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Integrity law causing backlog of roadwork projects

August 30 2013 //

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The law meant to clean up the construction industry from corruption has drawn the ire from residents of different boroughs.
 
The Gazette reports, that thirteen of the city's boroughs have been unable to complete necessary roadwork for 2013, because of Bill 1, which is also known as the integrity law.
 
The borough of Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace is the hardest hit. 
 
Two major roadwork projects and $4.3 million worth of small repaving projects wont likely be completed this year.
 
The work is being delayed because of the length of the approval process put in place for construction and contractor companies put into place by the provincial financial watchdog.
 
Montreal city councillor, Marvin Rotrand, is asking interim mayor Laurent Blanchard to convince the Quebec government to be a little more lenient on the law so the back logged work can be completed.
 
Municipalities haven't been able to repair fix rotting pipelines and cracked roads because of the background of the companies applying for the jobs.
 
Flickr Photo by: Ambernectar

AUTOBEAT presents Breaks Unlimited!

August 29 2013 //

On Thursday, August 29th, we are happy to present a special extended edition of Autobeat on CJLO - 1690AM. Two hours of breakbeats brought to you by four excellent Montreal djs.

Also, tune in for a chance to win tickets to DIRTYPHONICS on August 31st! Click here for more information.

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STRANGE FUTURE (Sub:Stance-Mtl)
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CONSTRUCT (highonbeats.com-Mtl)
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WALLY (highonbeats.com/RISK-Mtl)
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Tune in 1690 AM or CJLO.com, 10pm-12am on Thursday, August 29th!

Negotiations with striking agricultural workers in Colombia to begin

August 28 2013 //

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Protests against the Columbian governments agricultural policies reach their ninth day as the strike for agricultural workers continue.

After days of violent protests, President Juan Manuel Santos has agreed to enter negotiations with agricultural workers.

Protesters are concerned that the government’s agricultural trade agreements with  the USA and the EU will benefit big farms and multinationals, effectively wiping away small-scale farmers with costs.

The agreement is not without limitations. Currently eleven major roads are blocked by the protesters. According to BBC News, the government said they would begin negotiations once the road blocks are removed.

The Columbian president has said his ministers will focus on means to reduce new pressures on small-scale farmers, such as  loans to keep up with the rising prices of farming costs.

Fifteen thousand people march in Tunja Tuesday to support these farmers. A smaller protest in solidarity was also held in Montreal on Tuesday.

Flickr Photo by: adrimcm

STORY WRITTEN BY: HANNAH BESSEAU

New Whitehorse women's shelter to provide support and lodging for victims of abuse

August 28 2013 //

A transitional home for women and children fleeing domestic abuse has opened in Whitehorse.

The shelter is named Betty's Haven. It is named after Gwich'in Elder Betty Sjodin. Sjodin has worked as a women's advocate for over 30 years.

Women staying at the shelter will have access to legal aid, community and health services, and affordable housing for up to eighteen months.

Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski said the government is aware of the issues faced by women in Yukon and that they understand the "importance of making sure that women and children in crisis…have the support that they need".

The Yukon government will be giving $4.5 million to the project.

Betty's Haven will be open in a few weeks.

STORY WRITTEN BY: KRISTOBAL M. EUGENIO

CJLO News - August 28 2013

August 28 2013 //

Hosted by: Saturn De Los Angeles

Stories by:Carlo Spiridigliozzi, Kristobal Eugenio & Hannah Besseau

Produced by: Catlin Spencer

Councilors oppose borough budget freezes

August 27 2013 //

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Montreal city councilors have voiced their disapproval with the possibility of a budget freeze for Montreal Island’s boroughs.

CBC News reports, that former interim mayor Michael Applebaum made the announcement before he stepped down amid corruption allegations in June.

Current interim mayor, Laurent Blanchard said the freeze is necessary for the central city to avoid a massive shortfall.

The next administration will be faced with a $200 million shortfall if the freeze is not enacted.

Projet Montreal leader Richard Bergeron and Plateau mayor Luc Ferrandez are planning to file a motion against the freezes.

City council met for the last time on Tuesday before the November 3rd municipal general election.

The new administration will be tasked with tabling a new budget sometime between November 4th and January 31st.

Flickr Photo by: Emmanuel Huybrechts

The Reaktor Bids Farewell

August 26 2013 //

After five years of radio at the little station that does, The Reaktor bids our listeners a fond farewell. Tune in to CJLO 1690 AM this Friday at 2 PM EST for The Reaktor's final show! Expect two hours featuring Schachter the Reaktor's best interviews, bloopers, phoners, crazy segments, and that time Sebastian Hands and the Reaktor remixed William Shatner and MSTRKFT. Expect to laugh and maybe even tear up. This is the end of an era folks, so please join us in saying "bon voyage!" to Abby as she reminisces about her favourite things in this bloody, crazy world: COLLEGE RADIO!

CJLO News - August 26 2013

August 26 2013 //

Produced by Erica Bridgeman

Hosted by Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Stories written by Saturn De Los Angeles, Catlin Spencer, Natasha Taggart

Midwive workers group asks for better pay from the government

August 26 2013 //

Professional midwives in Quebec have been negotiating with the provincial government for better pay.

But progress has been slow, according to one association representing them.
 
In a report by CBC News, the association of midwives in Quebec has been asking for their pay to be in the same level as health professionals such as doctors.
 
President Claudia Faille says the wages midwives currently get is an insult to their profession.
 
She adds that midwives have to be on-call for mothers who have given birth. 
 
Midwives usually stay with the same mother even after birth, to make sure the birthing process is a success.
 
The association's statement comes soon after the provincial government had announced opening a birthing center for midwives.
 
The provincial government has not yet released a statement in response to Faille.
 
STORY WRITTEN BY: SATURN DE LOS ANGELES

Oil Spill in BC Could Overwhelm Province

August 26 2013 //

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Officials in B.C. have said that documents show the province lacks the ability to manage oil spills from current and future expanded oil traffic.

According to the Vancouver Sun, factors such as Ottawa dealing with coastal oil spills from Quebec, an inadequate staff at the Ministry of Environment and insufficient technology to clean oil spills properly mean that even a moderate spill could overwhelm the province’s ability to respond.

Documents added that sensitive habitats, local economies like fisheries and First Nations along pipeline routes could be affected.  

Clean-up delays due to weather conditions and remoteness of pipeline routes in B.C. could lead to broader contamination of water, land and wildlife. 

Documents also estimate that with 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day flowing through pipelines, an hour-long spill could lead to 21,000 barrels spilling into B.C.’s wilderness.

The Enbridge-proposed Northern Gateway pipeline as well as the expansion of the existing TransMountain pipeline could increase tanker traffic by more than 1,000 trips annually off the Pacific coast.

Flickr Photo by: Seong-Woo Seo

STORY WRITTEN BY: CATLIN SPENCER

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