City of Charlottetown warns of delays with 'convoy-style' protest set for Saturday

The City of Charlottetown is warningbusinesses and residents to expect delays because ofa "convoy-style protest" scheduled for Saturday.

The protest against COVID-19protocols was scheduled for last Saturdaybut postponedbecause of a winter storm.

The protest is expected to begin in the John Yeo Drive area at 1p.m.and travel down University Avenue to the Charlottetown cenotaph, according to a statement issued by the city Thursday afternoon.

The protesters will then turn left onto Grafton Street before dispersing at the Grafton Street and Riverside Drive intersection, the statement said.

Police say the protest could take several hours, and maycause traffic blockages along University Avenue.

"An increased police presence along the route and in the downtown core on the day of the protest will be on hand," the release said.