Ottawa’s interim police chief Steve Bell promised to “rebuild public trust” in the municipal force following the Freedom Convoy protest that parked in the city for over three weeks to oppose federal COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. “This past month, the people of Ottawa have faced immense disruptions, fear, and uncertainty due to the illegal protests…
Ottawa’s Interim Police Chief Vows ‘Systemic Change’ in Wake of Convoy Protest
Police Operation at Ottawa’s Rideau Centre Mall Over, Investigation Ongoing
A police operation that sparked an evacuation in Ottawa’s largest mall Tuesday afternoon is now over, with one person in custody and an investigation ongoing. In their latest update at 3:31 p.m. ET on Feb. 22, the Ottawa Police Service confirmed that the operation at Rideau Centre that lasted nearly three hours has been completed. Details…
Watchdog to Investigate ‘Reported Serious Injury’ After Mounted Police Knock Down Protester in Ottawa
An Ontario police oversight agency said it is investigating two cases of police operations during the protest against COVID-19 mandates in the nation’s capital on Feb. 18 and 19, including one incident where a civilian was seriously injured. In a news release issued Feb. 20, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said a 49-year-old woman “has a reported…
Watchdog to Investigate ‘Reported Serious Injury’ After Mounted Police Knock Down Protesters in Ottawa
An Ontario police oversight agency said it is investigating two cases of police operations during the protest against COVID-19 mandates in the nation’s capital on Feb. 18 and 19, including one incident where a civilian was seriously injured. In a news release issued Feb. 20, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) said a 49-year-old woman “has a reported…
Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly Resigns, City Councillor Says
Ottawa’s police chief Peter Sloly has resigned, according to a tweet by an Ottawa city councillor. Riley Brockington says the official announcement will be made by the Police Services Board after a meeting that’s closed to the public. Ottawa’s police board said it would hold a public meeting to address the matter today at 2:30…
Police Arrest 78-Year-Old Man for Honking in Support of Truckers’ Protest
The Ottawa police arrested a 78-year-old man and gave him a fine for tooting his horn in support of the ongoing truckers’ protest at the nation’s capital. On Feb. 6, Gerry Charlebois drove to the area close to the truckers’ Freedom Convoy protests when he was pulled over by the police at Besserer Street and…
78-Year-Old Man Arrested for Honking in Support of Truckers’ Protest ‘Bruised’ and ‘Traumatized’: Lawyer
A lawyer representing a 78-year-old man arrested and ticketed by the Ottawa police for honking his horn in support of the truckers’ protest says the man has been “bruised, cut, and psychologically traumatized.” On Feb. 6, Gerry Charlebois drove to the area close to the truckers’ Freedom Convoy protests when he was pulled over by…
Ottawa Residents, Trucker Convoy Protesters to Face Off in Court
An Ontario court is set to hear arguments today in a $10 million lawsuit filed by an Ottawa resident against the truckers’ “Freedom Convoy” for damages allegedly caused by the honking of horns during the ongoing protests against federal COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. On Feb. 4, 21-year-old Ottawa resident Zexi Li filed a lawsuit in…
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