Truck protesters in Canada defy court order to clear key bridge
2 years, 10 months ago

Truck protesters in Canada defy court order to clear key bridge

Al Jazeera  

A judge had ordered an end to the four-day blockade of the Ambassador Bridge, a vital commercial crossing to the US. Truckers blocking a key bridge between Canada and the United States over vaccination rules have defied a judge’s order to leave, with the protests piling pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trudeau has assured President Joe Biden of quick action to end the crisis, and on Friday a Canadian judge ordered an end to the four-day-long blockade of the Ambassador Bridge, North America’s busiest land border crossing. Protesters sang the Canadian national anthem at midnight, as some shouted “Freedom!” Police, who started to gather in a parking lot a few blocks away from the protesters, began handing out pamphlets that outlined penalties under Ontario’s emergency order, which took effect at midnight. The “Freedom Convoy” protests, started by Canadian truckers opposing a vaccine-or-quarantine mandate for cross-border drivers, are also occupying areas outside the government buildings in the national capital, Ottawa, and have blocked two smaller US crossings.

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Canada border blockades, protests ‘nothing to do with trucking’
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada border blockades, protests ‘nothing to do with trucking’

Al Jazeera  

Toronto, Canada – As Canada strengthens its push to disperse so-called “Freedom Convoy” protesters after weeks in the capital Ottawa, trucker Lovepreet Singh Gill says he never had an interest in participating. “Firstly, the real challenges faced by truckers from marginalised communities are not represented,” he said, “but to make matters worse, hate speech and symbols are widespread in the …

US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters
2 years, 10 months ago

US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters

India Today  

North America's busiest trade link reopened for traffic ending a six-day blockade after Canadian police cleared the protesters fighting to end COVID-19 restrictions. Canadian police made several arrests on Sunday and cleared protesters and vehicles that occupied the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, after a court order on Friday. The "Freedom Convoy" protests, started in the national capital Ottawa by …

Key US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters
2 years, 10 months ago

Key US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters

Associated Press  

WINDSOR, Ontario — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing reopened late Sunday after protests against COVID-19 restrictions closed it for almost a week, while Canadian officials held back from a crackdown on a larger protest in the capital, Ottawa. Glad to see that the Ambassador Bridge is now reopened.” U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on Sunday acknowledged the seemingly peaceful resolution …

Canada Police clear key border bridge but trucker protests continue to cripple Ottawa
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada Police clear key border bridge but trucker protests continue to cripple Ottawa

Firstpost  

The truckers have also found support among conservatives and vaccine mandate opponents across the globe, even as COVID measures are being rolled back in many places Ottawa: Canadian police on Sunday cleared a key US border bridge occupied by trucker-led demonstrators angry over COVID-19 restrictions, towing vehicles and making “several” arrests in their bid to quell a movement that has …

Ontario drops vaccine proof, Canada trucker protests persist
2 years, 10 months ago

Ontario drops vaccine proof, Canada trucker protests persist

Al Jazeera  

Ontario’s premier announced on Monday that Canada’s most populous province will lift its COVID-19 proof-of-vaccination requirements in two weeks — not because of the protests that have blocked the border and paralysed Ottawa, he said, but because “it is safe to do so.” The busiest US-Canada border crossing, meanwhile, was open again on Monday after police removed the last of …

Protests grow across Canada as police struggle to end trucker bridge blockage
2 years, 10 months ago

Protests grow across Canada as police struggle to end trucker bridge blockage

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Protesters have ramped up …

Key Bridge to US Remains Closed as Canada Police Clear Protesters
2 years, 10 months ago

Key Bridge to US Remains Closed as Canada Police Clear Protesters

News 18  

Canadian police cleared protesters and vehicles that had blocked a vital trade route on the border with the United States, making some arrests, but the bridge was not yet open to traffic on Sunday. U.S. President Joe Biden has asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to use federal powers to end the blockade of the bridge, North America’s busiest land …

Canada: Protesters continue to block key border bridge to US
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada: Protesters continue to block key border bridge to US

India Today  

Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian border bridge Saturday but still blocked access while other demonstrations ramped up in cities across Canada, including the capital, where police said they were awaiting more officers before ending what they described as an illegal occupation. Now.” Trudeau has called the protesters a “fringe” …

Key US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear final protesters
2 years, 10 months ago

Key US-Canada bridge reopens after police clear final protesters

Al Jazeera  

Police say arrests were made and vehicles towed away at the border crossing near Windsor amid rallies against COVID-19 measures. The Ambassador Bridge, the busiest border crossing between the United States and Canada, has reopened after police cleared anti-coronavirus protesters who had occupied the bridge for almost a week. The bridge’s owner, Detroit International Bridge Co, said in a statement …

Defiant protesters remain at key US Canada border crossing
2 years, 10 months ago

Defiant protesters remain at key US Canada border crossing

The Independent  

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Canadian judge orders an end to blockade at border bridge
2 years, 10 months ago

Canadian judge orders an end to blockade at border bridge

Associated Press  

WINDSOR, Ontario — A judge on Friday ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production. “This is a pivotal, pivotal moment for our nation.” The measures will also provide additional …

Latest Canada updates: Police clear protesters occupying bridge
2 years, 10 months ago

Latest Canada updates: Police clear protesters occupying bridge

Al Jazeera  

Canada news from February 12: Police begin clearing demonstrators blocking bridge to the US after a court order to end the blockade took effect. Many people in Ottawa believe if this was Yorkdale or Sherway…it would never get to this point #ottnews #OttawaOccupied — Graham Richardson February 12, 2022 12 Feb 2022 - 20:22 GMT 14 vehicles blocking four lanes …

Canada trucker protests: Police arrive at US border to remove blockade
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada trucker protests: Police arrive at US border to remove blockade

India TV News  

Highlights Canadian police moved in Saturday to remove trucker protesters at the US border. Canadian police moved in Saturday to remove protesters who have disrupted Canada-US trade at a major bridge border crossing, though several trucks remained blocking traffic. But three large trucks and about 20 protesters remained blocking traffic early Saturday and they began singing Canada's national anthem. Image …

‘It’s time to go home’: Justin Trudeau tells truck protesters
2 years, 10 months ago

‘It’s time to go home’: Justin Trudeau tells truck protesters

Al Jazeera  

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a stern warning to protesters who have set up truck blockades to express their opposition to government mandates regarding COVID-19, saying, “We’ve heard you. It’s time to go home now.” Trudeau’s remarks came as Ontario’s premier declared a state of emergency in reaction to the border blockade, and a judge in the province issued …

Canadian judge orders an end to trucker blockade at border bridge
2 years, 10 months ago

Canadian judge orders an end to trucker blockade at border bridge

LA Times  

Heavy trucks and farm equipment block access to the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Emerson, Manitoba, on Thursday. “Let’s stand tall.” The crowd responded by singing the Canadian national anthem and chanting, “Freedom.” Since Monday, drivers mostly in pickup trucks have bottled up the bridge connecting Windsor to Detroit. So make no mistake: The border cannot and will not remain closed.” …

Canada's Justin Trudeau slams ‘unacceptable’ trucker protests, police threaten arrests
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada's Justin Trudeau slams ‘unacceptable’ trucker protests, police threaten arrests

Firstpost  

The so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’ began last month in western Canada – launched in anger at requirements that truckers either be vaccinated, or test and isolate, when crossing the US-Canada border, which snowballed into an occupation of Ottawa Ottawa**, Canada:** Canadian police threatened on 9 February, 2022, to arrest trucker-led protesters who have shut down central Ottawa and disrupted cross-border trade …

As US-Canada border closures block trade, governments eye action
2 years, 10 months ago

As US-Canada border closures block trade, governments eye action

Al Jazeera  

Trucker protests shut auto plants as US Homeland Security warns of planned convoy from California to Washington, DC. The protests by truckers who oppose vaccine mandates started as a “Freedom Convoy” occupying downtown Ottawa, Canada’s capital, and have expanded to other countries amid grievances about carbon taxes and other legislation. “We hope this situation is resolved quickly because it could …

Canada’s bridge blocking trucker protest is short on semis
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada’s bridge blocking trucker protest is short on semis

Al Jazeera  

Many of the protesters work in industries other than trucking, but are joining in solidarity to oppose coronavirus vaccine mandates. The government is forcing this on people, it’s very wrong in my eyes.” McLaughlin said there were truckers in the protest earlier in the day, but many had to return to work. The Windsor protest was called into action by …

Canada’s trucker protest jams major US bridge as tensions grow
2 years, 10 months ago

Canada’s trucker protest jams major US bridge as tensions grow

Al Jazeera  

The blockades represent a potentially dramatic escalation for protests that began in late January when a convoy of truckers moved into Ottawa. The blockades represent a potentially dramatic escalation for protests that began in late January when a convoy of truckers moved into Ottawa, paralyzing Canada’s capital city. On Friday, he said calling in the military was “not in the …

Thousands protest against Covid vaccine mandate in Canada, truckers block highway into US
2 years, 10 months ago

Thousands protest against Covid vaccine mandate in Canada, truckers block highway into US

India Today  

A "Freedom Convoy" of trucks joined by thousands of demonstrators brought Ottawa to a virtual standstill for a second day Sunday to protest Canada's vaccine mandates, as other sympathetic truckers blocked a border highway into the United States. In solidarity with the convergence on Ottawa, truckers Sunday staged what police described as a "complete blockage" of Highway 4 in Canada's …

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