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Police have no suspects in CEGEP student's murder
A young Gatineau woman's body was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. But the police say they sill have no suspects in the slaying. Eighteen-year-old Valerie Leblanc's body was found behind her school, Cégep de l'Outaouais, last week. Her body had been beaten and burned.
Gatineau police chief Mario Harel said that despite having no suspects, his officers are putting all their energy into the investigation.
But Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu told Radio-Canada that provincial police should have taken over from the local officers. Boisvenu's own daughter was found dead in 2002, and he founded the Murdered or Missing Persons' Families Association.
Harel said the Sûreté du Quebec is being consulted, and local police have started a Facebook page to find leads. A hotline has been set up to also gather information, at 819-243-2346 ext. 6677
Police are also investigating whether four people who first found Valerie's body may have manipulated the body and potentially compromised the investigation.
Teacher wants sexual assualt charges dropped
A teacher charged with sexual assault has asked a judge to dismiss her case due to court delays.
41 year-old Tania Pontbriand allegedly had a sexual relationship with one of her with a male student while she taught at Rosemere High School, on Montreal’s North Shore.
Pontbriand’s trial was set to start Tuesday, but was postponed by a day.
According to the student, he and Pontbriand had more than 200 sexual encounters between 2002 and 2004 in her car, at the school, and at highway rest stops. The student went to police in 2007.
Pontbriand’s lawyer argues that the time it took for the case to make it to trial was acceptable and should proceed as planned. No decision has been made by the judge.
Rebecca Munroe
What is your DJ alias? & what are its origins?
Rebecca Munroe
What is your show name?
Originally, Canucks Kick It but I'll be starting The Commonwealth Conundrum Wednesday, September 7th.
What genre?
Mainly Alternative, punk, hardcore and more
How long have you been at CJLO?
4 years
What is the best thing about working at CJLO?
This is a loaded question... but I must say it is the underground music that I have really got to know and of course the CJLO crew!
Describe your show as a potential life partner. What are its qualities?
My new show is going to focus on music of the Commonwealth. Each country produces amazing music and I truly wanted to focus on it. Also I love ranting about a particular new subject that has pissed me off, looking for and broadcasting new music news, informing the public about great concerts in the city, as well as what fun there is to do in the city. I can't forgot to mention that I love to end my show with a chat with Nassim!
Two reasons you host a show
1) To gain broadcasting experience
2) and my dual love of talking and music!
What do you think makes your show unique?
The fact that I don't just stick to one genre of music, but I make sure that all of the music, regardless of genre, is music of the commonwealth. I can't stress enough, how much I love the commonwealth countries and the phenomenal music they produce. I will do my best to promote the wonderful talent they each have.
If you weren't doing your show, in what other ways would you express yourself?
Mother, Radio Producer, Actress, Dancer and Partier!
What was the biggest turning point in your musical journey?
Meeting famous radio DJ's Scruff Connors and John Gallagher.
Fill in the blanks
If I could travel back in time and bring back anyone, I would bring back My Grandmother. Because she is missing seeing me embark on my dream and she has never met my daughter Samantha.
What are your 2 favorite albums of all time?
Pretty Hate Machine (NIN) & Rubber Soul (The Beatles)
What is the one piece of technology you cannot live without?
My MacBook/IPhone
Describe yourself in 3 words:
relentless | curious | LOUD!!!
Gadhafi's Family Flees
The National Transition Council in Libya, the current temporary governing party, is angry at Algeria for housing Gadhafi’s family.
Algerian press reported early Monday morning that Gadhafi’s wife and three children crossed the border between Libya and Algeria after rebel forces took control of his compound.
A spokesman for the NTC said they are determined to catch and try entire Gadhafi family. He also said that Algeria’s decision was an aggressive act against Libya.
Algeria defends its decision saying there is a “holy rule of hospitality” in the region.
Meanwhile analysts worldwide recognize the importance of the move. To many this shows that Gadhafi and his family are no longer safe anywhere in Libya. It is another step in toppling his regime.
For the people of Libya, the feelings are mixed. Some are happy and wish to bid farewell to turmoil and begin rebuilding. Others are angry and want justice.
The Lonesome Strangers Sad Goodbye
After 7 years on the CJLO airwaves, “The Lonesome Strangers” are calling it quits...
Mike is moving to Ottawa, where he’ll continue making mix-tapes for imaginary girls.
Tune in Tuesday, August 30th from 8pm - 10pm for the final broadcast on CJLO 1690AM
News August 29th 2011
Read by Shaun Malley
Produced by Erica Bridgeman and Jashawn Adams
Stories written by Jacqueline Di Bartolomeo, Chris Hanna and Sofia Gay
Montreal hit by high winds and heavy rainfall
Hurricane Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm when it hit the Northeastern United States, but Montrealers still felt her wrath Sunday.
High winds and heavy rainfall caused power outrages through Southern Quebec. According to Hydro-Quebec, as many as 180,000 people were without power.
The 100 kilometers per hour winds also sent two office building windows crashing at the corner of Mansfield and Cathcart streets in downtown Montreal. No one was hurt. Police say it is probably because so few people were outside during the most severe parts of the storm.
Lincicome comes out winner of Canadian Women's Open
American player Brittany Lincicome came out on top in the Canadian Women’s Open on Sunday.
The twenty-five-year-old beat Michelle Wie and Stacy Lewis by one stroke.
The tournament went on despite fears of cancellation due to tropical storm Irene.
Measures were taken to get the fourth round in before the course was washed out.
Start times moved up by ninety minutes, participants played in threesomes, and group started on both the first and tenth tees.
If they had cancelled the last round, there would have been a playoff between hole leader Wie, Tiffany joh, and Ai Miyuzato.
US braces for Irene
The United States is bracing itself for Hurricane Irene.
The storm is moving away from the Bahamas and is aimed directly at the Eastern seaboard.
The warning area stretches from North Carolina's coast up to Sandy Hook, N.J., just south of New York City.
It is estimated that approximately 55 million Americas are currently on high alert due to the storm.
In North Carolina more than 200, 000 residents, including tourists, have been given the order to evacuate Coastal regions.
The number of people affected by Irene is unusually large, due to its forecast to stay just off shore.
Proposed Montreal traffic solutions
Quebec has made a $110 million proposal to decrease traffic in Montreal.
The proposal involves ideas such as forty kilometres of reserved bus lanes and a fifty per cent capacity increase for commuter trains.
Elected officials believe that if more people take public transportation it will help decrease traffic.
Quebec's mission began last week when the city of Montreal announced the postponing of certain roadwork projects.
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