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MONTREAL
Replacement of the Wellington Footbridge on the Lachine Canal
MONTREAL - Parks Canada will soon begin work required to replace the Wellington Footbridge on the Lachine Canal National Historic Site. From mid-August to mid-September, this infrastructure work will require the closing of the Canal path located on the south side of the Peel Basin, between Wellington and Mill streets. During the work, path users are asked to follow a detour via the path on the north side of the Canal, between Wellington Street Bridge to the west and Mill Street Bridge to the east. Built in the mid-1970s, the Footbridge lets users of the path cross the Wellington Basin, and has now reached the end of its lifespan. Parks Canada determined that a full replacement of the Wellington Footbridge would provide for an estimated life of 75 years, whereas restoration of the existing structure would have extended its useful life by 10 to 15 years only. These improvements will help reduce maintenance costs and ensure sound environmental management of the site, as well as maintain an appropriate level of safety for the www.mtltimes.ca
many users of the Lachine Canal. Parks Canada plans infrastructure work by prioritizing the safety of users and workers. We ask everyone to be careful in the area of work, obey the signs in place, and use the suggested detour or other safe alternatives for travel in this area. Parks Canada is investing an unprecedented $3 billion over five years to support infrastructure work within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas. As part of this, nearly $170 million is being invested in the Lachine Canal National Historic Site to upgrade several structural elements of the waterway, and thus enhance the experience of the more than one million people who visit this exceptional site each year. For more information about ongoing and future work on the Lachine Canal, consult the @LachineCanal social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter) and the webpage entitled “Info-Work: Plan Your Commute”: www.mtltimes.ca
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11 Critical home inspection traps to be aware of weeks before listing your home for sale
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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 prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre- inspection yourself if you know what you're looking for, and knowing what you're looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. To help home sellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled "11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection" has been compiled which explains the issues involved. 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.
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WEST ISLAND
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The Dorval McConnell Woods Might Yet be Saved?
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Lisa Mintz with maple tree on McConnell property. Photo courtesy L Mintz WEST ISLAND - There is a new development in the McConnell Woods controversy in Dorval. The municipality has confirmed a rumour posted on the Facebook page of the Dorval News and Political Discussions group. “Stay tuned:” says a terse post all written in upper case letters: “a proposal has been sent by a civil engineer (Dorval resident) to the new owners of the JW McConnell estate that would save the forest and allow for very profitable development.” No further details were given as of Friday afternoon. “Yes, there has been a deal reached that will save much of the greenspace on the McConnell property,” confirmed Sebastien Gauthier, the communications officer in Dorval. “This has been our objective from the get go. This is not our property, but in the past few months and 6
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weeks we have been able to make an agreement.” Gauthier was unable, however, to provide more specific details about how many of the trees could be saved, saying only that Mayor Edgar Rouleau would be best able to answer those questions. But Rouleau was away on vacation until August 13. The City of Dorval offered $15.1 million for the land in 2017, hoping to save the expansive estate located at 1200 Lakeshore Dr. But the bid was not accepted by a representative of the Estate of the late Kathleen GriffithMcConnell-Laing .The terrain measures 540,000 sq feet (about 12 acres or 5 hectares) and the municipal evaluation is $11 million. The Times understands that the property is worth at least $30 million if subdivided into private homes, many of which would be on the lakefront. Laval-based Presti Homes and Developments is identified as the developer. In 2017, a petition with over 2,340 names was presented Dorval City council, asking that the McConnell Woods be preserved reported The Gazette. Rouleau has called preserving this land “a must” but his earlier attempts were unsuccessful. There have been lively council meeting question periods on this topic, with Rouleau fending off criticisms that his efforts to buy the land were only meant to silence his critics. “It would be fantastic if the trees can be saved,” comments environmentalist Lisa Mintz. “But protecting biodiversity would require saving the land, too. There are vultures and songbirds using the property now; a housing development would probably scare them away.” Mintz has visited the property which she describes as having “many beautiful and huge trees.” The Times understands that the former McConnell house was offered for sale recently for $1, on the condition that the buyer move it off the property. Failing that, demolition awaits the house. John Wilson McConnell (1877-1963) was once one of the wealthiest people in Canada according to the McConnell Foundation website. He was involved with many prominent companies, including former The Montreal Star newspaper, but was also known for his philanthropy and community work. A foundation named after him carries on this legacy today. www.mtltimes.ca
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THINGS TO DO
Montreal’s First Taco Festival this September
THINGS TO DO - Montreal, get ready for the best taco September 9th from 12 PM- 9PM at L’Ambroisie et L’Eexperience of your life! El Mercado del Taco is Mon- space Canal (4020, rue Saint-Ambroise, porte #140 treal’s first ever Taco Festival, it will be held on Sunday, Montréal, Quebec H4C 2C7) .
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THINGS TO DO - El Mercado del Taco celebrates Mexican food and culture from around the city. The festival will exhibit International and local chefs and vendors. Guests of honour, Chef Herrera and Chef Juan Emilio Villaseñor will be flying in from Mexico to showcase their award winning cooking skills. As well as 2014 Top Chef Canada Winner, Chef Rene Rodriguez from Ottawa will be cooking up a Mexican storm. Montreal staples such as: Emiliano’s, Mandy’s, El Rey del Taco, Tacos Victor, Mi Ranchito, Burrito Borracho, Grumman’78, Caifan, Tacos Monkland, La Taqueria, Smoke Show, La Mexicoise, Mr Azteca and Mezcaleros will be serving up their best tacos, providing guests with a truly mouthwatering experience. Traditional Mexican luchador enmascarados (professional wrestlers) will be joining the festivities! Psicosis “Nicho el Millonario" and Argenis (both based in Mexico) and The Green Phantom and “SpeedBall” Mike Bailey (from Montreal’s Wrestling Federation) will put on the most entertaining fight in Montreal’s history, right in the heart of the festival grounds. Guests will be eating the city’s best tacos and sipping on speciality drinks to the beats of The Lyonz, a duo based in Montreal and special guest DJ, Jojo Flores. Flores has achieved global reach, he is one of the most respected DJs in the industry. “Best Taco of 2018” Award: Throughout the day, guests will be able to vote for their favourite taco at assigned
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voting stations on site. The “Best Montreal Taco of 2018” will be announced 48 hours after the festival on El Mercado del Taco’s social media pages. The question is, which restaurant has the best taco? And finally, with the purchase of an entrance ticket, guest will automatically be entered to win a round-trip vacation (3 nights) in the beautiful city of Mexico. The winners will stay in the chic neighbourhood of Condesa. General ticket price: $21.00 Student ticket price: $16.00 Day of event (at the entrance): $28.00 *Each ticket includes a 3$ coupon and entry to the festival’s Mexican getaway. Children under 12 years old: Free admission El Mercado del Taco will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Starlight Children’s Foundation of Canada (www.starlightcanada.org). FESTIVAL DETAILS Location: L’Ambroisie et L’Espace Canal (4020, rue Saint-Ambroise, porte #140 Montréal, Quebec H4C 2C7) Date: Sunday, September 9, 2018 Time: 12 PM- 9 PM Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/montreals-mercado-del-
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THINGS TO DO - Last month, Kenoh Bar, a video and board game bar where you can bring your own food has opened its doors downtown Montreal. Located at 1431b Bishop Street, it’s one of the first and only Montreal bars where you are allowed to bring your own food while sipping on a beer and play video and board games ( they have a choice of 8 beers on tap in addition to summer themed cocktails and boozy bubble teas ). As of now, the bar is only open from 1pm to 1am but the owner, Alain Jin-Sung Veillette, who everyone calls Jin, is planning on staying open until 3am later this year. «When we opened, I wanted to give the feeling that you are in a ocean city kind of vibe bar. Kenoh is very laid back, featuring bright colours and the jukebox allows you to choose your vibe. Most importantly we want it to be a fun place. We are going to stream different types of esports and sports on our numerous TVs, we also have several Wii consoles on site and guests can also bring their own console. We have an ever growing amount of board games with plans for having several awesome events throughout the week including a comedy night and much more to come. It’s going to be very exciting», explains the passionate owner.
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From over 100 boards games and video games to choose from
At Kenoh Bar, you can play board games that range from regular playing cards to Settlers of Catan and from Nintendo Wii and classic Nintendo games.More concentrated towards esports, modern video games and board games. Kenoh Bar is a place where different video game communities can do their meetups, organize different activities like board game night or just come in for a drink. “It’s a video game bar or, if you prefer, a bar in general without feeling like you are in a dungeon of some sort. This is what Kenoh is about. A chill summer themed place where you can come with friends and enjoy awesome boozy bubble tea or beer while playing games with other people who share the same interests.”
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