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CJLO News - April 9 2012

April 9 2012 // News
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McKay knew total F-35 cost since 2010

April 8 2012 // News

Classic Air Rallye 2010Defense Minister Peter McKay said on Sunday he knew since 2010 of the $10 billion difference between the amount told to the public and what was internally known of the F-35 Fighter Jets’ price tag.

According to the Globe, McKay claims the difference is a matter of accounting and was not an attempt to conceal information.

Morgan Pudwell is not a registered student, report shows

April 8 2012 // News

After her sudden resignation last week, a report reveals that CSU official Morgan Pudwell is not a registered student.

According to The Concordian, CSU chairperson Nick Cuillerier confirmed this information an email.

Pudwell had resigned as VP advocacy and outreach on April 5. In her letter, she said she was resigning for health reasons.

Former CSU councilor Tomer Shavit accused her of not being a registered student at the last council meeting. Pudwell walked out of the meeting and said she left because of illness.

The CSU had asked for an investigation into the status of its members earlier in March. 

News - April 6th 2012

April 6 2012 // News

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U.S. retailer Target to promote Canadian products on shelves next year

April 6 2012 // News

TargetBefore setting foot in Canada next year U.S. retail giant Target must ensure it will promote Canadian cultural content.

According to the Canadian Press Heritage Minister James Moore ordered an Investment Canada Act review on the company to make sure Canadian authors, musicians and filmmakers are represented on its shelves.

Grasshoppers unleashed on HEC campus

April 5 2012 // News

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A guerilla action at HEC Montreal business school more than creeped out students and administration there. Hundreds of grasshoppers were let loose in the halls of the campus allegedly by pro-strike activists.

A letter left behind allegedly from the culprits said that HEC was being punished for voting against the strike. The letter claimed that the grasshoppers were meant to represent the vermin unleashed on the Egyptians in the Biblical story of Exodus. 

Concordia will not provide academic amnesty to striking students

April 5 2012 // News

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Concordia students who have had their classes cancelled will not be given academic amnesty said Concordia spokesperson Chris Mota to CTV Montreal.

Classes will also not be extended through the summer due to contract issues with faculty. Yet the university has encouraged professors to do take home exams.

CJLO News - April 5 2012

April 5 2012 // News
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End of the line for the long-gun registry

April 5 2012 // News

Australian RifleThe long gun registry will officially be history.

The Montreal Gazette reported late on Wednesday evening that the Governor General's signature is all that's needed to kill the long-gun registry and enforce Bill C-19.

The vote passed in Senate by a count of 50 to 27. This marked the last hurdle needed to end the registry.

Nearly 80 Montreal tuition protesters arrested

April 5 2012 // News

Almost 80 students protesters were arrested yesterday after storming the Queen Elizabeth Hotel and a downtown shopping centre.

CUTV Program Director Laith Marouf was among the arrested students.

The march began in Victoria Square moving towards the hotel, CBC News reported.

Police say the protesters were flipping tables and smashing dishes when they were called.

After they were force out of the hotel, some demonstrators headed to the Eaton Centre.

Students were chased through the mall by police before entering the metro.

Police made over 70 arrests after they cornered demonstrators at St. Laurent station.

Fighting Politicians

April 4 2012 // News

Thomas Mulcair and Bob Rae are taking part in a war of words.

The New Democrats and Liberals are battling to see who will oppose the Conservatives as national alternative. The fighting escalated after a new poll suggested the NDP is gaining popularity since Mulcair was elected in late March.

CBC to cut 650 jobs

April 4 2012 // News

The CBC will eliminate 650 jobs to compensate for huge reductions in its budget. According to the Globe and Mail, the federal government plans to cut 115-million dollars in funding over the next three years.

The CBC has recently been trying to improve its service with better broadcast signals, more local news, and a better internet presence.  Added to the recent cuts, these initiatives will put the CBC back 200-million dollars.

475 jobs will be cut this year alone. Layoff notices are expected in April.

CJLO News - April 4 2012

April 4 2012 // News
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Concordia student flies to Austria for World Paper Plane Championship

April 4 2012 // News

Paper Plane - part2ismA Concordia student will represent Canada in the Red Bull Paper Wings World Championship in Austria next month. 

Zsean Qureshi had the fastest paper airplane in last month’s 

Retired tobacco executive cites memory gaps in Montreal tobacco trial

April 3 2012 // News

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Quebec smokers are suing Canada’s three largest tobacco companies for over $27 billion in damages.

They claim that they were misled by cigarette companies, that they were not informed of the dangers of smoking, or that they have developed health problems accordingly.

Roger Ackman, a 73-year-old retired vice-president of Imperial Tobacco, testified in court Tuesday.

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