Jean Drapeau Park: Open for festivals - Page 3 Saturday, June 8, 2019
Vol. 24 No. 45
Bogdan Calita
Courtier immobilier / Real Estate Broker
Profusion Immobilier Inc. Real Estate Agency
"Proudly serving my clients for over 18 years"
514.582.8348
bcalita@profusion.global en.profusionimmo.ca/broker/bogdan-calita/79106
Covering Montréal & Surrounding Areas
Reward Dad with The Bar-B Barn Famous Punch or a Cold Pint of Beer and his Favourite Ribs and Chicken Get with the Times and sign-up for
FREEs !alerts
Receive new every week via e-mail. info@mtltimes.ca
F1 GOSS
Photo: Sirio Berati
Rebecca Perez, Founder and Publisher of Goss Magazine welcomes F1 to Montreal
MONDAY (ALL DAY) SENIORS DAY - FREE SOUP, COFFEE AND DESSERT
COME TASTE OUR LOBSTER AND OYSTERS
INCLUDES SOUP AND DESSERT $14.99
Smile of the week Jazz on the streets turning 40
W Sophie Martel, Personal Banker Associate at TD Plaza , handing out some goodie!
OPEN HOUSES Saturday June 9th
OPEN HOUSE 2-4:30PM 231 Glengarry TMR H3R 1A6 NEW ON MARKET! Wow! 3 bedroom townhouse Totally renovated from top to bottom! Central A/c, 2 car garage $659,000
Kirkland
OPEN HOUSE 2-4PM 240 Trepamier L'ile Bizard At a cul de sac this move-in ready home with 2+1 bedrooms,2 full bathrooms,garage, central A/C, inground pool on over 8,800 s,f $474,900 MLS# 16108852
on over 9,500 s.f. 4 bedroom cottage, 2 family rooms, newly done basement playroom! Spectacular gardens, A MUST SEE! $869,800
FOR SALE 7190 Frederick-Banting - In the St Laurent Technoparc 2 floors at 10,000 s.f. each floor, call centre, labs, researchplease inquire!
5850 Marc-Chagall #501 C.S.L. asking $399,000 stunning 2 bedroom,2 bathroom condo; totally renovated! Centris# 11871922
the Place des Arts, the most important being the By Sergio Martinez one at the Place des Fesmtltimes.ca tivals (corner of Jeanne ith tributes Mance and De Maisonto founders neuve Blvd.). For the first Alain Simard time this year, however, a and André satellite stage placed in Ménard, the current Di- Verdun will offer a total of rector General of the 40 free concerts in that (near Montreal International neighbourhood Jazz Festival, Jacques- metro de l'Eglise). The Rio Tinto Grand André Dupont, initiated Event June 27 at 9:30 the press conference to p.m. (atonJeanne Mance beunveil the lineup for this tween President Kennedy year's outdoor events. and De Maisonneuve) will This year marks the 40th feature Quebec singer anniversary of the festival. Charlotte Cardin.The TD Dupont also took the oc- Grand Event on July 2 at casion to reiterate con- 9:30 p.m. (Place des Festicerns by the Jazz Festival vals) will present Ausand others held in the tralian artist Nick Murphy Quartier des spectacle, (formerly known as Chet regarding the loss of rev- Faker), and the Grand enues by their food Closing Event, on July 6 at booths due to the com- 9:30 p.m., also at the Place petition of new restau- des Festivals will have rants in the area. These Canadian performer Matt revenues, he said, are es- Holubowski on stage. Among the many artists sential to pay for the free featured on the outdoor concerts offered by the festival every year and al- concerts at the Place des though he expressed the Festivals we could mendesire that a long-term tion Turkish saxophonist solution to the problem Ilhan Ersahi (June 28), saxophonist be found, in the meantime French Thomas de Pourquery he was happy to an(June 29), Ontario singer nounce that Tourisme Laila Biali (June 30), Montréal has decided to Amirault, E.ast C.oastSteve Orbecome an essential part- chestra a pianist and ner in regard to this im- singer-songwriter from portant segment of the Nova Scotia (July 1), Onfestival. tario's Alex Pangman (July As usual, the outdoor 3), SHPIK the 2018 winconcerts will be held at ner of the TD Jazz Grand various stages set around Prix (July 4), and the Blues
2999 Lake D.D.O. Elegant 4 bdrm home in the heart of Westpark. over 8800 sf property! Needs a new family! NEW price $649,999 MLS#17347207
Lauren Marks Vesely Courtier immobilier Real Estate Broker 514-944-8336
2
DEDICATION • DEVOTION • DETERMINATION
Charlotte Cardin opens the Grand Events
www.mtltimes.ca
10
75
Camp graduates, a selection of 13-to-17-year-old musicians who represent an excellent future for jazz. The Jazz Fest has always been open to other musical expressions, and following that tradition there will be artists such as Forest Boys (June 30, corner of Clark and De Maisonneuve),The Haitian party of Vox Sambou and guests (June 27, corner of Clark and De Maisonneuve), and for admirers of Latin music, Rafael and Energia Dominicana (June 28, corner of Clark and De Maisonneuve), and the charming Mexican singer and guitarist Mamselle Ruiz (July 3, corner of Clark and De Maisonneuve). All these shows at 6 and 10 p.m. as part of the Canadian Multiculturalism Day. Also from Puerto Rico, the band Plena Libre, playing the distinctive musical styles of that Caribbean island (July 3, Place des Festivals at 9:30 p.m.). One of the numbers not to be missed is that of the Urban Science Brass Band, which will be crisscrossing the site of the festival every day starting at 5 p.m. The group presents unique interpretations of hip-hop. For detailed information about the shows visit: montrealjazzfest.com
July 8, 2019
11.
$
June 8, 2019 •
95
Bogdan Calita 514.582.8348 Courtier immobilier / Real Estate Broker Profusion Immobilier Inc. Real Estate Agency
Jean Drapeau Park: Open for festivals T 1288 Av. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, apt. 4803 | #15419999
Dollard-Des Ormeaux 143 Rue Montevista | #20768157
bcalita@profusion.global
http://en.profusionimmo.ca/courtier/bogdancalita/79106
his Thursday the new promenade and amphitheatre were officially opened at the Jean Drapeau Park, on the Ste. Hélène Island. The Esplanade was named Espace 67 as a way to remind Montrealers of Expo 67. When the project was first announced by former Mayor Denis Coderre, it created some heated debates because to renovate the new
the events at the new facility, but elsewhere in the park, we will have the Grand Prix du Canada June 7-9 preceded by the traditional Open House Day on June 6, and from July 31 to August 24 at La Ronde, the Fireworks Improved structures Competition (L'Internafor lighting and sound tional des feux LotoQuébec). at the new location For detailed information the month of the big music events: Osheaga, about all the events at Heavy Montreal and Jean Drapeau Park visit: ÎleSoniq will now be lo- parcjeandrapeau.com or cated in the new location. on social media @parcjeOf course, these are just andrapeau.
Jean R. Dupré, Director General of the Orchestre Metropolitaine: The OM in a free concert on June 27
11 Critical home inspection traps to be aware of weeks before listing your home for sale
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
JUST OPENED AND ACCEPTING NEW RESIDENTS!
Nestled in the heart of Baie-D'Urfé, a loving family home for seniors... We are: • A “boutique”, family-run residence, • A beautiful, completely restored and renovated home • A tranquil, peaceful property,
010-080319
ture lovers may not be so has international-calibre Some of the main happy with the intrusion infrastructures for hosting events for this season of so much cement on the events, along with being were announced during island, and especially since able to reinstate two mag- the opening of Espace 67: in order to accommodate nificent works –the Bios- the Grand spectacle de la By Sergio Martinez so many people attending phere and Alexander Fête nationale du Québec mtltimes.ca the concerts, the already Calder 'Les Trois Disques' (better known as "La roads within the sculpture to a place of Saint-Jean") will take place space a large number of limited island will be over- prominence." For his part, there on Sunday, June 23. trees were sacrificed. whelmed by traffic, with Robert Beaudry, Head of On Thursday, June 27 the Certainly not a welcome the consequent environ- Economic and Commer- amphitheatre will host move these days when mental impact. Unless cial Development, Hous- "L'OM Grandeur nature," people are becoming people act wisely and, ing and Design at the City a concert by the Ormore environmentally- since the metro station is of Montreal stated that chestre Metropolitaine conscious. In the end, the very close, they decide to "Montrealers have great under the direction of construction went on, use public transit. aspirations for Parc Jean maestro Yannick Nézetworkers brought the bullFor now, however, it was Drapeau, and so does our Séguin. dozers, removed trees the time to greet the administration, Espace 67 Multicultural festivities and grass, put more ce- opening of this new facil- will enable Montreal citi- will take place on July 6-7 ment on the ground, and ity in the park. As Renaud zens to enjoy the park's and 13-14 under the umyes, they also planted new Coulombe, the Société du various activities, as a fam- brella of the Weekends du trees, which must be able parc Jean-Drapeau (SPJD) ily, and it will also help in Monde festival, featuring to provide some shade to remarked, "With the bringing exposure to music and gastronomy cultural from different ethnic festival-goers perhaps in a completion of Espace 67, Montreal's Parc Jean Drapeau now scene." communities. August is decade or so. Is the new facility worth the removal of the old natural landscape? Well, it all depends on what you look for in a place like Île Ste-Hélène. If you go there to attend Osheaga MONTREAL - According to industry prospective buyers away altogether. or Heavy Montreal, you experts, there are over 33 physical probIn most cases, you can make a reasonwill probably be delighted lems that will come under scrutiny durable pre- inspection yourself if you know by the wide space created ing a home inspection when your home for concerts, capacity will is for sale. A new report has been pre- what you're looking for, and knowing be enlarged to 65 thou- pared which identifies the eleven most what you're looking for can help you sand people from the 45 common of these problems, and what prevent little problems from growing thousand it was before, you should know about them before you into costly and unmanageable ones. also the improvement of list your home for sale. To help home sellers deal with this structures for lighting and Whether you own an old home or a issue before their homes are listed, a sound, and even the new brand new one, there are a number of washroom facilities (very things that can fall short of requirements free report entitled "11 Things You useful in the summer during a home inspection. If not identi- Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inwhen you use to accom- fied and dealt with, any of these 11 items spection" has been compiled which expany the music with a few could cost you dearly in terms of repair. plains the issues involved. beers). In sum, the am- That's why it's critical that you read this To order a FREE Special Report, visit: phitheatre will provide a report before you list your home. www.montrealinspectionpitfalls.com well-designed venue for If you wait until the building inspector Get your free special report NOW to music festivals, besides flags these issues for you, you will almost being surrounded by a certainly experience costly delays in the learn how to ensure a home inspection beautiful natural ambi- close of your home sale or, worse, turn doesn't cost you the sale of your home. ence. This report is courtesy of Group Sarroino Real estate broker(s) Kw Prestige Real estate Agency. On the other hand, naNot intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright ©2016
Offering: • Long/short term care and assisted living • 24/7 Nurses' aids- custom care at every level • Centrally monitored Security System, • Call for help systems, Give us a call and visit us! The best family type seniors' residence in the West Island 298 Rue Victoria Baie-D'Urfé QC H9X 2J2 514 250 3021 manoirbaiedurfe@gmail.com
3
4
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
010-101319
Montreal presents plans for Camillien-Houde Way on Mount Royal
T
he city of Montreal announced their plans at a meeting on May 29th to make Camillien-Houde Way on Mount Royal safer for all users of the road. Major changes will take place and slowly executed starting in midJune. One of the biggest changes will be turning the narrowest part of the road near the top of the mountain from what is now, a two-way street, to an alternating one-way lane - with a new traffic light controlling cars taking turns driving through from each direction. Cy-
• June 8, 2019
Camillien-Houde Way - Artist Rendition City of Montreal clists and pedestrians will then have the use of the other lane, reserved only for them. Bollards (vertical posts) will be installed along the center of the road, as well as speed bumps, larger shoulders on the sides of the road and more radar speed signs along the route - with the goal of deterring cars from making illegal U-turns and reducing the speed of both cars and cyclists. Along with the bollards, planters will also be installed with the intention of safely separating cyclists and cars. There will be more speed bumps on the
western half of the road and the crosswalk near the lookout will be improved. As well, MountRoyal Ave. at the corner of Camillien-Houde Way will be turned into one lane and the traffic light changes will be longer. Mayor Plante stated at the meeting she was aware some Montrealers might be opposed to the measures, but that they will deter drivers from using Camillien-Houde Way as a shortcut through the city and it would be a first step in making the road more pleasant and secure for all. “What we are propos-
ing today is all about security. How do we make sure there are no more accidents and that everybody has a safe access to the mountain?” These changes were part of the recommendations made by the Office de Consultation Publique de Montréal after last summer's pilot-project limiting car access on the mountain was reviewed and public consultations took place. Mayor Plante said these are short-term measures and a long-term plan to make CamillienHouse more scenic will be discussed in the months to come.
Reward Dad with The Bar-B Barn Famous Punch or a Cold Pint of Beer and his Favourite Ribs and Chicken
www.mtltimes.ca
5
3551 boul. St. Charles, Suite #547, Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 3C4
514-951-3328 info@mtltimes.ca www.mtltimes.ca
S
Plans to revamp St. Denis street causes debate
t. Denis Street is the francophone equivalent to Crescent for the anglos: to visitors, this is the place to find a variety of restaurants, some live theatre, and much more, even on the "sinful" side, especially in the lower part of the street, below Sherbrooke. But St. Denis is much more than that, in fact it is
60 Atlantic ave., Suite #200, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 1X9
647-549-3328 info@totimes.ca www.totimes.ca
Distribution
Hudson, St. Lazare, Sennevil e, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Baie d’Urfe, Beaconsfield, Kirkland, Pte. Claire, D.D.O., Pier efonds, Roxboro, Dorval, Lachine, NDG, Vil e St-Laurent, Châteauguay, Cote St-Luc, Snowdon, Hampstead, Mtl-West, Westmount, Laval, Verdun, Lasalle, Montreal, St. Leonard, Anjou, Ahuntsic, Lit le Italy, Nuns’ Island
Advertising
info@mtltimes.ca
ADVERTISING DEADLINE
(Wednesday at 5 p.m.) 514-951-3328 Managing Editor:
Tom West
Contributors:
• Alyssa De Rosa • Kieron Yates • Catherine Maisonneuve • Marco Giovanetti • Sergio Martinez • Bonnie Wurst • Stuart Nulman • Deborah Rankin • John Symon • Helen (Eleni) Akrivos
By Sergio Martinez mtltimes.ca
one of the central northsouth axes of the city: you can drive from its northernmost point near the Rivière des Prairies to the heart of Old Montreal, arriving at the corner of St Paul and the old Bonsecours Church (the Sailors' Church). Its long extension also gives the street different "personalities": residential for mostly francophone middle-class families in the northern part, some immigrant families, especially oriental ones in the segment near Jean Talon, and then a mixed residential-commercial character from Saint Joseph to the south. It is this last section of the street, which is the focus of heated debates these days. That was the case this past May 28 on the French network TVA, when former NDP leader Tom Mulcair called the
project put forward by the City of Montreal, an attempt by which (the city rulers) "deliberately want to kill Saint-Denis Street" and he went on adding that "this is a monumental error by the (Valerie) Plante administration." Mulcair was alluding to the new project Résau Express Vélo which would include that main artery as one to be transformed from a wide street with four lanes into a two-lane road with no parking allowed; instead, two cycle paths will be incorporated one in each direction. The proposed changes are consistent with the policy the city has implemented primarily in the Plateau Mont-Royal, the area where the changes would be introduced, which emphasize the use of bikes over cars. While most people may sympathize with the idea of making
Plans to revamp St. Denis have restaurant owners fuming Montrealers less dependent on cars and instead encourage them to rely more on public transit or the environmentallyfriendly bicycle, on the other hand, there is also the impression that some people in the city's ruling party are taking that approach to extremes that ultimately may damage the metropolis. "The anti-car dictators at City Hall don't want people to stay in Montreal to enjoy a meal after attending a show. So, people will go to Brossard or Laval because they (the city rulers) are on course to kill downtown with projects like this one" says Mulcair in a very incensed tone. Interesting words were coming from someone who during his past in provincial politics used to be an Environment Minister. Mulcair's words were
responded by former Bloc Québecois MP and former Longueuil Mayor Caroline St-Hilaire: "You're already unable to park on St. Denis Street, you can drive on and park on the intersecting streets" she said. After noting again the portfolio that Mulcair once held, she added "if we don't do this turn (away from car use), then we will not dare to do things differently. We will continue doing as we do now." What will come out of this new controversy? Of course, restaurant owners and other businesses in the area are very much opposed to this idea that would make it difficult for their customers to find parking. But some other problems ultimately come from the conception that the Projet Montréal as a political party has about this city. First of all, a very
obvious misconception: Montreal is not a summer city, like Miami or San Francisco might be, on the contrary, with five months of rather cold weather (going to six if you look at temperatures these days) Montreal is primarily a winter city. Biking is fine, be it as a means of transportation or as a leisure activity and, given its health benefits, nobody would question the facilitation of its use, as long as the reality of Montreal as a winter city is also recognized. Otherwise, we risk doing silly things such as permanently alter some important arteries just to accommodate the demands of people who in any case won't use the facilities more than half the year (of course, riding a bike on snowy roads is not only irresponsible but plainly stupid too).
Cruising on the Boardwalk
SUBSCRIPTION
General subscriptions in Canada: 1 year $150, 2 years $275 Subscription to the U.S. and outside North America:1 year $250 US All contents of this publication are sole property of The Montreal Times Newspaper. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily intended to reflect those of the publisher. Any reproduction in whole or in part and in print or in electronic form without express permission is strictly forbidden. Permission to reproduce selected editorial may be granted by contacting the publisher in writing.
6
Answer is online Saturday, June 8th page 25
www.mtltimes.ca
Ste Anne de Bellevue Car show June 15th, 2019
June 8, 2019 •
O
AJOI honoured with the 2019 Award of Excellence
This recognition from the health network is a great achievement for our n May 31st in organization which, for Quebec City, more than 11 years, has Health and So- been offering services of cial Services listening, support, accomMinister Danielle McCann paniment and referral to presented West Island young vulnerable people Youth Action (AJOI) the aged 12 to 25 years old with different Prevention, Promotion struggling issues such as homelessand Protection of Health ness, substance abuse, and Well-being Award, physical or mental health from a category reserved problems, poverty, isolafor community organiza- tion, etc. This represents tions in Quebec, at the nine outreach workers 2019 Health and Social who are present on the Services Network Awards territory of the West Isof Excellence ceremony. land of Montreal to create By Tania Charron Montreal Times
This award is given to initiatives that influence the determinants of health and well-being or the associated risk factors. These achievements must focus on the promotion, prevention and protection of the health of the population. As a result, AJOI designs projects in the light of emerging youth issues observed on the streets, and thus contributes to improving the tional offer of services. living conditions of vulSince its creation, AJOI nerable individuals. AJOI has made more than aims to improve the qual35,000 targeted interven- ity of life of young people and to break the denial of tions.
poverty on its territory. It wants to create healthy and safe environments for the population in a humanistic, individualized and empowerment approach. AJOI sincerely thanks the Ministry of Health and Social Services for this very significant recognition. The award touches the very essence of AJOI's mission and achievements. Visit the website (www.ajoi.info) and the Facebook page (@actionjeunesseoi) to learn more about AJOI!
Youth would like to thank everyone from PepsiCo involved in the event for their renewed commitment towards Montreal’s disadvantaged youth. On an annual basis over 600 children take part in Sun Youth’s Sports & Recreation program. The
ketball day camp for 8 to 12 year-old children. Throughout these multiple initiatives, Sun Youth encourages children to stay active and to adopt healthy lifestyle habits. Safety is also a priority for the organization, all coaches and camp counselors trained in that field.
PepsiCo mixed soccer tournament raises $7,700 for Sun Youth
T
meaningful relationships with a marginalized clientele, which does not go naturally towards existing resources and the tradi-
organization provides children and youths 7 to 17 with the opportunity to play in competitive basketball and football teams through its Hornets program. It also provides a hockey development program called SLAP to kids 5 to 12, a day camp to the same age group and a bas-
The many participants in the First PepsiCo Mixed Soccer Tournament held at Soccerplexe Catalogna on May 4, 2019 presenting the profits of the event to Sun Youth. Photo courtesy of Sun Youth.
he collaboration between PepsiCo Canada and Sun Youth continued on May 4, 2019 at Soccerplexe Catalogna in Lachine with PepsiCo’s first Mixed Soccer Tournament. The event was a fundraiser for Sun Youth’s Sport and Recreation programs for children and followed PepsiCo’s August
• June 8, 2019
25th Canada East inaugural Better Together Employee Golf Tournament where over 10,000 was raised for Sun Youth. This first Mixed Soccer Tournament was an amazing success and helped raise $7,700 for the Montreal charity. 9 teams of PepsiCo employees competed against each other for the good cause, with
10 to 13 players per team. The tournament would not have been possible without the support of the 6-people organizing committee that worked tirelessly leading to the event. During the day, at least 5 PepsiCo volunteers contributed their time and energy to help make the event go as smoothly as possible. Sun
www.mtltimes.ca
7
The Canadian Grand Prix – All You Need To Know
The Canadian Grand Prix is just over a week away and the excitement is building as the Drivers Championship hots up and more points are up for grabs. The Grand Prix in Canada
never fails to disappoint and once again we’ll expect another thriller and a race which could be a real marker in the race for the Drivers Championship. Below you’ll find all you need
to know about the race and who are the favourites to win. To see more please visit:
https://mtltimes.ca/Montreal/news/sport/the-canadian-grand-prix-all-you-nee d-to-know/
Inviting all breast cancer survivors to paddle
RBQ: 5596 - 6295 - 01
Two Abreast/Côte-à-côte, a Montreal-based dragon boat team, is recruiting new members for their 2019 season. Dragon boating has been shown to enhance
the physical, psychological and social well being of breast cancer survivors. A groundbreaking 1998 study by Dr. Don McKenzie, ... To see more please visit:
https://mtltimes.ca/Mon-
treal/social-life/community/inviting-all-breast-ca
ncer-survivors-to-paddle/
Granite Quartz Marble - Installation in 2 weeks – Direct Importers – FREE Estimate – Huge selection of slabs
Visit our indoor gallery showroom 8
(514) 631-1999 rishabmarble.com 740 Ave. Renaud, Dorval, QC H9P 1H5
Your UBER rating can have you booted
UBER rating – While the readers concerned about 4.5 to 4.8 ratings have nothing to worry about, riders with much lower ratings are
www.mtltimes.ca
at risk of having drivers decline their ride request. This can leave you with longer wait times, and — if your rating drops too low...
To see more please visit: https://mtltimes.ca/Montreal/social-life/your-uberrating-can-have-you-booted/ June 8, 2019 •
L
Treat Dad to an amazing Pizza for Father’s Day at Le Cordon
e Cordon Restaurant is best known for its: pizza, ribs, steaks, pasta, hamburgers, and seafood. It is also notable for how much of the 50 different food items on the menu are made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Established 52 years ago in the St-Pierre sector of Lachine, it remains one of the few local familyowned independent restaurants in a city increasingly dominated by big chains. Le Cordon also has a reception hall which will accommodate over 70 people and the only proper bar in the St. Pierre sector. “Those chains source everything from outside, but here everything is made fresh. Our pizza dough, for instance, is made here by us,” explains owner Tony Zoitakis, sitting with his wife, Anna. The couple is celebrating 35 years of marriage this year while Tony celebrates 20 years at le Cordon. Rentals of the reception room (capacity=70) start at $35 per person and include a basic menu of:
salad or soup, coffee or tea with pasta, chicken or fish. Steaks can be added for a premium. The room is popular for birthdays, baby showers, and wedding parties. “There's a dance floor so people can bring their own DJ, says Tony. “There are separate bathrooms and we serve alcohol; our house wine is not expensive.” Le Cordon Menu prices start at $3 for soup and go up to $40 for a 'surf & turf' seafood steak platter served with potatoes and vegetables. A hamburger steak with the same trimmings is $15 while pizzas start at $12. Deserts include Crème Brulée, Baklava, and Sugar Pie. A children's menu is also
available with smaller portions and lower cost. Le Cordon is one of the few remaining restaurants in Montreal with a wood burning pizza oven. “The pizza is all fresh ingredients like everything else in our restaurant,” stated Zoitakis. The “18+” section includes five poker machines. Apart from the wine mentioned earlier, beers on tap include: Budweiser, Chipie, Shock Top, and Stella Artois, all of which also available in the restaurant section. Widescreen TVs streaming sports are visible in both sections, but you can also escape them if you want… Le Cordon is open 7
Le Cordon Owner Tony Zoitakes cooking one of his delicious wood fired pizza’s
days a week, opening at 11am Mon.-Thurs, then 8am Fri., 6 am Saturday, and 7am Sunday. Daily closing times vary from 9pm (Sun., Mon) to 11pm (Fri., Sat.). Cash, major credit cards and debit are accepted here; there is also an ATM on site.
The restaurant has ample free parking. The 116, 123, & 195 buses stop at the door while the 191 & 491 buses stop at Tim Horton's across the street. Le Cordon is also next to the Lachine Canal bike path and could be an important refueling sta-
tion for cyclists “We're European and we like to feed our customers,” concludes Tony. Le Cordon 150 Rue Notre-Dame W, Lachine, H8R 1H1 restobarlecordon.com 514.363.5555
restobarlecordon.com
Treat your Dad to the best Authentic wood burning oven pizza
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
AUTHENTIC GREEK FOOD starting today for a limited time RESERVE NOW 514-363-5555
9
BCM College in Decarie Square; 3 AEC Programs Offered Sponsored
T
A group of students from the Early Childhood program, with some of the teachers. Photo courtesy BCM
he BCM College is perhaps a lesserknown Montreal educational institution, but it could be just the ticket for your career path. This private organization dedicated to the professional training of adults was founded in 1989 and is partnered with Campus NotreDame de Foy (CNDF), a
10
private college in Quebec City. “Our small classes make it possible to offer personalized attention to each student, tailoring their learning path to their individual situation,” says Mikhael Dahan, the college's dean. “About 90% of our students graduate within the prescribed time frame. Almost all of them end up being hired
in the industry related to their field of studies.” Currently, the college has some 120 students with class sizes ranging from 15 to 25. There are also about two dozen teachers, all with a BA or a Masters related to the discipline being taught. Instruction is provided in either English or French. BCM (Beis Chaya Mushka) College is named
Employment prospects are very good for those working in Special Needs education. Photo courtesy BCM
in honour of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson (1901-1988), an important figure in the Lubavitcher movement. But Dean Dahan stresses the secular nature of his college. “Being fully accredited by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement Supérieur du Québec, both BCM and CNDF are inclusive institutions, regardless of their religious traditions. Nevertheless, the Jewish identity of BCM is mostly expressed in the academic calendar, which observes Jewish and secular holidays.” “We welcome adult students of all ages and backgrounds,” he continues. “Our student body is a good reflection of Montreal's cultural diversity. Some are recent high school graduates, while others are already working and need a certification to secure their future employment. At present, women represent the majority of our students, which typifies the workforce in these specific industries.” Starting in the fall of
www.mtltimes.ca
2019, BCM will begin evaluating and validating skills that prospective students have acquired from their professional experience. This is under the “Reconnaissance des Acquis et des Competences” program, only requiring students to attend courses which provide them with the skills that they lack in order to graduate. All courses take place at Decarie Square near Namur metro station. Every program has two stages or internships conducted within the industry. BCM staff helps students find appropriate internships. BCM currently offers 3 options leading to an AEC (Attestation of College Studies). These include: Early Childhood Education; an Assistance program, and an Interior Decoration program. The popular Early Childhood Education certificate can be obtained after four semesters, allowing graduates to work in a CPE, garderie, or to open their own home daycare. Graduates of the threesemester Assistance Program can help individuals
with physical, sensory, and psychological deficiencies, mental difficulties and other health-related issues.The Interior Decoration program trains participants to be a specialist in interior decoration, whether at home or in retail businesses; this program is completed over two semesters. Tuition fees are largely subsidized; the students’ obligation is approximately $600 per semester. Eligible students can obtain loans and bursaries from Quebec Ministry of Education; BCM's financial aid consultant assists students in this process. Registration is now open for fall 2019. Classes will be offered Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the daytime cohort. Being flexible toward different work schedules, BCM also offers other classes evenings and weekends. BCM College 6900 Decarie #216 H3X 2T8 admission@collegebcm.ca www.BCMcollege.ca 514.733.3777
June 8, 2019 •
Cote St. Luc Dramatic Society’s “Cabaret” scandalously entertaining
T
emcee (played to scenestealing perfection by By Stuart Nulman Craig Dalley). mtltimes.ca However, there is a narrative to “Cabaret”, and he Cote St. Luc that takes the form of the Dramatic Society quick mercurial relationhas certainly set ship between Cliff Bradthe bar high with shaw (Calder Levine), the their latest spring offering, unemployed American “Cabaret”, as audience novelist and Sally Bowles members are automati- (Jeanne Motulsky), the Kit cally thrust back in time Kat Club’s British-born to the Kit Kat Club, a singer and star attraction. rather tawdry Berlin And no matter how this nightclub circa 1931, at a relationship develops, or time when Germany was the latest musical numgoing through a rather ex- bers that’s packing them citing, yet troubling time into the Kit Kat Club, in its history, as the rise of “Cabaret” subtly, yet comAdolf Hitler and his Nazi pellingly, portrays the Party were waiting in the tragic undertones that wings. will soon overcome GerA good part of the show many and the rest of Eutakes place within the rope due to the gradual confines of the Kit Kat rise of the Nazis: the Club, and the CSLDS somewhat forbidden rospared no effort to au- mance between boarding thentically immerse the house owner Frau Schneiaudience into the deca- der (Linda Babins) and the dent, neo-expressionist Jewish fruit stand owner world of the Kit Kat Club, Herr Schultz (John right down to the dark Kovac), and the performburgundy curtains, the ance of the powerful Nazi vintage 1930s phones on “anthem” “Tomorrow Besome of the cabaret ta- longs To Me” that is sung bles, the clamshell foot- twice during the first act. lights and the Although “Cabaret” has a scandalously-clad mem- very strong ensemble bers of the club’s chorus, cast, two performances who are so effectively led really stood out: Jeanne by its lively, yet shameless Motulsky, who brings a lot
of force and vulnerability to her captivating performance as Sally Bowles, whether she shares dialogue with Cliff or sings her torch songs at the club; and Craig Dalley as the club’s Emcee, who is the show’s always unabashed guide to what goes on in the club in particular and Germany in general with plenty of mischief, perspective and a somewhat carefree attitude. “Cabaret” continues its run at the Harold Greenspon Auditorium, 5801 Cavendish Blvd., until June 16. So don’t just sit there alone in your room; come hear the music play and go see “Cabaret”, where you will always feel a sense of “wilkommen, bienvenue, welcome”. For more information, go to CSLDramaticSociety.com . *** If you plan to catch the multitude of free outdoor shows during this year’s 40th anniversary edition of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, here are a couple of interesting suggestions: first, the always popular Heineken Place – which was best known for its terrace, bar and excellent line-up of
Remodel your pool
quality jazz musicians who performed throughout the night – will move their venue a little further south, as they make their new home on the corner of Jeanne Mance and Rene Levesque. Between June 27 and July 6, jazz enthusiasts have the chance to enjoy some moonlight jazz as each evening will be divided into four regularly scheduled series of showcases: the Animations musicales at 4 p.m., the Aperos Jazz at 5 p.m., Les Brunantes Jazz at 7 p.m., and the Heineken Sessions at 11 p.m. Some of the artists scheduled to appear at these Heineken Place sessions include Funkxie Groove (June 27 and 28), Curtis Nowosad (June 27), Baritone Madness (July 2), Lex French (July 1), the Beth McKenna Quintet (July 4) and Manteca (July 4, 5 and 6). Second, in honour of the festival’s 40th anniversary, a new award has been established called the Oliver Jones Award. Named after the legendary Montreal jazz pianist and festival favorite, the award is conducted in the form of a contest, which is particularly
aimed at aspiring university-level young musicians from visible minorities. Five candidates will be selected from five separate Montreal universities and will perform in front of a live audience on June 26 at L’Astral in either a solo or group format.They will be judged on their talents as musicians, composers and arrangers, and the winner will receive the award, along with a $5000 prize courtesy of Stingray, plus an invitation from the festival to perform on one of its outdoor stages in 2020. For more information, go to: www.montrealjazzfest.com *** The seventh season of the APTN reality series “Hit the Ice” will start airing as of June 12 at 4 p.m. The 13-episode series spotlights a group of female Indigenous hockey players from communities across Canada, as they participate in a two-week NHL-style training camp that is led by professional coach Lisa Haley, who won a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The camp experience culminates when the aspiring players
participate in the high level hockey showcase the Boston Beantown Classic. For more information about the series, go to www.hittheice.tv . *** In a world where more and more people are trying to live and eco-friendly way of life by purchasing and using more environmentally-friendly alternative products and services, the DorvalStrathmore United Church, located at 310 Brookhaven in Dorval, will hold its first annual “Eco Back-To-Basics” event on June 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Besides a re-use and recycle garage sale, the event will also feature vendors who will be selling natural soaps, food seasonings, essential oils and more; artisan crafts for sale that are made with recycled materials; a toy swap area; a session dealing with eco-friendly gardening and small scale farming ideas, as well as how you can make your community more ecofriendly. For more information, 514-793-9879.
Services include:
Full renovation and remodeling Services • Concrete Repairs • Filter repairs OOKING B • Painting (all colours) OBS NOW J • Epoxy paint • Sand blasting
Pool Opening: Opening service for all ingound pools • Pumping out water • cleaning of pool • Inspection of pool and equipment
514-225-1554 info@refecto.ca
www.refecto.ca • June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
11
Sponsored
The Modern Day Dad
L
By Tara Palov Montreal Times
et's think back to the 1950's. We picture the stereotypical father, all suited up for work, tie snug around his neck just right, briefcase in hand. Then he was gone for the day, working hard to support the entire family. After bringing home the bacon, he likely plopped into his recliner, asking to have a few minutes to collect his thoughts and readjust his psyche. Not an easy task. He sipped his scotch, maybe watched some sports or the news or played with his kids for a while before it was time for bed. And let's be honest... we know who probably gave them a bath, read them books and snuggled until lights out. Thanks Moms. Dads weren't encouraged to be involved because the Mothers were expected to do most or all of the work involving the children and the home. Dads weren't even allowed in the delivery room! They sat in the waiting room in anticipa-
tion for the news so he could light up his cigar and enjoy his excitement from the side lines! Perhaps they wanted nothing more than to be included, but it just wasn't status quo back then. Times have changed and in a good way. Societal evolution now encourages parental role sharing. But remember, it is our fathers and grandfathers who parented us. They did a great job in spite of the norm restrictions placed upon them. After all, it is their sons and grandsons and great-grandsons today who are independent and confident enough to embrace the new mode. With cultural norms morphing parenthood, possibilities have opened up for both Moms and Dads alike. They have a broader range of choice in terms of career and/or home life. Dads everywhere are choosing to be more involved and invested in their home life. With more Mothers fulfilling their career passions, many Dads have taken over the role that was typically for Mom only. Dads stay home and raise
the kids. Dads help deliver babies. They fight for longer paternity leave. They help with the groceries, they pitch in with housework, they drive kids to school and sports. Dads are around. They clean, make gourmet dinners and still have time to play a round of golf or have beers with buddies. Many dads today have successfully learned how to juggle the two jobs. It's wonderful how fathers are encouraged to play a bigger role in their children's development. We see fathers at the playground, holding baby carriers, pushing strollers, changing diapers! It is a new freedom for all. From all Mothers and children everywhere...Thanks Dad! We know we can count on you. Earth to Body wishes all a Happy Father's Day! We stand behind our products.We give great customer service.Visit us at natural.ca. Subscribe to our newsletter.Visit our store: ‘La Boutique Earth to Body’, 89 Lucerne, Pointe Claire, QCH9R 2V1. info@natural.ca
Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, twitter, Instagram
12
www.mtltimes.ca / info@mtltimes.ca Sign-up for E-mail delivery for both editions every week
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
13
FREE ESTIMATES
EXCLUSIVE OFFER When you present this coupon recieve up to
All details in store expires December 31, 2018
Le Mount Stephen Hotel - A touch of class
MANUFACTURERS OF WINDOWS AND DOORS
Windows
• Aluminium • PVC • Hybride
Doors
• Front • Patio • Garage
Aluminium Ramps Fiberglass balconies
245 Montreal de Liesse St-Laurent, H4T 1P5
514-344-6777 • 514-293-7784
abafenestration.ca aba.aluminium@yahoo.ca
We’re the gym that comes to YOU”
In your home, Residence or Long-term Facility All Equipment Provided Wide range of individualized training programs for: Autonomous Active / Inactive Dependent Frail We focus on: • Strength • Balance & Fall Prevention * Endurance • Flexibility
L
e Mount Stephen, a gem of Montreal’s urban heritage located right downtown, is celebrating two years in operation, consolidating its place as one of the city’s top hotels. Opened just in time for Montreal’s 375th anniversary in 2017, it has since been drawing tourists from around world, delighted by its cachet, personalized service and gourmet dining. Classified as an historic monument, the George Stephen House, built as a residence in 1880 by an ultrawealthy Canadian railway pioneer, George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen, subsequently served as the prestigious private Mount Stephen Club for nearly a century, before its transformation into a luxury destination. The hotel at 1440 Drummond combines neoclassicism and contemporary lines in an intimate atmosphere. This exceptional facility has been attracting a faithful clientele from the business, leisure, sports and arts communities ever since it opened. Le Mount Stephen embodies classic
elegance, while seamlessly accommodating an avantgarde lifestyle. “The hotel is a resounding success, surpassing all expectations: thousands of people seeking a unique experience come and stay here. On entering Le Mount Stephen, our customers are charmed by its splendors and period architecture, which are a sharp contrast to its modern amenities. To many people, Le Mount Stephen is a kind of openair museum in the heart of the Golden Square Mile,” explained General Manager Antoine Naoum. But beyond the unique decor reminiscent of an English manor house, Le Mount Stephen is a fivestar luxury boutique hotel that offers Clefs d’Or concierge service. There are 90 exclusive rooms and suites, all featuring multipane floor-to-ceiling windows, custom-made beds, Cura Aquademy chromotherapy rainfall showerheads and, in some cases, a private patio. The hotel also offers more than 6,500 square feet of elegant space for weddings and other events, as
45
well as an on-site spa and fitness centre. Bar George, an extra touch of class The British-inspired restaurant, Bar George, with its cosy atmosphere and cheeky contemporary cuisine, has rapidly become a prime downtown business meeting place, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the dining room or drinks in the adjoining bar. A variety of events are held on its large festive terrace, the ideal spot for cocktails in the sun all summer long. Corporate Executive Chef Anthony Walsh of Oliver & Bonacini—who, over the course of his career, has won critical acclaim from national and international media and has garnered numerous awards, including gold medals from Taste of Canada, Black Box, Salon Culinaire and the Ontario Hostelry Institute—and Chef de Cuisine Kevin Ramasawmy (formerly of Maison Boulud) cook up innovative, distinctly Quebec twists on classic U.K. fare made from fresh local ingredients.
FREE CONSULTATION Terry & Joanne Diachun
514-220-1663 Older Adult Specialists
ageinmotion@hotmail.com / www.ageinmotion.ca
14
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
Howard Stern Comes Again by Howard Stern
R
adio shock jock Howard Stern has been regarded as shocking, inappropriate, controversial, obnoxious, sexist and vulgar. However, throughout his more than 40 year-career in radio, first on commercial radio and now ruling the airwaves with his own channel on
By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca
Sirius XM satellite radio, there is one irrefutable fact about Howard Stern: he certainly knows how to conduct a good interview. And throughout his 40 years in radio, Stern has had the privilege to interview thousands of the biggest names and personalities in the entertainment world, where the conversations were fun, exciting, revealing, and at times highly personal. For his third book – more than 25 years since his blockbuster best selling memoir “Private Parts” was published – Stern decided to focus on his radio show and showcase some of his favorite celebrity interviews, which is called Howard Stern Comes Again (which has already reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list). The book begins – oddly enough – almost as a continuation of “Private Parts” and its best selling 1995 sequel “Miss America”. First he relates how reluctant he was to write a third book, until Jonathan Karp, the current president of Simon &
Schuster, somehow managed to convince Stern to take up the pen again by presenting him an officially bound, printed and written prototype of the book. When Stern looked through the copy and began to edit and correct passages, it became the launching point for him to take the reins and turn this sample into a bona fide third book. As well, Stern recalls how a cancer scare and his decision to undergo psychotherapy made him a changed person, and compelled him to become more self-analytical and put things into perspective; it’s this reflective approach that dominates the tone of this book, as it shows a more humanist side of Howard Stern that we are starting to hear more and more of on his radio show. This massive (550-page) tome is a collection of some of Stern’s favorite celebrity interviews over the past 20+ years as they were originally broadcast over the commercial and satellite airwaves. It’s an impressive collection of A-list musicians, comedians, actors and journalists, such as Paul McCartney, Michael J. Fox, Madonna, Jerry Seinfeld, Rosie O’Donnell and Gwyneth Paltrow. Each featured interview contains an introduction by Stern, as he reflects back on the story behind each interview, how it came about, how it turned out and any repercussions. But when you read each interview, it shows Stern’s strong abilities as an interviewer, as he credits thorough research and preparation to get a better understanding of the interview subject in question, so that they can open up to him, reveal some never-heardbefore details of their lives and turn into some compelling radio listening. For example, Conan O’Brien reveals his hidden battle with depression; how Bill Murray mistak-
enly mixed up Joel Cohen for Joel Coen (half of the Oscar-winning directing duo) and ended up being the lead voice in the “Garfield” animated feature; when Stern got un-
likely music star Sia to open up about her past suicidal tendencies, and broke down in tears live on the air; and in one of the more unusual interviews in the book, Stern
surprised director Vince Gallo (who directed the universally panned “The Brown Bunny”) with a phone call from the late Roger Ebert, who was one of the critics who panned the movie, and Gallo allegedly cursed him with cancer). Also, the book features a series of five sidebars that feature interview snippets dealing with subjects such as drug addiction, sex and relationships, religion and spirituality, and the trappings and price of fame. And as an added bonus, the book features 20 years’ worth of interviews between Stern and Donald Trump, as you witness the so-
called evolution of Trump from flashy real estate magnate, to reality TV star, to presidential candidate. Howard Stern Comes Again is the long-awaited literary comeback by the “King of All Media” that his multitude of fans have waited for nearly 25 years. If anything, it proves that Howard Stern excels in the media outlet that has earned him plenty of fame, fortune and notoriety. It’s certainly a far cry from the Howard Stern who was known for “Butt Bongo Fiesta”, the rather uncomfortable Stuttering John celebrity interviews and his fascination with lesbians.
Let us help manage your online marketing!
Sign-up for E-mail news alerts today! mtltimes.ca • June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
15
Staying home might be a wise choice
S
where our memories are. If this is the case, we need to plan for it. I know people think that health care dollars should be able to support us at home but do the numbers. This is not possible!! When should we start thinking about a plan? When lawn work becomes difficult? When keeping up with house cleaning becomes more difficult? When going downstairs to do laundry becomes harder each time? When you start to feel unsteady on the stairs or are nervous about falling getting into By Donna Byrne the tub? These are all tasks that we have found mtltimes.ca in our Home Care servvacations. We plan for ices that begin to be tryour finances. We plan for ing as people age. Clients social events and when in their 80’s are calling we can get together with their 50-60 year old chilfriends and family. How dren to do these tasks at much time do we spend times when their chilthinking about and plan- dren are very busy with ning for growing older? It their children and work. is not as exciting as plan- Usually it is one child ning for a vacation or a who lives closest that family gathering but it tries to fill in the gaps. No needs to be considered. longer do we have large We often hear about families who can share how we want to stay in providing the help parour own homes for as ents need. In fact, often long as possible and in some of our clients’ famthe best case scenario, ilies are on the other side for the rest of our lives. of the world so that Home is where we are physical presence is imcomfortable and Home is possible. ome of us are in that famous “Baby Boomer” age group. We don’t have to admit where we are in that age group but it seems as if we are constantly reminded about this reality. We plan for
What can we do about the growing needs? Our Government says they will put extra money into Home Care. Will they and will it be enough? How much is enough? Should everyone get 6 hours a week of help and then add paid for private care? Should the number of hours paid for be determined on need? What if some need 40 hours of help a week to stay home? Can our system afford this if the tax dollars allocated to home care are well managed? There are so many questions and few answers. I think realistically, we have to start thinking about these questions when we are in our 40’s, 50’s and for sure by the age of 60. Do we have enough money to pay for services? What services are most needed? Make a list of the necessary tasks to keep the home going. Think about what furniture we need and use… .that favorite chair, the corner table where we put our papers and the chair that is easiest to get in and out of.Think about what can go and what should stay. Reducing clutter helps make the house easier to navigate and is safer. Go through pictures and keepsakes.
Should some of them go? Check the kitchen. What utensils do you use and what is just taking up space? Check carpets and other flooring. Are they well attached? Loose carpets can be hazardous so can that favorite rug go? Check the bath area to determine if grab bars should be installed. Most people could benefit from something to hold on to. We should not wait until there is a crisis to think about these questions. If we gradually get
into the declutter mode and put our homes in order maybe less help would be needed. From our experience these supportive measures are what most people need to stay at home safely. Maybe the so called baby boomers are already thinking about their plans for staying at home or downsizing. Maybe it will be easier for us than for our parents. Maybe we have already sorted out storage places and have contracted out lawn care and home cleaning. I
hope so. Start thinking about lifestyle changes not because we are getting older but because our interests and needs change at different phases of life. Suggestions and comments are welcome. Comments, ideas, suggestions are welcome. Contact me: donna@ashcanada.com Or at 514-695-3131 Monday to Friday between 8:30 to 4:30. Health Access Home & Nursing Care www.ashcanada.com
4226 St Jean Blvd. Suite 209 Pointe-Claire, H9H3X4
16
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
CMHC changes may harm, not help, the real estate market dropped 0.7 percentage points to 51.9%. (The lower the score, the more affordable homes are.) “The fourth-quarter relief barely made a dent in Vancouver and Toronto where affordability remains at crisis levels. Owning a home in both of these markets, as well as in Victoria and increasingly Montreal, is a huge stretch for ordinary buyers,” RBC said in a press release. In Montreal, the bank’s score is 44.5%, and RBC said the situation is not critical just yet. “Housing affordability is eroding gradually to levels that could potentially pinch buyers—though so far they haven’t shown any sign of balking,” they said. But with this new CMHC policy, that gradual erosion is likely to turn critical when this new wave of homebuyers crashes into the market. One of the potential risks with this scenario is called overhang. Essentially, because a new policy has been announced, but hasn’t come into force yet, many Canadi-
ans who are likely to qualify are going to decide to put off their purchases. For now, un-bought supply will build up. But as soon as this policy goes into effect, these first-time buyers are going to suck up huge swathes of the housing market, and prices are going to skyrocket. The new federal program is designed to lower the monthly mortgage payments of new homeowners by what amounts to a few hundred dollars a month. That can make a huge difference in the budget of a young family, but to do this, the government is putting their hands in the pockets of new homeowners for an unspecified amount, while at the same time risking further unaffordability in the housing market. They could have had the same effect—lowering monthly payments—by re-introducing 30-year amortizations. Instead, they’ve kept the limit for CMHC-insured mortgages set to 25 years. The shorter amortizations coupled with the continuation of the strict stress-testing rules, covered extensively in recent North East Mortgages blog posts, puts pressure on people on the lower end of the market. The stress test makes sure you can’t just handle the rate you’re signing on for, but makes sure you can handle an additional 2 percentage on top of it.
The rules the government has passed in the last few years have made it more difficult for new buyers and established buyers alike. They’ve also made it hard for people to refinance their more toxic debt, putting them into situations far riskier than the relative rarity of mortgage default. Adjusting those rules would have a wider effect and give more people the step up they need to enter the housing market. If the government really wanted to help with the affordability of homes, they have plenty of better options. This narrow measure is going to end up causing more harm than good. Terry Kilakos is a Chartered mortgage broker and President of North East Motgags. Terry and his team are highly trained mortgage brokers servicing all of Quebec and some parts of Canada.Their portfolio of satisfied clients gives
them a sound reputation and makes them the number one choice for mortgage advice.With access to over 20 financial institutions, their role is to shop the mortgage market in order to find the best rates and options available for your situation. Contact us anytime with your questions! info@northeastmortgages.com and visit www.northeastmortgages.c om .
In partnership with Terry Kilakos is Eleni Akrivos, Chartered real estate broker and President of North East Realties. Eleni is a lecturer in the Residential Real Estate Program at College Lasalle and Co-Hosts “The Real Estate Show” on CJAD AM800 radio every Sunday at 1:00pm. To send her questions or comments please write to eleni@nordestimmobilier.c a and visit www.northeastrealties.ca for more articles and videos.
HOUSE FOR SALE
010-111619-113199
A
pick up a maximum of $480,000. In exchange for this, the new program housing corporation gets the federal gov- an equity share in your ernment has an- home. nounced to While we know what subsidize first-time the government will give homebuyers isn’t likely to new homebuyers, we help the market but don’t know what it’s more likely to harm it. going to cost them down And not only is it not the road. Believe it or going to help out the not, there’s been no anmarket, but it’s not going nouncement on what into help out new home- terest rates will be owners. offered on the loans, nor In its recently an- what the terms of repaynounced budget, the gov- ment would be. Comernment is essentially plete costing isn’t putting the weight of expected until at least turning around the mar- the fall, likely after the ket on the backs of peo- federal election. ple just entering the But the real problem at housing market. the heart of this is the Part of the problem measures won’t do anywith the plan is that we thing to help the affordonly know what’s hap- ability of homes. It’s not pening on the front end. going to decrease the People buying their first price of housing, and it’s home will be eligible for just going to put the bura 5% top up from the den of propping up the from the Canada Mort- market on the backs of gage and Housing Cor- new entrants. poration (CMHC) to the In RBC’s most recent total cost of a home.That housing affordability reamount increases to 10% port, released in March, for new constructions.To the bank said a softer qualify, a household must housing market was makhave a combined income ing houses slightly more of less than $120,000, affordable, as their naand the CMHC will only tional affordability index By Terry Kilakos mtltimes.ca
VAUDREUIL - DORION 156, Place du Gouverneur, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Neighbourhood Vaudreuil East - Located on a private crescent, close to all amenities. 3+1 bdr, 2.5 baths,occupancy 30 days
SARUP KUNDI 514-586-3611 skundi@sutton.com REAL ESTATE BROKER
Your Swimming Pool
S
on
3
m
co
FREE ESTIMATE • 514 538-6658
•
*
e
et
pl
* T N
U
CO
S
DI
l
ia
c pe
i
t un
ch
ar
lM
9
01
2 1,
k
ns
he
itc
1430 NOTRE-DAME, LACHINE CUISINECVPDESIGN.COM • June 8, 2019
Specialist in: •opening / closing • weekly maintenance • Ingound liner installations • Maintenance on equipment •Sales - Salt systems, heaters, filters and pumps
www.mtltimes.ca
514-781-0556
billthepoolman@hotmail.com www.poolcarespecialist.ca
010-123119
SPECIALIST
17
Bonnie's Babble - Humour
Surviving the supermarket rush hour S ome people arrive early so they can to smoothly navigate their way through a food shopping expedition. Others hold back until moments before closing, joining the last trickle of people making their way towards the cash registers.Then there are those, the many, who arrive haphazardly smack in the middle of the supermarket rush hour, in denial of what awaits them - and they risk the nightmare of packed aisles, congested by those who merrily roll along in a world of their own, unaware of their surroundings - or for that matter, themselves. If you find yourself caught in this conundrum, here some ways you might consider in order to survive the experience. THE SHOPPING LIST: Do not arrive unprepared. Even if you know exactly what you need before you enter the supermarket there is a high probability your mind will go blank once you face the onslaught of others twisting and turning their way through the aisles and you might come home with four jars of pickled herring instead of four jars of spaghetti sauce. Your children will hate you. THE CARRIAGE: Make sure the wheels on the carriage all roll smoothly. Take the time to test roll a few until you find the best one. Choosing one with an unbalanced wheel can cause your navigation system to fail. Wanting to turn right and being forced to turn left can lead you into dangerous places. MAPPING OUT YOUR ROUTE: Although you might be tempted to start in the fruit and vegetable section, as most supermarkets often have them near the entrance, it is advised you choose an area where they is less congestion, like the
18
cleaning products and toilet paper aisles. You can take your time choosing between oneply, two-ply, ultra-ply or super-duper mega-ply (for those with unusual needs). Or try starting at the last section just before the frozen foods and work your way back. You can come back for the ice cream later. THE AISLES - TAKING THE PLUNGE: Secure your wallets and purses. Keep your shopping list well within view. Take in several deep breaths while visualizing yourself floating above the masses before you face the inevitable. Turn slowly into
By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca
the first aisle and scan the situation. If it is bumper to bumper with traffic, but slowly moving forward, make your move. Keep close to one side if you can, efficiently grabbing what you need off the shelves. Without changing direction and going against the flow, try to craftily reach over to the other side and grab what you need. Once out of the aisle, breathe again before heading into the next one. But then you come face-to-face with the SNEEZER and the COUGHER.This can ruin any well thought out plan.There is nothing you can do but run. THE DREADED CROSSPARKER: They come in all sizes, shapes and consciousness levels: the slow-motion lady, the family with kids, the alien
from outer space. All oblivious to their surroundings, they calmly block the aisles with nary a care. You can be polite at first, cough and say 'excuse me/excusez moi' or use a universal translator. You want to pull you hair out, you can't go backward or forward, you think of climbing over them or moving their carriage while grunting curse words under your breath. And the last resort - a gentle Achilles tendon bonk at the back of their foot. That usually gets their attention - but it can also get you a lawsuit. THE CASH REGISTER: Finding the shortest line is an imperfect art. It is the time of reckoning, the time your wallet or debit card will lose some weight - to balance out the weight you will gain from the box of sugar donuts you grabbed in a moment of anxiety. The lines are long, you see one with only two carriages just three registers away. You make your move, expertly guiding your carriage through the madding crowd, but so did a half a dozen other people and the dream is gone. You concede defeat and settle into the line in front of you. You wait patiently, hands gripping the carriage handles with enough force to crack your knuckles - and then suddenly you are there. A bar is placed and the conveyor belt moves forward allowing you to start placing your goods. You remember to breathe again and almost cry with delight as everything is slowly scanned and finally packed up. As you roll your carriage out of the supermarket your body begins to relax, until you get to the parking lot and have to face a new dilemma - the lineup of cars all vying for the quickest way out.
montrealchimneys@gmail.com
Across 1. 60's do 5. Hand-warmer 9. Guitar stroke 14. Surf sound 15. Polo grounds? 16. Anatomical fold 17. Beyond the regular schedule 20.Village in Belgium 21. Spark 22. Fingers 23. Frightening: var. 24. Recipe abbr. 25. Engenders 28. Feet, slangily 32. Entertained, in a way 33. Be human 34. Omitted 35. In a remarkable manner 40. Tune 41. It can be flipped 42. Tangle 43. Oolong holder 46. Don Juans 47. Till fill 48. King or queen, e.g. 49. Nigerian city 51. ___ lily 52. Drench
www.mtltimes.ca
55. Go over 58. Rial spender 59. Trollope's "Lady ___" 60. Guitarist Lofgren 61. Gozo Island is part of it 62. Drink garnish 63. Keep in Down 1. It can be gray 2. "___ Brown" (1974 film) 3. Have status 4. "Catch-22" pilot 5. Functionaries 6. Bad loan 7. Concern 8. Word with cry or side 9. Directed skyward 10. Fluffs up 11.Venom 12. Wood sorrels 13. Card game 18. Menu 19. Natural 23. It has a big mouth 24. Donut-shaped surfaces 25. ___ suit 26. Mischief-maker 27. Bone cavities 28. Pendergrass 29. With gelidity
30. Noted blind mathematician 31. Eye sores 36. Heir, sometimes 37. Purges 38. Bookseller 39. Certain network 44. Penetrating 45. Lack of oxygen 46. "All clear!" is one 48. Saint-Germain's river 49. Myrtle family plant 50. Stage of development 51. Compos mentis 52. Hissy fit 53. Look like a creep 54. Call to attention 55. Neighbor of Bulg. 56. Bad-mouth 57. Pulls Please see answers on-line Saturday edition Page 25 June 8th, 2019 edition: www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
E-mail or fax your classified to:
Tel.: 514.951.3328 • info@mtltimes.ca
ACCOUNTING
EXPERTS
010-101418
Complete accounting services Payroll, GST/QST, DAS Financial Statements Corp & Personal Taxes
3” x 3” every week for six months
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FOR
75
/
WEEK • BLACK & WHITE / COLOUR EXTRA • ARTWORK NOT INCLUDED • CAN CHANGE AD EVERY WEEK • SEND PDF 300 DPI BY TUESDAY NOON 3”W X 3”H
MIN
24
WEEKS
514-685-5666
010-042217
FREE / GRATUIT 2nd & 4th Sun. 7:30 P.M. (English) 1er et 3e dimanche 19h30 (Francais) Where/Lieu: Hotel Espresso, 1005 Guy (Metro: Guy) Info: (514) 937-8359 www.iiihs.org
• June 8, 2019
MOVING ?
Call Bill 514-457-2063
PSYCHIC
01-120917
All jobs - houses, aparts., single items. 30 years experience. Local / Long distance Maritime, Ontario. TOLL FREE 1-877-870-3432
PSYCHIC & SPIRIT TEA Mediums - Psychics (Last Thursday of each month) 6 - 9PM refreshments SSF- IIIHS Centre 1974 de Maisonneuve west, Montreal (514) 937-8359 www.iiihs.org
010-042217
MEDIUMSHIP MEDIUMNITÉ SPIRIT COMMUNICATION
?
FINANCIAL Problems? Drowning in debt! Stop the harassment. Bankruptcy might not be the answer. Together let’s find a solution. Free Consultation. G. Bill Hafner - Licensed Insolvency Trustee 8585 St-Laurent: 514-983-8700.
SERVICE
We pay TOP $$$ for scrape vehilces $150 - $1000 Pick-up removal included Call the best!
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
FATHER / SON TEAM FORSTEVE 45 YEARS FRANK AND
AUTO SERVICE
FATHER / SON TEAM FOR 45 YEARS
SPRING IS ALMOST HERE
LET ME CHECK YOUR SUSPENSION, YOUR SHOCKS, YOUR TIRES IN OTHER WORDS... YOUR SHAKES RATTLE AND ROLL!
OUR MOTTO: HONESTY
514-620-5976
FATHER / CALL SON TEAM FOR NOW! 45 YEARS FRANK
SAFE-T-TREE Quality pruning & felling hedges and stumps 514-368-6481 www.safettree.com
Le Faubourg des Antiquités 092319
FINANCE
A1- Towing
514-993-8839
010-102019-113179
by e-mail info@mtltimes.ca
7 DAYS/WEEK ANY CONDITION
Violin lessons-classicalwith Shirlee Mays, experienced professional. $30 for 45 minutes or $40 for a full hour. If you feel stuck in your progress, I have a practice system to expand your technique. Live in H a w k e s b u r y . minni@hawkigs.net or 1613-632-9179 after 11:00 A.M.-please leave message
010-092319
info@taxexpertservice.com
FOR SCRAP 444021912
(On Samson off Hwy 13) Open: Monday - Friday 9A.M. - 5P.M.
14.
WANTED: CARS, TRUCKS OR VANS
31 Samson, Suite 204
$ ONLY
AUTO
010-100116
FINANCE
Over 30 Years. Experience
010-060119-113174
for the 4 weeks price of 3
Carpentry,Fences & Decks Doors &Windows Concrete & Cement Finishing Brick Work & Tuck Pointing Gyproc,Painting Ceramic Tiles
36 Antique & Collectable dealers, every Sunday Indoor 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 15739 de la Caserne, Ste Geneviève, Pierrefonds, H9H 1G4 514-620-0505 Buy & Sell
lefaubourgdesantiquites@live.ca lefaubourgdesantiquites.blogspot.ca www.mtltimes.ca
LOOKING FOR MODELS We are looking for real women to be our models for Lafassia skincare campaign. If you’re interested in active botanicals beauty products, whether you have skin problems or not, we want to hear from you. Let us pamper you in the purest botanicals and luscious aroma. Age group: 30 to 55 years old. Reach us at care@lafassia.com To know more visit: www.lafassia.com
010-070619
3551 boul. St. Charles, suite #547, Kirkland, Quebec H9H 3C4
12 words or less. 35¢ each add. word.
/ wee k p l u s G ST & P S T
Other Features Add amount Framed ad + $2.50 Bold letters + $2.50 Capitals + $2.50 Centered text + $3.75 Clip art + $9.50 Picture + $14.00
010-033119
9
$ 95
Great time to clean-up! Our classifieds are
Applicants with photos will be considered first
SALES REP WANTED
Looking for bilingual salesperson to cover Montreal & surrounding area’s with fantastic promotion campaign for both our papers.
• Bilingual • Must have own car. • Minimum 2 years sales experience (Sales with other newspapers an asset). • Salary base depending on experience. Please send your CV to info@mtltimes.ca or call (514)457-7656
19
BUY & SELL
Gunsmith
10-102019-113182
514-453-5018
010-100419-113192
010-060119
NEW AND USED RESTRICTED AND NON RESTRICTED REPAIRS
Arbo-Tech
Office (514)326-0423 Cellular: (514)969-9685
www.Arbo-Tech.ca info@arbo-tech.ca
www.oneounce.com
010-082719
• • • •
BOKOR RENOVATIONS
EXPERT IN COMPLETE PROJECTS In business for over 25 years
• Kitchens • Carpentry • Windows & Doors • Bathrooms • Basements • Brick & Cement & extensions PAINTING & DECORATING
INSURED • BONDED • EXPERIENCED
99 . 8
Call 514-867-4192
General Renovations Concrete / Masonry Brick • Stone • Chimney Pointing & rebuild Cement • Balcony • Sidewalk Foundation, Repairs & Rebuild Uni-Stone & Sustaining Walls Indoor & Outdoor FREE estimate Call Joe or Frank:
14.
3” x 3” every week for six months
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FOR
75
$ ONLY
/
WEEK • BLACK & WHITE / COLOUR EXTRA • ARTWORK NOT INCLUDED • CAN CHANGE AD EVERY WEEK • SEND PDF 300 DPI BY TUESDAY NOON 3”W X 3”H
MIN
24
WEEKS
by e-mail info@mtltimes.ca
514-634-5631• 514-433-7559
010-111119-113195
RBQ#: 8257-8931-36
010-052419
Free Estimate • Fully Insured
010-102719-113185
Construction JOE CARNUCCIO
20
Tree Specialist
010-093018
$
www.bokorrenovation.com
RBQ #8346-8199-29
Experienced in insurance claims
Trimming Pruning Tree Planting Removal of Dangerous Trees •Stump Removal • Cedar Hedges
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
PAVAROTTI: He was the greatest Movie Reviews By Sergio Martinez
T
his documentary starts in an unlikely place for opera, the Teatro Amazonas, in Manaos, once the rubber capital of the world, well inland in the Amazonian jungle, in fact in the middle of the Brazilian forest. The rubber barons who exploited the new product which would revolutionize the automobile industry had built that majestic theatre and had managed to bring there some of the most famous opera stars of the turn of the 20th century. Caruso would have sung
there, although there are some doubts that such a thing really happened. Pavarotti, however, visited the legendary opera palace, and with images of that journey, this documentary directed by Ron Howard begins. “Pavarotti" is a well-researched documentary, with relevant archival material covering practically all the life of the greatest tenor of the late 20th century. His early life is documented with a few baker who also was an family photos, his humble amateur tenor, his experiorigins in Modena, the in- ence as a member of the fluence of his father, a
enneth Branagh directs and plays the role of William Shakespeare in this movie set in 1613 when the bard has already been recognized as the greatest playwright of his time. Shakespeare, however, is having a bad time after the Globe Theatre burned to the ground and a few years earlier, his only son, Hamnet, had died. Shakespeare is a successful author, but now he has decided not to write anymore and instead he is
back at his home in Stratford, back to a family he has neglected and now has to face the consequences of that behaviour. The first night at home his wife Anne (Judy Dench) makes it clear how she feels about her husband when guiding him to the bedroom she has arranged for him: "This is the guest's chamber, it has the best bed, and the visitor always gets the best bed." His relation will not be better with his daughters, Susannah (Lydia Wil-
career, and his marriage to a local young woman. The movie also shows the highlights of Pavarotti's career as an opera singer, and as a participant in numerous recitals, the most famous were the ones staged with his fellow tenors Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras during two of the Soccer World Cups. Pavarotti also contributed to numerous humanitarian causes, and in some of the benefit-concerts shared the stage with pop singers. The film doesn't avoid
some touchy issues such as his affair with a young American soprano, and then his divorce, to marry his personal assistant, a much younger –and very beautiful– Nicoletta Mantovani in 2003. This is a film that should please both, opera lovers as well as members of the public who may be really interested in the life of a great artist, a generous and likeable human being, and a giant of the opera, the "king of the high Cs" as he was called. Running time: 114 min
"All is True" will please those interested in anything that has a relation to Shakespeare, but it may also interest women for some very contemporary underlying problems present in the plot. There is also an ex-
cellent re-creation of the period and pleasant music as well. Recommended to all. Running time: 101 min.
ALL IS TRUE –Shakespeare facing his past some unsettling truths. Branagh delivers a solid performance as the tormented writer caught between a successful life as a playwright and a poet, but a sad one as a father and husband. For her part Judy Dench, that grand lady of the British screen, portrays a convincing wife dealing with the everyday affairs of her home, caring for the children, indeed the head of the household, in the shadow of her brilliant but absent husband.
50 % R
FO AY R MO FA N TH D ER WE ’S IL D AY
O FF
K
son) unhappily married to a puritan doctor, and Judith (Kathryn Wilder), not yet married. Away from many social contacts, reluctantly attending church services, although from time to time receiving some important visitors, Shakespeare devotes most of his time to a garden that he decided to start, that would keep him apart from the haunting memories and images of his only son (Sam Ellis) whose untimely death shrouds
local church choir, his participation in a singing contest, the launching of his
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
21
22
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
23
24
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
Answers for June 8, 2019
mtltimes.ca
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
25
26
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
27
Seirios K9 Academy Professional dog training and behaviour specialist
Services offered: Obedience, behaviour, family protection 1-on-1 private lessons and board and training programs
(514)995-5453 info@seiriosk9.com www.seiriosk9.com
28
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •
• June 8, 2019
www.mtltimes.ca
29
Find out the latest news in Montreal by signing up today! Even George gets with the times!
mtltimes.ca
Keep up with the times! Social media • Graphics • Videos • websites We do it all! E-mail for a quote today! info@mtltimes.ca
30
www.mtltimes.ca
June 8, 2019 •