Bill’s story: a life transformed by a new heart Tara Simonetta Mann December 9, 2021 2652 In 2019, Bill Hastings was fading away. After years of struggling with end-stage heart failure, everything was difficult for the 62-year-old. Breathing, moving, walking up a flight of stairs. Bill’s heart wa...
Leading nurses in a pandemic: a Q&A with Lucie Tremblay Sarah Fletcher December 8, 2021 3623 For Lucie Tremblay, Director of Nursing for CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, staying connected to patients and staff is paramount, no matter the role she is in. Since her start in the nursing field in 1984, she ha...
Thinking differently: autism in First Nations communities Katarina Stojkovic December 7, 2021 4226 Located in Central Alberta, the Plains Cree community of Maskwacis defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or pîtoteyihtam, as “he/she thinks differently”. According to Grant Bruno, a registered member of Samso...
Holiday Gift Ideas 2021 Julie Kalan December 6, 2021 1798 Not sure what gifts to get? In need of inspiration? Look no further. The Montrealer is here to offer you some great gift ideas, ready to suit a wide range of interests and budgets. Share a Laugh, a Recipe and ...
Dr. Donald Vinh – Montreal physician and world-renowned researcher contributes to the fight against COVID-19 Peter Kerr December 1, 2021 7047 Dr. Donald Vinh is a talented medical researcher and practicing physician who is recognized as one of North America’s leading epidemiologists. In 2020 Dr. Vinh was the Canadian lead researcher who identified a ...
Youth Mental Health – November 23, 2021 LiveEvents November 18, 2021 1583 The Walrus Talks at Home: Youth Mental Health How can Canada better support young people’s mental health in a period of incredible upheaval? What is the state of youth mental health today? Rates of mental i...
Sun Youth has a long history in Crime Prevention by keeping children and youth active with positive role models Ann St. Arnaud Sun Youth Communications Department November 17, 2021 2200 Ann St. Arnaud Sun Youth Did you know that Sun Youth hosted the 18th annual training symposium of the International Society of Crime prevention practitioners in 1995? As its name suggests, the ISCPP is a...
From Generation to Generation – Making the World a Better Place The Montrealer November 13, 2021 5861 Robert Carsley’s involvement with the Jewish General Hospital Foundation began with his participation in its popular fundraising golf tournament and, as he learned more about the work of the hospital, it grew. ...
RBC Foundation donates $2 million to help launch first-ever Brain Canada Youth Mental Health Platform Kate Shingler November 12, 2021 2646 The toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s collective mental health and wellness has been massive. Mental illness disproportionately affects people between the ages of 15 and 29 worldwide, and accounts...
Is there a “problem” with philanthropy in Quebec? Sam Watts November 11, 2021 2585 Recently I told one of my American friends that I was writing a column on philanthropy for this publication. He is well acquainted with philanthropy and he asked me if this assignment was difficult. After all...
