Category Archives: Justice
Canada’s chief justice says system must continue modernizing beyond COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — Canada's chief justice said those working in the justice system must continue to build on innovations put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard Wagner said "there is no turning back" now that the pandemic has forced the justice
Canadian police forces learn from situation in Ottawa during convoy protests
Police forces across Canada took different approaches to protests against COVID-19 measures over the weekend, learning from the situation in Ottawa, where demonstrators and their trucks have remain entrenched in the capital's core for more than a week....
Alberta NDP Leader Notley says premier is pandering to COVID-19 blockaders
EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition Leader says Premier Jason Kenney is treating illegal blockaders with kid gloves to curry favour with them and their supporters at a crucial upcoming party leadership vote. Rachel Notley said it's indicative of a premier ...
Police arson unit probes Ottawa fire allegation in heat of anti-mandate protest
OTTAWA — Police are investigating what appears to be an attempt to start a fire in the lobby of a downtown Ottawa apartment building, where tenants say they have been besieged by anti-vaccine mandate protesters raging in the national capital
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
OTTAWA — The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 7.30 p.m. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has showed u...
Judge grants interim injunction against loud honking at Ottawa protest
OTTAWA — An Ontario judge has granted a 10-day injunction to prevent protesting truckers in downtown Ottawa from honking their horns incessantly as the mayor of the national capital city asked for a near doubling of his police force. Ottawa Mayor
Ottawa mayor declares state of emergency as police crackdown on convoy supplies
OTTAWA — The mayor of Canada's national capital declared a state of emergency in his city on Sunday in the face of ongoing protests that have overwhelmed local resources shortly before police moved to choke the convoy's supply chain. In a
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times Eastern: 9:15 p.m. Ottawa police say they seized fuel and vehicles from...
Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race on 5th ballot
VANCOUVER — Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon who promised to renew and rebuild British Columbia's Liberals into the political powerhouse of their recent past was elected party leader Saturday. Falcon won on the fifth ballot, taking just over 52 per...
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times Eastern: 10:15 p.m. RCMP in southern Alberta say there were numerous in...