The Suburban

The Suburban holds the title of the largest weekly newspaper in English in Quebec. This community-focused publication is located in Montreal and offers three editions tailored to different areas. Each edition includes a mix of common and area-specific articles, catering to residents in Montreal's West Island, East End, and surrounding suburbs, as well as Laval, the third-largest city in Quebec situated just north of Montreal. With a combined circulation of 145,000 for all three editions, it stands out as the most widely distributed weekly newspaper in the province.

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CIBPA Person of the Year

2 days ago | thesuburban.com | Beryl P. Wajsman

Giuseppe Panzera was named the CIBPA’s Person of the Year. The legendary founder of CIOT and his daughters Claudia and Kristina took time to talk about the beginnings, business today, Montreal real estate and the Trump tariffs. Claudia runs the company’s real estate portfolio and Kristina heads the specialty divisions of CIOT. The CIBPA - Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association - is the largest business organization nationally.
Montreal can take a lesson from Toronto on public security

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Beryl P. Wajsman

This city’s long rivalry with Toronto leads it to reject anything Toronto does. Anything they can do we can do better is the generally accepted line. Well, not this time. Toronto city council just passed a “bubble zone” bylaw by a vote of 16-9.
Short Shots

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Mark Lidbetter

Lions roar to Cadette Division III titleThe LCC Lions had too potent an attack against the St. Thomas Knights in the Girls’ GMAA Cadette Division III flag football final at Pointe Claire’s Terra Cotta Park. LCC claimed the championship medals and banner with a 27-7 decision over the Knights. The Lions pulled away in the second half to break-open a close game with the score 13-7 after the Knights got on the board with a third quarter score.
Pablo Rodriguez: We can't let hate speech happen!

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Joel Goldenberg |Beryl P. Wajsman

Quebec Liberal leadership candidate Pablo Rodriguez spoke to The Suburban's editor-in-chief Beryl Wajsman last week on a wide variety of subjects leading up to the leadership vote and the 2026 provincial election. BW: A Léger poll showed that with Pablo Rodriguez at the head of the QLP, the Liberals are at 31, 32 percent, the PQ falls to 21 percent and the CAQ is at 16 percent. Any other candidate, the numbers basically stay the same with the PQ in front.
West Islander Shawnea Roberts shows strength and determination in the face of medical challenges.

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Mike Cohen

West Islander Jim Hindley is well known for the outstanding work he has done over the years for the Cedars Cancer Foundation, for which he served as president and established their long-running golf tournament. Jim and I were in touch last week. He wanted to share the story of his granddaughter Shawnea Roberts, who was born with extreme allergies to diapers, creams, baby formulas, all types of metal and antibiotics.
Warriors rally to Bantam D 3 flag football championship

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Mark Lidbetter

The Loyola Warriors scored a late-game touchdown to claim an 18-14 win over the St. Thomas Knights in the GMAA Bantam Girls’ Division III flag football title tilt at Pointe Claire’s Terra Cotta Park. It was a great struggle between two equally matched squads with Loyola getting some payback for an overtime loss to the Knights in their regular season meeting. “St. Thomas is a very good opponent,” Loyola coach Randy Burns said.
Builder of WI Jewish community Rabbi Mordecai Zeitz prepares move to Israel

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Mike Cohen

More than 60 years ago Rabbi Mordecai Zeitz and his wife Charlotte arrived here from New York. His assignment was to create a Jewish presence in West Island Dollard des Ormeaux via a synagogue and a Jewish day school. It has indeed been a mission accomplished. Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari on Westpark is the home to more than 600 families while the adjacent Hebrew Foundation School continues to thrive.
Monica Lewinsky speaks at Federation CJA event; Auberge Shalom raises $600,000; and more

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Mike Cohen

Women’s Philanthropy for Voices 2025 of Federation CJA held an inspiring evening celebrating the power of women reclaiming their stories and reshaping the world, took place recently. The event featured social activist, writer and speaker Monica Lewinsky, in conversation with guest moderator Vanessa Grimaldi. Lewinsky was thrust into the global spotlight in the late 1990s as the young White House intern at the center of one of the most high-profile political scandals in American history.
Working 9-to-5: When you could retire, but choose not to

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Jennifer Cox

As we approach the later phase of life, many of us look forward to hanging up our working hats and settling into retirement. However, for some seniors, continuing to work is something that keeps them busy and gives them a sense of routine, connectedness, and purpose. In 2023, data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) revealed that 15 per cent of adults aged 65 and older in Canada participated in the labour market, up from 6.6 per cent in 1994.
All aboard! Montreal Train Expo returns to Dorval Arena

3 days ago | thesuburban.com | Jennifer Cox

Whether you’re a kid or just a big kid at heart, everyone loves model trains. There’s something so charming and enchanting about watching tiny trains wind their way through miniature towns and landscapes. Since 1988, the Montreal Train Expo has been delighting train enthusiasts, and it’s back at the Dorval Arena on June 7-8. One of the largest model train exhibitions in North America, there will be more than 40 vendors who have both new and second-hand items, and over 80 model railroads on display.