In Ottawa, we’ve seen the ‘Freedom Convoy’ up close. After the abuse, disruption and silly demands, we want them gone

It was an odd juxtaposition this weekend, as I stood by the Rideau River, frozen and blanketed with snow on a crisp winter's day, while a cacophony drifted in with the wind. A short distance away from this peaceful winter scene, the anti-mandate convoy was making itself heard downtown.