Aaron Rand – successfully adapting from music-based programming to politics and current events on CJAD Peter Kerr February 15, 2018 10038 Most on-air radio personalities lead a nomadic existence in the early years of their careers. From the outset, Aaron Rand has spent his entire career in Montreal; morphing from a newspaper sports writer to radi...
Carla Bruni: super model, First Lady of France and singer/songwriter Peter Kerr February 13, 2018 7059 Long before she married French President Nicholas Sarcozy, Carla Bruni had an enormously successful career as a model, singer-songwriter and actress. She has returned to her first love; writing songs and perfor...
Looking back at 2017 – Montrealers who have earned international recognition Peter Kerr January 24, 2018 4422 Melanie Joly – Minister of Canadian Heritage We started 2017 with a cover feature about Cabinet Minister Melanie Joly by Linda Renaud. Since then, Joly has become a trusted member of Prime Minister Justin Tr...
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu – magic moments in a Winter Wonderland Peter Kerr January 22, 2018 8195 Famous for summer holidays and its magnificent golf course, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu offers a similar kind of magical quality for winter holidays; where guests stay in a castle and dine like royalty after a...
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel reclaims its status as Montreal’s social hub Peter Kerr January 13, 2018 5484 Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel has not only been completely renovated; it’s been re-imagined A downtown landmark since it first opened, the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth has...
Stephen Jarislowsky – successful entrepreneur and Renaissance man Peter Kerr January 6, 2018 9026 Stephen Jarislowsky One of the Canada’s foremost entrepreneurs and philanthropists “When I went to university in 1946, it was the first time in my life that I began to make decisions for myself; after at...
Nathalie Bondil – Executive Director and Chief Curator at The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Peter Kerr January 4, 2018 8701 Nathalie Bondil “It’s not a job... it’s a social mission.” Nathalie Bondil brought a sense of exuberance and vitality when she first was appointed as the Executive Director and Head Curator of the Montrea...
Manoir Hovey – five star comfort and special memories Peter Kerr December 21, 2017 6085 Manoir Hovey Owned and operated by a second generation of the Stafford family, this North Hatley Relais & Châteaux resort is a unique hideaway worthy of its 5 star rating Manoir Hovey in picturesque N...
Montrealer Nicolas Duvernois created Pur Vodka, judged the world’s best premium vodka Peter Kerr November 16, 2017 17485 Montrealer Nicolas Duvernois Armed with a Political Science degree and an indomitable personality, Nicolas Duvernois overcame immense obstacles to create Pur Vodka, which has won fifty-seven awards, including ...
Omni King Edward Hotel – timeless elegance with a contemporary twist in downtown Toronto Peter Kerr October 31, 2017 8006 Omni King Edward Hotel The Omni King Edward Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Toronto After being purchased by Bob Rowlings’ privately owned Dallas-based Omni Group, the iconic King Edward Hotel ...
