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All options examined on Afghan pullout
The Tories will examine all options when the pullout of troops from Afghanistan will occur in 2014.
CBC News reports that Stephen Harper will not exclude the idea of extending the mission when a reported request from the U.S. to keep troops there surfaced in question period on Wednesday.
The P.M. told NDP leader Thomas Mulcair that no such request was made and that Canada will make its own decision in this regard.
The Tories have repeatedly stated that troops are there to train Afghan security forces. The opposition NDP have demanded to know when the mission will really end after the Tories have extended the withdrawal deadline on numerous occasions.
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Critics urge Montreal bars to keep minors off terraces
A clause in Bill 68 is drawing plenty of public criticism.
In a report by the Montreal Gazette on Wednesday, the clause in question allows the presence of minors on bar terraces while being accompanied by an adult until 11pm. They would not be served alcohol though.
the current law allows minors with an adult on bar terraces until 8pm.
Many critics are saying that this new legislature would allow an 18 year old to bring a group of friends who are minors to a bar for an evening without parental supervision. They also said that the new provision is at odds with the governemnt's efforts to limit drinking amoung youths.
Public Security Minister Robert Dutil, says he will take every argument into consideration and re-draft the bill if needed.
Changes to Bill 68 was tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday and allows Quebecers to take home purchased wine from restaurants.
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Dungeon Works and CJLO 1690 present:
Dungeon Works and CJLO present: : D.O.T., Cry Oh Crisis, Creepin' Daisy and the Tattoo Rebellion with special guest DJ, Cecil of CJLO's Burnt Offerings!The show starts at 9:00PM and tickets are available at Piranha Bar, Boutique Labyrinthe or online at www.admission.com for 8$ or 10$ at the door! Concordia students get in for 5$ with their student ID's with door prizes and specials on shooters!
CJLO News - April 25 2012
Read by: Greg Wilson
Stories by: Jamie-Lee Gordon, Michael Lemieux and William D. Pelletier
Produced by: Jamie-Lee Gordon
Bev Oda uses taxpayer dollars for her stay at the luxurious Savoy Hotel
Canadian tax dollars were used to pay International Cooperation Minister Bev Oda’s stay at the luxurious Savoy Hotel in London, England.
Oda issued an apology last Tuesday in the House of Commons for her behavior.
She was originally planned to stay at a different hotel where she attended a conference.
Yet the Minister’s team changed her reservation for the Savoy where rooms cost $665 per night. Oda stayed three nights and ordered extravagant items such as $16 orange juice.
A personal car and driver were also rented for the small cost of $1000 per day. After issuing her apologies,
Oda admitted to paying back the difference between hotels, the cancellation fee as well as the orange juice.
According to CBC, her critics weren’t very impressed with the Minister’s regrets. NDP House leader Nathan Cullen admitted that Oda only paid the difference because she got caught.
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North Korea vows for action on South Korea
North Korea’s military intensified their recent threats against South Korea Monday.
The military promised to launch undetermined “special actions” to bring down the South Korean conservative government and media companies in less than four minutes.
According to the CBC, North Korea alleges the South Korean president insulted the April 15 celebrations of the national founder Kim Il Sung. It is rare that a military statement from the North vows for imminent action and includes a specific time length.
South Korean analysts are divided on the meaning of the threats. Some believe that the statements were meant to unnerve Seoul, while others believe that North Korea might plan future terrorist attacks.
The threats come following the unveiling of new missiles by both Koreas and fears that North Korea may plan a new nuclear test.
South Korea’s Unification Ministry is examining the intentions behind the threats.
CJLO News - April 24 2012
Read by: Aisha Samu
Stories by: Joel Balsam, Niki Mohrdar, Carlo Spiridigliozzi and Aisha Samu
Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi
Education Minister is ready to talk
The largest student group CLASSE say they do not have the power to force their nearly two hundred thousand members to stop demonstrating. But there are no major actions planned over the next couple days so there will be a de facto truce.
Even though meetings are set to take place Tuesday and Wednesday the government has vowed not to discuss the tuition fee hike of $1625 – something that the student groups undoubtedly disagree with.
Tories extend dynasty in Alberta
What was supposed to be a day where a changing of the guard was to happen in Alberta, ended with deja vu.
In a report by the Montreal Gazette, the provincial election in Alberta held on Monday did not produce the upset previously reported.
Despite opinion polls that predicted that Danielle Smith and her Wildrose party would win, the Progressive Conservatives extended their hold on power to 41 years in Canada's most conservative province. Although not final, the Edmonton Journal reported late Monday evening that the PC won 44 per cent of the popular vote compared to the 34.5 per cent of the vote racked up by the Wildrose party.
A long 28 day campaign in Alberta resulted in moments that will be remembered for its nastiness. The Wildrose were at the heart of the nastiness when a controversial statement concerning racial identity and gay rights was made by a Calgary candidate of the party.
The results enable Alison Redford to remain the Premier of Alberta. She keeps her post and extends the third longest political dynasty in Canada to date behind only the Nova Scotia Liberals and the Conservatives from Ontario.
The NDP with 4 ridings won and the Liberals with 3 ridings won finished third and fourth respectively when the results were released at 9pm local time.
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