Man charged after allegedly driving toward demonstrator at pro-Palestinian rally in Victoria, B.C.: Police
CBC
Victoria police say a man is facing charges after he allegedly "accelerated toward a demonstrator" at a pro-Palestinian rally near the British Columbia legislature earlier this month.
The man was charged Thursday with one count of assault with a weapon and one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Victoria police said in a Friday news release.
"The man was arrested by VicPD officers and is currently in custody," police said.
The B.C. Prosecution Service confirmed it laid the charges on Thursday, a spokesperson said in a Friday email to CBC News.
Police did not name the man and court records show a publication ban is in place on the proceedings.
When asked why the man was being held in police custody, Victoria Police Department Const. Terri Healy did not answer directly.
"The integrity of an investigation is paramount and therefore we cannot provide any further information or updates at this time as the matter is now before the courts," she said in a Friday emailed statement to CBC News.
The man was first arrested on Dec. 3 after he allegedly drove his vehicle onto the sidewalk, "nearly striking a protester," near the northwest corner of the legislature grounds at the intersection of Belleville Street and Menzies Street, Victoria police said in a statement on Dec. 4.
At the time, police said there were no other arrests and the demonstration continued without further incident.
Court records show the man is next set to appear in court in Victoria on Jan. 11.
This story is part of CBC Health's Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven't subscribed yet, you can do that by clicking here.
Some Canadian seniors say they're feeling abandoned by the Liberal government's latest inflation relief measure after learning they don't qualify for it.
WARNING: This article may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.
The weather has certainly been gloomy, damp and windy over the past 10 days in Nova Scotia and it's going to continue this weekend.
Premier Susan Holt says the federal tax holiday on some goods announced Thursday could cost New Brunswick $62 million in revenue.
Thousands in Quebec's Montérégie region will not get their flu and COVID-19 vaccine directly at their seniors' residence anymore.
A 17-year-old boy is dead after he was shot by an RCMP officer in Norway House Cree Nation on Friday.
Saskatchewan road crews and residents alike are getting ready for another icy blast of winter this weekend.
Student leaders at the University of Alberta are criticizing the school's plan to hike tuition — particularly for international students.
Environment Canada says a new fall storm will bring winds gusting up to 110 km/h to southwestern British Columbia on Friday, potentially causing more outages and travel disruption.
Environment Canada says strong winds could cause damage to roofs and windows in P.E.I.'s Kings County and Prince County this weekend, with power outages possible from fallen tree branches.