Category Archives: demonstration
Institutions, police unprepared for convoy protest: chief who resigned amid criticism
OTTAWA — Canada’s institutions and police services were unprepared for the scale of the “Freedom Convoy” protest, says Ottawa’s former police chief, who resigned amid heavy criticism of the force’s handling of the demonstration. Peter Sloly said Thursd...
Ottawa interim police chief Steve Bell didn’t ask feds to invoke Emergencies Act
Ottawa’s interim police chief says he did not ask the federal government to invoke the Emergencies Act during the “Freedom Convoy” in February. The Liberals have said law enforcement asked for additional powers that could only be granted by declaring ...
Few traces of ‘Rolling Thunder’ rally left in Ottawa after Sunday church service
Ottawa police found themselves patrolling increasingly empty downtown streets on Sunday as the "Rolling Thunder" protest made good on plans to decamp from Canada's capital, but the force did open an investigation after the scene of the day's only forma...
The latest developments on “Rolling Thunder” protests in Ottawa
Here are the latest developments related to the "Rolling Thunder" protests against COVID-19 public health measures and other issues taking place in Ottawa. All times eastern: 4:30 p.m. A large rally against COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions ju...
‘Rolling Thunder’ protesters drawn from ‘Freedom Convoy’ ranks return to Ottawa
OTTAWA — Former "Freedom Convoy" protesters returned to Canada's capital by the hundreds on Saturday to revel on Parliament Hill and denounce COVID-19 mandates as police staged a massive operation to keep the peace and make sure demonstrators actually ...
Several arrests, fines as police clear protesters from downtown Ottawa street
OTTAWA — Police in Ottawa made several arrests Friday while facing off against protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates, wearing helmets and carrying batons as big-rig trucks and campers attempted to make their way to Parliament Hill. Protesters arrived...
Ottawa will not tolerate another occupation, interim police chief warns biker convoy
Ottawa's interim police chief is warning that the city will not tolerate any sort of longer-term occupation of the capital as hundreds of motorcyclists prepare to descend on the city starting Friday. During a briefing on Thursday, interim chief Steve B...
Saskatchewan legislature closes to public, security risk posed by protesters cited
REGINA — The Saskatchewan legislature has been closed in advance of a demonstration expected on Saturday against COVID-19 restrictions. Speaker Randy Weekes said in a statement Friday that out of an abundance of caution, visitor access has been suspend...
Canada welcomes ceasefire ending 11-day war in Gaza, Israel that killed hundreds
OTTAWA — Canada welcomes a ceasefire ending the 11-day war between Israel and Hamas that left hundreds of people dead, Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says. In a statement posted on his Twitter account Thursday night, Garneau said Ottawa urges I...