Sylvia Martin-Laforge – Director General of the Quebec Community Groups Network advocating for English-speaking Quebecers Peter Kerr February 15, 2023 3744 “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 3130 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...
Tony Loffreda – Senator, banker extraordinaire, philanthropist and… soccer coach! The Montrealer December 6, 2022 4403 After achieving a remarkable success with RBC, Senator Tony Loffreda now brings his customary exuberance, analytical thinking and fiscal knowledge to his role in the Canadian Senate. Tony is justifiably proud o...
Simon Chang brings positive change to Montrealers Wendy Singer November 16, 2022 3007 Simon Chang is a warm, vivacious man with a heart of gold and an innate ability to connect with just about anyone. When he enters a room, you know he has arrived, and he will leave having put a smile on everyon...
Marina Boulos-Winton – guiding Chez Doris to provide more services for vulnerable women Peter Kerr October 8, 2022 3187 Editor’s Note I first met Marina when she was the President and CEO of The Foundation of Greater Montreal, and we worked together on a story about the Foundation and the then Chairman, Dick Pound. I’ve followe...
Frankie Valli – It all started with Sherry in 1962, and Frankie has never looked back Peter Kerr September 13, 2022 4902 Frankie is still performing to capacity crowds who are anxious to hear his signature falsetto and sixty years of hit songs Frankie Valli has produced 71 hit recordings as a member of The Four Seasons and as a s...
Colin Standish – Constitutional scholar and lawyer is the energetic founder and leader of the Canadian Party of Quebec Peter Kerr August 12, 2022 4758 Colin Standish is optimistic that the Canadian Party of Quebec (CaPQ) will win seats and be present in Quebec’s National Assembly when it resumes after the October 3rd provincial election. Colin is the Canadian...
Rafael Payare takes the helm at Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal Peter Kerr July 8, 2022 1828 Immensely talented conductor brings energy and finesse to his position of Conductor and Artistic Director At just forty-two years old, Rafael Payare has already made significant contributions as Artistic Direct...
The Montreal International Jazz Festival Peter Kerr June 22, 2022 2188 The 42nd edition of Montreal’s legendary jazz festival will take over Places des Arts and Places des Festivals from June 30 to July 9, 2022. There’s an air of excitement already in downtown Montreal, and ticke...
Elias Makos – brings his love for radio broadcasting and current events to CJAD, Montreal’s top-rated am station Peter Kerr May 9, 2022 3793 “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...
