Save Old Growth protesters are holding a demonstration in downtown Victoria, but are not blocking traffic and only crossing the street legally.
The group sent a press release saying they will be holding a march starting at Centennial Square.
Victoria Police tweeted saying the group was blocking traffic, but a CHEK News videographer on scene noted the group was using the crosswalks and only crossing when the crossing symbol allowed it.
UPDATE | Officers responded & spoke w the group, clearing the intersection. Part of the group is now marching. #yyjtraffic https://t.co/01KY4xFHAO
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) June 17, 2022
The videographer says there are seven protesters at the demonstration.
The group started circling the block at Douglas and Johnson, then later moved to Douglas and Yates.
UPDATE – the group has moved to the intersection of Yates and Douglas where they are doing the same thing as below. The group told our reporter they have no intention to block traffic in Victoria today. #yyj #yyjtraffic https://t.co/C1pLwczVbF
— Keith Vass (@keithvass) June 17, 2022
Less than an hour after initially reporting the group had arrived in the area, VicPD tweeted the group has dispersed.
UPDATE | The group has dispersed. No significant #yyjtraffic disruptions have Officers remain in the area. Thank you for your patience, #yyj.
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) June 17, 2022
Laura Brougham
