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Warren Jeffs found guilty

Warren Jeffs, the leader of a Texas polygamist sect has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls. 

Jeffs made news when in 2008 Texas police raided his compound and took away over 450 children. The move came after allegations of sexual and physical abuse. He was put on the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list for a separate crime in May 2006. 


Calvillo shatters record

Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo raised the bar for CFL's completions on Thursday night in Toronto. Calvillo completed several passes against the Argonauts which launched a new record of 5,159 completed passes.

Calvillo averaging nearly 63% of completed passes this year led him to break Damon Allen's record. Fans believe that Calvillo will soon exceed Allen`s record of 72,381 passing yards.

 


Hamad dismisses addition tunnel concerns

Quebec’s transport minister has dismissed concerns that the Ville-Marie Tunnel is still at risk of collapsing. 

Sam Hamad confirmed that additional safety measures have been installed for now while the engineers carry out their work. Hamad says the Ville-Marie tunnel could be opened as soon as Monday. He promises not to open it without a guarantee from an expert engineer.


Fantasia - Monster Brawl

Directed by Jesse T. Cook
Written by Jesse T. Cook
Cast Dave Folley, Art Hindle, Jimmy Hart, Robert Maillet, Lance Henriksen
Produced by Jesse T. Cook, John Geddes, Matt Wiele


Ville-Marie collapse possibly caused by construction

A report claims that the Ville Marie tunnel collapse might have been caused by construction work. Transport Minister Sam Hamad confirmed work was being done exactly where the ceiling collapsed on Sunday. 

Laco Construction was awarded a contract of nearly ten million dollars in June to repair the expressway. It has been reported that the company made an error while rebuilding a support wall. No one from the construction company based in Rivière des Prairies is available to comment on the news report. 


Shuttle Debris surfaces in Texas

Debris from U.S. space shuttle Columbia surfaced in a dried up lake in Eastern Texas late last week. Lake Nacogdoches, north of Houston, had been receding as a result of  a severe drought.

 


Arcade Fire to Give a Free Concert

Fans of Arcade Fire are in for a special treat. The Montreal-based band will give a free concert during the Pop Montreal Festival. This will be held in the Quartier des spetacles on September 22. It will be the group's first concert since winning a Grammy last winter. The band says they wouldn't exist without Montreal. The concert is their way of saying, "a big thank you to the beautiful city we love so much."

Arcade Fire will give VIP passes to the first 100 people who donate $200 or more to KANPE, a non-profit organization that works in Haiti


August 3, 2011

Read by Emily Brass

Produced by Nikita Smith

Stories by Dominique Daoust, Alina Gotcherian, Nikita Smith


Syrian Troops Move in Hama

Syrian troops in the city of Hama have advanced deeper in to the city taking up new positions. The move comes a day after 24 people were killed by Syrian forces on the first day of Ramadan.

The troop presence is thought to be a preventive measure to stop protests during Ramadan. During the month large crowds of Muslims gather for prayer, the government fears these could turn in to large protests.

Since protests began in March against President Bashar Assad's regime, 1700 civilians have been killed activists say.

The Syrian government disputes the number and blames foreign conspirators for the turmoil.


Fantasia: Detention

Directed by Joseph Kahn
Written by Joseph Kahn, Mark Palermo
Cast Josh Hutcherson, Dane Cook, Jesse Heiman
Produced by Ricahrd Weager, Mary Ann Tanedo, Bob Abramoff


August 1st 2011

News read by Tommy Marshall and produced by Sofia Gay.

Stories written by Chris Hanna, Jacqueline Di Bartolomeo and Sofia Gay.


Concrete slab collapses in Ville-Marie tunnel

A slab of concrete fell onto the Ville Marie Expressway on Sunday morning. A beam fell onto the eastbound side of the highway around 9 a.m. No one was injured.

The Ville Marie tunnel is used by more than 100,000 cars every weekday.

The tunnel will remain closed between De La Montagne and Panet streets.

Engineers are studying the structure and need to determine whether emergency repairs are required. They are also trying to figure out what caused the collapse.


Harper condemns Syrian raids

Stephen Harper has spoken out about the raids that killed a hundred and forty people in Syria on Sunday. 
He says the Canadian government condemns the actions of the Syrian security forces. He says the Syrian president has to choose between giving the citizens reform or stepping out of the way.
The Syrian army raided cities across the country on Sunday, leaving civilian bodies scattered on the roads. Their target was protestors who are trying to oust the Syrian president.

Insanity ruling not likely for Breivik

The head of the panel mandated to review the psychiatric state of Anders Behring Breivik says the suspect is unlikely to declared insane.

Dr. Tarjei Rygnested is the head of the Norwegian Board of Forensic Medecine. He’s also at the head of the board that will review Breivik’s psychiatric evaluation, the man accused of killing 77 people in Norway on July 22nd.


Fantasia: The Divide

Directed by Xavier Gens
Written by Karl Mueller
Cast Michael Biehn, Lauren German, Milo Ventimiglia, Rosanna Arquette, Courtney B. Vance
Produced by Ross M. Dinerstein, Juliette Hagopian, Darryn Welch


News July 29th 2011

Read by Josh Nemeroff

Produced by Erica Bridgeman

Stories written by Michael Lemieux, Danny Aubry and Nikita Smith


Teenager claims stole 7 cars in 10 days

A fifteen year old boy has been accused of stealing seven cars in ten days.

The boy was arrested after a high-speed chase in Montreal. The chase began with the boy leading the police on Highway forty, across the Charles de Gaule Bridge. The chase ended after the boy crashed into three parked cars near the Place Versailles shopping mall. Fortunately for the Repentigny police, they knew the boy who they chased.

The boy confessed to stealing the cars after he was arrested and faces charges of theft.


Cancer Clinic Cuts Staff

Montreal’s largest private breast cancer treatment clinic has cut one quarter of its staff. Ville Marie Medical and Women's Health Centre says the decision was necessary because it was unable to recover nearly $1.5 million it lost in fraud.

Ben Driss, the clinics former Chief Financial Officer is accused of siphoning the money since he was hired in 2005.

The centre’s managing director has said service to patients will not be affected by the cuts. Most of the cuts were to support staff, not doctors.


Fantasia: Deadball

Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi
Written by Yudai Yamaguchi, from Tokaji Keita
Cast Tak Sakaguchi, Mari Hoshino, Takamasa Suga, Jhonmyon Pe
Produced by Yoshinori Chiba


July 27th, 2011

Read by Emily Brass

Produced by Carlo Spridigliozzi    

Stories written by Nikita Smith


Mayor of Kandahar Dies in Suicide Attack

The mayor of Kandahar is dead after a suicide attack by a member of the Taliban. 

A man with explosives hidden in his turban grabbed Mayor Ghulam Haider Hamidi as he left his office. After seizing the mayor, the man triggered his explosives. Hamidi and a nearby citizen were killed instanstly. 

Hamidi was set to speak to citizens protesting the demolition of 200 illegal houses in the city's slum of lowe-Wala. Lowe-Wala is considered a stronghold for Taliban supporters. 


Montreal: We Need Help with the Homeless

Montreal wants Quebec's help in dealing with the city's homeless. Mayor Gerald Tremblay wrote to Premier Jean charest asking for more money and resources to deal with the growing number of homeless people in the city. 

The request comes after a homeless man was shot to death by police after wielding a knife downtown in June. Members of social services programs say the tragedy highlights the need for health services to provide care for the homeless. 

The province's wriiten response to the city said it will consider the request.


Quebec Gets it's Own Judge Judy

Anne-France Goldwater is set to be Quebec's very own Judge Judy. The Montreal lawyer will be the star of L'Arbitre, a French version of the popular American court show. Goldwater will mediate small-claims disputes on the show. It will air in September on the V network.

Producers say the show will focus on humour and resolving issues. It will pay out settlements Goldwater deems fit, to a maximum of $7,000. 

Goldwater sees herself as a younger and fresher version of the American judge. She said, "Judy Sheindlin is gettnig a little long in the tooth."


Electronic Recycling Blitz hits Montreal

Don't know what to do with your old iphones and outdated electronics? The city of Montreal has a solution for you. 

It's launching a three-day blitz where old electronics can be safely recycled. Organizers want to keep hazardous materials from landfill sites on the island. 

People have until July 30th to drop off old cellphones, computers, televisions, and other devices at the 19 collection points across the island. Information on where to find a collection site near you can be found on the city's website.


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