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middle of rewriting a song about Justin Trudeau in light of what happened last week; that song just keeps on evolving,” admits Blue. But Blue also admits that the subject who presents the biggest challenge to him and George when it comes to writing a song about is Donald Trump. “He is driving everybody nuts,” he said. “Twice a week there is a new outrage associated with him, and we just can’t keep up, It’s hard to write a song about someone who is more surreal than grounded in reality. We like to call Trump the ‘Twitter-in-Chief’, because he has such an itchy Twitter finger,” And besides their one night only gig at the Wheel Club, Bowser and Blue have coming up a number of corporate shows, gigs in Brome and North Hatley in the Eastern Townships, four sold out shows at the Hudson Theatre, and are one of the five Montreal comics who were chosen to perform at a special weekend series of shows at the Comedy Nest to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the landmark Montreal comedy club. “Our involvement with the Comedy Nest goes back to when the club was Ernie Butler’s baby,” added Blue. Tickets for the Bowser and Blue show on October 4 at the Wheel Club cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door (and includes one drink). To get your tickets, go to mtltimes.ca for more informtion. September 28, 2019 •
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REM - Will trains and schedules be reliable? he REM system will be fully electric, powered by a 1,500 V catenary - curved cables hanging over electrified rail-lines providing current to the train. When
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uation instructions would be broadcast. There are similar systems being used for close to 20 years now in places such as Barcelona, Singapore, Copenhagen, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo and more - which have one of the highest levels of reliability and safety in the world. But what about the REM's reliability in capacity, scheduling and comfort? Commuters in and around Montreal know well enough about over-packed trains, buses and metro cars - where getting a seat is considered good luck during most hours. Then there is having to endure hot, humid conditions in the summer or being late for work or an appointment because of delays in the system. How will those issues be addressed? Although the REM cars will be smaller compared to the MR-90 trains on the DeuxMontagnes line for example, they will be able to handle 2.5 times more people during rush hour because of the increased frequency of the trains. With the ability to reach an average speed of 51km/h and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (at some parts of the system, such the Samuel De
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Chimney Sweeping - Can I still use my chimney? By Ryan Dohnalek Montreal Times
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ou're as lucky as lucky can be to see a chimney inspector & sweeper yearly! 'Tis the season to have your chimney swept and maintained, before the cold weather rolls into town. Everyone who heats with oil, gas or wood has a chimney. Yearly maintenance ensures the good working condition of your appliance and keeps your houshold safe. Get your chimney sweep today! Can I use my chimney? We hear this a lot. For those living in the city of Montreal the short answer is that you now need an low emission fireplace insert. These inserts still
burn wood, and are designed to heat the house. Residents of Montreal can still use their old fireplace in the case of emergency, or a blackout of 3 hours or more. Please call Montreal Chimneys for more information and a free estimate for EPA certified low emissions fireplace insert. For those who live in a de-merged city, you can still use your fireplace or wood stove as usual, whenever you want to! Chimney sweeping is a historic profession which many think has gone extinct, however having your chimney cleaned and inspected is still important as ever. Some common issues including animal nesting, soot build up, deteriorating brickwork &
water damage can all be fixed by a chimney sweep. We spoke to Valerie Adams of Montreal Chimneys, the only female chimney specialist in the region, about the fate of her profession: "Wherever you live, chimney maintenance is still necessary to keep
your home safe. Small repairs can make a big difference before damage gets worse and more expensive." Says Valerie, who has over 15 years of experience, she goes on to explain, "If you are not going to use your fireplace we can seal the chimney flue with insulation and
a metal crown to prevent cold drafts, and water infiltration. It will help to save on heating bills. Later, if you choose to upgrade we can easily re-open the crown and install a wood burning appliance that conforms to the new regulation. It is important to get
a professional to check the condition of your chimney yearly. Go outside and look up at your chimney. If you see bricks crumbling you should get that repaired before winter. A chimney crown and cap are also very important." Valerie is a popular chimney sweep servicing the island of Montreal and surrounding areas. Customers agree that her attention to detail, professionalism and cleanliness sets her apart from other companies. Montreal Chimneys includes a visual inspection with each chimney sweep and a free estimate for repairs. Montreal Chimneys. www.montrealchimneys.com 438-345-6687 montrealchimneys@gm ail.com You're as lucky as lucky can be to see a chimney inspector & sweeper yearly!
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Montreal Councillor Marvin Rotrand calls on Quebec to raise smoking age to 21 ontreal City Councillor Marvin Rotrand is calling on the Quebec Government to raise the smoking
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age to 21. He would like Quebec to take the lead by becoming the first province in Canada to raise the age to acquire and use smoking and vaping products to
21. Recently, New York state adopted a law raising the smoking age to 21 from 18 and Texas and Ohio have just done the same. The age to acquire and use tobacco and vaping products is now 21 in 17 U.S. states and several others are considering similar legislation. "I am renewing my call for action on the part of the Government of Quebec to show leadership in fighting smoking," he says. He points to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine predicting that raising the minimum age of sale of tobacco products would result in an over 15% reduction in smoking initiation rates among youth under age 21. Some 10,000 Quebecers die each year from
smoking-related diseases which are preventable. Rotrand is the "Dean of Montreal City Council" meaning he has been on council longer than anybody else and his opinion carries weight. He believes that it is high time for Quebec to implement a more vigorous plan to combat smoking. Quebec has the lowest taxes on smoking products in Canada and Rotrand would like to see taxes on tobacco raised. This one seems like a no-brainer. "Quebec continues to have the cheapest cigarette prices in Canada," he says. "The same carton of cigarettes costs $43 more in Manitoba than in Quebec. Price affects consumption." Die-hard smokers would surely balk at any raise in the price of tobacco but it would likely have some deterrent effect on po-
tential smokers. Rotrand who represents the Snowdon district would also like to ban smoking in parks. He says that while smoking in parks is illegal in almost every major North American city, including in most Montreal suburbs and some Montreal boroughs, this is not the case throughout Montreal. He notes the twin-findings of the The World Health Organization: over a million deaths will occur this year due to second hand smoke while extending smoke free protection to more public places is an effective strategy to protect the public. Not everyone feels the same way. Rotrand says Mayor Valerie Plante has sent a mixed message on the dangers of smoking by lobbying Quebec for laxer rules
on marijuana use. On the island of Montreal, it is illegal to smoke or vape in parks in the suburbs and in some boroughs. However, Rotrand says that in boroughs controlled by Projet Montréal it is still legal to smoke in parks except within 9 meters of children's play areas as mandated by provincial legislation. "I am asking that Quebec extend the public places where it is illegal to smoke.Thousands of cities in the United States and Canada (he cites Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Vancouver, Edmonton, Halifax, etc.) ban smoking in parks and beaches and many other places," he says. "My conclusion is that Quebec is falling behind in this crucial public health battle."
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Federation CJA’s “Feed the Truck” Helps Sun Youth un Youth would like to thank Federation CJA, and its “Tikun Olam Volunteers” program which visited various Jewish schools in Montreal on September 18th and 19th to collect non-perishable kosher food which the students brought as part of the “Feed the Truck” initiative. This was the fifth consecutive year of “Feed the Truck” and Sun Youth is proud to have such a vital partner in Federation CJA. With 20% of the Jewish population living below the poverty line in Montreal, the children who took part understand the importance of charity. The youngsters involved collected over 20,000 non-perishable kosher food items this year. Later on in the evening of September 19th, the unpacking and repacking of all the food collected was done with the help of children and parents of the community who volun-
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teered their time, which made everything run very smoothly. Participating schools included Akiva School, Beth Rivkah Academy, JPPSBialik, Hebrew Academy, Hebrew Foundation School, Azrieli Schools, Talmud Torah Herzliah, École Maïmonide, Solomon Schechter Academy and Académie Yéchiva Yavné. The collected food will be redistributed to disadvantaged members of the community through various charities including Sun Youth. Thousands of pounds of food were collected for Sun Youth’s food assistance program which will go to feed hundreds of families over the coming month. Every month, the food assistance program provides food to over 2,400 low income families. Moreover, the organization has a collective kitchen to encourage food autonomy and security of its clientele. People can
sign up to the collective kitchen by calling at 514-842-6822. The registrations for Sun Youth’s annual distribution of Christmas and Chanukah baskets have already started. It is possible to do so in person Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm at the organization’s Service Center located on 6700 Park Avenue – Suite 100, H2V 4H9, Montreal and no appointment is necessary. Proof of income and address and identification documents for all family members are required to make a registration. Sun Youth is very grateful to all donors who contribute to its food assistance programs and particularly Federation CJA for its “Feed the Truck” initiative. A special thank you to the students of different schools and their parents for this generous gesture!
Students taking part in the 2019 “Feed the Truck” Food Drive. Photo: CJA Facebook page.
Whats going on! Just For Laughs will be presenting for one night only the new solo show by Lebanese/American comic Nemr, which is called “The Future is Now” on February 15, 2020 at Club Soda on
By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca St. Laurent Boulevard. Nemr was raised in San Diego, but moved back with his family to Lebanon, where he pioneered and helped to establish the stand-up comedy scene in the Middle East.Through his comedy, Nemr managed to break down barriers and unite people in a region where terrorism and violence persisted. His world tour played to large au• September 28, 2019
diences throughout the U.S., London and the Middle East, which evolved into the standup special “No Bombing in Beirut”, which can be seen on Showtime, Crave TV and the Movie Network. Ticket prices start at $35.50, and can be purchased by calling 514-286-1010, going to the Club Soda box office, or online at www.clubsoda.ca. *** If you are in the mood for some culture this fall, the McCord Museum on Sherbrooke Street West has four new exhibitions to satisfy your cultural hunger. From now until January 12, 2020, there is “Celia Perrin Sidarous:The Archivist”, in which the award-winning Montreal artists takes certain artifacts from the McCord collection, and juxtaposes them with photographs and objects from her own personal collection. “Jean-Claude Poitras: Fashion and Inspiration” (October 24, 2019 to April 26, 2020)
explores the threedecade career of the renown fashion designer and what inspired him to create his ready-to-wear fashion designs. “Enchanted Worlds” (November 16, 2019 to January 5, 2020) pays tribute to “The Enchanted Village”, the annual Christmas diorama display at Ogilvy’s department store that has delighted generations of Montreal Christmas shoppers for more than 70 years. “It’s Your Move! Board Games: Larger Than Life” (December 9, 2019 to March 8, 2020) is a life-sized, interactive exhibition that will showcase the popular toy genre of board games, which are now experiencing a revival of popularity, and marks the 10th anniversary of the museum’s annual traditional family exhibition. For more information, go to w w w . m u s e e mccord.qc.ca/activities. www.mtltimes.ca
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The Dark Knight turns 80 atman, an icon of pop culture, just turned 80, and the occasion was marked in Montreal and other cities, by project-
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By Sergio Martinez mtltimes.ca ing the bat signal on a building. In our case on one at the Emilie Gamelin Square. Technically, Batman – unlike Superman– is not a superhero but just a human being. Bruce Wayne has no superpowers, other than access to ingenious devices, a fast and wellequipped Batmobile, and, of course, deep pockets to afford all of that. Indeed, in the latest "Justice League" film when asked by Aquaman what was his superpower, Wayne ironically replied: "I'm rich." Like all of his crimefighting colleagues, Batman was first a comic book character born in 1939. His creator was Bob Kane later supported by writer Bill Finger, author of Green Lantern. In 1940, his famous sidekick Robin the Boy Wonder was added, and the Dynamic Duo, as it was known, appeared in most of the comic strips, TV shows, and in some old movies. The character of Robin, who in the 1980s gave rise to speculations
The more recent Dark Knight: again the grim avenger of yesteryear
Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin in the successful TV series of the 1960s-- a lighter, even comic Batman
The bat signal was projected on the WB Games building at Place Emile Gamelin in Montreal
The cover of the May 1939 Detective Comics featuring Batman for the first time about a homosexual relationship between Batman and his young companion, was killed by The Joker in 1989. The same fate he suffered in the movie versions, or that seems to be since the young fellow hasn't appeared in recent installments of the series. The absence of Robin may also have to do with the critics' poor reception of the 1997 "Batman and Robin" directed by Joel Schumacher with George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell in the leading roles. The Batman story has evolved over the years,
The early avenger was even cruel in his treatment of criminals and as most of these popular culture characters, it has had its ups and downs. Its original story is quite melodramatic: a young child sees his parents killed in cold blood since then he decided to become an avenger of crime. In the early comic strips, Batman behaves like a cold pursuer of criminals, at times even acting with great cruelty. The highly successful TV series started in 1966 with Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, however, gave a more festive, lighter, and even sarcastic look at the character. The movies launched in the late 1980s instead, have portrayed Batman again
as the grim avenger of the early comic books, although with some occasional instances of romance. Among his love objects, archrival Catwoman. There were also incursions into eastern mysticism mixed with ninja training –a fashionable thing those days– as we saw it in "Batman Begins" (2005), directed by Christopher Nolan and featuring Christian Bale as the masked hero. Dr. Travis Langley, an American psychology professor and author of the book "Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight," said in an interview with Rachel Thomas: "While Spiderman and Super-
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Commissioner Gordon using the famous bat signal man face enemies that are similarly 'super,' in some fantastical or science fiction-based way, Batman's villains are also primarily psychological figures. The Riddler is defined by his compulsion to send riddles; the Joker is defined by his malicious, twisted sense of humour – murderous sense of humour. The Penguin is defined by his wanting to be in high society. The way he dresses. He doesn't technically wear a costume, but this suit that he wears has this penguin-y quality. But
he's a high society wannabe," Langley says. "So they all become a very rich source for looking at different kinds of psychology." Yes, Batman is a fascinating subject for psychology but also an archetype in a society where crime takes sophisticated forms. Perhaps the grotesque villains that Batman confronts are just metaphorical representations of the dark forces that operate in society and whose power is a challenge, even for any superhero.
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Parc Jean-Drapeau gets a helping in going GREEN
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he Société du parc Jean-Drapeau has joined forces with the Société de verdissement du Montréal métropolitain (Soverdi) and the City of Montréal on a naturalization project on the south bank of the Olympic Basin on Île Notre-Dame. The project is in keeping with the overall initiatives in the new Forestry Master Plan brought out by Parc Jean-Drapeau in 2018. The operation got underway on September 19 with the digging of the plantation pits and extended to September 21 with a volunteer planting activity. More than 135 trees were planted on the south bank of the Olympic Basin. Some 300 shrubs will round out the operation, and this will be done as part of another volunteer activity later this fall. Developing a biomass and lessening the im-
pact of urban heat islands This initiative will enhance Parc Jean-Drapeau’s green belt – an area intended as a naturally diversified space with its trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. The transformation will also help in fostering a biodiverse environment that is receptive to insects, butterflies, birds and small mammals. Along with this is the introduction of asclepiads, a plant that monarch butterflies need to survive. The species for the tree plantings were selected for their resistance to the harsh conditions of the site, in an effort to ensure the long-term development of a biomass, thereby helping to increase tree-canopy covering and lessen the effect of heat islands. This initial planting on the south bank will be followed by other similar-type plantings and will ultimately
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lead to a complete vegetation covering of this part of the Parc. The project is being done in conjunction with the urban forest action plan, which has an objective of raising Montréal’s canopy index by 5% by 2025. This would result in about 25% of the area having tree covering. In tandem, the plan, which is jointly managed by Soverdi and the City of the Montréal, has set a goal of planting 300,000 trees on the island of
Montréal between 2012 and 2025. The Société du parc Jean-Drapeau is helping in meeting this objective by pledging to increase its canopy index from 30 to 35% through a triennial program of planting 1,000 trees, 650 of which have already been planted. Véronique Parent Lacharité, the projects manager at Soverdi and Tree Canada’s representative in Montréal, says the project is “the culmination of a collab-
oration by various players and interested parties who share a common goal of doing something tangible for the environment. Soverdi is providing its expertise in the greening of the environment, Parc Jean-Drapeau is making its land available, Tree Canada is getting volunteers from the Victoria Park Health Club involved and the City of Montréal and Tree Canada is helping with the funding.This type of partnership, which is
About Parc Jean-Drapeau Just steps from home, Parc Jean Drapeau offers a wide array of recreation-tourist attractions that make it a unique place in Canada. Easily accessible by subway, use of public transportation to get to the Parc is highly recommended to enhance your overall experience at the Parc About Soverdi The Société de verdissement du Montréal métropolitain (Soverdi) is a not-for-profit organization which, for the last 25 years, has implemented green environment strategies in the urban community to improve people’s health and standard of living. In partnership with the City of Montréal, the organization is taking up the ambitious challenge set out by the urban forest action plan, which aims to plant 300,000 trees on the island of Montréal by 2025. Soverdi is coordinating efforts, in collaboration with its Urban Forest Alliance partners, to plant 180,000 of this tree total on private and institutional land. www.soverdi.org
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Empty-nest boomers driving small business economy oomers – specifically emptynesters – are leading the way when it comes to entrepreneurship, challenging the traditional notion of 'sliding into retirement'. Nearly half (42 per cent) of small business owners are boomers compared with 24 per cent who are millennials. Among Canadians who have thought about starting a business, empty nesters are the most likely (46 per cent) to actually have started or purchased one, according to the 2019 RBC Small Business poll. What's their motivation? Half of boomers (49 per cent) who have started or are thinking of starting a business say they want to continue using their rich experience to supplement their retirement
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wanted to do, which was to write fiction. After he left the show in the early 90s, Michael decided to take up the pen. He wrote countless short fiction pieces – mainly of the science fiction variety – which
ended up being published in anthologies and magazines, and garnered a great deal of positive feedback. Now, Michael has taken the next logical step in the world of fiction writing, and has published his very first fulllength novel, called Hollywood North. The book takes place in his actual hometown of Trenton, Ontario during the early 1960s, a time when television was growing up (rabbit ear antennae and all), the local high school was like a second home to its adolescent students, and the town’s main street was the place to be with your close circle of friends (especially at the malt shop and the neighborhood movie theatre). Its protagonist is Leo Berry (but he prefers to be called “Gus”), whose father tragically died when he was a child, and his attractive, yet eccentric, mother has worked her way up to success as a door-todoor saleslady for Avon cosmetics (remember the slogan “Avon calling”?). Leo/Gus likes to hang out with his small group of friends, especially Annie Barker and Jack Levin; the latter friend has built himself quite a reputation throughout Trenton as a person who somewhat is able to find objects that are unusual or have been lost for lengthy periods of time, whether they are meteorites, bottles with messages in them, or wedding rings, which earned him the moniker “Jack the Finder”. Then one day, Jack makes a really rare find that he shares with Gus.
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It’s a collection of crafted title cards that were used during the silent movie era. The two are intrigued by this unearthed collection of title cards, which leads them to believe that during the 1910s and 20s, their quaint hometown of Trenton was the movie capitol of Canada, or “Hollywood North”. When they bring the cards to Mr. McGrath, the editor of the local newspaper, he abruptly dismisses its legitimacy, and offers to personally destroy the cards. Jack and Leo adamantly refuse Mr. McGrath’s offer, and make a determined effort not only to preserve these rare silent
movie title cards, but to try and find out the mystery of them and demystify the dark myth of “Hollywood North”. While reading Hollywood North, I got the impression that the narrative had a Stephen King quality to it, and Michael Libling does for Trenton, Ontario in this book, just like what Stephen King did for Castle Rock, Maine in many of his novels and short stories. It shows how the curiosity of youth can dig up a small town’s hidden dark secrets as a result of an act as simple as finding a long-lost object that was never meant to be unearthed. As well, the book is filled with
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home buyer: The incentive will provide an interest free loan of an extra 5% towards the down payment for a resale property and up to 10% down payment towards a new construction property. There are of course rules about who quali-
property within the past 4 years or exceptionally if you went through a divorce or separation. The combined household income of the buyers cannot exceed $120 000 and the maximum loan amount cannot exceed 4 times the family income. You also need
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ments anywhere between $150 to $300 per month. Let’s hope this program gives buyers the boost they need keep the market moving. Why did the government of Canada introduce this program? Following a list of government changes to the mortgage rules, it has been a challenge for first time home buyers to qualify for a mortgage. Specifically, the new “stress test” rules introduced in January of 2018 now require buyers to qualify using an interest rate of 2% higher that the negotiated rate. These changes along with rising property prices, have pushed first-time buyers to the curb. Many are priced out of the market. Here is what the government offers if you are an eligible first-time
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fies as a first-time buyer, to have the minimum the maximum purchase 5% down payment. price and how the loan is repaid back to the What can I purchase government. with the First-time Home Buyer Incentive? Do you qualify as a first-time buyer? The maximum purchase price is around the To be considered a $500 000 price point first-time home buyer and the home needs to you or a spouse/com- be lived in and under 5 mon law partner need doors, meaning you to have not owned a cannot buy an invest-
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As a first-time home buyer, if a 5% extra down payment will allow you to qualify, where you otherwise would not, then this may be for you. If an extra 10% down payment allows you to afford that new construction town house that is perfect for your new family, then go for it! Keep in mind that you do not control market values and they fluctuate. Keep in mind
that the first mortgage may be changed or altered but that would require extra fees, if you would want to refinance for example. This also may work if it a short-term purchase and you know you are selling within 2-3 years. There won’t be a dramatic fluctuation in the market value. As usual, the best thing to do is meet with a realtor and a mortgage broker who can look at your situation and counsel you accordingly. 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! Email your comments to eleni@nordestimmobilier.ca
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Step across the border to Eastern Ontario Call for a private showing today!
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Great setting! Country Bungalow with open floorplan sits on 3 forested acres 5 minutes from Alexandria. Finished basement and 505 sq. ft. in-law suite with its private entrance. Small barn and trails. $247,000 MLS# 1166076 on realtor.ca
3bdrm raised bungalow w. att. garage in Green Valley has open concept kitchen/dining room/living room; patio doors to deck & back yard. Bright lower level w. 2pc bath; potential for 2 extra bdrms. MLS# 1146376 on realtor.ca $214,500
Alexandria home has 2 baths, att. garage with shaded, fenced back yard, deck, gazebo. Roof and furnace approx. 6 yrs old. Garage has practical side and back doors. $205,000. for photos MLS# 1141922 on realtor.ca
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FARM LAND! 131 acres of rolling land 2.8 km north of Alexandria. A great building spot! Property zoned agriculture/rural. Approx 30-35 acres cleared - remainder in mixed forest. Soils mainly Grenville Loam with a bit of Muck. $359,000
Bright 2 + 1 bungalow with att. garage on 54 rolling, chemical-free acres bordered by Delisle River: approx 20 acres cropland. Pond, fruit trees, flowers. $369,000. For photos check MLS# 1160791 on realtor.ca
Enjoy quiet summer evenings on the wraparound verandah of this 3 bedroom, affordable family home on Chisholm Street in Glen Robertson village. $164,500 MLS# 1154742 on realtor.ca
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