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  • Things to Do in Montreal: Live Again! On CJLO

    16 May 2012 | 6:58 am
    Above: Danny Payne and Rebecca Munroe of The Commonwealth Conundrum. Photo © Evelyn Reid...Read Full Post

  • Just for Laughs 2012 Lineup: You're Gonna Love This

    15 May 2012 | 7:49 pm
    Above: Bob Saget. It's not exactly news America's Funniest Home Videos ambassador is actually a dirty, vulgar mofo. Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Hot on the trail of last week's Just for Laughs 2012 press conference, I could have simplified my life, name-dropped where appropriate -- "(insert name) of (insert cable tv show) is performing in the (insert gala showcase), so is (insert name) who made (insert magazine reference)'s list of (insert official "top 10 comedians to watch" title) and hold on to your horses because none other than whoever will host whatever whenever" -- and published a…

  • Things to Do in Montreal the Long Weekend of May 19 to May 21, 2012: What's Open, What's Closed, What's Happening

    14 May 2012 | 11:02 am
    If you think this photo of the Montreal Botanical Garden's Japanese Garden is nice, wait until you see the crabapple trees in bloom. In person. This Sunday. Photo © Evelyn Reid...Read Full Post

  • Mother's Day in Montreal ... And Everywhere Else

    12 May 2012 | 2:57 pm
    Getty Images Truth be told, Mother's Day is not my favorite time of the year. It's not that I don't know what to do for the occasion or have a strained relationship with my mother. It's that I barely had a relation with her in the first place. And now, she's gone. What happened? It's a long, sordid story of which fiction books are made of but what I can tell you is the little time she was around was tinged with unconditional affection. Here was a human being who, from my humble and splintered recollections, treated me like I was the most precious, exciting, loveable life on earth. I only have…

  • David Beckham En Route to Montreal: This Saturday

    10 May 2012 | 12:58 pm
    Above: Joel Lindpere (#20) of the New York Red Bulls scores against goalkeeper Bill Gaudette (#1) in spite of pressure by David Beckham (#23) of the Los Angeles Galaxy during the MLS match at the Home Depot Center on May 5, 2012 in Carson, California. Victor Decologon / Getty Images...Read Full Post
 
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  • Money needed to fill health-care wish list, agency's new chief says - Montreal Gazette

    16 May 2012 | 12:41 pm
    Money needed to fill health-care wish list, agency's new chief saysMontreal GazetteMONTREAL - After 40 days at the helm of the Montreal Health and Social Services Agency, Danielle McCann has unveiled a health-care wish list for the people in her new territory: More doctors, more home care, more money. Quebec will have to inject more and more »

  • Montreal students 'hardening position,' Quebec Education Minister Michelle ... - Montreal Gazette

    16 May 2012 | 11:01 am
    North Country Public RadioMontreal students 'hardening position,' Quebec Education Minister Michelle Montreal GazetteQUEBEC - While student representatives seemed optimistic that a tuition hike moratorium was possible after meeting on Tuesday with Michelle Courchesne, Quebec's new education minister, Courchesne had another reading. "On their side I sensed a hardening Rumours of special law to end student conflict consume QuebecCTV.caMontreal tense after months of student unrestNorth Country Public RadioQuebec considers a crackdown on striking studentsReuters AlertNetNational…

  • Protesters storm Montreal university, gang up on students in class - Globe and Mail

    16 May 2012 | 10:37 am
    Globe and MailProtesters storm Montreal university, gang up on students in classGlobe and MailCarrying a list of scheduled classes, about 100 hard-core protesters marched through pavilions at the Université du Québec à Montréal. Making noise with drums and whistles, they made their way through the main UQAM building, splitting up on a number of Protest gangs storm into Montreal university classes, force students outToronto StarProtesters storm Montreal university classes, force students out over rising Washington Postall 304 news articles »

  • Sex show that was fine in Regina, Montreal proves too racy for Ottawa - Vancouver Sun

    16 May 2012 | 9:49 am
    Sex show that was fine in Regina, Montreal proves too racy for OttawaVancouver SunDesigned by the Montreal Science Centre, it is intended to introduce adolescents to the confusing world of sex. That was supposed to include young adolescents who are just starting to experience physical and emotional changes of puberty.and more »

  • Bank Of Montreal Looks To Singapore For Wealth Operations - Wall Street Journal

    16 May 2012 | 9:49 am
    Bank Of Montreal Looks To Singapore For Wealth OperationsWall Street JournalBy Evelyn Juan Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES TORONTO (Dow Jones)--Bank of Montreal's (BMO) private-client group is eyeing Singapore for wealth-management operations as it expands its wealth footprint in Asia. "We're looking at countries like Singapore in a and more »
 
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  • Marc Bergevin named GM

    Mats Naslund
    2 May 2012 | 9:53 am
    So after a long search it has finally been leaked that Marc Bergevin will replace Pierre Gauthier as General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens. Bergevin has been the assistant GM to Stan Bowman in Chicago since June of 2011. Though he has a little less than 1 season`s experience in that position, he has spent 2 seasons as Chicago`s Director of Player Personnel, among other positions for the past 7. Bergevin is an interesting choice. A Montreal-born defenseman who played just under 1200 games in the NHL, Bergevin is an ideal candidate – but lacking in the knockout experience that someone…

  • Playoffs

    Mats Naslund
    13 Apr 2012 | 10:52 am
    So this is what it feels like to be a Leafs fan huh? Have you selected another team to follow as they make their way towards the Stanley Cup finals? (Barf). Or have you moved seamlessly into the baseball season – waiting for nights where shorts and a t-shirt won’t result in hypothermia? I have to say its been tough for me to watch the post-season without the Habs. There are teams that I hate less than others – so there is always the simple option of cheering AGAINST those teams that I can’t stand.. (aka the Bruins and Flyers). For the first time in a long while there…

  • Game 82: Habs/Leafs

    Mats Naslund
    7 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    At the start of the season – most would have guessed that this final Saturday Night matchup between the Habs and Leafs would have more meaning to the playoff picture. Yes, the outcome could effect whether the Habs or Oilers pick second overall in the draft – but ultimately this is not what the schedule makers envisioned when they chose to end the season with this classic match.  With a win the Habs will “lock-up” the third worst record in hockey. If they lose and the Oilers win – the Oilers would finish in 28th spot by virtue of more wins. This is hardly what…

  • Game 81: Habs/Hurricanes

    Mats Naslund
    5 Apr 2012 | 8:40 am
    At game 81 its easy to look back at this season as an utter failure. It was in many respects. From the firing of coaches on game-days, to terrible panic trades, to the trading of players in games – the season was a bit of a sh!t show. Still, 81 games ago did you think it was even remotely possible that Eric Cole would have 11 goals on the powerplay and rank 13th over-all for goals? Having played in all 80 games to date, the former Hurricane has destroyed his critics who said he couldn’t play away from Carolina and Eric Staal – putting up the best numbers of his career next…

  • Game 80: Habs/Bolts

    Mats Naslund
    4 Apr 2012 | 1:48 pm
    The bad news is that Carey Price has been diagnosed with a concussion following a collision with David Desharnais in practice prior to the team’s 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers last Friday(edit* I’ve since read that the injury occurred on March 20). The Habs have decided to shut Price down for the remainder of the season, which is certainly the best move given how meaningless the final 3 games will be for the Canadiens this season. The good news is that Montreal has even less of a chance at gaining points over the final 3 games which could have an impact on which position that…
 
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    Montreal Real Estate Blog

  • For Sellers: What Is Your Home Really Worth?

    Deya Bautista
    14 May 2012 | 6:05 am
    It’s true that as technology advances, there are several ways to find out the approximate value of a home almost instantly. Just recently, I tried out a new feature on a website called Zoocasa, where you can enter any home address and get an on-the-spot home evaluation. Well, that was the plan. Naturally, I wanted to test the little widget with a couple of recent sales. So I entered the addresses, hit the send button and — voila! The results came up. What I quickly realized was that, instead of giving me an accurate (or semi-accurate) appraisal, the resulting “guesstimate” was…

  • Home Ownership in Canada: A Chronological List of Programs for Buyers

    Deya Bautista
    10 May 2012 | 6:00 am
      1954: Introduction of the Mortgage Loan Insurance- by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 1971: Principal residences were exempted from Capital Gains in The Income Tax Act 1992: There were two programs created by the federal government. The first was the Home Buyers’ Plan (HPB) allowing buyers to withdraw up to $20,000, tax-free, from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and use it as a down payment to buy or build a home. The second, was a test program called the First Home Loan Insurance Program (FHLIP) which decreased the down payment needed to buy a first home…

  • Photo du Jour: Crane View Île Notre-Dame at Sunrise

    Deya Bautista
    9 May 2012 | 6:00 am
      The Montreal Real Estate Blog showcases outstanding images from montreal neighbourhoods. If you’d like to submit your photography,  please join our flickr pool or send us an email! Posted By: Deya Bautista - Real Estate Broker working as part of the McGill Immobilier team. Specializing in high end condos in downtown and Old Montreal. For buying or selling contact Deya at: 514.917.7889 http://montrealrealestateblog.com/

  • Foreclosure News: Property Repossessions Decreases in 2011

    Deya Bautista
    7 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    Less owners are losing their homes, according to the latest article of the Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards (FCIQ) That’s great news considering that in 2010 there were 2224 seized in the province of Quebec. In 2011, a drop to 1140 foreclosures, this represents a 19% decrease since 2010. And looking closely at the chart, you will see that in 2009 there was a high amount of properties repossessed. The hard times seem to be over? We shall see. In the article, there was a detailed description on how the foreclosure process works, and the steps property owners took when having…

  • Top 6 tips to transform your space for staging or for living

    Sveta Melchuk
    3 May 2012 | 5:07 am
    Are you looking for a quick and efficient way to brighten up your space and make it look its best without spending too much?  You can use these tips for staging your house for sale or for your own enjoyment. These are some tips from decorators which will make each room stand out (and make your friends jealous of your talents?) Each room has to have a ‘focal point’ or a main attraction.  Either the room already has a natural focal point or you will have to create one and decorate around it.  The easiest way is to look for an architectural feature of the room, if there is one.  We will…
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    Habs Eyes On The Prize

  • "In regards to my ankle it sure got a bad break it is cracked three places around the ankle. The...

    Kevin van Steendelaar
    14 May 2012 | 8:24 pm
    "In regards to my ankle it sure got a bad break it is cracked three places around the ankle. The main bone is broken above the ankle and the small bone is broken in the side of the leg. It looks like curtains for me as far as hockey is concerned. I look back and say that I was fortunate at that. It’s a wonder I never broke my neck. Thank God I have that at least." -Howie Morenz A rare letter from Habs legend Howie Morenz, just shortly before his death, is now on the block through Classic Auctions. The letter comes from the estate of Morenz's former teammate Mary Burke. The letter is one of…

  • What Should We Expect from NHL Goaltenders?

    Bruce Peter
    10 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Analytic minds of the blogosphere are starting to converge on a new frontier: analyzing goaltending. We at Eyes on the Prize have been blessed to have Chris Boyle give us incredibly in depth analysis on the position that is seen nowhere else on the internet, but something came up recently in his piece on Marc-Andre Fleury that got me thinking... what exactly is replacement level goaltending? Now, I'm not the only blogger out there that is trying to answer this question. Cam Charron earlier this year used it to try and give comparables to Winnipeg Jets starter Ondrej Pavelec, using other…

  • "I do see it in a similar way to what I was doing with the Canadiens over the last two years."

    Kevin van Steendelaar
    9 May 2012 | 8:50 pm
    "I do see it in a similar way to what I was doing with the Canadiens over the last two years." It didn't take Bob Gainey long to find new employment. The former Habs captain, coach and GM is taking a consultant position with the Dallas Stars, a position he held with the Canadiens until the firing of Pierre Gauthier. Meanwhile, one can nip any thoughts of Saku Koivu coming back to Montreal. The Habs former captain re-signed for another year with the Anaheim Ducks.

  • "First and foremost, I'm excited about being here in Chicago." "I love the opportunity. I love the...

    Kevin van Steendelaar
    8 May 2012 | 9:37 pm
    "First and foremost, I'm excited about being here in Chicago." "I love the opportunity. I love the organization. I love where we're heading in the future and that's something I want to put to bed right from the outset." "I've got two years left on the contract. I'm very happy here and [the Montreal job] was the last thing I was thinking about." Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville squashed any rumors of joining the Montreal Canadiens, after his team dismissed assistant coach Mike Haviland on Tuesday.

  • Debunking The Canadiens French Territorial Players Rights Myth

    Robert L
    7 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Note 2012: Back by popular demand from the EOTP archives There is a popular myth, longstanding in fact, and surely perpetrated by decades of Maple Leafs frustration that the Montreal Canadiens superiority from the early 1950's to the late 1970's was due to the simple notion that they had territorial rights to the province of Quebec's two greatest hockey talents annually.The myth has gained ground on the factual truth in many minds based on the coincidental perceived removal of such rights and the Habs descent down to normalness since the heyday of the dynasty years.But the myth, hockey fans,…
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    At Home with Kim Vallee

  • Two Tartine Recipes by La Tartine Gourmande

    Kim
    15 May 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Last Friday, food blogger Beatrice Peltre of La Tartine Gourmande  was at “The Martha Stewart Show”.  Bea prepared two savory tartines from her first cookbook. Everything looks tasty! Tartines, which are open sandwiches, make great lunch.  I love these two recipes because there are filled with colorful food. Plan ahead of time if you wish to serve them to your friends.  Rest assured that the techniques are easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. She made: Tartine with Spring Vegetables, Smoked Salmon, Ricotta, and Basil Oil Tartine with Tarragon-Flavored…

  • What To Drink: Go Pink for Mother’s Day

    Kim
    9 May 2012 | 6:24 pm
    Mom-tini recipe from NUVO Sparkling Liqueur | Pomtini recipe  from POM  | Pink Blossom recipe  from SAQ | Nude Nuvo recipe  from NUVO Here are four feminine cocktails that you could serve your mom this Mother’s Day.  Personally, I look forward to sip my Pink Blossom. Mom-tini recipe 2 oz POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice 2 oz Vodka Splash of fresh lime juice Top with 1oz of chilled NUVO Sparkling Liqueur Garnish with an orange peel and serve in a martini glass If you live in a place where the NUVO Sparkling Liqueur is not available, you could prepare a Pomtini instead. Pomtini…

  • Must-Have for a Picnic: A Table-on-the-go

    Kim
    8 May 2012 | 11:34 pm
    Table in a Bag on sale at $49.95 USD at Crate and Barrel This picture illustrates my ideal picnic at the park. I love all the details. I need a folding picnic table like this to make my picnic more stylish and comfortable. People who bought it commented that the table is the perfect height for beach chair. You might also like these posts

  • Friendly Luxury When Camping

    Kim
    8 May 2012 | 11:13 pm
    photos by Thomas J. Story for Sunset magazine – May 2012 Camping has evolved so much since my childhood. I prefer a nice hotel room to sleeping in a tent any time. I’m also aware that many young kids adore camping; maybe that I will need to adapt. Just in case, I explored how I could make a camping trip more comfortable. REI Kingdom 4 Tent – 2012 $389 USD| REI Tech Garage $99.95 USD I am first amazed by the new developments in tents. A freestanding design means that the tent can be assembled before being staked out which gives you freedom in position it at the site. Tents…

  • Kim Loves: Reisenthel’s Travel Bags

    Kim
    8 May 2012 | 12:40 pm
    I have a love affair with some brands and Reisenthel is one of these brands for me. It has been a while since I visited their Web site. I am glad to see new products. I couldn’t stop discovering their travelling bag collection. I like the fact that it is cheerful. Plus, you will not have any problems to recognize your bags from the crowd. Some fabrics are special edition like the beach edition, marigold olive (my personal favourite) and safari. The bags are also well-thought. You will have no problems finding one that fits your needs. Many models of their comprehensive range of…
 
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  • Mardi Musique: Bernard Adamus

    BruB
    8 May 2012 | 7:22 pm
    Mardi Musique est un billet qui parait à chaque mardi où je m’amuse à vous faire découvrir un artiste ou un groupe, francophone ou anglophone qui émane Montréal dans leur son, philosophie ou paroles. Aujourd’hui Bernard Adamus. Dans la catégorie d’artiste, tu aimes ou tu aimes pas, il y a pas plus noir ou blanc que Bernard Adamus. Ceux qui aiment, aiment beaucoup, et ce qui n’aiment pas, détestent, il n’y a pas de milieu. Adamus fait dans en 2012 ce que Lucien Francoeur ou Plume Latraverse chantaient dans les années 70 et 80. Du…

  • Mardi Musique: Wolf Parade

    BruB
    1 May 2012 | 6:30 pm
    Mardi Musique est un billet qui parait à chaque mardi où je m’amuse à vous faire découvrir un artiste ou un groupe, francophone ou anglophone qui émane Montréal dans leur son, philosophie ou paroles. Aujourd’hui Wolf Parade. Imaginez le son Malajube et le son Arcade Fire ensemble, ça donne Wolf Parade, rien de moins. La raison pour laquelle c’est de ce groupe dont il est sujet aujourd’hui est simplement parce que j’ai dernièrement acheté l’album de Moonface, un projet parallèle du chanteur à la voix distinctive, Spencer Krug. Le groupe fondé à…

  • Taxi vs Humain (Vidéo)

    BruB
    29 Apr 2012 | 4:49 pm
    Il est assez difficile de porter jugement à ce que l’on voit sur ce vidéo viral. Une altercation semble avoir commencé entre un chauffeur de taxi et un groupe de gens dans le boulevard St-Laurent. Le chauffeur du taxi se sentait surement en danger, mais si ce que la description sous le vidéo raconte, que tout ça à commencer pour une histoire de porte fermée trop fermement, je me demande vraiment ce qui s’est passé pour justifier cette violence. Nous oyons ensuite le taxi se sauver suite à l’incident (délit de fuite). Quelqu’un devrait appeler la boite vocale…

  • De l’aide pour Tourisme Montréal

    BruB
    27 Apr 2012 | 7:25 pm
    Je me suis promis de ne pas parler des étudiants sur le blogue, mais avec ce qui se passe dans les rues de la grande métropole ces temps-ci et avec un manque d’écoute sur la colline parlementaire de la capitale nationale du Québec, je n’ai malheureusement aucune idée de ce que le tourisme aura l’air cet été à Montréal. Quand même CNN prend le temps de diffuser quelques images des scènes quotidiennes, ça ne peut faire bonne presse au « Paris de l’amérique du Nord » (j’haïs ce surnom, excusez). Par contre, ce que je sais,…

  • Mardi Musique: Rufus Wainwright

    BruB
    24 Apr 2012 | 6:02 pm
    Mardi Musique est un billet qui parait à chaque mardi où je m’amuse à vous faire découvrir un artiste ou un groupe, francophone ou anglophone qui émane Montréal dans leur sons, philosophie ou paroles. Aujourd’hui Rufus Wainwright. Je ne suis pas trop certain si mon artiste d’aujourd’hui représente bien Montréal. Même qu’il se peut qu’il représente trop bien Montréal. Dans le fond, je vous laisse décider. Si vous écoutez/lisez/regardez n’importe quelle nouvelles culturelles (à l’exception de TVA surement), en français ou en anglais…
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