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Bed Bugs Escalating - Insecticides part of problem Saturday, October 28, 2017

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lthough they haven't made the headlines as often over the past couple of years, bed bugs have been on the rise again and they may be growing thicker skins, literally. Just the mention of those creepy, biting creatures can make one's skin crawl, especially if you ever had to deal with them.

Recently, a woman with

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her seven year-old daughter and fiancé on a British Airways flight from Vancouver to London, found themselves with unwanted travelling companions bed bugs. They were literally pouring out from behind the TV screen of the seat in front of them. She asked to be moved, but there were no other seats available and so had to endure the rest of the flight trying to fight off the bugs.

By the time they landed, they were covered in bites. She has since been in contact with British Airways and they are investigating it further.

Although it is extremely rare to find them

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on airplanes, and it really not being a bed bug's choice of residence - there has been more than one report about the bugs being found on British Airways flights. In fact, the more we become globally active and travel, those nasty little creatures will be hitching rides in our suitcases and shipping containers. But even more disturbing, the insecticides being used to kill them are what researchers now have reason to believe is contributing to the spread of bed bugs.

A study last year by the University of Sydney (USYD) and published in the Public Library of Science journal, highly suggests bed bugs are becoming more resistant to commonly used insecticides. According to David Lilly of USYD, whose PHD research focuses in this area, new findings revealed that one way they are beating insecticides is by developing a 'thicker skin’.

“Bed bugs, like all insects, are covered by an exoskeleton called a cuticle. Using scanning electron microscopy, we were able to compare the thickness of cuticle taken from specimens of bed bugs resistant to insecticides and from those more easily killed by those same insecticides,” he was cited as saying on their website.

"The new findings could explain why failures in the control of bed bug infestations are so common.

They may also unlock new pathways to developing more effective insecticides for bed bug control."

Bed Bug bites

By 'comparing the cuticle thickness of the bed bugs, it revealed a stunning difference; the thicker the cuticle, the more likely the bed bugs were to survive exposure to the insecticides'.

Here on the island of Montreal, bed bugs are becoming a quiet, but growing concern again. "After two years of stability, there's an increase in bed bugs… it's still a very big problem in Montreal," Mathieu Vachon, a spokesperson for Montreal's Public Housing Authority was cited in a CBC news report just this past June.

Bed bugs are hard to spot at first as they are small, have flat bodies and can hide in the tiniest gaps, nooks and crannies - and easily brought into your home from someone

else's place or another apartment in your building. Then can also come from a used clothing store or discarded furniture from outside. One indication you might have bed bugs are the bites, which can appear like those from other insects, such as mosquitoes. The bites appear as raised, red welts, sometimes in straight lines of multiple bites - and they burn and itch.

They are often found close to where people sleep - like on mattresses, box springs, headboards, footboards, bed frames and other furniture close to the bed. They can also

be found in gaps behind electrical wall outlets, window and door moldings and even at the edges of carpets against a wall.

Another indication of an infestation could be groups of dark brown or black spots of dried excrement on infested surfaces.

So what to do, other than scream 'ewww'?

The first line of defense is to never pick up furniture left outside by someone especially mattresses, chairs and sofas, as they could be infested. Carefully inspect items you are considering buying at garage sales.

When moving and hiring

professionals, check the blankets they use to protect your items - as they have probably been used many times over. It is highly suggested to cover and seal things in plastic yourself first. Do not hesitate to ask them if they are aware of bed bug problems and taking precautions - or even ask if you can inspect the truck.

Items from a usedclothing store should be washed in hot water as soon as possible, or put in the dryer for an hour at the highest temperature.

Luggage from a trip can also be a transport hub for bed bugs. It is recommended you remove all the clothing and run them through the dryer as well.

The luggage itself can be vacuumed afterwards but remember to put the vacuum bag in plastic after it's done and into a garbage bin outside.

But if you do find bed bugs have somehow managed to get into your home, it would be wise to contact a pest control professional and arrange a treatment.

Or you can scream 'ewww'… and do the fandango.

For more information on bed bugs you can consult or download the Quebec Government 'Bed Bug Control Guide': http://mtltimes.ca/bed-bugsescalating-even-airplanesemergency-rooms/

11 Critical home inspection traps to be aware of weeks before listing your home for sale

MONTREAL - According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale.

Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair.

That's why it's critical that you read this report before you list your home.

If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn

prospective buyers away altogether.

In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre- inspection yourself if you know what you're looking for, and knowing what you're looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones.

To help home sellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled "11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection" has been compiled which explains the issues involved.

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STM Escalators - Not working still

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here are 296 escalators in Montreal’s metro stations, but 17 of them are currently out of order. The problem and the question - why is it taking so long to repair them?

Approximately 1 million people use the escalators each day and many

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are being forced to walk up and down some very steep stairs in order to access the metro trains.

One of the escalators at the Plamondon metro station has been broken for several months and it could be a while before it’s fixed. In the meantime, commuters have no choice but to walk up and down a 110-step staircase - including those with physical challenges or health issues - and even those with baby carriages

or small children clinging to them. It's dangerous and not fair to those who have to use - and pay for the service. They deserve compensation.

According to the STM,

the escalator at Plamondon's Van Horne entrance requires 'a number of components that are crucial to escalator operations' and in need of being replaced. The other esca-

lator next to it has been set to run upwards - but that still leaves most commuters with a major challenge. The scheduled date of completion is 'to be announced'. Not very comforting given the STM's track record.

How could it possibly be taking so long for these repairs to be done?

The STM's answer: 'Most of the escalators in the underground system were replaced over the past few years. However, there are still some sixty escalators that date back to the metro's expansion in the 70's and 80's. And when they break down, repairing them is more complicated. Spare parts are harder to obtain, causing further delays.This unfortunate situation currently prevails in a few stations, where getting the escalators up and running is a long time coming'.

Which brings up several more questions on people's minds: Where was the forethought?

Where was the planning?

They knew they had an aging system, so why were some of the parts not stocked in advance - or at least sourced out? Why are commuters, the majority who use public transit to get to work or around the city, now paying the price?

Another example of ineptitude is at the Du Col-

lege metro station, where the du College entrance has been completely closed since February of 2017 in order for an elevator to be installed. This leaves commuters to walk a long block to the Cartier street entrance at least until the summer of 2018. It is clearly a big project requiring much complicated work and worth the effort, but the extra services put in place to ease the pain have been letting users down in a big way.

When the project began, the STM modified the northbound and southbound 128 bus to stop at the Cartier entryway and the terminus stop for the 73 bus was also moved to the bus loop. Sounds good in theory, but there have been countless times when the buses were too packed to get on, or too late to bother to wait for - and just this past summer an escalator broke down at the Cartier station, leaving users to practice their climbing skills for months.

Nothing to really help them was put in place.

Were they waiting for someone to have a heart attack first or fall down the stairs?

At city hall, Mayor Coderre's constant cries for people to use public transit, echo through the underground tunnels on a

constant basis - but it's coming from a man who doesn’t use the very system he tells others to use.

In fact, he has chauffeurs to drive him around. Last year, they announced $200,000 was being added to the city's chauffeur budget bringing it up to well over $330,000 and they even hired an extra driver to meet the needs of the mayor and his executive committee members. They also budgeted another $131,000 in overtime costs for the 'chauffeur pool'. Before Coderre took office in 2013, only two drivers were required to meet the needs of the mayor and members of his executive committee.

It's not right. It's not fair. And it's a shame.

Commuters are left with very little choice, but to grin and bear it. Now with the municipal elections right around the corner, promises are suddenly being made, much to the chagrin of many Montrealers. Beware of how you cast your vote - you might continue paying for it.

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Whats going on Montreal C omedian Sebastian Maniscalco is one of the hottest comics around today. Here is some proof: the gala he hosted at last year’s Just For Laughs festival sold out almost immediately after tickets went on sale; his new “The Pete and Sebastian Show” is one of the top-ranked broadcasts on SiriusXM satellite radio; and Forbes magazine ranked him as one of the world’s highest paid comedians for 2017.

If that’s not enough

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proof for you, then consider this: because of the increased demand for tickets for the Montreal leg of his upcoming “Stay Hungry” North American tour, a third show has just recently been added. Maniscalco will now perform on January 5 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and January 6 at 7 p.m. at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of Place des Arts.

Named “the people’s comedian” by People Magazine, Maniscalco will give his manic take on his life and matters that concern him as part of a 15-city tour in 2018 that begins in Montreal, and will see him perform in such cities as Washington, D.C., Providence, Boston, New York and his native Chicago.

Tickets for the third show of “Sebastian Maniscalco: Stay Hungry” on January 6 (with limited tickets available for the two January 5 shows) cost $55.75, $65.75, $75.75 and $89.75, with a limited number of VIP Meet & Greet tickets available at $325 each, and includes premium seating, a backstage photo op and

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tour laminate. For more information, go to www.hahaha.com/sebastian to purchase tickets, call 514-842-2112 or go to www.placedesarts.com *** Another popular comic who will be making a tour stop in 2018 is song satirist “Weird Al” Yankovic, who will appear at Theatre Maisonneuve of Place des Arts on March 7, as part of his four-month North American tour called, in typical “Weird Al” fashion, “The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour”.

“Weird Al”Yankovic

This time, “Weird Al” will perform a no-frills type of show during this new tour, which will do away with the high-energy theatrics that are usually associated with a “Weird Al” show, and will focus on a back to basics type of show, featuring him and his back-up band that has performed with “Weird Al” for over 30 years. And with an impressive catalogue of 14 albums filled with his unique song parodies – including his Billboard chart-topping album “Mandatory Fun” --

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he promises to deliver a show with a different set list on every stop of the tour. And joining “Weird Al” as his opening act is veteran comedian Emo Phillips (who was also part of the cast of the “Weird Al”’s cult classic movie comedy “UHF”).

Tickets for “Weird Al” Yankovic’s “The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent Ill-Advised Vanity Tour” in Montreal range in price from $54.75 to $86.25, with a limit of four tickets per person. To purchase tickets, call 1-866-8422112 or go to: www.evenko.ca *** On November 15 and 16, the curtain rises on a new English language theatre company in Montreal.

The historic Outremont Theatre, located at 1248 Bernard Avenue West, will be the place for the debut production of Labyrinth Stage Productions.

Its inaugural play will be an original work written by the company’s cofounders, Claudia Litvak Polachek and Pearl Rothenberg.

Called “Queen of Chesed”, the dramatic comedy is based on the life of Faige Jacobson, a resident of the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, New York, who established a makeshift shelter for homeless people. Amidst the chaos of her generosity to the less fortunate of her neighborhood, Faige goes through her own series of chaotic happenings, including the discovery of a massive overdue bill and the disappearance of a valuable piece of jewelry.

Tickets for the two performances of “Queen of Chesed” are $49 and $59, with free parking available after 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Paul Gerin-Lajoie School (475 Bloomfield Avenue). For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 514-495-9944, or go to:

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The Gourmet Dinner & Wine Auction of the West Island Palliative Care Residence which was held on October 5, 2017 at the beautiful Montreal Airport Marriott InTerminal Hotel, raised $93,100 for the Residence.

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Turcot Greenbelt Consultations Were they a Farce?

nvironmentalists worry that recent consultations with the Quebec Ministry of Transport (MTQ) on the Turcot highway reconstruction project were a public relations scam, letting the MTQ off

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the hook without fulfilling any of its environmental promises. The first promise involves creating a new greenspace and the second involves building a bicycle bridge over the rebuilt Highway 20.

Consultations were held October 18 with environmental and community organizations to discuss the on the “Bande

View from the top of a mound of dirt beside the St. Jacques Eco-Territory; the people below look like ants...

Vert,” a new linear green good to be true,” as she belt promised at the bot- put it. tom of the falaise St. “The MTQ previously Jacques (Escarpment) be- made promises about the tween NDG and the new Dalle-Parc bicycle and Highway 20. This green- pedestrian bridge in 2010, belt, which will average 30 but now claim that they metres in width over al- have no money for it. At most 4km, is also sup- an estimated $40 million, posed to incorporate a the bridge represents pedestrian and bike path. only about one percent of "We were shown beau- the $3.8 billion Turcot tiful plans on Oct. 18,” budget. Why does the said Lisa Mintz of Sauvons MTQ always find money la Falaise. “But we were for motorists, but not for not allowed to take any cyclists and pedestrians?” photos. If this such great She also points to how project, why is it secret? the MTQ “temporarily” That is a warning sign; do closed the Mercier Bridge they have the money to bike path in 2009 with a do this?” promised re-opening in Mintz describes the 2011. Today there is still plans for linear greenbelt no bike path on the as including the bike path, MTQ's portion of that grassy areas and forest, a bridge nor any timetable stream, a small lake, trails given for when it might be and lookouts.“Almost too completed. The southern

half of Mercier Bridge is administered by the federal government and there is a bike path there; unfortunately it stops half-way across the river...

“We have been asking for these consultations for two years, but what they showed us is unbelievable; I doubt it will ever become a real project. The MTQ is just trying to appease us. They ask us to trust them to integrate the new greenbelt with rest of project, but it is not connected to anything else. I am extremely skep-

tical; disgusted actually.”

Mounds of dirt some 20 metres high remain today where the bike path is supposed to pass. Mintz suggests that the KPH consortium working on the Turcot reconstruction project does not want to pay to move these mounds.

In 2010, former Transport minister Sam Hamad promised many “green measures” in the Turcot project, presumably in an effort to “sell” an unpopular project to the general public. The project is sur-

rounded by less affluent neighbourhoods like St. Henri, St. Pierre, and St. Raymond where many residents do not own cars.

Felix Gravel of CRE Montréal says, “It is very important to ensure that the last bit of green infrastructure in the Turcot project, is actually built and is constructed to be a useful part of the project.

Ideally, this greenbelt would connect Westmount to St. Pierre with the Dalle-Parc bridge at the centre.”

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Current students from Police Technology, PreHospital Emergency Care and Nursing programs set the scene outside for a multi-vehicle accident simulation. Actors from the Theatre department and a critically injured high-fidelity

Karim Jaffer with telescope simulation mannequin caught the crowd’s complete attention. Others visited the Psychology department watching a demonstration with friendly intelligent rats or stepped outside with a Physics teacher and astronomy expert to view our skies through a telescope.

The campus buzzed with energy at every level as young people looked around, stepping into a snap shot of college life at Abbott. So many former students, now parents, shared memories with faculty and staff, signing up to be

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West Island retiree has just celebrated her 4th year in business helping seniors learn about technology. Monica Reider, of Dollard des Ormeaux, has always had a knack for understanding electronic communications and always enjoyed teaching people. Now she offers training sessions for Facebook, Skype, smartphones, computers, Macs and iPad at her clients’ own homes.

She wants her clients to enhance their lifestyles with their (new) devices. If a client doesn’t own a particular device, she will bring hers for them to try and practice on.

However, perhaps most importantly, Reider who is 66 refers to herself as a junior senior is close to the age of many of her clients.

“I am not intimidating to seniors,” as she puts it.

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We understand stand each other”. Her clients generally range in age from their 60s to early 90s.

“I start by asking questions, seeing what my clients’ needs are. I listen to them. I listen to what they want to know. Why must they wait for a course to come along with an abundance of information that is, frankly, useless to them.

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Reider can also show how to sell unwanted items the modern way, via electronic notice boards such as Craigslist and Kijiji, helping clients to de-clutter and perhaps also bringing in some extra cash at the same time. Making purchases online via E-bay and PayPal is also becoming increasingly important.

“But the biggest push for seniors is coming from wanting to keep in touch with their families and friends.Young people today prefer to communicate online by Facebook, Twitter and email; letter writing is almost a lost art.” She also notes that Canada Post has phased out home mail delivery as another reason to get aboard with electronic communications.

“Long distance telephone communications can be carried out easily and at no cost via Skype, Messenger, FaceTime etc. Learning about electronic communications is especially pertinent for many Montreal

seniors whose families have moved away from Quebec.

These new skills help to keep seniors in touch and break the isolation.”

“Smart phones can also be intimidating for some users. I had one client who bought such a phone for emergency use, but never used it, never turned it on, not even once for an entire year. She was embarrassed to admit she didn’t know how to use it. She is not alone. I can show people how to use these things...”

Reider jokes about how her husband always used to call for her whenever the family TV or VCR machine

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wasn’t working properly, and how she was able to quickly solve the issue. To supplement her knack with new technology, she has taken various courses at the Cummings Centre,The West Island Career Centre, and at John Abbott College in recent years.

Reider also tends to be one of the consumers who rushes to buy the latest technology just so she can stay abreast of the newest developments.

Back in 2013 Reider had impressed the Quebec government enough to merit receiving a new business start-up grant.

“I go to my clients’ place of residence to show them how to use their new technology. I have clients over the city, West Island, in NDG, Cote St Luc, Park Extension, Verdun and downtown. There’s a one hour minimum with my services. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, Interac eTransfer or credit card. Some clients even like the idea that they get points from using their credit cards”.

Monica can be reached at 514-830-9156 and at monica@50PlusPC.ca We teach seniors; we empower them!

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From Cannes to Montreal - subtitled French movies at Cinemania

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Guilhem Caillard, Managing Director of Cinemania during the press conference to announce the lineup for the 2017 edition tween November 2 and 12, and it will also welcome two illustrious guests, both Oscar-winning directors. Claude Lelouch (his film "A Man and a Woman" won two Oscars in 1966) whose latest movie "Everyone's Life" will be shown on November 9 at 8:15 at the Imperial Cinema. The other guest of honour will be Michel Hazanavicius, whose movie "The Artist" won five Oscars in 2011.

Hazanavicius's most recent film "Redoubtable"— which was in the Official Competition at Cannes— will be screened on November 4 at 3:10 p.m. at the Imperial.

A total of 54 films not only from France, but also from Belgium, Luxembourg, North Africa, and certainly Canada (the province of Quebec) will be screened during the eleven-day event.The venues for the shows will be S-100717-24

he mandate of Cinemania, a festival founded by Maidy Teitelbaum, is one of the most interesting in the whole region of Montreal: to present some of the best cinematic production made in French, but accessible to the Anglophone audience by the simple mechanism of subtitles. Everyone wins with this formula.

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the Imperial Theatre, Cinema du Parc, Cinemathèque Québécoise, with some other activities at the PHI Centre, Sofitel, and the Institut national de l'image et le son (INIS).

Opening Cinemania this coming Thursday, November 2 at the Imperial, is the comedy "C'est la vie (Le sens de la fête)" directed by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache. This film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and has already made 1.5 million at the box office in France.

"See You Up There" ("Au revoir la-haut") an epic film by Albert Dupontel set in post-WWI France will be Cinemania's closing movie on November 17 at the Imperial.

Besides the already mentioned film by Hazanavicius, two other movies that competed in Cannes will be shown too: "L'amant double" by François Ozon and "Happy End" by Michael Haneke. Two films that were part of the Official Selection in Cannes will also be screened: "Plot 35" ("Carré 35") by Éric Caravaca and "Golden

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Days" ("Nos années folles") by André Téchine.

Quebec talent will also be present in particular with two dramas. "We are the others" ("Nous sommes les autres") directed by Jean-François Asselin, "a psychological thriller that explores the importance people attach

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to how they are perceived by others." The other local film is "Tadoussac"

by Martin Laroche that tells the story of 18-yearold Chloe who "suddenly abandons her Montreal apartment in mid-winter and hitchhikes to the small Quebec village of Tadoussac. Hiding her true identity, she hopes to find

her mother who abandoned her at birth."

Besides movies, Cinemania will also offer some public conferences with Lelouch and Hazanavicius in attendance, as well as other sessions with some of the other actors, actresses, and directors attending the festival. The French region of Occitanie in the south of France—a place privileged by its beautiful scenery which has made it a favourite for French filmmakers—will be highlighted. Cinemania not only will be showing some movies shot there but will also present a gastronomical demonstration by Alexis Saint-Martin, chef at the restaurant Le Viscos established for over 100 years in the typical Pyrenees village of SaintSavin. Saint Martin will be the guest of Chef Olivier Perret at Sofitel's restaurant Renoir in Montreal.

For detailed information on this celebration of French cinema with English subtitles, including film descriptions, schedule, and ticket purchase visit: www.festivalcinemania.com

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In the Name of Humanity by Max Wallace

to help rescue the thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe, in hope for a quick end to the Holocaust.

There are two amazing things that will captivate the readers of this book.

First of all, the cast of characters who became

By Stuart Nulman unlikely of heroes in their mtltimes.ca tireless – and sometimes dangerous – efforts towards this mission of (Allen Lane, $36) mercy.They include Recha bout 20 years ago, tain death in the Nazis’ Sternbuch, an Orthodox when Montreal- vast network of concen- Jewish woman based in born investigative tration camps, was that Switzerland who lead a journalist Max the individual who engi- rescue committee with Wallace published a book neered what he hoped her husband Isaac; Paul with fellow Montreal- would be a negotiated Gruninger, a Swiss police born investigative journal- settlement to end this captain who aided the ist Ian Halperin that dealt systematic genocide that Sternbuchs in smuggling with the shady circum- was claiming close to six Jewish refugees across the stances surrounding the million Jews, was the man border into Switzerland death of grunge rocker who practically initiated (which later cost him his Kurt Cobain, he told me this horrendous exercise job); Jean-Marie Musy, the of a book he was working in mass murder: SS chief former President of on at that time, in which Heinrich Himmler.

Switzerland who used his he was doing a great deal In his latest book In the influence towards a resof research about. It was Name of Humanity (the cue mission of the Union about a secret deal to title is suggested by the of Orthodox Rabbis; and quickly end the Holocaust phrase that was used to probably one of the most in early 1945, as Nazi seal an agreement that unlikeliest of heroes in Germany was on the Himmler helped to nego- this book is Felix Kersten, heels of losing World War tiate in March of 1945, the Finnish-born osII, as the Allies were mak- which would spare the teopath and masseur who ing their way to Berlin lives of the remaining Jews had Himmler as one of his from both eastern and who were held at Nazi clients (to help him with western Europe. concentration camps in his chronic stomach trouWhat was so astonishing Germany in the wake of bles), and virtually conabout this revelation on an Allied victory in Eu- vinced the Nazi leader the clandestine negotia- rope), Wallace effectively towards the negotiated tions that was to hope- chronicles the secret mis- agreement that would fully save the remaining sions, attempts and nego- bring an end to a genoJews of Europe from cer- tiations that were initiated cide that already elimi-

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nated the lives of nearly six million Jews.

Second, the book shows how easily influenced the fanatically meticulous Himmler was towards an agreement that he would never associate himself with. However, Wallace proves that Himmler’s motivations were rather selfish in purpose; basically, he wanted to save his own skin and convince the western Allies that if he could avert the systematic murder of more Jews in the camps according to the strict liquidation orders that were issued to him by Hitler, he somehow believed that Germany, Britain and the U.S. could focus their attention on fighting the quickly advancing Russian army and defeat the spread of Communism that would gobble up most of Europe.

Thanks to Wallace’s penchant for thorough re-

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search and conducting countless interviews with survivors and experts, the last third of the book that deals with the maneuvers and mechanics of these secret negotiations between Kersten, Musy and Himmler almost reads like a spy thriller novel in the style of Ken Follett or Frederick Forsyth (and just as riveting). And the moment when Himmler and World Jewish Congress representative Norbert Masur finally meet face to face during an arranged middle-of-thenight meeting at Kersten’s villa in Germany is a very fascinating – yet chilling – moment of improbable history (by the way, when the two are formally introduced, the uneasy silence that enveloped the room was broken when Himmler simply said to Masur “Good day. I’m glad you’ve come.”)

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ity is a wonderfully engrossing example of hidden history, in which Max Wallace’s superb research skills of digging up long lost documentation and crafting it into a highly readable book, has brought to life a much forgotten chapter in the history of the Holocaust.

After reading this book, one has to ask themselves that if the United States, Britain and Canada were more aware and sympathetic to the plight of oppressed Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe, and would have taken action much sooner rather than preferring inaction and apathy, that the number of Jews who would have been rescued from the iron jaws of Hitler and the Nazis would have been much greater.

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Café Gentile Westmount - A neighbourhood classic

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hen it comes to writing about Café Gentile, I don’t know where to begin. I have so many wonderful things to say that I am worried that I will run out of superlatives to give the exceptional food at this restaurant its due. At the end of the meal, I decided that this was going to be my new favourite restaurant, and where I would plan to enjoy many dinners.

First, a little history about the origins of Cafe Gentile and the ambitious and talented family which owns it. The Gentile family immigrated to Canada from Sicily in 1954. Ignazio, the father, and his younger son Anthony opened the original Cafe Gentile in Parc extension. It is recognized as an important

adopted by the neighborhood.

It was just the two of us, my daughter (and photographer) Elena and I, and we arrived at around 6:30 in the evening. Although there is an ample terrasse, we chose to sit inside because the lighting is usually better for photo taking, and also because we get to see the restaurant team at work.

The decor at Café Gentile is tasteful, contempary and current.There is leather-upholstered seating along the wall, which allows for comfortable tête-à-têtes, marble tabletops and discreet lighting, as well as a cleancut design vibe which makes for a space that doesn’t take over, and rightfully puts the spotlight on the food. The restaurant was almost full while we were there, and yet we were able to have a conversation without yelling at each other, and this is not often the case in many venues.

Our host and the manager for the evening was Guiseppe. He shared his knowledge of the origin and composition of the menu items, which are mostly recipes which belonged to the family

By Anne McDougall grandmother, Teresa. I can now say, after having mtltimes.ca eating here, the world cultural element in the would be a happier place history of Montreal, since if we all had a Nonna it demonstrates how tal- Teresa cooking meals for ent and honest hard us. Each dish seems to work is how many newly- have been given the necarrived families made a essary time and care of well-deserved place for preparation, as if it were themselves in this city. It made for beloved grandis at this location that the children. family-run business, offerGuiseppe started us off ing authentic Sicilian with a homemade olive dishes based on grand- oil starter. The olive oil, mother Teresa’s recipes, which can also be purbecame well-known and chased to take home, is appreciated by Montreal- produced at and imers. It is still running ported from the familytoday, and is worth a visit, owned farm in Sicily. It is not only for its excellent more than difficult to find food and coffee, but be- this level of quality olive cause of its authentic oil in Montreal. It had a retro-quirky vibe. first-press opacity and Anna-Maria, Paolo and was not too bitter.

Anthony Gentile have Guiseppe helped us taken the reigns of this make our choices for family-run business, and starters. He suggested although the Westmount we try the House Made location opened only a Ricotta ($13), served year ago, it is has already with honey, fig, orange been successfully zest and grilled crostini

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melted mozzarella and basil, and the Homemade Cavatelli ($22), with broccoli rabe, sausage and parmesan.

My daughter and I lost our hearts to the gnocchi.

Elena described it best when she said: “This dish is like the ideal mother: comforting and giving, feeding your stomach and your soul, while hugging you”. I could not agree more, and I think that world peace could be achieved if everyone was allowed regular servings of this gnocchi. It just makes you feel whole again. Now you see what I mean about the difficulty of giving the food at this restaurant its full due. I hope I am getting across to you the urgency with which you just have to go there and eat.

The cavatelli was yet another deceptively simple dish, in the sense that although there were only a few ingredients, their perfect balance and combination allowed the dish to shine. I wish we could have tried more of the Primi dishes,, but there is (sadly) a limit to how much my daughter and I can eat, and the portions at Café Gentile will not let you go home hungry.

We thought it best to try one of the Secondi, and opted for the Chicken Parmigiana ($24). A hefty Owners of Cafe Gentile - brother Anthony Gentile, portion of chicken, sister Anna-Maria (missing in picture Paolo) topped with smoked Caand the Eggplant Parmi- the Gentile Ceasar ($13). ciovallo served with a giana ($14). The ricotta You can easily order ei- side of Sexy Fries. I have was delicately flavoured, ther of these generously to admit that I finally unboth rich and light, and proportioned salads to derstood the attraction the orange zest gave it a share for two or three to this dish, since the slightly fruity taste that people.

Both were many versions I had played well against the standouts in their own tasted in the past came rugged crostini. The egg- way. The roasted beet out too soggy and too plant parmigiana was a salad had a winning com- blah. This chicken had a perfect starter. The phe- bination of earthy spinach crispy coating and a tennomenal housemade and sweet orange, and der centre and the tomato sauce gave us an the cheese and nuts smoked cheese was a idea of the quality of the made it all the tastier. better choice than a less food preparation, and the The Ceasar was a re- flavourful mozzarella. The thinly sliced eggplant dish, freshing change from the ingredients were wellperfectly seasoned and typical restaurant offer- balanced and the end rebaked, made us aware ing, and if you are going sult was worthy of the that the chef had both to choose one salad, take many “oohs” and “ahhs” high standards and ability. this one. Crunchy ro- at our table of two.

We ordered two of the maine hearts were cov- Throughout our meal at many salads on offer: the ered with the authentic Cafe Gentile, my daughRoasted Beet Salad Ceasar dressing, and un- ter and I felt like we were finally getting to know ($14), with candy cane forgettably wonderful. beets, oranges, baby Our Primi dishes were how beautiful Italian food spinach, goat cheese and the Homemade Gnocchi can be. The Sexy Fries a pistachio crumble, and ($19) with fresh tomato, are worth mentioning,

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served with grated parmesan, rosemary, basil and green shallot oil, and I dare you to resist them.

Although the Dolci all seemed irresistibly delicious, we had to make a single choice, after having tried so many savoury dishes. Guiseppe suggested the housemade gelato, served with an equally housemade biscotti ($7). The gelato was not too sweet and flavourful, and we managed to find the appetite for a spoon fight. The biscotti was crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside and yet another perfect housemade item.

Lastly, I ordered a latte, since it came highly recommended by my editor.

I remember the frothy concoction of beauty that a latte was in Italy, and I was delighted that it was the same one served here.

One of the online comments about Cafe Gentile is the quality of the service. This was apparent to me during our evening there. The staff is efficient, present and attentive.

Cold water (sparkly or flat, your choice) will always be replaced before you run out, and it will not take you long to catch someone’s eye, should you be in need of anything.

In fact, all of the elements in place at Cafe Gentile, be it the staff, the service, the food or the decor, they all seem to be following a clear vision: to provide guests with an seemingly effortless, steady and high quality meal in all its aspects.

Cafe Gentile

4126 Rue Ste-Catherine Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1P4 (514) 925-8686 www.cafegentile.ca Opening hours are: Monday to Wednesday from 7am to 10pm Thursday and Friday from 7am to 11pm Saturday from 8am to 11pm Closed on Sundays

(Please check online for Parc Avenue location and hours)

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Young students demonstrating a solid stance technique called Zenkutsu dachi

arate encourages tolerance, respect and self-fulfillment.These values were present during the Shorinjiryu Kentokukan Karatedo junior jamboree which was held on October 14th in the Sun Youth gymnasium. The Junior Jamboree is an annual event where students from different Dojos in the Montreal area have the opportunity to showcase what they learned, perfect their skills and make new friends. For another year, this event open to the public focused on presenting karate to children who may have an interest in this martial art.

During this action-packed morning featuring students and their instruc-

tors, the participants had the opportunity to see a full session of karate practice.

The Jamboree was a great warm up for the upcoming Kentokukan Fall Classic, which will be held on November 18th from 8:30 am - 4:30pm. Hundreds of kids from dojos across Quebec and Ontario will take part in this tournament benefitting Sun Youth’s Youth and Social Mentor’s Anti-Bullying and Conflict Resolution program. Last year, the tournament raised over $2,500 for the program that fights bullying and promotes conflict resolution by placing a social mentor in various schools.

For 16 years now, this program has been making a difference in public schools around Montreal

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