When can individual donors make a huge difference? Sam Watts May 15, 2023 1347 Think Philanthropically In last month’s column we examined a few reason why a donor might say “no” to a funding request. In this month’s column we will examine some things an individual donor can do in order ...
Maudite McGill – renewed criticism about funding for English-language universities Guy Rex Rodgers May 14, 2023 9472 What We Choose To Remember There is renewed grumbling in Quebec about English-language universities have ‘too much money’ and an unfair advantage over French-language universities In the wake of Bill 96, we ar...
Planned giving donors make an impact at the JGH Don Sancton May 11, 2023 1799 To mark Leave a Legacy Month in Canada, two generous supporters of the Jewish General Hospital explain why they’ve planned legacy gifts – and why others should too When people think of charitable giving, most i...
A New Life for pieces of the Old Champlain Bridge LiveEvents May 7, 2023 1696 The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) has announced the 11 projects confirmed in the Canada-wide Material Reuse Competition, a unique initiative which aims at giving a new life to over ...
Kruger Products Commits Over $600,000 to Assist Canadian Hockey Families for Third Year The Montrealer April 22, 2023 1107 Kruger Products, a leading Canadian paper manufacturer based in Montreal, has announced the return of its Kruger Big Assist program for the third year, aimed at helping Canadian families overcome barriers to pa...
Mikes RestoNotes: The new Randy’s Bistro in Montreal West; Billy K’s expands mikecohen April 20, 2023 1803 For Ryan Silkey, opening a new restaurant on the main drag of the town he grew up in is special for many reasons. Randy’s Bistro debuted last September on Westminster Avenue in Montreal West in the space that f...
The iconic Marathon Souvlaki simply gets better with time and three-plus locations mikecohen April 18, 2023 1769 MtlRestoRap It all began for the iconic Marathon Souvlaki in 1978 with a small restaurant on Notre Dame Street in Chomedey, Laval, containing five tables and focusing mainly on takeout and delivery. The origin...
When should a donor say “NO”? Sam Watts April 16, 2023 1752 Think Philanthropically It is a wonderful thing to fund a worthy cause, but sometimes a generous donor should refuse a request for funds. Almost every non-profit organization can claim to be underfunded relativ...
Covid-19: How community groups saved Montreal from collapse L'honorable André Pratte April 15, 2023 1352 My View of Our Montreal All over Canada, community groups play an essential role in helping vulnerable Canadians survive despite the difficult circumstances they face. The fight against Covid-19 demonstrated on...
The Newest ‘Tax-Free Saving Account’ – How young adults (and even their parents) can take advantage Lynn MacNeil April 14, 2023 1430 Managing Your Money Many Canadians are anxiously awaiting the availability of the newest ‘Tax-Free Saving Account’, slated to be available in the coming months. The First-Home Savings Account (FHSA) was first ...
