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Monday September 21st 2015
Hosted by Jocelyn Beaudet
Stories by Saturn de Los Angeles, Patricia Petit Liang & Sam Obrand
Produced by Catlin Spencer
News for September 18th, 2015
LOCAL
By Catlin Spencer
Montreal Homeowners will no longer have to pay for repairs caused by water or sewage pipelines on city property.
According to the Montreal Gazette, the old bylaw had cost multiple homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, including one NDG resident who had to pay roughly 30, 000 dollars to repair a sewage pipe 50 feet from his property.
Projet Montreal recommended the city assume responsibility for the repairs with homeownwers paying only 5, 000 dollars.
In turn, Montreal's executive committee decided to have the city assume all costs instead, as long as the damage was not caused by the negligence of the homeowner.
By Emeline Vidal
Toronto’s police force has implemented new strategies when dealing with the mentally ill.
According to the Toronto Sun, the city’s police force has adopted 94% of the recommendations given to them in a report by former Supreme Court Justice Frank Iacobucci.
These changes came after the police were involved in the fatal shootings of Sylvia Klibingaitis, Michael Eligo and Reyal Jardine-Douglas, who all suffered from mental illness.
Deputy Chief Mike Federico claims that the goal of these changes is “zero harm, zero injuries and zero death”.
By Julia Bryant
According to BBC, 11 Chileans have died after 15 ft waves hit the town of Coquimbo.
September 18th, 2015
Hosted by: Julian Mckenzie
Stories by: Catlin Spencer, Patricia Petit-Liang, Alexa Everett
Produced by: Emeline Vidal
News for September 17th, 2015
LOCAL
By Saturn de Los Angeles
Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban is donating 10 million dollars to the Montreal Children's Hospital.
According to CBC News, a part of the funds will be used to help families who are struggling financially to support their child in care.
The hospital is naming its new atrium after Subban, and he announced his donation at the unveiling of the atrium on Wednesday.
The hospital is describing the donation as the largest philanthropic cause by a sports figure in Canadian history.
NATIONAL
By Emeline Vidal
On Tuesday, the Federal court of appeals declared the ban on niqabs at citizenship ceremonies unlawful.
According to CTV News, the ruling comes after 29-year old Zunera Ishaq refused to attend citizenship ceremonies since they require her to uncover her face, meaning that she would not be eligible to vote in the upcoming elections.
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau said the ruling is rooted in the protection of minorities' rights, but the Conservatives maintain that one should not hide their identity when taking on Canadian citizenship.
It is unclear whether Ishaq will have the time to be a registered voter as the court hoped, or whether the government will seek a stay of Tuesday's decision.
By Julia Bryant
Fourteen-year-old Ahmed Mohamed was arrested on Monday after bringing what police called a "fake bomb" to his school in Texas.
But what Mohamed actually brought in was a digital clock that he had built at home from a pencil case.
According to CNN, the police have not pressed charges against Mohamed.
He was, however, suspended from his school until Thursday, and is considering switching to a different high school.
All kinds of support for Mohamed has erupted on Twitter, including messages from President Barack Obama and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
News for September 16th 2015
LOCAL
by Patricia Petit Liang
Taxi drivers around the world have deemed Wednesday to be their international day of protest against the Uber mobile app.
According to the Montreal Gazette, Montreal taxi drivers will meet at the Montreal Technoparc area at 9:30am and drive slowly to the airport.
Uber’s legal status in Canada is unstable, with some politicians encouraging Uber to expand its operations in the country and the Taxi Bureau fining Uber drivers and confiscating their vehicles.
Most of the Uber drivers will contest their fines in court in the next couple of months, helping to decide Uber’s fate in Canada.
by Alexa Everett
by Saturn de Los Angeles
In midst of a growing migrant dilemma across Europe, Hungary has decided to shut down its borders next to Serbia.
In a report by BBC News, the country's legislature declared a state of emergency as it aims to control the influx of migrants from their fellow non-European Union nation.
A razor fence was installed between Hungary and Serbia, leaving homeless people stranded, with many resorting to throwing food as a sign of protest.
Authorities state that anyone who damages the fence will be either put in jail or deported.
Wednesday September 16th 2015
Hosted by Julia Bryant
Stories by Patricia Petit Liang, Alexa Everett & Saturn de Los Angeles
Produced by Catlin Spencer
POP Montreal 2015: Just Say Yes!
Sue from the 'Cult of Yes' picks her POP favourites
Look, we can fight about it if you want. Sure, classes have begun and we'll soon be drowning in pumpkin spice everything, but I say summer's not over until POP Montreal is over. Stamped it, no erasies. POP is a five-day party featuring hundreds of your favourite bands (and new favourite bands) plus symposia, visual art, film, crafts galore at Puces POP and so much more. So gather 'round, let's plan out our last hurrah before the summer officially slips away, shall we?
Wednesday, September 16th
Opening Party! POP Quarters will be brimming with folks checking out this year's Art POP offerings and lining up for free beer. This is a chance to high five old friends or maybe meet a new show buddy. Beat the crowd and come by for a 3:45 PM set by CJLO faves Nancy Pants. Their stripped-down pop sounds are guaranteed to put you in the party spirit. POP Quarters, 5 PM to 7 PM - FREE
Hitchhike up to the (newly renovated and pretty darn swanky-looking) Théâtre Fairmount for garage-rock legends The Sonics. Formed in Tacoma, WA by a bunch of teenagers in the early 1960s, The Sonics cranked out a highly-influential catalogue in just a few short years. Now The Sonics are in their seventies, and while they've certainly outgrown their teenage sneer, their 2015 album This is The Sonics still sounds vital, growly, and aggressive. I'm looking forward to watching these pros teach the kids a thing or two about rock. Montreal's Les Breastfeeders will be warming up the stage. Come early, I predict a packed house. Théâtre Fairmount, 9 PM - $30/$33
Thursday, September 17th
Oh, Thursday. You're a heartbreaker. Programming for the 17th is bonkers, with can't miss shows happening all over town. I'll likely be heading over to see much-loved Montreal adoptees, Dany Laj and the Looks, who are closing a loaded evening over at Club Lambi. With a new album, Word on the Street, released this spring, the band has been busy bringing their music to parts of Canada that are well off the usual touring circuit. As someone who spent a good many years living in small-town Eastern Canada, I've got nothing but love for artists who make the long trek. This is a band with a big, scrappy heart that beats out perfect pop songs. Good vibes assured. Club Lambi, 9 PM - $10 (with The Nils, Hot Panda, Twin River, Adam Strangler)
If you were too underage or too out of the loop to catch Bionic back in the late '90s and early '00s, now's your chance. The beards are all back together for a start-to-finish performance of Bionic's self-titled debut release. Expect loud guitars and plenty of wisecracks from front man/curmudgeon Jonathan Cummins. La Sala Rossa, 9 PM - $15 (with Squalor, Hashed Out, Fashion Police)
Friday, September 18th
By Friday you should be hitting your POP stride, a few great shows under your belt. Now's a great time for something a little different: "THE TROUBLE WITH REALITY// NO FUN" are two contemporary dance/live rock hybrids. This is the kind of interdisciplinary cross-pollination that makes my heart hum with glee. An incarnation of "THE TROUBLE WITH REALITY" at festival Phénomena this past year had me cackling at their biting treatment of celebrity culture and rock mythos. Dancer Karen Fennell and musician Jackie Gallant are perfectly paired and delightfully mordant.
Helen Simard's "NO FUN" teams three dancers and four musicians on stage for a look into the guts of rock and roll. Inspired by the music and excess of Iggy Pop, "NO FUN" is loud, weird, uncomfortable, and hilarious. This still one of my favourite works of the past few years, and I recommend it to any rock nerd worth their salt, whether they think they like dance or not. Monument National - $23. Runs September 17, 18, and 19 at 7:30 PM and September 20 at 4 PM
Saturday, September 19th
Record fair! Come early for the best picks, vinyl lovers. This year's fair boasts twice as many booths as last year, and while I'll miss the distinctive dusty perfume of the Ukrainian Federation's basement, a bigger space means more choice and less chance of crowd rage. CJLO DJ's will be on-site spinning records, plus there will be pierogi to keep you fuelled for some epic crate-digging. Eglise St. Michel - FREE. Saturday and Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM
Best way to start your Saturday night is with Li'l Andy, I'd say. He'll be dishing up some witty country and dark gospel tunes, hilarious between-song anecdotes and observations also surely on the menu. Andy will be our guest in-studio this week on Champions of the Local Scene, so tune in at 6 PM on Wednesday the 16th! L'Esco, 8:30 PM - $10 (with Good Bad Kid, Gianna Lauren, Delta Will, Windburn)
Sunday, September 20th
If you got lots of energy left and you just need to dance it out on the last night of the festival, I recommend hitting Quai des Brumes for the pop stylings of Toronto's Fast Romantics. With incredibly catchy tunes and a few very clever videos, Fast Romantics seem ripe and ready for massive popularity. Catch them while they're still playing bar shows and tell your friends you saw 'em back when. Quai des Brumes, 10:30 PM - $10/$12 (with Grand Lark and Choses Sauvages)
--Sue Snyder is the tall chick in the front row blocking your view of the band. She's also a belly dancer making unusual dances with her cosmic twin under the name Cult of Yes. Finder her on the Twitter @Susie_Qc.
Dories today on Slax Trax at 4 PM!
September 15th, 2015
Hosted by Danny Aubry
Stories by Saturn de Los Angeles, Catlin Spencer & Julian McKenzie
Produced by Patricia Petit Liang
News for September 15th, 2015
LOCAL
by Julian McKenzie
Quebec began discussions on a possible animal welfare bill that would advocate for animal abusers to be jailed on Monday.
According to the CBC, the bill, known as Bill 54, would improve the rights of animals and make any offenders of the incoming animal cruelty laws face 18 months of jail time and fines of $750,000.
The bill could potentially make certain halal butchering techniques illegal, as the slow death of animals will not be tolerated.
Quebec has received criticism for giving unfavourable conditions to animals, notably through puppy mills.
NATIONAL
by Catlin Spencer
Canada escaped debt almost a year early after Ottawa released a 1.9 billion dollar surplus for the 2014-2015 fiscal year.
According to CTV, Canada was bound for a deficit for the sixth time in a row when the recalculation was made.
The surplus money came largely in part due to higher than expected revenue growth as well as personal and corporate income taxes.
A balanced budget, the first of its kind since 2007-2008, will surely allow for some fiscal mobility for whichever political party wins in October.
INTERNATIONAL
by Saturn de Los Angeles
A group of Mexican tourists were accidentally killed by Egyptian security troops on Monday.
In a report by The Washington Post, the victims were part of a tour convoy exploring a nearby Egyptian desert when the military was on patrol cracking down on what they initially thought were terrorists.
While Egyptian authorities stated that the Mexicans in the convoy illegally entered the area, The Mexican ambassador for Egypt, Jorge Alvarez Fuentes, condemned the attacks on social media.
The Egyptian tourism ministry is looking into the circumstances of the encounter, in a case which may have been that of mistaken identity.
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