A convoy of more than a hundred vehicles continued to blockade a highway at the Canada-U.S. border crossing in Alberta for the third day on Jan. 31, disregarding the RCMP’s request for the group to leave. On Jan. 29, a large convoy of vehicles blockaded Highway 4, south of Lethbridge, Alta., heading to the village…
Trudeau Disparages ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protesters, Says He’s Not ‘Intimidated’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today took aim at the ongoing trucker protest against COVID-19 restrictive measures that arrived in Ottawa over the past weekend, with trucks and supporters occupying the streets of downtown. “Over the past few days, Canadians were shocked and frankly, disgusted by the behaviour displayed by some people protesting in our…
Protesting Truckers Still in Ottawa as Parliament Resumes
OTTAWA–Trucks are still camped in Ottawa on Monday Jan. 31 as truckers and supporters continue their protest against COVID-19 mandates in the nation’s capital. Crowds have started to gather on Parliament Hill, with similar size to the protest on Sunday Jan. 30. Trucks and other vehicles are also continuing to honk to show their protest. There…
‘Freedom Convoy’ Protesters Hold Rally in Parliament Hill on Third Day of Protests
OTTAWA–”Freedom Convoy” protesters are holding another rally in Parliament Hill on Monday Jan. 31, this time with speakers addressing the crowd as the Parliament resumes following a six-week break. The protest convoy is demanding that COVID-19 mandates and restrictions be lifted. Trucks and other vehicles are still continuing to honk to show their protest in…
Ottawa Mayor Suggests Using Convoy’s GoFundMe Money to Pay for Policing
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says he asked his staff to find out if the city could use some of the funds collected in the crowdsourcing campaign to support the “Freedom Convoy” to cover the cost of policing for the protest. “It shouldn’t be up to Ottawa taxpayers to pay for the kind of disruptions we’re…
‘Freedom Convoy’ Protest Continues Into Sunday
OTTAWA—The “Freedom Convoy” protests continued overnight and into Sunday in Ottawa, with trucks and vehicles still parked in Ottawa’s downtown core, and people gathered on Parliament Hill, with some firing fireworks. In a statement, Ottawa police said, “There have been no incidents of violence or injuries reported.” After some people put up Canadian flags and signs…
Thousands Continue Protest at Canadian Parliament for 2nd Day Over Mandates
OTTAWA—The “Freedom Convoy” protests continued overnight and into Sunday Jan. 30 in Ottawa, with trucks and vehicles still parked in the city’s downtown core, and people gathered on Parliament Hill, with some setting off fireworks. Protest organizers say they will stay in Ottawa until their demands for lifting COVID-19 mandates are met. Truck horns continue…
Thousands Protest Against Mandates at Canadian Parliament for 2nd Day
OTTAWA—The “Freedom Convoy” protests continued overnight and into Sunday Jan. 30 in Ottawa, with trucks and vehicles still parked in the city’s downtown core, and people gathered on Parliament Hill, with some setting off fireworks. Protest organizers say they will stay in Ottawa until their demands for lifting COVID-19 mandates are met. Truck horns continue…
Ottawa ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protest in Photos
OTTAWA—Truckers and supporters of the “Freedom Convoy” rallied in Ottawa on Jan. 29 to call for the abolition of vaccine mandates and others COVID-19 restrictive public health measures. The day was festive and reminiscent of the atmosphere of Canada Day in the capital, but lots of colours were added to the traditional red and white,…
Trucker Convoy: Big Rigs and Cars Depart From South of Montreal to Join Ottawa Protest
One of three Eastern Quebec groups of truckers and supporters of the “Freedom Convoy” departed Friday from near the U.S. border south of Montreal, with about 50 vehicles heading to the meeting point of Vankleek Hill Friday night, before continuing on to Ottawa on Saturday. Truckers and supporters mobilized across Canada after the government imposed in…
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