There is an increased presence of police in the downtown core. We know this may be distressing to some residents. Officers are there to protect your safety.
@OPP_ER@Nat_Div_RCMP
NEW: Scrap travel on the 417 if you're using it to get downtown.
Police are closing 417 off ramps - unsure on reopening time.
Ramps closed:
E/B: Rochester, Kent, Metcalfe and Nicholas
W/B: Vanier, Nicholas, Metcalfe and Bronson
#OttTraffic#Ottawa#OttNews
We blocked the convoy in our neighbourhood this morning at Riverside at Bank. We started with about 25 people with hundreds more who have joined in solidarity. We made sure residents could get through but kept the convoy here. #Ottawa#OttawaOccupied#Ottnews
Around 120 people were arrested in Wellington, New Zealand, for taking part in an anti-vaccination protest on Thursday.
The demonstration was inspired by the trucker protest in Canada, with demonstrators pitching their tents outside Parliament.
We are closing early tonight (Friday) at 6:30pm and staying closed over the weekend until Wednesday Feb 9th🤞. One of our staff was physically assaulted on their way to work today, blocked on the sidewalk by two men and shoved to the ground for wearing a mask.
When going out to eat, please consider wearing your mask when speaking with your server.
Remember, the mask they’re wearing protects you and you can protect them by wearing a mask as well.
A simple and caring action like this can help in limiting the spread of COVID-19
If you’re heading out for groceries this weekend, buy Canadian. Not only will it taste great, but it’ll help all those who are making sure there’s food in our stores and on our plates. And to them - our fishers, our farmers, and everyone else who’s involved - we say thank you.
Staying home means that people are using more electricity. We’re reducing the cost of electricity to off-peak rates 24/7 for the next 6 weeks to provide relief. Farms and small businesses are also eligible.
To the people who seem to think they’re invincible: You’re not. So go home and stay home. You’re not just putting yourself at risk, you’re putting others at risk too - nurses and doctors, grocery store workers, your grandparents, and so many others. #StayAtHomeSaveLives