Jubilation! The Montrealer December 1, 2007 4288 The Jubilation Choir is celebrating twenty-five years of glorious singing. Trevor Payne - Founder, Director, recipient of the Order of Canada and numerous other awards visits with The Montrealer Born one of...
“Dr. Joe” – everyone’s favourite scientist The Montrealer November 1, 2007 6141 Dr. Joe Schwarcz makes chemistry popular, is an accomplished magician, loves Broadway musicals and is an avid sports fan. “Dr. Joe” - as he is known to Montrealers - has created a multi-disciplined career a...
Pierre McGuire – passionate about hockey and family The Montrealer October 1, 2007 20772 With a degree in English literature and a passion for football, Pierre McGuire is not your ordinary hockey broadcaster There aren’t too many Montrealers who wear a Stanley Cup ring, and even fewer who have sha...
Sheldon Kagan is “Mr. Entertainment” to many Montrealers The Montrealer September 1, 2007 5831 Weddings, corporate events, Bar mitzvahs, Sweet Sixteens, bridal shows, and now Boomer shows, Sheldon Kagan and his family ensure that everyone has a good time Growing up in the Snowdon/Cote des Neiges area, S...
Céline Dion – using her star power to make a difference The Montrealer August 1, 2007 3635 Arguably the most famous Quebecer of modern times; Céline Dion continues to use her star power to help others less fortunate. You may or may not like her music – but there’s no denying her achievements within h...
Howie Mandel – a multifaceted career that includes stand-up comedy, television and movies The Montrealer July 1, 2007 7552 The happy-go-lucky comic overcomes the challenges of psychological disorders that require constant surveillance His career in comedy and acting may have all started when he was expelled from his Toronto h...
Bob Dylan – at 66 and a grandfather – he’s writing some of his best work The Montrealer June 1, 2007 3354 “...hearing Danny Gallivan's voice changed my life... hearing Dylan's made it more meaningful...” Mitch Melnick I’ll never forget the first time I heard Bob Dylan. My older sister Cherise was listening...
Leanor and Alvin Segal – their philanthropy makes Montreal a better place The Montrealer May 1, 2007 11882 Leanor and Alvin Segal have donated major sums to a variety of organizations - making a positive contribution all Montrealers Leanor and Alvin Segal have enjoyed tremendous financial success - but it was...
Bruny Surin – a worthy Olympic Champion The Montrealer April 1, 2007 7399 Standing in the lobby of Carrefour Multisports, I saw Bruny Surin before he saw me. He’s been retired from competitive running for five years, but still moves with an athlete’s grace. I stepped forward to intro...
Margaret Atwood on writing, and the value of The Arts The Montrealer March 1, 2007 3684 Canada’s best-selling author internationally and at home is the 2007 Grand Prix winner for the Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival, April 25-29. The $10,000 Award recognizes a lifetime of a...
