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That time of year is upon us; it’s Igloofest time! This is the time where all electronic music lovers gather at the Old Port to enjoy the hottest artists from the scene. Until January 28th, Igloofest will play host to the biggest outdoor party in North America, with a spectacular lineup for this year’s edition.

The first weekend line-up couldn’t have been better, with big names like Buraka Som Sistema, A-Trak, Botnek, Mala, Tanner Ross and Tiefschwarz gracing the Igloofest stage. Local hometown heroes like DJ Cosmo, Ohm Hourani, Construct, Harmsworth and many more got their chance to play in front of their hometown crowd, a crowd that broke the Igloofest record for Thursday night attendance (4690) and who also braved -30°C degrees on Saturday night for the Buraka Som Sistema performance. In total, more then 19000 fans attended the festival over the course of three days; it was a great way to start the event.

Thursday 12th

It all got under way Thursday on a snowy night with DJ extraordinaire, DJ Cosmo of Get Nice at Blizzarts fame. He began with a hip-hop inspired set, but he quickly showed the growing crowd that he had other tricks up his sleeve; no wonder he won the Red Bull Thre3style last October. Overall, it was an excellent set that got the crowd dancing and warmed up for Montreal hero and DMC champion, A-Trak. By the time he took over the stage, a significant amount of fans where waiting for him and he did not disappoint them. For over 2hrs, A-Trak played an energetic and addictive set as he went thru a wide range of hits ranging from hip-hop to techno, he even played "Barbara Streisand" and "Big Bad Wolf" from his current project, Duck Sauce formed with Armand Van Helden. The native Montrealer was noticeably excited to be playing in front of fans in his hometown; he also addressed the crowd in French, which really pumped them up. He wasn’t alone on stage, big brother Dave 1 from Chromeo was there to cheer on little brother. After the local hero came the legend, UK DJ/Producer Mala graced the Igloofest stage for the first time and only the second time in Montreal since his performance at Mutek back in 2009. His set started with slow, deep beats that gradually evolved into his well-known style; after all he is one part of the mythical duo, the Digital Mystikz. I could not have thought of a better way to end the first day.

Saturday 14th

What surprises me most about Igloofest attendees is how ready they are to brave the elements for their favorite DJs. Case in point: Saturday. Even with temperatures hovering around -30°C, there was no way to discourage them. Who would when Buraka Som Sistema performed one of the hottest performances ever at Igloofest? Well, hottest I’ve seen so far! Their one-hour set was filled with soca, konduro, and dancehall beats that got the crowd dancing the cold weather away. The group was experiencing their first ever Canadian winter, with emcee Blaya rocking a retro one-piece for the occasion. A pair of French DJs played before BSS, Bambounou and French Fries. The night got started with Montreal duo, Botnek. Their unique touch and sound have garnered recognition from the UK’s leading DJs and radio hosts like Annie Mac, Pete Tong and Benji B, who play their tracks regularly. The duo’s unique sound, a mix of Dutch house, jump-up techno and afrobeat is truly something to enjoy and discover. Big thing await the duo in 2012, be sure to follow them.

-All photos and text are curtesy of MNJIVR, who hosts AutoBeat every Tuesday from 10-11pm

Rick Perry announced Thursday that he was quitting the race to replace Barack Obama as president of the United States. 

According to Al Jazeera and agencies, Perry said he thought there was no viable path for him in this election and decided to withdraw.

He also said that he would endorse Newt Gingrich for president.

Gingrich is the main conservative rival to front runner Mitt Romney.

The two other candidates left in the race are Rick Santorum, from Pennsylvania, and Ron Paul, from Texas.

Gingrich is only three points behind Romney in South Carolina, and getting just a few of Perry’s vote will be beneficial for him.

Perry had been committing a series of gaffes since the start of his campaign and only had about five percent of the votes.

The Iowa Republican Party announced Thursday that the state’s caucus had been won by Santorum, with thirty-four votes over Romney.

Results released by the Iowa caucuses were the first state-to-state battle to announce who would face Obama on November 6.

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Common-law couples in Quebec may be granted spousal benefits.

According to the CBC, the Supreme Court of Canada is reviewing a landmark case that could alter alimony and property rights for Quebec’s unmarried couples. 

Government lawyers argue that the province should allow common-law couples to settle their own affairs.

Several years ago, a wealthy Quebec businessman and his ex-partner argued over alimony payments in court.

The lower courts ruled that the defendant did not have to pay, since the couple had never been married. 

However, the Quebec Court of Appeal overturned the verdict, ruling in favour of the plaintiff.

In most Canadian provinces, common-law partnerships are given alimony and property rights.

Quebec is the only province that does not recognize common-law unions, despite the fact that one-third of Quebecers are not married.