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By Danny Aubry

A new local business called Apisen will begin production in early 2016 thanks to Concordia University's Innovation Centre, District 3.

According to the Montreal Gazette, District 3 was created two years ago with the intention of providing university students with opportunities to bring business ideas to life.

Concordia University's President Alan Shepard stated that it's part of the University's responsibility to help students create a future for themselves.

To date, 15 small businesses have been created since District 3 began.

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by Alexa Everett

Dr. Peter Metrakos was sentenced to a three month suspension, a $1,500 fine and 10 surgical lessons by the College des medicins du Quebec 

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Montreal's inspector-general is asking the city to take legal action against a construction company for not doing their job properly. 

In a report by CBC News, Demix construction was awarded the 3.5 million dollar contract to do road repair work in Montreal North and Anjou. 

But when inspector-general Denis Gallant discovered that the company didn't respect the budget and labour rules in the contract, he ordered to suspend the project immediately.

A spokesperson from the company's supervisor - SNC-Lavalin - defended Demix, claiming that they have respected all of the requirements for the repair work. 

Mayor Denis Coderre's office is currently reviewing the inspector-general's report.

Environment Canada declared on Tuesday that it would open an investigation into Volkswagen AG's emission scandal.

The German automaker recently admitted that most of its diesel cars were fitted with a "cheating device", which made the car fuel-efficient only when it was being tested, and not in everyday situations.

According to the Financial Times, critics found Environment Canada's response too lenient.

Between 2009 and 2015, roughly 100, 000 Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars have been sold in Canada, but no recall has been issued as of yet.

Volkswagen has issued a stop-sale notice on its current diesel vehicles all over the country.

Leaders in the European Union agreed Thursday to improve border controls in regards to the migrant crisis.

The leaders have decided to send about $1.1 billion to international agencies stationed in the countries that refugees are coming from. 

According to CTV, the leaders also agreed that by November, both Greece and Italy need to have experts in place to register and screen incoming migrants.

The goal of these plans is to help refugees move quickly and efficiently into new countries.