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Mtltimes Assistant Editor, Alyssa De Rosa holding a tray of heavenly zeppole from Patisserie San Marco, 1581 Jean Talon St E, , H2E 1S9. A big thank you to Sandra at Patisserie San Marco for these delicious treats. We highly recommend a visit! We are looking for the best zeppole in Montreal, please send us your recommendation: [email protected] Get with the Times!

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2 www. mtl times.ca February 20, 2021 • Monthly rents down across Canada except Montreal

Montreal average rents up year over year and monthly for one- and two-bedroom homes The average asking rent for all Canadian Other cities and areas in and around monthly rent for a two-bedroom at $1,277. properties in January was $1,714 per Montreal not included on the list were: Saint-Laurent with average monthly rent month down 8.7 per cent year over year. Laval with average monthly rent in Janu- in January for a one-bedroom home at This decline is slightly worse than the av- ary for a one-bedroom home at $1,357 $994 and average monthly rent for a two- erage decline in the second half of 2020 of and average monthly rent for a two-bed- bedroom at $1,329. 8.5 per cent, according to Rentals.ca’s and room at $1,703. Montreal rents for apartments and con- Bullpen Research & Consulting’s latest Na- Côte-Saint-Luc with average monthly dominium rentals remained flat year over tional Rent Report. rent in January for a one-bedroom home year at $1,650 in January compared to Montreal finished 20th on the list of 35 at $1,351 and average monthly rent for a $1,652 in January 2020. Quebec City rents cities for average monthly rent in January two-bedroom at $1,739. for apartments and condominium rentals for a one-bedroom home at $1,428 and Outremont with average monthly rent in 14th for average monthly rent for a two- January for a one-bedroom home at $1,245 were down 5 per cent to $1,027 in January bedroom at $1,889. and average monthly rent for a two-bed- from $1,084 in January 2020. “Prospective tenants continue to experi- room at $1,675. Quebec City came in 33rd for average ence a market flush with choice, and have Ahuntsic-Cartierville with average monthly rent in January for a one-bedroom more bargaining power than they’ve had in monthly rent in January for a one-bedroom home at $924 and 34th for average many years." -- Matt Danison, CEO of home at $1,194 and average monthly rent monthly rent for a two-bedroom home at Rentals.ca. for a two-bedroom at $1,413. $1,086. Year over year and monthly rental rates Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve with av- Quebec average monthly rent in January for a one-bedroom and two-bedroom erage monthly rent in January for a one- was $1,601 and average rent per square were up in Montreal in January. bedroom home at $1,011 and average foot was $2.11 for all property types.

• February 20, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 3 From left to right: Jamie Orchard, Journalist and Founder of the Second Act Project; Dale Weil, Executive DirectorTeresa of the Teresa Dellar Dellar Palliative Care Residence; Palliative and Yolande James, RDI and CBCCare political analyst Residence raises$515k for its 22nd Annual Valentine’s Ball The 22nd Annual Valentine’s Ball benefitting Canadian Juno Award winning Queen of who supported the Ball this year: Hagen the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence Blues, and Patrick Watson, Canadian singer Group, Charles River, Pfizer Canada, TASK, (the Residence) was a huge success raising and songwriter. Emmy Award winning National Bank and Merck. Other sponsors $515,000 net thanks to the generosity of Canadian director Jean-Marc Vallée, Cana- for the evening included Novartis, Roxboro more than 400 guests, sponsors and dian actor, writer and comedian Patrick Excavation, Ville de Pointe-Claire, Bristol donors. The event was held on a web plat- Huard, Canadian singer, actress and screen- Myers Squibb, Delmar International, Coca- form in a fully reimagined format adapted writer Anik Jean, as well as media person- Cola Canada and the Air Canada Founda- to respect the current pandemic guidelines. alities Mark Kelley, Andrew Carter, Ken tion. Guests enjoyed a four-course gourmet Connors, Sharon Hyland and Caroline Van Chair of the organizing committee and meal delivered to their homes as well as Vlaardingen each shared special heartfelt member of the Foundation Board of the participated in an interactive virtual online messages throughout the evening. Residence, Linda Ward O'Farrell, noted, program with a combination of live in-stu- At the helm of the evening's program "The success of the virtual edition of the dio and pre-recorded content that featured again this year were Yolande James, RDI and 22nd Annual Valentine’s Ball is thanks to a exclusive musical performances, special CBC political analyst and Foundation Board passionate and dedicated team who work guests and entertainment. member of the Residence, and Jamie Or- tirelessly each year to organize the Resi- “While the past year has brought many chard, journalist and founder of the Second dence's flagship fundraising event. A special changes to our lives, the Residence’s mis- Act Project. The Honorary Co-Presidents sion has remained the same: to provide of the Ball, Robert Havill, President, Foun- thank you to the committee for their cre- quality palliative care to the community. All dation Board of the Residence and Allen ativity and resourcefulness." the money raised tonight will ensure that Van der Wee, President, Operations Board About the Teresa Dellar Palliative patients and their families continue to feel of the Residence, spoke of their dedication Care Residence special, safe and comfortable at a most vul- to the Residence and their belief that The Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Resi- nerable time”, said Dale Weil, the Executive everyone deserves dignity, compassion and dence is an independent, non-profit organ- Director of the Teresa Dellar Palliative love in their final days of life. ization that provides services free of charge Care Residence. Federal, provincial and municipal politi- to patients and their families. The Resi- Among the guests were media, entertain- cians in attendance at the virtual event in- dence receives one third of its annual op- ment and sports personalities including An- cluded MP Francis Scarpaleggia erating budget from the Quebec thony Calvillo, legendary Montreal (Lac-Saint-Louis); MNAs , government and relies on community sup- Alouettes quarterback and Canadian Foot- (Jacques-Cartier), Carlos Leitão (Baldwin- port and fundraising activities to raise the ball Hall of Fame inductee, and Otis Grant, Cartier), Marwah Rizqy (Saint-Laurent) and balance of more than $3.8 million each year. former WBO Middle Weight Champion of (Notre-Dame-de-Grâce); as With its 23 beds, the Residence is the the World and Executive Director of the well as the mayors of Baie- D’Urfé, Kirk- largest free-standing palliative care facility Otis Grant & Friends Foundation. Musical land and Pointe-Claire. in Canada and is recognized as a leader in performances featured Dawn Tyler-Watson, We sincerely thank our major sponsors its field. 4 www. mtl times.ca February 20, 2021 • • February 20, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 5 3551 boul. St. Charles, Suite #547, Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 3C4 514-951-3328 [email protected] www.mtltimes.ca

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• February 20, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 7 In search of Montreal's best Zeppole

Just because it is -15 outside, curfew is still in effect and no restaurants are open there is still a silver lining, it's Zeppole season. For those of you who don't know what Zeppole is? You are in for a treat and pay attention your life is about to change. Zeppole is basically an Italian doughnut made of pate choux dough that are cream filed. The basic ingredients are water / milk with butter, flour, eggs and lots of love. Then it is fried. It is usually around 4 inches in diameter. Zeppoles are made for Saint Joseph'd Day March 18. Italian bakeries make millions of these golden balls of love all over the world and we are in search for the best Zep- pole in Montreal and need everyones help. Please send us your favourite Italian Bakery that makes these delicious golden dessert. We will post all the bak- eries with addresses and links to their websites.

Send your favourite bakery to: [email protected] and stay tunned for the winners. Ricotta-Filled Zeppole

Ingredients: DOUGH • 2 cups water Zeppole recipe • 1 tablespoon butter • Pinch of salt • 2 cups flour Ingredients: • 6 eggs • 1 cup warm water • Vegetable oil for frying • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast FILLING • 1 tablespoon sugar • 2 pounds of ricotta cheese • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 cup sugar • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour • 1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips • vegetable oil for frying • 12 Maraschino cherries • In a small bowl, add the yeast, sugar and salt to the water. Let Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. When boiling, add flour stand until creamy, about 2 minutes, and stir to dissolve the yeast. and stir until thoroughly mixed, for about 1 minute. Take off fire. • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, yeast mixture and olive Put into mixing bowl and cool for 10 minutes. Mixing at a low oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until a nice sticky dough forms. speed add 1 egg at a time allowing each egg to blend. Put dough Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1/2 into a pastry bag. Cut 12 pieces of wax paper into 3-inch squares hours. and lightly dust with flour. Pipe a doughnut shape onto each piece • In a deep saucepan, pour in vegetable oil to a depth of 3 inches. of paper. Heat the oil to 370 degrees (use a frying thermometer). Heat oil to 350ºF. Carefully slide batter off the wax paper into • Use two tablespoons to scoop out the dough and drop it into the oil. Fry for 7 to 8 minutes turning every couple of minutes. the hot oil, by using one spoon to push the dough off of the other. Doughnuts should double in size. Allow to cool on absorbent Do this for about 4 Zeppole at a time, do not crowd them in the paper. Slice horizontally. pan. Cook until golden brown and puffy, turning with a slotted Mix ricotta, sugar and vanilla extract in another mixing bowl on spoon to fry evenly on all sides. medium speed for 2 minutes. Add chocolate chips and mix for • Remove the Zeppole from the oil with the slotted spoon, and 10 seconds. Put cream in pastry bag and fill center of each zep- transfer to a plate or tray lined with paper towels to drain. When pole. Press the top of the pastry onto the bottom. Sprinkle with all Zeppole are fried and drained sprinkle generously with pow- powdered sugar and place a cherry on top of each pastry. dered sugar and serve hot. This recipe is from Giao Italia (https://www.ciaoitalia.com/) The recipe is from the Italian chef (https://italianchef.com/zeppole/).

8 www. mtl times.ca February 20, 2021 • • February 20, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 9 10 www.mtltimes.ca February 20, 2021 • Snow mammals that turn white in winter featured on new stamps

The beauty and diversity of Canada's wildlife take centre stage in a new set of stamps issued today by Canada Post. Snow Mammals features five animals found in Canada that are uniquely adapted to sur- viving in our snowy climate because their otherwise dark coats turn white in winter. These stamps feature the ermine, snow- shoe hare, Arctic fox, northern collared lemming and Peary Caribou – two preda- tors and three prey – whose camouflage makes them difficult to spot in their natural habitats, especially at this time of year. The Arctic fox and ermine are stealthy hunters that often rely on the element of surprise to sneak up on their next meal. The snow- shoe hare and northern collared lemming (dietary staples of many carnivores) and Peary caribou try to blend into the back- ground to escape detection. These five are among only 19 species of mammals worldwide – and 12 in Canada – that undergo a change in coat colour as the showcase an animal in its winter coat and light, is a set of the animal's tracks as they result of a complex physiological process habitat. Each photograph is the work of a would appear in fresh snow. influenced by changes in daylight hours. Canadian photographer. Robert Postma Printed by Canadian Bank Note, these Moulting is a gradual, twice-yearly process that starts around the time of the first captured the Ermine; Michelle Valberg the Permanent™ domestic rate stamps are snowfall and reverses in the warmer snowshoe hare; Dennis Fast the Arctic fox; available in a booklet of 10, affixed to an Of- months, beginning around the time of the Mathilde Poirier the northern collared lem- ficial First Day Cover, and as a souvenir spring melt. ming; and Paul Loewen the Peary caribou. sheet. About the Stamps In the lower left-hand corner of each Stamps and collectibles are available at: Designed by Adrian Horvath, these stamps stamp, visible only under ultraviolet (black) www.canadapost.ca/shop .

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• February 20, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 11 12 www. mtl times.ca February 20, 2021 • Five Senses tennessee Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

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14 www. mtl times.ca February 20, 2021 • • February 20, 2021 www. mtl times.ca 15 Movie Reviews - mtltimes.ca

{Tope left] Han Van Meegeren (Guy Pearce) would display his "abilities" to prove his innocence in "The Last Vermeer" [Top right] "Mafia Inc." is an entertaining film by Quebec director Daniel Grou (Podz) [Bottom right} Action and violence are present in "Mafia Inc" but overall, it gives us a fresh look at a very old theme drama in which Piller would be a key player an interesting mosaic of conflicting inter- THE LAST VERMEER: in defence of Van Meegeren. The twists in ests and ambitions, yet converging on one In praise of a forger the story, however, don't end there. big goal: to make money. In this, of course, "The Last Vermeer" shown an uneven Mafiosi are not much different from any Johannes Vermeer was one of the great- story development, in fact, much of the first other type of businessmen. est Dutch painters of the 17th century. part seems superfluous once the plot un- Francesco 'Frank' Paternò (Sergio Castel- How his works are connected to World veils the real drama. Much of the romance litto) has two sons. Giaco (Donny Falsetti), War II, and the Nazi occupation of the parts are also mostly irrelevant since we the oldest one, is trusted with a number of Netherlands is the underlying subject of know little about Piller's wife's background, important operations, but there is also Vin- this movie directed by Dan Friedkin and cent 'Vince' Gamache (Marc-André written by Danny Friedkin and Ryan Fried- Grondin), a childhood friend of Giaco's kin. Based on Dutch art dealer and who happens to be the son of Frank's per- painter's real story—also a socialite, Han sonal tailor Henri Gamache (Gilbert Van Meegeren (Guy Pearce) has a Canadian Sicotte) and brother of Sofie (Mylène connection since it happens right after Hol- Mackay), who is engaged to Frank's second land had been liberated by Canadian forces. child Patrizio (Mike Ricci). In fact, Joseph Piller (Claes Bang) a captain The movie starts in the 1980s when with the Canadian army is in charge of in- Frank's biggest dream project is to build a vestigating the mysterious operation by monumental bridge connecting his native which valuable art pieces by Vermeer, were Sicilia with Calabria. He already has connec- ready to be shipped to no other than Her- tions with officials in the Italian government man Goering. The latter had paid a hefty (Berlusconi's corrupt period), so things may price for them. By Sergio Martinez go smoothly if all partners contribute. In After the liberation, many Dutch are now mtltimes.ca turn, profits will be enormous. chasing down collaborators, and sometimes As we move through the following peri- applying summary justice—something that for instance, and his relationship with his ods; however, we see that the project never would start to shock Piller. When the cap- secretary doesn't go very far either. The materialized, but of course, in the mean- tain finally captures, Van Meegeren, who ap- same for the romantic life of Van Meegeren time, many other operations are underway. pears to be responsible for the Vermeer and a married woman. In short, the movie's With increasing power and resources, works' sale, puts him in prison. However, Vince would even mount a gigantic opera- now he would have to deal with some real interest lies in the development of the Dutch justice department agents. They trial and its final sequence. There is the in- tion in 1994 in Venezuela, causing a great seem interested in applying the same type teresting reflection Piller (and us as spec- tragedy, but providing him with significant of expedite procedures that he had seen tators) could make about justice in the profits by using a novel and cruel method on the streets. Besides, Piller starts having hands of victors, which may just be to smuggle drugs into Canada. doubts about Van Meegeren's guilt. Piller vengeance if not subject to scrutiny. As it happens, great ambition may lead to and his military assistant (Andrew Havill) Recommended to those who like films with great losses. Eventually, a conflict will take the suspect out of prison and keep historical background, and based on a real emerge between the boss and his former story. protégé. Still, the result would not be what him under their own military protection. Available on VOD, different platforms However, that would soon end: the Cana- one can expect. At this point, the police are Running Time: 118 min. also following Frank's steps, and they would dian forces start to leave. Piller can no longer offer any protection to his prisoner. use the criminals' own conflicts in their "We were the liberators, but now we are MAFIA, INC: No time favour. starting to be seen as a nuisance," com- "Mafia Inc." is an entertaining movie, with ments Canada's Col. Jenkins (Richard Dil- for sentimentality a lot of action, some scenes of violence, lane) to Pillar when the captain came to also some sex scenes. However, it conveys request his help. Dutch agent August Diehl Films about mafia bosses and the actions a good story proving that a theme fre- (Alex De Klerks) is particularly determined done—or attributed—to the notorious quently used in movies as the mafia can still to get his hands on Van Meegeren, which he criminal organization are so many that produce stories with an original and re- finally does. The flamboyant dealer is sometimes one may ask, what else new freshing flavour. It is recommended to all brought to trial as a traitor who was ready could be told about them. "Mafia Inc." di- who like stories about the mafia and those to sell valuable Dutch art to the enemy. The rected by Daniel Grou (Podz), however, interested in the psychological aspects of prosecutor asks for the death penalty. manages to take the old model of the fa- the characters. What ensues is perhaps the most inter- ther-boss, his children, and his family—both Available on VOD, different platforms esting part of the movie, the courtroom the blood family and the mafia one—into Running Time: 143 min 16 www. mtl times.ca February 20, 2021 • Disodium EDTA: A toxic enabler

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History Through Our Eyes by Edie Austin and Lucinda Chodan

Newspapers are so much more than a minous archives to find those photos that Metro, the Lachine gas explosion of 1965, means of providing the news of the day. defined Montreal’s history and character – the 1980 and 1995 referendums, the Through the diligent, dedicated work of and the stories behind them – for this fea- Richard Riot of 1955, and the many Mon- its reporters and photographers, newspa- ture, in a day-by-day calendar format. treal Canadiens Stanley Cup champi- pers also provide an oral and photographic For those who never missed the daily in- onships. record of history taking place for posterity. stallments in the paper, or for those who And to give the right blend of the lesser Future generations of journalists, re- caught it sporadically when leafing through known and the light-hearted, there are searchers and authors could rely on finding an edition of The Gazette, the 365 entries plenty of entries that represent those two historical perspective through a newspa- that made up the “History Through Our aspects. For example, the “victory parade” per’s extensive archives, where written Eyes” feature is now available in an impres- sive soft cover, coffee table book format. that was held for the Montreal Alouettes copy, old photos and past issues are avail- after they lost to the Edmonton Eskimos in able via countless files, bound copies or mi- Let me say right off the bat that this book crofiches. is a fascinating, addictive one. You will be the 1955 Grey Cup game; American com- The Montreal Gazette is no exception. both informed and entertained as you flip edy duo Cheech and Chong pictured at a Since 1778, The Gazette has not only through the book to see what event was Montreal park on a snowy day in 1973, as been Montreal’s English-language paper of covered that fell on your birthday, anniver- they recorded their hit album “Los Cochi- record of the news of Canada and the rest sary or any other milestone day. nos” at the Sounds of Quebec studios in of the world, but its team of reporters, il- the east end; an aerial view of Decarie lustrators and photographers have been a Boulevard in 1962, just before the con- permanent chronicler of the evolution of struction of the Decarie Expressway com- Montreal as a hub of commerce, an open menced; a 1954 portrait of some of the city, a city of champions and an interna- members of the Maple Leaf Pipe Smoking tional city. And those vast quantities of Club exercising the fine art of communal news photos that made such photogra- pipe smoking; a young Chuck Connors as phers as Aussie Whiting, Tedd Church, Gor- one of the star players of the 1948 Mon- don Beck, Michel Dugas and Len Sidaway treal Royals baseball club, a decade before an integral part of the paper’s newsroom he became a Hollywood star in the lead were stored in its vast archives. role of the hit TV western series “The Ri- When the Gazette’s editorial offices were fleman”; the visit to Montreal of the Prince about to move to its current St. Catherine of Wales (the future King Edward VIII and Street location in the summer of 2019, Duke of Windsor) in 1919; and the Boxing there was a daunting, uphill task that dealt By Stuart Nulman Day tradition of the long line of bargain with selecting which photos in the collec- hunters outside the Sam the Record Man tion would make the move and which ones mtltimes.ca store on St. Catherine Street West. would be good for the garbage. And what And every photo in the book is so well made it even more difficult was the fact Chodan and Austin has done the impos- that these tangible photos were shot with sible by looking through over a century’s complemented with the accompanying the greatest care as if it were being painted worth of news photos to come up with texts by Chodan and Austin, which are dili- on canvas. Its unique photographic aesthet- 365 of the most significant or unusual pho- gently researched and crisply written, so ics has richly told the story of Montreal’s tos that would make up the feature and the that the reader gets the full story behind history for over a century, and digitizing subsequent book. And there is a terrific mix the photos in an informative, yet economic, them would certainly not do them any jus- of both. manner. tice. Of course, the significant events that If you want a book that is not your run- That dilemma became the genesis of “His- made up Montreal’s history are spotlighted, of-the-mill illustrated history of Montreal, tory Through Our Eyes”, a daily feature that such as the Laurier Palace Theatre fire of then History Through Our Eyes is that ran in the pages of The Gazette throughout 1927, Expo 67, the October Crisis, the Ice book. It is a wonderful appreciation of the 2019. Gazette editor-in-chief Lucinda Storm of 1998, the Flood of 1987, the Mon- art of news photography as a chronicler, Chodan and editorial page editor Edie treal Expos’ race for the 1981 National and silent witness, to a great city’s great his- Austin teamed up to dig through the volu- League pennant, the inauguration of the tory. 18 www. mtl times.ca February 20, 2021 • Great time to clean-up! Our classifieds are Other Features Is your health a priority? 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