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Fariha Naqvi-Mohamed

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Montreal businesswoman Andrea Soueidan concerned about loved ones back home in Lebanon
Montreal businesswoman Andrea Soueidan concerned about loved ones back home in Lebanon

Andrea Soueidan is the CEO and founder of Altitude Connections, a Montreal-based company offering a luxury concierge service. Her business - being a luxury concierge, is a natural extension of her lifelong...
Syrian-Canadian crooner Matt Mardini is living the Canadian dream
Syrian-Canadian crooner Matt Mardini is living the Canadian dream

Matt Mardini made history as the first singer of Syrian origin to perform at Montreal’s Bell Centre. Matt Mardini performing at Montreal's Bell Centre (Submitted by: Matt Mardini) Whether he is...
Male Breast Cancer Awareness with Mathew Knowles
Male Breast Cancer Awareness with Mathew Knowles

On Oct. 24, 2024, Mathew Knowles, a breast cancer survivor and the father of iconic artists Beyoncé and Solange will be speaking at the first annual Ignite the Conversation Fireside Chat organized by...
The DDO Civic Centre on Montreal's West Island Gets a Facelift
The DDO Civic Centre on Montreal's West Island Gets a Facelift

"I learned how to swim as a little girl right here at the Dollard des Ormeaux Civic Center on Montreal's West Island and it sure has changed. It recently underwent renovations to make it more welcoming...
Mad Sisters: book about schizophrenia released ahead of World Mental Health Awareness Day
Mad Sisters: book about schizophrenia released ahead of World Mental Health Awareness Day

Thursday is World Mental Health Awareness Day and author Susan Grundy recently published "Mad Sisters." The story explores the devastating shifts in the family struck by mental illness; the tragedy...
Mohawk Faith keeper, Rabbi, Imam and Pastor meet to address global challenges
Mohawk Faith keeper, Rabbi, Imam and Pastor meet to address global challenges

On this National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous community has partnered with the Peace Network and members of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. The panel will explore the sacredness...
Quebec non-profit raising funds for rare disease goes international
Quebec non-profit raising funds for rare disease goes international

A Quebecer is taking the battle to find a cure for mitochondrial disease, international. Last November CityNews brought you the story of Kevin Reason, a dad from Rosemere, Quebec, on a mission to find...
Montrealer designer Suhaila Niazi showcasing her designs at Semaine Mode de Montreal
Montrealer designer Suhaila Niazi showcasing her designs at Semaine Mode de Montreal

Suhaila Niazi is a fashion designer, creative director and retail therapist. She may have been born in Montreal, but the influences for her designs hail from South Asia and her travels abroad. Niazi...
Financial literacy advisor in Montreal offers women safe space to learn about money
Financial literacy advisor in Montreal offers women safe space to learn about money

Lin Sok, an independent financial security advisor and mortgage broker, runs a women's financial literacy group in Montreal and offers a breakfast club for women entrepreneurs in the city. "I feel that...