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Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the West Island Palliative Care Residence’s Major Fundraising Campaign

Campaign Co-Chairs Erin O’Brien, Senior Director and Portfolio Manager, Private Wealth Management at Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited and Luc Bertrand, Vice-Chairman, National Bank of Canada.

s National Volunteer Week (April 7 – 14) is upon us, the West Island Palliative Care Residence sends a heartfelt thank you to all of its invaluable

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million more to raise from the community! Although the Residence has received help from volunteers such as Mr. Bertrand and Ms. O’Brien who have been able to reach out to their business networks and request funding for the Residence’s Campaign, it is important to remember that every single dollar counts towards improving the future of palliative care in Canada. Everyone can make a difference! Donors and volunteers are invaluable to the Residence. A heartfelt thank you to all who have helped over the years and to those who have assisted in raising Campaign funds thus far. Happy National Volunteer Week!

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t might not be as big as the one back in 2013 that swallowed a backhoe at the corner of Ste-Catherine and Guy streets - but this one, a huge sinkhole that opened up at the corner of Saint-Laurent Blvd and Viger Avenue this morning in Montreal's Chinatown, almost swallowed a complete traffic light. A part of Saint-Laurent

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“Together with the families and loved ones of patients, we are carrying the message that patients should be able to live out their final days in peace, dignity and serenity. Alongside our generous donors, we are helping the Residence pursue its essential mission and extend the benefits of palliative care to an ever-growing number of patients and families.” Construction of the new building began in June 2018 and will continue until the official opening in March 2020. The total investment for this project is $12.5 million. To date, the Residence has raised $10.5 million, representing 84 % of the overall campaign goal with just $2

Everyone involved has helped to bring the capital campaign to where it is today, including businesses, individuals, foundations, staff and volunteers. With the aim of consolidating its two separate

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Blvd. between De La Gauchetiere St. and Viger Ave. has been closed and is not expected to reopen at least until late Monday and perhaps even later. It is believed to have been caused by work going on at a nearby condo development. In a CTV news report, Montreal spokesperson Philippe Sabourin said,

“What’s happening on St. Laurent is the responsibility of the private entrepreneur… the City of Montreal will make sure the cost of construction will be paid by the private entrepreneur. At this point, that’s not our main concern. Our main concern is to reopen the road as soon as possible.” Check back later for updates.

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and political gatherings, but now the iconic building presiding over the east-downtown section of the Ville Marie Expressway wants to be also known as a place for artistic creativity. Since April 8 "Les Printemps du Palais" ("The Convention Centre's Springtime") will be hosting the creations of artists, designers, and artisans adding a note of playfulness and reflection among the visitors to the place. "The lineup spans pop-up works, interactive installations and public living spaces, offered against the backdrop of typically springtime activities for young and old alike," reads the press release issued by the Palais. "With Les Printemps du Palais, we are inviting Montréalers to discover their Palais and enjoy some unforgettable experiences," declared Robert Mercure, President and CEO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal. • April 13, 2019

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"This initiative speaks to the new vision of the Palais and will enable us to stand out from the world's other convention centres by focusing on one of the city's major assets: its community of bold creatives," he added during the opening of the event this past Monday. "Art and design play a key role in the transformation of public spaces. Thanks to the lineup

we've assembled for Les Printemps du Palais, both local and international visitors will have the opportunity to experience moments that are typically Montréal, and that reflect the city's creative energy. There's been a shift in how business is done today, and by bringing art and culture into the mix, the Palais is rising above its competitors in the field. We are very

pleased to help Robert Mercure and his team realize their new vision for this Montréal landmark" indicated Philippe Demers, CEO of MASSIVart. The works include some installations like "Maple Syrup Cans – An ode to sugaring off season," by Montreal artist Whatisadam, aka WIA, situated near the entrance on Bleury St. There is also a more utilitarian display of furniture, exercise equipment, and a ping pong table which reflects the creative aspect of design. Perhaps the most impressive work is "The Galeries du Palais Bear – Recycled cardboard art" by Laurence Vallières, a Montreal artist known for her super-sized sculptures made of salvaged cardboard. In various locations

there are public pianos, which have been personalized by local artists, such as La Charbonne, Cyndie Belhumeur and Maylee Keo, these instruments are also an invitation to

anyone willing to play. For detailed information and visiting times you can go to the website https://congresmtl.com/pr intemps/

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t's that time of year when Montreal Greeks come together to celebrate their heritage in the run-up to the Greek Orthodox Easter on Sunday, April 28th. The Montreal Greek Parade kicked off festivities recently in the historic Park-Extension neighborhood known for its authentic Greek restaurants and cafĂŠs.Tens of thousands of revelers lined the streets to watch marching bands in colorful costumes, a time-honored tradition in the Montreal Greek community for more than four decades. The Montreal Greek Parade also commemorated Greek Independence Day, a national holiday in Greece. Montreal radio personality "Mister Johnny" a.k.a. John Zobolas marched in the parade this year with the 300 Spartans of Quebec to honor the memory of his late father. Although he isn't a member of the regiment the 300 Spar-

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tans asked the host of "The SHOW", an English program which airs on CJLV 1570 AM from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, to walk with them. "It has a lot to do with my father," he says. Going to the parade with his father and brothers was an annual rite of

at the Presidential Palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens. The Montreal Greek Film Festival is once again dovetailing its calendar with the Greek holidays for the 7th year in a row. The MGFF is the only Greek Film Festival in Canada and showcases the best of contemporary Greek cinema. "This year I am glad to have movies that touch all film genres, such as drama, documentary, spy/thriller, comedy, and romance," says Festival Director John Caoussias. The MGFF opened with Freedom Besieged: Unshackling the Youth of Greece a feature-length By Deborah Rankin documentary directed and produced by Panayioti mtltimes.ca Yannitsos an award-winspring growing up. This ning Canadian filmmaker year his 5-year old son based in Vancouver. The "Foti" Zobolas walked film which stars Noam with him in the parade. Chomsky, Jordan Peter"He dressed up like the son, Constantine MarkEvzones," he says, refer- oulakis, and Michael ring to the elite Greek Dukakis delves into the soldiers who stand guard continued on Page 5 April 13, 2019 â&#x20AC;˘

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nis, who will travel from Greece to present her Spring and Fall collections of clothing and accessories. Orsalia Parthenis' pieces are known for their geometrical and symmetrical lines, inspired by ancient Greek clothing. Models from NewWave Agency along with cancer survivors will be strutting the runway. “I am very happy to participate in this fashion show. Women’s cancer prevention and treatment is something I hold very close to my heart," says Parthenis. The show will also feature the famous BlueBlue swimsuits of young Greek designer Eva Soulakou who incorporates themes from Greek symbols in her designs and selection of fabrics. BlueBlue beachwear is inspired by iconic images of Greek seas and beaches.

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ongoing social and political crisis in Greece triggered by the economic collapse and the devastating impact on the nation's youth. The Opening Night at the glittery Rialto Theatre on Park Avenue featured a cocktail reception and a panel discussion following the screening moderated by Aphrodite Salas, Assistant Professor of Journalism at Concordia and former correspondent for CTV News. Panelists in-

all over the world and now entering its 19th year of operation, and Quebec film critic Elie Castiel, Editor-in-Chief of Séquences Magazine. Salas asked the panelists to talk about what it means to be Greek today, suggesting that it could mean embracing the Hellenic ideal of freedom.This inspired a lively round of exchanges by participants about the challenges and opportunities for the citizens of Greece and those in the diaspora. The Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal will be presenting a fashion show on Apri l6th at the Palace Reception Hall in Laval to support early clinical diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. "Profits will go to the DOvEE Project of the MUHC at the Glen Hospital," says Justine Frangouli-Argyris, President of Photos: HarryBPhoto Montreal's Lyceum Club cluded Panayioti Yannit- of Greek Women. The sos, Ambassador Robert LGWM is collaborating Peck, Canada's Ambassa- with the DOvEE project dor to the Hellenic Re- of the Women’s Health public and High Research Unit’s Ovarian Commissioner to the Re- Cancer Diagnostic Cenpublic of Cyprus from tre at the MUHC to sup2011-2015, John port preventive care in Karkalatos born and women's health. The fashraised in the Leaside ion show will be hosted Community of Toronto by CTV News Reporter and an active member of Rob Lurie. All profits from the St. Demetrios Greek this event will go towards Orthodox Church who women’s cancer research founded and self-financed and Dr. Lucy Gilbert, head the youth basketball camp of the DOvEE project, will "Kiveri Basket" in Greece, be a keynote speaker. The fashion show will an inspiration to children

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Last Friday April 5th during a meeting in Cote St. Luc with other politicians and community leaders, Hampstead Mayor William Steinberg voiced his opinion and disapproval with Quebec's highly controversial Bill 21 - a bill that would forbid public sector employees 'in position of authority' from wearing religious symbols at work. The bill, that has been criticized as unconstitutional, called 'divisive', 'an unnecessary piece of legislation that can only lead to societal discrimination' and that it 'would infringe on freedom of religious expression', has been facing growing op-

position and protests from many levels of government, the community and beyond. Steinberg took it to another level at the meeting when he said that 'Bill 21 would drive people out of Quebec in a form of peaceful ethnic cleansing… this is ethnic cleansing… not with a gun, but with a law' - causing many to immediately criticize his harsh choice of words and saying he should renounce them. But Steinberg has adamantly refused to do so, saying two of the words he used, 'ethnic cleansing' were 'misunderstood'. And now Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several

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St-Michel residents Intercultural conversations are pleading for through theatre their heart

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present in this diversity. During the interview, he insists on the value of this diversity which should be present in a "non-confrontational way." Given the current political climate, the support to theatre produced by people from different backgrounds by the Cole Foundation is also a contribution to a better understanding among cultures in our society. "Acceptance of the other is an extremely important

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issue in the world today," says Mr. Cole. This year the Cole Foundation has granted $490,400 –the highest amount since the Intercultural Conversation Program was initiated– to a variety of beneficiaries, especially in the ethnic and the indigenous communities, but this time it has also incorporated to the

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program other marginalized communities such as LBGTQ and people with disabilities. The winners are chosen by a jury. The grants are awarded in three categories: Commissioning, Production, and Translation. The genres of the play include drama, comedy, multimedia, dance, spoken-word, musicals, storytelling, mask work, cabarets, stage readings and performances using virtual reality devices. There are also three types of intercultural dialogue considered: plays with more than one cultural community in dialogue, plays with only one cultural community—in this case, the dialogue is with the audience; and plays that show the uniqueness of the French or English Quebec communities translated into the other language. Grants for the next competition will include shows starting March 1, 2020, and for the 2021 and 2122 theatre seasons. The deadline for the next competition is September 27, 2019. Theatre companies interested in applying for a grant should download the forms and information from the Foundation's website: www.colefoundation.ca/c ommunity/competitionforms

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"Theatre is the perfect vehicle to learn about other cultures," tells us Barry Cole, President and Chairman of the Cole Foundation which has recently released the names of the companies that had won this year's grants for Jean Panet-Raymond giving out hearts at the demonstration for the right its Intercultural Conversato housing for all in the St-Michel neighborhood on April 6. tions Program. By impleThree-Year Capital menting this program, the maguali, the borough By Sacha Obas mayor, who said she Works Program. Foundation aims "to enMontreal Times wasn’t aware of it until “That’s the kind of courage greater underver since the then, and opposed it. money we don’t have,” standing of Montreal's Villeray Saint- Mary Deros, counsel per- said Deros, “so it is a nice cultural mosaic by having Michel and Parc-Ex- son for Parc-extention, investment from the City audiences enjoy professional plays that present tension borough was on vacation at the to the borough.” time, but according to Sylstories and issues of diFumagali said she wasn’t council meeting earlier vain Ouellet, council perversity on stage." aware of any deadline put this month, many StDuring a phone interview michel residents have son for François-Perrault, in place by the city. verbally agreed to supwith Mr. Cole, he lets us Last weekend many out been wearing pink hearts port it. know more about the of the several hundred on their chests to “I am here to listen and who marched throughout Foundation he presides, demonstrate their oppo- gather what the commuits origin and mandate. sition to the city’s plans nity tells me,” said Fu- St-Michel in a demonstra- "The Cole Foundation tion organised by the for their Quarry. was set up by my uncle, it maguali earlier this week. At the borough meet- “I adhere to their vision, Front d’Action Populaire started supporting pediing, a motion was brought and I am convinced that en Réaménagement Ur- atric oncology, but it also forward by Rosannie Fi- the Francon quarry must bain many could be seen wanted to channel its philato, council person for be used to open up Saint- wearing the pink hearts. The organisation, and lanthropy into other Villeray, to mandate bor- Michel.” She said the area those in attendance, were areas, and theatre would ough management to is currently an urban dibecome the ideal vehicle work with the city to es- vide “like the Metropoli- pleading for the Plante ad- for supporting this mantablish a new publics tan or Decarie” and miration to finance 50 date of intercultural diaworks facility in the Fran- believes the quarry 000 new social housing logue." con quarry located in St- should be used to ease units in five years and to "The interest in this interimprove recourses for Michel. circulation between both people facing discrimina- cultural conversation was The borough currently sides of Saint Michel. especially stimulated by has its civil servants and the findings of the “We are the represen- tion. “We will not stop fight- Bouchard-Taylor Comtheir facilities spread out tative of the people, and across its three neighbor- we have evaluated all the ing,” said Pannet-Ray- mission," Mr. Cole tells us. hoods. elements” said Ouellet at mond while handing out He then elaborates on “The hearts represent the council meeting. He pink hearts at the march.” the negative conseour desire to have the said he and the four other “We are ready to work quences of immigrant Francon quarry be the elected officials consid- with the borough mayor communities being placed heart of our neighbor- ered alternative sites. But to develop our famous into some sort of cultural hood,” said Jean Panet- due to size restrictions long-term vision for the ghettos. It is important then to promote access Raymond a project and time constraints they neighborhood.” I think it is essential that to their works by other manager at Vivre Saint- “made the responsible Michel en Santé. “Many decision to choose the the people of St-Michel members of society. places around the world site studies show is con- team up with other hous- Mr. Cole's own areas of ing groups and demon- interest are very much in have been able to turn sistent with our needs”. their quarries into favorWhen reached by tele- strate like they did,” said line with these purposes able living environments, phone earlier this week France Emond, Executive of promoting intercultural He has and we want the same Deros said the city gave Director of Vivre Mon- exchanges. worked with the Canada treal en Santé and memthing.” the borough council a Panet-Raymon’s organi- deadline of the end of the ber of Fugamali’s cabinet. Council of the Arts and is zation is proposing using month to make a decision “It is the citizen's voices also interested in classical the area for the develop- on the location of the that need to be heard. music. He has also atment of an urban agricul- proposed public works fa- And that’s the only way to tended meetings with ture farm, a public market, cility. She claimed if the changes the minds of our representatives of provincial and municipal art green spaces, and social motion wouldn’t have elected officials. The motion will be de- councils all of which have and community housing. been proposed the borThe motion was signed ough would have most bated at the next bor- reinforced his vision for by all elected officials likely lost the up to $45 ough council meeting on cultural diversity and diapresent at the meeting, million the city planned May 7, at 405, avenue logue between the different theatrical expressions except Gillianna Fu- for the project in its Ogilvy #201.

The Big Fella by Jane Leavy N ow that the 2019 Major League Baseball season is underway, and many fans are wondering whether the Boston Red Sox will repeat as World Series champions, or that the $430 million dollar man Bryce Harper will help lead the Phillies to a pennant, it’s always important to look back at the players from another era whose accomplishments on and off the diamond helped to bring the game to what it is today. One dominant figure in

Veteran writer and author Jane Leavy understands what makes a pro baseball player a legend and an idol, which she proved to great success with best selling biographies of Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax and Mickey Mantle.And now she gives the Bambino his biographical due with her latest book The Big Fella. But this is not your average chronological biography of Ruth. Although it covers the rather short but unforgettable 53 years that made up Ruth’s life, Leavy wisely decided to focus on how Babe Ruth’s career became the catalyst to how we watch, understand and appreciate the game of baseball for the more than 100 years since Ruth made his major league debut. The premise of the book is the three-week barnstorming tour that Ruth and fellow Yankee Lou Gehrig embarked upon across the U.S. in By Stuart Nulman the fall of 1927. This occurred following what mtltimes.ca was probably the greatest the history of professional season in Ruth’s career; baseball who certainly he just set the record for cannot be ignored is hitting the most homeGeorge Herman Ruth, aka runs in a single season “Babe” Ruth. During his (60), and he lead the 21-year career in baseball, “Murderer’s Row” edition for the Boston Red Sox, of the Yankees (which is the New York Yankees and regarded as the greatest the Boston Braves, Ruth baseball team of all time) and his ability with the bat to victory over the Pittsbrought the game up from burgh Pirates in that the Deadball Era to a time year’s World Series. when hitting home runs Each chapter in the were – and still are – key book is represented by to a team’s success in the every stop during the standings. tour, which not only However, Ruth’s ex- brought a taste of major ploits both on and off the league baseball to cities diamond made him a and towns that have never larger than life figure, not experienced it before only to the growing army thanks to exhibition of sports writers who games in which the filled the press boxes of “Bustin’ Babes” and the each ballpark or stadium “Larrupin’ Lous” faced off he played at, but also in at smaller scale local ballthe eyes of millions of parks, but somehow inyouthful fans who looked troduced or strengthened up to the Babe and the new ways that would wanted to duplicate his forever change the game. remarkable home run hitThis includes the introting feats. duction of the sports

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GSP, Michael Farber and Felipe Alou honoured at annual sports celebrity breakfast T he annual Sports Celebrity Breakfast, which was held by the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors (CJCS) Foundation in front of a sold-out

Crisis” program, which brings about essential needs to seniors in Montreal, so that they can sustain a comfortable quality of life, especially owing to the fact that 21% of Montreal’s senior population currently live below the poverty line, and that by 2021, that demographic will increase by an additional 22%. As well, the centre is like a home away from home for over 7,200 seniors, which helps them break the cycle of isolation and loneliness; and more 3,600 of those seniors By Stuart Nulman take advantage of the centre’s many program mtltimes.ca and activities. audience of more than And those who were in 600 people at the Gelber attendance at the breakConference Centre in fast were not disapCote des Neiges on April pointed with the high 7, marked its 15th an- caliber line-up of sports niversary with yet an- and media celebrities other successful morning that they got the chance that local sports fans of to meet and interact with all ages won’t forget. on a more personal level. Over $300,000 was This was especially so raised at the breakfast, with those celebrities which directly benefits who were given special the CJCS’ “Seniors in honours that morning.

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Georges St. Pierre (aka “GSP”), the two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion and three-time winner of the Canadian Athlete of the Year award, was named as this year’s Sports Personality of the Year. In conversation with Gazette sports columnist Stu Cowan, GSP reflected on his career as a mixed martial arts champion, and what motivated him to take up the sport. “There were many things that got me into fighting. First I was bullied as a kid. Also, my father had a black belt in karate, and I wanted to be like him,” he said. “Martial arts helped me overcome my problems, and it changed me inside out. Confidence is a choice. It’s almost like ‘fake it until you make it’. You have to act like a champion before you become a champion.” The Expos Baseball Legends Award this year went to former manager Felipe Alou, who led the

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team to a franchise record 691 wins during his 10 years as the team’s skipper. Alou, who was recovering from recent knee surgery, told the adoring crowd that he is confident that the movement to bring the Expos back to Montreal will be a successful one, yet he admitted he couldn’t be a manager these days, as the game of baseball is a rather complex one. “I’m a baseball player, and there is no way I could be a team manager today with having to deal with all those numbers. I’m a manager of men who still has a passion for the game.” Veteran Gazette and Sports Illustrated columnist Michael Farber was this year’s recipient of the Larry Fredericks Media Award for his outstanding contribution to the world of sports writing. Gazette football columnist Herb Zurkowksy, who worked alongside Farber for 15

years at the paper, praised him for his sports writing mastery by reading several excerpts from a selection of his past columns. “For 15 years, I was in the presence of greatness, because no one writes a lead like Mike,” he added. Farber accepted his award with a highly entertaining speech, in which he mentioned some of the things he learned during his 40 years as a Montreal resident: “Many of us lived on the same street … it’s called ‘Rue Barree’” and “Montreal is a happier place when the Habs are in the playoffs.” Tony Loffreda, the ViceChairman of RBC Wealth Management, was recognized as this year’s Guest of Honour for his inspirational leadership skills and his extraordinary philanthropy, which has benefitted such organizations as the Montreal Heart Institute, the Kidney Foundation and the

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ont Saint-Michel dedicated to the Archangel St. Michel stands on the border of Normandy and Brittany in France.This world famous 8th century Island Abbey has had extensive renovations over the centuries. When approaching the magical Abbey you will simply stare in awe at its beauty.

Mont Saint-Michel houses 50 residents in its tiny village, over 60 buildings within the Abby walls contain a hotel, restaurant, tourist shops and the most spectacular views. Mont Saint-Michel is an island located one kilometer off the northwestern coast of France at the mouth of the Couesnon River. One of France's most recognisable landmarks, visited by more than 3 million people each year, making Mont SaintMichel the second largest tourist monument in France, just behind the Eiffel tower. Mont SaintMichel and its bay are on the UNESCO list of

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World Heritage Sites. If you are travelling by car it is best to take only what you need for the night and leave the rest of your belongings in the car. The climb can be daunting at times (approximately 31 stories to the top of the Abbey) so wear comfortable shoes. Hôtel Les Terrasses Poulard offers all the comforts of a regular

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n March 12, 2019 the Regroupement des organismes humanitaires et communautaires pour les mesures d’urgence à Montréal (ROHCMUM) held its annual seminar during which they awarded the ClaudeBeaulieu Prize Ann St Arnaud from Sun Youth. The Claude-Beaulieu Award is presented by the ROHCMUM to an individual who works in the field of civil security in order to highlight their commitment to helping those affected. Ann St Arnaud has been involved with Sun Youth since 1995. The following year she would join in the organization’s efforts to assist flood victims in Saguenay, where she gained an interest for civil protection. She further developed this interest in January 1998 when the infamous Ice Storm hit the province. During that time she worked tirelessly, sometimes double shifts, to assist hundreds of Montrealers with food, clothing, medication and transport. In 2000 a major housing crisis affected Montreal with many Montreal families finding themselves on the streets by July 1st. For five summers in a row Ann St Arnaud worked at the temporary shelters for homeless families by day and at the coordination center by night. Based on her recommendation the city would eventually create a yearround service for homeless families called the Service de reference pour les ménages sans logis. In 2006, Sun Youth was assisting the hundreds of Canadians evacuated from Lebanon after a war broke out in the Middle

East. Ann St Arnaud was at the Dorval airport assisting the evacuees with the first necessities. She also had the initiative of opening a daycare center to have the children looked after while their parents were meeting with the various assistance workers. She was also responsible for managing the $50,000 donated to Sun Youth by the Montreal Lebanese community to help the evacuated families get settled in. In January 2010, Ann St Arnaud was again at the heart of Sun Youth’s efforts to assist Canadian nationals, this time those affected by the catastrophic and massive earthquake that hit Haiti. She was again found at the Montreal-Trudeau Airport welcoming back hundreds of Canadians fleeing the ravaged country, flown in day and night. For logistical reasons (most evacuees still wearing summer clothes), Ann arranged for the assistance with the first necessities (such as clothing and food) to be provided directly at the airport. Between 1998 and 2015, Ann St Arnaud was also a volunteer first responder for fire calls at Sun Youth and was mobilized hundreds of times at all hours of the day and night. She clothed, fed, transported and comforted thousands of Montrealers during those years. In 2007, she was at the heart of a new agreement signed between the Quebec division of the Canadian Red Cross and Sun Youth to assist fire victims across the Montreal Island. This service works in collaboration with the Montreal Fire Department (SIM) and the Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal

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ne of the hottest channels available in ADHDLTV (Analog Digital Hot Definition Log Television) is holding open pit auditions for a new, flaming log - and maybe you have the spark that it takes! After decades of offering hours upon hours of virtual warmth, a relaxing place to chill out or an opportunity for some romantic cuddling, their top Maple log's hot coals slowly dwindled and needed to be put to rest. It did not come as a surprise to many of the log's dedicated fans who through the haze, noticed its wafting tendrils of smoke grow thinner and thinner with each one hour loop. Last month some late night viewers were shocked when the log suddenly dropped from the grate and a large chunk fell into the ash below. In alarm, they witnessed the bodiless arm reach in with a stoker and carefully lift it back up but the fallen chunk could not be retrieved, soon crumbling into tiny embers, sinking deep into the pit and the rest of the log soon followed.The network telephone lines lit up with calls of dismay from its fans, but the producers could offer them no comfort at the time, as they too were stunned and shaken by the event. After a short period of mourning the network honoured the log with a last loop, offering its many fans a chance to take a screen shot. The

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bodiless arm appeared, a marshmallow carefully placed at the end of the poker was then roasted to golden perfection while 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' played in the background before the screen faded into darkness. Moments later the screen lit up again, the bodiless arm, covered in a black sleeve appeared, its wrist bent in grief while announcing the open pit audi-

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tions; "Although our hearts remain heavy and the Maple will forever remain a part of us, we at Fireplace TV will fulfill the log's last wishes and so choose to move forward. Its legacy will live onâ&#x20AC;Ś with a new and worthy log, continuing to offer you the comfort our dear old Maple had so freely and unselfishly offered, loop after loop. Details will follow." The screen faded out, but soon lit up again with information about the auditions: 'Auditions to replace our beloved Maple are now open. Being an equal opportunity employer, the auditions are open to all types of hardwood including,

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SUNSET: Great images, confusing plot Movie Reviews

will reaffirm the beauty of its photography.These images would undoubtedly be a great tribute to the people who designed the his Hungarian film sets and re-created with directed by Lazlo such delicacy the central Nemes opens part of the Hungarian with a great pic- capital in that period just ture of Budapest in 1913, one year before the Great and the images that follow War would dismember By Sergio Martinez mtltimes.ca

the Austro-Hungarian Empire and put an end to their version of the Belle Époque. However, despite the undeniable beauty of the images, films are not just attractive pictures, since there is also a drama unfolding in each movie, there is something called

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he Stockholm syndrome is a puzzling psychological phenomenon, from time to time mentioned in the media when situations of hostage-taking occur and similar behaviours have been observed. Defined by the website of the Encyclopedia Britannica as a "psychological response wherein a captive begins to identify closely with his or her captors, as well as with their agenda and demands" its origins are found in a bank robbery in Stockholm, in 1973, where three hostages were taken. "Stockholm," the film directed by Robert Budreau and based on the 1974 "New Yorker" article "The Bank Drama" by Daniel Lang, takes a very detailed approach to the story, balancing elements of comedy with those of drama. The film almost immediately takes us to the central dramatic element: Lars Nystrom, (Ethan Hawke) enters the main branch of a bank in downtown Stockholm in a way that has no doubts about his intentions: do what he says or be shot. That

Lars (Ethan Hawke) makes his intentions clear while threatening to kill Bianca (Noomi Rapace)

would be the line he would follow, and even the then Prime Minister will have to deal with his demands. One of the exigencies he had for the authorities would be the release of his pal Gunnar (Mark Strong), who would join him in the bank together with the three hostages. The police chief reluctantly had to agree to that demand, and eventually, his own incompetence in dealing with the issue will contribute to the attitude of the hostages. Paradoxically, the hostages feel not very safe with the police actions. There are two female hostages Bianca Lindt (Noomi Rapace) and Klara Mardh (Bea Santos) of which Bianca would have a crucial role. Married to a husband who seems to be a bore (played by Thorbjørn

Harr) and the mother of two small children, she would be the voice of reason in a situation where everybody seemed to be acting crazily. At one point she even suggested that she would trust her captors better than the police in the case of staging an assault to liberate them. "Stockholm", a Canadian-Swedish coproduction, is a well-made film, the drama is built in a way that keeps the spectator always interested, and the elements of absurdity contribute to see the situation in a way that makes people think about what would they do in case of finding themselves in a similar predicament. Recommended for everyone, although most probably the subject will not be of interest for young kids. Running Time: 92 min

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the plot which is also an essential element when analyzing a film. And the story is what fails in this case, not because its general idea is not interesting, but because the excess of subplots and implausible situations arising make in the end a story that is confusing and with no clear narrative focus. Irisz Lester (Juli Jakab) is first seen trying some hats at the store that has been

Across 1. Passage 5. Tropical starchy root 9. Jerk 14. Prefix for scoliosis 15. Kind of number 16. Like some fiction? 17. Accepts with aplomb 20. Watch word? 21. Waterproof fabric 22. Trattoria order 25. Not only that but also 26. Synthetic fiber 28. City on the Yamuna River 32. Support beam 37. Composer Albéniz 38. Wins out in the end 41. Table-top design 42. Murder, e.g. 43. Christian name 44. Manufactured fiber 46. Criticize harshly 47. 1976 satirical film 53. Brunch order 58. Atlas, e.g. 59. Tune from "Bye, Bye Birdie" 62. About-face 63. Son of Rebekah 64. Prayer pronoun 65. Parisian flower 66. Mare's-nest

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founded by her parents, but that now belongs to Oszkár Brill (Vlad Ivanov), she then reveals that her real intention is to be hired as a hat maker there. She is indeed not welcome, but eventually, she manages to hang out at the store anyway. She then learns that she has a brother, and when she finally finds out about him, it is not clear whether he is just an outlaw, a mur-

derer, the chief of a criminal gang, or the leader of some kind of anarchist group. In the end, only confusion reigns. "Sunset" would be enjoyed if you appreciate great images, but the story is hard to follow, and some of the characters are never entirely developed. Besides, it could have been a little bit shorter. Running Time: 144 min

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