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A deer farmer in New Brunswick has been killed by one of his own deer. Police discovered the man’s body in an enclosed field on his property in Saint-Leonard.

The 55 year-old man was found with multiple antler wounds. An RCMP Sergeant says the deer might have attacked the man because of mating season.

Marc Violette says male deer are competing for female deer at this time of year. And the male deer detected the owner as being a threat.

The victim's wife called police after he went out to feed the deer and never returned.

A threat by Air Canada flight attendants to strike has the federal government considering intervening in the labour dispute. The flight attendants have rejected a deal made between the union and the airline. They plan to go on strike as early as Thursday.

 In a statement, the Labour Minister made it clear that work stoppage is unacceptable in this time of fragile economy. This is the second time a tentative deal has been rejected by the flight attendants.

 The Labour Minister admitted that the rejection of two consecutive agreements shows a possible problem with the Canadian Labour Code.

 In the event of a strike, Air Canada has said that it will maintain a partial schedule. Customers flying within the next five days will be allowed to change their travel dates at no charge.

Alexis Suzuki is a third-year Concordia student. She’s running for the position of VP Communications and Promotions in the ASFA by-election.

“I’m really excited about the creativity this position could offer and just interacting with the students on a really personal level.” 

Alexis has a variety of interests she’d like to bring to the ASFA executive. She’s studying English, Art History and Studio Art. She’s also the VP External for Volunteers in Action.

“When you get involved it enhances your university experience exponentially. And that’s something that I really want to share with other people. And so through that I’m hoping to reduce voter apathy and just general student apathy.” 

She plans on making the ASFA website THE reference for Concordia students. She’d also like to create a video newsletter featuring the ASFA executives.

“I’m looking to push for sustainable communications. So in terms of postering I’m trying to do far less postering. We have technology embedded in virtually everything we do now so we really need to take advantage of that platform and use it to its full potential.”

Alexis wants to give the Member Associations more recognition and put them at the forefront of the ASFA website.

“If people know about events that are going on. If people know about these initiatives and these workshops that the school’s providing for them – that their fellow students are providing for them – then I think it creates less voter apathy, it creates more involvement, and more excitement about everything that’s going on in t  he school.”

She didn’t run in last year’s election but has taken the time to think about the job since.

“This is a big commitment and it took me a long time to really make sure that I really wanted to do it.” 8:02-8:12 “I’m a really hard worker and in terms of being accountable, I will hold myself personally accountable for all of my promises. I wouldn’t run for the position if I didn’t really want to do it for the benefit of the students.”

For CJLO News, I’m Sarah Moore. 

Boris Degas is a Biochemistry student at Concordia. He’s running for the position of VP External and Sustainability in the upcoming ASFA by-election. He’s in his last year at Concordia. 

“It’s going to be more work but I feel like it’s my last chance to get involved so I really have to do it.”

He’s trying to get into Law School and taking four science classes but has also been involved in the Concordia community.

“At the school, I’ve volunteered a lot. I’m part of the Concordia Alumni student team, I volunteered for the events at the start of the year. I also volunteered for the Orientation last year. And also for the residence a few times.” 

The environment is an issue that is close to his heart. It’s also his stepfather’s livelihood in British Columbia. Boris feels that he has a lot to bring to the ASFA executive.

“VP external is anyone, well not anyone, but most people, would be qualified to do it. But having the ideas and working towards sustainability is something that some people don’t have. I mean you need to be interested. I think it’s the main thing in my title is VP Sustainability, but I’ll also work hard as VP External as well.”

After biking around the city all summer, Boris decided to make biking a priority in his campaign.

“There’s a lot a lot of bikers at Concordia and I feel like there’s not a place where they can go, hang out, and organize events, and also a cheap place to repair bikes. You can do your own repairs, they have tools. Volunteers that help out. And also have events and bike tours and really promote biking as a means of transportation.”

He’s also keen to fight tuition hikes and is attending the various protests around the city.

“I think it’s really getting enough people and then showing the government that there’s a strong involvement.”

Boris is originally from France but lived in South Korea for three years, British Columbia for four and has spent his undergraduate years in Montreal.

“I really like the multicultural aspect of Concordia. I see a lot of potential here and it’s growing.”

For CJLO News, I’m Sarah Moore.