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Lachine man, 86, in custody after wife’s death

An 83-year-old Lachine woman was killed in her home, and her husband was in police custody last night. The... » Full Story

An 83-year-old Lachine woman was killed in her home, and her husband was in police custody last night. The husband, 86, phoned police about 4:50 p.m., saying his wife wasn’t breathing. An Urgences Santé doctor... » Full Story

300 New Year's Eve revellers trash St. Laurent hotel

Took police two hours to gain control at Days Inn

Rowdy partygoers emptied fire extinguishers and broke furniture and windows at a Days Inn in St. Laurent... » Full Story

Rowdy partygoers emptied fire extinguishers and broke furniture and windows at a Days Inn in St. Laurent early yesterday after police were called in to quell a fight. It took police almost two hours to gain control... » Full Story

Parents stunned by flood of money

Strangers offer to pay Lakeshore Hospital bill for 'baby who didn't exist'

Thanks to “acts of kindness” from strangers across Canada, it will be a merry Christmas for a baby... » Full Story

Thanks to “acts of kindness” from strangers across Canada, it will be a merry Christmas for a baby girl born to an immigrant mother in Montreal who incurred more than $5,500 in debts before leaving a local... » Full Story

L.O.V.E., RE/MAX CADIBEC & VOLUNTEER WEST ISLAND: A WINNING COMBINATION!

L.O.V.E. & C& VOLUNTEER WEST ISLAND A WINNING RECIPE!! How can L.O.V.E. make a... » Full Story

L.O.V.E. & C& VOLUNTEER WEST ISLAND A WINNING RECIPE!! How can L.O.V.E. make a difference? L.O.V.E.’s (Leave Out Violence) goal is to raise awareness that one person's... » Full Story

The day she became known as Cherie

It always starts with a phone call. Cherie was no different than the others. “She needs... » Full Story

It always starts with a phone call. Cherie was no different than the others. “She needs help,” I was told. “What kind of help,” I inquired. “Medical, psychological and... » Full Story

Grizzly, Rachel and Rudyard Kipling

FOUR-FEET by Rudyard Kipling ... » Full Story

Complaints double at Lakeshore General

Biggest hike in non-medical grievances

The number of complaints at the Lakeshore General Hospital has doubled in one year. From April 1,... » Full Story

The number of complaints at the Lakeshore General Hospital has doubled in one year. From April 1, 2007, to March 31, 2008, there were 170 non-medical complaints from Lakeshore patients and 41 about medical... » Full Story

Polytechnique victims remembered

Fourteen candles were lit at Valois United Church in Pointe Claire on Saturday, marking the 19th... » Full Story

Fourteen candles were lit at Valois United Church in Pointe Claire on Saturday, marking the 19th anniversary of the shooting at the École Polytechnique in 1989 that claimed the lives of 14 women. ... » Full Story

Volunteers needed to distribute out Christmas baskets

The West Island Mission is looking for volunteers who can help with its fourth annual Christmas basket... » Full Story

The West Island Mission is looking for volunteers who can help with its fourth annual Christmas basket distribution program for underprivileged families tomorrow and Saturday. “Due to the economic recession,... » Full Story

17-year-old girl dies in car crash in Pierrefonds

Police rule out alcohol as a factor

Investigators have ruled out alcohol as a factor in a single-car crash at 2:20 a.m. in Pierrefonds... » Full Story

Investigators have ruled out alcohol as a factor in a single-car crash at 2:20 a.m. in Pierrefonds yesterday that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl in the front passenger seat. The Quebec coroner’s... » Full Story

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