Jessica Malz – Helping West Island LGBTQ Youth debraarbec April 11, 2013 6118 Growing up gay on the West Island, Jessica Malz says she never felt like she fit in anywhere. "I struggled a lot. I felt very alone and isolated and you know, it didn't have to be that way." As an adult, Malz...
Daniel Boulud – rock star chef The Montrealer April 11, 2013 7143 Manhattan is a very long way from Saint-Pierre de Chandieu, a smallish French village on the outskirts of Lyons. It’s an even farther mindset from the hustle and bustle of the highly competitive restaurant busi...
Phillip Clement Column Philip Clement March 12, 2013 5340 Dear Montrealers, in this month’s column I would like to address the condominium market, a very popular issue these days with regards to real estate in our great city. Spring will be arriving soon, despite our ...
Le 215 Redfern – elegant penthouse living in Westmount The Montrealer March 12, 2013 10676 Every now and then a product is introduced to the marketplace and captures the imagination and attention of its intended public. Located in Westmount and just a five minute stroll from that city’s iconic Greene...
Ontario’s waterfront community of Creg Quay carolynflower March 12, 2013 19531 In 1962, a young couple living in Montreal went on a quest for a more peaceful and tranquil environment outside city limits, and took a drive to a small community which was then at the “far western tip” of the ...
Sax Condominiums in Town of Mount Royal – inspired and inspiring The Montrealer March 12, 2013 10879 The Kevlar Group’s decision to brand their first condo development on Nun’s Island was unique, but it was also one that made good business sense as they were poised to introduce an innovative design concept tha...
Roccabella construction begins in front of the Bell Centre The Montrealer March 12, 2013 7118 Montreal: Following the success of “Le Roc Fleuri,” developer MC Finance begins the construction of its new downtown project, the ‘’Roccabella’’ in front of the Bell Centre. Contributing to modernizing down...
Ask the Hammer linda.hammerschmid March 11, 2013 7103 Tax Deductible Legal Fees Every year, I come across a certain number of people who have been through family proceedings and are not aware that they may be entitled to a tax deduction for the legal fees, or a p...
Mike Lenase, Still Young at 105 debraarbec March 11, 2013 4616 A crisp winter day, and Mike Lenase is bundled up for his daily constitution. He walks three kilometers every day. A good distance for a young man, but Mike is 105. "Walking is my best way to keep young. If you...
Real Estate Philip Clement Philip Clement February 14, 2013 5568 Dear Montrealers, with January 2013 behind us and February just beginning, The Spring Market is here, nice and early which is a nice change from previous years. Not only have I experienced an unexpected increas...