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Seven years after the city of London, England, was awarded the 2012 Summer Olympics, it has begun in earnest, kicking off in style with cameos from David Beckham, James Bond, and the Queen herself.

But when the smoke had settled on the fireworks from the Opening Ceremonies, it was time to get down to business. The usual suspects are already at the top of the medal standings, with China leading the pack on the back of its dominant divers, with the USA nipping at their heels in second place.

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Although the events were supposedly sold-out, rows of seats were empty on the first full day of competition at the London Summer Olympics. Olympics organizers have now begun investigating the cause.

Empty seats filled the stadiums of swimming heats, volleyball and gymnastic equestrian events.

Directed by Quentin Dupieux
Written by Quentin Dupieux
Cast Jack Plotnick, Steve Little, Eric Judor, William Fichner, Alexis Dziena
Produced by Gregory Bernard, Charles-Marie Anthonioz, Nicolas Lhermitte

Directed by Pascal Laugier
Written by Pascal Laugier
Cast Jessica Biel, Jodelle Ferland, Stephen McHattie, William B. Davis
Produced by Clement Miserez, Kevin Dewalt, Steven Schneider, Jean Charles Levy

Security has become front and centre as the 2012 Summer Olympics Games have kicked off in London.

In a report by CNN issued on Thursday, the biggest assignment will be to protect to more than 100 heads of state and dignitaries present.

It's a first for Canada, and perhaps the world. 

The Quebec government and Cree people are forming a new joint local administration in the north of the province.

It will give native peoples more say in how natural resources are used. 

The agreement was signed Tuesday in the National Assembly. 

Léo Bureau-Blouin is making the jump from the picket line to the campaign trail. 

The former head of the provincial cegep student union will run for the Parti Québécois in the riding of Laval des Rapides.

He made the announcement wednesday morning after days of speculation. 

Bureau-Blouin became one of the figureheads in the ongoing student fight against rising tuition fees before his term as FECQ president ended in June.

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Supporters and former participants of Katimavik held demonstrations in Montreal, Ottawa, and Winnipeg this weekend in hopes to save the youth program cut in the recent federal budget.

The program, started in 1977 by Jacques Hébert, sends youths between 17 and 21 to live and volunteer in communities across the Canada.

Former member Andrew Murchison stated that the program has helped him in his life, as it foster's civic engagement at a critical age.

Over thirty thousand Canadians have participated in Katimavik, which costs fourteen million dollars a year to run.

Coalition Avenir Québec leader, François Legault, stated on Sunday that Kamal G. Lufti will cease to be the party’s candidate in the Laval riding of Comedey.

According to the Montreal Gazette, Lufti made claims on Twitter that some sovereignists are racist.

Lufti claimed that some of the sovereignists wanted to abolish multiculturalism and that some were even hateful towards other cultures.

Quebec's Human Rights Commission said on Thursday that Bill 78 impedes peoples' fundamental rights.

According to CBC NEws, the commission detailed in a report that Bill 78 doesn't respond to minimum requirements written out in the Quebec Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The law was passed this past May at the height of the student protest over tuition increases. It lays out strict rules for protests with 50 more people; they must provide the route to police 8 hours in advance.