Tag: convoy
MP says local woman’s finances frozen over convoy T-shirt buy. Is that true?
SARNIA – MP Marilyn Gladu says she’s “bound by confidentiality” to not identify a constituent she claimed on social media had her bank account frozen for buying a $20 “Freedom Convoy” T-shirt. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland both raised doubts on the weekend about a similar Twitter post by British […]
Police clearing protestors in Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Service and its partners have made more than 170 arrests in connection to the protest in Ottawa.
Rural ratepayers off hook for extra Highway 402 protest policing: OPP
Rural municipalities near the now-dismantled Highway 402 blockade west of London won’t be on the hook for extra police response to the anti-restriction protest, provincial police say. Though Warwick Township, where the protest took place, and neighbouring municipalities have a policing contract with the OPP, the enforcement cost of the anti-restriction demonstration won’t be passed […]
London businesses: We’re being ‘harassed’ for supporting protest convoy
Some small businesses in London are facing an “ugly” backlash they see as unfair, after supporting the protest convoy that snarled Ottawa and recently shut down the Ambassador Bridge and Highway 402.
Rolling demonstrations through southwestern Ontario
Despite weather travel advisories, several convoys rolled through London-Middlesex, Huron-Perth, and Oxford counties on Saturday afternoon.
St. Marys advises public of planned convoy
The Town of St. Marys said it is aware of a planned protest expected to begin Friday evening.
Windsor’s mayor calls for patience as convoy protest continues
At the same time, Drew Dilkens is telling the Windsor Freedom Convoy it will not be allowed to become entrenched the way the protest in Ottawa has.
Ottawa declares a state of emergency
Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa on Sunday due to the ongoing demonstration.
Convoy slows London drivers for several hours
Traffic followed where a protest convoy led, through the city of London on Saturday afternoon.
Ottawa police continue to monitor protest
The Ottawa Police Service remained out in force overnight and continue to manage crowds following Saturday’s COVID-19 mandate protest.