Céline Dion – using her star power to make a difference The Montrealer August 1, 2007 3146 Arguably the most famous Quebecer of modern times; Céline Dion continues to use her star power to help others less fortunate. You may or may not like her music – but there’s no denying her achievements within h...
China, a most fascinating tour into a different culture, history and the world’s largest modern society The Montrealer July 31, 2007 4417 The National Geographic China of my childhood still exists in the countryside perhaps, however it’s far from today’s reality of China’s cities that are super clean and ultra-modern with the latest in shopping m...
Canada’s only desert is becoming a hot tourist destination The Montrealer July 3, 2007 3444 Just like a Mexican piñata, the small town of Osoyoos, B.C. is filled with treats and surprises. If you’ve never heard of the place you’re not alone. Most easterners are a blank page when it comes to this emerg...
Howie Mandel – a multifaceted career that includes stand-up comedy, television and movies The Montrealer July 1, 2007 6980 The happy-go-lucky comic overcomes the challenges of psychological disorders that require constant surveillance His career in comedy and acting may have all started when he was expelled from his Toronto h...
Re-creating the Golden Age of travel today aboard the Queen Mary 2 The Montrealer June 12, 2007 6198 Originally Standing out on the balcony with the Manhattan skyline to the north, easily spying the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to the West, one quickly appreci...
Dynamic Dubai – an exotic blend of Hong Kong and Singapore The Montrealer June 5, 2007 5385 A new frontier for Canadian travelers Over the past decade oil-rich Dubai has spent mind boggling sums of money to turn its city emirate into one of the world’s great tourist destinations. However, the steepes...
Bob Dylan – at 66 and a grandfather – he’s writing some of his best work The Montrealer June 1, 2007 3058 “...hearing Danny Gallivan's voice changed my life... hearing Dylan's made it more meaningful...” Mitch Melnick I’ll never forget the first time I heard Bob Dylan. My older sister Cherise was listening...
Taking “The Ocean” to Halifax The Montrealer May 23, 2007 5077 VIA Rail’s Easterly Class is a perfect beginning for a trip to Halifax for this summer’s festivals and attractions - including the popular Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo The last time I took a ...
Leanor and Alvin Segal – their philanthropy makes Montreal a better place The Montrealer May 1, 2007 11294 Leanor and Alvin Segal have donated major sums to a variety of organizations - making a positive contribution all Montrealers Leanor and Alvin Segal have enjoyed tremendous financial success - but it was...
Adventure in Paradise aboard the Tahitian Princess The Montrealer April 9, 2007 6242 Gazing up at the starry night sky of the South Pacific, listening to the waves and feeling the warm caress of the tropical breeze, we felt like we were in each others’ dream. Yet our dream was real - and very, ...
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