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Mining Bill dropped amid fear-mongering and lack of support from Quebec City
Quebec's mining industry may be in tougher times now since it has just lost support from Quebec City.
In a report by The Gazette, Bill 54 has just been dropped from the National Assembly's to-do list.
The mining reform bill initially proposed by the Parti Quebecois last year in its electoral campaign promised higher royalties for mining companies.
But a lack of support from Opposition MNAs has prevented the bill from moving forward.
Adding insult to injury is U.S. aluminum maker Alcoa.
With nine smelters across Quebec, the company has threatened to shut down a third of its facilities due to increasing power rates the government is proposing.
Premier Pauline Marois accused Alcoa of eliciting fear.
But opposition Liberal MNA Jean-Marc Fournier says that an anti-Quebec movement has grown, accusing the minority P-Q government of economic sabotage.
New statistics show that investments in the mining sector are to slide by nearly 10 percent in 2013.
Projekt F this Sunday on Grade A Explosives
Photo: Chantal Levesque
Everyone knows the Sunday after Halloween is just a day to nurse an immense hangover and wonder where the bottom half of your costume went the night before. Why not spend that recovery time listening to Andrew talk to industrial rock band Projekt F? He'll be asking them heady things like why industrial rock lost steam, the state of the Montreal music scene, and nonsensical things like which Power Ranger was ultimately the best. So tune in to Grade A Explosives from 4-6PM on Sunday, November 3rd for all this and more.
CJLO News - October 30 2013
Hosted by: Catlin Spencer
Stories by: Hannah Besseau & Saturn De Los Angeles
Produced by: Jenna Monney-Lupert
Ontario remains firm on sale of alcohol; plans to expand selection
If you will be buying alcohol in Ontario, you may just have to stick to the LCBO for now.
According to CBC News, the Ontario government will not let private retailers sell beer and wine in convenience stores, despite recent demand from the industry.
However, it will try to make locally made vintages and brews more accessible in stores such as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario or LCBO.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Premier Kathleen Wynne says her government will continue to work with the province's sole liquor retailer to expand its distribution.
The move has put some politicians at Queens Park on the rocks.
Progressive Conservatives are continuing to push for the sale of beer and wine in private retail stores, but New Democrats are in favor of the government's stance, justifying that it restricts the access of alcohol to minors.
Dave Bryans represents the Ontario Convenience Stores Association, he says Ontario's move to expand the liquor selection is a good sign for the industry.
He adds believes the provincial government's move is a potentially first step towards modernizing Ontario's alcohol-retailing system.
CJLO News - October 29 2013
Hosted by Danny Aubry
Stories by Alexa Everett, John Toohey and Rory Warnock
Produced by Saturn De Los Angeles
Egyptian Security Forces Disperse Student Protests
A student protest at Al-Azhar University in Cairo was dispersed by use of tear gas by Egyptian security forces on Monday October 28, 2013.
Aljazeera reports that the students were protesting in support of recently deposed president Mohamed Morsi.
Students blocked a main road as they demonstrated against the military who ousted Morsi earlier this year on July 3rd.
Egyptian universities have become protest zones for pro Morsi activists in the last few weeks.
There have been no immediate reports of causalities from the dispersed protest on Monday.
Don't Miss The CJLO Birthday Bash and Open House
Happy Birthday CJLO! You've come a long way baby!
Please join us to celebrate 15 years as a station and 5 great years on the AM dial on Saturday, November 9th at 7 PM!
Not only will the party be a celebration to end all celebrations but a reunion for all of CJLO's DJs and Volunteers past and present!
There will be a birthday cake from Sophie Sucrée, great tunes (as always) and free drinks for the first 100 people to RSVP to rsvp@cjlo.com.
We can't wait to see all of our old friends and meet some new friendly faces! Please RSVP if you can join us at Notre Dame Des Quilles: 32 Beaubien Est.
The day before, come over to our place. See how radio works at the OPEN HOUSE at CJLO Studios, Friday November 8th from 5-7pm. Refreshments will be served.
CJLO News - October 28 2013
Hosted by: Saturn de Los Angeles
Stories by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi, Catlin Spencer & Danny Aubry
Produced by: Taisha Henry (With Assistance from Carlo Spiridigliozzi)
Nova Scotia trans student harassed by staff
A transgender student in Nova Scotia says she’s been harassed by cafeteria staff despite workers being put through sensitivity training.
According to CBC, Dalhousie University student, Jessica Dempsey received an apology email from the dining hall manger of her school in July after her first complaints against the food service staff.
The staff was then reported to have gone through sensitivity training after the complaint was passed on to the university’s Human Rights, Equity and Harassment Protection office.
But nothing has changed according to Dempsey, as workers continue to call her by her old name and one person asked if her breasts were real.
She says the harassment has affected her school work, and feeling as though her safety is at risk, Dempsey is now staying at a shelter. She also plans on filing a complaint with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
Member of the Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project, Kevin Kindred says stories of transgender people facing discrimination is not uncommon, and extends to obtaining services and even employment.
Brazilian protesters attack bus station
Hundreds of Brazilian protesters lit a bus on fire and destroyed ticket machines in a bus station within the city of Sao Paulo.
According to BBC News, they have been protesting against the high transport costs and demanding free public transport since June.
The protesters have also been tackling other issues such as the increasing cost of living and the government`s misuse of money.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff announced on Friday that she will invest $2.4 billion to improve public transport within the city of Sao Paolo.
These ongoing protests have caused an increasing concern for the 2014 World Cup because Brazil is expected to host it.
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