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“There is no policing resolution to this. This situation requires a political solution. The Chief of Ottawa Police cannot give us what we want,” convoy spokesperson Chris Barber stated in a press conference held February 6^th shortly after Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declared a “State of Emergency.”

“The Prime Minister of Canada, he has the power to do that. His cabinet has the power to do that. The Government of Canada has the power to end this. They need to sit down and talk with us. Tomorrow, I will make a public statement on how we believe we can come together and make that happen. Thank you.”

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100% of the science is behind the Truckers, say Doctors

February 7, 2022 Rita Smith

In an unusual move at the press conference held by Freedom Convoy 2022 organizers following Ottawa’s declaration of a “State of Emergency,” the first speakers at the event were two medical doctors.

Dr. Paul Alexander and Dr. Roger Hodgkinson opened the press conference with remarks supporting the Truckers’ call for complete removal of COVID mandates.

“It is time that we stop, and that we declare this pandemic emergency over,” Dr. Paul Alexander, researcher in evidence-based medicine and research methodology at McMaster University told the room.

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Toronto convoy largely peaceful and respectful

February 6, 2022 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 5^th.

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

February 6, 2022 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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Ottawa has lost control of itself: Matt Gurney’s “stream of thought”

February 6, 2022 Rita Smith

2. The tactical situation for Ottawa is grim. Having lost control, it can’t get it back without a confrontation, and it isn’t confident it would win that confrontation. I think Sloly knows this. I think he’s trying to convince his bosses.

3. Ottawa is going to need to be “rescued” by outside help. Again, Sloly knows this. That’s why he’s already talking about the military. I’d think a police effort with massive reinforcements is more likely than a military response, but I’m not too confident in that prediction.

4. In the main, though, while this isn’t Jan. 6, per se, Canada doesn’t have effective control over its capital. It can get it back. It will. But for now, it’s lost it. Our government doesn’t have control of the capital city. Super.

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Meanwhile in Coutts, the shinny game is on

February 5, 2022 RWN Staff

Meanwhile in Coutts, Alberta, at the border crossing to Sweetgrass Montana, volunteers and donors have dropped off hockey equipment to protesting Truckers. Photo: Jessica Bianchi, FB

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GoFundMe seizes Freedom Convoy money; how to request your refund; alternate options for new donations

February 5, 2022 RWN Staff

centre to GiveSendGo, and released a video update with information on how donors who wish to continue to support the convoy can do so. Saturday morning, the GiveSendGo site is experiencing very high levels of traffic. The Convoy can also accept etransfer donations directly at mailto:[email protected]

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GoFundMe seizure of Convoy’s $10M shows Social Credit Banking is already here

February 5, 2022 Rita Smith

Is GoFundMe’s seizure of the Truckers’ funds something to worry about? Does the sun rise in the east? Image: Google Images Thanks, GoFundMe for proving the Truckers’ point: Social Credit System banking is already here. Anyone who thinks the fact

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Ottawa street crime has actually dropped since Truckers Convoy arrived: police data

February 4, 2022 RWN Staff

Preliminary data show police-reported street crime actually fell since the blockade began, Blacklock’s Reporter writes today.

“The district saw 31 police calls for robbery, assault, drug trafficking, public drunkenness, stolen vehicles, store break-ins and other crimes in the week prior to the protest. There were three reports of street crime since the protest began for mischief, robbery and auto theft. Police yesterday said data were incomplete,” Blacklock’s reports.