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OSM Maestro Kent Nagano announcing his final classical concert spree.

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ent Nagano's last season with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal will be anything but a 'winding down' process. In fact, it will be a celebration worthy of all he has brought to the Montreal soundscape - and the perfect 'adieu'. The Maestro, along with André Ro-

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bitaille, the OSM’S summer season spokesperson, unveiled the programming for the summer on May 2nd - and it is sure to please music lovers of all backgrounds and ages. One of the summer season highlights will be the 'Grand Opening Free Concert' for the '8th Edi-

tion of the OSM Classical Spree' on Wednesday August 7th at 8:00pm, taking place outdoors on the Esplanade at the Olympic Park. It will be a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a spectacular show under the direction of Kent Nagano.There will be 500 choristers and an orchestra joined by four soloists including Leslie Ann Bradley and Mario Bahg with a performance of Verdi’s Requiem. 'A great master of the opera,Verdi gave this work a truly theatrical dimension: profound vocal lyricism, powerful choral and orchestral forces and the famous Dies Irae with its striking effect'. It is expected to be a very special, highly charged and powerful, emotional experience. The OSM Classical Spree will run from Wednesday August 7th to Sunday August 11th and include a total of 31 concerts, 11 of which will be conducted by Maestro Nagano, as well as a multitude of free performances and activities being offered at the Maison

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be activities you can participate in to 'get you moving to the rhythm of the festival', such as Immersive Yoga Sessions with a musical performance, a Bhangra workshop and dance from India’s Punjab region, as well as Percussion Workshops. Each concert has a maximum duration of 45 minutes and ticket prices start at only $10 - factors to encourage one and all to come out and experience classical music differ-

ently. Masterful performers of all generations will dazzle you with symphonic concerts, chamber performances and recitals - and to broaden everyone’s horizons of musical discovery, there will be concerts of Indian classical music and interpretations by Indigenous artists. "The great tradition of Montreal summer festivals is unique in the world. Our city’s truly special seasonal atmos-

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phere perfectly reflects the 'DNA' of Montrealer’s spirit - for in summer we celebrate our zest for life, conviviality and warmth after a long winter". Here is the main part of the lineup for the OSM Summer season (see link below for other events, details and tickets): July 5th: THE OSM AND ALTINOGLU - OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL DE LANAUDIÈRE July 23rd: OSM IN THE PARKS CONCERT- WILFRID-BASTIEN PARK, S A I N T- L E O N A R D , MONTREAL July 24th: OSM IN THE PARKS CONCERTBLAINVILLE EQUESTRIAN PARK July 25th: OSM IN THE PARKS CONCERT- SORBONNE PARK, BROSSARD July 27th: FESTIVAL DE LANAUDIÈRE August 2nd: BOHEMIAN OUTING - FESTIVAL DE LANAUDIÈRE August 3rd: KENT NAGANO AND MAHLER IN SYMBIOSIS FESTIVAL DE LANAUDIÈRE August 7th: CLASSICAL SPREE OPENER - ESPLANADE PARC OLYMPIQUE August 9th to 11th: OSM CLASSICAL SPREE FESTIVAL *TICKETS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS OF SATURDAY MAY 4th 2019 For program details or to purchase tickets you can go online to www.osm.ca/en/homeosm or by telephone (514) 842-9951 or (1888) 842-9951 May 11, 2019 •

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Pointe-Claire officially upholds decision for condo development at Pioneer bar site

lthough an overwhelming number of Pointe-Claire's residents were vehemently against the city's plan to tear down the Pioneer Bar and allow developer Greg Koegl to put up a new building with 4 businesses and 15 luxury condo units - City Council has officially upheld the Demolition Committee’s decision to approve the

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In the City's press release on May 8th Mayor John Belvedere states, “In accordance with the vision defined by the PointeClaire Village Special Planning Program and the Village Code, and after reading all of the letters we have received and hearing all of the representations that were made during this extraordinary public meeting, the members of City Council unanimously upheld the Demolition Committee’s favourable decision, which was made on March 21, 2019"

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It also says that 'In 2013, the City took steps to consult residents, entrepreneurs, and organizations active in the Village to learn about their expectations and points of view in order to revitalize the Village, as well as its economy, urban fabric, and social life to better meet their needs and expectations.This thorough, multiphase process of consultations and studies, which took place over several years, allowed us to develop the Village Special Planning Program (SPP), and the Village

Code... these new planning regulations for the Village sector were developed by professionals and specialists, then analyzed with citizens, merchants, and elected officials.They were submitted to citizens for their comments and later adopted by City Council.' “When the project to construct a new building at 286 Du Bord-duLac/Lakeshore Road was filed at the City last summer, the sheer number of objections prompted City Council to impose a moratorium on all new construction projects in the Village Core. We wanted to understand what was going on and take the time to analyze the concerns and criticisms that were raised. That is our role,” the Mayor also states. “Only one real project was presented for this site, and even if groups of citizens would have liked to see other plans, the City is obligated to respect everyone’s rights, and only the project that was submitted could be taken into consideration. The opinions regarding the decision that was taken are not unanimous, and we understand that. It is important for everyone to have the right to express them-

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 preproject. pared which identifies the eleven most At a well-attended ap- common of these problems, and what peal meeting on Monday you should know about them before you May 6th at City Hall Mayor list your home for sale. John Belvedere and eight Whether you own an old home or a city councillors voted in brand new one, there are a number of favour of the develop- things that can fall short of requirements ment, after taking ques- during a home inspection. If not identitions for over two hours. Passion ran high and after fied and dealt with, any of these 11 items the council's decision was could cost you dearly in terms of repair. read out, frustration That's why it's critical that you read this turned into anger, name report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector calling and taunts from disappointed residents - get- flags these issues for you, you will almost ting to the point where certainly experience costly delays in the the Mayor and his council close of your home sale or, worse, turn

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prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases, you can make a reasonable pre- inspection yourself if you know what you're looking for, and knowing what you're looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones. To help home sellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled "11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection" has been compiled which explains the issues involved. To order a FREE Special Report, visit: www.montrealinspectionpitfalls.com Get your free special report NOW to learn how to ensure a home inspection doesn't cost you the sale of your home.

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selves and be heard. However, we were elected to represent the entire population, and City Council’s decision was made in compliance with laws and regulations, and while respecting the common interests and rights of all."

The end of this story does not to appear to be over as Claude Lesage, who leads a citizens coalition called Heart of PointeClaire is determined to continue the fight with a probable legal challenge.

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Montreal Fringe Festival 2019

sure sign that the summer of 2019 is coming to Montreal was the recent press conference that was held at the MainLine Theatre by the St. Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival to unveil the programming line-up

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for its 29th edition, which will take place from May 27 to June 16.The gathering on May 7 included members of the media, festival personnel and supporters, and for the first time, several artists and theatrical troupes who got a head start in promoting their respective upcoming Fringe shows by handing out their omnipresent promotional cards and pamphlets to those who were in attendance. “The Fringe Festival gives artists the chance to connect with their audiences at a much broader level because we are community, and as artists, we have a sense of responsibility to our audiences,” said choreographer He-

members of the troupe Uptown Crew, who will be performing their show "Le Venin de Jocaste" at this year's Fringe Festival

lene Simard, whose Fringe experience dates back to 2002 and is serving as this year’s festival spokesperson. “The festival is a unique platform, and I look forward to spending my time at the festival sitting at Fringe Park, seeing shows and engaging with members of the audience, so keep on fringing!” Amy Blackmore, the Fringe Festival’s intrepid Executive and Artistic Director, is a firm believer of the power of the Fringe Festival when it comes to turbulent times in our society. “I believe art and activism can exist. We need the Fringe more than ever, because we can change the world for

everyone else by fringing … and bring a friend to the Fringe,” she said. As well, Ms. Blackmore announced that a total of 92 theatrical companies will be presenting shows as part of the Fringe A-Z series in 10 venues around the Plateau and downtown areas, along with three site-specific shows. As well, the festival’s popular late night showcase “The 13th Hour”, which will take place at the MainLine from June 6 to 13 and June 15, will be live streaming for the very first time. Other Fringe Festival highlights include: the always popular “Fringe-For-

All” preview showcase spectacular (May 27 at Club Soda), a look-ahead panel discussion called “Fringe 2030: Scenario Planning for a ClimateReady Festival” (June 1), a special Fringe edition of Keith Waterfield’s comedy talk show “Life Lessons” (June 1), the Fringe Park opening concert with legendary Montreal ska band The Kingpins (June 6), a one-time encore presentation of THE hit show of last year’s festival “The Dance Side of the Moon” (May 29) and the always outrageous Drag Races hosted by Mado Lamotte (June 15). And on a personal note, I will be defending the

Montreal Air Guitar Championship title that I won last year at this year’s edition of the Quebec Provincial Air Guitar Championships, which takes place on June 14 at Fringe Park from 7 to 10 p.m., to once again win the right to compete at the air guitar nationals next month in Toronto, and possibly win the right to represent Canada at the world championships that take place in Finland in August. Tickets to individual Fringe Festival shows are $12. For more information, go to www.montrealfringe.ca or call 514-849-FEST.

any newly-constructed buildings throughout the city, as well as in existing buildings undergoing major renovations. To set an example, she also announced the city will replace all oil furnaces in municipally-owned buildings by 2021 and that $4 million has been allocated to make the conversions. The ban will not include any demerged suburbs. If you are thinking to switch your heating system to natural gas, think twice - as the city also wants to ban them by 2050. Mayor Plante said they realize the conversion could be a financial challenge for many landlords and homeowners and it is why they set their target date for 2030. There are existing programs which offer financial support for those who will have to make the change she said, such as Heat Green and Chauffez Vert - and they will also work with the provincial government, that already has several existing programs in place, to expand

upon them in order to help owners switch to a cleaner source of energy such as electricity or other renewable energy sources. At the press conference, she said it was all part of a plan to reduce greenhouse gases and make Montreal carbon-neutral as quickly as possible and that the city will be moving away from heating oil to protect the environment and fight climate change. “By 2030, the use of heating oil in Montreal will be over,” she said. “The climate emergency is becoming more and more concrete… the flood episode that our fellow citizens are currently experiencing is only one striking example of the disruptions that await us if we remain idle.” Although many people have already converted their oil furnaces to other sources, the city does not know how exactly how many homes still use oil, but they estimate there are at least several thousand - and that they plan

to do an inventory over the next two years. They do know that three decades ago, almost one in five dwellings in the city relied on heating oil, but that number has now dwindled to only 6%. But

it is to be noted that within the Montreal Agglomeration, heating oil is the source of 28% of greenhouse gas emissions from residences and 14% of commercial and industrial buildings.

City of Montreal to ban use of heating oil

n Monday May 6th, Mayor Valerie Plante announced that every oil furnace in Montreal will be banned by

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2030. The ban will include all residential and institutional buildings by that time, with industrial and commercial buildings required to have phased out any oil-burning heat sources by 2025. The city is expected to introduce a bylaw by next year and it would also include an immediate ban on the installation of oil furnaces in

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Lightspeed

ightspeed, a Montreal-based provider of point-of-sale software for independent retailers and restaurants, will hold its first-ever one-day conference in North America called “Lightspeed Connect” on June 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the historic Gare Viger, located at 755 rue Berri.

The conference will feature interactive sessions with a number of industry experts, demonstrations of new technology, networking opportunities and so much more that will highlight the latest industry trends; topics that will be discussed at the conference include trends shaping the future of independent business, how to grow an independent

business and increasing brand power; the sessions will be conducted in French. Following the conference, from 5 to 7 p.m., there will be a tour of Lightspeed’s headquarters, followed by a networking cocktail. Admission is free and there will be free parking available. For more information, go to: www.lightspeedhq.com

St. Raphael Palliative Care Home and Day Centre

he St. Raphael Palliative Care Home and Day Centre, which is a grass roots charitable organization that has a 12-bed facility that offers free, high-quality end-of-life care in a warm and homelike atmosphere to people from all walks of life, as well as respite support and services to loved ones and caregivers, will be holding a unique comedy night fundraiser on May 13 at the Maison Symphonique of Place des

Arts. Organized by Just For Laughs, the event will have veteran comedian Howie Mandel perform as the evening’s headliner. As well, there will be a different twist, as four Montreal business and organizational CEOs – Kathy Assayag, Marie-Eve Prevost, Daniel Brosseau, and Tony Loffreda – will come from behind their desks to stand behind the microphone, as they perform their own five-minute stand-up comedy routine with the title of “Funniest

Amateur Comedian” up for grabs. The four budding CEO comedians were specially coached for their five minutes in the comedy spotlight by veteran Montreal comics Heidi Foss, Joey Elias and Eddie King. The judges for the competition are Lino Saputo, Jr.,Terry Di Monte and Jamie Orchard; Sonia Benezra will serve as emcee for the evening. For more information, go to: www.maisonstraphael.org/e n/the-campaign

signed for children aged two to four and offers an experience where music mixes with the sensory and audience participation is central. The show features "Two musicians [who] will guide children, and parents, through a seven-step musical journey in which the sound of tree textures and instrumental and vocal music will intertwine, sometimes from a written score, sometimes through improvisation." This creation is "[t]he result of a collaboration between musicians Emmanuelle Lizère (cello, voice, and stage play), Elham Manouchehri (voice and târ), composer Philippe Leroux, and visual artist Lenche Andonova. 'Arbres' is part installation and part musical performance, inviting young and old to explore and discover through music the different facets of a tree and what it inspires in us all." The third week will begin with a contemporary music concert featuring two performances

with musicians Yuki Isami and Natsuki Hiratsuka. On Friday, May 17, literature will take its place at the Festival with A Night with Writers, an event dedicated to South Asian authors and their works. On May 18, the International component of "Perles d'ailleurs" presents Kathak Indian dancer Seema Mehta and New York tap dancer Jason Samuels Smith who will share the stage with five musicians for an evening of improvisation. The dancers will also offer a master workshop of Kathak and tap dance on Sunday, May 19 for dance lovers and the curious. Also on May 19, Théâtre Everest offers a special workshop-conference on Tibetan culinary arts with tastings and musical discoveries on the program. For detailed information about venues and description of shows, visit: accesasie.com

Access Asia

Festival: dance, music, and gastronomy

estival Accès Asie now in its 24th edition is celebrating Asian Heritage Month with a wide program of activities that include music, dance, storytelling, and gastronomy. This Festival, celebrating one of the most diverse cultural communities in the Montreal area, started May 1 and will continue until May 30. This Saturday, May 11, the Festival presents Handshack, an interactive show by artist Marites Carino at OBORO with which the Festival celebrates 20 years of collaboration. The week concludes with "Arbres," a show for children and their parents. "Arbres" ("Trees") will be staged at the Maison de la Culture Côte des Neiges, 5290 Côte des Neiges Rd. This Sunday, May 12, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Admission is free, but passes should be obtained from the Maison de la Culture, or online in which case the cost is $2. The show has been de• May 11, 2019

Hundreds of smiles thanks to Sun Youth’s annual Avi Morrow bike giveaway!

n May 3rd, 2019, over 100 amazing youngsters who stood out by their good deeds or who have shown extraordinary courage when facing exceptional circumstances were rewarded at Sun Youth’s 35th Annual Bike Distribution. The selection process was a difficult one for the organization’s Bicycle Committee as close to 300 applications were received this year. Since 1984 this initiative was made possible thanks to the financial support of businessman and great philanthropist Avrum (Avi) Morrow, who sadly passed away in January and would have turned 94 this year. Through all these years he had been anonymously financing this program under the pseudonym Mr. Bike Man. With the support of his family, the distribution continues and now bears his name. From the start Avi Morrow had chosen to celebrate his birthday every year by giving away new bikes, safety helmets and bicycle locks to deserving children through Sun Youth. This is the

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10 year-old Artiem Timotei is one of the 107 children rewarded through Sun Youth’s 35th Annual Avi Morrow Bike Giveaway

only gift he wanted for himself: rewarding exceptional youths who stand as an example for their generation. Since the beginning close to 1,800 new bikes were distributed thanks to Mr. Morrow's exceptional generosity. Sun Youth wishes to salute his family’s commitment to continue supporting the distribution in his memory. Family members of Mr. Morrow’s were in attendance, including his widow Dora, joining Sun Youth and the bike recipients in remembering this great man and celebrating his life. In his memory and according to his wish of the last 34 years, the highlight of Avi Morrow’s birthday was the 107 exceptional youths whose

courage and behaviour had a positive impact in their community. Sun Youth also turned a page of its history as the organization definitely left the St. Urbain Street building it occupied for 38 years. It was its final farewell to the old gymnasium where so many events such as the bike giveaway were held since 1981. The distribution was also an opportunity to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Sun Youth Organization, created in May 1954. Sun Youth and its bicycle committee wish to congratulate the 107 children rewarded this year for being role models for their peers. Keep it up, boys and girls!

5 tips for cooking the perfect hamburger

Warm weather weekends are all about grilling on the barbecue. Whether you’re having guests over at the cottage or simply cooking a delicious meal in your backyard, use these tips for the tastiest hamburger patties that rival those of any restaurant. 1. Safety first. You don’t want to

risk food poisoning, and raw beef can be contaminated with bacteria, such as E. coli. So, keep your raw meat cold and don’t leave it sitting in the car after a shopping trip or on a counter when you get home. Refrigerate or freeze it as quickly as possible. Place the beef in a clean container or a

plastic bag that will hold any leaking juices.

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West Island Blues Festival presents its 16th edition

On the morning of May 7, 2019, a press conference was held to marked the launch of the 16th edition of the West Island Blues Festival at the Madison’s Restaurant & Bar in Dol-

lard-des-Ormeaux. All the members of the festival’s organizing committee were present, including Errol Johnson, President and Founder of the Festival as well as Mayors Jim Beis...

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Top things to do at Tremblant this summer

A top resort destination, Tremblant never stops refreshing its offer. In addition to the $14.1M announced to enhance next year’s ski and

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Cote St. Luc Dramatic Society to present the musical “Cabaret”

Broadway during the mid1960s and became an Oscar-winning film in 1972, will run for 21 performances at the Harold Greenspon Auditorium, 5801 Cavendish Boulevard, from May 29 to June 16. Based on the stories of Christopher Isherwood, “Cabaret” focuses on Sally Bowles, an expatriate American singer who is the star attraction at the Kit Kat Club, which is the focal point of her world during these turbulent times in Berlin. “Cabaret is one of my favorite shows. I love the club scenes and the musical numbers there. HowBy Stuart Nulman ever, I felt compelled to produce the show since mtltimes.ca 2017 in the wake of what in Charplace in Berlin circa 1931, happened during a time when Ger- lottesville,” said Anisa many and the rest of the Cameron, the CSLDS’ world were in the grip of longtime director who is the Great Depression, helming this production. “I was facing the steady, vio- find Cabaret more relelent rise of Adolf Hitler vant right now because it and his Nazi Party, but at answers the question of the same time was enjoy- what I can do as an artist ing a thriving – yet deca- to make much more in today’s world. dent – entertainment sense This is the perfect show scene. that illustrates what can “Cabaret”, which was happen in the face of the originally produced on apathy and willful ignoor this year’s edition of their annual spring production, the Cote St. Luc Dramatic Society (CSLDS) will present an acclaimed Broadway musical with a more somber, adult twist to it, as it takes

diversity creates a better world. And education is very important to reach out and show people what lessons history can teach us.” Ms. Cameron is quite impressed with the overall feel of “Cabaret”, especially the musical numbers that are performed by the eight women, three men and one non-gender binary transgender man who make up the club’s chorus. “The numbers will definitely knock your socks off,” she added. “And to really help create a genuine feel for the Kit rance that affects events Holocaust. Kat Club in Berlin during which are swirling around “The Montreal Holo- the early 30s, audience us.” caust Museum will set up members will have the Cote St. Luc Mayor an exhibit in the front of option of purchasing speMitchell Brownstein, who the lobby with photos to cial tickets that will give also doubles as a pro- show what really hap- them access to actual ducer for the CSLDS, will pened in Germany during cabaret-style seating, not perform onstage for the period that Cabaret which will include beverthe first time in a long takes place in,” he said. age service and an opportime, as was his custom. “We are also having high tunity to interact with the This time, owing to the school and CEGEP stu- cast during the show.” serious nature of the his- dents attend perform- To create a buzz for torical context of ances of the show, in “Cabaret” before opening “Cabaret”, has engineered which they will also get night, members of the a partnership with the the chance to meet with troupe will be performing Montreal Holocaust Mu- Holocaust survivors fol- a selection of musical seum to help create more lowing each show. Cote numbers from the show awareness of the events in St. Luc has always been a at certain senior resiGermany that led to the leader when it comes to dences in the area, includrise of Hitler, and the start protecting human rights, ing Maimonides, as well as of World War II and the because we believe that special preview mini per-

formances at the Beth Zion Synagogue on May 21 and the Cote St. Luc Men’s Club. And on May 29, the CSLDS will kick off its run of “Cabaret” with a Gala evening that starts at 6 p.m. at the Cote St. Luc Council Chamber. The opening performance of “Cabaret” will be preceded by a presentation of live musical numbers of certain songs from previous CSLDS productions, as well as a screening of a video featuring 96-yearold Holocaust survivor Margaret Newman, who will be present at the Gala to answer questions following the screening.Tickets for the May 29 Gala are $150, and proceeds will be used towards the cost of bringing high school and CEGEP students to see “Cabaret” during the run of the show. To purchase tickets to this event, go to bit.ly/CSLDSTickets, or call Ryan Nemeroff at 514-485-6806, ext. 2022 or via email at rnemeroff@cotesaintluc.org. For information about “Cabaret”, or how to buy tickets, go to www.CSLDramaticSociety.org.

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t all started on a warm spring day when Bubby was out in her backyard tending to her little garden. Dressed in a floral print robe and wearing her best Walmart slippers, she was tiptoeing through the tulips which had come to full bloom - when suddenly she froze in shock. Someone had picked over a dozen of them. "Oy vay! Vat's dis? I'm going to plotz! Who vould do dis to me? Vy? Crooks! Crooks!" she shouted out with arms raised to the heavens. "Oy, yoy-yoy… vat have I done to deserve dis?" Feeling dizzy, she sat down on a bench, lamenting her loss. That's when she saw several tulip petals loosely spread on the grass around her and began searching the area. Except for a few weeds, she didn't see anything more. While Bubby pondered her dilemma she adjusted her girdle, as it always crawled up into dark, uncomfortable places when she was upset. "Vat now I should do?" she sighed and was about to go back inside her little house when she noticed some footprints in a muddy patch near the gate. She went over to investigate and saw a couple of tulip petals beside them - and they led into her neighbour's backyard. "Dat son of a beech," she said. "I know deez footprints... only one man has da big toe missing!" Carefully avoiding the mud, she peered over his gate and saw several other tulip petals on the ground and even some on the stairs to his porch. "Dis means war!" she cried out with anger, then once again needed to adjust her girdle. That night she stealthily made her way into his backyard and stole his garden hose.

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Over the next couple of months the battle was on. Bubby would get up early in the morning and check her garden. If something was missing she would wait until he left for work and then steal things from his yard. She now had a new set of garden tools and a constant supply of fresh tomatoes. He on the other hand, was stuck mostly with flowers and a couple of lawn chairs. Near the end of the summer, after finding her girdles missing from the clothes line and hanging

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on the branches of a tree across the street, she lost it. "Dis is it… no more Mrs. Nice Guy!" Her neighbour, a crotchety old man, held great pride in his herb garden, especially his 'special' dill herbs, as he liked to call them. Seeing as her son and his family were coming over for dinner that weekend, she thought chicken soup with fresh dill would be perfect - so she got up in the middle of the night and stole over half of the patch, almost falling over while struggling to pull them out from their unusually deep roots. Now Bubby didn’t have a really good sense of smell and took little notice of the strong, pungent odor of the herbs as she cleaned and then tossed them into a huge

pot of simmering chicken broth. She set it to a slow boil and came back every half hour or so to stir it and do a taste test. By the time the soup was ready, Bubby was dancing with a kitchen chair and singing along to Alvin and the Chipmunks' greatest hits. When the family arrived that weekend, she answered the door in her full girdle, first putting down her mug of fresh chicken soup from a new batch she had made. "Don’t vorry, be happy," she sang, welcoming them in with cheerful giggling and blood shot eyes. "Here, have some chips," she offered, pulling out a tin of Pringles from a case she bought that week. Instead of saying a prayer before the meal, she had them all stand up and dance to Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling', followed by a rousing rendition of Queen's 'We Will Rock You'. She had prepared a big dinner, but chicken soup was not served - as she wanted to keep it all for herself. When her youngest granddaughter spilled some juice on the tablecloth, instead of scolding her she said, "Chillax my shayna punim… vy cry over spilled juice?" By the end of the evening her family was not quite sure what to make of everything but somehow liked her new attitude. They hugged and kissed goodbye and promised to come back the next weekend. Bubby on the other hand had other plans. She had made peace with her neighbour and they had a date to binge watch Game of Thrones - and enjoy a few bowls of chicken soup together. May 11, 2019 •

Experiencing Florida from coast to Keys to coast

or any Montrealer – or for that matter, any Canadian in general – the ultimate escape from old man winter was to head due south to Florida, where you knew you can find plenty of sunshine, beaches and

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warm temperatures practically throughout the year. In fact, it was like a tropical paradise within the geographical confines of North America. From the Panhandle to the Keys, Florida’s three coastlines offers sunstarved tourists a different new experience no matter what part of the state they choose as their vacation destination. Most opt for the southern part of Florida (in particular, Miami-Fort Lauderdale) or Orlando in central Florida (home to Disney World and Universal Studios, and their respective branches of theme parks). This time, we’re going to explore three areas of the Sunshine State from west to south to east to discover new sites and new ways to experience – and enjoy – Florida, starting with Tampa Bay, and then move our way down south to the Florida Keys, and then explore the area where American space exploration evolved: Florida’s Space Coast.

pen every spring at Riverfest, Tampa Riverwalk is also adding this year a new cultural festival called “Fourth Friday”, which will feature plenty of different cultural happenings for those who enjoy art, movies and the theatre. For those who like to dabble in a little retail therapy during their visit, Tampa Bay has plenty of unique stores to satisfy your varied shopping needs. International Plaza and Bay Street has more than 200 luxury brands; for boutique shoppers, the open-air Hyde Park Village has just finished a major expansion of its premises;Tampa Premium Outlets offers the top name brands at bargain prices; and the Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center has just added a large selection of products for purchase that are exclusive and unique to the Tampa Bay area. And for the foodie in you, Tampa Bay has something to satisfy every apTampa Bay petite and culinary taste. There’s celebrity chef Located on Florida’s Fabio Vivani’s Osteria Bar Gulf Coast, Tampa Bay is & Kitchen in downtown regarded as one of the Tampa; the Heights Public state’s most hip and urban Market in the historic Artourist destinations for mature Works building on foodies, shoppers, sight- the waterfront; try a seers and those who Cuban sandwich at the enjoy sandy beaches and Segunda Cuban Bakery; or clear blue waters. a taste of Ireland at Four The nucleus of the Green Fields; Sparkman Tampa Bay area is its Wharf, where many of Tampa Riverwalk, which Tampa Bay’s best chefs was cited by the American offer new creative conPlanning Association as cepts in an open-air food one of the five “Great hall; and quench your Places in America”, and is thirst with a wide variety ideal for those want to of craft beer and cocktails enjoy the essence of the at the historic Tampa Thecity, because it is easily atre, CW’s Gin Joint, Coplinked to many of the pertail or the downtown core’s popular world-famous Cigar City attractions. Brewing. Besides the usual asThere’s also plenty of sortment of pop-up bars, family thrills and fun in live local music and fun Tampa, as Busch Gardens family activities that hap- Tampa introduces a new • May 11, 2019

ride to its ever expanding theme park with Tigris, which is being regarded as the tallest launch coaster in Florida; there’s Roaring Springs at ZooTampa at Lowry Park; a new exhibition at the Florida Aquarium called ”Heart of the Sea”, where visitors can discover what ocean conservation is all about; and you can boat, kayak and paddleboard to your heart’s content at the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park and the Urban Kai Stand Up Paddleboarding located at the Armature Works. And if you want to experience the real world of pirates, cut throats and buccaneers, then check out the Tampa Bay History Center’s latest exhibition “Treasure Seekers”, where you can explore a replica of an authentic pirate ship, learn to navigate the stars using actual devices such as a sextant, or find out what day-to-day life was like below the decks of a typical pirate galleon.

preference or budget; and the chain has recently announced the opening of six new resorts and hotels. The Bungalows Key Largo is they Key’s first ever all-inclusive luxury resort with 135 units spread out on 12 acres and 1000 feet of shoreline; the Baker’s Cay Resort, also in Key Largo, has 200 rooms and features amenities that will welcome your pet with wide open arms, such as pet beds, cooling water bowls, a Paw Happy Hour, and indulge in “Puptails” that include bacon-flavoured “Yappetizers” and Dog Perignon Champagne; the Islander Resort in Islamorada sits on 24 acres and has 114 rooms that are cottage style with contemporary décor; the Isla Bella Beach Resort in Marathon has 199 units as well as a 4000-squarefoot spa, five pools, four food and beverage concepts, a marina plus over 24,000 square feet of space for meetings and special events; and Key West offers two new hoThe Florida Keys and tels: the Parrot Key Hotel Key West & Villas, which has completed a major refurbishStarting at Key Largo, ment and includes a and moving along in a waterfront villa experisouthwest direction to ence, a new Beach Club Key West, the Florida program and signature Keys are more than just a welcome cocktails that chain of islands that tag greets guests as they aralong Florida’s southern rive for their stay, and the coast; it’s practically like a Laureate Key West has 64 living embodiment of par- units that are described as adise on Earth, with relax- “coastal chic” and feature ing, eye catching settings, a complete kitchenettes. laid-back lifestyle, and an And no tourist destinaemphasis on the sustain- tion is without its share of ability and protection of attractions to visit and exthe Keys’ natural re- perience. In the Florida sources and surrounding Keys, there are plenty of waters. attractions where you can Whether you visit Key enjoy the islands’ arts, culWest, Marathon, Islam- ture, and history as well as orada or any of the other its maritime environment. islands in the Keys, there’s At the Florida Keys Hisalways a place to stay that tory & Discovery Center caters to any tourist’s in Islamorada, a new ex-

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hibit has recently been opened called Coral Reef Exploration, which is complete with three aquariums, educational storyboards, interactive kiosks and video monitors, as well as a 1250-gallon aquarium that contains native local underwater species such as butterfly fish and various invertebrates; the newlyopened Florida Keys Wildlife Refuges Nature Center in Big Pine Key has 1500 square feet of exhibition space that showcases the Keys’ four national wildlife refuges, which are National Key Deer, Great White Heron, Key West and Crocodile Lake; the Tennessee Williams Museum, located in his Key West home where he lived from 1949 until his death in 1983, was recently given the Highly Commended Award by the British Guild of Travel Writers for his contributions to making Key West an important cultural and historical location (also check out the La Concha Hotel, where it is believed that Williams wrote the final draft of his Pulitzer Prizewinning play “A Streetcar Named Desire”); and if you want to take the initiative and do your own solo tour of Key West, then try the Key West Historic Markers, which has 121 historic location markers that tell the story of Key West’s unique history (there are also several available phone apps that are docents for anyone who decide to do their own walking tour along these markers). Space Coast

If you have a never ending fascination with the more than 60-year history of the space race, and

want to retrace the footsteps of such legendary American astronauts as Alan Shepherd, John Glenn, Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, then Florida’s Space Coast (located along the central part of the state’s eastern coast) is the destination for you. The nucleus of this historic area is the Kennedy Space Center, which was – and still is – the virtual launching pad of the U.S. space exploration program, in which rockets from Project Mercury to the space shuttle lifted off from there as its point of departure to its 238,000mile journey to the moon and back, as well as to the final frontier that is outer space. Although live rocket launches still happen at the Kennedy Space Center, there are plenty of impressive attractions in this expansive facility that give a breathtaking, living history to the people and the technology who contributed to the evolution of such an ongoing, perilous journey. There’s the Heroes & Legends museum that pays a reverential tribute to the pioneers who created NASA and built the space program, as well as the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, which celebrates the astronauts who bravely flew those space missions; the Rocket Garden, which features actual rockets and space capsules from every NASA mission (you even get the chance to sit in a Mercury and Gemini capsule, and discover how confining these interiors really were for the astronauts); the Kennedy Space Center also offers encounters with actual past and present NASA astronauts, as they do live presentations at the Universe Theatre; and explore the colourful, dramatic and tragic history of the space shuttle program at Space Shuttle Atlantis, which is a massively impressive salute to the space shuttle, in which its main focus is the Atlantis, the final shuttle spacecraft that was used in the program, and visitors get that rare opportunity to get really up close to the actual space craft, and discover how enormous in scale the space shuttles were (Canada Arm included). For more information about visiting Tampa Bay, the Florida Keys and Space Coast -- and what it has to offer tourists -- visit the following websites: www.visittampabay.com www.fla-keys.com www.visitspacecoast.com 11

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Wine recommendations for Mother’s Day

or this Mother’s Day column, I had delirious dreams of writing a very detailed, long, drawn out, story with the best wines recommendations to offer to your on mom on Mother’s Day. This of course was before I realized that

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many father and children these days have a modest budget to offer a gift. Mother’s Day is just next Sunday, which probably lead to a last minute stampede to get a gift. Don't take for granted that the moms in your life have everything, wine is always a pleasant surprise gift option. This hallmark card holidays is also a propitious opportunity to make your mom discover a new grape variety or region. These wines will make great gifts and will be enjoyable by a wide range of wine enthusiasts ladies including -I hope- your mom. Make sure to bring a corkscrew, just in case she wants to share. Wine recommendations for Mother’s Day

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Lurton Les Fumées Blanches Gris de Sauvignon 2018 SAQ# 13963421 $15.55 ( Sample by the agent)-Rose wine Great aromas of raspberry and cassis soda with a touch of violets. Fragrant with a beautiful acidity and a crisp acidity. Elegant and quite refreshing in the finale. Suggested food pairings: Tuna on the BBQ, grilles seafood, salmon tartare

Jean-Noël Bousquet Languedoc Galarneau SAQ # 13993259 $14.30 ( Sample by the agent) A hearty red blend of Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah. Wonderful nose reminiscent of blackberries with nuances of licorice and aniseed. On the mouth, warm with generous fruit and easygoing tannins. So good for only $14.30. Suggested food pairings: Hearty pastas, BBQ

tate consists of their Blanchots 2016 own vineyards with susSAQ # 13138447, tainable practices, as $84.00 ( 8 in SAQ outwell as winemaking fa- lets)- Tasted at a procilities devoted to the ducer event making and ageing of White pepper, quince the region’s wines. with lots of flints character. Long with a great acidity streak and a great infinite finale. Suggested food pairing: Just oysters with a hint of McManis Viognier lemon. 2017 SAQ # Albert Bichot Meur13917862, $18.80 ( sault 2015 Sample by the agent) SAQ # 13821502, From California $90.00 ( 15 in line, 6 comes this rich and hein SAQ outlets)-Tasted donistic white nose Albert Bichot Domaine at a producer event reminiscent of ripe apri- Long-Depaquit Chablis A great Burgundian cot jam and nutmeg Grand Cru Les Chardonnay. Aromas of with a hint of earl grey tea. On the palate,creamy with a medium acidity and reminiscent of nuances of mango, jasmin and salt caramel. Medium finale. Suggested food pairings: Cream based pastas, Thai food. Last call for these wines…and if you feel generous to make a splashing gift! The Bichot Family has roots in Burgundy since 1350, though their official entry in the wine business dates back to the 19th century when Bernard Bichot founded the wine negociant enterprise in 1831. Albéric Bichot now represents the 6th generation to run the family business. Albert Bichot control four estates in the heart of four great viticultural regions that make up Burgundy: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each es-

pear sorbet and roasted cloves with hints of acacia leaves. Structured with tremendous minerality, power yet with an eternal grace. Very digest with a long finale. Suggested food pairing: braised rabbit in cream sauce

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re you worried about your stress? You should be. Stress kills! Researchers suggest that as much as 60-90% of illnesses are directly caused by or exacerbated by stress. Stress is related to major illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. It can also cause back pain, headaches, tooth grinding,

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upset stomach and digestive problems, sleep loss and exhaustion, skin problems , unhealthy weight gain or loss, and of course, loss of sex drive. These are just the physical symptoms. Stress is linked to depression, anxiety, mood swings, confusion, restlessness, irritability, insecurity, forgetfulness, and a host of other negative mental and behavioral symptoms.We hear about good stress, bad stress.

Did you know Stress kills How do we know the difference? How does all of our stress accumulate? Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response.The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses.What’s it doing to us? With stress so clearly linked to our health, it is shocking to me that we don’t think about our own level of stress and do something about lowering it. Oh yes, we say “I am so stressed” but do we really know what that means? The things that cause stress are called stressors. Do we know our own stressors? Are we aware of the feeling of stress on our own bodies? Have you ever felt sick to your stomach during a test? Have you had days when you were so loaded down with homework that you had trouble sleeping? Have you ever been so worried about something that you ended up with a terrible headache? If so, then you know what it's like to feel stress. Stress is often worn as a badge of accomplishment in our society. It’s not enough that we compete to see who can do the most, but we compete to see who can handle the most stress doing it. With such an unhealthy attitude

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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts presents Egyptian Mummies Exploring Ancient Lives mummified remains of six unique individuals in unprecedented detail. Without unwrapping their remains, we have discovered new insights into life and death in ancient Egypt, such as the embalming methods used to preserve the bodies and their state of health at death. Using the latest science and technology, we can begin to understand the person behind the mask whilst ensuring their integrity remains." "Egyptian Mummies is a unique opportunity to discover more about life and death in ancient Egypt. British Museum's curators, scientists and conservators combined their knowledge to explore CT scan data and study objects from the museum's vast collection, providing a unique insight into the life of six ancient individuals."," adds Marie Vandenbeusch, Co-Curator of the exhibition, Project Curator at the British Museum and Egyptologist. "Science and technological advancements have contributed immensely in

ollowing its tremendous success in Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the exhibition Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives will continue its world tour at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA), making its North American premiere. The British Museum production reconstructs the lives of six individuals who lived along the Nile from about 900 BC to AD 180. Using an innovative approach combining art and

cutting-edge technology, it paints a picture of who these people were. Age, beliefs and the diseases they suffered from – each mummy has a story to tell. "Coinciding with the opening of the Museum's new pavilion of archaeology and world cultures, this fascinating and touching exhibition demonstrates the technological and scientific advances that have revolutionized the discipline of archaeology, giving us a more inti-

mate understanding of the lives led by people thousands of years ago – distant, yet not so very different from us," explains Nathalie Bondil, Director General and Chief Curator of the MMFA. Co-Curator of the exhibition and Curator of Bioarchaeology at The British Museum, Daniel Antoine explains: "The latest scanning technology has allowed us to virtually peel away the layers of wrappings so visitors can explore the carefully

recent years to understanding and better contextualizing our distant past. The exhibition will carry us back in time to marvel at how life was really lived along the River Nile over 3,000 years ago," concludes Laura Vigo, curator of the Montreal presentation and Curator of Asian Art and Archaeology at the MMFA. Egyptian Mummies will reveal the many facets of these diverse individuals: a young man, two priestess singers, a priest, a little boy and a homemaker.Together with 3D digital images, interactive visual display units and more than 200 items from the British Museum's renowned Egyptian collection, these encounters will offer a unique view of the way in which people lived and died in this period of history. Artifacts from various sites – tombs and settlements – round out the paleopathological analysis of these human remains, providing a fuller understanding of the beliefs and

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