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Lachine

Summer love-in on Lachine waterfront

Shores of Lake St. Louis are attracting a growing legion of devoted anglers and outdoor enthusiasts

No summer winds down without stories of summer romance to reveal. Usually, they involve one person and... » Full Story

No summer winds down without stories of summer romance to reveal. Usually, they involve one person and another person. But every once in while, the plot line resolves around an outpouring of public affection for... » Full Story

Our Own Backyard:

Paddle your way into the past in Lachine

While there are many things to see and do in faraway places, the best can sometimes be found right... » 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... » Full Story

One board's empty school is another board's blessing

Old John Grant High to become bigger College St. Louis

Commission Scolaire Marguerite Bourgeoys chairperson Diane Lamarche-Venne thinks of the... » Full Story

Commission Scolaire Marguerite Bourgeoys chairperson Diane Lamarche-Venne thinks of the Collège St. Louis in Lachine as the little school that could.It started as a small... » Full Story

Man injured in Lachine melee

Shots heard, but no one was hit

Residents said they heard numerous shots fired in a fight in Lachine on Saturday... » Full Story

Residents said they heard numerous shots fired in a fight in Lachine on Saturday afternoon.But nobody was shot in the incident, and a 31-year-old man turned up in a hospital later with a... » Full Story

Bringing generations together

Freedom Writers pilot project a success

Seventeen-year-old Rhonda Mabe and 83-year-old John Evans met for the first time last... » Full Story

Seventeen-year-old Rhonda Mabe and 83-year-old John Evans met for the first time last week – but they already knew quite a bit about each other, thanks to the newly-formed Freedom Writers... » Full Story

TENTH ANNIVERSARY BELLS CHIME FOR WEST ISLAND WORDSMITHERY !

2010 rings the 10th anniversary bell for THE WRITE WORDS, a local wordsmithery serving government,... » Full Story

2010 rings the 10th anniversary bell for THE WRITE WORDS, a local wordsmithery serving government, industry, business and private citizens alike. For the last 10 years, local business owners and private... » Full Story

An ode to our parks: Lachine, are you listening???

I just took a walk through the park todayWith the moon still... » Full Story

I just took a walk through the park todayWith the moon still visible in the skyAnd the sun barely risen... » Full Story

West Island Remparts take bantam A regional final

HRS Hawks give them a run for their money, though

The West Island Remparts won the Lac St. Louis bantam A regional final, edging out the HRS Hawks 2-1 at... » Full Story

The West Island Remparts won the Lac St. Louis bantam A regional final, edging out the HRS Hawks 2-1 at Pete Morin Arena in Lachine on Saturday.Top photo: The Hawks’ Vincent Kocsis battles... » Full Story

Indoor soccer tourney crowns 11 division champions

The Lac St. Louis indoor Soccer Tournament crowned 11 division champions on Sunday at the Catalogna... » Full Story

The Lac St. Louis indoor Soccer Tournament crowned 11 division champions on Sunday at the Catalogna Soccerplexe in Lachine.Lakeshore girls’ teams won titles at U-10A and U-13A, while singles crowns went to... » Full Story

Indoor soccer tourney kicks off in Lachine

The ninth edition of the Lac St. Louis Indoor Soccer Tournament begins this weekend at the Catalogna... » Full Story

The ninth edition of the Lac St. Louis Indoor Soccer Tournament begins this weekend at the Catalogna Soccerplex in Lachine.More than 130 teams from Quebec and New Brunswick will be participate in the... » Full Story

With the Coach: Peter Smith

Coaching women's Olympic team a golden moment

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local... » Full Story

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local coach.Coach: Peter Smith, 57-year-old Lachine resident and head coach of McGill women’s hockey team ... » Full Story

Lachine couple didn't medal, but will cherish Olympic experience

Caroline Calvé and Adam McLeish now focus on World Cup

Although a Lachine couple failed to medal at the Vancouver Games, they return home with some cool memories... » Full Story

Although a Lachine couple failed to medal at the Vancouver Games, they return home with some cool memories of their first, and possibly last, Olympics.Caroline Calvé, 31, and Adam McLeish, 30, who have been... » Full Story

Lachine couple to compete in Olympics

Pair will go for gold in men's and women's snowboarding

A Lachine couple will be representing competing countries as they head to the snowboarding competition at... » Full Story

A Lachine couple will be representing competing countries as they head to the snowboarding competition at the 2010 Vancouver Games.Caroline Calvé, 31, and Adam McLeish, 30, will both be competing in Parallel... » Full Story

Police seek Lachine man accused of being a pimp

Two men from the Lachine borough are alleged to have manipulated at least two minors to work for them as... » Full Story

Two men from the Lachine borough are alleged to have manipulated at least two minors to work for them as prostitutes. An investigation, conducted by the Montreal police child sexual exploitation unit, came to... » Full Story

LAKESIDE ACADEMY FOOD DRIVE

Once again Lakeside Academy students rose to the challenge of donating food to... » Full Story

Once again Lakeside Academy students rose to the challenge of donating food to the Christmas food drive for the community of Lachine. The food drive was launched Nov. 2, 2009, and each... » Full Story

Students from Lachine school in Vietnam to assist orphans

Trip not for sightseeing

When classes start up again today at Collège Ste. Anne de Lachine, a group of its Grade 10 students will... » Full Story

When classes start up again today at Collège Ste. Anne de Lachine, a group of its Grade 10 students will be landing in Vietnam, each with a second suitcase in hand.The items in the extra luggage will include... » Full Story

DANCING DONERS

It is not every day that a group of students get to party at school and feel good about... » Full Story

It is not every day that a group of students get to party at school and feel good about the outcome, but that is what happened Dec. 4 at Lakeside Academy.... » Full Story

With the Coach: Terry Gaudreault

He started coaching and couldn't stop

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local coach.... » Full Story

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local coach.Coach: Terry Gaudreault, 44-year-old Lachine resident and district sales manager for Kia... » Full Story

Lachine’s Mahoney has huge game for Concordia

Slotback Liam Mahoney hauled in 13 passes for a whopping 242 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead the... » Full Story

Slotback Liam Mahoney hauled in 13 passes for a whopping 242 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead the Concordia Stingers to their first win of the university football season, a 34-22 triumph over the Sherbrooke... » Full Story

With The Coach: Amey Doyle

She played with McGill and stayed

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local... » Full Story

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local coach.Coach: Amey Doyle, 31-year-old Lachine resident and physical education instructor at Champlain College in... » Full Story

Upcoming Events in Lachine

Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 8:00am

St. Paul's Anglican Church International Breakfast

Sunday, September 19, 2010 - 10:00am

Open House at Résidence Jean-Placide-Desrosiers

Monday, December 6, 2010 - 7:30pm

CHRISTMAS DESSERT CONCERT

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Recent Police Blotter

Child car seat clinic June 12 in Lachine

A child car seat clinic takes place June 12 in Lachine.Montreal Police Constable Carlota Santos said the clinic will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the parking lot... » Full Story

Woman charged with crimes against seniors

Montreal Police are hoping to close a few files following the arrest of a woman who preyed on the elderly.Constable Carlota Santos said the woman will be charged with breaking and entering and theft.... » Full Story

With spring around the corner, make sure garages, sheds as well as your homes are secure

As the weather warms up, police are reminding residents to make sure to keep their garages and sheds, as well as their homes, secure.Station 8 Montreal Police Constable Carlota Santos issued a few reminders to... » Full Story

Montreal Police host bean lunch for Lachine seniors Oct. 2

Montreal Police are bringing the seniors’ bean lunch to Lachine.Constable Carlota Santos said the lunch for Lachine residents aged 55 and up will take place Oct. 2 at the Maison du... » Full Story

Keep garden sheds locked

Police are advising area residents to be on watch for someone who has been breaking into backyard sheds.“Witnesses have told us a man in his 40’s has been seen going into back yards, checking to see... » Full Story

Fisherman catches two robbers

A 43-year-old Lachine man who was on his way for some early-morning fishing last week ended up being responsible for the arrest of two teenagers who were breaking into parked cars along St. Joseph Blvd.The two... » Full Story

Man stealing beer threatens store clerk with knife

A man was arrested for armed robbery last week after threatening a Lachine depanneur clerk with a knife in order to steal some beer. “Police officers were close the Sherbrooke St. store and caught the... » Full Story

Police seek bicycle and skateboard thief

Police are seeking help in finding a teen who has made a habit of stealing expensive skateboards and bicycles. “We’ve had more than a few cases with the same description of a 16 or 17-year-old boy known as... » Full Story

Couple tries to cash counterfeit US bills

A man and woman were arrested last week after they tried to change counterfeit US bills for good Canadian money. Montreal Police Constable Stéphane Huneault said the 36-year-old man walked into a Notre Dame St.... » Full Story

Three men arrested in stolen car

Three men were arrested last week after being stopped by police in a stolen car. Montreal Police Constable Carlota Santos said police were driving along 36th Ave. in Lachine when stopped the vehicle at 2:28 p.m.... » Full Story

Pedestrian safety and safe driving operation kicks off April 23

Station 8 commander Dominic Harvey and Lachine Mayor Claude Dauphin will be busy April 23 visiting eight separate police events and operations dealing with pedestrian safety and safe driving. Montreal Police... » Full Story

Two men arrested following tip from quick-thinking security guard

Two men were arrested last week for stealing spools of wiring from a Lachine warehouse. Montreal Police Constable Stéphane Huneault said a quick-thinking security guard was driving to work at 5:46... » Full Story

Stay away from thin ice - a lesson learned by 13-year-old boy last week

Police are using a 13-year-old boy’s experience on thin ice last week to remind people not to try to walk on what may have been frozen water a couple of weeks ago but is now nothing more than thick slush.... » Full Story

Debit card machine stolen from Lachine depanneur

Police are analyzing a security videotape taken last week of a couple who stole the hand-held debit card machine from a depanneur in Lachine. Montreal Police Constable Carlota Santos said the couple entered the... » Full Story

Take your laptops with you

The theft of two laptop computers from vehicles in Lachine last week has spurred police to remind drivers not to leave valuables in their cars. “Some people think that they can stow their laptop in the trunk of... » Full Story

Police pepper-spray teen found to be carrying crack cocaine

Police used pepper spray to subdue a teen who was subsequently found to be carrying crack cocaine. Montreal Police Constable Stéphane Hunault said two officers on patrol, Dimitri Harris and Julie Lavoie, spotted... » Full Story

Young boy set fire to a construction skid

A 12-year-old Lachine boy got into trouble by setting fire to a construction skid. Montreal Police Constable Martin Desmarais said an employee of the Martin Lapointe arena in the St.Pierre sector of Lachine... » Full Story

Laptops stolen from cars

Three vehicles in Lachine were broken into on the same day last week. Montreal Police Constable Martin Desmarais said all three cars were parked in the back parking lot of a restaurant on 32nd Ave. in Lachine... » Full Story

Robber gains entrance to home by pretending to be sent by the landlord

A Lachine man was robbed last week by a man who gained entrance into his home by pretending to be sent by the landlord. “The robber even knew the landlord’s name,” Montreal Police Constable... » Full Story

Don't leave valuables in your car or truck

Police are once again warning drivers and passengers not to leave valuable goods in full view inside their vehicles. “Try to reduce the risk of becoming a victim,” Montreal Police Constable Martin Desmarais... » Full Story

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