Termination of chess club in the Park Royal Shopping Centre in Vancouver sparks outrage.
The reaction was so vigorous that The West Vancouver Presbyterian Church is planning a protest of the decision on May 1.
After decades of playing chess in the Mall, the chess afficiandos will be forced to find a new home. Deemed as "loiterers," the players seem not to infringe on mall policies as they always use the food services there. In the past management has welcomed their presence, even installing chess tables for a fee.
In wake of the eviction, Management has offered $500 to help the group rent a community space. Nonetheless, other people chastise the decision and deem that they should not be kicked out in the first place.