Where you make the news
Welcome to West Island Gazette Plus, The Gazette's new interactive website. We're taking a bold, new step with this site. We are handing it over to you, the reader.
The Plus sign stands for the West Island Gazette’s
expanded coverage to areas off the island like Hudson and St-Lazare. But it also stands for the extra value that your stories, photos and events bring to our new site.
We want you to submit your photos and your stories. If you are organizing an event, we have a space for you to tell everyone else in the region. Did your child score a goal at his or her hockey game? Do you have a photo of that triumphant moment? Send it to us. We'll make sure everyone sees it. Are you a mom who wants to touch base with other moms in the area? Is the family dog not feeling well? Perhaps you would like to ask our resident veterinarian a question on her blog?
There's a lot here. Bookmark it now. This is going to be the place where West Islanders and off-islanders to the west will come together. You will be able to comment on each other's contributions, communicate with one and other, and connect in a way that will add a new dimension to life in the West Island.
Please take a few minutes to explore our site. I think you will like what you see. And if you have any suggestions, feel free to email me before you go.
Brenda O'Farrell (ofarrell@thegazette.canwest.com)
Editor, West Island Gazette Plus
Post your own Story
1. Select POST YOUR OWN STORY from the top right-hand menu. On the next screen, click on POST A READER STORY.
2. Fill in the required fields: HEADLINE, SECTION, LOCATION, BYLINE.
3. Write your story in the BODY field. Make sure it’s not longer than 250 words. Only the first 250 words of your story will display on the site.
4. You can also then upload an IMAGE by clicking BROWSE, selecting your image file and clicking UPLOAD. Don’t forget the PHOTO CREDIT and CAPTION.
5. Click SUBMIT.
Post your own
First Person Story
First Person stories are about random acts of kindness, everyday life and tributes people you know and love.
1. Select POST YOUR OWN STORY from the top right-hand menu. On the next screen, click on POST A FIRST PERSON STORY.
2. Fill in the required fields: HEADLINE, SECTION, LOCATION, BYLINE.
3. Write your story in the BODY field. Make sure it’s not longer than 250 words. Only the first 250 words of your story will display on the site.
4. You can also then upload an IMAGE by clicking BROWSE, selecting your image file and clicking UPLOAD. Don’t forget the PHOTO CREDIT and CAPTION.
5. Click SUBMIT.
Post your own photo
1. Select POST YOUR OWN PHOTO.
2. Fill in the required fields: TITLE, LOCATION, SUBJECT, CAPTION/CREDIT. Don’t forget to put the photo credit in parentheses.
3. Then upload an IMAGE by clicking BROWSE, selecting your image file and clicking UPLOAD.
4. Click SUBMIT.
Post your own
Marketplace listing
1. Select POST YOUR OWN LISTING from the top right-hand menu.
2. Fill in the required fields: TITLE, LOCATION and CATEGORY. You can also leave a contact phone number or an additional email address.
3. Write your listing in the LISTING DESCRIPTION field. Make sure it’s not longer than 35 words. Only the first 35 words of your listing will display on the site.
4. You can also then upload an IMAGE by clicking BROWSE, selecting your image file and clicking UPLOAD. Don’t forget the PHOTO CREDIT and CAPTION.
5. Click SUBMIT.
Post your own event
1. Select POST YOUR OWN EVENT.
2. Fill in the required fields: EVENT NAME, DATE AND TIME, LOCATION, EVENT TYPE, EVENT CONTACT, LOCATION, ADDRESS, WEBSITE and EVENT DETAILS.
3. You can also then upload an IMAGE by clicking BROWSE, selecting your image file and clicking UPLOAD. Don’t forget the PHOTO CREDIT and CAPTION.
4. Click SUBMIT.
Post your own Volunteer listing
1. Select POST YOUR OWN LISTING from the top right-hand menu.
2. Fill in the required fields: TITLE, LOCATION and CATEGORY (Select "volunteer."). You can also leave a contact phone number or an additional email address.
3. Write your listing in the LISTING DESCRIPTION field. Make sure it’s not longer than 35 words. Only the first 35 words of your listing will display on the site.
4. You can also then upload an IMAGE by clicking BROWSE, selecting your image file and clicking UPLOAD. Don’t forget the PHOTO CREDIT and CAPTION.
5. Click SUBMIT.