Philippe III and Nannette de Gaspé Beaubien Tracey Arial April 18, 2017 34371 Spearheading four generations to secure Quebec’s place on the global stage How do you put your mark on a family business without diminishing the role and expertise of your parents and siblings, while also maki...
The Hornsteins created an enduring legacy in arts philanthropy Tracey Arial March 15, 2017 5343 The donation of European art to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts by Michal and Renata Hornstein ranks among the greatest benefactions of art in the history of Canada. When two Polish Holocaust survivors arrive...
Lorne Trottier’s Ever-Expanding Universe Tracey Arial March 3, 2017 8925 If there’s anyone who knows how to use the study of science for the benefit of humans, it’s Lorne Trottier Trottier has taken a passion in electro-magnetic technology he discovered at 11 years old and turned i...
Philanthropy begins at home: Moving from guilt to the “giver’s high” John Hallward May 15, 2016 5860 Fundraisers call it the “giver’s high”. Whether you give $50 or $5,000 to charity each year, it should give you a proud, warm feeling of ‘doing good’. However, almost all of us have experienced the opposite: t...
Stuart and Claire Webster make philanthropy an important life choice Peter Kerr April 9, 2016 12624 Stuart and Claire Webster are a successful couple with two young children at home and a son attending university. They own and manage a successful business, have a full social calendar, and yet they dedicate a ...
Managing Your Money – The Importance of Giving Lynn MacNeil March 21, 2016 5425 Managing Your Money The Importance of Giving A wide range of research supports the fact that giving makes us feel happier and enjoy better health. In fact, a 2008 study* by a Harvard Business School professor...
Young Heroes Wanted: 91 New Bicycles to be Awarded The Montrealer March 17, 2016 5223 Young Heroes Wanted: 91 New Bicycles to be Awarded For the 32nd consecutive year, Sun Youth Organization is happy to announce the return of its Annual New Bike Giveaway program. These bicycles will be handed...
P.K. Subban – this gifted hockey player makes the largest charitable donation by a professional athlete Peter Kerr March 12, 2016 9415 P.K. Subban’s $10 million donation is largest by a professional athlete in Canada The child whose loving father helped him into his first pair of skates before he was even three years old would grow up to...
Mitch Garber – successful business executive, philanthropist, and sports fan Peter Kerr May 31, 2015 16228 Mitch Garber is the CEO of Caesars Acquisitions, the umbrella company for Caesars Interactive Entertainment, five Caesars Palace Resorts, Planet Hollywood, Bally’s Las Vegas, Le Cinq Hotel in Las Vegas, The Cro...
Leanor and Alvin Segal – their philanthropy makes Montreal a better place The Montrealer May 1, 2007 11771 Leanor and Alvin Segal have donated major sums to a variety of organizations - making a positive contribution all Montrealers Leanor and Alvin Segal have enjoyed tremendous financial success - but it was...
