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Journalism experts say threats to press during protests a wake-up call
In a video from Ottawa, a broadcaster stares at the camera in silence as protesters surround him and scream expletives, calling him a liar and bellowing "freedom." Near the U.S. border in Surrey, B.C....
Feb 21, 2022
MPs to vote tonight on government's decision to invoke Emergencies Act for blockades
OTTAWA - Designating no go zones within Canada's capital, ensuring tow trucks were available to remove vehicles from city streets and stopping the flow of money and goods keeping anti-government demon...
Feb 21, 2022
B.C. prepares to remove some housing approval powers from local governments: minister
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is considering taking away some of the permit powers municipal governments have to approve housing construction in an effort to get more homes built in the p...
Feb 21, 2022
Ottawa police tell downtown businesses they can reopen after protesters clear out
Ottawa police are reassuring businesses that closed their doors during the three week occupation of the downtown core that they should now feel safe to reopen. They posted a tweet last night advising ...
Feb 21, 2022
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet happy with his all-star experience
Fred VanVleet's all-star experience is over. The Toronto Raptors guard scored six points in nine minutes of action as part of Team LeBron's 163-160 victory Sunday over Team Durant. But while VanVleet ...
Feb 20, 2022
Wild snap Oilers' five-game win streak with 7-3 trouncing
EDMONTON - Kevin Fiala scored two goals and added an assist as the Minnesota Wild scored early and often in a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Brandon Duhaime, Joel Eriksson Ek, Connor ...
Feb 20, 2022
Senators stymied by Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin in loss
OTTAWA - Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots Sunday afternoon as the New York Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1. Ryan Strome and Artemi Panarin scored for the Rangers (32-13-5). The Senators were ...
Feb 20, 2022
Queen plans to keep working after testing positive for COVID-19
LONDON (AP) - The Queen tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to carry on working. The diagnosis prom...
Feb 20, 2022
Games over: Kripps leads bobsled crew onto Olympic podium for Canada's 26th medal
BEIJING - Canada's Justin Kripps already knew what it felt like to step onto an Olympic podium. But his teammates didn't, and he wanted to share that experience with them. That was a motivating factor...
Feb 20, 2022
Extreme cold warning ended for Grande Prairie area
UPDATE: The extreme cold warning issued for the Grande Prairie area has ended. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the Grande Prairie area. The warning also includes the County o...
Feb 20, 2022