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Ottawa style 'freedom convoy' is Washington bound but so far isn't catching fire
Where the protests in Canada's capital were organized, unified and bent on disruption, the D.C. endeavour appears amorphous and is still taking shape.
Foreign Affairs Minister Joly chastises Russia's ambassador to Canada for "egregious" attack on Ukraine
Ambassador Oleg V. Stepanov met Joly at the headquarters of Global Affairs Canada on Thursday, where she told him Russia has violated Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
Second judge to consider whether charges against old-growth logging protesters should be stayed
A judge hearing a request to stay proceedings against people arrested at old-growth logging protests on Vancouver Island says the application has a reasonable prospect of success, but he wants another judge to consider it with "fresh eyes."
Canada signs agreement to buy AstraZeneca preventative COVID treatment
The Canadian government has signed an agreement with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to procure 100,000 doses of a COVID−19 antibody therapy that’s still under review by Health Canada.
Alberta budget will rebound on high oil and natural gas prices
It’s budget day in Alberta, and Premier Jason Kenney says there will be a massive infusion of money for the health−care system.
B.C. government focuses budget on climate change resources for communities
B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson says making sure communities have the resources they need to deal with the effects of climate change will be a focal point of her budget on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.
Bail decision expected today for protest leader Tamara Lich
An Ottawa judge is expected to decide today, February 22, 2022, whether to grant bail to Tamara Lich, one of the leading organizers behind protest against COVID−19 restrictions and the Liberal government on Parliament Hill.
Liberals transfer cash to cities for transit-fare shortfalls
The federal government is offering cities a one-time cash infusion of $750 million to help make up for shortfalls in transit revenues linked to COVID-19.
Coastal GasLink site in northern B.C. 'attacked' by people armed with axes: RCMP
Mounties in northern British Columbia are investigating what they say was a violent confrontation between a group of about 20 people and Coastal GasLink employees at a worksite for the natural gas pipeline.
As police pour into Ottawa, residents steel themselves for final showdown between cops and protesters
With significantly bolstered ranks municipal, provincial and national police officers have established a perimeter with about 100 checkpoints covering Ottawa's downtown to keep out anyone intent on joining the protest this weekend.