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Ottawa mayor, city and police officials among witnesses at Emergencies Act inquiry

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October 17, 2022

OTTAWA — An inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act is hearing first-hand testimony about the effect of last winter’s “Freedom Convoy” protest.

Hearings are expected to run six weeks, with testimony from 65 witnesses representing all levels of government, various police agencies and organizers of the convoy.

The six witnesses appearing next on the commission’s hearing list:

– Ottawa city manager Steve Kanellakos, who helped lead the city’s response to the protests and met with organizers in secret negotiations to end the “Freedom Convoy.”

– Serge Arpin,the long-time chief of staff to outgoing Mayor Jim Watson.

– Mayor Jim Watson, the city’s longest-serving mayor. Watson isn’t seeking re-election.

– Coun. Diane Deans, the former chair of the police services board. The councillor, who isn’t seeking re-election, was a vocal opponent of the convoy protest and clashed with Watson over how to deal with it. She was ousted from the police services board by councillors during the “Freedom Convoy.”

– Patricia Ferguson,acting deputy Ottawa police Chief, was the operational lead throughout the protest.

– Ontario Provincial Police member Craig Abrams.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published October 17, 2022.

David Fraser, The Canadian Press

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N.S. Tory leader won’t ask Poilievre to join campaign |

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November 5, 2024

Anne Joseph

Tim Houston, who is seeking a second term as Nova Scotia premier, said he had no plans to invite Poilievre to join him on the campaign ahead of the Nov. 26 provincial election. He explained the provincial Progressive Conservatives have no formal ties with the Tories in Ottawa — and he made a point of saying he is not a member of the federal party. Experts say it also is because the latest polls suggest Atlantic Canadians have not warmed to Poilievre. (Nov. 5, 2024)

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election

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November 5, 2024

Anne Joseph

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. First, his 19th-ranked Tigers lost to Louisville on Saturday night, then he was told he couldn’t vote Tuesday at his polling place.

Swinney, whose given name is William, explained that the voting system had locked him out, saying a “William Swinney” had already voted last week. Swinney said it was his oldest son, Will, and not him.

“They done voted me out of the state,” Swinney said. “We’re 6-2 and 5-1 (in the Atlantic Coast Conference), man. They done shipped me off.”

Dabo Swinney had to complete a paper ballot and was told there will be a hearing on Friday to resolve the issue.

“I was trying to do my best and be a good citizen and go vote,” he said. “Sometimes doing your best ain’t good enough. You have to keep going though, keep figuring it out.”

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Fatality inquiry into Alberta boxer’s knockout death recommends better oversight

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November 5, 2024

Anne Joseph

EDMONTON – The judge leading a fatality inquiry into the knockout death of a boxer is recommending changes to how the sport is regulated and how head injuries are monitored.

Timothy Hague, who was 34, competed in a boxing match licensed by the Edmonton Combative Sports Commission in June 2017 when his opponent, Adam Braidwood, knocked him unconscious.

Hague came to and was able to walk to the dressing room, where he vomited, and was then taken to hospital where he underwent surgery for a large brain bleed.

His condition did not improve, care was withdrawn and Hague died two days after the fight.

Justice Carrie Sharpe with Alberta’s provincial court made 14 recommendations, including that combat sports be overseen by a provincial authority instead of a patchwork of municipal bodies and that there be concussion spotters at every event.

She also recommends that if a fighter receives a blow to the head in a technical knockout, they must provide a brain scan to prove they are fit to compete again.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 5, 2024.

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