It’s time to hit the road for a summer driving trip. Here’s THE place in the city to buy a pre-owned car.

Wheels For Lease (Roues de Location) is a different kind of car dealership with a commitment to excellence; Their high quality of inventory, personal service, and especially their honest reputation is what sets this dealer apart.

It is the only pre-owned auto business recommended by the APA (Automobile Protection Association).

Their experienced sales staff is eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you. You can easily browse their online inventory, then schedule a test drive and investigate financing options. You can also request information about a vehicle using their online form or by calling 514-735-2224 or 1-866-535-2224 where someone will gladly answer your questions.

Serving the Montreal area, Roues de Location sells pre-owned, expertly inspected, and problem-free cars. The dedicated sales staff’s goal is to make your experience of buying a car (or truck) pleasant, easy and financially advantageous.

Roues de Location can ship their quality vehicles throughout Canada. Each one is inspected before delivery. If they don’t have the vehicle you’re looking for don’t hesitate give them a call and they will gladly try to find one for you. Their best advertisement is their word-of-mouth customer satisfaction. In this business, honesty goes a long way

Location: 5257 Namur St, Montreal QC, H4P 2R7
corner: Decarie
Tel: 514-735-2224 or 1-866-535-2224
Hours Mon-Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat closed, Sun 10-12
http://www.rouesdelocation.com/
rouedelocation@yahoo.ca

If you’ve just settled in to a new abode and perhaps might need a bit of hand-holding with some fresh decorating ideas or just planning your floor plan,  Kathryn Osborne has the resources and 20-year background to make it all feel stress-less.

Let her help you choose a new fabric to re-fresh a comfy sofa or chair from: Brunschwig & Fils, Robert Allen, Waverly, Kravet, Colefax & Fowler  or Designers Guild). You may want to choose to make slipcovers or the popular fabric headboard for a bed.  Don’t forget your window treatments too.

Osborne can cheerfully help you when choosing wallpaper and even selecting furniture (custom-made sofas too).

Beyond the norm, she can arrange a move, then place the furniture, hang the pictures and even offers a lending library of 200 decorating books for you to peruse.

Location: 1357 Greene Ave, Westmount QC H3Z 2A5
corner: Sherbrooke.
Tel: 514-931-1357
Hours Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30
Metro: Station Atwater
www.kathrynosbornedesign.com

For those of you who are moving, renovating or re-decorating, Golden Elite Decor Center is showing off the new collection of Casablanca vanities which is for people who want a fashionable traditional look.

Casablanca has a solid hardwood construction which is hand-lacquered with a 6-layer finish and includes MDF side panels and drawers with soft closing mechanisms for pure ease of use as well as a quality white Carrara marble counter.

Around since 2000, Golden Elite Deco Center is a distributor and manufacturer of wooden flooring and vanities. They have opened their doors to the public. The showroom features  flooring, doors, vanities, Kitchens, tiles (mosaic tiles, marble tiles and decking tiles) and adhesives selling at warehouse prices,.

All of the floors (which they manufacture) are finished with German technology and Italian milling machinery. They offer a limited 25-year warranty on the finish and a lifetime warranty on the construction.

Types of flooring: hardwood flooring 3/4″, engineered flooring 1/2″, laminate flooring 12.3mm and 8mm, engineered floating floor and vinyl floors. The floors have 10-14 layers of varnish, 1 layer of aluminum oxide anti-scratch and are precision milled (installers love installing their wood because of the milling).

Since they are the manufacturer, you skip the expense of a middle-man so expect savings between 25%-40% which is quite good. Their sales staff is quite knowledgeable as they know the manufacturing process from A to Z, as well as details concerning maintenance, sanding, refinishing and installation.

Locations: 88 Brunswick Blvd, DDO; St-Hubert: 3929 boul. Taschereau
corner: (DDO location): rue Tecumseh
Tel: DDO: 514-243-8860 or 888-MGA-8844; St-Hubert: 450-486-3929 or 438-396-4143
Hours: Mon-Wed 8-6, Thurs & Fri 8-8, Sat 10-5
Dates: Til quantities run out
www.goldenelitedeco.com
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The best deal by far for tickets is the OFF-JFL pass. It costs $49.50 and you get to choose 3 tickets to any of the 100 or so OFF-JFL shows. Also included is that each day from July 22-25, you get an additional free ticket for an OFF-JFL show.

OFF-JFL has a lineup of artists performing at smaller venues where the shows are much more intimate, The lineup this year is absolutely incredible. I really laughed at Ethnic Show headliners Alonzo Bodden, Ahmed Ahmed and Gina Yashere who are part of the OFF-JFL list.

There are a number of package deals for tickets. Why not be a tourist in your own city, choose the tourism package in which you can stay overnight in a hotel, be right downtown in the midst of all the action, and take in the Gala of your choice for only $200. There are also multi-show passes available which cuts costs.

Last minute tickets can be purchased at the box office on the corner of Jeanne Mance and Sainte-Catherine.

You can also pay to watch the galas if you have Videotron for $21.99.  www.illico.tv/Canal 900

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Dates: Ends July 25

There are a few ways to cut costs and take in JFL inexpensively.

Today, musical artist Wyclef Jean is appearing  at 9pm on the outdoor Stage Videotron. Tomorrow night, Weird Al Yankovic is doing a Free outdoor concert on Stage Videotron as part of  “The Mandatory World Tour”. The Scène Vidéotron will be presenting various activites at 7pm every day and shows at 9pm.

The Scène Loto-Québec will be hosting  shows every day from 6pm.

The Street Arts Festival has acts performing for free in and around Place des Arts. The colorful Place de la famille le Lait will offer its load of shows and activities including a merry-go-round for kids and all the family starting a 1pm each day.

Also for your family entertainment, the Labyrinthe V8 will be open from 6pm during weekdays and from noon during weekends.

Every night from 4pm-3am, the Melting Pot, set on the Esplanade de la Place des Arts, invites party goers to enjoy great music presented by various international DJs.

From July 23rd to July 25th, the Zoofest Festival will take place on the Parterre des artistes. Nicknamed Le Spot, this 3-days outdoor celebration will feature the craziest, funniest and talented emerging artists.

At the Le Mondial des Jeux Loto-Québec set on Maisonneuve Blvdyou can get to play various table games and board games. In the center of the Complexe Desjardins, you are invited to discover and play the latest and the classic video games. Plus, you will have the opportunity to show off your skills in friendly competitions. Kids and grown-ups will also be able to show their talents at the Complexe Desjardins in a drawing contest.

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Dates: ends July 25

Read my other 2 shlogs which are on how to score deals on tickets and then one about food at the site.

Bouffons! Mtl is a gourmet novelty set on Sainte-Catherine street so festival-goers have the chance to experience a full range of new flavors that will definitely live up to anyone taste buds. Meet chefs, enjoy local products and taste delish dishes from the best food-trucks in the city. The festivities will start at noon every day, inside and outside. For the inside action, look for the Bouffons sign near Clark.

At the Melting Pot on the Esplanade de la Place des Arts, there will be a DJ set every evening and look for the 2 for 1 deal on the burger trio. At Arthur,  during Happy Hour 5-7, you can find 2 for one liquid deals.

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Dates: Ends July 25

Now is the perfect time to get the best prices, on t’s Denim Kings is the king of high-end denim brands in Montreal in either one of their 2 locations.

T-shirts will run only $10, $15 or $20

Just take a look at these fabulous  labels: North Republic, Lindbergh,  True Religion,  Kuwalla Tee,  Red Soul, Tokyo Laundry, le Shark, !Solid and Hip and Bone.

For men size 28-40 and women size 24-31, you will find deals all the time in brand names and designer clothing at 40-70% off regular retail prices.

Location: 8575 boul St-Laurent, Montreal QC H2P2M9
corner: du Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
2nd Location: 3095 Autoroute Laval, Chomedy, Laval H7P 4W5
Tel: 450-934-6389
Dates: July 22- Aug 2
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
www.denimkings.com
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Hey, they look so real. Tiny, yet authentic, luxury cars sitting on your desk in the form of a wireless computer mouse. If anyone you know ever wanted a Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Fiat, Aston Martin or Volkswagen, you can now buy them a car. The cars are also available as memory sticks. Great gift for any day, or indulge and buy one for yourself! Prices start at $19.95.

At this  two-day sale to the public, you can buy other boy toys (girl toys too). Bluetooth portfolio keyboards for iPad, Samsung, Galaxy Tab, Dell, Acer, Google Nexus, Kindle at 60%-90% off. Wireless bluetooth speakers for music and hands-free communication are 50% – 80% off.
Tablet cases for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3/4 or iPad 2,3,4, Air and Mini, 70%-90% off will be starting from $1.99-$14.99. Phone cases start at a mere $1 and are up to 75%-90% off. Aluminum cases to store laptops ($10-$30) are 90% off.
Start your engines and speed over to this two day event.

Location: Warehouse Dock #9, 8086 Route Transcanadienne, Montreal H4S1M5
Tel: 514-343-5544
Date: Thurs July 16 & Fri July 17
Time: 9-5
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Q: Bonjour, nous sommes à la recherche d’un papier que nous avions déjà vu il y a quelques mois, mais malheureusement nous ne le retrouvons plus.

A: Essayer, Empire, 3455 ave du Parc

When setting up a sound system, head right for Radio St-Hubert as they are the center for Bluetooth compatible equipment – speakers, music systems, re-chargeable speakers, headphones, etc.

Top of the list is Sonos which is a smart system of HiFi wireless speakers and audio components. One app unites your digital music collection which you can then control from any device. Music comes to life with crystal-clear fidelity with zero dropouts.

Buying electronic equipment these days is so confusing. So why not go to a friendly small business where the salespeople are there to answer informatively any questions you may have.

Radio St-Hubert is a family business which for over 50 years is still going strong, despite the big box stores that have opened. This audio, TV, video business has survived with old-fashioned, patient good customer service and sales people who have been there a long time.

For speakers you can buy Paradigm, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Epos, Totem, Dynaudio, as well as sound equipment by Sonos, Pioneer Elite, Cambridge Audio, Anthem, Creek, Yamaha, Cyrus, Sunfire and Sugden. For TV’s it’s Samsung and Panasonic. Look for Tivioli radios and Illico digital boxes.

Installation can be provided, and there’s a friendly in-house service department.

Location: 6278 rue St-Hubert, Montréal H2S 2M2
corner: Bellechasse
Tel: 514-276-1413
www.radiosthubert.com
Hours: Regular hours, closed Sunday