When journalists identify the wrong scandal Sam Watts February 8, 2024 1824 Think Philanthropically The non-profit sector is an economic driver, contributing over 192 billion dollars to Canada’s GDP. Is it scandalous that a few non-profit executives appear to be overpaid? Probably. B...
Dr. Vicky Tagalakis leads JGH doctors into the future of healthcare Don Sancton February 6, 2024 5634 The Jewish General Hospital’s new Physician-in-Chief wants to ensure doctors play a key positive role as new ways of delivering care are introduced. Dr. Vicky Tagalakis was named the Chief of the Jewish General...
One on one with Peter Mammas: Foodtastic boss forecasts huge expansion for leading franchisor mikecohen January 26, 2024 3847 MtlRestoRap It was back in the early 1990s when brothers Lawrence and Peter Mammas first ventured into the restaurant business, opening a retro diner concept that was originally called Smokey’s. One of their ...
Everyone Needs a Plan! Lynn MacNeil January 25, 2024 1151 Managing Your Money “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” This quote by renowned French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry describes what many people encounter when they set goals… especially New Year’s resolut...
Mike’s Ottawa Resto Notes: Big Rig Kitchen and Brewery and Ralph & Sons Diner mikecohen January 25, 2024 800 OTTAWA - Montreal-based Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant franchisors, purchased Big Rig Brewery and Big Rig Restaurants (www.bigrigbrew.com) back in 2019. There are presently four locations in the...
The A to Zs of DAFs: Your Charitable Bank Account Linda Argalgi CPA, Philanthropic Advisor January 24, 2024 687 In the realm of benevolence, where compassion meets financial foresight, the Donor Advised Fund (“DAF”) has emerged as a catalyst for impactful giving. A DAF is not just a gift planning tool. It is the key to u...
Overcoming Life’s Slopes: Oscar’s Resilience in the Face of Brain Injury Brielle Goulart January 23, 2024 776 Despite facing multiple brain injuries, Oscar Blyth, a graduate of the University of Victoria and a freestyle skier, has overcome obstacles and continues to pursue his goals. Along with a few of his close frie...
OROT illuminates the path of innovation and digital transformation of healthcare Don Sancton January 15, 2024 2333 Chief Innovation Officer Danina Kapetanovic and her team aim to help deliver ‘Care Everywhere’; a vision supported by the Jewish General Hospital Foundation The Jewish General Hospital (JGH) and its associated ...
2024 Wishes – or Resolutions Sam Watts January 14, 2024 732 Think Philanthropically At the beginning of every year many of us have a habit of articulating something we call resolutions. Some of us even write them down. In this context, the word “resolution” is define...
Time to realign Guy Rex Rodgers January 13, 2024 1132 What We Choose to Remember Every nation has its foundational myths. For Quebec, Nouvelle France was conquered by English-speaking foreigners who have been a plague ever since. Most Anglos I know have encounter...
