James Topp, the military reservist who marched from Vancouver to Ottawa to protest federal government COVID-19 vaccine mandates, has faced organized efforts to cancel his appearances since he embarked on a new leg of his trek in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Having begun the second phase of his journey from iconic Signal Hill overlooking St. John’s on July 18, Topp and his team have encountered mixed reactions from some venues where he has been scheduled to speak and meet with supporters.
Although many of his appearances have still been held without protest or complaint, some businesses and a handful of local town councils have cancelled his events citing reasons such as maintenance problems, staffing shortages, and permit violations, his organizers said….