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[quote=Anonymous]Locals blockade fleet of out of town "freedom convoy" trucks in the "Battle of Billings Bridge." Truckers were eventually forced to negotiate a retreat, taking down their flags and surrendering jerry cans.

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/battle-of-billings-bridge-attracts-hundreds-of-volunteers-traps-convoy-for-hours

As the sun was going down and the temperatures dipped, the truck drivers in the convoy were permitted a “negotiated retreat” — they were allowed to leave one at a time, but only after their trucks had been stripped of flags, and “Freedom Convoy” stickers, and surrendered any jerry cans.

“The look on their faces when they were taking down their flags was one of defeat, not of pride,” said Harden.

Sean Devine went to the blockade with the intent of speaking to as many people in the convoy as possible.

[quote]“I don’t want to take away anyone’s right to protest, but I wanted them to hear that they’re having a negative impact on the citizens of Ottawa,” said Devine, who said about two-thirds of drivers in the convoy agreed to talk.
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By the time the blockade was over about nine hours after it began, those who were part of what some have dubbed “the Battle of Billings Bridge” were declaring victory.

Capital ward Coun. Shawn Menard, who was at the blockade all day, estimated that more than 1,000 people attended. “Organically, we were 1,000 people standing shoulder to shoulder,” he said.[/quote][/quote]

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