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Five Minutes With: Montréal-based Musician Fred Issid

Fred Issid is a Canadian-Spanish composer, pianist, singer-songwriter whose music explores emotions, human relationships, life, and connection through an eclectic fusion of styles. Classically trained, he began studying piano at the age of six, later [...]
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with: Montréal Musical Director Bob Bachelor

I have known Bob Bachelor since 1984, and we have a long, rich history of working together on numerous productions, both with The Lyric Theatre Singers and other companies. When I first met Bob, he [...]
Lifestyle

Pearly the dog is looking for a new home in the Montréal area

Seven-year-old Pearly is the very definition of sweetness: calm, gentle and full of love. This dog is an expert in making just about anyone happy. Pearly adores affection, especially a good rump scratch (the two-handed [...]
Charity

Charitable Choices: Courtney Blamey of GAMERella

In an industry long criticized for its barriers to entry, GAMERella is carving out a new path—one grounded in accessibility, inclusivity, and community care. Co-Director Courtney Blamey (she/her) leads the organization’s efforts to open the [...]
Business

Homegrown Business: Lauren Mezzaluna of Sona Cosmetics

Sona Cosmetics is a Montréal-born beauty brand crafting trend-first, vegan, and cruelty-free makeup designed to perform, without the luxury markup. Built on the belief that great formulas should be accessible to everyone, Sona delivers high-performance [...]

Charitable Choices: Courtney Blamey of GAMERella

January 6, 2026

In an industry long criticized for its barriers to entry, GAMERella is carving out a new path—one grounded in accessibility, inclusivity, and community care. Co-Director Courtney Blamey (she/her) leads the organization’s efforts to open the [...]
Homegrown Business: Lauren Mezzaluna of Sona Cosmetics

January 5, 2026
Old Photographs of McGill College Street (1914-1990)

January 1, 2026

Old Photographs of Sainte-Catherine Street (1920-1972)

by Dalia Nardolillo in History

Sainte-Catherine Street is one of Montréal’s busiest and most popular streets, stretching over 11 kilometres through the city. It’s a top destination for shopping, with everything from well-known department stores to trendy boutiques and cafés. [...]