5 things to know for Thursday, January 12, 2023 – CTV News

Jan. 12, 2023

The man who adorned his pickup trick with a Confederate flag at last year’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ in Ottawa speaks out, Toronto police investigate a series of assaults allegedly perpetrated by a group of teen girls, and a new study says fast food could be linked to a potentially life-threatening liver condition.

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

1. Protester speaks out: An Ottawa roofer says the Confederate flag on his pickup truck at the ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest was a symbol of rebellion against government.

2. Assaults in Toronto: Toronto police are investigating after a group of up to 10 teen girls allegedly assaulted several people at several TTC subway stations last month.

3. Watch what you eat: A new study has found that consumption of fast food is associated with a potentially life-threatening condition of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.