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West Island
Ottawa pledges $50M to build sprawling urban park in Montreal’s West Island
By Anne Leclair Reporter
The federal government agrees to hand over $50 million to help create a massive green space in Montreal’s West Island. Continue reading
Teresa Dellar, founder of West Island Palliative Care Residence, dead at 58
Teresa Dellar, the executive director and co-founder of the West Island Palliative Care Residence, has passed away at the age of 58. Continue reading
Urban park on West Island welcomed news, but environmentalists call for more
Environmental activists gathered on Friday to celebrate the announcement of a new major urban park in the West Island. Continue reading
Boil water advisory in effect for some Pointe-Claire homes
Residents are asked to be diligent and bring their tap water to a boil for at least one minute before drinking, brushing their teeth, preparing baby bottles and more. Continue reading
Pointe-Claire road closures to start this weekend as REM work gets underway
The City of Pointe-Claire says the closures are necessary as work gets underway for the Réseau express métropolitain light-rail train system. Continue reading
Pointe-Claire couple turns backyard into urban oasis
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Theo Wouters and his partner Roger Thibault created a wild backyard garden at their home in Pointe-Claire. Continue reading
West Island soccer star Rhian Wilkinson named head coach of women’s youth teams
Former Canadian international Rhian Wilkinson has been appointed head coach of the Canadian women’s under-17 and under-20 soccer teams. Continue reading
Montreal planning to create largest urban park in Canada
The City of Montreal says it is planning to create the largest urban park in Canada. Continue reading
West Island teens rally to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society of Montreal
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Four teenagers organized a soccer clinic at the the Beaconsfield Recreation Centre to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society of Montreal. Continue reading
Proposed daycare in Baie-D’Urfé sparks mixed reactions from residents
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Residents asked to submit their choice location in a survey for a new daycare but some don’t like any of the options. Continue reading