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Mid-day protests may disrupt traffic

Greater Sudbury Police are warning of possible mid-day traffic disruptions in the downtown core Oct. 16. Two separate groups are planning rallies this afternoon. At around 12:30 p.m.
Sudbury.com Staff
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Members of the Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty, seen here at this April 2013 rally, are protesting in downtown Sudbury this afternoon. Supplied photo.
Greater Sudbury Police are warning of possible mid-day traffic disruptions in the downtown core Oct. 16.

Two separate groups are planning rallies this afternoon.

At around 12:30 p.m., protestors will gather outside the WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) office at the Scotia Tower located at 30 Cedar Street in downtown Sudbury.

A Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty (S-CAP)rally takes place starting at 1:30 p.m. in Memorial Park, with protestors slated to march to the downtown provincial building.

“The GSPS respects the right of everyone to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly,” a press release said.

“Activities may interrupt the normal flow of traffic. Members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service will be present, working with organizers to ensure the safe and orderly movement of traffic and rally participants.”

“To assist in minimizing the impact to our citizens, anyone who plans on being in this area during the above time frame is encouraged to take an alternate route, if possible.”