Canada
The ‘Freedom Convoy’ Is Forcing Shutdowns at Auto Plants in Canada and the US
As the anti–vaccine mandate truckers enter Day 13 of their siege of Ottawa, one organizer said they're worried about the cops being violent.
Keir Starmer Confronted by Mob of Anti-Vaxxers in London
Starmer was bundled into a police car after being accosted at a protest inspired by Canada’s anti-vax convoy. Some repeated a false claim recently spread by Boris Johnson that he had failed to prosecute a notorious paedophile.
Crypto Co-Founder Revealed to Be Infamous Fraudster, Investors Shaken
The co-founder of DeFi protocol Wonderland was revealed to be a convicted fraudster who previously co-founded the notorious QuadrigaCX exchange.
Doctors Are Prescribing Fentanyl to Help People Addicted to Opioids
To stop overdoses, the British Columbia government is providing fentanyl patches and pills to people using street drugs.
Scientists Surveyed People About Space. The Comments Are Out of This World.
A poll of more than 1,500 participants reveals optimism about aliens, concerns about orbital debris, and “Uranus.”
Edmonton Prison Won’t Say If They Accidentally Shot a Guy Minding His Own Business
Correctional Service Canada only admitted a prison guard even fired their weapon after repeated questioning from VICE World News.
Build a Wall Because Canada’s Worst Troll Just Tried to Escape to the US
A notorious racist was set to begin an 18-month jail sentence, but he instead tried to flee Canada, on foot, with few supplies, in the winter. U.S. authorities had to rescue him before they arrested him.
The British Army Has a Fake Mosque in Canada for Training Troops
The mosque was put up by British forces and the Canadian Armed Forces told VICE World News no Canadians troops train on it.
Credible UFO Reports Are Being Ignored, Declassified Canadian Government Documents Reveal
Unlike in the U.S., UFO reports in Canada pretty much get “shit-canned,” declassified files obtained by Motherboard show.
Crime Boss or Tech CEO? An Encrypted Phone Company Sues the Government to Save Itself
The Department of Justice says Jean-François Eap is a drug boss. He says he just sold privacy-focused phones.
World’s ‘Greenest City’ Will Be Totally Unaffordable Because of Climate Change
Flooding in and around Vancouver even in an optimistic scenario could destroy tens of thousands of homes, harm First Nations, and drive up already wild housing prices for everyone.
Canada’s Navy Absolutely Furious Over Sailor’s Parody of Mid-Tier Mötley Crüe Song
Naval officers were so mad about the video that they threatened sailors who shared it on social media and created a team to find the songwriter.