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Saturday, June 19 2021 Vol. 26 No. 35
birrafanelli.com Covering Montréal & Surrounding Areas
MONTREAL’S
SALAD QUEEN
Located at 855 Decarie Boulevard,
Mesclun Salads opened its doors on
June 5, and since then, the response
from the community has been
tremendous. So far, it has attracted
thousands of customers who enjoyed
their healthy menu that consists of 15
types of gourmet salads (as well as an
option to make your own salad with a
selection of 12 vinaigrette dressings),
wraps, health bowls, smoothies, em-
panadas, coffee and 30 flavours of Bil-
boquet ice cream and sorbets.
continued on Page 8
Mesclun Salads owner - Priscilla Ponce
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The Grand Quay unveils its
2021 summer lineup!
The Grand Quay of the Port of Mon- ment and light, the public space comes Coming soon:
treal is launching its summer season in alive, illuminating as visitors participate. The Port of Montreal Tower
grand style! Starting July 16, it will host Produced by 4éléments, a Montreal- The Grand Quay site is actively getting
the world premiere of Divina Dali, an based company specializing in gamifica- ready to accommodate a new signature
exhibition-show based on the artwork tion, Les Rames lumineuses offers a monument: an entirely glassed-in, 65-
of Salvador Dali and the writings of dynamic experience that everyone can metre tall observation tower. Grand
Dante Alighieri. For a perfectly relaxing do. Alone or in a group, visitors board prize: the most beautiful view of the city!
time on the waterfront, the lawn areas the boat and row with a single goal: to Work is progressing quickly and the of-
of Commencement Square will reopen get to the next port! Sensors measure ficial opening is scheduled for this winter.
to the public on Friday, June 18, after the group effort and how much distance To learn more, visit our website
being closed for a lengthy period due to is virtually covered.The installation is lo- About the Port of Montreal
the ongoing work on the observation cated in Commencement Square. Operated by the Montreal Port Au-
tower. There will also be a fun new in- Relaxing spaces on the waterfront thority (MPA), the Port of Montreal is
stallation to discover, an experiential After being closed for several months the second largest port in Canada and a
ship with oars that light up interactively, due to ongoing construction of the diversified transshipment centre that
Les Rames Lumineuses. Grand Quay observation tower, Com- handles all types of goods: containerized
Divina Dali: Dante's literary world seen mencement Square will be open to the and non-containerized cargo, liquid bulk
through Dali's eyes public again on Friday, June 18. and dry bulk. The only container port in
In 1963, surrealist icon Salvador Dali A green space by the water, with Quebec, it is a destination port served
explored the literary world of Dante's Adirondack chairs to make the most of by the largest shipping lines in the world.
Divine Comedy from Hell to Purgatory the summer! It is also an intermodal hub with a serv-
to Paradise through 101 works of art. Every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For ice offering that is unique in North
Presented in Montreal for its world pre- more information, visit our website. America, featuring its own rail network
miere, Divina Dali revisits this summit Don't miss the brand new urban fur- directly dockside connected to Canada's
meeting between two legendary artists niture on the green roof! Bonus: the two national rail networks. The MPA
in a monumental immersive experience view of the river and a history timeline also operates a Cruise Terminal and a
designed by La Girafe en feu. of the Port of Montreal to discover Port Centre.
July 16 to October 31, 2021 at the Port along the promenade. The MPA factors economic, social and
of Montreal's Grand Quay. For more in- For a bite to eat, food trucks will also environmental components into its cor-
formation and to purchase tickets: be on site in the main alley. porate initiatives. This commitment is
https://divinadali.com/ AML Cruises sailing again governed by a sustainable development
A fun new interactive installation: Starting June 19, AML Cruises are back policy whose guiding principles focus on
Les Rames lumineuses in operation! The summer program fea- involvement, cooperation and account-
Would you like to take on an enter- tures dinner cruises, guided cruises and ability. Port activity supports 19,000 jobs
taining and engaging challenge? Thanks brunch cruises. Find out more at and generates $2.6 billion in economic
to this installation that combines move- https://www.croisieresaml.com/en/ benefits annually.
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Marche Commun, a local
sustainable non-profit delivery
platform and social innovation
project, was officially launched like Uber Eats and Skip the Dishes are
With the gradual opening of restaurants
and local small businesses from the re- dominating the food delivery business.
strictions that were imposed as a result These goals will be realized through a
of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new sus- $20,000 marketing campaign, as well as
tainable non-profit venture has been giving $1 per pickup order and $2 per
launched to aid small businesses that delivery order and credit card transac-
were adversely affected and prop up tion to benefit restaurants and delivery
services that performed above and be- workers.
yond over the last 15 months. Ms. Bendayan, who was Parliamentary
On June 15, Marche Commun, a local Secretary to the Minister for Small Busi-
sustainable non-profit delivery platform nesses at the time when the pandemic
and social innovation project, was offi- began, is proud that federal government
cially launched at a new pop-up store programs like rent subsidies, emergency
called Sugar-Mamie, a pop-up cake pop By Stuart Nulman loans and the Canada summer jobs pro-
bakery located at 5171 St. Laurent gram, has help tremendously to get local
Boulevard in the Plateau Mont-Royal mtltimes.ca businesses such as restaurants link up to
district. This project, which has received MNA for the riding of Mount Royal- non-profits like Marche Commun to-
financial assistance from the provincial Outremont, to announce that Marche wards being sustainable and profitable
government, with additional support Commun is a platform that will be open once more.
from the federal government and Con- to restaurants, bakeries and cafes in the “Restaurants operate with small profit
cordia University, was created by Covid- Plateau, and will use the services of long- margins, because many multinationals
19 Help Hub, a non-profit that was time bicycle delivery group “Chausseurs take a huge cut of those profits. Now
established during the pandemic as a re- Courrier”, so that these small busi- with these support programs, non-prof-
sponse to aid vulnerable members of nesses will continue to survive through- its can help run things with a business
the population through food delivery out the rest of the pandemic and mindset that can not only help these
and other vital programs. beyond, as well as keep profits in the restaurants survive in the future, but
Astrid Arumae, Executive Director of pockets of those local restaurants and also help related businesses – such as
Marche Commun, was present at the help to ensure that these bike delivery bike delivery services -- that can benefit
launch along with Outremont federal workers will get a better wage, espe- the environment, too,” she said.
Member of Parliament (MP) Rachel Ben- cially during a time when delivery apps For more information, go to:
dayan and Pierre Arcand, provincial www.marchecommun.com
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editor@totimes.ca
www.totimes.ca What’s happening in
Montreal this week!
This weekend is your last chance man Leighland Beckman, to the teenager, in which she befriends
to catch any of the virtual and knife stunt that always seems to the elderly patients who reside in
Distribution live shows that make up the 30th
anniversary edition of the St. Am-
go awry.With opening acts Chris a wing of the hospital where they
know they will never leave. And
Hudson, St. Lazare, Sennevil e, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Baie d’Urfe, Bea- broise Montreal Fringe Festival. the scenic shots of the forest
consfield, Kirkland, Pte. Claire, D.D.O., Pier efonds, Roxboro, Dorval, La-
chine, NDG, Vil e St-Laurent, Châteauguay, Cote St-Luc, Snowdon, Although there has been a re- where she taped the show, which
Hampstead, Mtl-West, Westmount, Laval, Verdun, Lasalle, Montreal, St. duced number of shows this year are used as bridges between each
Leonard, Anjou, Ahuntsic, Lit le Italy, Nuns’ Island due to the pandemic, the quality story, are visually stunning.
of the shows in this year’s line-up For more information, or to
Advertising has met the same high standards purchase tickets for the home
info@mtltimes.ca that has been associated with this stretch of the festival, go to:
festival under Amy Blackmore’s www.montrealfringe.ca
ADVERTISING DEADLINE direction.
Here are three shows that I If you were a fan of the British
(Wednesday at 5 p.m.) have caught so far that you rock group Genesis, especially
514-951-3328 should give a look before the fes- during the Peter Gabriel era
tival wraps up this Sunday. By Stuart Nulman (early and mid-70s), then you’re
Managing Editor: “Spiral” is a highly amusing
mtltimes.ca
not going to want to miss “Gen-
parable in which co-writer esis: The Lamb Dies Down on
Tom West Michelle Soicher portrays the Broadway”, which will take place
creator of the Universe, who Venditto (who read out a “decla- at Salle Wilfrid Pelletier of Place
brags she is quite good at making ration” of support for Lyng to get des Arts on April 8, 2022; show
and fixing things. However, she a lifetime achievement award for time is at 8 p.m.
has before her the universe in his contribution to the world of Presented by evenko, this rock
the form of a clanky, noisy Rube fringe arts, all in his loud, bellow- opera, which was originally per-
Goldberg-type contraption, as ing, red-faced glory) and come- formed in 1974-75, marked the
Contributors: she ponders chaos vs. order in dian Inez Anaya (whose routine final collaboration between
that universe and how she can about using a diva cup was funny, Gabriel and Genesis, before he
use those skills to fix it back into but definitely not for the squeam- embarked upon a successful solo
• Alyssa De Rosa running order. Ms. Soicher is per- ish), and “Knife Fight X” is a show career. The Musical Box, the
• Marco Giovanetti fect to interpret this role, as she that is fun, filled with laughs, and group that was granted a license
• Sergio Martinez does it with plenty of knowledge, in Lyng’s case, has plenty of ma- to perform the show by both
• Bonnie Wurst know how, perspective, slyness chete-waving. Gabriel and Genesis, will present
• Stuart Nulman and remorse. Nisha Coleman once again The Lamb Dies Down on Broad-
• Deborah Rankin “Knife Fight X” is local comic reaffirms of her reputation as way as it was originally per-
• Martha Shannon Walter J. Lyng’s crowning one of the best solo storytellers formed over 45 years ago, down
achievement of his “Knife Fight” around with her virtual show to every painstaking detail. The
franchise, which has played in “Alright: Solving the Problem of show has been performed by The
clubs and past Fringe Fests since Living”, which is now streaming Musical Box around the world in
SUBSCRIPTION its debut back in 2012. Using his on the FringeTV service. Using a some of the most prestigious
General subscriptions in Canada: 1 trusty flipchart, Lyng recalls how large oak tree (which she performance venues, in front of
year $150, 2 years $275 Subscrip- he tried to build and evolve this climbed halfway up) in the middle over a million spectators; they
tion to the U.S. and outside North franchise over the past decade, of an Ontario forest as her stage, even had former Genesis mem-
America:1 year $250 US which began with “Pitching Knife Coleman keeps her audience en- ber Phil Collins as a guest per-
All contents of this publication
are sole property of The Mon- Fight”. Reminiscent of Steve Allen thralled with her collection of former on one occasion.
treal Times Newspaper. Opin-
ions expressed in this (circa 1954) and David Letter- personal stories and anecdotes Tickets for Genesis: The Lamb
publication are not necessarily
intended to reflect those of the man, Lyng presents the elements that has made up her young life Dies Down on Broadway go on
publisher. Any reproduction in
whole or in part and in print or that were always part of his that are both amusing and heart- sale as of June 18. To purchase
in electronic form without ex-
press permission is strictly for- “Knife Fight” shows, from the Top breaking, whether it dealing with tickets, call 1-866-842-2112; or
bidden. Permission to
reproduce selected editorial 38 List, to the yeoman support her suicidal father, or working as online at: www.evenko.ca
may be granted by contacting
the publisher in writing. from his second banana/music a volunteer in a hospital as a www.placedesarts.com
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Look what’s coming to Old
Montreal – Place Gare Viger
Jesta Group unveils Place Gare Viger, a lease in the new office tower at Place Gare 4,500 sq.ft of banquet space, a rooftop pool
mixed-used urban campus of over one mil- Viger. “We are very excited to build the & bar with unobstructed 360° views and a
lion square feet in the heart of Old Mon- next chapter of our growth in Canada in destination restaurant that will be run by a
tréal. The Montréal-based, family-owned this progressive mixed-use project at the pillar from the local restaurant industry, the
developer has been meticulously planning heart of Old Montréal,” says Christian Burgundy Lion Group.
this project with a vision to create the Macher, President, Novartis, Canada. “This “Our vision at Jesta Group has always
most progressive mixed-use development location will position us closer to our part- been to create a fully integrated urban
in the city. This ambitious project will be ners, potential collaborators of all kinds, as campus for the future of work, live and play.
transformational for the neighbourhood well as new talent in a space that will be We are ecstatic that our vision has res-
with a Hyatt Centric hotel, state of the art conducive to entrepreneurial thinking, in- onated so strongly with the business com-
office space with Novartis Pharmaceuticals spiring innovation and co-creating solu- munity. We look forward to welcoming
Canada coming on board, cutting-edge tions-oriented ideas with patients and
rental apartments, and vibrant retail, all sur- customers in mind.” Novartis, supporting Lightspeed’s contin-
rounding an immense 36,000 square foot LIGHTSPEED – Doubling office space ued growth and delivering an exceptional
pedestrian courtyard that is anchored by in the Château hotel experience with Hyatt at Place Gare
the iconic Château Viger. Renowned Montréal-based commerce Viger,” says Anthony O’Brien, Jesta Group's
PLACE GARE VIGER – Blending history platform Lightspeed is doubling its office Senior Managing Director.
with tomorrow’s needs space in the Gare Viger Château, and offi- About Jesta Group
Jesta Group acquired Gare Viger in 2012 cially becomes its anchor tenant. In 2015, The Jesta Group is a family-owned Mon-
and has been working closely with govern- the vibrant technology company estab- tréal-based business that has been an active
ment authorities, local stakeholders and in- lished its global headquarters at Place Gare investor and developer of iconic real estate
dustry leading specialists to create an Viger and has grown significantly to fill six assets for over four decades. Its large port-
architectural landmark that celebrates the floors of the Château with office space that folio of hotel, residential, retail and indus-
rich history of the site and promotes its fu- has won numerous global design and archi- trial properties can be found in some of the
ture as a hub for innovation and creativity. tecture awards. World’s most sought after locations includ-
Place Gare Viger is being built for the HYATT - The first Hyatt Centric ing Montréal, Miami, New York, London,
post pandemic world with a focus on hotel in Canada Paris, as well as several Mediterranean des-
health, access to nature and strength of Underpinned by confidence in Montréal’s tinations. Place Gare Viger is home to
community. From indoor air quality to economic recovery and the city’s reputa- Jesta’s international headquarters.
touchless entries, a huge central courtyard tion as one of the most celebrated cultural About Burgundy Lion Group
with abundant vegetation and enhanced destinations in the world, Jesta Group plans Burgundy Lion Group is a pillar of the
amenities for both work from home resi- to open Hyatt Centric Montréal, which is Montréal restaurant scene. The group
dents and office tenants, the project has set to be the first Hyatt Centric hotel to
been designed to deliver an experience un- open in Canada. opened its first pub, Burgundy Lion, in 2008
like any other in an urban environment. “We are very pleased to announce the and redefined the public’s perception of
first Hyatt Centric hotel in Canada in this what a pub could be. Offering a level of
NOVARTIS Pharmaceuticals Canada – iconic development in the heart of Old service and quality of food associated with
Canadian headquarters to be relocated Montréal,” said Scott Richer, Hyatt’s vice the city’s top tables while maintaining the
to Place Gare Viger president of development, Canada. “The spirit and ambiance of an urban British pub.
In a strategic move to create a future- Hyatt Centric brand is perfectly aligned Today, the group also owns the renowned
ready hybrid work environment and attract with the forward-thinking vision of Place Brit & Chips, as well as the Bishop & Bagg
and retain great talent, Novartis Pharma- Gare Viger.” Pub, and the Wolf & Workman, Old Mon-
ceuticals Canada has signed a ten-year The hotel will include 177 guest rooms, tréal’s Gastropub.
• June 19, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 7
Mesclun Salads
owner -
Priscilla Ponce
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Mesclun Salads: gourmet
healthy food that is guaranteed
to raise a smile
Priscilla Ponce was born in Chile, moved (as well as an option to make your own
to Canada and settled in the Montreal salad with a selection of 12 vinaigrette
suburb of Ville St. Laurent, where she still dressings), wraps, health bowls, smooth-
lives with her husband and children. ies, empanadas, coffee and 30 flavours of
Throughout her life in Montreal, she has Bilboquet ice cream and sorbets.
worked in retail, in a number of restau- And just in time for summer, Mesclun
rants as a waitress, and as a real estate Salads offers two separate outdoor ter-
broker. races – which are located in front of and
However, she wanted to set her sights beside the building -- for customers to
on another venture with a different pur- spend some quality time with friends or
pose: to open a restaurant that would family to enjoy a salad or ice cream “al
bring together her Ville St. Laurent com- fresco”.
munity, which as a result would make
them happy and bring smiles to their By Stuart Nulman How popular has Mesclun Salads been
during its first week of operations? The
faces. So Ms. Ponce took a look around
the Decarie Boulevard portion of the
mtltimes.ca line for Bilboquet ice cream was so long
Old St. Laurent neighbourhood and re- with her restaurant that offered health- one night, the restaurant stayed open for
alized that something was missing; ier food options on the menu quite ap- an extra hour, so that all the customers
mainly a restaurant that offered more pealing. And in November, Bilboquet were accommodated.
healthier food options than the usual signed the agreement with Ms. Ponce to Mesclun Salads also offers their
heavy fare offered by fast food joints. have their franchise located in her healthy menu at affordable prices, in
In October of last year, she found a restaurant. which a healthy lunch selection – the sal-
commercial space on Decarie Boulevard And Mesclun Salads was born. ads are available in small and regular
that was available for her proposed Located at 855 Decarie Boulevard, sizes – can be purchased for under $15.
restaurant, but found it to be too big. So Mesclun Salads opened its doors on June Mesclun Salads, located at 855 Decarie
she went to the people at the gourmet 5, and since then, the response from the Boulevard in Ville St. Laurent, is open
ice cream parlour chain Bilboquet, which community has been tremendous. So far, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday to Fri-
has four locations across Montreal.They it has attracted thousands of customers day) and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday and
found the idea of having their brand of who enjoyed their healthy menu that Sunday). You can follow them on Insta-
consists of 15 types of gourmet salads
ice cream and sorbets sharing space gram (@mesclun_salads).
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New phytotechnology station
at the Jardin botanique
Controlling Invasive Plants
Espace pour la vie is proud to inaugurate rated into the facilities to raise public major attractions: the Biodôme, the
the Controlling Invasive Plants phytotech- awareness of these technologies. By making Biosphère, the Insectarium, the Jardin
nology station at the pond of the Frédéric the stations an integral part of the Jardin botanique and the Planétarium Rio Tinto
Back Tree Pavilion, at the Jardin botanique botanique visitor experience, Espace pour Alcan. These prestigious municipal institu-
de Montréal. This is an opportunity to dis- la vie is associating phytotechnologies with tions form Canada’s largest natural science
cover new nature-friendly technologies in its mission of biodiversity preservation and museum complex. Together, they are
a superb setting! public education. launching a daring, creative urban move-
Phytotechnologies use plants to solve Espace pour la vie’s phytotechnology sta- ment, encouraging all of us to rethink the
environmental problems, like purifying air, tions demonstrate the untapped potential connection between humankind and nature
water and soil, controlling erosion and run- that plants hold for the ecological transi- and cultivate a new way of living.
off, and helping to remediate degraded tion, which is a major focus of the Montréal About the Montréal
sites. Effective alternatives to conventional 2030 strategic plan. The facilities of the Space for Life Foundation
engineering approaches, these technologies Controlling Invasive Plants phytotechnol- The Montréal Space for Life Foundation
are valued for their low investment costs, ogy station have been designed to control contributes philanthropically to the devel-
high success rates and the many ecosys- the growth of invasive plant species, while opment of Montréal Space for Life by sup-
temic services they provide. at the same time providing an environment porting the scientific, educational, cultural,
With a view to developing concrete so- that suits a wide range of native species. social and artistic missions of its five insti-
lutions to a number of problems at the The goal is to create a diversified, natural, tutions: the Biodôme, the Biosphère, the In-
Jardin botanique, such as invasive plants, the environmentally friendly place that will re- sectarium, the Jardin botanique and the
scientists of the Jardin botanique and the quire only minimum maintenance. Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan. Its values are
Institut de recherche en biologie végétale Visitors will be able to discover the based on respect for biodiversity and ap-
(IRBV) have been working together on power of plants and see how they effec- preciation of the sciences and the arts as a
building a series of phytotechnology sta- tively and aesthetically help generate a host way of bringing people closer to nature.
tions. An educational dimension focused on of environmental benefits! For more information:
explaining the role and functioning of the About Espace pour la vie https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/botanical-gar-
plants in the stations has been incorpo- Espace pour la vie is made up of five den
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Quebec's second VIP cinemas
opens tomorrow in Downtown
Montreal at Cineplex Cinemas
Forum and VIP
Movie-lovers in Montreal will soon be able delicious desserts and a wide selection of place, as well as all the features Cineplex
to enjoy a luxurious evening out, with the handcrafted cocktails, wines and premium Cinemas Forum and VIP has to offer, head
opening of the province's second VIP Cin- craft beers. For even greater convenience, to Cineplex.com.
emas – Cineplex Cinemas Forum and VIP guests can order from the VIP menu on About Cineplex
presented by Scotiabank – on Friday, June their phone using the Cineplex app.The VIP Cineplex (TSX: CGX) is a top-tier Cana-
18, 2021. The highly anticipated VIP Cine- Cinemas also feature a licensed lounge, dian brand that operates in the film enter-
mas experience is located on the lower where guests can kick back and relax be- tainment and content, amusement and
level of the theatre with five auditoriums fore and after their movie. leisure, and media sectors. As a leading en-
and will offer a fully licensed, memorable As part of VIP opening, Cineplex will be tertainment and media company, Cineplex
movie-going escape for adults 18 and over. showing highly anticipated new releases in- welcomes millions of guests annually
"Movie lovers on the South Shore have en- cluding Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard now through its circuit of theatres and location-
joyed the VIP Cinemas experience for the playing, and F9 opening June 25. Also play- based entertainment ("LBE") venues across
past 9 years at Cineplex Odeon Brossard ing are A Quiet Place Part II and The Con- the country. In addition to being Canada's
Cinemas and VIP and we are now excited juring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Tickets largest and most innovative film exhibitor,
to bring it to residents on the island of and showtimes are available at the theatre, Cineplex also operates successful busi-
Montreal. We recognize the demand and Cineplex Mobile App and at Cineplex.com. nesses in digital commerce (CineplexS-
continue to introduce new and refined en- Movie-goers will be able to focus on the tore.com), food service, alternative
tertainment choices for movie-lovers magic of the big screen with VenueSafeTM, programming (Cineplex Events), cinema
across Quebec and all of Canada," said a set of protocols and procedures that media (Cineplex Media), digital place-based
Daniel Séguin, Senior Vice-President, Na- Cineplex follows each and every day to media (Cineplex Digital Media "CDM") and
tional Operations, Cineplex. "With the new keep employees and guests safe, in accor- amusement solutions (Player One Amuse-
appreciation for the theatre, Cineplex Cin- dance with provincial guidelines. Commit- ment Group "P1AG"). Additionally, Cine-
emas Forum and VIP is the perfect place for ted to our guests' safe escape, these plex operates an LBE business through
guests to escape in a unique and luxurious protocols include reserved seating, en- Canada's newest destinations for 'Eats &
setting, while enjoying the movie-going ex- hanced cleaning, and safety signage Entertainment' (The Rec Room), and en-
perience that we've all been missing for so throughout the facility. The venue will also tertainment complexes specifically de-
long." open with reduced capacity to ensure signed for teens and families (Playdium).
Exclusive to Cineplex, VIP Cinemas is an proper physical distancing protocols are in Cineplex is a joint venture partner in
adults-only movie-going experience where place. SCENE, Canada's largest entertainment
guests can have their food and beverages Renovations at Cineplex Cinemas Forum loyalty program.
delivered right to their luxury recliners. and VIP included five of the theatre's 22 ex- Proudly recognized as having one of the
Guests can indulge in traditional conces- isting auditoriums being converted into the country's Most Admired Corporate Cul-
sions, including Cineplex's famous popcorn, VIP Cinemas experience. Cineplex oper- tures, Cineplex employs approximately
or choose from an expanded food and bev- ates 160 theatres across Canada, including 13,000 people in its offices across Canada
erage menu that features fresh salads and 17 theatres in Quebec. For further infor- and the United States. To learn more visit
bowls, savoury burgers and wraps, boneless mation and to learn more about all the Cineplex.com or download the Cineplex
chicken wings, poutine and more, as well as health and safety measures being put in App.
• June 19, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 13Book Reviews - mtltimes.ca
Never Forgotten
by Danny Gallagher
Just when you thought you have heard
of or read every story about the Mon-
treal Expos throughout their 36 years
of existence as an MLB franchise, vet-
eran sportswriter and author Danny
Gallagher seems to come up with
more stories up his sleeve.
He has used his treasure trove of
stories about “Nos Amours” for a se-
ries of best-selling books he has
penned that has increased the mys-
(50 times), got named Expos Player of who were also good friends off the di-
By Stuart Nulman the Year, but contracted Parkinson’s amond – were dubbed “Wood Peach
Disease from repeatedly using himself No. 1” and “Wood Peach No. 2”; and
mtltimes.ca as a shield from fast pitches; pitcher how a story that involves former
tique of the Expos, and why they have Floyd Youmans, who had a stellar sea- Expos board member Jim McCoubrey
remained forever in the hearts of their son in 1986, but as a result of injuries, and much despised former team
growing legion of loyal fans. His new alcoholism and cocaine use, had his ca- owner Jeffrey Loria is another bold ex-
book Never Forgotten is no exception. reer cut short at the age of 25; Ron ample of the old joke that involved for-
This is a collection of 47 stories that LeFlore, the ex-convict who was mer Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley
focus on the players who made going traded to the Expos from the Detroit (who moved the team from Brooklyn
to Expos games at both Jarry Park and Tigers in 1980 and had set a franchise to L.A. in 1958) that said “Who are the
the Olympic Stadium such a unique, record of 97 stolen bases that season three worst people in history? Hitler,
community-like experience. Besides Stalin and Walter O’Malley” (just sub-
such legends as Gary Carter, Steve stitute O’Malley with Loria).
Rogers, Dennis Martinez, and Tim Thanks to Gallagher, many of the
Raines, Gallagher’s focus on Never For- Expos’ unsung heroes get their over-
gotten is emphasized on those unsung due recognition in Never Forgotten.
heroes who left their mark with the And it’s quite an honour roll as you
team and its fans, but got little or no read their stories in the pages of this
media attention while wearing the book: Balor Moore, Don DeMola, Rudy
Expos uniform. May, Carl Morton, John Bocabella, Dan
If the sole purpose of the stories that Schatzeder, Chris Speier, Hubie Brooks,
are featured in this book is to evoke Orlando Carbrera and Darrin Fletcher,
fond memories of spending 36 sum- to name a few.
mers watching the on-diamond ex- If you are a diehard Expos fan, you
ploits of the Expos, then it has fulfilled will never forget Never Forgotten.
that purpose tremendously. In fact, Gal- Danny Gallagher’s crisp writing and
lagher manages to put a human side to penchant for information and detail
those unsung players, their unique con- further enhances the legend of the
tributions to the fortunes of the Expos, Expos, and the legacy of how they tried
and the joys and pitfalls of playing in the their damnedest to succeed in the
majors with the Expos, whether it was before a broken wrist brought things world of Major League Baseball, when
long or short-term. to a screeching halt for him that Sep- they were seen by the rest of MLB as
ome of the stories that really stood tember; how Larry Walker’s Hall of perennial underdogs and a stepping
out for me include Ron Hunt, who was Fame career got its start with Mon- stone for future Hall of Famers. Basi-
acquired from the Giants and quickly treal, but had its roots during a world
juniors baseball tournament in Kinder- cally, thanks to the pen of Danny Gal-
became a fan favorite in 1971, when he lagher, the Montreal Expos have gained
set the Major League record for being sley, Saskatchewan in 1984; why pitch-
ers Ray Burris and Woody Fryman – the kind of status equal to the little en-
hit by a pitch (HBP) in a single season gine that could … and almost did
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"12 Mighty Orphans" is a story of motivation and determination
12 MIGHTY ORPHANS:
A coach and his mission
In Texas in the times of the Great De- famous by their exploits as the under-
pression, poverty is everywhere, hope dogs made it into professional football.
was fading from the lives of many Amer- Moreover, coach Russell—although he
icans. There were, however, some few never coached any professional team—
ways to escape from the pressures and became prominent in American football
anguish of everyday life—football was for having introduced the "spread of-
one of them. In this film, director Ty fence" tactic, now regarded as essential
Roberts takes us to follow the story of in that sport. A move he introduced to
some unlikely heroes and their harrow- compensate for the lack of physical
ing journey to fame. Rusty Russell (Luke weight of most of his players, resorting
Wilson) is a math teacher who, with his instead to their speed.
wife Juanita (Vinessa Shaw), and their By Sergio Martinez
"12 Mighty Orphans" is not at the
daughter Betty (Lillie Fink), move to an mtltimes.ca
isolated Forth Worth orphanage to same level as other famous sports
teach. But, there is something more, mates." At first, they are not easily mo- movies. However, it still manages to en-
Russell's primary motivation to go there tivated, neither to do their math nor to gage the viewer emotionally, sharing in
was to coach a football team. Encour- believe in their own football team. the sympathy that the Mites arose in the
aged by Doc Hall (Martin Sheen), who is However, the Mighty Mites, thanks to late 1930s, and with good reason: it is a
the medical doctor at the institution, Russell's determination and the increas- story of perseverance and dedication
Rusty starts his mission with two signif- ing confidence in themselves that the that is not often rewarded. It narrates
icant obstacles: lack of equipment—the team members develop, can compete in the overwhelming odds of orphans who
players didn't even have shoes, neither the same league with other high schools. might have had their lives wasted if the
protective equipment, and only one Eventually, they will play the regional coach Rusty Russell and Doc Hall
football; and the unruly attitude of some championship.The team even got the at- haven't motivated and make them be-
of the prospective players. In the words tention of then American President lieve in themselves, just not as football
Franklin D. Roosevelt. players but as persons as well.
of another instructor, these orphans Eventually, many of the players made
were sometimes referred to as "in- Released in cinemas on Friday, June 18.
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