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Tag / COVID-19

  • October 3, 2021
    Chilling statement

    Former People’s Party of Canada candidate advocates execution of journalists in Facebook post

    Former People’s Party of Canada candidate Marcella Williams posted a meme and comment on Facebook that appeared to advocate for the execution of journalists, reported the Georgia Straight on Oct. 3, 2021.

  • September 1, 2021
    Intimidation/harassment

    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. 

  • May 28, 2021
    Physical attack

    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.

  • April 16, 2021
    Intimidation/harassment

    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. 

  • March 14, 2021
    Intimidation/harassment

    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.

  • February 21, 2021
    Intimidation/harassment

    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. 

  • February 21, 2021
    Intimidation/harassment

    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. 

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