Police are warning of an “anticipated event involving vehicles” through Halifax Sunday.
The notice included little in the way of details.
Police have received information about an event involving a significant number of vehicles in different parts of Halifax Regional Municipality, and ask motorists to be prepared. We are monitoring the situation closely and officers will respond accordingly.
However, a there is Facebook event matching the description.
According to that event, the protest will begin at Pier 21 at 1 p.m.
The route described by the event host is as follows:
- From Pier 21 onto Lower Water St
- Lower Water St onto Barrington St
- Barrington St onto Robie St
- Robie St onto Quinpool Rd
- Quinpool RD onto Connaught Ave
- Connaught Ave onto Bayers Rd
- Bayers Rd onto Hwy 102
- Then a loop around Bayer’s Lake
The province instituted heavy fines Friday, up to $10,000 for each person taking part, for road blockades.
Counter protestors are organizing online.
I'm going to head down to marginal rd. around noon on Sunday and see what's up.
— Raccoon at home (@Seebo429) February 5, 2022
Going to ✅:
Pack a lunch
Dress in layers
Bring ear protection
Maybe bring a sign
Not going to ❌ :
Bring eggs or any projectiles or anything remotely violent https://t.co/Tg5YXEjDrs
It’s unclear the extent of the protest and counter-protest.
