Hannah Johnston
"Big Mountains, Bigger Cause" raises funds for ALS in honour of Michael Soles.
During a month-long trip, Anthony Soles and William Stone-Barney will ski renowned peaks to raise funds for ALS.
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Hannah Johnston
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Congratulations are in order for these West Island athletes.
It's an exciting time for West Island sports as athletes win big at local and international competitions.
West Island News
- Mar 24
- 2 min
John Abbott College Student Wins Prestigious Loran Scholar Award.
Congratulations to John Abbott Sciences and Social Science student Gracie Diabo for being selected among 4,800 applicants for this award.
Hannah Johnston
- Mar 4
- 3 min
A look at Amcal Family Services and how they're helping West Island parents and children.
For counselling, support groups, educational tools, or intervention-based family care, Amcal is a great resource for West Island families.
Hannah Johnston
- Feb 12
- 2 min
A concert for kids with cancer raises funds for the Cedar Cancer Foundation.
In an impressive and heartfelt display of classical music, a group of musicians performed to raise money for Sarah's Fund for Cedars.
Hannah Johnston
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Kirkland resident celebrates Chinese culture through breathtaking snow sculptures.
Steven Zhang is entering his third winter as the West Island's most beloved snow sculptor. His creations pay homage to his Chinese roots.
West Island News
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Check out some of the new fitness courses offered in Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
Group classes and children's activities offered by the YMCA and Pierrefonds-Roxboro will get you and your little ones moving this new year.
West Island News
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Sainte-Anne's Mac Campus dairy wins regional award for milk excellence
The McGill-affiliated Mac Campus' dairy unit in Sainte-Anne's earned a prestigious industry award for the third year in a row.
Hannah Johnston
- Dec 8, 2022
- 2 min
Homemade ornaments for a cause; students raise over $1,000 for the Children's Hospital Foundation
Beautiful ornaments for a good cause. Meet the students who have created a festive and meaningful fundraiser for the Children's Foundation.
West Island News
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
The Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club is offering two scholarships to university students
The MLUWC is offering two $2,000 scholarships to female university students for the 2023–2024 academic year.
Hannah Johnston
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
Former paramedic has lived the life-threatening consequences of a suffering healthcare system.
Daniel Garvin's daughter experienced a ruptured ectopic pregnancy that could have become fatal without his paramedic experience.
West Island News
- Nov 28, 2022
- 3 min
Meet this month's featured Animatch adoptees
Meet Praline, Ozzy, Brandi, and Jeffrey, some of the pups searching for their perfect match; a family who will love them unconditionally.
Hannah Johnston
- Nov 27, 2022
- 2 min
John Abbott dental hygiene students collaborate with Gift from the Heart for oral care accessibility
Over 35 patients in need of oral care received a free exam, estimated at 200 dollars each, courtesy of Gift from the Heart and John Abbott.
Hannah Johnston
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Corbeille de pain serves up programs and services tailored to food security.
Community Kitchens, student cooking workshops, and food education are just some of the programs on the menu at Corbeille de pain.
Hannah Johnston
- Nov 19, 2022
- 1 min
Kirkland's Nova Thrift Shop settles into its impressive new home
The former Nova Thrift Shop on St-Charles in Kirkland will now call its Jean-Yves location home, in the Kirkland Colisée shopping centre.
Hannah Johnston
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
VIDEO: Kyrie the minibus enters a second life as a mobile home, thanks to two West Islanders.
Veronica Jaramillo and Marie-Jeanne Paquet have completely transformed a school minibus into the mobile home of their dreams. Take a look!
Hannah Johnston
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
Maison Caracol needs your help to continue their services for over 375 children and their families.
The organization is seeking financial support to build a new roof, which is essential to continue serving over 375 children.
Eva Tomlin
- Nov 12, 2022
- 1 min
Introducing the new stars of the Ecomuseum
A social media poll has resulted in new names for the unique silver red fox duo that arrived at the Ecomuseum this fall.
Hannah Johnston
- Oct 29, 2022
- 2 min
Sara's Enchanted Forest honours a special reader and pays it forward
WIN paid a visit to a special, whimsical reading garden in honor of Sara Hmouz, a 22-year-old Pointe-Claire Library member who loved to read
West Island News
- Oct 27, 2022
- 2 min
A fire at Roxboro's General Vanier Legion damages 5,000 poppies and other irreplaceable artifacts
An electrical fire on Tuesday, October 25th, damaged 5,000 poppies and World War-related artifacts at the General Vanier Legion in Roxboro.