Club Saint-James, one of Canada’s oldest private clubs is still thriving after 164 years Peter Kerr March 13, 2021 6627 By continuously adapting to economic and societal changes, Club Saint-James continues to attract a healthy membership of senior executives, professionals and business owners While other private clubs face daun...
Ecksand: 10 years of reshaping the jewelry industry Peter Kerr March 12, 2021 3805 Company co-founder Erica Bianchini saw a market for ethical jewelry with timeless designs, conflict-free diamonds, recycled gold and sustainable business practices – and the marketplace said ‘Yes!’ Erica Bian...
Thomas Mulcair – from a life in politics to a new career as a political commentator and university professor Peter Kerr March 8, 2021 6412 After decades of public service as a Member of Quebec’s National Assembly and then as a Federal Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, Thomas Mulcair has successfully launched a new career as a political...
Sean Henry – new host of CBC Radio’s Daybreak Peter Kerr February 13, 2021 2720 Having covered Quebec City and the National Assembly, worked at CBC Windsor, anchored CBC weekend television news and numerous CBC Radio and Television assignments in Montreal, Sean is now the host of Daybreak,...
Winter fun at Fairmont Le Château Montebello and Fairmont Tremblant Peter Kerr February 12, 2021 5448 Editor’s Note: At the time of writing, the Quebec-wide confinement measures were in place at both resorts. Dining options were limited to in-room dining. We recommend visiting the resorts respective web sites t...
Marlene Jennings – a lifetime of community involvement and public service experience now contributing to the Quebec Community Groups Network Peter Kerr December 9, 2020 5335 Marlene Jennings has an extensive career in public service as a member of the Quebec Police Commission, an elected Member of Parliament, and several community groups. She served as a Trustee for the English Mon...
Serge Savard – Forever Canadien is a fine biography Peter Kerr November 13, 2020 4330 Author Philippe Cantin chronicles Serge Savard’s rise to the pinnacle of hockey, his business interests, love of family and his integrity Serge Savard Forever Canadien is a great read; full of hockey stories ...
Fairmont Le Château Montebello and Fairmont Tremblant – a ‘local’ road trip Peter Kerr November 11, 2020 3258 For people who want a restorative getaway that doesn’t involve airports and includes low density population centres; Fairmont Resorts have provided a popular solution during this past summer. The full-service F...
Lucinda Chodan – Editor, Vice-President Postmedia… and songwriter! Peter Kerr November 9, 2020 3460 As Editor of the Montreal Gazette and Vice President – Editorial for Postmedia, Lucinda is the most senior female in Canada’s newspaper industry. But it was a surprise to learn that she’s also a songwriter whos...
Bakish Wealth – brothers Nick and Joe Bakish successfully mix investment and a social conscience Peter Kerr October 24, 2020 4946 Montreal Success Stories Brothers Joe and Nick Bakish have built Bakish Wealth into a highly successful financial services practice that is popular with successful entrepreneurs, professors and medical profe...
