Two men arrested during protests at Liberal fundraiser in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS — Police in Kamloops arrested two protestors outside the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre yesterday, the same area where the Prime Minister was attending a federal Liberal party fundraiser.

Officers arrested and removed two men during the protests yesterday, Jan. 9, according to an RCMP media release.

RCMP describe the men as both in their 50s and say they were part of separate protest groups.

Police say one of the men may be facing criminal charges and the other was released without charge.


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Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.