NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH 2017

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LOCAL
By Allison O’Reilly

Recent statistics show an increase in hate crimes in Montreal, particularly against the Muslim community.

According to CBC News, Statistics Canada says the numbers presented likely underreport “the true extent of hate crimes in Canada, as not all crimes are reported to the police.”

Statistics Canada says 29 more incidents were reported in 2015, for a total of 169 crimes, marking a 29 percent increase over the previous year.

 

NATIONAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

3 people were killed in a murder-suicide while camping on Tuesday.

According to CBC News, the tragedy unfolded at the Club Naturiste Adam & Eve in Sainte-Brigitte-des-Saults.

Suspected shooter 76 year old Denys Carpentier was found dead at the scene and police are still investigating the incident.

 

INTERNATIONAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

More than 90 people were killed by landslides in Bangladesh on Tuesday.

According to Reuters, the landslides were caused by heavy rains.

The death toll will most likely continue to rise as rescuers search for dozens of missing people.