Major Border Crossing , Reopens After Canadian , Truckers Protest Shut It Down.<br />On February 8, Canada's busiest border crossing <br />reopened after traffic ground to a halt for nearly <br />a day as a result of protesting truckers. .<br />On February 8, Canada's busiest border crossing <br />reopened after traffic ground to a halt for nearly <br />a day as a result of protesting truckers. .<br />The BBC reports that truckers protesting <br />Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandate blocked the <br />Ambassador Bridge on the evening of February 7. .<br />The BBC reports that truckers protesting <br />Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandate blocked the <br />Ambassador Bridge on the evening of February 7. .<br />The bridge across the Detroit River is an important crossing between the United States and Canada. .<br />According to the BBC, more than <br />40,000 people and over $323 million worth <br />of goods cross the bridge every day. .<br />Travelers were directed to take long detours, as hundreds of vehicles were backed up for miles. .<br />On February 7, Canadian Prime Minister <br />Justin Trudeau accused protestors <br />of trying to "blockade" the economy. .<br />On February 7, Canadian Prime Minister <br />Justin Trudeau accused protestors <br />of trying to "blockade" the economy. .<br />According to the BBC, demonstrations have been <br />centered on the Canadian capital of Ottawa, <br />where a state of emergency has been declared. .<br />According to the BBC, demonstrations have been <br />centered on the Canadian capital of Ottawa, <br />where a state of emergency has been declared. .<br />Many local businesses have reportedly had to close after the city was essentially brought to a standstill. .<br />Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, who declared the state <br />of emergency on February 6, said the protests were , "out of control.".<br />The BBC reports that the so-called <br />Freedom Convoy began on January 9. .<br />Demonstrations have now reportedly <br />spread to other Canadian cities, <br />including Toronto and Vancouver. .<br />Internationally, the protests against COVID-19 restrictions <br />and mandatory vaccination have seen rallies of support in <br />New Zealand's capital Wellington and Canberra in Australia.<br />Internationally, the protests against COVID-19 restrictions <br />and mandatory vaccination have seen rallies of support in <br />New Zealand's capital Wellington and Canberra in Australia
