Chelsey St-Pierre

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Reporter at The Suburban

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Articles

How a local entrepreneur survives tariffs

1 week ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

When Michael Wiesel watches his daughters who today are grown women, he can’t help but smile at how a simple moment with them years ago when they were children sparked what would become a thriving business – and taught him valuable lessons about international trade. Wiesel, founder of Kiss Naturals, recalls the day in 2008 when he came home to find his then-young daughters making lip balm in their farmhouse near Knowlton.
Pierrefonds building destroyed by potential arson

2 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

A three-alarm fire engulfed a vacant commercial building near the intersection of Pierrefonds and St-Jean boulevards last Wednesday, bringing approximately 90 firefighters to the scene. The Montreal Fire Department responded to the call at 4 p.m. Wednesday at 14375 Boulevard Pierrefonds, formerly home to Camille Flourist which operated there from 1968 until its closure in 2020.
Suspect arrested in DDO synagogue firebombing

2 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

Montreal Police (SPVM) have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the December 2024 firebombing of Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad was arrested at his residence in Anjou after a search was executed by the SPVM's arson squad which led investigators to seize various pieces of evidence. The recent arrest comes following the December 18 attack, when police responded to a 911 call around 3 a.m. reporting a fire at the synagogue on Westpark Street.
Jessica Heart Fund’s inaugural Gala truly a Saba family affair

2 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

Physicians for Social Justice founder Dr.Paul Saba and his family launched the inaugural Gala for their Jessica Heart Fund at Plaza Volare last week, raising more than double its $10,000 target for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Nearly 300 guests attended the event, with proceeds supporting families of children with cardiac malformations and pediatric cardiac research.
Strangers in the Night launches inaugural VIP evening

2 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

The stars aligned last Thursday evening as Strangers in the Night unveiled its first-ever VIP kickoff event, setting an elegant prelude to this summer's milestone 20th-anniversary celebration.
Suspect arrested in DDO synagogue firebombing

2 weeks ago | victoriaadvocate.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

Montreal Police (SPVM) have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the December 2024 firebombing of Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Mohamed Ilyess Akodad was arrested at his residence in Anjou after a search was executed by the SPVM's arson squad which led investigators to seize various pieces of evidence. The recent arrest comes following the December 18 attack, when police responded to a 911 call around 3 a.m. reporting a fire at the synagogue on Westpark Street.
Baie-D'Urfé Mayor leads coalition against SAQ closures

3 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

In a bold stance against the provincial liquor corporation’s recent decisions, Baie-D’Urfé Mayor Heidi Ektvedt has joined forces with six other Quebec mayors to demand immediate government intervention in the wake of announced SAQ store closures. “The closure of a SAQ outlet without any prior consultation with local stakeholders is unworthy of a crown corporation,” Ektvedt stated at a joint press conference.
Elections 2025: Pierrefonds-Dollard

3 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

The Pierrefonds-Dollard riding covers the western portion of Montreal’s Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough and the City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux. In the 2021 election, Liberal Sameer Zuberi won with a significant margin, though recent polls suggest increasing competition in this traditionally Liberal riding. Sameer Zuberi, the incumbent MP, currently serves on the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, where he maintains a 47% attendance record.
Technical glitch paralyses Montreal-Trudeau Airport operations

3 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

A major computer system failure at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) brought operations to a crawl on Tuesday, March 25, causing significant delays for thousands of travelers during one of the airport's busiest periods. The technical issues, which began early Tuesday morning, primarily affected check-in services and security checkpoints, with Air Canada and Sunwing passengers experiencing the most severe disruptions to their travel plans.
Montreal West Island ridings gear up for federal election showdown

3 weeks ago | thesuburban.com | Chelsey St-Pierre

As the April 28 federal election approaches, candidates across Montreal's West Island and LaSalle regions are intensifying their campaigns, with both experienced incumbents and fresh faces vying for parliamentary seats. In Lac-Saint-Louis, veteran Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia is seeking to extend his impressive tenure, having represented the riding since 2004 with consistent strong showings, including nearly 60% of the vote in previous contests.