Looking back at cover story highlights The Montrealer January 1, 2011 2806 I’m fortunate to be able to meet many interesting people for The Montrealer cover story interviews. The conversations always reveal something unexpected; sometimes humorous, and occasionally a poignant moment t...
Orleans showcases outstanding Cape Cod theatre The Montrealer December 13, 2010 4567 ORLEANS - Nestled between spectacular Nauset Beach on the Atlantic and tranquil Skaket Beach on Cape Cod Bay, Orleans offers something for everyone. One of the prime draws in Orleans is its Academy of Perfo...
New Year’s Resolution Review your life – review your plan The Montrealer December 10, 2010 4963 Q: This New Year I’m committed to reviewing my finances to ensure I’m doing everything I can, but I don’t know where to start. What advice can you give me? A: As the old year gives way to the new, Canadians...
Ghost tales lure tourists to Jamaica’s Rose Hall The Montrealer December 4, 2010 4784 When distinguished Canadian author, Jane Urquhart, was a child on a Jamaica vacation with her family in the late 1950s, the abandoned Rose Hall plantation house was anything but the tourist attraction it is tod...
Susie Arioli – jazz singer extraordinaire The Montrealer December 1, 2010 5502 “I’ve always had a way that I like to sing. I wanted to sing the melody without being drowned out by the music. When I realized that, that’s when I decided to sing jazz.” I’m in conversation with Susie Ario...
Affluent Cape Cod town of Chatham en francais The Montrealer November 17, 2010 4524 CHATHAM - In the affluent Cape Cod town of Chatham, visitors are drawn to the expansive and magnificent beaches, the lighthouse, wildlife, nature trails, bike path, and stunning views of the ocean. Chatham (www...
The Risks of ‘Safe’ Investments The Montrealer November 13, 2010 5005 Q: As a retiree, I am mostly invested in bonds and GICs. I am a conservative investor, but I’m beginning to get concerned over the low rates my investments are paying. Should I be worried? A: Conservative ...
Mirror Lake Inn – good times and special memories The Montrealer November 5, 2010 5315 The Mirror Lake Inn has a rich history that dates back to 1926. WR Wikoff, after making a fortune with his “Fuller Brush Man” concept, retired with his wife to Lake Placid and transformed an estate into an inn ...
Roanoke Valley Golf a true Virginia gem The Montrealer November 3, 2010 6612 Lying in the southwest region of the state, cradled by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the Roanoke Valley is a region that deserves more attention than it gets. Admittedly it’s not the first place I would h...
Louise Penny – from CBC Radio to The New York Times Best Seller list The Montrealer November 1, 2010 11725 I’m visiting with mystery author Louise Penny and her husband Michael Whitehead, discussing her success. Michael leans forward and shows us the screen of his Blackberry – Louise Penny’s Bury Your Dead is listed...
