Emma Jacobs
Stories
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Global Health
Ottawa police chief resigns after prolonged protests against pandemic mandates
The chief stepped down after extended demonstrations demanded an end to all COVID-19 measures. The resignation follows the federal government assuming emergency powers to help end the protests.
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World
Canada's government invokes Emergencies Act to try to quell COVID protests
Three weeks after truckers occupied downtown Ottawa, Canada's prime minister invoked the Emergencies Act. It grants the federal government special powers to address security issues.
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National
U.S.-Canada bridge reopens but protests persist in Ottawa
The key U.S.-Canada border crossing is open after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week. But, protesters in trucks remain in the center of the Canadian capital of Ottawa.
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Global Health
Trucker protests against pandemic mandates are spreading beyond Canada
Big-rig trucks and other vehicles have shut down at least three border crossings between Canada and the U.S. in protest of pandemic health measures.
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World
Canada trucker protest over vaccine mandate continues
In Ottawa, hundreds of large trucks and other vehicles have blocked streets in central districts of the Canadian city. The protest of vaccine rules is in its second week with no sign of a resolution.
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Politics
Canadian officials weigh how they can respond to the truck protests
Huge protests involving trucks and other large vehicles have been disrupting life in Ottawa and other Canadian cities. The protesters are calling for an end to COVID-19 public health mandates.
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Health
Canadian truck drivers block border crossing and protest at capital over vaccine rule
Canada's vaccination rate far outpaces the U.S., but it still has a robust anti-vax movement, which this week took the form of truckers camped out in Ottawa.
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Health
Canada's COVID testing crisis
Canada has reported COVID-19 case numbers in recent days many times higher than it has seen at any other point during the pandemic. Demand has overwhelmed testing capacity in much of the country.
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Education
A Canadian teacher was fired under a controversial Quebec law for wearing a hijab
A teacher who wears a hijab was removed from the classroom under Quebec's Bill 21, which prohibits teachers wearing religious symbols in class.
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World
A church retreat came to the aid of Canada's latest disaster survivors
British Columbia experienced major disasters this year that scientists say show the intensifying effects of climate change. Many of those affected by fires and floods took shelter at Camp Hope.