Chapter 27 photos - Bianca of the bouncy castles

• lives a three-hour drive from Ottawa, in rural Quebec

• aged 31 at the time of the protest, mother of two young children

The first appearance of the bouncy castles in Ottawa. Photo taken 7:30 pm on February 4, 2022; supplied by Bianca.

Click image to watch this brief video of kids playing on the straw. It’s worth noticing that no truck horns can be heard, despite the oft-repeated claim that the horns blared incessantly.

Another video, recorded the following weekend, documents the bouncy castle ambience. Click image to watch.

Inside the kids’ tent. Warm and well-stocked with donations. Photo supplied by Bianca. Taken Feb. 12, shortly before noon.

This sign was later attached to the exterior of Bianca’s large tent. Photo supplied by her.

Bianca. Photo by Donna Laframboise, Sept. 2024.

Parody website Babylon Bee makes fun of Canadian government over-reaction. Click image to read the whole thing.

One of Bianca’s mementos from Ottawa. Created and distributed by a third party.

original Substack posts about Bianca:

• The Hope and the Light: 'The Convoy, oh my God, it's amazing. I never again find that same feeling.'

• Here Come the Bouncy Castles: 'We wanted every child to have a beautiful smile on their face.'

• What Kind of Terrorists Have Bouncy Castles? 'Those Monsters. How dare they provide FUN for children?'

• Inside the Kids' Tent: A warming station for the little ones; overflowing with donations.

• Snipers on the Rooftops: 'Why? Just why?'

• I'm Not the Same Girl: The Freedom Convoy story is about ordinary people who did extraordinary things.