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Elliott Page announces he is transgender, Mafia perks in Casinos prompts audit, B.C. Hospitals under fire for Anti-Indigenous discrimination

 

Hadassah Alencar

 

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Elliott Page announces he is transgender

Famous Canadian actor Elliott Page has announced he is transgender.


Protesters call on province to divest from English language schools, Police evacuate mall following gas related incident.

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Cedric Gallant

Luca Caruso-Moro

 

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Protesters call on province to divest from English language schools


New research shows trends in the drug overdose crisis, Montreal increasing aid for the homeless, Longueil’s Mayor operation to kill 15 deer cancelled

Hadassah Alencar

 

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New research shows trends in the drug overdose crisis

Researchers from Universite de Montreal have found that the drug overdose crisis is more complicated than it seems.


New research shows trends in the drug overdose crisis, Montreal increasing aid for the homeless, Longueil’s Mayor operation to kill 15 deer cancelled

Hadassah Alencar

 

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New research shows trends in the drug overdose crisis

Researchers from Universite de Montreal have found that the drug overdose crisis is more complicated than it seems.


Quebec First Nations worry about moose populations, others receive housing funding, Third company reports successful vaccine

Cedric Gallant

Luca Caruso-Moro

 

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Quebec First Nations say vital moose populations are scarce

Quebec First Nations say the moose population around their communities is dwindling.


(Interview) RIDM Artistic Director Bruno Dequen Discusses This Year's Montreal International Documentary Festival

Image credit: RIDM

Remi recently had the time to chat with Bruno Dequen, the artistic director of this year's RIDM Montreal International Documentary Festival. With theatres still closed the festival will be taking place online this year. The festival runs from Nov. 12 to Dec. 2 with various themes each week. More information can be found at RIDM's website.


CSU by-election results

Reporter: Shanellie Marie

Stories: Luca Caurso Moro

 


CSU by-election results

Concordia students voted on several key issues last week at the CSU by-election.

Students voted overwhelmingly in support of a fall reading week, which would either be a break at the beginning or end of the semester. 


Quebec deciding on holiday gatherings, Quebec seeks better relationship with Indigenous communities, McGill sports team changes name to Redbirds

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Hadassah Alencar

 

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Quebec preparing for holiday celebrations

With the holiday season fast approaching Quebec announced it will plan for family gatherings.


Police respond to threat in Ubisoft building, Explosion causes REM delays, McGill students form a fight club

Reporter: Shanellie Marie

Stories: Luca Caruso Moro

 


Police respond to threat in Ubisoft building

A large portion of Montreal’s Mile-End neighborhood was blocked off by police on Friday, 


Schools may be forced to leave windows open over winter, new poll shows worries over French language, COVID-19 vaccine

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Reporter Hadassah Alencar

Stories by Luca Caruso-Moro

 

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Schools may be forced to leave windows open over winter

Montreal schools with poor ventilation may be forced to leave windows open in the winter. 


Schools may be forced to leave windows open over winter, new poll shows worries over French language, COVID-19 vaccine

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Reporter Hadassah Alencar

Stories by Luca Caruso-Moro

 

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Schools may be forced to leave windows open over winter

Montreal schools with poor ventilation may be forced to leave windows open in the winter. 


Remi's Recap: the 49th Edition of the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma

The 49th edition of the Festival du nouveau cinéma took place this year from Oct. 7-31. It was sad to see theatres close down again on Oct. 1 because these festivals work great on a big screen with an audience.


CSU councillors get legal, All eyes on MI'KMA'KI

Reporter: Shanellie Marie

Stories: Luca Caruso Moro

 


CSU Councillors get legal 

CSU councillors got legal on Sunday night.

Hersh Filler, Sarah Mezhero, Matthew Benzrihem, and Isaih Joyner discussed complaints against each other with the Concordia Judicial board.


Protesters call for reduced police spending, Quebec surpasses 100,000 cases of Covid-19, Quebec town changes name

Reporter: Shanellie Marie

Stories by: Luca Caruso Moro

 


Protesters call for reduced police spending 

Protestors gathered again over the weekend in Montreal calling on the city to defund the police.

Hundreds of protestors gathered in Sir Wilfred Laurier park on Saturday.


CSU councillor to petition for media defunding, Quebec cases reach new daily record, Open letter calls for new McGill light rail stop to be named after Oscar Peterson

Reporter: Shanellie Marie

Stories: Evan Lindsay & Luca Caruso Moro 

 


CSU councillor to petition for media defunding

Student union councilor Hersh Filler is expect to pettion to cut funding to Cjlo and The Link.


At The Movies Talks With Director Noah Kentis

At The Movies recently got a chance to talk to one of the directors of the film Summerland, Noah Kentis. Summerland is a coming of age teen comedy road trip with some introspective moments. We talk to Noah about the road trip movie to a music festival amidst a pandemic and how Summerland finds its own voice in the genre.

Remi and Danny host At the Movies which features everything new and noteworthy in the world of cinema. The show goes live every Tuesday at 8:00AM.


Throwback Tuesday: Animation Filmmaker Chris Dainty Discusses His New Film "Shannon Amen" with At The Movies Host Remi Caron

For At The Movies Reviews on location Remi was able to chat with Chris Dainty about his short animated feature Shannon Amen being showcased at this year's Festival Du Nouveau Cinéma. Using Animation (2D, Stop motion, and Icemation) along with archival footage, Dainty brings his friend Shannon Jamison’s story along with her art to life. Remi chatted about the animation techniques used to tell the story, as well as Dainty's process of emotions while making the film.


Boys wear shirts in protest, Montreal hires an anti-racism watchdog, The Parti Quebecois has a new leader

Reporter: Shanellie Marie 

Stories by: Luca Caruso Moro

 


 

Boys wear shirts in protest

Boys across the city have been wearing skirts to school in protest. 


At The Movies Interviews Marcel Pinchevsky

At The Movies recently had a chance to interview Marcel Pinchevsky about this years Au Contraire Film Festival, a festival that shines a light on Mental Health. This year's festival taking place from October 5th-24th is a virtual opportunity to watch some films and for more information visit th Au Contraire Film Festival

Remi and Danny host At the Movies which features everything new and noteworthy in the world of cinema. The show goes live every Tuesday at 8:00AM.


Montreal's new political party, Indigenous leaders meet with Legault, COVID-19 tracking app

Hadassah Alencar

 

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NDG Mayor forms new political party

There’s a new political party in Montreal.


At the Movies talks with Zoé Protat about Festival Du Nouveau Cindema

Remi chats with Zoé Protat about this year's Festival Du Nouveau Cinema happening from October 7th-31st. With the theatres closed this year's festival is online with some other cool activities including some drive in film screenings. More information on the festival, head to the Festival Du Nouveau Cinema site.

Remi and Danny host At the Movies which features everything new and noteworthy in the world of cinema. The show goes live every Tuesday at 8:00AM.


#JusticeforJoyce, Coronavirus update

Luca Caruso-Moro

 

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#JusticeforJoyce

“Justice for Joyce”


Stayin' Alive for CJLO's Funding Drive

We’re stoked to announce our annual Funding Drive, Stayin’ Alive.This year's festivities will be available entirely ONLINE, allowing access to people from all over the world. 

By donating during our Funding Drive, you’re helping us to provide equipment to your favourite DJ so we can continue producing amazing content and special programming. We ‘ve been supporting our community through our ReStart program which aims to help local businesses increase their visibility during these tough times. 

Participate in the festivities from October 22 to October 31, 2020, as CJLO rolls out bold programming, a spooky trivia event on October 27 in collaboration with RIDM and Nightmare on Film Street, ending with a fun DJ night on JQBX on Halloween! 


At the Movies talks with Director Brea Grant

At the Movies recently had a chance to talk to Director Brea Grant who had her film 12 Hour Shift featured at this year's Fantasia Film Festival. Remi talks to Brea about comedy in horror thrillers, The Future of the horror genre in this decade as well as what it was like working with David Arquette.

Remi and Danny host At the Movies which features everything new and noteworthy in the world of cinema. The show goes live every Tuesday at 8:00AM.


CSU updates sexual assault policy, Government report blames owners of Herron seniors’ residence for poor conditions, Big promises in Trudeau’s throne speech

Reporter: Shanellie Marie

Stories: Luca Caruso Moro and Hadassah Alencar 

 

 


 

CSU updates sexual assault policy

CSU councillors have upgraded the CSU Sexual Violence Policy and Code of Conduct from a standing regulation, to a stronger by-law.


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