The Abbotsford Legion had to ask members of the public to watch their Remembrance Day ceremony via livestream at a local stadium due to dangers from an adjacent homeless encampment at city hall.

“It was hurtful that we couldn’t have it the full way,” Veteran Don Carlson to Global News.

“I understand, the tent people have issues, but I feel that we are being held to ransom, and it takes away the solemn feeling of this parade.”

In October, the B.C. Supreme Court sided with the City of Abbotsford in its plan to clear the city hall encampment, whic