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• Steve Bell, 25-year veteran, has been named interim Ottawa Police Service chief

  15-02-2022 23:45 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Ottawa's interim police chief is a veteran cop with decades of experience who has served as deputy chief since 2016. Read More
  
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• Egan: In a crisis, a police chief can't hesitate to be a cop

  15-02-2022 23:21 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Ottawa's departing police chief was many things, just not a cop when we needed one. Read More
  
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• Denley: Surely Ottawa police, OPP and RCMP, can deal with 150 people?

  15-02-2022 22:23 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Peter Sloly was right to resign as Ottawa police chief. The public has clearly lost faith in his leadership and there was no way to restore it, even after the truckers’ protest is finally over. The last two weeks have been career-ending for Sloly. It was a question of when he’d be out, not if. Read More
  
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• As blockades clear elsewhere, protesters in Ottawa remain defiant - National Post

  15-02-2022 22:11
  
  As blockades clear elsewhere, protesters in Ottawa remain defiant  National Post
  
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• Editorial: Police Chief Sloly's departure is no surprise but the question remains: How will the Ottawa protest be ended?

  15-02-2022 21:52 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  From the moment the truckers refused to leave town after their first weekend of protests, Police Chief Peter Sloly’s job was in jeopardy. He’d either been duped by the organizers, or was shockingly ignorant of their repeated vows that the protesters planned to occupy the city core until their nebulous demands were met. Read More
  
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• Truck convoy: Police Chief Peter Sloly resigns; Response to occupation has been 'ineffective,' says board chair

  15-02-2022 21:45 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  The “Freedom Convoy” that converged in Ottawa on Jan. 28 began in response to the federal government’s move to require Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated to avoid testing and quarantine requirements, but has evolved into a protest of all public health measures aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers say they will not end their protest until all measures are dropped. Read More
  
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• Threats close Stella Luna gelato café after owner's name appears in GiveSendGo data leak

  15-02-2022 20:52 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Ottawa's Stella Luna Gelato Café was forced to close Tuesday after receiving threats when owner Tammy Giuliani's name appeared on a hacked list of GiveSendGo donors to the Ottawa "Freedom Convoy." Read More
  
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• Truck convoy: Police Chief Peter Sloly resigns, sources say; RCMP and OPP to assume command over enforcement

  15-02-2022 19:53 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  The “Freedom Convoy” that converged in Ottawa on Jan. 28 began in response to the federal government’s move to require Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated to avoid testing and quarantine requirements, but has evolved into a protest of all public health measures aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers say they will not end their protest until all measures are dropped. Read More
  
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• Mix of rain, freezing rain, snow expected this week - CTV News Ottawa

  15-02-2022 19:51
  
  Mix of rain, freezing rain, snow expected this week  CTV News Ottawa
  
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• COVID-19: Hospitalizations decline again in Ontario; One new death in Ottawa; Federal government relaxes travel restrictions

  15-02-2022 19:39 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Ontario reported 1,550 people in hospital with COVID-19 Tuesday and 384 people in ICU. Read More
  
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• What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 15 - CBC.ca

  15-02-2022 18:34
  
  What you need to know about COVID-19 in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 15  CBC.ca
  
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• Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly resigns amid protests: councillor - ThePeterboroughExaminer.com

  15-02-2022 18:34
  
  Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly resigns amid protests: councillor  ThePeterboroughExaminer.com
  
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• Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly resigns amid criticism over handling of convoy protests - Toronto Sun

  15-02-2022 18:34
  
  Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly resigns amid criticism over handling of convoy protests  Toronto Sun
  
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• COVID-19: Hospitalizations decline again in Ontario; One new death in Ottawa; Duclos expected to announce major border changes

  15-02-2022 18:34 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Ontario reported 1,550 people in hospital with COVID-19 Tuesday and 384 people in ICU. Read More
  
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• Protest response needs a new leader with Ottawa police chief's expected resignation - CBC.ca

  15-02-2022 18:23
  
  Protest response needs a new leader with Ottawa police chief's expected resignation  CBC.ca
  
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• Ottawa dropping pre-arrival PCR test for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers on March 1: sources - CBC News

  15-02-2022 18:23
  
  Ottawa dropping pre-arrival PCR test for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers on March 1: sources  CBC News
  
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• Ottawa dropping pre-arrival PCR test for travellers as of Feb. 28 - CBC News

  15-02-2022 18:19
  
  Ottawa dropping pre-arrival PCR test for travellers as of Feb. 28  CBC News
  
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• PETER MacKAY and VERN WHITE: What's happening in Ottawa is not freedom, it's anarchy - SaltWire Network

  15-02-2022 18:16
  
  PETER MacKAY and VERN WHITE: What's happening in Ottawa is not freedom, it's anarchy  SaltWire Network
  
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• Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly resigns amid criticism over handling of convoy protests

  15-02-2022 18:04 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has resigned amid mounting criticism over his force's handling of the convoy protests that have paralyzed the city's core, this newspaper has learned. Read More
  
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• Truck convoy: Police Chief Peter Sloly resigns, sources say; Occupation organizers defiant as Emergencies Act invoked

  15-02-2022 18:01 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  The “Freedom Convoy” that converged in Ottawa on Jan. 28 began in response to the federal government’s move to require Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated to avoid testing and quarantine requirements, but has evolved into a protest of all public health measures aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers say they will not end their protest until all measures are dropped. Read More
  
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• Truck convoy: Police Chief Peter Sloly resigns; Occupation organizers defiant as Emergencies Act invoked

  15-02-2022 17:49 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  The “Freedom Convoy” that converged in Ottawa on Jan. 28 began in response to the federal government’s move to require Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated to avoid testing and quarantine requirements, but has evolved into a protest of all public health measures aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers say they will not end their protest until all measures are dropped. Read More
  
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• Truck convoy: Occupation organizers defiant as Emergencies Act invoked; Police services board meeting Tuesday

  15-02-2022 17:13 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  The “Freedom Convoy” that converged in Ottawa on Jan. 28 began in response to the federal government’s move to require Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated to avoid testing and quarantine requirements, but has evolved into a protest of all public health measures aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers say they will not end their protest until all measures are dropped. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Hospitalizations decline again in Ontario; Duclos expected to announced major changes to border regulations

  15-02-2022 17:11 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Ontario reported 1,550 people in hospital with COVID-19 Tuesday and 384 people in ICU. Read More
  
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• Reaction from Ottawa as federal government invokes the Emergencies Act - Globalnews.ca

  15-02-2022 17:02
  
  Reaction from Ottawa as federal government invokes the Emergencies Act  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Truck convoy: Occupation organizers defiant as Emergencies Act invoked; Police services board, council meeting Tuesday

  15-02-2022 16:22 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  The “Freedom Convoy” that converged in Ottawa on Jan. 28 began in response to the federal government’s move to require Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated to avoid testing and quarantine requirements, but has evolved into a protest of all public health measures aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers say they will not end their protest until all measures are dropped. Read More
  
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• Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - February 15th - Silver Seven

  15-02-2022 16:05
  
  Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - February 15th  Silver Seven
  
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• Ottawa boosts immigration beyond record-breaking level with latest plan - Immigration.ca

  15-02-2022 15:59
  
  Ottawa boosts immigration beyond record-breaking level with latest plan  Immigration.ca
  
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• Watson’s backdoor dealing with ‘freedom convoy’ is harmful, say some Ottawa residents - Globalnews.ca

  15-02-2022 15:51
  
  Watson’s backdoor dealing with ‘freedom convoy’ is harmful, say some Ottawa residents  Globalnews.caCould Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest 'freedom convoy' protesters?  The Conversation CA'Several trucks' are on the move in Ottawa after city reaches an agreement with protest organizers  National PostTrucker convoy: Ottawa working to decrease protest size  CTV NewsOttawa mayor says truckers have agreed to leave residential neigh
  
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• The second annual International Film Festival of Ottawa resumes in-person screenings at three downtown venues - NOW Magazine

  15-02-2022 15:35
  
  The second annual International Film Festival of Ottawa resumes in-person screenings at three downtown venues  NOW Magazine
  
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• Charlebois: Invoking the Emergencies Act is also about Canada’s reputation abroad

  15-02-2022 15:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  In recent days, Canadians watched in disbelief when protesters easily blocked many access points between the United States and Canada. For six painful days, this included the Ambassador Bridge, a key trade conduit between the two countries, forcing trucks to be rerouted towards Sarnia. Other border crossings were disrupted in Manitoba and Alberta. Many shipments were delayed, and some cargo had to be scrapped. Blueberries, greens — more waste and more costs to the industry and to consumers
  
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• Ottawa protest placing added stress on pets and clinics, says veterinarian - CBC.ca

  15-02-2022 14:41
  
  Ottawa protest placing added stress on pets and clinics, says veterinarian  CBC.ca
  
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• Ottawa weather: Mix of sun and cloud, chance of flurries on Tuesday - CTV Edmonton

  15-02-2022 14:10
  
  Ottawa weather: Mix of sun and cloud, chance of flurries on Tuesday  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Burges: Opposing the truckers — Lessons from the 'Battle of Billings Bridge' - Ottawa Citizen

  15-02-2022 14:09
  
  Burges: Opposing the truckers — Lessons from the 'Battle of Billings Bridge'  Ottawa Citizen
  
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• Burges: Opposing the truckers — Lessons from the 'Battle of Billings Bridge'

  15-02-2022 14:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  The Battle of Billings Bridge started with a comment I made to a post on the Old Ottawa South Facebook group. One of my neighbours had posted a map they claimed showed the planned "convoy" route to downtown on Sunday morning. I flippantly replied that it would be so easy to contain the convoy on Riverside Drive near Bank Street. After several DMs supporting the idea arrived minutes after my comment, I looked at my wife and asked if she would bail me out if I got myself arrested. She said yes and
  
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• Weather: Clearing, -8 C Tuesday, climbing to 4 C Wednesday, snow Thursday night

  15-02-2022 13:42 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Get ready for weather whiplash with conditions expected to swing from wet and mild to wintry again in the days ahead. Read More
  
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• Deonandan: Why should the vaccinated care that the unvaccinated are unvaccinated? - Ottawa Citizen

  15-02-2022 13:36
  
  Deonandan: Why should the vaccinated care that the unvaccinated are unvaccinated?  Ottawa Citizen
  
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• How the 'Battle of Billings Bridge' attracted hundreds of volunteers, trapped convoy for hours

  15-02-2022 13:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday night, Sean Burges made a suggestion that spread like wildfire. Read More
  
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• Deonandan: Why should the vaccinated care that the unvaccinated are unvaccinated?

  15-02-2022 13:30 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  As I write this, my home of Ottawa is under siege by a fraction of the population who believes their rights are being infringed upon by the rules around mandatory vaccination for some professions or some activities. Read More
  
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• Boire: Flag Day — let's never take Canada's red maple leaf for granted

  15-02-2022 13:15 via ottawacitizen.com
  Fifty-seven years ago, at noon on Feb. 15, our red and white maple leaf flag was formally raised for the first time across Canada. Over the years, the image of the red maple leaf has become synonymous with the name of our country. Our distinctly recognizable flag, perhaps a symbol of hope for a better life for some people, has come to reflect a country of diversity that has welcomed newcomers from all corners of the world. It is often visible as a symbol of patriotism for many causes. For exampl
  
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• Today's letters: Children shouldn't be used in trucker protests

  15-02-2022 13:00 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Protest zones are no place for children Read More
  
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• Ottawa speeds up compensation to low-income seniors suffering clawbacks - National Observer

  15-02-2022 12:10
  
  Ottawa speeds up compensation to low-income seniors suffering clawbacks  National Observer
  
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• YOU SAID IT: OFF-THE-CHARTS WRONG - Ottawa Sun

  15-02-2022 11:37
  
  YOU SAID IT: OFF-THE-CHARTS WRONG  Ottawa Sun
  
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• GAME NIGHT: St. Louis Blues at Ottawa Senators - Ottawa Sun

  15-02-2022 11:37
  
  GAME NIGHT: St. Louis Blues at Ottawa Senators  Ottawa Sun
  
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• Emergencies Act: What's next for Ottawa? | CTV News - CTV Edmonton

  15-02-2022 10:00
  
  Emergencies Act: What's next for Ottawa? | CTV News  CTV EdmontonOttawa police board holding special meeting on trucker protest  Newstalk 1010 (iHeartRadio)Ottawa Invokes Emergencies Act to Deal with Illegal Blockades  VOCMEmergencies Act concern, Ottawa protest could benefit Russia: In The News for Feb. 15  National PostView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• $14.1 million spent on police over 18 days of Ottawa convoy occupation - CTV News Ottawa

  15-02-2022 09:00
  
  $14.1 million spent on police over 18 days of Ottawa convoy occupation  CTV News Ottawa
  
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• Police in Ottawa are surrounded by protesters - CBC.ca

  15-02-2022 03:34
  
  Police in Ottawa are surrounded by protesters  CBC.ca
  
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• McLeod Street condo residents rattled after men seen attempting to 'handcuff' lobby doors

  15-02-2022 01:43 via ottawacitizen.com
  
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• Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Robbery at Store on Ottawa Street in Kitchener - wrps.on.ca

  15-02-2022 01:17
  
  Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Robbery at Store on Ottawa Street in Kitchener  wrps.on.ca
  
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• 'Battle of Billings Bridge' attracts hundreds of volunteers, traps convoy for hours

  15-02-2022 00:50 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  Shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday night, Sean Burges made a suggestion that spread like wildfire. Read More
  
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• Milnes: Emergencies Act — Another Prime Minister Trudeau faces history’s test

  15-02-2022 00:20 via ottawacitizen.com
  
  By invoking the Emergencies Act (the successor to the War Measures Act), Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directly challenged the only audience that truly matters to any Canadian prime minister. Read More
  
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