Occupy Quebec evicted

Occupy Quebec was evicted yesterday. Police handed protestors an official notice yesterday afternoon. Mayor Labeaume said protesters had to dismantle their encampment by the end of the day. But protestors voted to sit tight. Even if the city decided to use police to enforce eviction.

City officials claim tents and propane stoves are a fire hazard. There had been a small fire on Tuesday near a tent.

With the protestors not budging, city officials began by conducting inspections of the area last night. They removed what they considered to be fire hazards.

Ultimately, they want the tents gone. But nothing has been done yet to get rid of them. Quebec City’s spokesman said it does not plan on using force.