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Following more than two week of occupation, Ottawa’s mayor Jim Watson says he’s reached an agreement to get the protesters out of the city’s residential areas. But has Ontario’s emergency order really done much to end the occupation protest in Ottawa? Thumbing their noses at authorities, the crowd grew bigger on Friday and a DJ was allowed to turn the streets into a nightcl...

Following more than two week of occupation, Ottawa’s mayor Jim Watson says he’s reached an agreement to get the protesters out of the city’s residential areas. But has Ontario’s emergency order really done much to end the occupation protest in Ottawa? Thumbing their noses at authorities, the crowd grew bigger on Friday and a DJ was allowed to turn the streets into a nightcl...

Ontario could drop almost all Covid restrictions by the end of March, sources tell the Toronto Sun’s Brian Lilley, who joins Moore In The Morning with the latest. Plus, could the Federal government invoke the Emergencies Act to quell the protest occupation?

Guests: Lawyer, professor, and activist Dr. Pamela Palmater, John Tory Jr. and National Post columnist Matt Gurney.

  NEWSTALK 1010’s Mark Towhey, a military veteran, discusses with Moore In The Morning Canadian Special Forces members under investigation for showing support for protesters  

The Morning Brief with Scott Reid, former advisor to Prime Minister Paul Martin. Discussing the biggest stories of the day including the Feds preparing to use emergency powers to end blockades, Ottawa mayor cutting a deal with the truckers to leave residential neighbourhoods, and Toronto committee considering future of restaurant patios beyond April.  

  NEWSTALK 1010 crime specialist Mark Mendelson explains to Moore In The Morning three very different responses to the protests in Windsor (over), Toronto (prevented again from taking place), and Ottawa (entering day 16 after the mayor cut a deal with the protesters). Also, one OPP officer might soon be in hot water over a video showing him admitting to supporting the protests.  

NBC News National Correspondent Michael Bower gives Moore In The Morning a recap from Super Bowl

Guests: NEWSTALK 1010’s Jason Agnew, Toronto Lawyer Gavin Tighe and Former premier and Liberal education critic, Kathleen Wynne.

  As the Ambassador Bridge blockade continues, auto manufacturers are cutting back on production, leading to short term layoffs. Shane Wark, Unifor assistant to the national president, tells Moore In The Morning who could be affected.

Will Doug Ford lift pandemic restrictions early? Add new emergency measures to deal with the protesters? Sabrina Nanji at Queen’s Park Observer, has the latest for Moore In The Morning. Plus, the Ontario government has successfully gotten the court to freeze the protesting truckers second fundraiser, currently valued at $11 million CAD ($8.5 million US).

Glenn Crouter tells Moore In The Morning how Centennial Park in Etobicoke will shut the ski hill owing to supply chain issues.

Tomorrow night’s W5 episode looks at non-disclosure agreements. Chief investigative reporter Avery Haines looks at how these NDAs are used to hide the dirty laundry of the rich and famous. Tune in tomorrow at 7pm on CTV.  

Protesters in Ottawa begin their 14th day of occupation in the nation’s capital. As they continue to dig in, some have deputized themselves to “arrest” people. Meanwhile, Conservatives have teamed up with the Bloc to get a firm timeline from the government on when restrictions will end. Plus a White House official says members of the Biden administration have called their Canadia...

Amanda Lang, host of Taking Stock with Amanda Lang on BNN Bloomberg gives Moore In The Morning the latest on what the border blockades are doing to the supply chain, inflation, and Canada’s economic growth. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill tells Moore In The Morning about Elon Musk building a new giant rocket and what he plans to do with it.

Guests: NEWSTALK 1010’s Dave Trafford, Toronto lawyer Courtney Betty of Betty’s Law and Amanda Galbraith with Navigator and host of Free For All Friday.

Yesterday we told you about Jeff Hosmer, a Scarborough resident, who thanks to a neighbour filing a complaint, has been told to move his work van from his own driveway. He joins Moore In The Morning to tell the story in his own words.

The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton, former senior advisor to two premiers and now a communications advisor. Discussing the biggest stories of the day including Conservatives now calling for the protests/blockades to end, want measures dropped, Ontario considering emergency measures to deal with the protesters, people living abroad getting CERB money, students planning to walk out today in protest o...

NEWSTALK 1010 crime specialist Mark Mendelson gives Moore In The Morning his thoughts on Ontario looking at adding new emergency measures and stiffer fines to deal with the growing protests.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent  Michael Bower gives Moore In The Morning a preview of The Big Game.

Guests: Veteran communications advisor and the man behind Touchdowns & Fumbles, Bob Reid, Tim Hudak, former leader of the Ontario PC party now with the Ontario Real Estate Association and POWERGROUP Communications and Host of the O-Show, Laura Babcock.

Guests: NEWSTALK 1010’s Robert Turner, Vass Bednar, Executive Director of the MPP in Digital Society at McMaster University, Toronto Councillor Shelley Carroll  and Michael Thompson, deputy mayor of Toronto.

As protesters dig their heels in Ottawa and blockades are in effect at multiple border crossings, police and the government are mobilizing to put an end to the demonstrations. Meanwhile Caledonia’s occupation is in its 16th year. Mayor Ken Hewitt joins Moore In The Morning with his thoughts on the two different responses.

Is the government or law enforcement in control of the situation any longer as protesters still occupy Ottawa and are successfully shutting down Canada’s most important border crossing? Marieke Walsh, Parliamentary reporter at the Globe and Mail, asked one cabinet minister that tough question, and joins Moore In The Morning to discuss the response.