INCIDENTS

Incidents

Convoy protesters spit on, harass Global Okanagan journalist 

Osoyoos RCMP said they were investigating an assault on Yasmin Gandham —  then a reporter for Global Okanagan — who says a protester spat on her while she was covering a convoy rally in Osoyoos, B.C., reported Global News.

Protesters spit on and threaten CBC reporter and camera operator

People blocking a Surrey, B.C. border crossing in protest of COVID-19 public health measures spat on and shoved CBC journalist Dan Burritt and a CBC camera operator on Feb. 19, 2022. 

Protesters spit on and threaten CBC camera operator and reporter

People blocking a Surrey, B.C. border crossing in protest of COVID-19 public health measures spat on and shoved CBC journalist Dan Burritt and a CBC camera operator on Feb. 19, 2022. 

Convoy protesters assault, harass Canadian Press photographer 

Protesters harassed and assaulted Canadian Press photographer Frank Gunn while he was covering the convoy passing through Toronto on Jan 27, 2022. 

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.