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Old Orchard Avenue in NDG for the past 93 years, is facing imminent demolition so that commercial and community space, as well as much awaited affordable housing, could be constructed on that site.

Opened in 1927, the Empress Theatre was known for its neoEgyptian exterior design, and served as a vaudeville and burlesque venue, as well as a dinner theatre and

first-run movie theatre.

During the 1970s and 80s, it was best known as the popular Cinema V repertory movie theatre; however, a fire in 1992 forced the theatre to close down. And despite being acquired by the City of Montreal in 1999, the site of the former Empress Theatre remained abandoned and became a neglected eyesore in the neighborhood. These days, the building has gone

through an advanced stage of decay, with water infiltration, decrepit concrete floors, and a roof that is in a state of near collapse.

According to a report

by CTV News Montreal, which obtained a copy of the overview of plans for the theatre by the SHDM, Montreal’s public housing agency, the building would undergo a “partial or complete demolition” so that it can go ahead

with the development of the site. It calls for commercial space for such enterprises as art galleries on the ground floor, with community space and affordable housing for artists earmarked for the remainder of the new structure. There is also the possibility that the Egyptian-style façade can be preserved and integrated into the design of the new structure.

CTV News Montreal added that the project is still in its early stages, and the new building’s shape, style and design have yet to be decided.

Further studies on the project are forthcoming before a final decision will be reached on its design. As well, public consultations are slated to take place in April, so that the proposed project will accommodate the needs of the population of the area.

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By Bonnie Wurst mtltimes.ca has been reported in British Columbia. At a news conference on Monday March 9th, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry along with Health Minister Adrian Dix, announced that a man in his 80's who was diagnosed with the virus last week, died this past Sunday night. He was a resident of a long-term care home in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley

and had underlying health conditions. Another woman in her 70's at the care home, who was also diagnosed this past Saturday with the virus, is in stable condition and being monitored.

Officials from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have been at the care home since a woman who worked at the centre and at other facilities in Metro Vancouver was diagnosed with the virus. They believe they contracted the virus from her and an investigation following VCH's outbreak protocol is underway.

They are tracking other places where the infected worker may have been - while testing and monitoring of residents at the long-term care home in North Vancouver continues. Another health care worker, a woman in her 40's living

in the Fraser Health Region, also tested positive and is in isolation at her home.

To date, the province has 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with one being the first known case of community transmission of the virus. They have identified those who had close contact with the person and they are in isolation and being monitored. There have also been two other cases identified that are related to international travel - both live in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, a woman in her 50's who recently travelled to Iran and a man in his 30s who recently visited Italy. They are both are in isolation at home. As of Monday morning March 9th, there were more than 70 confirmed and presumed cases in Canada.

STM buses and metro to be cleaned daily against COVID-19 Mayor Valerie Plante announced today that Montreal’s metro and buses will be cleaned daily to help in the fight against the

COVID-19 virus. STM employees will also be given disinfectant wipes in order to keep their stations clean.

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The city is experiencing a rinse in the pest issues especially with the change in climate and warmer weathers

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100 Years of Radio Broadcasting vented an organ that could transmit its sound on radio waves.

By then, Marconi had already established his company in Montreal.

The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co. had its head office on 211 St. Sacrament, in Old Montreal. During the Frist World War, it was the only company in Canada authorized to use wireless telecomMariana Mejía Ahrens, Program Coordinator, munication. Marconi's and Anja Borck, Director of the MOEB plant was located on significant date is devices related to both William St. in Griffinbeing commem- the production and the town. orated this year: reception of radio sigFinally, on May 20, 100 years ago nals– is its graphic and attractive display of information. The exhibition gives the visitor extensive information about the precursors of wireless communication technology in the 19th century. Among them: German Heinrich Rudolph Hertz who discovered electromagnetic waves in 1886,

By Sergio Martinez Frenchman Édouard Branly inventor of the mtltimes.ca first device capable of the first radio broadcast detecting radio fretook place in Montreal. quencies, and of course, It was also the first in all Italian-born Guglielmo of Canada.The occasion Marconi, who in 1894 is being marked with an would experiment with impressive exhibition at the first radiofrequency the Musée des ondes transmission in his naEmile Berliner (MOEB), tive Bologna. Marconi located on the second floor of the RCA Build- would make the first radio ing in St. Henri. The lo- transatlantic transmission sending a cation used to be the message from NewRCA plant where a variety of electronic appli- foundland to England ances, from radio on December 12, 1901. receivers and record These, however, were players to devices for radiotelegraph transmilitary use during missions, i.e. using World War II, to the Morse code signals, no first Canadian satellite, voice yet. For the sendwere designed and built.

The exhibition has been ing of voice over the organized by the MOEB electromagnetic waves and the Société Québé- there was still necescoise des Collection- sary some new invenneurs de Radios tions: the diode tube Anciens. In the age of (vacuum tube) by the Internet and social British engineer John networks, perhaps Ambrose Fleming in some people may think 1904, and the triode that radio broadcasting tube by American Lee –at least in its most tra- DeForest in 1906.

The first time voice ditional form– is just a and music were conthing of the past or veyed by electromageven a dying medium. netic waves, would be Far from that, radio on Christmas Eve 1906, broadcasting is still a viwhen Reginald Aubrey able medium to inform Fessenden, who had and entertain. And inbeen born in Bolton, deed, it is also adapting well to reach audiences Eastern Townships, sent through the formats his greeting to Amerithat the Internet has can ships off the east coast. He was then generated.

But, those considera- working for the U.S. tions aside, one of the Weather Bureau. In exciting features of this 1912, a priest from exhibition –besides the Nicolet, Quebec, Fr. display of some valuable Georges Desilet, in-

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2020, the first radio broadcast took place: members of the Royal Society of Canada at Ottawa were able to listen to songs and speeches from the studios of XWA in Montreal (it would eventually become CFCF). "Montreal sings to Ottawa by telephone without wires" read the headline on the cover of "The Montreal Daily Star" of that date.

Of course, since receivers were not yet made industrially, only a few listeners were able

to witness that special moment.

Eventually, manufacturing receivers would shortly become one of the most lucrative businesses for Marconi and many other newcomers to the new medium. In Canada, the first mass-produced radio receivers were available in 1922. With radio receivers, other related devices would also be demanded by people who now wanted to listen to the new medium in the comfort of their homes.

For decades, especially

during its golden years between the 1930s and 1950s radio was the prime source of news and entertainment in Canada and North America in general.

Radio broadcasting, a medium that still has too much to offer, is 100 years-old in Montreal and Canada and is the subject of a well-deserved tribute at the MOEB.You can visit the exhibition at 1001 Lenoir St., St. Henri. For detailed information go to the website: radio100.moeb.ca

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This year’s International Women's Day coincided with the last day of the U SPORTS National Basketball Championships, where Maripier will be a referee. We felt it was an excellent opportunity to tell you about the story of a woman who’s exceptional journey got its start at Sun Youth.

Working at the highest levels in both men’s and women’s international basketball, Maripier is a female pioneer in basketball refereeing. aripier was first noticed by Sun Youth coaches in grade nine at Quebec Games, she was a clear standout.

She was invited to join the Hornets team and played there until the end of high school. At the time, her coach was Kara De La Perralle, the daughter of co-founder Earl De La Perralle.

While playing for Sun Youth, she improved her skills and learned the values of hard work and perseverance. Her growth on and off the court was quickly noticed by Cegep coaches from Montmorency and she was invited to play at one of the best programs in Canada. At Montmorency, Maripier won back to back national championships.

During her summers she returned to Sun Youth to play on their travelling AAU team.

The AAU teams’ goal is to play in tournaments and get noticed by college coaches. Eventually, Maripier earned an athletic scholarship to St. Bonaventure University, an NCAA Division I program. In university, she played all four years for the team and earned her bachelor’s degree in physical edu-

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cation. When she re- an exceptional coach. turned to Quebec, she She saw my potential became a physical edu- and took me under her cation teacher and head wing. I quickly felt supof the basketball pro- ported at Sun Youth." gram at the prestigious Kara De La Perralle private school Collège says in turn: “At the Jean-Eudes.

After a successful very beginning, Maripier playing career, Mairpier did not speak English.

Right after her first decided to take up ref- training with me, she ereeing. Her extreme told one of her friends: thoroughness and com- "I didn't understand a petitiveness are a recipe single word, but I think for success in any field. Kara wants me back She quickly went from a here tomorrow." volunteer referee to Maripier stayed with us working at the highest for more than 4 years levels for FIBA and US- before moving to the ports. She spent her next level. Look how far nights and weekends she’s come! She is a finetuning her craft. In very intelligent and 2011 she travelled to hardworking girl, and I Colombia, to partici- did not hesitate for a pate in the FIBA-Amer- second to support her ica referee clinic and when she asked me for obtained her FIBA cer- help with her scholartification. She recently ship paperwork to go learned that she was to the US.” one of the thirty interLike many of the athnational referees se- letes who were on Sun lected to officiate Youth sports teams, basketball at the 2020 Maripier mentions the Tokyo Olympic Games. feeling of having been Equipped for Real Life part of a big family. "At Maripier credits the Sun Youth, the door was “incredible years” she always open, you felt at spent at Sun Youth with home. There were peomuch of her success. "I ple from all backwas impressed. I didn't grounds. As in all good know much. I was that families, we were taught young Quebecer who fundamental values for had just arrived, I did the pursuit of our lives. not speak English. Kara The most important seemed tough to me. thing I learned there All of that got me out was work ethic. Like of my comfort zone. her father, Kara was acBut I quickly realized tually a very accessible that we girls were all person, very approachpassionate about the able in life, but during sport and that Kara was the practices, she was www.mtltimes.ca

strict. Uncompromising.

Her teaching could be summed up in three words: seriousness, rigour and fun. With that, the De La Perralle family really has equipped us for real life.”

A pioneer When we asked her about the absence of female referees on the basketball court, Maripier explained that it was often life events such as having a family or new professional opportunities that prevented women from pursuing professional careers in refereeing. However, she notes that in recent years, the reality has changed and that more and more women who are passionate about sport find new ways to reconcile these various aspects of their lives; their partner and employer, who better un-

derstand their approach, also give them more support. "Barriers are falling, gender barriers are breaking down.

More and more doors are opening in the world of sports, and that’s because women open them! There are opportunities to be seized and women are seizing them. Several young women excel as referees today. It's a question of timing, and the time is just right now.” Maripier is glad she can evolve in this context and will seize the momentum to pursue his career.

Sun Youth salutes Maripier Malo for her effort, perseverance and commitment, and all women thanks to whom there will be a greater female presence on basketball fields in the future. Thank you and well done, Maripier!

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Pride, discipline, surpassing oneself, teamwork, giving back to the next generation are just some of the values acquired during at Sun Youth. Sun Youth is definitely a very positive springboard for its athlete’s future. " -- Maripier Malo

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Montreal St Patrick's Day Parade postponed O ver the last several weeks the Executive Committee of the United Irish Societies of Montreal have been monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and have been in discussion with their partners and different levels of government on a daily basis.

They have also been discussing the situation with friends in Irish organizations across the globe and have learned a lot from their experiences. Their goal has been to make the best decision possible to mitigate concerns and to ensure our responsibilities have been met.

Montreal's St Patrick's Parade has been held consecutively since 1824 and the United Irish Societies have had the honour of hosting it since 1929. There is a responsibility to the members, the commu-

Is Guinness is good for you?

By Martha Shannon mtltimes.ca

nity and their history to ensure the continuity of this event and they take this responsibility very seriously.

With today's press conference held by the Premier and in collaboration with the City of Montreal they have both deemed it in the best interests of health and safety, Parade participants, and the general public to postpone Montreal's 197th St

Patrick's Parade.We will be sure to keep all informed of our future plans.

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ook closely at a glass of Guinness beer. It is not black, but a very dark shade of ruby. Precious like the gemstone. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a pint of Guinness and yes, you will feel good.

Proud drinkers of this fine brew attest to that. So much so, that the slogan ‘Guinness is good for you’ was born. Today, however, claiming that an alcoholic drink improves one’s health is illegal in Ireland.

So we just have to remember the slogan ourselves and pretend otherwise. But we know.

Guinness keeps the artery walls cleaner and free of harmful cholesterol. It is high in iron and low cal. It is a fact that Guinness keeps you younger. Shhhh.

Guinness is the best selling alcoholic drink in Ireland. The founder, Alex, started brewing this stout 258 years ago, back in 1759. If you are of Irish decent perhaps your ancestors did imbibe, but today Guinness can be found worldwide. Bitter, (English) extra smooth (Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon), Anniversary Stout (Down Under) and more.

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We made our Irish Stout Oatmeal Soap (Guinness) a couple of years ago to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. We had so many accolades it became a permanent Earth to Body product. One of our first ‘other than family' testimonials came from Monsieur Eau, the Water Guy. Many of you may know Monsieur Eau. He delivers water all over the island and is a regular water source at Earth to Body. It was two years ago, on a Saturday morning before St. Patrick's Day, that Monsieur Eau delivered his usual 5 large jugs. His strength he claims is not just that he totes water jugs all over, it is also because he drinks it. Of course. Pure and good water is hard to find.

Mousieur Eau water rocks! We thanked him with a couple of bars of our new Irish Oatmeal Stout soap and wished him a Happy St Patrick’s Day. Three days later I was surprised to see Monsieur Eau scurrying up our front path, jugless.

“Bonjour Monsieur Eau!” Did you forget something? You were just here a few days ago.

O Mon Dieu. Le savon.

Extraordinaire. I love it.

My sister loves it too.

Look at my hair. I need more. I want three cases.

It is parfait.” He beamed under his thick mane of white hair, always impressive, but now even more so. Freshly coifed with Irish Oatmeal Stout soap, now reigning as a shampoo too!

“Merci, Monsieur Eau.” We call our Guinness soap Irish Stout Oatmeal Soap’ . It is Castile based with Guinness, organic oatmeal and a very subtle touch of bergamot.

If you have Guinness beer, you can use the actual brew to nourish the skin. * Mix flat Guinness (let it sit for an hour or so), and add warm water to a couple of tablespoons of the beer. Let sit for a few minutes and rinse off. * Guinness beer contains brewer’s yeast and this kills bacteria. You can rinse your skin with Guinness and reap the benefits, especially for acne prone skin. Or just use our soap!

Enjoy your Guinness this St Patty’s Day weekend.

Or any day Cheers or ‘Sláinte’ as the Irish say. If you are reading this after St. Patty’s Day, ‘Sláinte encore’!

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Getaway: Thinking outside the box in New York City e Montrealers have probably been to New York City more than once already.Top 5 most visited city in the world, just behind Paris and London, the Big Apple, who received 13 million visitors last year, is a traveling "classic". While we might think we've seen it all already, why not think again, and, above all, think outside the box and forget about what we already know?

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mtltimes.ca When people think of New York City, Manhattan is often the first place we picture. The borough is home to big-name attractions, such as Central Park, the Empire State Building, the High Line and One World Observatory; the bright lights of Time Square and Broadway. But there's more to the borough than the obvious sights. Manhattan contains charming neighbourhoods and hidden green spaces, trendy boutiques and classic bars. Next time you go, why not stay away from the touristic center and explore... more South.

The transformation of Lower Manhattan For decades, the district of Lower Manhattan ( https://www.nycgo.com/b o r o u g h s - n e i g h b o rhoods/manhattan/lowermanhattan ) was associated to one thing and one thing only: Wall Street. But, things have changed and mentalities have evolved. In the last few years, New Yorkers started moving a little further south because other neighbourhoods were saturated and not suited to raise a family. Afterwards people also realized that Lower Manhattan is ideally located, close to the waterfront, the subway station and the ferry. Slowly, it is becoming the new hot spot and also a very interesting and mixed neigh-

The site of 2 World Trade Center is now home to a large public art installation bourhood.

Lower Manhattan indeed evolved into a vibrant, creative living district, with now 61,000 residents {triple that of 2000}.

To illustrate that, the renowned financial building of One Wall ( https://1wallst.com/ ) Street is actually being converted into a massive high-end residential and lifestyle project. Undergoing the largest office to condo transformation in New York’s history - the 50-storey art deco building will be an integrated residential development of 566 condominiums.

What to do in Lower Manhattan This changing neighbourhood has a lot to offer with its stunning architecture, world class shopping, dining, and abundant outdoor and waterfront access.

Pier17 ( https://1wallst.com/ ) is home to the Seaport Museum and the city’s largest concentration of restored maritime buildings, Pier 17 is being reclaimed for New Yorkers via dynamic food, drink, art, architecture, retail, and entertainment concepts that foster community and engage the city’s denizens, yearround. Pier 17 and the surrounding Seaport District comes out of its tourist trap shadows as its new tenants incorporate the neighbourhood’s rich past, while embracing its future as a port of discov-

ery.

- Oculus/Westfield Mall ( https://www.panynj.gov/w tcprogress/transportation-hub.html ) . Opened in 2016, the “Oculus” serves as the center piece of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub, incorporating 78,000 square feet of multi level state-of-the-art retail and dining. The concourses emanating from the Oculus link the entirety of the site above and below grade. With an additional 290,000 square feet of exciting, multi-level retail and dining space, the World Trade Center site is the focal point of Lower Manhattan.

- Brookfield Place ( https://bfplny.com/ ) is one of New York City’s newest and most dynamic districts. The 14-acre, 5building complex on the Hudson River in Lower Manhattan is home to some of the world’s most innovative companies and one of New York’s most celebrated experiential, culinary and shopping destinations.

Interesting new hotels and restaurants recently opened such as : the very cool and hype Indigo Hotel Lower East Side, ( an IHG Hotel) where a custom mural by graffiti legend Lee Quiñones greets you as you enter their 14th-floor lobby accompanied by a spectacular 360-degree view of Manhattan. The hotel also offers something very in demand in New York City

: a rooftop where you can sip a cocktail outside or take a dip in the open-air, heated pool (in season, of course). In addition, celebrity chefs Tom Colicchio opened Temple Court in the very chic Beekman Hotel while Jean Georges Vongerichten has

know your way to New York City, did you know about the Newark Air Tran? Forget about the costly taxis that will take you about an hour in traffic. You can get from Newark airport to New York Penn Station in 30 minutes chrono and - because you will want to visit and stay in Lower Manhattan - to the World Trade Center in 40 minutes with the Newark Air Tran. Newark is a great airport option while visiting New York City.

The main airline that flies to NYC from Montreal is Porter, which offers hard-to-beat rates, comfortable seats (they do not have middle seats!) and generous in-flight service (they offer free beer, wine and snacks).

Considering that you will not pay a fortune for your in Lower Manhattan. plane ticket and land in also committed to open- Newark where you will ing up a restaurant in the be able to take the Air Tran directly to Lower Seaport District.

Manhattan, your next getGetting there Now that you are sold on away is a no brainer. And the Southwest neighbour- you can then do just like hood on the island of me : sit back, relax, enjoy Manhattan, you need to and rediscover a city you plan your next getaway. thought you knew by While you must already heart.

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“Mob” a powerful, relevant production

round this time and finally catching the last year, when play on opening night, I the Centaur The- was so wrong about atre held its an“Mob” and strongly realized why its run was extended by a week before the curtain went up for the first time.

“Mob” takes place in a bed-and-breakfast dwelling somewhere in a small town in Quebec, which is run by a kindly elderly woman named Louise (Susan Bain),

By Stuart Nulman who is assisted by her mild mannered – yet remtltimes.ca cently unemployed and nual launch event to troubled – nephew unveil the productions (Matthew it planned to showcase Martin the following season, Kabwe). One day, a one of the shows slated young woman named for the 2019-2020 line- Sophie (Adrianne up was the English-lan- Richards) arrives at the guage debut of “Mob”, a play by Catherine-Anne B & B to stay for a few Toupin that was a major days as part of what she hit in its original French calls seeking an “opporlanguage version (which tunity”. Sophie also has went under the title “Le her own set of issues to meute”).

Based on the play’s deal with, which she exone-word title and plains in a series of rather menacing-look- stream-of-conscience ing poster, I got the im- monologues while she pression that “Mob” is alone in her room.

Throughout the dealt with the seamy underside of organized course of her stay, she crime in Montreal. develops a friendship However, after discov- with Martin (especially ering the heightened over countless bottles advance buzz about the of whiskey) as they play, which led to its run share their problems being extended from with each other every March 22 to March 29, night. As a result of

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these soul-searching conversations, Sophie gives Martin an idea on how to make some extra money with her help (which is quite risqué by nature, to say the least), and although hesitant at first, Martin goes along with Sophie’s idea, and it helps to boost his already wounded confidence.

The audience may think that this rather comical situation concludes “Mob” on a high note; however, it doesn’t prepare you for the play’s final scene, which is very surprising, disturbing and hits you like a sledgehammer between the eyes.This is a slam-bang play that deals with many controversial, relevant issues that has made its share of headlines over the past couple of years.

The performances by the trio that make up the cast of “Mob” are collectively powerful, with a personal chemistry that is second-tonone. Overall, this is a play that is definitely a must-see, and delivers a clever portrayal of the lengths people will go through in order to bring out the worst in

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Following the awards presentation, a keynote speech was delivered by veteran registered nurse Yvonne Sam, who urged for the need for more Black doctors in Montreal. The event concluded with topnotch entertainment that was provided by Halifax-born Motown singer Skipper Dean, and iconic Montreal soul singer Michelle Sweeney, who brought down the house with her energetic interpretation of several classic

Motown hits. *** The Festival de la Voix is set to stage its 7th annual edition of celebrating the finest in live vocal music from Canada and around the world with concerts, workshops and school concerts that will take place in five West Island suburbs (Lachine, Dorval, Beaconsfield Hudson and Pointe Claire) from March 21 to April 5.

Festival highlights include “Global Visions”, a celebration of melodies from India and percussion music from West Africa, Brazil and Latin America starring Lvanya and the Dharani Project (March 22); the male quarter Quartom (March 21); veteran Quebec singer Patsy Gallant accompanied by the 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron Band (March 28); Le Grand Concert with soprano Aline Kutan and 80 singers (April 3); and a free concert that will feature top notch musicians and soloists who will perform the music of Baroque masters Bach and Handel (March 29).

Ticket prices for these shows range from free of charge to $30, with a four-concert Festival Passport costing $90, and $75 for seniors and students. For more information about the festival, its shows and venues, go to: www.festivaldelavoix.com.

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By Marco Giovanetti mtltimes.ca Burgundy, Chardonnay could have a tendency to taste homogeneous alike no matter where is grown from California to Italy and passing through Australia. This is a reason that is putting wine lovers off to taste chardonnay. To get the essence of this grape you must drink Chablis In the spirit of getting to know more Chablis, I accepted the invitation of Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne ( BIVB) for an informal tasting this past September 11th at the Restaurant Magdalena in Montreal. “ Les Instants Chablis” event was a great opportunity to get acquainted with this Burgundy wine region.

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Petit Chablis come froms plateaux in hillside vineyards. It is fresh and aromatic with subtle floral nuances. The area of the production is 1010 h and its vineyards are located on either side of the river Serein. This AOP was established in 1944. It is one of the jewels in the crown of the Chablis region which forms the “golden gate” to Bourgogne.

In contrast, Chablis is the largest of the 4 appellations in terms of planted surface area. The area under production covers 3560 ha and their wines are more structured and longer in mouth than Petit Chablis. Chablis vineyards are located near Auxerre in the department of Yonne along the Serein river as well. Winemaking goes back to the 12th century when the Cistercian monks from the abbey of Pontigny developed vine cultivation. The area of production is 3560 ha.

The appellation of Chablis Premier Cru is reserved for single vineyard wines or climats. The term “climat” is a Burgundy concept. These are plots of land with precisely defined borders with specific geological and climatic conditions.

There are 40 different climats, each with their own style. Some yields mineral wines such as Montéé de Tonnerre and Côte de Léchet while others are fruity such as Beauroy and Montmains.

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At the top level of the hierarchy we find the Chablis Grand Cru appellation and its seven climats Blanchot, Bougros, les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur and Vaudésir. Situated just over the village of Chablis, each terroir has its own set of qualities. Blanchot is floral, supple and charming. Les Clos is mineral driven with great power.

Valmur is mineral but fruity as well with a well defined elegance.

Grenouilles is rich fruity and decadent. Vaudésir is bright floral and curvy.

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Note: The information from this article was sourced from the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne ( BIVB). Photos of the event are a courtesy of Johanna Raynaud, founder of 4 Épices Communications.

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Lovely nose. Ripe pear evolving toward a bright floral side. In addition, nuances of hay with delicate notes of chanterelle mushrooms. A nice gripping acidity with tones of menthol. A rather austere finale.

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The way we all became the Brady Bunch by Kimberly Potts

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uring the early 1970s, my Friday night TV viewing habits were fixed on one network and one network only: ABC. From 8 to 11 p.m., I would sit in front of my family’s Zenith color TV set to catch this line-up (in order of appearance): The Brady

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Bunch, The Partridge Family, Room 222, The Odd Couple and Love, American Style. What I liked about that Friday night line-up was that the shows were cool, funny and catered to my age group, especially the first two shows.

It’s been over 50 years since The Brady Bunch first went on the air; and since its last original episode was broadcast back in 1974, the exploits of the lovely lady, the man named Brady, their six kids and a wise-cracking housekeeper named Alice has never left the conscience of the Baby Boomers who made Friday nights at 8 during those five seasons a very Brady viewing experience.

How can you forget “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!”, Peter breaking mom’s favorite vase with a basketball, Sam the butcher, Marcia’s football nose, “The Silver Platters”, those trips to the Grand Canyon and Hawaii, Cindy’s Kitty Carry-All doll, and Peter’s faux Humphrey Bogart impersonation, as he says “Pork chops and applesauce”? All of these Brady moments are engraved in the collective consciences of the show’s original Baby Boomer viewers, not to mention the countless generations of viewers since then thanks to reruns, spinoffs and spoofs.

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Entertainment reporter Kimberly Potts is aware of The Brady Bunch’s lasting contribution to pop culture over the past 50 years, and she pays tribute to the Bradys’ road from Friday night sitcom to pop culture icon in her fascinating book The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch.

Using a great deal of research and interviews, Potts gives the reader quite an absorbing backstage history of the Brady Bunch, from the conception (creator Sherwood Schwartz wanted to give the TV sitcom nuclear family of the 50s and 60s a new twist, as well as have the situations seen from the kids’ point of view), to the casting (Gene Hackman was Schwartz’s first choice to portray Mike Brady, and Jeffrey Hunter – best known for his role of Captain Pike in the first “Star Trek” pilot – was rejected because he looked “too perfect” for the role), to what went on behind the scenes at the Paramount lot (The Brady kids were encouraged to wander around the lot between filming of scenes, which ranged from racing their bikes around the studio to visiting the sets of other TV series that were being shot at Paramount).

As well, you get treated to many interesting Brady facts that are being revealed for the first time, such as the entire cast taking up needlepoint between scenes – which was Ann B. Davis’ favorite hobby

– and becoming quite adept at it; and because there was a long-running creative feud between Robert Reed and Sherwood Schwartz over the lack of realism in some of the show’s scripts, Schwartz was ready to fire Reed and replace him with actor – and look-alike – Robert Foxworth in the role if the show would have been renewed for a sixth season. And Potter even landed an interview with actress – and substitute Jan – Geri Reischl on her experiences working on the short-lived “Brady Bunch Variety Hour” in 1976-77 (in which she admitted she enjoyed the entire experience).

However, the story of the Brady Bunch doesn’t end there. Potts chronicles how the show became an enduring pop culture phenomenon that has lasted beyond its original five-year run on ABC. This includes the surprise popularity of the touring off-Broadway show “The Real Live Brady Bunch” (which included future “Glee” star Jane Lynch as part of its original cast); Barry Williams’ 1992 memoir “Growing Up Brady” shooting up the New York Times best seller list; countless mentions and references on other TV shows, movies and commercials such as “Family Guy”, “Bridesmaids” “The Simpsons” and “The Big Bang Theory”; to even a series of x-rated spoof videos called “Not the Bradys XXX”. And when the Los Angeles area home

located at 11222 Dilling Street – which served as the exterior of the Brady residence – was up for sale in 2018, it launched a fierce bidding war until HGTV bought the property,

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to resemble the actual interior of the Brady home circa 1972, that aired on HGTV as “A Very Brady Renovation”.

The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch is a complete history of a family TV sitcom with a twist – which was universally panned and garnered middling ratings during its original run – and somehow became a TV icon because the premise of two widowed people and their respective kids who came together by marriage and became the ideal image of the kind of nuclear family that we all hoped to aspire to, and how its popularity with viewers still endures 50 years later.

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Are you ready? As a seller, you may be excited to have an agreed upon offer to purchase, yet to move forward with the transaction, your home has to pass the inspection. What will the inspector find?

Most buyers and even sellers, now see the value of home inspections. Although tedious, if used for what they’re intended, home inspections can save both sides of a real estate deal many headaches down the road.

There are many parties involved during and after the inspections, and it helps when everyone has a “realistic” approach to the entire process. It also helps, when everyone acts in “good faith”, and does not use the home inspection as a pretext to a definite price reduction.

What inspections offer: A professional opinion and report on the overall condition of the home including everything that is visible and accessible.

What inspections do not offer: An exhaustive expert report on every system in the home, whether accessible or hidden.

So who is responsible for what during and after the inspection process?

For Buyers: Inspections

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should reassure you that your new home is safe, functional and not going to become a “money pit”.

- Be vigilant and do your homework by reviewing the Sellers Declaration with your broker.

- Ask any pertinent questions about the home prior to the inspection.

- Get ready to block out at least 2 to 3 hours on inspection day, depending on size of home.

- Take your time and review any concerns with inspector and brokers.

The Buyer’s Broker: Attending inspections is a must, and good brokers

will be right by your side during the process.

- They should have a good basic knowledge by knowing what is important in the big picture, yet not pretend to know the job of the inspector.

- If you’re getting a very fair price on the home, your broker will likely advise you not to bother the Seller for small repairs.

- If the inspection reveals major or serious flaws in the home, your broker can advise you on how to proceed.

The Seller: Inspections are part of the process, and if you can be present during the inspection to answer any

questions, things may go smoother than you think.

- You can choose to have a PRE-SALE inspection before selling - Make certain necessary repairs prior to selling - Offer the home at a reasonable price taking into consideration imminent repairs needed (roof, windows etc..)

The Sellers Broker: May also be present at the inspection report, as the eyes and ears for the sellers.

- Is very familiar with the property and can handle questions that come up - Will need to be ready to manage any un-

knowns or surprises that may arise.

- Although this broker represents the Seller, their main purpose is to collaborate with all parties for a smooth transaction The Inspector: A good inspector will provide explanations and point out things that need to be addressed and will not be an alarmist but will remain impartial.

- In Quebec, your realtor can recommend a list of licensed inspectors who qualify with certain criteria.

- Should definitely be chosen wisely, maybe through a referral.

- Their main purpose is to inspect the home

and provide you with real time knowledge, as well as a detailed report afterwards.

It’s important to note, that having a family member with “construction experience”, or a friend who is a contractor be present during inspections, may be well intended but could lead to unnecessary negative consequences, as these individuals are not licensed property inspectors.

Most inspections go smoothly, but some can also be the beginning of tough negotiations ahead. Make sure that you try to stay reasonable and work together with all parties of the transaction and come up with solutions that make everyone feel confident about moving forward.

Helen Akrivos is a Montreal real estate expert who is passionate about educating and inspiring everyone to succeed in real estate! She holds a Chartered real estate broker license and is President of North East Realties agency in Montreal. As a lecturer in the Residential Real Estate Program at College Lasalle, Co-Host of “The Real Estate Show” on CJAD AM800 radio and contributor to the MTL Times newspaper, Helen shares her stories of real estate success to help as many people as possible!

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Fabulous country living, lovingly restored 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bth 1850's home with private beach on navigable Ottawa River. High and dry, no danger of flooding.

Bright, spacious executive home w/4 bdrm 3 bth in great location, very private. Custom built w/cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, lovingly cared for by owners. First time on the market.

Bright, spacious 4 bdrm 2 bth home in desirable central Hudson neighbourhood with Open Concept living rm, dining rm, kitchen; featuring three fireplaces, hardwood floors, close to waterfront walking trails.

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 in park-like setting; easy access to Highways 40, 30, and 20

DOG KENNEL, RIGAUD MLS# 19330323 ASKING $599,000 PLUS GST & PST

LAND, RIGAUD MOUNTAIN MLS 28479041 ASKING $215,000

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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 just off Highway 40 west of Rigaud.

Desirable buildable lot, one of the last available on Rigaud Mountain, beautiful location, backing directly onto groomed cross country/walking trail network. Easy access to Hwys 40, 30, & 20.

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New Listing - Senneville

SENNEVILLE - Completely renovated large 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom in one of the most prestigous areas of Montreal. Enjoy your morning coffee outside by your 20’ X 40’ ingound cement pool completely renovated with new unistone deck, walkways and gardens. Walking distance to Train and Public Transit and close to Highway 20 and Transcanada. Wifi 100% efficent electric boiler hot water heating, new windows, wood fireplace, wetbar, granit throughout are just some of these amazing renovations.Call for a private viewing. CENTRIS #17203988 “Making the Deal is an Art Form...”

Eleni (Helen) Akrivos Courtier immobilier Agréé DA - Dirigeante D'Agence Certified real estate broker AEO- Agency Executive Officer

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