Starting last night and continuing into today, the Canadian authorities have started attempting to break up the Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa. Last night police arrested two of the Convoy organizers. Today, Ottawa police have arrested several protesters.
Chris Barber was arrested while walking down the street late yesterday afternoon.
Tamara Lich meanwhile was arrested last night while at one of the protest sites.
The police have been less than gentle while effecting their arrests.
For those who want a peek at what’s going on in Ottawa right now, here is a livestream.
As this piece was about to publish, news broke that the third major leader of the convoy, Pat King, had been arrested.