Covid Protest

• Pastor gets 60-day sentence for role in Alberta COVID border blockade

  In May, Pawlowski was found guilty of mischief and breaching a release order for his role in the blockade at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing in early 2022.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
  
• Ontario watchdog clears VPD officers who fired riot weapons at Ottawa protesters

  Ontario's SIU cited statements from several witnesses, along with two people struck by the officers' projectiles, drone footage, and surveillance footage from several sources.

  Crime

  Jun 20, 2022
  
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• Victoria police racked up nearly $400K in overtime during COVID-19 protests

  Victoria police say the overtime costs of $385,947 incurred while working demonstrations near the legislature between January and April were covered by the provincial government.

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2022
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• Canadian Civil Liberties Association challenging Nova Scotia COVID-19 protest ban

  A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge refused to hear the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's challenge to the injunction in June 2021.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2022
• B.C. premier tells trucker convoy planning to occupy Victoria to ‘get a hobby’

  Police have issued a notice to residents who may be concerned, saying “safe, peaceful and lawful protests will be protected” but officers will be there to respond to any issues.

  Politics

  Mar 11, 2022
• Surrey, B.C. border crossing reopens after new convoy protest

  Saturday's demonstration is the second time anti-vaccine mandate protesters have targeted the Pacific Highway crossing in as many weeks.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2022
• B.C. Civil Liberties Association urges MPs to vote down use of Emergencies Act

  Earlier Thursday, the group's national counterpart said it was launching a legal challenge of the use of the Emergencies Act. MPs are set to vote on the act's use on Monday.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2022
• N.B. politicians speak out against racist symbols seen during Fredericton protest

  Kate Rogers says she is "disgusted that antisemitic and white supremacist symbols were used," and says they have no place in the city or civil society.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2022
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• Commissioner says Fredericton COVID-19 protest included racist symbolism and imagery

  At its peak on Saturday, more than 700 people and about 300 vehicles took part in the protest that called for an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2022
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• Police, protesters continue to face off at B.C. border crossing with concrete barriers in place

  The border is open, Surrey RCMP said, but vehicle traffic is being diverted to alternate border crossings. Pedestrians are also being encouraged to use alternate routes.

  Crime

  Feb 14, 2022