Photos and video: Officers in riot gear clear out U of C encampment

The encampment was erected around 6 a.m., lasting until around 11:15 p.m. when remaining protesters were arrested.

Early Thursday morning, an encampment was set up at the University of Calgary to protest against the Israeli offensive in Gaza. Around 8:30 p.m., police officers in riot gear moved into the camp, beginning a 3-hour standoff against demonstrators. At around 11:10 p.m., officers began to forcefully push back activists with their shields, using tear gas and stun grenades as aides. Read More