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Successful laptop program in peril

The Eastern Townships School Board laptop program managed to cut drop out rate in half but due to cutbacks, the program may not be able to continue.

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Radio Noon Montreal - Drainville revives religious accommodation debateMay 22, 2013 | 20:59Radio Noon Montreal Drainville revives religious accommodation debate Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Drainville revives religious accommodation debate May 22, 2013 | 20:59The crucifix at the National Assembly can stay but public servants will not be allowed to wear kippas, turbans and other overt religious symbols, says PQ minister Bernard Drainville. Our listeners react to PQ's Charter of Quebec Values proposal.
Radio Noon Montreal - Montreal hit by boil water advisoryMay 22, 2013 | 24:51Radio Noon Montreal Montreal hit by boil water advisory Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Montreal hit by boil water advisory May 22, 2013 | 24:51Our listeners react to a boil water advisory that affected most people on the Island of Montreal.
Radio Noon Montreal - Senate scandal fuels debate over second chamber's futureMay 21, 2013 | 31:22Radio Noon Montreal Senate scandal fuels debate over second chamber's future Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Senate scandal fuels debate over second chamber's future May 21, 2013 | 31:22From annointing a benevolent emperor to abolishing the Senate altogether, our listeners and guests share their ideas on how to fix Canada's 'chamber of sober reflection.'
Radio Noon Montreal - Farm panel for May 21, 2013May 21, 2013 | 10:12Radio Noon Montreal Farm panel for May 21, 2013 Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Farm panel for May 21, 2013 May 21, 2013 | 10:12Our farm panelists Bob Laberge, Hugh Maynard and Jeannie Neveu discuss with Shawn Apel rain and last week's PQ announcement on 'food sovereignty.'
Radio Noon Montreal - PQ overture on Bill 14 gets cold shoulderMay 17, 2013 | 37:18Radio Noon Montreal PQ overture on Bill 14 gets cold shoulder Audio
Radio Noon Montreal PQ overture on Bill 14 gets cold shoulder May 17, 2013 | 37:18We speak to PQ minister Jean-Francois Lisée about the open letter he co-wrote with Diane De Courcy promising changes to Bill 14. We also hear reaction from the Liberals and our listeners call in and text with their opinions.
Radio Noon Montreal - UFO sightings in Canada in 2012 doubled previous recordMay 17, 2013 | 8:10Radio Noon Montreal UFO sightings in Canada in 2012 doubled previous record Audio
Radio Noon Montreal UFO sightings in Canada in 2012 doubled previous record May 17, 2013 | 8:10Host Steve Rukavina talks to Chris Rutkowski about his 2012 Canadian UFO Survey that shows an almost two-fold increase in the number of UFO sightings over the previous year. We also hear from a listener about a possible UFO encounter in Valleyfield.
Radio Noon Montreal - Drainville draws fire with parking accommodation commentsMay 16, 2013 | 46:45Radio Noon Montreal Drainville draws fire with parking accommodation comments Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Drainville draws fire with parking accommodation comments May 16, 2013 | 46:45PQ minister Bernard Drainville set Radio Noon's lines on fire with his comments about parking accommodation for observant Jews. Our listeners call in and text with their reactions.
Radio Noon Montreal - Smokers knew the risks: tobacco companiesMay 15, 2013 | 24:31Radio Noon Montreal Smokers knew the risks: tobacco companies Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Smokers knew the risks: tobacco companies May 15, 2013 | 24:31We hear from both sides in a giant lawsuit against Canada's largest tobacco companies. And our listeners call in with their reactions to the $27-billion class-action lawsuit on behalf of Quebec smokers.
Radio Noon Montreal - Champlain Bridge hole 'not dangerous': engineerMay 15, 2013 | 19:04Radio Noon Montreal Champlain Bridge hole 'not dangerous': engineer Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Champlain Bridge hole 'not dangerous': engineer May 15, 2013 | 19:04Civil engineer Hellen Christodoulou tells host Shawn Apel she believes assurances by the Federal Bridge Corporation that the Champlain Bridge is safe despite the discovery of a 6-foot hole.
Radio Noon Montreal - Jolie praised for going public about her double mastectomyMay 14, 2013 | 25:28Radio Noon Montreal Jolie praised for going public about her double mastectomy Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Jolie praised for going public about her double mastectomy May 14, 2013 | 25:28We talk to Dr. Mark Basik and breast cancer survivor Anna Capobianco-Skipworth about Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy. And our listeners call in with their own stories and questions about fighting cancer.
Radio Noon Montreal - Farm panel for May 14, 2013May 14, 2013 | 12:05Radio Noon Montreal Farm panel for May 14, 2013 Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Farm panel for May 14, 2013 May 14, 2013 | 12:05Our farm panelists Bob Laberge, Hugh Maynard and Jeannie Neveu discuss with Shawn Apel recent frost warnings, a new biomass boiler for Quebec's cattle industry and the upcoming PQ meeting on food sovereignty.
Radio Noon Montreal - Hadfield reinvigorates interest in spaceMay 13, 2013 | 19:24Radio Noon Montreal Hadfield reinvigorates interest in space Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Hadfield reinvigorates interest in space May 13, 2013 | 19:24As Chris Hadfield gets ready to get back to Earth, Canadian Space Society president Wayne Ellis says the 53-year-old astronaut and social media star has not only achieved many Canadian firsts, but has also reinvigorated interest in space.
Radio Noon Montreal - Internet piracy crackdown stirs up debateMay 13, 2013 | 25:11Radio Noon Montreal Internet piracy crackdown stirs up debate Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Internet piracy crackdown stirs up debate May 13, 2013 | 25:11A Montreal company is on the prowl for Internet pirates. Their campaign on behalf of some Hollywood producers raises fascinating ethical and legal questions. Our listeners call in with their reactions.
Radio Noon Montreal - Forcing companies to hand over collusion proceedsMay 10, 2013 | 18:44Radio Noon Montreal Forcing companies to hand over collusion proceeds Audio
Radio Noon Montreal Forcing companies to hand over collusion proceeds May 10, 2013 | 18:44We talk about ways to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars Quebec's construction and engineering firms allegedly got through collusion. Our listeners call in with their suggestions for payback.
Radio Noon Montreal - What does it take to entice people to theatres?May 10, 2013 | 27:06Radio Noon Montreal What does it take to entice people to theatres? Audio
Radio Noon Montreal What does it take to entice people to theatres? May 10, 2013 | 27:06Movie actor Jay Baruchel is starring in a sold-out run of Sherlock Holmes at the Segal Centre, and we're asking today, "What does it take to get you into a theatre to watch a play?"

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