Lisa Giannone – President and COO of BFL Canada, the largest privately-owned insurance brokerage in Canada Peter Kerr with files from Alain Castonguay September 8, 2023 1710 In addition to guiding a company of 1,300 people with $2.5 billion in annual sales, Lisa Giannone is true to her parents’ values that encompass her family, hard work and giving back to the community. “My fathe...
Brittany Kennell – from Montreal to Nashville and back Peter Kerr August 9, 2023 1121 After performing at the hugely successful Lasso Country Music Festival last summer, evenko has engaged the country singer as a Lasso Ambassador for this summer’s festival. Brittany Kennell’s career path into co...
Just For Laughs – laughter and comedy mayhem until July 29 The Montrealer July 24, 2023 1348 Just For Laughs is arguably the world’s most important comedy festival, having launched the careers of stars such as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, the late John Candy, Rowan Atkinson and his Mr. Bean character, J...
Montreal International Jazz Festival The Montrealer June 27, 2023 1496 Maurin Auxéméry is living his dream as Director of Programming for the world’s largest jazz festival Chris Botti at Maison Symphonique – July 1, 2023 Herbie Hancock at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – July 3, 2023 Dia...
The Montreal Chamber Music Festival: June 4 to 18 Denis Brott May 13, 2023 1821 Festival Artistic Director Denis Brott to welcome musicians of international stature; including a salute to beloved Montreal jazz pianist Oliver Jones Editor’s Note: The Montreal Chamber Music Festival started ...
Gabriella Gullotti – managing Maison Principale, Montreal’s première luxury event space Peter Kerr April 8, 2023 2029 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 2088 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 ...
Sylvia Martin-Laforge – Director General of the Quebec Community Groups Network advocating for English-speaking Quebecers Peter Kerr February 15, 2023 2112 “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...
Yves Lalumière, Montreal’s tourism ambassador to the world The Montrealer January 10, 2023 2059 A successful career in travel marketing eventually led Yves Lalumière to the top job at Tourisme Montréal. Growing up in Montreal’s East End in a family of modest economic means, it seemed unlikely that he wou...
Tony Loffreda – Senator, banker extraordinaire, philanthropist and… soccer coach! The Montrealer December 6, 2022 2882 After achieving a remarkable success with RBC, Senator Tony Loffreda now brings his customary exuberance, analytical thinking and fiscal knowledge to his role in the Canadian Senate. Tony is justifiably proud o...
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