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10.05.2022 / 17:27

Montreal police arrest 10 people, seize $200K in narcotics after drug raids

Montreal police say 10 people were arrested in connection with an investigation targeting an alleged drug trafficking network operating in the city’s West Island.

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Pierrefonds-Roxboro mayor proposes drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic

COVID-19 vaccination clinic in his borough.“We are willing to do what is necessary logistically to accommodate such an initiative, which could include closing streets and putting up barriers,” he said.Beis wants the local public health authority to approve the idea and is suggesting it be located in the parking lot next to the borough hall.Beis says drive-thru vaccination centres have worked well in the United States. He says it could be one way to help speed up the process of getting the West Island’s population of people vaccinated.

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‘There has to be more help’: study shows 11% of Quebec businesses at risk of shutting down

a study conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business that shows that 11 per cent of businesses in the province are at risk of closing.He compared that to Ontario, which stands at 20 per cent and the rest of Canada, which sits at 17 per cent.Legault added that the results show that the help the Quebec government has provided businesses during the health crisis have produced the best results.But the federation behind the study says not so fast.“If Quebec could lose 11 per cent of its businesses due to COVID-19, putting at risk 300,000 jobs — it is everything but good news,” said François Vincent, Quebec vice-president at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.Vincent stresses that more still needs to be done for

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Few children, teens diagnosed with COVID-19, but many suffering emotionally, mentally: study

COVID-19, but many of them are suffering mentally and emotionally from the pandemic.Researchers questioned parents representing 1,000 children in Beaconsfield and the Plateau.Fifty-seven per cent say they’re concerned about their child’s mental and emotional health.

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Half of Canada’s dining establishments at risk of shutting down: restaurant association

Montreal restaurants demand answers from Quebec after new 28-day closure announced Sales are down between 60 and 70 per cent, and the restaurant doesn’t have hope that it’ll be able to open at least until the spring.“It’s hard to believe when they tell you that this is where people will catch it, when I go to Costco and see 1,500 to 2,000 people in there,” said Richard Taitt, co-owner and chef. “How is that acceptable?”According to a recent survey conducted by Restaurants Canada, 48 per cent of small and medium-sized independent restaurants will permanently close within six months if they cannot reopen and if loan programs wear off.

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Pointe-Claire Oldtimers collect food for the love of the community

The Oldtimers hold a food drive amongst themselves every year. This year marks their 10th food drive.However, as a result of hockey being on hold and the team not being able to gather, they decided to open the drive up to the public.“We’ve had a very good run so far,” said Marc Beaulieu, the Pointe-Claire Oldtimers’ president.

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On Rock opens thrift shop to help fund struggling West Island charity

“When COVID hit, it just killed all of our fundraisers,” said Kayla Reid, the store’s manager.

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West Island village to hold socially-distanced Halloween scavenger hunt

association’s Facebook page, or pick up a hard copy at the Hub.Participants can submit their answers and be eligible for one of four prizes, each sponsored by the local merchants.

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Coronavirus: Anonymous 12-year-old Montrealer gives out gift certificates to lift people’s spirits

“It was a really cute note and it said that it was from a 12-year-old that was looking to do positive things in the neighbourhood, and they had enclosed a $5 gift card to a local ice cream shop,” said Griffiths.“The child’s only request was to pay it forward in some point in time.”The mother of two said she teared up when she read the note.“It was just nice to know that there are people out there who are trying to make things a little bit easier and better for others during this difficult time,” she said.The Kirkland resident wanted to share the kind gesture with her community, so she posted the note on Facebook and found out that a handful of others had also received it.“To hear that other people had also received the same note, it was

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Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue boardwalk to reopen after being shut down for months due to COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Pedestrians will find arrows on the ground, indicating which direction they should walk. They will also come across hygiene and social distancing posters plastered on poles.

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Montreal-area students sell rainbows to benefit food bank

coronavirus.The couple, who are also students — Menniti in nursing and Denis in business — have developed a small business that was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic.“We were trying to keep busy by baking, being in the kitchen, and passing time that way,” said Menniti.

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Coronavirus: Baie d’Urfé senior home dealing with COVID-19 outbreak

It’s been a roller-coaster of emotions for staff and residents at the Maxwell long-term care home in Baie d’Urfé.

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Solidarity Gardens: West Island community groups ask people to help feed families in need

The plot of land at Parc Gouin in Roxboro doesn’t look like much right now, but soon it’ll be a garden full of produce that will help feed families in need.

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Coronavirus: Bottle drive raises money for the Lakeshore General Hospital

Mike Lecours dropped off 1,600 refundable cans and bottles at Provigo Le Marché in Kirkland on Sunday, but instead of pocketing the money, it was donated.

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A look inside a COVID-19 testing clinic on Montreal’s West Island

From the moment you arrive at the Beaconsfield testing clinic, you are guided through every step.

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