The Public Order Emergency Commission says the Liberal government met the “very high threshold” for invoking the Emergencies Act amid the weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter. In a report released today, Justice Paul Rouleau concludes a series of policing failures and a “failure of federalism” led to a protest that spun out of control […]
The massive convoy of demonstrators that rolled into Ottawa this past winter loudly heralded a new era in Canadian politics, with blaring horns and the rumble of hundreds of idling engines. The weeks-long “Freedom Convoy” protests in Ottawa and the kindred demonstrations that appeared at provincial legislatures and international border crossings aimed to force governments to end COVID-19 […]
Two duelling protests took place yesterday at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building. Protesters called for Premier Scott Moe to keep all current health orders in place. Jeff Walters, an instructor at the University of Regina and organizer of the protests, said they wanted to hold a demonstration to show that people want to keep the mandates. […]
One million of the 6.8 million dollars that have been raised for the ‘Freedom Convoy’ has been released by GoFundMe. The fundraising page was launched earlier this month by Tamara Lich, and she stated she was looking to raise money to cover the convoy’s fuel, food, and lodging expenses. GoFundMe was originally holding back the […]
The highways ministry says winter weight season started Friday for a number of secondary highways in Saskatchewan. Highways minister Joe Hargrave says winter weights allow trucks to carry more cargo in Saskatchewan with frozen roads. Winter weights are put in place each year from about mid-November to mid-March. Typically, winter weights allow truckers to carry […]
Mr. Mikes and Lowes in Harbour Landing are teaming up to help truckers Monday afternoon. Truckers will be able to pre-order food at Mr. Mikes between 12:00 and 4:00 Monday afternoon, and the meals will be paid for by Lowes, Mr. Mikes, and the social media page That Bearded Canuck. There will be contactless delivery, […]
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has voiced concerns regarding the challenges truckers are facing at the Co-op refinery in Regina during their labour dispute. The association sent out a release Thursday morning detailing a number of complaints truckers are experiencing when arriving and leaving the facility. In their statement, road safety for both truckers and […]
