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CJLO News - April 17 2013

Hosted by: Spoon Jung

Stories by: Aisha Samu, Carlo Spiridigliozzi, Saturn De Los Angeles & Niki Mohrdar

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi


EI reform has no hidden agenda, says former Bloc leader

Artur Mas saluda el líder del Bloc Québecois, Gilles Duceppe, al míting de Reus (el Baix Camp).

Gilles Duceppe's pro-sovereignty views will not be an obstacle on a panel created to exam the impact of employment insurance reforms, proposed by the Conservatives.


Language minister will not back down from Bill 14

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Quebec’s language minister is not backing down from her proposed amendments to the Charter of the French Language.

The Montreal Gazette reports the Liberals are accusing Diane De Courcy of not listening to groups opposing Bill 14.

The clause-by-clause study is the next step for Bill 14 where De Courcy says is the best way to measure her listening capacity.

De Courcy wound up in a debate with representatives of the South Shore’s Riverside School Board Tuesday.


Energy Board calls public to rate Enbridge's pipe plan

A call is underway to assess a pipeline’s expansion plan.

The National Energy Board is taking applications from concerned citizens this week to evaluate Enbridge's 9-B pipeline project.

Alberta's oil-and-gas distributor wants to have it carry bitumen from oil-sands operations.

It also wants the line to reverse the current flow and increase capacity.

*Pipeline 9-B is 639 kilometers long and passes thru Montreal, Laval, Toronto and Hamilton.

Ontario residents living on land passing thru by the pipeline filed their applications so far.


CJLO News - April 16 2013

Hosted by: Gabrielle Fahmy

Stories by: Spoon Jung, Jenna Monney-Lupert, Danny Aubry & Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi


High levels of nickel detected in Quebec town

High levels of nickel were found in the air of a Quebec City neighbourhood.

According to CBC News, air quality tests conducted in the Limoilu district revealed that the cargo company Arrimage du St-Laurent is responsible for the pollution.

The tests show there’s between 2 and 8 times more nickel in the air than the normal amount.

Excess nickel in the air can cause a wide range of health hazards, from various skin reactions like eczema to more serious conditions like chronic bronchitis and reduced lung function.


Explosions rock Boston Marathon

Two explosions occurred near the finish line of the prestigious Boston Marathon yesterday around 2:50pm, injuring at least one hundred-and-forty people and killing at least three, including an eight-year-old boy.

Blood and glass littered the sidewalks in the aftermath of the explosions as dozens lay injured, some whose limbs had been torn off by the blasts.

Dr. Peter Fagenholz, a trauma surgeon at Boston General Hospital said “several” people had to have limbs amputated.

President Obama vowed, “Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice.”


Violence increases as Iraqi election gets closer

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The lead-up to the first elections in Iraq following U.S. troops withdrawal is being met by rising tensions.

According to the New York Times, 15 candidates who represented the Sunni minority have been assasinated in recent weeks by Sunni militants or political opponents. There have been many others kidnapped and wounded as well.


Province cooks up potential deal with Alberta doctors

The Alberta Medical Association has stated that they have come up with a potential seven year deal between doctors and the provincial government.

According to CBC News the deal aims to have doctors participate more in making decisions on the health care system.

Unfortunately doctors will not see a pay increase until the fourth and fifth year of the seven year deal.

The AMA President stated that doctors will be thrilled to hear about the several benefits the deal offers despite the late pay increase.

The deal must come to a conclusion by Monday before doctors participate in an approval vote.


CJLO News - April 15 2013

Hosted by: Aisha Samu

Stories by: Kurt Weiss, Carlo Spiridigliozzi & Natasha Taggart

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi


New PLC leader to make debut in question period

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The race having ended on Sunday, Justin Trudeau starts his role as Liberal Party leader with a faceoff in the House of Commons.

According to CBC News, Trudeau will appear in the House during question period where he expected to faceoff with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

The two first faced each other in last month when Trudeau replaced interim leader Bob Rae in the during the question period.


Anarchopanda presence launches "Pandaction" movement

Giant pandas can be found in bamboo forests mainly in China, but one can also be found protesting in the Montreal streets. 

The Montreal student protest mascot Anarchopanda has launched a campaign called Pandaction.

It is making its mark on a controversial bylaw that bans masks and also requires an advanced schedule.

It has raised over eleven thousand dollars so far through the popular website Indiegogo.

According to the campaign website, the money will be used to fight bylaw P-6 and a section of the Quebec Highway Safety Code.


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