Extra officers to be deployed to Canadian capital amid lorry protests

A protester shovels snow from around protest vehicles, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 in Ottawa (AP)

Police in Canada’s capital said about 150 extra police officers will be deployed to the areas of Ottawa most affected by the protest against Covid-19 mandates that has been going on for days.

Embattled police chief Peter Sloly gave no indication when the protest would end and police expect it to ramp up again this weekend.