Photos by Rob Sangster-Poole and Ian Froese
Check out the Gazette‘s full report here and video clips here.
United Church ministers show their support earlier this afternoon.
Police removed tents from the park
Protesters look on as police remove tents
An organizer calls for votes on suggested courses of action
Protesters move tents closer to Spring Garden Rd.
Protesters remain organized despite stormy weather
Most protesters were calm and focused throughout
Tents are moved away from police
Protesters were soaked as they hurried to save tents
Only some tents could be saved from police
Many sang chants as others moved tents
Protesters form barrier to protect tents
A veteran, Billy Lewis, acts as police liaison for ONS
Organizers give constant updates to the group
The downpour was brutal at times
Protesters embrace the rain
Police were ordered not to evict people until 10pm
The media flocked to Vic Park after the mayor’s announcement
Police look on as protesters chant
Protesters join arms and sing chants around tents
A protester fights stormy wind to save a banner
A demonstrator is arrested
An arrested demonstrator about to enter the police van.
A demonstrator struggles to break free
Dozens of police officers, dressed in orange, were on the scene.
Officers face off against protesters
Some officers tore down campers’ tents
Police remove a tent from Victoria Park
Each side holds the line
A couple (back-left) finds love during the protest
Protesters stand united
Police gave occupiers 10 minutes to move tents
One occupier acquiesces and helps remove tent.
Protesters move tents closer to Spring Garden Rd.
Dal students Leanna Winberg, Sonia Grant and Alex McPhedran link arms
“I haven’t been arrested,” one occupier reassures their friend
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