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News for October 7th 2015

LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

Environment Canada has told the city of Montreal to suspend it's plan to pump eight billion litres of untreated water into the St. Lawrence river.

According to CTV News, Mayor Denis Coderre has accused the federal government of playing politics behind the backs of Montrealers by making such a request.


Monday October 5th 2015

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October 2nd, 2015

LOCAL 
By Patricia Petit-Liang
The owners of a mom-and-pop cupcake shop in Montreal were issued an order to redraw their chalkboard signs after receiving a letter from the Office Quebecois de la Langue Francaise to enlarge the French text on them.

According to CTV News, the owners of Cupcake Emmagination Bakery were frustrated by the demands of the OQLF, but will follow through with the changes because they don’t have the means to challenge them in court.

The bakery has until October 19th to change their signs.
 

NATIONAL
By Alexa Everett


News for October 1st, 2015

LOCAL 
By Saturn De Los Angeles

The City of Montreal has decided to temporarily put off its plan to dump 8 million litres of untreated waste water into the Saint-Lawrence river. 

According to the Montreal Gazette, the decision comes after gaining widespread attention from the local media and concern from opposition councillors. 


Thursday, October 1st, 2015

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News for September 30th 2015

LOCAL
by Catlin Spencer

Starting October 18th, untreated water waste will be dumped into the St. Lawrence River for seven days during a construction project on the Bonaventure Expressway.

According to the Montreal Gazette, to build a new chute to dispose of snow in the winter, construction workers need to shut down a sewer to work on it.


Wednesday September 30th 2015

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Tuesday September 29th 2015

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    News for September 29th 2015

    LOCAL
    By Danny Aubry

    A new local business called Apisen will begin production in early 2016 thanks to Concordia University's Innovation Centre, District 3.

    According to the Montreal Gazette, District 3 was created two years ago with the intention of providing university students with opportunities to bring business ideas to life.


    Monday September 28th 2015

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    News for September 25th, 2015

    LOCAL
    by Alexa Everett

    Dr. Peter Metrakos was sentenced to a three month suspension, a $1,500 fine and 10 surgical lessons by the College des medicins du Quebec 


    September 25th, 2015

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    Stories by: Alexa Everett, Patricia Petit-Liang, Catlin Spencer

    Produced by: Emeline Vidal


    News for September 24th 2015

    LOCAL
    by Saturn de Los Angeles


    Thursday, September 24th 2015

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