Truckers across the country protest by setting up blockades on major highways and blocking oil refineries and car manufacturers. Canada's new political party changes its name.
Threats of violence end an angry protest at the Saskatchewan legistature.
And a questionable slash puts hockey on trial. Gas prices at highest level ever The price of gasoline in Canada hits an all-time high, enraging drivers across the country. The average price at self-serve stations hits 67.5 cents a litre. Truckers protest from east to west Rising fuel prices across the country infuriate big-load truckers, who express their anger and indignation by staging impromptu blockades at strategic highways. Threats of violence end protest at Saskatchewan legislature At an angry demonstration by farmers at the Saskatchewan legislature, threats of violence brings an abrupt end to farmers' protests about lack of aid from provincial and federal governments.