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Quebec schools to stay open - even in red alert areas during a second wave Even though it goes against the directives from the World Health Organization and other experts' opinions, the Quebec government said that schools in the province would remain 'mostly' open during a second wave of the pandemic - even in Covid 'Red Alert' areas. Jean-Francois Roberge, Quebec's Minister of Education said at a press conference on Thursday, that 'only certain schools would need to close their doors' and then 'only temporarily' in the regions that are under the 'Red Alert' designation. Giving some examples in what it means, he explained that if a particular region changes from a 'Yellow Alert' level to an 'Orange Alert', the schools effected will have to revert to a 'sealed class bubble'. Extra-curricular activities would be stopped, as they raise the possibility of stu-
dents intermingling outside their 'bubbles'. If a region changes to the highest 'Red Alert' level, which means the number of Covid-19 cases is extremely serious, some schools could 'temporarily' close, he added - but the closures would not be 'automatic'. Roberge did not say if there was any official documentation of the plan available - or if there was one, that he would it make it publicly accessible. It has been challenging for teachers to follow the Quebec government directives, with some already exhausted from having to not only teach their students, but also to prepare lessons and disinfect the classrooms. Many parents are also confused, with some voicing their concerns on social media, questioning if their children are being used as an 'experiment'. Some even
wondering if Premier Legault's plan to achieve 'herd immunity' is behind all of this - a plan he first brought up months ago and criticized by health experts. Too many 'unknowns' remain about the Covid-19 virus, but Legault maintains that very few children are getting infected and if they do, they have very 'little symptoms' and recover quickly. However, not many children have been tested and some could be (or have been) asymptomatic. Doctors and scientists are now seeing some very disturbing, long-term health problems in patients who have recovered from the virus. We ask our readers to share their opinions on this matter or offer information that would help parents better understand what is at stake here.
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8 regions now under Covid Yellow Alert in Quebec what you should know Quebec's decisions and initiatives towards relaxing some Covid-19 safety and health protocols, are not exactly what they were hoping for - a return to somewhat of a 'normal' life. Even though the economy was suffering to an unprecedented degree, it might prove to be a move made to soon resulting in more challenging repercussions. Stores, bars, restaurants, cinemas and more were allowed to reopen, public gatherings were increased to 250 people and schools opened their doors (albeit to much controversy). Masks were made mandatory by law in all indoor public spaces, including public transportation and highly recommended for large, outdoor gatherings. However, the province is now seeing a very disconcerting and significant rise in the number of daily cases, with some of the highest since last June. It has led to the implementation of the government's four level, Covid-19 colour-coded alert system - and there are 8 regions presently under a 'Level 2 Yellow Alert', with Montreal now part of the growing list. This came as the province saw more than 200 cases for six days in a row, with close to 300 cases this past Tuesday September 15th alone. At a press conference Premier Francois Legault said, 'The situation is critical. It's worrisome and we must act now' • September 19, 2020
By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca with a warning that there is presently a 'real risk' of a second wave, resulting in the return of various levels of lockdowns. He said he does 'not understand why some people are still ignoring warnings' or 'holding fall barbecues and corn boils with large groups or gathering in restaurants'. “Today I am making an appeal for the solidarity," he said. "Please think of vulnerable people, think of those waiting for surgery, think of those working in the health system, think of our children… it’s not time to hold family parties or parties with friends. We are all at war against the virus." The 8 regions who were at Level 1 Green and now at Level 2 Yellow include: the Eastern Townships, Outaouais, Montérégie, Baswww.mtltimes.ca
St-Laurent, Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec City, Laval and Montreal. It amounts to almost 75% of Quebecers now living in a 'Yellow' zone, which brings with it increased police inspections and strict controls on activities. Although there are no regions in the Level 3 'Orange Zone' as of yet, Quebec's Director of Public Health, Dr. Horacio Arruda believes that 'we will have some shortly' and that would result in stricter restrictions. Here are what the Levels and Color zones mean: GREEN LEVEL 1 - VIGILANCE: Vigilance requires constant attention amid the COVID 19 pandemic. This level corresponds to weak community spread and requires that all dictated basic measures are followed in all settings (physical distancing, respiratory etiquette, hand-washing, etc.). Other measures may also apply for specific activities and settings. YELLOW LEVEL 2 - EARLY WARNING: Early Warning is required as soon as transmission of the virus starts to grow. The basic measures will be strengthened and further action taken to promote and encourage compliance. For example, there could be more inspections and greater crowd control in various venues to facilitate physical distancing. continued on Page 6
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Quebec Court upholds suspension of Bill 40 for English School Boards Quebec's English school boards have won an important battle in their fight against Bill 40, the Quebec government's 'Act to amend the Education Act with regard to school organization and governance'. The act would have put an end to school boards in the province and replace them with 'Service Centres', taking away 'a minority community’s rights to manage and control their institutions'. On May 15th 2020, the QESBA along with co-applicants Adam Gordon (Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Parent Committee Chairman) and the Lester B. Pearson School Board, filed an 'interlocutory injunction and judicial review' in Quebec Superior Court. On August 10th, a Quebec Superior Court Justice, ruled that 'the plan raised serious questions pertaining to the constitutionality of Bill 40'. He also ruled that the disappearance of English-language school boards 'constituted irreparable harm'. The CAQ government appealed the decision, hoping to move forward with their plans, but on Thursday September 17th, the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the school boards by deciding • September 19, 2020
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to control and manage our school system, we will fully co-operate with all parties to speed this case along in as timely a manner as possible'. Three judges at the Quebec Court of Appeal have stated 'that given that the changes in school governance resulting from Bill 40 appear, at first glance at least, to withdraw powers of management and control from the English school boards and limit the eligibility of the members of the official language minority of Quebec for elected positions in the new school service centres, in this case the public interest leans in favour of protecting the rights of the official linguistic minority rather than implementing Bill 40 in the English educational sector, at least until there is a judgment on the merits'. The school boards also contended that Bill 40 'subverts a key public institution and governance structure that is run both by and for the Quebec English-speaking community' and that the 'legislations restricts the powers of all service centres'. With the suspension, they will now be able to hold elections to the existing school boards and not the service centres. 5
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Quebec being sued by teachers' union for back-to-school plan details The Fédération autonome de l’enseignement (FAE), representing nine unions with close to 44,000 teachers, from seven regions in the province including Montreal, Laval, Quebec, as well as the Laurentians, Estrie, Outaouais and Montérégie is filing a lawsuit in Superior Court. The goal of the lawsuit is to have the Quebec government provide them with the full details and protocols of their Covid-19 Back-ToSchool plan. There have also been concerns expressed by many of the students' parents that the Legault government has not been fully transparent about their plan since the school openings. Based on a report by epidemiologist Dr. Nima Machouf, the FAE's demands in the lawsuit contend that Quebec's plan is 'flawed when it comes to allowing students to attend classes unmasked' and then allowing students who are kept in what they call 'bubble' classes to continued from Front Page
ORANGE LEVEL 3 - MODERATE ALERT: Moderate Alert introduces new measures that target specific sectors of activity and settings where the risk of transmission is deemed higher. These sectors and settings will be subject to selective restrictions, prohibitions and closures (such as limits on the size of public gatherings; including weddings and parties, closures of bars and restaurants *with takeout allowed and the number of people allowed to gather in private residences would be reduced back to six). RED LEVEL 4 - MAXIMUM
By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca not have to physically distance themselves from others students. The report also questions the 'efficiency of ventilation systems in school classrooms' and notes that 'the coronavirus is airborne' and that the 'Quebec Education Ministry has established that ventilation in only 46% of school buildings is (what the government considers) satisfactory'. They also want the province 'to put in place an accelerated and effiALERT: Maximum Alert includes targeted and additional more restrictive measures that could extend to prohibiting non-essential activities in situations where risk cannot be sufficiently contained, while avoiding the generalized confinement that was experienced during the first wave of the pandemic as much as possible. There are still many unknowns and much uncertainty remains about the Covid-19 virus. Although potentially effective, reliable vaccines are being studied and tested around world, none has yet to be confirmed - and it could be months, a year or more away. If www.mtltimes.ca
cient screening mechanism to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in the school system' - and that Christian Dubé, Quebec's Health Minister who promised on August 10th to establish such a testing system, has not since provided 'any information on its nature or operations'. They also note that 'with COVID19 cases being reported in 246 schools over the past three weeks, the need for the government to act openly and quickly was essential'. For several weeks, the FAE has been asking the government to provide them with the detailed information, showing the number of COVID-19 infections reported in the schools system and who is being infected.“It is out of the question that we blindly rely on the government. We want to see these documents and to do so quickly," Sylvain Mallette, President of the FAE, said in a statement released on Monday September 14th. Quebecers want a return to 'normal', it is up to the people to make it happen, by diligently following the safety and health protocols. However, with some people refusing to wear masks, believing they are useless, or those flaunting the directives and the conspiracy theorists who for some unsubstantiated reason believe there is no virus and this is all some type of a 'global government plot to control us' - it is somewhat disconcerting. As the saying goes, 'It takes just one bad apple to spoil the bunch'. September 19, 2020 •
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3 [1] "Wolfwalkers" images of Irish myths and an enticing music make this animation movie one pleasant surprise at the Toronto International Film Festival [2] At the Venice Festival, the prize for best actor went to for Alfredo Castro, who plays a transvestite in love with a revolutionary, in "My Tender Matador" [3] "Nomadland," directed by Chloé Zhao won the best movie award in Venice. It is also being shown at the Toronto Festival
Festivals—Now in a virtual mode
For film lovers like me, high on the list of things that are missed during the pandemic, is being in a theatre experiencing that simple, yet enjoyable moment of seeing a movie. Moreover, within that experience, the very special occasion of a film festival. Something to remark: festivals provide the opportunity to see movies from places other than Hollywood—places where, indeed, many interesting films are made. The justified constraints imposed to prevent the spread of the disease, have hit hard the cinema industry, and have also reduced the possibilities of holding events such as film festivals. They cannot be held in the usual format: red carpet, celebrities in town, people lining up to get tickets or take a look at their favourite stars. The new situation, however, has also led to reinventing these events, and the results have not been all bad. TIFF, IN TORONTO, BUT ALSO HERE, AND EVERYWHERE The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), decided to experiment with a hybrid format. Some movies are being shown in theatres, with reduced seating capacity, while a larger selection is available online. This dual format, of course, has reduced its media impact in Toronto itself. Still, it has had an unexpected benefit for people outside that city: anyone can now watch the movies and other related events online, from any place in Canada. Of course, after one buys a ticket. A virtual festival has its advantages, although I would still miss the big screen. TIFF started on September 10, and at the time of writing this piece, I have had the chance to watch two interesting movies. One of them is an animation film from Ireland: "Wolfwalkers," directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, and set in the 17th century. Oliver Cromwell has led the colonization of Ireland, and in the county • September 19, 2020
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of Kilkenny—which has recently fallen to the English—the people are afraid of the wolves in the nearby forest. The Lord Protector himself has sent a wolf hunter, Bill (voiced by Game of Thrones' Sean Bean). The latter is accompanied by his daughter, Robyn, an apprentice hunter (voiced by Honor Kneafsey). Robyn is very independent, and wants to help her father. Still, she would soon discover an exciting world in the mysterious forest, inhabited by the maligned wolves. Very important in Robyn's discovery would be her friendship with Mebh (Eva Whittaker), a wild girl who was raised by wolves. Mebh, in turn, has some critical task to fulfil, and for that, she would need Robyn's help too. The story, skillfully using elements of Irish mythology and traditions, engages the viewer until the very end. Great animation work and enticing music convey a beautiful story in a way that would please all audiences. Another remarkable film I have seen online at TIFF is the Brazilian production "Memory House" directed by Joao Paulo Miranda Maria. Playing with elements of mystery, magic, and fantasy, the director, conveys the story of Cristovam (Antônio Pitanga, a noted actor in Brazil's Cinema Novo movement of the 1960s). He is an Inwww.mtltimes.ca
digenous–Black man from the rural north of Brazil who migrated for work during the economic boom to an affluent but strange Austrian enclave in the south. He is working for a milk-processing plant. The film deals with issues of discrimination. At the same time, it focuses on the contrast between the modern world and a past full of mysterious images. VENICE: FAR AWAY, BUT CLOSE ENOUGH WHEN VIRTUAL The Venice Film Festival is the oldest one in the world, and it too had to deal with the conditions created by COVID-19. Not surprisingly, the Venice event—which finished just as TIFF started—also resorted to some virtual shows. This was also an advantage for critics located on the other side of the Atlantic. The Venice Festival's main award went to the American film "Nomadland" directed by Chloé Zhao.This film will also be shown at TIFF, which describes it as a "wise and intimate portrayal of life as a modern-day nomad." Another film that had a triumphant reception in Venice was "My Tender Matador" a Chile-Mexico-Argentina coproduction, directed by Rodrigo Sepulveda, based on a novel by Pedro Lemebel. The movie is set in Chile during the 1980s, under the Pinochet dictatorship. The protagonist— played by Alfredo Castro, who got the prize as best actor at the festival—is an old transvestite who, without knowing at first, gets involved in a dangerous, but crucial guerrilla action. The transvestite, who falls in love with one of the guerrillas, plays a dangerous game in a social milieu where his homosexual condition is not appreciated. TIFF ends September 19. Tickets for the digital screenings are $19 and $26. Check the films by visiting: https://www.tiff.net/available-tickets 9
The world of Virtual wine tastings In an post COVID-19 world, society wont be the same anymore and the world of wine is no stranger to that.The pandemic has brought the concept of the virtual wine tasting and it looks that it will stay with us for a while.
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specialists, in an informal mood. After choosing their respective webinars, customers will be able to order the wines via the SAQ. A first in this edition-Available online: a directory of 600 private import products Another premier , in collaboration with the SAQ, the mobile application and the website of La Grande Dégustation will offer a listing of 600 private import products, which it will be possible to order, individually, then have it delivered, at any SAQ store in Quebec For more information please visit: https://www.lagrandedegustation.com/en/
licorice and potpourri. The bouquet has great depth leading to deep notes of savoury cured meat with hints of cloves and black pepper.The fruit is so fine as well. There are hints of blueberry, black cherry and plum. On the palate, this wine is all about texture. It is quite polished in the palate, enveloping every inch in your mouth. Actually. It has a flair of Auguste Clape Cornas with the nose of a CrozesHermitage.Tannins are quite silky and ultra smooth but don't let this fool you. This wine has not said its final song.This is a perfect wine. So please, get yourself a case or two and live the experience like myself
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A rich version of Verdejo. Fruit reminiscent of ripe orchard fruit reminiscent of pear and peach jam. On the palate, it has a La Grande Degustation Event riper and creamier texture than most For its 2020 edition, the organizers of La Verdejos yet retaining a freshness and Grande Dégustation de Montréal are beautiful acidity. Lovely wine to have with a launching La Grande Dégustation virtually vegetable fall risotto from October 26 to 31.This ambitious virIl Grappolo Rosso di Montalcino. SAQ tual event will allow to connect producers, #13629676 $23.35 importers, and wine lovers, who, in the safety of their homes, will be able to exchange, discover and order their bottles, A beautiful Tuscan red reminiscent of dark just in time for the holidays.It sounds quite olives, leather and red currants. Full body, strange to do a wine festival online but its austere with a marked acidity.Traditional in the best option out there under COVID- style but nevertheless an awesome wine. Perfect for a steak dinner. 19 circumnstances. The festivities start on October 26 with Stefano Amerighi Syrah 2016 (Private a a live 5 to 7 to kick off the celebrations. Import, Le Vin dans le Voiles, Then on October 30 and 31, inspired by around $50, Six pack case) the spirit of what made the event famous, 25 small tasting workshop in ''webinar'' Vintage tasted 2015: On the nose this mode will connect together producers and wine displays bright aromas of lavender, 10
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Divine and graceful. Aromas of orange peel, dry orchard fruit complemented by nougat and roasted herbs. Elegant, almost ethereal. Pairing well with lentil soup. Interesting blend of Trebbiano ( 45%), Malvasia ( 35%) and Verdicchio ( 20%). Poderi Sanguineto I e II. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016. $48 (Private Import, Symbiose Vins) Fantastic Sangiovese from the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG in Tuscany. Delicate yet complex aromas of cherry confit, leather and that dusty minerality so sublime of well made Sangiovese.With aeration in the glass, nuances of halzenut dark chocolate and toasted cofee comes to mind. Great palate. Polished with silky a mouthfeel. Tannins are a bit tight now so you can hold it for a few years. Complex retronasal that brings to mind violets, and barn nuances. Long and harmonious with a finale that brings to mind Cohiba tobacco. September 19, 2020 •
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The Old Rotisserie Fusee closes after a debilitating season of Pandemic at Montréal’s Central, but previous owner Yves Lalime opens under a new banner at same location
By Domenic Marinelli mtltimes.ca
For years the blue banner signaling Rotisserie Fusee’s presence in Montreal’s Central Station was a landmark presence, allowing one and all who passed through “La Gare Centrale” to know that succulent rotisserie chicken was just a mere few paces from the tracks and the long lines of waiting travelers. For 23 years to be exact, this restaurant flourished and rose to prominence amidst a food court that promised diversity and tasty treats from all cuisines the world over. The effects of Covid-19 on Central Station To say that central station was hit hard would be putting it way too mildly. Covid19 did a pretty good job of putting a stop to a lot of progress all over the city, but the effects it had on Central Station were in fact tantamount and the damage felt by one and all is unavoidable. All restaurants below were hit, their numbers dropping considerably, even pillars of the Central Station restaurants like Fusee and the long-standing and much respected Daily Planet. A Brief outstanding history Fusee was formed on a partnership forged in a rich history. The former group of owners which included Yves Lalime and two other partners he met while they were all employees at the former pillar of Montréal rotisserie, Rotisserie Laurier. This restaurant made quite a bit f noise a few years back when it was purchased by none other than Chef Gordon Ramsey and ultimately turned into Ramsay Rotisserie, now defunct. Together with his partners and staff, Lalime turned his franchise into a pillar of the D-Town core, where they supplied food to many of the local offices and put out large orders at an overwhelming speed—such capabilities included 500 poutines in under 30 minutes, delivered of course to happy customers. And what of Fusee in this era of pandemic? You will not be seeing Fusee Rotisserie, but in its place stands Au Coq, but rest assured that the primary owner of the previous restaurant,Yves Lalime is at the helm of this restaurant as well, along with the original • September 19, 2020
Station, or rather it was on the day I went down to cover this story. Overall, they have done well as a conglomerate in spite of Covid-19 … many take-out lines all over the city full, even at the height of the virus. But the fact that the company decided to close the Central Station local, it sends a pretty severe message. Other restaurants and outlets are still serving up their menus, abiding by the rules set up by the pandemic and things will The newly decorated front façade of the hopefully be getting back to normal soon enough—we can only hope. With the Au Coq location—formerly Fusee—as old-time employee, Eduardo Campos and threat of a second wave coming, though, we can only hold our breath and wait for the part-owner Nathalie Chartrand stand proverbial other shoe to drop. watch, ready to serve and longstanding Chef from Fusee. So in the end, it’s just a simple banner change … the dedication to exceptional rotisserie chicken is still present, as is the dedication to service, which I witnessed first-hand. I was there on the first day of their reopening, and many people showed up. The minute clients saw that the gate was pulled and the lights were on, shining onto the new décor, they showed up in moderate droves, and it was back to business as usual. From right to left: Owner Yves Lalime, Many clients even recognizing Yves Lalime Co-owner Nathalie Chartrand, and and members of his staff, who was always long-time employees, Eduardo Campos an active owner in the previous franchise and Valentin Georgiev—standing proud and plans to be at the helm of this new after a good first service back in operabanner as well. It was warm to see, the tion under the new banner clients and owner happy to be back in the mold of he providing a service and the con- In all honesty, we hope it passes us all by, sumption of it on the other side, the client’s and in the meantime …visit Central Station side. And it was nice to see some sort of in Montréal, and support local food, as regularity return in those halls below the they’re all willing and able to serve you with a smile … and be sure to visit the newly earth’s surface in D-Town. opened Au Coq, where experience and Other restaurants in the Gare You know there’s a problem when Mc- dedication will be tasted in the food—trust Donald’s is closed, which it is at Central old Domenic on that one … I can surely attest.
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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.
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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 tools to stay afloat. I once trained a 90 year old woman in her own
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Fight the Fear by Dr. Jeffrey L. Gurian We all have fears. And during these uncertain times so far this year, our fears have ramped up several notches, whether it be about security, surviving, getting sick, dying, as well as those long time clinical fears dealing with heights, closed in places, and even the number 13. But dealing with our fears has one big drawback: allowing those fears to rule our lives. Jeffrey Gurian, a New York-based writer, comedian, performer, producer, radio per-
By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca sonality and comedy authority thanks to his "Comedy Matters" column and web series, has had to deal with his share of fears throughout most of his life; he has learned to face and deal with them, but he never allowed them to take over his everyday life. And confronting them has allowed him to graduate from a tough dental school program, have a cosmetic dental practice, teach oral medicine, as well as become an authority on spirituality and psychotherapy. To show how he managed to conquer his fears towards leading a successful, productive life, Gurian has produced a book dedicated to this subject that will give you that much needed boost when facing fear, which is called Fight the Fear. This book is the second volume of a trilogy dealing with personal wellness (which began over a year ago with the publication of Healing Your Heart, Changing Your Mind that explains how to obtain happiness through humor and spirituality). Since Fight the Fear was published last month, it hit the top spot on Amazon in several categories and garnered nearly 60 reviews that were all five-star rated reviews. And why this book has received such enthusiastic acclaim so quickly is quite simple. Gurian doesn't bog down the reader with a sea of psychological and clinical explanations of fear and why people get them. Instead, he uses a more easier approach by breaking down the concept of fear to its simplest terms, and injects his personal experiences with fear and how he faced them, which as a result, gives the reader a much more solid sense of personal recognition that reassures them they are not the only people who are going through this struggle. It gives this book a great deal of credibility to anyone who is hesitant to face this subject, let alone read about it. The above argument is clearly, and plainly, stated by Gurian that sets the tone of the book so strongly, in which he writes "Fear is a bully. It doesn't want you to accomplish • September 19, 2020
anything. It wants you to stay home in bed with the covers over your head. Fortunately bullies usually back down when you stand up to them." Gurian then presents his personal perspective by offering several past scenarios during his life that shows how he brought down his own fear bully. He recounts such past episodes like his four years in dental school, which he had to deal with constant bullying from classmates and exceedingly difficult teachers over mundane matters like the length of his hair; conquering the terror of performing stand-up comedy in front of a live audience; and personally dealing with the stress-laden experience of long distance travel by going to Europe and Japan for the first time ... as a solo traveller www.mtltimes.ca
(especially when you're lugging all of your bags between airports, hotels and train stations on a collapsible luggage cart that keeps on collapsing when you don't want it to). Fight the Fear is an uplifting, reaffirming book that gives us the opportunity to realize our fears and realize there is no shame to have them, and build up the courage to defeat them or make them more manageable. So don't let fear make you live in the shadows. Put on your boxing gloves to fight that bully in your life. And with Jeffrey Gurian in your corner, you will emerge as the victor. Both the e-book and paperback versions of Fight the Fear are available at www.amazon.com and www.amazon.ca . 15
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Time to ask the thieves By Martha Shannon mtltimes.ca
Back in the peak of the Black Death (1348-1350) when everyone was dying left right and centre, a quartet of thieves were captured and threatened with being burned alive for their crimes against the plaque victims. Let’s ask the thieves how they stayed safe. “Why,” implored the judge, “can you go about committing such horrific theft crimes against the ill and the dead and yet remain immune to this horrible plague? Tell me your secret and be spared the fire of death.” The story goes that the four thieves, who were previously spice and perfume merchants, had lost their jobs due to the closure of the harbours and the ports. During this deathly time, the robbers coated themselves in what came to be called the
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Thieves’ Oil. They robbed graves and didn’t get sick. They told the truth to the king and were spared the fire of death. The king hung them instead. Oh…in simpler times. Today we have the Covid Attack. So far, few weapons. Soaps, alcohol sanitizers, distancing, masks, isolation, some testing. Maybe soon, disinfecting robots. Vaccine in the making. Medicines being studied. Recently I read about a door that disinfects. Enter through this passageway as it measures the body temperature, and a mist, ozone and ultraviolet light kill bacteria. Voila! Does it really work? They say no and it is not approved. But it is on the market. I would rather listen to the thieves than be zapped with who knows what. We are waiting for a cure, a vaccine, and an understanding of the New World. It will
come. We just need to be patient and diligent. Staying positive helps. We can give ourselves a hug and maybe our bubble buddies. Masking tape and painted lines or symbols help us to know our place. We are forced to use alcohol based sanitizers. As so many are being recalled, we never know exactly what we are being asked to squirt when we venture out. We have to trust the management of the establishment we are entering. We know detergents do clean, but so does real soap and water. And it is safe When we can use the less harsh choices, let us do so. We do have a unique Thieves oil, plus blend (rose, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary, manuka, aloe), based sanitizer that we have sold for years and people do love it. We based it on history, listened to the thieves and the love for es-
sential oils. While it does not compete with the required alcohol based sanitizers against COVID, it is popular as a disinfectant against less hostile enemies. But who knows.They don’t exactly test many natu-
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ral products for this kind of defense. Too many variables. But people are liking it now to relax their hands and feel clean after the harshness of stronger necessities. The scent of cinnamon always elicits a
smile. It purifies, especially when soap and water are not available. It reminds me of simpler times when nature’s gifts were aplenty and sought after. Our world in undergoing a cleansing. And as one author wrote, nature is asking to remember that we are their guests, not their masters. Be safe. We miss seeing you at the cancelled shows. Our shop is open 3 days a week. Our online is always there for you. We stand behind our products. We give great customer service. Visit us at natural.ca. Subscribe to our newsletter. Please take note of our opening hours: ‘La Boutique Earth to Body’, 89 Lucerne, Pointe Claire, QC H9R 2V1) Email info@natural.ca Store: Tues,Wed,Thurs: 10-4
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