Wednesday marks the one year anniversary of the BP oil spill.

11 people were killed in the explosion that caused the spill, and over 20 million gallons of oil was poured into the Gulf of Mexico.

The environmental and economic effects of the tragedy continue to linger today.

Some scientists say the Gulf is returning to its pre-spill conditions.

However, reports state that before the spill, the Gulf was already in ecological distress.

The vote mob movement has reached Concordia University. Seventy students joined in a friendly protest at the Hall building terrace Tuesday afternoon.

Students at universities across Canada have staged vote mobs in recent weeks. The first one took place at the University of Guelph. The idea is to encourage political candidates to campaign on issues that are relevant to students. Political leaders are accused of not targeting the youth vote.

Only 37.4 per cent  of people aged 18 to 24 voted in the last federal election in 2008.

A Gatineau man was detained outside a grade 4 classroom.  The 26 year old was  found carrying a 22-calibre rifle and a big hunting knife. No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported.

The police were summoned to École primaire St-Laurent after the man was seen in the corridors during supper hour.

The name of the suspect was not disclosed. He is to face charges of possession of an illegal weaon. He is expected to make a court appearance Wednesday.

The closing of Decarie Blvd. is just the beginning of traffic woes for Montrealers.

Transport Quebec has blocked off a section of the Turcot Interchange for emergency repairs. The repairs were ordered after cracks were found in the lanes connecting highway 720 westbound to highway 20. Drivers heading to the West Island could face bumper to bumper traffic as only one lane will be open.

The repairs come at a time when the province is planning a complete face-lift of the Turcot.