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rom May 4th to 21st 2018, the Royal Hudson steam locomotive (CPR 2850), which pulled King George VI’s Royal Train in 1939, will be open to Exporail visitors. The guided tour of the locomotive is scheduled for 11:00 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays and on Victoria Day. Groups of five people at a time accompanied by a guide will be able to tour the cab, and learn how the locomotive operated. They will also have the opportunity to learn about this famous visit to Canada by the Royal couple, during which they slept most nights on the train and toured the country. Children are invited to attend a craft workshop from 10 am to 10:30 am, 11 am to 11:30 pm, 2 pm to 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 4 pm where they can decorate their very own tiara or their medals. 2850 is a class H1d "Hudson" and typical of CPR’s passenger motive power of the period; it was designed by Henry B. Bowen and built by Montreal Locomotive Works in 1938. After the 30-day voyage from Quebec to Vancouver, during which the locomotive performed superbly, the monarch allowed CPR to use the title "Royal" when referring to locomotives of this class.
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From visual arts to gastronomy at Asian Festival Saturday, May 12, 2018
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On the gastronomy side, the Asian Festival offers the opportunity to taste some Afghan dishes
he 23rd edition of the Festival Accès Asie started on May 1 and will finish on May 27, an event that has a broad scope in terms of activities. Finishing week 2 of this celebration of Asian culture, this Sunday, there is an opportunity to enjoy the delights of Afghan cuisine.
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This year, Zabi EnâyatZâda, author and speaker, presents Afghan cuisine, its history and many influences. A tasting will follow the conference, which will take place on Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at the restaurant Fenêtre sur Kaboul (901, Rachel East). Entering now its third week, Festival Accès Asie
presents the dance show "Sophia's Resurrection" this coming Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 pm, at the Maison de la culture Ahuntsic, 10300, Lajeunesse (metro HenriBourassa). "Sophia's Resurrection" traces the journey of an immigrant woman facing great adversity. Through the cycle
of life, death, resurrection, and transformation, she finds her place in this world. The performers of this dance show are Amrita Choudhury and Mary St-Amand Williamson, accompanied by singer and drum carrier Norman Achneepineskum. The show "Golestan" that features music and dance, will be staged on Friday, May 18 at 8 pm at Sala Rossa, 4848, St-Laurent (Laurier metro). This show presents "percussionist Ziya Tabassian, the renowned gypsy accordionist of Moldovian origin, Sergiu Popa, along with the great Syrian musicians Omar About Afach on the viola, and Nazih Borish on the laoud. As a special guest for the evening, Marina Salonga – multidisciplinary dancer – will improvise to several songs in a gypsy fusion style." "Triangle Courbé" is a dance show where according to the organizers "contemporary dance meets traditional dance. Kim-Sanh Châu, Geneviève Duong and Charo Foo Tai Wei will present personal works followed by an original collective creation." This event will take place on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30
p.m., at the Maison de la culture Plateau Mont-
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Royal situated at 465 Mont-Royal East (metro Mont-Royal).
Finally, for this week, people are invited to plunge into this universe and participate in the Indian dance workshop, Expressions & Stories in Motion; where you will discover the basics of Indian Classical & Indian Modern Dance fusion. This free workshop will be animated by Amrita Choudhury on Sunday, May 20 at 3:30 pm at the Maison de la culture Ahuntsic. This workshop is open to all, 12 years and up. For more detailed information of these events marking the Festival Accès Asie, you can visit: www.mtltimes.com
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
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Taqueria El Gordo – a Mexican gem
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t’s Cinco de Mayo weekend, and what better way to celebrate than with an authentic, Mexican food review! Taqueria El Gordo, located on 2518 Rue Notre Dame Ouest is a mouthful of fresh flavours. At first glance, customers will notice authentic Mexican decor, with unique Calavera (Mexican skull) paintings on the walls. Their menu will please carnivores
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A first in Quebec - Pick your own Tulips!
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ou can choose to wait until the corn or strawberries are ripe before heading to the fields to pick some fresh goods,
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and that's still some time away. Or you can choose to be one of the first people in Quebec to 'tip toe
through the tulips' and actually pick your own flowers - this month. 'Tulipes.ca' is the first in Quebec to offer you the unique opportunity. In a large field, not far away for Montrealers (just off Hwy 13 in Laval on Dagenais Blvd. W.), they planted 500,000 multi-coloured tulip bulbs - and they are blooming. This year's grand opening season runs from May 18th to June 18th from 9:00am to 7:00pm, rain or shine, 7 days per week and part of the tulip sales will be donated to 'Pink In the City' benefiting the Breast Cancer Clinic at the Royal Victoria Hospital. It's a chance for you and your family or with friends to finally get outdoors (after one very
long winter!) and enjoy walking through a field of flowers - where the colours and scents should offer a wonderful sensory experience. And you can pick the tulips of your choice for only $1.00 each - far less than the
cost at a florist or supermarket stand. You do not need to bring any tools, but they do recommend bringing your own bucket, as the tulips will need to be kept in water for the drive home. Pre-cut tulips will
be also available, as well as a packing station. *Do note that animals and food are forbidden on the premises - and strollers are not allowed on the tulip field. You are allowed to take pictures and there is even a special
time. Indeed when some years ago news broke that the hospital would be vacated, a number of local initiatives were presented to the City aiming at keeping the building in place. The residents argue then that instead of tearing the structure down, it could be converted into various facilities for the community, a complex that would include from some first-line clinics to a school, to social housing, and a community centre. In the end only the latter would materialize, although the actual setting and management of that public place in what will be a private space –a new real estate development being built in the site of
the former hospital– has- ment of Guy Charbonneau as new Director of n't yet been explained. Another important an- Public Works, a job particularly sensinouncement tive since he made by would overMayor Plante see the was the allocachanges to tion of 2 milSte. Catherine lion dollars to Street. improve crossDuring ings in the question peeastern secriod the tion of the Mayor was borough. This asked about a money would series of also be used to other issues improve facilities for bikes By Sergio Martinez that concern citizens in the and access of whole borfamilies to mtltimes.ca ough. Accessiparks and other public areas, with special bility and security in the attention to make it safer Place du Marché Frontenac and in the market for children. Mayor Plante also in- itself were some of the formed of the appoint- questions that the Mayor
answered indicating that measures are being taken in that respect. Another question dealt with the old building of the now abandoned La Misericorde Hospital on René Levesque, and the possibility that the City could buy the heritage building to convert it into a museum, given its historical importance. Mayor Plante appreciated the idea but was non-committal on the proposed scheme. For residents in the west-end of downtown, the news of the community and cultural centre was well-received, although there was frustration over the fact that no public school will be built in the site of the former
says Guy Alain, McDonald’s franchisee. “I want to personally invite the entire community to come in restaurant the weekend of May 18 to discover the inviting atmosphere and all the new features, perfect to stop by and enjoy one of our low price burgers!”
the restaurant also features self-order kiosks, walk-in service, table service as well as mobile ordering and McDelivery. As for the menu, guests will be able to enjoy staple McDonald’s menu items, All Day Breakfast selections and McCafé ofLocated at 44 Saint- ferings – including the Charles Boulevard, the new bagels, baked fresh restaurant was redesigned daily and toasted to order to offer the best and most in restaurants. For cuswelcoming experience tomers on the go, the possible, with a modern restaurant will feature a and comfortable new drive thru with state-ofdecor. The renovated din- the-art technology digital ing room will now offer screens, lowering waiting 85 seats. Incorporating time and improving client the latest technologies, experience.
section reserved for weddings and special photo shoots - but please call them first for more information. Tickets are $3.00 for children 5 years old or younger and $8.00 for anyone over 5 years old and it is recommended you purchase them in advance for Saturdays and Sundays as they are expecting large crowds (if you are unable to make it, you can use the same ticket during the weekdays). Go to their website at: https://tulipes.ca They are located at 4154 Dagenais Blvd. W., Laval, Quebec H7R 0C2. Parking is available and there are toilets on the premises. You can reach them at 1-833-885-4737 for more information.
Ville-Marie Borough Council - A community centre and safer crossings
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he Ville-Marie Borough Council meeting held this past Tuesday at L'Ermitage in the Peter McGill District wasn't too exciting to attend, but at least there were two important announcements made by Mayor Valerie Plante.The first –concerning the west-end district where the meeting took place– was the official announcement that the development currently planned for the former site of the Montreal Children's Hospital would indeed include a community and cultural centre. The Mayor's confirmation was in response to a demand that neighbours in the area have had for a long
McDonald’s Beaconsfield Grand Re-opening with 0.89¢ burgers
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Montreal Gas Prices - Conspiracy, Collusion or Coincidence?
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ost drivers who fill up their tanks in the Montreal area (and Laval for that matter) have been crying out for years that there has been collusion going on between the oil and gas companies - a price fixing conspiracy digging into their pockets deeply. Nobody seems able to outright prove it, but one would be hard pressed to believe that it isn't going on.
tery of sorts. CAA-Quebec has been questioning the way prices are set in Montreal for years now. In 2016 they published an analysis of gas prices and found it 'abnormal and questionable that the Montreal market maintains margins that are higher than in some other, smaller markets in Quebec' and that 'prices tended to fluctuate in unison across the metropolitan area'. They felt the market should be more competitive, especially in the province's largest city. So why can’t something be done about it? Contrary to popular belief, lawsuits have been filed in Quebec - and some of them have actually been won. After a lengthy 10 year battle, residents in the Eastern Townships damages against By Bonnie Wurst sought Shell, Esso, Petro-Canada and Irving Oil - charged mtltimes.ca with criminal price fixing Prices inexplicably rise by the Competition Busharply on a regular basis reau of Canada. It resulted - usually overnight be- in a $17 million out-oftween Wednesday evening court settlement in May and Thursday morning of 2017. The bureau said just in time for the week- the gas stations had called end, then slowly go back each other to agree on down during the week. prices. The most recent being a In another investiga15 cent per litre increase tion, the Competition Bu- and almost every gas reau wiretapped over station was showing the 200,000 communications exact same price and they between a gas company claim it was just 'coinci- representative, who dence'. There is no other would first contact emcity in Canada who expe- ployees of a major gas stariences the same thing. tion chain to agree on a Vancouver might have price and when to implejust reached the highest ment it, followed by conprices in North American tacting other gas stations history, when on Monday - who would then agree April 30th gas prices in to do the same. Afterthe Lower Mainland rose wards, the gas stations on average to $1.619 per would contact each other litre, but there is an expla- to make sure they all innation for it. Their prices creased their prices as are directly affected by oil arranged. No 'coinciprice changes - and in this dence' there. A class-accase it was due to two re- tion lawsuit alleging the fineries in Washington Quebec oil and gas comState going through main- panies were engaged in tenance and therefore price fixing is still before slowing down production. the Supreme Courts. Consumers could at least So why can't price fixsee it coming, up or down ing be stopped for once - unlike here in Montreal, and for always? where it's always a mysAccording to the Com-
petition Bureau of Canada, they are responsible for 'the administration of the Competition Act, which includes provisions against price-fixing, price maintenance and abusive behaviour by a dominant firm, among others' - and it all applies to gasoline and 'other petroleum products' markets. But the Act does not provide the Bureau with the power to regulate prices. It appears hopeless when the federal government 'does not have the constitutional power to enact legislation to regulate the retail price of gasoline except in a national emergency'. The constitutional power to regulate retail gasoline prices rests with the provincial governments. And why hasn't the Quebec government done anything about it? Perhaps it has to do with a lack of incentive for the province. Montrealers pay
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close to $3 billion in gas taxes per year, more than any other city in Canada. They pay a carbon tax, federal excise tax, provincial fuel tax and a public transit tax - and then the GST and QST is taxed on top of that. It adds up to over $900 per year for drivers.That's a significant amount of money filling government coffers - and more than a few full tanks worth for drivers. Also, as society moves towards renewable, cleaner energy and with dependence on fossil fuel on its way out - less revenue from taxes would take its toll on the government. They would be hard-pressed to find other ways to balance their budgets. The aforementioned lack of incentives to regulate gas prices would have them looking elsewhere to replace the loss. It is not far-fetched to think they would eventually find a way to tax elec-
tric cars to the same degree - even though the Quebec government has presently offered discounts of up to $8,000 for the purchase of an electric vehicle. Perhaps it is why consumers need to take action now - and have their voices heard loud and strong. Canada's Competition Bureau should up their ante and have more power to control what is going on. And the Quebec government needs to stop turning a blind-eye to the situation and work towards regulating what has been proven in the courts to be criminal price fixing. What do you think? Conspiracy, collusion... or coincidence? Beside stopping to use cars completely and leaving the cash registers at the gas stations on empty instead - how can consumers make the province take action?
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he new kid in town on the Montreal summer festival scene has just unleashed what it will have to offer Francophone comedy fans throughout the Montreal area. And judging by the looks of it, this line-up for its rookie edition looks like quite an ambitious one. On May 2, the line-up of shows for the inaugural edition of the Grand Montreal Comedie Fest, which runs from July 1 to 15, was officially unveiled to a gathering of local media and a number of performers who will be appearing at the festival, at a 5 a 7 event that took place at Montreal Cowork, located on St. Denis Street in the heart of the Plateau Mont Royal district. Led by the festival’s recently-appointed Director General Diane Arsenault, along with a rotating repertoire of prominent Quebecois comedians such as Martin Petit, Charles Deschamps, Melanie Couture and Gabriel D’Almeida Freitas, the gathering was
given a brief taste of the shows that will be part of this year’s Grand Montreal Comedie Fest, which will go under the theme “Une idée de Fous!” It all starts on July 1 at the Theatre Olympia with a comedy marathon of sorts called “100 Comedi-
minutes. The “Grands Spectacles Comedie Fest” (July 1, 5, 6, 7 and 14) will feature at least nine of the best Francophone comics for a nightly showcase of topnotch comedy at the Olympia; as well, similar “Grands Spectacles” will take place at the Le Zenith in St. Eustache and the Pavillon de l’Ile in Chateauguay on July 5 and 6. The Olympia will also be the place for comedy night owls with the late night series “Comedie Fest La Nuit” (July 5, 6, 7 and 13). And for those who like their stand-up comedy in an intimate, American-style comedy By Stuart Nulman club setting, then check out the Comedie Fest mtltimes.ca Formule Club series at ans in 100 Minutes”. Fea- two Montreal venues – Le turing a hodgepodge mix Bordel and l’Abreuvoir – of veteran comedians, up every night from July 1 to and coming comedians, 15. Tickets for the first edimale comedians, female comedians, etc., these fea- tion of the Grand Montured 100 comics have treal Comedie Fest, which been challenged to go up ranges in price between on stage and tell a $15 and $20, are now on favourite joke of theirs … sale and can be purchased and it all has to be accom- by going to the festival’s plished within the pre-de- website at: termined time limit of 100 www.comediefest.com
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Comedies, dramas, and documentaries at the Montreal Israeli Film Festival
hile usually, Israel occupies the headlines because of some international political issue, few people know that this small country in the
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in recent years. "Foxtrot" was the latest example of the international presence of Israeli movies. Former Quebec Premier Bernard Landry presided over the opening ceremony of the festival this past Sunday in his capacity as Honorary President of the festival. The film "The Testament" directed by Amichai Greenberg was screened on that occasion. The Israeli Film Festival continues this Sunday, May 13 with two films: "The Cakemaker (Hebrew with French subtitles) directed by Ofir Raul Graizer, "Thomas, a young and talented German baker, is having an affair with Oren, an Israeli married man who dies in a car crash. Thomas travels to Jerusalem seeking
"Longing" by Savi Gabizon is the closing movie at the Israeli Film Festival
answers. Keeping his secret for himself, he starts working for Anat, his lover's widow, who owns a small café. Although not fully kosher and despised by the religious, his delicious cakes turn the place into a city attraction." The other movie featured that day is "Maktub" (Hebrew with EST) by Oded Raz: "Steve and Chuma, two criminals are the sole survivors of a terrorist attack at a restaurant in Jerusalem. They decide to change their ways and become flesh and blood angels. They go on a journey of wish fulfilment for people who write requests on paper and put between the sacred stones of the Wailing Wall." This film is also shown on Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. That same Sunday but at 9 p.m. you could see "Montana" (Hebrew, EST) by Limor
Shmila: "A young woman returns to her hometown following the death of her grandfather, and begins an affair with a married teacher. She also must confront secrets of her past as she tours the town of her youth." On Monday at 7 p.m. the FCIM will present "Outdoors" (Hebrew, EST) by Asaf Saban: "Gili and Yaara decide to leave the city and have a fresh start, building a house in the countryside of the Galilee. But while their dream house is being built, the foundations of their relationship slowly collapse." "Scaffolding" (Hebrew, FST) a film directed by Matan Yair is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. The movie presents the story of a conflicted young Israeli struggling to balance his working life
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with a new worldview opened up to him by a dedicated teacher. "The Cousin" (Hebrew, EST) by Tzahi Grad. A hard-hitting, dark comedy that explores the latent prejudice central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," will be shown on May 15 at 7 p.m. "Shelter" (Hebrew, EST) directed by Eran Riklis, presents a politicallycharged thriller: "Eran Naomi (Neta Riskin) is an Israeli special agent assigned to protect Mona (Golshifteh Farahani), a Hezbollah turncoat recovering from identitychanging plastic surgery. Holed up for two weeks in a Hamburg safe house, they form an unexpected but fragile bond over a shared sense of loss and their difficult times with maternity. As geopolitical and psychosexual tensions rise, both women
begin to question their beliefs, loyalties and own unfixed identities." The closing film on Thursday, May 16 is "Longing" directed by Savi Gabizon, which I had the chance to see at last year's Toronto International Film Festival. I recommend this movie that has numerous twists in its story, from the time when Ariel over lunch with former college girlfriend Ronit is shocked to hear they had a son together, to the moment he learns that their teenage boy has just died. From that moment on he starts a search that would surprise him even more. This festival is organized by the Sephardi Community of Montreal and all the shows take place at the Cineplex Forum (2313 Ste. Catherine St. West). For more information visit www.fcim.ca
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Sugar Sammy immortalizes milestone bilingual shows on new DVDs
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t all started in 2012 as a one-show only performance by rising Montreal comedian Sugar Sammy, in which he would headline a bilingual English and French solo stand-up comedy show at the Olympia Theatre on St. Catherine Street East that would take place on February 29, which coincidentally, fell on Sammy’s birthday. Within hours of the an-
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nouncement of the show, this one-night only event rapidly experienced the snowball effect. Not only did tickets for the initial show sell out in record time, tickets for all additional shows sold out just as quickly. When Sammy officially retired the shows four years later, they played a total of 421 performances (all of them sold-out), sold a total of 372,000 tickets, and generated an astronomical $17.4 million in ticket sales. As a result, the shows’ success gave Sammy the distinction of being the best-selling artist with a debut solo show in Quebec history. And two years after those final performances, the magic of “You’re Gonna Rire” and “En Francais SVP!” are now recaptured for posterity in two separate newly-released DVDs. They are now on sale exclusively through Amazon Canada, with downloads available through iTunes Canada and Google Play Canada;
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as well both formats are available on Sammy’s website at: www.sugarsammy.com “I had no choice when it came to releasing these DVDs; it was long overdue. I wanted to celebrate that part of my career and my life and immortalize these shows that were an important marker in Quebec popular culture,” said Sammy during an interview last week at his suite at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, as he was about to undertake a series of VIP shows in Montreal to officially launch the DVDs. “The shows were originally supposed to be a niche project. It came from the margins of society that would appeal to Anglos and ethnics. And it became this insane success that was beyond anybody’s expectations.” “The DVDs are for all people who have seen the shows and want to see them again, or for those who haven’t had the chance to catch the shows and wanted to see it,” he added. The two shows that were taped for the DVDs were actually the final series of performances that were done live at the Place des Festivals during the 2016 Just For Laughs festival, which was an intentional choice on Sammy’s part. “I decided to film the final two shows because I believed that by that time they were a well-oiled machine and I had managed to filter out the stuff that I didn’t want in it,” he said. “These shows certainly evolved over these four years and there were so many changes to them that by the end of its run, I kept the stuff that was important to me. It’s almost like a greatest his package.” The content of both DVDs is almost like a combination greatest
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hits/complete Sugar Sammy. Besides the actual shows, the discs also include a number of special features like a show teaser from 2016, an interview with CHOM morning host Terry Dimonte, and plenty of Sammy’s own “Improv Moments” that were taken from his U.S. and French tours, as well as his Secret Shows that were held in Montreal. “I’m one of those comedians who not only enjoys performing his own material, but also loves to freestyle, improvise and do crowd work, which leads to some amazing moments and unique moments that will never happen again,” he said. “I film every single one of my shows and sometimes, we’ll take the best of these ‘Improv Moments’, and put them online for the fans as extra content. Putting the best of these moments in the DVDs gives people a glimpse of what goes on during these Secret Shows.” On the heels of the mega success of “You’re Gonna Rire” and “En
Francais SVP!”, Sammy expanded his already busy touring schedule to include France, Switzerland and Belgium, where he was met with just as much mega success with audiences in those three countries, and plans to return there this fall. Sammy credits his comedic success across the Atlantic to one simple thing: he does his home-
work. “Doing the groundwork in advance is key.You have to make sure you don’t take your audience for granted,” he said. “Before I left for France, I really took the time to do a lot of precise, meticulous research about the French and I immersed myself within that community.As a result, I worked on a new show for them, in
which I just didn’t take my Quebec show and transposed it to France. I was really interested in getting to know them and understand them.” After conquering a total of 31 countries with his brand of stand-up comedy (and in four languages, too), Sammy said that there are several more countries that he would like to bring his stand-up show to. First of all, there’s England (“I love the British’s unfiltered, dry sense of humour, and Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen are my favourite comics from there,” he admits). Then there’s the rest of Asia and a continent where he believes many North American comics have yet to penetrate: South America. “I haven’t heard anything about stand-up comedy being performed there in English. I would love to tour there,” he said. “I am always on the lookout for new places to reach out. And as long as I get to work everyday of my life and able to be on stage, then I’m happy.”
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Coin Collecting - Starting a Roman Coin Collection – Part I
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omething very special happens when you place a 2,000 year old coin in someones hand...especially if that person has never seen such an item. To be able to hold and handle something with so much history is quite remarkable.This is the joy of collecting Roman coins.
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The first question I usually get asked about ancient coins is...how can they still exist? After all they are so old. Most Roman coins that we have today we discovered hidden in the ground. Consider that no banks existed to make deposits...so the best way to store your wealth was to
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hide it. Large Roman armies were travelling with treasuries of freshly minted coins. Likely, many were hidden before battles..and some remained so for 2,000 years. Other hoards may have been hidden in the brickwork of homes, other groups in the forest, etc. Since the invention of the metal detector we have had the pleasure of re-discovering these fascinating groups. Roman coins are the easiest to collect of the ancient societies for many reasons. Firstly they are usually available in quantity, and in all budgets (very used bronzes can sometimes be had for a few dollars). Secondly since all of the writing on them is in Latin, they are easy to decipher even for those not fluent in this language.Thirdly, the coins follow a similar pattern to our modern coins. Most have a ruler on one side and a design on the other. For reasons I will explain in a future article, they are also easy to date, thus we can figure out the exact year the coin was minted. Like most coin collecting endeavours the best way to start is with a little
reading. The standard modern reference on Roman coins is – Roman Coins & Their Values – Authored by David Sear. Each of the many volumes (there are four now) covers a different period in history. For example Volume one deals with the Roman Republic to the end of the Twelve Caesars
thing I would not suggest is to try to get every Roman coin (this is impossible anyways). Focus on something that interests you. Many collectors will put together a set (although virtually none will finish it) of each Roman ruler. Most are obtainable, and some are not. This is a fun way to start because
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(roughly 280 BC to AD 96). I would also suggest some general reference books, or websites on Roman history. These books can be found online or at a coin dealer specializing in this subject. There are so many ways to go about a collection it is hard to begin. One
you will see a wide range of types, and it is fun to learn about each ruler as you go. A shorter but still challenging set would be of each of the famous 12 Caesars. Personally, I like to focus on a ruler or dynasty (in the case where the ruler’s sons took over) and try
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to get as many different coins as possible. Often the ruler’s wives, and sons appear as well. I know a collector who does the same for a specific Caesar and has hundreds of different coins, which he assemble over the last decade. Consider that coins were produced in bronze, silver, and gold. The latter being the most expensive and generally the most difficult to obtain. Coins, especially bronzes do come in a wide assortment of denominations (sizes) as well. Just trying to get one of each coin size in all metals would be quite an interesting group. Another theme to consider is historical reverses (the side of the coin opposite to the one with the rulers bust). Coins were issued to commemorate major historical events...mostly military. The capture of Britain,Armenia, Judea, etc. Roman gods are prominently featured on many coins, as well as interesting architecture, and animals as well. Imagine a culture that existed for about 800 years...there is a lot here to collect.
The same rules of collecting apply to ancients as to modern coins....get the best quality possible. Original coins have a great amount of detail, and new condition examples look extraordinary. Most of what is offered to collectors are very cruddy looking little bronze coins...be careful...not only are these hard to identify (although some folks like the challenge!), but despite their vintage they are not desired by collectors, and therefore not valuable. Counterfeits do exist, and so please be very careful buying items as a tourist overseas, or online. Best to consult a well known collector, or dealer when you start to make sure you are buying the real thing. Michael Joffre is President of Carsley Whetstone & Company Inc. Since 1928 Carsleys has been buying and selling rare coins and related collectables.They are always interested in purchasing quality collections of older coins. For more information please visit their website www.carsleys.com or call 514-289-9761
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Sid Stevens surrounded by Ordre de Montréal conominees André Bérard and Laurent Beaudoin as they are presented their medals at City Hall by Mayor of Montreal Valérie Plante. Photo courtesy of the City of Montreal.
Sid Stevens of Sun Youth decorated with the Ordre de Montréal
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un Youth would like to congratulate its cofounder Sid Stevens who was recently made Commander of the Ordre de Montréal for his dedication towards Montreal's youth. As an important legacy of Montréal's 375th anniversary, the Ordre de Montréal represents the city's highest distinction. It was created to recognize the talents and achievements of the men and women who have helped shape the city. The Ordre de Mon-
tréal reflects the pride felt by all Montrealers. Sun Youth is thus very proud of this honour bestowed upon its cofounder. In 1954 at the age of 13, Sid Stevens and friend Earl De La Perralle, 9 years old, cofounded the sports and recreation youth movement that was to become the Sun Youth Organization. Over the following 64 years, their work in the community would be recognized many times. In
2002 Sid Stevens was awarded with an Honorary degree of Doctor of Laws by McGill University. Both cofounders were decorated with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 and in 2017 received the Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Award to recognize their outstanding work in making exceptional contributions to the Anglophone community.
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The pursuit of pleasure through wine
After some years in this field, I find that In general wine writers spent way too much time tasting wine rather than drinking it. You will never fully understand a wine by taking just a few quick sips and spitting it out. It is like the analogy of going on a first date with a person. Can we really know someone have something to con- by spending a certain defess in this column. I am finitive time with them?. a hedonist. For me, the Please don't get me purpose of life is to wrong, I am not against pursuit pleasure and self wine tasting.When time is indulgence. My two main limited, they are great to provide a picture of a region , specific estate or the variations of a specific grape in different climates. The danger occurs when you overdo it because then you kill the romantic aspect of wine drinking. A while ago, somebody told me that the true way to know a wine is by drinking the whole bottle. This activity could be described as a very intimate moment like lovemaking By Marco Giovanetti or sharing a secret with your best friend or your mtltimes.ca lover. If you have an inareas of pleasure in life quisitive mind, the act of come through wine and drinking wine could raise food.There is nothing that many important questions gets me going more than such as what happened to have an amazing home during year, the history of cooked meal with a great the producer or the culbottle of wine. Generally, I tural traditions of the daydream quite a bit dur- wine. For many wine ing the day about a com- lovers including myself, all position of a specific meal these questions give a paired with a certain bot- sense of satisfaction or tle of wine. Sometimes, pleasure. This line of my personal approach thought reminds me of with regards to wine put the dialogue about the life me at odds with regards of wine between the to my role as a wine characters Maya and Miles Raymond in the movie critic/blogger. Sideways 2004. Here is an
This Spanish white w i n e m a d e from the Viura variety and has a very fine nose recalling green apple, peach with soft undertones of Thai basil and white roses. On the mouth, refreshing, round and delicate not compromising its firm structure. Very long with a mango and lychee sorbet aftertaste. One of the best vintages of genoli tasted so far. Food Pairings: Seafood pastas or fish brochettes in the BBQ. Domaine Des Huards Pure Cheverny 2016 ( Loire Valley, France) SAQ # 961607 $23.25
A delic i o u s blend of ( 8 5 % ) Sauvignon Blanc and ( 1 5 % ) Chardonnay from the Cheverny appellation in the Loire Valley. This wine has a delightful nose that brings to mind Jazmin, white pepper and rosemary leaf. On the palate, medium to full body with flavors bringing to mind white orchard fruit with a
beautiful minerality in the finale. Food Pairings: Fish tacos, Spicy Thai Scallops. Mirabeau Rosé Classique 2017( Provence, France). SAQ Depot # 13206121 $19.00
This rosé f r o m Provence displays very frag r a n t aromas of field berries with soft touches of lavender and violet essence. Round and fresh with perfect spicy flavors on the mid palate, subdued acidity and a orange citrus strawberry finale. Food Pairings: Salmon Croquettes. Domaine Ruet Morgon Les Grands Cras 2016 ( Morgon, France)
Delicious Morgon w i t h bright f r u i t notes and sensual pepp e r y notes. Fresh, round and quite digest with very attractive polished tannins and a very enticing floral finale bringing to mind dry violet and rose petals. A very charming wine. Food Pairings: Pastas with meat sauce
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pleasure and satisfaction. It is important to note that indulgence in wine drinking could lead to excess. For me excess is just when it affects negatively your entourage or physical safety ( driving under the influence). It is for the wine drinker to decide when is too much. The threshold should be at the point when too much wine drinking turns out into a painful experience. Finally, I will leave you with this wonderful quote excerpt: on the article “Excess” “Maya: No, I- I like to think written by Professor Tim about the life of wine. Crane published in The Miles Raymond:Yeah. World of Fine wine magMaya: How it's a living azine in Issue 4. thing. I like to think about “Excess, or the tendency what was going on the year towards excess, has cothe grapes were growing; habited with the drinking how the sun was shining; if of the finest wine it rained. I like to think about throughout history. We all the people who tended find something similar in and picked the grapes. And the relationship between if it's an old wine, how many great art and eroticism. of them must be dead by The art historian Charles now. I like how wine contin- Hope has argued that we ues to evolve, like if I opened cannot ignore the erotic a bottle of wine today it needs that inspired some would taste different than if of Titian’s greatest paintI'd opened it on any other ings: they were painted in day, because a bottle of part for their ability to wine is actually alive. And it's arouse and stimulate. Simconstantly evolving and gain- ilarly, to understand proping complexity. That is, until erly the meaning of wine, it peaks, like your '61. And we should not ignore its then it begins its steady, in- intoxicating qualities and evitable decline. its tendency to give rise Miles Raymond: Hmm. to excessive behavior.The Maya: And it tastes so important thing is to unf***ing good.” derstand the place of exIf you ever watched the cess in our wine drinking, movie, you will find that not to dismiss it.” this is a powerful scene. It Wines of Pleasure: is very intimate almost erotic in a certain way. Ijalba Genoli 2017 The intimacy that I enjoy ( Rioja, Spain) when I drink a wine bottle SAQ # 00883033 is my great source of $14.30
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Hire Me If You Can
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bout 20 years ago, Johnny Hart’s “B.C.” comic strip had one of those “art imitates life”-type strips appear in the many newspapers that syndicated it. The strip showed Peter, the snarky, entrepreneurial character running an employment agency, as he looked over the resume of title character – and potential applicant – B.C. He noticed the long list of previous jobs he held that were mentioned in the resume, which prompted Peter to curtly reply “Can’t hold onto to a job, huh?” These days, a resume with a long list of previous jobs can have a stigma attached to it, meaning one’s inability to hold onto a job for an extended period of time, and would not bode well for any future employer, let alone the potential employee. However, there are certain circumstances that can explain the reason behind it … and many of them not always the fault of the job seeker in question: another (lucrative) job offer, egotistical addle-minded ignorant bosses, jealous vindictive fellow employees, job dissatisfaction, difficult work atmosphere … and yes, there’s quitting and getting fired. Montreal writer Bram David Eisenthal has been through the employment wringer, and throughout his quest for finding a meaningful, satisfying career, he has done a whole litany of jobs: stock room boy, department store clerk, journalist, electronics firm salesman, freelance magazine writer, movie unit publicist, organizational communications consultant, newspaper publisher/editor, and his current line of work, security guard. But throughout his 61 years, the NDG native has never let up this quest, nor his need to work. And through his polished writing skills, Einsenthal has told his story about his long road towards meaningful employment via his first published book, an entertaining memoir called Hire Me If You Can. The son of Holocaust survivors from Romania, Eisenthal was instilled with his
need to work ethic from his father Mike, who worked hard to earn his keep and support a family in the garment (“shmata”) district sweatshops of St. Laurent Boulevard. Barely in his teens, Eisenthal got his first taste of working for a living when he was hired as a busboy in a Laurentians resort hotel (a la Duddy Kravitz); he even landed three successive jobs during the early days of Cavendish Mall in Cote St. Luc during the 1970s at three stores that are now just distant memories: Silverberg’s Toys, Eaton’s and Miracle Mart. Not the keenest of students, Eisenthal found his calling in the world of journalism and got his feet wet with stints at the Loyola News, the Filipino Times,The Suburban and the legendary American horror/sci-fi magazine Fangoria. However, he managed to combine his love of movies and writing, when in 1993, he was hired by legendary Montreal film industry figure David Novek to become a unit publicist for a film that was about to be shot in Montreal called “Rainbow”. This provides the book’s longest – and most absorbing – chapter, which reads like a juicy tell-all memoir. Eisenthal uses his penchant for behind the scenes details to provide all the memorable moments, tensions, egos, brushes with celebrity and bend-over-backward tasks that he had to endure as a unit publicist. Perhaps my favourite moment in this chapter is when he worked on the set of the movie “Free Money” that starred Hollywood legend Marlon Brando, which ended up being his final on-screen appearance. Brando, who at the time was a shell of his former self that brought such memorable characters as Stanley Kowalski and Don Corleone to the silver screen, did something quite generous for the crew on his final day on the set. Brando sat at a small wooden desk and personally autographed 150 copies of a black and white headshot of himself as each crew member patiently waited for their personalized autographed photo of the Oscar-winning legend. …And then there’s my other favourite chapter: the saga of the “Giant Colon” (which could make for the bizarre plot of a motion picture in its own right). When he was
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hired as the National Manager of Exhibits by the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) in 2008, Eisenthal’s chief responsibility was to coordinate, organize and manage the “Giant Colon Tour”. Basically, he would oversee the construction and display of a 40-foot long reproduction of a human colon (that was made up of four inflatable sections and powered by four industrial-strength blower fans), where visitors were able to explore inside the colon and find out up close and personal how and what causes colorectal cancer. During the tour, which started out in the malls of three Northern Ontario cities (which were able to afford the $12,500-aday fee for the privilege of exhibiting this life-sized human internal organ), Eisenthal somehow managed to develop a thick skin and nerves of steel to oversee this task – and the pitfalls and headaches that went with it – to its successful conclusion; a task that would have shattered the resolve of any mere mortal. But what makes Hire Me If You Can such an appealing book is that whatever Eisenthal went through and endured throughout his quest for meaningful employment, the reader can easily identify with his situations and dilemmas because for most part, we have all went through such similar scenarios (myself included). However, the major difference is that for most part, we are reluctant (or afraid) to talk about what we went through during our lives as workers. Not Bram David Eisenthal. His brash, unabashed prose gives off a tone that sometimes we wish we could take up without the fear of recrimination. It makes us not only empathize with him, but want to read even more about his exploits towards finding that career-defining job (which is why his book is such a fascinating pageturner). Essentially, as a result of telling his story of a lifetime of jobs and job-searching, Bram David Eisenthal can now add two more positions to his impressive resume: published author and storyteller (and a heckuva good one).
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sary this year - it opened in April 1967 just before Expo 67 - he chuckles and returns my question with one of his own, "On or off the books?" Co-owner with father and son Manny and Dalton Barnoff McQueen first met the pair on the golf course in Candiac while he was working as a caddy as a mere lad of 8 1/2 years old. The fa-
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therless youngster from the south shore was drawn to the father-son duo and they to him. They sent him to caddy school to learn how to ply his trade and he caddied for them until he was 15. At this point Manny said to him, "Enough, enough - time to get a real job and come work for us." Manny brought him back to the Bar-B-Barn on Guy Street and said, "This is your future." McQueen complied with his mentor's request to come work for the family business and the rest is history. He had the usual apprenticeship in the restaurant & hotel industry starting off as a busboy - he quit the first night - but then went back shortly after. "I learned the whole kitchen, how to be a butcher, eventually becoming a waiter and bartender." On the day he turned 21 he became a manager. McQueen laughs again when he thinks back to those days. Photo: Val Provost "I'm still working here 6 The cozy atmosphere is still the same at both locations of the Bar B Barn days a week." "I had wanted to be a are CPAs," he adds mat- heyday of the Bar-B-Barn and sports. "Back in the were at the bar. The CPA but never pursued ter-of-factly. McQueen when the customers day, the 70's, the press - Expos, the Als, the Habs it," he says with no trace waxes euphoric when he were an A-list of`Who's The Gazette, The Mon- came before and after of regret.Two of my sons reminisces about the Who in politics, media, treal Star - all those guys the game."
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had the white limousine and lots of gold bling and an entourage," McQueen says. Then there was David Joyner - not exactly a household name - but known and adored by millions of children as Barney the Dinosaur. "He would sign autographs both in and out of costume," McQueen says laughing.
Bar-B crew. Manny & Dalton Barnoff, Bob Gainey, and Tom McQueen became fishing buddies and would go on fishing trips up north. "He was a very, very classy man," McQueen says of "Le Capitaine" of the Montreal Canadiens. Gary Carter of the Montreal Expos would also become a personal friend. A framed autographed glossy photo of him hangs on the walls of the rustic establishment along with countless others, a testament to the landmark eatery's reputation far and wide for friendly service and mouthwatering chicken and rib combos. "Bell Canada and CN were big clients in the 80's," McQueen says. By this time a second Bar-BBarn was open for business on Sources Blvd. in DDO. Both barbeque restaurants are still going strong. Three times per year the hands-on McQueen makes personal deliveries of vacuumpacked meats all the way to the Northwest Territo-
Manny Barnoff was a class act himself sending racks of ribs to prisons. In the early years Barnoff had a ventilation company which took him down south where he developed a taste for ribs. He started to experiment with different recipes in his mother's kitchen before he opened the Bar-BBarn. One day he said to McQueen, "I think I've got it." He didn't have a kitchen at the restaurant yet so he cooked at his mother's place transporting the ribs and chicken in his LTD Station wagon downtown. "He worked hard for his success," McQueen says. It would become a great business. "The city was buzzing," McQueen explains. Business was so good that one day Manny got out of his car in the middle of a snowstorm and started handing out combos. Hockey legend Bob Gainey was a friend of the
ries travelling by Air Inuit with his own security. Now that is service. He wouldn't have it any other way. McQueen isn't the only loyal member of the Bar-B-Barn family. "My barmaid just retired. She was 76 when she retired," McQueen says with evident pride. "I wouldn't change anything," he says. He hears all the time from young people, families who have moved away about how much they miss the Bar-BBarn. As soon as they come back to Montreal they'll say, "I haven't been here for a while, but the first thing I've got to do is come to the Bar-B-Barn." McQueen attributes the Bar-B's enduring brand and loyal clientele to the recipes which have stayed the same from "Day 1" along with the decor. His motto: keep smiling. "I still think I have a good 20 more years in me," he says.
Bar B Barn mouth watering Chicken and Ribs Mini combo Photo:Val Provost
CKGM Radio personality Ralph "The Birdman" Lockwood had a lot to do with bringing in the crowd to the chicken & ribs eatery downtown. People who listened to his show in the 1970's will recall Lockwood saying on air, "Come join me at the BarB-Barn." This was when he wasn't asking his trademark question, "How's your bird?" "He was there every day," McQueen says. The barn-style restaurant was also a favorite of Top 40 Radio DJ Marc "Mais Oui" Denis the bilingual voice of Montreal's airwaves for decades.The `"Bar-B" as it was affectionately known by many Montrealers was
going like the Energizer Bunny." Political heavyweights Brian Mulroney and René Lévesque were regular customers too. Lévesque lived just up the street and would come by to get his "fix" of chicken and ribs around 11:30 am. "Every Saturday morning he would walk here - no security. He had a great character. He was funny. He had a political character which was rough but generally, he was nice." Lévesque had one bad habit that is barely tolerated today - he smoked. In those days you could smoke in bars and restaurants. "He smoked like a chimney," McQueen says with a wry smile.
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the meet-up location pre/post-game. "We would rent city buses to take people to and from the football games," McQueen says. Such was the dedication of the Bar-B's own 'team' that they made sure the fans made it to home field to cheer on the Alouettes. One of the "boys" who frequented the Bar-BBarn was Gazette journalist and bon vivant Nick Auf der Maur. "He was a fixture at the bar," McQueen says. "Never a dull moment - he always had stories. He was another Ralph. He would keep
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The "best ever" figure to cross the Bar-B-Barn's threshold was Brian Mulroney. He would send the RCMP hours before to stake out the place. Then Brian and Mila would come in with their own security and they would have dinner. Mulroney still came after he was no longer Prime Minister although Lévesque didn't come by much once he moved to Nun's Island. Other notables graced the premises like the boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the early 80's. Sugar Ray was a class act. "Oh my god, he was so classy. He
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