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VERDUN BEACH G iven the extreme heat waves Montrealers experienced last summer, with at least 66 people having died from heatrelated complications and the potential for more summers like it the expected opening of a new beach in Verdun could very well prove to be a welcome respite. Last November 2018, the Borough of Verdun finally received federal and provincial authorization to move forward with the brand-new beach that will be located in Arthur-Therrien Park, behind the
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Verdun Auditorium. It was actually supposed to be open in the summer of 2017 as part of Montreal's 375th anniversary celebrations, but was delayed due to disputes over the location, rising costs and opposition from environmentalists over concerns it would disrupt the fragile ecosystem located in the wetlands nearby. Many residents are also worried about the increase in traffic and noise. Nonetheless, contractors have been working hard to make it happen, from smoothing out and correcting the
depth of the river in front of the beach to make it safe, to temporarily moving the bike path in the area while the work is being done, as well as planting trees. The waterfront area in Verdun has been a popular place for residents and visitors from other parts of the city who like to walk or jog for exercise, or simply seek a place to relax and the planned changes should enhance the experience. Other plans for the beach include wooded areas, cascading gardens, a park and new
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he 29th edition of the Montreal First Peoples Festival / Festival Présence autochtone de Montréal will take place between
Festivals, in the downtown area. The Festival will enhance its international presence by bringing a series of artists and films from other countries' indigenous communities. The opening title in the movie section will be the documentary by Santiago Bertolino "Mon cri saura parler" featuring the life of Innu poet Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, who has emerged as a star in the literary landscape of Quebec. On the musical front, there is an expectation By Sergio Martinez about the announced concert featuring Mongomtltimes.ca lian and Inuit (katajaq) August 6 and 14, 2019. throat singing under the Most of the events will be artistic direction of Katia staged at the Place des Makdissi-Warren. Within
the framework of the Festival, Inuit-art specialized gallery La Guilde / The Guild will present the most recent works by Meky Ottawa, an Atikamekw artist. In association with the Centre international d'art contemporain de Montréal, the Festival will present at various venues, but mostly at the UQAM Gallery, an exhibition focused on bi-spirituality. Traditional sounds will be brought to the public by the drums of Buffalo Hat Singers and those of the Northern Voice. This will be a show designed as a tribute to the land. The First Peoples Festival is an opportunity for non-aboriginals to learn and to enjoy the expressions of
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to the Canadian Grand Prix renewal agreement in order to hold it Montreal from 2015 to 2029. Mayor Valerie Plante announced an investment of an estimated $59.9 million ($41 million from the city and $18 million from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing) towards a project that would not only replace the aged paddocks and increase the seating capacity in the boxes from 1800 seats to 5,000, but also include the installation of pile foundations to minimize the impacts on cyclists and allow other activities to take place at the park during the event. Not only is the project now over budget, which should come as no surprise to most people - but the upgrades and renova-
tions that were expected to be completed by May of 2019 are behind schedule. With the Grand Prix less than a month away, many are wondering if it will be ready on time. According to a May 8th report from grandprix.com, 'construction was delayed when unsatisfactory work was done on the paddock building roof'. City Hall maintains the work will completed in time for the race, but the new building is still under construction and most of the windows are not yet even installed - leaving reason for skepticism. Mayor Plante is expected to hold a press conference this Wednesday May 15th. The Montreal Grand Prix takes place from June 7th to 9th. May 18, 2019 •
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Top:The central part of Peel St. will undergo substantial changes. Bottom:The area above Sherbrooke will retain its character, but with wider sidewalks
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t is one of the iconic streets in the downtown area, it links the Mount Royal in the north, with the old quarter of the city. Peel St. was the prestigious address for elegant townhouses and mansions in its Golden Square Mile section where there are now some of McGill buildings. Below Sherbrooke, it has been a vibrant commercial and corporate centre, while below St. Antoine due to its proximity to the port, Peel St. was home to important industries. At one point, that section of the street, then known as Windsor St. (south of Notre Dame was known as Colborne St.), was also the site of a CN cargo rail terminal. Peel, named after the then British Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel, was officially inaugurated on August 23, 1854, and today it still keeps much of its functional diversity, except for the industrial segment which has given way to new residential developments in Griffintown. These days, however, Peel St. is the focus of attention by local residents, merchants, and anyone interested in urban issues. The City of Montreal held a se• May 18, 2019
ries of consultations regarding future plans for the popular artery, in particular, its most central section between Sherbrooke and René Levesque. The consultation, which took place at Espacio Mexico, one of the cultural
institutions located in the street, was well attended: merchants somewhat worried about how the proposed changes may impact their businesses, residents, and others with interest in the future of the city. The city presented three
different scenarios for that central section of Peel St. all of them sharing some common features: its transformation into a oneway street, from south to north between René Levesque and Sherbrooke (a change everybody agreed upon: the road is too narrow and in fact the new plan would make it even narrower), a more pedestrian-friendly design, meaning wider sidewalks, and the elimination of parking spaces. The first scenario contemplates two bike paths, wider sidewalks, but no space for terraces (not good, restaurant owners immediately decried). The second scenario proposes only one bike path (oneway, southbound), wider sidewalks, space for terraces. The third scenario will have no bike paths, more extensive walkways, and space for terraces. To make up for the bike paths lost in scenarios 2 and 3 (only in the section between Sherbrooke and Dorchester Sq.) a northbound bike path will be installed on Mansfield St. (in case of Scenario 2) and two bike paths (northbound and southbound) will go on Mansfield St. Some people proposed that if scenarios 1 or 2 were adopted, the bike paths be seasonal. The discussion was conducted in groups which presented their conclu-
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sions at the end of the meeting: all agreed that the third scenario was the best, or as someone put it "the least bad" since indeed the audience, although in favour of some of the changes, was not much impressed by their inevitable consequences. One primary concern was how long the renovations will take considering that when such significant works have been done (i.e. on St. Laurent Blvd., Bishop St., and St. Denis St.) the inconveniences to merchants and residents
have been considerable. On the positive side, the city seems to be listening and, we all hope, it will take into account the citizens' concerns. We all agreed that some changes will certainly improve the area (brighter LED lighting on sidewalks will be installed, trees will be planted, efforts will be made to bring activities to the revamped street), after all Peel is one of the most visited streets, and we would all like it to be a beautiful, inclusive, and well-kept area.
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Powerball, one of the biggest lottery games in the world, is one of the success stories of our neighbours to the south. It’s made millionaires of hundreds of people and continues to do so every year.Yet Powerball is not just limited to American citizens; Canadians can play it too. As
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City Stamp, Canada's biggest philatelic dealer
ontreal-based City Stamp is the largest philatelic (stamp) dealer in Canada. Founded by Robert Cooperman some 35 years ago when he was a teenager, the company has an office on Ste-Catherine Street W, but today does most of its business online, both buying and selling stamps.
“Overall, we might buy or sell 15,000 items annually. Our business focuses on obtaining and selling the top end of the stamp market.” “We offer a unique opportunity to collectors to have a supplier with a vast and second-to-none inventory of the rarest stamps from Canada, North America, the British Commonwealth, and in many cases, the entire world. At the same time, our buying capabilities are equally as strong. No collection is too large for us not to purchase outright with immediate payment.” “We are always looking to buy the most soughtafter rarities from all countries. We are known to offer very fair market value.” Online sales have continued to grow for City By John Symon Stamp, now representing 70 percent of sales. The mtltimes.ca Montreal market has “We probably do shrunk today constituting around 5,000 transactions less than 5 percent of the per year; some with a sin- company's market where gle stamp for thousands the USA dominates with of dollars and some with some 40 percent, folfive stamps for $150,” says lowed by 30 percent for Cooperman who is now Canada, and 30 percent the company president. for the rest of the world.
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FedEx® overnight to ensure safe arrival or via Xpresspost™ or registered mail for items valued under $250. “Stamp collecting remains a hobby, but if quality stamps are purchased at fair market value, sooner or later they will turn into a worthwhile investment,” says Cooperman when we asked about the rate of return on a stamp collection. Cooperman recommends that novice collectors join clubs, which he says are a great way to get acquainted with the hobby and to meet other collectors. Unlike some competitors which handle other collectibles, City Stamp deals exclusively with stamps. The company offices are open 11 AM-4 PM Monday to Friday or by appointment; meanwhile the website is open City Stamp president, Robert Cooperman, has some 35 years experience in the industry 24/7. Payments can be This is how City Stamp meet at stamp trade doctors, and tech people. made with Visa, Masterreaches an estimated 60 shows are 50-70 years old The very expensive mate- card, American Express, million stamp collectors and almost all male. But rial in many cases lands up and PayPal. worldwide. Cooperman online world clients are with wealthier businesses City Stamp also attends philatelic much younger, between owners, CEOs, etc.” 1134 Ste-Catherine W. #865 shows in Toronto, Ottawa, 30-60 years of age. I beSecured, insured shipMontreal, H3B 1H4 and other parts of lieve our clientele in- ping is how City Stamp 1.800.615.2596 Canada. cludes a great many sends purchased stamps info@citystamp.ca “Most clients whom we professionals: lawyers, to buyers.This is either by www.citystamp.ca
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Dorval REM Tunnel extension would service 200,000 passengers
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Aore than 200,000 people will have direct access to the Dorval intermodal station if the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) tunnel is extended by a mere 700 metres to create a link with the railway stations and bus terminal adjacent to the Montreal-Trudeau Airport. An independent study conducted at the request of the City of Dorval concluded that it is “essential to build this short extension for the benefit of the REM, the airport, the residents of Dorval and Lachine, VIA Rail, Montreal Transit (STM) and exo passengers, and for the metropolitan population in general.”
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the airport and downtown. Transport Canada policies now encourage the planning of intermodal stations to improve road traffic and to promote active and public transportation and sustainable development. The Government of Quebec is also in favour of such initiatives. A real transit hub Just over half a kilometre in length, this extension would make it possible to create a true public transit hub providing direct access to the REM and to the Montreal subway network for the 100,000 people who live near the airport – access that is not possible with the single REM station in the airport terminal. The new intermodal station, along with the VIA
Rail and Exo train stations and adjacent Montreal Transit terminal, would provide direct access to the REM for the 40,000 public transit users who pass through this area on a daily basis – not to mention the airport’s 55,000 passengers and its 30,000 employees, and the 150,000 drivers who use the Dorval Circle every day. "This connection with the stations has always been part of the plan. However, routing the REM to the north rather than the south will prevent passengers from accessing these stations unless this short extension is built. All airports around the world now focus on providing transport interconnections for more efficient movement
of people. We need to do the same in Montreal,” said Mayor Rouleau. He also pointed out that failure to build this extension as part of the REM project would make absolutely no sense. “Ending the REM under the airport makes it impossible to create an interconnected public transit and airport network and prevents access for people who live near the REM station, while construction of the 700metre extension would achieve precisely the opposite result. A real travel hub would be created at the airport, as is the case at most large-city airports where one can easily transfer from airplanes to trains, buses or subways,” said Mayor Rouleau in conclusion.
Four Seasons opens new hotel in the heart of downtown Montreal
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The REM would see an additional 3,600 people pass through this station every day, and users would be able to shorten their travel time by 12 to 58 minutes. “All stakeholders are in favour of this undertaking, including the directors of Aéroports de Montréal, VIA Rail, CDPQ Infra, the municipalities and adjacent Montreal boroughs, as well as the surrounding population. This is a planning oversight that must be addressed. We have here an opportunity to act before the work begins!” stated Dorval Mayor Edgar Rouleau. The business community and the population in general have long been asking for a direct link from the railway stations and Montreal Transit terminal to
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share of tourists, visitors and locals alike whether they are visiting the city for a vacation, on a business trip, or want a new place to stop for a meal, a drink or a special occasion. The brand new Four Seasons Hotel on de la Montagne Street in the heart of downtown Montreal, with 169 guest rooms and suites, was officially opened last week with a special VIP event that offered guided tours of the facilities that was designed by Lemay and Sid Lee Architecture, with its imposing, eyecatching exterior decked out in black with metallic ribbons. Each guest room certainly defines simplicity, luxury and comfort, complete with comfortable seating areas, technology services at your fingertips, and generous
which can be used for meetings, events, weddings and other special occasions for groups of up to 450 people, and two additional salons for special and private events. “Ultimately this place belongs to Montrealers, we want to create a space where locals and international visitors can connect and interact,” said Goncalo Monteiro, the hotel’s General Manager. “We’ve created a unique eco-system where visitors are surprised at every turn, that Montreal’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors encourages social enwashrooms with free- (with an open kitchen, so footpath. sets the stage standing tubs. One very that you can see its crew Also available at the gagement, for unexpected impressive aspect of the of dedicated chefs fer- new Four Seasons Hotel ters and whereencoununique guest room area is lo- vently prepare the are 18 private resi- moments and memories cated in the Carre Dore meals), the dences, the Palais des area, with artist Pascale restaurant/bar’s dining Possibles main ballroom, are created.” Girardin’s breathtaking experience will focus on floral-inspired artistic in- dishes that are prepared stallation that practically with fresh ingredients cascades down the build- that are taken directly ing’s entire open-air from Montreal’s many atrium. markets, the old port, as The nucleus of the well as its surrounding hotel is its Social Square forests and farmlands. that is located on the If you crave for some 3rd floor, which encom- wellness in your life – passes the hotel lobby, a whether you are a guest terrace that overlooks or a local resident – the the downtown area it Four Season Montreal’s encompasses (including a spa is a virtual wellness wonderful view of the sanctuary. With eight giant Leonard Cohen treatment rooms, a mural on Crescent sauna, whirlpool bath, reStreet), a day and night laxation areas and a bar, a lounge, a connec- state-of-the-art gym, the tion to the Holt Renfrew hotel’s spa offers the uldepartment store, and timate in relaxing, stressits jewel, the MARCUS free spa experiences, restaurant. including the city’s only The restaurant marks Kneipp Hydrotherapy fathe Canadian debut of its cility, which promotes namesake, renowned good health through hot celebrity chef Marcus and cold water and can Samuelsson. Built in a be reached via a specially modern brasserie décor designed reflexology Answer is online Saturday, May 18th page 25
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‘En Harmonie 4 Kids’ is a huge success
Double record for Urban BBQ 2019
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ast Monday, May 13, the Cancer Research Society held its biggest fundraising event, the annual Urban BBQ, presented by RBC Royal Bank. Under the theme of The Boardwalk, this 2019 edition raised $ 600,000 net to support cancer research in Canada. After 5 successful years, the Urban BBQ was held for the first time at Le Grand Quai, in the Old Port of Montreal, under the honorary chairmanship of Nadine Renaud-Tinker, President, Quebec HeadSun Youth Director of Finance Daniel Rousseau (left) accepting the profits from quarters at RBC Royal the 8th Edition of the "En Harmonie 4 Kids" benefit concert from the hands of Bank. A record number Chair of Finance Jill Harrison (center) and Chair of Outreach Frances Sault, both of 1,200 guests – 20% more than the previous from Mountainside United Church. Photo: Joseph Munro year - showed their support to the cause in a or the eighth year through youth centers, rector of Music Margaret festive spring atmosin a row, West- children’s hospitals and De Castro for being at phere. In the presence mount's Mountain- will also help fund Sun the heart of “En Har- of Stéphane Rousseau, side United Church Youth's Bullying Preven- monie 4 Kids” since the the Society’s spokesperpresented "En Harmonie tion and Conflict Resolu- beginning with her tire- son, guests were treated 4 Kids", a concert to tion program in schools. less work year after year. to a thematic menu deSun Youth would like to Sun Youth would like to signed for the occasion raise funds for Sun Mountainside thank everyone who at- and prepared by Chef Youth's children's pro- thank grams. The show was United Church for or- tended the concert, all Marc-André Jetté and his held at Mountainside ganizing this benefit con- the volunteers who gave team. Another dazzling for an event that United on Saturday, April cert from an eighth their time to ensure the success keeps surprising Monsmooth running of the consecutive year. Since 6th and brought toevent and, most of all, the trealers, and has borne gether talented perform- 2012, “En Harmonie 4 young and young at the special signature of Kids” brought close to ers, adults and children, for the organi- heart who performed united to help kids in $53,000 zation! Special thanks to magnificently for the enneed. Throughout the Mountainside United Di- joyment of the crowd! evening, the Mountainside United Church Choir, the English Montreal School Board Junior Chorale, the Montreal Chinese Children's Choir, the Con Brio Ensemble of FACE School, the McGill Conservatory Children's Choir, le Petit Chœur de Rosemère and le Chœur Anima Musica offered a Let us help manage your varied program of choral online marketing! and orchestral arrangements to a captivated audience. The concert was Sign-up for E-mail news a great success, generatalerts today! mtltimes.ca ing $8,000 for Sun Youth! These funds will be used info@mtltimes.ca by the organization to assist families referred
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Ricardo, the Urban BBQ ambassador of the past 3 years. Since its inception, the Urban BBQ has invested almost 3 million dollars in cancer research, thanks to its dedicated partners. “As Presenting Partner, RBC Royal Bank has committed itself to propelling the Urban BBQ forward in order to support the best cancer research in Canada and give hope to Canadians facing this terrible disease. This year’s incredible attendance demonstrates the extent to which the community is backing our commitment. It makes us really proud,” explains Nadine Renaud-Tinker. The Cancer Research Society also wishes to
express very special thanks to the Prestige Partner of the event, ALRE Properties, represented by its President, Roberto Di Giorgio, veteran of the Urban BBQ Honorary Patrons’ Committee. “The funds we raise at the Urban BBQ are dedicated towards financing highly promising research projects, aiming at improving the way we detect, prevent and treat all types of cancer. This brings us closer to our goal of #OutsmartingCancer as soon as possible,” declares Carolyne Lord, Director communications and marketing, at the Cancer Research Society. CancerResearchSociety.ca www.urbanBBQ.ca
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t was a full house at the Gesu Theatre on Bleury Street, as the Montreal acting community honoured its own at the annual Association of Canadian Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) Montreal Awards, which
and William Rowat, and the Woman of the Year Award went to veteran Montreal broadcaster Eramelinda Boquer, who was honoured for the positive way she transformed personal hardships into hope by advocating for a number of community organizations. “When you do good, you light a fire,” said Ms. Boquer during her acceptance speech. “When you become empathetic and generous with your time, you manage to make a difference in your community and your world.” Other ACTRA Montreal By Stuart Nulman Award recipients include Neil Napier (Outstanding Performance – Male for mtltimes.ca “The Disappearance”), Katy Breier (Outstanding took place on May 4. A total of seven awards Performance – Female for were given out that “FANatic”), Julian Casey evening to celebrate indi- (Outstanding Performvidual achievement in ance in a Videogame – their respective perform- Male for “We Happy ances on TV, film, Few”), Catherine Kidd videogames, stunts and (Outstanding Performvoiceovers. As well, ance in a Videogame – FeACTRA Life Memberships male for “For Honor”), were given to Dawn Ford Lucinda Davis (Outstand-
ing Voice Performance – Female for “Racetime”), Brian Froud (Outstanding Voice Performance – Male for “Zafari”), and Michael Scherer (Outstanding Stunt Performance for “XXX: Return of Xander Cage”). And Cote St. Luc twin sisters Amber and Alyssa Levine (the latter recently appeared in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “Pet Sematary”) were the official award bearers for the evening. *** Montreal theatergoers will not want to miss the sixth edition of The Launch MTL on May 30, 5 p.m., in the Atrium of Le Conseil des Arts de Montreal, located at 1210 Sherbrooke Street East. Hosted by Patrick Lloyd Brennan from the Quebec Drama Federation (QDF), the Launch will bring together theatre lovers and theatre creators, as nine Montreal professional theatre companies – the Black Theatre Workshop, Geordie Theatre, Hudson Village The-
atre, Imago Theatre, Playwrights’ Workshop Montreal, Repercussion Theatre, Tableau d’Hote Theatre, Teeshi Duniya Theatre and Youtheatre – will offer their own unique sneak previews of what productions they will be featuring during their respective 20192020 seasons. Admission to the Launch is free, with free appetizers and a cash bar. For more information, go to www.thelaunchmtl.com. *** Congratulations go out to the three Montreal-
based researchers who won a total of $340,000 in prize money as recipients of the annual Killam Prize and Killam Fellowship, which are part of the Killam Program that awards nearly $1 million every year as one of the most prestigious prizes that is awarded to Canadian researchers for their work that have a positive impact on the lives of people everywhere. Matt Dobbs from McGill University won a Killam Fellowship for his project dealing with unveiling the cosmos by
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ter and bacon – step outside the box, you may just discover a new favourite! Ingredients • 2 lbs lean ground beef • 2 tbsp Montreal steak spice • 1 lb bacon, cut into 2” strips and cooked, drained and kept warm peanut butter • 6 buns, preferable onion buns, Kaiser rolls etc Mix the steak spice into the lean ground beef. Form 6 patties, making sure the patties are flat and tight around the outside. With your fingers, make a depression in the centre of the pattie. This helps to keep the pattie flat during cooking. Grill the patties on the barbecue. After the last turn, divide the bacon and place on the patties. Slice and toast the buns on the upper rack. Slather the peanut butter on both sides of the toasted bun. Insert the patty and be ready for a great taste sensation. Chef ’s Tip: Have a napkin ready. May 18, 2019 •
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Six amazing Provence roses wines to try
or me, the style of wine that symbolizes vacations has always been Provence rose. Every time that I taste and smell one, there is that je ne sais quoi feeling that transport me to a sunny beach setting. The eternal sun, seagulls, farniente and the warm company of my loved one are some of the symbols that can be abstracted from a glass of Provence rose.
To help you discover the style, I have selected six roses for your discovery available at your nearest SAQ outlet. The first five were part of a press tasting ( A3 Quebec) and the last one was tasted at the importer office. I hope you enjoy the wines and for more information do not hesitate to visit: https://www.vinsdeprovence.com/en
Vieux Château d'Astros 2018 - SAQ # 10790843 $18.35 Very pleasant bouquet. Exuberant with fieldberWhere do this powerful ries and floral undertones imagery comes from?. complemented by a hint First, it has to be with the of citrus. Medium body, soothing effects of its nice acidity with a ravishcolour. There are six ing finale colours of Provence AOC rose wines: Peach, Melon, Pomelo, Mandarin and Redcurrant. It is believed that these colours promote tranquility and peace. Then there is the aroma of the wine: Lavender, jasmine and other herbal scents enhance mood and promote calmness. Aromatherapy has been shown to carry many benefits in terms of wellness and stress relief. Mirabeau Rosé Classique This is what vacations is 2018 - SAQ # 13206121 all about: good times, no $19.95 stress, good weather and On the nose, cream feeling merry. soda, watermelon with No wonder the French strawberry coulis and love their Provence vanilla bean. Dry and crisp rose!!!. According to Vins with a verbena finale. de Provence, The French Bright finale with a long ficonsumer market for nale reminiscent of canrosé is estimated at 36 taloupe. million people. In fact , 9 out of 10 French wine drinker states that they enjoy rose.The rest of the world is catching on as well about their goodness as well In the last 15 years, the exports of rose have increased by a whopping 500%.The Americans love the style buying up 43% of the quantity exported. In Canada, the trend for rose consumption has seen a considerable progression as well Gassier Esprit Gassier of 85% increase in the last 2018 5 years. - SAQ# 1320478 Provence roses also em$19.95 bodies the idea of free- Dry earth, spices with the dom and are quite finest dried petal flowers. versatile with any type of Balanced and refined with meal: from light to elabo- heady herbal nuances. rate gastronomic cuisine. Long finale.
Miraval Côtes de Provence 2017 - SAQ # 12296988 $22.20 Superb rose. Quite floral maraschino cherry and green mint nuances. On the palate, sublime and balanced with a chiseled minerality and garrique finale.
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Château La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence 2018 - SAQ # 11687021 $18.35 Quite the perfume in this wine. Mentol, cantaloupe, honey melon, complemented by a hint of peach and cranberry fruit. Nicely balanced and subdued with a chic violet finale Château Pas du Cerf Le Merle rosé Côtes de
Provence 2018. SAQ # 13448621. $19.95 ( Available from July 2019) Lovely marine nuances reminiscent of seaweed, beautiful red berries such as goji fruit and green tea. Attractive on the palate with amazing floral and earthy nuances. Very long finale. What a lovely rose. May 18, 2019 •
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Montreal needs extra garbage pick-up during the summer
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here is a problem that appears to be increasing over the past few years during the summer and it has never really been addressed. Perhaps it is time to make a 'stink', a really big 'stink', against the stink - which prevails in the garbage bins of our fair
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city and its boroughs. It's that time of the year again when people, especially tourists, start to notice the stench - the 'je ne sais quoi' odour suddenly attacking their olfactory senses in a way that leaves many gagging, fanning at the air with their hands in hopes of making it go away. It doesn't. Tourist season adds even more garbage and last summer I met more than a few visitors who questioned whether dead animals (or worse) were being dumped into the bins. Complaints went out to City Hall and the Boroughs, but like most things, they fell upon deaf ears. It all started back in 2015 under the Coderre administration, when they announced plans to eliminate twice a week garbage collection in all of its 19 boroughs by 2019 and instead have it collected only once a week. At the same time, they also announced the rolling out of brown bins for the Organic Waste Program, with weekly pick-ups. In theory it should have balanced out the changes to the regular garbage collections, but fast forward to 2018 and it is not working for many people. Once a week pick-up is not enough, especially in the downtown area. And it gets even stinkier. What they did NOT announce in 2015 and implemented in several boroughs, is that once households are part of the Organic Waste Program - once a week regular garbage collection was reduced to once every TWO weeks. The smell lingers on and it is growing. It is simple to understand; regular garbage bins are usually filled within the first week and by the • May 18, 2019
Overflowing garbage bins are seen all over the city and neighbouring boroughs
second week they are overflowing with all the other smelly trash that is non-compostable like: diapers, rags, pizza boxes, sanitary napkins, cat litter and lord knows what else. Only the raccoons, squirrels, skunks, mice, rats and even crows are celebrating. It is the same problem in areas that went from twice a week to once a week - and this goes for all apartment buildings with over eight units who are not participating in the Organic Waste Program, plus they are required to keep the bins inside the building until pick-up day. The stench from overflowing bins are wafting up into the apartments. Adding to the mess, I noticed less and less people were using the brown bins during the warmer months. When I lifted the lid of our organic waste bin last summer to add more scraps, it was filled with maggots - and not just a few. The underside of the lid was coated with them and inside it was
maggot-armageddon. The compostable liner bags, of which the city suggested I buy and use, had rotted through - and it stank to the point of making me dizzy. I was told to use the smaller household bin they also distributed to put my waste in until pickup day. But that was not a viable option for us because the bin needed to remain in our home - and it smelled repugnant when I had to open it, permeating our entire place. I tried leaving it on our back balcony but raccoons managed to throw it down the stairs and pop it open. I tried all the tricks they recommended and none of them worked. Maggots multiply very quickly. And they are gross. With the exception of homeowners, most people don't have places like balconies or garages to store their bins until pickup day. The solution for most was to simply stop participating in the program and throw the
waste into regular bins in sealed plastic bags. It defeats the purpose of the program on all fronts. Last autumn during the election campaign I hap-
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pened to meet Mayor Alan DeSousa of Ville Saint-Laurent, who was on the ground meeting his constituents. I took the opportunity to discuss
the problem with him and offered insight into why the plan might not be working. I put forward the idea of the city going back to once a week pick-up for the summer. He acted surprised, insisting the program was a success, so I suggested he take a drive around his borough and see for himself what was going on - and he promised to look into it. Well, it's been over six months since and not a word from him - nothing in the borough agenda or in their news releases, nor were there any changes indicated on the nifty 2018 Collection Calendar they sent out. Montreal's waste management program should really be looked at again by the new administration, under Mayor Valérie Plante - but will someone listen? Perhaps Montrealers need to make some noise about it, because something certainly stinks. In the meantime, how about adding the extra garbage pick-up this season, before the 'nosepinch and gag' reflex kicks in - especially in the downtown area?
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o you feel anxious and on edge? Do you shy away from meeting new people? Are these feelings of avoidance causing you to hide from the world? You're not alone. Over 40 million Americans report feelings of anxiety. That is over 18% of the adult popula-
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tion. Recent studies have reached some surprising conclusions about what causes anxiety in the first place. Previously, there had been a great debate over nature vs. nurture. Is it the bills piling up and the overbearing boss, or are you just a naturally "high-strung" person? Everyone is born with a natural hard-wired response to stress and anxiety. However like any
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Do you have anxiety? other mechanism, this response is complex. If one variable in this system response goes wrong, the entire system can spin out of control. In prehistoric times, we needed this heightened level of awareness and caution with danger lurking around every corner. But in modern times, this same survival mechanism that is meant to protect you can make you feel nervous and anxious for no reason. How many times have you said to yourself, "There is nothing to be nervous about," but the anxiety is still there and you don’t really understand it and you can't help feeling this way? Most people feel anxious when facing a challenging situation, such as a job interview, an exam or new life situations such as getting married. In moderation, anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, anxiety can help you stay alert and focused, spur you to action, and motivate you to solve problems. But when anxiety is constant or overwhelming, when it interferes with your relationships and activities, it stops being functional— that’s when you’ve crossed the line from normal, productive anxiety into the territory of anxi-
ety disorders. If you identify with several of the following signs and symptoms, and they just won’t go away, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Are you constantly tense, worried, or on edge? Does your anxiety interfere with your work, school, or family responsibilities? Are you plagued by fears that you know are irrational, but can’t shake? Do you believe that something bad will happen if certain things aren’t done a certain way? Do you avoid everyday situations or activities because they cause you anxiety? Do you experience sud-
den, unexpected attacks of heart-pounding panic? Do you feel like danger and catastrophe are around every corner? Because anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions rather than a single disorder, they can look very different from person to person. One individual may suffer from intense anxiety attacks that strike without warning, while another gets panicky at the thought of mingling at a party. Someone else may struggle with a disabling fear of driving, or uncontrollable, intrusive thoughts.Yet another may live in a constant state of tension, worrying about anything and everything. Despite their different
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fraction was put before the serial number. The lower letter was for the denomination, the upper n 1937 when King for the series. This was George VI became also the first time all King of England, and notes had different numnotes the British Empire, it bers, before was decided that a new printed on the same issue of Canadian paper sheet had the same nummoney be created. It ber, and a check letter was only 2 years before, showing the position on in 1935 that a whole se- the sheet. $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, ries of notes were cre$50 (issued with George ated by the Bank of Canada, and now these VI portrait), $100 (Sir were to be retired (re- John A. Macdonald), and sulting in many scarce $1,000 (Sir Wilfrid Laurier) notes are part of notes). The 1937 issue is spe- this series. Most notes cial, and groundbreaking were released on July 21, in many ways. Firstly, it 1937, but the $1,000 was was the first bilingual not needed until 1952, notes. The previous se- and therefore few acturies had separate English ally circulated since a and French notes...which new issue was again creproved expensive to pro- ated in 1954 with Queen duce, and obviously Elizabeth II. The backs of the bills made little sense. Secondly, beforehand the are stunning allegorical lower denomination vignettes copied from notes all had different the 1935 series. (see picmembers of the monar- ture) Despite the series conchy on them, and this was the first time that tinuing until 1954, all the king appeared on notes issued have the more than one note of a 1937 date on them, and series. Usually other it is safe to say most surfamily members would viving examples are actube on different bills. Also, ally ones that were a new numbering system printed in the early was devised where a 2 1950’s. Fortunately colletter prefix, written as a lectors have an easy way By Michael Joffre mtltimes.ca
to tell the earliest notes from the latter ones. Since all notes are signed on the bottom by the Governor and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, and these positions changed a few times during this period we can use this as a guide to when they were printed. The first part of the series issued July 1937 to November 1938 are signed on the left by JAC Osborne...in general these are quite scarce and highly sought after by collectors, as few were saved, and very few are known in new condition. Next, again signed on the left; Donald Gordon, November 1938 to January 1950..most of the circulating life of this series an signed by Gordon so these are in general quite easy to find. Lastly notes signed on the left by James E. Coyne were issued from January 1950 until this series was replaced with the Elizabeth II notes in 1954. It is common for collectors to only save notes when they know a series is ending, and this is why notes signed JE Coyne from the 1937 series are plentiful.
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Giraffes on Horseback Salad by Josh Frank and Manuela Pertega
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hen I thought I have read practically every book by or about my all-time favorite movie comedians – the Marx Brothers – another new volume surfaces that deals with the life or comedy of that madcap brotherly foursome/threesome.
wood, where he paid a visit to Harpo’s home and spent some time with the beloved comedian, as Dali told him of his idea of a surrealist-style movie that would star the Marx Brothers. While Dali also met other big time movie figures as Walt Disney and Cecil B. DeMille during his visit to the movie capitol, Harpo arranged a pitch meeting between MGM boss Louis B. Mayer and Dali about the possibility of having the studio – where the Marxes’ previous two comedies were box office hits for MGM – turn the idea into a major motion picture. Armed with a 14-page treatment of his proposed film, Dali met with Mayer to discuss By Stuart Nulman the project; Mayer flat out rejected it, stating that mtltimes.ca Dali was an unknown in This time, this new book Hollywood, and MGM is a graphic novel version would not take the gamof an actual script for a ble of producing a movie potential Marx Brothers with such an unusual movie that never made it premise. Even Groucho to the screen. And this echoed Mayer’s sentiscript did not come from ments about this Dalithe typewriter of a well- esque starring vehicle, known or budding com- saying quite simply “It edy writer; it came from won’t play”. the mind of one of the And with that, this pogreatest surrealist artists tential artistic collaboraof the 20th century: Sal- tion between the Marx vador Dali. Brothers and Salvador The coming together of Dali was shelved, only to a surrealist artist and a remain an interesting trio of anarchistic come- footnote in the story of dians had its genesis in Groucho, Harpo and 1936, when Dali first met Chico’s world of comedy. Harpo during a party in However, more than 80 Paris, France. The two years later, Marx Brothers struck up a rather curious fans in general – and clasfriendship and became sic movie buffs in particupen pals. Dali had a con- lar – thanks to the tireless nection with Harpo, be- efforts of Josh Frank and cause he believed that the the pen of illustrator fright wig-wearing, cab horn-honking, perpetually Manuela Pertega, we fismiling man-child was the nally get to see how this living embodiment of how bizarre combination of he dealt with the real comedy and art materialworld through his surreal- izes if MGM green lighted istic canvases. And as a the project back in 1937. token of this friendship, And the end result is the Dali sent Harpo a special intriguing graphic novel gift of a surrealist-style Giraffes on Horseback harp, with barbed wire Salad. The story takes place in strings and spoons on the top of the instrument as New York City, circa 1937. tuning screws (Harpo It focuses on Jimmy, a sucliked the gift so much, he cessful businessman who sent Dali a photo of him- lives in a black-and-white self with his all of his fin- world, drowns in a sea of gers covered in paperwork, and has to deal with Linda, his mean, bandages). The following year, Dali vulgar, snobbish social made a trip to Holly- climber of a girlfriend. During a rather ritzy • May 18, 2019
party, Jimmy has a chance encounter with an unusual female called “The Surrealist Woman”, a mysterious, chameleon-like individual who quickly catches his attention, not to mention his affection. Jimmy realizes that the Surrealist Women is indeed the girl of his dreams; however, the forces of normalcy (mostly in the form of a very jealous Linda) tries to block the hooking up of the pair. But it is up to the efforts of Groucho and Chico (who are close associates of the Surrealist Woman) to make sure that she and Jimmy become lovers, in order for
him to find true happiness. Whoever reads the graphic novel portion of this book may, understandably, scratch their heads in a state of confusion of what the story of “Giraffes” is all about and how it’s presented. But in order to appreciate it further, one must take into account that this story is from the mind of Salvador Dali and his unconventional, surrealistic world. Looking like a combination of “A Night at the Opera” and the Beatles’ “Yellow Submarine”, “Giraffes on Horseback Salad” looks like a movie scenario that would have
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made it to the screen had it been produced 30 years later, at the height of the psychedelic period, which is so well exemplified by Manuela Pertega’s vivid, colourful illustrations. And thanks to Josh Frank’s diligent efforts to tell the full story of this rarely heard piece of the Marx Brothers story, we get a fascinating, wellrounded history behind Salvador Dali’s quest to break into the movie industry, and the lengths it took to have this longburied story resurrected to satisfy the never ending quest for little known facts and stories by future generations of classic film
buffs. Giraffes on Horseback Salad is a wonderful piece of unearthed Hollywood hidden history. We get that rare opportunity to experience what could have been had two sets of unconventional artistic minds would not have been regarded by the real world as way ahead of their time. …Now if Marx Brothers fans could get that same diligent treatment about what happened to “Humor Risk” (the brothers’ much sought after first movie, which was made in 1920, and no copies of it exist at all. Or does it?).
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John Wink (Keanu Reeves) on the run, but his killing abilities intact
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our hero (or anti-hero) still on the run. Ready for chapter 4, one should say. "John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum" is very entertaining, there is violence from beginning to end, but some of the kills, in fact, are so excessive that most people in the audience laughed. Those who like
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he successful franchise continues, after chapters 1 and 2, we are now offered a sequel to this story initiated in 2014 by director Chad Stahelski. On this occasion, he also counted on the writing skills of Derek Kolstad, Chris Collins, Marc Abrams, and Shay Hatten. The photography by Dan Laustsen is another element of this film to highlight. If there can be
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Houston) resorting to their shared roots, he would go to Morocco where he would meet an old acquaintance and colleague, Sofia (Halle Berry). She in turn will take him to another assassin, Berrada (Jerome Flynn) who will not cooperate, until he is persuaded –by the usual methods– to give the information allowing John to get to the mysterious elder (Saïd Taghmaoui) seeking the removal of his excommunicado condition. But the troubles for John won't end there. Indeed he gets deeper into trouble, mainly when The Adjudicator (Asia Kate Dillon) makes an unannounced visit to the Continental with the bad news that would also involve both status of the establishment and that of his owner. After a few more dozens of dead bodies, some of them killed in a quite gruesome way, we are seeing
aesthetic value in images depicting some extraordinarily violent scenes, this Danish cinematographer certainly delivers it. This modern cinema noir story starts at the moment that was left in chapter 2, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) sentenced to death by the High Table, the consortium of crime, after he contravened a rule that prohibits to do business (i.e., to kill anyone) in the premises of the Continental Hotel in New York, a sanctuary for criminals. A 14-million dollars bounty is offered to anyone who kills the now
excommunicado John. Winston (Ian McShane) owner of the Continental, had delayed the official announcement of the prize on his head, to give John one hour to elude his potential assassins. John will make good use of the extra time, but it won't be enough to be safe, and he would be again on the run. Fortunately for him, his killing abilities remain intact and just in the first twenty minutes of the film you would have lost count of the bodies that he has left lifeless. After seeking the help of The Director (Anjelica
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work with you to create a plan for the visits. If your broker is present during the visits, perhaps they can pick up on buyer’s body language, answer questions and obtain valuable feedback from observations. This can help tweak your pricing and marketing strategy. With your broker, you may decide to clump all visits together on certain days of the week, cutting down on cleaning and preparation. You may decide it’s best to accept all visit requests with a 24 hour minimum notice, which is the most common. Again, deciding who will be present during the visits is an important part By Eleni (Helen) Akrivos of your selling strategy not to be overlooked. mtltimes.ca Many brokers sell their services and focus a lot be in advance.Will you be on “online marketing” and left with the job of having overlook good old fashion to provide a “tour” of face to face connections, your own home? Set out which usually help seal the clear expectations of how deal! the visits will be handled, Believe it or not, there and who will do what. are some basic rules of Think about if you are etiquette when showing a comfortable with other home. In U.S. cities, the agents and their buyers trend is that sellers visiting your home and should never be home talking about it while you when a buyer visits. In are present? How will you Montreal and the field questions coming province of Quebec we from buyers and their often arrive to see the agents, are you prepared seller opening up the to do this with ease? door. As the seller, you With years of experi- may want to be helpful ence, a good real estate and point out certain feabroker knows what tures that you feel are imworks best for your type portant or want to point of property and should out. As a broker repreour home or condo is up for sale, and potential buyers are requesting visits. Each real estate broker works differently so please find out exactly what your real estate brokers’ method will
about the seller which skews your view of the home. A general rule of thumb is to allow buyers at least the first visit in privacy with their own broker and no seller present. As the seller, you may simply go outside for example. If there is a second visit this means the buyer is getting serious, they may well be interested at this point in meeting the seller and asking specific questions about neighbors and other tidbits of information. By all means, keep the conversations pleasant and pertinent! This will help all parties senting buyers for over 15 The listing agent may have front of the buyer and the come to a smooth and years, I can tell you that failed to “educate” their seller, then it is best the successful transaction. they require their privacy seller on what to expect seller not be present. Eleni Akrivos is a Montreal to freely visualize and also when buyers show up By staying in the house, real estate expert passionate speak during visits. Buy- with their agents. Perhaps sellers may be sabotaging about educating and inspiring ers do not always want to this buyer unknowingly their own home sale. everyone to succeed in real be “sold” on the house by “killed the deal”. Take for example, a buyer estate! She holds a Chartered others, they want to soak If you have agreed with who makes an innocent real estate broker license and it in and decide if they see your realtor, that as the comment about a certain is President of North East Rethemselves living in the seller you will open the wall color, which may be alties agency in Montreal. As space. The more distrac- door to other brokers, overheard by the seller a lecturer in the Residential tions and people around, should you leave the Real Estate Program at Colthe more difficult this is house or stick around and perceived in a nega- lege Lasalle, Co-Host of “The tive way. The seller may for buyers. during the visit? Al- feel a disliking towards Real Estate Show” on CJAD AM800 radio and contributor I recall visiting a condo though, we have conthe buyer and not be very with a buyer, and the cluded satisfactory receptive to potential ne- to the MTL Times newspaper, Eleni shares her stories of seller talking about their transactions, where the condo’s features and fol- seller was present and I gotiations. As a buyer, you real estate success to help as lowing us around, seem- guided my buyer through may form an opinion many people as she can! ingly being helpful. The the process of “friendly” features the seller men- exchanges, this is not alOPEN HOUSE SUN. 2-4PM May 19th tioned were not particu- ways the case. larly in line with my Sometimes, the sellers’ buyers specific interests. presence will make a Needless to say, my buyer buyer uneasy and feel did not enjoy the experi- rushed, not taking enough ence and was a bit con- time to envision themfused as to why the seller selves in the home and was giving us the tour? tackle concerns with their broker on the spot. The buyers’ broker’s job is to VAUDREUIL - DORION 156, Place du Gouverneur, help pinpoint the positive Vaudreuil-Dorion, Neighbourhood Vaudreuil East - Loelements which match cated on a private crescent, close to all amenities. 3+1 their buyers’ needs and bdr, 2.5 baths,occupancy 30 days $459,000 address any areas of uncertainty. Unless your REAL ESTATE BROKER broker is comfortable 514-586-3611 taking the lead and comskundi@sutton.com municating with ease in
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