Armoured vehicles spotted in Windsor are not related to recent protests at the border, the city’s police force says, a day after police say they “intercepted” a small convoy of trucks suspected of returning to the Ambassador Bridge. Previously, the police had brought in some armoured vehicles as part of their enforcement to clear the…
Armoured Vehicles Spotted in Windsor Not Due to Protests at Border Crossing, Police Say
Alberta, Saskatchewan Premiers Co-Sign Letter With 16 US Governors Calling on Feds to Drop Vaccine Mandates for Truckers
February 16, 2022
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The Premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have co-signed a letter along with 16 U.S. governors, urging both countries’ federal governments to immediately drop vaccine mandates for cross-border truckers. The signatories of the letter called on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden to immediately reinstate previous vaccine and quarantine exemptions for cross-border…
3 Maritime Premiers Say Emergencies Act Unnecessary, Joining Prairies and Quebec in Opposition to Measure
The premier of Nova Scotia has joined the leaders of two other maritime provinces, along with those of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Quebec to oppose the Emergencies Act invoked by the federal government. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston banned blockades of provincial highways and roads on Jan. 28 and says the province doesn’t need the…
BC Gym Continues to Operate Despite COVID Closure Order
The owners of a West Kelowna, B.C. gym say they will continue to defy a closure order for breaking provincial COVID-19 mandates despite receiving thousands of dollars in fines in the last two months. In an online video posted Feb. 12, Iron Energy Gym co-owner Brett Godin said he’s refusing to pay over $10,000 in…
Ontario to Lift Vaccine Passport and All Capacity Limits March 1
Ontario is easing some of its COVID-19 restrictions on Feb. 17, and will be lifting all capacity limits and proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement on March 1, Premier Doug Ford said on Feb. 14. Ford said based on recommendations by the province’s chief medical officer of health, his government will remove capacity limits in indoor…
Photo Report: Thousands Protest Against COVID-19 Mandates in Ottawa
Thousands of people on Feb. 12 joined the ongoing Freedom Convoy protest against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. Here are some images and videos from the protest.
Ontario Has No Immediate Plans to Drop Vaccine Passports, Masking: Health Minister
Ontario’s health minister said today that the province will not immediately follow other jurisdictions in dropping its vaccine passport system, while the mask mandate will also remain in place “for some time to come.” Christine Elliott made the remarks during a press conference in Kitchener, Ont., saying that the province will lift its Directive 2 “in the coming…
Two in Five Canadians Say Prime Minister, Premiers Share Blame for Ottawa Protest: Poll
More than 40 percent of Canadians believe that the prime minister and provincial premiers share the blame for the ongoing truckers’ protest in Ottawa because of their “condescending attitude” toward Canadians who oppose the federal COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, a new survey shows. The online survey, conducted by Leger between Feb. 4 and Feb. 6,…
Saskatchewan Will End Vaccine Mandates on Feb. 13, Moe Says
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced that all proof of vaccination mandates across the province will be lifted on Feb. 13, with masking requirements ceasing by the end of the month. “Today, with Omicron, the benefits of the proof of vaccination policy no longer outweigh the costs. This policy most certainly has run its course,” Moe said…
Windsor US Border Crossing Reopens for US-Bound Traffic as Protest Continues
The Ambassador Bridge border crossing between Windsor, Ont. and Detroit has reopened to U.S.-bound traffic after a demonstration against COVID-19 mandates blocked traffic in both directions on the evening of Feb. 7. Windsor police said on Feb. 8 morning that the U.S.-bound pathway has opened at the bridge and can be accessed through the Wyandotte St. West…
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