Thousands marched in other regions of Canada on Saturday, Feb. 19, to demand an end to the pandemic restrictions, while police put down a protest against COVID-19 regulations in Ottawa. Protesters opposing the federal COVID-19 rules caused another closure of the Pacific Highway border crossing in British Columbia on Feb. 19, when the RCMP cordoned off the area around the intersection of 8th Avenue and 176 Street in Surrey to all traffic. Following the arrest of 16 persons on February 13 and 14, authorities began action to disperse the prior demonstration at the Washington State border crossing. In a statement, Sgt. Elenore Sturko, a public relations officer with the Surrey RCMP, said, “It’s been a very busy day for our personnel on the field, and those supporting operations from behind the scenes.” “However, our work here is far from done, … Continue reading Protests Erupt Across Canada Amid The Dispersal of Ottawa Freedom Convoy.