Police arrest four people at Vancouver Island logging blockade

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Police arrested four individuals while clearing a months-long logging blockade in Vancouver Island's Carmanah Valley, enforcing a court injunction. The blockade, established on the Walbran Forest Service Road, aimed to prevent logging trucks and protect ancient forests. The injunction was granted to Tsawak-qin Forestry Limited Partnership. Protesters had erected wooden sculptures. The Pacheedaht First Nation had previously denounced the blockade, which obstructed approved forestry activities.


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