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sure not to forget my bags next time - and immediately return them to the trunk of my car. After they efficiently checked out my goods and packed everything up, I took the opportunity to talk with them, seeing as it was also a quiet time of the day and nobody was behind me. We briefly discussed the issue of plastic bags, environmental concerns and IGA's initiative. Both Ruddy and Sarah were clear on their perspective and way ahead of understanding the gravity of the harm we are doing to our planet than most adults. In Canada alone, we use close to 3 billion bags per year, with most ending up in our oceans and ecosystems - and they gave me hope that the mess we have created can be stopped and hopefully reversed. Although IGA's plans are highly commendable, it is but a but a fraction of the amount of plastic used throughout our grocery stores in Canada for all types of packaging - from plastic wrapping to containers that hold produce. The initiative has been offered and now it is up to all of us, to really make change happen.
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owntowners will get a community centre. Actually, the new facility is still under construction. It would probably open sometime in 2022 as part of the new condo and office complex being built in the site of the former Children's Hospital,
of the recommendations by the PeterMcGill Community Council's team and board members to select the five names to submit to the borough. The week of September 9: Meeting with the VilleMarie borough and the Division du patrimoine to review all the proposals and compile a shortlist to submit to the authorities. Mid-September: Presentation of proposals to the Comité de toponymie of the Ville de Montréal. Early October: Presentation of proposals to the elected officials of Ville-Marie. Although in principle the call to submit names By Sergio Martinez is wide-ranging, some criteria may put limitamtltimes.ca tions to the proposals. According to the Peter across Cabot Square. McGill Community The Peter McGill Council: "in conjunction Community Council, with the city's Torepresenting residents ponym'Elles campaign, and institutions located the (borough) adminisin that ward of the Ville Marie Borough, is busy tration has expressed these days planning for the desire that if the the future of the com- centre is named after an munity centre, beginning individual, that person should ideally and prefby giving it a name. "Starting August 26, the erentially be a woman." Peter-McGill Commu- The mission of the cennity Council's team and tre also contains some board members will directives as to what study every proposal should it pursue once it and select five of them is in operation. Deto submit to the bor- scribed as an oasis that ough," reads a commu- "puts people first" it niqué issued by the should be "a meeting organization. The future place where caravans (bringing) community centre has converge" been described as a "mixed integrated project" which will include a library, a Maison de la culture (with performance, screening, and exhibition halls), social spaces (coffee shop, agora, multipurpose rooms, cooking laboratory, office space for local organizations, etc.), and creative studios. The process of naming the facility started with the submission of proposals (up to the end of August). Then following on September 6: Study • September 7, 2019
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although a park between Cedar Ave. and Ave. des Pins already bears her name. Simonne Monet-Chartrand (1919-1993) was also a feminist and a union activist, but she has already been honoured by the city and other organizations: a park is named after her in the east end, so does a CLSC in the south shore and a women's shelter. Being a resident in the ward as well, the author of this article submitted his own proposal which would honour a woman This is what the future complex in the former Children's Hospital will in the arts field: Norma look like: the community centre will be located there Shearer (1902-1983) a "friendship, knowledge, we don't know yet how troversy). Peter McGill Montreal actress who is creativity, solidarity, and many people have par- seems an easy option now mostly forgotten, discovery." As a project, ticipated in the online since that's the name of although she won an the centre will have consultation, it is hard the ward in which the Oscar in 1930 and was some specific themes to anticipate any defini- future centre is located, regarded as one of the associated with its tive tendency. Honour- but it would contradict grand ladies of the scope: "World music ing an indigenous the desire of the screen in the 1920s and (universal language, a activist woman seems Comité du toponymie 1930s. bridge between cul- fine, but without signifi- bureaucrats, so it is an Only in October tures), Digital technol- cant numbers of aborig- unlikely choice. Thérèse downtowners will know ogy (digital culture inals in the area, such Casgrain (1896-1981) what name is chosen for fosters social ties, cre- suggestion may be dis- was a feminist who cam- the future community ativity), Indigenousness missed as tokenism. paigned for the right to centre, hoping it reflects (highlights aboriginal Even worse, indigenous vote, but the fact that the demographic cultures), and Commu- people may denounce it she was an active social- makeup of the neighist (leader of the Quenity-led." as "cultural appropria- bec CCF, later the NDP) bourhood and it is not According to the re- tion" (a non-indigenous adopted by trendy politport from the Peter institution using an abo- may enrage some right- ical motives. wing people at city hall, McGill Community riginal name invites conCentre, so far the most frequently suggested names are: an Aboriginal activist woman (no specific name suggested), Peter-McGill, Thérèse Casgrain, and Simonne MONTREAL - According to industry prospective buyers away altogether. Monet-Chartrand. Since experts, there are over 33 physical probIn most cases, you can make a reasonlems that will come under scrutiny dur- able pre- inspection yourself if you know ing a home inspection when your home what you're looking for, and knowing is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most what you're looking for can help you common of these problems, and what prevent little problems from growing you should know about them before you into costly and unmanageable ones. list your home for sale. To help home sellers deal with this Whether you own an old home or a issue before their homes are listed, a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements free report entitled "11 Things You during a home inspection. If not identi- Need to Know to Pass Your Home Infied and dealt with, any of these 11 items spection" has been compiled which excould cost you dearly in terms of repair. plains the issues involved. That's why it's critical that you read this To order a FREE Special Report, visit: report before you list your home. www.montrealinspectionpitfalls.com If you wait until the building inspector Get your free special report NOW to flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the learn how to ensure a home inspection close of your home sale or, worse, turn doesn't cost you the sale of your home.
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End of temporary measures on Camillien-Houde for 2019 season Camillien-Houde Way - Artist Rendition City of Montreal
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traffic measures put in place by the City of Montreal as part of their project on MountRoyal, will end. On Camillien-Houde way
between Maison Smith and the CamilienHoude belvedere, the alternating one-way lane, with traffic lights controlling cars and taking turns to drive through from each direction, will return to a two lane road. It was a very unpopular and frustrating measure for drivers who used the road on a regular basis. Other traffic calming devices that were put in place, such as speed bumps and the bollards along the sides of the road separating cyclists and cars, will be maintained until October 31st, the beginning of the winter period. Bollards will also return to the center of the road between Maison Smith
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and the CamillienHoude belvedere. This summer's changes were part of the recommendations made by the Office de Consultation Publique de Montreal after the 2018 summer pilot-project, that saw car access limited on the mountain, was reviewed and public consultations took place. The new measures, implemented since June 2019, were monitored and will be considered in the development of the Camillien-Houde way and Remembrance roads - with the goal of make the road more scenic and safe for cars, cyclists as well as pedestrians.
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f you are craving a nononsense, generouslyportioned and wholesome dining experience, in an iconic setting that is a Montreal establishment, you’ll want to settle down to a meal at Bar-B Barn. We have all noticed the impossible-to-miss yellow and brown restaurants at either of the two locations: Guy street downtown or Sources boulevard on the WestIsland. The decor has not changed since the restaurants opened, and this will give you the impression that you are going back in time. Vintage barn-style wooden accents decorate the walls and ceilings, and comfortable table or booth seating awaits you. Calming Western-style chandelier lighting illuminate the space, and the most special tiered bottle display at the West-Island location will certainly amuse you. Both restaurants offer the choice between a dining zone with big screen tvs and a sports game playing, or the quieter, more family-friendly area which is where we asked to be seated. The
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downtown location has five dining rooms and 225 seats, and the westisland location has 515 seats, so bring your friends and family without hesitation, you will be accommodated no matter how big your group is. The downtown location was opened in 1967 and the West-Island restaurant opened thirteen years later, in 1980. Bar-B Barn is famous for its ribs and chicken. Our host for the evening, coowner Tom McQueen, explained to us that he and his partners Manny and Dalton Barnoff ship their products as far as Western Canada, to long-term faithful customers in Calgary and even the Yukon! My dining partner Wes and I decided that we wanted to try as many of the items on the menu as possible and our friendly waiter Nelson gladly brought us many dishes. We started with a Caesar salad ($7, or $10 with added chicken). It was quite good, served with plenty of bacon bits, big crunchy croutons and good homemade dressing. The garden
The ribs, coated four times and cooked slowly for three hours, were quite tender and lipsmacking good. The second main dish was the quarter chicken ($10), also served with a choice of sides. The chicken is marinated for 24 hours in a dry-rub, then also cooked slowly for two and half hours. The meat was buttery-tender and delicious. Even though the food was very good, the portions were so generous that we ended up taking some home. Our desserts were just awesome. A rich plain cheesecake served with blueberry sauce ($6) and Bar-B Barn delicious spare ribs a slice of homemade apple pie ($4), which we salad ($7), also a gener- carefully-picked bones. ous portion, is made We were then served chose not to have icewith fresh crunchy veg- our main dishes, a Whole cream with, but we could etables, and offered with Hawg ($31, 9 maxi ribs), have, for an extra $2. Nelson asked us if eia choice of three dress- served with a choice of ings, one of which was a onion rings, crinkle fries ther of us was celebrathouse dressing, and my or homemade mashed ing our birthday, since, if favourite. potatoes. This was an that had been the case, Our next dish was a enormous portion, and and upon us showing starter serving of since we asked to taste a our id. He would have chicken wings ($12 a bit of all the sides, so as given the birthday celepound), which came with to be able to write about brator an up to $25 disthree sauces ranging it, I was able to say that count on our meal. The from mild to call 911 the mashed potatoes menu offers many differhot. The wings were were my favourite, and ent sized portions to plump and the meat was Wes preferred the fries, please all appetites, and a tender, and we left noth- although we finished all kids’ menu to boot. If you want to take a ing on our plates but of the tasty onion rings.
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Five bridges, Lafontaine Tunnel and more undergo repairs this autumn
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REM a significant moment in Montreal's transit history O Digging of the Mount-Royal tunnel - June 1912 Archives Ville de Montreal
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brated its 100th anniversary. Over a century later, new trains powered by electricity will soon travel through it, unlike the railway trains those who helped build the tunnel for might have ever imagined. The REM system will become a major part of Montreal's history and a significant one for public transit - being the largest public transportation infrastructure since the Montreal metro was inaugurated in 1966. Looking back in time offers an interesting perspective of how transit developed in the city. Here is a timeline of important moments, which not only changed how people traveled, but also played an important role in the development of the Greater Montreal area (*Part Two will follow next week): MONTREAL TRAMWAYS 1861: The very first tramways in Montreal were actually pulled by horses along rails built into the • September 7, 2019
roads. In 1861, the Montreal City Passenger Railway Company (MCPRC), the city’s first public transportation company, built a six mile (10km) network and the first line was put into service on November 27th - along what is still known today as Notre-Dame Street. A few days later, a second line on Saint-Antoine Street was inaugurated. In 1886, the MCPRC was replaced by the Montreal Street Railway Company (MSRC) and on September 21st 1892, the city’s very first electric tramway, nicknamed the 'Rocket' (because it reached a speed of up to 30/kmh - then considered very fast) was put into service along St-Antoine Street. At its peak in the early 1920s, the Montreal tramway network comprised over 300 miles (500 km) of tracks and more than 900 tramways carried close to 230 million passengers per year. When buses were introduced in Montreal in 1919, the tramway sys-
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tem faced significant competition. On August 30th 1959, the last tramway was retired marking the end of an almost 100-year era. - MOUNT ROYAL TUNNEL 1912: Construction began on the Mount Royal Tunnel in July of 1912. It was quite an ambitious project and a technical challenge at the time to dig a 5.3 km long and close to 188-metre deep tunnel. Almost 18 months later, the two work crews digging from each end of the tunnel met in the middle and were amazingly off by only less than an inch in alignment and only a quarter inch in depth. - MOUNT ROYAL TUNNEL 1918: On October 21st of 1918 the tunnel was completed, with the first train that linked Montreal to Toronto travelling through to the new terminal inside - built to accommodate the three railways using it: the Grand Trunk Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian Northern
Railway. - CENTRAL STATION 1943: Canadian Northern Railway (CNoR) was merged with a number of other railway companies in 1923, forming the Canadian National Railway (CNR). Canadian Northern's work had an important impact on Montreal's public transit
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history - and was the foundation for projects that brought about the Deux-Montagnes rail line and saw the original terminal rebuilt in 1943, becoming what is still known today as the Gare Centrale/Central Station. The Portal Heights station (DeuxMontagnes line) was eventually renamed the
Canora station in 1995 as a tribute to Canadian Northern - the name 'Canora' formed by syllables taken from 'CA'nadian 'NO'rthern 'RA'ilways. An interesting 'tidbit' for those who did not know. *Check back next week for PART TWO: Montreal's Metro System, REM and the Future!
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Sun Youth Hornets still looking for football players
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t Sun Youth, the football program is much more than a sport; it is also a big family with rich history and long tradition. The Sun Youth Hornets are a top tier football program in Quebec. The midget team has won the Quebec Midget Football League Championship in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2018. Kids participating learn discipline, safe play, hard work and team spirit but also have access to free tutoring, healthy and nutritious snacks and a chance to get a post-secondary scholarship. Participation fees vary from 225$ to 275$ but can also change depending on the family revenue. There are still open spots in Sun Youth’s football teams for this season. Families interested may contact Jesse Blizzard at football@sunyouthorg.c om. The football program is for youth ages 7-17 and allows them to play the sport and to gain precious life lessons. Sun Youth has five teams that compete provincially.The three teams with the youngest players (Atom, Mosquito and Peewee) play in the Montreal Regional Football League (MRFL) while the two teams with the oldest players (Bantam and Midget) compete in the Quebec Bantam Football League (QBFL) and the
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There are still open spots in the Sun Youth Hornets football teams. Photo: Joseph Munro Quebec Midget Football ported.The well-being of League (QMFL). All its athletes is a top priorteams benefit from the ity for Sun Youth.The orexperience of the orga- ganization thus nization’s dedicated vol- encourages the use of unteer coaches, many of adequate sports equipwhom are Sun Youth ment for every game alumni themselves. level and which respects In recent years, Sun the Federation’s regulaYouth has increased its tions. efforts in encouraging its The well-being of athathletes to reflect on the letes is important to Sun importance of safely Youth not only on the playing sports. All foot- field, but also in everyday ball coaches receive life. They help them training recognized by adopt a healthy lifestyle the Quebec Amateur through healthy meals Football Federation. In and by providing them addition to this training, with a study room with they also attend work- Internet access. For the shops and clinics that organization, academic teach them about safe success is as important practices and behaviors as athletic success. Chilto adopt, while raising dren who want to be awareness about injury part of their sports prevention. Following a teams must do well in strict protocol, the school. Every day after coaches ensure daily school the young athcompliance with sports letes are invited to come rules and encourage the do their homework at players to be more ac- their facilities and voluntive by providing a safe teer tutors offer their and healthy environment support to those that where they feel sup- need it.
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By Chef Peter Webster of Bouquet Garni Catering
am a big fan of Asian inspired cuisine. If I go out to dinner, I usually end up in one of my favourite haunts to try the dumplings in peanut sauce. If they do the dumplings well, then most of the rest of the menu is usually very good. One of the most popular dishes is the Lemon Chicken. The sauce is light and tangy and the combination with the chicken is very tasty. The breading on the chicken is done with cornstarch instead of flour and gives a very crispy texture to the coating of the chicken. For this recipe, two chicken breasts are cut into 10 strips, marinated, coated and quick fried and then served with the lemon sauce. There is a certain amount of work but the results are worth the effort. Serves 2-4 people. INGREDIENTS: • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 10 strips MARINADE:
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• 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar • Pinch of salt and pepper • 4 green onions, smashed with the side of the knife and finely chopped • 3 slices of fresh gingerroot, smashed with the side of the knife and finely chopped • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled, smashed and finely chopped COATING: • 2 eggs • 1 cup of corn starch LEMON SAUCE • 1/2 cup chicken stock • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice • 1 tbsp sesame oil • 1 tbsp sugar • 2 tsp corn starch Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl. Add in the chicken strips and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to cook. Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk. In another bowl, add the
cornstarch. Heat 2 cups of canola oil in a wok or frying pan. Dip the chicken strips into the egg and then coat with the cornstarch, pressing the cornstarch into the chicken strip. Place the coated strips on a cookie sheet until all are coated. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for about two minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from the oil and place on a clean cookie sheet. When all strips are browned, place the chicken in a preheated oven (325º) and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place all the sauce ingredients in a pot and stir to remove any lumps from the cornstarch. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened. Serve with the cooked chicken strips.
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Beauties and the Beasts’ Festimous
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ble activities. The project began when Kim Bruneau and Goran Hamsic crossed paths.As an ambassador for various animal organizations and always looking for new ways to help, Kim wanted to create an event. Goran, a passionate and highly creative artist, suggested an art exhibition and they started brainstorming from there.
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The idea was to find a way to set up an entertaining and vibrant event that was both artistic and authentic at once. It wasn't very long before friends and family joined forces with the clever mix of our two protagonists and a committee of key players to develop a new initiative.With a host of a variety of Canadian and world-known uprising talents agreeing to be part of this amazing event, the Festimous was founded. Following the tremendous success of the first edition that took place on December 29, 2018 which raised a total of $36,000 in donations, and other related activities for an additional $34,000, Kim and Goran realized that The Beauties and the Beasts is more than an event, it’s a movement. A movement bringing to-
gether animal lovers tations of the center the objective is to raise and associations dedi- and the animals, re- $5,000 to build a fourcated to protecting and freshments and a bar- season habitat for disrehabilitating animals becue supper graciously abled raccoons. All and that it needed to provided by the Sper- donations make a signifgrow. ano team. The shelter's icant difference here is Now a bi-annual operations are entirely how to contribute to event, the Festimous is financed by donors' this fundraising cambuilding steam and on funds. paign to help The BeauSaturday, September 14, For the second edi- ties and the Beasts The Beauties and the tion of the Festimous, achieve its goal. Beasts invite us to a free festive family day at Summer Festimous: September 14 from 3 to 11pm the Nymous Refuge (Postponed to September 21 in case of rain) Centre in Lanaudière. Centre Refuge Nymous On the program: games 591, Rang Sainte Agathe and gifts for the little Sainte-Béatrix, Québec J0K 1Y0 ones, sweepstakes, 450-883-5020 music, lighting in the centrerefugenymous@gmail.com forest, animated activihttp://www.centre-refuge-nymous.com ties, educational presenhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/espace-de-vie-pour-ratons-handicapes projetnymous@gmail.com
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urky, misty, muddy, mysterious. Have you ever wondered what floats around at the bottom of an apple cider vinegar bottle? This murkiness lurking is called the ‘mother’. Not all vinegars are created equal and therefore not all have this mother. Instead of educating us as to its attributes, some manufacturers have removed it, making the vinegar clear and attractive. They claim it removes any ‘fears’ that the product had ‘gone bad.’ We live in a world where expecting perfection is the norm, but nature is never ‘perfect.’ The mother proves that. The vinegar should not be perfectly clear. It should be murky. This cloudiness should be a most pleasant sight to behold and should be regarded with great respect. Seeing this cloudy substance reveals that the vinegar is in its raw, unpasteurized, unfiltered, unrefined state. This is a good thing. This ‘Mother’ protects and nourishes. Yet, controversy reigns about its uses medicinally.
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There does not seem to be much documented medical evidence on the so-called benefits of digesting raw apple cider vinegar, or for cleansing the skin. Claims include better digestion, lowering cholesterol. But in the few studies that have been done, not much has resulted. More research is needed before doctors are even allowed to recommend it to their patients. Once again, we are left to decide for ourselves. Should I drink it, bathe in it, spritz with it? I had a customer, a very open minded doctor I discovered, who would suggest acv cleansing baths if the patient was willing. After exhausting all other options she would mention that an acv bath could do no harm, as it cleansed and could detoxify. History claims accolades on raw vinegars. I like this ‘time trusted research. On the hair If you want shiny and healthy hair and scalp, rinse once or twice times a week with raw acv, diluted with water (1:3 OR 1:4 water to acv). This conditions the hair, defrizzes, detangles, accentuates the curls, reduces split ends. Massage in for a minute or two, then rinse out. It can be left in for a few hours or even overnight, particularly if you wish to treat a dry and flaky scalp. On the skin
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hospitals and 2.6% live in residences for seniors. Wherever you’re f the almost 5 loved one decides to million seniors go, moving into a retireage 65 and ment home or senior older in community can be Canada, 7.1% live in stressful. Below are 10 tips to care facilities. Of this amount, 4.5% live in help with the transition. nursing homes, chronic 1. Involve your loved care, or long-term care one in the selection process if possible. LisBy Matt DelVecchio Montreal Times
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ten to their concerns and fears and then address them. Let them know they are NOT losing control. 2. Try to make sure everyone in the family is doing what is best for the loved one. 3. Choose a senior community that is a good match based on the senior’s needs and
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periencing it through a friend or family member. All of these health concerns are related to various diseases. In every disease one or more of the afflictions exist. If no obvious disease is diagnosed at present, ongoing stress, anxiety, inflammation and pain will precipitate a health problem. The chaos around us and fast paced living adds to the problem amplifying the reaction/disease response. Looking for answers or suggestions to avoid illness or slow its progress by helping ourselves, I found the usual exercise and eating well to stay
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to produce its own natural painkillers. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations and improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. The laughter information I really enjoyed was about Laughter Yoga. In laughter yoga, people practice laughter as a group. Laughter is forced at first, but it can soon turn into spontaneous laughter. At first people feel shy and silly participating in this group laugh-
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wines in the world, so there are a lot of alternatives that range from shellfish, poultry and even cheese. The famous french region is subdivided into four appellations within the northern district of Burgundy, with each area producing very interesting wines. Petit Chablis wines could be quite acidic and they should be enjoyed within a few years of their release. They
should be enjoyed cold and drank within a year or two after release. These are affordable Chardonnays that go well different foods such as simple seafood preparations to even a bowl of chips!!. In the SAQ, a Petit Chablis would retail under $25.00 Chablis, however, has an extra layer of depth and minerality, often derived from the chalky soils known as Kimmeridgian. These wines pair well with richer fish and seafood preparations that involve the use of cream and butter for instance. Chablis Premier Cru
stone vineyards, which a vibrant long lemony fiare located across the nale. Serein River from the village of Chablis. The Chablis Grand Cru appellation yields some of the most raciest and elegant white wines of the world. More often than not, they need aging to achieve their potential. These wines are simply well paired with oysters or high quality raw fish. Domaine Laroche Four of the best for Chablis Saint-Martin comprises 15% of the an Introduction to 2018 - SAQ # Chablis vineyards.There Chablis: 00114223 - $25.90 are 40 climats that can Very saline with notes be associated with the of Barlett pear, apple Premier Cru appellaand lemon zest. On the tion. In general, these palate, bright with a are wines that need a mouthwatering acidity bit of aging to showcase and long finale. their full potential or some aeration if consumed young. A Chablis of these category is a wonderful partner with wild poultry, sausages Domaine de Pisseor even mushrooms Loup Petit-Chablis such as Chanterelles. 2017 - SAQ # The cherry of Chablis 13232599 - $24.40 is the Grand Cru apPretty nose reminispellation. It is divided cent of apples, goosebetween seven vineyard berry with a touch of sites each with their herb and gunflint. Samuel Billaud Chablis own identity. The vines Medium to full body Premier Cru Les Vailgrow on Marls and with a crisp acidity and lons 2017 - SAQ # Kimmeridgian lime-
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Brokers (QPAREB) is expecting new records to be set by the end of 2019. They have revised their outlook on the Quebec resale market and are calling for “significant” increase in numbers of sales and price growth in each property category especially condos. By the end of March of 2019, the proportion of condo sales reached an all-time high when compared to the sale of single-family homes. Out of all the res-
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the different sectors and choose the one that not only suits your current lifestyle but also has high rentability, in case you want to move and rent it out. This first condo purchase may catapult you into that single home you always dreamed of, if you buy the right one! Since condos are so popular now, selling your condo may be a good idea. If you bought your condo in the right neighborhood at the right time, the value should have gone up over the time you owned it. This could be the perfect opportunity as a seller to liquidate your asset and move onto other investments and projects. You may consider refinancing the property and borrowing against the equity in order to create some monthly cash flow for yourself and keep the condo as an investment. As a seller you will have an upper hand is some neigh-
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borhoods but keep in mind that not all sectors are in a seller’s market. Speak to an experienced realtor to get your specific neighborhood statistics and find out what condos are selling for before deciding what to do. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, or even an investor, the Montreal condo scene is one to keep your eye on very closely. There are signs of an overheating market according the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), which is defined when the ratio of sales to new listings is more than 70 percent. The growth of the Quebec economy and certain demographics, specifically the positive net migration and the increased number of permanent workers over the past 3 years are contributing to the strength of the Montreal market.The sales numbers are very strong
on the Island of Montreal and the suburbs in the periphery such as South Shore and North Shore have shown increases in Median prices as well but still very affordable. For both buyers and sellers, there is a range of prices from the Eastern tip of Montreal where the median price for a condo is $181 000 to $575 000 for a condo in the city center such as Outremont. Meet with your trusted realtor to look at all your options according to you needs and budget and make an informed decision. Helen Akrivos is a Montreal real estate expert who is passionate about educating and inspiring everyone to succeed in real estate! She holds a Chartered real estate broker license and is President of North East Realties agency in Montreal. As a lecturer in the Residential Real Estate Program at College Lasalle, Co-Host of “The Real Estate Show” on CJAD AM800 radio and contributor to the MTL Times newspaper, Helen shares her stories of real estate success to help as many people as possible! E-mail your comments to eleni@nordestimmobilier.ca
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