The WestmountMag Team

Patricia Dumais

Co-publisher and co-founder of WesmountMag.ca, Patricia began her career as an assistant art director on Canadian feature films and documentaries. Pursuing a career in graphic design, she has worked on several publications, including the Carnet Voyage Québec tourist guide series for Tourisme Québec. Patricia is a graduate of the marketing and advertising program at the École des Hautes Études Commerciales. Articles by Patricia

Andrew Burlone

Co-publisher and co-founder of WesmountMag.ca, Andrew has been a designer and art director for over 30 years. He began his career at NOUS magazine as art director for photography. Andrew also published the award-winning series Best Of Business Guides. Andrew is a graduate of the HEC Marketing and Advertising Program. Articles by Andrew

Wayne Larsen

Wayne Larsen’s work has appeared in several print and online publications. His freelance career included work as a news and feature writer for The Gazette and an advance copy editor at Reader’s Digest Canada. Wayne was editor-in-chief of the Westmount Examiner from 2000 to 2010. Articles by Wayne

Wanda Potrykus

Wanda is a writer, editor, translator and poet. A McGill graduate, Wanda researches, writes and edits magazine articles, newsletters and books. She organizes and produces Westmount’s Poetry in the Park, the popular poetry festival held each year in mid-August that features a wide variety of poetic styles and performances. Articles by Wanda

Byron Toben

A past president of The Montreal Press Club, Byron was WestmountMag.ca’s theatre reviewer since the launch in 2015. Contributor to Rover Arts and Charlebois Post, The Downtowner and The Senior Times. His contributions leave a lasting legacy, and he will be deeply missed by all who valued his insightful voice. Articles by Byron

Angela Civitella

Angela is a business management consultant. Certified with over 20 years of experience as a negotiator, strategist, and problem solver, she creates effective, sustainable synergies to improve leadership and team-building skills. Articles by Angela

Joseph Marovitch

Joseph has worked in the service industry for over 30 years and has a deep understanding of the market and how real estate brokers should protect their clients’ interests. Joseph writes weekly about the state of the real estate market, with observations on why, when, and how to act when looking to buy or sell a property. Articles by Joseph

Linda Hammerschmid

Linda is a Senior Partner at Hammerschmid & Associates, and a founding and current member, and past Secretary (28 years) of The Family Law Association of Quebec. She is a frequent guest on CBC TV/Radio, CTV and CJAD, providing commentary on Family Law. She is a member of Therapeutic Paws, giving joy to the less fortunate. Articles by Linda

Michael Walsh

Michael is a long-time Westmount resident and a “professional student” by nature. His academic training and publishing include statistical methodology, mycology and animal psychology. He enjoys spending time with his (huge) Saint Bernard while discovering the city’s past and sharing stories of the majestic trees that grace the parks and streets. Articles by Michael

Monique Singer

Monique is a cultural creator now based in Montreal, usually found travelling the world, experiencing other cultures and sharing what she finds most interesting. At the top of her food passion is her attraction for spices, their benefits and the distinctive flavours they bring to all dishes. Recipes by Monique

Georges R. Dupras

Georges has advocated for animals for over fifty years. A member of the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA), a Director of the Animal Alliance of Canada (AAC), Quebec Representative of Zoocheck Canada and past Board member of the Canadian SPCA, he worked on the original Save the Seal campaign in 1966 that culminated in the founding of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in 1969. Georges Dupras has published two books, “Values in Conflict” and the eBook “Ethics: A Human Condition,” and currently resides in Montreal, Canada. Articles by Georges

Mona Andrei

Mona is the writer behind Moxie-Dude.com, and is listed as a top 100 humour blogger. She is also the author of Superwoman: A Funny and Reflective Look at Single Motherhood (Cynren Press) and the writer of a collaborative book entitled Leave Nothing to Chance: 15 Principles for Success and the Stories that Inspired Them (Tremendous Leadership). Articles by Mona

Michael Hawkes

Michael was a survivor of all the world’s wars. He learned (and loved to rhyme) by torturing the hymns he had to sing at school. A retired West Coast fisherman living in Montreal since 2013, he was an unschooled Grandpa Moses writing an average of five poems every week. Michael passed away in June 2024. Poems by Michael

Carmen J. Michaud

Carmen is a creative and driven professional with extensive experience in the fashion and design industry. Her career encompasses freelance consulting, advising on design, marketing, and sustainability, as well as engaging in creative projects. Carmen likes to write (and paint) and is majoring in Curiosity. Articles by Carmen

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