Tara Simonetta Mann, Author at The Montrealer

Montreal businessman Scott Jones champions respiratory care in memory of his brother

January 16, 2023

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Scott Jones’ life has been shaped by loss. The Nova Steel executive’s mother, Gail, passed away from breast cancer when he was just 16-years-old. About 10 years later, his brother, Christopher, was struggling w...

Montrealer Paul Marchand believes in the power of giving back

Tara Simonetta Mann

December 13, 2022

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Paul Marchand is a lifelong Montrealer and strong believer in the power of giving back. Throughout his life, he has dedicated countless hours to supporting the community, and the octogenarian has shown no sign ...

New cardiology centre of excellence will keep Montreal’s hearts healthy

Tara Simonetta Mann

November 19, 2022

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Heart disease affects a quarter of all Canadians. This all-too-common condition is not just one disease, but a group of disorders that negatively affects the heart. One type of heart disease is arrhythmia—a pro...

Sharon Steinberg, granddaughter of Steinberg’s grocery founder supports futuristic heart research

Tara Simonetta Mann

October 10, 2022

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At 84, Sharon Steinberg lives an active and social life, but it wasn’t always this way. Diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, she experienced breathing difficulties that made going anywhere a challenge. “I was having...

Specialized lung clinic at the MUHC offers compassionate care to Montrealers

Tara Simonetta Mann

September 16, 2022

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For Ian MacKinnon, it all started with a case of pneumonia. He had a deep cough that he couldn’t shake. From then on, he dealt with various lung problems, including bronchitis, for a decade. “Every autumn, my ...

After a cancer recovery “miracle,” the Goren family of Montreal gives back

Tara Simonetta Mann

August 14, 2022

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Morty Goren was on vacation when he began to experience sudden, severe back pain. As soon as he was home in the West Island, he went to clinic to find out what was wrong. “The doctors at the clinic didn’t like ...

Twice a skin cancer survivor, Montreal father Dean Graddon advocates for sun safety

Tara Simonetta Mann

July 11, 2022

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Skin cancer has always been top-of-mind for Dean Graddon. “I knew from a very young age that I was a walking risk for skin cancer,” says Dean. With light skin, eyes and hair, it was obvious to him that he was m...

Dr. Howard Goldstein survived a heart attack referred to as “the widow maker” thanks to the expert care of the McGill University Health Centre’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The lifesaving power of the ICU

Tara Simonetta Mann

June 7, 2022

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Two years ago, Dr. Howard Goldstein’s life fell apart. He was reading the newspaper on a Sunday morning when it happened: a crushing pain in his chest. Realizing something was seriously wrong, he called his wi...

Mike Griffiths - antimicrobial resistance

Mike’s story: How antimicrobial resistance is threatening modern medicine

Tara Simonetta Mann

May 16, 2022

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Mike Griffiths has struggled with his health for his entire life. At the age of 24, he received his first kidney transplant. The surgery was a big step toward better health, but it was not without challenges. ...

Tropical and parasitic disease expert Dr. Momar Ndao with Eleanor Nicholls, a generous donor to the MUHC Foundation

Dr. Momar Ndao provides life-changing care to those with tropical and parasitic diseases

Tara Simonetta Mann

April 13, 2022

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Ask anyone who knows him, and they’ll tell you Dr. Momar Ndao is one of a kind. An infectious disease expert with an infectious personality, it’s hard not to be enchanted by his generosity and his passion for h...

A novel collaboration from Brain Canada and the ALS Society of Canada brings decades of expertise to ALS research

Little Burgundy – Evolving Montreal, a photographic exhibition of one of Quebec’s first Black neighbourhoods

Navigating Uncertainty: U.S.-Canada Tariffs and Investing

The impact of proposed tariffs on condominium corporations in Canada

Saint-Malo: a seafarer’s coastal city

Montreal achieves the highest score ever recorded in the GreenStep sustainable tourism certification process

Visiting Toronto? Catch the highly anticipated Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

Three Perfect Days in Toronto

Stars on Ice at Place Bell - May 4, 2022

Discover, admire and acquire artworks by over 500 artists at the Plural Contemporary Art Fair

Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas and Gilles Vonsattel preform works for cello and piano

Keffiyeh/Made in China is a play with both heartbreak and humour

Discover, admire and acquire artworks by over 500 artists at the Plural Contemporary Art Fair

Adolfo Gutiérrez Arenas and Gilles Vonsattel preform works for cello and piano

Keffiyeh/Made in China is a play with both heartbreak and humour

A theatrical, musical and circus journey - Paperplane

Spring's Big Fashion Sale by Quebec Designers - April 10-13, 2025

Sammy Anzer set to headline at The Comedy Nest

Montreal businessman Scott Jones champions respiratory care in memory of his brother

Montrealer Paul Marchand believes in the power of giving back

New cardiology centre of excellence will keep Montreal’s hearts healthy

Sharon Steinberg, granddaughter of Steinberg’s grocery founder supports futuristic heart research

Specialized lung clinic at the MUHC offers compassionate care to Montrealers

After a cancer recovery “miracle,” the Goren family of Montreal gives back

Twice a skin cancer survivor, Montreal father Dean Graddon advocates for sun safety

The lifesaving power of the ICU

Mike’s story: How antimicrobial resistance is threatening modern medicine

Dr. Momar Ndao provides life-changing care to those with tropical and parasitic diseases

Author Tara Simonetta Mann