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BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

BEYOND LOCAL: Could Ottawa police be sued for failing to arrest freedom convoy protesters?

In Canada, police can be sued for their failure to protect victims of crime in some circumstances
OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

OPINION: How entertainment helps us understand conspiracy theories, anti-vax messaging and the infodemic

For centuries, writers have recognized that disease outbreaks spur the spread of incorrect information, or misinformation.
OPINION: Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust

OPINION: Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust

Art Spiegelman’s ‘Maus’ won a 1992 Pulitzer Prize
Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

In a ruling late Friday afternoon, a judge gave the protestors until 7 p.m. to clear out, although it remained unclear when many would leave.
VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

VIDEO: Guelph's singing city councillor takes on trucker protest with 'Crybabies Caravan'

'Beating of the privilege chest. Inconvenience isn’t being oppressed,' sings Gordon in his song
Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Provinces to relax COVID-19 restrictions, say risk assessment lies with citizens

Premier Jason Kenney said people need to live with COVID-19
CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

CANADA: Officials won't let 'angry crowd' dictate COVID-19 policy, says public safety minister

Minister Marco Mendicino stressed the importance of science and good-faith efforts to deal with the pandemic
WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

WORLD: Olympic athletes’ freedom of speech muted by China and Games organizers

The International Olympic Committee has a demonstrated history of controlling athletes’ public statements, despite claiming that athletes are free to express their opinions in press conferences, in media interviews and on social media
OPINION: How the freedom convoy's message was overshadowed by a radical fringe

OPINION: How the freedom convoy's message was overshadowed by a radical fringe

This ecosystem of demands, rage and energy can easily serve as the host to smaller yet powerful groups who — with feverish commitment, organizational skills, resources and experience — hijack the agenda
BEYOND LOCAL: Microdosing zebrafish with LSD shows potential treatments for addiction and anxiety

BEYOND LOCAL: Microdosing zebrafish with LSD shows potential treatments for addiction and anxiety

Current studies examine the effects of LSD microdosing on the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, which is a growing issue in Canadian health care