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The most famous love story - Romeo and Juliet at Montreal Opera

soprano Marie-Ève Munger (Juliette)

rom the time it was first told, the tragic story of the forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet, two young lovers from rival families, has enchanted audiences the world over and inspired a multitude of literary, stage, film and, of course, operatic adaptations. By far the most popular version, Roméo et Juliette by CharlesFrançois Gounod, offers a powerful and captivating interpretation of the story—presented here in sets, designed by Claude Girard, that have travelled the world. Tenor Ismael Jordi (Roméo), who is making

his debut at our company, and coloratura soprano Marie-Ève Munger (Juliette) will join together to bring our production to life, building on their successful careers, which have already seen them appear on major European and American stages. A native of the Saguenay region, Marie-Ève Munger has quickly gone on to become one of the most highly sought-after singers in France—she is a member of the Théâtre National de l’Opéra Comique’s new Troupe Favart in Paris and is a regular guest of the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence— while also making her debuts at Teatro alla Scala

in Milan, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and at the Minnesota Opera. Spanish singer Ismael Jordi has been praised for his impeccable technique, his refined performances, and his rich voice: he appears at some of the most prestigious companies in Europe, including the Royal Opera House (London), Teatro San Carlo (Naples), La Fenice (Venice), the Deutsche Oper (Berlin), and the Opéra de Paris. For more information: http://mtltimes.ca/Montreal/entertainment/theater/montreal-opera-present s-romeo-and-juliette-themost-famous-love-story/

Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard helps in Fed Cup

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Greenfield Park native Eugenie Bouchard.Without her, this story would have had an entirely different outcome. please see link for story: http://mtltimes.ca/Montreal/montreal/canadas-eugenie-bouchard-helps-in-fed-cup/

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Is tartare the next food fad in town? Saturday, April 28, 2018

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he food landscape in North America has been changing over the last few decades drastically. The arrival of new immigrants has been a contributing factor, of course, souvlakis came with the Greeks, while Arabs and other people from the Middle East have brought shish taouk and many different sauces and flavours. A few decades ago it was sushi, a traditional Japanese food that to some was somehow shocking at first. The shock element came from the fact that this now ubiquitous piece of gastronomy is based on the idea of eating raw fish,

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days the growing popularity of ceviche, a Peruvian culinary delight in which

per, onions and some "cooking" agent which could be vinegar or citrus juice. Many stories surround the tartare origins. It is not clear where the dish originated, according to some, the name "tartare" doesn't have anything to do with the Tartar (or Tatar) people of Asia, which at one point dominated over large parts of that continent, especially the territory in southern Russia. The name would simply refer to the "tartare sauce" (in France it would be known as "boeuf à la tartare"). But those who claim that the real origin of this meal goes indeed back to the feared Tartar warriors don't accept that rather mild origin of the tartare. Horsemen famous for their military abilities and their capacity to survive as nomadic fighters, the Tartars always on the move, would transport with them pieces of raw meat which they would fish and seafood are place under their saddles. "cooked" with lime juice. The meat, in direct conIf sushi especially, and then tact with the horses' skin, ceviche, have made people would have been in Montreal to accept the "cooked" by the acidic notion of eating some- sweat of the animals. thing without being cooked conventionally, Hmm, not very appetizing. then Montrealers may be Don't worry though; no ready for the probable horse sweat would be innext food fad in town: raw volved in the tartare meat, more specifically preparation at the more raw beef. The tartare is than forty restaurants coming here, and this that are participating this week it was the subject of week in the Montreal's a celebration held at vari- Tartarefest, where you ous restaurants through- can taste a tartare and an out the city where the dish is slowly, but surely, winning adepts. The most common recipe calls for raw ground sirloin, some herbs, a raw egg yolk, pep-

alcoholic beverage for only $10. The types of tartare are not limited to beef, they can also be made of venison, and for the lovers of fish, salmon and tuna. The Tartarefest comes

to an end this Sunday, April 29, and for detailed information about the restaurants holding this event and the variety of dishes on their menus, you can visit: www.tartarefest.ca

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

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Viola Desmond on New $10 CDN note

iola Desmond on New $10 Canadian note – On April 15, 2010, nearly 64 years after she was jailed, convicted and fined for defiantly refusing to leave a whites-only area of a Nova Scotia movie theatre, Viola Desmond was finally cleared of her criminal conviction. The late Mrs. Desmond, who appears on Canada’s new $10 bank note, which

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ince 2005, Strangers in the Night has been one of the largest and most anticipated charity fundraising events in town.To date they have raised $4 million for Montreal children's charities and this summer's event will only raise those numbers. Guest are treated to gastronomic delights with close to 80 participating

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Frankenstein at 200

appy Birthday, F r a n ke n s t e i n ! Well, perhaps this expression would be considered somehow incongruous since the character associated with this name has usually been depicted as a source of horror. Indeed, Frankenstein is probably the most iconic monster of all times, although in a strict sense that is not his name. Dr. Victor Frankenstein is, in fact, the name of the young scientist who in the novel by Mary Shelley, creates a monster

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starring Billy Wilder. In recent years the monster has also made it into the animation film series "Hotel Transylvania" where he joins other famous horror characters such as Dracula,Werewolf and The Mummy, but in a festive setting. It is also interesting to point out that as an exponent of romanticism, Mary Shelley in her novel was drawing attention to the potential dangers that science and technology – then seen in all their splendour, as the engines of the Industrial Revolution– could eventually unleash. One has to remember that the RoBoris Karloff as the Monster in the 1931 movie directed by James Whale mantics were the first enNot the book was finally pub- Modern Prometheus" an The novel doesn't men- vironmentalists. surprisingly then, that lished in January 1818.The allusion to the Greek tion that. young author, a member myth of Prometheus, the "Frankenstein" is also today some activists deof the Romantic Move- creator of man. In the considered the first work crying the actions of big ment, together with her story,Victor Frankenstein, of science-fiction since multinationals such as husband Percy Shelley and obsessed with his experi- the creature is the result Monsanto with its genetiLord Byron, came from a ments by which he at- of a scientific procedure, cally-modified organisms, family of thinkers. Mary's tempted to give life to involving experimental call the agricultural prodfather was the political inanimate matter, under- methodology in a labora- ucts resulting from those philosopher William God- takes the task of creating tory setting, unlike the use seeds "Frankenstein food" win, and her mother was a man by using the reno other than the pioneer cently discovered capacity feminist Mary Woll- of electricity as a source stonecraft, who during of energy. The idea of the times of the French using corpses to build the Revolution had written creature was incorpo"Vindication of the Rights rated into the story by of Woman." the 1931 movie adaptaThe complete title of tion directed by James Shelley's novel had been Whale, featuring Boris "Frankenstein or The Karloff as the monster.

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of some magical methods as in the case of other monsters featured in ancient medieval stories. Adaptations first into plays, and, during the 20th century, into movies and TV series have frequently been made, sometimes as mere exploitation of the appeal the monster still enjoys, without much consideration for the quality of the productions. From horror, the story has also made incursions into other genres, including comedy of which certainly the most memorable was "Young Frankenstein" (1974) directed by Mel Brooks and

which are "messing with nature" in a way similar to that of Dr. Frankenstein 200 years ago. And for those interested in the literary work of "Frankenstein's" author, Blue Metropolis presents a panel discussion titled "The Children of Mary Shelley." This event will feature David Demchuck, Amal El-Mohtar, Melissa Yuan-Innes, and be moderated by Su Sokol. It takes place this Sunday, April 29 at 4 p.m. at the Salle Jardin of the Hotel 10 (Sherbrooke and St. Laurent). Free admission.

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Jazz Fest lineup: Summer is coming Healing Power of Cold Laser

he Montreal International Jazz Festival announced this past Tuesday its lineup for the 2018 edition, the 39th year of the event. The announcement referred to the indoor concerts (paid concerts), the list of outdoor, free shows will be announced later. Those who year after year cover this emblematic event in our city were relieved: if the Jazz Fest is announcing its program then it is a sign that summer is coming after all. Two guitar players, both American, great virtuosos of jazz fusion were announced: Al Di Meola will be on June 28 at 7 p.m. at the Maison symphonique, while the legendary Ry Cooder will be at Theatre Maisonneuve on June 29 at 8 p.m. Di Meola is the winner of the 2015 Miles Davis Award, and on this occasion he will be presenting pieces from his new album. Cooder is known for a distinguished career, his original soundtrack for the movie "Paris Texas," and his involvement in the documentary devoted to Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club. International artists are as usual an essential part of the program. Among the guest artists we can mention the talented Ice-

lander multi-instrumentalist Ólafur Arnalds (June 29 at the Maison symphonique, at 7.m.), and New Zealand's Kimbra, winner of a Grammy in 2012, with "her own musical world at the crossroads of pop, jazz, and soul" (July 6, at Club Soda, at 9 p.m.)

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The national presence will also be noticeable with the François Bourassa Quartet on July 3 at 6 p.m. at Astral, Ontario aboriginal singer Jeremy Dutcher, on July 4 at the Gesù at 6 p.m., and from Nova Scotia, Holly Cole, one of this country's great jazz singers, on July 5, at 7 p.m. at the Maison symphonique. These are among a large contingent of Canadian talents from Quebec and other provinces. Those looking for a dif-

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he famed Stewart Museum, located on Ile Sainte-Helene, has just opened a new exhibition that will take visitors back in time to Paris during the 18th century through more than 400 artifacts with “Paris on Display: 18th-Century Boutiques”, which will run until March 24, 2019. The displayed items, which are owned by the Stewart Museum’s vast collection, recapture the fancy boutiques that were dotted across Paris during that period in history, and the commercial practices of the merchants who ran these boutiques, not to mention the high quality and range of merchandise that they sold to its preFrench Revolution customers. From the boutiques of Paris’ three main districts (La Cite, La Ville and L’Universite), visitors will get an intimate, first-hand look at these French treasures, ranging from antique books, to decorative and historical objects, to prints, scientific objects and weapons. Admission to the “Paris on Display: 18th-Century Boutiques” exhibition is $5, and will be open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until June 24, and Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 26 to September 2. And during the annual fireworks festival at La Ronde, the exhibition will be open on July 11 and 18, and August 1 and 8, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. ***

Veteran Montreal writer/broadcaster Ina Fichman just produced a documentary that will be making its North American premiere at the prestigious Hot Docs film festival in Toronto this Monday, April. 30 Called “Laila at the Bridge”, the documentary deals with the story of an

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Afghan woman who is doing vital work against the odds in the Afghan capitol of Kabul, where she cares for thousands of heroin-addicted men and women who live underneath an infamous bridge in that city. Directed buy the husband and wife team of Elissa Sylvia Mirzaei and Gulistan Mirzaei, “Laila at the Bridge” will debut at the TIFF Bell Lightbox Theatre, and will have two more screenings there on May 1 and 4. ***

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ternational Jazz Festival unveiling the impressive line-up for their series of indoor shows for its 39th edition, which is slated for June 28 to July 7.

The 150-show line-up was unveiled at a press conference that took place at the festival’s TD Lounge on April 24, and along with the assortment of jazz, blues, world music and fusion artists who come to Montreal every summer and help make this jazz festival to be recognized as one of the best in the world, I always look forward to see what rock music and jazz legends festival organizers have signed up to perform at the festival. And this year’s edition certainly does not disappoint. Five major names are scheduled to grace the stage of Place des Arts’

Salle Wilfrid Pelletier as part of the Evenements Speciaux TD Series: Seal (June 28), Jann Arden (June 29), George Thorogood and the Destroyers (July 1), Herbie Hancock (July 2), and Ian Anderson, who will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his legendary rock group Jethro Tull (July 7). Legendary jazz guitarist Ry Cooder (June 29) and Grammy Award winner Boz Scaggs, who is best known for his hit album “Silk Degrees” (July 2), will be part of the Grands concerts Rio Tinto Series at Theatre Maisonneuve of Place des Arts. Another Grammy Award winner, master a capella vocalist Bobby McFerrin (July 7) and one of Canada’s best jazz vocalists, Holly Cole (July 5), along with the veteran jazz combo the Preservation Hall Jazz Band (July 3) will invade the Maison Symphonique as part of the Festival a la Maison symphonique Delta Series. And two enduring rock music albums will get the jazz festival treatment at the Cinquieme Salle: Montreal jazz group Lucioles will pay a musical salute to Pink Floyd’s iconic charttopping LP “Dark Side of the Moon” (June 30), while the 20 Quebecois musician-strong ensemble Number 9 offers a musical tribute to mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ revolutionary two-disc “White Album” (July 2). Tickets for all of the 150 indoor jazz festival shows are now on sale. For more information, go to www.montrealjazzfest.com ***

The Beaconsfield Yacht Club is the place to be this weekend for art lovers and collectors, as the annual Art by the Water Exhibit & Sale on April 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a large variety of works of art of different sizes and genres that will be up for sale at reasonable prices, with proceeds aiding towards a cure for adolescent colon cancer. As well, all of the participating artists are going to be present at the event to meet and greet all of the guests throughout the weekend. As well, Wayne Larsen, an artist, best selling author and expert on the Group of Seven, and artist Leslie Portsmouth are going to be in attendance. April 28, 2018 •

Falafel St. Jacques - for the Love of Food and Community

easily accessible, Falafel St. Jacques has become the place 'where everybody knows your name'. I had the opportunity to meet with the owner Ronen Baruch, who opened the restaurant in 2015, and his wonderful staff - and my experience was delectable in many ways. I was new to the restaurant, but I assure you the next time I go there (and I will) they will greet me by name. Ronen, who moved from Israel to Montreal 30 years ago, is known for his innovation and experience in quality food preparations - and it shows in everything he has created. He also founded AbuLafia Pita, Pikante Hummus and the renowned Solly’s Bakeries. He radiates warmth and a genuine respect and love for people. By Bonnie Wurst Saleh Seh, the manager of the restaurant, is an mtltimes.ca Arab Muslim who identibrings about an under- fies as a Palestinian and is standing of others in a also from Israel. A friend way few things can today. of Ronen's since 2004, he There is a restaurant in joined him at Falafel St. Montreal that not only Jacques a few years ago. serves up amazing food, Saleh is a master behind but also defines the true the counter, cooking and meaning of community preparing plates and sandand understanding - wiches with an ease that Falafel St. Jacques. Politics only few can handle duris left at the door and ing rush hour - and he there are no conflicts in- makes it look like fun. Together they embrace ood is more than just a basic need to survive. It also plays a big part in our cultural identities - and it becomes more than just nourishment is when it is shared with others, as it has been for thousands of years. 'Breaking bread' with people of different backgrounds and beliefs allows us to take down barriers and open our minds to new things and

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Ronen added with a big smile. While there I heard greetings that spoke volumes: 'Hello', 'Shalom', 'Alo Salla' and 'Salut'! Shanni Weber is their public relations, service manager and head of catering (if you have the chance to try their amazing noodle dish, that's Shanni's recipe). She is ready to assist customers with special requests and listen to what they have to say - and is also behind the counter when needed. She greets customers by name with a warm, contagious smile on her face. "I love coming to work," she said. "This is my home and watching the restaurant grow, is like watching your child grow up." All their prepared foods including salads, sandwiches, hummus, falafel and their amazing baked pita are made on the premises. Their delectable line of baked goodies include rugalach, bourikas, cookies, baklava, Israeli, Arabian and Mediterranean desserts and much more.All the ingredients are made fresh daily - and their delicious hummus is actually made fresh three times per day. I got to taste several of Homemade Salads and Goodies their offerings, all sure to side. What you find inside what many politicians please any vegan, including is a team that embraces struggle to do - bringing their Orange Ginger the idea of family and it together an Israeli and 'Chicken', General Tao, shows in how they relate Palestinian, working side Shish Taouk, Shawarma to their customers - and by side in peace and har- and Honey BBQ 'Chicken' in the food they serve up. mony. "What is going on Wings. I am far from Vegans will be especially in Israel is one thing and vegan and would not have pleased at the choices what is going on in the known there was no meat they offer - but you cer- media is another thing," in any of it had I not been tainly don't have to be a Ronen explained. "We go told. It was wonderful. to the same stores, we eat I also had a sampling of vegan to love their food. It's a cozy little restau- the same foods… in Israel their homemade potato rant, decked with coun- we live together side by latkes (yummy), guacamole, mediterranean ters and stools where you side." On the day I visited the salad and their hummus can sit down while enjoying one of their mouth- restaurant they were which was out of this watering delicacies. In preparing for a party in world - all finished off addition to take-out and celebration of Israel's with some insanely delichocolate/halva delivery, they run a well- 70th anniversary and the cious developed catering serv- influx of people expected danish (oy) and hamanice. Their falafels have to join them. "Israelis and taschen. There is so much quickly become known as Palestinians sitting to- more they offer and I the best in Montreal - and gether, enjoying and publi- would have needed to after tasting one, I could cizing peace and love. spend the entire day eatnot agree more. I never There is nothing like shar- ing there (however, my ing food together, the pol- waistline had other work tasted better. Located in a nonde- itics aside… and coming to do) but you can check script area of Lachine but to eat a great falafel!' out the entire menu on • April 28, 2018

their website. If you are holding a special event, whether it be a Company Picnic, Lunch or Dinner or a Holiday Party, you must try out their Catering Service.They also cater to House Parties, Engagements, Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Baptism celebrations - and offer Jewish Holiday menus, as well as preparing Shiva Platters. You can't go wrong be assured there will be something to please everyone. For more information on what they offer, including their catering services, go to: http://www.falafelstjacques.com or call them

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Finding a 1973 Canada 25 Cents could be worth $1,000

the second time our country put a commemorative design on the 25 cent piece (the first being the bobcat coins of 1967). Coinage in the late 60`s and early 70`s was undergoing a tremendous amount of change. In 1968 the introduction of nickel coinage began, and large amounts of coins were produced to replace the old silver ones. At the same time coin collecting was at its peak, with millions of collectors worldwide and many rare coins trading at all time record prices. Inflation was rampant, and the price of everything seemed to be going up fast. The 1973 25 cent was produced during this peBy Michael Joffre riod. It was designed to commemorate the cenmtltimes.ca tennial of the founding of the R.C.M.P. In 1873. The Those of you rummag- obverse (date side) has an ing through your change image of an R.C.M.P. Offiwill have surely noticed cer on horseback holding many strange looking 25 a flag, with the dates 1873 cent pieces over the last 1973 on either side., and couple of decades. a small maple leaf above Canada has certainly the head of the horse. taken a fancy to introduc- The reverse has the ing neat looking quarters image of a youthful lookfor all kinds of reasons. If ing Elizabeth II. It is in my we travel back to 1973, humble opinion one of this will have been only the nicest circulating coin

ll of us (coin collectors that is), have a favourite coin. For some it is a very rare piece for which only a few are known, for others it may be something with great historical significance, personally, I really like the Canadian 1973 25 cent piece. Let me explain more about this coin...

circulated condition. High end uncirculated ones are extremely rare. In EF condition expect to pay about $200 retail for one...for an MS63 example likely $500 to $1,000. After reading the above, there are probably a few of you who are going to raid the old change jar to see if you have one of the rarer types. Here are a few tips to help you. Firstly, it is very unlikely you have one. I would put the odds at probably 1 in 100,000 or so. So if you have a few 1973 quarters do not expect to find the rare one. Secondly, here is an easy way to tell the small and large bust apart...on the obverse of the large bust the beads look like they are touching the rim, on the small can still be found with a have the older larger bust there is a little bit of little luck in your change, sized bust on the ob- space. If you examine even after almost 40 verse. In the hobby this is yours and are not sure, years.The regular version called the large bust vari- go get a 1972 25 cent of this coin is really only ety. (not rare) for compariNo official (that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve son. The 1973 large bust worth face value in circulated condition, and seen anyways) numbers variety will have the same maybe a few dollars for a were released on how bust, and beads near the nice uncirculated one. many large bust quarters edge as a 1972. There exists however were minted...but they For those of you who two different varieties of are VERY scarce as issued have mint sets from 1973, the head side (obverse). coins and it must only it is also possible to find In the 1973 Canada re- number in the thousands. the large bust 25 cent duced the size of the bust When these do turn up here as well. For some of Elizabeth, and made it they are almost always in reason they are much produced in our lifetime. The mintage was relatively large at around 136 million pieces, and many

more detailed...but for some reason a very small percentage of the 1973 25 cent coins actually

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more common in mint sets than as actual circulating coins. Probably 1 in a few hundred sets contain the large bust coins. These can retail for $200 to $400 and are well worth checking. Unfortunately, on the double dollar sets, quite a bit of effort is required to see the obverse side, as the coins were put into the red velvet case only face up. It is very easy to damage the coins when removing them...so be careful. For those who want to read some of my previous articles, please visit www.montrealcoinexpert.com Michael Joffre is owner of Carsley Whetstone & Company Inc. a firm that buys and sells rare coins and related collectables. He is always interested in buying older coin collections. CWC also carries a full line of books and collecting supplies, available in stock in their retail store. Michael can be reached at 514-289-9761, or at sales@carsleys.com . For more information please visit www.carsleys.com

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I Am - A conference for HER hosted by Natasha Gargiulo and Maddy Kojakian

hat does it mean to be a woman in 2018? Nowadays, a woman can wear a variety of different hats. They’re stay-at-home moms, career-oriented women, women with careers and families, young women trying to find their place in this world, young girls learning what it is to grow up with teen angst and peer-pressure. Being a woman today

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means being fearless and being you. But, most of all, being a woman means allowing yourself to be among other successful women, just like you. So, why not partake in a bad ass conference about women hosted by women with radio personality and journalist Natasha Gargiulo and event architect Maddy Kojakian. Both successful entrepreneurs, respected industry leaders, community builders and moms who understanding the challenges women face every day. The inaugural conference will be fittingly held at Montreal’s iconic Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel on Saturday May 5, 2018. I AM will witness some of the city's most acclaimed female business leaders, visionaries, brand ambassadors, wellness advisories and social media influencers speaking on a variety of topics including confidence, branding and

investment with the aim to arm women with tools they need to become architects of change in their own lives. I AM brings together the next generation of women thought leaders and influencers to inspire and empower each other. I had the pleasure of speaking to both Natasha and Maddy. Here’s my Q&A with these fearless supermoms.

There are so many days, I make a list of things I need to do and I only get through three of them. I need to be busy and feel like I’m constantly doing things. That’s what makes me a better person and a better mother to my daughter. I’m able to do more things with her just because I feel accomplished. Everything I do is for my daughter.

What was the idea behind the I AM conference?

Natasha: Maddy and I have been producing and curating events for women around the city including retreats and events such as Hustle & Heart. A lot of women though weren’t able to leave their lives for four days because they had other obligations, but they really wanted a day where they could be inspired. They said that if they if we were ever to do a conference then they would be in. Thanks ladies, because of your persistence, I AM – a conference for HER was born! What can people expect from each speaker?

Natasha: We realized that our circle of friends has a great story to share and a successful story to share.Whether u want to pursue a job in philanthropy, entrepreneur or you’re a stay-at-home mom and you want a day to figure out your next step in life, you’ll learn from each of these women that regardless of what they do for a living there is something in their story that will inspire you, and push you, and motivate you to take the next step in your life. From CEOs to stay at home moms, to creative entrepreneurs and corporate professionals, the I AM – conference for HER is your opportunity to

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connect with driven and focused women, who are empowering each other. Here are the list of presenters: Natasha Gargiulo – Virgin Radio Shannon Walsh – life coach Priya Chopra – publicist/owner 1 Milk 2 Sugars Tatiana Londono – owner Londono Group real estate agency Nadia Saputo – event planner Samantha Kris – Business Coach Laura Casella – Global Morning News anchor Mariella Katz – Social Media & Branding trainer Mandy & Rebecca Wolfe - Mandy’s Salads – co-owners

Maria Antonpoulos – Director of Marketing, Antonopolous Group Hotels Lisa Brookman – co-founder Wise Women blog / psychotherapist Nannette De Gaspe – Luxury skincare company owner / philanthropist Maddy K – upscale event planner Caroline Neron – owner Caroline Néron jewellery & handbag company Solange Tuyishime – UNICEF Canada Ambassador Tuti Do – publicist / owner Rev Communications Erica Diamond – motivational speaker & contributor on Global Morning show Dr. Tamara Gafoor – pediatric emergency

physician Katia Piccolino – Director of Sponsorships & PR – Ritz-Carlton Montreal Leisa Lee – publicist / owner The Leisa Lee Group

How do u manage being moms, working full time and being able to create projects such as these?

Natasha: Every night before we go to bed our minds are still racing because we think about what do we do next? Were we a good mom? Were we the best at our jobs? What about your friends? When’s the last time you spoke to them? I think everybody is just trying to be the best they can be every day. Not putting too much pressure is the best way

Maddy K.: If everyone thinks we have our cool, that’s a myth. What people see on social media is only 10 percent of the reality. We love what we do and we’re very passionate about everything that we do. We love our families. It is a challenge, just like every woman who’s trying to prioritize what’s important. It’s not always easy to get the support that we want and to follow our dreams and figure out what our next steps are. These are all things that a lot of women experience in every stage of their life. The is the reality of being a woman. We do it with grace and with love, and as long as we wake up every morning being true to who we are. Being a happy mom means taking care of yourself and doing what makes you happy, whatever that may be. What is the definition of what it is to be a female leader? (Both at home and in the work place for those who have established careers)

Natasha: We’ve known the definition of what it is to be a woman for a long time but because of what’s been happening with the Me Too movement and Times Up, we’re more confident about what a woman is. I think it’s a great time for us to be women and I don’t mean this in a feminist way, but in a way where it’s our time to be proud of who we are and our accomplishments. continued on Page 12

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THE RIDER— Movie Review

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Horses are Brady's passion

Deprived of the possibility to ride, Brady is confronted with a serious existential predicament: communication with his irected and writ- father Wayne (Tim Janten by Chloé dreau) is almost non-exisZhao, "The tent, although he Rider" is an inter- experiences a much fluid esting film on several ac- relation with his younger counts. First of all, the and slightly autistic sister director used non-profes- Lilly (Lilly Jandreau). sional actors, but not only that, the main character, Brady's life has little sense Brady Blackburn, is played without the excitement by Brady Jandreau, who of the rodeo ring, the indeed used to be a horses around him, and all rodeo champion until an the surrounding atmosaccident ended his career. phere: the country songs "The Rider" is then not and the beer at the bar only based on a real story after each competition. Economic difficulties but also shot with some of the real protagonists of force Brady to take a job that drama. And although at a local supermarket, there must be some fic- but he cannot forget his tion in the plot, the film passion for horses. That's ultimately remains true to his real purpose in life, althe actual real-life drama though returning to the of those rodeo perform- ring may actually put that ers. very life of his at risk. His By Sergio Martinez mtltimes.ca

regular visits to a rehabilitation centre to see a close friend who was left severely disabled after a rodeo accident is a sad reminder of the dangers that he and his fellow riders face. In the end, it should be him and nobody else the one that must make the crucial decision on whether to get again on the rodeo ring or not. "The Rider" shows powerfully the hard decisions that these men must make, as well as the internal psychological vulnerabilities of people who would prefer to disguise them under their displays of manliness. The film is at times slow, but it has beautiful photography and transmits a sense of authentic drama. Length: 104 min

I am - HER cont’d continued from Page 11

We need to not be afraid to know our worth and our intelligence and our capabilities because we feel like if we do talk about it we’re looked

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upon with a “who does she think she is” attitude. It’s a different time. We used to say women can do anything. But really today, you can do anything! That’s the reason why Maddy and I got together to do these retreats. Personally, were moms and we have daughters.As successful as we are, we want our daughters and our kids to look back and say my mom did this.We want to be a role model to our daughters and design something where you believe you can put your

mind to anything.The bottom line is, we’re doing these conferences because we really want to be great role models for our daughters.

other, communicate and collaborate in future projects. We want to steer away from the ME thinking where it’s all about competing with one another and shift towards Maddy: We also want to mindset where instead of leave them in a better en- competing we work tovironment than when gether. I love what I do were when we started to and you do so let’s get toin our careers. gether and do something. At I AM, we believe that This is the conversation every woman has the key we should all be having as to unlock her own story women. of success and unlimited It’s not something new. potential but, sometimes, We’re talking the talk but she may need some sup- very few women in reality port to help her find her are walking the walk. But path to greatness. now, let’s really do it and how do we do it? The conversation has started, and now it’s about getting things done together, to support one another in reaching our goals and dreams, allowing all women to shine collectively. The event takes place this Saturday, May 5th at 8:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth hotel. Topics will include Branding, Work/life Balance, Photo: Teresa Ste Marie Health & Wellness, How Maddy Kojakian to take control of your finances, Social Media and Maddy: We hope that so much more. Included is access to the with this conference the women learn something full line-up of Key Note and relate to someone on Speakers, Panels, breakthat stage. More impor- fast, Lunch and ending the tantly, we want them to day with a 5 à 7 mingling connect with one an- Wine and Cheese!

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Being healthy - Laughter is the key

s I continue to worry about how stressed many people are, I find a lot of information about how to manage our stress. I have talked about yoga and in another article I talked about how “laughter is the best medicine.” I am now learning more about “Laughter

wide using laughter yoga. It is seriously taking hold as a great workout. It is an infectious workout regime that helps you to stop taking things too seriously and to concentrate on the funny side of life. If you'd like to go laughing through the day, with all the benefits laughter brings, practice laughing yoga. Laughter is healthy. Learning to laugh again will help you regain happiness all too easily repressed in our serious, somber and speedy modern world. Turning this trend back to laughing more frequently can only be good. Here is how to get started in Laughter Yoga. Learn about the purpose of Laughter Yoga. By Donna Byrne Laughter Yoga was started mtltimes.ca by Dr Madan Kataria in 1995. It combines gentle Yoga.” The more I read, yoga breathing the more I laughed. U (Pranayama), stretching, tube videos show us how and simulated uncondiyou can laugh and get the tional laughter. When the benefits even if you fake it. laughter is practiced in a Try to imagine laughing group setting, the laughter quietly in your own head soon becomes genuine. because you want to The health benefits of laugh but everyone is laughter are extensive. sleeping. Find the u tube After laughing, the posi“Laughing Yoga. Alone tive effects of laughter last with Dr. Kataria “and see up to 45 minutes, benefitif you can avoid laughing. ing the cardiovascular sysThere are more than tem and reducing blood 400 laughter clubs across pressure. Studies have the United States alone, shown that people sufferand 6000 groups world- ing from heart disease are

40 percent less likely to laugh in many situations compared to people without heart disease. Laughter even speeds healing. Laughter is a means to reduce anxiety and stress, as well as fostering a positive attitude and feeling of happiness.Within minutes of laughing, stress levels drop. Laughter Yoga workouts are good for your heart, diaphragm, abdominal, intercostals, respiratory, and facial muscles. As part of the "workout", endorphins are released; giving you a sense of well-being. Laughter restores playfulness in your life. Children laugh up to 300-400 times

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or session. Your teacher or group may develop their own variants, but these basics are standard and knowing them will help you to practice at home as well as within the group. Clap your hands in front of the heart chakra. Focus on your stomach and laugh "Ho, ho." Focus on your chest and laugh "Ha ha." Change constantly between your abdomen and your chest up and down, and shout, "Ho ho, Ha ha, Ho ho". Lay your hands on your head. Laugh inside your head "He he he", to clean your head of tension. Then lay your hands on your chest and shout "Ha ha ha". Lay your hands on your stomach and yell "Ho ho ho". Concentrate on your feet and trample with your feet on the ground, saying: "Hu hu hu". Do the laughing wave. Bow your upper body to the earth. Have your hands facing down. Focus on the ground. Send your hands upward to heaven. Wail like a siren: "Ha ha ha ha." Perform the laughing

wave several times. Through your laughter, connect heaven and earth. Do the welcome laughter. Within a group, keep eye contact and laugh, until all people in the group are happy. At home, look in the mirror and welcome yourself. When you look into the mirror there is always something to laugh about. Think the mantra: "May all beings be happy. Let there be a world of laughing." See all people in the world and see ourselves as laughing Buddhas. At the end of your Laughter Yoga, sing the mantra "Om" for one minute. Sing it with your own melody. Sense in which part of your body the Om resonates best. Sing the Om until you are calm. Then proceed optimistically through your daily life. Comments, ideas, suggestions are welcome. Contact me: donna@ashcanada.com Or at 514-695-3131 Monday to Friday between 8:30 to 4:30. Health Access Home & Nursing Care www.ashcanada.com

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