Behind the Scenes: Funding Drive

The purpose of any funding drive is to raise funds, but I went into organizing this year’s event focused on making strong ties to the community first. Starting something that hasn’t been done before means creating a strong foundation for future years. Whether it was finding major sponsors for the drive or local businesses to partner up with for the Friends Card program, there was pavement to pound.


Crocodiles + Bleeding Rainbow @ Casa Del Popolo

On February 22nd, Crocodiles (ex-Some Girls, ex-The Plot to Blow Up The Eiffel Tower) brought their lo-fi, noise-pop jams to Casa Del Popolo. It was the band’s second stint in Montreal.


Film Review - Goon

Hockey fans rejoice! A modern day Canadian hockey tale has come to cinemas and it will get your blood pumping and make you wonder if there is a hockey game playing tonight. I had the pleasure of attending the premiere in Montreal and got a chance to talk to the stars about their very Canadian oriented project. Director Michael Dowse was quite excited about premiering the film at the Amc Forum; it was a perfect fit for the night’s hockey theme.


Robert Glasper @ Theatre du Gesu on February 24th

The Montréal en Lumière Festival kicked off on February 16th and continues till the 26th with an extensive list of amazing events and shows that really lighten up this city and clear up our grey winter skies.


Get Your CJLO Friends Card!

CJLO 1690 AM is proud to present a new initiative during our first annual Funding Drive.  The CJLO Friends Card lets you save cash at participating local businesses around the downtown and Loyola campuses.  With a $25 donation to the station, listeners will receive special discounts on selected items from our Friends as well as a free t-shirt!

If you would like a Friends Card, you can stop by the station between 10am-5pm to purchase one.

Participating businesses are listed below and are waiting to see you in their stores:

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