NEWS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST 2017

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LOCAL
By Patricia Petit Liang

Ex-Montreal mayor Michael Applebaum was sentenced to 12 months in prison and 2 years of probation on Thursday.

According to CTV News, Applebaum was found guilty of 8 counts of corruption, fraud and conspiracy for collecting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes.

Applebaum did not offer an apology for his actions.
 

NATIONAL
By Jeremiah Ho

An improvised explosive device exploded and started a fire near the entrance to Saskatchewan’s provincial courthouse in Saskatoon on Wednesday.  

According to CTV News, police are investigating the explosion as a possible case of domestic terrorism.

There were no injuries in the explosion, and the courthouse was reopened on Thursday.

INTERNATIONAL
By Michael Foldvari

Venezuelan president Nicolas Moduro is under criticism following governmental reorganizations that allowed him to act without congressional approval on Thursday.

According to Reuters, world leaders claim that Moduro is dangerously undermining democracy.

Moduro claims that this is another example American and international imperial power attempting to topple leftist governments.