Halifax Shuts Down Occupy Site

Mayor says the park is for everyone, not just one group.

Halifax mayor Peter Kelly has evicted Occupy protestors from Victoria Park citing numerous complaints about their tent city. Kelly said they could continue to protest but had to obey the park’s bylaw against camping and against staying in public parks between 10pm and 5am. The mayor also said the protesters were trying to create a permanent site in the park, and that it was unfair to others who wanted to enjoy that space as a community. Protestors were given two hours notice before the eviction, and police arrested the 14 people who refused to leave. Halifax is now the second city to evict Occupiers after London, Ont. removed protesters on Wednesday.