Trucks pass Gasoline Alley on Highway 2 during Freedom Convoy 2022 rally. (Alessia Proietti)

By Canadian Press

Trucker convoy opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates gets large greeting in Winnipeg

Jan 25, 2022 | 4:55 PM

A large convoy of truckers driving across the Prairies to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates arrived in Manitoba today.

A large crowd of supporters greeted the convoy as it drove through Winnipeg.

Cars lined the Trans-Canada Highway for more than a kilometre and people handed out food and drinks to truckers as they slowly rolled by.

Laurie Hamilton said she came out to show her support because vaccine mandates are taking away people’s rights.

Don Ross, a trucker from British Columbia, said he doesn’t want the vaccine and has been shut out of the United States as well as from businesses and restaurants in many areas.

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Regina police estimated the convoy included 1,200 trucks and other vehicles when it passed through the city Monday night.

(The Canadian Press)