Canadian Covid-19 protesters and police face off in Ottawa amid freezing conditions – CNN

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(CNN)Demonstrators in downtown Ottawa persisted in standing their ground late Friday, where protests turned physical and police say more than 100 people have been arrested.

    Canadian police working to clear Ottawa downtown of protesters say they have arrested more than 100 demonstratorsCanadian police working to clear Ottawa downtown of protesters say they have arrested more than 100 demonstrators
          Ottawa police chief says 'action is imminent' in the plan to clear the area of Covid-19 demonstratorsOttawa police chief says 'action is imminent' in the plan to clear the area of Covid-19 demonstrators
          A police officer watches as a truck leaves Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, February 18.A police officer watches as a truck leaves Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, February 18.
          Police officers form a line as they push back protesters on February 18.Police officers form a line as they push back protesters on February 18.
          A protester faces off with police on February 18.A protester faces off with police on February 18.
          Police gather near the site of the trucker blockade on February 18. Police began arresting protesters and towing away trucks Friday to clear streets that have been blocked for weeks.Police gather near the site of the trucker blockade on February 18. Police began arresting protesters and towing away trucks Friday to clear streets that have been blocked for weeks.
          A man prepares a truck for towing in Ottawa.A man prepares a truck for towing in Ottawa.
          A man is detaiined by police as protesters and supporters gather in downtown Ottawa on Thursday, February 17.A man is detaiined by police as protesters and supporters gather in downtown Ottawa on Thursday, February 17.
          From left, protest leaders Eddie Stewart Cornell, Vincent Gircys and Daniel Bulford attend a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, February 16. From left, protest leaders Eddie Stewart Cornell, Vincent Gircys and Daniel Bulford attend a news conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, February 16.
          A police officer holds up <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/16/americas/canada-truckers-protest-wednesday/index.html" target="_blank">a flyer that was being distributed to protesters</a> in Ottawa on February 16. Police said they may arrest anyone blocking streets or assisting someone who is doing so.A police officer holds up <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/16/americas/canada-truckers-protest-wednesday/index.html" target="_blank">a flyer that was being distributed to protesters</a> in Ottawa on February 16. Police said they may arrest anyone blocking streets or assisting someone who is doing so.
          Trucks and protesters block downtown streets near Canada's Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday, February 15.Trucks and protesters block downtown streets near Canada's Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday, February 15.
          A truck convoy departs Coutts, Alberta, after blocking the highway at the US border crossing on Tuesday, February 15.A truck convoy departs Coutts, Alberta, after blocking the highway at the US border crossing on Tuesday, February 15.
          Truck drivers block traffic outside Canada's Parliament on Monday, February 14.Truck drivers block traffic outside Canada's Parliament on Monday, February 14.
          Police gather to clear protesters who blocked the entrance to the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, on Sunday, February 13. The Ambassador Bridge, North America's busiest land border crossing, reopened Sunday.Police gather to clear protesters who blocked the entrance to the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, on Sunday, February 13. The Ambassador Bridge, North America's busiest land border crossing, reopened Sunday.
          A demonstrator stands atop a truck holding a Canadian flag during a protest outside the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa on Saturday, February 12.A demonstrator stands atop a truck holding a Canadian flag during a protest outside the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa on Saturday, February 12.
          A demonstrator lets off a firework during a protest outside Parliament in Ottawa on February 12.A demonstrator lets off a firework during a protest outside Parliament in Ottawa on February 12.
          Truck drivers and others protest Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in Ottawa on February 12.Truck drivers and others protest Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in Ottawa on February 12.
          A demonstrator shouts during a protest outside Parliament on Friday, February 11. Canada's Ontario province declared a state of emergency Friday over the trucker-led protests paralyzing the capital and blocking trade with the United States.A demonstrator shouts during a protest outside Parliament on Friday, February 11. Canada's Ontario province declared a state of emergency Friday over the trucker-led protests paralyzing the capital and blocking trade with the United States.
          Protesters heading out of and into Niagara Square in Buffalo, New York, honk their horns as they head toward the Peace Bridge on February 12. One holds a bobblehead doll of former President Donald Trump out his window while stopped in traffic.Protesters heading out of and into Niagara Square in Buffalo, New York, honk their horns as they head toward the Peace Bridge on February 12. One holds a bobblehead doll of former President Donald Trump out his window while stopped in traffic.
          A protester wears Canadian flags on her head during a protest outside Parliament on February 11.A protester wears Canadian flags on her head during a protest outside Parliament on February 11.
          The Ambassador Bridge closing slowed supplies to US automakers. It also caused major traffic jams, such as this one, which diverted vehicles to the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, on February 9.The Ambassador Bridge closing slowed supplies to US automakers. It also caused major traffic jams, such as this one, which diverted vehicles to the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, on February 9.
          Supporters wave flags as a convoy of trucks moves through Toronto on February 5.Supporters wave flags as a convoy of trucks moves through Toronto on February 5.
          A protester walks to a demonstration in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 5.A protester walks to a demonstration in Vancouver, British Columbia, on February 5.
          Counterprotesters gather at Terminal Avenue to block a convoy of protesters in Vancouver on February 5.Counterprotesters gather at Terminal Avenue to block a convoy of protesters in Vancouver on February 5.
          Supporters of the protesters pass by a honking truck near Queen's Park in Toronto on February 5.Supporters of the protesters pass by a honking truck near Queen's Park in Toronto on February 5.
          A protester holds up a wanted poster of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as protesters gather around Queen's Park in Toronto on February 5.A protester holds up a wanted poster of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as protesters gather around Queen's Park in Toronto on February 5.
          Trucks parked in downtown Ottawa continue to protest Covid-19 mandates on February 4.Trucks parked in downtown Ottawa continue to protest Covid-19 mandates on February 4.
          A protester requests that police let trucks come close to Queen's Park during a protest at the park to support the truckers and denounce the government's vaccination policy.A protester requests that police let trucks come close to Queen's Park during a protest at the park to support the truckers and denounce the government's vaccination policy.
          Trucks from the so-called Freedom Convoy block downtown streets during a demonstration in Ottawa on February 3.Trucks from the so-called Freedom Convoy block downtown streets during a demonstration in Ottawa on February 3.
          A protester stands with a Canadian flag in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa.A protester stands with a Canadian flag in front of Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
          Lines of trucks block the US-Canada border during a demonstration in Coutts, Alberta, on February 2.Lines of trucks block the US-Canada border during a demonstration in Coutts, Alberta, on February 2.
          Truck drivers and supporters protest in Ottawa on January 31.Truck drivers and supporters protest in Ottawa on January 31.
          A child in Ottawa holds a sign comparing Covid-19 regulations to Nazi Germany on January 30.A child in Ottawa holds a sign comparing Covid-19 regulations to Nazi Germany on January 30.
          Supporters arrive at Parliament Hill to protest on January 29. Hundreds of truckers drove their giant rigs into the Canadian capital.Supporters arrive at Parliament Hill to protest on January 29. Hundreds of truckers drove their giant rigs into the Canadian capital.
          Protesters party as a firework explodes in front of Parliament Hill during a rally in Ottawa on January 29.Protesters party as a firework explodes in front of Parliament Hill during a rally in Ottawa on January 29.
          A supporter of the Freedom Convoy protests Covid-19 mandates in Ottawa on January 29.A supporter of the Freedom Convoy protests Covid-19 mandates in Ottawa on January 29.
          A man holds a firework during a protest in Ottawa on January 29.A man holds a firework during a protest in Ottawa on January 29.
          Supporters of the truckers gather near a highway overpass outside of Toronto on January 27.Supporters of the truckers gather near a highway overpass outside of Toronto on January 27.
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          Canadian authorities carried out a massive operation at Ottawa's city center for protesters and trucks FridayCanadian authorities carried out a massive operation at Ottawa's city center for protesters and trucks Friday
          Fact check: Strong majority of Canadians oppose convoy protests, poll after poll findsFact check: Strong majority of Canadians oppose convoy protests, poll after poll finds

          CNN’s Paula Newton, Paradise Afshar, Travis Caldwell, Raja Razek, Chris Boyette, Amir Vera, Chuck Johnston and Jenn Selva contributed to this report.

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