Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Hello! Congrats, you made it through October, which means Santa's almost here, as well as the first few Christmas markets!
In today's West Island Buzz:
• 🎨 The DDO Fine Arts & Crafts Market brings 80+ artisans to Galeries des Sources, Friday through Sunday.
• 🧪 Pointe-Claire Exposcience returns for its 40th year, with hands-on science and free admission.
• 🎄 Maison Trestler opens its holiday market with local artisans and handmade gifts.
⬇️ New jobs, properties, and more!
– Matteo
🗞️ In the news
More Pickleball Courts Are Coming to DDO (Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
New pickleball courts are on DDO's public works schedule for Sunnybrooke Park. The project is listed as "Planned," with a window running from October 2026 through June 2027. The city hasn't said how many courts are coming or when construction starts, so there's no opening date yet. Still, good news if you've been waiting for more places to play.
Sainte-Anne Issues Warning After Garbage Truck Fire (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue)
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is reminding residents to keep batteries out of the garbage after a garbage collection truck caught fire last week. The city hasn't said a battery caused this fire, but batteries can ignite when they're crushed or damaged in a truck. Rechargeable and regular batteries can be dropped off at City Hall, the library and Chalet Peter-Williamson, among other spots.
👀 POLL OF THE WEEK
We're kicking off Best of the Buzz, a new series where YOU get to vote for your favourite local spots!
First up: pizza. 🍕
We've picked a few local favourites based on reader recommendations, but we want to hear from more of you.
Who makes the best pizza in the West Island?
Your favourite pizza joint isn’t on the list? Reply to this email with your favourite pizza spot in the West Island!
🏪 Business Buzz
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🛒 Chicken at $4.99/lb? Three Deals Worth Grabbing at PA
Chicken, frozen shrimp and Honeycrisp apples… here are three deals from Supermarché PA Pointe-Claire that are worth stopping for this week!
• Boneless chicken breast at $4.99/lb — A good opportunity to stock up and freeze a few extra portions for busy weeknights.
• Frozen deveined raw shrimp at $9.99/2 lb bag — Great for a quick stir-fry or pasta dinner!
• Honeycrisp apples at $1.99/lb — A favourite for snacking and lunchboxes.
These prices are available through Sunday, November 8.
See this week's specials at PA →Operation Blessing Baskets is back for its 4th year (Vignoble Souffle de Vie, Senneville)
Local real estate team Groupe ImmoSolutions is aiming to collect 243 holiday meal baskets for families in Vaudreuil-Soulanges and the West Island. Fill a basket from their shopping list (about $60, including a $25 grocery gift card) and drop it off on December 1, between 6 and 9 p.m., at Vignoble Souffle de Vie in Senneville. Prefer to give online? You can also pledge a donation to the Dorion Dream Center food bank.
Céramic Café Is Moving After 10 Years in DDO (Céramic Café, Dollard-des-Ormeaux)
Céramic Café is moving. After a decade on Saint-Jean Boulevard, the pottery painting studio is heading to 61 Brunswick Boulevard in DDO, near Boulevard des Sources, sometime in November. It's been offering pottery painting and creative sessions for friends, families and groups in the neighbourhood since 2016. There's no confirmed reopening date at the new spot yet, so check their site before you make the trip.
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📅 What's On
Handpicked events in and around the West Island. Family-friendly events are labeled with 🧑🧑🧒🧒
WEDNESDAY, NOV 4
Microplastics and Nanoplastics Conference: PhD researcher Prithu Mukhopadhyay looks at where microplastics and nanoplastics show up in everyday life and what they mean for us. In English; register through the library. 7:00 p.m., Dollard-des-Ormeaux Library
Digital Photos: Get Organised Once and for All: Mylène Houle-Morency shares practical ways to sort, store and finally enjoy the photos piling up on your phone and computer. Bilingual. 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Pointe-Claire Central Library, Drop-in; open to all
FRIDAY, NOV 6
DDO Fine Arts & Crafts Market: More than 80 artisans with original art, handmade crafts and gifts, plus food, raffles and the Artists' Association of Dollard exhibition. 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Galeries des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Free
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Mosaic Squares: Intergenerational Workshop: Teens 12–17 and an adult make decorative mosaic squares from glass, beads and buttons, with music and hot chocolate. 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Pointe-Claire Central Library, Library members only; registration required for the teen
SATURDAY, NOV 7
West Island Italian Association Artisan Fair: More than 25 local makers selling handmade crafts, gifts and original pieces. 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Marcel Morin Community Centre, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Free
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Santa Paws & Artisan Fair: Animatch's Santa Paws event brings together local artisans and holiday shopping, plus the chance to have your pet photographed with Santa. The artisan fair opens at 10 a.m., Santa arrives at 11 a.m., and the last photo session is at 2 p.m. Walk-in, first come, first served. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Plaza Pointe-Claire, Free
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Pointe-Claire Exposcience: The 40th edition of this free family science fair kicks off with an animal-themed day! Explore how animals find food and shelter, discover insects, meet live animals and try hands-on science activities. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, Pointe-Claire, Free
DDO Fine Arts & Crafts Market: More than 80 artisans with original art, handmade crafts and gifts, plus food, raffles and the Artists' Association of Dollard exhibition. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Galeries des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Free
Maison Trestler Christmas Market: A holiday artisan market inside a historic stone house, with local artists and handmade gifts. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Maison Trestler, Vaudreuil-Dorion
First Indoor Marché Ste-Anne of the Season: The local farmers' market moves indoors for winter, with produce, cheese, meats, baked goods and artisan products. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., St. George's Anglican Church, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Free to browse
Autumn's Amazing Craft Market: Handmade gifts, seasonal decor, jewelry, bath products, treats and art from local artisans. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Christmas Park Elementary School, Beaconsfield, Free
Oasis Créative: A drop-in community art studio to try new materials and techniques, for beginners and seasoned artists alike. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Salle Quinchien, Pôle municipal, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Free; no registration, limited capacity
SUNDAY, NOV 8
DDO Fine Arts & Crafts Market: More than 80 artisans with original art, handmade crafts and gifts, plus food, raffles and the Artists' Association of Dollard exhibition. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Galeries des Sources, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Free
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Pointe-Claire Exposcience: Exposcience continues with a focus on seasonal harvests, exploring why certain fruits and vegetables grow at different times of year. Families can also enjoy interactive science exhibits, insect discoveries, live animals and creative workshops. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Stewart Hall Cultural Centre, Pointe-Claire, Free
Maison Trestler Christmas Market: A holiday artisan market inside a historic stone house, with local artists and handmade gifts. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Maison Trestler, Vaudreuil-Dorion
West Island Italian Association Artisan Fair: More than 25 local makers selling handmade crafts, gifts and original pieces. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Marcel Morin Community Centre, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Free
Pointe-Claire Remembrance Day Ceremony: The city's official ceremony at the cenotaph behind City Hall, honouring those who served. 10:30 a.m., Cenotaph behind City Hall, Pointe-Claire, Free
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Kids' Archaeology Workshop — Fouillez le passé: Kids 6–12 try real archaeological techniques in a hands-on workshop from the ArchéoMusée Roussillon. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Salle Quinchien, Vaudreuil-Dorion Municipal Library, Free; no registration required
Meet Olympic Cyclist & Author Geneviève Jeanson: The former Olympic cyclist talks about her book La cassure, her own journey and the abuses within elite sport. 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saul-Bellow Library, Lachine, Free; registration required
TUESDAY, NOV 10
Know Your Rights as a Tenant: The West Island Tenants' Action Committee covers tenant protections, evictions and your right to stay in your home. In French. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Pointe-Claire Central Library, Free; drop-in
⛅ Weekend Weather
☁️ Friday 17°C / 11°C · Overcast · 22% chance of rain
🌦️ Saturday 12°C / 7°C · Drizzle · 54% chance of rain
☁️ Sunday 12°C / 5°C · Overcast · 48% chance of rain
🌆 Also in Montreal
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Diwali Festival of Lights (Centre Eaton & Time Out Market, Downtown Montreal)
Two days of Diwali festivities downtown, with Bollywood dance performances, cultural fashion shows, music, henna workshops and family activities. Saturday evening wraps up with Bollywood After Dark and a DJ. Saturday, November 7, 1 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, November 8, 12:30 to about 5:30 p.m.
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Total Market: Local Makers & Vintage Finds (Église Saint-Jean-Berchmans, Rosemont)
The 17th edition of this Rosemont market brings together more than 45 local artisans, designers and vintage vendors, with handmade pieces, clothing, accessories and one-of-a-kind finds. There are also young vendors and face painting, and it's an easy head start on holiday shopping. Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
💼 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.
• Grocery Delivery Driver · Supermarché PA · Pointe-Claire · Full-time
• Hairstylist · Institut de beauté - Salon de coiffure - Fantasya · Pierrefonds-Roxboro · Full-time
• Microbiologist · Pathogenia Inc. · Dorval · Full-time
Looking for local candidates for your open position? Post your job
🎤 Live Music
SATURDAY, NOV 7
Ian Kelly in Duo: West Island native Ian Kelly returns close to home for an intimate evening of live music at Salle Pauline-Julien! Known for his warm voice, heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, this bilingual singer-songwriter has built a loyal following across Quebec and beyond. 8:00 p.m., Salle Pauline-Julien, Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève, $45
SUNDAY, NOV 8
Daniela Fiorentino — Mediterranean Pop & Jazz: Mediterranean pop and jazz with storytelling and expressive vocals, sung in several languages. 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Salle Madeleine-Lahaye, L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève, Free; no reservation required
Jessica Rhaye with Preeper & MacKay: The Canadian singer-songwriter joins Bill Preeper and Sandy MacKay for acoustic folk and three-part harmonies. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Hudson Creative Hub, Hudson, Ticketed; doors at 7 p.m.
🎮 Games
🏆 This week's winners:
- Buzzword: Liliane Rizk with 2 guesses in 6 seconds. That's two wins in a row for Liliane!
- Mini Buzz: Madman solved the puzzle in 103 seconds — their second win in a row!
🏡 Properties of the week
Home 1: Under $600k
Price: $580,000
Address: 69, 2e Avenue Nord / Roxboro
- 4 Bed / 3 Bath
- Detached two-storey home on a 5,600 sq. ft. lot
- Located near the waterfront and a neighbourhood park
- Convenient access to the REM
- Open House: Sunday, November 8, 2–4 PM
Home 2: $600k – $850k
Price: $849,000
Address: 106, Avenue de Somervale Gardens / Pointe-Claire
- 5 Bed / 2 Bath + powder room
- Detached family home with extensive renovations
- Upgraded plumbing, electrical and heating systems
- Some finishing work remains, offering room for personalization
- Open House: Sunday, November 8, 1–5 PM
Home 3: $850k – $1M
Price: $895,000
Address: 4415, Boulevard Jacques-Bizard / Pierrefonds
- 4 Bed / 2 Bath
- Detached bungalow on a 7,129 sq. ft. lot
- Bright solarium, fireplace and finished basement
- Garage and landscaped yard, near the REM
- Open House: Sunday, November 8, 2–4 PM
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See you next issue,
– Matteo, West Island Buzz
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