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DHS Warns Police of U.S. Trucker Protests Around Super Bowl, State of Union
The memo notes that the convoy plans to travel from California to Washington, D.C., and that drivers from Canada may join.
Canadian Provinces Begin Backing Off Vaccine Mandates Amid Lingering Freedom Convoy Protests
Quebec, which previously announced plans to punitively fine the unvaccinated, said Tuesday that most restrictions would be lifted by March 14.
New Zealand Police Make Arrests as COVID Vaccine Mandate Protests Enter 3rd Day
"We want our freedom back," said another protester, identifying himself as Dave. "Jacinda (Ardern) has turned her back on us. Kiwis are not dumb. We are losing our jobs and our lives due to these mandates and restrictions."
Waving Canadian Flags, French ‘Freedom Convoy’ Gets Underway
In the city of Perpignan, near France's border with Spain, around 200 people gathered to set off towards Paris as part of the "freedom convoy" movement.
Ottawa’s Anti-Vaccine Mandate Protests Spreading Globally
Copycat protests have also sprung up in Australia, New Zealand and France, while truckers in the United States have said they are planning similar demonstrations.
Canadian Lawmakers Grow Increasingly Uneasy About Economic Impact of Truckers Protesting Vaccine Mandate
The protests have since spread to other locations on or near the Canadian border
Key U.S.-Canada Border Crossing Blocked by Truckers Fighting Trudeau’s Covid Curbs
Canada sends 75% of its exports to the United States, and the bridge usually handles around 8,000 trucks a day.
New Zealand Convoy Protesters Clog Streets Near Parliament
Among the protesters’ grievances is the requirement in New Zealand that certain workers get vaccinated against the coronavirus, including teachers, doctors, nurses, police and military personnel.
Coming Soon: U.S. Truckers Freedom Convoy From California to D.C.
Americans are tired of “government overreach” in the form of pandemic-related mandates.
Ottawa Mayor Declares State of Emergency to Deal with Trucking Blockade
Amid residents' fury at the lack of official response, Ottawa police relocated some protesters and put up fresh barricades on Sunday