Journalist, Kevin Woodhouse, and West Island Blog's Rhonda Massad, go beyond this weeks headlines and sum up the news you need to know.

Dr. Louise Miner of the Jewish General Hospital is asking citizens to go directly to their local hospitals if they show symptoms of COVID-19 - the JGH is set up to take care of those that are in distress with the virus. All hospitals are equipped for COVID-19 testing.  Most people will be sent home after testing.  Those in distress will be sent to a quarantined location.  

Please continue to use 811 (which they are improving ) and the new hotline 1-877-644-4545

Kevin and Rhonda talk about the PME MTL West Island reach out to area businesses on the new REM project, Dorval enacts a new potable water bylaw, Pointe-Claire gets award for efficient business practices, Rhonda receives award on International Women's day this Sunday and a reminder to change the hour this weekend. 

MNA Greg Kelley updates the community on what to expect in the event of an outbreak in the area.  While he advises us to hope for the best - he would like us to be prepared to stay home for a while  if an outbreak does occur. 

Kevin and Rhonda keep you up to date on the local news, this week: Pointe Claire muralists wanted for third permanent mural in village, Pierrefonds Mayor Jim Beis seeks permanent flood solutions from all levels of government, West Island Carnival round up and Hand Hygiene is everyone's business. The art of washing your hands.  80% of infections are spread through hand to hand contact.  Wash your hands to stay flu free this season. 

This week Kevin and Rhonda focus on climate change and real estate, highway work postponed, Ricochet Casino/Poker night aims for $50K, Mama Dion and you will have to listen to hear the ridiculous news you need to know!! 

Kevin Woodhouse and Rhonda Massad review the weeks local news:  Dorval Shooting, Pierrefonds tackles empty store fronts, What gyms to hit this January, hospital overcrowding and a feel good story to match.  News you shouldn't need to know - you will have to listen to laugh on that!!

Kevin and Rhonda choose some of the more important local news stories.  From floods to homelessness these two seasoned reporters take us through the year's news.   Subscribe to their weekly updates on Spotify and Google Play .

Kevin and Rhonda keep you up to date on whats what and who's who for the week of December 19, 2020.   CFER work integration program has an event, Aurora Vie wins award, Pointe Claire gets SQDC, LBPSB merges Lindsay with St. Thomas, Demerged cities get tax ding again, Porch Pirates. 

This week Kevin and Rhonda discuss the tragic fire at West Island Assistance Fund and the subsequent outpouring of community love.  Montreal buys more green space for the Grand Western Park. Rhonda's front line experience with Quebec's social medicine.   Don't miss this week's  "Seriously"  segment as we examine Dorval's need for a 700 metre extension of the tunnel linking the Dorval circle to the REM.