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Just when you thought sushi couldn’t get any better…
their product was truly authentic. Not only did Chef Tojo give Sushi Quinoa his stamp of approval, but he also incorporated it into his By Charlotte E. Frank restaurant menu. “Tojo Montreal Times thinks that in three Japanese sushi rice: years, Sushi Quinoa will Sushi Quinoa, the first be everywhere,” Blair quinoa product of its says. kind. I sat down earlier this week with Blair Why Quinoa? Bullus, the president of When I asked him Top Tier Foods, to get what the big differences more details on this ex- were between white citing innovation. Unlike other kinds of sushi rice and Sushi quinoa, Sushi Quinoa is Quinoa, Blair explained sticky and can be that Sushi Quinoa can cooked and flavoured be used exactly like just like sushi rice. As sushi rice, however, it Blair explains, “Sushi is has a slightly subtler such a traditional thing,” flavour. It is milder, if and his team was dedi- perhaps a little nuttier, cated to honouring that and allows for the tradition. “We focused flavours of other ingrereally closely on the dients in a roll to come characteristics of Japan- through. For this reaese rice,” he continues, son, Sushi Quinoa pairs “how it falls apart in nicely with delicate your mouth, how it flavours, ones that percooks… We wanted to haps would be imperreplicate what people expect when they think of Japanese rice.” So, together with a team of students from the British Colombia Institute of Technology, Top Tier foods set to work developing a quinoa that would satisfactorily replicate the texture of sushi rice. When they succeeded, they turned to world-renowned sushi Chef Tojo- who also happens to be the inventor of the California roll- to ensure that ancouver based company Top Tier Foods has developed a Canadian grown alternative to
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ceptible if served with white rice. Quinoa is also much more nutritious than white rice. With 6 grams of protein per serving, it provides a nice alternative to white rice for vegan and vegetarian sushi-lovers. In fact, Top Tier Foods recently partnered with Ocean Hugger Foods, a company making vegan “tuna” sashimi out of tomatoes. Ocean Hugger Food’s mission is to help reduce over-fishing by providing plantbased alternatives to fish. However, plantbased “fish” has little to no protein content, if served with white rice. Serve it with Sushi Quinoa, however, and that problem is solved! Quebec based company Yuzu Sushi is also using Sushi Quinoa in order to expand its options for vegan and vegetar-
ian customers. Blair explained how glad he is to be able “support sustainability through these partnerships,” and to provide options to people looking to incorporate plant-based foods into their diets. A little something to get you started: I asked Blair for a recipe you can make at home. He recommended that you first watch one of hundreds of Youtube videos about how to roll sushi, and then try out what he calls a “Knock off of Tojo’s Celebration Roll”: Just wrap up some smoked salmon, pickles, roasted red pepper, mayonnaise, av-
ocado and baby corn in some Sushi Quinoa and enjoy! So, if you’re looking for a fun meal you can make with the kids, or you’re a sushi expert looking to try something new, or you want to impress a vegan date
with a nutritious and beautiful home cooked meal, why not give Sushi Quinoa a go? You can find Sushi Quinoa on Amazon, at T&Ts and Whole Foods Markets across Canada, and at Yuzu Sushi restaurants in Quebec.
11 Critical home inspection traps to be aware of weeks before listing your home for sale
MONTREAL - According to industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identifies the eleven most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. That's why it's critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn
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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Montreal Metro System to REM and the Future
arly in the 20th century, as tramway traffic developed around Montreal's downtown area, the idea of an underground transport system surfaced - but it did not go very far. The
will change the way we move about the Greater Montreal area and lead us forward. METRO SYSTEM PROPOSED 1953-1961: In 1953, the new Montreal Transportation Commission proposed its own Metro project. The first phase would have involved the construction of a 12.5 km line under Saint-Denis, Saint-Jacques and SainteCatherine streets with a price tag of $117 million. However, it wasn't until October of 1961, under Mayor Jean Drapeau's reign that a blueprint for By Bonnie Wurst three lines were presented: the Green line mtltimes.ca running east-west, the Orange line running great stock market crash north-south, with a third in October of 1929 put 'RED' line running under the idea on the back Mount Royal - but it was burner as the Great De- abandoned in 1971 with pression of the 1930's the advent of a Blue line The latest Montreal Metro Train - Azur Metro Car - made by Bombardier set in. It wasn't until becoming a priority in1944 when the Montreal stead.The Red line even- In May of 1962, con- tions: the Green line run- tensions rose from an were officially inauguTramways Company tually became what is struction work began on ning from the Atwater estimated $430 million rated. By the end of the Berri St. south of Jarry station to Frontenac, the in 1971 to a disconcert- decade, Bombardier-Aland the cost of the proj- Orange line from the ing $1.6 billion dollars by stom was given a conect had grown to $213 Henri-Bourassa station 1975 - causing the tract to build 468 million, mostly attributed to Bonaventure and the Provincial government to MPM-10 cars, known as to the addition of the Yellow line running from impose a moratorium on the Azur trains. In FebruYellow line. The network Berri-De Montigny the extensions that ary of 2016, the new cars was to be built entirely (known today as Berri- would only be lifted dur- were put into service on underground, with a dif- UQAM) to the ing the next decade. the Orange line - and by During that time, new 2018, the entire MR-63 ferent architectural de- Longueuil station. Metro cars were needed fleet was retired. The sign for each station and LINE EXTENand Bombardier was the metro trains running SIONS AND awarded the contract to new REM light-rail tranonly on rubber tires. On METRO CARS build 423 MR-73 cars, sit system will write its August 24th 1965, the 1970-1980's: own pages in Montreal's Canadian Vickers com- In October of 1971, with the first deliveries transit history - with pany was awarded the work began on extend- starting in July of 1976 four lines connecting to Plateau-Youville Station Construction 1965 -STM contract to build the first ing the network to what and put into service by downtown, the South 369 metro cars - the we know it as today. The December. brought the idea back as known today as the Yel- MR-63. Shore, North Shore, METRO IMPROVEline would evena 'Metro' project, but low line, the fourth line, FIRST NETWORK Green West Island and the AirMENTS AND tually be extended from with World War Two and from Berri-UQAM to port - and integrated INTO THE FUAND STATIONS Honoré-Beaugrand to further research re- Longueuil on the South into the existing public TURE: INAUGURATED the Angrignon station, quired for the project, it Shore. On November In 1990, the MR-63 cars, transit system. At a cost 19661967: the Orange line from did not move forward. It 3rd 1961, the City of the very first cars on the (to date) of $6.3 billion, was not until the 1960's Montreal officially an- On October 14th 1966, Cote Vertu all the way to tracks, were renovated. the first of 240 cars are when the project was fi- nounced the project, the first 20 Metro sta- the Montmorency sta- Work to extend the the expected to be on the nally given approval and with Lucien L’Allier as tions were inaugurated, tion in Laval and a new Orange line in Laval fi- tracks by the summer of as we know, it moved senior engineer - and a with around one million fourth line, the Blue line nally started in March of 2021 and the full fleet in ahead. Now in 2019, we price tag of $132 million. people trying out the would run from Saintare witnessing the cre- METRO PROJECT system. By the spring of Michel station to Snow- 2002 and by April of operation by the end of ation of a light-rail transit MOVES FORWARD 1967, the very first don. Due to delays in 2007, the new Cartier, 2023… leading transmetro network was construction and infla- De la Concorde and port into the future. system - the REM, which 1962-1965: completed with 26 sta- tion, the cost of the ex- Montmorency stations
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West Island Community Shares kicks off Annual Campaign with breakfast and a big announcement ith a delicious breakfast and amazing support from the community, West Island Community Shares launched its 2019-2020 Annual Campaign today at Les Trois Brasseurs, Pointe-Claire, with a major announcement. Close to 500 members of the community, including members of the 41 community groups supported by the organization, corporate and fundraising partners, donors, elected officials and volunteers, were ecstatic to learn about National Bank’s contribution of half a million dollars to their community over the next five years. “National Bank strongly believes in Community Shares’ mission to build a strong, inclusive, peaceful and healthy West Island community,” said Mr.Yannick Pelletier, Associate Vice-President, Commercial Banking at National Bank. “A few months ago, my colleagues and I witnessed first-hand the very real needs that exist in the community when we met with several local organizations during the Share the Love campaign.Thanks to this experience, I’ve decided to extend my personal commitment to the organization. I’m extremely proud to have joined Community
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Photo description (from left): Sam Pergantis (owner Les Trois Brasseurs Pointe-Claire generously hosted the community breakfast), Sophie McCann (executive director of Community Shares), Enrico Lalonde (IGA Extra generously provided the food), Anne Lajoie (Community Shares) and Yannick Pelletier (Associate Vice-President, Commercial Banking at National Bank) Shares’ Board of Directors and to be this year’s Campaign Chair. Long-term funding is essential for all charities so that they can plan ahead, and that’s why I encourage other business leaders and companies to join us and have a positive impact in people’s lives,” added Mr. Pelletier. “We’re beyond excited to have the sup-
port of National Bank for the next five years, and grateful to welcome Yannick as our Campaign Chair,” said Sophie McCann, Executive Director of West Island Community Shares. “Our objective is to support 65,000 West-Islanders who ask for help every year, by giving back $1.3M to at least 41 community organizations. All donations will be invested in developing strong, resilient children, creating bridges and supporting vulnerable populations, fostering healthy bodies
and minds, empowering women, and lastly, fulfilling our neighbours’ basic needs.We can’t do any of this or reach our goal without the generosity of residents, business owners, as well as our corporate and fundraising partners.” About West Island Community Shares West Island Community Shares is a unique charitable organization dedicated to building a strong, inclusive, peaceful and healthy community. We do this by raising crucial funds for 41 local community
groups which focus on developing strong and resilient children, creating bridges to support vulnerable populations, and empowering women to reach their full potential for themselves and their families. West Island Community Shares’ unique model allows 100% of donations to be given back to these community projects thanks to the generous support of corporate partners and partial revenues from internal events which cover all operational costs.
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Un Poyo Rojo flies into Centaur Theatre for five-show run
scenes from the production “Un Poyo Rojo” he Centaur The- “Un Poyo Rojo”, go to left for internationallyMontreal atre will get a www.centaurtheatre.com renown comic Sugar Sammy, jump start on who will perform on ••• their 2019-2020 October 17 at the Salle season, as they present Due to popular de- Pauline-Julien to benefit the hit Argentine acrobatic dance show “Un mand, Just For Laughs West Island CommuPoyo Rojo” for a brief will be adding a second nity Shares. The event, five-performance run show of Scottish come- which is being sponsored by Desjardins from September 24 to Caisse de l’Ouest-de29. l’Ile, starts at 6 p.m. with “Un Poyo Rojo” origan open bar reception, inated in Argentina, followed by the show at where it played to sold 7:30 p.m., and a VIP out crowds for a event at 9 p.m. To get decade before it toured your tickets, please go across Europe and Latin to www.communiAmerica to just as tyshares.ca. much overwhelming acclaim. It debuted in ••• Montreal last year at By Stuart Nulman the Montreal ComThe West Island Canpletement Cirque Festimtltimes.ca cer Centre, a registered val, where it became the not-to-be-missed dian Danny Bhoy’s new charity that is dedicated show of the festival. solo show “Age of to offering compassionDuring its run at the Fools”, on November ate care and support to Centaur, “Un Poyo 18, 7:30 p.m., at Theatre both cancer patients Rojo” will be per- Maisonneuve of Place and someone who is formed by its original des Arts; there are still supporting a cancer pacreators: Luciano Rosso a limited number of tient, will be holding its tickets available for the second annual Hero and Nicolas Poggi. scheduled Run on October 12 The premise of the originally November 19 show. A starting at 1 p.m. The show is quite simple. It perennial Just For Run, which is being held takes place in a typical in partnership with the Laughs fan favorite, gym locker room, West Island-based marDanny Bhoy will offer where two sweaty men keting and P.R. firm Suran evening of his unique enter after a workout rey House brand of comic obserand soon engage themCommunications Inc., vational storytelling, in selves into a totally unstarts at the rear of the which this time, he will predictable, hilarious, Kirkland Super C at tackle what life is like in tour de farce ballet. It starts with the two today’s crazy world. 3700 St. Charles Boulemuscular men at their Tickets for the second vard, with the route respective lockers, Danny Bhoy show are running along a pedespath past when they suddenly eye now on sale and cost trian each other, size each $39.50 and $45.50. To Holleufer Park. Child other up and then begin get your tickets, call participants are encourto judge each other, as 514-842-2115, or go to aged to come to the if they were roosters www.placedesarts.com run dressed as their favorite super hero. The about to plunge into a entrance fee is $25 per ••• wild, claw-and-beak batperson, with free admistle that combines sion for children under And speaking of comdance, acrobatics, warn12. To register, go to: edy shows that are selling signs and some www.wicwc.org . ing lots of tickets, there comic wrestling. are less than 100 tickets To get your tickets for
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by Dipti Mehta, the play tells the coming-of-age story of a young girl who works in a brothel in the red light district of Mumbai, India. This pognant and moving production explores the seamy world and the exotic, dangerous life of the brothels in Mumbai, and why they
exist in the first place. There will also be a post-show talkback following the matinee performance on October 5. Ticket prices range from $20 to $28; to purchase tickets, call 514-848-0238, or go to: www.teesr iduniyatheatre.com
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he Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) came to an end this Sunday. This time there was no official award ceremony as in previous
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years. In fact, one of the oddities of the event is that most of the big stars –Meryl Streep, Daniel Craig, Joaquin Phoenix, Penelope Cruz, just to name a few– visit the city during the first five days of the festival. Indeed, the most expected films are also shown during that time. This peculiarity in the scheduling results in a fast exodus of most large production and distribution companies which only stay during the first half of TIFF. Even a large segment of the journalists covering the event also leave before the end of the festival. It seems that despite all the glamour, the film industry is also watching the bottom line: the costs involved in all of this. And the business aspect was an important component, particularly during the industry talks. Streamers such as Netflix are seen by many as a threat to movies screening in theatres. But according to a report by the trade magazine "Screen" the chiefs of the most prestigious film festivals, Cannes, Toronto, Venice,
TIFF 2019: A balance Berlin, all agree that "streaming companies and cinema exhibitors can easily complement each other" and that the film exhibition format "is alive and well." Despite this view that downplays conflicts between the two platforms, Cineplex, owner of the Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, one of the venues used by the festival, refused to show movies for which Netflix or Amazon has North American rights. That would be in contravention of Canada's regulation stipulating that films could only be shown in other platforms after 90 days of their theatrical release. Although this impasse didn't cause any significant disruption –films were shown at another venue– it illustrates that the relationship between exhibitors and streamers still has tensions. THE AWARDS Although TIFF is not a competitive event, there are some prizes in various categories. "Martin Eden" an Italian film directed by Pietro Marcello, won the award in the Platform category. The movie has been bought so it would eventually be released in theatres. A jury formed by critics affiliated at FIPRESCI (International Federation of Cinema Critics) awarded their distinctions to "Murmur" by Heather Young (Canada) in the Discovery category, and to "How to Build a Girl" by Coky Giedroyc (U.K.) in the Special Presentations category. The City of Toronto prize for best Canadian opera prima went to Matthew Rankin's "The Twentieth Century" while the Canada Goose prize for best
"Jojo Rabbit" was voted the most popular film at TIFF, it takes a sarcastic look at Hitler Canadian feature was given to Quebecer Sophie Deraspe's "Antigone." Then, there were the prizes given by popular vote:Taika Waititi's "Jojo Rabbit" (U.S.A.), a sarcastic look at Hitler as the imaginary friend of a socially-awkward boy, was the most popular film. "The Platform" by Spanish director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia was the most popular film in the Midnight Madness section, devoted to horror and fantasy movies. The most popular documentary film was "The Cave," directed by Syria's Feras Fayyad. PERSONAL CHOICES In a previous article, I already chose what, in the opinion of this critic, were the best six movies. I complete the list with "Nobadi" by Karl Marcovics (Austria), a dark comedydrama touching issues of migration, distrust, and solitude. "Guest of Honour" by Atom Egoyan (Canada), a sombre and well-structured story of family secrets and the complicated relationship of a father and his daughter. "The Personal History of David Copperfield" (U.K.) by Armando Ianucci which presents Charles Dickens' classic in a very original manner, for one thing, Indian actor Dev Patel plays the leading role. Among other international fea-
tures, two films from Latin America are particularly remarkable: "Chicuaretes" (Mexico) the second take at directing by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal and an incisive incursion into the marginalized lives of many young people. "Ema" by Pablo Larrain (Chile) deals with another case of marginalization, but in this case, that of a young dancer facing her failed attempt at adopting a child. In the documentary category Patricio Guzman's "The Cordillera of Dreams," his third installment in a series portraying social and political issues against the backdrop of Chile's geography is certainly notable for its poetic imagery. The historical drama "While at War" (Spain) directed by Alejandro Amenabar, delivering a portraying Spanish writer Miguel de Unamuno, and his indecisions at the time of the fascist uprising that triggered the Civil War. AND FROM HOLLYWOOD "Hustlers" directed by Lorene Scafaria has already been released in Montreal, then I will only say that is worth seeing it. It has its funny parts but is also a severe commentary about society. "Abominable" an animation movie directed by Jill Culton to be released on September 27, is also recommendable. Suitable for kids and adults.
Directed by Jill Culton, the animated feature "Abominable" touches sensitive issues.This movie will come out on September 27
A modern adaptation of the Greek classic drama, "Antigone" directed by Quebec's Sophie Deraspe won the award for best Canadian feature film
"Chicuarotes," the second film by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal, portrayed the marginal lives of young people living in poverty
The Italian movie "Martin Eden," a romantic story with social connotations, directed by Pietro Marcello won the prize for best movie in the Platform category
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Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
By Charlotte E. Frank Montreal Times
ead to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts between September 14th and February 2nd to delve into the lives of six ancient Egyptians.The MMFA, in collaboration with the British Museum, is proud to address previously unanswerable questions about the details of ancient Egyptian life, thanks to new technological advancements.
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These advancements have permitted researchers to study mummies in a non-invasive way, and have revealed details about the mysteries that shroud these fascinating people. Up until now, the only way to investigate mummies was to unwrap, and therefore ultimately destroy them. Museums thus understandably opted to preserve rather than lose these valuable artifacts. However, thanks to x-
rays, Computerized Tomography (CT) scanning, and high-resolution threedimensional imaging, researchers can now have their cake and eat it to: Today, it is possible to virtually uncover mummies without damaging them. As co-curator of the exhibit Laura Vigo explains, “Science and
technological advancements have contributed immensely in 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 2,000 years ago.” This technique has
been used to piece together the lives of Nestawedjat, a married woman from Thebes; Tamut, a chantress of Amun; Irthorru, a priest from Akhmim; a temple singer from Thebes; a young child from Hawara; and a young Roman Egyptian; through whose lives you will learn about
what it was like to live in Egypt between 900 BCE and 180 CE. So, this fall, come escape the humdrum of back to school and back to work, and lose yourself, for a few hours, in six other lives, ones from thousands of years ago.
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Most people on the planet are concerned about climate change and protecting the environment. On September 27, people around the globe are organizing a big climate march and Montrealers are joining the movement. The planet is priceless. On September 27, BIXI
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By Marco Giovanetti mtltimes.ca Burgundy, Chardonnay could have a tendency to taste homogeneous alike no matter where is grown from California to Italy and passing through Australia. This is a reason that is putting wine lovers off to taste chardonnay. To get the essence of this grape you must drink Chablis In the spirit of getting to know more Chablis, I accepted the invitation of Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne ( BIVB) for an informal tasting this past September 11th at the Restaurant Magdalena in Montreal. “ Les Instants Chablis” event was a great opportunity to get acquainted with this Burgundy wine region.
Chablis is a wine region situated around 130 km northwest of Dijon, France and is considered a part of the Burgundy region. The white wines of Chablis are made entirely from the Chardonnay grape, much like the other 12
Petit Chablis come froms plateaux in hillside vineyards. It is fresh and aromatic with subtle floral nuances. The area of the production is 1010 h and its vineyards are located on either side of the river Serein. This AOP was established in 1944. It is one of the jewels in the crown of the Chablis region which forms the “golden gate” to Bourgogne. In contrast, Chablis is the largest of the 4 appellations in terms of planted surface area. The area under production covers 3560 ha and their wines are more structured and longer in mouth than Petit Chablis. Chablis vineyards are located near Auxerre in the department of Yonne along the Serein river as well. Winemaking goes back to the 12th century when the Cistercian monks from the abbey of Pontigny developed vine cultivation. The area of production is 3560 ha.
The appellation of Chablis Premier Cru is reserved for single vineyard wines or climats. The term “climat” is a Burgundy concept. These are plots of land with precisely defined borders with specific geological and climatic conditions. There are 40 different climats, each with their own style. Some yields mineral wines such as Montéé de Tonnerre and Côte de Léchet while others are fruity such as Beauroy and Montmains. The distinctive factor of Chablis Premier cru lies in their soil geology. The important soil substrate is Jurassic limestone (specifically, Kimmeridgian limestone) which was formed some 150 million years ago.The base layer has deposits of tiny fossilised oyster shells which brings to mind that Burgundy was under a warm ocean.The most famous Climats are those on the right bank of the Serein river surrounding the Grand Cru.
At the top level of the hierarchy we find the Chablis Grand Cru appellation and its seven climats Blanchot, Bougros, les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur and Vaudésir. Situated just over the village of Chablis, each terroir has its own set of qualities. Blanchot is floral, supple and charming. Les Clos is mineral driven with great power. Valmur is mineral but fruity as well with a well defined elegance. Grenouilles is rich fruity and decadent. Vaudésir is bright floral and curvy. Preuses is long and aristocratic with a famous aging capacity and finally Bougros is round, mineral and supple The austere, mineral character of Chablis
makes it perfect for simple, clean flavors such as sautéed white fish, and can serve as an excellent counterbalance to rich dishes or cream-based sauces. Petit Chablis
should be great with raw oysters or other shellfish. For not too expensive Chablis and Premier Cru, pasta alla vongole or fried fish should be great too. For Grand Cru Chablis definitely I would go for a rich and sumptuous plate. Egg based pastas with mushrooms such as porcini or black truffle, salmon in pastry or veal in a cream based sauce. Hard cheeses are great as well. Try it with washed French rind cheeses such as Epoisses and Soumaintrain. Note: The information from this article was sourced from the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne ( BIVB). Photos of the event are a courtesy of Johanna Raynaud, founder of 4 Épices Communications. Tasting Notes from the event:
Lovely nose. Ripe pear evolving toward a bright floral side. In addition, nuances of hay with delicate notes of chanterelle mushrooms. A nice gripping acidity with tones of menthol. A rather austere finale. Julien Brocard-Les 7 Lieux
Dauvissat. Chablis 1er Cru, Vaillons 2012 ( SAQ # 895011 $38.50)
Chablis. Domaine de la Boissonneuse 2014 ( Private Import, Agence Roucet, $37.80) Hay and mint with notes of green apple and a outstanding complex minerality. Rich yet very harmonious. Notes of tasty halzenut, almonds and a very smoky round palate. At the end remindings me of green coffee and mustard seed.
Maison Simonnet-Febvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2013 SAQ # 12139747 $89.75 Isabelle et Denis Pommier. Chablis 1er Cru, Côte de Léchet 2014 ( Private Import, Rezin, $47.56)
Young and austere. Needs time to open up. Baked earth and roasted herbs. With time in the glass, notes of grilled hazelnuts and wood. On Lovely nose bringing to the mouth, rigorous with mind pear sorbet with lots of concentration and green mint leaves as well great amplitude. Flavors of as jasmine tea. On the pineapple and marzipan. mouth, tight and austere. Very long finale. Fleshy with an elegant woody aftertaste. One of my favorite wines from the tasting
Clotilde Davenne Petit Chablis 2015 SAQ # 11639441 $25.80
William Fevre Chablis 1er Cru, Fourchaume 2014 SAQ # 518498 $53.50
Very aromatic, in a floral style. Aromas as well of lemon curd and vanilla bean. Round and aromatic. Balanced and very harmonious with a spicy finale. J Moreau & Fils. Chablis
On the nose, lime with ripe peach and apricot notes and a brooding minerality. Fleshy with a nice gripping acidity. Powerful finale A smoke-flint aftertaste.
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The Show Won’t Go On by Jeff Abraham and Burt Kearns
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gamut of onstage showbiz deaths over a 500year time period. Although the majority cause of death is a heart attack, there are also shootings, suicides, and onstage mishaps (such as having a ton of lighting equipment falling on you during a windy outdoor concert, which
By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca happened to soul singer Curtis Mayfield). Although the stories involve well-known and not-so-well-known entertainers, Abraham and Kearns have a penchant for thorough, meticulous research, that is so prevalent throughout the book, you may find these stories spooky, tragic, sad or weird, but I guarantee that you will be immediately hooked with every subsequent story that you read (and probably in one or two sittings). Some of the stories that caught my attention in The Show Won’t Go On include: - Popular British comedian/magician Tommy Cooper, who dropped dead of a heart attack in mid-performance …
known for his alter ego “Parkyakarkus” and as the father of future actor/comedians Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein (aka “Super Dave Osborn”). In 1958, during a low point in his career, Einstein did a comedy routine during a star-studded Friars Club gala testimonial dinner that honoured Lucille Ball and Desi Anraz. Einstein had the audience in gales of laughter with his routine (which is practically reprinted word for word in the book) and got himself a standing ovation. Immediately afterward, Einstein was chatting with Milton during a live broadcast deals with dialect co- Berle, when he sudof the TV show “Live At median Harry Einstein, denly put his head on Her Majesty’s” on April whose was better Berle’s lap and died 15, 1984, and how other British performers such as Eric Morecambe, Dustin Gee, Sid James and Kenneth Horne – either preceding or following Cooper’s death – fell victim to the “Tommy Cooper Effect”. - Nutritionist and health expert J.I. Rodale suddenly died from a heart attack during a live taping of “The Dick Cavett Show” on June 8, 1971, after he proclaimed that thanks to his healthy living habits he would live to be 100 years old. The show never aired and it took Cavett about 40 years before he could muster up the courage to watch a recording of that never seen broadcast. - Chinese magician 68. Harden Chung Ling Soo, whose 1. Founder ofAcross 69. 1990 World Series champs PLF claim to fame was his 6. Time out? 70. Mug variety 71. In a pen bullet-catching trick, 10. Morrison and Cramer Down It was founded in 1909 was shot and killed on- 14. 1. Hill dwellers 15. Burgeon stage during a perform- 16. Berry touted as medicinal 2. Thai currency 3. Plain ance in 1918 when one 17. Home-builders associa4. Maple genus of the guns used in his tion? 5. Done for 20. Skeleton parts act contained a real bul- 21. Laurels 6. Special effects: Abbr. 7. Food scrap let. The audience in at- 22. Asportation, e.g. 8. Sacred songs Marshal tendance that night 25. 9. Some punches 26. Aggregation were shocked by two 30. To boot 10. Quipster 11. Less cordial things: that Chung Ling 32. Succulent plant 12. Fruit residue Soo was accidentally 35. Benign tumor 13. Cream puff 41. Extortionist? shot to death at point 43. Ranges 18. ___-di-dah blank range, and that he 44. 1992 Christopher Reid 19. Pilot's announcement, for short wasn’t Chinese at all. movie 23. All ___ 45. Bibliographic abbr. He was English and ut- 47. Kid 24. Train part tered his final words 48. Group of eight 26. Normal prefix 27. Astringent perfectly in that lan- 53. Rice 56. Involuntary response 28. ___ jellies guage. 58. Entry 29. Cap - And probably one of 63. Grimm duo? 31. Guisado cooker 33. Chow checker the saddest stories to 66. Bladed weapon 34. It may follow something come from the book 67. Descendant of Hezekiah www.mtltimes.ca
from a heart attack.The 1200 people who attended the event that night were so shocked at the sudden death of Einstein, the dinner was cut short at Arnaz’s request. So whether it was Dick Shawn, Tiny Tim, Owen Heart or Jax the Axehandler (a hip hop singer from Atlanta), they have all become a sort-of deadly group of entertainers whose tragic endings have now been immortalized in The Show Won’t Go On, which offers in luridly fascinating detail, a rather dark type of showmanship: keeping your audience entertained until the final curtain actually falls upon you for eternity.
36. "___ De-Lovely" 37. Head-turner 38. Thumbs-up 39. Jagger 40. Penny, perhaps 42. In a bad way 46. Plant native to South America 48. Catchall category 49. ___ myrtle 50. Shaded 51.Vaulted recesses 52. Expire 54. Make a sharp turn 55. Large amounts 57. Blind segment 59. Copper 60. Case 61. Dehydrated 62. Winter toy 64. Kan. neighbor 65. Like some humor Please see answers on-line Saturday edition Page 25 September 21th, 2019 edition: www.mtltimes.ca September 21, 2019 •
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is the home inspection. Are you ready? As a seller, you may be excited to have an agreed upon offer to purchase, yet to move forward with the transaction, your home has to pass the inspection. What will the inspector find? Most buyers and even sellers, now see the value of home inspections. Although tedious, if used for what they’re intended, home inspections can save both sides of a real estate deal many headaches down the road. There are many parties involved during and after the inspections, and it helps when everyone has a “realistic” approach to the entire process. It also helps, when everyone acts in “good faith”, and does not use the home inspection as a pretext to a definite price reduction. What inspections offer: A professional opinion and report on the overall condition of the home including everything that is visible and accessible. What inspections do not offer: An exhaustive expert report on every system in the home, whether accessible or hidden. So who is responsible for what during and after the inspection process? For Buyers: Inspections
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should reassure you that your new home is safe, functional and not going to become a “money pit”. - Be vigilant and do your homework by reviewing the Sellers Declaration with your broker. - Ask any pertinent questions about the home prior to the inspection. - Get ready to block out at least 2 to 3 hours on inspection day, depending on size of home. - Take your time and review any concerns with inspector and brokers. The Buyer’s Broker: Attending inspections is a must, and good brokers
will be right by your side during the process. - They should have a good basic knowledge by knowing what is important in the big picture, yet not pretend to know the job of the inspector. - If you’re getting a very fair price on the home, your broker will likely advise you not to bother the Seller for small repairs. - If the inspection reveals major or serious flaws in the home, your broker can advise you on how to proceed. The Seller: Inspections are part of the process, and if you can be present during the inspection to answer any
questions, things may go smoother than you think. - You can choose to have a PRE-SALE inspection before selling - Make certain necessary repairs prior to selling - Offer the home at a reasonable price taking into consideration imminent repairs needed (roof, windows etc..) The Sellers Broker: May also be present at the inspection report, as the eyes and ears for the sellers. - Is very familiar with the property and can handle questions that come up - Will need to be ready to manage any un-
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knowns or surprises that may arise. - Although this broker represents the Seller, their main purpose is to collaborate with all parties for a smooth transaction The Inspector: A good inspector will provide explanations and point out things that need to be addressed and will not be an alarmist but will remain impartial. - In Quebec, your realtor can recommend a list of licensed inspectors who qualify with certain criteria. - Should definitely be chosen wisely, maybe through a referral. - Their main purpose is to inspect the home
and provide you with real time knowledge, as well as a detailed report afterwards. It’s important to note, that having a family member with “construction experience”, or a friend who is a contractor be present during inspections, may be well intended but could lead to unnecessary negative consequences, as these individuals are not licensed property inspectors. Most inspections go smoothly, but some can also be the beginning of tough negotiations ahead. Make sure that you try to stay reasonable and work together with all parties of the transaction and come up with solutions that make everyone feel confident about moving forward. 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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