Ottawa police chief says he won’t resign as trucker protest drags on
Ottawa’s police chief says he has no plans to resign amid criticism of his handling of the trucker protests that have occupied the city’s downtown for more than a week. …
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Number of people in Ontario needing mental health support increasing, survey finds
A new survey suggests more people in Ontario are accessing mental health support than at any other time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian Mental Health Association poll indicates 24 …
Read MoreCOVID-19 hospitalizations in Ontario drop to 2,155, number of ICU patients remains at 486
The number of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in Ontario dropped again on Monday as the number of patients in the ICU with the disease remained stable. Right now, there are …
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Police target fuel supply for ‘Freedom Convoy’ demonstration in Ottawa
Ottawa police moved to cut off fuel supplies to the "Freedom Convoy" demonstrators occupying downtown Ottawa, hours after Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing …
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CF Rideau Centre will remain closed as ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest continues in downtown Ottawa
The CF Rideau Centre will stay closed until further notice due to the ongoing protests in downtown Ottawa, its owners said Sunday afternoon. Cadillac Fairview said in a statement that …
Read MoreOttawa mayor declares state of emergency amid ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest
Mayor Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency for the city of Ottawa as the "Freedom Convoy" demonstration continues to occupy the downtown area. "Declaring a state of emergency …
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Quebec announces 14,000 new daycare spaces within two years
Family minister Mathieu Lacombe announced Sunday that he has authorized the creation of 14,000 new daycare spaces, which should be available within two years. This includes 8,000 spaces in childcare …
Read MorePolice warn people bringing gas to protesters in downtown Ottawa could be arrested
Ottawa police are warning the supply of fuel and materials will be cut off to protesters downtown, saying, "Anyone attempting to bring material supports to the demonstrators could be …
Read MoreMan arrested after allegedly throwing feces at another person during Toronto convoy protest
A 34-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly hurled feces at another person during the Toronto convoy protest on Saturday, police said. Police said the man has been charged …
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Ottawa police report a night of ‘disruptive and unlawful behaviour’ during ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest
Ottawa police say more than 450 tickets have been issued in the "Red Zone" around Parliament Hill this weekend, as the "Freedom Convoy" demonstration continues in downtown Ottawa. "Overnight, demonstrators …
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