Wow. CTV Reports about the “Occupation “ in Ottawa…
These Ottawa people are really annoyed…!!!
I have been to Ottawa Demonstrating… the Ottawa Police tried to get me to go to 24 Sussex and get arrested, which I politely refused to do. Have the t-shirt done that!!!
God Bless our Truckers and their families… and give them the wisdom to be as peaceful as Doves but as crafty as Serpents!!!
I love the tricks of hauling some water in Jerry cans to trick the cops!!!
Background: CTV News Report;
Ottawa police say about a quarter of vehicles parked in downtown Ottawa as part of the trucker protests have children living in them, and authorities are worried for their safety.
Deputy Chief Steve Bell told reporters Tuesday that 25 per cent of the more than 400 trucks occupying the downtown core have children living inside.
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“It’s something that greatly concerns us,†he said. “From the risk of carbon monoxide and fumes, the noise levels … we’re concerned about cold, we’re concerned about access to sanitation, the ability to shower.â€
Bell said it’s something police need to address, and they’re having discussions with the Children’s Aid Society about what steps to take.
“We’re not at the stage of looking to do any sort of enforcement activity around that,†Bell added. “We’ll rely on the Children’s Aid Society to give us guidance around that.
“We just think it’s an important factor that complicates and makes this an even more challenging operation that’s important people are aware of.â€
The presence of children isn’t the only complicating factor as police grapple with an occupation that has stretched into its 12th day.
Ottawa police have arrested 23 people and issued more than 1,300 tickets in relation to the trucker protests downtown, Bell said.
According to a news release from police, criminal charges include mischief (in relation to the transportation of fuel), resisting police, fleeing police, drug possession, driving while disqualified, breach of probation, and menacing. Bylaw infractions include excessive noise, use of fireworks, and numerous driving and parking violations. Several vehicles were seized and towed, police said, including one stolen truck and an abandoned vehicle in a roadway.
Police said as of Monday there were 418 vehicles in the "red zone" and about 100 protesters on the Wellington Street corridor.
"Hundreds of concrete and heavy equipment barricades remain in place throughout Centretown, Lowertown, ByWard Market, Sandy Hill and the Glebe," police said.
Protesters’ shifting tactics, including transporting jerry cans filled with water when police said they would crack down on people bringing gasoline into the red zone, are creating challenges.
“It identifies a level of sophistication and a level of ability of this group to try and subvert police efforts. …
OFFICERS ARE TIRED
Bell said the ongoing demonstration and occupation has had a significant impact on the morale of rank and file officers within the Ottawa Police Service.
"Our members are tired. They are very tired," Bell said. "The morale is challenged through this. There is no other way to put it."
Bell said officers are working seven days straight in up to 18-hour days in the winter cold, with the risks associated with the protest. The additional officers that have been requested would help to give Ottawa officers a break.
"We asked for 1,800 officers, which is a big ask, because our members need that help and support in order to bring this to an end," he said. "This has been challenging for them and I'm proud of the work they do every single day."
The request for 1,800 additional police breaks down to 1,000 regular officers, 600 public order officers, 100 investigative officers and 100 civilian staff. Watson said it will take some time for them to arrive.
"The large number of numbers that we're asking for, we're not going to get them tomorrow," he said. "We just put in the request yesterday. It's going to take some time. There's logistics of physically getting them here."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons that he would be speaking with Watson Tuesday afternoon.
On Monday, Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly told CTV News protesters have been adapting their countermeasures to police enforcement, which is creating difficulty for officers in trying to enforce the law. He cited the example of refuelling.
Police on Sunday said anyone attempting to bring fuel or other supplies into the core to keep the protest trucks powered could be subject to arrest, but the protesters responded by filling the jerry cans with water, sometimes drinking from them in front of police to show they were not bringing fuel, while still managing to bring some fuel into the core to refill the trucks.
Sloly alleged that officers were swarmed at one point Monday afternoon when trying to stop someone with fuel, creating a "near-riot" situation. Deputy Police Chief Steve Bell told reporters that an investigation is underway, an arrest was made, and charges would be laid.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to the issue in the House of Commons Monday evening, saying the protests have to stop.
“People of Ottawa don't deserve to be harassed in their own neighbourhoods, don’t deserve to be confronted with the inherent violence of a swastika flying on a street corner, or a confederate flag, or the insults and jeers just because they're wearing a mask. That's not who Canadians are,†the prime minister said.
Federal officials stressed they have no intention to end COVID-19 mandates at this time, and would not let an "angry crowd" sway policy.
“No matter how much a small minority may hold themselves above public health measures, they are not above the law,†a statement said.
The city of Ottawa remains under a state of emergency because of the ongoing demonstration and occupation.
--With files from CTV News Ottawa's Colton Praill, Tyler Fleming, and Leah Larocque. “
Sorry about the long post… smart phones ain’t…
Well… perhaps Trudeau should lift the Sanctions against Us… We are at least as annoyed with PM Trudeau… as he is with us.
PM Trudeau is obviously trying to turn this into a “Jan 6†in Canada!!! I am going to send some support!!! God Bless or Truckers!
These Ottawa people are really annoyed…!!!
I have been to Ottawa Demonstrating… the Ottawa Police tried to get me to go to 24 Sussex and get arrested, which I politely refused to do. Have the t-shirt done that!!!
God Bless our Truckers and their families… and give them the wisdom to be as peaceful as Doves but as crafty as Serpents!!!
I love the tricks of hauling some water in Jerry cans to trick the cops!!!
Background: CTV News Report;
Ottawa police say about a quarter of vehicles parked in downtown Ottawa as part of the trucker protests have children living in them, and authorities are worried for their safety.
Deputy Chief Steve Bell told reporters Tuesday that 25 per cent of the more than 400 trucks occupying the downtown core have children living inside.
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“It’s something that greatly concerns us,†he said. “From the risk of carbon monoxide and fumes, the noise levels … we’re concerned about cold, we’re concerned about access to sanitation, the ability to shower.â€
Bell said it’s something police need to address, and they’re having discussions with the Children’s Aid Society about what steps to take.
“We’re not at the stage of looking to do any sort of enforcement activity around that,†Bell added. “We’ll rely on the Children’s Aid Society to give us guidance around that.
“We just think it’s an important factor that complicates and makes this an even more challenging operation that’s important people are aware of.â€
The presence of children isn’t the only complicating factor as police grapple with an occupation that has stretched into its 12th day.
Ottawa police have arrested 23 people and issued more than 1,300 tickets in relation to the trucker protests downtown, Bell said.
According to a news release from police, criminal charges include mischief (in relation to the transportation of fuel), resisting police, fleeing police, drug possession, driving while disqualified, breach of probation, and menacing. Bylaw infractions include excessive noise, use of fireworks, and numerous driving and parking violations. Several vehicles were seized and towed, police said, including one stolen truck and an abandoned vehicle in a roadway.
Police said as of Monday there were 418 vehicles in the "red zone" and about 100 protesters on the Wellington Street corridor.
"Hundreds of concrete and heavy equipment barricades remain in place throughout Centretown, Lowertown, ByWard Market, Sandy Hill and the Glebe," police said.
Protesters’ shifting tactics, including transporting jerry cans filled with water when police said they would crack down on people bringing gasoline into the red zone, are creating challenges.
“It identifies a level of sophistication and a level of ability of this group to try and subvert police efforts. …
OFFICERS ARE TIRED
Bell said the ongoing demonstration and occupation has had a significant impact on the morale of rank and file officers within the Ottawa Police Service.
"Our members are tired. They are very tired," Bell said. "The morale is challenged through this. There is no other way to put it."
Bell said officers are working seven days straight in up to 18-hour days in the winter cold, with the risks associated with the protest. The additional officers that have been requested would help to give Ottawa officers a break.
"We asked for 1,800 officers, which is a big ask, because our members need that help and support in order to bring this to an end," he said. "This has been challenging for them and I'm proud of the work they do every single day."
The request for 1,800 additional police breaks down to 1,000 regular officers, 600 public order officers, 100 investigative officers and 100 civilian staff. Watson said it will take some time for them to arrive.
"The large number of numbers that we're asking for, we're not going to get them tomorrow," he said. "We just put in the request yesterday. It's going to take some time. There's logistics of physically getting them here."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons that he would be speaking with Watson Tuesday afternoon.
On Monday, Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly told CTV News protesters have been adapting their countermeasures to police enforcement, which is creating difficulty for officers in trying to enforce the law. He cited the example of refuelling.
Police on Sunday said anyone attempting to bring fuel or other supplies into the core to keep the protest trucks powered could be subject to arrest, but the protesters responded by filling the jerry cans with water, sometimes drinking from them in front of police to show they were not bringing fuel, while still managing to bring some fuel into the core to refill the trucks.
Sloly alleged that officers were swarmed at one point Monday afternoon when trying to stop someone with fuel, creating a "near-riot" situation. Deputy Police Chief Steve Bell told reporters that an investigation is underway, an arrest was made, and charges would be laid.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to the issue in the House of Commons Monday evening, saying the protests have to stop.
“People of Ottawa don't deserve to be harassed in their own neighbourhoods, don’t deserve to be confronted with the inherent violence of a swastika flying on a street corner, or a confederate flag, or the insults and jeers just because they're wearing a mask. That's not who Canadians are,†the prime minister said.
Federal officials stressed they have no intention to end COVID-19 mandates at this time, and would not let an "angry crowd" sway policy.
“No matter how much a small minority may hold themselves above public health measures, they are not above the law,†a statement said.
The city of Ottawa remains under a state of emergency because of the ongoing demonstration and occupation.
--With files from CTV News Ottawa's Colton Praill, Tyler Fleming, and Leah Larocque. “
Sorry about the long post… smart phones ain’t…
Well… perhaps Trudeau should lift the Sanctions against Us… We are at least as annoyed with PM Trudeau… as he is with us.
PM Trudeau is obviously trying to turn this into a “Jan 6†in Canada!!! I am going to send some support!!! God Bless or Truckers!
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