200 people from all over the lower mainland attended a demonstration outside the Sheraton in Surrey, where George Bush Jr., former president of the United States, was speaking. The rally soon took an intersection, and then blocked access to the roadways before Bush and guests at the talk could leave. Around 60 riot police were on the scene to push back against demonstrators.
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