Barry F. Lorenzetti Foundation Annual Gala raises $500,000 to mental health initiatives The Montrealer October 10, 2019 1502 Montreal Faces It was a tremendous party at the elegant St. James Theatre for an excellent cause – to raise funds to support grassroots initiatives in support of Mental Health. The funds raised are dedicated...
The fantastic paintings of Luciano Ventrone at Han Art in Westmount Peter Kerr June 26, 2019 886 Luciano Ventrone’s paintings are more than eye-catching; the brilliance of their colour is arresting. They literally stop you in your tracks. Andrew Liu and Chloe Ng of Han Art have an exhibition of Ventrone’s ...
Preparing Alzheimer and dementia caregivers at McGill’s Steinberg Simulation Centre Peter Kerr May 15, 2019 836 There are two medical terms that strike fear into the hearts of families with relatives in the ‘boomer’ generation; Alzheimer’s and dementia – both diseases usually associated with older people. Medical researc...
Spring into Toronto with a mix of Broadway-style musicals, art galleries, family-friendly activities and outstanding dining choices Peter & Beverley Kerr April 10, 2019 792 There is such a wealth of ‘things to do’ in Toronto, that we recently realized that anytime is a good time to visit Canada’s largest and most diverse city. The city’s description as being Canada’s Downtown is a...
An enchanted evening in support of breast cancer research and treatment The Montrealer December 31, 2018 1799 Enchantée It was the best kind of evening out, a chance to dress up, mingle, eat, drink and support a cause close to the hearts of many Montrealers – breast cancer. Indeed, more than 200 guests donned ties ...
Henry Dauphin – taking his colleagues in The Refinery to international success Peter Kerr November 3, 2018 1964 Henry Dauphin is the charismatic leader of The Refinery, a Montreal-based management firm which works with promising entrepreneurs to successfully grow their start-up businesses. Since its inception, The Refine...
Birks re-opens its historic flagship store with elegant renovations and new high-end Brand exclusivities Peter Kerr October 5, 2018 1768 The windows have been re-opened to the street, as seen here in the Cartier boutique For generations, the Birks store on Ste-Catherine Street at Phillips Square was the ‘go to’ store of Montreal’s elite to p...
Ritz Montreal + Décarie Motors = the fundamental formula for a flawless fête Naomi Gold July 28, 2017 2485 Montreal Faces For the fiftieth anniversary of F1's Grand Prix du Canada, Hotel Ritz-Carlton and Décarie Motors, in collaboration with Aston Martin, staged an epic Friday night 'partay'. Aston Martin's exqui...
Italian superstar guitarist Zucchero returns to Montreal on March 28 The Montrealer February 23, 2017 2198 Italian superstar guitarist Zucchero The list of musicians that Italian superstar Zucchero has recorded and collaborated with reads like a Who’s Who of rock and blues musicians. They include: Bruce Springsteen...
Just For Laughs CEO Bruce Hills picks five shows Peter Kerr July 11, 2016 3168 Bruce’s Best Bets Just For Laughs CEO Bruce Hills picks five shows Just For Laughs CEO Bruce Hills has guided North America’s most important comedy festival’s expansion for twenty-five years. In a recent conv...
