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A year after millions of people across North America marched to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration, a large crowd braved a Saturday rainstorm to gather at Jack Poole Plaza in downtown Vancouver for the 2018 Women’s March.

The marchers — some in the pink “pussy hats” that became a symbol of resistance during the 2017 march — had different reasons for attending, but the American president is still top-of-mind.

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“It’s sad that someone with so much power can say such terrible things,” said Wendy Coulthard, who came from Maple Ridge for the march.

Julie Fraser was concerned about setbacks to women’s health and reproductive rights in the United States. Her father Art Fraser said he “felt ill” watching the events south of the border.

“We’re lucky to live in Canada, but we can’t take our rights for granted,” agreed their friend, Kelly Halfnights.