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Corey Haim’s death is a tragedy that affects us all, fan or not
Article online since March 10th 2010
I reacted to the news regarding the sudden death of Canadian actor Corey Haim, at age 38 this morning, with a great deal of sadness. I wrote “sudden death,” but the truth is that Corey worked on killing himself throughout his life, by enjoying the “good life” a little too much. Regardless...
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Last Call with Sol cancelled due to CJAD’s move to the Coast
Article online since February 26th 2010
Life is often a funny thing. Man plans, God laughs, is the adage. Just two weeks ago, I brought you news about Westmount resident and gambling terminator Sol Boxenbaum’s campaign to stop Loto Quebec dead in its tracks insofar as its pursuit of on-line gambling is concerned. Sol appears to...
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Bram Eisenthal
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Where’s the beef?: MoWest’s new Burger de Ville delivers on all counts
Article online since February 22nd 2010
With all the uber-hype about the latest downtown burger joint and its good-but-insanely-pricy food, it’s sometimes easy to forget what’s important to many people, both during a recession and in financially stable times. Quality product, nice clean digs and, above all, affordable prices,...
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Bram Eisenthal
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Westmount past places us in the footsteps of late legend Kate McGarrigle
Article online since January 27th 2010
How do you follow a legend once they are gone? Many still make pilgrimages to Memphis’s Graceland, although Elvis died there more than 35 years ago. Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s unusual Art Deco mansion on Pine Avenue reminds us of his unique character every time we drive past it alongside...
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“Michelangelo of the Forest” moonlights as Westmount prosthodontist Dr. Harry Rosen
Article online since January 21st 2010
He’d rather be giving someone a buccal makeover than anything, because dentistry – more recently prosthodontics at his second home, the Montreal General Hospital - has been his life for over half a century. But hand Dr. Harry Rosen a chisel and a huge chunk of slate and, boy, can he sculpt!...
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Bram Eisenthal
Other News
Westmount’s Spurrell heart and soul of Montreal film field
( January 15th 2010 )
Westmount’s hot shopping strip a gift-hunter’s paradise
( December 15th 2009 )
Sometimes you have the right to disobey the law
( December 14th 2009 )
Sometimes you have the right to disobey the law
( December 14th 2009 )
As English film industry wanes, Westmount’s Prupas keeps Muse rolling
( December 8th 2009 )
Shame on CHOM for intentional sleight to our war veterans
( November 24th 2009 )
Win or lose, Souvlaki George has many fans in the West End
( November 9th 2009 )
Westmount-raised Stoker descendant launches new Dracula novel at Halloween
( October 29th 2009 )
NDG Seasonal Markets a fun, healthy way to bid adieu to summer
( September 8th 2009 )
Westmount’s Cantor Bakery an update on a good thing
( August 26th 2009 )
Flying to the Northwest Territories? There are better carriers than Air Canada
( May 27th 2009 )
Late actress Linetsky honoured with St. George’s student fund
( April 15th 2009 )
Giant Colon Tour storms Northern Ontario after stunning Montreal debut
( April 14th 2009 )
Let me introduce you to my giant colon
( March 12th 2009 )
It's a bird! It's a plane!
( March 5th 2009 )
West End’s new Agostini’s relies on old world family charm, great food and prices
( March 2nd 2009 )
Local chef Goodman-Sone can turn anyone into a foodie
( February 23rd 2009 )
Veteran DJ Denis resurrects magic of old-time radio
( February 12th 2009 )
Sudden demise of Picasso serious blow to West End
( February 10th 2009 )
Some fearless predictions for 2009
( January 8th 2009 )
Briefly Bram
( December 18th 2008 )
Shaar's honourary presidents pass the torch
( December 12th 2008 )
Chez Nick closes in on century mark with visionary at its helm
( November 18th 2008 )
Meals on Wheels: When a hot meal can make a world of difference
( November 6th 2008 )
Le Pays d’Oz: Eco-friendly bargains while shopping for the little ones
( October 24th 2008 )
Akiva School: Celebrating 40 years of quality private education
( October 16th 2008 )
Madame De Pompadour boasts the most multi-faceted giftware in Westmount
( September 21st 2008 )
I hope I’m not intruding…
( July 23rd 2008 )
Prices at the pumps: Time to put up or shut up
( May 8th 2008 )
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