Mounties make eight arrests, bringing total to 796, at blockades aimed at preventing old-growth logging
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.The Mounties have made another eight arrests as they enforce a B.C. Supreme Court injunction against blockades set up to prevent old-growth logging on southern Vancouver Island.
In a news release, the RCMP say protesters tried to dig trenches along the Granite Mainline Forest Service Road and parked vehicles to prevent officers from leaving but the shallow pits were refilled and automobiles were towed. They say several other people who did not want to be arrested drove away while two others locked themselves to the ground and were eventually removed by officers.Of the eight arrested Tuesday, one is a minor who has been arrested multiple times. Police say as a result, they are pursing a charge of contempt of court.In June, the B.C.
The Rainforest Flying Squad says little of the best old-growth forest remains in B.C. and the deferrals fall short of protecting what’s left. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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