INCIDENTS

Incidents

Anti-vaccine protester harasses CP24 journalist

An anti-vaccine protester harassed CP24 journalist Cristina Tenaglia while she was filming a live report about the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. 

Anti-vaccine protesters harass and threaten CTV journalist

Anti-vaccine protesters in Victoria harassed and threatened CTV journalist Scott Cunningham, who said he was forced to leave the protest as a result. 

Anti-mask protesters spit on Winnipeg Free Press journalist, hurled slurs

Two people spat on a Winnipeg Free Press journalist at a protest against COVID-19 health measures in Winnipeg on May 28, 2021.

Global News reporter harassed at COVID-19 protest

Global News consumer affairs and investigative reporter Seán O’Shea was harassed while covering an April 16, 2021 demonstration at Huf Gym, a Mississauga business that frequently violated COVID-19 safety protocols. 

Edmonton Journal/Sun journalist harassed and followed

Edmonton Journal/Sun journalist Lauren Boothby was harassed and followed by far-right activist Kevin Johnston while she was covering a church service at the GraceLife Church near Edmonton, Alta.

Anti-vaccine protesters harass CityNews Edmonton media workers 

Protesters at a Feb. 21, 2021 rally against COVID-19 health measures in Edmonton surrounded and verbally harassed CityNews journalist Bailey Nitti and CityNews camera operator Rod Maldaner. 

Anti-vaccine protesters harass CityNews Edmonton media workers 

Protesters at a Feb. 21, 2021 rally against COVID-19 health measures in Edmonton surrounded and verbally harassed CityNews journalist Bailey Nitti and CityNews camera operator Rod Maldaner. 

Driver sexually harasses CTV Kitchener journalist

As CTV Kitchener journalist Krista Sharpe filmed a stand-up on a sidewalk on Jan. 18, 2021, someone driving by screamed a sexist obscenity at her. 

Trump-supporting protesters swarm CBC senior correspondent during U.S. Capitol attack

A group of protesters swarmed CBC senior correspondent Katie Nicholson and a CBC videographer as they reported live in Washington, D.C. during the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.