The ‘Freedom Convoy’ that converged in Ottawa on the weekend started in response to the federal government’s move to require that all Canadian truck drivers crossing the U.S. border be fully vaccinated. The Canadian Trucking Alliance, the main advocacy body for truckers, has disavowed the protest, saying the vast majority of its members are fully vaccinated and are continuing to work. The core organizers of the protest insist that they are not anti-vaccine but instead oppose mandates that require vaccination for people to work. Read More
Source: Visit the Ottawa Citizen for more!
Truck convoy: Police issue 30 tickets; Protest organizers say they're not leaving until mandates lifted
More from Local NewsMore posts in Local News »
- Deadline for LRT inquiry report extended to Nov. 30
- COVID-19: Ontario reports 86 additional deaths in the week ending Aug. 6
- Disabled residents stranded by lengthy elevator outage in Clarence Street apartment
- Off-duty lifeguard saves 80-year-old who fell into the Ottawa River
- Ottawa firefighters make quick work of garage fire at south end home
Be First to Comment