WINDSOR, Ont.—Police made more arrests on Feb. 13 to clear a protest blockade at a major Ontario border crossing connecting Windsor to Detroit, as the Canada–U.S. crossing. Police made the first arrest on Feb. 12, detaining a 27-year-old male “for a criminal offence in relation to the demonstration” at the Ambassador Bridge. The international border crossing…
Police Make Arrests to Clear Protest Blockade at Major Canada–US Border Crossing
Police Make Arrests as Standoff With Protesters Continues at Major Canada-US Border Crossing Bridge
Police has started arresting protesters for attempting to cause a blockade at a major Canada-U.S. border crossing connecting Windsor to Detroit, as standoff between police and protesters continues on Feb. 13. Police said on Feb. 12 that a 27-year-old male was arrested “for a criminal offence in relation to the demonstration” at the Ambassador Bridge,…
Police Move in to Clear Blockade at Canada-US Border Crossing Bridge in Windsor
WINDSOR, Ont.—Police are moving in to clear the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor, Ont., on Feb. 12. “The Windsor Police & its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge. We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully & peacefully,” Windsor Police said in a tweet on the morning…
More Protesters Gather at Canada-US Border Crossing in Windsor Despite Court Injunction
WINDSOR, Ont.—More protesters have gathered by the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor on the evening of Feb. 11 compared to nights before, despite a court injunction to clear the blockade at the Canada-U.S. border. Earlier in the day, the Ontario Superior Court granted an injunction to prevent the protesters from blocking the border crossing….
Protesters Remain at Canada-US Border Crossing Bridge Despite Court Injunction
WINDSOR, Ont.—More protesters gathered by the Ambassador Bridge border crossing in Windsor on the evening of Feb. 11 compared to nights before, despite a court injunction to clear the blockade at the Canada-U.S. border. Many protesters, who are demonstrating against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions, left the area as it got late into the night, but…
‘We Just Want Our Freedom’: Protesters at Windsor-Detroit Border Crossing Say They Will Continue Blockade
WINDSOR, Ont.—Windsor resident Sue Samir says she has “suffered greatly” from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, losing her job because she refused to be fully vaccinated and not getting any unemployment benefits because of her choice. She says she suffered major side effects after getting a first dose of COVID-19 vaccination, so she didn’t want to…
Protesters Continue Blocking Busiest Canada-US Border Crossing Over COVID-19 Mandates
WINDSOR, Ont.—A convoy of trucks and other vehicles continues to block off a main Canada-U.S. border crossing over provincial and federal COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. Protesters from the Canadian side of the border initially drove to the Ambassador Bridge on Feb. 6, parking their vehicles and creating a blockade. They say they will remain there…
Windsor Mayor Says Protest at Ambassador Bridge ‘Peaceful’ But ‘Disruptive’ to Economy
Windsor’s mayor said he is concerned that the demonstration that has led to the temporary closing of one of the busiest crossings between Canada and the United States will leave “lasting and permanent impact” on the local economy, though he is not planning on removing the protesters by force just yet. On the night of…
Windsor Mayor Says Ambassador Bridge Protest ‘Peaceful,’ But ‘Disruptive’ to Economy
The mayor of Windsor says he is concerned that the demonstration that has led to the temporary closing of one of the busiest crossings between Canada and the United States will leave “lasting and permanent impact” on the local economy, though he is not planning on removing the protesters by force. On the night of…
Windsor US Border Crossing Reopens for US-Bound Traffic as Protest Continues
The Ambassador Bridge border crossing between Windsor, Ont. and Detroit has reopened to U.S.-bound traffic after a demonstration against COVID-19 mandates blocked traffic in both directions on the evening of Feb. 7. Windsor police said on Feb. 8 morning that the U.S.-bound pathway has opened at the bridge and can be accessed through the Wyandotte St. West…
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