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Federal government invokes Emergencies Act for 'illegal' blockades

Federal government invokes Emergencies Act for 'illegal' blockades

The federal government has invoked the Emergencies Act to bring an end to antigovernment blockades in Ottawa and across the country. This is the first time the Emergencies Act has been invoked since it came into force in 1988.
Emergencies Act prohibits bringing children, food or fuel to 'illegal' blockades

Emergencies Act prohibits bringing children, food or fuel to 'illegal' blockades

OTTAWA — Bringing children to the antigovernment blockades that have immobilized downtown Ottawa and shuttered border crossings is among the activities that could net protesters a fine of up to $5,000 or five years in prison while sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is under the
RCMP release names of 13 people arrested, charged at Coutts, Alta., border blockade

RCMP release names of 13 people arrested, charged at Coutts, Alta., border blockade

COUTTS, Alta. — The RCMP said Tuesday night that it has charged a total of 13 people with Criminal Code offences from the Coutts, Alta., border blockade protest.
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. All times eastern: 8 p.m.
'It could have been deadly': Truckers end blockade at Alberta border crossing

'It could have been deadly': Truckers end blockade at Alberta border crossing

COUTTS, Alta. — A blockade that paralyzed a United States border crossing for more than two weeks ended Tuesday as trucks and other vehicles with horns blaring rolled away from a southern Alberta community.
Ten dead, search continues for 11 crew after Spanish fishing boat sinks off N.L.

Ten dead, search continues for 11 crew after Spanish fishing boat sinks off N.L.

HALIFAX — Search and rescue teams were expected to continue operating overnight after 10 members of a Spanish fishing boat died and 11 were missing in the icy waters of the North Atlantic east of Newfoundland.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine card rules remain

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to lift most COVID restrictions, but mask and vaccine card rules remain

VICTORIA — British Columbia will drop capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings including at sporting events, fitness centres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs as it shifts to a new phase of managing COVID-19 while preparing for ongoing waves
Panel agrees with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ that Trump-era U.S. solar panel tariffs violate USMCA

Panel agrees with sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ that Trump-era U.S. solar panel tariffs violate USMCA

WASHINGTON — When it comes to trade dispute victories in the post-NAFTA era, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ just tied it up, 1-1.
Study on reconciliation focuses on perceptions across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Study on reconciliation focuses on perceptions across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

A study by a group gauging progress on reconciliation suggests non-Indigenous Canadians have developed a deeper understanding of the harms that were done by residential schools.
Federal government lightens travel restrictions in time for March break

Federal government lightens travel restrictions in time for March break

OTTAWA — Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a molecular COVID-19 test to enter sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ starting Feb. 28, and can instead opt for a potentially cheaper and easier to access rapid test.