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News for Tuesday November 17th 2015
LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer
Thousands of teachers gathered in downtown Montreal on Monday to protest against Quebec government austerity measures and stalled contract negotiations.
According to the Montreal Gazette, the teachers from both Montreal and Laval English school boards say the strike is necessary to show the government that they're serious.
Teachers have been without a renewed contract since April, and Quebec's last offer on November 6th was rejected.
A second strike will be held Tuesday, and the Laurier union voted 88 per cent in favour of an additional three day strike if needed.
NATIONAL
by Catlin Spencer
Ottawa's four-year fight to ban the wearing of the niqab during citizenship oaths has been ended by the Liberal government.
According to the Globe and Mail, the new Liberal government withdrew a request to the Supreme Court for an appeal on the ban.
If the Liberals had not acted, the case would have lapsed on November 21st.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said during the Conservative's campaign that the niqab issue was needlessly dividing Canadians.
INTERNATIONAL
by Catlin Spencer
French President Francois Hollande is calling for a global coalition against ISIS following the attacks in Paris.
According to CBC, Hollande made the call Monday, asking both Russia and the United States to join the coalition.
In a joint parliament session at the Palace of Versailles, Hollande announced that France was at war, along with a wave of measures to combat terrorism in the country including increased funds for national security and stronger anti-terrorism laws.
In response to the terrorism attacks in France last Friday, Hollande has pledged that French fighter jets would intensify their assaults in Iraq and Syria.
Tuesday November 17th 2015
Hosted by Danny Aubry
Stories by Catlin Spencer
Produced by Patricia Petit Liang & Pauline Nesbitt
Tomorrow at 9am: At The Movies Extra: Interview with RIDM Artistic Director Charlotte Selb
Tomorrow at 9am on a special edition of At The Movies Extra, Remi & Danny will interview Charlotte Selb, Artistic Director of RIDM International Documentary Festival! Tune in to hear what's special about this year's edition and what films you don't want to miss- 9am Tuesday, right after a jam-packed episode of At The Movies with Iconic Sounds: 8-9am!
Tonight at 9pm on Je Suis TBA: Marshia Celina- Rapper/ Performance Artist
Marshia Celina is a performing artist & writer. Her latest project Reality Rap: The Digital Tape explores our inner struggles with capitalism, race, gender, and our complicated relationships with rap through a sonic catalogue reminiscent of the nineties. It's not just her content that is intriguing, but her flow & style is consistent and clear throughout her work. It pays homage to classic hip hop sounds that influenced her early years. Mars proves in her work that we can be critical without criticizing and that we all have some self work to do. Reality Rap: The Digital Tape is both refreshing and down to earth. Marshia Celina invites you to come get a dose of reality rap, and will be performing in Montreal at ✖✖✖ POMPe/oCALYPSE ✖✖✖ (QUEERS WERE THE ORIGINAL PUNKS ✖ PARTY QUEER MENSUEL) at Coop Katacombes (1635 St Laurent) at 11pm!
Monday November 16th 2015
Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet
Stories by Sam Obrand, Patricia Petit Liang & Saturn de Los Angeles
Produced by Catlin Spencer
Shibuya Crossing is back: Now Sundays 9am to 11am!
Have you ever wondered what the music of Japan sounds like? Well wait no further.
Since 2013, Shibuya Crossing has been taking you on an adventure into the world of Japanese music and fringe arts - from the heart of the underground, into the online universe, and reaching out into the global fan community.
As it officially returns for a third consecutive season on Concordia's own, and Montreal's underground radio, your weekly journey is packed with goodies - from personal mix tapes, audio diaries, surreal soundscapes, artist profiles, and even a crash course on basic Japanese for the studious folks out there.
But the show isn't complete without you. Whether you're a passionate fan who's excited to share your adoration for a particular J-Rock, JPop, or J-Indie act, or a Japanese or J-Music inspired musician who wants to reach out, you are part of this adventure too. Whether that's on the radio on Sundaymornings, or online on social media @shibuya1690, you're invited to reach out to us.
Join Saturn De Los Angeles (aka SATYYY) as we embark on a weekly sonic adventure once again into the Sound of Japan on an all new day and time.
Shibuya Crossing. Sunday mornings from 9 to 11 on CJLO 1690AM, and available Monday mornings on our Episode Archive at CJLO.com.
News for November 13th
hosted by: Emeline Vidal
stories by: Alexa Everett, Pauline Nesbitt, Patricia Petit-Liang
LOCAL
by Alexa Everett
Unionized Canada Post workers will maintain the Federal Court case against their employer's decision to end door-to-door mail delivery.
by Pauline Nesbitt
Secret plans for a Russian long-range nuclear torpedo called Status-6 were leaked on a state-run TV news report on Thursday.
According to the BBC, the document indicates that this torpedo could cause devastating damage by creating wide areas of radioactive contamination that would render them unusable for military, economic or other activities for many years.
The US Defence Department claims to have seen the document, and a spokesperson for the Pentagon said they are aware of the video footage, but deferred its authenticity to the Russian navy.
There is speculation that the leak was not accidental, and that it could be a warning to the US.
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NATIONAL
by Patricia Petit Liang
An investigative report by Radio-Canada’s series Enquête has found that only 42.5 percent of hospital workers wash their hands before dealing with patients.
The same report also indicates that 61.2 per cent of medical personal wash their hands after dealing with a patient.
According to CBC News, Quebec has the lowest rates of handwashing in Canada, with Ontario leading with 87.5 percent of health workers cleaning their hands while working.
The government recommends that workers wash their hands 80 percent of the time when treating patients.
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International
by Pauline Nesbitt
Secret plans for a Russian long-range nuclear torpedo called Status-6 were leaked on a state-run TV news report on Thursday.
According to the BBC, the document indicates that this torpedo could cause devastating damage by creating wide areas of radioactive contamination that would render them unusable for military, economic or other activities for many years.
The US Defence Department claims to have seen the document, and a spokesperson for the Pentagon said they are aware of the video footage, but deferred its authenticity to the Russian navy.
There is speculation that the leak was not accidental, and that it could be a warning to the US.
News for November 12th, 2015
LOCAL
By Saturn De Los Angeles
The National Assembly passed a bill on Tuesday that will change how Quebec citizens get healthcare.
According to CBC News, the bill will include an increase in the number of patients that doctors need to deal with, and restricting access to in vitro fertilization for women.
Despite these challenges, Health Minister Gaetan Barrette, who introduced the bill last year, said that doctors still need to find a way to guarantee that 85 percent of the province has a family doctor by 2017.
In response, the Federation des medecins omnipracticiens du Quebec stated that they will provide some solutions such as superclinics, and ensuring that patients won't have to wait longer than three days to see a physician.
NATIONAL
By Emeline Vidal
After a 2-year delay, Europe has set guidelines for the labelling of products made in Jewish settlements in occupied territory.
According to the Globe and Mail, the labels "made in Israel" or "made in the West Bank" will need to be more precise to indicate whether goods were made in Israeli settlements or by Palestinians.
Many Israeli political figures, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, openly criticized the measures, citing anti-semitism and possible further boycotts.
While Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau positioned himself against boycotts of Israel in his campaign, new labelling guidelines may be a possibility.
The Canadian government sides with the Geneva constitution and regards the West Bank Israeli settlements as illegal.
Such measures are already used in the UK, Belgium and Denmark.
Thursday, November 12th, 2015
Hosted by: Julia Bryant
Stories by: Saturn De Los Angeles, Julia Bryant & Emeline Vidal
Produced by: Julia Bryant
Tonight on Champions of the Local Scene: CJAM's Musician's Legal Bootcamp: 6pm
CJLO is pleased to co-present CJAM's Musician's Legal Bootcamp, this Saturday, November 14, noon to 3pm in the Shatner Ballroom on the McGill campus (3480 McTavish). The Montreal Artists' Legal Clinic offers this event for free and will address the copyright and corporate law questions that musicians ask everyday. Tune into Champions of the Local Scene tonight (Wed) at 6pm when Abby (from Psychic City) will ask some of these questions to lawyer Emilie Christiansen of CJAM, as well as playing some of CJAM's favourite Montreal tunes. Registration for Saturday's event can be done here, although not required! Doors Saturday open at 11:30am. Tune in tonight at 6pm to hear more of what to expect!
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