How to identify potential elder abuse
Elder abuse, whether it’s physical, emotional, psychological, or financial, is a reality in our society.
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Friendly, folksy fest fêtes Penny Lang
It’s one of the friendliest and musically fun events of the spring festival season, tickets are affordable, and the site is enchanting.
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Jane Bunnett’s Afro-Cuban sounds are laced with jazzy improv
Almost as soon as saxophonist Jane Bunnett got a taste of Cuban music in its many forms, she was hooked.
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Lyric Theatre celebrates magical Broadway tunes
Those catchy tunes with gorgeous harmonies, stories both funny and serious, and exciting staging are what make the Broadway musical such a big part of our cultural heritage.
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Montreal International Jazz Festival 2017: Irwin Block’s picks
Here are my picks for the most promising shows at this summer’s Montreal International Jazz Festival. Choices focus on what qualifies as jazz.
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It’s all in the view for this Montreal walker
Frances Stober always liked walking and hiking, but found that something was missing from the pathways of Canadian and American landscapes.
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China on their own — they did it and so can you
When you want to see everything, the lure of heavily advertised China as a tourist destination is powerful. For many, the temptation is strong to sign up for an all-inclusive tour: you don’t have to worry about anything, says the pitch, including not speaking Chinese. The good news, from Dennis […]
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La Bohème returns to Place des Arts with Canadian cast
Fans of classic opera are excited about the return of Puccini’s La Bohème, one of the most popular in the repertoire.
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Anthony Braxton returns for solo gig at Victoriaville fest
With a mix of high-profile artists and musicians performing here for the first time, the lineup for this year’s Festival international de musique actuelle May 18-21 is exciting and challenging.
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Projet Montréal leader ready to give Coderre a run for the job
Meeting Valérie Plante for the first time is like getting together with an old friend.
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