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Update: A day after Bo-Pelouse announced it was ceasing operations, volunteers mobilized to help West Island seniors get out from under 20 centimetres of snow. Tap here for the details.

With a snowstorm bearing down, thousands of West Island homeowners, many of them elderly, have been left in the lurch after one of the area’s largest snow removal companies has ceased operations.

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Marc Guindon, the owner of Bo-Pelouse, sent an email to employees announcing the abrupt closing: “Hello, it is with a heavy heart that I must let you all know that after trying my hardest, Bo-Pelouse will be ceasing its operations after 30 years. I had hopes even today that I might be able to continue but unfortunately it will not be possible on my own. I wish that you all may find employment rapidly and wish you all bright futures. With deep sadness.”

Guindon had gained the trust of many customers and suppliers after operating in Pointe-Claire and Dorval for decades.