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For her dedication to the rights of the disabled, she is our Montrealer of the Week.

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May 13, 2013 | 2:52CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Betsy Thomas Video

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Apr 22, 2013 | 2:51CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Catherine Gillbert Video

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Apr 15, 2013 | 2:54CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Sheyda Senoglu Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Sheyda Senoglu Apr 15, 2013 | 2:54She turned the tragic loss of her daughter into a charity to give hope and save lives.

Apr 8, 2013 | 3:02CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Lily Petrone Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Lily Petrone Apr 8, 2013 | 3:02She's just in grade 3 but has managed to do some impressive fundraising.

Mar 25, 2013 | 2:47CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Jessica Malz Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Jessica Malz Mar 25, 2013 | 2:47She helps lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth feel comfortable with who they are.

Mar 19, 2013 | 2:57CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Eric Moses Gashirabake Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Eric Moses Gashirabake Mar 19, 2013 | 2:57This Concordia student dedicates most of his free time to giving back.

Mar 11, 2013 | 2:46CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 "Rosie" Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 "Rosie" Mar 11, 2013 | 2:46She's the face of Rosie Animal Adoption and has helped save the lives of thousands of other dogs.

Mar 4, 2013 | 3:00CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Joan Samuels Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Joan Samuels Mar 4, 2013 | 3:00She dedicates a lot of time and energy to helping others in the community.

Feb 25, 2013 | 2:53CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Kelly Thompson Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Kelly Thompson Feb 25, 2013 | 2:53She guides and helps young people in Little Burgundy.

Feb 18, 2013 | 3:04CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Mike Lenase Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Mike Lenase Feb 18, 2013 | 3:04Being 105 sure isn't enough to slow down our Montrealer of the week.

Jan 21, 2013 | 2:35CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Justin Tan Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Justin Tan Jan 21, 2013 | 2:35Find out how he turns rehab exercises for stroke patients into games.

Jan 14, 2013 | 3:47CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Anthony Bonaparte Video

CBC News: Montreal at 6:00 Anthony Bonaparte Jan 14, 2013 | 3:47He confronts, lampoons, mocks and makes readers think about what's going on in the world around us, all with a humourous edge.