🐝 West Island Buzz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Hey neighbours! Fall is starting to creep in, but there are still plenty of reasons to get outside across the West Island this week.
In today's West Island Buzz
• 🥕 Pierrefonds Harvest Market brings 15+ local farmers and vendors together this Saturday
• 🌿 Naturally Sainte-Anne takes over Sainte-Anne Street with live music, outdoor activities and family fun
• 🚗 Vintage cars roll into Centennial Park for a Saturday afternoon picnic
• 🎺 Cash & Brass brings live music to Parc Kawenothiion Saturday evening
⬇️ Plus local news, Business Buzz, weather, more events, and 4 local job openings.
– Matteo
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🗞️ In the news
Pointe-Claire investigates tree cutting in the Village (Pointe-Claire)
The City of Pointe-Claire has opened an investigation after trees were cut down in Pointe-Claire Village, and is checking whether all applicable municipal regulations were followed. The City says protecting Pointe-Claire's tree canopy remains a priority.
Golf tournament raises record $803K for Teresa Dellar Residence (Kirkland)
The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence’s 16th annual golf tournament raised a record $803,000 to support free palliative care for patients and families. The event has now raised more than $5.4 million since it began.
Pointe-Claire’s new Citizen eSpace launches Oct. 1 (Pointe-Claire)
Pointe-Claire is launching a new Citizen eSpace on Oct. 1 for city alerts, collection schedules, selected permit applications and service requests. It will replace the current alert system, so existing users will need to create a new account.
🏪 Business Buzz
🍕 Pizza Toni is coming to Sources (Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
The popular Montreal slice shop is opening its third location at 3800 boul. des Sources in DDO this October. Known for oversized New York-style slices and Grandma-style square pies, Pizza Toni is already hiring for the new West Island spot. Here’s what we know so far →
🍗 Cunningham’s wings crack Montreal’s top 5 (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue)
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue’s Cunningham’s Pub landed the #4 spot for Best Chicken Wings in Montreal in Cult MTL’s 2026 Best of MTL readers poll. Not exactly a secret to West Islanders, but nice to see a local favourite getting some city-wide love. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with their monthly specials. September is poutine month, with four different creations going for $15 each.
📅 What's On
WEDNESDAY, SEP 9
👨👩👧 Storytime in Motion: Stories get little ones moving in this bilingual drop-in session for ages 18–36 months and their grown-ups. 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Library, Beaconsfield
🤝 Coffee & Conversation for Pierrefonds Seniors: A relaxed afternoon for residents 50+ to enjoy coffee, meet neighbours and exchange ideas and local resources. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Pierrefonds Library, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Free
🩸 Héma-Québec Blood Drive: Give blood at Héma-Québec's Beaconsfield clinic. Make an appointment to help a good cause. 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Herb Linder Annex, Beaconsfield, Free
🎸 Battle of the Bands at Macallan's: Two bands go head-to-head for a spot in the finals and a shot at a $500 Long & McQuade prize plus a future paid gig. 7:00 p.m., Macallans Pub, Dorval
THURSDAY, SEP 10
♟️ Chess Group: Drop in for a friendly game of chess with other local players at the George-McLeish Community Centre. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Centre communautaire George-McLeish, Senneville
🎬 Film Club: Demain tout commence: Settle in for an afternoon screening at Pointe-Claire's French-language, drop-in film club. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Bibliothèque centrale / Central Library, Pointe-Claire, Free
🎶 Ladies Jam Night with MusikElles: A free live jam night hosted by MusikElles, a collective dedicated to supporting and promoting women in music. 6:30 p.m., Macallans Pub, Dorval
🌎 Dorval Climate Resilience Open House: Drop in to learn how Dorval is adapting to climate change, explore current projects and chat with municipal staff. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre, Dorval, Free
FRIDAY, SEP 11
🎲 Seniors' Board Game Afternoon: Sainte-Anne seniors are invited to spend the afternoon playing board games and connecting with neighbours. 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Library, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Free
🎸 Last Call Band Live: Kick off the weekend with a free live set blending good-time rock 'n' roll with country and soul. 7:00 p.m., Macallans Pub, Dorval
SATURDAY, SEP 12
🥕 Pierrefonds Harvest Market: More than 15 local farmers and vendors bring produce, baked goods, maple products, artisanal goods and more for a harvest-themed market. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Pierrefonds Library, Pierrefonds-Roxboro
🛠️ Community Repair Day: Give a broken item a second life with help from experienced volunteers. Bring one electronic item, piece of clothing, toy, household item or bike per person. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Herb Linder Annex, Beaconsfield, Free
👨👩👧 Saturday Story & Craft: Back to School: Back-to-school-themed stories and crafts for ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. Bilingual and drop-in. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Library, Beaconsfield
🌿 Naturally Sainte-Anne: Sainte-Anne Street turns into a nature-focused festival with live music, animals, climbing, kids' activities, exhibitors and plenty more to explore. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rue Sainte-Anne, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Free
🚗 Vintage Car Picnic in the Park: Pack a picnic, admire vintage cars and meet their owners, with a LEGO booth for kids and food trucks on site. In case of rain: September 13. Suggested donation: $10. 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Centennial Park, Beaconsfield
🌲 Introduction to Forest Bathing: Learn the basics of forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) in this bilingual introduction, with the option to register separately for a guided outdoor session. You can register here 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Library, Beaconsfield
🎺 Music in the Park: Cash & Brass: Spend the early evening outdoors with live music in Parc Kawenothiion. 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Parc Kawenothiion, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
🕺 Uptown Groove: Funk, soul and disco classics take over Macallan's with a high-energy set built for the dance floor. 8:00 p.m., Macallans Pub, Dorval
SUNDAY, SEP 13
👨👩👧 Théâtre Bonbon: Ça mousse!: A playful French-language outdoor theatre show for ages 5+ about one girl's fantastical journey into the world of bath time. Bring a lawn chair. 1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m., Parc Harris, Kirkland
🐾 Little Veterinarian Workshop: Kids ages 5–8 become vets for the afternoon, learning animal care through hands-on activities and role-playing with stuffed animals. Registration required. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Dorval Library, Dorval, Free
🧱 LEGO Club: Let the bricks and imagination fly during an hour of creative LEGO building at the library. 2:00 p.m., Library, Beaconsfield, Registration required
🎨 Vernissage: The Unspeakable Compromise: Celebrate the opening of Stewart Hall's new contemporary art exhibition exploring the artist's studio as a space for experimentation and creation. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Stewart Hall Art Gallery, Pointe-Claire
MONDAY, SEP 14
🌽 Dorval Harvest Celebration: Celebrate another growing season with corn on the cob, food from the garden and a chance to discover Dorval's collective gardening program. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Royal Dixie Park collective garden, Dorval, Free
🧶 Knit Night: Bring your current knitting project and spend the evening stitching and socializing with fellow knitters. Bilingual. 7:00 p.m., Pointe-Claire Central Library, Registration Required.
🎶 Sing Vivaldi’s Gloria with Cantabile Chorale: Cantabile Chorale kicks off its 2026–27 season with an open first rehearsal of Vivaldi’s Gloria. New singers are welcome, and prior choir experience or sight-reading ability is helpful but not required 7:30 p.m., Cedar Park United Church, Pointe-Claire
TUESDAY, SEP 15
🛡️ Fraud Prevention Talk with FADOQ: Learn how to recognize common scams, spot warning signs and protect yourself from fraud at this French-language session presented with FADOQ and the SPVM. Registration required. 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Pierrefonds Library, Free
🎬 Film Club: Pressure: Drop in for an afternoon screening at Pointe-Claire’s English-language Film Club. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Pointe-Claire Central Library, Free
✍️ Creative Writing Workshop: Writers of all experience levels can sharpen their craft, share ideas and get inspired in this English-language creative writing group. 6:30 p.m., Pointe-Claire Central Library, Registration required
⛅ Weekend Weather
☀️ Friday 21°C / 13°C · sunny
☀️ Saturday 25°C / 16°C · sunny
🌦️ Sunday 23°C / 14°C · chance of showers · 60% chance of rain
🌆 Also in Montreal
88 Fest Montreal - Wish Lantern Festival (Parc Jean-Drapeau, Jardins des Floralies)
88 FEST takes over the Jardins des Floralies from Sept. 11–13 with Asian street food, cultural activities and a glowing lantern experience around sunset. Festival entry is free, while lanterns are sold separately.
Le Marché créole 2026 (Old Port of Montreal)
Le Marché créole brings a taste of Martinique to Montreal’s Old Port on Sept. 12–13, with food from visiting chefs, music, dancing, yoga, activities and a market of exhibitors. Admission is free.
💼 Who's Hiring in the West Island
Looking for a new role? Here are a few West Island job listings published over the past week.
• Restaurant Manager · Domino's · Pierrefonds-Roxboro · Full-time
• Esthetician · Lash & Beauty Boutique Montreal · Pointe-Claire · Part-time
• Orthopedist Aide · Mon Med laboratorie orthopedique · Kirkland · Full-time
• Human Resources Generalist · Samsic Assistance Canada Inc. · Dorval · Full-time
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See you next issue,
– Matteo, West Island Buzz
