extinction rebellion

• 6 arrested after old-growth activists block Ironworkers bridge, Highway 1 during rush hour

  Protesters blocked all southbound lanes along the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing just before 8 a.m. at the south end of the bridge, near the McGill Street exit.

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  Feb 1
  
• Protesters acquitted of charges stemming from sit-in at N.S. forestry offices

  "It's written into the law. It's kind of shocking they charged us with a law that says right in it that it's a right to protest," said Eleanor Kure.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2021
  
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• One arrested after Vancouver climate protest shuts down intersection

  Climate activists Extinction Rebellion says 'arrests are expected' as a part of an act of civil disobedience to raise awareness of the climate crisis in Vancouver on Saturday.

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  Sep 25, 2021
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• Four arrested at Vancouver climate march

  Saturday's demonstration was part of the launch of a national campaign to highlight environmental issues, with concurrent protests in several other Canadian cities.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2021
• 12 arrested after climate protest shuts down Vancouver bridge

  Demonstrators say governments have failed to treat climate change as an emergency, contrasting action on the file to the sweeping and disruptive measures taken to address COVID-19.

  Environment

  Jul 24, 2021
• Old-growth logging opponents blockade major Vancouver intersection

  Demonstrators with the group Extinction Rebellion marched from Vancouver City Hall to Broadway and Cambie streets, with the plan of disrupting traffic "indefinitely."

  Environment

  Jun 12, 2021
• Climate activists blockade Vancouver’s Granville Street Bridge for 5 hours

  The group's demands to government include an immediate halt to the loss of biodiversity and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2025.

  Environment

  May 2, 2021
• Climate activists embark on a four-day protest in B.C., say more actions on the way  

  The group is also planning a weeklong campaign starting May 1 that will include blocking streets and bridges.

  Environment

  Apr 16, 2021
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• 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, 2021
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• Hundreds gather in Montreal to mark Global Day of Climate Action

  Activists shared four demands for politicians, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and status for all migrants and refugees.

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2021