Time to realign Guy Rex Rodgers January 13, 2024 1298 What We Choose to Remember Every nation has its foundational myths. For Quebec, Nouvelle France was conquered by English-speaking foreigners who have been a plague ever since. Most Anglos I know have encounter...
Generosity in an Era of Uncertainty Sam Watts December 23, 2023 1386 Think Philanthropically It isn’t a secret that Canada is facing a multitude of society-level crises. There is a housing crisis, an opioid crisis, a mental health crisis, a climate crisis, and a crisis of affo...
Unlocking the Benefits of Real Estate Donations Lizzie Cody, Philanthropic Advisor December 13, 2023 1375 Do you own real estate? Are you interested in maximizing your philanthropic impact in a tax efficient way? If so, you may want to consider a gift of real estate to support your favourite charities. “By gifting...
Wilensky’s customers are leaving tips to support lifesaving heart care at the MUHC Stefanie Sweeney December 10, 2023 2054 If you grew up in Montreal’s Mile End, then it’s likely that the name Wilensky’s Light Lunch already means something to you. Whether you know the spot for its charming, mint-green doors on the corner of Fairmou...
Real Quebecers may yet have the last word Guy Rex Rodgers November 12, 2023 1472 What We Choose To Remember Last month I moderated a panel on the Impact of Bill 96 for the Quebec Writers’ Federation. The mood was glum. We do not have to look very far in the world to see deeply divided popu...
Three Philanthropic Considerations Sam Watts November 11, 2023 1232 Thinking Philanthropically Important news! Donors might need to donate more intentionally to causes they support because there has been a revenue decline in most charitable sectors. According to Canada Helps,...
DDO Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market – November 11-12, 2023 LiveEvents November 4, 2023 1254 Ceramics, creative soaps, woodworking, macarons, artwork… and more! Presented by the Dollard Centre for the Arts (DCA), the long-running DDO Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market returns bigger than ever with new...
Montreal Music Institute to provide musical education and participation for all ages The Montrealer October 20, 2023 1062 Working in conjunction with Trafalgar School, the new institute will offer services to the shuttered McGill Conservatory The leadership team of Trafalgar School for Girls, donors, music lovers and world-renowne...
London Calling: Help, we’re being invaded! Guy Rex Rodgers October 18, 2023 1346 What We Choose To Remember I was surprised last month by a documentary film – A London Lost: The Death of an English City – which made the remarkable claim that London is no longer English because it has been ...
The solutions are simple – they are not easy Sam Watts October 9, 2023 2063 Think Philanthropically Some readers have expressed concern about the recent report that identified a big increase in the population experiencing homelessness. Yes, the challenge of visible homelessness is gro...
