NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH 2017

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LOCAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

A 56 year old man was arrested for spraying 12,000 litres of liquid manure all over the Quebec professional farmers’ union's office on Monday.

According to CBC News, the manure is not dangerous but smells horrible.

The suspect has been taken to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation and is a dairy farmer who has had previous conflicts with the union.

 

NATIONAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

Thousands of immigrants have been locked up in prison over the last several years by the Canada Border Services Agency.

According to CBC News, more than 200 minors have been detained with their parents or guardians in Canadian jails.

Immigrant detainees have stated that they were treated like animals and were in direct contact with convicted criminals during their stay. 

 

INTERNATIONAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

At least 42 people have died in Venezuela over the last 6 weeks.

According to Reuters, 3 people were murdered by police officers during protests on Tuesday.

Hundreds of thousands of people are protesting against President Nicolas Maduro's unreliable government that has caused food shortages as well as medical and economic crises all over the country.