Friend of ours (and NA listener) is posting updates and interviews from Ottawa if people want to stay updated.
UPDATE: Police Give Briefing on Winnipeg Attack: The driver hit four Freedom Convoy protesters and fought the police during his arrest. The driver faces numerous charges including Assault with a Weapon.
https://mobile.twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/1490031930510880777?s=20&t=fzD_ug8YAx-jtUumGzA8eA
Sadly, I do not think the GSG solutioon will work long term either for #honkhonk - "GiveSendGo.com processes payment transactions through 3rd-party payment solutions. GiveSendGo is not a chartered banking entity. All funds that are not part of a fee paid to GiveSendGo.com are paid directly to 3rd-party payment solutions." http://l.curry.com/fwG
Ottawa Police Service Implements Increased Measures to Protect Downtown Neighbourhoods
"Investigative evidence-gathering teams are collecting financial, digital, vehicle registration, driver identification, insurance status, and other related evidence that will be used in criminal prosecutions. Every unlawful act, including traffic violations, will be fully pursued regardless of origin."
"We want to thank @gofundme
for listening to our concerns as a City and a police service. The decision to withhold funding for these unlawful demonstrations is an important step and we call on all crowdfunding sites to follow." - Ottawa Police
Source: https://twitter.com/OttawaPolice/status/1489754844097392640?cxt=HHwWgMC9zeeI1qwpAAAA
UPDATE: GoFundMe to refund all Freedom Convoy 2022 donations (2/5/2022)
"We now have evidence from law enforcement that the previously peaceful demonstration has become an occupation, with police reports of violence and other unlawful activity."
"However, due to donor feedback, we are simplifying the process. We will automatically refund all contributions directly — donors do not need to submit a request."
LIVE Ottawa - RAW Footage: Freedom Convoy 2022 Day 8 - Parliament Hill - Friday February 4
Source: https://youtu.be/oMoF8txgDp0
Ministers plan to scrap vaccine mandate for NHS staff in England | NHS | The Guardian
Chapters have been published for No Agenda Episode 1422. Enjoy in your favorite Podcasting 2.0 app. @adam
BREAKING: Alberta to lift COVID measures next week; starting with vaccine passport
"Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that the province would begin to lift COVID public health measures next week, starting with the vaccine passport — or Restriction Exemption Program — and measures for kids."
Source: https://youtu.be/QvgTaFMA19Q
Alberta, Saskatchewan take lead signalling end to COVID-19 restrictions
"Premier Jason Kenney says his government will announce next week a date to end Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine passport, as well as a phased approach to ending almost all COVID-19 health restrictions by the end of the month, provided the pressure on hospitals continues to decline."
Ontario needs to 'reassess the value' of COVID-19 vaccine passport system, top doctor says
"The vaccine isn't providing significant benefit at two doses against the risk of transmission, as compared to someone unvaccinated,” Moore said. "We have to reassess the value of the passports in the coming weeks and months."
British Columbia hospitalization/ICU numbers DOWN from 2015
When an article reveals its sources and they are verifiable, it's news. When it conceals or refuses to name its sources, it is merely rumor.
This is true no matter whether the source is NYT, Reuters, or some blog post. An outlet with integrity will allow you to independently verify the information (even if you choose not to). A news outlet that does not is a tabloid.
Trucker convoy organizers provide update on when protests will end, status of GoFundMe donations
"Representatives for "Freedom Convoy 2022" and the ongoing protests in Ottawa, Ontario spoke to the media on Thursday afternoon."
Source: https://youtu.be/_tznC3pZV1Q