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Protesters with Vancouver IslandB次元官网网址檚 branch of Extinction Rebellion (XR) marched along Millstream Road and arrived at the West Shore RCMP detachment at approximately 9:10 a.m. Friday to voice their anger with the RCMPB次元官网网址檚 treatment of Indigenous peoples.
Approximately 25 people took part, most wearing masks, as several speakers launched an angry, obscenity-laced tirade at a handful of RCMP members standing off to the side.
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West Shore RCMP Const. Nancy Saggar said everyone in Canada has the right to peaceful protest. B次元官网网址淲e donB次元官网网址檛 have a problem with anyone coming here,B次元官网网址� she said. B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e just here to ensure everyoneB次元官网网址檚 safety and to make sure our vehicles can get in and out and to allow people to get in and out of the building.B次元官网网址�
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