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REM Airport station - Ottawa expected to announce advance funding After the Quebec government suddenly decided to withdraw funding for the REM station at Montreal's Trudeau Airport on November 19th, the authorities at ADM (Aeroports de Montreal) found themselves in a dire situation. Already struggling with an expected financial loss of $600 million, due to a 97% reduction in passenger traffic since the pandemic began in early spring, the future of the station (one of the most fundamental of the system) was in jeopardy. Even with work on the tunnel for the station already moving forward, Quebec's Transport Minister, François Bonnardel said 'the government has already invested $1.28 billion in the REM, not including $192 million for the implementation of mitigation measures, while Hydro-Quebec has also contributed $295 million… at this stage, we believe that efforts can still be made by the Montreal airport, which falls under the • December 5, 2020

purview of the federal government and not of the Quebec government, in the search for a solution for the financing of this project'. It made little sense to the ADM, seeing it was clear the airport was struggling and that Quebec would benefit financially from the REM project, especially Hydro Quebec from the electrically powered transit system. However, it appears the Federal government is ready to step in and make sure that what they consider an 'essential' project is realized - according to La Presse, a Quebec French-language digital newspaper. Canada's Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, is expected to make an announcement in her economic and financial update on Monday November 30th - that 'Ottawa will advance the funds necessary for the realization of this part of the project, deemed crucial by the City of Montreal and the business community of the metropolis' a reliable source told La Presse www.mtltimes.ca

(translated from French) who chose to remain anonymous, as they were not authorized to speak publicly about it. 'Mme Freeland is forced to further untie the cords of the federal grant as a result of the decision of the Legault government to withdraw the financial package, which was the subject of talks between Ottawa and Quebec in recent months to ensure the construction of this station' they said and that 'this project is unanimously described as essential for providing the airport with an intermodal public transport network worthy of a large North American city, like Toronto or Vancouver, among others' and 'the federal government will pay for the REM station at the airport… it just didn't make sense not to do this part of the project. We are doing the REM mainly to have a quick link between the airport and downtown Montreal… it will be settled next week'. 3

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After dealing with several Covid-19 outbreaks during April and May, the Lakeshore General Hospital is now facing another battle. This time three units have cases, with four respiratory therapists also infected as of November 30th, according to a Montreal Gazette report. A source, who granted them an interview 'on condition of anonymity' (as they were not authorized to speak to the media) told them the 'respiratory therapists are working throughout the hospital' and suggested 'that they might have inadvertently spread the coronavirus'. “In order to know the extent of the spread, they should do massive testing but they won’t," the source said. "This continual reluctance to screen properly has been displayed again and again at the Lakeshore. They just do not want to know because they fear they’d have to shut the place down due to so many staff testing positive.” However, in response to some questions, Annie Charbonneau, (spokesperson for the • December 5, 2020

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declined to provide them with the number of staff or patients infected or identify the three wards (for reasons of confidentiality) but said that 'crews are now disinfecting the three units, and the hospital has suspended all admissions and visits to them unless there are humanitarian reasons'. Officials have yet to identify the source of the outbreaks and even then, 'normal clinical activities are expected to continue at the Lakeshore' she stated. This all comes in the face of a growing number of outbreaks at some long-term care residences, including the CHSLD Manoir de l’Ouest de l’île in Pierrefonds, reporting a total of 33 infected residents (almost half of their residents) to date and the Maimonides Geriatric Centre in Cote Saint-Luc with 30 residents (recently transferred to the Jewish General and Hôtel Dieu hospitals) and 10 deaths during the second wave of the pandemic. 5

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Covid-19 cases rising across Quebec schools Although Quebec's CAQ government continues to maintain that Covid-19 cases in schools across the province remain stable - the numbers published by their own Ministry of Education do not appear to uphold those conclusions. Their data includes pre-school, elementary and high schools in both the public and private sectors (as well as vocational and adult education centres). As of Thursday November 27th, 2,070 schools have reported at least one confirmed case of Covid-19 since the school year started (compared to 635 schools reported on September 29th) with 1,013 now dealing with active cases. There are presently 1,018 class closures - with 882 in public schools and 136 in private schools (where the majority of cases have been reported) and 3 schools currently closed or partially closed. A total of 11,293 students and 2,648 teachers have now been diagnosed with Covid-19 since the start of the school year in September. Cumula-

By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca tively, there have been 13,941 schools with 3,359 active cases 2,808 in the public sector and 551 in the private sector, since the start of the pandemic. Of those numbers, 10,582 students and staff have recovered after being infected. Since schools reopened, there have been temporary class closures, but no complete shutdowns. The government has upheld their theory that the infections in schools are not the main source of transmission, but a 'reflection' of what is going on from outside in the community. Still, several experts in the www.mtltimes.ca

field of infectious disease and public health feel quite differently - maintaining that the main spread of the virus is coming from schools and out into the community instead, of which the government refuses to acknowledge. More importantly, all the constant changes students have been experiencing in their schedules and curriculum are proving to have serious implications on their well-being, making them feel increasingly stressed and worried. Closing schools have proven to be challenging as well, with social-isolation taking its toll. Is online learning the best option? The question remains, where do we go from here as the virus continues to spread - with no real end in sight? For the goverments full list of schools go to: https://cdncontenu.quebec.ca/cdncontenu/adm/min/education/publica tions-adm/covid-19/reseauScolaire_listeEcoles_ANG.pdf? December 5, 2020 •

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Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the population. This, according to the newest wave of data collected through a nationwide monitoring survey on the mental health impacts of COVID-19, released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with UBC researchers. Most people in Quebec (69%) indicate they’re worried about the second wave of the virus, with 58% worried about a loved one or family member dying, and only 8% feeling hopeful. As winter approaches, 32% of Quebecers say their mental health has deteriorated since March. 32 % are worried about finances. “Cold weather, uncertainty, eroded social networks and restrictions on holiday gatherings are hitting at a time when people are already anxious, hopeless and fearful that things are going to get worse,” says CMHA’s National CEO, Margaret Eaton. “I am afraid that many people are in such despair that they can’t see past it.” Of great concern is the sharp increase in suicidality this fall, with 1 in 10 Canadians (10%) experiencing recent thoughts or feelings of suicide. That’s up from six per cent in the spring and 2.5 per cent throughout pre-pandemic 2016.

“We are seeing a direct relationship between social stressors and declining mental health,” says lead researcher Emily Jenkins, a professor of nursing at UBC who studies mental health and substance use. “As the pandemic wears on and cases and related restrictions rise, a good proportion of our population is suffering. Particularly concerning are the levels of suicidal thinking and self-harm, which have increased exponentially since before the pandemic and are further magnified in certain sub-groups of the population who were already experiencing stigma, exclusion, racism and discrimination.” Unfortunately, few Quebecers are getting mental health services and supports they need, while many are relying on a combination of healthy and unhealthy strategies to cope. 13% of Quebecers have indicated that they have increased their use of substances as a way to cope. Nearly a fifth of people (21%) in Quebec have increased alcohol use, while many have also increased their use of other substances, including cannabis (6%) and prescription medication (7%). The pandemic keeps underlining that mental health is not an individual responsibility, and that policy-level interventions are required. Even before the pandemic, the mental health care system in Quebec was

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not meeting people’s needs due to long waitlists, access issues, inequity and underfunding. “Community mental health services can take the pressure off hospitals and acute care, which have been hit hard by COVID19, but they are chronically underfunded. Governments need to fund services in the community to ensure that people get the help they need sooner,” says Karen Hetherington, President of the Canadian Mental Health Association (Montreal Branch and Quebec Division). The survey was dispatched by Maru/Matchbox from September 14-21, 2020 to a representative sample of 3,027 people ages 18 and up living in Canada. It is the second of three strategic waves of national surveying that is also aligned with work being conducted by the Mental Health Foundation in the U.K. To get help: • Get free mental health help at cmha.ca/bounceback or https://ca.portal.gs/ • Reach Kids Help Phone at 1-800-6686868 or www.kidshelpphone.ca • Thinking of suicide? Call 1-833-456-4566 (in QC: 1-866-277-3553) or visit www.crisisservicescanada.ca. • In an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or visit your nearest emergency department.

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Chief Public Health Officer of Canada latest update on how canada is handling the pandemic crises In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today: "As the resurgence of COVID-19 activity continues in Canada, we are tracking a range of epidemiological indicators to monitor where the disease is most active, where it is spreading and how it is impacting the health of Canadians and public health, laboratory and healthcare capacity. The following is the latest summary on national numbers and trends, and the actions we all need to be taking to maintain COVID-19 at manageable levels across the country. Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 383,468 cases of COVID-19, including 12,212 deaths reported in Canada; these cumulative numbers tell us about the overall burden of COVID-19 illness to date. Though the cumulative number is high and many areas are experiencing rapid growth, it is important to remember that the vast majority of Canadians remain susceptible to COVID-19. This is why it is important for everyone to continue with individual precautions to protect ourselves, our families and our communities. At this time, there are 66,369 active cases across the country.The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of 5,861 new cases (Nov 25-Dec 1) and 74,596 people tested daily, with 7.4% testing positive (Nov 22-28). Both community transmission and outbreaks are contributing to COVID-19 spread in Canada, including spread to high risk populations and settings. Cases are increasing among older adults, with those aged 80 years and older currently having the highest incidence rate, nationally. More and larger outbreaks are occurring in long term care homes, congregate living settings and hospitals, and spreading in Indigenous communities and more remote areas of the country. These developments are deeply concerning as they put countless Canadians at risk of life-threatening illness, cause serious disruptions to health services and present significant challenges for areas not adequately equipped to manage complex medical emergencies. Across Canada, the number of people experiencing severe illness continues to increase. Provincial and territorial data indicate that an average of 2,377 people with COVID-19 were being treated in Canadian hospitals each day during the most recent 7-day period (Nov 25-Dec 1), including 466 of whom were being treated in intensive care units. During the same period, there were an average of 85 COVID19-related deaths reported daily. This situation is putting pressure on local health10

Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Office care resources and forcing hospitals to ever, this year the best way to protect make the difficult decision to cancel elec- yourself, your family, and those most at risk tive surgeries and procedures in several of severe illness from COVID-19 in our areas of the country. communities is to avoid non-essential Canada needs a collective effort, from in- travel, given the high rates of COVID-19 in dividuals and public health authorities, to many areas of the world. Canada's official support and sustain the response through global advisory, advising Canadians to avoid to the end of the pandemic, while balancing non-essential travel outside Canada, as well the health, social and economic conse- as the cruise ship advisory and pandemic quences. Given continued rapid growth of COVID-19 travel health notice all remain the epidemic, there is an urgent need for in effect. If you must travel, please consult everyone to take individual actions to not these travel advisories to get informed on only protect ourselves but also our popu- the risks and requirements, including quarlations and communities at high risk. To do antine, from other countries. Also, rememthis, we need to limit close contacts to only ber that upon your return, you will need to those in our immediate household and re- follow the rules set out by the emergency duce in-person interactions to only essen- orders under the Quarantine Act.Travellers tial errands and activities, while consistently are expected to make quarantine plans, maintaining key public health practices: stay within their own means, in advance of arhome/self-isolate if you have any symptoms, maintain physical distancing, wear a face rival and are required to report any sympmask as appropriate (including indoors toms of COVID-19. Canadians can also go the extra mile by with people from outside your immediate sharing credible information on COVID-19 household), and keep up with frequent hand, cough and surface hygiene. Avoid the risks and prevention practices and measthree C's as much as possible: closed ures to reduce COVID-19 in communities spaces with poor ventilation, crowded and by downloading the COVID Alert app places where many people gather, and close to break the cycle of infection and help contact situations where you cannot keep limit the spread of COVID-19. What comes next for us this Fall and two metres apart. Importantly, please follow the guidance of your local public health Winter is for every one of us to determine, through our decisions and actions. Every efauthorities. With the weather growing colder and fort you can make matters. Let's bring winter almost upon us I know that many, COVID-19 down, together! Read my backincluding older Canadians, are dreaming of grounder to access more COVID-19 Inforspending time in warmer climates. How- mation and Resources on ways to reduce the risks and protect yourself and others." www.mtltimes.ca

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Molson resigns with Habs Molson Coors Beverage Company and the Montréal Canadiens announced a longterm extension to their partnership of over six decades, established and uninterrupted since 1957. Throughout the years, Molson and Club CH have formed a quintessentially Montréalais pairing as icons in the city’s history and identity.The extension officially begins at the start of the 2020-21 season and names Molson Export as the Official Beer and Proud Partner of the Montréal Canadians. Molson also holds a partnership at the league-level as an Official Beer of the NHL. “Since 1786, Molson has been part of the cultural fabric of Montréal, from the moment a young John Molson began his journey of entrepreneurship and community, to today where we continue to be Montréalproud in the investments we make and the alliances we keep,” said Frederic Landt• December 5, 2020

meters, President of Molson Coors Beverage Company in Canada. “As we further our partnership, we share in the responsibility and honour of bringing joy to fans of Montréal beer and Montréal hockey.” Within the partnership, Molson maintains the exclusive rights to use team marks, logos and trademarks in advertising and promotion at retail, bar and restaurant establishments, while both entities will collaborate to introduce new consumer experiences, fan activations, and offers. Inarena, Molson will reintroduce the Molson Ex Zone – the fan experience destination at the Bell Centre. “The history the club shares with the Molson brewery runs deep and our future together is exciting,” said Geoff Molson, Owner, President and CEO, Club de hockey Canadien. “Together, both celebrated 16 of 24 Stanley Cup wins, witwww.mtltimes.ca

nessed some of the most memorable milestones in-arena, and connected with fans behind the TV who held Molson Export in hand and the CH badge on their heart. Their loyalty and investment in the club, players and fans has marked our history and will continue to play an important role in our future.” While other brands in the Molson Coors portfolio have briefly held the title of Official Beer of the Montréal Canadiens, it is Molson Export who now reclaims the torch it held for 58 of the 63 years of partnership. Kicking off with a promotional campaign called “Derrière l’équipe depuis toujours”, Molson Export and the Montréal Canadiens waste no time in getting Montréalers ready for the new season with the return of a local fan favourite. 11

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OQLF wants your 'take-out' to be your 'plat à emporter' Quebec's language watchdogs, under the watchful eye of Simon Jolin-Barrette (the Minister Responsible for the French Language in the province) are on patrol again. This time they are targeting the use of the words 'take-out' as a contributor to the “worrisome decline” of French, especially in Montreal. The OQLF (Office québécois de la langue française) is now encouraging the use of 'plat à emporter' instead. This comes not long after restaurants, already struggling to keep their businesses alive, were targeted with warnings and fines for words on signs not featuring French more prominently. 'Deli', understood by all Quebecers was one of them. 'Why choose to 'take out' when you could order in French, your 'plat a emporter' prefere? It's better in French!' they wrote in a tweet, partly translated here in English. In the tweet from the OQLF was a link to dictionary entry where it said the term 'take out' is 'generally absent from Quebec and European reference works' and 'is not acceptable, because it's made up of two English words' and 'does not integrate naturally into the language'. So instead, the OQLF is encouraging the use of 'plat à emporter' as it is acceptable. The question if 'pick-up' will soon fall to the same fate remains. Just a little over two months ago, Jolin• December 5, 2020

Barrette announced new measures towards enforcing the French language charter - 'Protection of the French language is a priority for your government' he wrote on his Facebook page (translated from French). 'Today I announced a historic reinforcement of the action of the Office québécois de la langue française. With an investment of $5 Million, three new regional offices will open and 50 new posts

will be created. Of these, 20 will be fully dedicated to accompanying companies with fewer than 50 employees, where the needs are critical.This is a first concrete measure of your government's action plan to protect, promote and enhance the French language'. He is soon expected to be introducing legislation strengthening Quebec’s French Language Charter.

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Missy (Taylor Richardson) one of the girls in the group of 8th graders waiting in the parking of a small-town nightclub in "18 to Party"

18 TO PARTY: Teenage anxieties, dreams, and UFOs A little bit of nostalgia for those growing up in the 1980s is what this movie brings: Reagan is in the White House, critical times in the economy, and yes, the recurrent topic of UFOs is not far from the thoughts of this group of teenagers. The boys and girls who make up the group are all 8th graders waiting for the local night club to open. They are not even sure that they would be allowed in. Still, while waiting, they would experience boredom, hostility, and some affection too. "18 to Party" marks the directorial debut of Jeff Roda, for whom the movie "is personal and much more than I had originally thought. In the macro sense, I had set out to write a love letter of sorts to Generation X.A forgotten generation that grew up largely left to its own devices and managed to somehow end up the better for it. It's a generation I'm proud to be a part of." The director's personal insight into that generation is clearly conveyed in the mix of emotions: from moments of tension—including a heated exchange over the Reagan government—to times of genuine care for each other. Of course, moments in which 14

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members of the group exchange expressions of scorn are very typical in any adolescent environment. The dialogues also reflect some of the anxieties and fears of the kids. There have been some suicides, there are fears and insecurities. Brad (Oliver Gifford) displays a belligerent behaviour, giving the occasion to others to engage in some violence too. A very typical reaction of people at that age. The girls' attitudes are also interesting to mention: Missy (Taylor Richardson) and www.mtltimes.ca

Kira (Ivy Miller) seem to enjoy alternating between indifference and aggressiveness.At times they seem to disdain the boys. In contrast, Amy (Alivia Clark) personifies a sweetness that is not incompatible with strength. She doesn't hide her feelings for Shel (Tanner Flood) either, who also likes her, but typically is somehow shy to take the initiative. Although at times, the pace of the movie is too slow, in general, most of the silent moments are very expressive of the state of mind of the characters. And yet, among the fantastic things they seem to be waiting for, the UFOs might be there as well. "18 to Party" is not the typical teenagers' movie. However, there is a great deal of music, in the end, there is little action: basically, everything happens an evening in a small town, where teenagers seem to be killing time exchanging a few words while waiting for something that might be the opening of the nightclub or the arrival of extraterrestrials. Available since Dec. 1 on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, and local providers. Running Time: 80 minutes. December 5, 2020 •

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Manuka is far from mainstream Many of you have heard of Manuka honey. That delectable darkish honey By Martha Shannon mtltimes.ca

that you paid a fortune for because it’s worth every nickel. You made sure you did not buy the cheap one, the paler colored, runny, fruity smelling, overly sweet one.You chose the better quality: of thicker consistency, nutty smelling, light brown. THE superfood loaded with nutritious minerals and vitamins. And because you know how good the honey is for you, you deduce correctly that is also amazing on the skin. Imagine it soothing a burn or an ulcer or that wound that just would not heal. It has been used in hospitals in New Zealand and the UK. Adding a little Manuka honey to your favourite skin

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marketing gurus play on our desire to be free of bad breath, gingivitis, cavities, convincing us that a swoosh of Listerine, Scope, or the like is the answer. Fast forward. While killing the bad bacteria, it can take the good along with it, including normal saliva leaving you with a dry mouth. But if that happens, we are told to take Biotene for dry mouth. If we listened and followed

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