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Ottawa The Crown spent much of Thursday introducing videos from Pat King’s social media in his trial on nine charges stemming from the 2022 protests. ‘Honk those horns, let the heavens hear you,’ King told supporters in one video David Fraser · CBC News · Posted: May 17, 2024 4:00Continue Reading

Ottawa Crown attorneys are arguing a key figure in what became known as the Freedom Convoy is guilty of crimes in part because of his presence and conduct during the weeks-long protests in 2022. Fewer than 10 witnesses are expected to be called by the Crown over the course ofContinue Reading

Khadafi Keenan Fagan-Pierre had just opened the door of a black BMW on the driveway of his home when he saw a Gatineau, Que., police cruiser make a U-turn. It was Sunday morning, April 14. Two officers stepped out. One questioned him: “Is this your car?” He said no. ItContinue Reading

One of the most polarizing figures to gain notoriety during what became known as the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa more than two years ago will stand trial Monday, signalling the tail end of criminal proceedings that have dogged hundreds of individuals who participated in the historic protest. Pat King, fromContinue Reading

Ottawa Hike developer charges and risk losing millions in funding, feds warn OttawaHousing Minister Sean Fraser has a warning for the City of Ottawa: increase the development fees charged on new homes and say goodbye to federal infrastructure money. Housing minister ‘monitoring’ developer fee debate as funds hang in theContinue Reading

WARNING: This story contains details of child abuse. A girl whose birth on an Air Canada flight made international headlines died five years later in pain and neglect in the early, isolating months of the pandemic, an Ontario Superior courtroom heard in March. Chloe Guan-Branch’s body was found in herContinue Reading

Ottawa After seven straight playoff misses for the Ottawa Senators, new head coach Travis Green says he welcomes the pressure that comes with getting them there. Says he’ll fast-track the struggling Senators by focusing on accountabilityFaith Greco · CBC News · Posted: May 09, 2024 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Ottawa Federal unions file complaints over increase to office timeSeveral public service unions are putting together formal complaints arguing that by mandating federal public servants return to offices at least three days a week in September, the federal government is undermining collective agreements. PSAC says 3-day mandate undermines collective agreements, threatens ‘summer ofContinue Reading

Ottawa The LGBT Purge Fund broke ground on the future site of its national monument in downtown Ottawa, the first step in the construction of a landmark meant to recognize the discrimination faced by 2SLGBTQ+ people across the country. Monument ’emotional and powerful’ for survivors of Canada’s LGBT purge dating backContinue Reading