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CJLO News - January 22 2013

January 22 2013 // News
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Environmental group criticizes Canada's inaction

January 22 2013 // News

Bay of Fundy-whale watching #1Not everyone is impressed with Canada's role in protecting the environment.

According to the CBC, the federal government is being criticized by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society for not being motivated enough in reserving marine areas for ecological protection. 

The group wanted Ottawa to have by the end of 2012, a total of 12 protected sites.

More cuts for universities in the future

January 21 2013 // News

A government meeting regarding the matters of higher education took place between Jan. 17 and 18 at the University of Sherbrooke.

According to the Link the Minister of Science and Technology did not deny that the $124 million cuts would continue for Universities next year.

He stated that as soon as they have figured out what the student contribution will be, then they`ll determine whether further cuts will be made.

CJLO News - January 21 2013

January 21 2013 // News
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New plan by AFN seeks reforms to create a better relationship with federal governement

January 21 2013 // News

In a document obtained by the Globe and Mail, the Assembly of First Nations is asking for reforms that include inclusion during equalization talks, as well as the right to review legislation that harmfully impacts their communities.

New corruption squad may not make difference, says former city number 2

January 20 2013 // News

Montreal City Hall

The creation of another corruption squad in Montreal may not have the effect it is meant to have, says a former Montreal executive in parliament.

According to the Gazette, Jean Fortier described to the one of the daily’s reporters that corruption extended beyond the construction industry.

January 18, 2013

January 18 2013 // News

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Let’s talk puck…for a change

January 17 2013 // News

Hockey is back. Let us rejoice. 

January 17, 2013

January 17 2013 // News

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CJLO News - January 15 2013

January 15 2013 // News
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New committee formed to save Lachine Hospital

January 14 2013 // News

The ``Save our Lachine Hospital`` committee threatened to go to court to prevent the provincial government from taking the institution away from the McGill University Health Centre.

According to the Gazette the Lachine borough mayor stated that he and the committee are more than willing to go to court.

He also stated that he has encouraged Lachine residents to sign their names in an online petition.

The committee was formed after the Quebec Health Minister decided to transform the institution into a local health network of the French language.

Donors have decided to put their contributions to a halt due to the uncertainty of the institution`s future.

CJLO News - January 14 2013

January 14 2013 // News
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Applebaum denies investigation rumors, creates new squad

January 13 2013 // News

Montreal mayor, Michael Applebaum could be the next big name in municipal politics to be investigated by the Charbonneau Commission.

In a report by Le Devoir obtained by The Gazette, Applebaum is under investigation over questionable real estate transactions he may have been involved in while he was mayor of NDG-Cote-des-Neiges.

The report by the French paper goes into detail on real estate deals that required zoning changes in the borough before Applebaum became mayor last November.

Homosexual men encouraged to donate blood in Canada

January 13 2013 // News

Changes may be seen in Canadian Blood Services restrictions for homosexual men.

According to CBC News, Canadian Blood Services wants to change one of their oldest policies that would allow homosexual men to donate their own blood.

The new proposal would allow homosexual men who haven’t had sexual relations with another man in the last five years to donate. That is a change over the ban of donations from men who’ve been with other men. Canadian Blood Services have received a lot of criticism for their restrictions.

January 11, 2013

January 11 2013 // News

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