More trouble for Turcot interchange

Turcot InterchangeDrivers using the Turcot interchange will be having more problems next year. More work will be done on the new Turcot and there will be lane closures.

Engineers gave the highway’s structures the lowest grade for overall health.

It costs two hundred and fifty-four million to keep the Turcot running. It will not be demolished until 2018.


JHR - Journalism Students Speaking Out

The Concordia Chapter of Journalists for Human rights just capped off their first semester. Their Speak 4 Rights series is unique forum for discussing some of the most pressing issues of the day.  CJLO’s own Shaun Malley went down to the event to find out more.

News, November 25th 2011

Read by Shaun Malley

Produced by Erica Bridgeman

Stories written by Danny Aubry, Tanu Huff, Luciana Gravotta and Joel Balsam


Suspected Mob boss found in L'Assomption river

An alleged Montreal mob boss was found dead in the Assomption river north-east of the city on Thursday morning.

Salvatore Montagna was suspected as being the head of New York's Bonanno crime family. After being deported to Canada in 2009, he was considered a contender to lead Montreal's Rizzuto family Mafia.

Police speculate that the killing was related to Montagna's efforts to switch Mafia groups. 


Its all over at Occupy Montreal

Occupy Montreal in OctoberIts all over for the Occupy movement in Montreal.

Police moved in this morning to kick out the remaining occupiers.

Most protesters tore down their tents in Victoria Square on Thursday afternoon shortly after receiving eviction notices.

Mayor Gerald Tremblay said that protesters should leave with their heads held high because they were able to freely express themselves.

Over the last few weeks there were increased reports of misconduct at the site.


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