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.乌鸦传媒檚 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.

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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.

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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.

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It乌鸦传媒檚 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 isn乌鸦传媒檛 clear if the assault is connected to her role as the forestry minister.

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