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Samantha Regimbal is owner of three companies at the young age of 30 amantha Regimbal is products. “I was [building would return to work the living the life most of this business] part-time next morning. “I had to us only dream of: while working full-time in make a decision three she’s turned her what I thought was my ca- years ago to pursue my passions into a full-time reer.” Samantha explained. hobby full-time.” The recareer, including three The body product side sult is Samantha’s successcompanies that she owns, gig, however, had different ful body business, Sugar operates, and loves on a plans for Samantha’s fu- and Spice with Love. Sugar and Spice with Love prodaily basis. Despite all of ture. vides beautifully fragrant her achievements—by the body products for individyoung age of thirty— uals with sensitive skin.

Samantha remains downFrom there, Samantha to-earth, approachable, realized that Sugar and and compassionate. We Spice would need a solid know because we had the marketing plan in order to pleasure to chat with her! really take off. The only Since she won’t brag possible route for Monabout herself, we’re going treal’s Girl Boss would— to do it for her. of course—be the birth The first stepping stone of her very own marketto successful self-employing company. Why hire ment for Montreal’s Girl

By Jillian Clark outside when you’re your Boss started with a perown Girl Boss? “[Marketsonal side gig. “I started mtltimes.ca ing] is what my education making bath and body “My hobby turned into a and job experience was products at home with small business on the in,” Samantha explained. both of my sisters,” side.” Samantha would “Instead of paying someSamantha said.The sisters’ work her day job, then one to do my marketing, I allergies were the main stay up all night to build wanted to create my own reason for their explo- the presence of her bath niche of local customers.” ration into homemade, and body products. Run- Organically, What’s Up natural bath and body ning on little sleep, she West-Island? became

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Autumn Fair also took off, bringing local vendors together with their community. This year’s 4th annual Country Fair attracted 12,000 attendees.

What’s Up West-Island? has turned into the online hotspot for a massive following of West Islanders.

“It’s totally taken on a life of its own,” said Samantha. For now, What’s Up West-Island? can be found on Facebook, but a flashy new website is set to launch next month. The new website will include business directories, local events, and community gatherings to keep your eyes on each week.

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Samantha’s new pride and joy that carried Sugar and Spice with Love to local stardom: “I started it with the intention of meeting new customers. It wasn’t with the intention for it to turn into something big,” she said. “Once I launched it, it completely took off.”

This is the general trend we noticed of Samantha’s passions-turned-businesses. Her dedication, perseverance, and genuine attitude are often rewarded with exponential growth.

This leads us to Samantha’s next feat: “I started an annual event called the Country Autumn Fair, within What’s Up West-Island? in order to meet customers, and put a face to the people I was talking to virtually.” The Country

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What does Storm the Centre entail?

Two Quebec Bantam level teams will take over the Habs’ ice in December. Essentially, the young teams will get the chance to live like Habs players for a day.

However, these teams have to earn their spot on the ice.

Bantam level hockey teams in Quebec are invited to register for the series of challenges that could grant their way to the final game...

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Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte embarks on its 3rd annual Montreal Culinary Exploration Series

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orty years goes by in the blink of an eye when it comes to making champagne, but in that short time, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has become the best selling brand of champagne in France and the third most popular brand of champagne in Quebec. And that's something to celebrate! The company is toasting its hallmark anniversary in Montreal this fall by launching the 3rd edition of its now famous Exploration...

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Brock Condos have only a few units left Within walking distance of everything…

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: Montreal West Mayor Beny Masella (left) cuts ribbon to open Brock Condominiums.

With him are (from left) Sam Scalia, Pat Scalia, and Joseph Kobain. he Brock Condo- roof-top terrace, under- Scalia. “The price includes: miniums project in ground garage, wheelchair appliances; air conditionMontreal West is ramp, and an elevator in ing; and taxes. To sweeten the pot, I co-own Omnow completed. both buildings.

Kobain points to the lo- nium Real Estate agency This unique residential development still has a cation in Montreal West and can help clients who few units available. Poten- as being within walking need to first sell their extial buyers should proba- distance of a train station, isting home...” schools, post office, shops, Scalia Real Estate is a bly move fast...

“We are very proud of a bus terminal, restau- family-owned business with 40 years of experiour development here,” ence building thousands says co-owner Sam Scalia. of residential units, and is “We are reaching out to committed to ensuring renters who now want to excellent quality. Scalia is own, to empty-nesters also co-owner of a conand others looking to struction company comdownsize, but still stay in posed of accomplished the neighbourhood are subcontractors. among the demographic Scalia points out how segments we are trying to the neighbourhood has reach.” been completely trans“As we speak, there are formed. “By visiting the still seven of 30 units still available,” adds his sales Turcot website, people director, Joseph Kobain can see that there will be “Mostly what we have left

By Sergio Martinez parks and bike paths comare 5 ½ s, all with 2 bathing through here soon.” rooms. But we also have “These units are a great mtltimes.ca some smaller units. And value: prices start at this is all new construc- rants, etc. $199,000, all included.This Montreal West mayor is a sound investment!” tion.”

New construction Beny Masella was there says Kobain. “To find out means: reinforced flooring on October 12 to cut a more, come in and visit with excellent sound- ribbon and officially open our model unit, open proofing, solid stone and the project. Unofficially, from 12 noon to 6 pm brick exterior finish, the project has been open daily.” bright, spacious interiors, for a few months and Brock Condominiums and 9-feet ceilings in all many units are now occu191 Brock Street South living spaces. Larger units pied.

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A first in the West Island

A social development action plan for the southern West Island communities

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Sheila Laursen (Founder of TQSOI) left and Alena Ziuleva on the right

his Social Development Action Plan is focussing on five priorities chosen to improve the quality of life in the community, these are the Transportation, Food Security, Affordable Housing, Health and Social Services, Poverty and Social Exclusion.

More information on the five major priorities being addressed in the plan: Transportation: public transportation is difficult

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in the West Island, whether it’s access or a lack of service coordination between municipalities. Selected actions will address the need for an improved and integrated network of public and active transportation.

Food Security: The region does not provide easy access to fresh fruits and vegetables in a walking distance, especially for low income families. Innovative approaches will be presented to alleviate this burden.

Affordable Housing: Af-

fordable housing for a vulnerable population is very limited and the cost of renting is too high in the West Island. Social housing is almost non-existing.

A vision promoting affordable housing has been developed and integrated in the action plan.

Health and Social Services: There is a serious shortage of health professionals in the area. Only 58. 5 % /100, 000 residents have a family doctor when the ratio is Montreal is 85 % /100, 000.

There is a lack of medical

Members of the Poverty and Social Exclusion working committee members (contributors to the social development action plan)

clinics and specialists. A better coordination of services needs to be offered.

Poverty and Social Exclusion: There is poverty in the West Island, even though our region is one of the richest in the province. Seniors, people with disabilities and single-parent families suffer the consequences.Actions will be recommended in raising awareness of the existence of this hidden reality.

These topics are of a fundamental importance

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for the future of our community, your feedback is therefore necessary to help influence the decisions that will impact this community. To register, please contact us at 438938-7764 info@tqsoi.org Table de Quartier Sud de l’Ouest de l’Île (TQSOI) is a non-profit organization that unites all citizens and individuals involved in local community organizations, institutions, businesses and political life, to improve the quality of life and to advance social development in the south of the West Island.

It includes 7 municipalities: Baie d’Urfé, Beaconsfield, Dorval, Kirkland, PointeClaire, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue and Senneville.

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The bossy babe Tickets still available for Jay Leno Gala

Samantha getting ready for a radio interview

people either start comSamantha’s businesses panies or strategize their boomed by making her marketing plans.” This is face known within the where the Bossy Babe local community— comes into play.

The Bossy Babe, comwhether that meant helping out at events, or plemented by Samantha’s personally seeking out new Bossy Blog, will take business owners. “It really on two girl bosses each all stemmed from some- month to coach them for thing organic and real.” In one year as they learn the the case of What’s Up ropes of self-employment West-Island, Montreal and entrepreneurship.The trusts Samantha’s local, goal is for these Girl Bosses in Training to be honest opinions.

Her next venture is a able to quit their 9 to 5 work in progress. “I jobs within a year of started getting questions teaming up with Samantha from everyone,” she said. Aside from the coaching Friends, business own- plans, Samantha’s YouTube ers—basically anyone channel is another milelooking to start their own stone to jot into your calbusiness turned to endar. Starting October Samantha for support. “I 20, Samantha’s channel completely believe in will be launched with the doing what you love to intention of motivating do, and following your girl bosses everywhere to passion to be happy,” she turn their passions into said. “I’ve helped a lot of businesses.“I want to concontinued from Page 3

vey to people that they should absolutely follow their passion and dreams,” she said.

We’ve recapped Samantha’s business successes, but her blog, The Bossy Babe, gives a glimpse into her personal life and shares the values that drive her day-to-day.

“Everything I do now didn’t start because I wanted to be an entrepreneur,” she said. “I started by doing things that I loved, and they turned into businesses.”

Check out Samantha’s blog to learn more about what it takes to be Montreal’s favourite Girl Boss.

To contact Samantha email: hello@thebossybabe.com Browse: TheBossyBabe.com SugarandSpicewithLove.com facebook.com/westisland

Mike Myers coming to Montreal to sign copies of his book

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ike Myers, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member and star of “Wayne’s World” and the Austin Powers movies, will be coming to Montreal on October 25 to sign copies of his new book Canada at the Indigo bookstore at Place Montreal Trust, 1500 McGill College Avenue, starting at 7 p.m. Published by Doubleday Canada, Myers’ book is a personal love letter to his home and native land, where he spent the first 20 years of his life before heading to the U.S. and eventual fame with Second City and SNL. • October 22, 2016

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Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno will be performing in Montreal

Jewish community, as well as helping Jews around the world during their most important times of need, through the many eteran stand-up services and philanthrocomic and former pies that fall under the “Tonight Show” Federation CJA umbrella. host Jay Leno will The evening will also headline a special gala serve as the official wrapevent to kick off Federa- up of Federation CJA’s antion CJA’s year-long cen- nual fundraising campaign tennial celebrations on – which runs from August November 21 at the to November – and the Palais de Congres, starting total of amount of money raised during this year’s at 7:30 p.m.

For nearly 100 years, campaign will be unveiled.

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Au Contraire Film Festival

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he fourth edition of the Au Contraire Film Festival, which showcases though-provoking films that deal with mental illness in order to break the boundaries, push the envelope and erase the stigma of this important matter, is scheduled to take place from October 25 to 28 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

It all begins on October 25 with a groundbreaking monologue by comedian Christophe Davidson, who has been deemed as the festival’s first-ever official spokesperson, which will deal with his own mental health issues and ordeals with mental illness. It will be followed with the screening of the festival’s opening film “Patient’s Rites”, directed by American Issa Ibrahim, and is a musical documen-

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$250 (which includes premium seating, valet parking, access to a pre-event cocktail reception and an exclusive chance for a meet and greet with Leno), $100 (preferred seating) and $50 (general admission).They are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. To purchase tickets, call Fabienne Salem at 514-345-2645, ext. 6402 or by e-mail at fabienne.salem@federationcja.org, or online at www.federationcja.org/lau nch100.

Visit the Au Contraire Film Festival website for more details about this wonderful Film Festival tary about how he spent family; a screening of the nearly 20 years in a men- award-winning feature tal hospital during his de- “Krisha”, which tells the scent into psychosis. story of a young woman’s Ibrahim will be present at return to her family which the screening and will par- she abandoned many ticipate in a live panel dis- years ago, and takes place cussion. over the course of a Also included in the fes- Thanksgiving holiday; and tival’s line-up is “Therapy closing night screenings of Night” (October 26), several animated short which includes the films and the Canadian screening of six short premiere of “Fear”, which films that will feature the was a favorite with viewNorth American pre- ers at the 2016 Tribeca miere of the Italian short Film Festival.

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treal Children’s Library will be closing two of its three remaining branches.

There used to be many more, with the oldest dating back to 1929. Of the current three, the Vega branch downtown, and the Antares branch in Little Burgundy, will close in just a few days’ time. The reason cited is the usual: lack of funding (The Polaris branch, in Montreal North, will remain open,

By Dan Laxer apparently because it’s the busiest). mtltimes.ca In 2016 perhaps nothing can seem more anachro“Churches close and thenistic than reading a book, atres close every week though big-box bookbecause, finally, people stores still thrive, as do don’t want them!”

– Michael Maloney the odd neighbourhood in Midwinter’s Tale secondhand stores. The neighbourhood first-run “Don’t it always seem to stores that do exist are go that you don’t know few and far between, and what you’ve got ‘til it’s are tiny, with barely gone?” enough room to crack – Joni Mitchell; open a hardcover, let Big Yellow Taxi alone flip through a paperThere are indeed wouldn’t hit the panic back. button just yet, but it those who insist that would seem that the books are still a thing. city is poised to start Nonetheless, on the bus boarding up its libraries. and metro you’re more It was reported, earlier apt to see just about this week, that the Mon- everyone, regardless of

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age, connected to a device, be it an iPhone, an iPod, an iPad, or, in the rare case, an e-reader. I pride myself with being the only guy on the bus with an actual book.

My kids used to love books; my son was reading by the age of 2! They do still enjoy being read to, even my 14-year-old.

Still, left to their own devices, as it were, they’re default is their screens.

If this is what the next generation is up to – largely because their parents have allowed it – then should we really mourn the loss of the city’s libraries?

That depends on your value system. Remember that this is the same city that will be spending millions lighting up the Jacques Cartier Bridge, spent way more than it should have to build the Mordecai Richler gazebo, installed concrete tree stumps on Mount Royal, and other questionable art installations hither and yon, but can’t seem to find the money to keep our libraries open. But if the

demand is just not there, if people aren’t going to the library, then does it make good fiscal sense to fund them?

Executive Director Helen Kyne insists that all three branches exist in communities where there is a need for the library’s services. If that’s true, then where is everybody?

And if not from a library, then where are they getting their books?

Video hasn’t quite killed the radio star. Yet. But it’s not for lack of trying. But there is indeed competi-

tion for our eyes and brains, and one wonders if books are losing that battle to other, more enticing forms of technology; it would seem to take greater effort to actually sit through and absorb literature than it does to stare at Netflix.

When was the last time you and your kids were at a library? And if it is not crocodile tears that we weep for our erstwhile Cemeteries of Forgotten Books, then what are you prepared to do to save them?

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Montreal Public Transit should it be free?

Free public transit in other cities have seen bus ridership increase tenfold with the initiative - and have also seen new business attracted to city centers.All over Great Britain there is some form of free ridership, from South Hampton to Manchester and beyond. In the US as well, many cities offer free rides. The city of Chapel Hill, NC provides public transportation service throughout the greater community and within the first few years ridership increased significantly.

The same positive results have been found in Australia. Newcastle in New South Wales has a free bus service that operates in the central business area between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm and Perth has free bus and train trips within the city center.

Tallinn, the capital city The orange cones and detour signs have taken over our roads and highways in Montreal of Estonia, made all public ere's a novel idea, our public transit system street scheduled to be The City of Montreal transit in the city free for at least novel to is the only viable option in renovated - and an esti- could direct those funds residents in 2013. Traffic Montreal. Why sight. But it needs the mated $4 million being to the STM and use their on the busiest streets had don't we have tools to encourage more spent to install inflatable clearly imaginative ways decreased by 14 percent free public transit? At people to use it - and that 'tunnels' (Imagos) meant to find more money. compared to a week beleast while all the major would take some invest- to hide the dust, noise and There are subsidies the fore the policy started infrastructure work is ment on the city's part. mess from pedestrians as STM receives from the and a substantial increase going on. There are cities The city is about to go the work progresses. Quebec government and in transit riders was all over the world offering Many Montrealers, mostly other 'contributions' - but recorded. In Hunan, China a free ride in one form or intrigued by the audacity alone, it clearly won't local residents and visianother, and with great of it all, said they would go cover all the costs of of- tors get a free ride along success. Given the state of down to see the attrac- fering free rides. What it the city's three public 'carmageddon' our city is tion at least once, but at will do is bring in more transportation lines - and in, due to the tsunami of the same time feel it is a business to the city core, according to their local roadwork and bridge'complete waste of and in turn help with the media, on the first day of the free public bus servwork - and the subsemoney', a 'balloon band- expenses. quent cry from City Hall aid' 'destined to pop'. for commuters to leave And if the city managed their cars at home and to find $700,000 for the take public transit, the recent renovations to the timing would be perfect.

Mordecai Richler gazebo, Let's celebrate the a fiasco in itself, then why

By Bonnie Wurst 50th anniversary of our can't they find the money Metro system with free to put towards Monmtltimes.ca rides! It was in October trealer's most dire need of 1966 when the first into full gear to celebrate getting around the very stations were opened and Montreal's 375th anniver- city they want us to celethe underground trains sary. And lots of money is brate? rolled down the track - being poured into that Instead of pouring all and it is now the city's to the tune of $200 mil- that money into celebralifeline. It's an amazing sys- lion for projects like light- tions, balloon tunnels and tem, one of the best in the ing up the Jacques Cartier a light-polluting bridge, world and we really love Bridge and installing un- let's celebrate by putting it. When we can get to it. popular granite stumps on the money into Free PubMontreal's commuter Mont Royal. lic Transit. It wouldn't be a woes have gone from Part of the city's major cure-all, as many drivers horrific to horrendous - infrastructure work in- would still not leave their with no real solution in cludes a four-year over- cars at home - but it has sight. Something needs to hauling of Ste-Catherine been proven over and This offer is valid until October 31st, 2016 and can be done before we all fall Street with more than over again that free rides not be combined with any other promotion apart at the seams and two kilometres of the increase ridership.

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ice, passenger numbers jumped by over 60 percent. The list could go on and on, but the point here is about Montreal.

Recent polls suggest that even with all the detours and construction, close to 70% of drivers are still not using the system. Why? Well for one, many say they find it unreliable and for most, access to public transit is too far away and then too long a ride. Nobody wants to walk a half hour in below freezing temperatures or blistering heat to make the first bus, which will take them to another bus - and eventually to their destination or to the underground metro system.

Might as well endure the congestion on the roads then arrive just as late with frostbite - or a meltdown.

There are several free parking lots near stations offered by the STM (Société de transport de Montréal - Buses and Metro) and the AMT (Agence métropolitaine de transport - Commuter Trains, connecting to the Greater Montreal transit system) but most users or those who have tried, complain that parking ends up being a race to get a spot in the mornings.They simply can't find spots after 7:30 am. continued on Page 13

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An alternative is to pay for parking spots. Commuters using AMT train and STM Metro stations in and around Montreal, do have the option of reserving a coveted 'parkand-ride parking spot' but for a fee that depends on which station or zone they travel from. Add in the reports of theft and vandalism in the lots, the gas to get there and having to lug bags and briefcases across the island, the incentive isn't very strong.

Drivers do have another option - parking on the streets close enough to a bus or metro station.

But trying to find an available spot could be a daunting task. Most of those streets have 'Reserved Parking for Permit Holders Only' who live in the area, or pay-meter parking with 2 hour time limits, and that simply won't work.

Turcot interchange closing map If time limits were lifted during the day and more free parking lots made available at major transport hubs, there would certainly be an increase in users - road warriors all of them, who are about to face the worst of the construction nightmare to come. The STM is adding more buses and metro cars to the system to help accommodate an expected increase in users.

Well, let's make that happen.

Years of mega-infrastructure work is ahead.

Our roads, tunnels, overpasses, interchanges, bridges and miles of underground water and sewer mains need to be replaced all over the city but unfortunately it was illogical to have undertaken all that work, all at the same time.And it is all due to the decision makers at Montreal's City Hall, led by the unwavering rule of one man, Mayor Denis Coderre, the same man

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At least for a few years during all this major infrastructure work. Free Public Transit won't work for everyone, but less congestion on the roads will mean less stress and anxiety for commuters, and businesses will not suffer as much - perhaps even see increased sales. The environment will also benefit. And so will the sanity of Montreal commuters.

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thinking about taking a zinc supplement rather than getting zinc from whole foods, first speak to one of our in-store pharmacists or to your doctor, as too much zinc may be harmful.

Vitamin A also helps to maintain immune function and plays a role in maintaining overall health. Look to include fall favorites that are great sources of vitamin A in your daily diet, such as sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, carrots and kale.

Do you need ideas for introducing some of these vitamin-rich foods into your family meals? Start with this flavourful sweet potato and carrot miso soup. The mighty soybean produces many products, including a soybean paste called miso that is high in protein, vitamins and minerals. A sweet white miso paste is used in this vegan soup. Serve it with bread and a handful of roasted chickpeas to make it a meal!

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The Refugee Hotel opens at the Segal Centre

Rehearsal of the play "The Refugee Hotel" (photo James Douglas) scribes the interactions gent need to play it forbetween the father, the ward for others; to exmother and their two press what a life-saving children," says Pablo. Re- experience it was to find garding the underlying sanctuary in Canada. ‘The theme, he adds: "The Refugee Hotel' speaks of mandate of the play is to resilience under extreme display the humanity of duress and the power of the exiled people, their generosity towards othfeelings, their doubts and ers in dire need. I was questions." He also points drawn to the play for the out to the poignant rele- way it renders the refugee vance of the refugee issue experience wholly human today in the world and while celebrating humour how important it is that as a vital means of sursees that drama as vival."

By Sergio Martinez one one's own. "Only ignoThis production also rance makes people dis- presents a very diverse mtltimes.ca miss the case of refugees, team of artists and det first, I was some- we are all the same signers from many backhow puzzled by human beings," says Pablo. grounds: Canada, Chile, the description of I ask him about his char- China, Colombia, El Salthis play as a "dark acter in the play, "Fat" vador, First Nations, India, comedy" in the press re- Jorge: "It's funny because, Lebanon, Mexico, Poland, lease I got by email. One in fact, I'm rather skinny… Peru and Uruguay. Feacan hardly think of any On the stage we'll see turing: Charles Bender, refugee situation as a sub- Jorge growing within a Pablo Diconca, Braulio ject of comedy.Then I had great unknown, he was Elicer, Craig Francis, Ziad the occasion to speak not as much engaged in Ghanem, Shanti Gonzales, with Pablo Diconca, one of the actors in "The Refugee Hotel" and what he says to me makes a lot of sense. "I know, it's difficult to reconcile those two things, but in our culture (he is referring to the Latino culture, being himself of Uruguayan origin) humour is always present, even in the darkest moments. It's inherent to our culture, and if used in an intelligent way it takes away solemnity. It makes the theme of the play truer."

Gilda Monreal and Pablo Diconca during a rehearsal "The Refugee Hotel" is of the play (photo James Douglas) a play written by Carmen Aguirre, a playwright, au- the political struggle as his Juan Grey, Gilda Monreal, thor, and actress born in wife, but she did that se- Sally Singal, Mariana Tayler Chile, who arrived in cretly given the circum- and Vera Wilson Valdez.

Canada with her family, stances in Chile. He feels "The Refugee Hotel" then refugees escaping that he is not up to her performed in English with the military dictatorship. standard of political idealAt that time she was 6- ism. He acts out by being Spanish subtitles, will be at year-old.The play tells the funny, always making some the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, 5170 Côte story of the first batch of jokes."

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Pet of the week!

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"Two great breeds which contribute to his wonderful nature," said Gwen Wiltzer, his best buddy who he lives with in Laval, QC. "He is what I would term an all-around great guy and a true people's dog."

Clearly a good-looking fella', his nickname is 'Mr. Handsome' and Gwen just loves him to death.

His good looks and obvious charm is probably why he is the most popular 'cashier' at his job, where he works behind the counter at a pet food store in Laval. I'm sure the owners don't mind Benson barking out orders and having their clients properly directed to the right toys and food - by a canine specialist who certainly understands their pet's needs. But I'm not sure if he counts out the

change properly, so I imagine he has an assistant during his shift.

After a hard day's work Benson needs to play just as hard to get the stress out of his system - and Gwen takes good care of that. Otherwise, he really just needs a ball and some fresh water to make him happy!

So next time you are at a pet store and you see a canine employee at the cash register - smile and give him a cookie.

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Horror with a fun twist

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Vincent the Magician and a volunteer during a daring act Various horror-related merchandise at the Horror Market alloween is carving, dancing, and face The idea is to have fun from horror movies and The Freak Shows will take place this weekend and around the cor- painting." The Family Cor- with horror, TV shows place from October 22 to the next, Halloween, at ner and together ner will run the days of so the Freak such as 29, at 8:30 p.m. the Peel Basin, 1055 de la with the usual Malefycia from 10 a.m. to Show hosted "Saw" and The Requiem Fear Fest, Commune West. Tickets: costumes and imagery, 7 p.m.

by Christo"The Walking to be held at the ALT $20, Requiem Fear Fest: come the many events Other sections of the p h e r Dead." Vin- Hotel on October 29 and $20 to $100. Family Corthat try, well, to celebrate festival include the Hor- W i l l i a m s cent the Ma- 30, in partnership with ner: Free. For more inforhorror. One of these ror Zone, the Freak Show, "will offer a gician will Malefycia will feature mation and to buy tickets events is the Malefycia and what is announced as dark, festive also be per- some stars from Evil visit: www.Malefycia.com Festival, which will hold its Quebec's first Horror and modern f o r m i n g Dead, among them Ellen second edition this week- Convention featuring the v a r i e t y some of his Sandweiss, Betsy Baker, end and then again from Ladies of the Evil Dead show." What daring acts. Theresa Tilly, and Hal DelOctober 27 to 31. New and the House of Horror. is described T h i s rich. And for those who this year is a Family Cor- According to Malefycia's as an "imWednesday want to buy some horror ner. That's right, horror Creative Director Math- mersive exwe had the merchandise, the Horror now available for the ieu Surprenant, "This year p e r i e n c e " opportunity Market will have a few arwhole family. Among the for the House of Horror will consist to experi- tisans offering their horfeatures for that section I've created a theatrical of Williams By Sergio Martinez ence this ror-related articles, from of the fest, there will be a gauntlet of horror, com- making the participatory dismembered body pieces Christopher Williams mtltimes.ca "funfair peopled with pletely uncensored. It will a u d i e n c e show during to realistic make-up, to makes the audience particiconic characters of hor- be shocking and unnerv- participate in the media horror comic books. ipate in re-creating scenes ror, fun contests, pumpkin ing." the re-creation of scenes premiere of the festival.

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commercial lease is a written agreement between a landlord and a business tenant. As the tenant, this legally binding contract permits you to use the commercial premises for your business activity for a determined period of time and in exchange you pay rent, which was previously agreed upon, to the landlord.

Before signing a commercial lease, it is essential to investigate the property. You need to know all the parameters, so it is also crucial to understand what is included in your lease. Although all leases will differ from one another, there are common factors incorporated in all leases, covering subjects such as term, rent, repairs, type of business permitted to operate on the premises, etc.

As rent is one of the most important factors when negotiating a commercial lease, there are different rent calculations to look over.A percentage rent lease entails that if you own a retail business, you might pay a base rent plus a percentage based on your sales. A gross rent lease means you pay a flat

requires that you pay some of the taxes plus the base rent. A net-net lease, also referred to as double net lease, entails you paying base rent, taxes and insurance costs to the landlord. And last but not the least, a triple net lease also called net net net lease, means that you pay base rent, taxes, and operating and maintenance costs.

Another important factor of renting in general is the term of the lease. The term dictates the length of time you will occupy the premises. It can be either for a fixed term or a renewable period of time. It is possible that your lease be on a month to month basis as well. Look out for clauses such as automatic renewal and or clauses that require you provide your landlord with a written notice of non-renewal of term.

Furthermore, as a tenant, it is critical that you register

your commercial lease at the Land Registry Office in order to safeguard your rights against third parties. In fact, failing to register your lease can result into your eviction by a subsequent acquirer of the property before the expiry of the term of the lease.

These are some of the issues to be negotiated between the parties upon executing a commercial lease. It is essential to consult with legal counsel before signing a commercial lease to understand all of the implications and legal ramifications.

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ime management and stress management are just some of the few lifelong lessons for all, especially for students. As educators in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society, not only are we responsible for teaching knowledge to students but we are also to instil in them a sense of curiosity and the desire for constant learning. Every year on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve, everyone has a list of things that they would like to accomplish that year whether

they are short-term or long-term goals. I will study four hours each day or I will go run every day for 30 minutes are common New Year resolutions.The most fascinating words in the year 2013, proclaimed by the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;making your wishes and achieving them.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The difficult part isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t noting them down on paper but rather to execute them and to actually make them happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psychology Todayâ&#x20AC;? offers a few tips to help one to commit to making their wishes come true.

1. Get support from community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If you would like to lose weight, you could find a co-worker to exercise with you.

2. Split your goals or wishes into more steps so that they will be easier to achieve.

3. Change your attitude â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Do your best and let it be.

If you are unable to change the outcome of things, change the way you view them.

4. Celebrate when reaching each little milestone to build your confidence, giving you the courage to face newer challenges.

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President Obama once shared some advice with some of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students, to encourage them to work hard and to stay in school, keeping in mind of the impact that it will have on their future. Kids nowadays only think about the present: their test tomorrow, how much time is left until lunch or what they will do next weekend. Not much energy is spent on setting goals and planning for the future. A lot of self-help guides can be found all over the place as well as precious advice from teachers, friends and sometimes even complete strangers, but without consistent parental support and encouragement, kids will not have the necessary skills and habits they need to maximize their potential.

Below are some of the things to do that could make a big difference in the lives of our students,

both presently and in the future. (http://www.centerdigitaled.com/blog/glob als/Ten-Wishes-StudentSuccess.html) 1. Instil a love for reading and discovery is the key to creating lifelong learners â&#x20AC;&#x201C; take kids to local library and study with them weekly if possible.

2. Make dinner time an inviolable period during which the family sits down together for relaxed conversation. - the influence of adults is greatly needed in order for middle school kids to see issues from a more mature perspective and encourage them to share their opinions.

3. Spend less time driving kids to sports practices and more time taking them to art classes, music lessons and cultural experiences - Students who study music do better academically, and those who are exposed to other cultures have a greater appreciation for those of different backgrounds.

With Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day just having passed roughly a month ago and Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day just around the corner, all sons and daughters are asked to honor their parents. At the same time

however, I would like to remind all of the parents out there, to have the wisdom to educate, guide, coach and instruct their kids properly. Kids, at the end of the day, will copy the actions of their parents, not their words.

In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Psychological Foundations of Learning and Teachingâ&#x20AC;?, Dr. John A.R. Wilson and Dr. Mildred Coen Robeck state that love and discipline is what makes young kids ready for learning. Therefore, parents should seek to be more knowledgeable and understanding role models such that their kids will grow up to be confident, competent and compassionate young adults, ready take on all the challenges of life.

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