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Monday April 11th 2016

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News for Monday April 11th 2016

April 11 2016 // News

LOCAL
By Sam Obrand

A crane near UQAM flipped over in Montreal on Sunday killing one and injuring another.

The incident occurred at 10:00am, killing a 53-year old man and putting his 19-year old son in the hospital.

The man’s son is in stable but serious condition after suffering a head injury.

 

NATIONAL
By Saturn De Los Angeles

The First Nation of Attawapiskat is under a state of emergency following a rise in attempted suicides. 

According to CBC News, several factors for the rise include home overcrowding, drug abuse, and the inherited emotional baggage from the former residential school system. 

News for Friday, April 8th 2016

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by Catlin Spencer

A demonstration against police brutality in Montreal turned violent Wednesday night with windows being smashed and vehicles set ablaze.

According to CTV and The Globe and Mail, around 200 protesters began marching through Montreal-North around 7pm.

The peaceful protest was supposed to mark the death of Jean-Pierre Bony, who died from injuries inflicted by a police rubber bullet last month.

However, several people began setting fires and breaking windows of businesses and cars around 9pm.

Wednesday, April 6th 2016

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by Patricia Petit Liang

Monday, April 4th 2016

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LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

Now retired after 50 years of service, Montreal’s original subway cars are looking for a second lease on life.

Friday, April 1st 2016

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by Catlin Spencer

Wednesday March 30th 2016

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by Patricia Petit Liang

Friday, March 25th 2016

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LOCAL
by Emeline Vidal

Montreal mayor Denis Coderre is denying recent comments associating the city's mosques with islamic fundamentalism.

Wednesday, March 23rd 2016

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News for March 21st 2016

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LOCAL
by Saturn De Los Angeles

An environmentally themed hack-a-thon took place this weekend. 

According to Global News, the event aims to encourage young innovators to find creative, feasible and sustainable solutions to energy issues.   

The event was organized by the Office de la Consultation Publique de Montreal, an independent group mandated by Montreal City Hall. 

The completed projects were shown at Concordia University, and the results will be evaluated by the organization and presented in a report. 

NATIONAL
by Patricia Petit Liang

An Ontario family may be forced to leave Canada because their son has Down syndrome.

Monday March 21st 2016

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News for Friday March 18th, 2016

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A protector for the homeless will be named for the city of Montreal within the coming weeks.

According to the Montreal Gazette, Mayor Denis Coderre says the protector will ensure the homeless have fair access to designated services, and make recommendations to the proper authorities.

This announcement comes after the unveiling of two recent studies of the homeless population in Montreal.

Findings show that a large majority of the homeless population is held back by relationship problems or mental health issues.
 

 

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Wednesday March 16th 2016

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By Saturn De Los Angeles

The Montreal Police Brotherhood will be boycotting the 2017 World Police and Fire Games.

Monday March 14th 2016

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News for Friday March 11th, 2016

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LOCAL
by Patricia Petit Liang

The City of Montreal has created a new pothole-patching contract, which includes a guarantee that the patches will last at least 30 days..

According to CBC News, Montreal will adopt this program by March 21st.

If repairs are needed within 30 days, they will be performed at no extra charge to the city, which would amount to savings of 7% over the previous years.

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