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Canadian police officer suspended, 3 men arrested after temple violence in Brampton

November 05, 2024 12:22 pm

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown announced plans to ban protests outside places of worship after the violence sparked strong condemnation from PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Justin Trudeau.

Canada's 2 major freight railroads at a full stop; government officials scramble

August 22, 2024 11:50 pm

All rail traffic in Canada and all shipments crossing the US border have stopped, although CPKC and CN's trains continue operating in the US and Mexico.

After trucker protest, Canada grapples with a question: Was it a blip, or something bigger?

February 21, 2022 6:11 pm

A cavalcade of big rigs rumbled into the Canadian capital, blocked major streets, drew thousands of supporters, enraged residents and captured the attention of a shocked nation for three weeks.

Canada's protests settle down, but could echo in politics

February 21, 2022 11:09 am

The protest, which was first aimed at a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers but also encompassed fury over the range of Covid-19 restrictions, reflected the spread of disinformation in Canada.

Police warn Canada protesters of 'imminent' action to clear them

February 18, 2022 7:30 am

Some 400 vehicles are parked outside of parliament and the prime minister's office, paralysing downtown Ottawa.

Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell

February 13, 2022 12:52 pm

The tense standoff at the Ambassador Bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, eased somewhat early in the day when Canadian police persuaded demonstrators to move the trucks they had used to barricade the entrance to the busy international crossing.

US urges Canada to use federal powers to ease border protest disruption

February 11, 2022 1:37 pm

The closure of the Ambassador Bridge, North America's busiest international land border crossing and a vital supply route for Detroit's carmakers, has halted some auto output and left officials scrambling to limit economic damage.