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News for November 11th 2015
LOCAL
by Saturn de Los Angeles
The City of Montreal has begun dumping eight billion litres of untreated sewage into the Saint-Lawrence river.
According to CBC News, the dump started at midnight, despite last-minute protests from nearby communities.
Environment Minister Kate McKenna approved the plan on the condition that the city carefully monitors the activity, and minimize any potential harm possible to residents.
The city's waste water management office says Montrealers should not notice any smell, but advises citizens to refrain from flushing objects such as condoms, medications and tampons down the toilet.
Originally intended to help rehabilitate the city's infrastructure, the controversial sewage plan is expected to last for a week.
NATIONAL
by Alexa Everett
Two Canadian professors are starting a four-year-long experiment on bee genetic modification.
by Patricia Petit Liang
The UN children’s charity says that disease and water shortages in eastern and southern Africa are on the rise because of El Nino.
According to BBC News, El Nino has caused the worst drought in Ethiopia since the 1980s, and that more than 11 million African children are at risk of malnutrition.
El Nino is stronger this year because of the increase in temperature in the Pacific Ocean and will cause severe floods, droughts, typhoons and cyclones in the upcoming months.
News for November 10th, 2015
Local
By Julian McKenzie
The city of Montreal has finally been given permission to dump sewage into the St. Lawrence River with some restrictions.
CTV News says Environment Minister Catherine McKenna approved Montreal's plan to dump eight billion litres of waste but it must be done before December 5th to decrease the environmental impact.
Montreal must also follow a number of guidelines that include transparency, monitoring the quality of water, and collaborating with First Nations members in Kahnawake for the project.
By Pauline Nesbitt
The Liberal government announced on Monday the creation of a special cabinet committee to coordinate efforts to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada by Christmas.
According to CBC News, the minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, John McCallum, confirmed the government is exploring all possible means of relocating the refugees from Syria quickly, while ensuring that all security measures are met.
He added that provincial governments, international organizations as well as NGOs, will be approached to assist with the needs of these people and that individual Canadians will also have an opportunity to get involved.
November 6th, 2015
Stories by: Alexa Everett, Pauline Nesbitt, Patricia Petit Liang
LOCAL
by Alexa Everett
NATIONAL
by Pauline Nesbitt
Four teens will face multiple charges connected with Tuesday’s bomb threats against schools in Quebec and Ontario that were sent by email.
According to CTV News, the same four people from western Quebec were charged on Thursday for threats made to schools in the Gatineau and Ottawa area last week.
Quebec police spokesperson, Captain Guy Lapointe, confirmed that the investigation continues and additional arrests could be made.
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INTERNATIONAL
by Patricia Petit Liang
The hacker group Anonymous has released the personal information of around 1000 alleged Ku Klux Klan members on the internet.
According to the BBC, this action was prompted by the KKK’s threats to use deadly force against groups protesting the murder of a black teenager in Missouri.
No hacking was actually involved when releasing the details, however, as all the information that Anonymous released came from the profiles of people who had joined or liked KKK-related groups on Google+ and Facebook.
CJLO's Artist Residency : Applications are open for World Music artists/bands!
Are you an entry-to-medium level artist? Want to record an EP?
CJLO has what you need to kickstart your music career.
The "On Rotation” Multi-Genre Artist Residency Program!!
Under the guidance of our CJLO team, you and your band will have the opportunity to record and produce an EP in CJLO’s studio / host a radio special, and organize / promote a show. The residency will also offer various workshops related to the fundamentals of “behind-the-scenes” within the music industry, such as PR, Management and Touring, to name a few.
The CJLO Artist Residency is OPEN for World Music artist/bands.
World Music? Music influenced by beats & roots from Africa, Asia, the Caribbeans, Europe, Central/South America and First Nations.
Residency Schedule: 3-month band in-residency programs !
Recording Time: Must be available between 7-17 Dec & 6-16 Jan
Mixing and Mastering Time: 16 Jan - 16 Feb
Workshops: Jan, Feb. Date TBA.
Show Launch : Early to Mid March 2016
Application Deadline: November 27th at 11:59pm
Required
-Application Forms
-Letter of Intent
-200 words Bio
-Live Video / Audio / Demo / and or Releases
-Photos/ Posters
If you have any further questions feel free to contact: onrotation@cjlo.com
You will find the application forms and more information about the details of our residency below.
All this is possible thanks to the generosity of the Community Radio Fund of Canada's Radiometres grant!
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News for November 5th, 2015
LOCAL
by Emeline Vidal
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard appointed an independent observer to investigate the allegations of abuse against aboriginal women in Val-D'or.
According to CTV News, 8 officers have been fired as local police are investigating allegations that officers from the Sureté du Québec physically and sexually abused aboriginal people in the region.
Couillard also pledged 6.1 million dollars to various programs destined to help aboriginal women, and cameras will be added to patrol cars around the region.
While members in the Val d'Or aboriginal community welcome the ongoing investigations, they say that First Nation chiefs were not consulted.
NATIONAL
by Julia Bryant
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was sworn in on Parliament Hill at a very public event Wednesday morning.
According to CBC, a large crowd waited outside Rideau Hall to welcome Trudeau and his newly appointed cabinet as they arrived together on foot.
Trudeau's cabinet is completely gender balanced, with 15 men and 15 women.
When a reporter asked why he made that a priority, he answered saying because it's 2015.
The ceremony was similar to those in the United States where the public is invited and the event is widely broadcast.
by Saturn de Los Angeles
For a second night in a row, 30,000 protesters marched the streets of Romania's capital on Wednesday as they expressed unhappiness with their government.
According to BBC News, marchers were calling for change following rising corruption allegations by Romanian president Victor Ponta.
He resigned shortly after the allegations in a televised address to appease the public, and is currently facing a court trial.
Ponta's political elite is facing scrutiny for poorly handling a deadly fire at a local nightclub last weekend.
The incident left 31 people dead and 180 injured, sparking mass outrage.
Thursday, November 5th, 2015
Hosted by: Catlin Spencer
Stories by: Emeline Vidal, Julia Bryant & Saturn De Los Angeles
Produced by: Julia Bryant
Tonight on Champions of the (not so) Local Scene: 6pm- CJLO interviews Iceland's dj flugvél og geimskip + gets stoked for Iceland Airwaves Festival
Tonight at 6pm: hear our recent interview with dj flugvél og geimskip, recorded at Rough Trade in NY during CMJ Music Week 2015! A lot of the CJLO gang was in NYC, and our Volunteer Co-ordinator Christina won a contest for campus radio peeps with a an amazing prize: a trip to Iceland Airwaves Festival in Reykjavík, courtesy of Icelandair and Marauder Group! Stay tuned for some special coverage coming up from Christina, and live vicariously through her on CJLO's Instagram and Twitter! In the meantime, hear our CJLO grrl-gang interview with dj flugvél og geimskip tonight (Wednesday) at 6pm, and, for those near Iceland, catch her at Iceland Airwaves this week! As well, tune in to hear some of Christina's special CJLO Iceland Airwaves picks!
News for November 4th 2015
LOCAL
By Saturn De Los Angeles
School schedules across Quebec were interrupted on Tuesday following a bomb threat putting staff and students' safety at risk.
According to CBC News, the majority of the provinces 71 pre-University schools were evacuated, searched, and temporarily shut down by authorities.
Interim Quebec Security Minister Pierre Moreau believes an anonymous e-mailer is responsible, saying that their discontent with how how the teacher's unions and education system is run may be the motivation.
For now, school boards are following the situation closely, and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says those who are involved will be prosecuted.
NATIONAL
by Patricia Petit Liang
A London-based charity called the Legatum Institute has named Canada the most tolerant country in the world in their 2015 Prosperity Index.
According to CTV News, 142 countries were ranked in 8 categories, with Norway ranking as the most prosperous country in the world, followed by Switzerland and Denmark.
Countries were compared in terms of economy, safety, social services and personal freedom.
by Alexa Everett
The leaders of China and Taiwan are set to meet in Singapore for a historic meeting on Saturday.
This will be the first time the two countries have met since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949.
According to Reuters, the gathering comes at a crucial time, as Taiwan's presidential elections approach and anti-China sentiments increase.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Taiwan's president Ma Ying-jeou are hoping to dissipate negative sentiments and work on maintaining and improving economic links.
Skeptics however see this as an attempt to sway the upcoming Taiwan elections in favour of Ma Ying-jeou's party, the KMT.
Wednesday November 4th 2015
Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet
Stories by Saturn de Los Angeles, Patricia Petit Liang & Alexa Everett
Produced by Catlin Spencer
Tonight at 9pm: The Trend talks to Concordia Stingers- Men's Basketball Team!
Tonight at 9pm on The Trend, members of Concordia's Stingers Men's Basketball team stop by to talk about their opening game Saturday! Tune in to hear what's new with the Stingers this season, and what to watch (and listen) for... coming up on The Trend, every Tuesday at 9pm!
photo: stingers.ca
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