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Protesters arrive on Parliament Hill ahead of main trucker convoy

As the sun set in Ottawa on Friday constant honks from truck horns could still be heard through the downtown core, as hundreds of convoy participants began gathering around Parliament Hill in what's set to be a 'unique, fluid, risky, and significant' protest, according to city officials.

Trucks participating in a cross-country convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 are parked on Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

What does the trucker convoy hope to accomplish?

As the convoy of truckers and their supporters descends on Ottawa for what's set to be a weekend of protests and potentially prolonged gridlock, what is the group looking to accomplish?

Trudeau concerned trucker convoy converging on Parliament Hill could turn violent

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's concerned about the potential for violence during this weekend's planned protest on Parliament Hill by truckers and others joining the crowd to vent their anger about public health restrictions to combat COVID-19.

Ukrainian president urges West to cool rhetoric on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the West to cool the rhetoric, saying that it's putting his country's economy at risk, even as Russian warships carried out target practice in the Black Sea.

Canada making 'huge difference' in Ukraine with UNIFIER extension: NATO head

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Canada is “one of the lead countries in NATO” in its support for Ukraine, as the country faces a possible Russian invasion.

Joni Mitchell removing music from Spotify in solidarity with Neil Young

Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is removing her library of music from Spotify in solidarity with fellow artist Neil Young, citing 'irresponsible people' sharing misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine on the streaming platform.

New order bans highway border blockades in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has enacted a new order that bans highway border blockades.

Luxury ice fishing shacks? Manitoba entrepreneurs bring style to pastime

The cold winter in Manitoba means that ice fishing is typically a hobby only for the hardy. But entrepreneurs are offering ways to take the freeze out of ice fishing with off-grid cabins and trailers that allow guests to take up the sport in comfort and style.

Some 'freedom convoy' donors are using aliases of well-known Canadians

Despite bearing the names of some of Canada's most recognizable figures, some donations made out to a convoy on its way to Ottawa to protest vaccine mandates and other pandemic restrictions are not as they appear.

Calgary

Passport price tag: Community centre budgets strain to pay for vaccine enforcement

Three times a week, Rick Corby hits the ice at the Huntington Hills Community Centre.
'Massive disconnect': doctors say Kenney misrepresenting Alberta's hospital situation

A number of Alberta physicians say Premier Jason Kenney's comments on Thursday about the provincial hospitalization situation doesn't accurately represent what's happening in ERs.
Lovesick raven unable to break free from Calgary gardening centre

The garden centre at a Lowe's store in northwest Calgary has a long-time visitor, but it's not a customer. It's a raven and it has been there for weeks.

Saskatoon

'He's an angel': Stranger pays deductible for Saskatoon woman after sewer floods for 3rd time

Last Friday, Penny Fentiman was surprised by raw sewage flooding her basement due to a sewer blockage.
Omicron: Sask. doctors told to brace for 'toughest' COVID-19 wave yet

The Saskatchewan Health Authority expects an overwhelming acute care surge due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Mustang custom built in Sask. goes for $1M at legendary auction to raise money for STARS

A custom built muscle car sold to the highest bidder at the Barret-Jackson collector car auction this afternoon with proceeds going to STARS.

Regina

Sask. school divisions adjust to discontinued COVID-19 classroom contact tracing

School divisions in Saskatchewan are adjusting their practices for communicating COVID-19 cases in the classroom following directive from the provincial government.
1,392 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths reported in Sask.

The Government of Saskatchewan reported 1,392 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, along with two more deaths.
Delays expected as convoy travels through Regina Saturday: police

A convoy scheduled to make its way through Regina on Saturday is expected to cause delays, according to police.

Atlantic

N.B. to change how it reports COVID-19 data, announces four new deaths

New Brunswick health officials are reporting four additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Friday.
N.S. reports 1 new COVID-19 related death Friday, 10 new hospital admissions

Nova Scotia reported one new death related to COVID-19 on Friday. The man in his 60s lived in the province's Western Zone.
Kalin's Call: Winter storm to bring wicked weekend weather

Weather conditions will deteriorate quickly in the Maritimes Saturday morning and afternoon.

Toronto

Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Ontario

Ontario health officials say they've detected at least 15 cases of the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant BA.2 in the province.
Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Etobicoke

An 84-year-old man is dead after being struck by the driver of a vehicle in Etobicoke Friday afternoon.
Why domestic vaccine production across Canada is key to controlling another pandemic

The former dean of medicine at McGill University says Canadians should not forget about the shortage of vaccines the country faced during a very difficult moment in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montreal

'Freedom Convoy' heads to Ottawa from Quebec border crossings

Quebec truckers who disagree with a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination mandate gathered at several Canada-U.S. border crossings ahead of joining the so-called "Freedom Convoy" to Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Farewell, Slovenia, say denizens of The Main -- but will you at least leave behind your sign?

Another city mainstay will close this weekend: 50-year-old Slovenia deli, with its bright red-and-yellow sign. But just recently, the Plateau passed a bylaw protecting some historic signs for good, so could the symbol be saved?
'No listening, no talking': Gym owners accuse Quebec of ignoring them

Gym owners are stretched thin while they have been closed for 14 of the last 22 months, the Fitness Industry Council of Canada says. Owners have accumulated an average of $75,000 to $80,000 in debt, according to an internal survey.

Ottawa

WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE | Heavy police presence as truckers arrive in downtown Ottawa

Ottawa's police chief is urging people to avoid downtown Ottawa this weekend with a large convoy of truckers arriving downtown, and warned that anyone who breaks the law will be prosecuted.
Here's what's closed because of the trucker protest in downtown Ottawa

CTV News Ottawa looks at closures and traffic disruptions this weekend due to the Freedom Convoy protest in downtown Ottawa
Voices of the freedom convoy as it arrives in Ottawa

CTV News Ottawa speaks with some of the people involved in the freedom convoy, supporters of the convoy and Ottawa businesses during the freedom convoy rally in Ottawa.

Kitchener

Kitchener, Ont., man escapes Afghanistan claiming little help from Canadian government

A Kitchener, Ont., man who was on the run and in hiding from the Taliban in Afghanistan has returned to Canada.
Power outage in Kitchener neighbourhood

Crews with Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro are working to restore power to a Kitchener neighbourhood.
Kitchener lab ordered to stop selling PCR tests to long-term care homes

A Kitchener lab that processes COVID-19 tests was ordered to stop selling them to long-term care and retirement homes by the Ministry of Labour.

Northern Ontario

'Indie Eats' service taking off in Sudbury

There's a new food delivery service taking off in Sudbury that was designed to help support local, independent eateries. It's the brainchild of three restaurants and they've expanded their service to nine, with more to come.
Timmins considering options for city-wide composting program

Officials in Timmins say the city's main landfill site is filling up and they're studying the possibility of launching a city-wide composting program.
Sault police board revises budget, selects chair

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board has a new budget and a new chair.

Winnipeg

Metis National Council takes former president, Manitoba Metis to court

The Metis National Council has filed a lawsuit against its former president and the Manitoba Metis Federation alleging financial irregularities and questionable contracts.
Bodies of family that froze to death trying to cross border may not return to India

A relative of a family that froze to death in southern Manitoba while trying to cross the United States border says it's expected the bodies will not be flown home to India for a funeral.
Winnipeg councillor 'angry' after criticism for driving with kids during council meeting

The way a councillor participated in a meeting is driving debate at Winnipeg City Hall. During Thursday’s council meeting, Councillor Matt Allard (St. Boniface) was participating virtually. At one point, he is behind the wheel driving. His two children are with him.

Vancouver

Vancouver coffee shop stabbing victim speaks out about his terrifying ordeal

The bandages are a painful reminder of an experience Miguel Angel Zepeda Machorro wishes he could forget. The 25-year-old Mexican man is visiting Vancouver, and was the victim of a vicious attack inside a downtown Tim Hortons last week.
B.C. reports 9 COVID-19 deaths, new hospitalization record on pandemic anniversary

On the second anniversary of B.C.'s first announced COVID-19 case, the province reported nine more deaths and a new record for test-positive patients in hospital.
B.C. community rallies to aid 81-year-old veteran living in car

The community of Squamish, B.C., has opened their hearts and wallets to help a longtime local resident get back on his feet.

Vancouver Island

BREAKING
BREAKING | COVID-19 hospitalizations still rising on Vancouver Island, no new deaths added

The number of people requiring hospital care for COVID-19 on Vancouver Island rose over the past 24 hours, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
Small Saanich distillery in David vs. Goliath fight with Scotch Whisky Association

The founder of Macaloney’s Caledonian Distillery is being accused of branding his whisky as too Scottish by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
B.C. could lift more COVID restrictions starting Family Day

British Columbia's top doctor says some COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings are expected to be gradually lifted by Feb. 21.