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A Better Concordia sweeps CSU elections

March 24 2012 // News

A Better Concordia swept this year's Concordia Student Union elections.

All of its candidates were voted into office even though students could have voted for candidates from both teams. 

But it was close.

Schubert Laforest won with just 28 more votes than Mel Hotchkiss for president.

This result is subject to a recount.

It was not a smooth road to office for Laforest and A Better Concordia.

200 000+ demonstrate against tuition hikes

March 23 2012 // News

Over 200 000 protesters gathering at Place du Canada for Thursday's blockbuster day of action against tuition increases.

News - March 23rd 2012

March 23 2012 // News

Read by Shaun Malley

Produced by Erica Bridgeman

Stories written by Sarah Deshaies, Tara  Brockwell, Judy-Ann Mitchell Turgeon and Danny Aubry

Provincial commission supports doctor-assisted suicide

March 23 2012 // News

Doctor Hand

A commission backed by multiple political party members recommended the legalization of doctor-assisted euthanasia.

The Dying with Dignity report was presented in the National Assembly yesterday according to the Montreal Gazette.  It recommended legalizing doctor-assisted suicide in cases where adults are suffering from terminal illnesses linked to unbearable physical and psychological pain.

French Killer Killed by Police

March 22 2012 // News

The individual involved in the French killing spree was shot and killed by the police during a raid on Thursday.

According to CTV News the killer was responsible for the deaths of three paratroopers, three Jewish children, and a Rabbi.

The killer claimed that he killed those seven people in order to oppose the French army`s involvement in Afghanistan.

He had also claimed to have undertaken military training from Al Qaeda, but this remains uncertain.

What is certain is that he was a French citizen of Algerian descent and had an Islamic background.

B.C. gains more control over local RCMP

March 21 2012 // News

RCMP Musical Ride in Courtenay, BC

Ottawa’s decision to give the RCMP control over its spending lead to negotiations with British Columbia about keeping Mounties within the province.

Six months ago, B.C. politicians said they would rid the province of Mounties if Ottawa did not give it more control over local RCMP operations.

They threatened to instate their own police force if their demands were not met.

Vote for the best of Montreal!

March 21 2012 // News

 

Thursday is not a day for driving

March 21 2012 // News

People are being urged by the Montreal police to avoid driving on Thursday. Demonstrators that are protesting tuition increases are expected to jam the streets. It would be recommended to take public transit in order to get around or to just go by foot.

Even if you don't use your car on Thursday, detours will most likely occur since the route some of the rally organizers have provided might change.

The march comes two days after the provincial budget has confirmed their plan to increase tuition. However, police are optimistic that this march will not have the same end results as the anti-police brutality march.

March 21st 2012

March 21 2012 // News

Read by: Greg Wilson

Stories by: Michael Lemieux, Joel Ashak, William D. Pelletier and Sarah Deshaies

Produced by: Jamie-Lee Gordon

Quebec government stands firm on tuition hikes in budget

March 21 2012 // News
The Quebec government is moving ahead with tuition increases. The budget for 2012-2013 was released yesterday in Quebec City to the dissapoointment of student representatives.
 
FEUQ president Martine Desjardins said, "It's very frustrating that the government is not listening to the next generation, that we'll have to pay for every social program."
 

Concordia Closed

March 21 2012 // News

New Concordia building

According to an e-mail sent out to all Concordia students the University will be closed on Thursday March 22nd.

The decision comes due to the choice to use Concordia’s downtown campus as a meeting place for province wide tuition strikes on Thursday. It is expected that over 15000 students will be at Concordia on Thursday before marching towards Place Du Canada.

94 Students fined after blocking access to Champlain Bridge

March 20 2012 // News

Pont Champlain Bridge Traffic on the Champlain Bridge in direction to Montreal was blocked Tuesday morning.

Students protesting against tuition hikes were the reason behind the blockage.

They placed a row of cinder blocks blocking access to the entrance ramp connecting Route 132 to the Bridge. There was also around 200 students lined-up across Highway 10.

Students sell Concordia interim president's condo

March 20 2012 // News

A group of Concordia students sold president Frederick Lowy’s condo on Tuesday morning.

The fake auction was held as a symbolic gesture to denounce mismanagement of public funds in universities.

In 2011, Concordia had promised Lowy a $1.4 million interest-free loan to keep his condo in Montreal and assure his return as interim president. He was called back to replace former president Judith Woodsworth, who was ousted with a $700,000 severance package.

March 20th, 2012

March 20 2012 // News

Read by: Aisha Samu

Stories by: Aisha Samu, Jordie Yeager, Tara Brockwell and Niki Mohrdar

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Students protesters block Champlain bridge

March 20 2012 // News

Commuters in the South Shore were in for a surprise when they reached the Champlain bridge early this morning.

About 200 student protesters blocked the Montreal-bound side of the bridge in ongoing pressure tactics against tuition hikes.

According to CTV, cinder blocks were placed across the entrance ramp from Route 132 to the bridge. Surete de Quebec officers were present, monitoring the situation and preventing motorists from getting through.

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