How has the pandemic impacted Community Service Organizations and what will change in the Future? Sam Watts September 26, 2021 327 The pandemic has had an enormous impact on Montreal’s network of more than 600 non-profit community organizations. Community-based non-profits differ in many important ways and the impact of the pandemic varied...
Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal – celebrating 50 Years of helping all Montrealers Peter Kerr September 14, 2021 586 Since being founded in 1971 by Arthur Pascal and a group of leaders in the Jewish Community, the Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal has grown to become one of the Canada’s largest administrators of family ...
Sam Watts – his fresh approach as CEO brings client-centered services to Welcome Hall Mission Peter Kerr July 12, 2021 722 Sam Watts enjoyed a successful business career, primarily as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry before being recruited to become the CEO of the Welcome Hall Mission. His combination of business acumen ...
Joe Ortona: New EMSB Chair stands up for the Anglophone community Kristin McNeill May 10, 2021 1708 Spring has been particularly busy for the chair of the English Montreal School Board (EMSB), Joe Ortona. Since assuming office in September 2020, he has become a much sought-after community leader by the media ...
Toujours Ensemble, motivating youth to succeed Tracey Arial December 14, 2020 486 How did a local charity motivate groups of teens to deliver 200 hot meals to house-bound low-income families and seniors in Verdun every day from April until August, 2020? It happened because all of the peop...
Seniors teaching and learning stay connected with the Cummings Centre and technology The Montrealer December 13, 2020 1271 The success of courses offered to date through the Cummings Centre’s online format has exceeded all expectations. Teachers have stepped up to the challenge with enthusiasm, delivering stimulating and engaging p...
Marlene Jennings – a lifetime of community involvement and public service experience now contributing to the Quebec Community Groups Network Peter Kerr December 9, 2020 2501 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...
Wear the Poppy – Remembrance Day 2020 LiveEvents November 6, 2020 1549 Don't Forget to Wear the Poppy November 11th, Remembrance Day, will be different this year - no large gatherings at cenotaphs or school assemblies to mark the date. Due to Covid-19, many of us will be working ...
Adults 50+ Virtually Embrace a New Way of Staying Fit The Montrealer October 17, 2020 701 Staying Fit With so much change happening in our daily lives in recent months, the importance of taking stock of one’s own health and wellness needs has been receiving renewed interest. With help from the Cumm...
A Ride to Remember: One Montreal family takes life by the handlebars, and raises funds for brain research Kate Shingler September 21, 2020 1742 Helping to bathe and dress your grandfather is not a typical responsibility for a 17-year-old Montreal high school student. But even as teenagers, Matthew and Evan Wener were all too aware of the toll caring fo...
