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Where does Quebec rank in most lenient province for cannabis? O n October 17th 2018, re c re a t i o n a l use of cannabis

By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca in Canada became legal across the country. In Quebec, people lined up early at the SQDC Cannabis stores scheduled to open that day ready to light up in celebration. There were many considerations involved in legalization and each province had the jurisdiction to set their own rules and put forth regulations - with some far more lenient than others. Even cities were allowed to set

some of their own rules. So where do they stand now? Which province is the most cannabis-friendly in the country? The 'GrowthOp' recently put together a ranking of 'Canada's cannabisfriendly provinces from worst to best'. The site was launched in anticipation of cannabis legalization by the Postmedia Network in June of 2018 with a mandate to offer a 'comprehensive source of current and credible information for industry professionals, investors and consumer'. They analyzed data based on 'price, consumption habits, retail, public consumption options and the rules on growing at home' and then put together a list of the ten provinces from one (the best) to ten (the worst). You might, or might not, be surprised at the results: 1 - Newfoundland & Labrador

2 - Alberta 3 - British Columbia 4 - New Brunswick 5 - Ontario 6 - Nova Scotia 7 - Prince Edward Island 8 - Saskatchewan 9 - QUEBEC *As they state on their website, 'With sales restricted to consumers 21 years of age or older and home-

growing forbidden, Quebec makes consumers work for their high. The restrictions have likely just made the unregulated market more appealing, with lower prices than the tightly regulated SQDC. But even those lucky enough to get their hands on some quality bud may find them-

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Is there a future for the Cirque du Soleil?

until then a typical and crowd-pleasing feature of circuses. Also, instead of the traditional sequence of separate acts, the Cirque structured those acts around a central idea serving as a common thread.The integration of music, acrobatics, and, of course, clowns, into a story resulted in a new product. In this new genre, theatre and circus fused in a very creative manner. "Alegría," a show created by Franco DragBy Sergio Martinez one and Ste-Croix in mtltimes.ca 1994 (presented again citing contribution of with some changes last Quebec to pop culture year as "Alegría in a at the turn of the 21st New Light"), would be the century. While circus probably art has a long tradition, Cirque's best example what the creative team of its vision as a precurA balancing act to of Guy Laliberté and sor of a new form of Gilles Ste-Croix did circus art. But all of that ready circulating since when they started this the beginning of the lockdown caused by COVID-19. Therefore the disturbing news didn't surprise many people. After Laliberté sold its controlling interests in the company for 1.5 billion in 2015, the new owners, the Chinese consortium TPG, an American investment group, and the Caisse de dépôts et placements (Quebec Pension Plan) embarked in a series of acquisitions. Those ultimately resulted in the company accumulating a debt of around US$ 1.2 billion. Some of the Cirque's new productions were not successful either, as if that spirit of innovation and audacity that characterized the first creations had become somehow exhausted. "Alegría" marked a special moment in the While in recent days a evolution of Cirque du Soleil number of possible could just become arrangements to save project in Baie-Saint- memory now. On June the Cirque are circulatPaul in 1984, was to re- 29, Cirque du Soleil En- ing, there are also some think its basis. The idea tertainment Group filed voices rejecting one of was finally articulated those rescuing plans when Cirque du Soleil for bankruptcy protec- that involve more launched its first sea- tion after the coronsons which changed avirus pandemic forced money from the Caisse everything about the it to close shows de dépôts et placenotion of the circus. around the world. ments into the enterGone was the use of News about the Cirque taining group. Those performing animals, probable demise was al- opposed to using public here is no question that the Cirque du Soleil has been an ex-

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save the Cirque: should money from Quebec pension plan be used? funds to save the circus allege that, after all, technically this is not even a Quebec company anymore (majority shareholders are Chinese and Americans, the Caisse holds only a 20 per cent of the Cirque's shares). However, Cirque du Soleil still has its headquarters in Montreal. Certainly, there is a strong emotional attachment to it as an exponent of Quebec's and Canada's artistic creativity. The future of the Cirque is then still unclear. The Quebec gov-

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ernment intent to save the Cirque as a matter of "national" pride. However, investing public money in the Cirque, at a time that for any government things are getting financially complicated, may infuriate some people. After all, there are other priorities, some people say. However, Cirque du Soleil really was a great project that probably should go back to its root. Perhaps if Laliberté, its founder, retakes control of it, as he announced his interest in buying back the com-

pany. Or maybe not, as some free-market-oriented people would say. Cirque du Soleil, like any other entertainment company, should be open to takeover by any other big conglomerate. It shouldn't matter if Canadian, Chinese, or American: Walt Disney perhaps? Well, better not: Mickey Mouse on the trapeze? In any case, let's hope that after the pandemic we will be back at reading about Cirque du Soleil in the arts and culture section, and not in the business pages.

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Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante

Mayor Plante announces masks mandatory by July 27th in indoor public spaces T his past May 11th, Mayor Valerie Plante, who had been urging Mon-

By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca trealers to wear masks in the fight against the spread of the Covid-19 virus said, "Wearing the face cover is a gesture of solidarity. By wearing it we protect others, we protect ourselves, we look out for all of us. Although this measure is not the only solution, once it has been adopted, it becomes a • July 11, 2020

complement to other measures so that we can begin to resume our activities. I'm counting on us, I'm counting on you." It came at a time as restrictions on some businesses were being lifted and masks were not mandatory. However, many people still chose not to wear them, believing them unnecessary and useless. Now, as many other establishments have reopened, there have been significant outbreaks in areas around Montreal, the epicentre of the virus in Quebec. As well, 20 people tested positive on the South Shore after attending house parties and visiting a bar on June 30th. Health officials are asking that anyone who attended the parties or visited the Mile Public House bar

in Brossard at that time, mandatory to wear face to immediately get a coverings in enclosed COVID-19 test. public places. We will Prompted by these draw on the experievents, Mayor Plante an- ences of Canadian cities nounced July 6th that that have already the wearing of masks in adopted such a by-law, Montreal will be or are about to do so. mandatory in all indoor The municipal council public spaces as of July will be called to order 27th, including public for the by-law to be imtransit. plemented by the end On Mayor Plante's of the month. Our inFacebook page, she is- tention is that the sued this statement: wearing of face cover"Over the past few days, ings will be mandatory we have witnessed the in public places closed emergence of some as of July 27, as is the outbreaks in the sub- case for public transit. urbs of Montréal, which Since most sectors of could undermine the ef- the economy have reforts we have been opened, I have been making since the begin- meeting with Montréal ning of this pandemic. merchants to take the I want to be clear: we pulse of the deconfinemust do everything we ment. While our couracan to protect our- geous entrepreneurs selves. That is why the look to the future with Ville de Montréal is cur- enthusiasm and rerently working on a by- silience, many of them law making it have pointed out to me www.mtltimes.ca

the daily challenges they face in ensuring that the rules of hygiene and distancing are respected in their establishments. For many, a loosening leading to eventual reconfinement would simply mean putting the key under the door. A setback would be a disaster for human lives and for our economy. We will, of course, allow a period of adjustment and grace so that everyone is ready.While we will not hesitate to crack down on offenders in the long run in order to enforce the regulations, we see this as a way to help merchants more easily enforce the rules with their customers and to target a minority of offending institutions. It's a whole part of our economy, as well as the health and wages of

thousands of workers, at stake. Although our regulations are not yet in force, I invite all Montrealers to take part in this final battle against COVID-19 by wearing a face covering today. I know that many of you want to get back to your normal lives and enjoy a carefree summer. It is by following the instructions together that we can protect ourselves against a potential second wave." Montreal's announcement follows in the footsteps of the city of Cote Saint-Luc, as well as Toronto, Ottawa and a growing number of states in the US. How it will be monitored here and if fines will be implemented, are yet to be known. 5

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SPVM releases new policy on street checks A fter public outcries and reports showing that Montreal's SPVM

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police officers were using systemic bias in how they were discriminatorily stopping people for street checks - a new policy has been released addressing the issues. At a press conference on Wednesday morning July 8th,

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though it is not final and could be revised as required. "For the first time, there is a policy that establishes that an inquiry must be based on observable facts and without discriminatory grounds, that is to say without regard to real or perceived ethnocultural identity, religion, gender, identity, orientation or socioeconomic status," he said. "It seems very simple, but is an important change…there's a lot of biases, through our training, in the way we were raised, so there’s a lot of work to do.” The new policy will see police officers having to follow a set of guidelines when doing street checks: • Officers will need to

inform citizens what motives led to them being stopped (a ban will implemented on 'non-founded stops based on discriminatory criteria'). • Stopping the driver of a motor vehicle is not considered a street check. • When doing street checks, police officers will be asked to fill out a form explaining the reasons for it, circumstances and information on the person stopped (even with those who are stopped and not arrested having the right to refuse to identify themselves - and officers are not required to inform them of their rights to not identify themselves). • All police officers are

required to attend workshops on the new policy that will be given later this summer. • The SPVM will appoint a team to act as 'coaches', supporting and accompanying police as the new policy comes into effect. • A new mandate has been given to independent researchers who will follow the implementation of the policy and recommend follow up measures where needed. • Mayor Valerie Plante will be appointing a new anti-racism commissioner, who will report to the city manager. As well, the city's Public Security committee said there will be public consultations on the new street check policy.

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SPVM Chief Sylvain Caron unveiled the policy - with the goal towards preventing 'any baseless or random checks'. It addresses a report from October 2019, showing that Black people are stopped 4.2 times more often for street checks by police, Indigenous people 4.6 times (Indigenous women were stopped 11 times more often than white women) and Arabic people 2 times more often. It would also be important to note that video recordings have recently surfaced, showing several incidents of police violence against the same groups. At the press conference, Caron said the new policy will be implemented this fall - al-

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What's happening in Montreal he annual Spice Island Cultural Festival, which usually takes place at this time in a public park, is going virtual this year via Facebook and YouTube on

By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca July 11 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Spice Island Cultural Day Association of Quebec, along with the support of the governments of Grenada and Canada as well as the Grenada Tourism Authority, the festival showcases the culture of the tri-Island states of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. This year's virtual edition of the festival will feature a line-up of VIPs and entertainers such as the Royal Grenada Police Force Band, the Comancheros Steel Orchestra, Caribbean jazz artist Eddie Bullen, King Ajamu, the Doggies, the Jab Jab Orchestra, the Groovy Monarch Dash, Mr. Junior George, as well as celebrity chefs Anthony Major, Desaline Johnson and Leon Charles cooking up their favourite spicy Caribbean dishes.There will also be messages delivered by such special guests as Dr. The Right Honorable Keith Mitchell, the Prime Minister of Grenada; Festi-

val Honorary Patron and Miss World 1970 Jennifer Hosten; Olympic gold medallist Kirani James; and storyteller Richardo KeensDouglas. For more information, go to www.spiceislandculturalday.com . ••• For those who are going to check out Just For Laughs' Drive-In Series of shows on July 24 and 24 at the Royalmount Drive-In Event Theatre, organizers have recently announced two new additions to the line-ups of both featured shows. Festival veteran Ivan Decker, who won the Juno Award for comedy album of the year in 2018, will be part of the maple leaf line-up for Comedy Night in Canada on July 25; and To r o n t o - b a s e d Caribbean comedian Jean Paul will give his take on dating, mating and relating as he joins the lineup of the Relationship Show on July 24. Tickets for the Just For Laughs Drive-In Series are $122.50 per vehicle (maximum five people per vehicle), or $175 per vehicle for the limited Preferred parking tickets. For more informatio, go to: www.hahaha.com . ••• If you would like to enjoy some hot standup comedy in the cool comfort of your living room this summer, the CBC Gem free streaming service will be offering the world premiere of the 12-part original live comedy series "The New Wave of Standup" starting July 17, which is presented by Just For

Laughs TV and JFL Northwest. Filmed this past February in front of a live audience during the JFL Northwest Festival in Vancouver, the series is divided into 12 individual stand-up sets of 10 minutes each, and focuses on a dozen up and coming Canadian comics who represent the many diverse backgrounds that make up the Canadian cultural mosaic, and integrate their individual backgrounds and unique viewpoints into their respective sets. On the marquee for "The New Wave of Standup" are Salma Hindy (Toronto), a Muslim comic who is also a biomedical engineer; Yumi Nagashima (Vancouver), a native of

Tokyo; Paul Rablaauskus (Manitoba) from the Poplar River First Nation Reserve; Al Val (Toronto) a bold transgender comic; Ola Dada (Alberta) a NigerianCanadian comic who was raised in Fort McMurray; Cassie Cao (Toronto), who was originally an economist; Aaron Read (Vancouver) who won the Breakout Artist of the Year award at JFL Northwest; Brett Forte (Calgary) an angry millennial comic; Matty Abu (Vancouver), who produces the "Yellow Fever" Asian comedy show; Brittany Lyseng (Calgary), who originally worked as an elevator mechanic; Jacob Samuel (Vancouver), a comedian who doubles as a cartoonist; and Kyle

Brownrigg (Toronto), the first gay male comic to win the Best Breakout Artist at the Canadian Comedy Awards. ••• With Montreal mayor Valerie Plante decreeing that the wearing of face masks in indoor spaces be mandatory as of July 27, the hunt is on throughout the city for disposable and reusable masks to be purchased before the deadline. And when it comes to the latter type of face masks, there is a Montreal-based company that has the jump on reusable face masks that are washable, ecofriendly, economical, safe and comfortable for whoever wears it. Proprietary Brand Sourcing, run by Michael Battah and

Patrick Noiseux, is a company that is dedicated to creating clothing products that caters to the market's needs regarding the integration of technological innovation with fit, comfort and affordability. And just in time for Montreal's mandatory face mask decree, they have recently introduced their Halt brand of face masks. The Halt mask is the first of its type in North America, in which it contains double antimicrobial protection that limits bacteria growth and treated with an Ultra-Fresh antimicrobial treatment that will reduce the growth of bacteria and fungi that are transmitted on face masks via respiratory droplets. As well, the masks are manufactured using Q-Skin four-way stretch fabric imported from Italy, which optimizes comfort and fit, allows the wearer to speak freely through its ergonomic design, and offers double protection that repels bacteria from inside and outside the mask. And one Halt mask can be worn for a longer period of time, can stand up to more than 100 machine washes, and certainly eliminates the need for disposable masks. It will also become available in various fashion styles and designs that are currently under development. The Halt face mask sells for $14.99 each, and can be purchased at participating Jean Coutu pharmacies in Laval or online at: www.haltmask.com .

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Quebec to announce all bars to close at midnight

fter significant outbreaks of the Covid-19 virus continue to appear in areas around Montreal (since bars reopened on June 30th) including 20 people who tested positive

on the South Shore after being at house parties and then going to the Mile Public House bar in Brossard, the Quebec government is expected to announce today that bars will have to close at

midnight. Regulations were not being followed, as seen in the crowds of people packed together. The NABQ (Nouvelle Association des bars du Québec) supports the idea in general, for bars

that are not following the rules, but they are asking for help from Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec's Minister of Economy. However, the Corporation des propriétaires de bars, brasseries et tavernes

du Québec (CPBBT) is disappointed and not supportive of the idea. "People will go bankrupt. The turnover is much (more) between midnight and 3:00am. Everyone is going to pay for a few offend-

ers," said CEO Renaud according to a Journal de Montreal report. Quebec is expected to make the announcement Thursday morning, with new rules and clarification of the measures being taken.

Opening of Jean-Doré beach n the heels of the Olympic Basin’s reopening, the next facility to do so is Jean-Doré Beach, whose official opening will occur on Saturday, July 11. The time has come to safely enjoy the summer season with family and friends at this veritable island of refreshing coolness, in the heart of Parc JeanDrapeau, which is just a few steps from home. An exciting beach, with a wide range of water activities Again this summer, the Parc will be the perfect spot for everyone, whether it’s to loll in the sun, organize a sand-castle making contest or a family picnic, enjoy a relaxing time amid nature or simply to stretch out near a refreshing body of water. The Parc’s partners are back again this year to provide beachgoers with a host of activities to do on the water: Écorécréo is renting out canoes, kayaks and pedal boats so you can

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discover the Jean-Doré Beach lakes and lagoons. Aquazilla is again setting up its huge inflatable structures that include obstacle courses, slides and platforms, to delight people of all ages – starting on July 15. Whether you’re an athlete or a casual swimmer, the Parc is also laying out, in the lake sector of the Beach, a 300-metre course for open-water swimming. With three well-marked lanes, the set-up is ideal, both for competitive training and an introduction to the sport, while allowing swimmers to enjoy this body of water at a whole other level. Please note that, to maintain the recommended 10-metre physical distancing between swimmers, the capacity of each course is limited to 30 people/beach time. New measures – health and safety at the Parc The Société du parc Jean-Drapeau has been

getting ready to welcome visitors with specific action plans to comply with health and safety measures. The Beach’s capacity has been reduced to 866 people, in compliance with the physical distancing recommendations by the INSPQ, Québec’s public health department. Visitors are now required to reserve a beach time in the morning or afternoon, and they must be there at the appointed time, since the arrival times have been slightly stag-

gered to ease gatherings at the entrance. A one-hour interval between the two time periods is scheduled, so that the site can be thoroughly disinfected. The online reservation system will be operative as of Wednesday, July 8 on the Parc Jean-Drapeau web site. Beach-time reservation AM Group • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PM Group • 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Swimmers must come to the Beach with their

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swimsuit already on and they must have their personal flotation device beforehand, if needed, because the changing rooms and the equipment-lending system on site will not be available. Many stations to wash and disinfect your hands have been set up on site and quotas on the number of visitors allowed in the washrooms at the same time are also in effect. Price-grid, concessions and how to get there Jean-Doré Beach is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Sep-

tember 7. Admission fees for a beach time are $8 per adult, $4 per child (aged 3 to 13 years old), free for children 2 and under and $20 for a family composed of two parents and two children. For visitors who want to enjoy a bite to eat, Jean-Doré Beach also has a variety of food offerings on the site, a menu that includes paninis, salads, snacks, iced treats and beverages for all. A shuttle service provided by the STM (number 767) is available from the Jean-Drapeau subway station. You can also easily get to the Beach by bike, using Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.Visitors can get to the Beach from the South entrance, near the P4 parking lot. For all information about Parc Jean-Drapeau’s events and activities, please go to parcjeandrapeau.com or follow us on social media @parcjeandrapeau. 9

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Tapas and wine, made for each other ily and thus avoid fights .Whatever the origin, tapas are the most exported element of Spanish culture. Tapas or tapas is synonymous with hanging out with friends to have fun and is a delicious way to socialize. The world of tapas is practically infinite: there are some based on vegetables, fish and red meat. Experimenting with flavors, shapes and even textures should be the objective when we think about what varieties we are going to present on the table. Following this, it is best to propose a small set of successful and wellknown tapas together with wines that guarantee a harmony to the palate: For instance, it could

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Campaign explains that drinking alcohol and baby-making don't mix he Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD) will launch its first-ever national social media campaign. The eight-week campaign will shed light on the risk of using alcohol to cope with the stress, anxiety and boredom of the COVID-19 pandemic and inadvertently having an alcohol-exposed pregnancy. "Many Canadians may be stressed and anxious during the pandemic and might turn to alcohol to feel better. We feel it's an important time in our history to ensure that couples who are sexually active and consuming alcohol are aware of the risk of FASD," said Audrey Mc-

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Investing in your health By Joanna Wright Montreal Times

oon after my father’s death, my family began the arduous task of sorting through his financial affairs. While doing so, we discovered that he had left us with a generous amount of money through his life insurance plan. Through my grief, something kept making me shake my head, as I rolled those two little words around in my brain. Life insurance? How ironic. He was dead. There was no insurance of “life” for my father in this long term investment. The only thing that was certain is that he wouldn’t be the one reaping the benefits. Then a strange emotion began to emerge. Regret. Why hadn’t he invested in his health with this money while he was still alive? Perhaps we could have enjoyed a few more good years to share together? Did he really think I’d rather have this money than have him here beside me? I recount this story often to groups of seniors who fail to see the importance of investing

in their health. Whether it be a personal fitness trainer, a recumbent exercise bike or a gym membership, I explain to them that, in the end, we will all pay for our health in one way or another. But being proactive and staying healthy is much cheaper in the long run and much more fun. Consider the statistics. As a senior, if you are no longer able to live independently, the average cost of an assisted care living facility is approximately $1800 to $5000 a month. Most seniors who find themselves in this predicament can no longer perform the basic tasks of taking care of themselves due to weak muscles, low energy endurance, arthritic bones, or balance issues. In contrast, a good treadmill might set you back $1000. A qualified trainer $65 an hour. A gym membership $100 a month. There is no comparison. As a trainer who specializes in working with seniors, I have perfected the fine art of targeting the exact exercise movements that will give my clients the

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Not Cancelled by Heather Down and Catherine Kenwell

et's face it, since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out this past

By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca March, practically the whole world and everyday life shut down to a sudden halt. Whether it be work, play, school, eating out or shopping, our way of life went through a radical change in order to stay and healthy, while the number of cases and deaths as a result of COVID-19 went nowhere but up. As well, a cancellation culture prevailed upon us, as annual events, celebrations and festivals were either cancelled outright or postponed to the following year. But somehow, through all this sudden transformation to a different sense of normalcy and those unending cancellations, life's simple pleasures and positive values never fell under the ax of this "Big C". And here in Canada, from one coast to the other, this refusal to cancel the good things in life helped us see our way through this tumultuous time in our history. And when Canadian author Heather Down read a Facebook post from fellow author Catherine Kenwell entitled "Laughter is Not Cancelled", she was struck by an inspiration and

Not Cancelled by Heather Down and Catherine Kenwell (Echo Books/Wintertickle Press, $22.95) asked if she would join her to put together a book filled with nothing but positive stories during the pandemic from across Canada. The end result is the delightful, heartwarming anthology Not Cancelled. The book is a collection of 50 stories from contributors who live across the country that boldly display that simple human ideas, and humanity in general, have not been cancelled in the face of COVID-19. And with a Chicken Soup for the Soul feeling to it, every story in this book gives the reader a sense of hope (and a kind of warm fuzzy feeling) of how the forces of good can conquer all during a difficult time. Each story focuses on a human quality that has stood the test of survival and the spectre of cancellation, such as laughter, kindness, peace, paying it forward, and solidarity, to name a few. The people who are the focus of these stories show how compassion and caring

were the key not only to their own survival, but also the survival of others. For example, there's Mary Janet MacDonald from Cape Breton, who became a social media star thanks to her Down home baking video series "Tunes and Wooden Spoons", which introduced her growing viewing audience to her homemade baked goods (including her famous cinnamon rolls, in which the recipe is featured in the story); or Robbie Griffiths from Paradise, Newfoundland, who donned a Spider-Man costume and regularly entertained the children of his neighbourhood in the wake of a massive blizzard that practically buried the town; or Jenni Wuttunee, the director of sales and marketing for a Holiday Inn Express in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, who offered free meals and snacks to truck drivers who couldn't find an open truck stop along their routes, as well as opening all their

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NEW LISTING VAUDREUIL-DORION WEST MLS#12553435 ASKING $499,000 Beautiful country property w/4 bedroom house, & 1 bedroom in-law suite, w/pool, & pond, all beautifully maintained in great private location. Featuring underground wiring and Invisible fencing for your dogs.

EQUESTRIAN ST LAZARE MLS#24732296 ASKING $1,275,000 Gorgeous 11 arpent equestrian facility with unique 5 bedroom home, separate caretaker's home, 120' x 60' arena, 30 stall stable, beautiful gazebo & pond on lovely grounds, easy access toHighways 40, 30, & 20, 15 min. to West Island

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QUARRY POINT, HUDSON MLS#11276325 ASKING $479,000

EXECUTIVE HOME, HUDSON

DOG KENNEL RIGAUD MLS#19330323 ASKING $569,000 PLUS GST & PST

NEW LISTING FERMETTE ST-LAZARE MLS#25607420 ASKING $749,000 Location, location, location! Fabulous equestrian property in the heart of St-Lazare w/ARENA and 5-stall Stable, close to the extensive Club Equestre les Forestiers groomed riding trails.

MLS#13941062 ASKING $659,000 Bright, spacious 4 bedroom home w/custom built cathedral ceiling, Inviting 4 bdrm home in the heart of desirable Quarry Point. hardwood floors, studio space, lovely screened porch, & 3-car Bright Open concept living/dining/kitchen, w/3 fireplaces, &1-car garage. Architecturally designed and built for original owners. garage. Close to village centre, Hudson Sandy Beach, and waFirst time on the market. Very private, yet near village centre. terfront walking trails. Easy access to Hwys 40, 30, and 20.

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 to Highway 40 just west of Rigaud.

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