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Receive the Mtl Times via E-mail - www.mtltimes.ca Saturday, February 13, 2021 Vol. 26 No. 17 birrafanelli.com Covering Montréal & Surrounding Areas HappyHappy ValentinesValentines DayDay Photographer-@freshh_anderson Get with the Times! mtltimes.ca For Sale or for Rent 7190-7200 Frederick-Banting St Laurent (Technoparc) Building 40,480 s.f. new hvac and roof! Open space, offices & meeting rooms! Excellent condition! Call me to evaluate and advise for the sale of your property! Lauren Marks Vesely Courtier immobilier Real Estate Broker 514-944-8336 DEDICATION • DEVOTION • DETERMINATION 2 www. mtl times.ca February 13, 2021 • Parc Safari rewilds two cheetahs in their natural habitat in Africa Here is a story of love and resilience sure to soften the edges in these difficult Covid- stricken times. Parc Safari, located in Hem- mingford, Quebec, in collaboration with The Aspinall Foundation, a UK based char- ity devoted to the conservation of endan- gered species, and the Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservation Preserve in Zim- babwe, have joined forces to re-introduce two of the park's cheetahs to their natural habitat. The two brothers, named Kumbe and Jabari, were born in 2019. A few days ago, they began a journey that will take them to Imire, a wildlife protected area in Zimbabwe, where they will contribute to the survival of the species. This is the first time cheetahs, the world's fastest land ani- mal, are rewilded to Africa from Canada. Since their arrival in 2013, cheetahs are the pride of Parc Safari and a favorite of visi- tors. The idea of returning a couple of young males that were born at Parc Safari has been on management's mind for a while. Confident they had two felines with strong genetics, they went ahead knowing this would bolster the genetic diversity of the wild population. ''We love our animals deeply, and it is hard to let them go, but we know we are contributing to a bigger cause. We are proud of this achievement, and grateful to The two brothers, named Kumbe and Jabari, were born in 2019 our many partners, including the govern- tice chasing a lure and prepare for their the genetic diversity of animal populations. ment of Zimbabwe. The goal is not only to first hunt. Upon release from their quaran- There are only four zoos in Canada ac- add captive-bred animals to the local pop- tine boma, they will move into Imire's 4,500 credited by Canadian Association of Zoo ulation, but to increase genetic diversity so hectare reserve. At that stage, their natural as to guard against inbreeding. To protect, and Aquarium (C.A.Z.A), who have the care and love is our mission'', says Jean- instincts will kick in. We will monitor them privilege to provide homes to cheetahs. In Pierre Ranger, President of Parc Safari. closely and provide them with supplement fact, the birth of Kumbe and Jabari owes a An epic journey if necessary'', explains Nathalie Santerre, great deal to the mutual partnership be- Kumbe and Jabari are now back in Africa Zoo director at Parc Safari, who prepared tween Hemmingford's Parc Safari and after a road trip from Parc Safari to the cheetahs for this exceptional journey. Toronto Zoo. Cleo arrived at Parc Safari in Toronto Airport, a 14-hour flight aboard It is no coincidence that Zimbabwe will december 2016 from Toronto Zoo to be Ethiopian Airlines to Addis Ababa. From be the new home of the two brothers, for part of the conservation and captive breed- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, they flew to Harare, the species is especially threatened in this ing program. She proved to be an excellent Zimbabwe, where they have met the Imire African country, with a dramatic fall in the mother by delivering 4 healthy cubs: Asani, and The Aspinall Foundation teams who wild population over the last few years. Dalia, Kumbe and Jabari, in July 2019 and transported them overland to their new Forestalling extinction, a priority raised them to be strong and confident home at Imire. Since 2013, Parc Safari contributes to the young cheetahs. Parc Safari is extremely ''Once in Imire, Kumbe and Jabari will Species Survival Plan (SSP), a pan-American grateful to extend its mutual partnership spend 60 days in a quarantine boma to program to breed cheetahs in captivity. The with the Toronto Zoo beyond captive allow them to acclimatise to their new life initiative was established by the American breeding and move forward with the rewil- under the African sun. They will also prac- Zoo Association to maintain and maximize ding of kumbe and Jabari to Zimbabwe. • February 13, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 3 Manoir Hovey’s Le Hatley Restaurant Chef Alexandre Vachon Chef Arthur Muller of of Manoir Hovey’s Le Hatley Restaurant Restaurant Chez Muffy Restaurant Chez Muffy AChef Unique Collaboration Duo with the Chefs Join of Quebec’s Renowned Forces Chez Muffy and Le Hatleyfor Restaurants a Four-Hands takeout menu Two star chefs from Quebec are combining sonal ingredients of the highest quality that This collaboration is the debut of Chez their culinary expertise to bringexquisite reflect what our part of the country has to Muffy’s guest chef series. In the following gastronomy into Canadian homes during offer,” says Chef Alexandre. “Through this month, Yvan Lebrun, Chef and Owner of the region’s restaurant closures. Chef collaboration, I stand alongside the Chefs the Relais & Châteaux restaurant l'Initial, Alexandre Vachon of Manoir Hovey’s Le of a new generation who are actively work- will come out of retirement and into the Hatley Restaurant in North Hatley will join ing to exchange knowledge about products kitchen of Chez Muffy to bring his signature forces with Chef Arthur Muller of Restau- and experiences, to support our shared cuisine to homes around the city once rant Chez Muffy in Quebec City to create goals and objectives.” more. a unique Relais & Châteaux Four Hands, The restaurant Chez Muffy is renowned ABOUT AUBERGE SAINT-ANTOINE - Four-Course Takeout Menu available Feb- for its creative dishes referring to a fine Quebec City, Canada ruary 19-21, 2021. bistronomic and innovative cuisine. Focus- (www.saint-antoine.com/) “Through the pandemic, it has been chal- ing on the flavours and ingredients of their Located in the heart of Québec City’s lenging and rewarding to find new ways to private farm on Île d'Orléans, the menu is connect with our community,” says Chef always inspired by seasonal produce, often Old Port, Auberge Saint-Antoine is as an Arthur. “For me, Relais & Châteaux repre- originating from an ancestral seed. award-winning contemporary boutique sents a family spirit and I am looking for- Starting at $120 for two people, the hotel. Renowned for its warm, Quebecois ward to working with Alexandre to merge Four-Hands takeout menu is available for hospitality, the family-owned Auberge Saint- our distinct styles to create a unique menu pick-up Friday, February 19 through Sunday, Antoine is a member of Relais & Châteaux. showcasing the terroir of our regions to be February 21. All orders must be placed 48 Built on a major archaeological site, enjoyed at home.” hours prior to the pick-up date. For more Auberge Saint-Antoine displays hundreds Auberge Saint-Antoine and Manoir information and to view the menu, visit: of artefacts from the French and British Hovey share a mutual focus on farmhouse- https://saint-antoine-boutique.com/en/collec- colonial regimes, all unearthed during sev- inspired gastronomy driven by sustainability, tions/epicerie/products/menu-4-mains eral years of archaeological excavation. The diversity, and creativity. The world-class Editor’s Note: Continuing this collaborative hotel’s four-diamond restaurant, Chez restaurants embody the values of the Relais spirit, on Saturday, February 20, Chef Muffy, is a family style farm-to-fork dining & Châteauxbrand by honoring local pro- Alexandre Vachon will appear as a guest experience, with a menu featuring local in- ducers and translating the seasonality of na- chef for Auberge Saint-Antoine’s “Zoom en novative cuisine, Quebec bistronomie, ture into menus. Cuisine,” a weekly virtual culinary series boasting savory flavors and locally sourced The Four-Hands menu will feature four which teaches participants how to prepare ingredients from the hotel's farm on Île courses for two people for $120. The menu an authentic meal for two from home. The d'Orléans as well as other Quebec farms will include Cane egg from À la canne meal is made with fresh and artisanal ingre- and suppliers. blanche farm, homemade smoked salmon dients from local producers, which are de- ABOUT MANOIR HOVEY with endives, grilled radicchio, Cara Cara livered to attendees’ doors or available for – Quebec, Canada orange, whipped cream with dill and mullet pick up prior to the class. Tune in and cook (www.manoirhovey.com) caviar, duck breast from La Canardière along with Chef Alexandre to prepare Arc- Located in the beautiful North Hatley, farm, red cabbage, daisy capers, almond, tic char fillet in foil with herbed broccoli, one of Québec’s most picturesque villages, haskap sauce and yogurt mousse, red beet Gorria pepper cream, and Lac St-Pierre roots in syrup, and blackcurrant marmalade caviar. Participation is $60 including a meal sits the private estate of Manoir Hovey. Ar- prepared by Pastry Chef Justine Tavernier. kit for two and a link to the virtual cooking guably one of Canada’s most charming and Manoir Hovey is focused on “refined, class. For more information on how to par- romantic inns, the 5-star Relais & Châteaux roots-driven cuisine.” This aligns with Chef ticipate, including the weekly schedule, visit: estate is set on 30 acres of woods and Eng- Alexandre Vachon’s culinary philosophy, https://www.saint-antoine.com/fr/dining/zoom- lish gardens along 600 meters of prime which is founded on self-sufficiency, respect en-cuisine lakeshore on scenic Lake Massawippi.