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Fantasia 2017: Week 3 - The Final Lap

Normally, by the final week of the Fantasia Film Festival, I am trying to catch up on everything that I have missed in a long marathon run of the festival. Sadly, with work and the real world being a demise to my film viewings, I only got around to seeing two viewings. These are probably the two biggest Hollywood fare films that the festival offered up this year.

Atomic Blonde


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH 2017

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By Patricia Petit Liang

22 people died in vehicle collisions on Quebec's highways during this summer's construction holidays.

According CTV News, the accidents that took place this summer are the deadliest ever recorded.


NEWS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 7TH 2017

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By Karl Knox

Many are uncertain if the new measures introduced to ensure the safety of women attending Osheaga this weekend were helpful.


Fantasia 2017: Week 2 - The Midnight Run

The start of the second week of the Fantasia Film Festival, brings in the rhythmic pacing of trying to squeeze in as many movies as you can. This is not the final marathon, however I have tried my best to map out my run with screeners and theatre viewings. The theatre viewings are varied between the Fantasia setting, and the big multiplex for the big releases. As previously stated, I would like to see most of the documentary films that the festival has to offer as a core concentration. 

Darkland


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2ND 2017

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By Patricia Petit Liang

Kanesatake Mohawks protested construction on their territory on Tuesday.


NEWS FOR MONDAY, JULY 31ST 2017

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By Allison O’Reilly

A Montreal taxi driver had his license revoked, more than a year after complaints were made about his behavior.


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH 2017

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By Patricia Petit Liang

A 33 year old pregnant woman lost her child after being stabbed by her partner Sofiane Ghazi on Monday.


NEWS FOR MONDAY, JULY 24TH 2017

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By Jeremiah Ho

A 30 year-old-man died after falling from Mount Royal early Sunday morning.

According to CBC News, the man slipped and fell 10 metres while walking with his wife near a cliff.


Fantasia 2017: Week 1 - The Brisk Jog

Week one of the Fantasia Film Festival for me is more of a brisk jog. Trying to allocate my time for work, social conventions of television viewing parties, and other festivals seemed to get in the way of an avid movie watcher as myself. However, I found the time to catch a few screenings. Here is a quick rundown of this first week of cinema extravaganza. 

 

A Ghost Story


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH 2017

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By Patricia Petit Liang

Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume expressed his outrage towards far-right group La Meute for meddling in the referendum to build a Muslim cemetery in Saint-Apollinaire, Quebec.


July 20th on Beats From The East - Special Guest: Franki Love

Tune in Thursday, July 20th from 10pm - 11pm EST as DJ Mister Vee interviews one of L.A./N.Y.’s finest, Franki Love

Singer/Songwriter Franki Love joins in to speak to us on lots of awesome topics, such as: funnel cake, In-n-Out Burgers, Prince, Julie Andrews, and of course, her latest album OTIAS. 

ONLY on CJLO!


NEWS FOR MONDAY, JULY 17TH 2017

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By Jeremiah Ho

Dozens of dog owners and dog lovers rallied together in Old Montreal as part of global protests against breed specific legislation on Saturday.


NEWS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 14TH 2017

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By Shelby Thevenot

Astronaut, engineer and Montrealer Julie Payette will be Canada's next Governor General.


Fantasia 2017: Beat the Heat and Grab a Seat

The 21st edition of the Fantasia Film Festival is back this year from July 13, 2017 until August 2, 2017. The genre-centric film festival is a great way to beat the heat and be entertained at the same time. There are 160 features and 300 shorts from more than 40 countries being presented.


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH 2017

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By Patricia Petit Liang

13 engineers and entrepreneurs from Laval pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, corruption and fraud on Tuesday.


Our Picks at This Year's Pitchfork Festival

Pitchfork’s eponymous festival hardly needs an introduction. Since its inception in 2006, the event has brought together acts that would entertain even the most discerning among the site’s readership. This year, the three-day festival held in Union Park, Chicago, will feature tremendous headliners LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest, and Solange, as well as PJ Harvey, Vince Staples and George Clinton & Parliament, to name a few. The festival promises to provide good times all around—and here are the bands we’re especially excited to see.

 


NEWS FOR MONDAY, JULY 10TH 2017

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By Allison O’Reilly

Quebec City’s Muslim community will no longer have to travel to Laval or overseas in order to bury their loved ones.


A Guide to Montreal Comiccon

So you're considering going to Montreal Comiccon… If you're a seasoned Comic-con adventurer you've probably been to the Montreal one, as well as Fan Expo in Toronto, or the NYC convention in the fall—maybe even San Diego Comic-Con, considered the BIG SHOW to most geeks. One thing that stands true through all these conventions is that they're always crowded. This is a guide on how to explore, shop and get the the best out of your Montreal Comiccon experience.


A Big Trade for the Habs

All throughout June, Montreal Canadiens’ General Manager Marc Bergevin has been making headlines with trade news that have kept fans on their feet. Just a few weeks shy of the Shea Weber vs P.K. Subban one-year anniversary, Bergevin strikes again. This time, by acquiring forward Jonathan Drouin. For the fans complaining about the lack of style, flash, and excitement, especially after P.K.'s trade, you will all be well served.


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 5TH 2017

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By Allison O'Reilly

A Cote-Des-Neiges man’s complaint surrounding his violent arrest has been dismissed by the Police Ethics Commissioner.


NEWS FOR MONDAY, JULY 3RD 2017

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By Patricia Petit Liang

Members of Black Lives Matter, Montréal Noir and Hoodstock held a vigil for Pierre Coriolan on Sunday.


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH 2017

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By Allison O’Reilly

Tens of thousands of asylum seekers claiming refugee status in Canada are currently in legal limbo.

According to CTV News, refugee claimants rose from 14,000 in 2014 to just over 23,600 in 2016.


NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28TH 2017

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By Allison O’Reilly

Tens of thousands of asylum seekers claiming refugee status in Canada are currently in legal limbo.

According to CTV News, refugee claimants rose from 14,000 in 2014 to just over 23,600 in 2016.


Main Event Radio - June 21st 2017

On the latest episode of Main Event Radio, Ryan Rider interviewed Impact Wrestling superstar Joseph Park a.k.a. the Monster Abyss. You can listen to the full epsiode on CJLO 1690am's Soundcloud HERE.

Here's a recap:


NEWS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 26TH 2017

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By Allison O'Reilly

A float in Montreal’s Fête Nationale parade on Saturday has received widespread backlash, with many calling it racist.


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