Charles Bronfman Initiates Conversations for the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada Special to The Montrealer March 7, 2024 3313 “The demise of civility and the fight to protect democracy, both globally and in Canada.” is the topic for the inaugural Conversation: Sponsored by Charles Bronfman In a recent interview with The Montrealer, Ch...
Duke Eatmon is “Mr. Entertainment” on CBC radio and television, and a whole lot more Peter Kerr February 7, 2024 3451 Montreal broadcaster, teacher, musician and promoter combines a charismatic personality with a wealth of musical knowledge for his popular contributions to CBC radio and television. Duke recently celebrated his...
Denburk Reid – powering Montreal Community Cares, Red Rush and Lady Rush basketball programs Peter Kerr January 16, 2024 4126 With a hard-earned university education in Marketing and Business Administration from McGill and a Master’s from Concordia, Denburk Reid’s subsequent employment history would further develop the skills he would...
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has launched a major fundraising campaign titled The Museum Transforms Lives The Montrealer December 8, 2023 3478 The Museum Foundation is launching a major fundraising campaign with the ambitious objective of raising $100 million over five years. MMFA Director Stéphane Aquin has renewed his contract for three years and i...
Chef Antonio Park – Montreal’s celebrity chef is a study in perseverance, unparalleled cooking skills, business acumen and dedication to his family Peter Kerr, with files from Heidi Small November 8, 2023 3203 Antonio Park has packed so many life experiences into his forty-nine years that they would occupy a few lifetimes for many people. Following his parents and sister, young Antonio experienced life in his home co...
Jim West – celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Canada’s premier jazz record label, Justin Time Records Peter Kerr October 7, 2023 2550 The man who first recorded Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee, The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir and Diana Krall’s first album is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Justin Time Records– the company he founded in 1983 ...
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 4512 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 3114 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 3260 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 3336 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...
