Photo: Protesters disrupt celebrations marking the arrival of the Olympic torch in Old Montreal on Thursday. (CBC)From The CBC:
Riot police had to intervene Thursday night to push back protesters at celebrations marking the arrival of the Olympic torch in Old Montreal.
More than 100 protesters gathered in front of the stage, carrying placards, and chanting "No Olympics on stolen native land."
No arrests were reported, and officers were on hand to make sure the event went smoothly, said Const. André Leclerc of the Montreal police.
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Update: Olympic flame greeted with enthusiasm across Montreal - CTV
My Comment: Some people have nothing better to do on a Thursday night. And no ..... I am not impressed with their argument that "their land" was stolen.
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