People in Elliot Lake are being recruited for a motorized rally in the works in the city to show solidarity with the protesters in Ottawa.
Valet Enterprises owner Blain McElraeis looking for motorists to join him in a drive-around rally on Saturday, February 19th.
He says people to know the issue is much larger than the right to choose about getting vaccinated against COVID-19, rather it is to speak up for rights and freedoms as promised under the Charter.
The rally begins at 1 pm and will take a leisurely approach in driving the city streets.
He adds the local OPP is aware of the rally and will be making sure it is a peaceful event.
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Meanwhile, Ottawa’s Mayor, Jim Watson, has declared a state of emergency in the city.
While it doesn’t give the city any additional powers, Watson says it reflects the “serious danger and threat” to the safety and security of residents.
Police in Ottawa have launched a crackdown on protesters, who are now into the 11th day of their demonstration that’s paralyzed the capital’s downtown.
They’re starting to seize fuel supplies brought in for the protesters’ vehicles.
Over the weekend, police issued hundreds of tickets for everything from running red lights, to using fireworks, to excessive honking.
