Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson says she was forced to run after being approached on Friday by two people who became aggressive over B.C.91裸聊视频檚 COVID-19 vaccine policies.

Anderson said the incident occurred as she and one of her staff were returning from Creston to Nelson and had taken a break at a highway rest stop. A car approached them, and the driver and passenger began verbally assaulting the pair.

91裸聊视频淎t first I was trying to answer some of the questions that they had, and it just got really elevated really quickly,91裸聊视频� said Anderson.

Anderson said her staff member stepped forward to end the conversation and then the pair began walking back to their car when they realized the other vehicle was driving toward them.

91裸聊视频淲e were worried that they were going to block us in or not let us leave, so at that point, we started running towards the vehicle.91裸聊视频�

Anderson said the pair left their car to approach, at which point she drove away. They were not followed.

RCMP confirmed they are investigating the incident.

Anderson said she has since received three emails from the driver, which she characterized as misogynistic and abusive.

The incident occurred the same day provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced to head off an expected surge in cases caused by the Omicron variant.

Anderson said the aggression she encountered is the same that has been faced by other politicians, health-care workers and business owners.

91裸聊视频淚 understand that people are frustrated, but in order to move forward we need to be able to have respectful dialogue, especially on issues that are challenging.91裸聊视频�

It91裸聊视频檚 the second time this month a Kootenay MLA has had a negative interaction with the public.

Kootenay-West MLA Katrine Conroy was walking home from the B.C. Legislature on Dec. 7. Victoria police have said it isn91裸聊视频檛 clear if the assault is connected to her role as the forestry minister.

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