2 year agoHundreds of truckers clogging the streets of Ottawa in a protest against the country's COVID19 restrictions brace for a possible police crackdown
Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber has been arrested by Ottawa police. Remains in police custody and is expected to face criminal charges
2 year agoPolice are taking down at least one person on Wellington at Metcalfe. Not sure why yet but lots of police on site
Action to end Ottawa trucker protest 'imminent': police chief
The Canadian police warned protesting truckers on 16 February, that those blocking the streets of the capital city, Ottawa, and those breaking COVID regulations, would either have to leave or face arrest, fines and seizure of their trucks
#TRAFFIC - Emergency crews are responding to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Highbury Avenue and Oxford Street East. Unknown injuries at this time. Please avoid the area
Identity of man found dead by roadside still unknown, police seek public's aid
#TRAFFIC - Emergency crews are responding to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Wharncliffe Road and Euchlid Avenue. Unknown injuries at this time. Please avoid the area
Canada capital police chief resigns amid protest response criticism: official
A family needed to be rescued after getting lost in Elk Island National Park on Saturday, police say
Four dead, 15 missing as Spanish fishing trawler sinks off Canada's east coast: Madrid
2 year agoSeveral arrests occurred Monday night at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing in Surrey B.C. where freedom protesters have been protesting at for over a week.
RCMP investigating after northern Alberta shooting sends man to hospital
2 year agoThis is the current convoy/occupation scene on Wellington, in front of Parliament Hill. It would appear these individuals do not give a hoot about the injunction, provincial state of emergency, or federal emergency law
Canada approves sale of $7.8 in lethal military equipment to Ukraine. PM Trudeau says move being made in conjunction with U.S., UK and other allies in attempt to dissuade Russian aggression. Canada also offering additional $500M in loans, on top of $120M promise made last month
The Canadian Mounted Police arrested 11 people who participated in the blockade of the Coutts crossing, the main land border crossing with the United States, in possession of various firearms, ammunition and bulletproof vests
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to invoke never-before-used Emergencies Act to deal with protests - CBC
President Duda: Much appreciated conversation with @JustinTrudeau. Poland and Canada continue their efforts & remain dedicated to territorial integrity & wellbeing of Ukraine, as well as freedom & democracy in Belarus. We are on the same page on where the threats to the stability of the region come from
Police say a witness called 911 after he saw a man allegedly try to stab the cyclist near Robson and Jervis streets around 4 p.m. on Friday
The United States welcomes the intervention of the Canadian police to open the bridge closed by protesters between the two countries
2 year agoCanada pulls troops out of Ukraine: "As a result of the complex operational environment linked to Russia's unwarranted aggression against Ukraine, the Canadian Armed Forces is in the process of temporarily relocating components of Joint Task Force—Ukraine to elsewhere in Europe"
A wave of convoys against COVID19 mask and vaccine mandates rolled across towns and cities in southwestern Ontario, with protesters saying they support larger demonstrations in Ottawa, Toronto and Windsor, Ont
Canadian police are arresting protesters near Ontario's Ambassador Bridge, a vital U.S. crossing and major site of recent demonstrations
# The front of the convoy has approached the area of Richmond Street and Fanshawe Park Road. There may be traffic delays in the area, and the London Police Service is encouraging members of the public to avoid this area and/or find an alternate route
# A small group of pedestrians entered the roadway on Richmond Street for a short period of time, however, police moved them along without incident and the front of the convoy has continued northbound on Richmond Street. Continue to expect delays
2 year agoThe convoy that began in Chilliwack this morning is expected to arrive soon. Demonstrators have begun parking their vehicles in the middle of the road, along Highway 15. RCMP are diverting vehicles away from the area
#ROADCLOSURE Police have closed Commissioners Road to westbound traffic at Adelaide Street, as well as to eastbound traffic from Wellington Road. Police have also closed Baseline Road to eastbound traffic at Wellington Road. Please avoid the area or find an alternate route
FM of Canada: Given the continued deterioration of the security situation, we will be moving our operations to a temporary office in Lviv and temporarily suspending operations at our embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Canada's diplomatic presence and strong engagement in Ukraine will continue
2 year agoAnother convoy in Surrey, British Columbia is making it's way to the pacific Highway Canada/U.S. border to protest against all mandates and restrictions. The convoy is being greeted by hundreds of people along the highway
President Zelensky: Essential conversation with my friend @JustinTrudeau on diplomatic efforts of our allies on de-escalation. Welcome Canada's decision to strengthen Ukraine with substantial financial package
