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Close to home: The Canadian far right, COVID-19 and social media

Weeks after the so-called “freedom convoy” protests ended, a familiar quietness has returned to the streets of downtown Ottawa. No more sounds of blaring horns and people partying into the wee hours. The only remaining visible traces are abandoned trucks in impound yards and barriers on streets.

The Conversation

The political opportunities and challenges of Canada's new $9.1B climate plan

With the release of Ottawa’s new “2030 Emissions Reduction Plan” this week, Canada has entered a new phase of climate policy. The 270-page document lays out the path the federal government will take to meet Canada’s Paris Agreement target to cut emissions by 40 per cent to 45 per cent…

The Conversation

Canada top court upholds big fine in maple syrup heist

Ottawa (AFP) - Canada's top court on Thursday upheld a more than Can$9 million (US$7 million) fine for a man convicted in the country's largest ever theft of maple syrup.

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Convoy trucker left homeless after giving life savings away to protests, ‘regrets’ involvement

“I’m still as alone as I was two months ago,” the 41-year-old told the local news station

The Independent UK

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk dies from illness at 62

The Ottawa Senators say owner Eugene Melnyk has died from an illness at age 62

The Independent UK

Trucker left broke after trucker convoy

"I regret going" says man who got involved with the anti-vaccine mandate protests in Canada

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Canada Likely To Pick Lockheed Martin For Fighter Jet Contract: Reuters

Canada will announce that Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) is the preferred bidder to supply 88 new fighter jets, a clear sign the U.S. company is set to win the multibillion-dollar contract, reported Reuters. The move suggests that Canada is under pressure to boost defense spending as the war in Ukraine rages. The report…

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The Giroux effect: In 2nd game for Panthers, forward makes huge plays to cap comeback win

When the Florida Panthers traded a first-round pick for Claude Giroux last Saturday, they envisioned the All-Star forward helping them fill some of the few gaps they had on their offense.

Miami Herald

Canada vows to put hormone-treated beef in UK shops, as post-Brexit trade talks start

Clash looms over UK ban on growth treatment, as Ottawa’s trade minister insists: ‘I am here to sell brand Canada, boy-oh-boy’

The Independent UK

Stellantis, LG partner to build EV batteries in Canada

Ottawa (AFP) - US-European automaker Stellantis is partnering with LG Energy Solution to make batteries for electric vehicles at a massive new plant in Canada, the largest ever investment in the country's auto sector, officials said Wednesday.

AFP

Canada's Arctic security moves to forefront after Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ottawa (AFP) - After the West broke off cooperation with Russia in the Arctic over its invasion of Ukraine, Canada is now scrambling to fortify defenses of what its top general called "NATO's northern flank."

AFP

What every Canadian should remember about the 'freedom convoy' crisis

The recent trucker convoy was perhaps the most important crisis of public authority in our generation.

The Conversation

What the truckers’ convoy revealed about policing in Canada

Initial hands-off approach to right-wing movement reveals double standards and institutional police biases, experts say.

Al Jazeera

Canada Offers Three Years of Temporary Residency to Ukrainians

Ottawa announced Thursday it is establishing a new immigration program that will offer Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion a temporary Canadian residence permit for up to three years. Canada, which has a large Ukrainian diaspora, especially in the center and west of the country, said in a statement that "Ukrainians…

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Reuters

Russia and Canada in Twitter spat over 'kindergarten-level' UN letter post

Russia accused Canada on Thursday of childishly annotating a letter it sent at the United Nations seeking support for its draft resolution on providing aid access and civilian protection in Ukraine, which Ottawa reacted to with pointed comments.

Evening Standard

How Jonathan David went from amateur prospect in Ottawa to a star targeted by Arsenal and Liverpool

If Lille are to spark an unlikely comeback against Chelsea in the Champions League, then you can bet Jonathan David will be at the heart of it.

Benzinga

Molecule Holdings Inc. Launches Corporate Website

Ottawa, ON - TheNewswire - March 11, 2022 - Molecule Holdings Inc. (CSE:MLCL) (OTC:EVRRF) ("Molecule" or the "Company"), a Canadian craft-focused cannabis beverage production company, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly revamped website. The new website provides a refreshed design, improved navigation, updated information, and mobile friendly…

The Independent UK

Leading organizer of Canada COVID-19 protests gets bail

A Canadian judge has granted bail to one of the leading organizers of the three-week convoy protest against coronavirus measures in Ottawa

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Reuters

Ottawa police misjudged protesters who besieged Canada's capital - testimony

A three-week occupation of the center of Canada's capital last month resulted in part from police underestimating anti-government protesters by assuming they would leave within days, according to police sources and police leadership testimony.

The Conversation

Why legitimate criticism of the 'mainstream' media is in danger of being hijacked by anti-vax and ‘freedom’ movements

One striking feature of the “freedom convoy” protests in Ottawa, Wellington and elsewhere has been the intense antagonism towards “mainstream media” (MSM).

AFP

169 potential graves found at Canada Indigenous school site

Ottawa (AFP) - An Indigenous community in Canada said Tuesday it has identified 169 "potential" unmarked graves at a former residential school site, adding to a growing tally of such gruesome discoveries that first rocked the country last year.

Al Jazeera

How Ottawa residents took care of each other when no one else did

Lack of immediate action to end ‘Freedom Convoy’ occupation spurred network of mutual aid, defiance in Canada’s capital.

Reuters

Russia calls in Canadian envoy, complains over protests outside its embassy

Russia threatened Canada on Monday with retaliation if it failed to ensure the safety of its diplomats and complained over what it said were hostile protests outside its embassy in Ottawa and two other consulates.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Canada Closes Airspace to All Russian Carriers

Canada has closed its airspace to all Russian carriers in protest at the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ottawa announced Sunday. But the ban was quickly tested when, according to Canadian officials, a plane operated by Russian airline Aeroflot flew over the country. Aeroflot flight 111 had departed Miami, Florida, bound…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ottawa Sanctions Putin, Canadians Show Solidarity with Ukraine

A run on Ukrainian flags, anti-war protests and iconic attractions lit up in yellow and blue: Canadians joined a global outcry over Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Ottawa on Friday targeted Vladimir Putin directly with sanctions. Hundreds of protesters at a rally in Toronto overnight -- the first of many…

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