Downtown Ottawa 'out of control' with convoy protesters 'calling the shots': mayor
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says downtown Ottawa is 'out of control' as the trucker convoy protest and occupation is now in its 10th day.
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says downtown Ottawa is 'out of control' as the trucker convoy protest and occupation is now in its 10th day.
Mayor Jim Watson has declared a state of emergency for the city of Ottawa as the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration continues to occupy the downtown area.
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