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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, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. All times eastern: 11:35 p.m.
Feb 17, 2022 9:40 PM
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Police make arrests as Ottawa blockade members defy orders to leave
OTTAWA — Police arrested two of the main organizers behind an antigovernment demonstration on Parliament Hill late Thursday, as large trucks continued to ignore demands they leave an ongoing blockade that has antagonized residents for weeks.
Feb 17, 2022 9:33 PM
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Members of the Shackan First Nation to return home, more than 90 days after flood
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Members of a British Columbia First Nation who were forced from their homes more than 90 days ago when a nearby river changed course during catastrophic floods are now allowed to return.
Feb 17, 2022 9:22 PM
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RCMP say Coastal GasLink site in northern B.C. 'attacked,' causing significant damage
HOUSTON, B.C. — Mounties in northern British Columbia are investigating what they say was a violent confrontation between a group of about 20 people and Coastal GasLink employees at a worksite for the natural gas pipeline.
Feb 17, 2022 7:11 PM
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Canada condemns Ukraine kindergarten shelling as military mulls more troops for NATO
OTTAWA — Canada's foreign minister has accused Russia of trying to escalate the crisis with the West by shelling a kindergarten in eastern Ukraine. "Canada strongly condemns the unprovoked Russian military activity in the Donbas region of Ukraine.
Feb 17, 2022 4:49 PM
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Man linked to Manitoba border deaths indicted in U.S. on human smuggling charges
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal grand jury in the United States has formally indicted a man on human smuggling charges after the deaths of four Indian migrants near the Canada-U.S. border last month. The U.S.
Feb 17, 2022 4:08 PM
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PM says Emergencies Act is 'last resort,' civil liberties group files court action
OTTAWA — The federal government faced a constitutional challenge Thursday over its historic invocation of the Emergencies Act, as police began to move on protesters with large trucks paralyzing the heart of the national capital.
Feb 17, 2022 4:08 PM
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Health Canada authorizes the use of Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada has authorized the use of a fifth COVID-19 vaccine to add to its arsenal and perhaps lead to an uptick in vaccinations among people who remain hesitant.
Feb 17, 2022 3:47 PM
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Liberals offer $750 million to cities to make up for transit-fare shortfalls
OTTAWA — The federal government is offering cities a one-time cash infusion of $750 million to help make up for shortfalls in transit revenues linked to COVID-19.
Feb 17, 2022 12:47 PM
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Parliamentary budget office says homes are less affordable despite low interest rates
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is warning that home ownership has become even less affordable through the pandemic for the average buyer, who may find it even tougher to get into the market unless prices drop.
Feb 17, 2022 12:32 PM
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