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A new business with a different flavour

Instead of the usual mindless consumption of the holiday season, seven entrepreneurs have taken upon themselves to offer an alternative for those on a tight budget.

Article online since November 21st 2008
On Nov 29, the day of the Ste Anne de Bellevue Christmas Parade, the Grand Orme Cooperative, an eco-friendly general store with several equal partners and potential members, will open its doors to Ste Anne village at large. The two who spearheaded the project, Veronique Vendette and Valerie...

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Chamber of Commerce celebrates 30th anniversary

It would be difficult to tell the West Island Chamber of Commerce held their lavish 30th anniversary gala yesterday night in what amount to a warehouse in the industrial park of Ville St. Laurent.

Article online since November 14th 2008
Surrounded by walls covered in elegant, rippled white drapes, a minimalist but stylish bar, and tall screens and posters projecting the history of the Chamber, current president David J. Pecho recalled the conditions under which it was originally founded in his speech to several members,...

by Raffy Boudjikanian / View all articles from Raffy Boudjikanian

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A different approach to fitness

Article online since November 12th 2008
Three years ago Steve Frischman was a business executive, running his own high-tech consulting company, with relatively little concern for his health. He played hockey three times a week and felt that was sufficient physical activity. It was only after he attended a family gathering and his...

by Maya Johnson / View all articles from Maya Johnson

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Local business owner gets his game on

Article online since October 31st 2008
Raffy Boudjikanian raffy.boudjikanian@transcontinental.ca A glance at the well-adorned wall of colourfully packaged games on the left-hand side of the Aux Jeux store shows that board games have indeed evolved far and wide since the heydays of Monopoly and Risk. Games based on hot movie...

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IGA opens new store in Pointe Claire

Article online since October 27th 2008
It's been a long time coming for an IGA store near the Highway 40/St. John's Blvd. intersection in Pointe Claire, owner Todd Beck said, but it was well worth the wait. "Sobeys had been looking at this site for more than five years, and IGA has been underdeveloped in Quebec for years, so...

by Marc Lalonde / View all articles from Marc Lalonde

Other News ( 6 to 37 of 52 )

Harvey's big cheese drops by ( October 15th 2008 )
Brave new world for Chamber of Commerce ( October 1st 2008 )
Job fair a huge hit with visitors ( September 23rd 2008 )
Jobs and business boom in the West Island ( September 16th 2008 )
Chamber of Commerce golf tournament benefits the blind ( August 23rd 2008 )
Car soars from video game legend to West Island reality ( August 8th 2008 )
Pointe Claire’s historical hotels ( June 28th 2008 )
Local businesswomen prove ‘going green’ is child’s play ( June 25th 2008 )
Local stars shine bright at Accolades ( June 10th 2008 )
Market watch ( May 29th 2008 )
Local entrepreneur goes crazy for cupcakes ( May 22nd 2008 )
A fair day for fair trade ( May 7th 2008 )
Mother-daughter duo takes to the web ( May 7th 2008 )
Comforting assistance ( April 30th 2008 )
A Taste of things to come ( April 29th 2008 )
RE/MAX: offering Tranquilli-T to its clients ( April 25th 2008 )
Colour your closets: its spring shopping time ( April 19th 2008 )
Going natural ( April 19th 2008 )
Something new for mommies and babies ( April 17th 2008 )
No happy marriage for mall tenants ( April 16th 2008 )
Backed up ( April 15th 2008 )
The organic family ( April 3rd 2008 )
Sun will rise on new residences ( March 20th 2008 )
Chamber of Commerce keeps moving ( March 20th 2008 )
'Mr. Plow' working hard to break even ( March 18th 2008 )
Home-made jewelry ( March 13th 2008 )
Dog problems? ( February 21st 2008 )
Investing in China ( February 13th 2008 )
Home resales up in West Island: GMREB ( January 19th 2008 )
Giving help to parents ( January 15th 2008 )
Local merchants in spirit of the season ( December 19th 2007 )
Local game-makers hoping for happy holidays ( December 12th 2007 )

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