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B.C. and Alberta premiers agree on pipeline framework
The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta have come to an agreement for framework on the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.
A statement released Tuesday morning says that Alberta has agreed to B.C.'s five conditions for pipeline approval.
They have also agreed to drop B.C.'s desire for a larger share of the projects government royalties.
According to premier Christy Clark, B.C. would be assuming most of the environmental risk that comes with such energy plans.
The announcement of the agreement was unexpected, since the premiers had cancelled a previous meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
source: CBC News
Welfare Changes Rejected by Courts
Mi’kmaq leaders on the East Coast are celebrating a legal win against the Canadian government this week.
According to CBC, proposed changes to social assistance programs on reserves won’t become a reality after all.
The federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs was trying to adjust welfare rates on Maritime reserves to match provincial standards.
This would cause many people to lose their eligibility.
As of yesterday, the changes were rejected at the federal court level.
STORY BY MARILLA STEUTER-MARTIN
CJLO News - November 6 2013
Hosted by: Catlin Spencer
Stories by: Marilla Steuter-Martin & Kris Eugenio
Produced by: Jenna Monney-Lupert
Rob Ford Admits Cocaine Use
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has admitted to using cocaine.
According to The Toronto Star, Ford has apologised, saying he is not an addict.
This comes after months of Ford denying drug use.
The scandal came to light last spring when a video of him smoking crack was reported on by The Star.
The police are now in possession of the video.
Ford says he plans to continue in office.
STORY BY MARILLA STEUTER-MARTIN
Gay Marriage to Become Legal in Illnois
Gay marriage is set to become legal in Illinois.
According to the Washington Post, Governor Pat Quinn says he will sign the bill into law by the end of the month.
President of the National Organization for Marriage, Brinn Brown, opposes the bill.
He says it will mean harassment for those who hold traditional marriage views.
Illinois is the 15th American state to pass same-sex marriage laws.
The move has already been endoresed by the U.S. President Barack Obama.
STORY BY MARILLA STEUTER-MARTIN
CJLO News - November 5 2013
Hosted by Danny Aubry
Stories written by John Toohey, Rory Warnock and Alexa Everett
Produced by Saturn De Los Angeles
Fracking Plans Paused Near Gros Morne
An application for fracking near Gros Morne National Park has been put on hold by
the Newfoundland and Labrador government Monday.
CBC reports the Shoal Point Energy and it’s partner Black Spruce Exploration’s plan
to use hydraulic fracturing to extract gas and oil reserves from the shale rock on the
western region of the province has been paused, for now.
The government has stated that they will not look at the application until they are
satisfied that the process will not harm residents or the environment.
UNESCO has mentioned that environmental status of Gros Morne National Park
could be at risk.
Residents have expressed worries regarding fracking plans in their region to which
Natural Resources Minister Derrick Dalley has stated that the involvement of public
consultation will be important in the government’s decision.
NDP member George Murphy, who proposed to hold off on hydraulic fracturing
early this year, is pleased that the government has finally put off extraction until
further research is done.
CJLO News - November 4 2013
Hosted by: Saturn De Los Angeles
Stories by: Catlin Spencer, Danny Aubry & Carlo Spiridigliozzi
Produced by: Taisha Henry
Ford issues apology, won't step down
Rob Ford has issued an apology to the citizens of Toronto for his recent behavior.
November 3rd Elections in Montreal – Results
November third was election day in Montreal for 1,100 municipalities, and voters have elected Denis Coderre as mayor of Montreal.
However, Coderre will not have a majority at city council despite party candidates leading in 27 districts.
According to CTV, with 90% of the ballots counted, Coderre won with 32% of the votes cast for mayor.
Melanie Joly was second with 26.5%, Richard Bergeron of Projet Montreal was third with 26.1% with
Marcel Coté of Coalition Montreal just under 13%.
Denis Coderre’s strongest show of support came from Montreal North, St. Laurent, and the east end.
Residents of the Plateau-Mont Royal, Rosemont-La Petite Patrie and the Southwest borough all elected Projet Montreal candidates. Team Dauphin won Lachine with 56% of voters’ support. And in the city’s largest borough, Cote des Nieges-Notre Dame de Grace, former Liberal MNA Russell Copeman of Coalition Montreal was elected as borough mayor with more than half of ballots counted voters.
According to elections Montreal, including advanced polling, voter turnout was up about 8% this election compared to the last election in 2009.
[All numbers and percentages are calculated as of 1:30 am Monday]
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