Fort Lauderdale – gateway to the Florida Everglades The Montrealer February 2, 2009 5092 There’s an old saying that it’s easier to get a reputation than it is to live one down but Fort Lauderdale has risen to the challenge. Just over 20 years ago the city on the sunshine state’s southeast coast was...
Brian Wilson – “I’m glad it happened to me…” The Montrealer February 1, 2009 3986 Brian Wilson has fought back from decades of mental illness. His newest recording, That Lucky Old Sun is a marvellous testament to his musical genius, but especially his ability to come back. Stuart McLean, hos...
Experience New Zealand The Montrealer January 2, 2009 5116 An abundance of endowments begin with unparalleled physical beauty Tucked in a corner of the South Pacific and separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea, New Zealand is a poster child for the old saying t...
Ranee Lee – an extraordinary talent The Montrealer January 1, 2009 7019 Jazz singer, dancer, song writer, drummer, saxophone player, university teacher, artist, actress, author, recipient of numerous awards, including The Order of Canada – Ranee Lee is also grandmother to 14 grandc...
Touring Spain’s World Heritage Cities The Montrealer December 25, 2008 4262 In a country whose first inhabitants pre-date the Neolithic period, it’s hardly surprising Spain is endowed with a rich historical past. In fact, for history buffs and lovers of ancient architecture, it offe...
Escape completely on the Ruby Princess The Montrealer December 8, 2008 7114 The ‘Loveboat’ tradition continues with the newest member of the Princess Cruises fleet There’s a nautical expression that the most beautiful ship is the one you’re on. This is easily the case with the Ruby Pr...
Rick Moffat The Montrealer December 1, 2008 6816 “I haven’t worked a day since I was Program Director for CJAD. I get to travel with the Montreal Alouettes, the Montreal Canadiens, talk to the players and go to their games… who would call that work!” I’m in c...
Sonesta Great Bay Beach Resort & Casino The Montrealer November 21, 2008 6382 Morning breaks over St. Maarten’s Great Bay, a crescent-shaped azure blue natural harbour. As the sun rises to greet another perfect day, early risers at the Sonesta Great Bay enjoy the postcard perfect view of...
Deep in the heart of Texas The Montrealer November 5, 2008 5772 San Antonio blends a compelling past with modern pizzazz There’s an old saying in the “lone star state” proclaiming that every Texan has two homes, his own and San Antonio. This deep-rooted passion for the s...
Mitsumi Takahashi of CFCF News The Montrealer November 1, 2008 23441 Sophisticated, urbane and with a compelling intellect, Mitsumi Takahashi remains atop the ratings in the highly competitive business of television news “I was born in Japan, but we moved to the United States w...
