Pro-life group faces vandalism, theft

Club has faced opposition after hosting the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and Choice Chain

Three fetal models, like the ones pictured here, were stolen from the pro-life group Youth Protecting Youth Sept. 10. A member of the University of Victoria group said they encounter hostility on campus from time to time. Photo submitted.

A pro-life club at the University of Victoria has filed a police report after three fetal models were stolen. Vandals also dumped used cat litter on their display. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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