Elias Makos – brings his love for radio broadcasting and current events to CJAD, Montreal’s top-rated am station Peter Kerr May 9, 2022 362 “I’ve always wanted to do exactly what I’m doing – to be a radio host on CJAD” It was near the beginning of our conversation that Elias Makos made it abundantly clear that his dream job is the one he holds a...
Geoff, Judy and Greg Kelley – a family history of community and political involvement Peter Kerr April 12, 2022 461 Geoffrey Kelley served the West Island riding of Jacques-Cartier as a Liberal MNA (Member of the National Assembly) from 1994 through to 2018. Prior to being elected, Geoff served as a political aide to the Min...
Ranee Lee – Montreal’s Queen of Jazz continues to reign Rick Keene March 16, 2022 619 Montreal jazz singer to reprise her Dark Divas show for Festival de la Voix It has been four years since Ranee Lee gave the performance of her lifetime. Her husband and musical partner Richard Ring passed away...
Dawn Tyler Watson brings her high energy vocal performances and dynamic stage presence to the blues Peter Kerr January 21, 2022 1306 Winner of a JUNO Award for her most recent album, Mad Love and multiple Maple Blues Awards, Dawn Tyler Watson and The Ben Racine Band recently won the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenne...
Dr. Joe Schwarcz – Director of The McGill Office for Science and Society – “Separating myth from science” Peter Kerr December 17, 2021 2035 Dr. Joe Schwarcz has been making chemistry popular for 40+ years. He’s also an accomplished magician, loves Broadway musicals and is an avid sports fan. When first interviewed by The Montrealer in 2007, Dr. ...
Linda Leith – a lifelong love of literature that has led to several careers in writing Peter Kerr October 10, 2021 1186 Linda Leith – is having a busy year, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of her publishing company, being awarded the Officer of the Order of Canada, the publication of her novel, The Girl From Dream City and publ...
Catherine Verdon-Diamond is a rising star at CBC television in Montreal Peter Kerr September 13, 2021 1861 Catherine followed a circuitous but rapid path to her current roles of Weather Specialist and acting host of Our Montreal. Her natural effervescence and self-assurance have made her a ‘natural’ in front of the ...
MANDY’S – founded by sisters Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe, their healthy-eating salad-bar restaurants have become a Montreal favourite Peter Kerr August 14, 2021 3069 What started out as a salad bar/café in the back half of a clothing boutique in 2004, has blossomed into a business with eight locations and over four hundred employees. It took four more years before Mandy and...
Sam Watts – his fresh approach as CEO brings client-centered services to Welcome Hall Mission Peter Kerr July 12, 2021 1835 Sam Watts enjoyed a successful business career, primarily as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry before being recruited to become the CEO of the Welcome Hall Mission. His combination of business acumen ...
Groupe Park Avenue: Insights from one of Montreal’s most successful car dealers Peter Diekmeyer June 6, 2021 3246 Norman John Hébert, COO of Groupe Park Avenue, is leading a rare effort: transferring a family business to third generation management. Hébert father and son enjoy workingtogether and maintaining the family’s...
