He needs a licence to carry glue — literally..A Nanaimo-based anti-pipeline protester who glued himself to the door of a local bank earlier this year is not allowed to be in possession of adhesives outside his home, as ordered by a BC provincial court judge..Victor Lawrence Brice, who’s been involved with numerous environmental demonstrations, glued himself to the door of the Royal Bank of Canada’s branch at Brooks Landing shopping centre in April..He also glued himself to the pavement during a highway blockade in January..A recently-posted decision shows Brice pleaded guilty to both incidents and now, as part of a conditional discharge, he’s not allowed to be in possession of glue or adhesives without permission from his probation officer..“The protest at the highway is not particularly unusual,” Judge William Jackson said in his decision..“It was a peaceful protest blocking the traffic. I am not sure if the protestors gluing themselves to the door at the bank is unique or not. It's certainly something I have not heard of, but it would certainly be an effective way of protest or at least causing disruption at the bank.”.Jackson decided he’d set forth one conditional discharge covering both charges as part of the sentence for 12 months, noting Brice’s “highly productive and model citizenship,” as he was a pharmacist for more than 30 years..The activist must complete 40 hours of community service and isn’t allowed to show face at the aforementioned bank branch, nor is he permitted to “lie down, sit, or pause for an unreasonable period of time on any public roadway.”.And as mentioned, he'll need permission to carry glue outside the house..“You must not possess any glue, super glue, adhesive, fixative, or resin outside your residence, except with the prior written permission of your probation officer, or such glue, adhesive, fixative or resin which normally would be used by or with children,” the Judge said..Brice must carry the permission with him if he plans on transporting any of the previously mentioned adhesive items..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
He needs a licence to carry glue — literally..A Nanaimo-based anti-pipeline protester who glued himself to the door of a local bank earlier this year is not allowed to be in possession of adhesives outside his home, as ordered by a BC provincial court judge..Victor Lawrence Brice, who’s been involved with numerous environmental demonstrations, glued himself to the door of the Royal Bank of Canada’s branch at Brooks Landing shopping centre in April..He also glued himself to the pavement during a highway blockade in January..A recently-posted decision shows Brice pleaded guilty to both incidents and now, as part of a conditional discharge, he’s not allowed to be in possession of glue or adhesives without permission from his probation officer..“The protest at the highway is not particularly unusual,” Judge William Jackson said in his decision..“It was a peaceful protest blocking the traffic. I am not sure if the protestors gluing themselves to the door at the bank is unique or not. It's certainly something I have not heard of, but it would certainly be an effective way of protest or at least causing disruption at the bank.”.Jackson decided he’d set forth one conditional discharge covering both charges as part of the sentence for 12 months, noting Brice’s “highly productive and model citizenship,” as he was a pharmacist for more than 30 years..The activist must complete 40 hours of community service and isn’t allowed to show face at the aforementioned bank branch, nor is he permitted to “lie down, sit, or pause for an unreasonable period of time on any public roadway.”.And as mentioned, he'll need permission to carry glue outside the house..“You must not possess any glue, super glue, adhesive, fixative, or resin outside your residence, except with the prior written permission of your probation officer, or such glue, adhesive, fixative or resin which normally would be used by or with children,” the Judge said..Brice must carry the permission with him if he plans on transporting any of the previously mentioned adhesive items..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.