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Protests in Ottawa are a recurring disaster, affecting neighbourhoods and residents

As Canada’s capital city approaches Canada Day, the July 1 national holiday marking the anniversary of Confederation in 1867, Ottawa is expecting tens of thousands to participate in the festivities. This year, however, Canada Day festivities are taking place in the context of potential trouble on the streets of Ottawa.

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What the truck? The 'freedom convoy' protesters are heading back to Ottawa

July 1 marks the first in-person Canada Day celebrations in the nation’s capital since 2019. But the celebrations could be overshadowed by a potentially large number of returning so-called “freedom convoy” protesters and sympathizers like the “Rolling Thunder” bikers.

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Ottawa braced for Canada Day protest by ‘freedom convoy’ supporters

Members of anti-vax convoy have vowed to maintain a presence over the summer initially mingling with the annual celebrations

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Has the meaning behind the Canadian flag changed? — Podcast

As we approach Canada Day — and the prospect of the return of “freedom” protests in Ottawa — let’s consider the meaning and symbolism of the Canadian flag.

The Conversation

Ottawa police call in Canada Day reinforcements for 'freedom' protests

Ottawa officials said on Monday they are closing roads and calling in reinforcements to keep anti-government "freedom" protesters from disrupting Canada Day festivities, which are being held for the first time in three years on Friday.

Reuters

Alleged political interference in the N.S. mass shootings means the RCMP must be restructured

Shortly after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, I saw RCMP leadership both at its best and its worst. In British Columbia at the RCMP headquarters where I worked, the divisional commanding officer quickly lost patience with national headquarters and jumped into action.

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Canada’s Trans Mountain pipeline no longer profitable: Watchdog

Ottawa purchased the contentious pipeline project in 2018 despite opposition by Indigenous and environmental groups.

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As US grapples with January 6, Canada ‘shouldn’t be complacent’

US Capitol riot hearings should push Canadians to fight far-right disinformation in their own country, experts say.

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Collectivism — not individualism — is the path to reducing social and economic inequality

Last month, two large demonstrations took place in Ontario: the Rolling Thunder biker rally in Ottawa and a series of rallies across Ontario organized by the Ontario Federation of Labour.

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Canadian singer Jacob Hoggard convicted of sexual assault

The frontman for the Canadian band Hedley has been convicted of sexual assault causing bodily harm to an Ottawa woman but acquitted of the same charge involving a teenage fan

The Independent UK

Having shipped artillery shells to Ukraine, Canada asks S.Korea for more

Canada has asked South Korea to supply it with artillery rounds, Seoul said on Monday, apparently to "backfill" supplies that Ottawa has sent to Ukraine, upping pressure on South Korea to provide - at least indirectly - lethal aid in the war.

Reuters

Canada's delayed ban of Huawei gear exposes lack of Indo-Pacific strategy

Canada's delayed decision to ban Huawei Technologies Co 5G equipment is putting pressure on Ottawa to deliver on a promised Indo-Pacific strategy, and to further diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China for things like critical minerals, which is emerging as the battleground for clean technology.

Reuters

Canada Storms Death Toll Rises to 8

The death toll from powerful storms that lashed eastern Canada over the weekend has risen to at least eight, authorities said Sunday. Police in the province of Ontario announced on CTVNews the deaths of seven people, killed Saturday by falling trees and branches, AFP said. The eighth victim was a…

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Four killed during powerful storms in eastern Canada

Nearly 900,000 homes in Ontario and Quebec provinces were without power as wind-blown trees killed several Canadians.

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Firebird Delivery Launches Across Ontario, Including Rush Delivery

Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: FFLWF) (TSX:FAF) launched Firebird Delivery in Toronto, Kingston, London, Ottawa, Oshawa, Guelph, and North Bay, Ontario.

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Russia to Close Moscow Offices of Canadian Broadcaster

Russia said Wednesday it was closing the Moscow offices of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in retaliation for Ottawa's banning of Russian state media outlet RT. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slammed the decision, saying "responsible journalism, sharing what's actually going on with citizens, is a deep threat to Vladimir Putin". Canada…

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Prince Charles emotional as he hears what dad Prince Philip meant to Ukrainian community

The Prince of Wales was visibly moved as he heard how his father's funeral had bestowed "great honour" on the Orthodox Christian world before praying for Ukraine as the war continues

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Charles praises maple syrup during Ottawa market visit

Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited ByWard market which is attempting to revive trade following the pandemic.

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Charles and Camilla honour Canadian war dead at wreath ceremony in Ottawa

In brilliant sunshine, the couple stood motionless as a bugler played the last post and a period of silence observed.

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Canada's premiers are missing a real chance to fix our ailing health-care system

When Canada’s premiers doubled down earlier this year on their demand for a $28 billion unconditional increase in the Canada Health Transfer (CHT), they missed an opportunity to finally achieve the kind of health-care reform our underperforming system has been told it needs over and over again.

The Conversation

A new earthquake warning system will prepare Canada for dangerous shaking

Large earthquakes can wreak enormous violence upon lives, livelihoods, infrastructure and the environment. High-density urban populations in the relatively small, seismically active areas of British Columbia and the Québec City-Montréal-Ottawa corridor leaves residents extremely vulnerable to earthquakes.

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Molecule Holdings Inc. Announces PHRESH Launch in British Columbia

Ottawa, ON – TheNewswire - May 5, 2022 – Molecule Holdings Inc. (CSE:MLCL) (OTC:EVRRF) ("Molecule" or the "Company"), a Canadian craft-focused cannabis beverage production company, is pleased to announce that British Columbia has added two additional Molecule SKUs to their product offering. This launch includes the Company's two most successful…

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Molecule Holdings Inc. Celebrates Spring Launch with PHRESH Summer Punch #1 Top Seller

Ottawa, ON – TheNewswire - April 28, 2022 – Molecule Holdings Inc. (CSE:MLCL) (OTC:EVRRF) ("Molecule" or the "Company"), a Canadian craft-focused cannabis beverage production company, is thrilled with the reception of their new beverages launched through Ontario Cannabis Stores (OCS) this spring.

The Independent UK

Canadian police face off with protesters opposed to mandates

Police wearing helmets and shields have made several arrests in Canada’s capital after facing off against protesters opposed to COVID-19 mandates

Reuters

Police arrest several in Canadian capital as bikers parade turns unruly

Police in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, arrested several people on Friday, after a march by hundreds of bikers, pedestrians and cars waving Canadian flags through downtown Ottawa turned unruly, authorities said.

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