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Westmount SDA celebrates Submitted by Krystal St. John This past December 14, Westmount Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Social Committee hosted its annual Une Soirée de Noël Dans un Jardin banquet, at the Holiday Inn, 6500 Cote de Liesse. Organizers see it as “truly a blessing when we can gather together and share good times with one another, and hope that we all continue to hold onto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” The evening started with an enchanting time in the tropical garden of the hotel for appetizers followed by a 5-course meal. Guests were favored with a range …

SheDidThat looks for candidates Contact Staff It may be the dead of winter, but many Grade 11 students are already looking forward to the event pop culture has turned into the crowning moment of one’s high school career: prom. The night is often the glitziest and most extravagant soiree a teenager will attend in their life to date, but for some that luxury is out of reach. Enter #SheDidThat, an initiative started by two Montreal women who have been friends since they themselves were high school students. Now in their late 20s, Tamraa Greenidge and Katrina Nurse started the project …

Hawks International at the Eveagreen   On Wednesday December 31, across the city, Montrealers ushered in  2015 with  gusto and style.  At the Eveagreen  Hall on Bucan Street, Hawks International hosted hundreds at a Great Gatsby Style  celebration. In addition to the always delightful and decadently delicious culinary  offering from Brenda MaMa Hawk Wallace, it was an evening for dancing.  This year, Julian McIntosh and the Caribbean Thunderbolts were there, The Savoys Ellington were there also as well DJ Luft and the incomparable DJ 610. was supplied by Mama Hawk and Cheryl Wallace together with other members of Hawks International …

Contact Staff It was a packed hall at Le Centre Henri Lemieux in LaSalle, on Sunday, December 7, at the Golden Stars annual Christmas Concert. And the audience, which included LaSalle Mayor Mme. Manon Barbe, enjoyed seasonal musical selections from a cross-section of local performers, including Faye, Ezra Lewis, Martin Albino, Zarina & Zafirah, Jenelle, Elizabeth, 7-year-old Montrealer Chloe and 9-year-old Sekai. The stars of the Golden Stars evening, under the direction of Martin Albino, were spectacular. Raymond Harewood was splendid as master of ceremonies.

Judy La Motte’s 60th Birthday It was a cold January mid morning but the atmosphere inside that special hall at the Crowne Plaza on Cote de Liesse was an apt reflection of celebration taking place. It was electric as friends and relatives gathered to celebrate the 60th birthday of Event-Coordinator extraordinaire Judy LaMotte. Testimony of her as a mother, friend, entrepreneur and community person resonated in the tributes offered by those present. And as Judy basked in the glory of the moment it was clear that for all her accomplishments her pride and love reside in her children Kelsey and …

First boosting services then building community contact Egbert Gaye After many years as a casual observer of the community into which he was born, Pharaoh Freeman finally stopped and took stock when his second child was born. “At that point I had two children and started thinking about their future, so naturally I looked at the community that was going to have the greatest influence on their lives, the Black community… I didn’t like what I saw,” he says. Freeman says he realized that the Black community didn’t have the infrastructure to help itself, which scared him because of the …

West End Holiday Baskets During this holiday season, we are reminded of religion, peace, love and most importantly giving onto others. The WestEnd Sports Association (WESA) has been delivering holiday turkey baskets to homes in Montreal for the last 38 years. WESA was able to deliver 1500+ holiday/turkey baskets to Montreal under-privileged families last year. This year’s goal is to distribute 1700 holiday/turkey baskets in the Montreal area. Your donations make a difference in our community’s celebration of the holiday season. You are welcome to help donate. For info, visit Info@wesa.com. Celebrate the season at Dejeuner Caribe On Friday December …

New Years Eve @ C’bean Paradise It promises to be the coming together of different generations enjoying different music styles On Wednesday December 31, when Montrealers ring in the New Year at a gala affair at Caribbean Paradise. It promises to be special night with a buffet style supper and an open bar all in an atmosphere of love and music flavored by one of Montreal’s most engaging disc jockeys, DJ Mike Mission. The invitation is to be at Caribbean Paradise, 8080 Newman Boulevard, and LaSalle. 9 pm-until. Info (514) 363-8080. Julian McIntosh at Hawks’ Ball Montrealers who relish spending …

To feel good you have to look good Minevia Francis It’s important be beautiful and to feel beautiful throughout the year, but more so for the holidays. However, this time of year is when the stress of the season leaves you  tired and restless. And because the weather is harsh on our skin, nails, hands, muscles and feet, we tend not to look our best. But it shouldn’t be like that. We all know the holidays come with the best food and most enjoyable moments with family and friends. So why not spoil ourselves by staying in shape while enjoying …

  Urban store built on determination Contact Staff It’s a question of pride for the man known as Gidean Fyah as he surveys his store, Swag City, well stocked and beautifully laid-out on the lower floor of the Cote des Neiges Mall. The place is jammed-pack with the latest in urban gear and contemporary wear for men and women, everything from winter jackets, jeans and footwear, together with a nice selection of shirts, pants and dresses. Looking at it all Gidean says, almost to himself, “I just want our community, especially the youth, to know what we can build if …