What molecular event happens for prostate cancer to progress faster and to be deadlier when patients eat a high-fat diet? This is the question Dr. David P. Labbé, a scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), and his colleagues recently elucidated. I… Read more
Paleolithic, ketogenic, modified Atkins, Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, intermittent fasting? Read more
Picture it: your living room, December 2019. The tree is all aglow, the eggnog poured (and spiked), the whole family gathered 'round—and you're only half-present. Your mind keeps wandering to what might be waiting for you just a click or a scroll away. Work emails. News updates. Candy Crush … Read more
Alas! I now understand myself better. I thought I understood myself quite well. I thought I knew who I was. I thought I was the 2nd generation canoeist in my family. However, recently my mother gave me a picture of my Grandmother canoeing! In this 1920 summer picture, Sadye Lightstone is 16 … Read more
The holidays quite often means hosting guests at your home, and keeping up with your own household plus extras can be draining. So here are some ways of preparing your home for guests so you can enjoy the holiday season as much as your visitors. Read more
The CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation and its main partners, Rythme and Metro, officially kicked off the 12th annual Tree of Lights campaign benefiting Sainte-Justine. Until December 12, people across the province are encouraged to once again give generously to support the children and families … Read more
Picture it: your living room, December 2019. The tree is all aglow, the eggnog poured (and spiked), the whole family gathered 'round—and you're only half-present. Your mind keeps wandering to what might be waiting for you just a click or a scroll away. Work emails. News updates. Candy Crush … Read more
Alas! I now understand myself better. I thought I understood myself quite well. I thought I knew who I was. I thought I was the 2nd generation canoeist in my family. However, recently my mother gave me a picture of my Grandmother canoeing! In this 1920 summer picture, Sadye Lightstone is 16 … Read more
It may not be a holiday marked on your calendar, but Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday following American Thanksgiving, is an important day for many charities. There are hundreds of non-profit, charitable organizations across the country that do valuable work in our communities. Giving Tuesd… Read more
With everything going on around the holidays, who has time to window shop and peruse the internet to find out about what the hottest gifts are? Don't worry - I've got you. I've put together some gift guides to help you find great presents for all the most important people in your life. Here … Read more
Not a day seems to go by without reading about the latest cyberattack. With the holiday season upon us, the stakes grow higher as digital criminals exploit the increase of e-commerce activity from consumers. Read more
Saint Columba House is launching its second annual hunger appeal to raise $42,000 to serve 4,039 extra meals or 80 extra meals per week. To feed more people, more often, in this community, and it needs your help. Read more
What molecular event happens for prostate cancer to progress faster and to be deadlier when patients eat a high-fat diet? This is the question Dr. David P. Labbé, a scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), and his colleagues recently elucidated. I… Read more
Paleolithic, ketogenic, modified Atkins, Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, intermittent fasting? Read more
The CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation and its main partners, Rythme and Metro, officially kicked off the 12th annual Tree of Lights campaign benefiting Sainte-Justine. Until December 12, people across the province are encouraged to once again give generously to support the children and families … Read more
You're sound asleep and suddenly your alarm clock sets off to wake you up for the day. As you reach to turn off the alarm, you grab your phone and begin the day by scrolling through social media to catch up on the last 8 hours of junk you’ve missed. Sound familiar? This is my typical morning… Read more
Maternity remains one of the most unique journey experienced by women and the environment she creates for her baby is a determining factor to its growth and development. Read more
Are you aware of your genetic health? If you are Jewish, find out how your genes are unique and how they can impact future generations. On Monday, Nov. 18 (7 p.m.) at JPPS-Bialik (6500 Ch. Kildare in Côte Saint-Luc), a panel of experts will address a range of questions about Jewish genetic h… Read more
The Morgan Arboretum is launching its annual Benefit Christmas Sale to be held from Saturday, Nov. 30, until Christmas Eve — an opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause while shopping for the season. They have trees, wreaths, boughs, and firewood for sale. In addition, the Arboretum makes… Read more
The cornerstone of Head & Hands nearly 50 years as a service provider to youth in Montreal has been it’s adaptability: shifting the types and nature of programming to meet emerging trends amongst the most marginalized populations in the city. The last two years at Head & Hands have b… Read more
What happens when locals get together and decide to make their town as big of a draw in wintertime as it is in summer? That’s what happened in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue recently when business owners and residents formed a committee to make the village as popular in the cold months as it is in … Read more
On Friday, Nov. 8, over 200 people gathered at the West Island Women’s Centre (WIWC) for their 24th annual silent auction. This event, their primary fundraiser, was hosted by Jessica Rusnak of CBC Radio. Attendees had fun offering their bids, enjoyed food and drinks, and had chances to win d… Read more
At what has become an annual tradition, volunteers from Cummins and UPS teamed up once again to celebrate Thanksgiving at The Teapot 50+ Centre in Lachine. Read more
A foster home is being sought for a two year old with good disposition. He is generally a happy, playful and sociable toddler who smiles a lot and is always excited to interact with children of his age upon meeting them. Jordan has a good daily routine; he eats well and sleeps through the night. Read more
English-speaking Quebecers have been chronically underrepresented in the Quebec public service since at least the 1940s, according to a report from Concordia University’s Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN). Read more
Mike Downey will become the ninth headmaster of Selwyn House School, taking over from current Headmaster Hal Hannaford in June. Currently serving as Assistant Headmaster and Head of Senior School, Mr. Downey has worked at the Westmount school as a teacher, coach and administrator for 30 years. Read more
When it comes to living and working in Québec, a working knowledge of the French language is key. That’s why in early October Concordia University launched Réussir en français, a French-language learning hub that gives students and the wider Concordia community the tools they need to succeed… Read more
Breakfast Club of Canada, who serve up millions of meals to students in Canadian schools across the country, is 25 years old! Read more
Royal West Academy Bardolators present Shake Up, Shake Down, a selection of comic scenes from “Twelfth Night” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and scenes of tragedy from “MacBeth” and “Romeo and Juliet.” The shows take place Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 in the auditorium of Royal West Academy in Montreal West. Read more
Marla Steinfeld loves teaching physical education to teenage girls at Belz Community High School, an Orthodox Jewish girls school downtown. As the only physical education teacher there for grades 7 to 11, her classes are completely different from the more serious ones they take. Read more
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, formerly Burma, is the largest country in mainland Southeast Asia and due to a common mispronunciation, many people will argue that the Bernese Mountain Dog — or Burmese Mountain Dog as they will say — originated there. In fact, this glorious breed was b… Read more
It’s not always easy to find the perfect place to live, a place where you have all the space and amenities you need, where you feel secure and are in pleasant surroundings and above all, a place you can afford. As a baby boomer, I lived in a modest but comfortable childhood home with a decen… Read more
Whether you are a dog owner or spend little or no time with dogs, it can be relatively easy to understand how a dog is feeling. We know a scared dog tucks its tail, an angry dog bares its teeth or shows its hackles, and a worried dog just looks worried. Trying to decipher what a cat is feeli… Read more
How many times have you been out walking your dog and another dog is approaching with its owner showing no sign of giving you and your dog some space? And as you move away, they look at you all insulted or confused because their canine can’t socialize with yours. “It’s ok, my dog is friendly… Read more
Budgies are social critters. They love attention, so if you're thinking about buying this type of bird, be prepared to have a new bestie. Read more
Alexis has been at the Montreal SPCA for quite some time. The shelter is currently looking to place him into a temporary foster home while he waits to meet his forever family. Essentially, he’s looking for an all-inclusive vacation: we provide his aquarium, food and necessary equipment to ke… Read more
The first day of September might be Labour Day to most, but to an increasing number of foodies, it’s becoming synonymous with Day One of the annual Le Burger Week. Held September 1-7, participating restaurants in cities across Canada and the U.S. create a special burger just for the occasion… Read more
Following its biggest event to date, when nearly 20,000 visitors descended upon Palais des congrès last October, the Montreal Vegan Festival (MVF) recently announced exciting news for its 6th edition. Read more
Summer is winding down, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy the fresh, seasonal ingredients that are at their finest right now. Read more
This summer, do it for the graham because S’more Starbucks treats are coming your way! Back by popular demand, Starbucks is kick-starting the summer season with a partner and customer favourite—the S’mores Frappuccino, starting April 30th for a limited time. Read more
This nutritious and simple 10 minute vegetarian dish is my grandmother’s fall recipe. It’s very healthy, low calorie and emphasizes the flavour of pumpkin. Give it a try and it will be one of your favourite go-to recipes. Read more
As Robbie Brown walks toward Les Marchés Tau’s expanded produce section, explaining what makes the store competitive with larger food companies, he suddenly stops, smiles, and dashes at one of his employees to greet him. “That man has been with us for 25 years,” says Brown, Vice President of… Read more
When the city was hit on November 12 with its first significant snowfall of the season, drivers who were prescient enough to have already made the switch from summer to winter tires felt pretty smug. I know because this year I was one of them — and it felt good. Read more
Ile-Perrot Toyota and Mazda 2-20 Ile-Perrot stand out by winning an important Canadian award. The two Groupe AutoForce dealerships have reached the top 25 Best Car Dealerships to Work For in Canada. A list that includes only four Quebec dealerships. Read more
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When you buy a new car it starts depreciating as soon as you drive it off the lot. There are plenty of old cars with relatively few miles — under 100,000 — that have been very well cared for and still have a lot of life left, considering that the average car on the road today is close to 12 … Read more
Recently, I wrote a column about getting ticketed for $169 and losing three demerit points for not stopping long enough at a stop sign. This brought a slew of emails from readers who experienced the same and the following are some of their comments: Read more
Many people see electric cars as something that’s great for getting around town, but not for taking on long highway trips. Well, that’s where neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) come in. They’re designed specifically for shorter, low-speed jaunts – and the Eli Zero is one of the latest to … Read more
The holidays quite often means hosting guests at your home, and keeping up with your own household plus extras can be draining. So here are some ways of preparing your home for guests so you can enjoy the holiday season as much as your visitors. Read more
Move over neutral ceramic and stone. The year ahead will see trendy homes outfitted with tiles and slabs that feature bold colours, luxurious patterns, surprising textures, unique shapes, metallic and lacquered finishes, richer veining and floor-to-ceiling wrapping. That’s the message of ind… Read more
If you were not among the devoted gardeners who managed to check everything off their winterizing to-do list before last week’s surprisingly early snowstorm, you are not alone. Just days preceding the snowfall and sudden plummeting temperatures, spring-flowering bulbs were being planted, gar… Read more
An estimated three million Canadians have one, and they have emerged as the single largest contributor to the growth of household debt in Canada. Yet many consumers do not appear to fully understand how they work. No, we’re not talking about credit cards or car loans. We’re talking about hom… Read more
Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase of your life. It’s a time when you’ll want to get things right and not miss any important details. Use this list to make sure you are doing what you need to be doing to protect yourself and your family from costly surprises in the future. Read more
Every year, the winners of the Habitat Design Awards Contest celebrate the talent and creativity of artisans in the field of residential construction. These distinctions — around twenty were awarded this year — aim at celebrating excellence in the construction of new dwelling units in the gr… Read more
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