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NEWS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 2018
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The STM garage sale was the hottest place to be on Sunday, as hundreds of Montrealers lined up to buy a piece of transit memorabilia.
The sale was held at the Bellechasse garage, which has been the home to the city’s fleet since 1941 and is set to be demolished next year.
According to CBC, the sale will not be the last of its kind. STM has said more items will be available for sale as renovations at metro stations continue.
A new agreement between the British Columbia government and First Nations communities recognizes that Indigenous right are inherent.
According to the Globe and Mail, this new approach is set to build a collaborative and ongoing government-to-government relationship that can adapt to changing circumstances over time.
The First Nations and the government are set to develop a constitutionally protected treaty on the issues of self-government, jurisdiction and land ownership.
While administrative and operational policy matters would be included in supplementary agreements
Canada has promised a $50 million contribution to the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency.
According to CBC, over a two year period the money will assist the health and education efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.
The Canadian Foreign ministry hopes the money will help with efforts to improve poverty, unemployment, and food insecurity in the region.
NEWS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 2018
Stories by Luca Caruso-Moro
NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2018
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LOCAL
The CAQ has declared the crucifix hanging on the back wall of the national assembly will stay.
The religious symbol will remain, while the Coalition has vowed to barre public servants from wearing religious insignia
According to the CBC, the CAQ said they are prepared to fire teachers who refuse to take off their religious garb, however may allow some wiggle room for working-teachers.
The ban, therefor, would only affect new hires.
NATIONAL
SOL MAMAKWA “Karlena Kamenawatamin was a 13 year old girl from Bearskin Lake, a remote fly-in community in my riding. Karlena took her own life early yesterday morning.”
That’s Ontario New Democrat MPP Sol Mamakwa speaking out in remembrance of 13-year-old Karlena Kamenawatamin, who took her own life in late September.
SOL MAMAKWA “This is a health crisis. This is a mental health crisis. This is an intergenerational trauma crisis. This is a housing crisis.”
Mamakwa says the suicide rate among Indigenous children under 15 in his riding is 50 times higher than the national average
INTERNATIONAL
JAIR BOLSONARO “Brasil acima de tudo, Deus acima de todos!”
“Brazil above everything, God above everyone” is the slogan of far-right, former army captain presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro.
Bolsonaro won 46.7 per cent of the primary vote in Brazil’s sunday election. About 3 per cent shy of an outright victory.
Brazilians will head for a second round of voting on October 28th.
Striker & Unleash The Archers: The Next Generation of Power Metal
On this legendary day, Edmonton’s power metal outfit Striker and British Columbia’s Unleash the Archers invaded the shores of Montreal.
The show started with Montreal local’s Distoriam, who have been going a bit more strong on the bigger shows that have been coming our way. They started things off with a bang; their musicianship has gotten much more superior since I last saw them. I was generally impressed by their set.
Next up we had Valfreya. Previous times I have seen them, they weren’t my favorite, but this performance caught my attention! They had a lot of energy and stage presence, more than usual. I do not know if it was due to a lineup change, but it was really fun to watch them play.
Next up was Striker, who I was really excited for. I was like a little kid on Christmas morning, jumping up and down, knowing I was finally going to see the band that everyone at the station was talking about. Man, did it ever meet my expectations. The sheer amount of energy these guys put on stage is incredible; never have I seen such young musicians going in with their full potential.
Starting off with Phoenix Lights, they ripped the stage and caused the crowd to go wild. The song is so much better live, more in your face and punchy. Born to Lose was very energetic, and the lights they had were synced to the music, adding flare and contrast to their set. I was mainly looking forward to hearing some new stuff off of Play to Win, their upcoming album. They played Heart of Lies, and that was a treat.
So what is the verdict of Striker’s performance?
Unbelievable, energetic, incredible musicianship, great stage presence, pure Canadian goodness.
So we finally come to the headliner, Unleash the Archers. I was a bit concerned that Striker might have stolen the show, but much to my dismay, I was floored by their stunning performance. Brittney Haye’s vocal performance was stellar, and the band themselves were very tight. They played classic songs such as Tonight We Ride and Time Stands Still. The songs they showcased were mainly from their new album Apex, opening up the set with Awakening. I felt like a elf going on a quest into battle, as the band has a fantasy vibe going on throughout the whole night. I’m very proud of them for putting on such a great show.
NEWS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 2018
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LOCAL
Quebec elected 52 female candidates to provincial seats in the October 1st election.
Women now hold 41.6 per cent of the seats in Quebec, the highest percentage in Canadian provincial government.
NATIONAL
The leader of a Roman Catholic archdiocese in Nova Scotia knelt and asked for forgiveness from residential school survivors this week.
The CBC reports Archbishop Anthony Mancini apologized for the involvement of St. Mary’s Basilica in the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School.
The school opened in 1923, and closed in 1967. Expo 67, the premier of Hair, and the release of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band also took place that year.
Children attending the school were not allowed to speak their own language, were given numbers for names, and many underwent serious sexual, physical, and psychological abuse.
INTERNATIONAL
Jason Van Dyke, a white police officer in Chicago has been found guilty for the murder of 17-year-old African American Laquan McDonald.
He was also convicted of 16 counts of aggravated battery.
Laquan Mcdonald, who was armed with a knife, was shot 16 times on October 20, 2014
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Homeshake's Red Hot Night for POP Montreal
On Saturday night, a sold-out Rialto was hot and ready for one of Montreal’s finest indie singers of his generation. After two opening acts, first Cherry Monday, followed by Guy’s#, the young faces in the crowd started chanting and hollering at Homeshake as he was preparing his equipment on the stage.
Homeshake is the stage name of Peter Sagar, a superbly mellow fellow hailing from Edmonton, but based in Montreal’s Mile End. Homeshake was the headliner of POP Montreal’s main Saturday night show. Sagar is also known for being part of Mac DeMarco’s band up until 2014, the same year he released his first album.
What it magic about Homeshake’s music is that it doesn’t need any kind of artifice, or over-the-top decoration and such that is ubiquitous on the indie scene. Its strength lies in its stripped-down intimacy, something that is sometimes hard to recreate performing in a concert hall.
The first few guitar notes from Hello Welcome, the intro to Homeshake’s latest album Fresh Air, were enough to understand the depth of what we were getting into. A true feeling of intimacy was instantaneous. People looking at each other, happy of having made the choice of coming out and probably seeing Homeshake for the first or second time.
The show took on higher dimension when Every Single Thing came up, one of his biggest singles to date. The live interpretation did not let down. The falsetto hook was followed by an enthusiastic public on the fast-tempo cut.The tremolo guitar in Getting Down Pt II set a very drowsy Mac DeMarco vibe, just as Chowder did right after.
Another high moment was reached when the succulent Call Me Up made it to our ears. Cue the falsetto again, cue the sexyness again. The synth line, imitated by Sagar’s voice later in the song, made for one of the moments where the public hummed happily with closed eyes. Give It To Me, arguably Homeshake’s most well known song, was played differently than on the album, but to great effect. A slowed-down version of the already slow song was pure, open and again - sexy as hell.
At the outset, Sagar promised a set of fifteen songs. That is exactly what happened - no more, no less. No bonus for a crowd that begged for the four-man band to come back on stage. While many thought the show ended too early at around 50 minutes, there was no question that the quality of a Homeshake live set will make the fans come back for more.
Short, sweet, and sexy.
NEWS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH 2018
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Quebec has reprinted a series of high school textbooks to include proper Indigenous terminology and history.
The Canadian Press reports stereotypical visual representation and terminology such as "Amerindian" have been updated.
The books were printed for a course drafted in 2016 by the Parti Québecois, which has been criticized for diminishing the roles of non-francophones in Canadian history.
National
Alberta will develop a code of conduct to protect scientists from political backlash.
Environment Minister Shannon Phillips criticized Conservative politicians for what she described as an undermining of scientists' freedom to address the public.
The CBC reports Phillips slammed conservatives who do not believe in scientific methods and the reality of climate change.
International
Saudi Arabia is demanding an apology from Canada.
Al Jazeera reports the Saudi government took offense to a tweet from Canada's foreign policy agency calling for the release of Saudi women's rights activists.
The Saudi foreign minister responded "We demand the immediate release and independence of Quebec and the granting of equal rights to Canadian Indians."
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NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 2018
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LOCAL
ROMEO SAGANASH: “Why doesn’t the Prime Minister just say the truth, and tell Indigenous Peoples that he doesn’t give a fuck about their rights?”
That’s Romeo Saganash, Quebec New Democrat MP, addressing the house of commons this week.
Saganash cursed the government for disregarding Indigenous lands with regards to pipeline construction.
ROMEO SAGANASH: “...that Canada will not be able to accommodate all Indigenous concerns. What that means is that they have decided to willfully violate their constitutional duties and obligations”
NATIONAL
A homeless family has pitched their tent in front of the Nunavut Legislature in Iqaluit this week.
The family, equipped with a nylon tent and a Coleman stove, say they are there to bring attention to a rampant housing problem in the region.
APTN reports both parents are working, however are still unable to afford a place to stay.
INTERNATIONAL
Al Jazeera reports The United Nations are looking into multiple allegations against the US Air Force.
The allegations say Children were among the civilians allegedly killed in an American airstrike in Afghanistan last week.
The US denies their involvement in any civilian casualties.
NEWS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH 2018
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LOCAL
A ghost bike was installed in Rosemont in memory of a cyclist who died after a collision with a truck in June.
The Montreal Gazette reports The Montreal Public Security Commission is scheduled to hold a public discussion to address the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on Monday night.
Ghost bikes are painted in white and affixed to locations where cyclists have died in traffic.
The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) inches closer to a self-government agreement with the federal government.
According to the APTN, the Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations announced a three-part plan to advance reconciliation with the Manitoba Metis community. The plan includes $154.3 million of funding from Ottawa.
The funding will go towards improving the social-economic welfare of the community and aid the Manitoba Metis community gain self-determination.
INTERNATIONAL
Refugee children in Spain are being forced to sleep in police stations as receiving facilities struggle to keep up with the soaring number of arrivals.
According to the National Post, The Catalan police force has called for an ‘urgent’ intervention as waiting rooms are converted into emergency dorms.
Spain has reached a record number of migrant arrivals after the EU crackdowns and closure of Italy’s port to migrant ships.
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