The real estate market in Montreal has reached an all time high. Turn on the news, speak to a friend who recently transacted or listen to the radio - everyone is saying it. Bidding wars are rampant and buyers are being forced to move fast or increase their budgets every few months. Inventory…
This years Montrealers can celebrate Israels 73rd Birthday with a video Celebration
Local pizza favourite Arena Pizza Pointe-Claire is celebrating a big milestone: they are one year old! After a tumultuous year for so many, especially restaurants, this is an especially proud achievement for owner Peter Alexopoulos and his team.
In this exclusive interview with The Suburban, Dr. Saba talks about his book of the same name, where he explains his point of view on preserving human life.
Thursday morning February 25 marked Metro Westmount’s official reopening following the renovations. The work, which began just over a year ago — at the 4840 Sherbrooke St. W, location — included the complete reconfiguration of the store, increasing the total floor space to over 27,000 sq. ft…
In the heart of Côte Saint-Luc lies the Équinoxe Marc Chagall, a beautiful luxury rental condo building with a wide range of differently sized units and price points that appeal to a wide range of buyers. These spaces are airy and bright, with stately nine-foot ceilings, gourmet kitchens and…
For several months now, we have observed significant changes in our lives and lifestyles. This upside down period disrupted our ways of being and, especially, how we do things. One did not know how so accustomed we were to our daily “pre-pandemic” routines. Circumstances forced us to do what…
Pierre Spinelli, President of the Spinelli dealership group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mathieu Spinelli, Vice-President, to the position of Executive Vice-President. At the service of the company for more than 20 years, representing the 4th generation of the family busine…
The story of Supermarché PA begins in 1989 when Sam and Taso, two Montreal brothers of Greek immigrant parents, bought a small grocery store serving the Greek community in the heart of Mile End’s ethnic neighbourhood at the corner of Parc Avenue and Saint Joseph Boulevard.
Interest for units has been exceedingly high since Trantor Realty launched its latest project last August. Monarc Condominiums, a mixed-use $250-million real estate project in the heart of the borough of Saint-Laurent, is a four-phase project that will debut next summer with rentals and then…
For 47 years the Brasserie Manoir (www.brasseriemanoir.com) located in Pointe-Claire has been serving our ever so popular home cooked meals during the holiday season. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Peter Sergakis and executive chef Chantal Sauvé are keeping that tradition in place, add…
Businessman Sam Chowieri was already a seasoned professional in residential real estate development when he decided, more than 30 years ago, to venture into the construction of retirement residences under the Katasa Group.
How do you defy a religion that has always been your guide and step into your own, when your renunciation lets down the community you grew up with and that has already plotted out your future? Driven to this dizzying, but necessary reflection before going into theatre, playwright Lydie Dubui…
33 years ago, the Katasa Group began to develop and acquire residences for seniors. Its mission is to design and build innovative living spaces for seniors to maintain their lifestyle and independence without any compromise.
When you’re the relatively “new” kid on the block, you take what you learn from your predecessors and combine it with your modern-day know-how and enthusiasm. Flex Moving admitted that it’s a younger company, but it is taking the moving industry by storm. They have three convenient locations…
As the pandemic hit, many home buyers were anticipating an ease on the historically low inventory, which had been driving Montreal home prices to historic highs. Surprisingly to many, Montreal remains an even stronger sellers’ market than before the pandemic hit. While many would-be sellers …
Construction will begin at the end of October on a new high-end condominium project in the Pointe-Claire Village called Le Charlebois. According to Marc Lefort, vice-president of business development for McGill Real Estate and Engel & Völkers Montréal, one of the commercial spots and hal…
The JOIA brand has always been well-reputed for its high-end collection of rental properties, and they are excited to be launching three new, diverse condo-style rental projects: JOIA Laval, the Majestic by JOIA, and JOIA Griffintown. Each project boasts its own luxurious style and design an…
The decision to move to a new location is never something that anyone takes lightly. Here are some of the questions that many people who visited and are now happily living at Place St-Moritz asked before deciding to join us…
As the president of Devmont, one of Montreal’s notable property developers, Sam Scalia is a mighty proud man these days — and with good reason. His Westbury Montreal project, located just off Decarie Blvd. between Jean Talon and Vezina, is taking shape quite beautifully.
For two decades, Bois Franc Lavallée has been serving the West Island and beyond, providing the largest selection of flooring options as well as expert, professional service that clients have come to depend on.
When real estate agents are showing properties to potential buyers, clean windows can have a major influence on the overall curb appeal and perceived value of the home, said Mitko Piperkov, owner of Vitres Royal. He and his team provide top-quality, reliable window cleaning services, pressur…
Pépinière-Gentile, Ceramique Royal and Distribution Morello are three integral parts of Mega Centre Montreal, a one-stop hub for complete home renovations located in the industrial area of Saint-Leonard —accessible within five-minutes of each other.
A vacuum cleaner is something most households have and rely on regularly, which is why it is so important to have a machine that works well for you and your home. With decades of expertise and a well-respected dedication to customer satisfaction — not to mention the largest selection of vacu…
Jessica Di Re is excited about what’s ahead. She recently joined the province’s newest real estate agency, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Québec, and is busier than ever helping both her sellers and buyers navigate the current market conditions.
Working with a real estate broker who has unparalleled experience as well as true passion for what she does is a huge asset, regardless of whether you are buying or selling. Pair that with money-savvy and great connections to professional buyers, and you have the complete package. Miriam Han…
In one of the most highly sought-after areas of Côte Saint-Luc lies the Équinoxe Marc Chagall, where construction has begun on Phase 2 of the expansive project. After completing Phase 1, which includes 170 units and a plethora of features as well as beautiful common spaces, the second phase …
Real estate is a tricky industry to navigate, but when you’re backed by more than three decades of experience, you can rest assured that you’re being guided by the best.
It was 1964 and the Lambertson family had started Lambert Roofing, a company dedicated to roofing as well as installing chimney liners. Over time, they expanded their roofing services, offering shingle, metal, and copper roofs. The company also increased their scope of chimney work — doing s…
The latest Suburban Short featuring Le Winston Condominiums
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, Ted Dranias became a man on a mission. Not only did he work towards ensuring that his three Petros Taverna restaurants in Westmount, Laurier and Griffintown kept running, but he proceeded with plans to open a fourth location in Little Italy and ste…
For more than four decades, V.I. Antiques & Fine Art has been helping people identify and sell their collections of Western fine and decorative art. In the last 10 years, owner Victor Isganaitis said his interest and expertise has expanded: “Chinese works of art have caught my attention,…
Like so many local companies out there, Sotheby’s International Realty Quebec wanted to give back to the community in some way during the COVID19 pandemic. That’s why Sotheby’s real estate broker Anne Ben-Ami and her family found a heartfelt way to make a difference. “We made hundreds of muf…
It can fairly be said that our lifeline through the lockdown were the truck drivers and companies that delivered all the products we needed to our front doors. They were the logistical infrastructure that made it possible for us to get so many of the essentials that got us - and are getting …
One of the most difficult things about watching our loved ones getting older is seeing how the simpler things became a huge challenge. This is particularly true of getting dressed – for seniors with limited mobility, or those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s, getting in and out of clot…
2020 was predicted to be a great year for the Montreal real estate market, but once the provincial ordered shut-downs came into effect, many would-be buyers began to speculate that numerous homeowners would be financially-strained and have to sell their homes, easing prices and pressure on b…
For many sleepaway camps like The Y Country Camp (YCC), the future of the summer’s programming was in question. However, this local organization decided to go ahead with their camp-savvy plans, only not with young campers but by inviting the whole family to join in on the fun: they are now r…
Petros Taverna is officially coming out of COVID-19 hibernation on Wednesday, April 29 with a take-out service, which will debut as a pilot project out of its Westmount location at 4785 Sherbrooke Street West (corner of Grosvenor). Owner Ted Dranias hopes to expand the program to his Laurier…
H4X (pronounced “HACKS), a leading Montreal-based streetwear and high-quality performance apparel brand for esports athletes and enthusiasts across the globe and the Mask Army, are stepping forward during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and producing washable and reusable face masks made in Canada.
On February 19, to celebrate the completion of rental improvements in Providence Saint-Dominque, the management of this residence for autonomous seniors celebrated the event in a festive way at a cocktail party.
Our pets are like family, and their wellbeing is always a top priority. But what happens when you plan a vacation where you can’t bring your best friend? Or perhaps you must move to a faraway country and you want to ensure your pet is well taken care of before, during and after the relocatio…
In the trendy neighbourhood of St. Henri, just a few blocks away from the Atwater Market, M2 Brasserie has made a definite impression upon patrons since opening just over a year ago at 3800 Notre-Dame Street West.
Businessman Peter Sergakis says he has a lot to be proud of between his restaurant and real estate holdings. These days he is excited to talk about the growth of his Brasserie Manoir chain.
As a proven pedagogical leader in the North American educational field, Akiva School is excited to launch the first elementary-level Language Lab in the province of Quebec. The Language Lab is a unique learning space that enables students to explore new languages at their own pace, in small …
Established in 1982, the Au Vieux Duluth restaurant chain has grown to 32 franchises across Quebec and one in Cornwall.
On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, Chalet Bar-B-Q on Sherbrooke Street West in NDG continues to cater to a loyal clientele. “We have a very loyal clientele and we wish to thank them for their support,” says General Manager Danny Colantonio, who has been at the helm for 30 years now.
The Rib ‘N Reef Steakhouse did not gain its reputation as a Montreal landmark for nothing. From the moment you valet park your vehicle, it is first class service all the way. First opened in 1960, Peter Katsoudas assumed the ownership 28 years ago and took this Decarie Boulevard establishmen…
It has been four years now since Voiles en Voiles made its debut in the Old Port and for young families in particular there may not be a more exciting attraction in town. Not only do the kids go wild, but the older crowd gets pretty pumped up as well.
We don’t know who has more fun at Sky Zone jumping on their trampolines and taking part in all the fun and challenging activities there: the kids or the adults. Either way, Sky Zone is the place to test your limits, blow off some steam, and get some great exercise that’s fun, too.
Ensuring children hit all the nutritional marks can be a challenge— for both the child and his or her parents. The typical modern diet is chock full of processed, refined foods that are stripped of their nutritional content, which is hardly ideal for growing bodies and minds. Add in busy sch…
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