Markets are down – don’t miss these golden opportunities Lynn MacNeil July 10, 2022 1769 Managing Your Money Last month, as I was shopping for outdoor furniture, I came across some chairs that I had fallen in love with last summer. With recent inflation, I was kicking myself for not buying them the...
Surgical oncologist Dr. Mark Basik fundraises to fight cancer with the JGH Foundation Don Sancton July 7, 2022 3368 Multi-talented clinician-scientist, who treats patients and researches breast cancer at the Jewish General Hospital’s (JGH) research institute, is also an avid cyclist in Le Week-end pour combattre le cancer Dr...
Restaurant franchise king Tom Bountis introduces Billy K’s Burgers mikecohen June 25, 2022 3969 Mtl RestoRap There is no question that when it comes to restaurants, Tom Bountis has the magic touch Bountis was the founder and creator of the Allô! Mon Coco chain, which he sold to the MTY Group in 2019. He i...
Mike’s Resto Notes: News from Juliette & Chocolat, Baskin-Robbins, Sushi Taxi and more mikecohen June 21, 2022 1889 Sweet Tooth: Juliette & Chocolat recently held a grand opening for their newest location on the West Island at 3339 F Sources Blvd in Dollard-Des Ormeaux. When MtlRestoRap dropped by it was like a Willy Won...
Panic Selling! Lynn MacNeil June 13, 2022 1748 Managing Your Money If you have watched your recent investment statements with a sinking heart, I want you to know that I understand. I understand the feelings of fear and frustration that some people are exper...
Have fun – volunteer in the community Sam Watts June 12, 2022 1424 Years ago, a work colleague of mine consistently refused to participate in any benevolent activities that our company initiated. He would say, “I am looking out for #1”! Sadly, this is not a totally uncommon pe...
Make the most of your gift – consider donating marketable securities Kathy Assayag JCF Executive Director June 11, 2022 1026 It is rare that our tax laws include rules that we can actually get excited about. The treatment of the donation of Marketable Securities is one such rule. Why Marketable Securities? Generally, when a donor don...
Offering hope to brain injury survivors Melissa Arauz June 8, 2022 2179 Dr. Matthew Galati, traumatic brain injury survivor and Founder of Brain Changes Initiative In 2013, Matthew Galati was well on his way to becoming a doctor. One weekend, on his way back to medical school from ...
The lifesaving power of the ICU Tara Simonetta Mann June 7, 2022 2875 Two years ago, Dr. Howard Goldstein’s life fell apart. He was reading the newspaper on a Sunday morning when it happened: a crushing pain in his chest. Realizing something was seriously wrong, he called his wi...
Philanthropist David Amiel on leading by example, promoting diversity, and volunteer leadership Sarah Fletcher June 6, 2022 4912 “Why do I give? The short answer is because of my kids,” philanthropist David Amiel, Vice-Chair of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) Foundation, said simply. “I want to lead by example and show them that volun...
