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CJLO News - October 4 2013

Hosted by: Spoon Jung

Stories by: Catlin Spencer, Saturn De Los Angele & Brendan Adams

Produced by: Spoon Jung


Ontario Hospital takes feedback to a new level

A hospital in Ontario has found out a idea to fix its medical services - by taking criticism one step further. 

A CBC News report tells us how the Kingston General Hospital developed from being one of the most poorly managed in the country - to the most improved. 

The hospital has historically gotten negative feedback from visitors and patients because of its unsanitary and disorganized environment. 

But as general manager Leslee Thompson explains, she invited the people who complained and asked them to work together in the hospital to look for solutions.  

There are now '200 patient experience advisers'  who observe, assist and give feedback on how they believe the hospital should be managed, 


Cut budgets or cut school boards: PQ

Schools in the province are being told by the PQ government that tax hikes in the face of budget cuts are now unacceptable… as well as the possibility of school boards being done away with altogether.

According to CTV, the Parti Quebecois government told the boards that the recent increase in school taxes are no longer acceptable. Since hikes received a furious response from both suburban and rural residents.

Especially those in the 450 area, where the PQ most needs votes to win an election.

Quebec English School Boards Association member, David D’Aoust says the hike was their last resort after funding to school boards was cut by 100 million dollars earlier this year.


CJLO News - October 3 2013

Hosted by: John Toohey

Stories by: Saturn De Los Angeles, Hannah Besseau & John Toohey

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi


Shutdown in Washington won't hurt Canadian economy, says economist.

The government shutdown in the United States will not bring harm to Canada's economy. 

Not for the next two weeks, at least.  

In a report by CBC News, economist Avery Shenfield says the shutdown will not affect how both nations can do business. 

He indicates that US departments that take care of visa applications, and business permits would be slightly affected.

Canada's GDP growth would fall slightly too.

But if politicians in Washington can't agree how the government can spend their money next year; trading nations, including Canada, will become skeptical if it can pay its debt.  

The U-S currently owes up to USD $17 Trillion.


Hospitals disapprove Charter of Values

Health care institutions and hospitals across Quebec are concerned about losing staff if the 


CJLO News - October 2 2013

Hosted by: Catlin Spencer

Stories by: Jenna monney-Lupert, Kris Eugenio & Saturn De Los Angeles

Produced by: Jenna Monney-Lupert


Montréal still asking for review of Enbridge pipeline

The city of Montréal is still waiting on answers about a controversial pipeline project.

The project by Enbridge Inc. is a pipeline which extends six hundred thirty nine kilometers from Montréal East to Westover, Ontario. It crosses the Ottawa and Mille-Îles rivers.

Enbridge is being pressured by environmental and citizen groups to reveal its plans regarding risks along the pipeline and emergency response plans.


CJLO News - October 1 2013

Hosted by Danny Aubry

Stories written by Jordan Namur, John Toohey and Rory Warnock. 

Produced by Saturn De Los Angeles


Secret weapons found in Venezuelan prison

A recent security sweep of sabaneta prison in Venezuela has uncovered more than 100 pistols, rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

According to the BBC, the search has also uncovered secret tunnels where inmates have stored over 20 pounds of cocaine and marijuana.

The security sweep began once inmates were temporarily removed after a fight between rival gangs two weeks ago.

Prison minister Iris Varela has said that inmates guilty of smuggling the illegal arms and drugs into the prison will experience the full weight of the law.

Statistics collected by the Venezuelan prison observatory currently state that 80% of jails in the country are run by armed inmates with little to no security control.


PQ resists sharing public feedback on proposed Charter

The Parti Québecois has been accused of withholding feedback it has collected on the proposed values Charter.

According to CTV News, the government website opened to receive public comments has already received over 18,000 responses. More than 1,000 phone calls have also been made to the government.

Critics of the Charter, including Francois Legault, leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, are asking why the government insists on only providing summaries rather than detailed accounts on the public response.

The office of the minister responsible for Democratic Institutions and Active Citizenship, Bernard Drainville, has responded that a synthesis will be presented. 


Video game powerhouse to create more jobs

Ubisoft announced it will be expanding its workforce with 500 new jobs in Montreal over the next seven years. 

The video game giant will be investing $373 million in its Montreal affiliate. 

Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat said the company chose Montreal because of a contribution of $9.9 million from the quebec government, along with tax-incentives for creating jobs. 

Mallat claims that a important reason montreal flourished as a gaming hotspot is because of the numerous university programs available.  

Montreal has now become of the largest vide game production cities in the world, only behind tokyo and los angeles. 

Ubisoft currently employs 2,650 in its Montreal offices.


CJLO News - September 30 2013

Hosted by: Saturn De Los Angeles

Stories by: Catlin Spencer, Hannah Besseau & Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi


Two Canadians held in Egyptian prison to remain for 45 more days

The two Canadian men arrested in Egypt over a month ago will have to wait to secure their release.
 
CBC News reports that John Greyson and Tarik Loubani will remain detained in an Egyptian prison for at least 45 days according to a friend of the duo.
 
The men have come out publicly with gruesome details on what they have gone through while being detained.
 
They described of sleeping like sardines on cockroach infested concrete, repeatedly being beaten, slapped and ridiculed at the Tora prison just south of Cairo.
 

CJLO News - September 27 2013

Hosted & Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Stories by: Saturn De Los Angeles, Catlin Spencer & Brendan Adams


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