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Hanson @ Theatre Corona
I wasn’t really sure what to expect from the Hanson concert besides the fact that 8 year old me was really excited and present me was slightly amused by the situation. The concert happened at Theatre Corona, a beautiful venue in St. Henri, which was worth going to the show for alone (seriously, it’s beautiful). I met up with a friend before the show who is a major Hanson fan; I would soon begin to realize that loving Hanson is a serious business. There were people from all walks of life at this show, from young girls to middle aged couples
The show opened with Carly Rae Jepsen, who belted out some catchy pop tunes, two of which I recognized from playing on the radio 4 years ago. She was good for her genre – I’m always impressed when stereotypical pop singers sound exactly like their records live (call it Britney Spears syndrome if you will). The mood in the crowd seemed to be one of polite disinterest. People swayed along but were really just waiting for it to be over. Once she left the stage, the mood instantly picked up in the room and people jostled to get the best view possible of their favourite brother.
Hanson was actually really good. They are extremely impressive harmonizers and solid musicians. They played a solid set of pseudo country/rock pop and the vibe in the crowd was one of pure pleasure. As one fan put it, "despite being known for their 1997 hit, it's impossible to leave a Hanson show without realizing they are so much more than "Mmmbop." They always put so much heart into their performances that it's hard not to be completely engaged in their stage presence.”
I would have to agree. They did play "Mmmbop," but they played it in the middle of their set – a way of acknowledging why they are famous without catering the show entirely to their past.
I then spent the hour after the show waiting for Hanson to come out of their bus for photos with around 60 other people. One group began to sing while the girls in front of me (who were up from Albany for the concert) rolled their eyes, saying, “Ugh they’re totally 1997 fans." This is probably the one group of fans who dislike people that listened to the band from the beginning. Instead, in the Hanson world, you’re a true fan if you listen to the new stuff. I definitely kept a low profile after that.
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February 27th 2012
Produced By Melissa Mulligan
Read By Melissa Mulligan
Stories By Sofia Gay, Daniel J. Rowe & Audrey Folliot
The Artist sweeps the Oscars
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.
Octavia Spencer took the award for best supporting actress and Canadian-born Christopher Plummer won for best supporting actor.
Phillipe Falardeau’s Monsieur Lazhar lost out to A Separation for best foreign-language film.
Flickr photo by: Nivrae
G20 reaches no consensus
The G20 has not come up with a consensus on Europe’s Debt Crisis at its meeting in Mexico City.
According to the CBC, the representatives from the world’s leading economies have been working on a second global rescue package in order to stop the crisis from spreading.
It could be worth about 2 trillion US dollars.
The decision about bailout money has been postponed.
Head of the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Angel Gurria said 1,5 trillion US dollars would be needed for adequate stabilization.
Germany’s parliament will vote on Monday on whether they will approve the bailout package already agreed on for Greece.
Canada and the US said they don’t want to put any more money into this unless Germany does it first.
A final decision about Europe’s bailout will be made at the G20’s next meeting in April.
February 24, 2012
Read by Shaun Malley
Produced by Erica Bridgeman
Stories written by Tara Brockwell, Katie McGroarty, Judy-Ann Mitchel-Turgeon and Danny Aubry
Students amass another anti-tuition protest
Student protesters blocking Jacques Cartier Bridge at rush hour yesterday were shut down by police.
According to the Montreal Gazette three hundred students were blocking a main bridge connecting Montreal to the South Shore for almost an hour yesterday.
Montreal Police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd after warnings to leave weren’t observed. One arrest was confirmed.
Students were protesting the almost two thousand dollar increase in tuition fees expected to take place over the next five years.
The National Assembly will be debating a non-confidence motion on the proposed hikes this Tuesday.
Photo by Joel Balsam on November 10, 2011
French journalist Edith Bouvier asked to leave Syria.
The French journalist Edith Bouvier has asked to leave Syria as soon as possible stating that she needs an operation.
According to BBC News Bouvier was injured on Wednesday in the Baba Amr suburb where two other French journalists were killed.
Her thigh bone is broken in two separate areas.
She appreciates what the Syrian doctors have done, but believes their medical technology lacks what`s needed to treat her injury.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission's interim report leaked
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s interim report leaked on Thursday, a day before the actual report was to be released in Vancouver.
It is composed of 20 recommendations that include some about health, education, and commemoration, among others.
The report calls on material about residential schools in aboriginal communities to be included in the jurisdiction of public schools to inform kids about the history.
It also asks the federal government to implement other coping measures for residential schools survivors across the country.
The first residential schools were opened in the 1840s and the last one was closed in 1996.
This report is released as the commission reaches the half of its five-year mandate.
The commission is set to release its full report when it reaches the end of its mandate, in 2014.
February 23rd, 2012
Read by: Katie McGroarty
Stories by: Katie McGroarty, Dominique Daoust, Esther Viragh and Alexa Fay
Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi
Estimated costs for lawful access bill released
Bill C-30 now has an estimated price tag.
According to the CBC, the online surveillance bill will cost at least $80 million to implement.
The bill would update Canadian law when it comes to crimes committed online.
It would force online service providers to give costumer information to the police.
The bill will cost $20 million a year for the first four years and $6.7 million a year after that.
It is unclear if those are the only costs associated with the legislation.
Flickr photo by: governmentofalberta
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