Did CBC cut Lévesque quote from Habs montage?

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The CBC has garnered much attention for broadcasting a two-minute montage in honour of the Montreal Canadiens over a song called Le But last week on Hockey Night in Canada. The controversy centred around the fact the group behind the song, Loco Locass, is made up of staunchly separatist rappers and that the song includes nationalist lyrics.

On Monday, however, there were 13 seconds of the song missing on the broadcaster’s website. Was it a coincidence that the excised part was exactly one verse, which includes the words of former Quebec premier René Lévesque after losing the 1980 referendum – “until next time” – in relation to the feelings of Habs fans when they fall short of the Stanley Cup?

In an email, CBC spokesman Jeff Keay said it was only a “technical glitch” and not a political one. “They’ve been trying to fix it,” he said of the HNIC crew.

Mr. Keay added that commentator Don Cherry said on Sunday night’s show that he loved the song. In fact, Mr. Cherry went further, saying he agreed with the band’s message, wishing Loco Locass “the best of luck in all your endeavours.”

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