Canadians banned entry to Hong Kong for torch relay

At least seven activists, including two Canadians, have been banned entry to Hong Kong prior to the Olympic flame's return to Chinese soil after a turbulent 20-nation tour.

Two members of Students for a Free Tibet, who were planning to hold a news conference to coincide with the city's May 2 torch relay, were barred from entering Hong Kong upon their arrival.

In a news release, the group identified the two Canadians as Tsering Lama, 24, from Toronto, and Kate Woznow, 27, formerly of Vancouver.

Woznow, the campaign director for the group, told CTV's Canada AM she was pulled aside at customs and told she wasn't going to be allowed in.