The trial for members of the Protect NL group involved in a protest outside Confederation Building last year began in provincial court this morning.

There was an immediate flood of emotion in the courtroom as a foggy video of the protest, and resulting arrests, was played for the judge.

Indigenous drumming and singing can be heard as police lay a ladder against the side of the large, colourful boat parked in the lot outside the main entrance on November 14th of last year.

Protect NL had been railing against the quick pace of wind development in the province, using the boat to garner attention and support.

A security manager said it had been dropped off and left on a flatbed trailer, saying the key concern was that it was taking up several parking spaces, but also the safety and stabili

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