Montrealer Ferron Campbell wants you to join the fight against cancer Tara Simonetta Mann February 12, 2024 2042 Co-founder of MD Heritage Ferron Campbell remembers his grandmother, Cita, as a shining light in his life. When she passed away from leukemia when he was six years old, the loss left a gaping hole. “My grandmo...
Why Gift Appreciated Marketable Securities? It Just Makes “Cents”! Linda Argalgi CPA, Philanthropic Advisor February 11, 2024 814 Did you know that one of the easiest and most effective assets to donate are appreciated marketable securities (publicly traded stocks, bonds, and mutual funds)? In Canada, when an individual or corporation sel...
City Mice and Country Mice Guy Rex Rodgers February 10, 2024 1027 What We Choose To Remember Bloc-Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet provoked a viral reaction last month with his interview for La Presse Canadienne about Montreal and the ROQ (rest of Quebec). Blanchet l...
When journalists identify the wrong scandal Sam Watts February 8, 2024 1874 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 5742 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 4498 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 1273 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 874 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 731 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 819 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...
