Bon matin, West Island — 2026-03-13

Bon matin, West Island — your morning commute just got a glimmer of hope as Pointe-Claire's mayor confirms a bike path is coming to the St-Jean overpass, though he's still dreaming of something safer than dodging traffic (according to the Montreal Gazette). The catch? The city needs Fairview Mall and neighboring municipalities to chip in for the Cadillac-level protected cycling lane that would actually keep you alive. Until then, it's another "better than nothing" infrastructure bandaid in our ongoing romance with almost-solutions.

Bon matin! Our orange cone surveillance team reports a rare phenomenon: no major construction chaos affecting your Pointe-Claire commute today. The Mackay street work downtown won't touch your West Island bubble until 2026, so enjoy this brief respite from Montreal's eternal romance with road work.

The West Island's cozy cafés are hitting their stride this season — you know, those spots where the barista remembers your order and locals actually look up from their laptops to chat. Whether it's that perfect cortado at your neighborhood gem or discovering a new study nook, these places are the heartbeat of our communities. Pop into one this week and remind yourself why chain coffee just doesn't cut it.

The kind of morning where even the ducks at Pointe-Claire Village are questioning their life choices.