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ction Jeunesse de l'Ouest-de-l'île (AJOI) is an organization determined to help young adults ages 18 to 35 in need of assistance - people who live in the shadows of our society, often unseen, struggling on a day-to-day basis just to

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get by. AJOI's mission is to establish and maintain outreach intervention services for youth at risk or in difficulty in the West Island. They are unwavering in their goal to open a homeless shelter to help them - and they need the community behind them. People have suggested these young adults should

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friends until exhausting all of their options and then waiting and hoping an outreach worker manages to find them a temporary room for the night. Many of these young adults want a better life for themselves, they don't want to be living on the streets or sleeping in conditions that put them further at risk. "How can they go to school or hold down a job when they do not know where they are going to sleep and if they are going to eat?" Tania said. Although the West Island is considered to have advantageous living conditions, the area 'hides a reality where 17,525 young people, 18% of young people from 0 to 34 years, are living in areas of social and material deprivation'. And that's where 'Ricochet' comes in. AJOI created Ricochet (Hébergement / Homes) in 2017, 'the first nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop

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housing resources for young adults living in situations of residential instability in the West Island'. Through Ricochet they have been raising funds for a project that would see them in partnership with Residence Bienvenue, a non-profit rehab center located in Pierrefonds, the Accès-Logis program of the SHQ and the CIUSSS de l’Ouestde-l’Île, towards the construction of a new 32 unit building - where they would share the units with Residence Bienvenue and have 16 units of transitional social housing of their own offering: Personalized psychosocial support, Support and supervision throughout the process, Support to community life, Interim free or low-cost services for food or clothing, A referral and support service and Assistance in transition to long-term housing. Right now they are going through the long drawn out process of ob-

taining grants for the project, from municipal to provincial levels of government. Some funding has been secured for different areas like an Outreach Worker, but more importantly they are in the process of working with the Société d'habitation du Québec on a $3.6 million grant for the actual construction of the building, literally the foundation of the project and they are hopeful it will come through. But more funding will be needed in areas like Administration and for Emergency Intervention and Social Workers - and that is where you can help. There are several ways to donate to this initiative. Go to their website to find out how or even participate in one of their fundraising events. To find out more call 514-675-4450 go to: www.ajoi.info/donate

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meeting on the electrification of public transport took place recently in the borough of Saint-Laurent. The meeting was organized by Saint-Laurent Borough Mayor Alan De Sousa and

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Snowdon City Councillor Marvin Rotrand to explore options to facilitate clean and affordable electric buses in Montreal in the foreseeable future. Despite poor weather conditions, Saint-Laurent Borough Hall was packed with some of Canada's foremost experts as well as community stakeholders. The meeting took place in French although many of those in attendance came from outside Quebec. However, Mayor De Sousa encouraged participants to ask questions in English during a Q & A session after the presentation. The STM is still in the • March 2, 2019

Left: Electric Bus Above: Meeting on Electrification of Public Transport Photo Credits: Norberto Jr Mandin

pilot project stage of electrification and plans to go fully electric beginning only in 2025. Rotrand and others would like to see a faster rollout of electrification. He says purchases have been costly with the replacement of the actual diesel and diesel hybrid buses going slowly. The STM announced it will pick up the pace for electrifying its surface transit system by going ahead with the purchase of electric buses in a variety of types and using different technologies. However, the transit agency cautioned that the future of electric buses cannot be limited to a single technology that meets all needs. Some have criticized the STM's acquisition strategies noting problems with hybrid buses. Earlier De Sousa flagged the ques-

tion of hybrid technology when Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante went forward with a campaign pledge to buy 300 new hybrid buses. At the time, he said it wasn't certain that this was the best technology, and acquiring hybrid buses would slow down the shift to electric buses. However, the STM says hybrid buses remain a necessary step toward the full electrification of the bus fleet and is the best choice for the moment. Part of the problem in getting a relatively new system of electric buses up and running is the lack of a universal charging standard. "Each manufacturer uses its own proprietary system that is non-compatible with its competitors for the recharge of the electric buses it produces," Ro-

trand says.This means less flexibility for transit operators in terms of fleet management if a bus depot uses only a particular manufacturer's charging infrastructure. Someone else's buses can't be warehoused and maintained in that garage. The challenges of implementing and maintaining a fully electric fleet are not only technological but also legislative. Quebec is committed to going green and using clean non-polluting energy. The STM has been mandated by the Quebec government to only buy buses with what

are called clean engines, which means hybrid or electric. It will take political will though to implement the changeover to full electrification. "We note that the European

Union is moving rapidly toward legislation that would oblige this common standard (for electric buses)," Rotrand says. "We think Canada should follow the same path."

11 Critical home inspection traps to be aware of weeks before listing your home for sale

MONTREAL - According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That's why it's critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn

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Canadian Philosopher Charles Taylor on Diversity in Modern Quebec

anadian philosopher and author Charles Taylor spoke recently on diversity in a modern Quebec at the Newman Centre at McGill University. Taylor is professor emeritus at McGill University and the former Co-Chair with Gérard Bouchard of Quebec's

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Consultation Commission on Reasonable Accommodation of Cultural Minorities. The Bouchard-Taylor Commission produced a detailed report in 2008 on accommodation of religion and cultural minorities in Quebec. Taylor spoke to a packed audience of faculty and students at the Newman Centre on the need for greater openness toward minorities as tensions

flare once again over religious symbols in the workplace. Premier François Legault of Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) has vowed to limit immigration and prohibit teachers and other civil servants who wield authority from wearing a hijab, kippah, or turban. The atmosphere has become so charged that the English Montreal School Board recently sent a letter to parents inviting them to attend a public meeting to discuss the CAQ's proposed ban on teachers and staff wearing religious symbols in school, a move which could potentially also affect employees who wear a conspicuous crucifix or cross jewelry. Legault is promising to act swiftly and pass legislation that would bar public servants in positions of authority such as judges, police officers, prison guards, and teachers from wearing religious garb on the job. Taylor said that while the state must be secular in its functions - "in what it does" - this doesn't justify taking away the religious freedom of individuals. "It is deeply insulting the way they go after that Muslim woman for wearing a hijab," he said.Taylor made these comments in reference to what some see as

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a growing trend of intolerance towards Muslims. Taylor highlighted modern disenchantment over identity as a root cause of rising conflicts between people of different cul-

tures and religious backgrounds. In the past, he said, society was homogeneous affecting people's worldviews and allegiances. The religious views of the Catholic Church and Protestant national churches "infiltrated the political theories" of European history. This contrasts markedly with today's pluralistic realities which often collide with those cultural legacies. Taylor said we need to "unbundle" our concept of identity and belonging in the modern world.Today, people often have multiple identities he said, citing this example: One can say, "I am a Catholic, I belong to a meditation group, I am a doctor with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)." This cosmopolitan view doesn't necessarily sit well with the powers that be in erstwhile French

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Catholic Quebec. While the primacy of the French language is considered a linchpin of Québécois identity Quebec's Catholic roots still inform its identity and political discourse. A case in point concerns the crucifix in the National Assembly. Despite calls from the Mouvement laïque québécois to remove it along with religious statues in public buildings the new government has flatly refused to do so, as did the Liberal Government before it. The CAQ said it has no intention of taking down the crucifix that hangs behind the Speaker's chair in the legislature. "The crucifix, which has hung in the National Assembly since 1936, is part of our history.” However, some would say that branding the crucifix as a symbol of national identity, minus respect for religious minori-

ties is hypocritical. Taylor now supports keeping the crucifix in the National Assembly in spite of the Bouchard-Taylor Commission's earlier recommendation to remove it and put it in a museum. He says the crucifix is a symbol of "le Patrimoine" i.e. Quebec's cultural heritage (much like the cross on Mount Royal). He doesn't agree with the kind of "laïcité" of some secularists "who want to kick religious people out of the state." Religious pluralism he noted, presents both challenges and opportunities. He acknowledged that the relationship between Christians and Muslims is complex, but with potential for meaningful exchange. "I feel a tremendous sense of something that is very rich for all of us," he said. "It can help us get over the Crusades and Jihad."

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Montreal home prices jumped 18% in the last 5 years

ccording to our findings, Canadian cities take the extremes: 6 markets make it in the top biggest home price hikes, while the other 6 markets on the list show up with the most modest changes. Here are the findings that might be of interest you: Montreal home prices jumped 18% in the last 5 years, placing the city on the 9th spot among the North American markets with the smallest price changes; Compared to other large cities across the country – Toronto (59%) or Vancouver (68%) – Montreal’s 18% price increase seems

modest; This percentage change means homebuyers in Montreal need to pay an additional $52,841 for the average home com-

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dance were Sun Youth staff and volunteers. Needless to say there was a lot of love in the air! There was a big surprise in store for the many guests: a chance to win tickets to watch the Montreal Canadiens from a luxury suite at the Bell Centre, courtesy of the Montreal Gazette. Thanks to generous sponsors, numerous other prizes were also offered through a raffle, with everything from beauty products, chocolate, clothing store and restaurant gift certificates to wine bottles and more. Sun Youth would like to

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Teenage Montrealer ready to scare audiences with role in “Pet Sematary” movie

lyssa Brooke Levine is your typical 14-yearold teenage girl, yet with a quiet, unassuming nature to her. However, come this April 5, this quiet, unassuming young Montrealer will be terrorizing moviegoers as Zelda in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1983 bestseller “Pet Sematary”. This is the second film version of King’s horror novel (the original version was released in 1989 and starred the late Fred Gwynne, who was best known for his role of Herman Munster in the 1960s CBS sitcom “The Munsters”). Starring John Lithgow, Jason Clarke and Amy Seimetz – and directed by the team of Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer – “Pet Sematary” takes place in a small town in Maine, where Louis Creed, his wife and their two children move into a home in a rural part of the state, where a nearby eerie pet cemetery holds their fascination. But when their pet cat is tragically killed, Creed decides to have it buried in the mysterious pet cemetery, where thanks to a number of frightening circumstances, finds out that dead is better. This is not the first time that Alyssa has had some acting experience in front of the camera. Since the age of four months, she and her identical twin sis• March 2, 2019

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ter Amber have appeared in a number of TV commercials and TV series, including the French language soap opera “Un monde a part” and as the twin sisters from “The Shining” on the French Canadian series “Mes Petits Malheurs”. The story of how Alyssa landed the role of Zelda in “Pet Sematary” began last April, when she was in an orthodontist’s office waiting for Amber to get fitted for braces. “She was getting a bit bored, so I snapped a picture of Alyssa goofing around in the dentist chair, with her legs behind her head because she is very flexible and can twist herself into

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a pretzel,” said her mother Cheryl Levine. “A month later, I saw a notice online that a young female acrobat/contortionist was being sought for a speaking role in a feature film that was going to be shooting in Montreal that summer. So I sent in the picture that I took of Alyssa in the dentist chair

with the caption ‘Is this what you’re looking for?’” As a result, Alyssa was called by the casting agency to audition for the part of Zelda with 50 other girls. From there, she got two other call backs, this time auditioning with 10 other aspiring Zeldas and then four other actresses who competed for the part. “I got a final callback, but we arrived an hour late because my mom mistakenly wrote down the wrong time for the final callback,” said Alyssa. “But the casting people patiently waited for us because they wanted me to do the audition first. Later that same day, they called me back and offered me the role of Zelda in Pet Sematary.” To prepare for the role of Zelda, Alyssa watched clips from the 1989 movie version of “Pet Sematary” that featured Zelda, and had her father Warren tell her how the story was told in Stephen King’s book (which she got the entire cast and crew to autograph a copy of a recent paperback edition of the novel that she brought with her to the set). “I have to admit I am a little bit scared of horror movies, and they sometimes give me nightmares,” she said. As well, Alyssa had to endure the long, grueling process of movie makeup effects so that she can perform the role of Zelda. First, she went through

the 45-minute process of having a cast made of herself in the East End studios of Oscar-nominated makeup effects artist Adrien Morot (who did the makeup for the XMen and Night at the Museum movies); and when shooting took place, Alyssa spent up to six hours in the makeup chair each day having the headto-toe prosthetics put on her throughout the five days she spent on the set of “Pet Sematary” last summer, both in Mel’s Cite du Cinema and on location in Hudson/St. Lazare. “When I had the prosthetics on for the first time, I saw myself in the mirror and I was shocked, because I looked so creepy,” she said. And the unrecognizable, nightmarish look of Alyssa as Zelda appears (but rather mysteriously) in the film’s main theatrical poster and advertising.

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And even her sister Amber got involved in the production of “Pet Sematary”; first as one of the masked children who regularly brings the bodies of dead pets to the cemetery, and also as Alyssa’s stand-in. As well, Alyssa admits that her experience shooting “Pet Sematary” has changed her perception of horror movies in general. “Ever since then, I have become less scared about watching horror movies because now I know how they are made behind the scenes,” she said. “I don’t get that many nightmares anymore because now I am going to be in everyone’s nightmares!” “Pet Sematary” opens in theatres everywhere on April 5, with the world premiere on March 14 at the prestigious SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas (where Alyssa will be in attendance with the rest

of the movie’s cast). Here are some Montreal entertainment reminders for this month. There are still tickets available for comedian Jeremy Hotz’s March 8 show at Theatre Maisonneuve of Place des Arts as part of his “Dangerously Handsome” tour of Canada; tickets cost $49.75 and $59.75 and can be purchased by calling 514-842-2115 or going online at www.placdesarts.com. Theatre Maisonneuve is also the place for Ballets Jazz de Montreal’s show “Dance Me”, which features the music of the late Leonard Cohen, from March 14-23. Disney On Ice’s brand new show “Mickey’s Search Party” will be at the Bell Centre from March 7-10, and will have an interactive aspect to it, where kids will get the chance to play an interactive role during one segment of the show. Ticket prices start at $20.

The Caesar turns 50! Special edition book – 50 years 50 stories!

anada’s Cocktail turns 50 this year! To mark this milestone, Canadians representing every province and territory have shared their personal Caesar stories in a first-of-its-kind com-

memorative book,“The Caesar. 50 Years. 50 Stories: Celebrating a Half-Century of Canada’s National Cocktail.” “What other drink can rightly claim that it came, it quenched and it conquered Canada,” said Simon Han-

cock, long-time Caesar enthusiast and the book’s editor. To see more please visit:

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Why Canadians hate winter, especially this one!

ow does bad winter weather, snow storms, or extreme cold affect web-traffic, calls and bookings to sun destinations? A survey of 2,000 Canadians was conducted by

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Spring Forecast – Early March to feel like January

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early March. However, later in March we expect an abrupt flip in the weather pattern,” To see more please visit:

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'Montreal Despite It All - We're In Love'

ken leg to break our spirit. Although sometimes it feels like being a Pit-Bull (Type) trying to stop a downhill MayorBulldozer (Type) on an ice-coated, unsalted Beaver-Hall (Type) road, but our resolve only gets stronger. As Montreal celebrates the 375th anniversary of its founding, there are just as many reasons why we are still in love with our city. To put it simply, the heart of Montreal does not lie within the walls of City Hall, not by a longshot. It lies within the collective heart of By Bonnie Wurst Montrealers. mtltimes.ca For one, Montreal is amazingly multicultural. The most apparent Besides our Francophone would be the nightmare and Anglophone commuof construction and infra- nities, one third of the structure work, heaved city's population is enupon us like one humon- riched by Italians, Greeks, gous scoop of wet ce- Haitians, Moroccans, Arab ment that won't dry - and Lebanese, Armenians, which clearly could have Japanese, Irish, Chinese, been dished out at a far Latin Americans, Koreans, more organized and intel- Chinese, Jewish and Aboligent pace. Warning cries riginal people - and more. from professionals in the At festivals and special field of mental health events or by taking a stroll about the anxiety and in a different neighborstress levels plaguing hood, you will find it all, Montrealers went un- especially the culinary deheeded by City Hall. So lights - from Schwartz's we do what Montrealers smoked meat to St.Viado, we simply embrace teur bagels, as well as construction cones with poutine, souvlaki, Thai creativity; from t-shirts, noodles, escargot, falafels, key chains and even or- shawarma, sushi, gefilte ange and white striped fish, vegan delights and popsicles. We walk the everything in between. talk and rock it. And much of it relatively Our spirit will not be inexpensive. broken by our taxpayer The arts and entertaindollars being spent on ment scene here is also things so many of us amazing. Place des Arts in loudly and clearly said we the area of the Quartier do not want or need, and des Spectacles is at the bordered on the ridicu- heart of it all, with classilous. And when our sug- cal and contemporary gestions for how to dance, broadway plays, opbetter spend our money, eras, the MSO and all such as making sure no types of musical performchild in Montreal ever has ances from Montreal and to ever go to sleep hun- around the world. The gry, fall upon deaf ears - Quartier des Spectacles is we simply dig into our hotter than summer with own pockets and fill the the Montreal Internafood banks. tional Jazz Festival, Festival With winter comes the International Nuits slipperiest of slopes, liter- D'Afrique, FrancoFolies ally - sidewalks and roads and Just for Laughs, to the Habs could play a few name a few. games on, and win. But We are a city that likes to hey, we're Montrealers party. Festivals abound all and we forge ahead. It over the island, all year takes a lot more than a round - from Old Monfew cracked ribs or a bro- treal and the Old Port to ontrealers are a special kind. We love our city, despite all the challenges we have been facing - and there have been many.

holding us spellbound with their words. We are also home to the Salon du Livre and the multilingual Blue Metropolis Montreal International Literary Festival. And without further delay… let's not forget The HABS. Period. Need I say more? Our 375 year history is rich with amazing accomplishments. There is so much we have to celebrate, not just this year, but every day. When the going gets tough, Montrealers come together, no matter what their differences are. We are the collective heartbeat that keeps Montreal alive and well. We welcome Mount Royal (where the bagels right out of the a whole new level during refugees from horrible sitmany like to jam on da' oven, but that doesn't the summer. We are also uations, helping them to Tam Tams on a sunny day even give us pause. one of the best cities for adjust to new lives. Why? when da' grass is green - Wrapped in parkas, blan- cyclists, who 'zip-line' Because in turn, they and often smokin') to St. kets (and perhaps a wee through 700 kilometers of bring with them many Denis and St. Laurent pint inside a pocket to bike lanes. But we also like wondrous things which streets, the Plateau area warm the blood), thou- it slow. Trails, walking can only add to the wonand the Quartier Latin. sands march forth in the paths and beautiful parks der of our city.Are we not And our gay community night, in sub-zero temper- abound from riverside to all from immigrant ancescontributes so much to atures, towards the sound forested mountain and try as well? So it's okay if this year what makes Montreal of electronic music and there's our lake named special. In the Gay Village, dance at Igloo Fest. For after a Beaver who has 2.75 kms of our city roads will be torn up so they we party in all colors of those who prefer a less never been seen. Our city is home to can be 'improved' in order the rainbow with Pride frightening experience Festivals and Parades. there is the 'Fête des the Cirque du Soleil and to accommodate a ForFrom the streets to the Neiges' to put a chill into innovative leaders like mula E high speed race, at rooftop terraces, we love the winter blues, topped Ubisoft and the Moment a cost $4.5 million (and Factory, not to mention counting) for a one weekas one. As for fashion, Mon- off with a night in the Ice internationally renowned end event - instead of Universities and world being put towards 'imtreal is a shopping mecca, Hotel. Bring it on! When the warmer class Museums. Our Liter- proving' our own urgent not just for us but for tourists from all over the weather returns we like it ature scene is filled with roadwork. We will still world who flock to fast, maybe because the amazing, talented writers find a way to be there. Despite it all we are Sainte-Catherine St. de- season is too short. The who teach us or bring us partment stores and Grand Prix of Montreal to other places in time, still in love with Montreal! SO LET'S CELEBRATE! trendy retail chains as well brings Crescent Street to as unique boutiques and vintage shops in the Mile End area. Our music scene beats to the rhythm of Montreal's heart with local and internationally successful artists; Francophone, Anglophone and culturally diverse.We have an abundance of amazing talent here and it just keeps coming. Our nightlife is alive with countless bars and nightclubs - from Latin, African and Jazz clubs to Boîte à Chansons and Burlesque shows that light up the night like the International Fireworks Competition that lights up our summer sky. Winter in Montreal could sometimes freeze

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t began with random reports from drivers claiming to have seen alien beings crawling out of large potholes on the Decarie Expressway many calling it a 'close encounter of the third kind', but without the five musical tones 'Re, Mi, Do, Do, So'. They were described as looking somewhat like tall humans, dressed in long translucent robes, but with bulging, Timbit-glazed eyes and instead of skin they were covered in Youppi-like fur. At first the sightings were considered nothing but the hallucination of drivers, traumatized by the constant shake, rattle and clunk (or crunch) experience of broken axles and flying hubcaps - and the dizzying effects caused by trying to avoid what some described as a 'close encounter of the sixthswerving kind' (death of a human or animal associated with a UFO). Authorities brushed it off - until last night when a group from NASA and SETI showed up at the Turcot Interchange. They shut down access to all the ramps and set up tents under the new StJacques overpass. But Montrealers took it all in stride of course, accustomed to road closures and simply sought out alternate routes. Early in the morning, an announcement came over the Emergency Alert system - telling everyone to stay inside until further notice. Montrealers crammed the city's hotlines, wanting to know if it was considered a 'snow day'. An announcement from the GSN (Global Sensationalist Network) came soon after and everyone was glued to

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create doorways. But there is nothing to be alarmed about as they come in peace and wish to offer their knowledge… they wish to help us fix our roads!" An audible cheer was heard across the island. "And now… a word from the Aliens." "For several of your decades," they said in a universally understood language," we watched from afar as the CCC (Consortium of Corrupt Contractors) from the Delta Quadrant (home of the Borg), slowly infiltrated your city and began destroying the roads. Resistance was futile. Seeing as the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies are expected to collide in approximately 4.5 billion years, merging to form one large disc-galaxy, we felt compelled to reach out and help our future fellow

beings. We have the technology to permanently repair all the roads covering the island. It will be applied through laser beams, harmless to any living organisms. But as we do not want to be bothered by you, this technology will permanently seal access to Andromeda, until we meet again. We ask that you stay off all the roads from Friday at 11:59pm to Monday at 5:00am." It was followed by statements by politicians, starting with Mayor Valiant Greenplante who welcomed the Andromedans and offered them free access to Bixi bikes and the rights to cross Mount Royal at their will. Opposition Leader Lionel Nitpickerez, claimed it was a great cover up by Greenplante, and they should have to pay a visitors tax. Premier Lego said they should be immediately expelled, as they arrived as illegal alien immigrants and they did not speak louder in French. Prime Minister Trudiddly-doo, welcomed them with open arms, offering temporary accommodations in the best of Canada's border tents, while PC party leader Andrew Sneerdimples said it was all a lie, a Liberal conspiracy that must be investigated immediately. The Andromedans responded, asking for only one thing in return - a hundred dozen Montreal bagels. After all, they lived close to 2.5 million lightyears away from Earth and with the black holes closed, 4.5 billion years would be a long time to wait for one hot out of the oven. March 2, 2019 •

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he Auvergne region is in the middle of France, surrounded by extinct volcanoes. It is one of the oldest wine growing areas of France but the wines are little known outside the region. The climate produces light, fresh and fruity wines, with the reds dominated by the Gamay grape.To the outside world this region is best known for Michelin car tires, Volvic water and Saint-Nectaire cheese, with the city at the centre of the region

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being Clermont-Ferrand. This wine subregion of the Loire Valley, is notable for the soil which is "limestone-clay from the Pliocene or Oligocene eras, mixed with volcanic debris," according to Loire Valley Wines. Extending over 53 villages, Côtes d'Auvergne produces red, white and rosé wines from chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well Winemaking going back to the 5th century, these wines were famous with the local nobility when ports along the Allier River made shipment possible. Phylloxera, the two great wars created a depression in wine production, but further investment from young winemakers with attention to quality earned Côtes d’Auvergne Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) designation in 2011. Five sub-appellations include Madargues, Chateaugay, Chanturgue, Corent and Boudes.

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The Whistler by John Grisham Book review

f you need a good read during the Christmas holidays, you can’t beat John Grisham’s latest legal thriller The Whistler. It has everything you could want in a Grisham thriller … detailed legal procedures, intrigue, skullduggery, corruption, and violence; but instead of Mississippi, the state of Florida is used as its canvas.

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The story takes place in the state capitol area of Tallahassee. Lacy Stoltz and Hugo Hatch, investigators for the Florida Board of Judicial Conduct (BJC), are on the case of state Judge Claudia McDover, who allegedly is in cahoots with local gangster Vonn Dubose, and thanks to him, is taking copious amounts of bribe money, so that the Tappacola tribe can built and operate a lucrative casino on the land that is part of their reservation. Thanks to information fed to them by a disbarred lawyer who now goes under the name of Greg Myers and a mole within Judge McDover’s office, Lacy and Hugo are starting to get concrete leads to the judge, her underworld connections, and the kickbacks that allow her to live a luxurious life that goes beyond her judge’s salary. However, while waiting to meet an informant with some vital information one late night at the Tappacola reservation, the Prius car that Lacy and Hugo are in is violently rammed head on by a large SUV, seriously injuring Lacy and killing Hugo. With the evidence pointing that this was a set-up and no accident, it gives

Lacy a more steely resolve to rebound from her lifethreatening injuries and finally get down to find out the long trail of corruption and violence that is festering in this part of Florida; and with the help of FBI agent Allie Pacheco, her boss at BJC Michael Geismar, and her rather arrogant, obnoxiously overprotective brother Gunther, Lacy will finally bring justice to Judge McDover, Vonn Dubose and the members of the Coast Mafia who were responsible for all of that corruption in general, and Hugo Hatch’s untimely death in particular. Fans of John Grisham will not be disappointed with The Whistler. Although it’s a little slow-

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