The 21st edition of the West Island Blues Fest is preparing to launch with spectacular performances lined up and a fourth location added to the mix this year.
The West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH) is marking its 65th year. But unfortunately for those who attend their summer camp, rather than looking forward to a worry-free
The West Island Association for the Intellectually Handicapped is having difficulting finding the staff for its sleep-away summer camp and day camps. They are a much-needed respite for caregivers and fun for people with autism and disabilities.
West Island Solidarity Gardens (WISG) are back this year following a successful first edition.West Island Community Shares, West Island Mission and Corbeille de pain collaborated to create the Solidarity Gardens initiative in the Spring of 2020 which provided fresh produce to other community organizations distributing in the West Island. This year, the initiative is joined with corporate partners and municipal involvement.
The initiative rallies the community together to support more than 750 West Island families facing food insecurity. Over the past year, the current COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the most vulnerable populations in the community. Food insecurity remains one of the main concerns for those who are isolated, sick or without work. Local food banks faced an increase between 20% and 50% of the number of families requesting food baskets.
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