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REM construction sites resume operations fter having to stop construction on the REM sites on March 24th, work will begin

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pandemic. Measures to ensure the health and safety of workers have been diligently prepared in recent weeks and will be ready to be deployed and rigorously applied by NouvLR, the consortium carrying out the work - in accordance with CNESST directives. The current situation is, without a doubt, an imposing challenge that our teams are facing.Thanks to the workers who will make it possible to resume operations in the coming days. The various REM construction sites are ready to get going again. We can now continue the construction of one of the largest automated light rail systems in the world'.

MODERNIZATION OF THE MONT-ROYAL TUNNEL: With the resumption of construction, one of the biggest disruptions will be the closing of the Mont-Royal Tunnel,

MARIE-CURIE - construction site in the Technoparc sector has progressed - REM

By Bonnie Wurst starting on Monday May stops at Bois-Franc, the 11th.The closure is nec- Mascouche line stops at mtltimes.ca essary in order for Ahuntsic). again this Monday May workers to carry out - Mid-2021 to end of 11th.The resumption of the essential work 2023: Complete closure work will be gradual needed towards the of the Du Ruisseau segand will take place over modernization of the ment in Deux-Monthe next few days and weeks along the differtunnel and the arrival of tagnes. ent sectors of the the REM. Service interThey are aware of the REM's 67km route - folruption on the Deux- impact the service stoplowing the directives Montagnes and page will have on the from the Quebec GovMascouche lines are daily lives of Deuxernment. scheduled as follows: Montagnes and MasIn their statement From May 11th 2020 couche line users - and they explain, 'Health to 2022: Closure of the for information on the and safety are at the Central station-Du work being done and heart of our concerns, Ruisseau segment (the mitigation measures particularly in the conDeux-Montagnes line you can go online to: text of the COVID-19 https://mobilitymontreal.gouv.qc.ca/infomobility-rem/mitigation -measures OTHER SITES: Significant progress was made in the last few weeks before the closure of construction sites across Quebec and work on other REM constructions sites that began in 2020 will now continue: ÎLE-DES-SOEURS - In the winter of 2020, workers were busy building the aerial structure in the Île-desSœurs channel that will connect REM’s Île-desSœurs Station to downtown Montreal.

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CANORA - Foundation work for the future Canora, Ville-de-Mont-Royal and Bois-Franc stations - REM PANAMA - In Panama, tion. foundation work for M A R I E - C U R I E the future station was (Technoparc station) progressing in the cen- The vast construction ter of Highway 10 in site in the Technoparc sector has progressed Brossard.

DU QUARTIER - At Du in recent months. The Quartier, operations cutting wheel of the were taking place be- tunnel boring machine hind the walls, with the 'Alice' has been instation’s outer struc- stalled. This is one of the last major assembly ture now closed.

E D O U A R D - M O N T- steps for this large tunPETIT- Work will con- nel boring machine that tinue excavation of the will be used to build the galleries at the link to the airport. For Edouard-Montpetit sta- more information on tion this year to reach these sites and more i s i t : the Mont-Royal Tunnel v and build the future sta- https://rem.info/en/wor ks-info

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masks when using public transit - although it has yet to be made mandatory. In the fight to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, wearing a mask in public is one of the first lines of defense, especially in Montreal - the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the province. And with the re-opening of nonessential businesses on the horizon, there will

By Bonnie Wurst be more people using the bus and metro systems. mtltimes.ca At a press conference people to wear face two weeks ago, Mayor

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Valerie Plante already asked Montrealers to start wearing face masks, seeing that many people were struggling to keep the two-metre physical distancing measure in the city's densely populated areas. “Whether you’re going for a walk or a bike ride, or you’re going to the grocery or to the pharmacy or taking public transport, I definitely invite you to wear a face covering as one of the ways to protect yourself and also protect others,” she

said.

Quebec followed on Tuesday May 5th, officially asking public transit users to wear a face cover on buses and metro cars, as well as in places where physical distancing is not always possible. 'Wearing a face cover is highly recommended', was the advice coming from public authorities in a joint press release.They warned that 'even if you are wearing a face mask, physical distancing measures still must be maintained when possi-

ble' and also stated they 'wish to reassure users and workers that public transit remains safe and that all measures are being taken to ensure that activities in this sector will continue under the safest and healthiest possible conditions during the reopening.' The situation will be closely monitored and if necessary, 'other measures could be implemented'. More importantly, people who have symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to not take public transit.

Montreal's opposition party, Ensemble Montreal, called upon the Plante administration to make the wearing of face masks mandatory on local public transit with leader Lionel Perez criticizing them for 'strongly recommending rather than ordering that masks be worn'. In the meantime, Montreal's STM authorities announced last week, they would provide reusable masks for its own staff.

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Quebec open or closed — is it a wise move?

remier François Legault has backed down on his plan to reopen

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non-essential retail businesses in the Montreal region this coming May 25. However, the debate on the issue is still on. Outside this region, the reopening took place as planned this past Monday. The discussion has also involved the return to school, which the government has set for May 19, despite strong opposition from many parents, teachers, and, especially, the English school boards. This return would only apply to elementary schools and daycare centres.

Students in secondary schools, CEGEPS, and universities will only return to their classrooms at the end of August.

To many people, the Quebec government determination to return to some kind of normal life, while indeed conditions are all but, seems incomprehensible, and even senseless. Of all provinces, Quebec has the most COVID-19 cases, and it also has the

Relax restrictions such as social distancing or rushing to reopen businesses and schools, may be a very bad idea. Cranky Uncle (www.crankyuncle.com) satirizes these ideas in this cartoon. largest number of deceased due to the pandemic. In fact, more than half of all the cases in Canada are in Quebec, despite having only a little over one-fifth of the country's population.

Nobody has yet answered that conflicting question as to why Quebec is in such a bad position. Health care in Canada, under somewhat loose guidelines set by the Canada Health Act, has a relatively comparable medical care system across the country. Administered by each province, with very similar resources in relation to their populations, there wouldn't be any reason why the system in Quebec has been so overwhelmed by the virus.

Although a large part of

the infected population is indeed concentrated in long-term care residences, which are not covered by the Canada Health Act, on the other hand, it is undeniable that to those and to other patients, the health system in Quebec has simply failed.

Certainly, cuts in healthcare which has happened under governments of all political stripes in the last twenty or more years is a factor to take into consideration. Those cuts, inspired by the misguided notion of achieving balanced budgets at the expense of social programs, have been the main factor in taking Quebec into the dire situation in which it is now. However, other provinces indeed fell into the same practice

Demonstrations against cuts in health care and other social programs a few years ago: effects of these cuts are being suffered now. too, and so did the federal government, which has considerably reduced its contribution to health care nationally.

One of the structural problems, more prevalent in the Quebec health system (and in other areas as well), is the presence of an omnipresent bureaucracy and the consequent mentality that it permeates throughout the system. Centralization in the decision-making process, at all levels, from government headquarters in Quebec City to the offices of minor bureaucrats in each of the public health agencies or insti-

tutions, is one of those characteristics that perhaps is more frequent in Quebec than in other jurisdictions. A sense of entitlement and lack of empathy could well be other characteristics of this bureaucracy. A piece by Amélie St-Yves published in Le Journal de Montréal this past April 30, quoted Dr. Marc Dauphin, a retired armed forces physician who noted that bosses in the long-term care centres were reluctant to help when the emergency stroke at their establishments: "It was up to our young soldiers to undertake the job that they were not able or willing to per-

form, or that they consider below their status, or simply were afraid to do." In the interview, Dauphin didn't spare words to criticize the bureaucrats: "You didn't need trained hands; (helpful) hands is all that it takes."

Will Montreal reopen when the government wants? Would people send their kids to schools if they reopen so soon? Are the Quebec actions guided by the discredited, and scientifically unproven notion of "herd immunity"? The problem is that when we have the answers to these questions, perhaps it will too late.

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Quebec to delay reopening of Montreal businesses - but not schools don’t see this margin today in hospitals."

As for the opening of elementary schools in Montreal, they are still scheduled to reopen on May 19th - but teachers will now be allowed to wear protective masks and the province will supply them. "We still have two weeks ahead of us.We will follow the situation very closely and take a data-driven

decision," he said. In response to Quebec's English school boards stating they would make the decision themselves to not reopen English schools, until they felt it was safe enough to do so, Premier Legault said, 'They cannot decide that no school will be open for the English, they cannot do that'. Horacio Arruda, Quebec’s public-

health director said 'it will depend on the data and that public health authorities are monitoring the situation in Montreal closely… we are not going where we thought we would go'.

Elementary schools in the rest of the province are scheduled to reopen on May 11th, as well as non-essential manufacturing and construction companies.

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Quebec’s restaurants need more working capital to successfully reopen A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in Quebec might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners.

As the province moves forward with lifting emergency measures, restaurants will need more support remaining viable until they are on a path to full recovery.

Survey reveals most restaurants will struggle to resume dine-in operations About seven out of 10 survey respondents said they are either very or extremely worried that their business won’t have enough liquidity to pay vendors, rent and other expenses over the next three months.

While the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program might provide some restaurants with relief, rent obligations continue to be a challenge for many: At least one out of five independent restaurant operators are dealing with a landlord who is not willing to provide rent relief, either through the CECRA program or some other arrangement.

14 per cent of independent restaurants haven’t been able to pay rent for April and nearly 20 per cent aren’t able to pay rent for May, despite not having an agreement from their landlord to postpone those payments.

Restaurants Canada to play an active role supporting reopening efforts “The resiliency of our industry won’t be enough to keep restaurants from facing financial difficulties over the next few months. As they gradually reopen their dining rooms, there will be a need for continued support,” said David Lefebvre, Restaurants Canada Vice President, Federal

and Quebec. “This week the Government of Quebec hinted that restaurants would receive support to help them reopen. This was welcome news and Restaurants Canada looks forward to helping make this a reality.

We are also fully committed to supporting the development of reopening protocols.”

Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec’s nearly $18 billion foodservice industry represented 4 per cent of the province’s GDP and was the province’s third-largest private sector employer. If conditions do not improve, the province’s foodservice sales could be down by as much as $3.3 billion for the second quarter of 2020 and the industry might not be able to recover the more than 175,000 jobs it’s lost due to COVID-19. Restaurants Canada is optimistic that efforts to support the industry can improve these outcomes and avoid worst-case scenarios.

Restaurants Canada is urging further action in the following areas where foodservice businesses continue to need support to have a fighting chance at survival: Commercial tenant

protections and rent relief.

While the CECRA program responds to one of the greatest challenges for restaurants, many will be unable to secure any protection or relief through this mechanism, through no fault of their own. A broader rent relief program is needed to capture businesses that have experienced a significant decline in sales but do not meet the current qualifying threshold.

Commercial tenant protections also continue to be needed for those not benefiting from this program to relieve pressure while all stakeholders come to the table to develop immediate and longterm solutions. Some provinces, like New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, have already taken action on this front. Quebec could follow their lead and place a temporary moratorium on evictions and distress actions to protect commercial tenants until solutions are reached.

Help with cash flow and rising debt levels.

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most foodservice businesses, many have already depleted their reserve funds, or soon will. Existing measures may need to be expanded and new solutions continue to be welcomed to ensure restaurants will have enough working capital to reopen their doors.

Due to the perishable nature of their inventories, many suffered unrecoverable losses when physical distancing measures began and will also need support to restock as they reopen.

Assistance with labour costs. While the federal government's 75 per cent wage subsidy is helping some restaurants keep staff on payroll, those that are now preparing to reopen are concerned about being able to access this support in the months ahead. Further assistance from the Quebec government in this area would be welcome, along with an extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program by a few months.

About the Restaurants Canada survey Conclusions cited above are based on responses to a Restaurants Canada survey conducted between May 1 and May 5, 2020.

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ceived a total of 890 completed surveys from foodservice operators across Canada, representing 11,965 locations (as many respondents belong to multi-unit businesses).

Canada’s commercial foodservice industry is made up of 97,500 establishments, including full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, caterers and drinking places.

About Restaurants Canada Restaurants Canada is a national, not-for-profit association advancing the potential of Canada’s diverse and dynamic foodservice industry through member programs, research, advocacy, resources and events. Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec’s foodservice sector was a nearly $18 billion industry, directly employing 278,000 people, providing the province’s number one source of first jobs and serving 4 million customers every day. Quebec’s foodservice industry has since lost more than 175,000 jobs and is on track to lose as much as $3.3 billion in sales over the second quarter of 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19.

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All rewards are first approved by the police force in charge of the investigation. They are offered for a limited period of time after which, as decided by the donor, they are renewed, or the funds given back to the donor or used in other crime prevention activities like in providing assistance to victims of criminal acts in particular.

We are the sole manager of these rewards and act as an intermediary between the anonymous donor and the police force in charge of the investigation. In-

vestigators are the ones who decide whether it is appropriate or not to grant a reward as well as the amount to be paid.

Created in 1991, our rewards program carries on thanks to a steady partnership with the City of Montreal Police Department (SPVM). Since then, other police forces have joined this Sun Youth program: the Quebec Provincial Police in 2009 (Sûreté du Québec), the Ville de Laval Police Department in 2011, the Longueuil Area Police Department in 2012 and the Ontario Provincial Police in 2014.

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Team Hindu Mandir takes action for COVID-19 relief

hen the number of people in need became greater in the Montreal area thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of the city's cultural communities heeded the call to action to meet those

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By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca needs.And now you can add the Greater Montreal Indian Commumity who paid it forward.

Subhash Khanna, a DDO-based entrepreneur, along with colleagues Rajesh Kapoor, Vinod Verma and Kul Khurana, got together to establish "Team Hindu Mandir", based out of the province's largest Hindu temple, with its mission to rapidly collectively strategize and initiate some vital support projects to aid those West Island residents in need as a result of the widespread effects of the pandemic.

It all started when they organize a group of volunteers from their temple to launch a grocery home delivery service that benefitted seniors who were members of the congregation. Then they managed to pool their resources and got 1000 KN-95 masks that were donated last month to the Lakeshore General Hospital for its front line medical workers, with another 1000 masks to be donated to the hospital in the near future.

The next objective for Mr. Khanna and his group was to help the many international students who are attending McGill and Concordia universities and ended up being caught in the middle of pandemic's effects.

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me realize that people like seniors and international students couldn't easily get out of their homes. And regarding the students, the pandemic forced them out of their housing, and many of them lost their part time jobs when everything suddenly shut down. That's when we reached out to the community at large to collect monetary donations to help the people in our community who were hit with this sudden financial stress," he said during a recent phone interview.

On March 30, Team Hindu Mandir launched a continuing food collection and distribution for these international students in need, which has so far distributed almost 300 much needed food baskets to them.

As well, they recently started another community fundraising campaign, in which a total of $10,000 worth of food

SVinod Verma of Team Hindu Mandir(right) and Ms Alison Harris , Event Manager , Lakeshore General hospital Foundation (left) with some of the KN-95 masks that was collected by the organization and donated to the hospital's frontline workers. will be split between to "The money that we granola bars, juices, West Island food banks: raised for this campaign tomato sauces and the On Rock Food was given to the local tuna," said Mr. Khanna.

Bank in Pierrefonds and Costco store, where "Our group of volunteers then arranged the the West Island Mission they helped us select food for distribution to Food Bank in Pointe non-perishable food the two food banks, Claire. products such as cereal,

which we officially delivered to them earlier this week." He added that this campaign was so successful, that a second run of bulk food deliveries to the On Rock and West Island Mission food banks will take place within the next few weeks.

And Mr. Khanna is no stranger to philanthropy and community service. He has chaired the Cancare Trust, a home and educational institution for young women and children in Jaipur, India; he served as President of the Leprosy Foundation of Canada; and he helped raise funds for the Freedom from Poverty Foundation's 2020 surgical mission in Utter Pradesh, India.

For more information on how you can contribute to Team Hindu Mandir's Covid-19 relief efforts, call 514-8650188, or email: Subhash@triogroup.ca

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10 iPhone tips and tricks that will change your life

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problem now has a solution! You can actually set your phone's timer to stop playing your music at the time you choose.

To turn on this feature for your iPhone: • Select the Clock app • Click on Timer • Then on When Timer Ends • Scroll down to Stop Playing You can then choose how much time you want your music to play, and when the timer ends, the music will turn off. This feature works with Apple Music and Spotify as well.

A handy tape measure While this isn't one of the new iPhone tricks, it's one that not everyone knows. iPhones come with a Measure app that basically turns your phone into a tape measure. This comes in handy when you can't find an old fashioned measuring tape in your toolbox or you simply don't have one.

Another tip is that you can use the Measure app as a level, too. You can use your iPhone to help you hang up picture frames!

A hotspot anywhere you go WiFi is pretty much available anywhere you go these days.There are some places, though, where it's surprisingly unavailable. This is where a hotspot comes into play.

A hotspot is a feature that allows you to give WiFi to other devices.

Let's say you need to use your MacBook on the bus and it doesn't have any WiFi. This is where you can use your phone as a hotspot.

Learning how to setup a hotspot on iPhone is simple! To use this feature: • Go to settings • Click on Personal Hotspot • Then click on Allow Others to Join Dark mode for the tired eyes One of the greatest iOS tips and tricks would have to be the dark mode! This mode switches the menus on your phone from a white background to a gray/black one.

This feature is great to use at night or in low

this is one many people never know about! Entering the incorrect number on your calculator app can cause some stress because you have to start all over again.

This cool trick lets you correct your mistake without having to start the calculation over again. All you have to do is swipe to the left or right and it'll delete the incorrect number that you just typed.

Share audio with friends light to reduce the iPhones. As the camera text on your phone, inRemember when strain on your eyes. quality has improved on stead of clicking the you'd share one of your Dark mode is also in- the iPhone, more peo- delete button on your headphones with a credibly helpful to indi- ple are using their keyboard, all you have friend to listen to a song viduals who are phones instead of pur- to do is shake your or watch a video on chasing other cameras phone. colorblind. your phone together?

You can switch on to capture those beau- A popup will ask you if Well, now you can listen want to undo typing or to that song or watch dark mode manually or tiful memories.

Anyone can take pro- cancel and you click on that video together set it to automatically turn on at a specific fessional quality pictures what you want! If you without having to share time each day; the Sun- on their iPhone and want the text you AirPods. set to Sunrise setting is now there's an even wrote back, you just All you have to do is a great option. To use easier way to take them. have to shake your pair your friend's AirAll you have to do is phone again to redo the Pods to your iPhone. this feature: open your camera app typing.

• Go to settings This also works with • Click on Display & and click the volume up If you don't have this wireless Beats headbutton. Some of the feature turned on, all phones. To use this feaBrightness newer iPhone models you have to do is: • Click on Automatic ture: • Then choose Op- can capture photos with • Go to settings • Click on the AirPlay tions to customize a the volume down but- • Click on Accessibility icon • Then on Touch ton as well. dark mode schedule • Click Share audio • Scroll down and turn • Hold your friend's Shake your phone to Snap a picture with on Shake to Undo erase text the volume button open AirPods case near Correct calculations We all make mistakes, Capturing all the great your phone Of all the Apple • And click Share moments has become especially when typing. even easier with When writing a long iPhone tips out there, Audio on your screen

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With every new iPhone, new changes are introduced to it. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with these changes and many people don't even know about all of the cool features iPhones have.

There are a lot of cool iPhone tips and tricks.

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Say Goodbye to Disruptions From Spammers Everyone hates being interrupted or bothered by spam calls.

While this tip won't stop spammers from calling you, it can stop them from disturbing you when you're busy.

You can send unknown calls directly to voicemail and check back later to see if these were indeed from spam numbers.To turn on this feature, simply: • Go into your phone's settings • Click on Phone • Scroll down and click on Silence Unknown Callers Receive Flashing Light Notifications One of the best iPhone hacks is using the camera flash to receive notifications.

When this feature is on, the flash will blink on and off when your phone receives a text, email, or call. This way you won't have to look at your phone or listen out for sound alerts.

This accessibility feature was made for the hard of hearing and deaf communities but can be used by anyone who finds it easier to manage. To use this feature: • Go to your phone's settings • Go to General • Then Accessibility • Click on Audio/Visual • And finally, click on LED Flash for Alerts Timed Music Playing Have you ever wanted to play some relaxing music before bed but worried that your phone would die if you fell asleep and left it playing all night? That

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Southwest Salad Mixed greens, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, Grilled corn and black bean medley and crushed nacho chips all topped with our mixed cheese blend and served with ranch dressing . . . . . . $15 Add chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 Salad dressings – Greek / Ranch / Balsamic Emulsion / Blue Cheese

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Pot O’ Gold (made to share) 6 wings, 6 deep fried dill pickles, onion rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21

Cunninghams Fresh Cut Fries A large basket of fresh cut fries served with your choice of dipping sauce . . $6

Cunninghams Garlic and Spice Fresh Cut Fries A large basket of fresh cut fries tossed in our garlic butter and special spice mix. Served with your choice of dipping sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7

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Naan bread topped with Thai Chili sauce, chicken, mixed cheese and onions then baked in the oven. Served with Cunninghams fresh cut fries or micro salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15

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Chicken breast, romaine lettuce, fresh Garnished with ranch and green cut tomatoes, bacon and teriyaki mayo . onions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 $15 Nacho Platters (built for 2) Buffalo Wrap Our CHEESE nacho platter is topped with our mixed cheese, fresh cut tomatoes, Crispy chicken, Buffalo sauce, lettuce, olives, jalapeno peppers, green onions tomatoes and ranch dressing . . . . . $15 and ranch dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 Reuben Sandwich Our CHILI nacho platter is topped with Smoked meat, sauerkraut, swiss cheese our homemade chili mixed cheese, fresh and thousand island dressing . . . . . $18 cut tomatoes, green onions and ranch Replace pretzel bun with gluten free dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 bun $2 (Hot chili will be put on the side) Replace fries with Cunninghams garlic and spice fresh cut fries $1 Choice of Dipping Sauces: Replace fries with side house salad $4 Spicy Mayo / Ranch Extra dipping sauce $1 Replace fries with Ceasar salad $5 Blue cheese $2 Replace fries with Greek salad $6 Replace fries with poutine $5

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How to order private imported wines?

t has been almost a month that the SAQ has allowed the direct sale of private

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By Marco Giovanetti mtltimes.ca imports directly to the you the client. How? In the form of a mixed wine case.

Simply, A mixed wine case is a composition of diverse labels in 6 or 12 bottle packs. The importer chooses according to his or her criteria and what is available in their inventory. I love this idea because you can explore a particular style or a country. Furthermore, in a mixed case, there is a very good chance that you will get special wines that normally are only

reserved for the restaurants. If you are Montreal resident the importer will deliver to your home and in some cases, they will deliver off island.

Really a novel concept due to the Corona virus, it is a win-win situation for both the agent, the SAQ and the customer. As the SAQ inventory goes down, it permits the agent to order new products.

Here are some of my favourite agencies that make some of the most exciting wine cases: Glou: The finest artisanal wines from Italy, Rhone and Rousillon. Email: jack@glou-mtl.com 514-978-7216 Vinealis: Andre Papineau agency specializes in biological, biodynamic and natural wines. The current mixed case selection has a predominant Austrian influence with Italian and Spanish choices. A blue chip importing agency in the Quebec wine milieu.

Contact: André Papineau E-mail: andre@vinealis.qc.ca ,

514.895.8835 Bacchus76: The brainchild agency of Omar Pengue, a friend and a well respected colleague in the Quebec private import business.

Bacchus76 specializes in Italian wine and have a nice mixed case selection. Recently, the company has decided to import Sake as well.

Contact: info@bacchus76.com Two Interesting private import wines to seek out: Vini Scirto All’Antica IGT Terre Siciliane.

2018. Glou

( 6 pack case, $47.46) Scirto craft cool climate wines from the northern slopes of Sicily’s epic volcano: Etna. Giuseppe Scirto and Valeria Franco grow old vines of Carricante, nerello mascalese, and nerello cappuccio planted between 1900 and 1930 in black volcanic sand and pumice soils.

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Equipo Navajos 2018 Ovni Palomino Fino.

Importations Le Moine ( 12 pack case, $28.00) Equipo Navazos is an association of winelovers who share a passion for the treasures of Jerez, Sanlúcar, El Puerto and Montilla.

They collaborate along local producers to identify high quality casks of sherry with finesse and complexity which they

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“Is This Product ‘Dermatologist Tested’?”

“Is This Product ‘Der- ples on the back of the matologist Tested’?” An hand.The doctor might understandable query say, “Oh, very nice! I like it.” The company

By Martha Shannon can then go ahead and mtltimes.ca write ‘Dermatologist tested’ on the cream. for one who is trying After only a one-perto make sure the son test? One dermaproduct is ‘approved’ tologist? Is this what by people in the know. ‘tested’ means? ApparBUT, if the true na- ently yes. Pretty lax. ture of the question Very scary. was really understood, When we read the there would be no term ‘dermatologist question. Because both tested’ most of us question and answer would instead envision mean nothing. many dermatologists Seeing the term ‘der- involved in the testing matologist tested’ on a procedure. Trying it label or in advertising themselves, asking pashould actually reduce tients to try it, analyzthe product’s credibil- ing the results, ity. It is a marketing determining the safely. ploy to infer that the Not so. One doctor is product has actually all it takes and it does been tested properly not matter if liked or by qualified people. not. If the latter is the Not always so. case, the company can A company can ask a add ‘not documented’ dermatologist to sam- on the ad. It means ple a particular prod- that the doctor simply uct, one usually for did not document the hair, nails, or skin. It negativity. may be a cream that Perhaps you might the doctor simply sam- smile if you read in-

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‘Tested in nature over thousands of years.’

‘Your ancestors valued this product.’

‘Cleopatra would have approved.’

The ancients did the testing. Invented. Formulated.

Experimented. Found out what worked, what didn’t. Made history.

Today we learn from the ancient ‘cosmetic’.

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make improvements.

But we should not be allowed to be deceptive. ‘Dermatologist tested’ is a deception.

If one has a PhD, perhaps in history or law, and not dermatology, this doctor could still ‘test’ a product. No apparent knowledge of skin care is necessary for the ‘cosmetic’ being tested. The company can still claim, ‘Dermatologist tested’.

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This is not intended to be an offense to dermatologists. It does not mean that all doctors agree to this permission.

Their expertise should be more respected and proper testing of any product should be better regulated. If you have questions about a product go to someone personally, whom you respect, rather than believe all that

you read on a label or in an ad. At this time of isolation, it may be difficult to see someone.

If you see this type of advertising on online, think twice.

Beware also of the term ‘clinically proven’.

It means one study was conducted and it can be just as lame as the one for ‘dermatologist tested’. It also means nothing.

Can we be so easily duped?

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Book Reviews - mtltimes.ca

Always Remembered by Danny Gallagher H ard to believe that it has been more than 15 years since the Montreal Expos played

By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca

their final game ever at Shea Stadium in New York (where, ironically, they played their first ever game 35 years earlier) before the team packed their bags and headed south to Washington, D.C. and became the Nationals.

And regardless of the fortunes that the Nationals have went

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37. Buy a beachfront boutique 40. Night of poetry 41. Katzbalger, e.g.

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through (including beating the Houston Astros last fall to win the World Series), the up and down history of "Nos Amours" have fostered many fond memories that will remain in the hearts and minds of their many mourning fans.

Veteran writer and author Danny Gallagher is one of those fans. So far, he has written five books about the Expos' glorious history on the diamond and their contributions to the world of Major League Baseball during their short 35-year existence, those tricolour pinwheel hats and Blue Monday notwithstanding. With his sixth book, Always Remebered, Gallagher has tapped into his vast knowledge of the team that will certainly foster

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4. Role in "Arrested Development" 5. Black band of mourning 6. Falafel bread 7. Jewish month 8. Hot stuff 9. ___ nitrate 10. Flexible mineral 11. End ___ 12. Title for some priests 14. Bad lighting?

20. Lifts up 21. Run the show 24. Muddleheaded 25. Speed demon

even more fond memories of the Expos and their unique collection of players who have literally stepped up to the plate.

The book's subtitle is "New revelations and old tales about those fabulous Expos", and believe me, there are plenty of both to satisfy any Expos fan of any generation. Of course, there are stories that pay tribute to the players who put the franchise on the map, such as Rusty Staub, Gary Carter, Steve Rogers, Andre Dawson, Tim Raines, Larry Walker and Vladimir Guerrero.

But Gallagher pays fitting tribute to the players and personalities who were the team's overlooked and underrated unsung heroes.

They include Elroy former Expo who Face, the oldest living played during the team's inaugural season and posted a 4-2 record during his short time in Montreal; Mack Jones, the famed "Mayor of Jonesville"; Chuck Taylor, the relief pitcher who was one of the rare bright spots during the Expos' mid70s decline; Mike Marshall, also a relief pitcher (but a rather eccentric person off the diamond), whose skills on the mound lifted the team to its first wining season in 1973; and Russ Taylor, the veteran CFCF sports reporter who was one-half of the Expos' broadcast team with Dave Van Horne until his untimely death in 1977 from a sudden 26. Grimalkin heart attack.

27. Dig, so to speak As well, the book is 28. Shuttlecock filled with a great deal 30. Some reality show winof Expos stories that ners

were relegated to the clubhouse and for the most part, are being revealed for the first time, much to the readers' delight. You will discover for the first time about when actor/director Ron Howard, who is a big time baseball fan, put on an Expos uniform during a game at Dodger Stadium in 1982 (he was a good friend of then Expos hitting coach Billy DeMars), and hung out in the dugout, but was ejected by an umpire during the third inning, because news photographers kept on taking pictures of Howard in his Expos uniform, and they believed it was causing a distraction to the game.

And then there was the time in 1995 when the team drafted a prospect who played as a catcher at his high

school in San Mateo, California. Although his skills as a baseball player was better, this prospect was offered a football scholarship to the University of Michigan. Encouraged by a great many people to take the scholarship, he agreed to do so, and ended up carving out quite an impressive career in the NFL. That almost Expo? None other than Patriots/Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.

It's this mix of the familiar and the neverheard-before that makes Always Remembered such an entertaining book. Gallagher has done a diligent job digging up so many facts and stories with the endless resources that were at his disposal, not to mention the countless interviews he has done with so many former players, journalists, broadcasters and front office personnel, that makes the book the long awaited fitting tribute that the Expos so richly deserve.

So whether you attended Expos games at Jarry Park or Olympic Stadium, remember Le Grand Orange, Bill Stoneman's no hitters, Dennis Martinez's perfect game and yes, even "Blue Monday", you will never forget the Expos' colourful legacy in Always Remebered. As well, it certainly solidifies Danny Gallagher's reputation as the authoritative chronicler of the team that we have always affectionately referred to as "Nos Amours".

(Scoop Press, $24.50)

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f you are a buyer and just found your perfect home at the right price, the next

By Eleni Akrivos mtltimes.ca

logical and crucial step 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

Home Inspection advice for buyers and sellers

responsible for what during and after the inspection process?

For Buyers: Inspections 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 unknowns 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.

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Classic 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bth Victorian house for rent w/lovely Truly charming 4 bdrm 2 1/2 bth home lovingly relarge garden. Hardwood & pine floors, high ceilings, stored w/hardwood floors, granite counters, & lovely renovated kitchen, & lovely screened porch. Some solarium overlooking sweeping lawn to the magnificent appliances included. Unfurnished, Available July 1, 2020 Ottawa River. High and dry, no danger of flooding.

EQUESTRIAN RIGAUD MLS11994389 ASKING $1,150,000 Spectacular 15 acre equestrian property, the ultimate 3 bdrm home for the discerning rider, near National Polo Club.Multiple paddocks, a stone dust training track, separate 1 bdrm apt and more.

DOG KENNEL, RIGAUD MLS# 19330323 ASKING $599,000 PLUS GST & PST Great Investment Opportunity! Very Popular kennel facility with custom stalls on 7 acres with large fenced areas, plus a charming 3 bdrm re-built log home. Great location, with easy access just off Highway 40 west of Rigaud.

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