Covid Protest
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Ontario watchdog clears VPD officers who fired riot weapons at Ottawa protestersOntario's SIU cited statements from several witnesses, along with two people struck by the officers' projectiles, drone footage, and surveillance footage from several sources.CrimeJun 20, 2022
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Victoria police racked up nearly $400K in overtime during COVID-19 protestsVictoria police say the overtime costs of $385,947 incurred while working demonstrations near the legislature between January and April were covered by the provincial government.PoliticsApr 30, 2022
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Canadian Civil Liberties Association challenging Nova Scotia COVID-19 protest banA Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge refused to hear the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's challenge to the injunction in June 2021.CanadaApr 11, 2022
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B.C. premier tells trucker convoy planning to occupy Victoria to ‘get a hobby’Police have issued a notice to residents who may be concerned, saying “safe, peaceful and lawful protests will be protected” but officers will be there to respond to any issues.PoliticsMar 11, 2022
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Surrey, B.C. border crossing reopens after new convoy protestSaturday's demonstration is the second time anti-vaccine mandate protesters have targeted the Pacific Highway crossing in as many weeks.HealthFeb 19, 2022
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B.C. Civil Liberties Association urges MPs to vote down use of Emergencies ActEarlier Thursday, the group's national counterpart said it was launching a legal challenge of the use of the Emergencies Act. MPs are set to vote on the act's use on Monday.PoliticsFeb 17, 2022
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N.B. politicians speak out against racist symbols seen during Fredericton protestKate Rogers says she is "disgusted that antisemitic and white supremacist symbols were used," and says they have no place in the city or civil society.CanadaFeb 16, 2022
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Commissioner says Fredericton COVID-19 protest included racist symbolism and imageryAt its peak on Saturday, more than 700 people and about 300 vehicles took part in the protest that called for an end to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.CanadaFeb 15, 2022
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Police, protesters continue to face off at B.C. border crossing with concrete barriers in placeThe border is open, Surrey RCMP said, but vehicle traffic is being diverted to alternate border crossings. Pedestrians are also being encouraged to use alternate routes.CrimeFeb 14, 2022
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Four arrested as blockade of key B.C. border crossing stretches into second day: RCMPA small number of protesters camped out at the Pacific Highway border crossing overnight, with several vehicles and trailers parked in the middle of Highway 15 Sunday morning.HealthFeb 13, 2022
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