Toronto Star
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:23:00 ESTMeet the top five Canadian donors to the ‘Freedom Convoy’
One says the government’s overreach during the protest has been ‘absolutely alarming for anyone believes in a peaceful and free society.’
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:43:00 ESTThe Emergencies Act is now in effect. Here’s what that means
Police have special powers to end the so-called “Freedom Convoy” occupation in Canada’s capital city that has endured for almost three weeks.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 11:27:00 ESTOttawa police warn crackdown is coming as federal government alleges extremist ties to protest
The Trudeau government drew clear links between the convoy protests in Ottawa and extremist groups, in advance of an expected crackdown that police warned was coming.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:54:00 ESTIn supporting convoy protesters, Conservatives stand ‘with people who wave swastikas,’ Justin Trudeau charges
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Conservatives Wednesday of standing with swastikas as his government began to face intense scrutiny over their historic invocation of the Emergencies Act.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:00:00 ESTOntario will commit $35M to offset effects of online learning during COVID-19
Ontario schools will receive an additional $35 million for reading supports and summer school for children who have struggled with learning loss during the pandemic, sources say.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:08:00 ESTToday’s coronavirus news: Ontario reporting 1,403 COVID-19 hospitalizations; Canada’s annual inflation rate rises to 5.1% in January
Meanwhile, Germany’s chancellor is meeting with state governors to discuss a plan to end COVID-19 curbs.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:14:00 ESTYour guide to what’s reopening as Ontario lifts COVID restrictions Thursday
If you’re trying to keep track, here’s a full list of changes taking effect as the province lifts more COVID-19 rules.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:03:23 ESTHeavy snowfall to hit Toronto, Ottawa among ongoing convoy protests
Southern Ontario will see up to 25 cm. snow, along with wind gusts, says Environment Canada.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:11:04 ESTPeel police recover missing weapons from Peterborough truck robbery
Peterborough police say a large number of firearms were recovered after a truck carrying over 2000 firearms and magazines was stolen from a trucking yard last Sunday.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:09:06 ESTDurham police say human remains belong to Kandis Fitzpatrick
Durham police say human remains found in Oshawa in November belong to Kandis Fitzpatrick, one of two women Adam Strong was convicted of killing.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 19:15:00 ESTBeijing Olympics Day 13: Canada beats U.S. to win gold in women’s hockey showdown; Canada’s Marielle Thompson takes silver in ski cross
Ongoing coverage of Team Canada in the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 02:12:37 ESTBruce Arthur: Captain Clutch adds to her legend as Canada beats U.S. to win women’s hockey Olympic gold
Marie-Philip Poulin scores twice to become the first hockey player, men’s or women’s, to score in four different Olympic gold-medal games.
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:58:37 ESTCanada beat the U.S. for Olympic gold in women’s hockey. Here’s a look at the Canadian roster
Here’s a primer on Team Canada before the game begins at 11:10 p.m. EST.