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Ile Bizard

Thieves break into two Ile Bizard homes while owners on vacation

Police noted marked similarities in the case of two Ile Bizard homes that were broken into last week: in... » Full Story

Police noted marked similarities in the case of two Ile Bizard homes that were broken into last week: in both cases the owners had been on vacation and in both cases, the thieves used a ladder to get into the... » Full Story

Pedestrian refuses to get medical help after being hit by a car in Ile Bizard

Two other road accidents in Pierrefonds cause injuries

A 27-year-old man was hit by a car in Ile Bizard but refused the driver’s offer to... » Full Story

A 27-year-old man was hit by a car in Ile Bizard but refused the driver’s offer to take him to the hospital.The driver, a 36-year-old Ile Bizard woman, reported the... » Full Story

Two people arrested in Île Bizard drug bust

Two people were arrested following a raid at a home in Île Bizard last week in which... » Full Story

Two people were arrested following a raid at a home in Île Bizard last week in which police seized cash, cocaine, meth, marijuana, hash, and magic mushrooms.... » Full Story

Ile Bizard bantam B Aigles win St. Laurent tournament!

In an unbelievable show of teamwork and determination, the Île Bizard bantam B Aigles beat the Lachine... » Full Story

In an unbelievable show of teamwork and determination, the Île Bizard bantam B Aigles beat the Lachine Rapides 2-1 in a closely fought battle that ended in overtime.... » Full Story

Sturdy door, locks and alarm system prevents robbery at Ile Bizard depannneur

The owner of an Ile Bizard depanneur must be very happy he invested in sturdy doors and locks as well as a... » Full Story

The owner of an Ile Bizard depanneur must be very happy he invested in sturdy doors and locks as well as a good alarm system.Someone tried to break into his Jacques Bizard Blvd. business on just after... » Full Story

Marois's Île Bizard mansion close to being sold

The luxurious home of Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois and her husband, Claude Blanchet, has been... » Full Story

The luxurious home of Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois and her husband, Claude Blanchet, has been conditionally sold to a European francophone who bid close to the asking price of almost $7... » Full Story

Funeral service Friday for Jacques Denis, former Mayor of Île Bizard

Denis died in a car accident Nov. 10

Jacques Denis, the former Mayor of Île Bizard, died last week in a car accident.... » Full Story

McGill's Mongeon named to rugby all-star team

Pointe Claire's Miller overlooked in balloting

Île Bizard’s Amandra Mongeon has been named to the 2011 Quebec university women’s... » Full Story

Île Bizard’s Amandra Mongeon has been named to the 2011 Quebec university women’s rugby all-star team. Mongeon, a flanker with McGill Martlets, finished the season... » Full Story

Ile Bizard residents complain about truck noise

Maurice Rouillard is still not getting a good night’s sleep due to noise from the... » Full Story

Maurice Rouillard is still not getting a good night’s sleep due to noise from the trucks at a container company near his Ile Bizard home.... » Full Story

Trucks keep Île Bizard homeowner awake

Resident says din begins as early as 5 a.m.

Maurice Rouillard hopes that he may soon be able to sleep in on a weekday. The Île Bizard... » Full Story

Maurice Rouillard hopes that he may soon be able to sleep in on a weekday. The Île Bizard resident has complained to the borough about earlymorning noise from the trucks at a nearby container... » Full Story

Ile Bizard man seeking relief from truck noise

Maurice Rouillard is hoping that he may soon be able to sleep in on a weekday.... » Full Story

Maurice Rouillard is hoping that he may soon be able to sleep in on a weekday.The Ile Bizard resident has complained to the borough about early-morning noise from the trucks... » Full Story

Fire in Ile Bizard might have been set deliberately

Uninhabited house badly damaged

A fire in Île Bizard early Friday morning may have been lit deliberately, Montreal police... » Full Story

A fire in Île Bizard early Friday morning may have been lit deliberately, Montreal police said.The uninhabited house is badly damaged after a fire just after midnight. Daniel Lacoursière said police found... » Full Story

Ile Bizard man eyewitness to theft from his own house

The owner of an Ile Bizard house under construction came face to face with two men who had... » Full Story

The owner of an Ile Bizard house under construction came face to face with two men who had broken in and were making off with construction materials.Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu said the... » Full Story

Heavy vehicles barred from Jacques Bizard Bridge

Trucks to be limited to outside lanes in an effort to slow deterioration of span

The city of Montreal will bar heavy vehicles and limit regular trucks to the outside lanes of the only... » Full Story

The city of Montreal will bar heavy vehicles and limit regular trucks to the outside lanes of the only bridge connecting Montreal Island and Île Bizard as of Saturday.“It’s a preventive measure,” said... » Full Story

Île Bizard couple nab robbers

Wife grabs car keys to prevent get-away

An Île Bizard woman snatched the car keys out of the hands of a man who was planning to break into... » Full Story

An Île Bizard woman snatched the car keys out of the hands of a man who was planning to break into her home.“All the police had to do when they got there was arrest the man,” Montreal Police Const.... » Full Story

SWAT team called to Ile Bizard home

Man gives himself up after four hours of negotiations

A 29-year-old Ile Bizard man wanted on charges of conjugal violence and uttering threats... » Full Story

A 29-year-old Ile Bizard man wanted on charges of conjugal violence and uttering threats gave himself up to the SWAT team last week following four hours of negotiations.The... » Full Story

Ile Bizard asked to boil water

A boil-water advisory remains in effect for residents of Ile Bizard as crews work to fix a water main that... » Full Story

A boil-water advisory remains in effect for residents of Ile Bizard as crews work to fix a water main that ruptured over the weekend. Residents may notice a lack of water pressure or discolouration, and are being... » Full Story

Outdoor hockey league preps for another season in Ile Bizard

The popular Ligue de Hockey du Bon Vieux Temps is preparing for its 24th season of outdoor action in Ile... » Full Story

The popular Ligue de Hockey du Bon Vieux Temps is preparing for its 24th season of outdoor action in Ile Bizard. New this year will be a section for adolescents. Registration is open to girls and boys... » Full Story

With the Coach: Jeff Fairholm

From CFL to peewee sidelines

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local coach.... » Full Story

With the Coach is a weekly series featuring a conversation with a local coach. Coach: Jeff Fairholm, 43-year-old Île Bizard resident and president of Roi Resources... » Full Story

Mosquito football action

Alexander Park Cardinals take on Ile Bizard Vikings

The Alexander Park Cardinals players the Ile Bizard Viking at Parc Eugene d'Ostie last Sunday. ... » Full Story

The Alexander Park Cardinals players the Ile Bizard Viking at Parc Eugene d'Ostie last Sunday. Photo 1: Cardinals no. 8, Joey Concoran fights off tackle from the Vikings no. 49, Philippe Charbonneau.... » Full Story

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Essential information: Ile Bizard

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Recent Police Blotter

Ile Bizard man confronts robbers

Ile Bizard couple nab robbers, take car keys to prevent them from getting away

An Ile Bizard woman snatched the car keys out of the hands of a man who was planning to break into her home.“All the police had to do when they got there was arrest the man,” Montreal... » Full Story

Tires slashed on car parked on Ile Bizard

Someone slashed two tires on a car parked in Ile Bizard.Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu said that the incident took place some time between 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 and... » Full Story

Robber helps himself to cash and cookies

An armed robber served himself to cash and cookies last week.... » Full Story

Ile Bizard teen robbed

An Ile Bizard teen was robbed of his i-pod last week.Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu said the 15-year-old boy had just gotten off a city bus when another young man, who had also disembarked from the... » Full Story

Lock your car doors, police say following the arrest of four teens

Four West Island teens were arrested last week and various items stolen from parked vehicles were recovered.... » Full Story

Man whith paper bag over his head robs bank in Ile Bizard

A man wearing what appeared to be a paper bag over his head with two holes cut out so that he could see, robbed a bank on Ile Bizard last week.Montreal Constable Daniel Maheu said the man entered the... » Full Story

Cops clamp down on speeders/racers

Police are cracking down on speeding as well as road racing on Île Bizard.“Following complaints from citizens and elected officials about cars and motorcycles racing down certain streets, we decided... » Full Story

Police nab speeders on Ile Bizard

Two of the ten people stopped for speeding down Cherrier Road, near Pierre-Foretier St. as well as near Triolet St. in Ile Bizard were clocked in at more than 100 kms/hour in the 50 km/hr zone.Montreal... » Full Story

Ile Bizard senior slightly injured during break-in

A 70-year-old Ile Bizard resident was slightly injured March 4 when three robbers forced their way into her apartment. The victim was taken by surprise at 3 p.m. when she opened the door to three strangers, two men... » Full Story

Break-in at Île Bizard house under construction

Someone stole tools, plumbing and electrical supplies from a house under construction in Île Bizard.Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu said the owner of the home called police after he showed up at the... » Full Story

No drunk drivers found during police check

Police checked 1236 drivers for impaired driving last week and no one was found to have exceeded the legal .08 blood/alcohol limit.“This goes to show that people ... are being more responsible,”... » Full Story

Police charge teen with growing marijuana

Montreal Police arrested an 18-year-old Île Bizard man for cultivating marijuana last week after responding to a call about a group of youths in an abandoned home.Constable Daniel Maheu said police received a... » Full Story

Garden sheds vandalized

Vandals broke into an Ile Bizard business and smashed windows on five garden sheds.Montreal Police Constable Khobee Gibson said police are studying surveillance tape of the Aug. 6 incident that took place at 10... » Full Story

Cyclists ignoring bicycle path to cross Ile Bizard bridge

Police are reminding cyclists to use the bicycle path when crossing the bridge to Ile Bizard. “Despite the bicycle path provided to cross the Jacques Bizard bridge some cyclists are using the lanes... » Full Story

Police probe defacing of private and public property

Police are seeking information about four instances of graffiti in Ile Bizard. Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu said that during the night of April 19, someone used green spray paint on the outside wall of... » Full Story

Car set ablaze in Ile Bizard

Police are investigating a fire that was deliberately set in a car in Île Bizard last week. “Someone placed a plastic bottle filled with a combustible liquid inside the vehicle and then lit a match,” Maheu... » Full Story

Fire deliberately set in vehicle

Police are investigating a deliberately-set fire in an automobile. “Someone placed a plastic bottle filled with a combustible liquid inside the vehicle and then lit a match,” Montreal Police Constable Daniel... » Full Story

Teens ticketed for setting bonfire

Nine young people, including seven boys and two girls, were ticketed last week for setting up a bonfire in the Bois de l'Île Bizard Nature Park. One of the youths was also cited for possession of... » Full Story

Bike stolen from shed

Police are reminding residents to make sure to keep their backyard sheds locked. The reminder was prompted by the theft of a 24-speed bike from the backyard shed in Île Bizard on May 9.... » Full Story

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