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news. But they are keeping a close watch as there is still a significant amount of ice and snow left on Quebec's rivers and lakes. With warmer weather in the forecast, the meltdown is expected to quickly increase - and what is upriver, will flow downriver.

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MONTREAL - West Island - Every month, thousands of homeowners are faced with the stressful dilemma of whether to buy first or sell first.You see, if you buy before selling, you could run the risk of owning two homes. Or, just as bad, if you sell first, you could end up homeless. It's what insiders in the industry call the Real Estate Catch 22, and it's an extremely anxious position to find yourself in.

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Last spring’s flooding, especially in the Rigaud, ÎleBizard and Pierrefonds areas, is still fresh in everyone's minds. Present indications show it should not be a repeat of last year - but people living in the area are still being advised to be prepared and have emergency supplies ready.

Most of the focus will be on the Carillon dam along the Outaouais River basin where Hydro-Québec produces electricity to power homes in the area, but compared to the last two years there is less snow accumulation. And as long as there is no heavy rain between now and the end of May, flooding should be minimal.

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cubic meters per second, but last spring it peaked at close to 9,000 cubic meters and the reservoir was incapable of handling that amount. They had no choice but to open the gates, sending water down the river into Lac des Deux Montagnes at an alarming rate.

In the meantime, should the waters rise to a threatening level, Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux said the provincial government is far more prepared and has a more effective plan in place to work with municipalities across Quebec.

You can monitor the situation by visiting the Ministère de la Sécurité publique Quebec website page 'Flood Monitoring of Flow Rates and Level of Several Waterways for the Montreal area (in French only) at:

http://mtltimes.ca/Montreal/social-life/quebec-on-official-flood-watch-status/

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Viola Desmond on New $10 Canadian note – 64 years later, a chance to ‘right the wrong’ CANADA - Viola Desmond on New $10 Canadian note first time the Nova Scotia government granted a free – On April 15, 2010, nearly 64 years after she was jailed, pardon posthumously. The rarely used free pardon is convicted and fined for defiantly refusing to leave a “based on innocence and recognizes that a conviction whites-only area of a Nova Scotia movie theatre, Viola was in error,” according to the government, and is “an Desmond was finally cleared of her criminal convicextraordinary remedy … considered only in the rarest tion.

The late Mrs. Desmond, who appears on Canada’s of circumstances.” new $10 bank note, which will begin circulating at the “This is a historic day for the province of Nova Scotia end of the year, was a successful Canadian business- and a chance for us to finally right the wrong done to woman whose case was among the first known legal Mrs. Desmond and her family,” said then-Premier Darchallenges to racial segregation in Canada by a Black rell Dexter at the time. “This is also an opportunity for woman. She received a free pardon and apology from us to acknowledge the incredibly brave actions of a the Government of Nova Scotia on April 15, 2010.

It marked a historic event for Canada in its ongoing woman who took a stand against racism and segregajourney toward achieving human rights. It was also the tion.” www.mtltimes.ca 9 WEDNESDAY

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The free pardon stemmed from an incident on November 8, 1946, when Desmond was forcibly removed from the movie theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, for refusing to move to the balcony seats, where she was instructed to sit, to comply with the unwritten racially restrictive admissions policy of the theatre.

She was charged with attempting to defraud the provincial government, accused and ultimately convicted, of failing to pay a one-cent amusement tax—the difference between the cost of a seat downstairs and in the balcony.

While Desmond was unsuccessful in her subsequent efforts to quash her criminal conviction, the legal challenge she sparked touched a nerve within the Black community and added to the growing consciousness regarding racial discrimination in Nova Scotia.

“This closes an erroneous chapter in the history of this province and allows a new one to begin,” said then-Lieutenant-Governor Mayann Francis during the formal pardon ceremony in 2010. “I am confident that the case of Mrs. Viola Desmond will be the focus of scholarly and human rights research for years to come. “It is a historic moment for Nova Scotia and for Canada, and I am proud to be a part of it.”

Nearly a decade after she was pardoned, a new milestone was reached on March 8, 2018, when the new $10 bank note featuring Mrs. Desmond’s portrait was unveiled to Canadians.

Desmond’s depiction on a Canadian bank note is the latest recognition of her fight for human rights and social justice, as well the wrongful nature of her criminal conviction.

“What happened to my sister is part of our history and needs to remain intact,” said Wanda Robson, Mrs. Desmond’s sister, in her response to the free pardon.

“We must learn from our history so we do not repeat it.

If my parents were here today, it would warm their hearts to see Viola recognized as a true Canadian hero.”

Watch for the $10 note featuring Viola Desmond and the theme of social justice and the struggle for rights and freedoms when it begins to circulate at the end of 2018.

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And stay tuned for the launch of the next Bank NOTEable campaign, in which the Bank will reach out to Canadians to seek input on the portrait subject and design of the next $5 note to continue to celebrate more iconic Canadians.

Visit bankofcanada.ca to learn more about the design and security features of Canada’s currency and follow the Bank on Twitter (@bankofcanada) for the latest news about Canadian bank notes.

The Bank of Canada Museum is on Facebook! Follow, like and share the latest information about Canada’s new $10 bank note and much more: @BoCMuseum

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Spanish Cuisine Les Pyrénées restaurant celebrates 15 years By: Alyssa de Rosa / mtltimes.ca

FOOD - Les Pyrénées restaurant situated in the heart of the Old Port on St-Paul street celebrated 15 years of service with a fresh new menu and a charming atmosphere. Several times a week, the owner makes his way to the market to find fresh ingredients to put the master chefs at work. www.mtltimes.ca

In the Les Pyrénées restaurant the well trained staff will welcome you as family and friends. A selection of French and Spanish wines will always accompany the tasty plates. Their well knowledge staff will help you in your choices and hopefully you will discover some Spanish treasures.

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This past week Les Pyrénées restaurant celebrated 15 dishes didn’t disappoint. The authenticity is tasted years in Old Montreal on St. Paul St. As we walked in through the food and seen by the way the Chef prewe were greated with beautiful aromas of fressh ingré- pares it. The ingredients are fresh and tasty. dients of Spain and a lovely champagne stand to keep Les Pyrénées is perfect for couples, friends or family the spirits flowing. occasions. The staff aims to please and they are some This little gem offers its customers flavours from the of the nicest people I had the pleasure of meeting. They Catalonia region of Spain. For their 15th anniversary, they invited media guests to taste their new menu that really do make you feel like family. showcased market fresh products paired with fine Spanish wines. Typical dishes you’ll find here include 320 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, QC H2Y 2A3 their delicious sea food paella, Catalonian style chorizo www.restaurantlespyrenees.com and chicken and their 12-hour braised lamb that melts in your mouth. Being a fan of Spanish food, their (514) 842-5566 www.mtltimes.ca 15 WEDNESDAY

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