By KENDALL KING, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 9, 2022.
kking@medicinehatnews.com A Canadian Armed Forces warrant officer walking from Vancouver to Ottawa to protest mandatory vaccination requirements, arrived in Medicine Hat on the evening of April 7 and will proceed through the city, departing Saturday. James Topp began his campaign, #CanadaMarches, on Feb. 20 and expects to reach Ottawa by mid to late June. Topp, who is currently under military investigation regarding ties to the protests in Ottawa, reports he is on leave with the military due to his refusal to accept a COVID-19 vaccination. 4