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PQ reveals plans for Quebec, possible new Bill 101

November 12 2012 // News

Pauline Marois et Michel Bonsaint, secrétaire général de l'Assemblée nationale, avec André Simard qui signe le registre officielA format of Bill 101 is to be introduced by Christmas in the NAtional Assembly.

Cheaper to buy alcohol at government run liquor stores in Canada West

November 12 2012 // News

The liquorOver out West, a new report suggests that buying alcohol is much cheaper when the government's behind the counter.

According to the Globe and Mail, the report compared prices of 13 popular beverages at liquor stores across Western Canada.

It found that privately owned stores in Alberta and British Columbia charged significantly more than their public counterparts.

Britain to cut aid to India

November 12 2012 // News

parliament 2Trade not aid is the future of Britain and India's relationship according to the UK's international development secretary.

In a report by Al-Jazeera news, Britain will cut all aid to the developing economic powerhouse by 2015. The move comes as a result of domestic pressure in Britain to reduce aid to its former colony.

The move will save Britain about $320 million dollars over the next two years.

Alberta sexual assault case dismissed after trial delays

November 11 2012 // News

An investigation ins underway in Alberta after a judge dismissed a sexual assault case for taking too long to go to trial.

According to the Globe and Mail, the man accused of the crime is now free and cannot be charged again.

The victim’s mother stated that to have him be in court and realize what he did was not acceptable.

The alleged victim’s assault happened between the ages of 9 and 17, but only came forward six years later.

In 2009, the accused was arrested on multiple sexual assault charges.

News November 9th 2012

November 9 2012 // News

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Produced by Erica Bridgeman

Stories written by Carlo Spiridigliozzi, Catlin Spencer and Isabella Sasaki

Union Montreal nominates Richard Deschamps for mayor

November 9 2012 // News

Montréal City HallThe ruling Union Montreal party made it official on Thursday evening picking Richard Deschamps as their candidate to be Montreal's interim mayor until November 3rd, 2013.

According to CTV Montreal, Deschamps was nominated over Gerard Tremblay's former right hand man and chairman of the city's executive committee Michael Applebaum.

Explosion at Sherbrooke plant claims 2 lives

November 9 2012 // News

Industrial Fire2 people were found dead after an explosion ignited an inferno at an Eastern Townships plant.

According to the Gazette, the explosion occurred at 1:30pm on Thursday afternoon at the Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc. plant in the Sherbrooke industrial area. The resultant fire which followed sent black toxic smoke in the sky that was visible from many kilometres away.

Same sex families on the rise shows census data

November 9 2012 // News

In a report by CBC News, same sex families are on the rise and have been for some time in Canada.

Though less opposite sex couples are getting married and having children, the numbers have risen for gay and lesbian couples that tie the knot and start families over the last two decades.

Same-sex marriage was legalized across Canada seven years ago.

Toronto plastic bag ban may be scrapped

November 9 2012 // News

Plastic bag treeOpponents of the ban on plastic bags in Toronto hope to overturn the ban by defeating the bylaw needed to pass it later this month.

In June, Toronto city council approved a plan to stop retailers from supplying plastic bags to customers beginning January 1st, 2013.

November 8th, 2012

November 8 2012 // News

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Stories by: Patrick Miller, Chloe Deneumoustier, Emilie Pirson and Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Produced by: Alyssa Tremblay

Concordia international recruiter being looked into

November 8 2012 // News

A number of Concordia students demonstrated at a rally on Wednesday i light of recent concerns on the university's international recruiting practices for Chinese students.

According to the Gazette, the issue was first revealed in an article from The Link roughly a month ago. Students said that Concordia's recruiting agent for Chinese students, Peter Low, dupes them into paying large fees for homestays that don't deliver. Two students interview by the Gazette say they were underfed, and one didn't even have a desk or chair for studying.

PQ plan for tuition freeze leaked

November 8 2012 // News

Pauline Marois au colloque sur la métropoleThe National Assembly was in an uproar on Wednesday as a letter containing information regarding the Parti Quebecois' plan for the tuition freeze was made public.

According to the Gazette, the letter, revealed by the Liberals, confirmed the PQ's plan to completely freeze tuition until 2014.

Lost World War 1 medal returns home

November 8 2012 // News

A medal belonging to a World War 1 veteran was returned to his great-niece Lyn Beauvais.

According to CBC News, the veteran, James Beauvais who was sent back to Canada after getting injured in the chest and arm was awarded with this medal by the Royal Canadian Legion branch in Kahnawake, Quebec in 1918.

Beauvais, after being discharged from the army and upon  his return to Canada, abandoned his family to travel where shortly after he died was buried more than 2000 KM away.

November 7th, 2012

November 7 2012 // News

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Stories by: Gregory Wilson & Niki Mohrdar

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Budget cuts to affect government programs

November 7 2012 // News

Canada's parliamentary budget officer, Kevin Page, says the vast majority of cuts outlined in last March's budget will directly affect government programs.

According to CBC News, Page said that only 15 percent of cuts will affect internal services, while the remaining 85 percent affect programs and services that many Canadians depend on.

Details surrounding cuts to services such as Health Canada and Aboriginal Affairs are not yet known, despite the budget being passed seven months ago.

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