The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has launched a major fundraising campaign titled The Museum Transforms Lives The Montrealer December 8, 2023 3274 The Museum Foundation is launching a major fundraising campaign with the ambitious objective of raising $100 million over five years. MMFA Director Stéphane Aquin has renewed his contract for three years and i...
Chef Antonio Park – Montreal’s celebrity chef is a study in perseverance, unparalleled cooking skills, business acumen and dedication to his family Peter Kerr, with files from Heidi Small November 8, 2023 3014 Antonio Park has packed so many life experiences into his forty-nine years that they would occupy a few lifetimes for many people. Following his parents and sister, young Antonio experienced life in his home co...
Jim West – celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Canada’s premier jazz record label, Justin Time Records Peter Kerr October 7, 2023 2452 The man who first recorded Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee, The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir and Diana Krall’s first album is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Justin Time Records– the company he founded in 1983 ...
Lisa Giannone – President and COO of BFL Canada, the largest privately-owned insurance brokerage in Canada Peter Kerr with files from Alain Castonguay September 8, 2023 4376 In addition to guiding a company of 1,300 people with $2.5 billion in annual sales, Lisa Giannone is true to her parents’ values that encompass her family, hard work and giving back to the community. “My fathe...
Brittany Kennell – from Montreal to Nashville and back Peter Kerr August 9, 2023 2993 After performing at the hugely successful Lasso Country Music Festival last summer, evenko has engaged the country singer as a Lasso Ambassador for this summer’s festival. Brittany Kennell’s career path into co...
Just For Laughs – laughter and comedy mayhem until July 29 The Montrealer July 24, 2023 3078 Just For Laughs is arguably the world’s most important comedy festival, having launched the careers of stars such as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, the late John Candy, Rowan Atkinson and his Mr. Bean character, J...
Gabriella Gullotti – managing Maison Principale, Montreal’s première luxury event space Peter Kerr April 8, 2023 4094 Gabriella Gullotti works well under pressure – and that’s an important attribute when your job is to ensure that a couple’s wedding day runs smoothly. It is equally important when company executives are organiz...
Sun Youth launches its first-ever Capital Campaign to construct a permanent home Peter Kerr March 9, 2023 3380 The beloved organization will finally have a new, carbon neutral-building that will offer its many community services under one roof In 1954, a unique boys’ club was founded by Sid Stevens and the late Earl de ...
Sylvia Martin-Laforge – Director General of the Quebec Community Groups Network advocating for English-speaking Quebecers Peter Kerr February 15, 2023 3610 “I believe we are at a watershed moment for our community. Linguistic issues must not be seen as a zero-sum game.” Sylvia Martin-Laforge brings a wealth of government experience to her position as Director Gene...
Yves Lalumière, Montreal’s tourism ambassador to the world The Montrealer January 10, 2023 3054 A successful career in travel marketing eventually led Yves Lalumière to the top job at Tourisme Montréal. Growing up in Montreal’s East End in a family of modest economic means, it seemed unlikely that he wou...
