climate protest

• Seven people arrested after climate activists marched on Lions Gate Bridge

  Vancouver police said approximately 50 protesters gathered near the entrance of Stanley Park and told officers they wanted to "occupy the bridge" in support of their cause.

  Environment

  May 4
• Six arrested following blockade of Cambie Bridge opposing old-growth logging

  The Vancouver sit-in to protest logging in old-growth forests is being organized by Extinction Rebellion, a group known internationally for its disruptive and theatrical protests. 

  Environment

  Mar 27
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• Vancouver teens stage ‘funeral for our future’ calling for climate change action

  The Sustainabiliteens protested the inaction of world leaders at the end of a two-week United Nations climate change conference in Madrid.

  Environment

  Dec 14, 2019
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• Delta mayor wants youth council to help create city’s climate change strategy

  George Harvie says he's looking at forming a Mayor's Youth Council, whose first task will be figuring out municipal strategies to address climate concerns. 

  Oct 27, 2019
• Extinction Rebellion climate protesters take over downtown Vancouver during rush hour

  Dozens of protesters took to the streets of downtown Vancouver during rush hour Friday evening to highlight the urgency of climate change action.

  Environment

  Oct 18, 2019
• Extinction Rebellion plans to shut down Vancouver traffic again Friday

  Motorists in downtown Vancouver are being warned to prepare for possible traffic trouble.

  Oct 17, 2019
• Quebec climate protesters disrupt traffic, swarming intersections

  Organizer Anne Rufiange tells The Canadian Press that she and others have been "treated like a bunch of extremists," but that "the science tells us the situation is extreme.''

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2019
• Quebec climate activists seek donations to help cover arrested protesters’ legal costs

  Extinction Rebellion Quebec says it is devoted to putting pressure on both the provincial and federal governments to adopt rigorous environmental policies.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019
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• VPD defends handling of day-long climate change protest on Burrard bridge

  'Our deployment levels and how we deploy our officers is different, and every situation merits its own response,' said VPD Sgt. Aaron Roed. 

  Oct 8, 2019
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• Climate change activists, demonstration takes over Bloor Viaduct in Toronto

  Extinction Rebellion Toronto will be gathering at around 8 a.m. in the area of Danforth and Cambridge avenues before protesters make their way onto the bridge.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2019