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Quebec suspends civil liberties as pandemic panic sets in and the economy shuts down

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ures banning gatherings of 2 or more people, giving the police the power to intervene if citizens don't toe the line.Acknowledging that people are stressed and there is potential for ''social chaos'' Premier François Legault said, '' drastic measures are needed.'' Certain exemptions will apply, for example, families of 2 or more people may gather in their homes.

Under the public health emergency declared by the province on March 14th and renewed on March 21st, police have the authority to carry out warrants issued by public health authorities, bypassing the usual judicial process. However, the no-holdsbarred measures to flatten the curve of the deadly global pandemic Coronavirus have been put into effect with little regard for civil liberties. ''That's why for the moment, and for the foreseeable future, we've asked the police to inform [the public of the public health directives], Legault said. ''It's important that there is no chaos."

The new emergency measures are sweeping: face-to-face commerce must grind to a halt and stores that do not provide essential services will not reopen until • March 28, 2020

April 13th. Restaurant dining rooms and shopping malls will all be closed until at least May 1st. Schools, CEGEPs, and universities are closed and exams canceled. Quebec has stopped all business activity unless it can be done from home or is an essential service.

Downtown Montreal has been a ghost town for two weeks as large and small firms alike had already emptied their offices before this latest edict. On an ironic note, SAQ outlets will remain open like grocery stores and pharmacies because the sale of alcoholic beverages is considered an essential service. Ditto, for the SQDC which dispenses cannabis.

Every day since the news of the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed Premier Legault has been speaking to Quebecers exhorting them to pull together for the greater good much the same way that then-Premier Lucien Bouchard spoke to the ''nation'' during the Ice Storm of 1998. ''We're all in this together,'' Legault says, like any good "père de Famille''. At the outset, the premier's messages were intended to reassure and get everyone on track with social distancing and public health recommendations. However, the goalposts have been changing from week to week. Social distancing has given way to instructions to stay at home, voluntary selfisolation to a draconian ban on gatherings of two or more people under threat of arrest for non-compliance.

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tion and peaceful assembly are fundamental rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, all religious services and community events were canceled ten days ago. Grieving families haven't been allowed to hold a funeral to say goodbye to their loved ones and weddings will have to be postponed. The elderly, the infirm, and those with mental health problems have been shut off from their caregivers without any real plan for how vulnerable individuals will manage.

Children won't even be able to play outside.

Montreal has closed all playgrounds and other municipalities will likely soon follow suit.

Quebec is not alone in implementing stringent measures to control the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Government of British Columbia declared a state of emergency six days ago giving the province sweeping powers to implement any emergency measures required to manage the crisis including access to land and human resources. The

state of emergency in BC is initially in effect for 14 days and may be extended or rescinded.

The Government of Ontario enacted a declaration of emergency on March 17th giving that province every power possible to protect public health and safety. Premier Ford justified the order on the grounds that we are facing, ''an unprecedented time in our history.''

There has been a spike in COVID-19 cases in Quebec in a matter of days. Some would argue that the

number of reported cases of COVID-19 has been inflated with confirmed and presumptive cases being lumped together. The actual death toll in Canada is low. To date, there have been 18,895 deaths worldwide and 24 in Canada.

China, Italy, Iran, and Spain have all had a heavy death toll. Naturally, Canadian health authorities want to ensure that those fatal results aren't replicated here. However, no thought has been given to the potential detrimental social impacts of self-isolation.

The Internet has been abuzz with photos and stories of people partying on beaches and gathering in large groups ignoring health warnings to practice social distancing. Prime Minister Trudeau said there is no tolerance for those flouting orders to socially distance to help stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. “Enough is enough,” he said in an address to Canadians from Rideau Cottage, where he is in self-isolation. “Go home and stay home.” Canada's Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the government is looking at a variety of stricter measures and did not rule out the use of police to enforce orders.

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Canada's chief medical health officer Dr. Theresa Tam has been giving daily updates on the novel coronavirus continually repeating the same message to wash your hands frequently, practice social distancing, and where there has been any possible exposure to COVID-19, to self-isolate. Yet, beyond these common-sense measures, the medical experts don't agree on what constitutes best practices and frankly acknowledge that we are in unchartered territory.

The assumption seems to be that everyone can communicate virtually to mitigate the crisis. Technocrats who live behind the screen may see this as a nobrainer, an effective one-size-fits-all solution that allows the health system to buy time and save lives while research is being done to develop a vaccine. One public health service announcement tells kids to stay at home and watch TV, play video games, and call their grandmothers.

Of course, Grandma may be clueless about how to navigate video platforms like FaceTime, Skype, and WhatsApp. Many older adults aren't digitally savvy while people on the margins of society often don't have access to computers or mobile devices.

Without a debit or credit card, the homeless won't be skipping the dishes and ordering online. Not too many own a vehicle either so

they won't be doing the drive-thru for take-out.

It is starting to dawn on the powers-that-be there has to be some kind of outreach to shut-ins.

Premier Legault is now urging young adults who aren't infected to step up and replace older volunteers who are being urged to stay at home although no clear protocol is in place to make this happen. Some employees and self-employed individuals may be able to work from home so long as their business continues as usual, but that's not the case as Quebec is ''on pause'' for three weeks, Legault says. Many distraught Canadians are already bracing to receive their pink slips.

Prime Minister Trudeau has promised financial assistance but it's not clear how this will benefit the self-employed.

It's unrealistic to think that overwhelmed and financially stressed parents will have any appetite to homeschool their children anyway, despite the technical feasibility of long-distance learning.

Surveys have polled respondents on whether they intend to consume more alcohol and/or increase their use of cannabis because of COVID-19. One survey by a well-known polling and market research firm also asked respondents how COVID-19 might affect their sex lives. This type of question suggests the novel coronavirus outbreak may be related to sexual behavior although there are no official pronouncements

on the matter. This might account for the ban on private as well as public gatherings of two or more people and the swift closure of bars and pubs - major cruising grounds - before restrictions on restaurants were put in place.

Meanwhile, there has been an uptick in crime.

Major news outlets have reported an increase in crime especially cybercrime and sex-trafficking, as more young people stay at home and hang out in chat rooms. The potential for violence is great as large numbers of young adults, especially young men, are on lockdown. In a restless and intoxicated state, they might be tempted to revolt. Possible scenarios include vandalism, looting of stores, and raids on grocery stores and pharmacies if there is a protracted lockdown.

The food supply chain had already been disrupted because of the rail blockades before panic set in and hoarding started. Lockdown is especially dangerous for victims of domestic violence with no escape route in a shuttered city.

Hopefully, cooler heads will prevail. On a positive note, On Tuesday, March 24th Mayor Valérie Plante tweeted (in English), ''We are teaming up with @CentraideMtl to speed up operations and to ensure that the organizations working with the most vulnerable members of our society are heard and that we can meet their needs. We want to leave no one behind.''

Warning from Prime Minister about COVID-19 emergency benefit scam Prime Minister Trudeau warned Canadians today to be cautious of a TEXT SCAM that has been circulating, aimed at exploiting those who are trying to apply for the new Emergency Aid Benefit.

At a news conference at his res-

idence at Rideau Cottage this morning March 26th, the Prime Minister said some people are preying on the vulnerable during the pandemic, “I’m sorry to say, there appears to be a text scam going around on the new emer-

gency response benefit.

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Cote-St-Luc open drive-thru COVI-19 testing site After Mayor Mitchell Brownstein declared a state of emergency in Cote-St-Luc last week, as the number of people testing positive with the Covid-19 virus contin-

ued to grow, the city announced on Wednesday March 25th that a drivethrough testing facility is being set up in the parking lot at the Cavendish Mall (Quartier

Cavendish).

To see more please visit: https://mtltimes.ca/Mon treal/covid-19/cote-stluc-to-open-drive-thrucovi-19-testing-site/

STM not accepting cash in fight against COVID-19 Although it is still unclear how long the COVID-19 virus can survive on paper money and coins, the Société de transport de Montréal is taking no chances.

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The STM announced on March 24th, that they will no longer be accepting any cash payments at their self-service machines and ticket counters.

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Should people being wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19? ore and more people have been seen wearing dispos-

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able, medical face masks as the Covid-19 virus spreads, but mostly as a way to protect themselves from being infected.

However, wearing the face masks as protection has not been proven to be very effective at all. People should be using the masks only to keep others from contracting the virus, such as those who have the virus, have shown possible symptoms or have been in contact with someone who tested positive

- as well as health workers, caretakers and individuals with respiratory symptoms, such as fever and a cough.

Nonetheless, wearing a mask can offer one a feeling of protection and comfort or can help stop them from touching their faces - an important recommendation many are having a challenging time following. However, there is a world-wide shortage of masks that must be taken into consideration. In any case, should you choose to wear a face mask, the WHO (World Health Organization) states the following: - Disposable face masks can only be used once.

- Before touching the

mask, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

- Inspect the mask for tears or holes.

- Orient which side is the top side (where the metal strip is).

- Ensure the proper side of the mask faces outwards (the coloured side).

- Place the mask to your face. Pinch the metal strip or stiff edge of the mask so it molds to the shape of your nose.

- Pull down the mask’s bottom so it covers your mouth and your chin.

- After use, take off the mask; remove the elastic loops from behind

the ears while keeping the mask away from your face and clothes, to avoid touching potentially contaminated surfaces of the mask.

- Discard the mask in a closed bin immediately after use.

- Perform hand hygiene after touching or discarding the mask.

The bottom line and the most effective ways to protect yourself and others against COVID19 are to frequently clean your hands with

soap and water, cover your cough or sneeze in the bend of your elbow or into a tissue and maintain a distance of at least 3 to 6 feet from people who are coughing or sneezing.

COVID-19 are stricter rules needed for people in isolation? s the Covid-19 took hold and spread globally, the call went out

gent need to get a handle on it, especially if one has contracted the virus isolation is not only of great importance, it is the only way we can

By Bonnie Wurst control its rapid spread. mtltimes.ca The question then is, should stricter rules be for people to avoid con- put in place and entact with others as much forced? as possible. Over the In Montreal, there have past few months and es- been numerous reports pecially during the last of people breaking the few weeks, people have rules.Travelers arriving at been told to 'self-moni- the airport from outside tor', 'self-isolate' or iso- of Canada and told to go late - depending on the into self-isolation and stage they are at in rela- monitor themselves for tion to the virus. How- two weeks have been ever, there have been seen going into superreports of people who markets before going are not fully abiding by home. They need food the instructions given to and supplies, that is a them and it is of great given and understandconcern to many. able. However, they A woman in Quebec could have also arranged City who tested positive for their food to be defor the Coivid-19 virus livered - with a simple and put under quaran- phone call to the store, a tine, was arrested by family member or even a SPVQ police officers on neighbour or friend.

Friday March 20th for The Covid-19 panbreaking her isolation. demic is unprecedented, She left her home to leaving many confused, take a walk in the neigh- scared and perhaps unbourhood. It is under- aware - or even in denial standable, to a degree, of how serious it is. Oththat being in a situation ers who are in self-isolalike that could be chalwithout any lenging and one would tion symptoms, but potenwant to get out of the house for some fresh air tially exposed to the - and their sanity. But virus from recent congiven the seriousness of tact with someone who the pandemic and the ur- tested positive, have been seen taking walks

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outside their homes but most are being careful and making sure they do not come close to anyone. That is also understandable and as long as they maintain their distance from other people, there is no apparent danger. But for those with symptoms or who have tested positive and are in full isolation, there is no justification for them to leave their homes at all, given how easily and quickly it can be spread. The woman from Quebec City is a case in point for the question if stricter rules should be put in place and enforced. What do you think?

Here is information from Health Canada on understanding the difference between 'self-monitoring', 'self-isolation' and 'isolation' and what you should do: SELF-MONITORING You have: no symptoms and a history of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, in the last 14 days. Self-monitor means to: monitor yourself for 14 days for one or more symptoms of COVID-19, go about your day but avoid crowded places and increase your personal space from others, whenever possible. You

need to self-monitor if you have reason to believe you have been exposed to a person with Covid-19 or you are in close contact with older adults or medically vulnerable people or you have been advised to self-monitor for any other reason by your Public Health Authority.

SELF-ISOLATION You have: no symptoms and a history of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus due to travel outside of Canada or close contact with a person diagnosed with Covid-19. Self-isolate means to: stay at home and monitor yourself for symptoms, even if mild, for 14 days. Avoid contact with other people to help prevent the

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spread of disease in your home and in your community in the event you become symptomatic.

You need to self-isolate if you have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days or your Public Health Authority has identified you as a close contact of someone diagnosed with Covid-19.

ISOLATION You have: symptoms, even if mild and you have been diagnosed with Covid-19 or are waiting for the results of a lab test for Covid-19. Isolation means to: stay at home until your Public Health Authority advises you that you are no longer at risk of spreading the virus to others, avoid contact with other

people to help prevent the spread of disease in your home and in your community, particularly people at high risk of severe illness outcomes such as older adults or medically vulnerable people. You need to isolate if: you have been diagnosed with Covid-19 or you are waiting to hear the results of a laboratory test for Covid19 or you have been advised to isolate at home for any other reason by your Public Health Authority. For more information: Canada.ca/coronavirus or call 1-833-784-4397.

Please take care of yourselves and think of others during this challenging time.

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By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca months ago. The rapid, global spread of the new Covid-19 virus has governments on every level scrambling to come up with protocols and issuing advisories to help stem the growing number of people contracting it. It is affecting our lives in many ways - and it is causing severe anxiety and stress amongst the general population. From the 'toilet paper panic', hoarding of food, disinfectants and supplies to new words or sayings such as 'pandemic', 'social distancing', 'flattening the curve', 'self-isolation', 'quarantine' or 'lockdown', as well as all the new measures, live updates, growing number of cases, the drastic change in our daily lives and schedules or loss of income - it can put one over the edge.

Chronic anxiety or stress could lead to serious health issues such as depression, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and more. It is reasonable to feel fear, we are in unchartered territory but it is how we deal

with it that is important, Helping others cope so as not lose perspec- with their stress can tive and fall into the also make your comdepths of this fear. The munity stronger.

CDC (Centers for disThings you can do to ease control and pre- support yourself: take vention) has offered breaks from watching, some good advice and reading, or listening to suggestions to help news stories, including those struggling with social media. Hearing severe or growing anxi- about the pandemic reety and stress. peatedly can be upsetSTRESS AND COPING: ting. Take care of your The outbreak of coron- body.Take deep breaths, avirus disease 2019 stretch or meditate.Try (COVID-19) may be to eat healthy, well-balstressful for people. anced meals, exercise Fear and anxiety about regularly, get plenty of a disease can be over- sleep and avoid alcohol whelming and cause and drugs. Make time to strong emotions in unwind. Try to do some adults and children. other activities you Coping with stress will enjoy. make you, the people Connect with others. you care about and Talk with people you your community trust about your constronger. Everyone re- cerns and how you are acts differently to feeling. stressful situations. REDUCE STRESS IN How you respond to YOURSELF AND OTHthe outbreak can de- ERS: Sharing the facts pend on your back- about COVID-19 and ground, the things that understanding the acmake you different from tual risk to yourself and other people and the people you care about community you live in. can make an outbreak STRESS DURING AN less stressful.When you INFECTIOUS DISEASE share accurate informaOUTBREAK CAN IN- tion about COVID-19, CLUDE: Fear and you can help people feel worry about your own less stressed and allow health and the health of yourself to connect your loved ones, with them. changes in sleep or eat- FOR PARENTS: Chiling patterns, difficulty dren and teens react, in sleeping or concentrat- part, on what they see ing, worsening of from the adults around chronic health prob- them. When parents lems and increased use and caregivers deal with of alcohol, tobacco, or the COVID-19 calmly other drugs. and confidently, they THINGS YOU CAN DO can provide the best TO SUPPORT YOUR- support for their chilSELF: Taking care of dren. Parents can be yourself, your friends more reassuring to othand your family can help ers around them, espeyou cope with stress. cially children if they are www.mtltimes.ca

better prepared. Not all children and teens respond to stress in the same way. Some common changes to watch for include excessive crying or irritation in younger children, returning to behaviors they have outgrown (for example, toileting accidents or bedwetting), excessive worry or sadness, unhealthy eating or sleeping habits. Irritability and 'acting out' behaviors in teens, poor school performance or avoiding school, difficulty with attention and concentration, avoidance of activities enjoyed in the past, unexplained headaches or body pain, use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

THE MANY THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD: Take time to talk with your child or teen about the COVID-19 outbreak. Answer questions and share facts about COVID-19 in a way that your child or teen can understand.

Reassure your child or teen that they are safe.

Let them know it is okay if they feel upset.

Share how you deal with your own stress so they can learn how to cope from you. Limit your family’s exposure to news coverage of the event, including social media. Children may misinterpret what they hear and can be frightened about something they do not understand.

Try to keep up with regular routines. If schools are closed, create a schedule for learning activities and relaxing or fun activities.

Be a role model. Take breaks, get plenty of sleep, exercise and eat well. Connect with your friends and family members. If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself, please try to reach out to someone - even your healthcare provider.

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By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca global data company in plant-based medicines, has prompted them to put out an advisory warning that consuming cannabis products with Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) if infected with COVID-19 can potentially cause harmful side effects.

As for Cannabidiol (CBD), another compound of the cannabis plant, which helps modulate autoimmune and inflammatory responses, will also be tested to see if it produces the same or different results. The

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research will be done to accurately map the relationship between the immune and endocannabinoid system - a complex cell-signaling system identified in the early 1990's.

“We know that the epidemiology of COVID-19 is similar to the influenza virus and has a similar disease presentation. And we know that in studies where THC was administered to mice with influenza, we saw an increase in viral loads and a decrease in the immune system to fight off the virus. It stands to reason that the same would hold true for Coronavirus and THC consumption could diminish the immune system of someone infected with the virus,” said Julie Armstrong, CEO of Aurelius Data.

“Medical Cannabis patients across this country are going to be affected by COVID-19 just like the rest of the population and they need to be aware of the

interactions their cannabis medications could have on this disease.We are working to collect data in this under researched area and provide them with the best recommendations we can moving forward.”

Dr. Barry Mennen, an adviser to Aurelius Data, was quoted as saying, “Although no clinical trials exist showing poorer outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19 who use therapeutic or recreational cannabis, the data from prehuman studies urge caution for these individuals in the face of the current viral epidemic.”

Given the rapid spread of the new Covid-19 virus and all the unknowns about it, if you are a user of any cannabis products it might be wise to consult your doctor about it - or abstain from using it if you become infected or think you might have contracted it.

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our comfortable minds—, suddenly turns extremely fragile: from the world economy to our own personal existence.

Pop culture imagery then comes to our minds. After all, apocalyptic scenarios have filled the screens and pages of comic books for ages. The idea of infection has been present as a source of fear and disgust, and it has been successfully used in artistic and popular representations. And this is not something new. Engravings and paintings portraying London's great plague of 1665 still carry a powerful message today.

Mythology provides tons of materials to the popular portrayal of what was then known

as a 'plague.' The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, mentioned in John's Book of Revelation, although inspired in references in the Jewish Bible, are led by the carrier of 'pestilence' the name then given to epidemics. Pestilence, together with War, Famine, and Death would be brought to humanity as God's punishments.

This underlying morality notion is also present in modern-day versions of the unknown menace. In the TV show "The Walking Dead", some few humans have survived after a zombie apocalypse. Still, despite the threat posed by the "walkers," it is the conflicts among the survivors themselves what

becomes their primary problem. Are we witnessing something like that, when we see people trying to take financial advantage of a situation that—fortunately—is still manageable? Isn't our worst enemy not the virus itself, but the evil and the unconscionable acts of some of our fellow humans?

Pop culture provides more examples: in the movie "Outbreak" (Wolfgang Petersen, 1995), Sam Daniels (Dustin Hoffman), an expert in infectious diseases, deals with a virus that had re-emerged in Africa in the 1990s and which has been brought to the U.S. by a smuggled monkey. The attempts to use science to deal with the menace

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are countered by Gen. McClintock (Donald Sutherland) who simply wants to use bombs to contain the virus… For his part, Steven Soderbergh directed "Contagion" in 2011 in which a virus originated in China (!) travels to the U.S. and becomes a pandemic. The film may have anticipated some of the current occurrences. In essence, transmission occurs through the use of infected utensils and credit cards, and it also depicts acts of generosity and humanitarianism, as well as the usual expressions of greed and stupidity that we are already seeing in our current situation.

Of course, at this point, we cannot even predict how this mess

affecting the whole of humankind will end. We don't foresee the final scene with its credits rolling up the screen coming any time soon, and then, leaving the theatre and going back to our routine. Not yet.

The only scene at this moment reminds us of the 1916 novel by Spanish writer Vicente Blasco Ibañez: "The horseman on the white horse was clad in a showy and barbarous attire. [...] While his horse continued galloping, he was bending his bow in order to spread pestilence abroad.At his back swung the brass quiver filled with poisoned arrows, containing the germs of all diseases."

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Although confinement measures coupled with school and daycare closures have created a reduced staff and volunteer situation, Sun Youth’s food bank, medication program, fire program and other emergency services will continue to help disadvantaged Montrealers. Special measures and protocols have been put in place

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With requests for emergency aid likely to increase exponentially throughout the Island of Montreal, Sun Youth is dedicated to growing its support efforts to meet the demands of the community, ensuring that all those in need can be helped.

We anticipate our cantly in the next numbers to rise signifi- weeks and we will not

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However, throughout her short 27-year life, Janis spent most of that time not only trying to carve out a career in music, but also to try and gain acceptance from her world (especially where she grew up in her native Port Arthur, Texas), which constantly rejected her because she wanted to be different in a place where conservatism and conformity were the norm. It was a vain struggle that ended with her tragic death from a heroin overdose in October of 1970.

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refuge was music, particularly blues music, and she traveled between the clubs in her hometown and Louisiana on a regular basis to hear the best blues musicians perform to their devoted followers. Such behaviour constantly made young Janis an outcast to her family (especially her mother), as well as her school classmates.

It wasn't until she pulled up stakes and moved to San Francisco that Janis became a regular in that city's rock music scene and a popular performer there. And yet, it still wasn't enough to gain acceptance from her parents and hometown friends, which lead her to dive head first into a maelstrom of drugs, alcohol and wild sex.

Ms. George-Warren believes that the one thing that made Janis Joplin live in such a tragic, fast-track life was "The Saturday Night Swindle", a rather dark, fatalistic concept that was developed by her father Seth Joplin. According to him, writes Ms. George-Warren, the swindle was when "people mistakenly believing that if they work hard all week, they'll get to have fun on the weekend--that there'll be a payoff for the drudgery and hardship of everyday life. But what actually happens is that the reward never materializes; you'll be cheated by life's vicissitudes...leading to a life filled with disappointment and unhappiness."

And it looks like that "Saturday Night Swindle" was a cloud that hung over Janis throughout her short 27-year life. Even when she signed her first recording contract

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By Martha Shannon friends and surviving mtltimes.ca family members (iner shift was soon cluding her younger to begin. An emersister Laura), we get a gency doctor, precomplete portrait of pared for battle. probably one of the Feet encased, monkey suit most revered, yet mis- secured, hair harnessed, face understood, rock masked. Glove? Only one? time to search. Grabbing music artists of all time. No another, she greets her first From her freewheeling patient of the day. days in San Francisco, vvvAn hour later her nurse to her breakout per- giggled, “We found the missformance at Monterey ing glove, Doctor.” vvvBut why had no one said Pop, to her disastrous anything? experience at her 10th vvvPerhaps the baby the docanniversary high school tor gently prodded and reunion in 1970, to probed and soothed did enjoy the distraction of the putting together the el- plastic five finger mobile. Baements of her final bies do see all. But the father album "Pearl" (which is had made no comment. Perprobably one of the haps he was unaware of a protocol, if any exgreatest swan song al- proper isted. Perhaps he was just bums in rock music), caught up in the very real Janis: Her Life and angst of visiting a hospital Music gives readers a with a sick child. look at the person and artist behind the legend; a legend who wanted to leave her mark in the world of rock music in her own style, on her own terms, regardless of what the rest of the world agreed with her or not. As Janis stated in one of her final interviews: "You give up every constant in the world except music.

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Montreal Council adopts a motion to name a place after the late Warren Allmand ontrealers of a certain age will remember the late Canadian

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politician Warren Allmand a torch-bearer for human rights, social justice, and civic participation. His career in public life spanned 50 years beginning in 1965 when he was first elected as the MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.

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Quebec Allmand served in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau from 1972 to 1979. Along the way, he championed many causes from Indigenous rights to gun control to consumer protection. “'Warren Allmand was a great Canadian,'' says Marvin Rotrand, the Dean of Montreal City Council. ''As a member of Parliament for thirtytwo years, he served his constituents in Notre Dame-de -Grâce riding here in Montreal with both devotion and passion.'' Montreal Council recently adopted Rotrand's motion calling for the City to name a place to honor Allmand who passed away on December 7, 2016. It was seconded by Councillor Lionel Perez while Councillors Alan De Sousa, Emilie Thuillier,

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Warren Allmand with Mayor Gérald Tremblay, Saint Patrick's Parade Queen at Montreal City Hall Peter McQueen and net minister with vari- knowledge of possible Christian Arseneault ous important portfo- consequences, Mr. Alllater added their names lios helped shape the mand was a true man of as seconders. The mo- tolerant welcoming principle,'' he said. ''In tion calls for a signifi- country that is modern 1974 he agreed to cant gesture

by Canada,'' Rotrand says. serve as Chief ReviewDecember 7, 2021, the As Solicitor General, ing Officer of the annual fifth anniversary of All- Allmand introduced leg- St. Patrick's Parade demand's passing. islation that successfully spite his demanding ''His work as a Cabi- abolished the death schedule as the counpenalty in Canada in try's Solicitor General.

1976. After leaving poli- He wore his sash with tics he headed up the pride thereafter in each International Center parade that he particifor Human Rights and pated in.''

Democratic DevelopAllmand was active in ment based in Montreal. many civil society orHe would later return ganizations over the to his old roost in course of his prolific caNDG, this time as the reer. A true Renaissance City Councillor for the man, his interests ran Loyola district from the gamut from law and 2005-2009, eventually politics to education landing the second and culture. Heather most important job on Stephens, the former Montreal Council as Registrar of Thomas Vice-President.

More Institute (TMI) Rotrand is not alone worked with Allmand in singing Warren All- during his tenure as mand's praise. ''Mr. All- President of TMI, a mand was a passionate Montreal-based instihuman rights activist tute of higher learning who continued to serve affiliated with Bishops his community after his University. She was days in office,'' said thrilled to hear of plans Kevin Tracey of The to name a place after United Irish Societies of the man who was both 32. "Ghosts" writer Montreal. ''Not afraid to a friend and comrade33. Wolf or devil preceder 38. Have chits out vote against his govern- in-arms. ''Yes, I approve 40. Clever ment on matters of im- and support such a 42. Get going portance despite the wonderful initiative,'' 43. Tore

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she said. ''Warren was one of the most joyful and energetic Presidents that Thomas More Institute ever had.''

Stephens recalled the time when they visited inmates during Easter week. ''A memory I cherished was just chatting with him as we traveled to an Institute course at a Laval correction facility, seeing the sights in Montreal North. When we engaged with the inmates in the chapel on Maudi Thursday after the washing of the feet, Warren had a very intense conversation with one man. His conviction and humanity shone brilliantly.'' Despite his accomplishments and the serious nature of his work, he never lost his sense of humor.

Stephens said he would often joke with her and say, ''When are we going back to prison, Heather?'' ''Many of Warren's achievements as a Federal Minister and later as President of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development would arguably have made him a very credible nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize,'' Rotrand says. ''Warren Allmand’s work to promote human rights, redefine the relationship between the Government of Canada and First Nations, improve race relations and promote democracy and peace was exemplary and thus we believe he merits significant recognition in the place names of the City of Montreal.''

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Montreal real estate update - how will Covid 19 affect the real estate market?

5 main factors that affect the real estate market

e are almost The Montreal real esat the end of tate market is made up the first of the island of Monquarter of treal, Laval, North Shore and the South Shore. The market ended on a high note in 2019, with sales up 17% compared to the end of 2018. Prices of single family homes were up 8%, condo prices were up 7% and small plexes were up 10%. The most interesting factor that gave way to a hot Montreal sellers market was

By Eleni (Helen) Akrivos that active listings were down by 23%. This low mtltimes.ca supply of real estate coupled with the high 2020, and the Montreal demand of changing dereal estate prices have mographics, meant that not been affected as yet, many buyers were faced even amid the Covid-19 with limited choice and restrictions. Precautions bidding wars. are being taken in terms In February, median of showing properties prices for all properties and building inspections were up when comand demand for real es- pared to 2018. Prices tate is still present. Peo- of single family homes ple who are in the and small plexes are up position to buy real es- 13% and condo prices tate are doing so. Albeit, increase by 10%. the delays in most These 5 factors affect transactions are longer the real estate market due to closures and and continue to do so safety measures put in during the Covid-19 place for the Covid-19 crisis. virus. A slowdown is in1- Consumer evitable in the next confidence couple of months in Consumer confidence terms of transactions goes hand in hand with however this may not jobs and economic affect the demand or growth. The more stathe prices. ble your income, the

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more confident you are in making large purchases, such as real estate. The index of consumer confidence is measured across Canada by using online surveys which aim to quantify consumer purchase habits in the near future. “ Those surveyed are asked to give their views about their households’ current and expected financial positions and the shortterm employment outlook. They are also asked to assess whether now is a good or a bad time to make a major purchase such as a house, a car, or other big-ticket items.”

According to the Consumer Conference Board of Canada, the index shows that 21.5% of people expect their financial situations to improve in the near term. Although job growth is strong in Montreal and unemployment declined in February, many now face temporary job losses. As a whole, this will affect the number of buyers and sellers, and may shift us into a more balanced market in the next 3 months.

Those who are still employed and have saved for a down payment,

will be in the position to invest.

2- Oversupply or undersupply In the Montreal Metropolitan area, for the month of February, active listings of condominiums were down 17%, plex listings are down 10% and single family homes are up 1%.

Overall there are about 7% less properties for sale when compared to February 2018. Due to the undersupply of properties for sale, Montreal is still considered a sellers market.

This can change if more people decide to put their home on the market. Or they can decide to hold onto their properties and create more of a shortage.The supply is always driven by economic factors and consumer confidence. I would suggest looking at your personal situation. If you are thinking of selling within the next 6 months to 1 year, I would highly recommend not waiting.

3- Variables Variables affecting the real estate market can be both personal or public in nature. Your specific geographical area within Montreal may affect whether it is

a good time to sell or buy.Your personal financial situation can be a variable, are you at retirement or just starting as a first time buyer?

Government policies and political climate affect real estate decisions. As of now, Covid-19 is definitely the variable. The idea here is to monitor the situation and adapt to it quickly. This is the time to take stock of your current financial and personal situation, and look at whether selling or investing makes sense. Reach out to a trusted realtor who has a team of professionals to advise you.

4- Interest rates Interest rates affect the cost of monthly mortgage payments and your monthly budget. A period of high-interest rates will increase the cost of mortgage payments and will cause lower demand for buying a house. Currently in Canada, the interest rates are historically low which means this is a good opportunity to borrow money at a very low cost. If you qualify, I highly suggest borrowing as much as you can and even applying for a refinance loan.

Again, this will depend

on your personal situation. If you qualify, make a move, put in an offer to purchase and do not delay your real estate investments. Rates may go up, but prices will likely not come down in Montreal. Prices have been rising steadily in Quebec for years and are still low compared to the rest of Canada.

5- Demand and Demographics According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Housing Market Assessment report, the demand for Montreal real estate is still high and outpacing the supply of available housing both for resale and rental markets.The past 2 years, Montreal has experienced continued growth in positive net migration which fueled the demand for housing.

Coupled with that, the aging population, international students and immigration heightened the need for housing.

High demand boosted sales off the island of Montreal in the neighborhoods of South Shore and Laval.

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