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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, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. All times eastern: 3:47 p.m.
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Montreal to host forum on youth violence after teens killed over the past year

Montreal to host forum on youth violence after teens killed over the past year

Montreal will host a forum on youth violence, following the murders of several young people in the city over the past year.
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Police lay hundreds of charges in Ottawa blockades as city begins clean-up process

Police lay hundreds of charges in Ottawa blockades as city begins clean-up process

OTTAWA — Silence and calm reigned on the streets of Ottawa for the first time in more than three weeks on Sunday as police continued their efforts to put a final end to anti-government demonstrations that immobilized the national capital.
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Journalism experts say threats to press during protests a wake-up call

Journalism experts say threats to press during protests a wake-up call

In a video from Ottawa, a broadcaster stares at the camera in silence as protesters surround him and scream expletives, calling him a liar and bellowing "freedom." Near the U.S. border in Surrey, B.C.
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B.C. prepares to remove some housing approval powers from local governments: minister

B.C. prepares to remove some housing approval powers from local governments: minister

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is considering taking away some of the permit powers municipal governments have to approve housing construction in an effort to get more homes built in the province, the housing minister says.
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The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond

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

The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. All times eastern: 10:15 p.m.
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Physician assistants could fill part of B.C.'s need for more doctors: advocates

Physician assistants could fill part of B.C.'s need for more doctors: advocates

VANCOUVER — Joanna Chan wants to come back to British Columbia to work as a physician assistant and she's not alone. The Canadian Association of Physician Assistants says a recent survey of its 800 members indicated 15 per cent want to work in B.C.
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Queen plans to keep working after testing positive for COVID-19

Queen plans to keep working after testing positive for COVID-19

LONDON (AP) — The Queen tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to carry on working.
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Quebec police investigating deaths of two couples in separate incidents

Quebec police investigating deaths of two couples in separate incidents

MONTREAL — Police in Laval, Que., are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman in their 70s. Police in the Montreal suburb say the couple's son called 911 shortly after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, after finding the bodies of his parents in their home.
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As inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting begins, questions linger about its approach

As inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting begins, questions linger about its approach

HALIFAX — A public inquiry into the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history is set to begin hearings this week in Nova Scotia.
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