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Chez Doris Expansion, Nunavut's New Program, Haka Tribute
Hosted by Erdene Batzorig
Stories by Erdene Batzorig
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LOCAL:
Chez Doris is set to open an emergency building to offer permanent residence to vulnerable women.
In an effort to reduce the amount of women on the streets, the women’s shelter is preparing to open 26 unit apartments. The project is set to launch in 2020.
According to the Link, Chez Doris was able to acquire a new building for the project back in November after retired Montreal businessman Andrew Harper donated $1 million dollars to the organization.
In the an interview with the Link, the director of Chez Doris Marina Boulous-Winton said, “women organizations are less supported. She added the City of Montreal has 900 beds for homeless men, compared to the 70 - 110 for homeless women.
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Nunavut’s recently launched program aims to address and prevent sexual abuse of children.
According to CBC Indigenous, Our Children, Our Responsibility is a workshop designed by residents and stakeholders in Nunavut to educate adults on what to do if a child discloses sexual abuse, how to recognize the signs, and how to prevent abuse.
Participants of the program, shared their stories as well, learning new skills on how to tackle sexual abuse. ”When I was growing up there was no resources, no help, and I kept it silent. We have to protect our children,” said Diane Sammurtok, a survivor of sexual abuse.
The program is part of Nunavut's National Prevention Strategy Action Plan, Inuusivut Anninaqtuq. It was developed by Embrace Life Council, and it took nearly three to design the workshops.
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That was the sound of the Haka tribute performance in New Zealand.
The outpouring support continues as the Muslim community in New Zealand reels from the loss due to a terrorist attack on two mosques.
According to CTV news, various groups around New Zealand are paying tribute to the 50 victims of Christchurch by performing the traditional haka dance.
One instance is the performance by Black Power, a prominent biker gang in the country. Crowds surrounded the members with candles lit, as they mourned the victims from Friday’s attack.
The haka is a ceremonial dance in the Maori culture often performed at celebrations, sports events, and occasionally during funerals.
CJLO is hiring a Women's Collective Coordinator
CJLO 1690AM is hiring a Women's Collective Coordinator!
Where: Montreal, QC
Wage: $12.50/hr
Hours: 25 hrs/wk
Duration: Monday, May 6th, 2019 - Friday, August 30th, 2019 (16 weeks)
To Apply: Please send CV and Cover Letter to manager@cjlo.com by April 5th, 2019 (11h59).
CJLO 1690AM is looking to hire a part-time coordinator to facilitate the Women's Collective over the course of the upcoming summer. Established in 2017, the Women's Collective is run by a group of dedicated volunteers and overseen by our Program Director, Allison O'Reilly. From its inception, the collective has experienced great success, recruiting over 30 members along the way. To build on the collective's success, CJLO is looking to hire a part-time coordinator whose mandate would include facilitating and managing the collective.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
• Maintaining regular contact with members of the Women’s Collective through email, newsletters, and meetings
• Scheduling and facilitating training for new collective members
• Assisting the program director in training new radio programmers with equipment and on-air skills
• Assisting the production director in training new engineers in audio production
• Planning and executing relevant workshops for collective members
• Assisting collective members with the planning and execution of Femme AM, the bi-weekly talk show by providing feedback, editing scripts, helping with booking of guests, etc.
• Assisting collective members with the planning and execution of Yonic Youth, the bi-weekly music show by providing feedback, assisting with playlist development, booking bands for live sessions, interviews with local musicians and community members, etc.
• Development of a feminist music showcase (booking artists, venue, sound technician, etc.) and promoting the show through social media marketing, posters, notifying local media outlets, etc.
• Development of a music compilation devoted to local women artists (reaching out to artists for participation, scheduling sessions with engineers and the bands, artwork and distribution for compilation, etc.)
• Development of a Women’s Collective Zine (call out for submissions, assisting collective members with zine production through editing and feedback, reaching out to local artists)
About CJLO 1690AM: Formed in 1998 as a merger between CRSG and CFLI, two former stations, CJLO is Concordia University's one and only radio station. 100% non-profit, and run almost entirely by volunteers, the station is located in the heart of the Loyola campus in the NDG borough of Montreal. Whether you are interested in Rock, Alt, Hip-Hop, RPM, Punk, Metal, Jazz, Blues, World, Country or Talk and Sports, CJLO has something for you, and is always looking for more on air talent.
About the Women's+ Collective: The goal of the Women’s radio collective at CJLO is to develop the involvement of self- identifying women and other gender minorities in community radio, as programmers, hosts, producers, artists, and listeners. The collective strives to shed light on women’s issues, especially those of women of colour, Indigenous women, disabled women, and queer women. The collective aims to provide support through training, opportunities and information, within the CJLO, Concordia, and Montreal community.
Our Ideal Candidate:
• Self-identifies as female or any other gender-minority group
• Has a basic understanding and enthusiasm of the campus-community radio and/or not for profit sector
• Is computer literate and is comfortable working with computers and accessing the Internet
• Has been previously involved in or is interested in community based initiatives in the arts and culture field
• Has advanced understanding of English and French
• Is in the process of or has completed a degree in Communication Studies, Journalism, Women Studies or any other related fields.
CJLO prioritizes the unique contributions that individuals from traditionally under-represented and oppressed communities bring to our organization, and invites these individuals to apply. We encourage ALL applicants to make mention of the diverse experience that they may have had that would make them qualified for this position. Please indicate clearly in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for Employment Equity. You are encouraged, but not required, to self-identify if you are part of marginalized and oppressed communities that include but are not limited to:Indigenous peoples, women, visible and/or racialized minorities, persons with disabilities, immigrant, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and 2-spirited persons.
For More Information About CJLO : www.cjlo.com
For More Information About the Women's Collective: https://soundcloud.com/cjlo1690am/sets/cjlo-womens-collective
Men I Trust and the Need to Be Independent
If there’s a band that embodies the DIY spirit, Montreal trio Men I Trust could certainly claim it. For example, until this year, the group would even ship their merch to fans while traveling between tour stops.
“That was chaos, total chaos,” remarks keyboardist Dragos Chiriac with a laugh (the band’s two other members being vocalist/guitarist Emma Proulx and bassist/guitarist Jessy Caron). “We had vinyl and T-shirts and stuff like that with us in the van because we’d have merch tables after the show, but we’d also prepare postage packaging and go to local post offices to have everyone’s shipment shipped.”
Along with their explicit warning to labels and PR folk not to bother inundating them with offers, Men I Trust’s DIY approach allows them to control what they want to do and when they want to do it. If that means a few delays in finishing up their anticipated third album, Oncle Jazz, so be it!
The group have been patient with the follow-up to their 2015 sophomore album Headroom. Scheduled for release last month, the group decided to push back the album’s release date, posting on their social media pages a few weeks ago that “We want it to be the best it can be. Love takes time.”
According to Chiriac, the group’s Oncle Jazz will be a lengthy affair. The album will include most of the band’s singles released since their last album, wonderful expressions of indie-pop bliss like “Tailwhip” and “Show Me How,” as well as brand-new material that mixes their recent style and their more electronic-based origins.
It was after releasing their first two albums in back-to-back years that Men I Trust decided it might be best to build up an audience before putting out another record. Not to mention that dumping albums onto the world doesn’t play well in the age of infinite consumption and attention deficit. “When you release an album after two weeks it’s not even news anymore and people kind of forget it,” admits Chiriac, though the artist professes that the group “still loves albums a lot.”
For Chiriac, there’s also an artistically cathartic quality to releasing singles that isn’t as easy to achieve with the long gestation period an album goes through. “It’s fun releasing singles,” the artist explains, “because you just write a song and you release it three weeks after, so it’s still fresh to your ears; you’re still in that mood when it comes out.”
“For a starting artist especially, it’s a very good idea to start with singles,” Chiriac believes, “because it’s easier to get discouraged. You put so much effort into an album, you almost go crazy over it, because you’ll work your ass off [laughs].”
“It can even be mentally distressing,” Chiriac further adds, “and then when it’s out if you feel it’s not [getting] the attention it should have, and that people don’t care that much, it’s probably because you just need more time to build an audience.”
Men I Trust certainly speak from their own experience. The trio spent a great deal of 2018 playing shows across North America to ever-enlarging audiences. That growing fanbase can even claim to include luminaries like Tyler, The Creator, who personally reached out to the group to play at his Camp Flog Gnaw festival last fall. The group has also played local mainstay Osheaga and will be visiting the California desert for Coachella next month.
Chiriac admits that playing more and more shows has influenced Men I Trust’s recent singles like “Seven” and “Say Can You Hear,” despite noting that the group doesn’t write much while on tour. “They’re a bit more upbeat than what we usually do,” Chiriac says about the tracks. “We wanted to have songs that were really fun to perform as well, and I’d say generally speaking when you’re doing your show people appreciate uplifting songs and uplifting music, so I think that’s reflected on the album.”
While the group looks to expand their horizons even further by planning shows in much of Asia for the near future, there really is no place like home, and the members of Men I Trust are keen to come back to Montreal to play amongst friends and family. “Playing Montreal is always like a big party, it’s probably gonna be really fun,” Chiriac says, also adding to expect a few guest performers to share the stage with the band.
That modest summation by Chiriac is keeping in line with Men I Trust’s humble ambitions. The group have achieved their goal of being able to live off their work and to do it independently without compromise. “Just being autonomous is the best thing ever,” Chiriac remarks. “You don’t want to depend too much on people. Being autonomous, you’re free to decide whatever you want to do and just do it, no pressure.”
“We’re very happy with what we have already. If it were to be like that for the rest of my life, I’d be happy.”
Men I Trust perform with opener Michael Seyer at Théâtre Corona (2490 Notre-Dame Ouest) on Saturday, March 16, 8:00 p.m., $23/$28
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Beirut at MTELUS, Feb 15 2019
Beirut is an American band that mixes multiple styles such as indie rock, pop and American folk. Whatever this band experiments with musically, the highlight is always the multi-instrumentalist talents of frontman Zach Condon and the abundant horns in their records. The band was touring in support of their fifth album Gallipoli, named after the town in Italy where they spent some time recording. The twelve songs in this album are smooth, instrumentally rich and take you back to warm summer days. This album is not particularly innovative, but more of a continuation of the band’s previous pieces. If you want to escape these cold winter days that seem to drag on forever with harmonious musical beats, I recommend you give this album a go.
The night opened with Helado Negro, which was fitting to prepare the audience for Beirut, as they also alternate between various instruments and sounds. I could tell from the beginning that the people in the audience were there for the music, but not to dance or sing along. As per usual, no one paid attention to the opening act at first, but he eventually caught everyone’s attention with beautiful lights and deep electric vocals.
When Beirut came out, my assumption was confirmed: everyone was really there for the music, all were mesmerized by the music, the lights and his voice. No one danced or sang along -I don’t think anyone knew the lyrics– but the audience made sure to express excitement through loud applauds and screaming. He opened up with the album’s first song “When I Die,” which talks about him being a new man who’s grown, setting the perfect mood that the audience was hoping for.
Throughout the show the band mostly played songs from Gallipoli, but they didn’t leave out their hits familiar to the audience. Condon closed the show with “Nantes,” their most popular song, followed by an instrumental outro song. Also, I can’t leave the criers out, as there were too many to omit. I guess if Beirut’s music doesn’t make you feel something, there might be something wrong with you. Maybe crying should be just left for the true devotees, but you could tell right away that the audience was experiencing some emotions.
Zach Condon’s voice live is surprisingly better than recorded, and the sound system at MTELUS is really shines with Beirut’s music. Condon’s social skills however are not very strong. His interaction with the audience were awkward, but he still managed to charm Quebecers with some French phrases. The audience went crazy after Condon’s “Bonsoir Montreal j'espère que vous êtes bien. Je suis très content d'être ici!” Of course, a weather remarked followed, how could you resist when these frigid temperatures is the first thing you experience when you land in Canada. The show was further enhanced by the lights effect synchrony with the music and Condon’s voice. In response, the audience (including myself) was beyond captivated by it and Condon’s ability to alternate between instruments, thus making up for his lack of words.
Arkells at MTELUS, Feb 21 2019
Since their single “Knocking At The Door” blew up in 2017, the Arkells have been making waves in Canada and abroad. The track and video had them nominated for best single and best video of the year at the 2018 Juno Awards and Nielsen Music announced Arkells were the second most popular Canadian rock band on Canadian radio that year, behind the Tragically Hip, of course. Keeping with the momentum of “Knocking At The Door,” the Arkells released their album Rally Cry, in October 2018 to an excited fan base and stellar reviews. The album is high energy, down to earth and full of heart. The albums political undertones (I mean, it’s called Rally Cry), lead to the adoption of the album's track, Relentless by Ontario’s autism community as their battle cry in the fight against Premier Ford’s austerity measures which impact funding for families who have children with autism.
On February 19th, the Arkells ended the Canadian leg of their North American tour with a knock-out show at Montreal’s MTELUS. The groups frontman, Max Kerman started the show by holding up a sign reading “I’m in Montreal, still going strong,” and announced to fans that they were in a crisis. The concert was on a Tuesday night, and the Arkells wanted to end their tour with Saturday night energy. Mid way into their opening number, Kerman hopped off stage and wrote sick notes to star-struck fans and insisted we all rock out like we don’t have work in the morning. Once he returned to the stage, Kerman took a moment to remind us all that $1 from each ticket sale was being donated to the Canadian Council for Refugees, he described his own struggle trying to navigate Montreal without knowing French, specifically a story of how some local kids were making fun of him in French while he was playing basketball at the YMCA earlier that day. He used the light hearted story to emphasize that he “couldn’t even imagine” how difficult the language barrier must be for a new refugee.
The Arkells followed this high energy and heartfelt intro by playing crowd favourites like “Leather Jacket” and “Knocking At The Door”. Then, a pay phone was rolled on stage and started ringing. Kerman revealed they had set up a song request hotline The audience heard long time fan, Lorenzo request, “Bloodlines,” an old song he’d never heard live. Lorenzo was invited on stage for the set and went all out on singing along with Kerman and the rest of the band. There’s no doubt the Arkells achieved that Saturday night energy. Background singers belted out notes through megaphones while Kerman jumped off stage again singing and dancing through the crowd before hopping on a bar and high fiving fans while singing.
When the band finally walked off, the crowd was able to call them back on stage by singing a melody Kerman had taught them earlier. The band came back on and played Dancing Queen a woman from the audience wearing a rainbow fringe jacket came on stage and started dancing, soon her partner followed and they swing danced, the girl was being flipped in the air and flung around while Kerman shot looks for surprise to the crowd. What a way to end a tour. The Arkells really were still going strong in Montreal.
Climate Strike, Internship Strike, Christchurch Shooting
Hosted by Alexandre Denis
Stories by Alexandre Denis
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LOCAL
Montreal students shut down 6 high schools Friday morning as part of a global student movement against Climate change. Students formed human chains around schools, Joseph-François-Perrault, Georges-Vanier, Sophie-Barat, Académie De Roberval, Père-Marquette et Robert-Gravel.
These protests were ahead of the main protest at 1 p.m. at the George-Étienne-Cartier monument in Mount Royal Park.
Montreal students are joining others across the world demanding for concrete action against climate change.
NATIONAL
Students across the province will go on strike against unpaid internships next week. Over 34 thousand students in Montreal, Outaouais, Laurentides, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Trois-Riviere, and Victoriaville will strike from March 18 to 22.
Students are demanding an end to the exploitation of their labour. They call on the government to change the laws to ensure that all interns be paid a wage.
Concordia student groups participating in the strike include the Journalism Student Association, The Coms Guild, and the School of Community and Public Affairs Student’s Association.
INTERNATIONAL
49 people killed and 48 wounded by a white supremacist terrorists in Christchurch, New Zealand. Gunmen attacked two Mosques while worshippers were gathered for prayer Friday afternoon. Improvised explosives were also found and defused by police.
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the attacks and two others are in custody.Reports indicate the Christchurch shooter was inspired by the Quebec City mosque shooter.
Police forces in Canada are offering increased protection to mosques in the wake of the attack. Mosques in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Gatineau all have heightened security on Friday.
The Movies Review on Location : Climax
In this episode of At The Movies Review on Location, Remi heads to the dance floor to review Climax from director Gaspar Noé.
Heavy Metal Book Club: Brave Nu World by Tommy Udo
CJLO is Going to South by South West!
CJLO is going to South by Southwest! From March 14-17, four of our music directors will be in Austin, TX, to attend an incredibly wide variety of concerts and events. Here's what they're expecting from the 2019 SXSW experience.
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Zach Carriere, a.k.a. Zakary Slax, is CJLO's Head Music Director, and hosts Slax Trax, every Tuesday from 5 to 6 PM.
SXSW has an endlessly sprawling lineup, so here’s just a tiny taste of exceptionally rad performers in the rock/alt/punk vein that will be hitting stages when the wave of the fest crests towards the end of it’s second week.
Opening the Damnably Showcase on the 13th is Construction & Destruction, making the trip to Texas all the way from the remote maritime village of Port Greville. They’re a truly impressive duo who have been making high quality artful indie rock for years, and will be in fine company at this eclectic exposition. Damnably specializes in international talent – not least of which is headliners Otoboke Beaver who are like Shonen Knife if they were influenced more by Black Flag than the Ramones.
Levitation has an absolutely monstrous lineup this year, co-presented by CREEM magazine who are drumming up publicity as the subject of a new documentary that will also be screened at the fest. The stages at Hotel Vegas will be lit all day and night on March 14th, with acts like Amyl & The Sniffers, Oh Sees, Empath, Anemone, Viagra Boys, Dead Meadow, and Flying Nun legends The Chills, just to name a few.
In recent years it’s rare for labels that retain any real 'punk cred' to have anything to do with SXSW, so to have a Goner showcase at the fest in 2019 is a thrilling anomaly. Checking out Nots, Sick Thoughts, and an array of Memphis’ wildest and weirdest on March 15th @ Beerland is sure to be a highlight for the raw-minded. The very same night is another happening for the punkish peoples and noiseniks; head down to the Hotel Vegas Annex for the Wharf Cat Records showcase, featuring the legendary Bush Tetras, as well as Palberta, Public Practice, Bambara and more.
Of course I would be amissed to not mention all the captivating Canadians making the trip – once again POP Montreal will take over Swan Dive for a stacked showcase featuring Yves Jarvis, TiKA, Les Louanges, Pottery, and Emilie Kahn. The patio at swan dive will also be bumpin’, with acts like Hubert Lenoir, Odonis Odonis, and Graham Van Pelt. Beyond this you can check out Canada House from March 10-15 for all sorts of content from the great white north including music, film, food, and tech, not to mention an Arts & Crafts showcase featuring Broken Social Scene, and a BreakOut West showcase featuring Tunic.
Oh yeah and you should probably go see Swervedriver.
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Andrew Wieler is CJLO’s Metal Music Director, and hosts Grade A Explosives, every Sunday from 4 to 6 PM.
After looking at the schedule again this year, SXSW's official stance on metal appears to be, "Yeah sure, we have some of that." One such official showcase is the Black Smoke Conjuring show featuring doomy, stonery stuff from Castle, Toke, Greenbeard, and the Munsens at Maggie Mae's on March 13th.
www.facebook.com/events/2150475548322816/
On the unofficial side of loud comes the annual SX Stoner Jam at the Spider House Cafe on March 14 featuring 40 bands performing on 3 stages, including Backwoods Payback, Zed, La Chinga, and Montreal’s own The Hazytones and Lüger.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2218227938438784/
Of course, at the same time at the Lost Well, is Big Daddy's Hot Sauce showcase with Goatwhore, Witchcryer, Destroyer of Light and more. Plus, hot sauce, so it's all win.
https://www.facebook.com/events/348133129108156/
Then on Friday and Saturday will be Northwest Hesh Fest and Austin Terror Fest where over two days at The Lost Well, you can catch such bands as Conan, American Sharks, Necrot, Eagle Claw, Nerveshatter, and Blood Incantation.
Day 1 - https://www.facebook.com/events/582548982189364/
Day 2 - https://www.facebook.com/events/374882886612102/
And, last if you want more things ending in "core" you can check out Metal Monsters of Texas happening Saturday night at Dirty Dog Bar, with such bands as Death of a Dream, Critical Assembly, and The Bvtcher. This is not a repeat from 2018.
https://www.facebook.com/events/559626657781951/
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Amrew Weekes, a.k.a. DJ Lady Oracle, is CJLO’s Hip Hop Director, and hosts The Limelight, every Saturday from 6 to 8 PM.
I’m so happy to be going to back to the beautiful and vibrant city that is Austin Texas. This year’s SXSW, I’m looking forward to checking out local acts from Austin. The city is so artistic and full of talented musicians, I am curious to find out how it is expressed in the Hip Hop culture.
There are so many artists and DJs from Austin that will be representing at the festival. Some of the artists are Abhi The Nomad, Ben Buck, Blackillac, trap artist Cece Hustle, Country Cousins, Deezie Brown who I had the pleasure of interviewing last year, DJ Confucius Jones, DJ Grip, Dr Prince, White Side, The Teeth, and Sydicate Same Ol.
Of course, at a music festival you hope to see some of your favourite artists. This year De La Soul will be at SXSW and I have been a fan since 3 Feet High and Rising. Last year I saw Rico Nasty perform at an all female Hip Hop show. It was the first time I heard of her, but she put on such a good show and I loved her music, so safe to say I’m now a fan. She will be performing this year again. Another show I want to see is the Dungeon Family which includes Big Boi from Outkast.
Finally I’m looking forward to connecting with our music reps and spending time with my CJLO fam. The best days are always the ones where we’re walking around checking out fun sponsored events.
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Kelly Belfo is CJLO’s World Music Director, and hosts Flat Cola Presents: Mother Tongue, every Monday from 6 to 7 PM, and co-hosts Beat The World, every Saturday from noon to 2 PM.
As World Music Director and SXSW 2019 music badge holder, my focus will be on networking with fellow peers as well as exploring and discovering local and international world music artists including latin, psychedelic, hip hop and jazz artists performing at SXSW Conference & Festivals 2019.
Furthermore, being a female working in the music industry, it has become increasingly important for me to discover and support female artists. A woman’s perspective is invaluable in music. Get ready to be blown away by international and emerging artists such as Karol Conka, Combo Chimbita, Body Type, Duo Bud, and Aramide.
Watch out for “She Shreds x NYLON Presents: Official SXSW Showcase” featuring cumbia/rock/experimental outfit, Combo Chimbita (Brooklyn, NY) on Thursday, March 14th as well as the highly anticipated “globalFEST at SXSW 2019 Showcase” featuring prominent Brazilian rapper and producer, Karol Conka.
If that is not enough, world renowned Duo Bud, made up of percussionist, Sora Kim and gayageum player, Jihye Lim, will submerge itself into your soul, “embracing elements of jazz and rock while preserving the intrinsic style and beauty of Korean folk simultaneously” (SXSW.com) performing on Wednesday, March 13th, International Day Stage at The Austin Convention Center.
CJLO will be on the noisy SXSW streets for 4 days filled with unidentifiable street-meat, police blockades, and taxi bikes collecting countless promo flyers from emerging artists trying to make their way in this demanding and often cruel profession. We are here to help.
Listen for more on this and specially selected SXSW 2019 discoveries on CJLO’s “Flat Cola Presents: SXSW 2019” and be sure to look out for us everywhere #sxswcjlo
globalFEST event: www.facebook.com/events/2015485552085319
She Shreds x NYLON event: www.facebook.com/events/1285605624912249
Duo Bud: www.facebook.com/DUOBUD
Montreal's Water Taxi Service, Government Investing In Digital Skills Training, Lake Muskoka Snowmobiling Accident
Hosted by Ahmad Moujtahed
Stories by Ahmad Moujtahed
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LOCAL
After a successful week-long pilot project that happened last summer, a water taxi service between Pointe-aux-Trembles and the Old Port will return on a longer basis this year. It is scheduled to operate from mid-May until mid-October.
The Crown corporation that manages ferry services within the province says the service provider must have shuttles capable of transporting about 100 passengers and 30 bicycles an hour.
Residents of Pointe-Aux-Trembles will have a 22-minute trip to the Old Port – a trip that can take at least an hour in heavy traffic.
PROVINCIAL
The Government of Canada is investing in the Digital Literacy Exchange program, a multi-million dollar program that provides digital skills training to those who are at risk of being left behind by the rapid pace of digital technology such as seniors, people with disabilities, newcomers and Indigenous peoples.
The government’s $151,000 investment will be delivered in the Gaspé and Percé regions and will reach approximately 425 participants, with a focus on low-income individuals, seniors and those living in rural and remote communities.
NATIONAL
2 teenagers died while snowmobiling over thin ice on a frozen lake. The accident took place on March 5th just after midnight in Lake Muskoka close to Gravenhurst Ontario
As five locals were riding their snowmobiles on top of the frozen lake, their vehicles ended up plunging through the ice into the water. The accident resulted with the death of both 15-year-old Alexander Martin and 11-year-old Mitchell Paris.
According to CTV, the two victims were alive as they got rescued from the water however, they died at the hospital. The other three people involved in the accident successfully swam to shore.
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