Trucker convoy in Ottawa
Protesters against the cross-border travel vaccine mandate for the trucking industry -- and calling for the end of other pandemic restrictions -- gather on Parliament Hill
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A fleet of vehicles, called the "Freedom Convoy," which started out in B.C. reached Ottawa on Saturday.
A fleet of vehicles, called the “Freedom Convoy,” which started out in B.C. reached Ottawa on Saturday.
Crowds gathered at Parliament Hill to protest the policy that requires all Canadian truckers crossing the border from the United States to be vaccinated to avoid a two-week quarantine, as well as calling for the end of other pandemic-related measures.
People and vehicles fill Wellington Street near Parliament Hill during a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (JUSTIN TANG / THE CANADIAN PRESS)A person holds a copy of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms during a rally against COVID-19 restrictions on Parliament Hill. (Justin Tang / The Canadian Press)CP
A person pumps their fists as they stand on top of a transport truck after arriving on Wellington Street in front of on Parliament Hill as part of a cross-country convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19, in Ottawa, on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangCP
Supporters wave flags on an overpass in Kanata, Ont., as a trucker convoy making it's way to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to participate in a cross-country truck convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 and vaccine mandates passes by on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (FRANK GUNN / THE CANADIAN PRESS)Protesters hold signs thanking truckers and promoting freedom of choice on Parliament Hill. (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press)People surround the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial during a rally against COVID-19 restrictions in Ottawa, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangA statue of Terry Fox is defaced with an upside down Canadian flag and a protest sign as demonstrators participating in a cross-country truck convoy protest measures taken to curb the spread of COVID-19 by gathering on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. A British Columbia mayor says the defacing of a statue has ignited disbelief among residents in the national hero's hometown, and he's calling on them to channel their frustration into doing something positive. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldProtesters participating in a cross-country truck convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 and vaccine mandates walk near Parliament Hill. (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press)CP
In this photo taken using a drone, vehicles of the protest convoy are seen parked on the Sir John A. Macdonald parkway leading in to downtown Ottawa, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Residents of the national capital are again being told to avoid travelling downtown as a convoy of trucks and cars snarl traffic protesting government-imposed vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions. (ADRIAN WYLD / THE CANADIAN PRESS)A helicopter emblazoned with an expletive against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flies low over East Block and Parliament Hill. (Justin Tang / The Canadian Press)Protesters stand in front of Centre Block at Parliament Hill protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19. (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press)A person wearing a Monopoly Man mask holds a sign during a rally against COVID-19 restriction. (Justin Tang / The Canadian Press)Protesters participating in a cross-country truck convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 and vaccine mandates gather near Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian WyldTrucks reached Parliament Hill as part of a convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19. (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press)A counter protester holds a sign promoting vaccines as others wave flags during a rally against COVID-19 restrictions on Parliament Hill. (Justin Tag / The Canadian Press)Supporters wave signs and flags on an overpass in Kanata, Ont., just as they wait for a trucker convoy making it's way to Parliament Hill in Ottawa. (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press)CP
A person holds a sign for the "Freedom Convoy" a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, as people rally against COVID-19 restrictions on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangCP
Canadian and Quebec flags are flown upside down as protesters participating in a cross-country truck convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 and vaccine mandates gather near Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (ADRIAN WYLD / THE CANADIAN PRESS)CP
A helicopter with its underbody emblazoned with an expletive against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flies low over Parliament Hill during a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (JUSTIN TANG / THE CANADIAN PRESS)Trucks are parked on Metcalfe Street as a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, continues in Ottawa, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangNathan (Jacko) Jack, an Australian living in Toronto, waves flags in front of trucks that are parked in front of Parliament Hill as a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, continues in Ottawa, on Monday, January 31, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick DoyleTrucks are parked on Metcalfe Street as a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, continues in Ottawa, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Police haven't reported any violence at the ongoing Ottawa rally against vaccine mandates and other government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions, but critics warn that conflating the absence of bloodshed with "peaceful" protest downplays the dangers of this weekend's demonstration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangA man who removed the tires from his pickup truck stands in front of West Block on Parliament Hill as a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, continues in Ottawa, on Monday, January 31, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick DoyleCP
People stand and cheer on top of a logging truck parked on Wellington Street near Parliament Hill during a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, in Ottawa, on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (JUSTIN TANG / THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Winnipeg’s 2020-23 draft budget includes far fewer civic facility closures than some critics have feared, but the proposed cuts that remain are sparking backlash.
Under the city’s four-year preliminary operating budget, all pools, arenas and libraries that are currently open will remain open — if the spending blueprint is finalized, as is.
Mayor Brian Bowman said the decision comes in response to community rallies against proposals that could have resulted in the closure of up to five pools, five arenas, and three libraries.
“Our priority in this budget process was to keep the lights on at libraries and pools and rec facilities,” he said Friday.
A string quartet performed at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre Tuesday in celebration of a $15-million contribution from the province to raise the curtain at the historic landmark again.
The musicians provided the backdrop to Premier Wab Kinew’s announcement of the cash injection to “help bring the Pantages Playhouse back to life.”
The theatre — which opened in 1914 and was once a hub for vaudeville performers, including Charlie Chaplin — has been closed for eight years.
“This is a tremendous project to advance arts and culture in Winnipeg and across Manitoba, but it’s also a big investment in our downtown,” Kinew said.
Eddie Pells, The Associated Press5 minute readThursday, Jun. 24, 2021
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Gwen Berry raised her fist, then thumped it against her chest two times and set off on her quest for an even bigger stage to spread her message.
The hammer thrower, who forced the U.S. Olympic world into an uncomfortable conversation about raised fists, kneeling and other demonstrations at the games, finished sixth in qualifying at track and field trials Thursday. She'll be in the final Saturday competing for one of three tickets to Tokyo.
“Today means a lot to me,” said the 31-year-old mom, who wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the words ‘Activist Athlete.’ “My message is very powerful. I want to impact the world.”
She's hardly the only athlete using their platform to send a message.
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