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Ottawa braced for Canada Day protest by ‘freedom convoy’ supporters

Members of anti-vax convoy have vowed to maintain a presence over the summer initially mingling with the annual celebrations

The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2022

Has the meaning behind the Canadian flag changed? — Podcast

As we approach Canada Day — and the prospect of the return of “freedom” protests in Ottawa — let’s consider the meaning and symbolism of the Canadian flag.

The Conversation · Jun 29, 2022

Ottawa police call in Canada Day reinforcements for 'freedom' protests

Ottawa officials said on Monday they are closing roads and calling in reinforcements to keep anti-government "freedom" protesters from disrupting Canada Day festivities, which are being held for the first time in three years on Friday.

Reuters · Jun 27, 2022

Canadian singer Jacob Hoggard convicted of sexual assault

The frontman for the Canadian band Hedley has been convicted of sexual assault causing bodily harm to an Ottawa woman but acquitted of the same charge involving a teenage fan

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Having shipped artillery shells to Ukraine, Canada asks S.Korea for more

Canada has asked South Korea to supply it with artillery rounds, Seoul said on Monday, apparently to "backfill" supplies that Ottawa has sent to Ukraine, upping pressure on South Korea to provide - at least indirectly - lethal aid in the war.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

Canada's delayed ban of Huawei gear exposes lack of Indo-Pacific strategy

Canada's delayed decision to ban Huawei Technologies Co 5G equipment is putting pressure on Ottawa to deliver on a promised Indo-Pacific strategy, and to further diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China for things like critical minerals, which is emerging as the battleground for clean technology.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Canada Storms Death Toll Rises to 8

The death toll from powerful storms that lashed eastern Canada over the weekend has risen to at least eight, authorities said Sunday. Police in the province of Ontario announced on CTVNews the deaths of seven people, killed Saturday by falling trees and branches, AFP said. The eighth victim was a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 23, 2022

Four killed during powerful storms in eastern Canada

Nearly 900,000 homes in Ontario and Quebec provinces were without power as wind-blown trees killed several Canadians.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2022

Firebird Delivery Launches Across Ontario, Including Rush Delivery

Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: FFLWF) (TSX:FAF) launched Firebird Delivery in Toronto, Kingston, London, Ottawa, Oshawa, Guelph, and North Bay, Ontario.

Benzinga · May 20, 2022

Russia to Close Moscow Offices of Canadian Broadcaster

Russia said Wednesday it was closing the Moscow offices of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in retaliation for Ottawa's banning of Russian state media outlet RT. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed the decision, saying "responsible journalism, sharing what's actually going on with citizens, is a deep threat to Vladimir Putin". Canada…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 19, 2022