Toronto Sun: 'Quebec activist Steeve Charland will learn Monday whether he’ll be accorded bail as he faces charges stemming from his arrest following the “Freedom Convoy” protest in Ottawa.
'Charland, 48, of Grenville, Que., was arrested Feb. 26 near Vankleek Hill, about 100 kilometres east of Ottawa. He is charged with mischief and advising others to commit mischief during the truckers’ protest that paralyzed downtown Ottawa for several weeks.
'Defence and Crown attorneys presented arguments through the day Thursday before Justice of the Peace Jocelyne St-Jean on whether Charland should receive bail.
'A publication ban prevents reporting of any details concerning the appearance.'