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The CJLO news team brings you the hottest stories in the city! Catch the latest news segments and articles here or view the complete list.


News for Monday, May 9th 2016

LOCAL
By Sam Obrand

An anti-electroconvulsive shock therapy group is calling for a ban on the treatment.

According to CTV News, the activist group, Comité Pare-Chocs, asked Quebec's Health Minister to ban electroconvulsive shock therapy on Saturday.


Monday, May 9th 2016

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Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3rd 2016

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LOCAL

Culture Minister Helene David announced new changes to Quebec's language law, Bill 101, on Tuesday.


Friday, April 29th 2016

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LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer


Green Room

Written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier

I wasn't sure what to expect before watching Green Room. I saw the trailer and was intrigued—a thriller combining touring bands playing raucous punk rock, and the evil kingpin being played by the illustrious Sir Patrick Stewart? You had me at thriller, you sealed the deal at Jean-Luc.


News for Monday, April 25th 2015

LOCAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

Protesters gathered in front of city hall to call for a ban on Montreal’s horse-drawn carriages on Sunday.

According to CTV News, the protests were prompted by a collision between a horse and a car on Thursday.


Monday, April 25th 2015

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News for Friday, April 22nd 2016

LOCAL
by Patricia Petit Liang

An accident involving the collision of vehicle and a horse-drawn carriage prompted activists to call for a ban on Montreal’s caleche industry, on Thursday,

According to CTV News, a video surfaced of a white horse stumbling on top of the roof of a car at an intersection.

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre has stated that efforts will be made to improve the city’s caleche industry as he feels horse-drawn carriages are part of Montreal’s identity.

Animal-rights activists will stage a protest at Montreal’s city hall on Sunday.

NATIONAL
by Emeline Vidal

Senator Mike Duffy was cleared of all 31 charges against him, on Thursday.


Wednesday, April 20th 2016

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LOCAL
by Saturn De Los Angeles


Monday April 18th 2016

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News for Monday April 18th 2016

LOCAL
By Saturn De Los Angeles

Protestors took to Jarry Park to denounce austerity cuts to daycare services. 


Friday, April 15th 2016

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LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

The nurses union at the McGill University Health Centre is calling out budget cuts that it says will impact employees and care at the facility.


Wednesday, April 13th, 2016

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LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

A new registry may help see that 85 per cent of Quebecers have a family doctor by the end of December, 2017.


Monday April 11th 2016

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News for Monday April 11th 2016

LOCAL
By Sam Obrand

A crane near UQAM flipped over in Montreal on Sunday killing one and injuring another.

The incident occurred at 10:00am, killing a 53-year old man and putting his 19-year old son in the hospital.

The man’s son is in stable but serious condition after suffering a head injury.

 

NATIONAL
By Saturn De Los Angeles

The First Nation of Attawapiskat is under a state of emergency following a rise in attempted suicides. 

According to CBC News, several factors for the rise include home overcrowding, drug abuse, and the inherited emotional baggage from the former residential school system. 


News for Friday, April 8th 2016

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LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

A demonstration against police brutality in Montreal turned violent Wednesday night with windows being smashed and vehicles set ablaze.

According to CTV and The Globe and Mail, around 200 protesters began marching through Montreal-North around 7pm.

The peaceful protest was supposed to mark the death of Jean-Pierre Bony, who died from injuries inflicted by a police rubber bullet last month.

However, several people began setting fires and breaking windows of businesses and cars around 9pm.


Wednesday, April 6th 2016

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LOCAL
by Patricia Petit Liang


Monday, April 4th 2016

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LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

Now retired after 50 years of service, Montreal’s original subway cars are looking for a second lease on life.


Friday, April 1st 2016

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KINDER EGGS ARE ILLEGAL
by Catlin Spencer


Wednesday March 30th 2016

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LOCAL
by Patricia Petit Liang


Friday, March 25th 2016

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LOCAL
by Emeline Vidal

Montreal mayor Denis Coderre is denying recent comments associating the city's mosques with islamic fundamentalism.


Wednesday, March 23rd 2016

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LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer


METAL MARCH - UPCOMING METAL MOVIES!

Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You!

For this edition of METAL MARCH, Chris the Frog from CJLO's Sewer Spewer (Wednesdays at 1PM) runs down his top three must-see films with dark, heavy metal themes. Normal people beware! 

Slave To The Grind: A Film About Grindcore


News for March 21st 2016

LOCAL
by Saturn De Los Angeles

An environmentally themed hack-a-thon took place this weekend. 

According to Global News, the event aims to encourage young innovators to find creative, feasible and sustainable solutions to energy issues.   

The event was organized by the Office de la Consultation Publique de Montreal, an independent group mandated by Montreal City Hall. 

The completed projects were shown at Concordia University, and the results will be evaluated by the organization and presented in a report. 

NATIONAL
by Patricia Petit Liang

An Ontario family may be forced to leave Canada because their son has Down syndrome.


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