Category: state of emergency

Trudeau Declares State of Emergency Over Protests Against COVID-19 Mandates

The Canadian federal government has declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing protests against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions by truckers and their supporters. In a press conference on Feb. 14, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the protests aren’t peaceful and are harming the economy, while measures are needed to strengthen law enforcement agencies….


Edmonton Police Officer Supports Trucker Protest, Says Sad to See Canadians’ Freedom ‘Taken Away’

A constable with the Edmonton Police Service made an emotional video expressing her support for the “Freedom Convoy,” while also addressing the Ottawa police officers who are being put in a tight spot in the current protest. Elena Golysheva, an immigrant who has been with the police force for 17 years, said it saddened her…


In an Emotional Video, Edmonton Police Officer Expresses Support for Trucker Protest

A constable with the Edmonton Police Service made an emotional video expressing her support for the “Freedom Convoy,” while also addressing the Ottawa police officers who are being put in a tight spot in the current protest. Elena Golysheva, an immigrant who has been with the police force for 17 years, said it saddened her…


Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency Due to Convoy Protest

OTTAWA—Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency due to the trucker protest that continues in the city’s downtown core. In a brief statement, the city said the decision reflects the “serious danger and threat to the safety and security of residents posed by the ongoing demonstrations and highlights the need for support…


Oregon Extends State of Emergency, Cites Possible Surge in Omicron Hospitalizations

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended the state’s declaration of a state of emergency through June 2022, saying the state is preparing for a surge in hospitalizations due to the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. “As Oregon prepares for what could be our worst surge in hospitalizations during this pandemic, I know that…


Montreal Enters State of Emergency, Several Provinces Tighten COVID Rules Due to Omicron

The city of Montreal declared a state of emergency on Dec. 21, while Quebec and several other provinces are once against tightening COVID-19 restrictions in efforts to address the spread of the Omicron variant. Following Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé’s Dec. 20 announcement of tougher COVID-19 measures, the largest city in the province announced a state…


Orange County Board of Education Challenge California’s State of Emergency Again

The Orange County Board of Education has filed a second lawsuit demanding California Gov. Gavin Newsom end California’s COVID-19 state of emergency. The petition was filed on Nov. 23, four months after a first lawsuit against the governor’s continued state of emergency failed in August. As the board enters into this second round, they said…


Orange County Board of Education Challenges California’s State of Emergency Again

The Orange County Board of Education has filed a second lawsuit demanding California Gov. Gavin Newsom end California’s COVID-19 state of emergency. The petition was filed on Nov. 23, four months after a first lawsuit against the governor’s continued state of emergency failed in August. As the board enters into this second round, they said…


Deep Dive (Nov. 30): NY Declares State of Emergency Again Over New Variant

New York is back under a state of emergency to deal with the new variant, despite no detection of Omicron in the state. But the governor says “it’s coming.” New York City’s new mask advisory comes as the city requires vaccines for child care workers. New Yorkers will be required to wear a mask even if…


New York Governor Declares State of Emergency, Warns Omicron Variant Is ‘Coming’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Friday ahead of potential COVID-19 case spikes this winter, and warned that the new Omicron variant is coming. The new COVID-19 variant—identified as B.1.1.529 and named Omicron on Friday by the World Health Organization (WHO) in an emergency meeting—was first observed in Botswana in southern…