As a result of their first public rally where they were swamped by those who opposed them PEGIDA Canada had been until today very quiet about their protests, instead opting for "flash protests" where the time and location was never announced and disseminated only among participants. They decided to change that strategy announcing a rally to be held in London, ON today. The good people of London, including multi-faith groups, organized to oppose them.

[Image] Well, much like the attempted WCAI rally in Vancouver last weekend, there seems to be a substantial number of counter-protesters in London opposing PEGIDA Canada:

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The rally has grown rather large. Pegida contingent remains at the same size. pic.twitter.com/W0pTcAAxNB — Mack Lamoureux (@MackLamoureux) August 26, 2017 In fact it appears PEGIDA Canada and their III% allies are outnumbers approximately 10 to 1:
Most of the people at City Hall were opposed to PEGIDA​. CBC News reporter Amanda Margison estimated there were 40 PEDIGA supporters and 400 counter-protesters. It does seem however that at least some members of PEGIDA Canada showed up as did some of their ideological allies. For example, III% Ontario member Spencer Polap was apparently present....

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....and was apparently arrested:

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An arrest appears to be confirmed by the CBC, though they only state the person arrested was from the "anti-Islam side" without providing a name.
One arrest at #ldnont rally. Man in red scarf pic.twitter.com/zy6pOVHoD0 — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 This man says he was punched by the III% man who was led out in handcuffs earlier in the day. Doesn't know if he's pressing charges. pic.twitter.com/dzq9gQ00yJ — Mack Lamoureux (@MackLamoureux) August 26, 2017 Three Percent present in London. For more about this potentially dangerous group see @MackLamoureux's great piece: https://t.co/Ou0KmKDUUh https://t.co/9UOjNWrHe1 — Jonathan Montpetit (@jonmontpetit) August 26, 2017 UPDATE: It has also been brought to my attention that Spencer Polap is leading this effort to raise money for Kevin "Poodle" Johnston's camera man and blaming an independent journalist for the attack, despite evidence and eyewitnesses placing that journalist at an entirely different location and in other witnesses who in fact call into question Johnston's entire story:

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Perhaps our readers would like to contact the police while Mr. Polap is in custody (1-519-661-5670)? And maybe ARC readers will help take this page down?

Other supporters of PEGIDA who showed up include Eric Brazau, Arthur Smitherman, a few members of the Canadian Combat Coalition, Lynn Redden of the Suffragettes Against Silence (an anti-Muslim group she created), and Charlene O'Farrell:
The Canadian Combat Coalition (C3) can't get to their racist buddies. pic.twitter.com/HvSx4Vh8BJ — Nora Loreto (@NoLore) August 26, 2017 Charlene O'Farrell of Canadians United 4 Canada was present and made a video in which Christopher Hayes of the WCAI (also convicted of threatening the prime minister) and Kevin Goudreau commented.

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The comments left on another of O'Farrell's videos are most enlightening as well:

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CBC London is covering the event on twitter:

Here's what peace supporters in #ldnont say to racism. pic.twitter.com/jrWpHOB7y7 — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Could make it to #Ldnont city hall? Here's what's happening. pic.twitter.com/mC0g7p63pN — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Where are you from? #ldnont? Why are you here? NO COMMENT. pic.twitter.com/r0Adj45eqA — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Tense moments here with two side getting heated pic.twitter.com/cL4XN3MFSn — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 How many people do you think are here? Most are supporting peace. pic.twitter.com/w5hVEZZniu — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 The counter-protestors right now. #ldnont pic.twitter.com/TtFpBxqSSv — Rebecca Zandbergen (@RebeccaZandberg) August 26, 2017 One arrest at #ldnont rally. Man in red scarf pic.twitter.com/zy6pOVHoD0 — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 "We are very surprised to see anti-Islam sentiments in London" pic.twitter.com/7oNPYZwUZ7 — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 PEGIDA supporters say they are from southern Ont pic.twitter.com/wXJNbLPZau — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Tensions rise as groups square off at anti-Islam rally in London. Ont. https://t.co/QSCpkpLpMU pic.twitter.com/2sulq8rzoT — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Screaming match forces police to move in to form barrier. pic.twitter.com/BiTb0g5fP5 — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Tense. Police block men dressed like militia. Yelling subsided. #LdnOnt pic.twitter.com/VLe6tWeSpv — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Here's how peace protestors respond when anti-Islamic group tries to talk pic.twitter.com/fUj5Rt0a3G — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 This woman says immigrants need to stop coming. The crowd yells shame! Bangs drums. pic.twitter.com/rcagjvnFcj — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Face off continues with ppl yelling at each other. Some calling for it to wrap up. pic.twitter.com/8GQaPVzv1O — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Protest over in #LdnOnt as groups promoting anti-immigration goes home. pic.twitter.com/RgiuMznDxZ — CBC London (@CBCLondon) August 26, 2017 Counter protestors follow anti-Islam group members down Picton yelling 'shame' #ldnont pic.twitter.com/JixHMYvTze — Rebecca Zandbergen (@RebeccaZandberg) August 26, 2017 As the event ended, the PEGIDA Canada members and their supporters were lead out by the police:
Pegida and their supports walk out as counter protestors chant "shame." pic.twitter.com/ps74iS6QVx — Mack Lamoureux (@MackLamoureux) August 26, 2017 Rally is over. Pegida left for a parking lot. Large crowd followed them. pic.twitter.com/sMbiJ4kHz4 — Mack Lamoureux (@MackLamoureux) August 26, 2017 PEGIDA being pushed out. Yelling matches abound. #ldnont pic.twitter.com/tlKKHY50RG — Moses Monterroza (@_mmoses) August 26, 2017 Another III% asking police to help get him through the crowd to Pagida. He's got zip ties. pic.twitter.com/fcy4I7RDrX — Nora Loreto (@NoLore) August 26, 2017 Helmet-less riot police just moved. — Nora Loreto (@NoLore) August 26, 2017 Only one side here came dressed for a riot. — Nora Loreto (@NoLore) August 26, 2017 Parting shot #ldnont pic.twitter.com/QccJetZ6i9 — Nora Loreto (@NoLore) August 26, 2017