HomeNewsAtlanticIn Photos: OccupyNS eviction NewsAtlanticCanadaHalifax In Photos: OccupyNS eviction By Dalhousie Gazette Staff November 11, 2011 0 views Share FacebookTwitter An arrested demonstrator about to enter the police van. 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 TagsHalifaxHRMOccupyOccupyNSOWSpeter kellyPoliceprotestsvictoria park Share FacebookTwitter Previous articleVictoria Park protesters evictedNext articleSt. Andrew’s steps up Dalhousie Gazette Staff RELATED ARTICLES Atlantic Nova Scotia has the highest university tuition for the sixth year in a row October 25, 2024 Dalhousie Your vote matters! October 11, 2024 Halifax An interview with mayoral candidate Pam Lovelace October 11, 2024 Most Popular Should young adults be allowed to trick-or-treat? October 25, 2024 It’s okay to not go on exchange October 25, 2024 We should all vote in our PJs over breakfast October 25, 2024 Nova Scotia continues to prioritize landlord profits over basic tenant rights October 25, 2024 Load more Recent Comments
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