Recapping CBC’s false Freedom Convoy reporting

On top of two recent whistleblowers quitting and denouncing the network, CBC printed memorable bits of misinformation and “Russia!” conspiracy theories in its 2022 Freedom Convoy reporting.
Smith rejects nurses union’s request to implement another indoor mask mandate

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected a call from the United Nurses of Alberta’s president to reimpose a province-wide indoor mask mandate.
Canadians seriously injured by Covid vaccine collect more than $2.7 million

Fifty Canadians injured by the Covid-19 vaccine were awarded a combined $2.7 million after filing a claim with the federal government’s injury reporting system.
Unvaccinated woman wins employment insurance after feds tried to deny it

A woman fired for failing to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination won her plea to receive employment insurance after taking her case to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada (SST).
Ottawa police warn against Freedom Convoy 2.0
As some Freedom Convoy organizers announce a return to Ottawa in 2023, Ottawa police say “vehicle-based” protests will not be allowed.
Independent board member responsible for ensuring vaccine safety was on Pfizer’s payroll
A Pfizer’s Independent Data Safety Monitoring Board member admitted in court that she was on the pharmaceutical company’s payroll.
New Zealand launches terrorist hotline for citizens to report neighbours
The New Zealand government launched an anti-terrorism initiative encouraging citizens to rap on their neighbours, including those opposed to Covid-19 restrictions.
EXCLUSIVE: GiveSendGo CFO reflects on Freedom Convoy
GiveSendGo CFO Jacob Wells says he has no regrets about his crowdfunding company’s involvement with the Freedom Convoy.
Federal civil servants still haven’t gone back to work
It’s been months since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet federal public servants still have not returned to work.
UK MP accuses health authorities of covering up vaccine adverse effects
UK MP Andrew Bridgen has called for the Covid-19 vaccines to be halted while accusing health authorities of a massive cover-up of adverse effects.