Politics

Anti-lockdown protest held in Montreal results in hundreds of tickets against demonstrators

By Anastasia Andric

March 17, 2021
at 4:55 PM

Thousands filled the streets of Montreal over the weekend to protest against the lockdown measures. 10 people were arrested, and over 140 tickets were handed out to protesters. Some of the charges for those arrested included obstructing a police officer, assault of a police weapon and possession of a weapon, according to a CTV Montreal news report. Police said that many protesters in the crowds were not wearing masks. While police tried to contain the crowds, protesters pushed through a barrier created by the police, carrying various posters and signs and shouting against lockdown measures. The protest is said to be the largest of its nature since the pandemic first began.

Anastasia Andric

Anastasia is a curious and enthusiastic storyteller, with a degree in Journalism from Ryerson University. She has a love for the news and is passionate about reporting on issues that matter. She is dedicated to informing the public with accurate, timely, and relevant news. She is not afraid to dig deep and ask the tough questions to get to the real story.