Climate protestors shut down Burrard Bridge Saturday, 12 arrested
Posted July 24, 2021 6:32 pm.
Last Updated July 24, 2021 6:33 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — A climate protest organized by Extinction Rebellion closed the Burrard Street Bridge in Vancouver for over two hours Saturday.
Beginning at around 3 p.m., approximately 40 people blocked the intersection of Burrard Street and Cornwall Avenue, at the southern end of the Bridge.
10 brave rebels remain sitting on the intersection pic.twitter.com/jXGULQuQR6
— Extinction Rebellion Vancouver (@XRVancouverBC) July 24, 2021
In a statement released by the Vancouver Police Department, Constable Tania Visintin says the protest caused major traffic disruptions in both directions.
“VPD negotiators warned the group several times that they would be arrested if they continued to block access to the bridge.”
3:36 #VANCOUVER Group of demonstrators set up at Burrard and Cornwall. The Burrard Bridge is currently CLOSED in both directions. pic.twitter.com/tABf4pBTk3
— CityNews Vancouver Traffic (@CityNewsTraffic) July 24, 2021
Visintin confirms that 12 people were arrested for “intimidation by blocking a roadway.”
These brave rebels have decided to sit and be arrested for what they believe in. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/wL0rpzuH6n
— Extinction Rebellion Vancouver (@XRVancouverBC) July 24, 2021
Police say those arrested will likely be released to appear in court at a future date.
