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20.02.2022 / 08:13

‘Friendships have been torn up’: Coutts trucker protest may have left a community divided

A protest that closed the main crossing between Alberta and the United States may have ended this week, but there’s some concern it has created a different kind of division in the border community caught in the middle of the dispute.

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Topless Junos protester wants drastic climate action

The woman who went on stage topless at the Juno Awards in Edmonton on Monday said she did it to bring attention to the loss of natural carbon-capturing areas across Canada.

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Protesters hold down Coutts border for 5th day, Alberta-wide blockades rumored

More officers have been called in to help with an illegal blockade at the Coutts border crossing according to RCMP as the protest enters its fifth day.

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Thousands march in Montreal in protest of COVID-19 health measures

COVID-19 public health measures they call excessive and unjustified.Demonstrators gathered at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, calling on the Quebec government to lift a nighttime curfew that has been in place in much of the province since January.They also expressed opposition towards the notion of immunity passport for those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine.The stadium currently serves as one of the province’s COVID-19 mass vaccination clinics and was closed for the day due to the protest.Health Minister Christian Dubé said Friday that appointments had been transferred to other clinics in the city.He said the other clinics had the capacity to honour appointments scheduled at the stadium but deplores the fact protesters are choosing to

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COVID-19: Cobourg police issue 7 tickets at anti-lockdown protest

Cobourg Police Service has fined seven people under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) for gathering for an anti-lockdown protest in the community on Saturday.Police estimate 40 to 46 people were in attendance at Victoria Park near the downtown for the gathering.Police say music was also being played on the bandshell stage.

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Store manager frustrated after health order protest spills into Cornwall Centre

Cornwall Centre is voicing her frustrations after an anti-public health order protest in Victoria Park spilled into the mall concourse.Anti mask group has currently invaded the Cornwall Centre in YQR. FML.

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Peterborough police issue 6 tickets at anti-shutdown protest; Cobourg police charge 4 people

Peterborough police issue 14 Reopening Ontario Act tickets over weekend, city closes basketball court In addition, two bylaw tickets for flying a drone in a park were also issued for what police state was “improper drone activity” at the protest.“Approximately 200 to 250 gathered,” Staff Sgt. Dan MacLean tells Global News Peterborough.“Obviously we can’t charge everyone.

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COVID-19: Montreal protesters denounce 8 p.m. curfew as unscientific, harmful to vulnerable

COVID-19 curfew that many described as unscientific and harmful to society’s most vulnerable.The group stretched across several city blocks as they marched through the Plateau Mont-Royal waving signs, chanting anti-curfew slogans and occasionally booing the police who escorted them on bicycles.Unlike some previous protesters, the ones gathered on Sunday said they supported wearing masks and adopting other health measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, but are against the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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Hundreds defy 8 p.m. curfew in violent, destructive protest of COVID-19 measure in Montreal

COVID-19 public health guidelines after a protest against an earlier curfew devolved into vandalism and violence.Hundreds gathered in the city’s Old Port on Sunday night to demonstrate against the Quebec government’s decision to roll back curfew to 8 p.m. in Montreal and Laval amid the rise in infections in the province.Quebec Public Security Minister Geneviève Guilbault says events like those of Sunday night in Old Montreal “cannot be tolerated.”“We have the right to express our disagreement, but we must do so with the greatest respect for the health rules in force,” she wrote on social media Monday morning.Hundreds of people breaking first night of 8 p.m.

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Hundreds attend ‘freedom’ rally in downtown London, Ont., Saturday

Photos of the rally appeared to show hundreds of unmasked people standing less than two metres apart.“Of course people have the right to protest, it’s just sad that they’re choosing to protest about something like this,” Dr.

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COVID-19: Calgary rally joins worldwide anti-lockdown protests

COVID-19 restrictions and gathered at Calgary’s Prince’s Island Park to protest pandemic public health restrictions on Saturday.The rally joined others across Canada and many more around the world, organized for March 20. Massive crowd gathers in downtown Kelowna for ‘freedom’ protest rally “That’s what you’re seeing around the world.

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Thousands protest Quebec’s COVID-19 lockdown measures, several arrests made: Montreal police

COVID-19 lockdown measures in Montreal on Saturday, chanting “liberté” alongside heavy police presence.Authorities say several arrests were made and several tickets were issued to demonstrators for not respecting the provincial sanitary measures like mask-wearing and distancing.A post shared by Québec Nouvelles (@quebecnouvelles)A post shared by Québec Nouvelles (@quebecnouvelles)The protest, called the “March of the Rebellious” by its organizers, began at Premier Francois Legault’s downtown Montreal office, where the 8.4 km march is also set to end.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The protest’s social media page said organizers asked that people who attend respect sanitary measures like

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Quebecers march to National Assembly to protest organized sports ban

From insurance to hotel quarantine, new travel rules leave snowbirds in a conundrum[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]On Wednesday, Premier François Legault announced at a press conference that extracurricular activities, including certain sports, will be able to resume on Monday.He also mentioned that a full plan for the deconfinement of sports would be presented this upcoming week.The movement has received the support of many athletes, including hockey players Jonathan Marchessault, Thomas Chabot and Yanni Gourde, as well as freestyle skier Mikael Kingsbury.

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Montreal protesters rally against curfew, call for stricter public health measures

“We want them to immediately do away with the curfew — all it does is deflect from their failures,” said spokesperson for the Montreal Democratic Socialists of Canada, Max Chorney.They said policing and handing out fines will not cease the spread of COVID-19.“Take a health and science approach to the pandemic instead of a police approach. We’re not going to police the pandemic away,” said Chorney.

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Coronavirus: Protesters march down Kingston streets over stay-at-home orders

Coronavirus: How will Kingston navigate Ontario’s state of emergency “I think lockdowns are more harmful than COVID,” she said.“Ask yourselves, do the ends justify the means?”Johnston, along with the others, were vocal about how there should be less government oversight, and that the federal and provincial governments should be held accountable.“We’re tired of non-answers,” she said.“We’re tired of having our questions and concerns dodged.”Johnston, who works in health care, believes many aspects of everyday life have been overlooked by these stay-at-home orders, and that many issues are falling through the cracks.

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‘I don’t think people are thinking this through’: HKPR Health Unit on lockdown protests

coronavirus crisis now in its eleventh month and Ontario under a stay-at-home order into February, anti-lockdown protests are popping up, mostly on weekends, across the province.In Cobourg, Ont., a small group of protesters gathered in front of Victoria Hall on Saturday.Cobourg Police Service, which has not laid any fines to protesters since the outset of the pandemic, attended.“The group of larger gatherings in front of town hall and other places, our team is meeting with collaborators.

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Protestors demonstrate against Quebec’s curfew, argue it creates a ‘climate of fear’

COVID-19 curfew, which has been in place for a week.Activists argued that the the public health measure which is enforced by police officers has a “symbolic effect” but only actually serves to create a climate of fear across Quebec.The protest took place in the Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough and was organized by a group called “No police solution to the health crisis.”Montreal police were present at the protest and asked that everyone present wear masks and respect the physical distancing guidelines.Organizers said in a statement the provincewide curfew — a first in Canada — was dangerous for the population’s most vulnerable and accused the Quebec government of looking for scapegoats and to blame guilt on individuals rather than

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Coronavirus: Organizer of Kelowna COVID-19 protest issued third $2,300 fine

64% of Canadians in favour of mandatory coronavirus vaccines: poll “However, if the activities being engaged in are in violation of the provincial public health orders, those involved can face fines.”Police did not release the organizer’s name, but stated “this is the third ticket issued to this organizer.”Kelowna RCMP Supt. Kara Triance said officers will continue to enforce the rules, adding “we are reiterating to the public that the provincial public health orders are not optional.”Triance continued, stating “for those who have been abiding by the laws, thank you; now is not the time to give up.

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Dozens of people protesting Quebec curfew fined for violating it on first night

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17 fined at Montreal anti-curfew protest amid soaring COVID-19 case numbers in Quebec

COVID-19 case numbers continued to soar in Quebec on Saturday as it became the first province to impose a curfew on its residents.Premier François Legault announced earlier this week that Quebecers will have to stay home from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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Coronavirus: Mayor of Kelowna urges protesters to follow public health orders

Coronavirus: First long-term care resident vaccinated in Interior Health region “People have the right to peacefully protest, but they do not have the right to put others at risk by defying public health orders,” Basran said in his written statement.“Individual rights and freedoms are fundamental to our democracy, but they are only possible within parameters established by the democratic process.

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Salmon Arm RCMP issue hefty fine to anti-mask rally organizer

coronavirus pandemic. Okanagan retailers plead for shoppers to support local businesses during holidays However, police said they ended up ticketing him $2,000 under the COVID Measures Act, plus a victim surcharge levy of $300.There was another rally held outside Salmon Arm’s city hall on Saturday, but no tickets were issued at that demonstration, according to police.

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Coronavirus: 3 charged in connection with St. Thomas and Aylmer ‘Freedom Rallies’

COVID-19 public health restrictions after an anti-masking protest was held last weekend in Victoria Park. Coronavirus — 3 London, Ont., women charged in connection with Victoria Park ‘Freedom Rally’ Police in St.

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Kelowna RCMP investigating after mall staff member allegedly threated by anti-mask demonstrator

Kelowna, B.C., business owner berated by anti-maskers while holding baby “Everybody has a right to protest…but when there is a public health order and it’s a pandemic you need to follow public health orders.

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Trump supporter charged after breathing forcefully on protesters

Trump innertube has been charged with assault, after a heated encounter outside the president’s Virginia golf course on Saturday.Raymond Deskins, 61, of Sterling, Va., faces one count of misdemeanour assault after a citizen obtained a warrant through a county magistrate, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Trump lawyers mix up Michigan and Minnesota in bungled voter fraud claim The charge stems from an encounter captured partially on video outside the Trump National Golf Club, where Deskins and two anti-Trump protesters engaged in a shouting match over the weekend.

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St. Thomas businesses prepare for protest against coronavirus health measures

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Montreal demonstrators demand climate justice a year after Greta Thunberg speech

Activists gathered at Place du Canada around 1 p.m. to kick off the march, which went east on Sherbrooke Street from the intersection of Peel Street and René-Lévesque Boulevard.A group of parents set up an installation showcasing a pile of children’s shoes to symbolize the carbon footprint current generations are leaving for their kids.“Young people will be disproportionately impacted by climate change.

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Addressing anti-mask protests poses a challenge for leaders, experts say

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Goldenberg said those who question public health officials or scientists on the effectiveness of masks or vaccines usually do so from a place of “broader mistrust” of the system as a whole.Toby Fyfe, the president of the Ottawa-based Institute on Governance agrees.“I think you see with the masks, it’s sort of manifesting itself in terms of a broader discontent and a lack of faith or trust in those who … tell us what they think we should do,” he said.Fyfe stresses that questioning government authority is nothing new, saying he remembers protests against mandatory seatbelt-wearing.But he believes the process has been exacerbated by social media, which makes it easier

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Rally calls for easing of strict visitor rules at Nova Scotia long-term care homes

coronavirus pandemic restrictions in long-term care homes across the province after a second rally was held this month outside the Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building Thursday. NSGEU report lists factors union says contributed to Northwood COVID-19 outbreak Families are calling on the province and Nova Scotia Health to loosen visitor restrictions to allow family more time with their loved ones.

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Montreal public health urges all Occupy the Hood protesters to get tested for COVID-19

novel coronavirus.Videos circulating on social media show hundreds of protesters dancing to live DJs and apparently not adhering to public health guidelines.“On the images that we saw, people were not respecting social (distancing), the use of a mask, of a face shield, it was not seen on every participant,” said Montreal Public Health spokesperson Jean-Nicolas Aubé.The protest was organized by Occupy the Hood, a non-profit community group that has been hosting demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality.Organizers denied all requests for an interview, but put out a call on their Instagram story for all protesters to go get tested.In a statement to Global News, Mayor Valérie Plante said the images taken at the weekend event

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Remembering Alexandra Naggear: 3-year-old Canadian killed in Beirut explosion

— With files from Global’s Olivia O’Malley and Kerri Breen

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Woman faces possible life in prison after allegedly buying paint for BLM protest

police officer and bought red paint for a Black Lives Matter protest could face up to life in prison after Utah authorities charged her under a law meant to punish gang members.“This is so far beyond just the enforcement of the law, it feels retaliatory,” said Madalena McNeil, who is facing a potential life sentence if convicted of felony criminal mischief and riot charges. ‘Thoughts and prayers’: NRA mocked with familiar words of sympathy Prosecutors say the charges are worthy of a gang enhancement, which allows them to increase the punishment if McNeil is found guilty.

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Movement seeking status for asylum seekers in essential jobs say pressure is on

But no firm actions have materialized since those comments, said Wilner Cayo, an organizer of the events.He raised concerns that a new group of 10,000 orderlies currently being trained and getting ready to enter Quebec’s long-term care system in mid-September will overshadow the contributions of those who responded at the height of the COVID-19 crisis.August will be a pivotal month for the movement, Cayo said.“Governments can quickly change priorities, especially if public opinion changes and people move on,” said Cayo.

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Wording of St.FX COVID-19 waiver to change, says cabinet minister

St. Francis Xavier University were asked to sign before they could attend classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.Labi Kousoulis said he talked earlier this week with student leaders who are negotiating with the university over the waiver and seeking to have its wording changed or replaced by a code of conduct.The original waiver required students give up potential legal claims of “negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care,” even if the university fails to take reasonable steps to safeguard them from COVID-19 risks.

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Masks mandatory at planned ‘Justice for Mona Wang’ protest in Kelowna

coronavirus public health recommendations, wearing masks will be mandatory for those planning to attend a scheduled protest in Kelowna on Saturday afternoon.The ‘Justice for Mona Wang’ protest is scheduled to take place in the downtown core at Stuart Park, from 1 to 3 p.m.Last month, disturbing video was released of a Kelowna police officer dragging the handcuffed nursing student during a mental-health wellness check in January.The video sparked immediate outrage, and an online petition was quickly started which led to rallies being organized. As of Saturday morning, more than 370,000 people had signed the petition.

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Rally at Alberta legislature to protest Ethiopian government after singer killed

Addis Ababa to the surrounding Oromia region.The musician had been a rallying voice in anti-government protests that led to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed taking power in 2018.“The Ethiopian government is killing our people. It is a brutal government that is killing our innocent people, from children to seniors,” said organizer Dereje Berenda.

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Black Lives Matter rally attendee confirmed to have novel coronavirus: Middlesex-London Health Unit

Black Lives Matter rally in London, Ont., on June 6 has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU).The MLHU said Monday that it was notified about the case on Sunday. The health unit says its been in contact with the individual, identified only as a woman under 50, and has confirmed she was wearing a mask during the demonstration.“They have not shown any symptoms since, nor were they symptomatic when they attended the protest more than a week ago,” the health unit added in a release.

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Coronavirus: Dollarama workers in Montreal demand health be put above profits

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Several employees who complained about working conditions in the context of COVID-19 were dismissed outright, protesters say, so that a climate of fear prevails in the company’s facilities.One of them, Aines Charles, despite his 10 years of service, is said to have been dismissed after having indicated to a supervisor the presence of numerous cases of COVID-19 among his colleagues.Management then asked the employment agency that employed him to terminate his employment, according to protesters.Another was also reportedly removed from the ranks of the company for calling for more protective measures.“I was called to the office the same day and terminated my contract

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The Couple That Celebrated Their Wedding at the Protest Has Something to Say

Dr. Kerry-Anne Gordon: None of it would have happened if I hadn’t left my bouquet in the hotel lobby.It was before the wedding, and it was burning hot in downtown Philadelphia.

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Health official on P.E.I. raises concern about large protests spreading COVID-19

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Morrison says she was pleased that organizers encouraged people to wear masks and maintain physical distancing.She says she also knows the importance of large gatherings such as weddings, funerals and graduations, and the province should be able to increase the size of groups that can gather by the end of June or early in July.Prince Edward Island has had just 27 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and all have recovered.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2020.

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Supporters want commitment on status for asylum seekers on Quebec COVID-19 front lines

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]But other advocates have also said those in the same situation working in other essential services such as food-processing or security aren’t being given the same treatment.Interim Parti Québécois Leader Pascal Bérubé said the province has a duty to recognize those who helped during the pandemic.But he supports the the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government’s approach to assessing cases individually and said he wouldn’t support an emergency measure for all asylum seekers involved in essential jobs.“It is not automatic,” Bérubé said.

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London Ont., standing up against racism, police brutality Saturday

George Floyd.Black Lives Matter London is hosting a physical distancing rally in Victoria Park from 3 to 6 p.m. June 6.

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Coronavirus: B.C. officials urge George Floyd protesters to monitor their health

B.C. health officials are warning anyone who attended Sunday’s protest in Vancouver in the wake of George Floyd’s death in the U.S. to monitor their health.

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Londoners rally in support of Black Lives Matter to denounce police brutality

In solidarity with Americans and Canadians protesting the death of George Floyd, a local rally in London has garnered a lot of support.

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Montrealers protest police brutality, racism after the killing of George Floyd

Thousands of people gathered in front of police headquarters in downtown Montreal on Sunday to protest racial violence and police brutality in light of the recent killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minn.

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Deal struck between 4 First Nations and Manitoba Hydro to end blockades

An agreement has been reached between four First Nations and Manitoba Hydro after blockades were set up at the Keeyask Generating Station out of fears of spreading COVID-19, according to Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO).

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Kenney questions arrest of pandemic lockdown protester at Alberta legislature

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney wants answers after a man protesting public health lockdown orders was arrested outside the legislature over the weekend.

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Alberta group plans protest at legislature in hopes of easing COVID-19 restrictions

New guidelines have been released by the Alberta government to try to clear up some confusion about what is and isn’t safe to do outside during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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