🐝 West Island Buzz
West Island Buzz — Sat, Jul 25
Hey neighbors! Country music is taking over the West Island this week, and there's plenty more to keep you and the kids busy.
In today's West Island Buzz
- 🎸 Last Call Country Night brings live country music to town
- 🎨 Family Art Workshop gets festive with Christmas in July at Stewart Hall
- 🛶 Kayak rentals are live at Parc des Anciens-Combattants this summer
🗞️ In the news
Egyptian Heritage Month celebrations (Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
Egyptian Heritage Month is underway in Montreal following a day-long cultural celebration in Dollard-des-Ormeaux that showcased Egyptian music and traditions.
How to stay cool in Pierrefonds-Roxboro (Pierrefonds-Roxboro)
Information about swimming pools, beaches, water play areas, and air-conditioned spaces to help stay cool during heat waves.
A look back at Canada Day in Pierrefonds-Roxboro (Pierrefonds-Roxboro)
Recap of Canada Day celebrations in Pierrefonds-Roxboro.
Help us evaluate the new Boulevard Saint-Jean enhancements (Pierrefonds-Roxboro)
Community feedback requested on new Boulevard Saint-Jean enhancements.
Road repair work blitz in West Island begins
Some cities and towns across the West Island have already begun rebuilding and fixing their streets and sidewalks. But finding the funds to pay for it all is a looming challenge.
Montreal suburb moving to crack down on short-term rentals
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is moving to adopt a new bylaw that would severely restrict short-term rentals in commercial areas of its city.
🏪 Business Buzz
Sahib Indian Restaurant - New Dorval Location (Dorval)
Award-winning Indian restaurant that has been serving the West Island for over 20 years now opens a second location in Dorval Village. The new location features ample parking, accessible public transportation, and offers authentic Indian cuisine for dine-in or take-away. Known for authentic flavors and quality, with specialties including butter chicken, lamb curry, chicken tikka, vegetarian platters, tandoori grill feasts, and balti pot dishes. Sahib's samosa was voted 'best samosa' by West Islanders.
Poulet Royal Lasalle
Poulet Royal just opened a new spot in Lasalle if you're craving their rotisserie chicken and sides without the trek across the island.
Kayak rentals at Parc des Anciens-Combattants (Pierrefonds-Roxboro)
Summer kayaking activities offered by partner organization GUEPE at Parc des Anciens-Combattants.
La Couronne Étoilée (Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
An antique and vintage shop in Galeries des Sources offering vintage jewelry, chic purses, fine dishes, timeless clothes, classic records, and more.
📅 What's On
WEDNESDAY, JUL 22
👨👩👧 Family Cinema: Finding Doris: Family-friendly cinema screening at William-G.-Boll Library. 3:30 p.m., William-G.-Boll Library
🤝 The fantastic worlds of watercolor jigsaw puzzles: An event about watercolor jigsaw puzzles at Pierrefonds library. 6:30 p.m., Pierrefonds library
🎭 Jeff Moseley & The Django Messengers: Live music performance by Jeff Moseley & The Django Messengers. 7:30 p.m., Stewart Hall Park
THURSDAY, JUL 23
👨👩👧 Craft - Origami Workshop: Origami craft workshop. 1:00 p.m., Pointe-Claire Public Library - Central
🎭 Danser avec le feu - Ariane Racicot: A cultural performance event presented by the Pierrefonds Cultural Centre. 7:30 p.m., Pierrefonds library
FRIDAY, JUL 24
🎭 The Thrills: Live music performance by The Thrills at Macallans Pub. 7:00 p.m., Macallans Pub
SATURDAY, JUL 25
👨👩👧 Family Art Workshop – Christmas in July: A family art workshop with a Christmas theme held at Stewart Hall Cultural Centre. 1:30 p.m., Stewart Hall Cultural Centre
🎭 Take Three Trio: Live music performance by Take Three Trio. 8:00 p.m., Macallans Pub
🎭 Last Call Country Night: Live country music night. 11:00 p.m., Macallans Pub
⛅ Weekend Weather
🌧️ Today 24°C / 23°C · light rain · 100% rain
🌧️ Monday 29°C / 19°C · light rain · 100% rain
🌧️ Tuesday 28°C / 19°C · light rain · 100% rain
🌆 Also in Montreal
The Best Tasting Menus in Montreal
Skip the menu indecision and let the chef decide for you at these West Island restaurants that nail the tasting menu experience.
Quebecers who bought beef after 2015 could get part of a proposed $8M price-fixing settlement
If you bought beef after 2015, you might be eligible for a refund from an $8 million settlement over price-fixing allegations. Check the claim details to see if you qualify.
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