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Alberta starts lifting COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine passport program

Alberta starts lifting COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine passport program

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta's vaccine passport will end almost immediately, with most other big COVID-19 health rules gone three weeks later.
Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

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

Alberta,Saskatchewan and Quebec announced Tuesday plans to lift COVID-19 restrictions, saying it will increasingly be up to citizens to assess the risks they face from the virus.
'Procedural fairness' raised in B.C. extradition case over murder: Court

'Procedural fairness' raised in B.C. extradition case over murder: Court

VANCOUVER — A panel of judges in British Columbia's Court of Appeal says important questions about "procedural fairness" have been raised in the case of a man convicted of murder in the United States. John Graham was extradited to the U.S.
The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

OTTAWA — The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 8 p.m.
Tow-truck companies refuse to haul away large trucks gridlocking Ottawa

Tow-truck companies refuse to haul away large trucks gridlocking Ottawa

OTTAWA — All tow-truck companies on contract with the city have refused to haul away the big rigs that have gridlocked Ottawa's downtown for the second week in a row, the city's manager says.
Alberta border blockade hampered by tow trucks reluctant to haul away vehicles: RCMP

Alberta border blockade hampered by tow trucks reluctant to haul away vehicles: RCMP

COUTTS, Alta. — RCMP say removal of trucks and other vehicles from a protest in southern Alberta against pandemic restrictions is being hampered by towing companies that don’t want to help.
Federal ministers blast Ottawa protesters seeking to join opposition 'coalition'

Federal ministers blast Ottawa protesters seeking to join opposition 'coalition'

OTTAWA — People might be frustrated with COVID-19 but they don't share the extreme views of the anti-vaccine mandate protesters who have choked the national capital for over a week with large trucks, federal cabinet ministers said Tuesday.
Roughly 100 kids living in trucks involved in Ottawa convoy protest: police

Roughly 100 kids living in trucks involved in Ottawa convoy protest: police

OTTAWA — Roughly 100 kids are living in the trucks idling on the streets of downtown Ottawa during the cold, noisy and prolonged protest that has grabbed hold of the capital, police say.
Conservatives split on whether convoy protest should stay or vacate Parliament Hill

Conservatives split on whether convoy protest should stay or vacate Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Conservatives appear increasingly split over whether a protest against COVID-19 health restrictions in the nation's capital should stay or go.
Protest prevents Canada-bound traffic from crossing Ambassador Bridge

Protest prevents Canada-bound traffic from crossing Ambassador Bridge

A typically bustling border crossing between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit remained closed to vehicles seeking to enter Canada on Tuesday as a protest against COVID-19 measures prevented traffic from flowing.