Surrey child-care centre says it's been disrupted by border protest
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Protesters opposed to COVID-19 health measures have been gathering near the Canada-U.S. border, which has left one business owner concerned. Signs, flags and loud horns have been a staple at Surrey's Pacific Highway crossing since Saturday.
Protesters have crowded the Pacific Gateway Village, located on 175A Avenue in Surrey, much to the dismay of the operator of a child-care centre located in the complex.
Staff at Creative Kids Learning Centers say operations at the child-care centre have been disrupted.
"We had people trying the doors with the children inside," facility manager April Symons said. "The staff were starting to feel uncomfortable."
"Over the past few days, the calls and the complaints have decreased and we've had open communication with the protesters as well as local business owners." Munn said Thursday they've had three calls for service over the past two nights, all of which have been related to bylaw noise complaints. Protesters Dustin and Krista Cal said they are fighting for freedom, with Dustin saying they don't want to be "second-rate citizens."
"We want to be able to watch our kids play hockey," Krista added. "We want the freedoms to do what we want."
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