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he Holiday season is (almost) here and to help get you in the right mindset, we compiled a list of different Christmas pop ups happening all

Chateau Ramesay, and so much more. Where: different locations across Old Montreal When: from November 27th to December 23rd As of November 30th The eco-friendly Christmas Market From November 30th to December 2nd, do not miss The Eco-friendly Christmas Market where more than 35 craftspeople will present their work that all have one thing in common :they are all made of at least 75% recycled materials. All these nice things are sure to please the ever-growing demand of sustainable products and so, it you are looking for “eco friendly” gift ideas, a stop at this original Christmas Market is a must. When: Friday Nov. 30 novembre from 4-9 pm to Sunday Dec. 2nd (11-5 pm) Where: Maison du développement durable, 50, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal Entry: Free As of November 30th Miracle Montreal From November 30th to December 30th, the team behind Coldroom bar welcomes you to gather with friends & fam-

Fitzroy Christmas Popup Shop The Fitzroy Pop Up is back again this Holiday season with a fun and edgy Christmas market. Alcoholic coffees will be served at the entrance, courtesy of Gypsy Café + Bar. Local and international brands will be showcasing and selling their products: Amuse Society, Robin (unisex),Wise Menscare, Maaji Activewear, Black Kala, etc. There will also be a “Tarot + Cocktail” workshop, but you will need to RSVP for that special event as By Catherine Maisonneuve places are limited. When : December 13th. mtltimes.ca from 5-10 PM Where: Le Fitzroy, 551 Mont Royal E., Montreal around Montreal to get Entry: Free (40$ for the you in spirit for the HoliShopping and drinks with Virginie Coossa Tarot workshop, includes days. two cocktails) November 27th ily to celebrate the Holi- Saint-Paul Ouest, Montreal Entry: Free December 15th Old Montreal ChristAs of December 6th days at Miracle Montreal Entry: Free (18+) The Etsy mas Village Deember. 3rd Montreal Craft Show over a seasonal experiHoliday Market There is a lot to do in Old Shopping and drinks With more than 325 exence in a cheerful and fesThe Montreal Etsy Team Montreal during the Holwith Virginie Coossa hibitors from all over the tive atmosphere. Discover will be hosting a Holiday idays. As of November TV Star Virginie Coossa province and even from their over-the-top ChristMarket at Théâtre 27th, do not miss their mas decor, taste the decided to create her outside Canada, the Mon- Denise-Pelletier in partspecial Christmas pro“Grinch” Menu or enjoy own little Christmas Mar- treal Craft Show is a nership with SDC gramming that includes with her friend Is- major “must-visit” cultural Cider in a Santa Claus ket Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. two Christmas Market abelle Éthier. In a simple event in Montreal every mug. (Pépin Shop and Marché and festive formula, the Holiday season. All works The craft show will take When: Nov.30th-Dec.30th one-night only event will exhibited are recognized place on Saturday, Dedes Éclusiers), exclusive Christmas workshops and from 5pm-2am take place in brand new as “fine crafts” in accor- cember 15th, 2018 from shows, family activities at Where: Coldroom, 139 restaurant Le 1616, re- dance with the norms and 10pm to 6 pm AND on served for the occasion. standards of Conseil des Sunday, December 16th May your Chanukah candles shine brightly The idea here is to go out métiers d’art du Québec. from 10am to 5 pm. Over and bring warmth to Your home! with your friends, come This makes sure that 100 makers from Monfor a drink (the bar will be every piece you will pick treal (and surroundings) open and they will be for friends and families will be there to showcase serving food) for an “all- has been designed and their savoir-faire. It is the in-one” Christmas shop- made by local artists and perfect occasion to shop ping destination, featuring artisans. Let Québec local and get one of a kind more than 10 exhibitors craftsmanship inspire and presents this Holiday seacarefully picked by Vir- captivate you this Christ- son! When: December 15th & mas season! ginie. When: Monday December From : December 6th to 16th from 10am to 5 pm Where: Théâtre Denise Pel16th as of 11 am 3rd from 5-8 pm Where: Restaurant Le Where : Place Bonaventure letier, 4353, rue Ste-Catherine Est, Montreal 1616, 1616 Sherbrooke St. Entry : Free December 13th Entry : Free West, Montréal

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xtreme winter conditions for Quebec – Most Canadians have already experienced an early and abrupt blast of wintry weather. Is this a false start to winter or a preview of what is to come? According to the Weather Network’s Winter Forecast, it depends on which part of Canada you call home. Ontario & Quebec A long, cold winter is

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probable across most of the region. Colder than normal temperatures are already in the books for October and November and this pattern should dominate through the winter, especially during the season’s second half. Winter will take a breather at times during December and the traditional January thaw is still expected with the potential for an extended thaw before a bitter conclusion to winter. With frequent shots of arctic air

bringing an abundance of lake effect snow to the traditional snow belts, near normal seasonal snowfall is anticipated despite fewer high impact storms than normal. However, areas outside of the snow belts, including the Greater Toronto Area, may fall short of normal snowfall. The region will be teased with early spring weather in March, but overall we expect a delay in the arrival of consistent spring warmth. December 1, 2018 •

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he announcement last week of two towers to be built in the area of the Quartier des spectacles was certainly a significant one: the site that once occupied the Spectrum at the corner of Ste. Catherine and Bleury Streets

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have been empty for a number of years since the old theatre was demolished.The project involves the construction of two buildings, 51 and 53-story high respectively, with a walkway linking the two at the 25th level which could also serve as a prime location to watch events at the Quartier des spectacles, such as the Jazz Festival. A total of 1,000 condo units and 500 rental units will be located in the complex, the

residential areas will count with the usual amenities of such structures: swimming pools, exercise room, and an extended lobby, commercial space will be located at street level. The company behind the project is Devimco, whose Immobilier President Serge Goulet indicated that "With this landmark project, we intend to maintain the Devimco tradition of creating a living environment with mixed uses that will serve project residents as well as visitors to this highly popular part of Montréal." Other partners in the proposed venture are the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, Fiera Properties, and the architectural firm Lemay, Maestria. As usual with projects like this, there have been conflicting reactions to it, as well as some non-committal responses from city officials, the project still has to be approved by the Ville-Marie Borough. Of course, the fact that finally that vacant piece of land will be occupied and for what seems to be an architecturally interesting structure is welcomed. The main concern is the size of the project itself, at a time when people react with some apprehension regarding such tall build-

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ings. Definitely, the days when one felt pride for the skyscrapers that dotted the city's downtown have given way to a more cautious attitude: so many people, so many cars, what will the effect on traffic in the area be. In other words, the project will densify the neighbourhood. Densification has a dual characteristic, it is a good thing for downtown because it means more people living there and therefore contributing to the vitality of the

whole area, it is also good for businesses in the neighbourhood. However, it may be a bad thing if instead of relying on public transportation the new dwellers bring with them more cars to an area where circulation is already complicated (Ste. Catherine is closed to traffic in the summer months, more cars would

overload the adjacent streets). Some other objections such as the claim that the tall towers will block sunlight on the Place des Festivals are more trivial: in fact, for spectators having some relief from the heating sun during the Jazz Festival should be welcomed. Ultimately, the project may be seen as an inter-

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t is one of the traditional artistic events of the yearend celebrations: the Lyric Theatre Singers Candlelight Christmas, which for the 2018 edition will offer once more a varied selection of seasonal tunes from Celtic and Gospel to Pop and Swing, including Traditional, Jazz and some Christmas songs from Broadway musicals. There will also be songs in four different languages, for a genuinely multicultural celebration. The opening concert on December 6 will also feature a special guest group: the English Montreal School Board Chorale Youth Choir, under the direction of Patricia Abbott. This ensemble will only be presented on that date. According to the press release, this ensemble, "comprised of Grade 6 through Secondary V students, is an Alliance régionale des chorales de l'Ile de Montréal Choral (ARCIM) Festival multiple award winner and has twice been a national finalist in the Canada Council/CBC Competi-

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for a heartwarming evening of old favourites and exciting new melodies!" The Lyric Theatre Singers who also delighted audiences during their summer presentation of Broadway favourites, started in 1965 as a "community-based group presenting an annual stage production on the West Island (which) has, thanks to the creation

of the Lyric Theatre Singers in 1990, grown into a company of performers of all ages from every corner of the city and its environs." The group is directed by its founder Bob Bachelor and the choral presentations will be accompanied by Chad Linsley (piano), Sheila Hannigan (cello), Tim Malloch (flute), Robin Best (harp), Carolyn Peters (violin), and Chris Barillaro, who returns to take up his position on keyboard and percussion. The 2018 edition of the group's Candlelight Christmas will take place on December 6 and 7 at 8 p.m., on December 8 at 4 p.m., and on December 9 at 1:30 p.m., all the shows at the Loyola Chapel of Concordia University (7141, Sherbrooke St. West). Tickets are $30 (adults), $28 (students and seniors), and $14 (children 12 and under). Voluntary donations of non-perishable goods and/or money for The Depot / Le Dépôt Community Food Centre (formerly NDG Food Depot) will be gratefully accepted. December 1, 2018 •

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Quebec Students protest Unpaid Internships

lose to 58,000 CEGEP and University students across the province boycotted their unpaid internships and took to the streets in protest this week. Many of them, who are working in fields such as nursing, occupational therapy, education and social work, claim the work they are doing is the same as the work being done by regular employees - and it is unfair. In fact, they feel they are being exploited and notably the majority of those internships are

Francois Roberge said he was 'aware of the situation and the worries students have over compensation for internships. I will meet with students, schools and internship providers to find solutions that will satisfy all parties.' Let it be noted that when the CAQ was the opposition party in the National Assembly, they supported paying for teaching and psychology internships. As Quebecers know well, student protests in this province are to be taken seriously.Who doesn't remember the 'Maple

Spring' protests back in 2012 over a proposed 75% hike in the cost of tuition? And now in 2018, a little over six years later, the student organizers behind the 'Unpaid Internship' protests have already announced they will begin a general, unlimited strike in January 2019 if their needs and demands are not met. Could there be a repeat of the 'Casserole' marches, with pots and pans being banged loudly through the streets and neighbourhoods of Montreal? Or will the CAQ 'walk their talk' and come through for them?

arms. Under specific circumstances, the STM does open its doors to the homeless, letting them in

only during operating hours to warm up when it is cold outside. In collaboration with the Société de développement social (SDS), the STM has set up 'service points' in five metro stations to help the homeless find the services they need, they also provide a shuttle service to the Old Brewery Mission from the Bonaventure metro station - available only in the winter starting on December 1st. There are no further details yet on what transpired and questions still need to be answered - including the possibility of whether Christian might have been intoxicated and acting agitated. In the meantime, a man just lost his warmest connection the world - and a dog lost his life, in a most horrible way.

his is something that should never have happened, not here and not anywhere, but unfortunately it has.The question of whether it could have been prevented is redundant at this point - a man's best friend died on the streets of Montreal in

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held by women. There is no protection for them because student internships are not considered work and therefore not regulated under Quebec's labour laws. They are often left overworked, unprotected and unpaid.Yet internships in some areas such as engineering and computer science are often paid. The Executive Director of the Canadian Intern Association, William Webb, was cited as saying in a Globe and Mail report, 'the issue is a problem across Canada. Unpaid internships effec-

tian who is homeless, wrapped his dog Buddy, a Doberman, with two blankets and held him in his arms - but Buddy still continued to shiver badly. The Maison du Père, Old Brewery Mission and the Acceuil Bonneau shelters were all full - and the only shelter in Montreal that even accepts dogs, SOS Itinérance, had already

closed. In a panic, Christian went to a nearby Metro station and 'rapped on the glass as hard as he could' - but when two inspectors arrived, they refused to let him in as it was well past closing time. Having nowhere to turn to, he returned to the streets. Not long after - Buddy froze to death in his

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31st consecutive year Montreal’s John Ralston Saul and "The Fight for Freedom of Sikh Community helping Sun Youth Expression around the world - a personal account"

elebrated public intellectual and author John Ralston Saul spoke to a packed audience in Montreal recently about the need to safeguard free speech and his own role in fighting for freedom of expression as President of Canadian PEN from 19901992, then later with PEN Writers in Exile Network which he helped create in 2004. He made these comments while delivering the Inaugural Lecture of the Warren Allmand Lecture Series, an annual event intended to celebrate the late politician

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Warren Allmand's life and legacy and to sustain public, institutional, and academic interest in the causes he espoused. Allmand was the Liberal MP for NDG for 32 years, a cabinet minister, and Montreal City Councillor for NDG. “The Fight For Freedom of Expression around the world - a personal account" of John Ralston Saul took place at the landmark office tower Maison Manuvie, Manulife Financial Corporation's new Quebec headquarters in downtown Montreal. Sponsors included the Thomas More Institute where Allmand had served as its President from 2010-2012, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, Concordia's Mon-

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treal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, Manulife, and Power Corporation. “Freedom of expression is the precise opposite of advertisement and propaganda," Ralston Saul said noting that free speech is what makes civic engagement possible. "Our democratic power is language - without it no democracy." He alternated between English and French in a wide-ranging discourse on democracy, ethics, and justice stressing the need for citizen participation and personal responsibility. "What is the guarantee of the state? It's not the Constitution or the Charter. It is the citizen protected by the Crown." He talked about his advocacy on behalf of writers in countries where free speech is held cheap and those who exercise their right to it can pay a heavy price. Under such difficult conditions, "everything pulls you away from ethics." He recalled his early years as a novelist traveling to far-flung places like North Africa and Southeast Asia. When his first book came out, he was accused of being a spy. He worried, "What will my mother think?" Ralston Saul praised Warren Allmand, a lifelong advocate for social justice, democratic institutions,

and human rights calling him a "voice for justice and peace." Allmand perhaps is best known for his role as solicitor general in securing the passage of Bill C-84 by a narrow margin, abolishing the death penalty in Canada in 1976. "I'll tell you,Warren Allman was right when he pushed for the abolition of the death penalty," Ralston Saul said. "He will be written in Canadian history and international justice as a man who opposed the death penalty - with no political gain." Allmand also famously voted against Prime Minister (Pierre Elliott) Trudeau's 1982 Constitution Act citing concerns over the lack of discussion of the rights of Indigenous peoples and the ability of the notwithstanding clause to override civil liberties. When the floor was opened for questions from the audience some individuals expressed concerns about free speech potentially going too far. Ralston Saul said that more than 1000 writers are imprisoned or killed every year precisely because of fear of free speech. "The key is 'unhampered' freedom of expression is what we (PEN) stand for - it implies voluntary restraint," he said emphasizing freedom of expression is necessary to oppose mendacious publications and hatred.

Sun Youth cofounder and Executive Vice-President receiving a symbolic food hamper at the Gurudwara Sahbib Québec celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 549th birthday. Photo: Nicolas Carpentier

he Sikh community of Montreal and Greater Montreal through its Gurudwara Sahib Quebec Temple celebrated Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 549th birthday, on November 25th. Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, taught that sharing with the less fortunate in our society was everyone’s duty. Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, taught that sharing with the less fortunate in our society was everyone’s duty. To underline this event, members of the Gurud-

wara Quebec of Montreal, invited the community "to stay for a while after the service and enjoy our traditional vegetarian lunch called Langar; the tradition that was started by Guru Nanak to express the ideals of equality and, to remind us to practice the ethics of sharing, of inclusiveness and, oneness of all humankind," said Jagdish Singh Sidhu, General Secretary of Gurudwara Sahib Quebec. The support of the Gurudwara Temple is all the more important to Sun Youth during this time of the year,

since it is when everyone should be able to share a little bit of the Holiday season spirit. Once again, Sun Youth will help some 12,000 people by giving them enough food to prepare a Holiday meal and new toys for their children under 12 years old. Sun Youth wishes to thank the members of the Montreal Sikh community for their 3 500 $ donation and constant support throughout the years. Together, we will be able to spread some Holiday cheer to those in need or struck by a tragedy.

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Lip-synch fundraiser collects over $18,000 for pancreatic cancer was emceed by Marianne’s brother Michael Musi, a Montreal-born actor who can be seen on the CBC TV sitcom “Kim’s Convenience”.The reason behind the fundraiser is a personal one for both Marianne and Michael, whose mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2012, and passed away from the disease sevenand-a-half months later, at the age of 52. “This is a terrible disease that we know so little about. And the statistics about it are the worst of any major form of cancer, and it receives so little funding. After our mom died, and we did a little bit of grieving, we decided to get ourselves together to raise funds and more awareness, because pancreatic cancer needs as much attention as any other type of cancer,” said Michael during a brief interview at the Phi Centre prior to the event. As well, they decided to raise awareness and funds towards pancreatic cancer research in a more

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that point in time where pancreatic cancer won’t be seen as a death sentence.” While he admits he likes to lip synch to Michael Jackson, Michael says that when he is not pushing the cause towards increased funding and awareness for pancreatic cancer, he has a full plate when it comes to his actBy Stuart Nulman ing career. He recently finished shooting season mtltimes.ca three of “Kim’s Convencent of any research ience” (which airs this funding. January on CBC); he proThe lip sync battle pitted duced a feature horror six contestants who permovie; did some voice formed a lip sync routine work for the latest ediof two chosen songs, tion of the popular “Ascomplete with choreograsassin’s Creed” video phy, make-up and cosgame, and appeared in a tumes (and represented a recent commercial for wide range of pop and McDonald’s. rock stars, such as Bruno Finally, Michael wants to Mars, Freddie Mercury, inform the public that the Madonna, Miley Cyrus, prevention against Actor and event emcee best Lady Gaga and Aretha pancreatic cancer right Michael Musi Franklin) before a panel of now – and the best way three celebrity judges fun, uplifting manner, to increase your chance (Raymond Ablack from which is why the lip synch of survival -- is early dethe “Degrassi” TV series, battle fundraiser was es- tection, including paying Brittany Drisdelle from tablished in 2016. “We serious attention to such the “Jack Ryan” series on wanted to raise funds and warning signs as abdomiAmazon Prime, and Dan awareness, and make a dif- nal pain, fatigue and jaunHarroch of “Epic Meal ference, in a more fun diced skin. “If your family Time” fame). The judges way, so we don’t have to has a history of pancreatic picked their top two fa- attack the subject in a cancer, get yourself vorite lip synchers to clinical way,” he said. checked more often,” he compete against each “That’s the reason behind said. “Don’t let your docother in a final round be- the lip synch battle; we tor think it’s just a stomfore a winner was de- want people to come to ach bug and sweep it clared; this year’s winner the event and have an under the rug. Know the was Emilie Kokmanian, amazing time. We don’t signs and take control of who also won last year’s want them to leave the your health.” competition. event crying, but feeling *** The fundraiser was cre- happy and hopeful that Congratulations go out ated by Marianne Musi they are trying to make a to the literary duo of Lori and Vince Colletti, and change, so that we get to Saint-Martin and Paul

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Gagne, who won their fourth Governor-General’s Literary Award for translation (English to French) for their work on Mordecai Richler’s final novel “Barney’s Version” (which is called “Le Monde Selon Barney”); they received their award at a ceremony that took place in Ottawa on November 28. “This is a huge honour for us, because this award is a means of recognition by our peers, and means that we are getting better and better in what we do as translators,” said Ms. Saint-Martin during a recent phone interview. The pair translate between four to six books a year, and so far has translated about 105 books

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throughout their career. A fan of Richler’s books, Ms. Saint-Martin said that this is not the first time that “Barney’s Version” was translated into French; it was originally handled by a publisher based in France. “It’s never easy to translate a work of literature, because you have to find the novel’s original voice,” she said. “The book has a lot of humour and pathos to it, and the original French version didn’t contain any of the Canadian references and the real life experiences of what it’s like to live in Montreal, which is one of the book’s main strengths. We managed to give our French translation a whole new

fresh outlook to it.” Ms. Saint-Martin firmly believes that translators are the unsung heroes of the literary world, and Quebec-based translators are a huge network of talented individuals who are in a unique position to translate literary works by Quebec and Canadian writers owing to the fact that they live here and understand the context of the works in question much better. “These Quebec literary translators deserve more recognition for the work they do,” she said. “To me, the fact that they haven’t reach that level of recognition that they deserve amongst the local literary scene is scandalous.”

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n November 25th 2018 during WIAIH's annual Holiday brunch, Karl Erfle along with fellow organizers Jamie Collister and Wade Manricks of the PointeClaire Intermediate Hockey League presented a $14,000 donation to WIAIH’s executive director, Lyne Charlebois. The funds were raised through donations, raffles and registrations during the 39th annual hockey tournament which took place from April 25th to 29th. Participants from the WIAIH community were present for the ceremo-

nial puck drop as well as attended games and held a kiosk on-site. “The Pointe-Claire Intermediate Hockey League (PCIHL) is proud to contribute $14,000 of our annual tournament proceeds to WIAIH. We share in their volunteerrun development of a strong community, and love of fun and play. As chairman, I am honoured to represent the 600 hockey players of our tournament in congratulating WIAIH on their 60th year! We look forward to our 40th annual PCIHL Tournament to be

held April 24th to 28th 2019, together with the participation of WIAIH.” says Karl Erfle, PCHIL Tournament Chairman. On picture, left to right : Lyne Charlebois, executive director of WIAIH holding baby Ilyas ErflePinette, Future P Captain; Karl Erfle, PCIHL Tournament Chairman; Jamie Collister, League President; Mika Rajan, WIAIH participant and Wade Manricks, League treasurer. Special thanks to Rich Parmentier, Tournament Fundraiser, absent from photo.

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Magdor Jewellery and Diamond Shop – Friendly Service in Beaurepaire Village Business Profile - Sponsored

agdor Jewellery has been operating out of the same location for more than 22 years in Beaconsfield’s Beaurepaire Village. The owner, Mr. Mansur, has been a jeweler for over 40 years; he attributes his store’s longevity to reliable,

stores deal with wholesalers; but we eliminate the middleman. We do all the services here, working in gold, platinum, and silver. We also have a very nice diamond collection and work with all other fine stones.” Engagement and anniversary rings are a big part of his business. Earrings, bracelets, and pendants are also offered. Magdor always gives its price in advance so that there are no surprises when customers come to pick up the finished product. Waiting time depends on the season, but generally involves a minimum of two weeks. Rush orders of only a few days are also sometimes possible. Apart from jewelry, Magdor sells watches feaBy John Symon turing brands: Raymond Weil; Seiko, and Swiss mtltimes.ca Magdor also repairs friendly service. The fam- Army. ily-owned business offers all main brands of custom-made manufac- watches. Currently, Rayturing; remounting; en- mond Weil are marked graving; re-sizing; watch down 50 percent. High quality diamonds are availrepairs; and appraisals. “We do manufacturing able from Canada and here on site,” he explains. other conflict-free areas “We design jewelry for around the world. Magdor offers verbal or customers or take their written appraisals. He can designs. Elsewhere, many issue certificates for in-

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Magdor owner, Mr. Mansour examines a diamond ring at the Beaurepaire village shop.

surance purposes or for personal information. He helps his customers to upgrade or purchase pieces of gold. “One lady came in with what she thought was an almost

worthless ring but I told her that the stone was an emerald evaluated at $20,000. She was happy to have the appraisal done to say the least!” “My customers here are

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from all over” Mansur says, “One of them even comes in from Vancouver as he still believes in me making his jewelry. I recently had a customer asking me to make him an

engagement ring and I remembered making a ring for his father! Finding a good jeweler is like finding a good car mechanic; once you find a good and trustworthy one, you want to keep him.” Magdor sometimes has wonderful gifts for its clients. Currently, clients who purchase any jewelry for $500 or more will be eligible to enter their names for the St. Valentine’s Day draw. The prize is a gorgeous 14 carat pair of earrings worth $400 or equivalent merchandise. Magdor accepts debit cards, all major credit cards, and also sometimes lay-away plans. As a special promotion, Magdor is currently offering 30 percent off select merchandise. Store hours are TuesdayFriday from 10am-6pm and Saturday from 10:30am-5pm. Free municipal parking is offered nearby. The STM 200, 211 and 405 buses stop just a few steps away. Magdor Jewellery & Diamond Shop 484 Beaconsfield Blvd, (near Woodland Ave.) Beaconsfield, H9W 4C4 514.694.3395

Falling for The Bahamas Getaway Travel Special

e had almost (shame on us!) forgotten about the Bahamas before Baha Mar debuted a $4.2 billion integrated resort development project last year on the North Shore of New Providence. Indeed, it has been a while since Nassau had received so much attention. But, once there, you soon realize that you should have gone sooner. With direct and affordable flights from Montreal,

Baha Mar Complex includes 3 luxury resots: Grant Hyatt, SLS Baha Mar, Rosewood interesting to be able to property of the SLS solutely world class. Today, just a little over a choose which property brand, is difficult to forget. What makes year after the Baha Mar and ambiance suits you SLS Baha Mar so great project launched, it is now best without having to 100% completed and of- compromise on the facili- • The impressive guest fers : three luxurious ho- ties offerings. While rooms. The guest rooms tels ( Grant Hyatt, SLS Grand Hyatt ( 1800 are a great feature of this Baha Mar, Rosewood), rooms divided into 3 hotel because all 299 of more than 40 restaurants buildings) is considered them are interesting.They By Catherine Maisonneuve and bars, a nightclub, a the most "mainstream" each feature floor-to-ceilmarina, a professional golf luxury resort and Rose- ing windows, they all have course, the largest casino wood the most exclusive balconies that offer ocean mtltimes.ca ultra-luxurious or beach views, and every in the Caribbean, a gigan- (237 first-class spa and a rooms and one secluded one of them is decorated 320 days of sunshine per tic sanctuary. It tower), SLS offers an in- with style and panache, year, pristine beaches and wildlife to become the teresting in between.With reflecting the strong idencrystal-clear water, the wanted and luxurious way to 299 bold and opulent tity of the SLS brand. Bahamas are definitely a new in the Bahamas... guest rooms, an outstand- Enjoy plush SLS signature great choice when it vacation restaurant offer, two robes and slippers, and and now comes to beach vacation. doubt. it is, without a ing trendy pools and a "bou- custom upscale Ciel ReThe quality of what you With three spectacular tique hotel with a lot of serve bath amenities in will find at this destination brand hotels, each of- character" atmosphere, every room and extrais hard to beat: the hotels, fering new their own unique SLS Baha Mar, the newest comfy all-white bedding. spas, restaurants, facilities style of luxury, The outstanding it is very and first international and beaches are abrestaurant offer SLS Baha Mar brought famed international chefs to the Bahamas, with world class dining outlets on site including Cleo Mediterráneo, Katsuya by Starck, and Fi’lia by Michael Schwartz. The main bar, Monkey Bar, is where you want to be on Friday night in Nassau, and Bond nightclub is already the finest nightclub on the island. The impressive ESPA ESPA is definitely in its own category and is an absolute must if you visit SLS Baha Mar. Offering 30,000 square feet of pure luxury, the spa features 24 luxurious treatment

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rooms, saunas and steam rooms, relaxation zones, and experience showers. The "Relax" outdoor terrace offers prime ocean views and plush lounge chairs where you can unwind before or after your first-class spa treatment. The gorgeous Signature Pool The picture-perfect Signature Pool is the main attraction at SLS Baha Mar. With its signature white and black striped cabanas, pastel lounge chairs, and iconic bar, it is absolutely gorgeous. This happening pool is where everything happens and it is definitely where you will want to be, enjoying cocktails and a light pool-bar menu while having fun in the sun. Don't forget to drop by the new food trucks "alley" that is located at

the beach entrance if you are not sure on what to eat. What to do while in Nassau If you visit Nassau and want to explore outside the resort, here is where you will want to go to get a taste of the first Bahamian island. • Unwind on the finest beaches - Take a stroll on Cable Beach, one of the finest beaches in Nassau and practice snorkeling, water sports, or sunbathing, your choice. • Practice your golf swing - Designed by the legendary “Golden Bear” himself, Jack Nicklaus, the Royal Blue Golf Course was named "best new gold course of 2017" by Forbes, features 18 holes unfolding over a gorgeous and lush landscape. • Get closer to nature Whether on land or water, the Bahamas are home to a wide variety of tropical plants and animals such as : sea turtles, dolphins, nurse sharks, iguanas, flamingos, colored fishes and corals. And you can find them all in one place, Ardastra Gardens, the first zoo in the Bahamas where you will see more than 200 tropical animals. • Walk these stairs - The Queen's stairs were constructed in the late 18th century. It is a major landmark that is located in the Fort Fincastle Historic Complex in Nassau. It was hewn out of solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794 and it is said that it provided a direct route from Fort Fincastle to Nassau City.

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Top wines for the holiday paty circuit

he holiday season is upon us You've been invited to lots of parties. Anxious that it might cost you a fortune on wine? No need to worry. Read on for lots of great party wines for less than $20 Here is the eternal problem - you have a budget of $20 per bottle,

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THE FRONT RUNNER: The president that never was

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oes anyone re- the most intriguing and Hart's wife Lee (Vera member Gary paradoxical moments in re- Farmiga) was justifiably Hart? Hailed as a cent American history, this upset about this occurnew star in Amer- film is of the highest inter- rence, and now the team ican politics, some even est. had to focus on salvaging compared him to John Hart (Hugh Jackman) was the candidacy. Hart's first Kennedy, a senator, de- an articulate politician with line of defence was to refeated by Walter Mondale new ideas that mobilized fuse to discuss the issue on in the 1984 Democratic young people, also inter- the basis that it was his priprimary, by 1988; however, ested in assuring peace he vate life, irrelevant in a pohe seemed unbeatlitical context, he even able. That, until he responded by quesshowed his weaktioning the ethics of ness: during a visit to journalists for going Miami he met a after that type of iswoman with whom sues more proper of a he eventually had a gossip tabloid. Dixon, relationship. The afhowever, would have a fair was revealed by pertinent answer to The Miami Herald, that argument: once runner Gary Hart was seen as a star you are in the public and from that mo- Front politician in 1988, until his dramatic fall ment on it became eye, be it as a Hollythe focus of the camwood star or a politipaign.As a result, Hart's run had even entertained the cian, you have no private for the Democratic nomi- idea of inviting then-Soviet life. nation and the American leader Mikhail Gorbachev Of course, seeing the presidency, and even his to his inauguration. All whole issue in retrospect political career died at that seemed set for a smooth now, it looks that all was moment. walk into the White House terribly hypocritical. Indeed “The Front Runner," is a after the 1988 election. His the sexual life of a political film directed by Jason Reit- team led by a savvy Bill leader has no relevance in man, written by Matt Bai, Dixon (J.K. Simmons) had a his or her own political caJay Carson, and Jason Reit- well-organized campaign, pacity (or lack of it) as it man, and based on Bai's "All leaving no room for any was later clearly demonthe Truth is Out." It is not setback and focused on the strated by Bill Clinton. And exactly great cinema: the economy, the environment, especially these days, when narrative is at times confus- education, the three E that everybody knows that the ing, especially if you are not Hart emphasized. Except current White House ocfamiliar with some of the that there was no contin- cupant had been sexually players and historical gency plan for the senator's involved with a porn acevents of that period (the unfortunate faux pas, the tress and with other vast majority of movie night when he invited women of "ill-repute," as viewers). It is at times too Donna Rice (Sara Paxton) one of my old teachers literary as well, a problem to his townhouse in Wash- used to say. that many movie adapta- ington, journalists avid for "The Front Runner" will tions from books have, juicy news to report found be enjoyed by those interhowever as a well-docu- out about the affair and re- ested in recent American mented flashback at one of vealed it. As expected, history and politics.

CREED 2: Cold War on the ring

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he sequel to Creed 1, in turn, a sequel to the successful saga of Rocky, brings us a mix of some old –and revived– rivalry between the U.S. and Russia, and some old settling of accounts between former boxing foes. Guided by Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) his coach and father figure, Adonis Johnson Creed (Michael D. Jordan) has become the new world heavyweight champion. Far from the lights and fame surrounding the American world champion, in Kyiv, Ukraine, an aspiring boxer is also making a successful career, although very few would hear of him. Viktor Drago (Florian Munteanu) is a powerful, "boxing machine," who mercilessly beats his rivals. A promoter who is watching the Russian boxer then sees the opportunity to stage the "fight of the century," Viktor Drago then challenges Creed for the world championship, something that would damage the relation between Rocky and his pupil: Creed's coach advised him against picking the fight at that moment, but Creed would go ahead anyway. Here is where the old conflict of family revenge comes into the fore,Viktor is the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) who during previous combat, long ago, had beaten Creed's father so badly

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Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) coaches his son Viktor (Florian Munteanu) for a long-awaited settling of accounts that the latter had died as ally, since the lamppost in a result. Then, Rocky had front of his home hasn't beaten Ivan in a decisive been fixed for a long time– fight which in turn had hu- , while the relationship with miliated the Russian who his only son remains diswould be disgraced in his tant. own country, even causing Directed by Steven Caple his wife to leave him. The Jr. and written by Cheo only thing Ivan wanted now Hodari Coker and is that his son –whom he Sylvester Stallone, "Creed subject to an extreme 2" will please the fans of training– avenges that de- the iconic Rocky Balboa, it feat, beating the boxer who should also excite those has now become Rocky's who like realistic –i.e. very boxing son, and by doing violent– boxing scenes.The so, also restores his stand- plot may be predictable, ing within Russia. The family and affective but that wouldn't deter the life is also complicated for franchise's followers from Creed, he has proposed his enjoying this installment of long-time girlfriend Bianca the saga. There is also an (Tessa Thompson), and she adequate dose of emotion is also expecting his baby. and romance to compleRocky for his part, is ill and ment the story of Creed, has to take his medication which is becoming the sucevery day. Despite all the cessor to Rocky's successglory surrounding his pupil, ful boxing career, now as a Rocky is still managing his coach, and a lucrative perrestaurant and leading a life formance at the box office outside the spotlight –liter- too. Just wait for "Creed 3." December 1, 2018 •