Freedom Convoy organizers Lich, Barber to hear verdict in mischief trial
Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are set to hear a verdict today in the joint trial over their roles in the mass protest against pandemic health measures that rolled into Ottawa more than three years ago.
Lich and Barber were both charged with mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law in relation to their roles in the 2022 protest that drew thousands of demonstrators to Ottawa for three weeks.
Their trial wrapped up in September after hearing 45 days of evidence and legal arguments.
Verse of the day: April 3
Hebrews 12:2
"Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
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Waiting with patience
Psalm 26:9–12
As David concludes his song about the grinding pain of unjust treatment and his chosen responses, he then commits to patience.
1. Resolved: I will patiently stand and wait for relief (vv. 9–12)
Canada among few countries exempt from Trump's new tariffs, existing duties remain
Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.
A fact sheet from Trump's office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 per cent tariff.
Canada was left off a lengthy list Trump unveiled this afternoon showing the tariff levels most other countries will face starting Thursday.
Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit conducts multiple drug-related arrests
Throughout the month of February, the Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) conducted multiple drug-related arrests. Included in the arrests are the following instances:
Alberta Premier Smith expects key industries to escape imposition of new U.S. tariffs
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won't be targeted under Trump's new tariff plan, which is set to be announced Wednesday.
Northwestern Polytechnic's National Bee Diagnostic Centre receives new results driven agriculture research (RDAR) grant
Northwestern Polytechnic’s National Bee Diagnostic Centre (NBDC) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $195,300 Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) grant geared at protecting honey bees.
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Sequel to The Passion of the Christ officially in the works after 20 years
Fans of Mel Gibson's The Passion of Christ are pleased to hear that after more than two decades, a sequel is set to begin filming this summer.
According to Variety, the new movie The Resurrection of the Christ will be filmed by Cinecittà Studios in Rome starting this August.
Bestselling author Jennie Allen to release first-ever children's book
Bestselling author, speaker and mom of four, Jennie Allen, is getting set to release her first-ever children's book.
With childhood anxiety on the rise, Allen's new book, What to Do with Your Whirly Swirly Thoughts, will help children deal with any anxious, scary or unkind thoughts that cross their minds.
The book offers tools and pictures to help kids recognize and redirect their thoughts in healthy ways.