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TransCanada Corp.’s Energy East pipeline

"Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the new federal government wants to oversee a full and fair national debate over controversial energy issues such as pipelines and will act as a “responsible mediator.”" (Source: The Globe and Mail)

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Published: 26 Jan 2016

91˿Ƶ Tradition: Ice Building project on campus

Professor Pieter Sijpkes’ students in the “Philosophy of Structures” course are building a catenary dome made out of snow and ice on the 91˿Ƶ campus.

He has been doing ice construction experiments on the 91˿Ƶ Campus since he was a student in Architecture in 1972.

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Published: 25 Jan 2016

Loto-Québec taking bets on U.S. presidential race

"Loto-Québec is now taking bets on the U.S. presidential race." (Source: CBC)

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Published: 25 Jan 2016

Corus buys Shaw Media

"Toronto-based Corus Entertainment isbuying Shaw Media from Shaw Communications in a $2.65-billion deal. The move shuffles ownership of 19 specialty TV channels including Global, Food Network Canada, HGTV Canada, HISTORY, Slice, National Geographic Channel and Showcasebetween two companies that are controlled by the Shaw family.

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Published: 14 Jan 2016

Canadian dollar's decline

The Canadian dollar has dropped below the 70-cent US level for the first time since May 2003 yesterday. It's still worth below 70-cent today. (Source: CBC and Google Finance)

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Published: 13 Jan 2016

Trans-generations (CIHR Café scientifique)

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies (IGSF) presents a Café scientifique titled "Trans-generations: Trans History, Health, and Politics in Montreal and Beyond" Wednesday January 13th that will explore questions of trans politics, health, and history.

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Published: 11 Jan 2016

David Bowie (1947–2016)

"Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69." (Source: BBC)

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Published: 11 Jan 2016

Supreme Court on assisted suicide: 6-month extension?

In December 2015, the federal government has asked the Supreme Court for a six-month extension to draft new laws on doctor-assisted dying. The Supreme Courtwill hear oral arguments on this request startingJanuary 11, 2016.

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Published: 8 Jan 2016

North Korea Nuclear Test

"Hours after North Korea trumpeted the apparent "perfect success" of its first hydrogen bomb test, the United Nations Security Council fired back with a promise of new sanctions." (Site: CBC)

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Published: 6 Jan 2016

Weather: El nino

As 2016 approaches, the ongoing El Nino shows no sign of relaxing its grip on the global climate. (Source: Al Jazeera)

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Published: 21 Dec 2015

Holidays: Story Tips for Journalists (2015)

Here are some story ideas for the upcoming Holiday season:

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Published: 16 Dec 2015

US Interest Rates

The U.S. central bank began raising interest rates Dec. 16 from record lows, as it hiked its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point. (Source: CBC)

Chris Ragan, Department of Economics

“Increases in the policy interest rate in the United States will reflect the data showing that the U.S.

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Published: 16 Dec 2015

Montreal blue collar workers suspended

"Nearly 2,400 Montreal blue collar workers including union leadershipwill face sanctions for leaving work to attend a union meeting last week after they were ordered to remain on the job. " (Source: CBC)

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Published: 14 Dec 2015

91˿Ƶ's exclusive Holiday Fair Trade Crownie

Just in time for the holidays, and eggedon by colleagues on the other side of the mountain at Université de Montréal, 91˿Ƶ’s Executive chef Oliver De Volpi shares the recipe for our exclusive Holiday Fair TradeCrownie.“50% cookie - 50% brownie - 100% delicious.

Available in 2016 in our dining halls.

Published: 14 Dec 2015

Outremont: zoning on new places of worship

"The borough of Outremonthas overwhelminglyadopted a controversial bylawbanning new places of worship on Bernard and Laurier avenues." (Source: CBC)

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Published: 8 Dec 2015

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