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By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca under Mount-Royal the equivalent of at least 20 storeys. They refer to it as a 'surgical operation, as they have to dig through a very hard, densely built "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles" is a moving and incisive look at one of greatest Broadway classics sector of bedrock. And it is no easy task. Because of the challenges involved, they chose a method of 'controlled blasting'. It is technique involving the use of small explosives to slowly break up the layers of bedrock. Cranes then collect all the rock cuttings and put them into load bearing trucks to be taken away. They hired some of the best experts in the field to define the drilling and blasting parameters and

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methods, including Pierre Groleau, a mining engineer and explosives expert for NouvLR. He has worked on projects in many countries, as well as on urban construction sites and 'large-scale mega surface, underground and underwater' projects. According to Groleau, 'the challenge and complexity of the EdouardMontpetit site is based on its proximity to homes, schools and utilities' and 'the type of activity must take these important considerations into account to manage vibrations and rock projections during controlled blasting'. Special measures are always used to ensure the safety of not only the workers, but also the public and surrounding infrastructure - and planning everything is taken very seriously. They do a 'soil characterization' (to determine the nature and extent of any contamination in the soil) and use line drilling and 'compar tmentalized blasting' in order to reduce the vibrations felt during the work. Each blast is monitored by seismographs placed around the site and they cover the area with layers of 'blasting mats' with a 'dual layer of geotextile membrane' in order to control any flying rocks or stones. Taking it even a step

further, they are only using the best products available. High-precision electronic detonators are used, enabling them to check the ignition sequence of a blast in order to identify, locate and correct any mistakes before proceeding. Once completed, the station will be the second-deepest in North America at 70 meters, with the Washington Park light rail station located in Portland, Oregon being the deepest at 79 metres. The whole operation to excavate the main shaft at Edouard-Montpetit began in October of 2018 and they are soon ready for the next step - to build the underground REM station, scheduled to open in 2022. And as they say, what you see of the site at surface level is 'only the tip of a highly complex iceberg'. Once in operation, travel times from the station to different parts of the REM's four lines will be as follows: McGill (green line) 3 minutes, BonaventureGare Centrale (orange line) 4 minutes, Station A40 (Mascouche line) 6 minutes, MontrealTrudeau Airport 16 minutes, Dix-30 Brossard 17 minutes, Kirkland, 26 minutes and Deux-Montagnes 29 minutes. You can watch a short video of a blast at: https://youtu.be/UB5A4PTJfIc October 19, 2019 •

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Saint Columba House to host fundraiser for Hand-in-Hand program for intellectually challenged adults

Saint Columba House's Hand-In-Hand Vernissage to benefit intellectually challenged adults Category: Community, Life, Art aint Columba who both offer their pression, creativity and House will host a artwork to this cause as an exploration of emovernissage and art well as mentor to our tions.The result is often auction on Octo- participants many of a beautiful work of art ber 24th, from 6:00 PM whom live alone with that brings deep satisto 8:30 PM to raise little or no family assis- faction and pride to the money for its Hand-inHand Program for intel- tance, ” says Executive budding artist.” Director, Lisa Byer deSaint Columba House Wever. "Our Hand-In- is located in the workHand art class means a ing-class district of lot, since many of these Pointe Saint Charles students are limited and is part of the outphysically or struggle reach ministry of the with expressing them- United Church of selves verbally. Several Canada. The multi-serlive alone with little or vice community center no family support or receives roughly 20% of contact." Art Director its funding from the Melissa Chamberlain church and depends on says her student artists donations from individBy Deborah Rankin learn how to work with uals and groups to mtltimes.ca different mediums and make up the rest. For art techniques. “Their almost 102 years, this lectually challenged efforts foster self-ex- local "go-to" organizaadults. Art therapy is one of the components of the program. An art exhibit will feature the work of several Montreal-area professional artists along with paintings of members of Maison Saint Columba House's Hand-In-Hand program. Five artworks by prominent Montreal artists will be auctioned throughout the evening to benefit the community organization with deep roots in Pointe Saint Charles. “I am amazed at the support of the artists

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tion has worked with at risk children, youth, and adults in the southwest borough of Montreal to foster literacy and provide support, food security, and a variety of services to break social isolation. The center offers 26 programs to more than 100 people who come through its doors every day. Hand-in-Hand reaches out to the aging population and the in-

tellectually challenged, many of whom are undergoing difficult life transitions such as losing parents or moving to foster care living. In some cases, individuals may also be experiencing the loss of physical abilities making their lives doubly difficult. Hand-in-Hand not only provides art training but focuses on helping participants to develop and maintain skills that

enable them to live as autonomously as possible.The weekly art class has become a favorite activity of this group. This kind of program has existed for 25 years in the region of Montreal. However, Saint Columba House is one of the only providers of this service in English. All funds raised go directly to the Hand-InHand program.

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hen "Fiddler on the R o o f " opened on September 1964, in

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many people thought it would become the longest-running musical for almost ten years, it would also win nine Tony Awards, and it would have five other reprises in Broadway. Norman Jewison would direct the film adaptation in 1971. The play brings together the contingencies of a dairyman, his wife, and his daughters, as well as those of the Jewish community in the town of Anatevka, in pre-revolutionary Russia.Those who have seen the play or the movie will remember that the story is told with hu-

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Mark Lewkowicz and Sheldon Harnick mour while at the same time depicts times marked by persecution and prejudice. After all – and that is also its universal appeal– it is "a story of displaced people" as one of the interviewees in the film puts it.All of that without forgetting the lively and contagious music. This play is the subject of the documentary "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles" directed by Max Lewkowicz. Described as "the first indepth documentary film that chronicles the life and themes of this iconic offering of American culture" it is an incisive look not only at how the play was put on

Zero Mostel in the 1964 presentation of "Fiddler on the Roof" (photo Friedman-Abeles, New York Library for the Performing Arts) stage and the work main character's family, the targets of persecudone by the talented the uncertainties of life tion have changed. performers, musicians, under the whimsical atBesides the archival choreographers, in- titudes of the local au- material from the stage volved in it, but also a thorities toward the and film productions of sort of essay on how the Jews; 1964, when the the play and the interstory and the premises play opens in New York views with those conit is based on, are rele- and the events shaping nected to the work in vant in present days. American society at that various capacities, the That's why the movie moment; and the pres- documentary also refocuses on three time ent, 55 years later, when sorts to some animated frames: 1905, the time the notion of "displaced sequences. Lewkowicz when the story is set, people" is still very explains it these terms: the hardships of the much present, although "We searched far and wide for the right animator and animation style, as we wanted to mirror the art of Marc Chagall, whose work greatly influenced the look of the original production." The director and producer Valerie Thomas found an animator based in Rotterdam, Tess Martin, specializing in a process called "paint on glass". The result is a rich, textured, and lush look that, to them, "perfectly expresses the soul of Fiddler's music." The play was based on the story "Tevye the Dairyman" by Sholem Aleichem. Jerome Robbins, who had directed "West Side Stories" directed the play in 1964. The story was adapted for the stage by Joseph Stein. Sheldon Harnick, who is also featured in this film, was the lyricist, and Jerry Bock was the composer. "Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles" is a moving and at the same time eye-opener documentary worth seeing. It is not only a comprehensive look at the making of a Broadway classic but also a pertinent commentary on why its message is still relevant. The film is presented at the Cinema du Musée, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts auditorium (1379-A Sherbrooke West) until October 21.

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Bar-B Barn mouth watering Ribs & Chicken 2 great locations to watch the game

f you are craving a nononsense, generouslyportioned and wholesome dining experience, in an iconic setting that is a Montreal establishment, you’ll want to settle down to a meal at Bar-B Barn. We have all noticed the impossible-to-miss yellow and brown restaurants

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By Anne McDougall mtltimes.ca at either of the two locations: Guy street downtown or Sources boulevard on the West-Island. The decor has not changed since the restaurants opened, and this will give you the impression that you are going back in time. Vintage barn-style wooden accents decorate the walls and ceilings, and comfortable table or booth seating awaits you. Calming Western-style chandelier lighting

illuminate the space, and the most special tiered bottle display at the West-Island location will certainly amuse you. Both restaurants offer the choice between a dining zone with big screen tvs and a sports game playing, or the quieter, more family-friendly area which is where we asked to be seated. The downtown location has five dining rooms and 225 seats, and the west-island location has 515 seats, so bring your friends and family without hesitation, you will be accommodated no matter how big your group is. The downtown location was opened in 1967 and the West-Island restaurant opened thirteen years later, in 1980. Bar-B Barn is fa-

mous for its ribs and chicken. Our host for the evening, co-owner Tom McQueen, explained to us that he and his partners Manny and Dalton Barnoff ship their products as far as Western Canada, to longterm faithful customers in Calgary and even the Yukon! My dining partner Wes and I decided that we wanted to try as many of the items on the menu as possible and our friendly waiter Nelson gladly brought us many dishes. We started with a Caesar salad ($7, or $10 with added chicken). It was quite good, served with plenty of bacon bits, big crunchy croutons and good

Bar-B Barn cozy atmosphere inside their downtown location 1201 Guy St. homemade dressing. The garden salad ($7), also a generous portion, is made with fresh crunchy vegetables, and offered with a choice of three dressings, one of which was a house dressing, and my favourite. Our next dish was a starter serving of chicken wings ($12 a pound), which came with three sauces ranging from mild to call 911 hot. The wings were plump and the meat was tender, and we left nothing on our plates but carefullypicked bones. We were then served our main dishes, a Whole Hawg ($31, 9 maxi ribs), served with a choice of onion rings, crinkle fries or homemade mashed potatoes.

This was an enormous portion, and since we asked to taste a bit of all the sides, so as to be able to write about it, I was able to say that the mashed potatoes were my favourite, and Wes preferred the fries, although we finished all of the tasty onion rings. The ribs, coated four times and cooked slowly for three hours, were quite tender and lip-smacking good. The second main dish was the quarter chicken ($10), also served with a choice of sides. The chicken is marinated for 24 hours in a dryrub, then also cooked slowly for two and half hours. The meat was buttery-tender and delicious. Even though the food was

very good, the portions were so generous that we ended up taking some home. Our desserts were just awesome. A rich plain cheesecake served with blueberry sauce ($6) and a slice of homemade apple pie ($4), which we chose not to have ice-cream with, but we could have, for an extra $2. Nelson asked us if either of us was celebrating our birthday, since, if that had been the case, and upon us showing our id. He would have given the birthday celebrator an up to $25 discount on our meal. The menu offers many different sized portions to please all appetites, and a kids’ menu to boot. If you want to take a step back to relax, and have yourselves a wholesome, no-nonsense plentiful meal, head over to either of the two Bar-B Barn locations. Bar-B Barn - West Island 3300 Sources Blvd, Dollard-Des Ormeaux, QC H9B 1Z7 (514) 683-0225 Bar-B Barn - Downtown 1201 Guy St, Montreal, QC H3H 2K5 (514) 931-3811 http://www.barbbarn.ca/

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By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca Vogel with a special tribute concert on October 21, 8 p.m., at L’Astral, located at 305 St. Catherine Street West. Vogel, who was a selftaught pianist, died on September 16 of this year after a lengthy illness. A legend within the Montreal and international jazz scenes, Vogel had the distinction of being the only musician to play the most number of concerts at the jazz festival, with 50 perform-

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Court upholds Pointe Claire's decision to demolish Pioneer Bar he Superior Court of Quebec rendered a judgment on October 16th, upholding the City Council of Pointe Claire's decision to approve the demolition of former resto-bar Le Pionnier and allow construction of a mixed-use commercial and residential building in the heart of the Pointe-Claire Village. At an appeal meeting in August of 2018, where close to two-hundred of Pointe-Claire's residents were vehemently against the city's plan to tear down the bar - Mayor John Belvedere and the Demolition Committee voted in favour of the development, after taking questions for over two hours. It was much to the disappointment of those who opposed it, including members of Heritage PointeClaire. "We wish to thank each and every citizen who came out last night to stop this demolition. Being that it was vacation time and hundreds of you turned up is a true testament to your passion for your heritage

and the worry for the direction that your city is heading in. Although the demolition was approved, the condo project itself was not accepted in its present form and there is an appeal process so it is not a completely done deal yet. We have not given up!" read a post

By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca on the 'Save The Pioneer' Facebook page after the appeal meeting. Much to their disappointment once again, the demolition and development project has been given court approval. In a press release sent out after the Superior Court's judgement, Mayor Belvedere stated in reaction to the verdict, "This realestate project is in line with the Pointe-Claire Village Special Planning Program adopted in

2016, aimed at promoting its revitalization." 'For the past few months now, the topic of the former restobar Le Pionnier has stirred up strong emotions from a group of citizens who are opposed to it. The City has respected the legal process and even agreed to a safeguard order to preserve the current building until the Courts provide a ruling' the release also states. “It is important for us to make sure collective interests are protected; and this is what we have done, with complete transparency and respect for those involved, whether they are in favour of the project or not,” the Mayor added. 'The case was heard less than six months after the application was filed with the Superior Court last May, notably thanks to the agreement allowing for a safeguard order to be issued for the building'. How do you feel about it? Could it be a positive turn for the village - or the end of its unique and special charm?

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(Harper, $35.99) avid Letterman at best, can be described as an “anti-talk show host”. For more than 30 years on the late night TV talk show circuit, Letterman’s two talk shows broke all the conventions that are usually associated with a late night talk show, took the elements of what “Tonight Show” hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson respectively brought to the show – elements that influenced Letterman – and created a show that he tailored to his ironic, unconventional style of humour. The end result was a show that had a growing cult following, thanks to segments like “Stupid Pet Tricks”, the

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“Top 10 List” and “Viewer Mail”, and making stars out of the most ordinary and unlikely people, such as book publicist Meg Parsont, hack actor Larry “Bud” Melman and even Dave’s mom. As New York Times critic Jason Zinoman writes in his probing biography Letterman:The Last Giant of Late Night: “Late Night appealed to the same voyeuristic pleasures that would soon be exploited by the reality show genre. It had its own contrived narrative that its fans followed closely, and after a decade of peeling back the artifice of his show, Letterman invited you to see him as the protagonist of his own drama. … You might say

that Late Night with David Letterman became what happened when one talk show host stopped being polite and started getting real.” Zinoman traces the life and career of David Letterman with a great deal of thoroughness, as he speaks with many of his former writers, producers and staffers to get a portrait of an individual who carved out a brilliant career on television because he constantly went for the unconventional and proved to be a breath of fresh air as a result, yet off the air, he was a walking bundle of insecurity, self doubt and self loathing. From his abortive

morning talk show on NBC during the summer of 1980 (which I watched and marveled at during his very short run on the network’s daytime line-up), to the growing pains of “Late Night”, to superstardom on “The Late Show”, the book deals with the evolution of an unconventional, one of a kind TV personality who wanted to be like Johnny Carson without exactly being Carson. If there is one unsung hero who is to be heralded in this book as to being the one who molded David Letterman into the cult figure that he is regarded as today, and that is Merrill Markoe.The talented comedy writer and author – who was also Letterman’s longtime girlfriend throughout the 1980s – helped to create the regular segments that made “Late Night with David Letterman” such a popular show with viewers who wanted a break from the conventional format that “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” regularly offered (and earned Letterman a number of Emmy Awards). Basically, those early,

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revolutionary years on NBC helped to cement Letterman’s reputation as a late night talk show giant. However, as a result of his bitter battle with Jay Leno over who would succeed Carson as “Tonight Show” host, not to mention the influx of younger hosts like Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien, Letterman’s feelings of self loathing grew even deeper, as he began to rely on his writing staff on a diminishing basis (which resulted in many of those writers defecting to the writing staffs of hit TV sitcoms or competing talk shows), preferring more celebrity interviews or his increasing abilities as a storyteller. By the time his show went off the air in 2015, Letterman became more introverted, eschewed rehearsals and basically sleepwalked through the motions as host. Even the work atmosphere at the production office was toxic, with his remaining writers and staffers subjected to lengthy post-mortem meetings following show tapings, in which Letterman just rambled on for

hours with lengthy monologues about his life and insecurities. These days, Letterman is more or less living a comfortable, hermit-like existence with his wife and son, and is unrecognizable with the large, philosopher-style beard he has grown since his departure from the airwaves (although he has recently broke his silence, with his limited engagement as guest co-host on Turner Classic Movies’ (TCM) weekly program “The Essentials”). Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night is an absorbing study of a rather enigmatic TV personality who became an iconic figure because he set new, revolutionary standards of how the late night TV talk show should be done … yet he hated every minute of it!

Health Access Home and Nursing Care great stories and seen how much better the quality of life for seniors can be if they are supported in their homes, I was surprised reading the article in the Gazette earlier this month saying “province pushes to move seniors out of hospital” The plan is, as the article outlined, to inject $16 million for homecare and support in the homes. How can that be a bad move? The slant in the article was not about the seniors at all. It was to free up beds. Most people I have worked with over the years have desperately wanted to go home. So often they have been told “you cannot go home” and have had to spend many days, weeks and even months sitting in a chair, often restrained, waiting for the next meal. With proper support in the home many do not have to be there to wait for another residence… .They can stay there. If By Donna Byrne even one half of the $984 for each day in hospital mtltimes.ca was spent on home supsomething about the walls port, frail patients could of your own home; they be at home. For many seem to just reach down seniors help can be proand give you a big hug, and vided for as little as tell you that everything is $60.00-$120.00 per day. going to be all right. More often, people can “Home is where the stay home with support heart is.” This all may costing as little as sound corny or like old $200.00/ week and less if clichés but are they not the need is to assess and true? It is not surprising follow without a lot of then that moving from physical care needs.To me, what we have thought of it is a no brainer. Let me as home for 40 years, is stay home! The longer we often very difficult to even keep people in the hospicontemplate let alone re- tal the faster they lose ally do. many abilities to function We at Health Access independently. Hospitals Home and Nursing Care are confusing places to be have been providing home even for the young and care for thousands of strong. Nights turn to people for the past 17 days and bells ring, mayears. We have worked chines beep and people with people who, with walk into your room at all some support, have been hours. Who wouldn’t be able to stay home safely confused? and happily in their own If there is a real move environment. Because we toward better funding and have witnessed so many coordination of home "Home is where one starts from." -T. S. Eliot. Home is our starting point. Most of our first experiences happen at home. First laugh. First steps. First words. In our homes we build relationships and skills that will deeply affect us for the rest of our lives. Home is the beginning; it is where we start. "There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." - Jane Austen. When you are tired, run-down, sad, lonely or sick… is there anything better than staying at home? There is

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Cuvée Tradition Brut. SAQ # 13430481 $49.75 ( 234 cases available in 6 SAQ branches in a few weeks) ( 100 % Pinot Meunier) Chalky and saline with nuances of country bread dough. A hint of flor and gooseberries. A slight hint of flor ( jerez wine). Dry with a nice pungent acidity and brine flavours on the palate. Long and complex with a dry fruit character in the finale. Racy and soulful Champagne. Will improve in the next 5-7 years. The below cuvées can be found only via private import only via its agent Pot de Vin. They should be arriving by January 2020. Prices may be subject to change as a result of foreign exchange fluctuations. For more information, you may contact Jean Marie Robin 514.297.3747 jean-marie@potdevin.ca • October 19, 2019

sandy clays which is reflected in these Champagnes David’s family started bottling their champagnes in the early 2000's when they left the coop that David’s grandfather founded in 1951. The vineyard is comprised of 85% Pinot Meunier, 10% Chardon-

nay and 5% Pinot Noir. The vines have an average age of 43 years with a few rows of Chardonnay planted at 11,000 plants per hectare that date back to 1923. David practices organic viticulture. The vineyard is planted on low yielding root stocks and David grows natu-

ral grasses between the vine rows to further limit yields. He vinifies each parcel separately according to the specific rootstock “portegreffe”. After years of adjusting the dosage level with each disgorgement, David has settled on finishing all of his Champagnes with

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Cuvée Réserve. $69.23 ( 6 pack case) ( 40 % Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20 % Chardonnay) Floral with a more balsamic profile. Ground cherries, ripe plantain with a bit of fresh cut tobacco. And red fruits as well. With time in the glass nuances of ricola candy emerges. Richer and more rounder in the palate than the brut bottling. Mouthwatering acidity with a grapefruit white and roasted apple character Will need to cellar for another 5 years. Cuvée Prestige. $75.49 ( 6 pack case) ( 40 % Pinot Meunier, 40 % Chardonnay, 20 % Pinot Noir) Fantastic nose of lemon Brioche, bread pudding, cappuccino notes. On the palate, a bit austere at the moment with a razor edge acidity. Interesting smoky-roasted seaweed notes complemented by a peppery finale. See more: mtltimes.ca www.mtltimes.ca

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ast August 8th, Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante announced her proposal to build a 3,000-hectare 'Grand parc de l'ouest' (Great West Park) in the West Island - part of her plans to help in the fight against climate change. On October 16th, the City's executive committee approved the purchase of almost 10 hectares of green space in Sainte-Anne-deBellevue at a cost of $5.1 million. Having received support from the Federal government with an investment of $50 million towards the project, the City will then need to invest another estimated $75 million. Despite the expected criticism from opposition party Coalition Montreal and a pending lawsuit from three de-

velopers seeking $175 million in damages (because of their plans to build 5,500 homes on close to 360 hectares of land in part of the pro-

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largest urban park in Canada, eight times the size of Central Park," Plante recently said in her speech to world leaders at the United Nations climate summit in New York. "This purchase of high-quality natural environment is part of our vision to protect this beautiful green space," she told the media concerning the 10 hectares of green space. It is a significant moment towards realizing the city's goal. The Great West Park could be be fifteen times the size of Mount Royal park and at least eight times the size of Manhattan, New York's Central Parkand the largest municipal park in Canada. It will combine parks running from St. Anne de Bellevue and across to Ile Bizard.

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our representing the delicate and tender germination of new life that only a mother can empower. Cellulite is revered as the proud growth of nourishment and prosperity. We allow our bodies to swell or shrink, stretch and fall as our minds grow, flourish and expand into an awareness and maturity that only acceptance can grant us. Oh wouldn't this be nice? How empowering it would be, not to mention less stressful and less expensive! Unfortunately, our culture does not rever the act of aging. Instead we fight the process, sometimes spending every last dollar, every last bit of energy on trying to change this naturally occurring phenomenon. Can we not collectively adopt a new frame of mind, or bits and pieces at least? To reject the social conditioning of aging as an "ugly" anomaly requires a change of perspective. Let's instead adopt a new-found acceptance and beatification of the aging body, as we grow into a life deserving of wisdom and respect, with wrinkles, cellulite, white hair and all! I am not certain of the short and long-term effects of chemical and high-

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Avenue (Montreal H2V 4H9) with a proof of address, a proof of income and identification documents for all family members living under the same roof. No appointment is necessary for the registration and people are asked to come Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. To accomplish this annual mission Sun Youth is asking the public and companies to show their generosity by organizing collects of non-

perishable food and new toys. The organization is especially looking for pasta, pasta sauce, rice, legumes, peanut butter and canned fish such as tuna or salmon. Hygiene products are also highly sought after. Basic food products allow families benefiting from the help of Sun Youth to prepare more meals with the items they receive as emergency food assistance. Funds collected are also used to purchase perishable and non-perish-

able food to supplement what is received in donations; products such as milk and eggs are systematically included in the baskets as well as frozen meat. As for toys, the organization is mostly in need of

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Bands for Baskets held at Bar B Barn

he artists and volunteers of Bands for Baskets are proud to announce its 14th annual Bands for Baskets show on December 1st, 2019 at The Bar B Barn, 3300 Sources Blvd, DollardDes-Ormeaux, QC, H9B 1Z7. Every year, for the past 13 years, Bands for Baskets have showcased local bands who graciously donate their time and talent to help amass funds and nonperishable items for the food banks in the West Island who prepare and deliver Christmas baskets. These muchneeded baskets of cheer are distributed to families in need throughout the West Island. This fundraising event on Sunday, December 1st takes place from 3 PM to 11 PM and will

showcase: "THIS IS TWO" opens this year's show- an act not to be missed! "BIZ OLIVER" on vocals and keyboards The award winning "DWANE DIXON" A fantastic 7 piece band called "DNR" Montreal's favourite Blues man, "STEVE ROWE" All of this for a $10.00 donation! “This yearly event not only pays it forward to the community but it also encourages top notch Montreal talents. It is now 13 years that Bands for Baskets have been around and the community’s support is even more important” says Peter Angrove, the event organizer. “In these tougher times more families need help and we know that people are solicited and

that budgets are stretched, but even if you give just a little. . . many "littles" make a lot!” Great music, good food, and knowing that you’re helping local families to have a little something special during the holidays are on the menu at the: 14th Annual Bands for Baskets - Sunday, December 1st from 3pm to 11 pm At: Bar B Barn 3300 Sources Blvd. Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC, H9B 1Z7 If you also wish to bring non-perishable items it would be appreciated. Tax receipts are available for donations of $100.00 or more.

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was noted.This is a new sales record for a month of September. Condos for the first time are outpacing single family homes in price increase, as inventory declines. In terms of prices, new records were set for all home categories. Condos and plexes posted a 10% price increase since 2018- and single-family home prices rose by 6%. The other recordbreaking stat has to do with the number of properties for sale. This has decreased by 21%. The result is another record-breaking event which is that homes are selling much faster than ever, on average 5-22 days faster. We haven’t seen this since the fall of 2004-2005. With all the recordbreaking data, you can understand why I would strongly advise someone to sell their house, and perhaps get a little more than expected in terms of price. Some economists are predicting an overall slow down and perhaps a recession in 2020 or 2021. Other local economists are predicted continued growth in the Quebec real estate market. I believe prices will continue to rise slightly in 2020. If you have been thinking of selling and the time is right for you

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best strategy is always pricing at market value. Buyer’s will come, and if there is more than one interested, you will most likely receive multiple offers. Interest rates are still low Mortgage interest rates have been on a bit of a bumpy road over the last few months, but they have come down. While it’s reasonable to expect mortgage rates to perhaps climb gradually throughout the next year, they’ll remain much lower than the historic high of more than 18 percent in 1981. It’s important to keep in mind that while mortgage rates tend to mirror the Fed’s interest rate activity, mortgage rates are based on the market in that moment, your financial status and the property you’re looking to purchase. A sudden increase in rates in highly unlikely, so buyers will take advantage of this now. Demand is high There is a higher demand for certain neigh-

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borhoods and types of properties. Due to the increase positive net migration we are experiencing in Montreal, the demand for condominiums has jumped significantly. Neighborhoods with predominantly English schools and services are in higher demand as well as off-island affordable housing near transportation. Small plex type properties which allow for families to pool their money and live together is also in high demand. Contact a realtor who can provide you with the market knowl-

edge and guide you to make the right decision for your situation. Source: Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards Eleni Akrivos is a Chartered real estate broker and President of North East Realties, Real Estate Agency in Montreal. Eleni is a lecturer in the Residential Real Estate Program at College Lasalle and Co-Hosts “The Real Estate Show” on CJAD AM800 radio every Sunday at 1:00pm. To send her questions or comments please write to eleni@nordestimmobilier.ca and visit www.northeastrealties.ca for articles and videos.

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