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2 www. mtl times.ca September 4, 2021 • This essential rendezvous for all beer lovers will take place outdoors, from October 7 to 10, in Montreal’s Rio Tinto Courtyard. Montreal Beer festival is back

The Mondial de la bière is pleased to an- vintage glass, all for $30 per person (plus it or if they are unable to sell the minimum nounce that its event will be back, October charge and tax). For $20 more, the second of packages required to make the event vi- 7 to 10, 2021 in the Rio Tinto Courtyard – package includes 20 more coupons. The able. If the event is cancelled, ticket holders Gare Windsor de Montréal! Due to covid third package, at a cost of $40 includes 20 will have the choice to either be reim- requirements, the 27th edition of this ren- tasting coupons and one Mondial de la dezvous, essential for all beer lovers, will be bière’s 27th edition collectible glass. Finally, bursed or to keep their purchase to use at held entirely outside and will consist of sev- for an extra $20, the fourth package offers the next Mondial de la bière to be held eral sessions, each three hours in length. 20 more coupons. Extra virtual coupons from May 19 to 22, 2022 at Gare Windsor Beers for all tastes, beer experts to meet, will be sold online and on site. The 4 and Rio Tinto Courtyard. all in a festive atmosphere! ounces (125 ml) tastings will require be- For more information: Over four days, attendants will find close tween 3 to 7 virtual coupons, depending on www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca to 100 different beers on the site, and will the type of beer. To share this news on social media, please be able to satisfy their cravings with snack In order to participate in a 3 hour tasting foods available on site (cheese, cold cuts, session, each visitor will need to purchase use : pretzels, nuts, malt crackers, sandwiches, online, in advance, one of the four packages, Facebook/Mondialbiere // Instagram/mon- etc.). A mini brunch will also be proposed then choose a table, give their name, phone dialbiere #mondialbiere on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and on Sunday, at number and e-mail address for the visitor The event is financially supported by the the 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. sessions. logbook. Ministère du Tourisme du Québec. Visitors will have access to two covered To comply with the current covid re- About the Mondial de la bière areas (marquees and umbrellas), the latter quirements, participants will also have to which is equipped with patio heaters. Par- present their COVID-19 vaccination pass- Founded in 1994, the Mondial de la bière is ticipants will be invited to choose a table port and one piece of photo identification a unique and friendly tasting event, it is con- for 4 in their preferred area (depending on to be admitted on the site. There will be a sidered a doorway to the brewing industry the session, DJ or World music Zone maximum of 450 visitors per session and in and around the world. Over the and/or Beer Expert Zone). The breweries’ all the usual precautions will be taken years, it has become the most important representatives and the Mondial de la (wearing a mask to move around the site, international beer festival in America and bière’s experts will go around the Expert one way circulation, physical distancing its reputation extends worldwide. A major Zone to discuss with tasters who wish to while waiting in line, etc). However, visitors learn more about beer. will be allowed to arrive and leave anytime player in the development of the brewing An accessible and safe event during the 3 hour period allotted to them. industry in Quebec, the Mondial de la bière Four packages will be offered this fall. The The Mondial de la bière reserves the right is a privileged witness of the evolution of first includes 20 tasting coupons and one to cancel the event if Public Health requires consumers taste for beer. • September 4, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 3 4 www. mtl times.ca September 4, 2021 • • Tue les bactéries / kills bacteria • Prévention incendie (sécheuse) Fire prevention (dryer) • Respirer l’air propre / Breath clean air • réduit l'asthme, les allergies à la poussière • Reduces asthma, dust allergies • Gardez votre famille en sécurité / Keep your family safe Mtl nettoyage des conduits Nettoyage d'évent Vent cleaning à partir de / Staring at

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As of this past Wednesday, the He also expressed his concerns as possible without the need for Quebec vaccine passport is in ef- that Quebec’s passport system may any debate in the National Assem- fect. And it will be part of the nec- present a risk that it could push bly. He added that he didn’t want to essary items you carry with you those unvaccinated individuals to offer a forum for any conspiracy every day, such as your keys, wallet, the margins of society, which in turn theorists. cell phone and even your Medicare could increase tensions between Although other provinces such card. However, the passport, which the public and the government. as , and British Contributors: is available in digital and paper for- “Now, look, is it justified under mats, and will give fully vaccinated this difficult emergency that we’re Columbia are considering to intro- • Alyssa De Rosa Quebecers the ability to partake in in? I hope it is,” added Mr. Bowman. duce their own vaccine passport • Sergio Martinez a wide variety of non-essential ac- Another group of people who systems in the near future, and • Stuart Nulman tivities, is not without its critics. are critical of the vaccine passport countries such as Israel, and some • Deborah Rankin Although Quebec is the first system are the three opposition major American cities like New • Martha Shannon province in Canada to introduce parties in Quebec’s National As- York and San Francisco, have re- and launch such a measure in order sembly, who stated that they cently implemented similar vaccina- to prevent the spread of COVID- wanted a debate on the matter in SUBSCRIPTION tion credential systems of their 19, some experts in the public the assembly, so that experts in the own, Quebec Health Minister General subscriptions in Canada: 1 health field have their doubts about field of science and ethics could year $150, 2 years $275 Subscrip- Christian Dube still strongly advo- tion to the U.S. and outside North the passport system, especially have offered their opinions on the cates the need for the vaccination America:1 year $250 US when it deals with some of the ad- system’s scientific validity and the passport in the province, saying it’s All contents of this publication verse social effects it could cause. ethics behind it. However, Premier are sole property of The Mon- like a “passport to freedom”. treal Times Newspaper. Opin- Kerry Bowman, who teaches Francois Legault turned down that ions expressed in this “People want to be vaccinated publication are not necessarily bioethics and global health at the suggestion, saying that the new intended to reflect those of the and they want to have a normal life. publisher. Any reproduction in University of Toronto, said in an in- rules have been passed by decree. whole or in part and in print or We went through hell in those first in electronic form without ex- terview with CBC News that the As well, the provincial government press permission is strictly for- bidden. Permission to passport could be a form of “coer- is still operating under a state of three waves (of the COVID-19 pan- reproduce selected editorial may be granted by contacting cion” to those who have been vac- emergency, which permits them to demic),” said Mr. Dube during a re- the publisher in writing. cinated, but originally didn’t want to. introduce any new rule as quickly cent press conference.

6 www. mtl times.ca September 4, 2021 • What’s happening in Montreal On September 23, a fundrais- traditions. Pre-production of a life affected by migration, written notebooks that were ing golf tournament is going to season 2 is now underway, which begins with her grand- done during a period of con- be held at the Atlantide Golf with shooting to start this fall mother’s journey from her na- finement. Club, Don Quichotte Course, and run until next summer; it tive China (December 2-4); “A For more information, or to in Ile Perrot. Proceeds raised will take place in the Mi’gmaq comme Abaya” is a cine-con- purchase tickets to any of from the tournament will ben- communities of Quebec, Nova cert presentation by spoken MAI’s shows or presentations efit Dreams Take Flight, the or- Scotia and . word poet Hoda Adra, which for 2021-2022, go to: ganization with chapters * * * brings to life over 30 hand www.m-a-i.qc.ca/en/boxoffice across Canada made up of Air Foster A Child to Excel in Canada employees and re- Society (F.A.C.E.S.), a Montreal tirees who volunteer their organization dedicated to time every year to take chil- helping foster children in the dren who are dealing with so- community by administering cial, medical, mental, physical or vital programs to help them emotional issues for a day of succeed, is holding their fun and magical memories at FACES21 Mini-Putt Tourna- either Disneyland in Anaheim, ment and Pasta Gala on Sep- California or Walt Disney tember 18, from 11 a.m. – 6 World in Orlando, Florida. As p.m., at the Dorval Golf Club. of 2019, Dreams Take Flight Proceeds raised from the has provided lots of magical event will go towards the or- memories at both Disney ganization’s mission of helping theme parks for more than foster children make a 36,500 Canadian children. smoother transition into a fos- Organized by Louise Arse- ter, as well as benefit their tu- nault, a longtime member of toring, life skills, job skills and 6 Reasons Dreams Take Flight’s Montreal financial literacy programs. The 6 Raison/ Chapter, the tournament costs prices for the event are $65 pour nettoyer votre évent de $150 per person, which in- (adults, golf and dinner), $40 sécheuse maintenant cludes the golf game, golf cart, (children 10-16 years, golf and to clean your dr er vy ent now and dinner. The game will be dinner), $30 (adults, golf only), played shotgun and begins at $20 (children 10-16 years, golf • Reduced risk of fire • Risque d'incendie réduit 11 a.m., with the dinner start- only), $45 (adults, dinner only), • up t30%to 30% • jusqu' àà30% 30 % ing at 5 p.m. The new Quebec $25 (children 10-16 years, din- •OOVVER 18,000 FIRES • PLUS DE 18 000 vaccine passport is required, ner only), and $15 (children 0- STTAARTED LAST YEAR FEUX PPAAR ANNÉE and all players must be vacci- 9 years, dinner only). For more d'économies d'énergie nated. information or to register for energy savings • Prolonged clothes • Durée de vie prolongée To receive the registration the event, go to www.foster- de la sécheuse form for this day of fun on the achildtoexcel.org dr lify eer • Empêche la nidification links to benefit Dreams Take * * * • Prevevents critter Flight, or to register or make a MAI (Montreal, arts intercul- des créatures donation, please contact Ms. turels) has recently announced nesting • Les vêtements seront Arsenault email at: its programming line-up for [email protected] or the 2021-2022 season. Entitled call 514-865-9085. Deadline “432 Hz: The Nature Fre- for registration is September quency of the Universe”, MAI 13. For more information will present 19 productions, 13 about Dreams Take Flight, world premieres, three ex- check out their website at hibits and three associate https://yul.dreamstakeflight.ca . artists featuring works reflect- Appelez * * * ing this upcoming season’s The documentary series theme through a number of maintenant ! “Gespe’Gewa’Gi: The Last artistic disciplines. Land”, which can be seen on Some of the highlights in- Call now! the APTN network, has just clude “Making Revolution: Col- been green lighted to start lective Histories, Desired production for its second sea- Futures”, which tells the his- son. tory of insurrection in the Produced by Rezolution Pic- Middle East and North Africa tures, this 10-part series of 30- (November 11 – December minute episodes focusses on 11); “The Future is Another T the Mi’gmaq communities of Country”, a play that examines Quebec, Nova Scotia and New the future of individualism Brunswick, their Indigenous- from the point of view of the run commercial fisheries, the widely consumed vegetable mtl Indigenous men and women that is the potato (September mtl who work there, and the fish- 28 – October 9); Heather eries’ connections to the peo- Mah’s solo play “Pomegranate” ple, their homeland and their gives a fragmented portrait of Two Cheetahs born at Parc Safari now hunting successfully on Zimbabwean reserve An international team of conservationists the survival of animal species all over the such as dragging their prey to hide it from from The Aspinall Foundation, Parc Safari world," says Jean-Pierre Ranger, President scavengers and patrolling and marking their and Imire Rhino & Wildlife Conservation of Parc Safari. territory established in the east of the re- are celebrating after two captive-born "I am so proud of this great achievement serve. cheetahs they rewilded are now hunting : reintroducing two cheetahs into their nat- “They are vigilant and alert of their envi- successfully on a Zimbabwean reserve. ural environment required a high level of ronment and are also learning some impor- The cheetah brothers, Kumbe and Jabari, international cooperation. Parc Safari’s mis- tant life lessons when challenged and were born at Parc Safari in Quebec, sion has always been the welfare and love chased away by some of the larger species.” Canada, and The Aspinall Foundation of animals. This collaboration is proof that Before their release, both animals under- worked closely with the park to rewild the institutions such as ours can contribute to animals to Imire Rhino and Wildlife Con- the survival of animal species all over the went health checks and were fitted with servation in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East world," says Jean-Pierre Ranger, President tracking collars, enabling the Imire manage- district in February this year. The project of Parc Safari. ment team and The Aspinall Foundation to was implemented as part of the Aspinall Damian Aspinall, chairman of The Aspinall monitor them on a daily basis. All data gath- Foundation’s greater rewilding initiative, Foundation, said: “This is a fantastic out- ered from the brother’s adaption and #BackToTheWild. come for The Aspinall Foundation, Parc Sa- progress will help to implement new Following 60 days acclimatising to their fari and Imire Rhino and Wildlife strategies for future rewilding. new environment in a quarantine boma, the Conservation. We’re thrilled that Kumbe The brothers represent the first cheetah dynamic brothers were released in April and Jabari have acclimatised so quickly and ever to be translocated from Canada for onto Imire’s 4,500-hectare reserve, which are thriving in their new environment. It’s a rewilding and are simultaneously the first offered the perfect environment for these privilege to watch their natural instincts captive cheetahs to ever be rewilded in stunning animals to become self-sufficient kick in and see them living fully as wild Zimbabwe. The project has been well sup- predators. cheetahs. ported by the Zimbabwe Government and Within 24 hours of their release onto the “Along with our successful rewilding of the plans are now to bring an appropriate reserve, Kumbe and Jabari had made their two other cheetah in South Africa in 2020, female to breed with the males, with an aim first two kills – a waterbuck and a blesbok. this project proves yet again that rewilding of actively contributing to the Zimbabwe Since then, they have successfully fended these magnificent captive-born cats can cheetah population. from themselves, taking down more prey yield incredible results. We are already Kumbe and Jabari join the list of the hun- without requiring any supplementary feed- working with other organisations to repli- ing. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in cate this trailblazing programme and repop- dreds of animals The Aspinall Foundation the world. ulate other reserves with these beautiful has rewilded, including black rhino and "I am so proud of this great achievement animals.” western lowland gorillas. A world-leader in : reintroducing two cheetahs into their nat- Dereck Milburn, Regional Director for wildlife reintroduction, the Foundation un- ural environment required a high level of Southern Africa, added: “It’s very rewarding dertakes a wide variety of conservation international cooperation. Parc Safari’s mis- for our team and the Imire rangers to see work, encompassing the recovery of sion has always been the welfare and love Kumbe and Jabari adapting exceptionally threatened species and their habitat and of animals. This collaboration is proof that well to their new wild home. They are dis- tackling issues such as the illegal wildlife institutions such as ours can contribute to playing great natural instinct and behaviour, trade. Photo: Washington Football Team 8 www. mtl times.ca September 4, 2021 • West Island PoutineFest - Last one of the season!

The Grand PoutineFest is making its last stop of the season in Pointe-Claire, from September 10 to 12, for its famous gour- met festival. Present for the second time this summer in Pointe-Claire, this edition will take place this time in a pedestrian ver- sion to enjoy original and exotic poutines while respecting the rules of public health. At Fairview Pointe-Claire, near the Reno Depot, six of our famous foodtrucks will offer twenty different combinations of fries, gravy and squick-squick cheese, in vegan versions or topped with ribs, pulled pork, bacon, sausage, general tao chicken, crispy tofu and more! In addition to our multitude of gourmet poutines, refresh yourself with Archibald products or homemade lemon- ade. For those with a sweet tooth, the Ca- bane à chichis will offer its famous churros. taking advantage of activities for children Since 2014, the Grand FoodFest has been Enjoy your poutine on the terrace and continuous entertainment by Cirque offering family and gourmet events where • The festival site will be divided into 4 ter- Éloize on Friday and Saturday nights. a wide variety of poutines are offered by its races (zones). The entertainment activities will always street food trucks throughout Quebec, • Each terrace will be set up to allow peo- take place in the center of the site in order with the goal of raising funds for a local ple to eat and to respect the social distanc- to respect the social distance and avoid cause. Over 25 organizations have bene- ing. contact between festival-goers and the var- fited from the profits made from the sale • The festival-goers will be able to order ious artists. Festival- goers will be able to of poutines, alcoholic beverages and mer- from the foodtrucks by themselves. stay as long as they wish on the festival site. chandise over the past six years. These fa- A festive event in a warm However, they will not be able to change mous trucks include Smoking BBQ, and family atmosphere terraces (zones) since these will be delim- Charlie's Shack, Cantine chez Henri, Greg's On site, festival-goers will be able to cel- ited. Dinner, Smoking Dragon and Mama ebrate in a warm and family atmosphere by About the Grand FoodFest Caliente.

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• September 4, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 9 10 www.mtltimes.ca September 4, 2021 • Largest Canadian stamp dealer City Stamp Montreal-based City Stamp is the largest philatelic (stamp) dealer in Canada. Founded by Robert Cooperman some 35 years ago when he was a teenager, the company has an office on Ste-Catherine Street W, but today does most of its busi- ness online, both buying and selling stamps. We probably do around 5,000 transactions per year; some with a single stamp for thousands of dollars and some with five stamps for $150, says Cooperman who is now the company president. Overall, we might buy or sell 15,000 items annually. Our business focuses on obtaining and sell- ing the top end of the stamp market. We offer a unique opportunity to collec- tors to have a supplier with a vast and sec- ond-to-none inventory of the rarest stamps from Canada, North America, the British Commonwealth, and in many cases, the entire world. At the same time, our buying capabilities are equally as strong. No collection is too large for us not to pur- chase outright with immediate payment. We are always looking to buy the most sought-after rarities from all countries. We are known to offer very fair market value. Collecting Stamps Online sales have continued to grow for City Stamp, now representing 70 percent of sales. The Montreal market has shrunk City Stamp owner Robert Cooperman today constituting less than 5 percent of the company's market where the USA many cases lands up with wealthier busi- great way to get acquainted with the hobby dominates with some 40 percent, followed nesses owners, CEOs, etc. and to meet other collectors. by 30 percent for Canada, and 30 percent Secured, insured shipping is how City Unlike some competitors which handle for the rest of the world. This is how City Stamp sends purchased stamps to buyers. other collectibles, City Stamp deals exclu- Stamp reaches an estimated 60 million This is either by FedEx® overnight to en- sively with stamps. The company offices are stamp collectors worldwide. sure safe arrival or via Xpresspost™ or open 11 AM-4 PM Monday to Friday or by Cooperman also attends philatelic shows registered mail for items valued under appointment; meanwhile the website is in Toronto, Ottawa, and other parts of $250. open 24/7. Payments can be made with Visa, Canada. Stamp collecting remains a hobby, but if Mastercard, American Express, and PayPal. ost clients whom we meet at stamp trade quality stamps are purchased at fair market shows are 50-70 years old and almost all value, sooner or later they will turn into a City Stamp male. But online world clients are much worthwhile investment, says Cooperman 1134 Ste-Catherine W. #865 younger, between 30-60 years of age. I be- when we asked about the rate of return on Montreal, H3B 1H4 lieve our clientele includes a great many a stamp collection. 1.800.615.2596 professionals: lawyers, doctors, and tech Cooperman recommends that novice [email protected] people. The very expensive material in collectors join clubs, which he says are a www.citystamp.ca

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• September 4, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 11 Montrealer Daniel Tirado riding the road to a successful career in comedy From his hometown in Ville St. Laurent, with stops in Dollard des Ormeaux and NDG, to studying literature at McGill, to studying theatre in New York City, to work- ing as a successful stand-up comic who has performed at comedy clubs and comedy festivals across North America, and just re- cently premiered his first film in nearly two years, comedian Daniel Tirado is truly part of the group of fortunate people who can be placed under the category of “local-boy- makes-good”.

By Stuart Nulman mtltimes.ca The film in question is a short called “The Yellow Bicycle”, which recently premiered at a film festival in Martha’s Vineyard, and will be screened at two other film festivals before the end of the summer. “It’s a rom com (romantic comedy) and a lighthearted happy film, a summer love story,” said Tirado during a recent phone interview. “Although rom coms are not my type of movie genre – I’m a fan of dramas and mys- moved to New York City and enrolled at have the rare capability to work in more teries – doing ‘The Yellow Bicycle’ has re- the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the than one language; in his case it’s English, energized me and has created a lot of Theatre, where one of his teachers there French and Spanish. “When I write jokes, I positive, happy vibes, which couldn’t have encouraged him to pursue a more proac- try to make it as universally-oriented as come at a better time.” tive path. possible,” he said. “However, the French “The Yellow Bicycle” is another addition “I was inspired to choose that path from style of humour is very different. It has its to Tirado’s growing resume as a comedian my teacher at the theatre school, as well as own different kind of rhythm. When it and performer. He debuted at Just For reading a biography of . comes to Spanish, the Latino comes out of Laughs in 2005, six months after he started That’s when I realized stand-up comedy me, so I make my material Latino-oriented, his career as a stand-up. This led to per- was like theatre, with many parallels be- because it’s a different kind of energy, and forming at the highly regarded comedy fes- tween the two. You work with the audience the audience gets to discover new things tival numerous times since 2010 not only through dialogue, you can take charge of about what it’s like being part of the Latino in English and French, but in Spanish, too. your career, you get the opportunity to community.” He made his U.S. TV debut on Gotham create and write your own material, per- Although he hasn’t worked in stand-up Comedy Live, which aired on AXS TV, and form it as much as you can, and you don’t during the first year of the pandemic, participated in the NBC Stand Up for Di- have to depend on anyone,” he stated. Tirado gradually returned to live perform- versity competition, and ended up being se- As to what kind of material goes into his ances earlier this year by doing a number of corporate gigs this past January and Feb- lected as one of the top 10 comics from stand-up routine, Tirado admits it takes a that competition out of a field of 650 par- ruary; however, with restrictions starting to different approach to what a comedian typ- ease up, he is ready to hit the road to per- ticipating comics. He also acted in seven ically utilizes. “I talk about things that most major motion pictures. form on the club circuit again, aside from comedians don’t usually talk about; basically promoting “The Yellow Bicycle”. “I am feel- The road to a career comedy sparked things that I have just experienced and Tirado’s interest after studying literature at ing very optimistic about this, and feel McGill University. “I had a choice of either want to share with the audience, like the amazing that everything’s starting to pick going to pursue a Ph.D or pursue what I water birth of my second child. It’s edgier, up again,” he said. “It’s wonderful to go back want to do,” he said. So at the age of 21, he but I managed to keep it clean,” he said. to performing stand-up again.” Plus Tirado is one of those comics who 12 www. mtl times.ca September 4, 2021 • Quebec vaccine passport also available in print format

Quebec’s vaccine passport that contains the quick response (QR) for scanning will be officially launched on September 1 and will be ready for those who have both doses in order to get into such places as movie theatres and restaurants.

is also available. As well, the passport is also ments, helping applicants get their QR available in a PDF format with the code; code, or accompany them to a CLSC to get however, a photo ID must accompany ei- their proof of vaccination if they are not By Stuart Nulman ther version of the passport that you wish able to have it printed. to possess. The provincial government has suggested mtltimes.ca The province’s homeless population, many that anyone who doesn’t have a printer, in- The passport is currently available to of whom do not own a smartphone nor an ternet or a smartphone to call Quebec download for people who have both smart- android devoice, will be aided by a number public health at 1-877-644-4545 for help in phones and android devices. But for those of organizations and agencies to make sure getting their vaccination passport. The print who don’t have either device doesn’t mean those homeless individuals who are prop- version of the passport will then be sent to that they will be without the passport. erly vaccinated get their passports and QR them by mail. It is suggested that once they According to report by CBC News, codes. Montreal’s Old Brewery Mission receive the paper vaccine passport, it Quebec public health says that a printed told CBC News is taking a proactive ap- should be vaccinated as a way to protect it. version of the passport with the QR code proach to this, by either printing docu-

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• September 4, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 13 Book Reviews - mtltimes.ca Inside Comedy by David Steinberg There are a great deal of people who ever that has made so many generations of deeply appreciate comedy in all forms, plus audiences laugh at their respective unique the men and women who delivered those brand of humour. laughs whether it be in a club, onstage, in One of my favourite set of anecdotes the movies, radio, TV and on LP records. As well, there are many people who have deal with Steinberg’s favorite (and my fa- watched, listened to and followed the lives, vorite) comedian Groucho Marx, which careers and humour of many of these great evolved into a friendship after he appeared names in comedy, and can be either arm- as a guest on an interview show Steinberg chair or scholarly experts on the subject. hosted in 1969-70 called “Music Scene”. But there is one type of comedy experts The one thing that Steinberg treasured that carries a much more degree of credi- from that friendship was getting the chance bility, and it’s those rare few who are com- edy experts … but are bona fide to regularly go to lunch with Groucho at comedians by trade. It’s their advantageous the famous Hillcrest Country Club in L.A., position of working within the comedy where during the early 70s, he broke bread world as a stand-up, , writer, producer and absorbed a great deal of comedy sto- or director and get that rare chance to be ries and know-how from such masters as in contact with their contemporaries or Milton Berle, Danny Kaye, George Burns, legendary figures on a regular basis, that and Danny Thomas. Another favorite Grou- gives them that advantage which sets them head and shoulders above your run of the cho story that he related to Steinberg, mill comedy maven. In that respect, two which is featured in the book, was the time people quickly come to mind when it Inside Comedy he had an in-person meeting with poet T.S. comes to the comedian-cum-comedy ex- by David Steinberg (Knopf, $40) Eliot in London, and the only thing he pert: and David Steinberg. wanted to discuss with Groucho was not For Apatow, his road to a successful ca- memoir and “meetings with great comedy minds”. We get Steinberg’s beginnings in the literature, but how the Marx Brothers reer as a stand-up comedian / writer / di- pulled off many of their famous routines in rector / producer had its roots as a teenage streets of the predominantly Jewish North comedy fan who used his position with his Winnipeg neighborhood where he grew up, their movies. high school’s radio station (and a lot of guts his years as an aspiring rabbinical student, And the catalogue of comedy encounters and ambition) to line up face-to-face inter- and his comedy schooling thanks to Second just begins from there. Inside Comedy also views with some of the greatest comedians City and as a regular on The Smothers offers stories of David Steinberg’s get to- of all time and of the 1980s, including an Brothers Comedy Hour, where his sermon monologues made him a rising star, and gethers (personal and career-wise) with an up-and-coming stand-up comic named impressive catalogue of comedy gold: Robin Jerry (and the best of those inter- rose the ire of CBS (where the Smothers’ views were later compiled and ended up as show aired) and conservative Middle Williams, Mel Brooks, Bea Arthur, Julia- a best selling book called Sick in the Head). America viewers. Louis Dreyfus, , Bob , The other person in that category is Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Don Rickles, David Steinberg, the native of Winnipeg Jonathan Winters, , Albert who, while attending rabbinical school in Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Will Ferrell, Chicago during the early 60s, caught a per- Jackie Mason and the , formance by legendary , and to name a few. forever changed his career path from the synagogue to stand-up comedy. And over What makes Inside Comedy works so the next five decades, he carved up a career well is that it’s not a braggart’s or name that saw him as a member of the Second dropper’s inside look at the comedy world. City troupe, do 140 appearances on Johnny Steinberg’s decades of diverse comedy ex- Carson’s Tonight Show, recorded Grammy- perience gives him the license and credibil- nominated albums, became a much re- ity to tell these stories, and give his take on spected TV director who helmed such By Stuart Nulman why these many generations of comedy tal- classic as Seinfeld, The Show, and mtltimes.ca ent has contributed so much to the evolu- , and hosted his own tion of comedy. But the meat of this book is Steinberg’s Inside Comedy is the book that comedy comedy interview show called Inside Com- personal, reader-friendly profiles of the nu- edy, and gets the chance to encounter his merous comedians he has befriended or fans deserve. It’s the ideal book about a share of great comedy legends and popular worked with, and his uncomplicated analy- long-lasting form of entertainment by stand-up comedians. ses of their respective styles of humour and someone who worked his way up in the And like Apatow, Steinberg has tran- contributions to the world of comedy. And comedy field, and has managed to bridge so scended this impressive comedy career these profiles are amply sweetened with a into book form, and is a definite must-read many generations by being so open-minded wealth of anecdotes that makes us share to the builders and the men and women for comedy fans and aficionados every- with Steinberg how lucky he was to en- where, which is entitled Inside Comedy. counter so many of the greatest comedians who carry their legacies to more and more Inside Comedy reads like a combination people who need the laughs so badly. 14 www. mtl times.ca September 4, 2021 • Everything you need to know to plan an enjoyable trip to Cuba A trip to Cuba is a perfect opportunity for any traveler. Whether you are looking for culture, adventure, beaches, or all of the above, this island has something in store for everyone! However, before you book your flights and finalize plans with , there are some things that you need to know about traveling to Cuba. This article will dis- cuss everything from how much money you should bring on your trip (and what type) to tips on booking hotels and trans- portation. Read on below and get ready to start planning an enjoyable trip! What you need to know about traveling to Cuba If planning to travel to Cuba, you will need to know what type of currency is in Also, it is important to know what is not there. You will also need to bring toiletries use (Cuban convertible pesos) and how allowed into Cuba, such as pork products such as shampoo, toothpaste, and a towel. much money to bring. It would be best if and narcotics, among others. You should bring anything you might re- you also considered bringing a medical kit, The best way to book your flight quire, such as any prescriptions you may re- something that may be required by the air- You can visit Cuba by boarding a com- quire or medical supplies (such as an line during check-in for your flight, as well mercial or a private flight. You can book EpiPen) in the event of allergies, insect re- as any items that are restricted from being your flight through a travel agency or air- pellent if necessary. Make sure to pack your brought into Cuba, such as pork products. line, either directly or in the form of an in- clothes accordingly depending on what ac- You will want to consider the types of direct flight on another airline that may be tivities you will do during your stay there, transportation available in Cuba and how offering flights to Cuba. You can check on and try to pack light for your trip as you you would like to get around during your the Cuba flight option for the private jet might have to carry a backpack around. stay (car, bus, walking). It is also important and choose your trip, depending on your Tips on staying safe in Cuba for travelers to know what clothing or travel arrangements. Traveling using a pri- Like any other place, it is important to shoes they should pack and any documents vate jet is much comfortable, and if you exercise caution and good judgment when needed, such as a passport and visa if appli- want to avoid any hassles, this may be your traveling in Cuba. It is also important for cable. best option. you to be aware of your surroundings and How to get a Cuban Visa The last-minute flights for Cuba are much who may be around you, such as street and travel documentation affordable as compared to the usual flights. vendors, especially those selling cigars or Once you have your flights booked and You can always book a flight six months be- similar products, so it's best not to engage hotel reservations made, it is time to start fore its departure date or even earlier, de- with them unless they are authorized by thinking about what type of visa or permit pending on the availability of seats. This is the government, which you can easily iden- may be needed to enter Cuba. Your specific because people usually tend to plan their tify through their official uniforms. destination may require a Cuban tourist trips, and this is the best time for booking While Cuba is a pretty safe place to visit, card which you can easily obtain at the air- flights. You can save money by buying your it's important to exercise caution, especially port on departure from your home coun- ticket earlier, unlike the last-minute deals, when using your credit cards there. It try. As well as any other documents which are more expensive as it's a fly now would be best not to use them as they are required, such as a passport and visa if ap- pay later kind of deal. often targeted for scams, so you can only plicable. What clothes and toiletries you should exchange money in the form of cash if nec- You will need to know what documents pack for your trip essary and withdraw some from ATMs in- you should bring on your trips, such as a As far as clothes are concerned, you stead. valid passport for at least six months after should pack for your trip depending on the Cuba is a wonderful place to visit and ex- the end of your stay (and any extensions) weather in Cuba. It can be very hot and plore. You can find delicious food, beautiful or an expired one needing renewal. Some humid or a little cold during wintertime, so beaches, fascinating culture, and friendly travelers may also be required to present it is important to check with the locals people in the country of Cuba. 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The Japanese film "Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes" directed by Junta Yagamuchi and featuring Kasunori Tosa as Kato, able to know what will happen two minutes into the future, is the most original of all the movies at Fantasia FANTASIA FESTIVAL: Vampires, talking cars, and time-loops It has been the first week of the Fantasia proach to an ecological issue—how cars Film Festival, and the now primarily on- impact our environment. In this case, a line event is once more demonstrating very peculiar car: it has the ability to its eclectic format. What was originally speak. The car in question, long aban- a showcase for fantasy, action, and hor- doned after it killed the mother of Uno ror movies from Asia has diversified, be- (Jules Elthing), is back in the streets. Still, coming more internationally varied and introducing other genres as well. now it would be instrumental in a con- However, horror is still one of the voluted new plot, where politics, secret basic ingredients of the festival. One of groups, and ecological activism get the movies in that genre came from Ar- mixed. gentina, “On the 3rd Day” (“Al tercer By Sergio Martinez The Japanese movie “Beyond the Infi- día”), directed by Daniel de la Vega. The mtltimes.ca nite Two Minutes” by Junta Yamaguchi is unexpected vampire story starts with the best of the movies so far. Kato Cecilia (Mariana Anghileri) taking her cular mutt Roger, just likes to enjoy a (Kazunori Tosa) finds himself trapped in child Martin for a last-minute vacation simple life, certainly with a good dose of sex. But Nimfa may be thinking of some- the routine of a mediocre life: the owner in the country’s south. At the same time, of a café where nothing happens. He Enrique (Gerardo Romano) is preparing thing else. Then a rich guy, real estate to make a new mysterious delivery on mogul Iñigo. Love, deception, and disap- also lives on the second floor of the café. his truck. While driving at night, Cecilia pointments, typical ingredients of soap Everything would drastically change is involved in a violent collision precisely operas, are displayed with a sense of hu- when back at his apartment, his com- with Enrique’s truck. As a result of the mour and critical irony. puter actually speaks to him. Rather, it is accident, Cecilia ends up in a hospital From Singapore, the film “Tiong Bahru himself on the screen, talking to Kato, and, the worst is that her son has disap- Social Club”, directed by Tan Bee Thiam, but two minutes ahead. Together with peared. Another woman, a hitchhiker, also provides an ironic view of a social the café waitress and some friends, Kato has also disappeared. However, we later trend: the search for a communal and tries to devise ways to use the advan- learn that she is in Enrique’s hands, now superficial state of inner peace. All of tage of the two minutes difference in looking for Cecilia. that, of course, is delivered by a corpo- ration that combines real estate and var- their favour. However, their actions are In a different genre, the Filipino movie going to unleash other unpredictable “Hayop Ka! The Nimfa Dimano Story” ious activities designed to make the user directed by Avid Liongoren, takes the “happy.” Lack of a clear focus, resulting problems. spectator in another direction: an ironic in a loose dramatic development, makes The Fantasia International Film Festival look at the plot of soap operas. This an- this movie the weakest of all the films I continues online and with some in-per- imation movie features kitty Nimfa, a have had the occasion to watch. son presentations until August 25. To ac- salesgirl in the perfume section of a de- “King Car,” a Brazilian film directed by cess the film descriptions and buy partment store. Her boyfriend, the mus- Renata Pinheiro, provides a funny ap- tickets visit www.fantasiafestival.com 16 www. mtl times.ca September 4, 2021 • Nail polish for dogs?

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Masks can pull double duty. The other day I was able to hide my horror upon seeing this wee poodle dressed up in a tutu, sailing around in a bike basket through a mall park- ing lot. Pink nails to boot. TuTu, fortunately maskless, seemed to be enjoying her front- line perch and the admiring stares of passersby. Her puff ball tail was hidden, but most likely wagging, as she proudly displayed a four-paw set of freshly polished hot pink nails. That was my horror. Poodles can elicit the oohs and ahhs on their own merits, but it is one breed that humans tend to like to doll up. I grimaced under my mask at TuTu’s nails smothered in pink aka formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toluene. Formaldehyde used as a preservative, ster- ilizer and embalmer (and TuTu is still alive!), dibutyl phthalate as used in nail polish to help prevent cracking (banned in Europe due to and catered to. Bicycle man would not groom them. But on the brighter side its association with reproductive issues, but knowingly dress her nails in poison. How to maybe, just maybe, Bicycle Man bought safe sadly, still legal in Canada) and toluene which let him know? nail polish. And TuTu is Ok. helps to keep the nail polish smooth. No Apparently, dogs can get headaches. Nail Buy Toxic Trio free nail polish. Google of- one wants rough nail polish. polish could be a culprit. A listlessness would fers it. Both you and the TuTu’s will be Hopefully, TuTu was not a nail biter. Hope- set in. pleased. fully she was painted in a well-ventilated Bicycle Man did not sport any nail polish We stand behind our products. We give great room to avoid breathing in the carcinogenic that I could see, but for all you dog owners customer service. Visit us at natural.ca. Subscribe toxins. Hopefully, she was masked. out there who do wear nail polish, don’t let to our newsletter. ‘La Boutique Earth to Body’, 89 I wanted to ask TuTu if she felt dizzy at all, your dog even be in the same room during Lucerne, Pointe Claire, QC H9R 2V1) Email or did she have any nausea or eye irritation? your grooming. Pets should not be breathing [email protected] We are open again: Store: If there were any observable side effects, it in the fumes, of either the nail polish or the Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10-4 For curbside…Call store would be the Bicycle Man who would notice. acetone remover. during store hours 514-428-0444 Outside It was quite obvious that TuTu is truly loved Dogs have no say in how we choose to hours call : 514-694-0705

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