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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

In a ruling late Friday afternoon, a judge gave the protestors until 7 p.m. to clear out, although it remained unclear when many would leave.
Voices from the protest: 'Freedom' Convoy in Ottawa (29 photos)

Voices from the protest: 'Freedom' Convoy in Ottawa (29 photos)

OrilliaMatters reporter Tyler Evans is in Ottawa to report on the protest in the nation's capital and talked to dozens of people about the demonstration and its impact
VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

'Beating of the privilege chest. Inconvenience isn’t being oppressed,' sings Gordon in his song
Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Premier Jason Kenney said people need to live with COVID-19
CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

Minister Marco Mendicino stressed the importance of science and good-faith efforts to deal with the pandemic
WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

The International Olympic Committee has a demonstrated history of controlling athletes’ public statements, despite claiming that athletes are free to express their opinions in press conferences, in media interviews and on social media
OPINION: How the freedom convoy's message was overshadowed by a radical fringe

OPINION: How the freedom convoy's message was overshadowed by a radical fringe

This ecosystem of demands, rage and energy can easily serve as the host to smaller yet powerful groups who — with feverish commitment, organizational skills, resources and experience — hijack the agenda
BEYOND LOCAL: Microdosing zebrafish with LSD shows potential treatments for addiction and anxiety

BEYOND LOCAL: Microdosing zebrafish with LSD shows potential treatments for addiction and anxiety

Current studies examine the effects of LSD microdosing on the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, which is a growing issue in Canadian health care
BEYOND LOCAL: Green buildings can boost well-being, healing and health

BEYOND LOCAL: Green buildings can boost well-being, healing and health

Interior green walls can improve air quality and reduce noise levels, improving the health and well-being of those who work there
OPINION: Canada’s ‘freedom convoy’ exposes political missteps

OPINION: Canada’s ‘freedom convoy’ exposes political missteps

Provincial premiers of all stripes, in the meantime, have mostly been silent throughout the convoy, happy to leave the spotlight on federal politicians