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Saturday, February 20, 2021 Vol. 26 No. 18
birrafanelli.com Covering Montréal & Surrounding Areas
ZEPPOLE
HEAVEN
Mtltimes Assistant Editor, Alyssa De Rosa holding a tray of heavenly zeppole from Patisserie San Marco, 1581 Jean Talon St E,
Montreal, Quebec 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: info@mtltimes.ca
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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.
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From left to right: Jamie Orchard, Journalist and Founder of the Second Act Project; Dale Weil, Executive
Director of the Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence; and Yolande James, RDI and CBC political analyst
Teresa Dellar Palliative Care
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 thank you to the committee for their cre-
sion has remained the same: to provide of the Ball, Robert Havill, President, Foun-
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 , Greg Kelley 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 Kathleen Weil (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.
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La Poutine Week 2021
Montreal winner is...
Congratulations go out to the The winning poutine dishes
Montreal restaurant La Belle from across Canada were de-
Tonki as the La Poutine Week cided by the many poutine con-
Contributors: 2021 Montreal winner and the noisseurs who casted their votes
Quebec City winning restaurant for their favourite dishes on the
is La Gaspesienne 51. festival website.
• Marco Giovanetti Hosted by Saputo and deliv- Representing Montreal, La Belle
• Sergio Martinez ered by Skip the Dishes, La Pou- Tonki won for their Kimcheesy
• Bonnie Wurst tine Week is regarded as the poutine dish, which contains fries,
• Stuart Nulman largest poutine festival in the cheese curds, spicy Cheddar
world. The 2021 edition took sauce called “Spicy Ramen Chal-
• Deborah Rankin place in eight provinces, with
• Martha Shannon lenge", kimchi, homemade sweet
over 700 restaurants in over
1000 locations showing to pou-
By Stuart Nulman and sour sauce and chicken pop-
corn. For vegetarians, there is a
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SUBSCRIPTION respective culinary creations can
and did go beyond the traditional over 225,000 poutine lovers par- has tofu popcorn.
General subscriptions in Canada: 1 ticipated in the week-long cele- The Quebec City winning entry
year $150, 2 years $275 Subscrip- French fries, gravy and cheese
curd combination. bration of this Quebec-born from La Gaspesienne 51 is called
tion to the U.S. and outside North comfort food staple.
America:1 year $250 US Organizers have stated that this “Cochonne comme ta mer”. It
All contents of this publication year’s La Poutine Week, which Also, as a result of the increased contains a mini burger with squid
are sole property of The Mon-
treal Times Newspaper. Opin- ran from February 1 to 7, was the participation, many thousands of ink, snow crab and coleslaw, as
ions expressed in this
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intended to reflect those of the
publisher. Any reproduction in There was a 100% increase in and Bulimia Québec (ANEB), an leeks, bacon, island scallops,
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reproduce selected editorial
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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: info@mtltimes.ca
and stay tunned for the winners.
Ricotta-Filled
Zeppole
Ingredients:
DOUGH
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Pinch of salt
Zeppole recipe
• 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/).
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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 .
$11.50
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mouthwatering cover showcasing the culinary vacation through Tennessee in- nications, Inc. produces the guide, which
state’s diverse cuisine. Tennessee’s cluding nights in Knoxville, Memphis and is distributed to nearly 500,000 visitors
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dishes inspired by regional traditions. through Aug. 31, 2021. Prizing includes
The guide comes at a time when many hotel, complimentary attraction passes Tennessee is the home of the blues,
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enue loss since the start of the coron- $2,000. billy, and rock ‘n’ roll— delivering an un-
avirus pandemic and, in some cases, Tennessee is home to more than paralleled experience of beauty, history,
were forced to close their doors. 11,000 restaurants according to the Bu- and family adventure, infused with music,
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Chris Chamberlain, the cover story em- Tennessee Department of Revenue, eat-
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“We’re optimistic about our future and
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“Our restaurants have worked hard to
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• February 20, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 13New APTN series focusses
on Mi’gmaq fishing
community in the Gaspe
APTN is currently broadcasting a new the commercial fisherman of the re-
13-part documentary series that fo- serve. It offers an intimate and light-
cusses on another aspect of the way of hearted look at these fisherman, who
life of the First Nations of Canada in spend a great deal of their days on the
today’s society. water, as they catch salmon, crab, lobster
Called “Gespe’Gewa’Gi: The Last and shrimp in order to make a living in
Land”, it’s produced by Rezolution Pic- an industry that had a violent and defiant
tures airs in English every Saturday beginning, but has now evolved into not
evening at 7 p.m. on APTN.The Mi’gmaq just a way of life, but also as a multi-mil-
language version of the series airs every lion dollar venture that serves as a vital
Thursday night. means of economic and cultural support
The series takes place in the small for the people of Listuguj.
Mi’gmaq community of Listuguj, which is For more information about the se-
located in the Gaspe Peninsula region of By Stuart Nulman ries, in which a second season is already
Quebec near the border of New in the works, go to: www.gespegewagi-last-
Brunswick. In particular, it focusses on mtltimes.ca land.ca .
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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.
"The Last Vermeer" shown an uneven
big goal: to make money. In this, of course,
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, real interest lies in the development of the Vince would even mount a gigantic opera-
now he would have to deal with some trial and its final sequence. There is the in- tion in 1994 in Venezuela, causing a great
Dutch justice department agents. They teresting reflection Piller (and us as spec- tragedy, but providing him with significant
seem interested in applying the same type tators) could make about justice in the profits by using a novel and cruel method
of expedite procedures that he had seen hands of victors, which may just be to smuggle drugs into Canada.
on the streets. Besides, Piller starts having vengeance if not subject to scrutiny. As it happens, great ambition may lead to
doubts about Van Meegeren's guilt. Piller Recommended to those who like films with great losses. Eventually, a conflict will
and his military assistant (Andrew Havill) historical background, and based on a real emerge between the boss and his former
take the suspect out of prison and keep story.
him under their own military protection. protégé. Still, the result would not be what
Available on VOD, different platforms one can expect. At this point, the police are
However, that would soon end: the Cana- Running Time: 118 min.
dian forces start to leave. Piller can no also following Frank's steps, and they would
longer offer any protection to his prisoner. use the criminals' own conflicts in their
"We were the liberators, but now we are
starting to be seen as a nuisance," com-
MAFIA, INC: No time favour.
"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
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• February 20, 2021 www.mtltimes.ca 17Book Reviews - mtltimes.ca
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- that was held for the Montreal Alouettes
copy, old photos and past issues are avail- sive soft cover, coffee table book format.
Let me say right off the bat that this book after they lost to the Edmonton Eskimos in
able via countless files, bound copies or mi- the 1955 Grey Cup game; American com-
crofiches. is a fascinating, addictive one. You will be
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.
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