LOCAL
by Patricia Petit Liang
An accident involving the collision of vehicle and a horse-drawn carriage prompted activists to call for a ban on Montreal’s caleche industry, on Thursday,
According to CTV News, a video surfaced of a white horse stumbling on top of the roof of a car at an intersection.
Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre has stated that efforts will be made to improve the city’s caleche industry as he feels horse-drawn carriages are part of Montreal’s identity.
Animal-rights activists will stage a protest at Montreal’s city hall on Sunday.
NATIONAL
by Emeline Vidal
Senator Mike Duffy was cleared of all 31 charges against him, on Thursday.