Latest Canada updates: Police clear protesters occupying bridge Canada news from February 12: Police clear protesters blocking bridge to the US after a court order to end the blockade. Al Jazeera · Feb 12, 2022
Canada police in standoff with protesters blocking bridge to U.S. Canadian police made the first arrest of a protester blocking a key bridge to the United States on Saturday, more than a day after authorities moved in seeking to end the blockade of the important trade corridor. Reuters · Feb 12, 2022
Police attempt to clear Canadian protest blockade WINDSOR, Ontario: Canadian police on Saturday started clearing protesters blocking a key bridge linking Canada and the United States more than 12 hours after a court order to end the blockade took effect. Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2022
Canada Truckers Defy Order to Clear Key Bridge Truckers snarling a key bridge between Canada and the United States in protest at Covid rules defied a judge's order to leave Friday night, with the crowd getting even bigger two weeks into the snowballing protest movement. The days-long blockade of the Ambassador Bridge that connects Windsor, Ontario and the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 12, 2022
Blockade at Canada-U.S. border bridge must end, judge orders Windsor police warned that anyone blocking the streets could be subject to arrest and their vehicles may be seized. The news was met with defiance by protesters. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 12, 2022
The occupation of Ottawa by the 'freedom convoy' has the potential for an urban siege Ontario’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to the so-called “freedom convoy” and its occupation of public space in Toronto and Ottawa and at the U.S.-Canada border in Windsor is intended to end the disruptions caused by protestors. The Conversation · Feb 11, 2022
The global ‘freedom movement’ is a carnival of crank and conspiracy – and very dangerous I spent a year undercover in QAnon. Don’t let the ridiculousness distract from the threat The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2022
‘It’s time to go home’: Justin Trudeau tells truck protesters Ontario court orders protesters to end blockade of intl bridge as province declares state of emergency. Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2022
Ontario declares state of emergency over lorry blockades in Ottawa and US border ‘This is a pivotal, pivotal moment for our nation’ - Ontario Premier Doug Ford Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2022
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022
Canada’s Ontario declares state of emergency over ‘illegal’ trucker protest Ontario’s premier declared a state of emergency Friday in reaction to the truck blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border and said he will urgently press for new legislation cracking down on those who interfere with the free flow of goods and people. France 24 · Feb 11, 2022
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Is a MAGA "Freedom Convoy" coming? Angry truckers have shut down Ottawa — but their U.S. counterparts dream of bigger things (on social media) Salon · Feb 11, 2022
US conservative figures cheer on Canadian trucker protest Several conservative media figures in the U.S. have lined up in support of Canadian truckers who are protesting COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates in their country The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022
The Guardian - US · Feb 11, 2022 Maple leaf flags, conspiracy theories and The Matrix: inside the Ottawa truckers’ protest What began as a protest against vaccine requirements for truck drivers has grown into a widening movement as Trudeau refuses to engage with demands
The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2022 Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022 A former Trump official has been spotted at Ottawa’s trucker convoy protest Alexander told CBC people have been in touch about organising ‘massive’ version of protest in US
The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2022 Paranoia and alarmism: Canada truckers’ ‘intelligence reports’ hint at mindset Documents compiled by protest organisers give a glimpse into a conspiracy theory-drenched outlook
Reuters · Feb 10, 2022 Explainer-Ottawa protests: What you need to know about the anti-vaccine convoys Horn-blaring demonstrations demanding an end to Canadian COVID-19 vaccine mandates have caused gridlock in the capital Ottawa since late January. The protests by truckers and others are now spilling to key Canada-United States border crossings and disrupting trade.
France 24 · Feb 10, 2022 Inspired by Ottawa protests, French motorists join ‘Freedom Convoy’ bound for Paris A French version of Canada’s “Freedom Convoy” hit the roads on Thursday, with hundreds of motorists headed for the capital. Most members oppose France’s vaccine pass, but some see the protest as a continuation of the Yellow Vest movement that rocked the country before the pandemic.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022 When will Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest end? Justin Trudeau tells Ottawa demonstrators: ‘It has to stop’
Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2022 As US-Canada border closures block trade, governments eye action Trucker blockade shuts auto plants as US Homeland Security warns of looming convoy from California to Washington, DC.
Reuters · Feb 10, 2022 U.S. urges Canada to use federal powers to ease border protest disruption Canada should use federal powers to ease the growing economic disruption caused by the blockage of a vital U.S.-Canada trade route by protesters opposed to coronavirus mandates, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration said on Thursday.
France 24 · Feb 10, 2022 Canada's 'Freedom Convoy': Truckers stay put in Ottawa as crisis deepens "Freedom Convoy" protests are still paralysing the Canadian capital Ottawa. The truckers are also blocking the busiest international crossing in North America. The Ambassador Bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario carries a fourth of all trade between Canada and the US. Canadian lawmakers are becoming increasingly worried about the…
Radio France Internationale · Feb 10, 2022 Paris bans French 'Freedom convoys' vaccine pass protests from Friday Paris police said Thursday they would ban the French "Freedom convoys" inspired by a truckers' protest against Covid rules that has paralysed the Canadian capital Ottawa.