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Syrian attacks cause civil dispute
By: Thomas Rassloff
Moscow's foreign ministry has states that Syria is responsible or an attack that has allegedly killed 32 people and injured 100.
The blame has been passed back and forth between Syria's government and rebels on the chemical attack that occurred in a northern village by Aleppo.
According to the regime, 21 civilians were killed along with 10 soldiers. SANA, a state-run news agency had published numerous photos of casualties, including children.
This dispute began shortly after a prime minister was elected to oppose President Bashar al-Assad and rule the areas seized by rebel forces.
While Omran al-Zoubi, Syrian Information Minister, has called this the first act of the newly announced opposition interim government, rebels denied the accusations.
Instead, rebels stated the government is responsible for the chemical weapons.
However, Ziad Haddad, a medic in Aleppo has told Al Jezeera that victims of the attack were not exposed to chemical weapons, but organic pesticides.
Many victims spoke of a strong smell, while chemical weapons are odorless.
Haddad stated that patients arrived in the emergency room with symptoms of constricted pupils and suffocation.
The head of Syria's Syrian National Coalition has stated that the group is against chemical attacks and will be investigating the situation.
It is believed that the regime possesses nerve agents, mustard gas, as well as scud missiles, which were used in Tuesday's attack.
Before rebels took over the government's complex in the area that was attacked faced fierce fighting for weeks.
CJLO News - March 19 2013
Hosted by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi
Stories by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi, Jenna Monney-Lupert & Gregory Wilson
Produced by: Brendan Adams
Montreal risks running out of asphalt
The city of Montreal is running thin on its supply of asphalt.
According to the Gazette, the city must sign their contracts with seven different supply companies by April 15th or risk not being able to fill in the many potholes that are making their presence felt on Montreal roads.
The companies involve a few that were named at the ongoing Charbonneau Commission which is looking into corruption and collution in Quebec's construction industry.
Despite the need for it, city council voted against awarding the contract to the companies of former disgraced entrepreneaur Tony Accurso and anyone affiliated with the Rizzuto clan.
The $5.2 million contracts may be awarded nonetheless since interim mayor Michael Applebaum's hands may be forced to make this decision.
Late winter and early spring represents a headache on Montreal roads for motorists as thawing conditions are ripe for the appearance of many potholes every year.
Flickr Photo by: Jezz
Montreal City G.M. forced to resign
The chaos and uncertainty continues at Montreal city hall.
According to CBC News, General Manger Guy Hebert was forced to resign from his post on Monday afternoon. He was forced to give up his post after denying he was responsible for former SPVM cheif Marc Parent's resignation earlier in the day at a press conference.
Interim mayor Michael Applebaum told the media that Hebert overstepped his bounds by asking Parent to resign. It was then revealed by an aide of the Quebec Public Security minister that Hebert did in fact try to have Parent removed from power.
The cheif leaving his post follows the city's decision to end a pilot project where police officers were to work 3 days a week at extended hours.
The police brotherhood opposes the current hours in place for their members and have held marches, protesting against what they call "hours from the past."
Migrant workers in Canada hits all-time high
Canadian society is currently in the middle of a migrant worker boom as we haven’t experience before.
According to Straight News, since 2006, there are more migrant workers working in Canada than there are economic immigrants. The long-term effects of this trend would be lower work conditions and wages for all Canadian workers.
In fact, migrant workers are not protected by employment standards the same way official immigrants are. Also, government officials will only investigate companies after receiving complaints from its workers. Who are only eligible to work in Canada by applying for a pass sponsored by the company.
The growing trend of using cheap labour here in Canada will continue to exist so long as the federal government supports the migrant worker idea.
Flickr Photo by: EU Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection
STORY WRITTEN BY: GREGORY WILSON
Harper not happy over shortage of skilled workers in Canada
It seems that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is seeing red these days.
According to CBC News, the prime minister isn' happy about Canada’s longstanding shortage of skilled workers.
Harper has been budding heads within his own government to come up with new methods to help Canadians acquire proper work-related skills in order to fill thousands of job vacancies.
The federal government gives provinces more than 2 billion a year from the employment insurance fund.
This money is then used to run a wide range of skills training programs.
A Conservative insider says Harper is frustrated because they’re spending all that money and not seeing the matching end result.
Contrary To recent news reports, Harper’s goal is not to cut funds to the provinces for skills training and make this issue solely a federal responsibility.
Most of the national funding for skills training programs is covered by federal-provincial agreements that expire next year, which is why the Harper government is hoping it can make major changes regarding new deals.
Federal Human Resources Minister Diane Finley calls the labour and skills shortage "the most significant socio-economic challenge ahead of us in Canada."
Flickr Photo by: micheal_swan
STORY WRITTEN BY: JENNA MONNEY-LUPERT
New Swears - Funny Isn't Real
Inquisitive stoned hipster asks : "So, what kind of music does your band play?"
Also stoned hipster musician replies : "Uh.. I don't know... rock I guess.."
The world of rock and roll is about as dirty as my pile of socks that pay homage to my unbearable laziness. There are so many different sub genres and styles to take into consideration when you're describing the sound of your favourite rock band. New Swears falls into a category that isn't serious by any means, but they are tight as fuck.
The musicianship that's shown on "Funny Isn't Real" is undeniably impressive. Trying to keep the interest of our 4-second attention span generation is no easy feat. This is an album that you can put on and party to. After listening to this, I want to see them live rather than listen again. But I will listen again, and again because this record is just what the doctor ordered for a cure of the St. Patricks day hangover blues.
The vocals on this album are similar to the early Black Lips when they were good. The sincerity of the lyrics are completely transparent and hormonal. This music sounds almost like a revival of the punk scene in Ottawa during the 80's. I think of bands such as The Dundrells. Then there's a slight influence of The Pixies in the guitar and bass tone. New Swears is less of a "RIYL (recommended if you like)" band, but more of an immersive sound that I used to believe was lost.
Favourite lyrics:
Going down to burning man
Gonna take some LSD
No way not me bud
No way not me
Gonna take my moms car
It's a six cylinder
Gonna get there faster
Gonna burn alot of gas
FINAL MARK: A
Exclusive Metal Listening Party with CJLO and Roadrunner
Roadrunner Records Canada and CJLO 1690AM are pleased to present an exclusive metal listening party at Katacombes in Montreal for two of 2013’s biggest releases!
On March 27th, come out and listen to Norwegian ”black & roll” innovators Kvelertak’s sophomore album, “Meir”, and Killswitch Engage’s new album “Disarm the Descent”, featuring the highly anticipated return of former lead singer Jesse Leach.
There will be prizes and giveaways all night, and CJLO will be spinning all the metal you can handle between the albums. The fun starts at 7pm, and there's no cover, so come get down with Montreal's metal community!
You do not want to miss this!!
CJLO News - March 18 2013
Hosted & Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi
Stories by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi, Natasha Taggart, Nikita Smith & Kurt Weiss
State of Great Lakes still critical
An aquatic expert from the University of Windsor says despite new policies and thorough clean up, the Great Lakes are still in a grave state which could have a serious impact on the 40-million who live nearby.
As reported by CBC News, The Great Lakes are under several stresses induced by pharmaceutical waste and climate change that are causing algal blooms known as “blue-green” to develop in them.
Blue-green has the potential to enter the drinking water system and can be toxic for humans and wildlife.
It can also cause problems to the liver and nervous system, cause nausea and vomiting.
Flickr Photo by: shipwrecklog.com
STORY WRITTEN BY: NATASHA TAGGART
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