How police responded to Ottawa's 'unprecedented' protests
For nearly two weeks, a core group of protesters has refused to leave Ottawa\u2019s downtown core. Police estimate more than 400 trucks remain parked in the so-called \u201cred zone.\u201d Some businesses in the area have had to close their doors and some residents describe feeling intimidated. Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly has called the situation \u201cunprecedented.\u201d The mayor, Jim Watson, has called the situation \u201cout of control,\u201d and said the protesters are \u201ccalling the shots.\u201d \n\nToday on Front Burner, CBC Ottawa reporter Judy Trinh talks about how police initially responded to the protest in the capital, how the response has changed and where things could go from here.