Thousands protest vaccine passports in B.C.

On Wednesday, thousands of B.C. residents took to the streets in an outpouring of contempt for vaccine passports, vaccine mandates, and mask policies.

Thomas Lambert

September 2, 2021


On Wednesday, thousands of B.C. residents took to the streets in an outpouring of contempt for vaccine passports, vaccine mandates, and mask policies.

Massive crowds amassed and marched on the B.C. legislature and various hospitals across the province, including hospitals in Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Victoria, Prince George, and Nanaimo General Hospital.

The B.C. government’s vaccine passport announcement on August 23 triggered the protest. The vaccine passports require certain government employees, such as healthcare workers, to receive vaccines to continue working and require residents to be vaccinated to use or attend several non-essential services, including gyms, restaurants, most events, and bars.

Common among protesters were songs calling on the government to stop the “tyranny,” “stand up for freedom,” and general calls to end every restriction put into place over the last year and a half, with many protesters believing the entire pandemic is a sad excuse for government control.

“It’s forced Natzi-ism; it’s tyranny. Where’s the freedom of choice?” said Bill Wollam.

“I don’t believe in masks or lockdowns. I believe in fresh air, sunshine, vitamin D, [and] good food. I didn’t take the vaccine. I haven’t been sick for three years.”

According to Island Health President and CEO Kathy MacNeil, “Members of Island Health care teams were verbally abused as they came and left work during these protests, and in at least one case, a healthcare team member was physically assaulted.

“What happened to our healthcare teams today is not acceptable to me nor to the people and communities they serve. Our healthcare teams deserve respect and support, no matter what personal beliefs we hold.

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart was angry with protesters, saying that protesters should “go the hell home.”

Stewart later talked to CBC, reiterating his sentiments, “I don’t care what group they come from, they’re just a bunch of jerks, and they should stay the hell home.”

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