The Layton legacy The Montrealer September 1, 2011 6570 Having served as Jack Layton’s senior press secretary for eight-and-a-half years, Karl Bélanger has a plethora of memories about the late NDP leader. One of the most personal and poignant points to how deepl...
The best way to “play it safe” The Montrealer August 24, 2011 5343 Q: I’m trying hard to be disciplined and build my savings, but I’m feeling insecure with the fluctuations in my investments over the past few years. I’m considering moving most of my investments to GICs & b...
Prince Edward Island – a place fit for royalty The Montrealer August 15, 2011 5863 Fond of the Anne of Green Gables series, The Duchess of Cambridge was enthusiastic about visiting Prince Edward Island which served as the novels’ setting I sometimes wonder how Prince Edward Island might have...
Norwegian EPIC – holiday magic delivered on a grand scale The Montrealer August 6, 2011 7551 Norwegian Cruise Lines’ newest and largest vessel is a magical world of fantasy come true Reality is suspended – expectations are exceeded beyond whatever we imagined. But then, who could have imagined a holid...
It’s not too late for a Toronto summer holiday The Montrealer August 3, 2011 4646 TORONTO - It is the beginning of August and still plenty of time for Montrealers to make a quick trip down the 401 to Toronto for what amounts to be an excellent vacation option not requiring a passport. My ...
Richard Pound – accepting a new challenge with the Foundation of Greater Montreal The Montrealer August 1, 2011 5217 He swam as a finalist in the 1960 Olympics, won a Gold, 2 Silver and Bronze medals in the ’62 Commonwealth Games, graduated with degrees in Commerce, Arts and Law, developed a successful law career, served in v...
Touring New Hampshire – mountain villages, elegant hotels, beaches, & fabulous entertainment The Montrealer July 20, 2011 7362 What makes New Hampshire so very unique, aside from the fact that it offers the visitor a choice of mountains or beaches? Aside from the fact that it is so picturesque, with small white churches dotting the lan...
Niagara Falls – the ultimate family vacation spot The Montrealer July 9, 2011 3833 Taking a grandchild on a holiday this summer was a new experience and the first question that came to mind was where to take him. Jack is seven years old, has the attention span of a butterfly and his energy le...
Just For Laughs – the world’s greatest comedy festival The Montrealer July 1, 2011 7702 With over 2 million visitors each summer, Just For Laughs has become the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy festival. Talent agents, television producers and impresarios have discovered performers like...
Oakville offers many attractions and activities The Montrealer June 18, 2011 4020 OAKVILLE- A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Oakville (www.oakvilletourism.ca) is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents a...
