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ago. Little did he know and his growing up in a then, that the wheels had troubled time. been set in motion for an Pierre Dufour, instigator adaptation of his work for of the project, has his own an opera. thoughts on the piece. He The Opéra de Montréal is a huge rock fan as well has created an opera as an opera fan. “There based on the libretto of are a lot of similarities beone of Waters’ albums, tween rock music and Another Brick in the Wall. opera. In the early 80s Waters has been con- when I was listening to sulted on a regular basis, the album, I saw it as a but there was some thematic album. I have albreaking down of another ways listened to the piece metaphorical as an opera, wall in getting and the lyrics ost have a rather him to hand of the piece specific idea of over the d e e p l y what opera is. rights to his touched me Rarely does that music. This is because I lost idea consist of rock music the first time my father and a rock star. The he has done when I was Opéra de Montréal is so without eight years about to challenge your being actively old. The music in has always preconceived thoughts on involved been an imone of the oldest forms of the production of, or portant part musical drama.

Role back to July 6, singing in the By Harman Yarnell of my life.”

‘We are fol1977. Pink Floyd was in piece. mtltimes.ca The opera lowing the liMontreal and there was a disturbing incident that has been in the works for bretto written by Waters even Roger Waters, him- forty years. The powers in 1979 - A rock star self, was shocked about. that be in the Opéra de reaches his own celebrity He spat on a fan after a Montréal went to New and he is fighting a lot of number of disturbances York and spoke with Wa- demons in his life. All the during his set - firecrack- ters about their ideas. He questions related to his ers were being set off was hooked. “I confess, I (Waters) abusive mother, while he was trying to sat there not expecting to education, the loss of his father, impact on the sing, a bottle was thrown be moved...and I was.”

Waters’ grandfather themes that make up the on the stage.

Oh, that we could find died in World War I and piece, consisting of three his own father died during songs.” that fan now.

The show opens with a “Time blurs many World War II, when he things.” That from Roger was only 14 months old. A rock concert, then the Waters in reference to lot of his inspiration for school room, then a trial, that show so many years the Wall came from that with video being used

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throughout to bring a narrative frame that will help the audience understand the mind set of the time.

Julian Bilodeau is composing the opera version of the piece, Alain Trudel (Orchestre Metropolitain) will conduct, and Dominic Champagne will direct. Playing Pink, the fallen rock star, is baritone Etienne Dupuis.The opera will consist of 71 musicians, eight soloists, and a chorus of 48.

Opera, an art form that encompasses drama, comedy, music, singing, with a strong visual component, is capable of turning any-

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treal How are the traditional opera goers responding to this rock solid effort? A lot of subscribers to the opera are from the era of rock music - that has resulted in 60 percent of the subscribers to the Opera de Montreal already investing in tickets to the show. No doubt, this is going to be a sellout!

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Boxing Legends Canadian Tour Montreal

Meet the great Boxing Legends - Leon Spinks, George Chuvalo, Michael Spinks, Donny Lalonde and Earnie Shavers

George Chuvalo - 5 time Canadian Champ and 2-Time World Title Challenger Against "The Greatest" Michael Spinks both won gold medals, propelling them both towards fantastic professional careers. Leon made sports history on the 15th February, 1978, when he defeated the greatest boxer of all time, the late great Muhammad Ali, becoming champion. Michael Spinks was also a world champion, and the first boxer to hold both light heavyweight and heavyweight titles after defeating the

By Kieron Yates previously unbeaten Larry Holmes. Michael Spinks mtltimes.ca only ever lost one fight in veryone that walks his professional career, the earth has their succumbing to “Iron” own journey ahead Mike Tyson in what would of them, and some- be the final bout for “The times those travels start Spinx Jinx”. in hardship but through Two are among the hard work, determination greatest Canadians to and maybe a little luck, ever enter a boxing ring; can lead to triumph. They Winnipeg's Donny say legends inspire leg- Lalonde and Toronto's ends. That a properly mo- George Chuvalo. Lalonde tivated person can go on is the epitome of Canato achieve almost any- dian grit, having won the thing. On March 22nd, Canadian light heavyMontreal will host five weight championship delegends of boxing, for an spite an injury to the evening of tales and sto- knuckles on his right ries that are guaranteed hand, and a reoccurring to provide the aforemen- shoulder injury as a result of crashing into the tioned inspiration.

For the boxing fan as boards while playing well as the next person. hockey. The left shoulder Transcending sport or would be a cause for conbattles waged in a ring; cern during his entire cathese are tales of the tri- reer, but didn't prevent als and tribulations of five him from becoming the lives and the hurdles that first Canadian light heavywere overcome along the weight champion in over a way.Triumphs over adver- century, when he defeated Eddie Davis in 1987. Chusity.

Two of the five speakers valo, was never once will surely have a lot of knocked off his feet in 93 great memories associ- professional bouts, and he ated with there passage fought the greatest fightto Montreal; as it was ers of his time, including here during the 1976 Ali, George Foreman, Joe Olympic games that Leon Frazier and Floyd PatterSpinks and his brother son. Talk about a diamond chin.

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Leon Spinks - Olympic Gold Medalist Montreal 1976 and became World Heavyweight Champion by defeating Muhammad Ali in only his eighth professional bout.

Schaefer, himself a former professional boxer, at safecomevents@gmail.com, or through the events page, located at https://www.picatic.com/b oxinglegendsmontreal.

The tour also makes stops in Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.

There is a meet and greet dinner option to Donny Lalonde - Canadian Champion and World Light Heavyweight Champion, famously leveled Sugar Ray Leonard in defense of his crown in 1988

Last but most certainly not least, is Earnie Shavers, the man boxing expects claim had the hardest punch of all-time.

He stopped an astonishing 50 opponents in three rounds or less; 24 in the very first round. Now at 72 years of age, his wisdom and post-boxing career as a motivational speaker are perhaps highlights on the night.

As the song implies, time waits for no man, and these men may not ever tour again.This could well be a once in a lifetime chance for some seriously inspiring yarns, and whether you're a boxing fan or not, an opportunity to walk away energized to go out and achieve your goals is not something to scoff at.

Quite simply put - you don't become champion without hardship. You don't rise to the top of whatever it is you do, without some form of adversity; and with all the hardships and tribulations we all face, hearing how these five greats overcame it all on the way to the top, is knowledge beyond comprehension.

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Why Collect Coins?

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he other day, someone came in our office with a group of coins, and during my conversation with them they asked “why would anyone collect coins?”. Well here are some of my reasons…perhaps you have yours…

History. There are very few activities where you can actually hold history in your hands. How many authentic objects from the Roman Empire, the knights of medieval Europe or early America have you seen? How about OWNING them? When you hold a 2,000 year old coin, you get a special feeling of being connected with the past. This in turn will motivate you to learn more about history, and how it relates to your coins.

The Hunt. For collectors, there is nothing more exciting than trying to find that elusive item they are missing. Some coins are so rare, that a lifetime of searching, and an unlimited budget will not produce results…so finding a rare item to add to your collection can be a special event.

Clubs. Collecting for some is a private thing, but it does not need to be. By getting together with fellow collectors, you can share stories, learn from each other, help each other find missing items, and most importantly make new friends. I have found that coin collectors in general, are some of the

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nicest people, and this is why I have joined so many clubs. In Montreal, there is the Lakeshore Coins Club (in Pointe-Claire), and the Montreal Numismatic Society (downtown). Outside of Montreal, there is a big club in Boucherville, and another in Quebec City. Of course we have a national club, the Royal Canadian Numismatic Society, and the largest club in the world is the American Numismatic Association. I am president of both Montreal clubs, and a member of all of the others mentioned, and will be happy to provide information about them to anyone who wishes to contact me.

Travel. There are coin conventions and exhibits across Canada, the USA, and around the world.

Planning a vacation around them can be fun, as it is an excuse to visit places you have not been. Also, many major cities actually have either coin, or major museums with major collections on display.

Financial. Many coins are made of precious metals, like gold, silver, and platinum, which over time (as per my previous article on gold), have shown to be an excellent preserver of wealth from inflation. Furthermore, a basket of rare, quality condition coins, would have likely given you a return much superior to the stock market over the last 5, 10, 20, or 50 years, if purchased at a proper market price.

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Not only can coin collectors learn about history, but also geography, economics, metallurgy, art, religion, politics, etc, etc.

Young children have the added benefit of learning math skills as well.

Unfortunately, there is not enough space here for me to continue with a myriad of other reasons to collect,…but to sum it up in one big reason…because coin collecting is FUN. Michael Joffre is owner of Carsley Whetstone & Company Inc. a firm that buys and sells rare coins and related collectables. He is always interested in buying older coin collections. CWC also carries a full line of books and collecting supplies, available in stock in their retail store. Michael can be reached at 514-2899761, or at sales@carsleys.com . For more information please visit: www.carsleys.com

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Singing the Winter Blues?

he month of February is well upon us, with some of the coldest and dreariest days of the winter season. It has many singing the 'Winter Blues', while wistfully dreaming of spring to arrive faster than Canada's most famous groundhog Wiarton Willie would dictate.

"I'm singing the blues, da-dum da-dum, the dark winter blues, da-dum dadum, it's got me unglued, da-dum da-dum, there's salt in my shoes, da-dum da-dum…"

The holiday season is behind us, there are no more colorful lights hanging on trees to brighten the early nights, no more songs of cheer and 'goodwill to all men' looping on the radio or on our electronic devices - and instead of Christmas cards in the mail, the bills are pouring in. It could be very depressing.

But it's not as bad for people who engage willingly in outdoor winter sports and activities or those who are able to travel south, towards warmer pastures for a couple of weeks or more. For others, like Willie the groundhog

when he sees his shadow, they would like to head back into their burrow and nap for another six weeks.They dream not of sandy beaches, but of being able to take off their leg warmers and boots in exchange for shorts and sandals.

The weeks towards the spring equinox can feel like months or even years away - and for many the winter blues are very real.The 'Winter Blues' in more severe cases is also known as 'winter depression' and part of the spectrum of what is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression related to changes in seasons. It could sap your energy and make you feel moody and anxious.

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that influence mood and can be as effective as some medications. Sitting next to a window with the blinds open can also help.

GET OUTDOORS AND WALK: Bundle up and get outside. A 2005 study from Harvard University suggests taking a brisk walk for about 35-60 minutes a few days a week, especially on sunny days, improved symptoms. It lowers stress levels and helps people to focus better.

TRY EXERCISING or a WINTER SPORT: Some people really don’t like the cold, but exercising or taking up a winter sport can have very benresults. Exercising

By Bonnie Wurst eficial outdoors under bright sunlight can greatly help mtltimes.ca improve symptoms.

Sports like skating, skiing, Here are a few of them: GET MORE SUNLIGHT snowshoeing and even INTO YOUR LIFE: Dur- tobogganing can signifiing the short days of win- cantly improve mental ter there is less direct health, social functioning sunlight. Lack of sunlight and symptoms of depresis a major problem, it sion. contributes to the fatigue HAVE SOME FUN: Take and irritability associated out some playing cards with SAD. Artificial lights, or a game you can play also called a 'light box' alone or with friends and can help treat these family. Listening to good symptoms by stimulating music and dancing to chemicals in the brain some of your favorite tunes can also be of great

benefit - and you could do it alone when nobody is watching! Being silly can do wonders for your mind, body and spirit.

TAKE A VACATION: Not everyone can afford a trip down south to a warm, sunny location but if you can, 'beach therapy' can do wonders.

EAT BETTER: Good news! Although eating healthy is always recommended, chocolate can help to improve your mood and offer some relief. But beware of treats like sugary candy because the relief is only temporary relief and could result increased symptoms.

Given that an estimated one in four people are biologically effected by the 'Winter Blues' or SAD, perhaps leaving the science behind and following your own instincts once in a while wouldn't hurt. When the spring season seems too far away, maybe dipping into the peanut butter jar or reaching for that piece of cheesecake wouldn't be such a bad thing - and you could blame it on your biological clock.

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Becket Players hit high notes for KIZMET

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t the end of 2017, the KIZMET Young Child & Parent Centre will open in SainteGeneviève as an important family resource centre for all West Island families. It will support young families and be a hub for the community.

WIAIH, the organization raising the necessary $1.7M for the construction of this centre, is proud to announce that the Becket Players, supporters of KIZMET since the very beginning, have jumpstarted 2017 donations by making an extra $15,000 donation.

In November, Merck Canada chose the Becket Players as a Neighbour of Choice, a prestigious award that recognized their long-time implication in their community.

The award came with a cash gift which Becket Players are, in their turn, donating to help build the KIZMET Centre.

Joseph Savattiere, President of the Becket Players, is proud that Becket Players has such a long history of supporting children’s charities through

its shows produced in over 43 years. “We are very proud to be able to support such an important cause in the West Island and have adopted WIAIH’s project for the KIZMET Centre.We have been supported by West Islanders since our inception so why not keep our good fortune within our community. Community support is what we are all about and we support this project 100%.”

The territory of the West Island Health Centre has the highest number of births in the province; some 10,000 children are born here annually. Since 85% of brain development takes place in the first 6 years of life, research shows that this is the most effective time to ensure that parents have the tools they need to stimulate and nurture their young children. Natalie Chapman, director of WIAIH is very grateful to the Becket Players Foundation. “they were one of the first to come on board and saw immediately the potential of this project to make a difference to little children in a

vulnerable area of the West Island. It shows their absolute commitment to improving conditions so that children will have a better life.”

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Mr. Goldberg Goes to Tel Aviv gives fresh perspective on Middle East conflict

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he seething conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians in the Middle East has been going on for well over 70 years, with no signs of letting up.

Although the prize in this long brewing conflict is land, especially the land that makes up the State of Israel, there are plenty of complexities involved that make things so complicated. There are plenty of books, articles, debates and arguments on both sides that tries to give a sense of resolution to the conflict, but ends up just adding to the never-ending pile of frustration.

In his new play “Mr. Goldberg Goes to Tel Aviv”, acclaimed playwright Oren Safdie offers a rather fresh perspective on the Middle East conflict, as he gives the audience a much better understanding of what is involved on both sides of the issue.

Presented by Infinitheatre at the St. James Theatre in Old Montreal until this Sunday (February 19), the play takes place in a suite located in a five-star hotel in Tel Aviv. It’s occupied by Tony Goldberg, an uptight, rather fuss-budget best selling author (David Gale) who is in Tel Aviv to

deliver a controversial speech to promote his new book about the Middle East. While he is tooling around his suite clad in bathrobe and slippers getting ready for his speech, he is visited by two individuals: Yonatan (Mohsen El Gharbi), an Israeli bellboy from the hotel who has to deal with Tony’s rather fussy demands for his morning cup of tea; and Amir (Howard Rosenstein), who barges into the suite dressed as an ultra Orthodox Jew, but is actually a Palestinian terrorist who is about to launch a violent attack on a Jewish wedding that is taking place at the hotel.

Mr. Goldberg is not just experiencing a whole series of inconvenient interruptions, but somehow, when he least suspects it, is having the entire Middle East conflict played out in front of him in the confines of his hotel suite.

The play is cleverly written and well acted by the three performers who make up this cast. In a way, it presents a comparative, symbolic parable of the Middle East conflict

and the reasons why it has simmered between the Israelis and Palestinians for such a long time, with poor Mr. Goldberg representing North America, who has always found itself in the middle of this conflict, and at times felt it has been held hostage by either or both sides. There is plenty of tensions, wars of words, anger, fear and violence (with some of the “bloodletting” that borders on the slapstick, Monty Python-style).

“Mr. Goldberg Goes to Tel Aviv” proves that sometimes it takes the performing arts to explain why the Middle East has been embroiled in such a bloody conflict for over seven decades. It may not offer all the answers or easy solutions, but at least it helps offer a better understanding to why this has been taking place for far too long.

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So what makes a good pizza? Ingredients, ingredients and ingredients!

Whether you prefer thick or thin crust, the pizza crust should be able to stand on its own. It should not be overpowered by yeast. It should be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

The sauce should be thick and rich tasting. It should not be watery and end up making your crust soggy.

The sauce should also have some flavour to it.

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The home cook does not always have time to make a from-scratch sauce, so choose a good quality thick sauce on the grocer’s shelf.

The toppings must follow the same rule. Try three types of cheese instead of just mozzarella, which has texture but very little taste. There is good pepperoni and sausage out there. It may be a little more expensive but the difference in taste is worth it. Try sautéing your onions and mushrooms before putting them on the pizza and you will end up with a moist result on the pizza.

Who can resist putting bacon on their pizza? It should be half cooked to release most of the fat and moisture and put on the top of the pizza to finish the cooking.

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• 1 tbsp sugar • 1 tbsp dried herbs ( optional) Add all the ingredients into the bread machine as recommended by the manufacturer.

Conversely, add the dry ingredients into a large bowl, stir to mix and add in the water. Stir to combine.

You can also use a stand mixer for this part. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough, cut in half, freezing one portion for later use.

Press and stretch the dough out to your desired shape and finish the pizza with sauce and toppings. Bake in a hot oven, 425º on a pizza stone or on a cookie sheet.

Quick no cook tomato sauce: • 1 28 oz can of Italian tomatoes, preferably with basil • 1 clove of garlic, peeled and smashed • Salt and pepper to taste • Fresh basil and/or pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) Drain the tomatoes in a colander over a bowl.

Lightly squeeze the tomatoes to release more of their juices. Reserve the juices for another use.

Place the tomatoes in a blender or Cuisinart along with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth.

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Stoolies - more than just a breakfast place

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y daughter and I walked into Stoolies Coffee House on a Friday evening, while “Singalong” was in full swing. A small group of musicians were playing some wellknown tunes on a variety of string instruments, and we sat down and joined in. Stoolies is one of those rare establishments that manages to make you feel immediately at home and welcome. The coffee house has a simple decor, with local artist work on the walls, soft lighting and comfortable seating.

Owner and manager Sonia Cho’s friendly personality, professional attention and quirky sense of humour provide the finishing touches towards helping you feel like you’ve discovered a new favourite hangout. She had my normally-shy teenaged daughter giggling and smiling, which is no small feat. She brought us our drinks, an artisanal Kombucha ($5.75) and a St-Anne’s Iced Tea cocktail ($12.75), which we sipped while making our menu choices and singing a few more songs (Beers, shots and wine by the glass are all priced at $5).

The menu is simple, yet varied enough in its options that it will satisfy meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.There are breakfast items, which are very reasonably priced, from $3.95 for a breakfast sandwich with egg, cheese and bacon, to pancakes and French toast at $6.95, and omelets at $7.95.

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Tortellini, served with grilled vegetables

sive of which is the $12.95 rib-eye steak.

There are also daily specials, which probably allow Chef and owner Stephen Howard to further demonstrate his expertise and creativity.

I ordered the salmon burger with half-sides of Caesar salad and potatoes($8.50), and my daughter ordered the pasta with fresh Chef’s sauce ($8.95). The pasta dish was a fair-sized portion of tortellini, served with grilled vegetables, perfectly cooked and nicely seasoned.

My daughter allowed me to taste one of her tortellini, and then proceeded to clean her plate. She then started picking salad and potatoes off of my dish, which was fine, since the portions were generous.

The salmon burger was served on a Joe Beef bagel-bun, with an unusually refreshing cranberry, apple and lemon sauce, so good that of I wished there had been more.

The accompanying potatoes tasted so much better than the typical side of fries, they were crispy and moist and not too salty.

Once our main dishes were done, Sonia was

back to offer us dessert, and we ordered one each of the homemade lemon loaf and banana bread ($5.95 each) with tea.

If I could only to use two qualifiers to describe the food at Stoolies I would say fresh and reasonably-priced : two more reasons, on top of the cozy welcoming atmosphere, to want to come back for more.

You will certainly find me at Stoolies one summer morning, having breakfast on the soon-tobe-expanded terrace, enjoying the view on the canal. Opening hours will also be extended once spring arrives with the possibility of outdoor eating.

Not only does Stoolies offer catering for your special events, but you can also reserve the whole restaurant for a special occasion as well.

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Pet of the Week Peach, Daisy and Lilly the Three Amigos

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each, Daisy and Lily are three amigos who are far removed from the wild rats many people would run screaming from.

They are not related but still considered 'step-sisters' and are actually known to be affectionate, intelligent and excellent pets. They are low-maintenance, don’t require a lot of room, have great personalities and considered to be in the 'fancy rat' category.

"Peach is a 'Curly Dumbo', Daisy is a 'Fancy' and Lilly is a 'Dumbo'," explained Sabryna Danis who lives with them in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield in the West Island. "What makes them special is that I can do anything with them. We share meals, we go for car rides and to the pet store.

They love to give kisses and they enjoy making us feel better."

The three amigos are 'one year and a few months old' and for a rat, that makes them fairly mature -

but they certainly have character and will always be young at heart.

"Peach and Daisy are drama queens, as I call them, because when they are being washed they pretend they are being tortured by squeaking...to which I roll my eyes and laugh. Peach will get hyper and Lilly, being fat, will get annoyed and sit on Peach to make her stop, and Peach will just squeak to get unstuck. They squeak when they play rough, but none ever get seriously hurt," offered Sabryna.

They also offer a bit of unexpected excitement to their lives.

"One day Lilly escaped the cage when we weren't home and when we got home, she happened to be in the hallway… she spotted us and froze for a minute, thinking we couldn't see her and then she tried to make a run for it."

So if you're looking for a pet that "likes to cuddle anytime as long as you have a blanket" and really easy to take care of - then you might want to consider a curly, a fancy or a dumbo!

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rgentina’s red wines are one of the great commerical stories of the past few years— and for good reason.

When it comes to bottles that cost between $9 and $20, Argentina’s reds, notably its signature grape, Malbec, provide lots of depth of flavor and complexity. The Malbecs are lush with a berry-rich pepperiness. On contrast the Syrahs offer dark, brooding fruit and smoke or game notes; and the Cabernet Sauvignons tend to combine powerful cassis flavors with a hint of bell pepper. They are wines that are well versatile with the hearty foods of winter: juicy roasts,

rare steaks, braised lamb shanks and hearty stews.

Most of Argentina’s well known reds come from one region: Mendoza, a high plateau on the western edge of the country, in

quite a success for the quality driven and assequible wines. Chile is best known for providing solid, well priced Cabernets.

The best of these Cabernets combine ripe, New World-style fruit with Old World touches of mineral and spice. Carmenere, originally grown in Bordeaux before phylloxera wiped it out in the 1800s, survived in Chile, and is typically marked by plummy fruit, pepper notes with a fleshy, caressing mouthfeel. With its disease-free soils and competitive labor costs, Chile continues to lure outside investors and

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In the last few years, new vineyard sites are mtltimes.ca being developed on the shadow of the Andes. lower-yielding hillsides as It’s several thousand miles the focus shifts from south of Canada, but a quantity to quality for this short distance away when export-minded country. you travel by corkscrew.

Look for wines from the Chile too has become following regions;

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The nose on the upper side of fruit. Strawberry and raspberry jam with milk chocolate and aloe vera. In the mouth, fruity, straightforward delivering simple but clean flavours. Great for everyday dishes such as simple meat pastas or braised crockpot meat dishes.

Norton Barrel Select Malbec Mendoza, Argentina 2015 SAQ # 00860429 $14.05

Aconcagua and Maipo for Cabernets, Casablanca for Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs, Raphel for Merlots and Carmenere, while Curico, and Maule produces Cabernet, Carmenere and Pinot Noir.

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But in recent years, they have become a favorite Luis Antoine-Luyt among sommeliers beproduces some natural cause of their unique style Pipeno wines identity, history and social Recently Pipeño, a typi- roots.

The latest craze in the cal wine of south-central Argentinian scene is Chile has gathered in- coming fromwine the Patagoncreased attention in the ian wine region. The last few years. This is a southernmost region of wine made from criollo Argentina is also the lowgrapes, Muscat of Alexan- est in elevation and the dria and other local in- chilliest: it is close to digenous . It owes its Antarctica and its has name to the "pipes" freezing temperatures!

Chilean oak barrels, which This results in a cooler were first used in the growing region that is eighteenth century. These perfect for different variare wines made from very etals, such as Pinot Noir. traditional methods, with The sub regions of Patagdeep roots in folk and onia include Neuquén and peasant customs of Chile. Rio Negro.

For a long time, they were Also a wind of change

has been occurring on Mendoza, the vineyard in the desert. Producers are showing lots of interest in the Uco Valley to the west, beyond Luján de Cuyo, searching for higher altitudes, wider diurnal temperature ranges and different soils. Gualtallary, Altamira and La Consulta are the among the small sub-zones that will be the stars of the Argentinian wine industry. As well, careful work on row orientation and viticulture is happening bringing in fresh fruit. In the winery, there’s a welcome movement to reduce oak and replace new barrels with old oak and large foudres.

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Lots of smoky oak and mocha on the nose, with a touch of cooked black fruit and licorice. More jammy dark plums and blackberry on the palate, with a espresso bean finale. Thick and generous wine. Have it with rare flank steak on the grill.

Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva Central Valley, Chile 2016 SAQ # 11975073 $10.10

On the nose, aromas that brings to mind violet, licorice, white pepper and black cherry in compote. On the mouth, full body and dry with powerful tannins and a good acidity. Flavors are consistent with the nose with a peppery signature and a warmness in the palate that is prolonged in the finale. Excellent choice to have with braised veal cheeks and mushrooms.

De Gras Cabernet-Sauvignon Syrah Colchagua Valley, Chile 2016 SAQ # 12698346 $10.70

Rich and intense, with blackberry and plum fruit. Attractive balance of fleshy fruit and oak on the palate with notes of mint, rounded velvety tannins that soften its firm structure and dry finish. Pair it with Piri-Piri chicken and roasted potatoes.

Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva Valle del Maipo, Chile 2014 SAQ # 12798865 $17.85

Juicy purple black plums and blueberry on the nose and palate. Full bodied, silky and mouth-watering. Some dark pepper and more purple-blue fruit notes on the finish. This wine is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a small proportion of Syrah and Carmenere grapes.

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or fans of classic television – especially classic television from the 1970s – actress Loretta Swit is a familiar face, especially for her role as Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan throughout the 11-year run of the much revered CBS series “M*A*S*H” (in fact, she and Alan Alda were the only members of the “M*A*S*H” cast to have that distinction).

However, there is so much more to Loretta Swit than the role of the shrill, by-the-book martinet head nurse of the 4077th that she is chiefly known for.

Since the age of six, she has been an accomplished artist. And for as long as she can remember, Ms. Swit has been a passionate animal activist, and champions many causes that advocates for the rights of animals and to prevent widespread cruelty to animals. For her efforts as an animal activist, Ms. Swit has been recognized with many honours and awards, the most recent was the Betty White Award, which she received last December from the organization Actors & Others for Animals.

“Being an animal activist is not something you take up in a hurry. The need is there, so you just do it,” said Ms. Swit during a recent phone interview from California. “I wanted to fight for animal rights all my life, because cruelty towards animals takes on many different forms, and I am against all of them.”

Combining two her life’s passions – art and animal activism – resulted in the creation of Switheart, an attractive coffee table book that features 65 watercolour paintings – which are reproduced in full colour -- that Ms. Swit has done over a 30-year period, which are mainly of different animals that she has owned, known or rescued (along with a few floral still lifes). Each of the paintings that are featured in the book are accompanied with a brief backgrounder by Ms. Swit that tells the story behind the creation of the painting in question, as well as its respective subject matter.

Ms. Swit admits it wasn’t an easy process to select the 65 paintings that made the cut for the book, out of the countless animal portraits and floral still lifes she painted for so many years.

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myself when I did them, and I trashed a lot of paintings that didn’t meet up to my standards,” she said.

“And I haven’t kept many of them because they were done as a way to raise funds to help the many animal activist causes that I support.”

However, she also admits that her favorite painting that is showcased in the book is not of a dog or a cat … but of a rooster. “My number 1 choice is my painting of Chutzpah the

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rooster, because it was the first animal painting that I added a colorfully vibrant background to it. It opened up to me a whole new way of working as a painter,” she said. “When you paint a portrait of an animal, it’s a way of establishing a close relationship between you and the subject, as if it is an actual live pet.”

Proceeds from the book will benefit the Switheart Animal Alliance Foundation, and the many organizations, charities and programs under the foundation’s umbrella that are dedicated to ending animal cruelty and suffering.

Another topic that Ms. Swit is just as passionate to talk about is her 11 years as part of the cast of “M*A*S*H”, and is happy to note that since it officially ended its run in 1983 with its historic 2 ½-hour finale, reruns of the series have been continually airing on syndication around the world (including History Television in Canada, which airs two episodes every weekday afternoon).

“All of the cast members of ‘M*A*S*H’ were very close like it was a family in its own right. And to viewers, we were like everybody’s family, and they trusted us because we gave them a familial feeling with every episode,” she said.

She also noted how the writers included personal characteristics to each character (Margaret was even given a sense of compassion towards animals, which was exemplified in one episode midway through the show’s run when she secretly took care of a dog that strayed onto the grounds of the 4077th). As well, she remembers the moment dur-

ing a summer hiatus from the series in 1976, when it was decided to take the development of Margaret Houlihan’s character to the next level, especially when it came to her illicit relationship with Major Frank Burns (played by the late Larry Linville).

“The evolution of Major Margaret Houlihan was an eventual, necessary process, and not accidental,” she said. “The producers and the writers realized that her relationship with Frank Burns was a funny joke that can only be done so many times; and the more intelligent Margaret became, the more sillier Frank became.”

“So while I was on hiatus in New York during the summer of 1976, I participated in a conference call in which we discussed Margaret’s future. So they asked me what would happen if Margaret came back from R&R in Tokyo and told Frank that she got engaged to a single guy who outranked him. I told them that Frank would not be a happy camper, and would probably rip the doors off the mess tent when she told him about it.And that’s the scenario they used, which provoked quite a lot of funny episodes afterwards,” added Ms. Swit.

Ms. Swit has a special place in her heart for all of her fellow “M*A*S*H” cast members, including the late William Christopher – aka the 4077th’s resident chaplain Father Mulcahy – who passed away from cancer last December 31 at the age of 84.

“Bill was born to play the part of Father Mulcahy,” she said. “He was the perfect prototype of what a military chaplain should be like; in fact, there were many viewers who said that Father Mulcahy brought people back to the church. He was such a beloved and adored person who approached his role with a great deal of humanity, humor, brilliance and strength. I haven’t fully recovered from the loss felt by his passing.”

Currently, Ms. Swit is in rehearsal for leading roles in two upcoming stage productions: “Eleanor Roosevelt: Her Secret Journey” and “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” (which she hopes to tour with across Canada in the near future).

And she also hinted at putting together a sequel to Switheart.

“I plan to put together a second volume, which will have all the paintings that were rejected for this book, including an abundant choice of rooster paintings,” she jokingly added.

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Left to right: Sun Youth's Gaétan Lévesque, and from the TAT, division relations du travail, André Michaud, France Légaré, Chantal Bertrand and Ginette Alarie vision relations du travail, presented their 26th annual contribution of $4 627 to help the organization during the Christmas Basket distribution.

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