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The Mike Cohen Podcast
by Mike Cohen
Mike Cohen is the manager of marketing and communications for the English Montreal School Board, an elected councillor in the City of Côte Saint-Luc and a writer and blogger for several publications and websites. The latter include The Suburban, The Montrealer, The Jewish Standard Magazine. Montreal Jewish Magazine and Canadian World Traveller. He is also the publisher of Inspirations Newspaper.
Episodes
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A lifetime struggle with anger prompted Talya Pardo to write a guided workbook on the subject
Côte Saint-Luc District 2 resident Talya Pardo has published a superb guided workbook called The Phoenix Path designed to help you move beyond simply understanding anger and begin transforming the patterns underneath it. Through reflective exercises, practical tools, and guided exploration…
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Yair Meyers launches 4 Corners Tzitzit
My constituent Yair Meyers has launched 4Corners Tzitzit – Performance Meets Tradition. Please listen to our discussion. At 4Corners Tzitzit, Yair believes that wearing tzitzit should be comfortable, practical, and inspiring every day. Their premium tzitzit garments are designed for active...
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The Ritz Airport Parking and Patty Slaps on CJAD Radio
Mike Cohen joined Andrew Carter and Elias Makos on CJAD Radio to talk about the big Grand Prix party at the Ritz- Carlton Montreal, how to find good parking and enjoy yourself for a few hours at Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport , the new Patty Slaps burger location at Royalmount and some advice for...
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Brahms Silver Discusses His Second Career as an oncology social worker
As a former certified oncology social worker at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) my Côte Saint-Luc District 2 constituent, Brahms E. Silver met patients from all walks of life, each with their own unique stories and challenges. Today, he is a proud donor to the JGH. For almost 20 years, he…
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Comedy Gala Set for Côte Saint-Luc
Joey Elias will be the headliner for a Knights of Pythias sponsored comedy event on April 16 at the CSL Aquatic and Community Centre. He will be backed up by Bram Lackman-Mincoff , Paul Baluyot, Alastair Tremblay Birch and Chris Venditto. The event is sold out. Students from John Grant High…
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CSL resident Stevie Ben Hamron and his partners open a new kosher restaurant : Smash Mzl
Smash Mzl is one of the newest kosher restaurants in Montreal. Meet co-owner Stevie Ben Hamron, one of my city council constituents in District 2 Cote Saint-Luc. Stevie’s parthers are brothers Benjamin and Shloime. Smash MzL is located at 5000 Jean- Talon #145. E-mail [email protected] and…
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Bialik Students Volunteer for Friends of JNF Telethon
The Friends of JNF TuBishevat Telethon will take place on Sunday, February 1. The organization is still seeking student volunteers in Grades 10, 11 and first year CEGEP who can gain community service hours. I spoke with two such youngsters, Bialik High School in Côte Saint-Luc Secondary V…
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Jamie Fabian is the youngest person elected to CSL council in many decades
Jamie Fabian is the youngest person to be elected to Côte Saint-Luc City Council in more than 40 years. Yet, at the age of 25 he is already an accomplished politician. He was only 20 in 2020 when he was electd as a commissioner for the English Montreal School Board, serving Côte Saint-Luc and...
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David Tordjman: A Conversation with the new mayor of Côte Saint-Luc
David Tordjman is the newly elected mayor of Côte Saint-Luc. He was declared the winner in the last election following a dramatic recount. What are his goals for this mandate? Listen please to our enlightening conversation.
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Max Blauer Elite Young Hockey Goalie
Max Blauer is a nine year old constituent of mine in Côte Saint-Luc District 2. He’s been playing goalie for two and a half years in CSL. Last year he played for the CSL Canucks in Novice 1 . The highlight of his short career was being selected for team Quebec Brick this summer. He’s been…
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Noa Benchaya and Daniel Koren from Allied Jewish Voices for Israel
Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) unites students of all backgrounds against anti-Jewish hatred. AVI offers a multi-faceted approach to Israel advocacy and education by empowering a new and diverse cohort of Israel advocates at high school and university campuses across Canada. Noa Peretz Benchaya…
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The extraordinary Danny Dankoff: 100 years young and he still does it all
At 100 years young, Danny Dankoff lives independently, drives a car and plays golf regularly at Pinegrove on Montreal's South Shore. I went to visit him and his 98 year old brother Sam at the beautiful condo they share in Côte Saint-Luc.
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Fin Gourmet Celebrates its first anniversary in Côte Saint-Luc
Fin Gourmet sur l’Avenue is marking its first anniversary this week. They are located at 6730 The Avenue, in my District 2. facing the Scotiabank at Quartier Cavendish. The husband-and-wife team of Edmond and Veronique Abecassis are the owners. This culinary masterpiece has a wide variety of...
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Côte Saint-Luc optician Lallouz leads ambitious expansion for Vision 770
Eli Lallouz is a resident of Cote Saint-Luc and operates a growing Eyewear group of stores under the Vision 770 banner. They are present in locations across the city, as well as St. Remi and inside pharmacies, hospitals and Walmart spots. I went to visit Eli and his executive assistant Ingrid...
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Côte Saint-Luc's Joseph Milo proud of his Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra
The Musicians of the World Symphony Orchestra (MWSO) was founded in 2006 by conductor Joseph Milo and his wife Lucy Ravinsky. This one of a kind orchestra is composed of 55 musicians: about 80 percent of its members are from 15 countries around the world, while the remaining 20 percent are…
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The Friendship Circle and Fin Gourmet team up
DeLaMie is a social enterprise creating vocational opportunities and empowering young people with special needs to bake, craft chocolate, package, and sell just about the best goods ever under the auspices of the Friendship Circle. Fin Gourmet sur l'Avenue, located at 6730 L'Avenue across from...
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A Côte Saint-Luc Slo Pitch Reunion
Some of the former players in the Côte Saint-Luc Slo Pitch Association, joined by a few alumni from the CSL Executive Softball League, gathered at the beautifully refurbished Kirwan Park on June 22 for a small reunion. They shared memories and even took the field. I did play in the league for a...
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Bialik's Jesse Satov Drafted By Shawinigan of the QMJHL
Jesse Satov just completed Grade 10 at Bialik High School in Côte Saint-Luc. His dad Avi is the Principal, as well as Co-Head of School at both JPPS and Bialik. Jesse is a goaltender and he was recently drafted by the Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. I spoke to...
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Solomon Schechter Academy Student Tyler Steinberg is thriving on the ice
Côte Saint-Luc resident Tyler Steinberg started skating at 18 months old. By 2023, he was representing Team Quebec/Montreal Canadiens as Assistant Captain that eventually made it to The Brick Invitational Tour in Edmonton. The team won the series with Tyler having scored an overtime goal of game...
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Bailey Cohen-Krichevsky of the CSL Dramatic Society
Bailey Cohen-Krichevsky is a constituent of mine in District 2 and as of the day of this posting one of the stars of the CSL Dramatic Society's presentation of the Wizard of Oz. She tells me about this experience and why she loves the arts.
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Police Station 9 Commander Mathieu Fournier-Landry
Mathieu Fournier-Landry arrived at Police Station 9, covering Côte Saint-Luc, Hampstead, Montreal West and NDG, last fall as Commander. He has been a pleasure to work with. Get to know him here on my podcast.
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Michael and Steven White
At the first Côte Saint-Luc Real Estate Exchange on May 4 I took the opportunity to honor my constituent Michael White (www.whiteinc.ca) . He started Michael White Realties Inc in 1978, a real estate brokerage company that specializes in industrial and commercial real estate. Helping business...
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Cohen vs Gurman: A spirited podcast and debate between Mike Cohen and Jon Gurman
Jon Gurman, his twin brother Marvin (best known as Marvelous) and sister Ricky grew up in Côte Saint-Luc. As teenagers the brothers stepped into their late dad Jack's clothing business and built JCorp into a company that brings in more than $100 million in revenue annually. Jon and I got back…
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Red Chopstix Kosher Chinese Restaurant at Decarie Square
There is a new kosher Chinese restaurant in Côte Saint-Luc, located at Decarie Square. It is called Red Chopstix. I spoke to the owners, William Dahan and Heidi Chenoy, as well as longtime Mall tenant Warren Perley of Ponctuation Grafix who was very pleased with his first dining experience there....
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The value of volunteer opportunities at Mount Sinai Hospital in Côte Saint-Luc
The Côte Saint-Luc Local Commerce Committee is proud to spotlight on the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary Coffee and Gift Shops as the Business of the Month for December 2024. Councillor Mike Cohen, responsible for Local Commerce, was joined by Mayor Mitchell Brownstein to make the presentation…
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Jessica Yaffe and Jen Lassner Relove Vintage Montreal
Back in the height of the pandemic, Jessica Yaffe ended up developing a bit of an unhealthy online shopping habit. After all, what else was there to do? Each package was delivered, and she had nowhere to wear the items she had purchased. With a lot of time on her hands she started to research the...
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Meet the owner Bernies Pizza Martini Bar and Bernie
There is a new sensation on the West Island restaurant scene. Bernies Pizza Martini Bar opened recently on Sources Blvd. in Dollard des Ormeaux, the brainchild of Jordan Biberkraut, Jonathan Dresner and Steve Murray. Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 5 pm to 11 pm, reservations are strongly...
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Bakd By Mona Podcast
Mona Segal has been baking delicious cookies and delicous sweets for the past 25 years. During the pandemic she left her marketing job and made this her full-time endeavor, providing beautifully boxed cookies for all occasions. She gave me a selection to sample when I came to interview her, a nod...
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Dizz's Bagel & Deli Makeover Includes A Restaurant Style Sandwich Shop
Dizz's Bagel & Deli has been an institution on Côte St. Luc Road for almost 30 years. Now owner Steve Dizgun has completed an extensive renovation, highlighted by a restaurant-style sandwich shop with experienced chef Anthony Lyons and Leah Quema at the helm. I went for a tasting. It was...
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Standup Comic Mike Paterson talks about his upcoming Knights of Pythias Show in Côte Saint-Luc
On Thursday, September 19 (7 pm) at the Côte Saint-Luc Aquatic and Community Centre on Parkhaven Avenue,the Knights of Pythias, a longstanding charitable organization, will present an evening of comedy headlined by Mike Paterson. Joining him on stage will be Lawrence Corber. I spoke to Paterson,...
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Lenny Rosenberg At TCBY Côte St. Luc Road
It will be party time at TCBY On August 28 and 29 (Wednesday and Thursday) at 6142 Côte Saint Luc Road for a two day celebration for their 35th anniversary. Owner Lenny Rosenberg says they will have a balloon artist for the kids and older kids both afternoons and certain items on special. In...
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Côte Saint-Luc's Amelio Santini Set to Begin Major Junior Hockey career in Halifax
Côte Saint-Luc resident Amelio Santini, 16, is an elite hockey player who is expected to begin play in the Quebec Maritimes Major Junior Hockey League in September for the Halifax Mooseheads. The young centerman played for the Lac St. Louis Midget AAA Lions. He also attended Royal Vale High…
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My interview with Eli "Buddy" Manis our 2024 Golf Outing Honoree
The Côte Saint-Luc Men’s Club Invitational, in conjunction with the Mayor and City Council, will take place on Tuesday, August 6 at Meadowbrook. In the event of rain, it will be held on August 13. Longtime local sportsman and volunteer Eli “Buddy” Manis will be the special honoree. I had a chance...
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Côte Saint-Luc native Arnie Lipsey's magnificent art exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Montreal
It has been two years now since The Museum of Jewish Montreal (MJM) moved into its new headquarters on St. Laurent Blvd. near Fairmount in the Mile End. Recently, I made my first visit to view the new summer exhibition The Past Is Before You by Côte Saint-Luc born artist Arnie Lipsey. A…
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CSL resident and Holocaust survivor Miklos Neumann turns 100
Holocaust survivor Miklos Neumann turned 100 on July 9 and a few days later I was on hand for a birthday celebration at the Côte Saint-Luc home he has resided in for 50 years. He tells me his story.
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Local residents help propel Pigeon In the Park by Zera Café
Pigeon Café, a renowned name in the city's coffee scene, and Zera Café, a not-for-profit social enterprise catering business celebrated for its inclusive employment practices, have announced their collaboration in opening a new café: Pigeon dans le Parc. This unique community café opened its…
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Man about town Michael Gilbert becomes a "visionary" for Michael Dean Rafferty
Côte Saint-Luc businessman Michael Gilbert is helping out his good friend Michael Dean Rafferty on a mission. Kera Organics was created to not only to make soap, but specialize in transforming pure and natural ingredients, free from chemical fragrances and processed components like artificial…
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Canadian Party of Quebec leader Colin Standish
Colin Standish is the leader of the Canadian Party of Quebec. A lawyer by profession, he resides in the Eastern Townships. I was there on business so we met for coffee at Starbucks in Bromont. What are the party's plans heading towards the next election? Listen and find out.
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Pierre Brunet, popular McDonald's franchise has warm feelings for CSL
Pierre Brunet has been associated with the McDonald's restaurant brand for more than 50 years. He presently owns 21 franchises in the Montreal area, one of which is at the Côte St. Luc Shopping Centre. Pierre has a special bond with Côte Saint-Luc and we talked about that and more.
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Montreal Police Officer And Canadiens Emergency Backup Goalie Patrick Chevrefils
Patrick Chevrefils spent 12 years as an officer with the Montreal Police Station 9 based in Côte Saint-Luc. He was only recently transferred to LaSalle. Patrick serves as the emergency backup goaltender at the Bell Centre. If a goalie from either team gets injured during a game he is called upon…
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Former City Councillor Glenn J. Nashen and his commitment to the community
Glenn J. Nashen served six terms in office as one of the eight Municipal Councillors in the City of Côte Saint-Luc for 24 years, from 1990-2001 and 2005-2017. He was appointed by successive mayors to oversee the Public Safety dossiers, Public Affairs, Communications and Information Technology as...
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Côte Saint-Luc musician and conductor Ben Kepes
Ben Kepes has been the music director and conductor of Ensemble Hochelaga (formerly La Musique Civique de Montreal) since 2017. In January 2020, Ben founded Orchestre Fidelio and they will perform on March 9 at 7:30 at the Chapelle Notre Dame de Bon Secours (400 Rue Saint Paul East) in Old...
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Constituent Heather Smith Talks About The CSL Figure Skating Club
Heather Smith is a constituent of mine in Côte Saint-Luc District 2 and a coach in the Côte Saint-Luc Figure Skating Club. I spoke to her at the Lac St. Louis Regional Championships that were held at the Samuel Moskovitch Arena.
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Councillor Steven Erdelyi Walks Us Through the 2024 Côte Saint-Luc Budget
In the City of Côte Saint-Luc, we adopted our 2024 budget among the most difficult financial backdrop we've had to deal with since I was first elected over 18 years ago. Facing a $5 million deficit due to a variety of circumstances - a dramatic drop in property sales, a significant increase in…
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Lorne Mayers At The McGill IBD Research Fund 2023 Fundraiser
The McGill IBD Research Group, in partnership with the Montreal General Hospital Foundation, held its annual fundraising event on Thursday, November 30 at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall in NDG featuring a night of comedy with Sugar Sammy. This event raised $375,000 for patient-care at the IBD...
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Alan Serour Of Beso MontrealCatering
BESO Montreal ( http://www.besomontreal.ca), managed by Côte Saint-Luc resident Alan Serour and his partners, brother Avi and Connor Stacey. It was formally launched in 2013. Years earlier Alan had gotten started in the business by working for the legendary Harvey Leavitt of ETMO Catering. BESO…
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Côte Saint-Luc District 2 resident Howie Shapiro talks about educating youth in Uganda
Howie Shapiro has been a resident of CSL District 2 for more than 50 years. He is a lifetime educator who now passionately volunteers for a program that educates youngsters in Uganda. It is called the Namuwongo Literacy Project (https://www.namuwongoliteracyproject.com). Please listen to our...
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Former Côte Saint-Luc resident Jamie Shear joins me from Israel
Jamie Shear grew up in Côte Saint-Luc. He moved to Israel 18 years ago and works as a scribe. Jamie's sister is Mindy Shear, one of my constituents and the wife of Rabbi Reuben J. Poupko. Jamie and his wife Naama have four boys, two of whom have been called up to the reserves to fight in this…
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Meet Côte Saint-Luc teen recording artist Rachel Dara
Côte Saint-Luc’s Rachel Dara came home from Atlanta as a big winner at the recent International Singer-Songwriter Association (ISSA) Music Awards. The 16-year-old dynamo, who is in Grade 11 at Herzliah High School, won International Female Rising Star and International Female Music Video of the...
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Joanne Cutler, Merv Middling and Philippe Mamane preview the CSL Golf Classic
The 42nd annual Côte Saint-Luc Golf Classic will take place on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, honoring the dynamic couple of Joanne Cutler and Merv Middling. Philippe Mamane from Assante Wealth Management Ltd. – Mamane Group and a resident of the community, will serve as the title sponsor. Côte…
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Mike Cohen is the manager of marketing and communications for the English Montreal School Board, an elected councillor in the City of Côte Saint-Luc and a writer and blogger for several publications and websites. The latter include The Suburban, The Montrealer, The Jewish Standard Magazine. Montreal Jewish Magazine and Canadian World Traveller. He is also the publisher of Inspirations Newspaper.
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