NEWS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH 2017

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LOCAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

A new bill will force police officers across Quebec to pay fines for not wearing their full uniforms.

According to CBC News, Bill 133 is part of the provincial government's efforts to stop police officers from wearing camouflage pants.

The cost of the fines will range from $500 to $3000 for each day the pants are worn.

NATIONAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

More than 95,000 citizens took part in Canada’s first immigration lottery.

According to CBC News, only 10,000 spots were available for people hoping to bring their parents and grandparents to Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada brought in this new lottery system as a replacement for their previous first-come, first-serve immigration system.

INTERNATIONAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

Venezuelan protesters have blocked a highway in the country’s capital of Caracas in their efforts to resist President Nicolas Maduro’s oppressive regime.

According to Reuters, citizens have engaged in a mixture of civil disobedience and violent protest.

At least 29 lives have been lost amidst the chaos.