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Blanchard unable to block Accurso contract

August 2 2013 // News

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Mayor Laurent Blanchard says he’s unable to block a contract with Accurso, an asphalt company that is linked to a man faced with numerous charges of fraud and corruption.

According to the Gazette, Blanchard held a press conference Thursday morning to answer why a company named in the Charbonneau Commission was awarded a contract to supply paving materials… and continues to hold said contract.

CJLO News - July 31 2013

July 31 2013 // News
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Newfoundland fracking plans cause discord near World Heritage site

July 31 2013 // News

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Reactions are varied over plans to use hydraulic fracturing close to Gros Morne National Park, in the Newfoundland West Coat.

The tourism industry in this area depends on the natural surroundings as a draw for tourists arriving from all around the world.

CBS News reports that some locals believe that oil exploration would provide jobs and perhaps keep young people from leaving their hometowns.

Toronto police being investigated after suspect was shot in custody

July 31 2013 // News

The Toronto Police Association is defending one of their own after a video of a suspect that was shot while in custody has surfaced on YouTube.

CBC News reports, the public outrage has sprung over the video in question, which shows 18 year-old Sammy Yetin shot while in custody near a Toronto park.

The officer claims that Yetin threatened him with a knife and that he took the necessary action to protect himself and to ensure public safety.

The incident drew anger towards the Toronto Police Force, with hundreds of protestors taking to the streets this past Monday.

Japan to re-think defense strategy

July 31 2013 // News

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The Japanese military will soon be getting new upgrades on their existing armed fleet.

The Guardian reports, that the new upgrades are in response to the ever growing threats that surround the Asian giants.

The country’s defense minister has outlined plans to purchase new surveillance drones to counter rising security tensions in the Far East.

CJLO News - July 29 2013

July 29 2013 // News
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15 Arrested as citizens rally on eve of Peru's National Day

July 29 2013 // News

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Trans-Atlantic shipping of nuclear generators plan, shelved indefinately

July 29 2013 // News

The controversial plan to ship radioactive generators across the Atlantic had been put on hold.

According to CBC News, the project called for radioactive generators from Ontario based Bruce Power to be shipped to Sweden for recycling.

It was met by public opposition by aboriginal groups, the NDP and the Bloc Québécois. They all claim that any spill in the Great Lakes region could cause a natural disaster in the area.
 
The agreement was reached in 2009 and while it is currently stalled, Bruce Power will reach out to naysayers and push for the renewal to have their generators recycled in Sweden.

Cyclists fined during monthly protest ride

July 29 2013 // News

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Fifteen cyclists taking part in the Critical Mass cyclist movement on Friday were fined up to $500,  and some were even arrested by the SPVM for obstruction of traffic.

According to Radio Canada, the SPVM intervened at the corner of Belmont and Beaver Hall Hill just after the cyclists left Philips Square around 6p.m., where they had gathered to begin riding.

The cyclists were fined under section 500.1 of the Highway Safety Code.

Inmates in Ontario jails want overcrowding resolved

July 29 2013 // News

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Overcrowding has inmates in Ontario prisons takin action in court

At least 100 current and former inmates are suing the province of Ontario over how they claim they were treated in jail due to overcrowding.

CBC News is reporting an abundance of inmates awaiting their day in court has lead to half of Ontario’s jails being overcrowded, the highest percentage in six years. 

This means a 7-by-2 metre cell meant for two people often contains three or more inmates.

Advocacy groups and prison staff have linked the overcrowding to the increase in violence between cellmates.

Law school in hot water over discrimination. Says LGBT

July 26 2013 // News
A law school in British Columbia is in hot water over it's decision to discriminate L-G-B-T students.   
 
In a report by the Globe and Mail, Trinity Western University in Langley is considering imposing a rule to all students to not engage in any sexual activity.
 
The proposed rule explicitly cites a Biblical passage that condemning homosexuality, hence discriminating future lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, according to Lawyer Civil Rights Lawyer Clayton Ruby.  
 

Canada Post Closings...Secretly Privatizing?

July 26 2013 // News

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In the recent flurry of post office closings by Canada Post across the country, the local postal workers’ union has a new ally… the federal NDP. 

According to the Gazette, Canada Post has closed 37 outlets since 2012… 19 of which were in Quebec, 12 of those were all in Montreal.

NDP Labour critic Alexandre Boulerice has accused Canada Post of disproportionately targeting Quebec post offices because of Stephen Harpers lack of support in the province. 

Pakistani seeking refuge may be denied stay in Canada

July 26 2013 // News

A woman, who fled Pakistan in 2011 to escape her daughter's abusive ex-husband, may have to return soon.

CBC News reports, that Khurshid Begun Awan's stay in Montreal may be numbered as her husband was deported back to Lahore this past April.

Khurshid's daughter, Tahira, who immigrated to Montreal in 2009 has been sending money back to Lahore to keep her ex-husband from harming her parents. When the situation deteriorated her family joined her in Montreal.

Tahira's ex-husband is a prominent member of the religious community in Lahore, Pakistan's largest city.

CJLO News - July 26 2013

July 26 2013 // News
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CJLO News - July 24 2013

July 24 2013 // News
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Québec jail suicide haunts Ontario family

July 24 2013 // News

A distraught Ontario family is left wondering why their loved one was left incarcerated instead of given help for his suicidal behaviour.

CBC News reports that twenty-six-year-old Christopher Clarke was imprisoned in Montréal's Bordeaux jail after being picked up by police for an unpaid fine.

Clarke's fiancée, Janick Ménard, brought him to Cornwall hospital on April 14 after he displayed frantic and suicidal behaviour. After being assessed by a doctor, Clarke returned home.

Attempt at forming provincial registry denied…again

July 24 2013 // News

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Despite the setbacks, Quebec will continue to fight Ottawa’s decision to scrap the long-gun registry.

According to The Gazette, Quebec wants to maintain its part of the now defunct registry and use it as a provincially-run registry.

There have been two setbacks in the past month; however, Quebec will continue to appeal the decision in court.

The Quebec Court of Appeal refused to suspend a ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada.

Government worker admits to leaking info on cutting E.I. benefits

July 22 2013 // News

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CJLO News - July 22 2013

July 22 2013 // News
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Egypt to Amend Constitution Amidst Political Division

July 22 2013 // News

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According to Reuters, the Egyptian military has tasked a panel of 10 legal experts this past Sunday to present proposed changes to the constitution within 30 days for review before a broader-based body.

Ali Awad Saleh, a judge and the constitutional affairs adviser for the newly installed president, chaired Sunday's panel, saying it would spend the next week receiving ideas from "citizens, political parties, and all sides".

Flaherty's health is in question

July 22 2013 // News

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Jim Flaherty has missed two G20 meetings in Moscow after falling ill in the past few days.

According to the Gazette, finance official Kathleen Perchaluk said Minister Flaherty became ill after arriving in Moscow and was unable to attend the meetings on Friday and Saturday.

The meetings were being held to discuss ways of getting the global economy back on track and growing again.

CJLO News - July 19 2013

July 19 2013 // News
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Porter's lawyer angry with Ottawa

July 19 2013 // News
The lawyer of former MUHC head Arthur Porter has cried foul on Ottawa for their attempts to extradite him to Canada from his native Bahamas.
 
As reported by The Gazette, Porter had filed a complaint with the Organization of American States and the United Nations saying Ottawa is violating his rights in their tries to bring him back to Canada. He is facing money laundering charges relating to the awarding of MUHC super hospital contract.
 
An arrest warrant for Porter was issued in February, however he was in the Bahamas and in critical health. He was arrested on May 26th in Panama.

HALIFAX BARISTAS SPEAK OUT OVER DISMISSAL

July 17 2013 // News
In Halifax, two coffee house baristas who were unexpectedly fired, are having their voices heard over injustice that's happening in the workforce. 
 
In a report by GlobalNews.ca, Elijah Williams and Shay Enxuga were let go of their jobs after they tried to form a worker's union to address work-related matters, such as tips and work breaks. 
 
The fact that management was allegedly unapproachable to address these issues was the catalyst to form the union, according to Williams.
 

Sun Media cuts jobs

July 17 2013 // News
Canadian Media giant, Sun Media has slashed it's operating budget, thus cutting jobs in the field.
 
In a report by CBC News, Sun Media Corp will be cutting 360 jobs and closing down 11 publications throughout the country.
 
The company announced on Tuesday that it is acting to invest more into digital newspapers to attract younger readers.
 
In addition to the 11 publications closing their doors, the 24 Hours free daily will be discontinued in Ottawa, Calgary & Edmonton.
 

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