Timing
This news story that has been in the public eye since October. 13th 2017, it is about two convicted felons who coordinated fentanyl shipments to the U.S from their prison cells. This is the latest update of the article and the two inmates have been taken to court.
Significance
Fentanyl was linked to over 21,000 deaths in 2016 which is a significant number because that is double then the rate before. Fentanyl is very serious and it is a drug that is known all throughout the world , and it should be taken seriously.
Link to Article: https://news.vice.com/story/inmates-accused-of-running-international-fentanyl-trafficking-ring-from-a-quebec-prison
Proximity
Canadians can connect to this story because Fentanyl is a growing issue in our Country, and if prisoners can access it from their cells,we know that this needs to be removed quick as possible.
Prominence
This story has prominence because Doctor assisted suicide is now responsible for a big percent of all deaths in Canada, I gave this a lower number because Doctor assisted suicide is something a terminally ill patient chooses. It is wanted by the patient .
Human Interest
This story appeals to emotion because it is something that happens everyday with terminally ill patients and families have to make these hard decisions all the time.
Link to Article: https://news.vice.com/story/doctor-assisted-suicide-is-now-responsible-for-one-percent-of-all-deaths-in-canada
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