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March will disrupt downtown traffic this morning

Greater Sudbury Police are advising the public of traffic disruptions in the downtown core from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 2 due to a walk in memory of missing and murdered aboriginal women .
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A number of young participants in the Honour the Apology march danced while walking along Paris Street. Some 80 people took part in the Sudbury march, one of seven held across the country. Photo by Heather Green-Oliver.
Greater Sudbury Police are advising the public of traffic disruptions in the downtown core from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 2 due to a walk in memory of missing and murdered aboriginal women.

Participants in the Sisters in Spirit Walk depart the N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre, located at 110 Elm St., at 10 a.m.

The walk will proceed east bound on Elm Street and will occupy both east bound lanes, and will then move to the westbound lanes of Elm Street, when the procession reaches the Lisgar Street intersection.

The procession will stop at the Paris Street intersection, where there will be a 10-minute drumming ceremony.

After this ceremony, the walk will return to the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre by walking westbound up both west lanes of Elm Street. This event will conclude around noon.

Motorists may encounter traffic delays in the downtown core during that time.

“The Greater Sudbury Police Service 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 GSPS will be present, working with organizers to ensure the safe and orderly movement of traffic and the rally participants.

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