Protesters rally outside of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston’s first stop on his state of the province tour at the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce event in Wolfville last week. A man charged with intimidating the premier has been released on bail. Photo by Kirk Starrat /Valley Journal AdvertiserArticle contentA man charged with intimidation and other offences after protesters surrounded Premier Tim Houston’s vehicle and the windshield was smashed last week has gotten bail.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentJacob Victor Stephen Smith, 19, of Kentville is charged with intimidation of a justice system participant, two counts of intimidation and one of mischief.Article contentArticle contentAfter a two-hour show-cause hearing Tuesday, Judge Angela Caseley gave her decision Wednesday.Article contentArticle contentEvidence from the hearing cannot be reported because of a publication ban.Article contentSmith is free on $5,000 bail put up by his mother, with several conditions:Article contentKeep the peace and be of good behaviourReside with his mother at her home in LawrencetownRemain in the provinceHave no contact with the premier or any member of his office and not be within 50 metres of Houston’s residence, constituency office, the legislature, One Government Place and any homes, school or workplace of any members of Houston’s familyNot go to any event or gathering the premier is attendingNot possess any weaponsArticle contentHe will be under house arrest and cannot leave the property except for medical emergencies, attending appointments with his lawyer or going to court with his mother or father, and directly travelling to and from work.Article contentArticle contentHe must report to the Bridgetown RCMP office daily. Smith will return to court Sept. 8.Article contentArticle contentSmith was charged in connection with an incident at Acadia University after the premier spoke at a chamber of commerce event. It was the first stop on a “state of the province” tour, during which Houston is speaking about the economic future of the province and his party’s budget decisions.Article contentSeveral people with issues with those and other decisions by the provincial government gathered at Acadia to voice their displeasure. When Houston was trying to leave, some in the crowd became unruly. Protesters surrounded Houston’s car, pushing and banging against it, and the windshield was smashed.Article contentRCMP escorted Houston back inside a university building before taking him away in a police vehicle.Article contentArticle content
Kentville man charged with intimidating premier after windshield-smashing incident released on bail
