind, The Gazette's West Island section explores attractions and delights in... » Full Story

Volunteer West Island...It's About Time...Time for You!

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New Education Minister can speak English but says she hasn't mastered the language

Education Minister Lin Beauchamp’s appointment two weeks ago was notable mostly... » Full Story
Education Minister Lin Beauchamp’s appointment two weeks ago was notable mostly because she was known as the first Liberal education minister who cannot speak English..... » Full Story

Volunteer West Island: It's About Time...Time for You!

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Come Join Us at the Seniors'Café - Where the Action Is!

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Mark Your Calendars! VWI Seniors' Café Starts in September

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Volunteer West Island's Seniors' Café Begins September 8th

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Lakeshore Mosquito Panthers remain undefeated. Biggest test still to come

The Lakeshore Mosquito Panthers displayed their second half dominance once again by... » Full Story
The Lakeshore Mosquito Panthers displayed their second half dominance once again by tallying 34 points in the fourth quarter.  ... » Full Story

Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Dollard des Ormeaux today

If you can't make it to the barbecue Prime Minister Stephen Harper is... » Full Story
If you can't make it to the barbecue Prime Minister Stephen Harper is attending in Dollard des Ormeaux Wednesday evening (Sept.... » Full Story

Whitlock Ladies capture golf title

Win Interclub A tournament

The Whitlock Ladies golf team recently captured the Interclub Ladies Class A competition, earning 33 of 36... » Full Story
The Whitlock Ladies golf team recently captured the Interclub Ladies Class A competition, earning 33 of 36 points at the Balmoral Golf Club in Morin Heights. Members of the 2010 Whitlock Ladies A team are... » Full Story

West Island Palliative Care Residence starts two new bereavement support groups

One, for men only, to meet weekly at local pub; the other at coffee house

A new bereavement group for men only will be... » Full Story
A new bereavement group for men only will be meeting at a local pub, beginning this month.... » Full Story

Registration for Activities for Seniors

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Something for Everyone: Volunteer West Island Activities for Seniors

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Fall Fun: Volunteer West Island Activities for Seniors

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Step into History and Help A Worthy Cause

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Local trio competes at international U-16 water polo event

Learning experience for national team members

Three West Island water polo players recently represented Canada at an international... » Full Story
Three West Island water polo players recently represented Canada at an international tournament  in Serbia.... » Full Story

Cheetahs open CEGEP AAA football season

Face archrival Spartiates in Week 1

The Vanier Cheetahs open their CEGEP AAA football season on Saturday when they meet their longtime rivals,... » Full Story
The Vanier Cheetahs open their CEGEP AAA football season on Saturday when they meet their longtime rivals, the Spartiates from College Vieux-Montréal. Kickoff is set for noon at Université de Montréal... » Full Story

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Friday, September 3, 2010 - 4:00pm

Dorval Skate Fest 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 11:00am

GET MOVING AND RAISE MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN`S HOSPITAL!!

Monday, September 6, 2010 - 3:30pm

ATOM FOOTBALL GAME

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 10:30am

Charity Golf Tournament

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 7:00pm

Beaconsfield Quilters Guild Meetings

Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 1:00pm

Glass Under Glass

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Recent Police Blotter

Uncooperative man arrested in Dorval

A 19-year-old Dorval man was arrested for obstruction last week when he wouldn’t co-operate after being stopped by police officers at 1:18 a.m. in Dorval.The incident occurred on June 9.Police had to... » Full Story

Movie night marred by car theft

It kind of ruins a fun movie night when you come out of the theatre and your car is gone.That’s what happened to a West Island man last Saturday at about 10 p.m. when he emerged from the Colisée movie... » Full Story

Residents help catch local thief

Police are thanking citizens for helping them arrest a man who is believed responsible for many home break-ins.He was arrested Monday morning at 8:20 a.m. after witnesses led police to him with descriptions and... » Full Story

Thief stymied by alarm

Maybe he’s tired of breaking in through back doors.That could be the reason a thief who broke into a dry cleaning store on Côte Vertu Blvd. last Thursday stole a machine that copies keys and some new... » Full Story

Arsonist turns out to also like pot

A word of advice: if you’re planning to set fire to something out of sheer boredom, don’t do it with marijuana in your pockets.A 46-year-old West Island man learned that... » Full Story

Homeowner comes face-to-face with thief

Three teenagers broke into a home on St. Louis St. in Pointe Claire last week after ringing the doorbell and believing no one was home.But someone was home and came face-to-face with one of the robbers.... » Full Story

Three men arrested after robbery is foiled

Three men were arrested after their attempt to rob a transport company on McCaffrey St. was foiled by a great security system and fast-acting police officers.The incident occurred on May 5 at 1:35 a.m. That’s... » Full Story

Dépanneur cashier robbed at gunpoint

A dépanneur cashier in Pointe Claire was held up at gunpoint last week.A man walked into the store at about 10:40 p.m. on Sunday and pointed a pistol at the cashier, asking for the money in the cash... » Full Story

Car stolen in Beaconsfield

A Honda Accord was stolen from in front of a home on Beaurepaire Dr. in Beaconsfield last week.The car was stolen overnight last Friday. An investigation is underway.... » Full Story

Man caught stealing parts off of cars at Fairview

A man believed to be responsible for stealing parts off of cars at Fairview Shopping Centre was arrested last week.The 19-year-old West Island resident was arrested on Apr. 24 at 2:20 p.m. He was caught taking... » Full Story

Don't invite burglars with temptation

Police are warning residents not to leave desirable objects in view and the lights on at night when they leave their homes.A break-in at a home on Stanislas St. last week seemed to have been sparked from an... » Full Story

Thief likes to enter through the front door

Is the thief strong or are the doors weak?That’s the question police are asking themselves after a series of break-ins in the Beaconsfield-Ste. Anne de Bellevue area that all have one distinct similarity –... » Full Story

Spring has sprung - and backyard sheds are targeted for break-ins

It’s that time of year again - the time when backyard sheds are targeted for break-ins.Police have already issued warnings to residents about keeping the sheds locked, but a padlock on a shed at a home on... » Full Story

Customers shaken after midday bank robbery in Pointe Claire

Bank customers were left shaken last week after a morning holdup when a thief entered wielding a revolver and forced everyone to lie down on the ground.The holdup occurred at a bank in Pointe Claire at 11:45... » Full Story

St. Laurent man taken in by "certified" cheque

A St. Laurent man who agreed to sell a piece of jewellery to someone over the Internet was a victim of fraud when the “certified” cheque he had received bounced.The victim met the man in a parking lot at... » Full Story

Teens ticketed for graffiti

Tickets were given to three teens who were caught spray painting graffiti on a cement wall near Highway 20 in Pointe Claire last week.Police were called about the teens at about 10 p.m. on Apr. 5. Upon arriving... » Full Story

Suspicious visit to Kirkland home was probably prelude to a robbery

Police believe a robbery at a home in Kirkland was preceded by a visit from the perpetrators, who rang the bell to check if anyone was home.The two young men seemed surprised when the owner answered the door at... » Full Story

Cops arrest 4 minors for taxing incidents

The arrest of four minors last week allowed police to close four files that dealt with taxing.Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu said that following an investigation,two of the four minors, a 15-year-old... » Full Story

Pedestrian safety campaign begins next week

An island-wide pedestrian safety campaign begins April 5 and police at Station 1 will be doing their part to get motorists and pedestrians to be more aware of each other – and to obey the rules.“We’re... » Full Story

Two men arrested for car theft in Baie d'Urfé

Two men were arrested for car theft after one of them was stopped by police last week and acted suspiciously.Police noticed a man in a Pontiac Montana driving very fast on Devon St. in Baie d’urfé last... » Full Story
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