RCMP say protester facing $2,300 fine after confrontation with students outside Oliver high school
CTV
A anti-mandate protestor who confronted students outside an Oliver high school last week will face a $2,300 fine, according to the RCMP.
A anti-mandate protestor who confronted students outside an Oliver high school last week will face a $2,300 fine, according to the RCMP.
Video of the incident outside Southern Okanagan Secondary School on Friday afternoon showed an adult woman in an altercation with students gathered in the area.
In an emailed statement, the RCMP said the video showed the woman “yelling profanities with racist undertones.”
“The actions of these protesters are unacceptable,” the RCMP said. “The safety of children at school is very important and a place of learning appears to have been violated.”
Police said an officer had been at the scene earlier in the day, and had “observed a small group of anti-mask protesters near the school but off of school property.”
“There was no indication of unruly behaviour and the officers working were required to attend to other calls for service,” police said.
The RCMP became aware of the video incident on Saturday.
