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WEST ISLAND - Close to 150 guests attended the 10th Mike Montagano, and Michael Troyer, Le Castor Brewedition of “A Taste of AMCAL” to support AMCAL ing Company, Le Panier, L’Espace Beaconsfield, Mariani Family Services. The fundraising event, which consists Delights, Mr. Pretzels, Ouidram Whisky Tastings, of local restaurants and caterers offering a tasting of Restaurant Sahib, Royal St-Lawrence Yacht Club, Sushi their menus, coupled with a silent auction, was held on Shop Kirkland, Victor Rose Espresso Bar, and Ye Olde Monday, April 16th, 2018 at the beautiful Royal St- Orchard Pub & Grill.

Lawrence Yacht Club in Dorval. Thanks to the generosThe evening of great food & wine in good company ity of sponsors, donors and guests, the event raised also included guest speaker Stefanie, a graduate of $20,000! This amount will go to support the many pro- AMCAL Family Services’ Residential Program. “I was grams and services offered by AMCAL Family Services at AMCAL five years ago, but AMCAL is still a part of to the West Island Community. me today. I am forever grateful for their help and for be“If we continue to strive at AMCAL, if we have the ca- lieving in me at a time I wasn’t able to. They are responpacity to continually create, change and adapt our servsible for helping me evolve from a terrified little girl to ices to meet the needs of more and more families, it’s the strong, confident, independent woman standing bethanks to the support of everyone in this room. THANK YOU!” said Sophie Dalbec, Executive Director of fore you today. I have discovered life and I am in love with it. I am a tidal wave, an unstoppable force ready to AMCAL Family Services.

Many of the West Island’s supportive political friends conquer whatever obstacle comes in my way.”

About AMCAL Family Services were present, namely: MP for Robert Baldwin and Minister of Finance, Carlos Leitão, Mayor Maria Tutino AMCAL Family Services is a non-profit community orfrom Baie d’Urfé, Mayor John Belvedere and Council- ganization committed to promoting and preserving lors from Pointe-Claire, and Mayor Jim Beis of Pierre- healthy family relationships. For more than 35 years, AMCAL has served the community and supported chilfonds-Roxboro.

A very special thank you goes to the following part- dren and families in crisis. Through our various proners for their continued support: Calzone, Chefs en grams, we strive to strengthen the community by Vedette, Epicerie Prette, Hopkins Restaurant, La Maison anticipating, advocating and advancing the role of famVerte, La Mer and the volunteers Kevin McMullen, ilies. www.mtltimes.ca 3 WEDNESDAY

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COMMUNITY - This year's CycleSwap fundraising - or their partner, Cycle Nord-Sud, will recycle them for event will benefit the Montreal Children’s Hospital Pe- parts or ship the bikes overseas. For further details on diatric Intensive Care Unit and its purchase of a much the terms and conditions of registering your bicycle and needed Cerebral/Neuro Probe for their Ultrasound ma- selling it, please go to their website (link below). chines. Hosted by the 'Friends of the MUHC' foundaIf you are a buyer looking for a great deal on a tion and 'Cycle Neron', it will be taking place this good bicycle (Road, Mountain, Hybrids, Kids and Sunday May 6th at Lower Canada College, 4090 Royal Cruisers) this could be a great opportunity. Experienced Avenue. cyclists will be on hand to help you find a good fit and Their goal is to raise $12,500 and they are hoping the type of bicycle that suits you. Buyers are allowed on you can help them reach that - by bringing in a used bi- site to purchase a bicycle between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. cycle that you can sell or donate, or coming down and You can pay with cash, debit or credit card and bikes will buying one. be sold 'as is' with no returns or refunds.

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The Friends of the MUHC is a charitable organichain) as they will not have the parts or people to do rezation of volunteer ambassadors dedicated to easing and pairs that day.

Their certified mechanics will record its serial enhancing the hospital experience for all. Their mission number and help to price each bicycle - but you will set is to promote patient welfare, create a welcoming envithe selling price. You can then choose to donate the bi- ronment within the hospital, and engage the commucycle or sell it and receive 80% of the price it is sold at. nity in support of the MUHC. For more information about the event and further You will be asked to sign a 'Seller’s Agreement'. All unsold bicycles are either returned to the seller if specified details go to: www.cycleswap.org www.mtltimes.ca 4 WEDNESDAY

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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.

To order a FREE Special Report, visit: www.montrealinspectionpitfalls.com Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn't cost you the sale of your home.

This report is courtesy of Group Sarroino Real estate broker(s) Kw Prestige Real estate Agency.

Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright Š2016

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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

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ocally owned and operated, Vizage Models is an agency with a beautiful mission. “I first started as a model in the agency four years ago,” said the current owner, Sarah Belanger. After the founder moved to Quebec City, Sarah was asked to take over the agency. “She saw that I was really motivated and wanted the agency to work, so she asked me if I wanted to takeover,” Belanger said. “I am now the owner and only worker for the agency.”

Now, Sarah wears all of the hats. She finds models, lands clients, keeps the books, and manages the website—and that’s just the tip of her duties. All of her work is driven by passion.

“I’m really passionate about this,” Belanger said. “For me, it’s not work. I do it just because I love it.”

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What makes Vizage Models special, however, is that most of the models do not fit industry standards. Vizage Models of Montreal pushes the boundaries of the fashion. “I don’t think you have to be 5’8 to be a model,” said Belanger. For this reason, most of Sarah’s models are shorter than the norm among models worldwide. “My models are small, but beautiful and unique.”

Sarah herself is a small model, clocking in at only 5’4. “It was really hard to prove myself in this industry because I am small for the standards,” she said. But most can agree that the modelling industry is ready for some change. “I just want to make a change in that industry. Even if the models are small, they can find success.” To Sarah, the chance to run her own agency would be her best chance at changing the industry. “I wanted to lead an agency to make the change.”

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You may have seen some of Vizage’s models around Montreal. Vizage Models’ clients include well-known brands like Aldo, Empire Clothing, Pajar, Vans, and Jansport, to name just a few. “I’m working to get clients and build relationships,” said Belanger.

As a locally owned and operated agency, Vizage Models targets the local Quebec market, especially with some of their upcoming contracts. “I give more energy to the Quebec area because I think it is important to support each other,” Belanger said. “But one day, when the time comes, I will be ready to offer business outside of Quebec and Canada.”

Her message is strong, and Sarah has embedded her beautiful mission within Vizage Models as a company: “If someone tells you that you are not able to model, just work more and believe in yourself. If I didn’t believe in myself, I wouldn’t be here today. So many people told me that you’re not going to succeed.

But I did. Believe in yourself, and just don’t stop.”

Vizage Models hopes to continue to expand their repertoire of models, and continue to break through the boundaries of industry norms. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. www.vizagemodels.com

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