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