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Ste. Anne de Bellevue

Vets park for free in Ste. Anne

Veterans with a poppy on their licence platescan now park for free anywhere in Ste. Anne

Veterans of the Canadian armed forces just got a free pass in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. A parking pass,... » Full Story

Veterans of the Canadian armed forces just got a free pass in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. A parking pass, that is – everywhere in the municipality. And only if they have the red poppy licence plate on their... » Full Story

37 of West Island's brightest students awarded scholarships

Chamber of commerce honours students from 13 high schools

Thirty-seven of the West Island's brightest high school students have received a helping hand to continue... » Full Story

Thirty-seven of the West Island's brightest high school students have received a helping hand to continue studies in science and technology. "Discover the Stars," a scholarship program run by the... » Full Story

A chip off the old block

Macdonald Woodsmen demonstrate lumberjack skills (to see more photos click here)

Members of the Mcdonald College Woodsmen team were working up a sweat Sunday as they offered visitors to... » Full Story

Members of the Mcdonald College Woodsmen team were working up a sweat Sunday as they offered visitors to the Oktoberfest celebrations at Morgan Arboretum in Ste. Anne de Bellevue a demonstration of his lumberjack... » Full Story

Ste. Anne St. to get a whole new look

Question now is: How will face of the street change? Residents will have a say

The town of Ste. Anne de Bellevue will have input on how its main street will look like starting this... » Full Story

The town of Ste. Anne de Bellevue will have input on how its main street will look like starting this fall. Ste. Anne Mayor Bill Tierney said after much planning, the town is ready to bring its Main Street... » Full Story

Letter: Can't anyone execute an efficient street repair?

In the summer of 2007, Pacific Street in Senneville was excavated its entire one-kilometre length to... » Full Story

In the summer of 2007, Pacific Street in Senneville was excavated its entire one-kilometre length to upgrade the sewer pipe to service a large research company in the town. In the process, a gas line was ruptured... » Full Story

Former Abbott teacher remembered

Plaque outside Herzberg Building honours memory of Bert Young

John Abbott College unveiled a memorial plaque Tuesday to honour Bert Young, an outspoken activist who... » Full Story

John Abbott College unveiled a memorial plaque Tuesday to honour Bert Young, an outspoken activist who taught social sciences at John Abbott College for 30 years. Young died Feb. 12, 2003, in an automobile... » Full Story

Lady Isles blank Dawson Blues in soccer

The John Abbott Lady Islanders defeated the Dawson Blues 2-0 in CEGEP women’s soccer league action... » Full Story

The John Abbott Lady Islanders defeated the Dawson Blues 2-0 in CEGEP women’s soccer league action Friday at Catalogna field in Lachine. Amanda Hambsch and Kathryn Pépin scored goals for the Lady... » Full Story

Poppy plate guarantees free parking in Ste. Anne de Bellevue

"We're sorry it took so long" - Mayor Bill Tierney

Veterans of the Canadian armed forces just got a free pass in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. A parking... » Full Story

Veterans of the Canadian armed forces just got a free pass in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. A parking pass, that is. And only if they have the red poppy license plate on their vehicles. Ste. Anne councillors ... » Full Story

John Abbott College Honours Bert Young

Beloved professor died in 2003 car accident

John Abbott College will unveil a memorial plaque Tuesday (Oct. 6) for Bert Young, an outspoken activist... » Full Story

John Abbott College will unveil a memorial plaque Tuesday (Oct. 6) for Bert Young, an outspoken activist who taught social sciences at John Abbott College for 30 years. Young died Feb. 12, 2003 in an automobile... » Full Story

Mac Market offers consumers a buy-local option

Fresh fruit and vegetables popular with shoppers

Many of the apples have been picked, the green and red peppers are selling fast, the garlic didn’t do so... » Full Story

Many of the apples have been picked, the green and red peppers are selling fast, the garlic didn’t do so well this year, but the tomatoes, eggplant, zuchinni and squash are fine, as are the onions, some of which... » Full Story

With The Coach:

It doesn't get better than coaching your idol's kids

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

Ste. Anne de Bellevue city council meets Sept. 27

Some of the topics at tonight’s (Sept. 27) city council meeting in Ste. Anne de Bellevue include the... » Full Story

Some of the topics at tonight’s (Sept. 27) city council meeting in Ste. Anne de Bellevue include the authorization of expenses for extra work done to the town hall roof and allowing drivers who have official... » Full Story

Mac Market produce is plentiful this year

Pumpkins will soon be on sale

Many of the apples have been picked, the green and red peppers are selling fast, the garlic didn’t do so... » Full Story

Many of the apples have been picked, the green and red peppers are selling fast, the garlic didn’t do so well this year but the tomatoes, eggplant, zuchinni and squash are fine, as are the onions, some of which... » Full Story

Lady Isles defeat Champlain in soccer

The John Abbott College women’s soccer team posted a 3-2 win over Champlain College on Sunday in Ste.... » Full Story

The John Abbott College women’s soccer team posted a 3-2 win over Champlain College on Sunday in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Amanda Iadeluca, Jessica Leblanc and Samantha Moore scored for Abbott (1-4). On... » Full Story

Ecomuseum gets funding for water updates

The Ecomuseum received $96,600 in provincial money Tuesday under the provincial infrastructure program.... » Full Story

The Ecomuseum received $96,600 in provincial money Tuesday under the provincial infrastructure program. The money will connect the Ecomuseum, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness, education,... » Full Story

With The Coach:

Veteran of the CEGEP gridiron

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: Lou Chapman, 54-year-old Pointe Claire resident and academic adviser at John Abbott College... » Full Story

New bike path will finally link north and south sectors of Ste. Anne

It’s taken 10 years, but the two sections of Ste. Anne de Bellevue will finally be linked with a bicycle... » Full Story

It’s taken 10 years, but the two sections of Ste. Anne de Bellevue will finally be linked with a bicycle path. Mayor Bill Tierney said the town is in the process of completing the path, which runs from the... » Full Story

Bridge work shuts Galipeault Exit 39

To remain closed for three months

Motorists using the Galipeault Bridge have another headache to deal with - Exit 39 on the eastbound... » Full Story

Motorists using the Galipeault Bridge have another headache to deal with - Exit 39 on the eastbound Highway 20 in St. Anne de Bellevue is closing tomorrow at 8 p.m. for about three months. The exit... » Full Story

Ste. Anne to face heavy debts for roads

Town will be given responsibility for boulevard and two overpasses

When the demerged suburbs were cheering new political powers granted through the passage of Bill 22 in... » Full Story

When the demerged suburbs were cheering new political powers granted through the passage of Bill 22 in Quebec’s National Assembly, Ste. Anne de Bellevue Mayor Bill Tierney knew his town was the clear loser.... » Full Story

Lady Islanders reach hockey final

The John Abbott women’s hockey team impressed at the Lionel-Groulx tournament on the weekend. The... » Full Story

The John Abbott women’s hockey team impressed at the Lionel-Groulx tournament on the weekend. The Lady Islanders, under head coach Bill Campbell, reached the tourney final before losing 3-1 to Collège... » Full Story

Upcoming Events in Ste. Anne de Bellevue

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 1:00pm

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Dog walkers enjoying the soft fall carpet of the Morgan Arboretum
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Man charged with possession of stolen vehicle

A 20-year-old man was arrested after police discovered the vehicle he was driving had been stolen. Police patrolling Ste. Anne de Bellevue last Wednesday morning decided to check the licence plate... » Full Story

Three teens arrested for mischief

Serving Beaconsfield, Baie d'Urfé, Kirkland, Ste. Anne de Bellevue and Senneville Three teenage boys were arrested and charged with mischief after graffiti was spray-painted on the Galipeault... » Full Story

Teen charged with keying cars

A 14-year-old Dorval boy was arrested for vandalizing more than 20 cars in Ste. Anne de Bellevue last week. The boy, who was identified by a witness, was arrested Sunday. He is suspected of keying more... » Full Story

Man faces string of charges, $2,000 in fines after attempting to flee cops

A 35-year-old Pierrefonds man faces charges of dangerous driving, engaging in a police pursuit, speeding, driving with a suspended licence, driving without insurance and driving without proper plates on the car.... » Full Story

Shoplifter nabbed in Ste. Anne

A 21-year-old Pincourt man faces a shoplifting charge after being arrested shortly after walking out of a dépanneur in Ste. Anne de Bellevue early Friday. A police officer spotted a gang of men going into the... » Full Story

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