About 20 people gathered peacefully outside Rogers headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to protest the firing of hockey commentator Don Cherry.

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There were just as many media members as protesters on the downtown sidewalk outside the building.

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During the protest, some motorists honked in support of the effort. A couple of police cruisers sat across the road.

The Canadian Press

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