Freedom Convoy protests [Split from All things 2019-nCoV]

[mariomike]

I’m pretty sure Toronto won’t be very tolerant.

Don't how well these "Freedom" heroes know the upwards of 240 official and unofficial neighbourhoods within city limits.

That's one for every square mile.

Best take care if they don't.

 

[Kat Stevens]

Another point is that it's the national capital. Anything about Ottawa will be higher-profile news.

If another convoy does go to Toronto this weekend as they claim, we'll see how tolerant Torontonians are. I have a feeling they will be less nice than the citizens of Ottawa.

Yeah, I can just see all those badass Bay Street lawyers grabbing their Louisville Sluggers and crackin' heads on those pipsqueak truckers. It'll be just like Gangs of New York. Err, except the gangs of Toronto would probably come out en mass for a little light pillaging and burning.

 

[Remius]

There are a lot more heavy rotator wreckers in the commercial fleet than the military, so a police escorted rotator would be a lot more useful.

Edit to add: see, lots of local stuff…how about this bad boy. 50-ton, dual rotator AND plenty of Canada flags to boot!
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Ah, but the army likely wouldn’t cost the city or the province anything. I bet those civilian contractors cost quite a bit. I heard that in Alberta tow trucks were siding with the protest and refusing to answer calls. Might be the same thing in Ottawa but not sure.

 

[Remius]

Ever see a tractor up on blocks? You might this weekend if they roll through Morning Side, Bendale, or Warden Woods.

There is one on Wellington I think.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Ottawa: Canada's Tienanmen Square.

The story behind this photo of downtown residents blocking a truck's path​

Social media applauds 3 women as 'heroes' after they stood up to vehicles 'terrorizing' neighbourhood​

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/downtown-ottawa-street-residents-take-stance-block-truck-1.6335139

 

[Good2Golf]

Ah, but the army likely wouldn’t cost the city or the province anything. I bet those civilian contractors cost quite a bit. I heard that in Alberta tow trucks were siding with the protest and refusing to answer calls. Might be the same thing in Ottawa but not sure.

If anyone thinks that calling in the Army is a better idea than paying commercial operators to remove trucks so as to save a bit of money, that is some downright horrible thinking (or lack thereof) on their part…politicians…oh, wait… SMH

 

[Good2Golf]

Ottawa: Canada's Tienanmen Square.

The story behind this photo of downtown residents blocking a truck's path​

Social media applauds 3 women as 'heroes' after they stood up to vehicles 'terrorizing' neighbourhood​

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/downtown-ottawa-street-residents-take-stance-block-truck-1.6335139

Some heros don’t wear capes…

 

[dimsum]

Ever see a tractor up on blocks? You might this weekend if they roll through Morning Side, Bendale, or Warden Woods.

They would be lucky if it was just on blocks.

 

[Good2Golf]

They would be lucky if it was just on blocks.

Now Jane & Finch…that would be spicy.

 

[dimsum]

Now Jane & Finch…that would be spicy.

I too would like to know how fast a truck burns to the ground.

 

[Remius]

If anyone thinks that calling in the Army is a better idea than paying commercial operators to remove trucks so as to save a bit of money, that is some downright horrible thinking (or lack thereof) on their part…politicians…oh, wait… SMH

Mel lastman did exactly that.

Politicians will definitely be thinking that.

 

[OceanBonfire]

Ottawa police to get more help from RCMP to address trucker convoy protest

Some of the main organizers for the 'Freedom Convoy' spoke to reporters Thursday at a press conference decrying that they had been painted as 'racists, misogynists…and even terrorists,' and that no one from the federal or provincial government had met with them.

www.ctvnews.ca

RCMP sending more officers to help police Ottawa protest

The RCMP is sending more officers to help police the ongoing "Freedom Convoy" demonstration in downtown Ottawa, as the protest over COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health restrictions enters a second week.

ottawa.ctvnews.ca

Ottawa police hand out 30 tickets, including for honking, over convoy disruptions | Globalnews.ca

Ottawa police have laid 30 tickets and charged one man criminally in connection with traffic bylaw violations in the downtown core around the trucker protest.

globalnews.ca

Warning of guns brought at the protest:

Canada police warn of guns at Ottawa anti-vaccine mandate trucker protest

Police in Ottawa see signs that guns have been brought into a truckers' protest against vaccine mandates that has paralyzed the Canadian capital, the police chief said on Wednesday, adding that calling in the military would pose major risks.

www.reuters.com

 

[The Bread Guy]

If anyone thinks that calling in the Army is a better idea than paying commercial operators to remove trucks so as to save a bit of money ...

If this is what "greater minds" think should be done, someone wearing a military uniform will also be telling someone asking for this help, "uh, the military generally doesn't use taxpayer money to do stuff that's already available via the private sector."

 

[mariomike]

So strained?

Just a bit.

The only time he can remember other paramedic services being called in was during the 2002 G8 demonstrations.

Another party??

 

[Remius]

If this is what "greater minds" think should be done, someone wearing a military uniform will also be telling someone asking for this help, "uh, the military generally doesn't use taxpayer money to do stuff that's already available via the private sector."

Yes. But what if the private sector refuses?

 

[Good2Golf]

If this is what "greater minds" think should be done, someone wearing a military uniform will also be telling someone asking for this help, "uh, the military generally doesn't use taxpayer money to do stuff that's already available via the private sector."

Well they certainly wouldn’t let military helicopters be used for water-bombing forest fires with Bambi-buckets, as that directly takes away from the contracted operators. Don’t see why tow/wrecker services would be any different.

 

[OldSolduer]

This whole thing has an air of stupidity and ridiculousness about it. Whether or not you support the truckers is moot. They've made their point now its time to move on.

What we should be focusing on is the fringe people who have hijacked this protest. Root the bastards out - the stocks and the pillories need to be reintroduced.

 

[mariomike]

Then fire them.

Some employers put you out of service for even questioning a call.

Delay service - without a bona fide reason - suspended.

Refuse service - you are history.

 

[Good2Golf]

Mel lastman did exactly that.

Politicians will definitely be thinking that.

Those who look past the popular Mel-bashing of the day will see that a large part of his logic was to ensure that EMS could operate effectively while Toronto’s works dept was clearing the snow as best it could. It wasn’t to save money.

 

[mariomike]

But what if the private sector refuses?

Can towing contracts be cancelled, or not re-negotiated?