Bernard Mendelman passed away peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 — the days this, his last column, was scheduled to be published. D…
When we come into this world our names are chosen for us. Old Testament names are popular with both Christians and Jews. It’s customary for Je…
The following column appeared in The Suburban the week before Mother’s Day in 2015.
It’s now well over a year since Russia attacked Ukraine and started the largest clash in Europe since the last World War. The war has opened u…
Passover 2023 begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 5 and ends the evening of Thursday, April 13. The first Passover Seder is on the evening o…
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur, happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr purr purr.
Sunday we move our clocks one hour ahead and next November we revert back to standard time, moving our clocks one hour back. Moving the clocks…
One of the most hilarious episodes of Seinfeld takes place in the Hamptons; Jerry’s girlfriend walks in on a naked George Costanza and sees hi…
Valentine of Terni was a priest who married Roman soldiers against orders from Claudius II. He was arrested and killed on February 14 in the y…
God save our gracious Queen
January —To deal with the overwhelming fear, anxiety, loneliness and grief, of COVID-19, I suggested that every hospital and nursing home shou…
The eight days of Chanukah are underway. The Jewish festival celebrates the victory of the Maccabees, some 2100 years ago, when a small band o…
For fellow members of the older generation, losing our mind is our greatest fear. I believe seniors who use their computers and cell phones re…
Permacrisishas been chosen as Collins Dictionary's word of the year. It led its annual compilation of 10 words or phrases that reflect our eve…
Over the years, I’ve been proud of myself that I had never fallen for any of the numerous scams that are found on the internet. That was until…
It’s October and at all the food markets the green stalks of my favourite veggie, sweet corn, have been replaced by ugly looking orange pumpki…
Henry, perplexed, was searching for a solution. His son Mitchell and daughter Jennifer told him that they and their children would be unable t…
Watching performers at a recent Just For Laughs show, I came to the realization that vocal communication, including facial expressions and bod…
The other day I jumped out of bed when I saw my clock radio read 7: a.m. I had a doctors’ appointment at 8 a.m. so I had to hurry. I dressed q…
Dominique Anglade is the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party and leader of the Official Opposition of Quebec. She is the first woman to head th…
The following column appeared in The Suburban in July 2005. Seems to me in the past 17 years driving in the city has not improved at all.
Hot diggity dog. What could be better in the summertime than noshing on a hot dog? Since my childhood a hot dog has been a classic treat. In m…
Not to conflict with Mandi Robertson, our wine columnist, the following is a column of mine that appeared in The Suburban in August 2011.
Garage sales are bursting out all over. In Montreal a permit is required for each garage sale. Permits are issued free of charge. Garage sales…
It was the last week of June and I had completed Grade 9 at Baron Byng High School. I was 14 years old and during the summer I worked with my …
With restrictions easing on COVID-19, many employees who have been working at home are beginning to return to their workplace. The following c…
Mattel has recently unveiled a set of new Barbie dolls that aims to represent more children from various backgrounds and communities, includin…
People who believe that Friday the 13th is a day of fright will probably avoid all tasks. They will not conduct any business or travel and wi…