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Carnegie Hall Concert and maestro’s enlightening pre-talk will be live streamed Beethoven unleashed. Hear the composer’s Ninth Symphony like you never heard it before on Sunday, February 26, when renowned conductor Benjamin Zander leads the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall in an orthodoxy-defying version of Beethoven’s Ninth, one of the most influential pieces of music ever written.   One of the world’s foremost interpreters of Beethoven and Mahler, the concert marks the fulfilment of the maestro’s 45-year quest to finally answer the question “what did Beethoven ..read more

West Island MNAs Monsef Derraji (MNA for Nelligan), Gregory Kelley (MNA for Jacques-Cartier) and Brigitte B. Garceau (MNA for Robert-Baldwin) are proud to unite their efforts to support three local food banks – On Rock Community Services, West Island Mission and West Island Assistance Fund. Kelley, Garceau and Derraji This community initiative coincides with the holiday season and with an economic situation that has become increasingly difficult. The face of poverty has changed – now it is characterized by small families, single mothers, children, workers, students and seniors. There are curre ..read more

By Myra Shuster The air was abuzz with excitement as the library’s first-ever houseplant swap was about to launch. Plant lovers young and old communed together amidst a mini botanical garden in the Côte Saint-Luc Public Library’s Harold Greenspon Auditorium. As participants arrived, they were assisted by volunteers who helped hoist and carry plants from their cars into the auditorium. Participants were met at the entrance table by Holly, a volunteer who assisted Manager of Community and Family Services Bronwen Cathey organize the event. Holly handed out swap and door prize tickets and a plant ..read more

MPP Laura Smith (pictured above), Member of Provincial Parliament for Thornhill, visited the Mintz Family Elderhome on Crestwood today, to make an important announcement alongside the Hon. Minister Raymond Cho and PA Daisy Wai. The Ontario government is investing our Thornhill seniors by funding $69,695 in three projects that will help seniors stay safe, fit, active, healthy, and socially connected across the community with Seniors Community Grants. “Age and disability should not be a barrier to happiness. This is why we continue to support non-profits, such as Reena, for the work they do for ..read more

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 Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, will be hosting a fundraiser Sale on Sunday, June 26 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Dufferin/Steeles area.  Beit Halochem Canada is committed to rehabilitating, rebuilding, and enhancing the lives of over 50,000 Israelis disabled in the line of duty or through acts of terror. Leading-edge Beit Halochem Centres across Israel provide specialized sports, recreational, and therapeutic programs, as well as activities for our members and their families. This upcoming Not your Ordinary Garage Sale will feature an ext ..read more

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