Category: trucker

Canada Nice No Longer: Trudeau’s Totalitarian Response to Trucker Protests

Commentary On Feb. 14, Canadian deputy prime minister and minister of finance Chrystia Freeland announced a government crackdown on the now-infamous “Freedom Convoy 2022.” Freeland stated, “If your truck is being used in these illegal blockades, your corporate accounts will be frozen, the insurance on your vehicle will be suspended.” The announcement follows Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s declaration…


‘Our Freedoms Have Gone’: Trucker Protesting Against COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Speaks Out

OTTAWA, Canada—Walking on Feb. 11 through the parking lot of trucks that has paralyzed the center of Canada’s capital Ottawa the main word you hear uttered is “freedom.” It is not only spoken but regularly features on signs, flags, and messages that not only adorn the rigs, but are placed along the fleur-de-lis topped metal…


‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Are Spreading Throughout World as Truckers Lead the Fight Against Mandates

Following the tactics used by Canadian truckers in Ottawa, a growing number of trucker-inspired protests appear to be gaining momentum worldwide—with groups in the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand forming. The Ottawa protest, known as the “Freedom Convoy,” aims to do away with Canadian COVID-19 vaccine mandates, namely for…


‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Are Spreading Around World as Truckers Lead Fight Against Mandates

Following the lead of Canadian truckers in Ottawa, a growing number of trucker-inspired protests appear to be gaining momentum worldwide—with groups forming in the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The Ottawa protest, known as the “Freedom Convoy,” aims to do away with Canadian COVID-19 vaccine mandates that affect truckers…


Blockade at Coutts Border Crossing in Alberta Continues After Organizers Reverse Course

Protesters blocking Alberta’s main U.S. border crossing at Coutts have changed their plan to abandon their protest that began on Jan. 29. “There was a decision made that has since been reversed,” Marco Van Huigenbos, one of the organizers of the trucker convoy blockade, told CBC News on Feb. 3. No reason was given as to…


COVID Not Ending, but Restrictions on ‘Rights and Freedoms’ Will: Saskatchewan Premier

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his province will soon end COVID-19 measures that have dictated and intruded into people’s daily lives for the past two years. “COVID is not ending, but government restrictions on your rights and freedoms, those will be ending, and ending very soon,” said Moe in a video posted on Twitter on…


Massive Crowds Gather on Parliament Hill as Trucker Convoy Arrives in Ottawa

This article will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA—The Parliament Hill area is filled to the brim as legions of truckers and other demonstrators protesting COVID-19 mandates and restrictions converge in Ottawa, their final destination after driving throughout the week in a convoy from all parts of the country. “It’s vibrating here,” said Terri Haydar,…


Video: Massive Crowds Gather on Parliament Hill as Trucker Convoy Arrives in Ottawa

This article will be updated throughout the day OTTAWA—The Parliament Hill area is filled to the brim as legions of truckers and other demonstrators protesting COVID-19 mandates and restrictions converge in Ottawa, their final destination after driving throughout the week in a convoy from all parts of the country. “It’s like a Canada Day, but…


Ottawa to Go Ahead With Trucker Vaccine Mandate After Stating It Would Scrap It

MONTREAL—The federal government says the vaccine mandate for truckers crossing into Canada from the United States will come into effect this Saturday as planned, despite a previous statement from the Canada Border Services Agency that said Canadian truck drivers would be exempt. In a release today, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos along with the transport and…


Trucker Rescues Family After Crash and Explosion on Interstate

These people walked into a very dangerous situation to save those in need. Not all heroes wear capes!