NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8th 2017

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NATIONAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

Residents of Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island discovered the bodies of five murdered seals on Wednesday.

According to CTV News, the seal pups were shot dead on a beach in the community of Little Judique.

Citizens of Nova Scotia stated that seals will come out of the water to search for food and often bark at night, but have been hesitant to interact with humans this year.

 

LOCAL
By Michael Foldvari 

The city of Montreal will create 3 new safe injection sites, following approval from the federal government on Monday.

According to CBC News, these clinics aim to address Montreal's growing number of opioid overdoses.

Facilities will provide basic drug and healthcare information, sterile injection equipment, treatment referrals, and additional services.

 

INTERNATIONAL
By Michael Foldvari 

Amnesty International has released a statement stating that the Syrian government conducts weekly extra-judicial killings and mass hangings, Tuesday.

According to BBC News, most of the victims are civilians with opposing views to those of the government.

The killings are said to have taken place in Saydnaya prison between September 2011 and December 2015.