Anti-vaxxers

• High-profile names showing interest in running in City of Kelowna’s civic election

  Late last week, nomination packages for the Oct. 15 election became available through the city clerk's office, and to date, two have expressed interest in the mayoral position.

  Politics

  Jul 26, 2022
  
• Man who attended Ottawa protest convoy arrested on firearms charges

  The investigation began Jan. 10 after a video was posted on social media showing a man pointing a gun at another man's head.

  Crime

  Feb 3, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: School trustees in Central Okanagan to discuss vaccine mandate

  Bowman said she put forth the plan for a vaccine mandate because vaccines reduce hospitalization rates, reduce the rate of death and reduce the severity of illness.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2022
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• Peterborough politicians condemn protests outside home of medical officer of health

  As of Thursday afternoon, police arrested two people after responding to reports of another protest at the home of Peterborough's medical officer of health.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2022
• Trump’s comments touting COVID-19 vaccines spark anger among his loyal supporters

  Trump's comments have stoked rare criticism from extreme anti-vaccine activists, many of whom count themselves among his most ardent followers.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2021
• Premier Doug Ford can’t get into his home due to protesters, spokesperson says

  The Ontario premier's spokesperson says Doug Ford and his family haven't been able to get into their house for most of the weekend or Monday due to protesters outside their home.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2021
• Man charged with uttering threats after group breaches Peterborough Public Health office: police

  Police say on Oct. 25 a group of individuals gained access to a secure area of Peterborough Public Health.

  Crime

  Nov 24, 2021
• Tory MP apologizes for sharing ‘misinformation’ about COVID-19 and vaccines

  Marilyn Gladu said she recognizes how 'dangerous' it is to 'share misinformation' about COVID-19 and vaccines, just one day after O'Toole said her comments were 'not appropriate.'

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2021
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• B.C. Human Rights Tribunal swamped with complaints about COVID-19 health measures

  The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has been inundated with complaints about COVID-19 health measures, including masking and vaccines.

  Health

  Sep 28, 2021
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• Winkler cops fielding angry calls on both sides of vaccine debate

  The southern Manitoba city has faced significant division among its residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with much lower vaccine uptake than the provincial average.

  Health

  Sep 16, 2021