Alexis Nihon

Marty Fisher – A Nurse’s Life

Marty Fisher – After having worked as a nurse, Fisher was aware of certain systemic flaws and limitations, and was drawn to alternative medicine. After a few years of studying in Tokyo, she continued her nursing work to finance her own private practice consisting of nutrition, Shiatsu, stress management and individualized programs.  (more…)

Terry McGimpsey – A Life with Perfect Pitch

Terry McGimpsey  – grew up on Selby Street (now disappeared) in Westmount, now lives on Hillside, residential housing complex built by Westmount to house those evicted from Selby Street when the  AR 720 was being built in the 1960s. (more…)

Dr Patricia Forbes – Her Story

Dr Patricia Forbes – Montreal Children’s Hospital pediatrician, from 1960s, First woman president of the Royal Montreal Curling Club, also its archivist. Grew up in the UK. Studied medicine in Manchester. Emigrated for better opportunities. (more…)

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