Thread by @canadianosprey

Did another walk through the #convoytoottawa2022 front lines late yesterday afternoon 9 Feb. No signs @OttawaPolice @JimWatsonOttawa @SteveKanellakos @ChiefAyotte are doing anything to prepare for the inevitable increase in occupiers on weekend. 1/

By no means worst aspect of occupation but city's inability to manage crisis has led to closure of one of few parks in DT Ottawa with a fence being erected around National Aboriginal Veterans Monument to save it from further desecration from "patriots". 2/

Speaking of monuments glad to see action finally taken to remove partisan PPC sign on the National War Memorial. Maybe @RoyalCdnLegion was able to get Police to take action because I was not. 3/

Had another surreal moment taking picture of this "patriot" camped out illegally next to National War Memorial. 4/

Heard voice from inside asking why I was taking picture; didn't I know I was infringing his privacy. As he didn't seem interested in having a nuanced discussion on the "reasonable expectation of privacy" doctrine while he was committing multiple crimes I walked away. 5/

He’s forever “whinny-privacy-loving-illegal-fifth-wheel-camper-insurrectionist-bitch” in my mind #WPLIFWCIB. (Have chosen not to show his face but you know I have it). 6/

First time I've noticed signs showing some frustration with actions of police. This is what progress looks like for residents of the capital of a G-7 nation under occupation. 7/

Given that demo is supposed to be about vaccine mandates it's fascinating so few signs calling out Premiers. Even tho vast majority of occupiers are from Ontario (based on plates) no call for action by Premier Ford. 8/

Remember it's about vaccine mandates ... 9/

One of my favourite places in Canada is Grand Manan island in the Bay of Fundy. They haven't sent their best. 10/...

No signs any attempts are being made to limit resupply of these criminals. Yes - that's an open fire in a tent. @OttFire @ChiefAyotte any action on scenes like this which OPS see as they walk-by all day long? 11/

You never know what random scene will raise blood pressure highest; this was one for me. Here's our illegal occupiers using new Lyon/Queen bus shelter for warming & food station. Bus stop is unused because residents have been abandoned by city, prov and country. 12/

Still lots of young children being shepherded around by these insurrectionists. What lessons will they take from this as they grow up? 13/

Messages on this truck on Wellington near the SCC are interesting ... 14/

"Railroad blockades: JT does nothing to protect the railways and the millions being lost in revenue for almost a month halting the Canadian economy. Only intervened when Quebec had an emergency shortage of propane" #deathofirony 15/

The private lawsuit and injunction and pathetically minor enforcement by OPS has at least led to a major reduction in constant horns and sirens. Illegal idling of trucks still pervasive . Kent/Laurier was unbearable for first 10 days. City still dithering over legal action. 16/

@JimWatsonOttawa @cmckenney @MathieuFleury @dianedeans @JoelHardenONDP @LucilleCollard @Yasir_Naqvi @MonaFortier @JustinTrudeau @fordnation - residents of Ottawa are fed up. If our 3 levels of govt don't take real action to end insurrection things are going to get UGLY. 17/X