Ottawa protesters defiant as Emergencies Act targets their funding

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As the Emergencies Act is invoked to stop the convoy protests in Ottawa, the federal government is aiming to cut off the movement's financial resources. But as Abigail Bimman reports, hundreds of protesters are undeterred by the sweeping new measures, while the capital's residents remain frustrated.

Also, does the situation legally warrant the act's drastic new measures and sweeping new powers granted to Ottawa? And where and how exactly will it affect Canadians? David Akin looks at the lingering legal and political questions being raised by critics.

After 18 days of disruption at a Canada-U.S. border crossing, anti-COVID mandate protesters have dispersed their blockade near Coutts, Alta. As Heather Yourex-West reports, the sudden end comes after charges were laid by police over a seized cache of deadly weapons linked to the demonstrations.

Meanwhile, as Canada's COVID-19 situation stabilizes, the federal government is easing some testing and quarantine requirements for fully-vaccinated travellers. That includes removing the requirement for expensive and lengthy PCR tests before arriving in Canada. Mike Armstrong breaks down the changing measures and when they kick in.

Canada's Indigenous communities are reliving trauma once again, after a ground radar search by the Keeseekoose First Nation detected what it believes to be 54 unmarked graves at two former residential schools in Saskatchewan. Eric Sorensen reports on the growing number of graves found throughout Canada so far, as the country's struggle for reconciliation continues

In Atlantic Canada, a frantic search is underway off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador after a Spanish fishing vessel sank, killing several people and leaving many others still missing. Ross Lord reports on the situation and what's hampering search efforts.

In Europe, despite a potentially imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine growing more likely, Moscow is creating more uncertainty over whether a peaceful solution is still possible. As Jackson Proskow reports, the Kremlin claims it's pulling back some of its troops, even as Ukraine is slammed by both political and cyber security threats.

Plus, before a civil trial could go ahead, Prince Andrew has reached an out-of-court settlement with Virgina Giuffre, who's accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17-years-old. Redmond Shannon reports on what the settlement entails, what it means for Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and whether the disgraced royal could reclaim his reputation.

And a golden performance in a golden nail-biter: Team Canada breaks a record on the ice at the winter games.