All articles of Marilynn Vanderstaay
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Richard Pound discusses drug abuse with The Rotary...
Pound told his audience that use of illicit drugs in Canada is at a serious level that is higher than in the United States. Twenty six per cent ... -
Westmount welcomes spring
Members of Council took position at the back of the concert hall to greet the guests, many long-time residents, and some new residents, ... -
Westmount recognizes Earth Hour this Saturday
Again this spring, residents of Westmount are invited to celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday evening, March 31, by switching off their lights and ... -
Westmount recognizes Earth Hour this Saturday
The City of Westmount and the Healthy City Project have organized the Earth Hour event complete with guest speakers, information exhibits, a ... -
Rotarians prepare for their big garage event
Recently, during a pick-up at a garage on Monkland Avenue, the team misjudged the steepness of the driveway and the snow conditions and... ... -
A tribute to my mother, Tott Moens
Since she was a Westmounter for 40-plus years, many of you had the privilege to have at least met her. Whether you knew her as a friend or a ... -
Senior robbed in apartment lobby
Case in point is a Westmount senior who was robbed in her apartment lobby last Friday, Feb. 10. After walking home from a shopping trip to the ... -
WHA goes to all four corners of Westmount
Next Thursday, Feb. 16 members and guests will get a look at a prominent feature in the south - the CPR and the Glen - Michael Leduc, author of ... -
Discover your inner storyteller
A professional storyteller will lead the intensive, community-based workshop, guiding participants from brainstorming their ideas to actual ... -
Westmount's youngest centenarian
Surrounded by friends and family, Kathleen enjoyed a special luncheon where she celebrated more than her birthday, but also a century of living. ... -
Revisit the Beatles and help feed local children
Unfortunately, hunger is making too big an impact on children of this generation globally and yes, even in Montreal. On Saturday, Feb. 4 at 8 ... -
Chronicling a life of accomplishment
After her death, her son Ronald M. Bazar and granddaughter Kaima Bazar published an e-book of Bea's diary, written in the summer of 1931 when she ... -
Petty passes baton to new toy tea chair Kruyt
But this year was the last for the founder and driving force behind the event, and after many well-deserved accolades, Petty passed the baton she ... -
Ring in the New Year at the Rialto
Guests will enjoy the vintage music of Canadian rocker Michel Pagliaro and the fab sound of Replay, the Beatles tribute band that played Victoria ... -
Celebrating Christmas in Westmount
For those who would like to attend church in Westmount, services are plentiful in all denominations. Ascension of Our Lord, 375 Kitchener Ave, ... -
Artist Schweitzer marks AIDS day with a gift
Schweitzer has been an ardent supporter of his alma mater, making substantial donations of material culture to the D.B. Weldon Library, Archives ... -
Mountainside United presents its annual Christmas...
Choral and instrumental music of the season will be presented. Jazz pianist Vanessa Rodrigues will be the guest artist. The program will also ... -
Ginger Petty makes magic with high tea and toys
For 20 years Petty has been hosting Toy Teas to make sure every child who finds him or herself in a shelter over the holidays receives at least ... -
Author Larsen to lecture on A.Y. Jackson at Women's...
The lecture, which will focus on Jackson's formative years in Westmount and Europe - prior to his co-founding of the famous Group of Seven - ... -
Welcome to Westmount's busy holiday season!
For the last four years art therapist/artist Jennifer Lupien has directed the novices to work with acrylic on canvas to develop their own unique ... -
Atwater Library gala celebrates past and future
"It was our best yet," Executive Director Lynn Verge said of the Nov. 2 event. The gala evening included music by the Dave Turner Jazz Trio, ... -
Choir Boys celebrate 10th anniversary with fundraiser
The fund-raising concert takes place on Friday, Nov. 18 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Crowley Arts Centre, 5325 Ave. Crowley in NDG. For this ... -
Westmount High salutes its Class of 2011
Principal Michael Cristofaro and the faculty celebrated the ritual of commencement on with a packed house of students, families and friends for ... -
Remember Guy Fawkes Day on Nov. 5
That explosion refers to Nov. 5, 1605, when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London by infiltrating the buildings and ... -
Rotary calendar sales raise funds to end polio
The tables were easily identifiable by three posters featuring the familiar Rotary wheel and the slogan "Come and Learn about Rotary's Goal to ... -
Smart Living Day 2011 promises something for everyone
City Councillor Theodora Samiotis and event organizer Joanne Wallace have planned a day of diverse interactive displays and tips for better home ... -
Barwick Wall hosts annual group art exhibition
Participants will enjoy music presented by the Moondog Duo of Mark Reif on bass and George Wall on guitar while viewing an exhibition of ... -
Ascension of Our Lord concert will benefit antique...
@R:The event will also be a fundraiser to maintain the church's organ in good working order. Szanto will perform solo pieces and direct the choir ... -
Rotarians hosts End Polio Now weekends
This Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rotarians will be hosting two information tables set up near Victoria Avenue and Sherbrooke Street, ... -
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Canada World Youth
Over 130 Canadian municipalities which have hosted CWY volunteers, have declared October 17 to 23 Canada World Youth Week. Across Canada there ...
