NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022
List of sanctions against Russia after it invaded Ukraine US, EU, and UK are among those imposing sanctions on Russia after its attack on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022
EU, US, UK and Canada announce sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin and Sergei Lavrov Move is largely symbolic but part of attempt to highlight resolve to stand up to Russia over Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022
'Unprovoked and unjustified' - what world leaders say about Ukraine crisis after Russian invasion Most have backed sanctions and criticised the move however condemnation of Putin is not universal Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022
Canada Approves First Plant-Based COVID-19 Vaccine As Sanofi SA (NASDAQ: SNY) and GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (NYSE: GSK) COVID-19 vaccine finally heads to regulators, another shot using GSK's pandemic adjuvant has Benzinga · Feb 25, 2022
Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US to impose sanctions on Putin Ukraine news from February 25: Biden plans move to freeze assets of Putin and Russian foreign minister. Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022
‘A knot in my stomach’: Canada’s Ukrainian community shaken by Russia invasion Largest diaspora population outside of Ukraine and Russia ‘stand united’ as Trudeau announces new sanctions The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2022
Canada ratchets up sanctions against Russia, cancels export permits Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Thursday, targeting 62 individuals and entities, including members of the elite and major banks, and cancelled all export permits following Russia's attack on Ukraine. Reuters · Feb 24, 2022
Reconciliation can help address global problems, but first we need to deal with white supremacy For many Indigenous people in Canada, reconciliation is dead. This should be deeply concerning for all Canadians. Sadly, it’s not. The Conversation · Feb 24, 2022
Canada responds to claims it's not helping citizens in Syria A Canadian government spokesman says officials are working with Syrian Kurdish authorities and international organizations to gather information and help Canadian citizens detained in Syria The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022
Hempsana Holdings Receives Health Canada's Approval To Sell Medical Cannabis Directly To Patients Across Canada Hempsana Holdings Ltd. has received its medical sales license from Health Canada which provides the company the ability to sell cannabis products directly to medical patients across Canada. Benzinga · Feb 24, 2022
The distorted "freedom" of truck convoys Salon talks to "The Next Civil War" author Stephen Marche about why Jan. 6 was like the first WTC bombing Salon · Feb 24, 2022
Do other countries provide free Covid tests? What other countries are doing on free Covid testing? Wales Online · Feb 24, 2022
Trudeau Revokes Emergency Powers after Canada Trucker-led Protests End Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday revoked emergency powers used to dislodge trucker-led protests in Ottawa and blockades of border crossings to the United States, as he declared the crisis over. "Today, we're ready to confirm that the situation is no longer an emergency," the prime minister told a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022
Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2022 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau repeals emergency powers after ending truck protests OTTAWA, Canada — Canada is lifting the emergency powers it enacted more than a week ago to get street protests under control, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying the unprecedented authority is no longer needed.
France 24 · Feb 23, 2022 Canada’s Trudeau revokes emergency powers after police clear last of trucker-led protests Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday revoked emergency powers used to dislodge weeks-long trucker-led protests in Ottawa and blockades of border crossings to the United States, as he declared the crisis over.
Reuters · Feb 23, 2022 Canada's Trudeau ends emergency powers invoked to clear protests Canada is ending rarely used special measures invoked nine days ago to tackle weeks-long protests that shut some border crossings and paralyzed Ottawa since late-January, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022 Canada official: Emergency powers removed after blockade end Senior government officials say Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will remove emergency powers police can involve after authorities ended the border blockades by those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions as well as the occupation of downtown Ottawa
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022 England 3-1 Germany: Arnold Clark Cup women’s football friendly – as it happened England claimed the inaugural Arnold Clark Cup but won it late on. Ellen White’s opener was cancelled out by Lina Magull’s stunning free kick in the first half but the Lionesses seal it through Millie Bright and Fran Kirby.
The Guardian - US · Feb 23, 2022 US trucker convoy gathers for cross-country trip to protest Covid rules Group calling itself the ‘people’s convoy’ is one of several due to arrive in capital, similar to the demonstrations in Ottawa
The Conversation · Feb 23, 2022 Risky business: What protests and blockades could do to Canada's global reputation Canada’s political and economic classes have managed to tiptoe around the proliferation of populism, far-right electoral inroads and referenda that have plagued other democracies over the past decade.
The Conversation · Feb 23, 2022 Canada’s housing crisis will not be solved by building more of the same Canada’s “housing bubble,” along with increasing sale and rental prices, has led to calls for building more housing.
Benzinga · Feb 23, 2022 Isracann To Acquire Natural Health Medicine Developer Praesidio Health For $3.14M Isracann Biosciences Inc. (CSE:IPOT) (XFRA:A2PT0E) (OTC: ISCNF) has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire Praesidio Health Inc. of Canada, a medical research company.
Roll Call · Feb 23, 2022 Pelosi confident in security for Biden speech, trucker rally - Roll Call After trucker protests immobilized Canada's capital, convoys to Washington, D.C., are being planned to protest pandemic restrictions.
Manchester Evening News · Feb 23, 2022 Boost for holidaymakers as travel rules change for Cyprus and Bahrain - and Air Canada resumes UK flights Air Canada is resuming some transatlantic flights as people plan holidays abroad