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RCMP overrun the Fairy Creek logging blockades, arrest dozens of protesters

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, with contributions by Anastasia Avvakumova.

RCMP attempts to enforce the court injunction against logging protests at Fairy Creek ramped up on Aug 9.

In a press release issued later that day, the RCMP confirmed there were 33 arrests. There were another 23 more on Tuesday, Aug. 10 and 17 on Wednesday, Aug.11. The total number of arrests since the police action began last summer, was cited in the latter press release as 597.

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Public events on the menu

CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A month into BC’s phase 3 of re-opening, locals and visitors to Cortes Island are able to enjoy well-loved perennial as well as brand new reasons to gather.

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