Ottawa Trucker Protest

• Trudeau’s convoy response gets failing grade, but even fewer support protesters: poll

  According to a new Ipsos poll published Thursday, Canadians’ approval of Justin Trudeau's handling of the convoy blockade was only seven points higher than that of the protesters.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2022
  
• Tow trucks on contract to Ottawa refuse to remove convoyers: city official

  Ottawa's city manager says the municipality's standing list of tow truck operators are unilaterally refusing to remove heavy trucks amid the ongoing 'Freedom Convoy' protests.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2022
  
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• Police arson unit probing alleged attempt to start fire in Ottawa apartment building, says mayor

  Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says the police are investigating after video footage showed unidentified people attempting to start a fire in an Ottawa apartment near the trucker convoy.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2022
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• Doug Ford issues statement condemning ‘symbols of hate’ at Ottawa protest

  'I was extremely disturbed ... to see some individuals desecrate our most sacred monuments and wave swastikas and other symbols of hate and intolerance this weekend.'

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2022
• Ottawa trucker protest sparks questions about definition of ‘peaceful’ protest

  Downtown Ottawa has been a no-go zone as trucks and crowds have snarled traffic, with some members defacing monuments and wielding signs with violent and hateful imagery.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2022
• House of Commons set to resume as trucker protest continues in Ottawa

  Several criminal investigations are underway into actions – including the desecration of monuments – during the ongoing protests dubbed the "Freedom Convoy", Ottawa police said.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2022
• Rallies gather in Canadian cities in support of Ottawa trucker protest

  Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., were a few cities that saw rallies in support of the trucker protest in Ottawa. "We're all uniting,'' said one supporter.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2022
• Toronto police sending resources to Ottawa ahead of ‘major demonstration’

  A Toronto police spokesperson confirmed to Global News Friday that resources are being sent to the nation's capital at the request of the Ottawa Police Service.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2022
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• Far-right groups hope trucker protest will be Canada’s ‘January 6th’ 

  Whatever legitimate grievances protesters might have, far right and white nationalist groups see the “Freedom Convoy” headed for Ottawa as an opportunity. 

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2022