Simon Chang brings positive change to Montrealers Wendy Singer November 16, 2022 1137 Simon Chang is a warm, vivacious man with a heart of gold and an innate ability to connect with just about anyone. When he enters a room, you know he has arrived, and he will leave having put a smile on everyon...
Marina Boulos-Winton – guiding Chez Doris to provide more services for vulnerable women Peter Kerr October 8, 2022 1173 Editor’s Note I first met Marina when she was the President and CEO of The Foundation of Greater Montreal, and we worked together on a story about the Foundation and the then Chairman, Dick Pound. I’ve followe...
Frankie Valli – It all started with Sherry in 1962, and Frankie has never looked back Peter Kerr September 13, 2022 2651 Frankie is still performing to capacity crowds who are anxious to hear his signature falsetto and sixty years of hit songs Frankie Valli has produced 71 hit recordings as a member of The Four Seasons and as a s...
Colin Standish – Constitutional scholar and lawyer is the energetic founder and leader of the Canadian Party of Quebec Peter Kerr August 12, 2022 3084 Colin Standish is optimistic that the Canadian Party of Quebec (CaPQ) will win seats and be present in Quebec’s National Assembly when it resumes after the October 3rd provincial election. Colin is the Canadian...
Rafael Payare takes the helm at Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Peter Kerr July 8, 2022 1143 Immensely talented conductor brings energy and finesse to his position of Conductor and Artistic Director At just forty-two years old, Rafael Payare has already made significant contributions as Artistic Direct...
The Montreal International Jazz Festival Peter Kerr June 22, 2022 1565 The 42nd edition of Montreal’s legendary jazz festival will take over Places des Arts and Places des Festivals from June 30 to July 9, 2022. There’s an air of excitement already in downtown Montreal, and ticke...
Elias Makos – brings his love for radio broadcasting and current events to CJAD, Montreal’s top-rated am station Peter Kerr May 9, 2022 2508 “I’ve always wanted to do exactly what I’m doing – to be a radio host on CJAD” It was near the beginning of our conversation that Elias Makos made it abundantly clear that his dream job is the one he holds a...
Geoff, Judy and Greg Kelley – a family history of community and political involvement Peter Kerr April 12, 2022 2679 Geoffrey Kelley served the West Island riding of Jacques-Cartier as a Liberal MNA (Member of the National Assembly) from 1994 through to 2018. Prior to being elected, Geoff served as a political aide to the Min...
Ranee Lee – Montreal’s Queen of Jazz continues to reign Rick Keene March 16, 2022 2245 Montreal jazz singer to reprise her Dark Divas show for Festival de la Voix It has been four years since Ranee Lee gave the performance of her lifetime. Her husband and musical partner Richard Ring passed away...
Bowser and Blue – looking back before it all started Rick Keene February 14, 2022 3480 It’s safe to say that George Bowser and Rick Blue are more than popular – they are beloved by audiences wherever they perform. Each of them brings a rich musical history to one of Canada’s favourite ensembles. ...
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