West Island Community Shares gets massive donation commitment as campaign launches
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
West Island Community Shares launched its annual campaign in Pointe-Claire Friday morning. Continue reading
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Montreal city councillor calling for national park to be built in West Island
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Montreal City Councillor Marvin Rotrand is calling for a national park to be built instead of Mayor Plante’s urban park proposal. Continue reading
West Island developers’ patience running thin over Montreal’s urban park plans
Three developers of a West Island building project are threatening legal action after the city puts a halt to their development plans. Continue reading
With Pierrefonds real estate deal in limbo, Chez Paul’s to stay open
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Chez Paul’s, a popular Pierrefonds watering hole, isn’t closing after all. The borough of Pierrefonds pulled its construction permit after the province revealed its latest updated flood maps. Continue reading
Montreal police investigating after stabbing sends 1 to hospital
The victim was conscious and transported to hospital with no fear for his life. Continue reading
Volunteers, residents launch major spring cleanup after flooding in Pierrefonds
A growing mountain of sandbags stands in front of the borough hall as flood cleanup begins Continue reading
With parking spots lacking for REM stations, West Islanders hope for a change
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
West Islanders are furious after a central Montreal bus lane is projected to have 1,200 parking spots while West Island REM stations are largely planned without parking. Continue reading
West Island residents told to stay vigilant in face of wet weather
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Flood-prone residents across the Island of Montreal are bracing for more water as rain is in the forecast. Continue reading
Quick action by soldiers and municipal workers averts flooding disaster in Pierrefonds
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, a massive breach in a temporary dike at the end of the road sent water from the Rivière-des-Prairies gushing into streets. Continue reading
Pierrefonds Boulevard reopens to traffic as floodwaters recede
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
The road was closed for several days as heavy equipment was used to pump water out of the storm drains and back toward Rivière des Prairies. Continue reading