GroundWire November 20, 2012 edition
GroundWire November 20, 2012 edition
This edition was produced by Erin Hudson at CKUT in Montreal, Quebec.
Hosted by Erin Hudson and Vanessa Vyvial
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Headlines:
Demonstrations take place across Canada against the ongoing aerial bombardment of the Gaza Strip
In Hamilton Ontario, the Hamilton Line 9 organizers are calling for a day of action against the Enbridge pipeline known as Line 9
Bus routes in the interior BC undergo major changes despite many contrary recommendations - Catherine Fisher CJLY
Workers at Coast Hotels & Resorts in hotels located in Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna and Prince George voted by a margin of 92% in favour of a new contract
In Halifax, students from Dalhousie University, the University of King’s College and the Nova Scotia School of Art and Design took part in a zombie themed demonstration against tuition fee increases and increasing debt
Features:
The findings and implications on the Commission of Inquiry into the decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River - Vanessa Vyvial CKUT
Recordings from outside BC MP Christy Clark’s office where 11,000 signatures were delivered concerning salmon farming in the province - citizen journalist Alex with Erin Hudson CKUT
A Toronto mens’ shelter threatened to be shut down by the City of Toronto will remain open but the formerly wet shelter (meaning alcohol consumption was permitted) must be dry starting in 2013 - Marque with the Downtown East Campaign with Erin Hudson CKUT
The outcome of Montreal’s biggest, unsanctioned bike race - Erin Hudson CKUT
Part one of a discussion with McGill students who’s recent articles on racism have garnered national and international attention. If you would like to join the conversation email comments, questions or responses to groundwireprod@gmail.com. For links to the articles discussed please visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/GroundWire-Community-Radio-News/2897419277...
Community Radio Report:
A follow up interview with Jessica Benson in Cheam First Nation in BC where community members are working on establishing a radio station, Pilalt FM – Erin Hudson CKUT
Music for the episode by The Noise Hounds with DEMONS from the album ON DOPE