Makai Aref – making a difference in Montreal’s Afghan community The Montrealer July 1, 2012 7775 Makai Aref has spent her entire adult life helping the women of war torn Afghanistan. As a young woman she taught in a girl’s school and advocated to advance women’s rights in the that country. But, by 1992...
Howie Mandel – a multifaceted career that includes stand-up comedy, television and movies The Montrealer July 1, 2012 8538 Star of America’s got Talent returns to celebrate 30 years of laughter with Just For Laughs with his July 28 Gala Howie Mandel is a key figure on the hit show America’s Got Talent. Prior to this show – Mandel ...
SAX Condominiums in Ville Mont Royal – an elegant urban design The Montrealer June 26, 2012 10188 The developers of SAX condominiums have achieved a balance obtaining a leading edge in their design, but with a timeless elegance. They have successfully created a SAX ‘brand’ in the crowded world of condominiu...
Fairmont Tremblant The Montrealer June 1, 2012 8793 Imagine an all-season resort that lets you shake loose from your daily routines from the moment you enter; transporting you to a world of luxury and attentive service. Fairmont Tremblant is all of that; and has...
Royal Westmount The Montrealer June 1, 2012 17084 Family owned and operated businesses are something of a rarity in today’s economy, often dominated by large corporations. However, there are exceptions and the Royal Westmount continues to be owned and managed ...
Domaine Forget is home to a prestigious International Music Festival The Montrealer June 1, 2012 8840 The picturesque Charlevoix countryside is a lovely summer backdrop for fans of classical music and smooth jazz The Domaine Forget International Music Festival is set in the village of Saint Irénée in the Charl...
Tremblant International Blues Festival – July 6 – 15 The Montrealer June 1, 2012 12179 This year, over and above blues, the most varied musical genres will be featured at the Festival: R & B, soul, classical rock, boogie woogie, and gospel. The Festival features more than 150 concerts on four...
Inspiring Young Girls To Learn Computer Technology The Montrealer June 1, 2012 7802 At just nineteen, Genevieve L’Esperance has already established herself as role model. It could be because she has her very own brand, Gen Inc. and a cool poster depicting her as a modern day Gladiator, with an...
Enjoying golf the Fairmont way The Montrealer June 1, 2012 8286 I recently had the pleasure of touring Le Diable and Le Géant, the two Station Mont Tremblant courses that are also offered in Fairmont Tremblant golf packages. Course Manager Gary Yee was my guide; and he shar...
The Jazz Festival signals Summertime in Montreal The Montrealer June 1, 2012 4555 The Montreal International Jazz Festival, recognized by Guinness as the world’s largest, has evolved into a celebration of music, with its roots in jazz and blues My first contact with live jazz came while I w...
