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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!
Wednesday, November 11th 2015
Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet
Stories by Saturn de Los Angeles, Catlin Spencer & Patricia Petit Liang
Produced by Catlin Spencer
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!
The wait is over! Apply!
Spread the word!!! Share It!!
*Interested canditates should send all the required documents to onrotation (at) cjlo (dot) com.*
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.
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