{"id":212,"date":"2021-09-08T18:02:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T18:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crcinfo.ca\/new\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-10-20T20:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:21:30","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crcinfo.ca\/en\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fundraisers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Yoga for NOVA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On Oct. 24<\/strong>, NOVA’s 20th Yoga for NOVA<\/em> is more than just a yoga class. It\u2019s a wonderful feel-good morning filled with great people, positive energy and the knowledge that your participation helps NOVA West Island continue providing compassionate care in our community. Click here<\/a><\/strong> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Disco Celebration<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Disco celebration<\/a> fundraising event in Baie d’Urf\u00e9 on October 24<\/strong>, to help support adolescents and young adults living with cancer. Click here<\/a><\/strong> for more information about this event. Get your tickets here.<\/a><\/strong>
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Concert for Care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On December 5,<\/strong> get ready for a fantastic live musical performance by Le Doc Show. Known for their energetic performances and commitment to charitable causes, they\u2019re ready to make this an evening to remember as they did at the Bell Centre in 2025 for almost 12,500 people! Help support NOVA and buy your tickets here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Comedy Supper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On Oct. 21<\/strong>, join Big Brothers and Big Sisters of West Island for a fun evening of comedy, delicious Italian food and community impact, featuring comedians James Mancini, Oren Shbiro and Ben Cardilli from MTL Comedy Club, plus GREAT raffle prizes! Buy your tickets here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lady Sings the Blues<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Join WIBCA on Oct. 9<\/strong>, as we celebrate<\/a><\/strong> our accomplishments, honour our community, and recognize this year\u2019s scholarship recipients. Your presence will help support WIBCA\u2019s commitment to providing free programs and services to the community throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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New Support Group<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The West Island Crisis Center is offering a new support group focused on motivation and goal setting. Participants will have the opportunity to explore different types of motivation, learn how to set realistic goals (including SMART goals), and discuss concepts such as self-compassion, kindness, and self-esteem. Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Empowering Newcomer Families Together <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Empowering Newcomer Families Together: An AMCAL Family Services and the West Island Community Resource Center (CRC) collaboration created to help guide newly arrived families to Quebec living in the West Island to resources and services they may need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mother to Mother Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

 A new program offered by Projet Communautaire de Pierrefonds that matches mothers together in the community to help and support one another and build friendships.  Register here <\/a>to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Past Newsletters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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