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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.
Arrests made and weapons seized at Alberta border point to greater safety concerns for Canada
Canada's safety minister Marco Mendicino says a group with allegedly violent motives that was arrested at a border blockade in southern Alberta speaks to broader concerns.
Tough talk from Ottawa's interim police chief about ending protest
Steve Bell, Ottawa's interim police chief says officers will clear the streets of people who oppose the government and COVID-19 restrictions in the next few days, warning they are ready to use methods people are not used to seeing in the capital.
Quebec City mayor boosts police powers to dampen upcoming weekend protest
Mayor Bruno Marchand says one new order gives police the power to control traffic, parking and street closures in the city. The other reinstates a ban on outdoor cooking and consuming alcohol in parks and in public spaces.
Ottawa protesters still blockading scoff at Emergencies Act as a 'scare tactic'
Trucks, RVs and other vehicles with Canadian flags or banners with the word "freedom'' in giant letters along their front grilles remain on Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill, with drivers saying they will stay put until all COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions are lifted.
OPP, RCMP set up Ottawa command centre, assume control of policing protest
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement following the resignation of Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly
Canada pulls troops on training mission out of Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion grow
The military is moving troops out of Ukraine in one of the strongest signals yet that a Russian invasion is imminent.