Car horns could be heard honking in agreement as they passed the dozens protesting on the steps of the Vernon courthouse Saturday.
The Yellow Vest Movement, which started in France as a way to protest government, quickly gained momentum and spread to countries around the world. Canada香蕉视频直播檚 Yellow Vest protest focuses on several issues including: anti-tax, sovereignty, immigration, free speech, free press, energy, reform and peace.
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In Vernon, protests began around 11a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, with a second wave of demonstrators arriving at 2p.m. One protester, who asked to only be referred to by his first name for the privacy of his family, said he joined the protest after seeing it promoted .
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He said that he felt the need to protest because of his personal connection, honouring his grandfather, a war veteran.
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