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Trucker vaccine rule brings polarizing protest to Canada’s capital

OTTAWA, Canada — A convoy of truckers and others who oppose vaccine mandates has rolled into Ottawa for a weekend of rowdy protests, putting Canada’s capital city on edge amid warnings from police that they don’t know how large the crowds will get.

Tribune News Service

USA’s Tim Weah to miss World Cup qualifier in Canada due to vaccine issue

Timothy Weah was unable to travel to Canada for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier because he did not meet the country’s vaccination requirements

The Guardian - US

In Canada, USMNT Sees Reference Point, Opportunity on Path to World Cup

A loss in Toronto over two years ago was an eye-opening moment for Gregg Berhalter's side. Ever since, both the U.S. and its next qualifying foe have been on the upswing.

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Thousands protest COVID mandates and restrictions in Ottawa

Thousands of protesters gathered in Canada’s capital to protest vaccine mandates, masks and lockdowns

The Independent UK

USMNT’s Tim Weah Out of Qualifier vs. Canada Due to Vaccination Status

Canada does not consider Weah to be fully vaccinated, although he is considered fully vaccinated in France, where he plays professionally.

Sports Illustrated

Justin Trudeau and family move to secret location as Canada trucker protests spark security fears, report says

The PM’s office hasn’t confirmed the report

The Independent UK

Canada's "Freedom Convoy": Jan. 6 rerun?

Canada's trucker protest won't lead to major violence, says expert. But some folks up north want their own Jan. 6

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Thousands stage peaceful protest in Ottawa against Canada's vaccine mandates

Thousands held a loud but peaceful protest in Canada's capital Ottawa on Saturday against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's COVID-19 vaccine mandates, on the streets and snow-covered lawn in front of parliament.

Reuters

Quebec mosque attack ‘hero’ recalls life-changing moments

Aymen Derbali was shot seven times in 2017 assault on a Canadian mosque as he ran towards the gunman to protect others.

Al Jazeera

Gujarat: Streets empty, shops shut as Dingucha villagers pay homage to four of family who died on US-Canada border

AHMEDABAD: Shops remained shut and streets were deserted in Dingucha village in Gujarat's Gandhinagar district on Saturday as villagers paid homage to the four members of a family, who died of the extreme cold near the Canada-US border recently.

The Times of India

US Accuses Iranians of Attempt to Smuggle Advanced Weapons to IRGC

The Justice Department on Friday said an Iranian, carrying the British nationality, has pleaded guilty for exporting advanced weapons from the United States to Iran. Meanwhile, an indictment was unsealed charging four individuals with the same offense, as well as related offenses. In a statement, the Department said that according…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ottawa police get reinforcements as anti-vax convoy arrives

Police in Canada’s capital have called in reinforcements as a planned anti-vaccine mandate protest began to swell in numbers

The Independent UK

The Week In Cannabis: Amazon Supports Legalization, NY Expands Its Medical Program, Stocks Underperform And More

Below is a recap of the main news related to the cannabis industry and markets for the week of January 24, 2022. Contents

Benzinga

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users this week shared a range of false claims about COVID-19 vaccines, Wisconsin lawmakers and a Canadian truck protest

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Al Jazeera

Why are anti-vaccine Canadian truckers converging on Ottawa?

Experts raise concerns about far-right, racist views arising from protest against vaccine mandate for truck drivers.

Reuters

Beleaguered Trudeau rival embraces trucker protest despite concerns of violence

Canada's beleaguered Conservative opposition leader is backing a trucker protest against the Liberal government's strict COVID-19 vaccine mandates, with critics warning the movement is led by far-right activists with a history of trying to incite violence.

The Times of India

U-19 World Cup: 9 Canada players test positive for COVID, two Plate competition matches cancelled

TAROUBA (Trinidad): Two Plate competition matches of the ICC Under-19 men's Cricket World Cup, involving Canada were on Friday cancelled after nine players from the team tested positive for COVID-19.

Benzinga

Heritage Cannabis Products Now Available Via Spectrum Therapeutics

Marijuana company Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE: CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF) announced Friday that Spectrum Therapeutics, one of the largest online medical cannabis platforms in Canada, is now offering Heritage products.

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The Independent UK

Freedom Convoy: Why Canadian truckers are driving cross-country to protest vaccine mandates

Lorry drivers dimissed as ‘small fringe minority’ by Justin Trudeau undertake epic journey to demonstrate against loss of federal exemption from inoculation rules

Benzinga

First Cookies Cannabis Dispensary In Canada To Launch With Michigan's Gage Growth

Michigan-based marijuana brand Gage Growth Corp. (CSE: GAGE) (OTCQX: GAEGF) confirmed Thursday it will open a flagship Cookies dispensary in the heart of Toronto, Canada on Jan.

Reuters

Indian village mourns family who froze to death on U.S.-Canada border

Relatives and neighbours of the Indian family who froze to death near the US-Canada border last week said the father repeatedly failed to secure better paid jobs in recent years, prompting them to take a risky trip aided by an illegal migrant network.

The Independent UK

Canada convoy – live: Ottawa residents ‘prisoners’ in their own homes as truckers vow to stay

Follow all the latest news as the Canadian truckers convoy protest continues

Asharq Al-Awsat

Britain’s Cineworld Hit by Appeal in Cineplex Legal Battle

Cineworld Group said on Friday Canada’s Cineplex Inc filed an appeal against its plea challenging an order the British cinema operator pay C$1.23 billion ($965.92 million) in damages to Cineplex for abandoning a planned takeover. The London-listed company said it disagreed with the submissions made by Cineplex in its cross-appeal…

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Snow to sweep in from Canada in "sting in the tail" of winter

Unsettled conditions are set to dig in next week, with wintry showers heading south from Scotland and possibly reaching London as February arrives

The Guardian - US

Canada truckers’ vaccine protest spirals into calls to repeal all public health rules

Ahead of Saturday’s protest in Ottawa, Trudeau dismisses the group as a ‘small fringe’ that holds ‘unacceptable views’

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