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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a news conference, as efforts continue to help slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 19, 2021. Photo by Blair Gable/REUTERS

World Feb 21

Truck blockade leaves Canada’s capital, but Trudeau says emergency powers still needed

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

World Feb 17

Truckers and their supporters continue to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa
Trudeau says protests must end, truckers brace for crackdown

Hundreds of truckers clogging the streets of Canada's capital city in a protest against COVID-19 restrictions are bracing for what could be a possible police crackdown.

By Rob Gillies, Wilson Ring, Associated Press

World Feb 17

Truckers continue to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa
How American right-wing funding for Canadian trucker protests could sway U.S. politics

The Canadians who have disrupted trade with the U.S. and occupied downtown Ottawa for nearly three weeks have been cheered and funded by American right-wing activists and conservative politicians who also oppose vaccine mandates and the country’s liberal leader.

By Richard Lardner, Michelle R. Smith, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

World Feb 15

Truckers and supporters continue to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa
Ottawa police chief resigns as trucker protests paralyze Canada’s capital

A Canadian official says the police chief in Ottawa has resigned amid criticism of inaction against COVID-19 protests that have paralyzed Canada’s capital.

By Rob Gillies, Ted Shaffrey, Associated Press

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