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Update 4: Weekend Demonstrations
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2022 08:45 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 30, 2022 2:00pm
(Ottawa)—This afternoon, a large presence of police continues throughout the downtown core and the movement of protestors and trucks continues to be managed. Emergency lanes are being maintained.
Priorities continue to include:
- Management of traffic issues (including gridlock);
- Keeping peace and order;
- Protecting monuments; and
- Addressing threatening and/or high risk behaviour.
This work is resource intensive, and police resources are fully...
Update 3: Weekend Demonstrations
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2022 03:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sunday, January 30, 2022 8:10am
(Ottawa) Large crowds remained in the downtown core throughout the night and were actively managed by police. Officers encountered several challenges with demonstrators, including sporadic road blockages by trucks, which officers worked to clear.
These high-risk situations were de-escalated and resolved with no arrests.
Police are patrolling throughout the downtown core, managing the movement of protestors and trucks.
We are also...
Update 2: Weekend Demonstrations
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2022 02:45 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, January 29, 2022 7:55pm
(Ottawa) – Crowds in the downtown core are dispersing after today’s demonstration but traffic issues continue and a large presence of police remains in place.
There have been no incidents of violence or injuries reported.
Many streets in the downtown core are closed or impassable to vehicles.
Do not travel to the downtown core. For residents and businesses in the core, police are working to mitigate the impacts of the demonstration such...
Update on Weekend Demonstrations
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2022 09:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, January 29, 2022 2:45pm
(Ottawa) – A large police and emergency services presence continues in downtown Ottawa to ensure the safety of residents, businesses, and participants during this weekend’s demonstration.
Large crowds have gathered in the area of Parliament Hill as well as heavy trucks and passenger vehicles. Police are making adjustments to manage the changing nature of the demonstration. A crowd/vehicle estimate will be provided at the end of the...
Significant traffic disruptions expected this weekend due to demonstrations
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:15 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:20pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is advising the public that demonstrations expected in Ottawa throughout the weekend, starting Friday, will have significant impacts on traffic throughout the area.
Residents and visitors can expect to see a large police and emergency services presence in the Downtown core and on major highways and roads. Traffic delays and congestion will occur and may occur on a large scale.
Police and the City...