Downtown Vancouver traffic blocked as Wet’suwet’en demonstrations continue

Following an overnight demonstration that shut down the intersection of Cambie and Broadway in Vancouver on Tuesday, activists are continuing protests through the downtown core today.

Vincent Plana/ Daily Hive

Vincent Plana/ Daily Hive

Vincent Plana/ Daily Hive

Vincent Plana/ Daily Hive

The demonstration is the latest in a series of actions across the country supporting Wet’suwet’en land defenders as the RCMP removes them from a pipeline construction route in northern BC.

This morning’s protests began in front of the Supreme Court at 800 Smithe at Hornby and has now moved to Granville Street.

#VanTraffic: Protestors are now marching northbound on Granville from Georgia. pic.twitter.com/qeRJa5mweZ

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) February 12, 2020

#VanTraffic: Protestors have stopped in the 600 block of Granville Street. Transit may be affected. @Translink pic.twitter.com/sXF0utmq2z

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) February 12, 2020

VPD is warning commuters of traffic and transit delays in the area.

Tuesday’s demonstration caused major delays for vehicles and transit, with bus wait times of more than 70 minutes.

• See also:
  • Demonstrators continue to shut down Broadway and Cambie late into Tuesday night
  • Cambie and Broadway intersection currently blocked by demonstrators
  • Multiple bus detours due to demonstration at Cambie and Broadway: TransLink