On this episode of Global National: The Ambassador Bridge connecting Windsor, Ont. and Detroit, Mich. is the latest target for trucker protesters opposing Canada's public health mandates. They are now blocking the key trade route between Canada and the U.S. and as Sean O'Shea reports, the delay poses a significant hitch to the Canadian economy.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has already announced the province's public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province's plan and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

Meanwhile, as more arrests are made and investigations ramp up, Ottawa City Police say they are determined to get rid of protesters who refuse to leave the nation's capital. But as Ross Lord reports, the lingering defiance of demonstrators and their numbers still present logistical issues.

Also, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government's strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates. But as David Akin reports, Lightbound's move may not go over well with the rest of the Liberal Party.

Despite being born in the United States, Olympic athletes Eileen Gu and Zhu Yi are both competing for China at the Beijing Winter Games. But why is one being hailed by the Chinese public, while the other faces a colder reception? Eric Sorensen looks at how politics still play a role at the Olympics.

And from the harsh sands of “Dune” to the song and dance of “West Side Story,” this year's Oscar nominees offer a wide range of cinematic spectacle. But as the ceremonies see lower ratings over the years and box office numbers lose the leading role, just how relevant do the awards remain for the movie industry? Mike Drolet reports.

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