Good morning, Ottawa. Today will see a high of 0C and an overnight low of -6C with periods of snow and ice, says Environment Canada.
Canada in talks to form humanitarian coalition for Ukraine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in London with U.K.’s PM Boris Johnson and Dutch PM Mark Rutte to discuss the possibility of creating a humanitarian coalition of nations that would provide support to Ukraine. As CBC News reports, the heads of government also discussed further military aid.
New uOttawa research team to study convoy disinformation
A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa founded the Information Integrity Lab last month. They call it the first of its kind in Canada and hope to tackle the growing threat of online disinformation they say spilled into Ottawa’s streets during the Freedom Convoy protests. The Ottawa Citizen has more.
Some Ottawa businesses opt for a hybrid vaccine passport model
Since Ontario’s mandatory vaccine passport ended on March 1, many Ottawa businesses have done away with the requirement, while others have maintained the practice. As CBC News reports, there’s also a third way: remaining open to all customers most days but reserving specific hours for vaccinated customers only.
Decision on bail review expected for convoy organizer Tamara Lich
A judge is expected to rule on a bail review for Tamara Lich, one of the Freedom Convoy’s main organizers, which could end a stint in custody that has lasted since since Feb. 17 when Lich was arrested for mischief because of her central role in the convoy occupation, CTV News reports.
Former Ottawa resident one of Canadians in hiding in Ukraine
Just days ago, former Ottawa-resident Lada Roslycky fled her Kyiv home to the sound of air-raid sirens. As CTV News reports, Roslycky is one of a number of Canadians forced into hiding in the country.
