Good morning, Ottawa. Today will be sunny with winds up to 15 km/h and a high of -9C with a low of -14C, according to Environment Canada.
Trudeau ends use of Emergencies Act
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revoked the Emergencies Act, the powerful legislative tool that was deployed in response to protests and blockades that erupted in Ottawa and at border crossings over recent weeks, saying “The situation is no longer an emergency.” CBC News reports.
Russia invades Ukraine, first report of casualties
At least eight people have been killed as Russia launched a massive air and ground assault on Ukraine. National Post has a timeline of events as they unfolded.
City of Ottawa reflects on how to prevent another occupation
With the city’s downtown clear of protesters and big rig trucks, Ottawa city council has turned to more reflective questions about how to prevent the occupation from happening again, and how to fix gaps in how the national capital region functions. CBC News has more.
Council approves free LRT, free parking in downtown lots
Among a slate of motions to help with downtown Ottawa’s economic recovery following the “Freedom Convoy” occupation, the city is offering free LRT service and free parking in city lots in an effort to give people easier access to downtown. CTV News reports.
Omicron slows in Quebec, after infecting 3 million with COVID-19
Quebec’s COVID-19 situation is improving and hospitalizations, which are now on par with the peak during the pandemic’s second wave, are expected to slowly diminish, according to public health officials. “Globally, the situation is better,” the interim director of public health for Quebec, Dr. Luc Boileau, said Wednesday. CBC News reports.
