Richard Pound – accepting a new challenge with the Foundation of Greater Montreal The Montrealer August 1, 2011 5318 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 7435 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 3892 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 7797 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 4106 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...
Bustling Belfast – a city reborn The Montrealer June 4, 2011 4360 With years of political strife and civil unrest behind it, Northern Ireland's capital has developed an exciting vitality and welcoming atmosphere. Energized is the best way to describe the city divided by the R...
The Montreal International Jazz Festival – there’ll be music in the streets The Montrealer June 1, 2011 3368 The Montreal International Jazz Festival is going into its 32nd season, and once again the organizers are offering a huge variety of music to suit most musical tastes. Jazz aficionados will be pleased to know ...
Tax planning strategies for your retirement life The Montrealer May 16, 2011 4574 Q: I never really thought much about tax planning until now. I recently filed my tax return, and I find that I'm paying quite a lot in taxes. I was always under the impression that retirees were entitled to m...
Montrealers finding Plattsburgh more attractive than ever The Montrealer May 11, 2011 8277 PLATTSBURGH - With the Canadian dollar at such a high level compared to the American greenback, when the recent Good Friday/Easter Weekend came along it just seemed logical to head to the States. Given the fact...
Fairmont Le Château Montebello – a gem in the Fairmont collection The Montrealer May 6, 2011 9027 The world's largest log structure, offers a magical holiday experience for couples, families, and business meetings Fairmont Le Château Montebello is a unique resort constructed entirely with hand-hewn cedar...
