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t was December 2015 when Mayor Denis Coderre attended a press conference called by the Mouvement pour mettre fin à l'itinérance à Montréal (MMFIM). On that occasion, Mayor Coderre recalled that the initiative announced that day was "in line with the Plan d'action montréalais en itinérance 2014-2017, in which the City has committed to a series of actions that will contribute to the social reintegration of men and women living on the street." Coderre also announced at the time the goal to eliminate homelessness in Montreal by the year 2020.

Documentation issued during that press conference indicated that "a total of 784 chronically homeless people and 1,357 cyclically homeless men and women" were living on the streets of Montreal. The first number corresponds to indi-

viduals who have no place to live and go to the various shelters in the city or even manage to sleep in metro stations especially when the temperature gets too cold, or weather permitting, sleep in parks and streets having the

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We are now in the year when the Plan d'action montréalais en itinérance 2015-2017 should show some results. And here

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I'm not talking statistic information which in the end tells us only a small part of the whole reality of homelessness, but rather more concrete and accurate information on how the well-publicized plan is bearing some fruit or not. However, if one leaves numbers aside the reality seems as crude as ever, or perhaps even worse than when those announcements were made. One just has to walk the stairs to the Guy-Concordia metro station or come out of Atwater station toward the Alexis Nihon shopping centre or walk Saint Laurent from Sherbrooke up north to see homeless people everywhere.

Where are the promised solutions to a problem that, by all accounts, seems to be getting worse?

Once again, the mere quantification of the issue does very little other than providing a measure of

the problem: a real solution can only be reached once the causes of the problem are addressed.

There are indications that the members of this contingent of homeless people come from three main categories.

The first one made of those people who have some kind of mental disorder which were literally sent onto the streets as a result of drastic cuts in health care. De-institutionalizing mental patients was even sold to the public as a sort of progressive move, a new approach in psychiatric treatment that would allow those people to interact with others in a normal environment. Of course, nothing or very

little of that was ever implemented, lack of resources left them abandoned to their own fate, and without any follow-up, they ultimately ended up on the street.

Then there is the category of people who as a result of economic policies lost their jobs, run out of unemployment benefits, their deteriorated situation, in turn, triggered other crises: family breakup, loss of home, depression, falling into a desperate situation leading to alcohol or drug abuse. In the end, people who fell through the cracks of the system and

ended up on the streets, morally and psychologically broken. A particular case in this category is that of people of aboriginal background, living in the city and without the social links that they could have had in their own communities. continued on Page 8

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he flow of water from the Rivière des Prairies and Lac des DeuxMontagnes is on the rise.

Due to announced rainfall, the Department of Sustainable Development, Environment and Climate Change (MDDELCC) forecasts point to a slight increase in water levels in the coming days. Rigaud declared a state of emergency due to flooding late Thursday evening while Sainte- Anne-de-Bellevue, 3-A

and Senneville are on high alert. Rigaud has declared a state of emergency as water levels continued to rise in communities both west of Montreal and in parts of Laval.

Water has been flooding into homes in more than ten separate areas in Ile Bizard since last Friday.

Residents on Jean Ives Street feel they have been dealing with an undeclared state of emergency and are pleading for help.

Resident Rock Pelletier feels sand bags are slow in coming and short in supply. He has been traveling to and from in a kayak to help locals get to and from By Rhonda Massad their homes. mtltimes.ca “We have been doing what we can with what perienced

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we have but this is a state of emergency, and we need help as the levels are expected to rise in the next few days,” he explained. ” we haven’t seen this since 1998.

The last time residents exa rise in the

river to this magnitude was in 1998.

“There are several zones affected on the Island at this time, and public workers are spread thin,” Public Works research technician, Charlotte Côté said during an interview. “I don’t believe we are missing sand bags, but we are short of people to deliver it.”

Any request for sandbag delivery should be made as soon as possible, by

contacting 311, according to the city website. Upon request, a public works team can assist with the installation of the bags if indicated at the time of the request.

The city is urging citizens to remain vigilant and ready to take the necessary measures. For information on what to do in the event of a flood.

You can also contact the 311 for more information.

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Saint Columba House 100 Anniversary Gala at Théâtre Paradoxe th

which provides training for people to work as baristas in a for-profit environment. Who staffs it?

"Whoever is around, sometimes they are seniors, sometimes young people," Lisson says.

The café helps to address social isolation in the neighborhood just by being there and providing a space where individuals can socialize. However, Café Pronto has an educational component built into its mandate. Once a month there is a forum for people to meet and talk about social issues.

This week there was a Q & A with 2 Muslim women who came to speak with café patrons about a different take on what to wear/not to wear.

Their presentation concerned hijabs and other forms of dress among Muslim women. The café is also the gathering place Bees on the roof - Rev. Patricia Lisson for a regular event known and Declan Rankin Jardin as the Spiritual Café gives people an opaint Columba House son says. This is the orga- which portunity to dig deeper. is celebrating its nization's 6th annual fundIt's no secret that café cul100th anniversary raiser. Last year Saint this year and will be Columba House raised ture is particularly conhosting a gala fund-raiser over $30,000. "I know, it's ducive to this kind of on April 27th at Théâtre ambitious," Lisson con- free-range discussion and Paradoxe to raise money cedes. But there are reflection. "We meet all for community programs goodies in store for those kinds of people there, and in Pointe-Saint-Charles. who bid. Retired hockey stuff comes up," Lisson The event kicks off at 6 players Wally Weir and says. p.m. with a cocktail recep- Karl Dykhuis have doAmong the most innotion, followed by a four vative programs at Saint course dinner at 7 nated their sticks. Dykhuis Columba House is the Alp.m..The entertainment played for the Montreal ternate School with a free Canadiens and other NHL franchises. Weir, a pre-school program (3-4 local boy from Verdun also years), parents group, played in the NHL, most after-school activities for notably for the Quebec older kids, and a day summer camp. What differenNordiques. . There are 2 tickets to tiates it's early childhood the Montreal Symphony program from others is Orchestra from the Dun- the emphasis on fostering ton Rainville Law Firm, 3 a high degree of parental paintings that are "quite involvement. "It's really to unique", and other items support parents in underup for auction: toys, standing their role as edbooks, a baby basket - ucators," Lisson says. In a vacuum cleaner! the group parents can disBy Deborah Rankin even "We've been really going cuss everything from after our friends," Lisson pragmatic concerns like mtltimes.ca says. "We're hopeful - we dental hygiene and nutrition, to learning challenges portion of the evening be- have faith," she laughs. and behavioral problems. gins at 8:30 p.m. and fea- Last year Saint Columba The group is animated by tures Canadian soul diva House - an actual house - a coordinator who does Sylvie DesGrosseilliers, completely renovated its referrals for other servaccompanied by a three- kitchen and the organizapiece band. The former tion is still looking for ices. Parents get hands-on lead soloist of the Mon- ways to offset these costs, time with their kids (and treal Jubilation Choir has as well as to support its others!) in the classroom been wowing audiences in many charitable pro- once a week. Acceptance into the pre-school promusical reviews and been grams. invited to sing on stage Saint Columba House is gram is on a first-come, with everyone from Patti a multi-service commu- first-served basis. Ìt's not Labelle to the Neville nity centre in Point Saint the usual screening," she Brothers. For $125 ($95 Charles that is part of the says. Families are typically tax receipt) participants community ministry of referred to Saint can enjoy the complete the United Church of Columba House by local supper club package. For agencies. "We work handthose wishing to see the Canada. The local organi- in-glove with the local show, but opt out of din- zation serves 120 people school St. Gabriel's and ner & drinks, there is a a hot lunch 5 days a week the Pointe-Saint-Charles no-frills plan for $25 for a (Mon-Fri) through its Community Clinic," she seat in the balcony. P.K. lunch program.The centre says.

Subban has donated a also offers opportunities Then there's the bike signed hockey jersey to for people of all ages shop.

Bill's Bike Shop is looking to upgrade their the silent auction which will take place over the skills and get back in the where old bikes go to be course of the evening. work force. In recent refurbished. Cyclists can “We'd like to raise years the non-profit has learn how to do their $50,000," Rev. Patricia Lis- operated the Café Pronto own bike repairs, right in the basement of the build-

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Paul Grenier, young women next to him is Talissa St. Louis at Saint Columba House Gala ing which Saint Columba Columba House boasts church, and the group's House owns.The commu- its own library with 3000 own fund-raising. nity outreach centre also titles in English and 100 years of service to has a program for 15 in- French. the community: Not a bad tellectually challenged The community-based track record for a grassadults who benefit from organization has 6 full- roots organization that art and music therapy on time, and 2 part-time, em- grows its own food and its premises (Mon-Thurs.) ployees, and "a lot of even has a bee hive on its through a program called volunteers" who partici- roof!

Hand-in-Hand which pate through its volunteer For more information helps them to live au- and student field-work about Saint Columba House tonomously.The Women's program, Lisson notes. & its 100th Anniversary Discussion Group has Funding comes from dif- Gala: http://www.saintbeen going strong for ferent sources including columbahouse.org/latestyears now in this south- government, private news/ west hub. Moreover, Saint donors, the national

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ince its foundation, Sun Youth has been able to count on the support of the neighbourhood’s retailers to help Sun Youth’s clients in need. In 1954, a local shoemaker (Weiner Shoe Shop) agreed to lend them the back store of his St. Cuthbert store for free so they could work on the production of their weekly newspaper, The Clark Street Sun. Many restaurants in the neighborhood have been particularly generous towards the organization.

The legendary Moishes Steak House renewed its support in February by serving free meal to 25 people who rely on Sun Youth’s Emergency Services.The organization also counts among its numerous partners the Robin des Bois restaurant which gives its profits to nonprofit organizations such as Sun Youth since 2007.

The restaurants Dominoe's Pizza, Bagel etc., l'Avenue, Schwartz Deli, Lester's Deli, Wilenski's, Beauty's and Terrasse Lafayette also show great generosity towards the organization.

Others merchants on

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Saint-Laurent Boulevard support Sun Youth such as the Ligue Fédérale des As. Thanks to their fundraiser events, more than $10,000 was given to the organization. Sun Youth can also rely on material support (gifts certificated, food or material donation) from businesses such as J. Schreter’s, Jean Coutu on Avenue MontRoyal, Hof Kelsten and Guillaume bakeries, the Petit Atelier on Rachel Street, P.A. and the Soares et fils grocery stores, as well as the help of suppliers like Rona, Bétonel and CDM Print who offer their services at a good price, not to mention Écorce Atelier Créatif agency who designed the organization’s website.

As a local beneficiary of Pharmaprix's “Cultiver la santé des femmes” and Provigo’s “Donnez un peu, aidez beaucoup” national campaigns, Sun Youth also receives support from local customers. Indeed, the organization can proudly rely on the generosity of the inhabitants of the district who throughout the year make many donations directly to the organization.

Financial institutions are no exception! In addition to the generosity of Scotia bank employees (St. Laurent and Prince Arthur), the TD Bank of Mount Royal supported Sun Youth’s application for the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

For 30 years, The Caisse Desjardins du PlateauMont-Royal, has been holding a Christmas concert whose profits go to several organizations, including Sun Youth. This year, 1,400 people attended the concert and helped to raise more than $ 16,000, an amount the Caisse Desjardins du Plateau-Mont-Royal doubled.

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Has Quebec's dangerous dog bill gone too far?

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ess than two weeks after the deadline passed for owners to register their pitbulls or 'pit-bull-type' dogs in Montreal, the Quebec government announced its intention to table legislation banning 'dangerous dogs'.The proposed bill took it even further than Montreal's controversial bylaw that outlaws the acquisition of any 'pit-bull type' dogs - as Bill 128 would ban several breeds and types of dogs listed as 'potentially dangerous' including Pit Bulls, American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, certain cross-breeds and all dogs trained to protect, guard or attack. It has many dog owners outraged and is even receiving international attention, most of it extremely negative.

Unlike the City of Laval's bylaw which does not include 'breed-specific legislation' (BSL) and puts the full responsibility on the owners to keep their dogs under control and does not assume every dog is dangerous - both Montreal and Quebec have taken it down a very jarring road, a road that has outraged animal advocates everywhere. And with reason.

Despite the protests and the expert advice from the Montreal SPCA and veterinarians, despite the majority of those polled who were against it and the cry from lawyers and legal experts, Montreal's Mayor Coderre still maintains his 'one muzzle for all' approach - and it looks like Quebec is trying to tighten that muzzle.

The city's bylaw has been in and out of the courts, first being suspended and then being reinstated and soon to be challenged again.The Montreal SPCA is currently consulting with its legal team to as-

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Dr. Gabrielle Carriere, the head veterinarian at the Montreal SPCA said,

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“Large proportion of dogs and puppies coming into shelters could be targeted by the ban and therefore cannot be adopted out… the Quebec government is essentially forcing shelters to systematically put to death, dogs and puppies they take in, regardless of the animals’ health or behavior.”

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powerful enough to attack and lock on to the faces and heads of large animals like bulls and bears in the 'Pit'. When Bull-Baiting dogs were finally outlawed in 1835, people started cross breeding them with smaller terriers in order to create a faster and more agile dog.They were trained to fight from the start - a horrible practice that unfortunately still goes on today in some areas. Today's 'Pit' Bulls, while genetically predisposed to those behaviors, are not automatically dangerous dogs, but the development of their behavior very much depends on their environment and how they were treated and nurtured, which brings us back to the human factor.

Should the onus then be put solely on dog owners with the full responsibility to keep their dogs under control - and the governing bodies not assume every dog is dangerous? But the question of blame still does not address the real issue here the welfare and lives of living, breathing creatures who share the world with us.

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Alanna Devine, director of animal advocacy at the SPCA said they will be doing everything in their power to ensure that the bill, as drafted, is not passed, and will work with the public and experts to convince the government to opt instead for fair, effective and evidencebased solutions to the problem of dangerous dogs in Quebec."

There is a 'grandfather clause' built into the new law which would protect dogs currently owned, but the SPCA said 'it won’t help dogs who end up in shelters'.

Both Montreal and Quebec refer back to an attack that took the life of 55 year old woman in her Pointe-aux-Trembles back yard last June. Following her tragic death and previous attacks from 'pitbull types' or other dog breeds for that matter, it was clear that action needed to be taken - but now everyone is asking how far did they really have to go?

In the meantime, Mayor Coderre's 'Canine Patrol Unit' is already on the streets and Philippe Sabouron, a city spokesperson said that as

months, mostly for not having a dog license or not having an animal on a leash. Montreal police officers can also issue tickets for animal-control bylaw offences.

If your dog wasn't registered after April 1st, then it can be seized and the city will 'try to find another home for him'. The city had said it won't euthanize any unregistered pit bull-type dogs, but will remove them from Montreal - and now the message is mixed.

Fines for violating the by-law which also include dogs off leashes, loud barking and even uncleanliness, range from $300 to $600 or up to $500 to $700 if the infraction poses a threat to safety. of April 1st an 'unregis- Coderre's Canine Patrol tered pit bull can be is responsible to ensure seized on the spot'. that the by-law is obeyed, The Canine Patrol con- including the mandatory sisting of eight patrollers, microchipping and sterilialso have the mandate to zation of the dog, and they enforce the ban which also have the authority to does not allow for the inspect backyards to enpurchasing or adoption of sure dogs are safely conpit bull-type dogs in Mon- fined within them. treal. Last summer the A reader brought up an city also hired a group of interesting point, ques'roving' animal-control pa- tioning who is really to trols employees to en- blame for all this. Pit Bulls force the bylaw in its are descendants of the nineteen boroughs - and they issued almost 1200 English Bull-Baiting dog, tickets in just a few bred to be fighting dogs -

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Strobe lights, projected Judging by the onto the backenthusiastic ground of ceilhand-clapping, ing-to-floor foot-stomping, and stand- By Deborah Rankin tapestries with Celtic knot ing ovations mtltimes.ca symbols, made it's a safe bet Montrealers thoroughly for a dazzling display. Many enjoyed the Celtic flavor an untrained ear wouldn't recognize the difference of the evening.

Downstairs at the col- between Irish Uilleann orful fun-style casino at pipes and a standard blow the old Expo 67 site on Ile pipe while few understand Notre Dame the mood the intricacies of playing was different. Despite the the traditional Irish flute damp and rainy weather made of wood. Yet the the 24-hour gambling plaintive melodies rencomplex was no less busy dered by these unique inthough than the upstairs struments are the stuff of cabaret with a fresh bus- Irish musical lore and load of players arriving doubtless made a lasting after the show wrapped impression on the audiup, each ready to roll the ence.

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Mayor Coderre when announcing his action plan to deal with homelessness more than year ago

Not much of an action plan for these people

and growing problem in the city. The lack of a A third category is that comprehensive policy reof people at the two age garding homelessness reextremes: young and old. mains a problem: it is not High-school or college enough to add more dropouts who leave beds to the existing shelhome and sometimes fall ters although that is also into drug or alcohol ad- necessary. There must diction, other youngsters also be a program to reunable to find a job and habilitate these people fit into a competitive so- through re-training or cial scenario, and at the providing them with other end, old people some tools to effectively with no family and unable reinsert into the econto keep their homes. Al- omy of the city or the reAnd very though government gion. agencies are supposed to importantly: we as a sotake care of these cases, ciety must stop thinking there are still some who of homelessness as a for different reasons pre- "normal" situation. As fer not to deal with something that we have to accept because "there those services.

For now, despite the would always be people promising public state- in that condition" or ments made by the worse "people who don't Mayor and other author- want to work," that ities, homelessness in thinking only leads to inMontreal is still a serious difference and insensitivcontinued from Page 3

ity toward other fellow human beings. Sleeping in a metro station is degrading to anyone, and it is also unsanitary for the homeless people and for transit users, to say nothing of the poor image for a city that's spending millions in celebrating its anniversary.

"The experience here at home and elsewhere has shown that by providing them (the homeless) with decent, permanent and affordable housing, along with support adapted to their needs, most will succeed in exiting the street," a spokesperson for MMFIM said in December 2015, words with which Mayor Coderre agreed. Then why after more than a year we don't see much action on this matter?

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Expo 67 – 50 years later

The Society for the Celebrations of Montréal’s 375th anniversary launches a new version of a familiar passport

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The new passport will be available in paper and electronic formats. As they did at the time, holders will be able to collect stamps – this time either physical or virtual – showing the activities they visited. The limited edition paper passport will be available from participating businesses, and the electronic version can be found on the 375 MTL a p p http://www.375mtl.com/e n/app/ Two Montrealers from different generations who have their own special stories about Expo year are spokespeople for Expo 67 – 50 years later and share their experience.

“During Expo 67, the

world opened up to us and Montréal opened up to the world. The conversations, celebrations and encounters would make Montréal a city everyone wanted to visit and get to know. It had a major cultural impact on all Quebecers, me included.”

Louise Latraverse “My parents met at Expo 67. My father is from Africa, and my mother is from Montreal. I am a living, breathing example of the impact this exhibition had on Québec and Montréal, but also of new encounters between people of all origins!”

Philippe Fehmiu For Montréal’s 375th anniversary, it is important to highlight an event that left an indelible mark on Québec and Montréal.

“It’s an incredible opportunity for every generation to relive this important moment in Montréal’s history. Those who experienced it can delve into their memories. Younger people can discover this major milestone, which was a forerunner of a knowledge base rich in innovations and that left a legacy that endures 50 years later.

After all these years, we can still see the permanent traces Expo 67 left in

many fields, such as architecture, design and fashion, as well as an openness to the world and the ability to live together in harmony that are so typical of Montréal. It’s a priceless legacy!”

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Good Friday protest at Technoparc - 250 turnout for bird walk

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ome 250 people of all ages turned out April 14 for guided walks of the Technoparc region of Ville St. Laurent, recently recognized as the number #1 birding location on Mon-

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treal Island. The crowd was not disappointed, collectively sighting 63 species of birds despite a late spring that means most insect-eating birds have not yet returned from the south. It was also a time for speeches about the ongoing destruction of the largest marshland on Montreal Island with three televi-

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sion crews on hand.

“The birds have spoken and we need to protect this place,” said main event organizer, reverend Neil Whitehouse of the Westmount Park United Church.

Whitehouse thanked other event volunteers, birding groups and environmental groups that worked with his church.

“We know who to thank for such a perfect weather,” quipped bird watcher Joel Coutu. “It's obvious that Neil has connections in all the right places!”

Coutu is among amateur bird watchers who have sighted 179 bird species in the vicinity over the past 12 months, including 80 nesting species.The Least Bittern, an endangered species, is among the nesting birds.

Environmental studies carried out there previously by the developer claimed that the area “had little ecological value.”

“In fact, this area is full of rare species of birds with indications of a very healthy ecosystem. We also know that marshes like this are among the

most biologically productive areas on the planet.

Why not simply build in a less-sensitive dry land site nearby?” asks Coutu, referring to recent road and dyke construction in the marsh itself. That work was authorized on the basis of environmental studies now shown to be horribly flawed.

Last September, work started in the marshland on $5 million worth of road work to prepare the site for building of an “eco-campus,” a business development site designed to attract high tech industry. The Green Coalition attempted to put an injunction on that work and nearly succeeded according to lawyer Ricardo Hrtschan.

“Ironically, this senseless destruction stems from the building of an 'ecocampus' named after Hubert Reeves, a famous Quebec environmentalist who has long warned of the need to protect our

Joel Coutu (hat), Lisa Mintz, and Neil Whitehouse (microphone) speak to crowd at Technoparc on Good Friday ©John Symon

natural habitats.” said environmentalist Lisa Mintz.

Quebec Green Party leader said that it was good to see birdwatchers together with environmentalists. “You have the power to stop this project,” he told the crowd, referring to how nature lovers stopped a refinery project in Cacouna, Quebec because of concerns

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of how it would affect beluga whales.

Behind the speakers was a marsh popular with rare shore birds such as Soras and Virginia rails. A sign saying “private property / conservation zone” was posted there, but plans are to turn the marsh into a parking lot says Coutu.

Other groups organiz-

ing the Good Friday bird walk include: les Amis du Parc Meadowbrook, Climate Coalition of Montreal, Dawson College Living Campus, The Green Coalition, Sauvons l’Anse-à-l’Orme, Sauvons la falaise, Sierra Club Quebec, Technoparcoiseaux, Trainsparence, and Transitions NDG.

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Bixi will cost another $16 million for Montrealers

Judge orders city to pay bankruptcy trustees

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he City of Montreal has been ordered to pay an additional $15.9 million for the Bixi bikeshare program following a Superior Court ruling on April 18. The city must pay $15.9 million plus interest to the bankruptcy trustee firm, Litwin Boyadjian, handling the affairs of the Public Bike System Co (PBSC).

Times readers will recall that PBSC, the former owner of Bixi, went bankrupt in early 2014 after which Montreal took over local operations of the firm. Montreal was the only secured creditor in that bankruptcy and other creditors were left with 11-B

nothing.

The complicated history of Bixi in Montreal saw it being launched in 2009 by Stationnement Montreal, the municipal agency responsible for parking meters. Initially there were promises that the program would generate money for Montreal, especially through sales of the program to other cities. While cities from London (England) to New York to Melbourne (Australia) bought into the program, cash flow problems forced Montreal to transfer Bixi to PBSC. Montreal was very involved in the operations of Bixi, lending PBSC $37 million in 2011 as well as

offering loan Bixi was esguarantees tablished worth anunder a preother $71 vious adminmillion. Beistration; he cause helping did not indiprivate busicate if Monnesses is outtreal would side of appeal the Montreal's ruling.. Since mandate, this the 2014 financial supbankruptcy, port was deMontreal has clared illegal. conferred That technilocal operaBy John Symon tions to a cality cleared the way for non-profit somtltimes.ca the lawsuit by ciety while Litwin Boyadoverseas opjian on behalf of the unse- erations were sold for $4 cured creditors. million to Longueuil busiMayor Denis Coderre nessman Bruno Rodi. reacted to the news, reThis bad news comes on minding the media that the heels of an April 12

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report by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) claiming that, by 2019, the bike-sharing system will have cost Montrealers over $60 million. That report was published before the court ruling which presumably pushes the total to $76 million, not counting interest.

“The intentions behind this (Bixi) policy were surely good ones, but all indications are that what was presented as a service that would pay for itself, and even be profitable, has become in the end an additional and recurring burden on taxpayers,” concluded Bradley Doucet of the MEI. The report also sug-

gests this money might have been better spent improving bicycle infrastructure around Montreal.

The Bixi bicycle won international awards when it was first launched and the bike share program remains very popular with Montrealers. Some 4.1 million rides were made on 5,200 Montreal Bixi bikes in 2016, a 16% increase from 2015. The 2017 Bixi season began on April 15 and a oneyear membership is $89. https://montreal.bixi.com APRIL 22, 2017 •

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ambo is a 5 year old Yorkshire Terrier who lives with Pascal and Monique Lefèbvre, his 'furever' family in NDG. And he doesn't let his size stop him.

"Rambo thinks he is much bigger than he really is! He's all of eight inches or so tall and weighs only five and half-pounds… but he likes to hang around with the big guys!" said Pascal.

He is a big dog in a small body, always looking for adventure and even teases his big buddies.

"We like to take him to dog parks in Westmount where he could run around and get some of his energy out and he runs around and chases dogs like German Shepherds and even has a buddy who is a Rottweiler."

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"For a Yorkie he is actually very quiet, but if

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The Many Faces and Places on the Canada 150 Commemorative $10 Note

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t’s not easy representing 150 years of Confederation on a single bank note. But the Bank of Canada’s new commemorative note does just that with a story about our history, land and culture.

This new $10 note, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation , was unveiled on 7 April and it will hit the streets starting 1 June.

For the first time, portraits of four public figures are featured on the front of a Bank of Canada note.

Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir George-Étienne Cartier, Agnes Macphail and James Gladstone are four parliamentarians who played significant roles in our history. Since some Canadians may not be familiar with these individuals, let’s learn a bit more about them.

Sir John A. Macdonald likely doesn’t need much of an introduction. He was Canada’s first prime minister and one of the Fathers of Confederation, under whose leadership and vision the Dominion of Canada formed, grew

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and expanded until it stretched from sea to sea to sea.

Sir George-Étienne Cartier, also one of the Fathers of Confederation, was a principal architect of Canadian federalism and a proponent of Confederation as a means of safeguarding French Canada and other minorities.

Agnes Macphail was a champion of equality and human rights who, in 1921, became the first woman elected to the House of Commons in Canada.

James Gladstone, or Akay-na-muka (his Blackfoot name), committed himself to the betterment of Indigenous peoples in Canada and, in 1958, became Canada’s first senator of First Nations origin.

Together, these four remind us that the Canada of today was shaped by people of different backgrounds, who, through their vision, courage and effort, created a better country.

The back of the note emphasizes Canada’s natural landscapes—the

rugged splendour of a land as diverse as its people. Five landscapes represent different regions of the country: the West Coast, the Prairie provinces, Central Canada, the Atlantic provinces and the North.

Beginning 1 June, 40 million commemorative bank notes will be distributed through Canada’s financial institutions. The com-

memorative note will circulate alongside the current $10 note but will not replace it. The existing $10 note will continue to represent the majority of $10 notes in circulation for the life of the Polymer series.

Visit: www.bankofcanada.ca/banknote150 to learn more about the design and security features of the commemorative note. Follow the Bank on Twitter (@bankofcanada) for the latest news as we prepare to issue this special note marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

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hy would you do yoga? To be fit? To be happy?

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People have lots of reasons to do yoga. How do they get themselves to practice regularly?

Here’s what we suggest: 1. Identify your intention.

This could be physical: strength, flexibility, and balance; or to improve your breathing; or to help recover from an injury or illness. It could be emotional or psychological: to deal with stress, or anxiety, insomnia, trauma, grief or sadness; many people begin regular yoga practices at times of great turbulence in their lives! It could be to find connection: with a community, or with your own inner Self.

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very year on April 22 we celebrate Earth Day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. We need to take care of the earth because it's important and it's our home.

The world now marks the Earth Day to make the human race realize the importance of mother earth. Pollution is throwing garbage on the ground and not recycling. It’s a problem because it affects animals, trees and plants and it gets in the water.

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by Tim Raines deal of fond memories for those fans who caught their share of Expos games at the Olympic Stadium.

as one of the top base stealers in the game, along

By Stuart Nulman with Ricky Henderson mtltimes.ca and Vince Coleman), but he also proved himself to arlier this January, be quite capable as a hitMontreal Expos fans ter and outfielder when past and present his base stealing abilities breathed a collecslowed down later in his tive sigh of relief – and utcareer. He also chronicles tered a collective “It’s his post-Expos years as a about time” – when it was member of the Chicago announced that All-Star White Sox and the New stolen base king Tim York Yankees during the “Rock” Raines finally gar90s with plenty of candid nered enough votes that details, especially when he earned him induction into played alongside future the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hall of Famer Frank And it all came about Thomas and Hall of after his 10th and final Famer-to-be Derek Jeter time during the eligibility (not to mention earning period for potential inAs well, Raines recounts him three World Series ductees. with a great deal of can- with the Yankees: two as a “Entry into the Hall of dor about his cocaine player in 1996 and 1998, Fame is the culmination of habit that nearly derailed and one as a coach in a life’s work. My journey his career in 1982. He ad- 2009). to Cooperstown started mits that being a rookie Another thing that you when I picked up a bat player in the majors, and learn about Raines is his and glove for the first barely in his 20s and start- strong sense of family, time when I was five years ing to earn a major league both on and off the field. old and continued in ways salary, made him an easy This is well exemplified as I never dreamed of,” victim to fall into the trap he recounts his efforts writes Raines in his re- of fast living and constant during the latter part of cently published memoir partying, not to mention his career to play a ball Rock Solid. indulging in the drug of game on the same field as If you were an Expos fan choice of major league his son Tim, Jr. (who was throughout the 1980s, players before steroids carving out an impressive you couldn’t help but no- emerged (he even re- baseball career for himself tice Raines’ presence on vealed that he carried in the minor leagues).This the diamond, especially packets of cocaine in the was accomplished in after a base hit, when he back pocket of his uni- 2001, during a spring was leading off the bag form, and ended up sliding training game when and ready to pounce, so headfirst when he stole Raines returned to the that he can steal second bases). And he credits the Expos for the final time with lightning speed help and support of his and his son was playing (which he succeeded Expos teammates and for the Baltimore Orioles. most of the time).The ex- front office staff to help Rock Solid is indeed a citement that “Rock” him on the road towards rock solid baseball membrought to the Expos kicking the habit before it oir of one of the most with his base stealing destroyed his abilities and honest, entertaining playprowess throughout that his life. ers the Expos have ever decade – coupled with “Drugs don’t free you. had on their roster. His the talents of teammates They greatly limit you,” he vast love of the game, the Andre Dawson and the writes. “After I kicked the people whom he played late Gary Carter – helped habit, I vowed to play alongside with, and his the Expos to a number of every game in the most family is quite genuine and winning seasons (and a uninhibited manner possi- is exhibited quite vividly National League East title ble. The only white lines I throughout the pages of in 1981), and earned it the wanted to see were those his book. Tim Raines has moniker “Team of the on a baseball field.” given Expos fans a lot to 80s”.

And Raines certainly cheer about when he In his book, Raines re- played baseball in that graced the field throughcounts the good times – promised uninhibited out the 1980s, and I am and the frustrations – he manner through his more sure many of those fans experienced as a member than 20 years as a major will be cheering loudly for of the Expos on and off leaguer. Not only did he him this July, when accepts the field, which will cer- rack up those stolen his induction plaque in tainly bring back a great bases (which ranked him Cooperstown.

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n aligned spine is associated with better health and human function. A body in alignment has the structural advantage to resist gravity with proper posture over time, to move with proper postural biomechanics, and to resist pathology associated with postural distortion patterns.

Your posture is the structural framework of your body, a component of health and wellness that is of fundamental importance throughout the lifecycle. Posture is impacted by environmental factors, such as occupations that promote standing posture versus seated posture.

Whether seated or standing throughout the day proper postural biomechanics supports the development of Postural Fitness to prevent postural collapse.

According to McGill (2014) standing is better for the body than sitting is.

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West Island Citizen Advocacy receives four to five new requests for servicers every week on behalf of residents in need. WICA is in need of volunteers to meet the growing demand of our vulnerable West Islanders.

There are many seniors, intellectually and physically challenged as well as those experiencing mental health issues who are looking for practical, emotional and social support. It could be something as simple as accompanying them on errands or sharing a cup of coffee with them. Every match WICA makes is unique depending on availability, compatibility, language, location, and interests.You can make a difference in someone`s life!

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Ideal location for those who wish to be able to walk or ride their bike to the village shops, restaurants and schools.

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SAINT-LAZARE OFFERED AT $365,000.CENTRIS # 10162258 WELCOME TO THIS NATURE LOVER'S PARA-DISE! THIS SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME MUCH TO OFFER INSIDE & OUT. KITCHEN WITH WALK-IN PANTRY, SUNNY ROOMS, HEATED CERAMIC FLOORS IN BASEMENT. SUN FILLED BACK-YARD WITH 2 TIERED DECKS, ABOVE GROUND POOL,POND, FIRE PIT, FRUIT TREES & PLENTY OF PLACES TO HANG YOUR HAMMOCK! COME AND EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF.

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Welcome to 191 Brock South Located in the golden square mile of Montreal West adjacent to NDG These newly built condos have a Sleek, Contemporary design with an underground parking elevator and all the comfort you can ask for.

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