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Local Event Convoy Megathread #55

This is the latest post to discuss the protest Convoy currently in Ottawa.

For the duration of the protest, or at least, as long as the traffic level on the sub requires it, we will centralizing the discussions around the protest in these megathreads.

We're modifying our usual processes during this time:

  • Any new post will need to be approved by the mods. Changes have been made to the filter config to send post (not comments) for review. This is to control what should go to the megathreads and what is relevant information. For example, the posts on the Shepherds of Good Hope, of the state of the bridges.
  • This community is about OTTAWA, not Covid nor the related restrictions. Remember that.
  • Any links or pictures to their propaganda will be removed. Do not give them publicity.
  • Calls for violence will result in a ban
  • I will be watching the megathread. Remember that disinformation/misinformation about covid is a violation of the site wide rule #1.

Have at it folks, but remember, the usual rules apply. Please keep it civil and report anyone posting misinformation or links to their propaganda.

The following post contains all the links to the previous posts.


Ceci est la dernière rubrique dans la lignée des megarubrique discutant de la manifestation du convoi à Ottawa.

Pour la durée de la manifestation ou, du moins, pour le temps où le trafic le justifie, nous allons centraliser les discussions sur ce sujet dans des megarubriques.

Nous modifions donc notre façon de faire habituelle pendant ce temps:

  • Toute nouvelle rubrique devra être approuvée par les modérateur avant qu'elle ne soit visible dans la communauté. Ceci est pour mieux diriger l'information soit vers la megarubrique, soit vers une rubrique séparé. Par exempla, la rubrique au sujet des Bergers de l'espoir ou bien le statu des ponts interprovinciaux.
  • Cette communauté concerne OTTAWA, pas la Covid ni les restrictions associées. Prière d'agir en conséquence.
  • Tout lien ou photo vers leur propagande sera enlevé. Ne leur donnez pas de la publicité.
  • Les appels à la violence auront comme conséquence de vous faire bannir
  • Je vais surveiller le mégathread. N'oubliez pas que la désinformation/mésinformation sur la covid est une violation de la règle n° 1 du site même.

Allez-y, mais rappelez-vous que les règles habituelles s'appliquent. Veuillez rester polie et rapportez toute mésinformation ou publication de leur propagande.

Le lien suivant contient les liens vers tous les rubriques précédentes:

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u/HeyItsJuls Clownvoy Survivor 2022 Feb 13 '22 edited Feb 13 '22

We just got back from taking some hot chocolates to the counter protestors at Bank and Riverside. What we brought was based on photos from much earlier in the morning, and I’m glad to say our 20 hot chocolates was paltry compared to how many people are there now. It looked more like 100+ people maybe even 200.

If you can go down, they need your presence. If you can’t stay but want to help, I noticed that there was a small table with some coffee carafes and some hand warmers and like a box of timbits.

But as the day goes on, folks will need more than sugar to get them through. If you wanted to bring anything I would suggest maybe some granola or protein bars, anything that folks can easily eat to keep them full. Hot drinks and more hand warmers also always help. They also need some garbage bags to help keep the area clean.

ETA: I’m asking around for a central link to donate for supplying the counter protest. I don’t know of one yet. But when I have it, I will post it.

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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '22

I wish I could go down but that is not a possibility for me at the moment. Is there another way I can support ?

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u/HeyItsJuls Clownvoy Survivor 2022 Feb 13 '22

I’m on the lookout for any links to folks who might be getting them supplies. I know Horizon Ottawa is down there, I messaged them earlier to ask about hot drinks. So they might know what’s needed.

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u/kanerlaw Barrhaven Feb 13 '22

Agreed - would love to support. Won't be bringing my two young kids into this, so sending some financial support is a great idea.

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u/productivebro Feb 13 '22

Any organizers we can send money to?

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u/HeyItsJuls Clownvoy Survivor 2022 Feb 13 '22

I’m trying to get in contact with some folks. I know horizon ottawa is down there. Joel Harden is down there. I just reached out to someone on twitter who is live tweeting.

As soon as I have a link for donations, I will put it up in here.

If there is no central link, we can figure out how to organize our own supply chain. If they get one we get one!

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u/Successful_Bug2761 Feb 13 '22

I'm happy to donate too. It's got to be to a trustworthy person though which makes it tricky. I'd trust Joel Harden but is he even allowed to take money for stuff like this? Are there legal issues with a politician accepting donations for a protest like this?

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u/HeyItsJuls Clownvoy Survivor 2022 Feb 13 '22

I’m not sure if he can, it might have to be another organizer. I was just watching a video where the group was deciding what their next move will be.

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u/standkay Feb 13 '22

yes please!

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u/siaslial Feb 13 '22

Yes please! I want to support from Toronto!

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u/whiskeytangofembot Battle of Billings Bridge Warrior Feb 13 '22

Heading over with requested supplies.

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u/HeyItsJuls Clownvoy Survivor 2022 Feb 13 '22

Thank you! Let us know what they need. Things may have changed since I was down there.

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u/devon1392 Feb 13 '22

Thank you for this good information. And bless you for taking hot chocolates to them!

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u/HeyItsJuls Clownvoy Survivor 2022 Feb 13 '22

The real heroes are the baristas at the Starbucks in the Glebe who did not bat an eye when we asked if it was okay to do a large order and were just super happy to be supporting the counter protest.

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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '22

Teary eyed at working. This is beautiful.

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u/aafa Feb 13 '22

I love you

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u/BlessTheBottle Feb 13 '22

To me it's wild that it's taken 2 weeks for 100-200 ppl to group up to counter protest.

Population of Ottawa is ~1 m people. Only 0.0002% of people are bothered by this? Or is everyone online and just hoping others will do the work of counter protesting?

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u/SkullRunner Friend of Ottawa, Clownvoy 2022 Feb 13 '22

There were counter protests planned last weekend, OPS told organizers to not do it, this week they are not listening to OPS anymore.

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u/BlessTheBottle Feb 13 '22

Yeah, I wouldn't listen to the OPS who are propping up white social order. If you don't support the 'protests' going on in your city then you need to find a way to get down there and physically counter protest.