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Protesters clash with police in Nantes, France as yellow vest marches resume
Police responded with tear gas after some protesters threw projectiles. A spokesman with the local prefecture said 21 people had been arrested. Continue reading
Trudeau stresses balancing economy, environment during brief Calgary Stampede visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was speaking at a reception for Liberal Party donors during the Calgary Stampede, where he had fewer public appearances than in past years. Continue reading
1 person arrested, more arrests expected following skirmish at Hamilton Pride
Police say investigators are searching through a large amount of video and witness statements and other arrests are anticipated. Continue reading
Maxime Bernier mingles with Yellow Vest protesters at Toronto event
The two men filmed a five-minute conversation with Bernier that they posted on their Facebook pages. Continue reading
Police clash with yellow vest protests as May Day marches take place around the world
French yellow vest protesters and police have clashed briefly in Paris as thousands of people gather for a May Day march. Continue reading
French police, demonstrators clash in Strasbourg as Yellow Vest protests continue
The so-called ‘yellow vests’ protesters were back on the streets across France two days after Macron outlined policy proposals including tax cuts worth around 5 billion euros ($5.58 billion) in response to the protests. Continue reading
Trudeau disrupted by yellow vest protesters at Toronto funding announcement
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was disrupted by hecklers during a housing announcement in Toronto Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Sask. NDP calls on premier to distance government from ‘yellow vest’ movement
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said that you can’t paint a group with a broad brush because of the comments made by certain members, plus condemned Islamophobia and racism. Continue reading
French government data shows Yellow Vest protest numbers dwindling
Turnout for a 16th round of “yellow vest” protests in France on Saturday was half the previous week’s levels and marches were largely peaceful. Continue reading
Support for France’s ‘yellow vests’ dwindles as protests enter 14th weekend
The number of protesters have fallen from highs of over 300,000 nationwide in November to around 50,000 last week, according to government estimates. Continue reading