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‘Polarized’ world is fuelling a growing number of protests in Canada, police say

Toronto police estimated 350,000 demonstrators took over the city's north end on Feb. 14, while Vancouver police estimated 50,000 gathered after Reza Pahlavi's call.
Amid calls to end Iran's Islamic Republic, organizers used Instagram to mobilize and said rapid sharing enabled quick turnout for protests, organizers say.
Protesters moved shoulder to shoulder down Yonge Street, Toronto, with aerial photos showing a kilometre-long packed stretch, police said `zero incidents`.
The Canadian Association of Police Chiefs warned the rise in protests has created an `unsustainable demand` on police resources, with Vancouver police reporting a 75 per cent increase in protests and higher overtime costs.
Organizers predict more demonstrations on the horizon, with another rally scheduled Saturday in Richmond Hill, Ont., as experts say Canada sees an unprecedented rise of diaspora‑led protests amid a national trend.

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