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The fact that GoFundMe can do what it did is the whole entire real actual reason Truckers are protesting: Social Credit Score banking in under 5 minutes by Rita Smith

Rita Smith

On today’s Lead Pedal Broadcast radio show, host Bruce Outridge asked me to explain what happened on February 6th with GoFundMe and the Freedom Convoy’s missing $10 million.

I took advantage of the opportunity to explain to him that the only thing standing between Canada and the Chinese Social Credit banking system is a thin, noisy line of Truckers on Parliament Hill.

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Toronto convoy largely peaceful and respectful

RWN Staff

The Freedom Convoy to Toronto was been carefully been deemed a qualified success by media and politicians in that city.

“After a full day demonstrating, the trucks and protesters who had blocked Avenue and Bloor have been safely moved out. We appreciated the cooperation as we opened, and returned the intersection for safe use by residents and businesses. Officers will remain in the area over the weekend,” said Toronto Police Chief James Ramer on the evening of February 5th.

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Downtown Ottawa resident goes out to meet Truckers, is surprised at the patriotism he finds

RWN Staff

“In the morning, I see some protesters emerge from their trucks to stretch their legs, but mostly throughout the day they remain in their cabs honking their horns. At night I see small groups huddled in quiet conversations in their new found companionship. There is no honking at night. What I haven’t noticed, not even once, are reporters from any of Canada’s news agencies walking among the trucks to find out who these people are. So last night, I decided to do just that – I introduced myself to my new neighbours,” Maybury writes on his personal website, The Reformed Physicist.

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Thought for the Day: the people who brought you this week’s “Border Plan” are the same people that created the COVID plan

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The very same people who managed the January 15th rollout of border vaccine policies for Truckers are the people you are trusting with your physical health and safety in the COVID campaign featuring a product which will not finish clinical trials until July, 2023.

In the event you have questions about your constitutional right to security of the person and bodily autonomy as a Canadian, you may find this set of “Frequently Asked Questions” helpful.

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Whitby's short-lived "self-driving shuttle" pilot project did not operate in heavy rain or snow, yet it still managed to jump the curb, hit a tree and injure its safety attendent. What I found most impressive about the press conference was how articulate the corporate spokeswoman was: she had persuasive answers for every question. Photo: Colin Williamson
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Following Whitby autonomous crash, Toronto also suspends its shuttle pilot

Rita Smith

Following the December 16 accident it which it hit a tree, Whitby’s autonomous shuttle service “has been suspended until a full investigation has been completed,” says Durham Region Transit in a statement.

Additionally, the city of Toronto has taken its pilot shuttle out of service pending the results of the investigation: “The West Rouge Automated Shuttle Trial has been put on hold due to an incident in Whitby involving a similar service and due to current public health guidance regarding COVID-19,” reads the banner notice displayed on Toronto’s website.

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