Tag: Trucker Convoy

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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 Make Arrests as Confrontation With Protesters Continues at Major Canada–US Border Crossing

Police have started arresting protesters for attempting to cause a blockade at a major Ontario border crossing connecting Windsor to Detroit, as the Canada–U.S. crossing remains closed 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, which…


Police Make Arrests to Clear Protest Blockade at Major Canada–US Border Crossing

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…


Photo Report: Spirits High in Ottawa as Protest Enters Third Week

OTTAWA—The mood was again very festive in Ottawa this Saturday with thousands of participants attending the Freedom Convoy protest which entered its third week. This was despite the state of emergency declared by the city and the province and the calls from elected officials of all government levels and stripes to put an end to…


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…


Photo Report: Trucker Protest Continues in Ottawa, in the Second Week Since Convoy’s Arrival

Despite pressure from Ottawa police and officials to end the Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa, protesters continue to demonstrate against COVID-19 mandates and restrictions. This week, Ottawa police said they would arrest anyone carrying fuel to the protest site. Police also confiscated fuel containers and made several arrests on mischief charges. Here are some photos…


Ottawa Police Chief Takes Credit for Trucker Convoy GoFundMe Cancellation

The chief of police in Ottawa says his efforts and those of the city are behind the cancellation of the GoFundMe campaign in support of the Freedom Convoy. Chief Peter Sloly outlined the enforcement actions taken so far against the protesters in a press conference on Feb. 7 and said these actions were responsible for…