When Canadian Armed Forces veteran James Topp and his small crew strolled into the southern Alberta municipality of Fort MacLeod on March 31, they reached a significant milestone on their journey to Ottawa to protest government mandates and an erosion of Canadian freedoms: 1,000 kilometres. Topp launched his Canada Marches movement on Feb. 20 at…
Canadian Forces Vet Completes First 1,000 Km of Protest Trek to Ottawa
Canadian Forces Vet Completes First 1,000 Km of Protest Trek Against COVID Mandates to Ottawa
When Canadian Armed Forces veteran James Topp and his small crew strolled into the southern Alberta municipality of Fort MacLeod on March 31, they reached a significant milestone on their journey to Ottawa to protest government mandates and an erosion of Canadian freedoms: 1,000 kilometres. Topp launched his Canada Marches movement on Feb. 20 at…
Efforts Needed to Avoid Using Emergencies Act Again in Similar Circumstances, Says Act Creator
The creator of the Emergencies Act would not say if its Feb. 14 invocation by the Liberal government was justified to deal with the Freedom Convoy protests and blockades, but he said it is such a “blunt” tool that efforts should be made to avoid using it in similar circumstances in the future. Perrin Beatty,…
Efforts Needed to Avoid Using Emergencies Act Again in Similar Circumstances, Says Act’s Creator
The creator of the Emergencies Act would not say if its Feb. 14 invocation by the Liberal government was justified to deal with the Freedom Convoy protests and blockades, but he said it is such a “blunt” tool that efforts should be made to avoid using it in similar circumstances in the future. Perrin Beatty,…
Ontario MPP Hillier Released on Bail After Being Charged in Relation to Freedom Convoy
Independent Ontario MPP Randy Hillier has been released on bail with several conditions after turning himself in to Ottawa police on March 28 over nine charges related to the Freedom Convoy protests that took place in the national capital last month. The Crown consented to Hillier’s release after he made an appearance in court by…
Ottawa Senators Announce That Owner Melnyk Has Died at the Age of 62
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has died at the age of 62. The Senators made the announcement Monday night. The cause of death was not immediately known. In 2015, Melnyk had a liver transplant at the Toronto General Hospital. He was reportedly mere days away from death before a suitable donor was found. “It is…
‘You Don’t Want to Look Away’: Graphic Designer Marvels at Visuals in Shen Yun
OTTAWA, Canada—As a graphic designer, Milena Hrebacka noted the many visual elements in Shen Yun, and how they made the performance of the New York-based classical Chinese dance and music company remarkable. “You can tell [that] the director [and] the choreographer took a lot of care to make these beautiful, engaging visuals from the dance routines,” said…
Shen Yun ‘Absolutely Amazing,’ Says Bank VP
OTTAWA, Canada—Joanne Delves, vice president of private banking at the Royal Bank of Canada, said Shen Yun is “absolutely amazing” after seeing the company’s performance at the National Arts Centre on March 19. “It’s our first time here. We’re very, very much enjoying it,” said Ms. Delves. “The experience has been amazing. The costumes are…
Shen Yun ‘Something to Feel Good About’ After Pandemic Restrictions Over, Says Provincial Parliament Member in Canada
OTTAWA, Canada—Shen Yun Performing Arts is “something to feel good about” after two years of pandemic restrictions, says Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament John Yakabuski. “To be able to come here this evening and see that I think is a real step forward for us, and I think for a lot of people,” said Mr. Yakabuski…
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Ottawa Dancers Revel in Shen Yun’s Love of the Art
OTTAWA, Canada—Dance has the power to heal when done correctly, says Scottish highland dancer Kayleigh Armstrong. And at the Shen Yun matinee on March 20, Ms. Armstrong watched a group of performers who truly share the spirit of the art. “Each and every one of the [dancers] was always showing the emotion in each move,” said…