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he island is still known as Île Sainte Hélène, the name given to it by no other than the explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1611, after the name of her young wife. Most of the island, however, is now designated after the former mayor who was the driving force behind Expo 67. Jean Drapeau Park is not only a well-preserved natural area just a few

minutes from downtown Montreal. It is also a place where the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada is held every year, the site of a beautiful (although this year closed) swimming pool complex, the stage for many concerts, and the location of an artificial beach.

These multiple vocations of the park were celebrated this past Tuesday when Danièle Henkel, Chair of the Board of Directors, and Ronald Cyr, Director General of the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau, unveiled the list of activities programmed to celebrate what is also the 50th anniversary of the park. This press conference was also the occasion to launch "Two Islands, One Park, One City", a book designed in the form of a visual album that covers the history of the island since the times of Iroquoian settling, to

Pimparé, and the manuscript by Diane Gervais, with Manuela Ferron and Hélène Gautry.

Neighbouring the Park on the southern tip of the island, is La Ronde, the site of a new edition of the Fireworks Competition (from July 1 to August 5), one of the most popular summer events. Back at the Jean Drapeau Park, the Weekends du Monde, a multicultural festival featuring dance, music, and gastronomy from Jamaica, the Maghreb countries, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia and Tunisia will run July 8-9 and then July 15-16.

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Aerial view of Jean Drapeau Park in the present, from "Two Islands, One Park, One City" the French colonization, the British takeover, and the period after the founding of Canada. The book was produced by Manuela Ferron, Linda

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Sun Youth Hornets’ Football Program Begins a New Era

or as long as Sun Youth has had a football program, the organization's co-founder Earl De La Perralle has been at the helm of the program, allowing it to grow tremendously over the last decades. As president of the Quebec Midget Football League, he is also instrumental in the development of amateur football in Quebec and great influence and inspiration to countless athletes and fellow coaches.

The Sun Youth Hornets are now one of the best managed amateur football organizations in the Province, and many alumni have successfully gone on to play in the college, university and even professional levels. A wind of change is blowing on the program this Spring as De La Perralle decided to step down from Midget’s Head Coach to give the lead to the younger generation. However, he will still play a role in the Quebec Midget Football League. The program will now be managed by Jesse Blizzard, long-time coach and employee of Sun

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Youth who will be in charge of football operations.

Dimitrios Manolopoulos, also longtime coach, alumni and member of Sun Youth’s Board of Directors has been named Head Coach of our Midget team, hoping to bring back to the top the once back-toback league champions.

Sun Youth’s football program has been around for decades, allowing many youngsters to discover the sport and learn the many life lessons it teaches. The program serves as a way for children to play the game, often without any prior experience. Earlier this year, the offensive tackle Justin Senior was drafted to the Seattle Seahawks from the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He had the chance to play football at Sun Youth back in 2009.

Sun Youth takes great pride in the success and achievements of its athletes, who themselves become ambassadors for the organization and role models for the younger generation. These success stories are proudly displayed on the “Wall of

Sun Youth’s football program has been around for decades, allowing many youngsters to discover the sport with the help of passionate volunteers and coaches such as (from left to right) Patrick Yoshy, Anthony Jacques, Dimitrios Manolopoulos, Gerry Pelletier and Earl De La Perralle.

Fame” of the organization’s St-Urbain Street headquarters. As always, Sun Youth is looking to recruit new players aged 717 who want to join the

Hornet's nest. Indeed, Sun Youth will be holding a training camp on July 17th, 5:30pm for players of all levels.

In the meantime, Sun

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Youth offers practices to all the young people who want to develop their skills. All Midget level players are invited every Wednesday night. As for

all Bantam players, they are welcome every Friday night at 5:30pm. Atoms, Mosquitoes, Peewees level players have practice every Saturday morning.

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For those looking for action and sports, the MTL Challenge – Bateau Dragon is scheduled for July 8 and 9, the Montreal Spirit Triathlon is set for September 9 and 10, and the 24 hrs Roller Mon-

treal for September 16 and 17.

The park is also home to outstanding concerts and music festivals: Metallica will be performing on July 19. The Osheaga Festival of Music and Arts is scheduled for August 4 to 6. The festival Ilesoniq

takes place on August 11 and 12, Guns-n-Roses will be at the park on August 19. Piknik Electronik will be on weekends until September 24.

Other places of interest located on the island are the Biosphere, an environment museum; the Stew-

art Museum, and of course, the ever-popular amusement park La Ronde and the Montreal Casino. This year, being the 50th anniversary of Expo 67 has also provided the opportunity to present a photo exhibition at the Biosphere celebrating

River Junction Band at Pine Beach Park

that unique moment in the history of Montreal and Canada.

Jean Drapeau Park is accessible by metro (yellow line, from the BerriUQAM station), by bixi, and by boat from the Old Port and Longueuil. I would strongly recom-

mend public transit over the car: traffic jams, especially the days of fireworks shows or concerts, are of exasperating proportions.

For detailed information about activities and fees for some of them, visit www.parcjeandrapeau.com

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s part of the City of Dorval’s Novartis Concerts, the River Junction Band will be performing on Monday, July 3, at 7:30 p.m., at Pine Beach Park.

River Junction Band’s performance is progressive, aggressive, and rockin' country at its best. The group boasts solid four-part harmonies and draws on influences as diverse as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, AC/DC, and The Rolling Stones.

In case of bad weather, the concert will be held at the Serge Nolet Auditorium (1301 Dawson Avenue), in Dorval. This free musical show is presented by the City of Dorval, in cooperation with Novartis Pharma- about the special pick up the “Culture at ceuticals. evenings planned for you Your Door” brochure in For more information this summer in Dorval, all Dorval municipal

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Cameron Jaquith is at it again. She just won't quit raising money for sick kids.

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he Grand Prix racetracks took over Montreal on June 9 through 11.With it, came people celebrating at parties across the city. Of all the special events planned, Martini’s evening on an Old Port rooftop terrace is a success worth mentioning: Terrazza Martini.

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Just For Laughs unveils line-up for its outdoor programming

ince 1988, the Just For Laughs festival has successfully taken laughter to the streets with its line-up of

line-up of outdoor shows at the Quartier des Spectacles, as part of the festival’s 35th anniversary edition, which will run from July 15 to 30. Here are some of the highlights.

The Scene Videotron will feature shows by 30 comedians and 10 musical performers every night starting at 7:30 p.m.; scheduled to appear are the Village People (July 17), the 4th edition of the popular “Mado’s Got Talent” (July 18), the “Old School Mixtape Live”

By Stuart Nulman show headlined by Russell Peters (July 27), and Kool mtltimes.ca and the Gang (July 30).

For the first time ever, outdoor and street the Just For Laughs Festishows. From its humble val will have its own outbeginnings on St. Denis door show stage that will Street, to the Old Port, to feature a line-up of local de Maisonneuve Boule- and international stand-up vard, to its current home comics live in concert, at the Quartier des Spec- along with video presentacles, the festival has of- tations of some of the fered an impressive array greatest moments that of shows, activities and took place during the Just spectacles under the sun For Laughs galas since that have entertained 1985. The shows will take people of all ages. place every night from 6 This past Tuesday after- p.m. to 10 p.m., and will be noon (June 20), at a press hosted by local comic conference that was held Mike Paterson. at the Funkytown nightThe annual Twins Parade club on Crescent Street, takes place on July 22, as organizers unveiled the it celebrates its 20th an-

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A group shot of the artists who will be taking part at this year's Juste pour rire / Just For Laughs outdoor shows at the Quartier des Spectacles

niversary with a “Fiesta Latina” theme. For the first time, visitors will get to see the home of Victor, the festival’s longtime mascot, at the Manoir Juste pour rire. Roving animators and street per-

formers will be performing their own spontaneous versions of “Just For Laughs Gags” on unsuspecting passers by. The Place de la famille du Lait will offer families a wide assortment of outdoor

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games and activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, games of skill and a bungee trampoline.

And the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts will present “Haha-Art”, a visual arts contest for

showcase the talents of young Canadian artists 18 years of age and under.

For more information about this year’s outdoor programming, check out their Facebook page at @justepourrire.

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GOALMTL

If you are a soccer enthusiast and would like something fun to do this Canada Day Weekend – and for a good cause, too – then check out the 8th edition of GOALMTL – Lions Cup Soccer Tournament on July 2, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Percival

Impact captain Patrice Bernier and forward Dominic Oduro, and plenty of food and drink. Admission to GOALMTL is free.

7th annual Montreal Community Cares

The 7th annual Montreal Community Cares (MCC) Awards tooke place on June 22 at Club Soda, which honoured 13 individuals and organizations who are making a difference across the island of Montreal.

Hosted by Chantal Desjardins, Caroline Van Vlaardingen and Derek Aucion, with Just For Laughs COO Bruce Hills as Honourary Chairperson, the Montreal ComBy Stuart Nulman munity Cares Awards paid tribute to the following mtltimes.ca recipients in five diverse categories. Community Molson Stadium.

Katherine 20 teams representing Leadership: different restaurants and Velan, Corey Fleischer, pubs across Montreal – Svens Telemaque and plus a team comprised of Vimal Patel; Community Montreal media stars and Organization: Head and celebrities – will compete Hands, CKUT, A Promise in the tournament to for Prom, and Eva R. raise vital funds for sev- Gsum Foundation; Youth eral non-profit organiza- Leadership:Alexis Lahorra tions that benefit youth, and Milton Calderon Pro-Athlete families, social activities Donfer; and education, such as Community Engagement: Global Citizen, the Mon- Patrice Bernier; Lifetime Nalie treal Community Cares Achievement: Foundation and Share the Agustin and Robert Warmth. So far, over White. The evening also $250,000 has been raised featured performances by Joey Elias, Faye Cummings at this event.

Ihere will plenty of at- and Ana Stasia. tractions and activities for Lakeshore Civitan spectators of all ages.

They include a Kids Zone, Lakeshore Civitan, a free yoga classes courtesy of Lululemon, a video service club that has been game lounge, free haircuts aiding the West Island provided by Maison community for more than Privee, a jerk chicken 60 years, distributed over competition, a passion $16,000 to 10 local comsoccer boutique, enter- munity groups at its antainment provided by the nual Distribution Dinner, Red Bull DJ Team, guest which was held on June appearances by Montreal 14 at the Casa Grecque

reception hall in Pierrefonds.

According to Lakeshore Civitan President Ricky Held, the distributed monies were raised throughout the year via its many fundraising efforts, including the sale of 150 cases of its famous Claxton Fruit Cakes in over 40 locations. As well, money was donated to victims of the West Island floods this spring, and the Foundation of Stars; plus they gave out 30 Easter food baskets.

The organizations that received cheques from Lakeshore Civitan at this year’s Distribution Dinner were AVATIL (Training for Independent Living), Citizens Advocacy, Concordia Centre for the Arts in Human Development, Friends for Mental Health, Generations Foundation, Kizmet, Light A Dream, Lucky Harvest, West Island Association for Intellectually Handicapped (WIAIH), West Island Quebec Special Olympics, and the Civitan Research Centre, which is located at its international headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama and is dedicated to researching cures for developmental disabilities.

St. Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival

Shane Adamczak (left) and Al Lafrance accepting their Best English Comedy Award for "The Ballad of Frank Allen" at the Fringe Festival's Frankie Awards ceremony

The 27th edition of the St. Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival wrapped up in their own inimitable style on June 18 with the annual Frankie Awards ceremony, which was held for the first time at Club Soda.

Hosted by festival executive and artistic director Amy Blackmore and associate director Kenny Streule, the Frankie Awards honored some of the festival’s favorite productions in 14 different

categories, and were handed out by a number of Fringe Festival partners. The awards were named in honour of Frank Hopkins, a major benefactor of the Montreal Fringe Festival during its early years, who died in 2015 at the age of 93.

Some of the Frankie Award winners were: “The Morning After The Life Before” (Best English Production), “The Ballad of Frank Allen” (Best English Comedy), “The Merkin Sisters” (Montreal Clown Festival Award), Glam Glam Productions (Spirit of the Fringe Award), and “Precinct: An Improvised Cop Story” (Best Visual Identity Award for its poster artwork).

Also, Ms. Blackmore announced to the full house crowd about two special Fringe-related events: World Fringe Day on July 11, which will be simultaneously observed by every Fringe festival around the world; and during the first week of October, a special remounting of several popular shows not only from this year’s Fringe Festival, but from past festivals as well.

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he Open Sky Laboratory for Smart Life demonstrated this week some of its first achievements in applying new technology to very practical necessities.This project, launched

by Videotron in 2016, is a joint initiative with the École de Technologie Su-

From smart houses to data sent through light

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perieur (ÉTS), Ericsson, and the Quartier de l'innovation (QI). The demonstration of the various technological applications took place at the ÉTS. Many of the innovations on display aim at developing what has been termed "the Internet of things" that is the ability for devices controlling lighting,

heating, air conditioning, the flux of water and so on, to communicate, and be monitored automati-

cally or at a distance.

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A general view of the Open Sky Laboratory for Smart Life human intervention, would interconnect with each other in some cases, or interact with their physical environment through sensors in others.

Access to the Internet is an essential condition, given the increasing demands from businesses and individuals. To improve the efficiency of WiFi,Videotron has launched what it has called Wi-Fi SON (for Self-Organizing Network).The purpose of this system is to "transform traditional Wi-Fi access points into a smart network." The way Wi-Fi SON works is by having the terminals "permanently connected to a cloud-based hub that anticipates and manages the wireless connections of one or more users or things without human intervention in order to provide a seamless experience.Videotron is working with XCellAir, a trailblazer in smart Wi-Fi networks, on this project."

Olivier Kramer, from Videotron, explained to me that this system provides a more focused access to Wi-Fi by automatically placing users in the best frequency band.

This network has already been tried at some student dorms.

And then, why rely on Wi-Fi if you can have LiFi? What is this? Hacène Tedjini, CEO of Global LiFi Tech, demonstrates how you can actually transmit data not by WiFi, which are radio signals, but by light, in this case, LED lighting. Mr. Tedjini

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explained to me the advantages of this new technology to transmit data, in particular in places such as hospitals, schools, planes, where radio signals may interfere with their own equipment. It would eventually replace Wi-Fi, Mr. Tedjini affirms, emphasizing some of its other advantages: geo-localization, "each light has a location where you stand it

dent residence.

And for a project at a larger scale, another display shows an integrated lighting system for the city, which would involve the street lights (smart lamps), traffic lights automatically synchronized to deal with the fluctuations in the number of vehicles, and information sent to passengers waiting at the bus stops.

The smart house

would send you the information" he says. This innovative approach to sending data has not yet been tried in Canada, but it has already worked in France, he adds.

Another interesting display was one in which ÉTS itself is directly involved: Professor Mohamed Cheriet explained how a completely automatic smart system allows the control of lighting, heating, air conditioning, the opening and closing of doors, etc. at the school's stu-

The Open Sky Laboratory for Smart Life is not only aiming at university or other established researchers: do you have a technology project in mind? "In the fall of 2017, an online project submission portal will go live.

Businesses and researchers will be able to submit proposals which will be evaluated by a selection committee. As citizens are at the heart of the project, members of the public will also be invited to submit ideas."

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Turcot Pedestrian and Cyclist Overpass A Dream?

ack in 2010, as part of the Turcot Interchange project, Transport Quebec announced it would include an overpass over the reconfigured Highway 20 and CN train tracks. It was supposed to connect the St. Jacques escarpment to the Lachine canal - and it was supposed to be a bridge exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.

But now it is not.

Part of the Turcot plans up until 2012, and on the official maps, it has since disappeared - much to the chagrin of those living in

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NDG, Verdun and the South-West Borough, as well as several citizen groups who are lobbying to get the Transport Ministry to reinstate the project.

But Transport Quebec already said last April they would not reverse their decision, and that the project was pulled from the Turcot because it was too expensive.

Sauvons la Falaise, one of the groups part of a coalition lobbying the ministry, believes the overpass can still move ahead with 'a more conservative budget'. And in a CTV report last April, City councilor Craig Sauvé said that 'eliminating the pedestrian/bicycle path was not the best way to cut costs given the overall scope of the project' and that 'People are

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feeling a little upset it's taken out. If we look in the context of Turcot, it's a $3.8 billion project and it's an immense project.

This overpass would not be one percent of that. It would be a small amount to put forward that is giving to people locally'.

Other groups lobbying the government behind the proposal include;Vélo Québec, Piétons Québec and the Green Coalition.

The proposed overpass was also supposed to add much needed green space - as it would be covered in grass and trees. And not only would it have improved connections between the boroughs, but also access to the downtown area and the new MUHC Hospital.

Turcot Pedestrian Overpass 1 - Artist Rendition Transport QC

There are many saying the whole idea of the overpass was simply to quiet the residents who were concerned about the construction noise, pollution and all the other challenges that would come with the Turcot project - and that there never was any real intention of moving forward with it. A petition signed by close to 10,000 people is being presented to the National Assembly.

A spokesperson for the Transport Minister said 'the idea of the bridge is not out of the question, but it won’t be a part of the current Turcot project - it could be part of a separate project once the interchange is finished'.

But that is a lot of

'could be's'.

The new Turcot Interchange is scheduled to be ready by the end 2020 and so far the project is on time and on budget, something rarely heard in this city. The present interchange handles approximately 300,000 vehicles per day and was not built for such a high volume of traffic. Hopefully the new configuration will help to ease traffic congestion - and some of the anxiety drivers have been facing for years now due to the project's construction and all the other work being done in and around the city of Montreal.

There have been many major infrastructure projects in the past with op-

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portunities to improve upon other important issues at the time, but unfortunately those making the decisions did not look to the future or chose not to address them in their plans - only later having to do so at a much higher cost or finding it impossible with the structures or configurations already in place.

Why then has the pedestrian and cyclist overpass been removed from the Turcot Interchange project? It makes smart sense in so many ways, including environmentally - and would cost a fraction of what it did to light up the Jacques Cartier bridge.

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The revolutionary 1960s at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

or some people—I should admit, myself included—they were the greatest of all times. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts decided to pay tribute to the 1960s with a very comprehensive exhibition which, very appropriately, is titled "Revolution" after the homonym song by

by suburban development, consumerism, and conformity. The young didn't want any of that, so they rebelled. The exhibition covers all of that in a very extensive and diverse way. Although many works by artists of that period are on display, I would say that that is not the main point of the show, and in those days that was not the point either. Instead, what you will find are the uniforms worn by The Beatles on the cover of their iconic record "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," some of the dresses that marked the fashion of the 1960s, and even a replica of one of the uniforms used by the Black Panthers revolutionary group.

The poster was a very

By Sergio Martinez important means of communication, and therefore, mtltimes.ca one can find many of them on display, from poJohn Lennon. Indeed, litical ones in particular those were revolutionary against the Vietnam War years not only in the po- to others delivering a litical sense but also in the commercial message. This whole existential concept decade is also a period

Music by the great bands of that time, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd, provides an emotional and nostalgic background to the exhibit: in fact, the music is an integral part of the show. Probably the section where the drums of The Who occupy centre stage while on the screen

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workers. In Latin America, guerrilla warfare extended through many countries and legendary Che Guevara, killed in Bolivia in 1967 became an iconic figure for young people everywhere. Quebec was not exempt from the revolutionary atmosphere that extended throughout the world: the

very representative of that period; I especially recommend "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Stanley Kubrick (in English

by Dennis Hopper (English with French subtitles, August 2, 6 p.m.). All these shows are at the Maxwell Cummings Auditorium,

The uniforms worn by The Beatles on the cover of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

of life: from clothing to music, to sexual attitudes.

It was also a response on the part of the youth of that period, to the previous decade, marked—in North America at least—

that introduced substantial changes in both, graphic and industrial design.

Another very significant element of this exhibition is its musical context.

"The Sound is WOR-FM 98.7 (detail) by Milton Glaser (photo MMFA,Christine Guest)

A time for revolution

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scenes from "Woodstock" are shown is one of the highlights of the whole event. After all these years one still find very moving the shot with Jimi Hendrix's rendition of the U.S. national anthem in which the notes resemble the American bombing of Vietnamese villages.

Politically those were hot years: in Paris and other French cities, the government of President Charles de Gaulle almost fell after strong protests staged by students and

Quiet Revolution took place at that time too, but there were also the violent actions of the FLQ which would culminate unleashing the October Crisis in 1970.

The 1960s are also the years when a significant phenomenon that would have a profound social impact was already in its embryonic state: the computer age.The exhibit also includes the first—of course very rudimentary—Apple computer.

"Revolution" also presents a few movies that are

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The food looked so delicious that we might have been a tad ambitious about how much we could eat. could eat. We ordered for $10. the Bio-légumes sand- We eagerly looked at the wich, which consisted of pastries available and a sesame baguetine gen- chose a peach tart erously stuffed with ($3.35) and a berry tart roasted peppers, toma- ($3.35), as well as a cœur toes and mushrooms tendre ($1.95). Many of with feta and lettuce the classic French pas($8.50). It was scrump- tries were on display as tious. Our second sand- well, such as Opéras and wich was the Versuvio Éclairs.

La Brioche Dorée is a ($7.50), loaded with fresh figs, bocconcini, and let- superior quality frantuce. I only managed a chised café, with an obviBy Anne McDougall tasting bite, since my ously high standard of mtltimes.ca daughter adored it and production and preparay daughter and I would not share, the fig tion. Drop by for a coffee dropped in on and cheese combination and pastry and see for La Brioche is addictive. yourself!

Dorée after Opening hours are There are many other having been geocaching in sandwich options avail- weekdays from 7am to the lower Westmount able, and my editor claims 6pm, Saturday 8:30am to area. We were eager for that the chicken wrap is 5pm and Sunday 8am to a snack and the sight of the best in town. There 5pm. the delicious pastries and are also small one porThere is outdoor seatsandwiches made us even tion quiches and soup ing for 15 and indoor hungrier. Jerôme Moun- and salad options that seating for 35. tonnet and his wife vary from day to day.

Catering and special Sabine De Plaigne have The Breakfast combina- products are also availbeen running this fran- tion offer is a latte or chise café for a while cappuccino with a crois- able, contact the owner now, and they have rea- sant or chocolatine for with any special requests. son to be proud of what $5.75, and the lunch speLa Brioche Dorée they offer. Although this cial is a ham and cheese café is part of a larger croissant with either a 1236 Greene, holding of many busi- soup or salad and a coffee Westmount, Montreal nesses worldwide, products are manufactured locally and baked on the spot. This makes for an extra-crispy baguette and fresh offerings overall.

Furthermore, the owners decided to brew a higher quality coffee for their customers, the Miscela d’Oro, a smooth and difficult to find Italian coffee which is also sold in 250g packages to take home. We enjoyed the silky taste of our latte and iced-coffee.

The food looked so dePhotos: Elena Ducouré licious that we might have Many of the classic French pastries were on display been a tad ambitious as well, such as Opéras and Éclairs. about how much we

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A Passion for Plaza Antique

ontreal is bursting with passionate people making our city better one song, art piece, or plate of food at a time.

Franco Gagliano, co-owner and chef, and his team at Plaza Antique are some of

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those people.

Gagliano’s time at Plaza Antique dates to long before his partnership. “I’ve

been here as long as some of the furniture,” he joked.

He landed his first job at Plaza Antique at age fourteen. “I worked here as a bus boy, kitchen help, and a waiter. Many years later I came back as a chef. This was the place I kept gravitating to. It has always been a part of my life.”

When the opportunity to combine his passion for cooking and his lifelong dream of ownership presented itself, Gagliano jumped at the chance. “I know the business. I know the ins and outs of the building,” he said. Gagliano and his business partners purchased Plaza Antique in 2006. The 1200-person space was a dream project with potential.

In the years since acquiring Plaza Antique, the owners have expanded, revamped, and even opened a full restaurant in

Plaza Antique has a fantastic team with a keen eye for detail

2016. Plans for a second location in Quebec’s countryside are nearing reality—including a private vineyard. Despite his increased to-do list, “I still come to work and get down and dirty with everybody else.”

A Passionate Team Franco Gagliano credits Plaza Antique’s success to his team. “This is by no means a solo project,” he said. “I have amazing people with me. I am only as strong as my team, and I have a great team.”

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dustry requires long hours that often include peak times most spend with family. “I spend more time with my team than I do with my own family,” he said. On day with no events scheduled, Gagliano clocks out around 5:00pm. However, Plaza Antique is rarely not busy. “When we have events, my day doesn’t end until there is nothing left to serve.” Weekends are an entirely different story, including longer hours in the kitchen.

The same is true for his co-owners.“The number of hours that we put in—you can only do if you love it.

Otherwise, you would never do it.” Together, their dedication has earned the respect of both their employees and their guests.

Despite their expansions, no amount of money makes Gagliano and his partners’ jobs rewarding— instead, it is their individual passion that keeps them going. It is the feedback they receive from guests after a job well done. “At the end of the day, our satisfaction is a job well done,” he said. “I won’t do something that I am not proud of. I won’t put out something that I am not happy with.” continued on Page 15

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and team in both the back and front of the house are trained to impress. “We work together and we find a way.”

“We get a lot of good feedback,” Gagliano said.A lot of guests return to Plaza Antique expecting an experience unlike any other. Some returning guests trust Plaza Antique’s staff to organize their events without any direction. “We give more than they expect. That’s our secret to our success.”

Gagliano and his team believe in a hard day’s work, and giving everything they can to their guests. “Your passion is in your hands,” he said. “It’s in everything that you put

out. It’s a labour of love.

We brought it to life.”

They pride themselves in the quality of the experience they provide. No cutting corners; no sacrificing quality for speed.

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his passion on the plates at Plaza Antique every day.

The managing team meets The Plaza Experience weekly to review the Plaza Antique offers fullweek’s events and feed- service event venues from back. Gagliano loves to corporate through to pass the positive response weddings. Their packages along to his employees. are customizable to meet The Fuel for Franco’s each guest’s needs. “We Passion do what the customer When Gagliano isn’t wants,” Gagliano said. working, he spends as “There is no limit. That is much time as possible the challenge: Doing it, with his family. “I have an and doing it well.” amazing family,” he said.

Their six rooms accom“They fuel my passion.” modate anywhere beHis “out of this world” tween twenty and 500 wife and three kids under- people.There is a rooftop stand his busy schedule. terrace, dance floors, endThey make time together less linens, conference on Sundays and Mondays equipment, and sound sysmore often than typical tems. “We have different weekends. His strong sup- looks for different types port system at home of events,” said Gagliano. makes it possible to put The event coordinators continued from Page 14

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Summer BBQs often tempt us to eat too much and leave us feeling stuffed and lethargic. But with so many outdoor activities planned, it might be wise to try something new at your BBQ that will help you feel good while you’re on the go.

Genevieve Ledoux On the grill: Meat usually takes the spotlight at enevieve Ledoux summer BBQs but why is a registered not let some delicious, lodietitian with cally-grown grilled vegetaProvigo Le bles and fruits take the Marché Kirkland, she pro- stage? Sturdy produce can vides services like one- be prepared and placed on-one consultations, right on the rack, while

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At the party: Forget the jarred salsa and canned fruit salad. Stick to traditional style salsa with fresh home grown tomatoes, red onion, red or

orange bell pepper, optional jalapeno for heat, lime juice, cilantro and just a touch of olive oil, salt and pepper. Or if you're feeling adventurous, try peach salsa by replacing the tomatoes with the sweet stone fruit and leaving out the bell peppers.

For last-minute invites: Skip pre-made potato or macaroni salad smothered in mayo and try a mixed berry salad instead.

You can also experiment with one of my favourites, balsamic watermelon salad! Chop a small watermelon, add diced red onion, mix olive oil with rich balsamic vinegar and a bit of ground black pepper and drizzle over the fruit, then top with feta and mint leaves. It’s super simple to make in a pinch but filled with complex summer flavours!

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BBQ. Many vegetables hold up well to travel, such as bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas. Pair with an easy homemade dip like the one below which includes fresh herbs like basil and parsley that you can grow year-round in your kitchen window. For fruit, wash ahead of time and pack in containers that will keep it from getting bruised and bumped.

Herbed Buttermilk Dip

• 1 tub (500 g) plain 0% M.F. Greek yogurt • 1/4 cup (50 mL) buttermilk • 4 tsp (20 mL) finely chopped green onion • 1 tbsp (15 mL) each finely chopped fresh basil, chives and parsley • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) finely minced garlic • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. In bowl, stir together yogurt, buttermilk, green onion, basil, chives, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper and Worcestershire. Cover and chill until ready to serve, up to 5 days. Makes about 2 cups (500 mL).

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Vinho Verde the ultimate summer wine

By Marco Giovanetti mtltimes.ca

Few wines symbolize summer quite like Vinho Verde. These refreshing, young wines are fun, simple to drink and the perfect companion for the outdoors in the sun.

They’re also quite affordable. The Vinho Verde selection at the SAQ is under $22 a bottle which makes them accessible for every budget. These are wines of pleasure that serve their purpose perfectly, to enjoy the playful nature of summer.

Made in Portugal, Vinho

Verde literally means “green wine” in Portuguese and its name implies that the wine has to be drunk in its youth when the wine is alive.

Even though it’s not carbonated, as a result of their youth Vinho Verde’s can have a slight effervescent quality ( frizzante) that accentuates the wine’s refreshing acidity.

For some novice wine lovers, drinking a glass of Vinho Verde can evoque memories of quenching down a lemonade.

Gazela Vinho Verde. ( White) SAQ # 10667351 $9.55

Zingy citrus fruit and frizzantino in the mouth. This young and simple wine is delightful on its own and matches surprinsigly well for shellfish, like clams and oysters.

Morgadio Da Torre Alvarinho 2015 ( White) SAQ # 1321244. $19.95

Lovely Exhuberant aromatic nose. Beautiful tones of stony fruit, macinstoh apples, with a touch of wild fennel. On the mouth, structured with lots of tension, like an Stradivarius. . Elegant with poise and attitude. Delicious zesty and white pepper finale. Pair with cod pil pil style.

Aveleda Vinho Verde 2016 ( White) SAQ # 00005322 $10.70

Vinho Verde region has a beautiful historical precedence.WIth 22 centuries of winemaking tradition under the belt, winegrowing goes back to the time of Pliny, the Roman philosopher. In addition, Vinho Verde was one of the first Portuguese wines to be exported in European markets. Finally, the region was delimited in 1908.

The region the wine comes from is one of Portugal's largest, and the landscape where it grows is lush and green, located right near the Atlantic ocean. It actually conjures images of Ireland Those oceanic breezes assist in the development of the bright fruit that’s used to make this refreshing wine, and it’s the ideal representation of the place it’s made, the perfect wine for the lake.

Composed of nine subregions in the Douro Valley, each with a particular microclimates but granitic soils being the common denominator, the Vinho Verde wine region begins right below the Portuguese-Spanish border, and continues all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, where it encounters the city of Port.Vinho Verde is humid rainy, as two rivers pass through it, the Douro and Minho.

Almost of all Vinho Verde bottlings are a blend of white grapes, native to Portugal, but there are two majority varieties that producers recognize to have more potential than others: Alvarinho and Loureiro.Albarinho is

with a more high strung acidic profile.

Vinho Verde also makes a tiny amount of rose and red. Red blends include traditional coupages of indigenous Minhao and Borracal. On the other hand, rose is made with Espadeiro and Padeiro.

However, the production is tiny. For instance, 84% of the production of Vinho Verde is white, with the remainder divided in 10% red and 6% rose.

These are 2014 figures from the trade body of Vinho Verde.

All over Portugal, seafood is a major protagonist in the cuisine, particularly the white fish the same grape from bacalao (cod). One of the northern Spain but with a most folkloric regional different spelling In Spain, dishes is creamy rice with Albarinho tends to be hunks of cod and shrimp. somewhat rounder and White Vinho Verde has a softer than its Portuguese high acidity, which makes cousin. Alvarinho displays it ideal for pairing differexotic tropical aromas ent types of seafood, parwith a zesty lemony char- ticularly when they are acter and is high in acidity; coated with fried breadLoureiro is more floral, crumbs.

Lemony profile with stony exotic white fruit and peach tea character. Fresh and saline with a complex floral and spice taste profile. Long and racy finale. Amazing value for the price. Have it with seafood tapas or by itself bathing in the sun.

Quinta de Gomariz Loureiro 2016 ( White) SAQ # 11895233 $16.30

Very big on mineral aromas of smoke, naphthalene. In addition, bay leaf ,meyer lemon and pineapple leaf. On the mouth, fresh and pungent with lots of herbal flavors.

This is a serious wine that demands attention with a nice plate of oysters.

Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde 2015 ( Rose ) SAQ # 12840808 $11.55

On the nose, rhubarb, watermelon and cantaloupe. On the palate, medium body, frizzante. A hint of residual sugar in the finale. Pleasant by itself in a hot summer day by the pool.

Anselmo Mendes Vinho Verde ( Red) Pardusco 2013

On the nose, quite leathery, with red cherry and spice nuances. Medium body, with barnyard and earthy nuances. Medium length finish. Try it with a filet mignon and roasted potatoes.

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estled along some of the most beautiful beaches in North America, Haven By The Sea is a destination Montreal must see in Southern Maine. Between the privately run inn itself, the surrounding shops of Wells and Ogunquit, neighbouring restaurants, and pristine beaches, The Haven promises a personalized getaway guests won’t find this side of the border.

Classic cathedral ceilings and a friendly English bulldog greets guests as they enter Haven By The Sea. Fresh flowers and soft music floods the entrance inviting guests to explore the other common areas.

“When you walk in the front door, you feel peace.

That’s the only way I can describe it,” said Nancy Ezzo, owner and operator of The Haven. The feeling of peace flows along the hallway—lined by the original church pews—up the spiral staircase to some bedrooms, and through to the back of the inn to rest on the dining room’s terrace where guests admire the serene salt marsh.

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Nancy Ezzo purchased Haven By The Sea in May of this year. A whirlwind of experiences led to her settling on the charismatic 1920s era church-turnedinn by the ocean. “We’re four houses away from the ocean,” said Ezzo. “Guests roll out of bed and have a gourmet breakfast, get their bathing suits on and just walk to the beach.”

Fresh Flowers, the Rocky Shoreline, and Personalized Service The beach itself is a major drawing point for tourists escaping to the east coast of the continent. The beach is ranked top ten in the United States, and known for its fine sand and rolling sand dunes. Some areas shift from sand to a rocky shoreline—a sight unlike any other. “It’s a really clean, absolutely gorgeous beach,” Ezzo said. “There’s rocks to sit on, and in some area there’s been seals, and there’s tide pools full of hermit crabs, yet the town keeps it so completely immaculate.”

Visitors relax amongst the tide pools, soak in the sun, and enjoy the salty air that follows them back to their rooms at the end of each day.

The guest rooms overlook the inn’s surrounding gardens.The gardens over-

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Wells salt marsh begins just beyond The Haven’s backyard and terrace flow, mixing vegetables of herbs that she uses to alongside flowers to main- mix drinks and cook tain its fresh glory, despite breakfast. the season. Guests find Mornings at The Haven plenty of roses, trumpet start early. With the help flowers, gardenias, lilies, of her friend, Danny Pelgreenery, rhubarb, and red ton, Nancy has coffee leafy lettuce. Nancy also ready by 6:30am for the grows a kitchen garden full first risers, then breakfast runs from 8:30 to 9:30am.

Guests have the choice of dining in the dining room or on the terrace. “I’m all about freshness,” said Ezzo, about her choice of living floral décor around the dining room. Succulents sit on each table.

Fresh breakfast, too—she even handpicks groceries herself at the local market, catering to allergies and dietary restrictions wherever possible.

Every aspect of The Haven appears personalized, but that’s just Nancy’s way of life. “I’m a perfectionist,” she said. Nancy tracks the tides for each of her guests, informing them at breakfast what times are best spent along the water. She also helps her guests choose a place to dine in the evening, and makes their reservations to ensure they receive the best service at her neighbours’ establishments.

The general consensus from guests is awe in how one woman provides such a highly personalized, perfect vacation to every single one of her visitors.

“When people ask how I do it, I say I basically just live,” she said. Nancy feels an overwhelming gratitude and a connection with The Haven and its visitors that she loves to share. “When I walk in the front door, I’m still like ‘pinch me’ because I can’t believe this is mine.”

Evenings among Friends Haven By The Sea was converted to an inn in 1982, but much of the

The welcoming interior of Haven by the Sea original touches remain.

The Wells salt marsh be“We tried to keep the old gins just beyond The church feel to it,” said Haven’s backyard and terEzzo. Nancy maintains all race. Equally as beautiful as of the best church-like the rocky shoreline and qualities, with modern, ocean setting on the opfresh adjustments, includ- posite side of the inn, the ing the fresh flowers that Wells salt marsh is a naare delivered each week. ture lover’s paradise. The The cathedral ceilings, Wells salt marsh is part of stained glass accents, and the Rachel Carson Wildlife hardwood floors were all Reserve, and home to restored from the original plenty of birds, as well as building. The original peaceful land mammals church confessional was like deer and moose. converted into a fully Guests soak in the marsh’s stocked and licensed bar, beauty either from the called Temptations.The bar comfort of the terrace features stained glass ac- where breakfast is served cents and the original con- each morning, or as they fessional screen. wind through the roseThe parlour is a popular shaped pathway in The gathering spot for guests, Haven’s backyard. Guests as well as a favourite place can stroll through the of Nancy’s to exchange wildlife reserve to get a stories with her visitors. glimpse of Southern “We offer complimentary Maine’s natural beauty. port and brandy in the Picture Perfect Events evenings, so it’s usually a Given its picturesque loplace of gathering for peo- cation and characteristic ple,” she said. “It’s healing charm, The Haven is the hearing everybody talk perfect place to host a about their stories and small, quaint wedding. The seeing everyone come to- commercial kitchen in gether. They become which Nancy prepares friends. It’s a little bit of a breakfast is equipped to miracle.” Guests also like host both cocktail hours to gather in the library to and multi-course wedding try their hand at the com- feasts. The inn can hold up munity puzzle, and snack to 22 guests, providing the on old fashioned candies. most romantic wedding A luxurious touch to The experience possible along Haven’s already stacked the Southern coast. Haven repertoire is its baby By The Sea can accommogrand piano. Nancy has date other buyout events, been taking lessons: “My such as birthday parties, goal someday is to be able corporate functions, and to play a grand march.” retreats.

Salt Marsh Sunsets Contact Nancy at Haven The views beyond the By The Sea to book your pergardens are what makes sonalized vacation in paraThe Haven extra special: “I dise. feel really blessed because www.havenbythesea.com in the morning there is a 207-646-4194 gorgeous sunrise out the front of the building, and then in the evening there’s a gorgeous sunset over the Wells salt marsh,” Ezzo said. “The sunsets are incredible.”

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graduated from High school in 1967. The 100th anniversary of Confederation. I still remember well: I’ve still got the Centennial coin all Canadian graduates received that year; and memories of events like EXPO 67, and a sense that I am fortunate to live in one of the great countries of the world (even if it needs lots of work still!).

So these celebrations are important.

This year marks Canada’s 150th anniversary and we are in an age that clearly needs a lot more of what Canada has, and that we may take for granted. We owe our country lots of criticism and constant vigilance to maintain its democracy and social justice. We can never forget the injustices that have occurred in its making (e.g. the residential school system for native people). At times like this, however, we can also stand back, appreciate and celebrate the reasons to be proud of our country.

To show our pride the yogic way, Yoga on The

Park Studio is holding a special practice of 150 Sun Salutations.

What is a sun salutation?

Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutation, is a Yoga

warm up routine based on a sequence of gracefully linked asanas. The Sanskrit word namaskar means "to bow to" or "to adore." Surya refers to the sun as the soul and the source of all life. One of the means of honoring the sun is through this dynamic asana (postures) sequence.

It is said that the cyclic movements of Sun Salutations, with controlled breathing, back bends, forward bends, invigorating

and calming postures, offers many health benefits.

Sun Salutations are designed to make you strong, powerful, glowing, confident.

Sun salutations are can be modified and adjusted to be accessible and appropriate for all ages, body types and levels of fitness.

They is even a sun salutation designed to be done sitting in a chair.

For special occasions, there is a tradition of doing a set number of sun salutations. On my 65th birthday, friends and I came together to raise money for a woman’s day shelter, Chez Doris, by doing 65 sun salutations.

Plus one for luck!

This year 150 sun salutations seems appropriate.

We will do 3 sets of 50 on Saturday, July 1st: 10-1045; 10:45-11:15; 11:15-12.You could do one set or sign up for all three. This event is free but we ask participants to donate to COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF CANADA (http://communityfoundations.ca/our-work/) Join us for our mutual pride in our country and our community.

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hree years ago,Alan Safco and his wife headed out from their home in Vaudreuil for their annual strawberry-picking day in the country, and they came home with much more - a four-year old Border Collie they named Jax. "We were out in the fields and already had a few baskets filled when I saw a dog lying down a few rows away… I thought it was peculiar the way he was just lying there, so I went over and as I got closer, I could see he was a Border Collie. I used to have one when I was a kid. But then he got up and walked away… and I saw that he had a limp," said Alan.

When they returned to the farmhouse to pay for the strawberries, Alan asked the owner about the dog and was told he was abandoned and had been hanging around the farm for weeks. He was dirty

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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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