Montreal International Jazz Festival – Maurin Auxéméry is living his dream as Director of Programming for the world’s largest jazz festival Peter Kerr June 20, 2023 1021 Maurin Auxéméry has his dream job. He’s the Programming Director for The Montreal International Jazz Festival and Les Francofolies, which takes place in mid-June, just before the world’s largest jazz festival b...
Colin Hunter – entrepreneur, dedicated family man and jazz singer Peter Kerr April 10, 2023 6412 After immigrating to Canada with almost nothing, Colin Hunter would become the Founder of Sunwing Vacations, Sunwing Airlines and other divisions including a string of all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean, Me...
Gabriella Gullotti – managing Maison Principale, Montreal’s première luxury event space Peter Kerr April 8, 2023 4397 Gabriella Gullotti works well under pressure – and that’s an important attribute when your job is to ensure that a couple’s wedding day runs smoothly. It is equally important when company executives are organiz...
Sun Youth launches its first-ever Capital Campaign to construct a permanent home Peter Kerr March 9, 2023 3589 The beloved organization will finally have a new, carbon neutral-building that will offer its many community services under one roof In 1954, a unique boys’ club was founded by Sid Stevens and the late Earl de ...
Winter fun at Fairmont Le Château Montebello and Fairmont Tremblant Peter Kerr February 23, 2023 1746 Editor’s Note: We published an article about these two unique Fairmont resorts in January 2021 – while we were still in the throes of the pandemic. As we approach March Break, we thought that our readers would ...
Lisa Rubin is enthusiastic about the post-pandemic adjustments being made at ‘The Segal’ Peter Kerr February 20, 2023 1558 An exclusive conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing live theatrical productions and the Arts community Lisa Rubin is irrepressible in her dual roles as Executive and Artistic Director for Th...
Sylvia Martin-Laforge – Director General of the Quebec Community Groups Network advocating for English-speaking Quebecers Peter Kerr February 15, 2023 3854 “I believe we are at a watershed moment for our community. Linguistic issues must not be seen as a zero-sum game.” Sylvia Martin-Laforge brings a wealth of government experience to her position as Director Gene...
Financial planners Lynn MacNeil and Fadi Ephtimios are partners in business and life Peter Kerr December 7, 2022 2493 “We’re getting more calls than usual, and we think it’s probably a result of the current difficulties in the financial markets. It’s understandable that some investors are seeking a second opinion about their p...
Marina Boulos-Winton – guiding Chez Doris to provide more services for vulnerable women Peter Kerr October 8, 2022 3341 Editor’s Note I first met Marina when she was the President and CEO of The Foundation of Greater Montreal, and we worked together on a story about the Foundation and the then Chairman, Dick Pound. I’ve followe...
Désirée McGraw – experienced federal policy advisor steps forward as a candidate for the Quebec Liberal Party Peter Kerr September 22, 2022 3575 Désirée McGraw is a highly motivated individual and has an impressive resume for her work as a policy advisor to Paul Martin, Justin Trudeau, and a variety of not-for-profit organizations. She was Head of Schoo...
