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One of the main lawyers representing some convoy organizers says the group was receiving leaked police information during the early days of protests that blocked streets in downtown Ottawa, the Emergencies Act inquiry heard. Keith Wilson, who represents organizers including Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, is testifying Wednesday in front of …
Read More »Gambling partner murder trial hears from girlfriend of accused Calgary man
The girlfriend of a Calgary man accused of murdering his friend and business partner of 30 years testified Tuesday, admitting she lied to police during their investigation. Chris Lee, 62, is on trial for second-degree murder. On Monday, he admitted to killing Vida Smith and offered to plead guilty to …
Read More »‘Show me the Mounties:’ Ottawa mayor pleaded for more resources as protesters dug in, inquiry hears
Outgoing Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says the city did not have the police resources it needed to handle last winter’s anti-COVID-19 restriction protests — and it wanted swifter help from other levels of government. Watson was testifying before the Public Order Emergency Commission on Tuesday. The inquiry is looking into whether the federal government’s …
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