By John Watson, Strathmore Times, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer and Bow River Riding MP Martin Shields have shared their thoughts on the trucker convoy protesting in Ottawa, as well as the anti-mandate protests happening locally.
Continue reading Alberta MLA & MP: Supporting peaceful protestBy Sierra D’Souza Butts, The World-Spectator, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
On Friday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made a statement on potential protests at border crossings in Saskatchewan starting this weekend.
“To those who are going to have their voices heard at Saskatchewan border crossings:
“Your Saskatchewan government has heard and understands your concerns. We are removing all remaining provincial Covid-19 mandates by the end of this month and have called on the federal government to release a plan doing the same.
Continue reading Saskatchewan: Moe tells protesters he respects their rights, but don’t impede othersBy Fernando Arce, New Canadian Media, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Over the last week, from Feb 3. to 10, various ethnic media outlets offered a wider range of perspectives on three hot-button issues that have dominated mainstream headlines.
From the so-called Freedom Convoy, to Erin O’Toole’s ousting as leader of the Conservative Party, to the Black History Month, ethnic media provided coverage that went beyond the usual suspects interviewed by the mainstream.
Continue reading Ethnic media provides added perspectives on “Freedom Convoy”The Union of BC Indian Chiefs is the latest First Nations group to speak against the so called truckers ‘Freedom Convey’ which pulled into Ottawa on January 29th.
Continue reading Union of BC Indian Chiefs joins First Nations opposition to ‘Freedom Convoy’By Chelsea Kemp, Brandon Sun, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Another convoy of truckers drove through Brandon on Saturday, calling for an end to COVID-19 public health mandates while throwing support behind the protest in Ottawa.
Continue reading Manitoba: Another ‘freedom’ convoy rolls through
