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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.

COUNTDOWN AT THE MOVIES 2015

December 29 2015 // Remi & Sean S. // Film

Before we start this countdown, let's state the obvious: there are some great films released this year that I haven't gotten around to seeing yet. Also, this list is ever-changing, so as 2015 becomes 2016 you can check back as we update it via Letterboxd. A big thank you to guest contributor and movie aficionado Sean S.

TOP 10 COUNTDOWN

Donate to Local Charities This Holiday Season

December 23 2015 // News
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Why not help those less fortunate start the New Year off a little better? Here are some local charities you can donate to:

 

 

by Julia Bryant

Cause 4 Paws is a volunteer-run cat rescue in Montreal. 

The group provides food, shelter and health care for homeless and abandoned cats in the city. 

News for December 18th, 2015

December 18 2015 // News
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Hosted by Julian Mckenzie
Stories by Patricia Petit Liang and Catlin Spencer
Produced by: Emeline Vidal

 

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by Patricia Petit Liang

A 16 year old from Montreal has become the first Canadian to ever be convicted of trying to leave the country to join a terrorist organization, on Thursday.

Champions of the Local Scene: Preview on CJLO's Artist Residency Program! 6pm

December 16 2015 // CJLO // On Rotation

Tonight we have a special Champions of the Local Scene! Tune in at 6pm, as we discuss our very own artist residency program. As we start our first residency, Joana Cumo the program coordinator and host of  Je Suis TBA, will be live in our studio to reveal the World Music residency winner, elaborate about the perks of the program and provide some chill backup beats. 

Wednesday December 16th 2015

December 16 2015 // News
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Hosted by Catlin Spencer

Stories by Patricia Petit Liang, Alexa Everett & Saturn de Los Angeles

Produced by Catlin Spencer

Tuesday December 15th 2015

December 15 2015 // News
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Hosted by Danny (Wonder Woman) Aubry

Stories by  Julian McKenzie, Danny Aubry &  Pauline Nesbitt

Produced by Patricia Petit Liang & Pauline Nesbitt

Monday December 14th 2015

December 14 2015 // News
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Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet

Stories by Saturn de Los Angeles, Patricia Petit Liang & Catlin Spencer

Produced by Catlin Spencer

News for December 11th, 2015

December 11 2015 // News
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by Catlin Spencer

Universities across Montreal are gearing up to offer their assistance to the thousands of refugees expected to arrive from Syria in the upcoming months.

According to the Montreal Gazette, despite being in full swing end-of-term schedules and final exams, universities are raising money, organizing crowd-funding campaigns and offering tutoring for Syrian refugees.

News for December 10th 2015

December 10 2015 // News

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by Emeline Vidal

Quebec Health Minister Gaetan Barrette announced Wednesday that the province's assisted-dying law, Bill 2, will come into effect Thursday. 

According to the Toronto Sun, the Quebec court of Appeal ruled that the law may be implemented until a definitive hearing takes place on December 18th. 

Thursday December 10th 2015

December 10 2015 // News
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Hosted by Catlin Spencer

Stories by Emeline Vidal, Saturn de Los Angeles & Catlin Spencer

Produced by Catlin Spencer

News for December 9th 2015

December 9 2015 // News

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By Saturn De Los Angeles

A flight to Paris made an emergency landing at Trudeau Airport on Tuesday after recieving an anonymous security threat.  

According to the Montreal Gazette, Air France's flight 83 was coming from San Francisco when the crew announced that they had to stop in Montreal "as a precautionary measure".

Wednesday December 9th 2015

December 9 2015 // News
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Hosted by Catlin Spencer

Stories by  Saturn de Los Angeles, Alexa Everett & Patricia Petit Liang / Catlin Spencer

Produced by Catlin Spencer

News for December 8th 2015

December 8 2015 // News

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by Catlin Spencer

Quebec's CEGEP teacher unions have reached a tentative deal with the province after months of debating.

According to CBC News, while the deal doesn't cover salaries or contracts, it does offer better working conditions and extra support for students with disabilities

Tuesday December 8th 2015

December 8 2015 // News
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Hosted by Danny Wonderwoman Aubry

Stories by Catlin Ironman Spencer

Produced by Batman

News for December 7th 2015

December 7 2015 // News

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by Sam Obrand

 
 
 

Guy Turcotte has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of second-degree murder on Sunday.

Monday December 7th 2015

December 7 2015 // News
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Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet

Stories by Sam Obrand, Patricia Petit Liang & Saturn de Los Angeles

Produced by Catlin Spencer

News for December 4th, 2015

December 4 2015 // News
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Hosted by: Julian Mckenzie

Stories by: Alexa Everett, Patricia Petit Liang, Pauline Nesbitt

Produced by: Emeline Vidal

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by Alexa Everett

Quebec will now be including males in their free HPV vaccination policy. 

News for December 2nd 2015

December 2 2015 // News

LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

Just months after approving a request for a new synagogue, the district of Outremont is wanting to ban any new places of worship on the same street and one other.

According to CBC News, the borough held the first reading of the proposed bylaw for it's Bernard and Laurier avenues in a public consultation Tuesday night.

Wednesday December 2nd 2015

December 2 2015 // News
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Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet

Stories by Catlin Spencer

Produced by Catlin Spencer

News for December 1st 2015

December 1 2015 // News

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by Danny Aubry

Tuesday December 1st 2015

December 1 2015 // News
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Hosted by Danny Aubry

Stories by Danny Aubry, Pauline Nesbitt & Julian McKenzie

Produced by Batman

News for November 27th, 2015

November 27 2015 // News
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Hosted by: Ellen Smallwood
Stories by: Pauline Nesbitt, Alexa Everett, Patricia Petit Laing
Prodiced by Emeline Vidal

 

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by Pauline Nesbitt

The City of Montreal announced a new city wide snow removal policy that guarantees that the same service will be delivered in all boroughs, on Thursday.

News for November 26th, 2015

November 26 2015 // News

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By Saturn De Los Angeles

Ubisoft is launching a program to encourage young people to stay in school. 

According to the Montreal Gazette, the widely acclaimed video game maker known for series such as Assassins Creed will be spending 8 million dollars over five years to spark interest in learning technology and video game development. 

The plan includes pairing at-risk youth with game developers, launching internships, working with non-profit organizations, and encouraging competition among gaming labs. 

The plan is also intended to help fix Quebec's high school drop out rate, which is currently around 15 per cent.

 

Thursday, November 26th, 2015

November 26 2015 // News
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Hosted by: Catlin Spencer

Stories by: Saturn De Los Angeles, Emeline Vidal & Julia Bryant

Produced by: Julia Bryant

3 DAYS LEFT to apply to our World Music Artist Residency!! [Due Nov 27 @ 11h59pm]

November 25 2015 // CJLO // On Rotation

-3 DAYS LEFT to apply-
We are currently looking for WORLD MUSIC Artists!

Under the guidance of our CJLO team, you and your band will have the opportunity to record and produce an EP in CJLO's studio / host a radio special, and organize / promote a show. The residency will also offer various workshops related to the fundamentals of "behind-the-scenes" within the music industry, such as PR, Management and Touring, to name a few.

World Music? Music influenced by beats & roots from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Central/South America and First Nations.

Residency Schedule: 3-month band in-residency programs!

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