A convoy of truckers billed as the ‘Freedom Rally’ is making their way through the GTA’s main roadways on their way to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates. 2:45 p.m. A convoy of truckers near Kitchener-Waterloo has slowed traffic in all lanes along the eastbound Highway 401 at the Conestoga walking bridge. Some trucks and cars are obviously part of the convoy, moving slower in the right hand lane (with flags/signs, flashing four-ways). 1 p.m.: A spokesperson for the OPP has issued a “strong safety warning” for those congregating in support of the convoy. While about 85 per cent of the Canadian truckers who make regular border crossings to the US are vaccinated, this group has spoken out against mandates.

Source: thestar January 28, 2022 00:07 UTC