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Do you think you can build the greatest and fastest paper airplane in the world?

Last Tuesday was your chance to shine as Concordia hosted the Red Bull Paper Wings Contest.

Audrey Folliot was there.

Concordia’s EV Building Atrium turned into a giant high school classroom as paper planes zoomed over people’s heads in an attempt to break the sound barrier.

Participating students put their paper plane folding skills to work to create the fastest and most original paper plane that can possibly be built in only a few minutes.

Then, the crucial moment came.

Explosions in Brazzaville, the capital of Congo have killed about two hundred people, reports the Globe and Mail. A state radio in Congo says the explosions were caused by a fire in the arms depot of the Regiment Blinde base.

The government says it looks like an accident and nothing is suspicious right now.

People ran away from the area and forces blocked off access. Those who left say the houses around the base were flattened.

All health workers in Brazzaville have been called on TV to the hospitals in the city. Doctors say they are choosing the most injured to have immediate surgery.

The conservatives are defending themselves in the face of the second wave of robo-call allegations. According to The Globe and Mail, the Tories claim that it wasn’t them but the liberal party that placed the annoying and repetitive calls made to liberal voters.

The Tories main line of defense is the connection between the Liberals and a voter-calling company that relays its calls from the United States.

Canada's stance on marijuana has been questioned.

According to CBC News, the Global Commission on Drug Policy stated, in an open letter, that it is weird for Canada to be taking a tough stance on marijuana while other countries are reconsidering theirs.

The commission also stated on Wednesday that Prime Minister Stephen Harper should  stop pursuing the outlaw of marijuana.

The mayor of Saint-Constant, Que., and his son were targeted in a series of anti-corruption raids south of Montreal. 

According to the CBC, Gilles Pepin had his home and offices at City Hall searched on Wednesday. 

The province’s anti-corruption unit found nothing that would warrant an arrest.

Pepin’s administration has faced allegations of violating the elections act in the past. It is unclear if the search warrants are connected to that investigation.

NHL:

Montreal Habs legend Jean Béliveau (on the right) was hospitalized last Monday after he suffered a stroke.

According to CTV Montreal, the 80 year-old former Canadiens captain is currently undergoing treatment at Montreal General Hospital.

One of his former teammates told CTV he was in a worrisome health state. Béliveau has been suffering from throat cancer and heart problems for more than 15 years.

Quebec Prime Minister Jean Charest announced Tuesday that an additional 55 million dollars will be invested in the Plan Nord.

The plan’s goal is to develop the northern region of Quebec in order to efficiently extract its natural resources. More specifically, they want to build Route 167 that will connect the city of Chibougamau to the Renard mine site which will become the first diamond mine in Quebec.

If you are planning to pull an all nighter at the library, you will not be alone. The CSU is organizing a weeklong sleep-in as a protest against tuition hikes.

VP Chad Walcott says the choice of location was intentional. “As everyone knows, the library is the centre of knowledge and whether you are studying business or women’s studies, you have to come to the library at some point.”

The Arts and Science Federation of Associations has announced new campaign and polling dates for the ASFA Executive Council Elections.

Campaigning will run as of today until Sunday March 4. 

Elections will take place from March 5 till March 7 from 9am to 8pm each day at both the Sir George William Campus and Loyola Campus.

According to the Globe and Mail, studies have recently shown that wealthier people are more likely to break the law, lie and cheat.

The Artist took home several awards at last night’s Oscars, including best picture and best director.

According to CTV, it is the first win for a silent film since 1929. The film’s star Jean Dujardin also won for best actor.

Meryl Streep took home the statue for best actress, marking her third win and seventeenth nomination.