Protesters say they have no plans to vacate Winnipeg landfill blockade
CTV
The deadline for a city order for protesters at the Brady Landfill to remove their blockade has come and gone, but the blockade remains as protesters say they are standing their ground.
The deadline for a city order for protesters at the Brady Landfill to remove their blockade has come and gone, but the blockade remains as protesters say they are standing their ground.
A large impassable blockade made up of tires and wooden planks blocks the entrance road at Brady Landfill. Behind it is the camp set up by protesters calling for action from the government to search for the remains of Indigenous women.
"Something had to be done," said Tre Delaronde, one of the protesters. "Obviously, we are all frustrated right now with the Government of Manitoba here."
Protesters tell CTV News they have no plans to vacate the site despite the city ordering them to clear the road by noon Monday.
"We had been hopeful and remain hopeful that the group gathered would restore access to the roadway. At this point today, it doesn't appear that's going to be the case," said Michael Jack, the chief administrative officer with the City of Winnipeg.
He said the city is now considering applying for a court injunction as early as Tuesday. Jack said a court injunction could allow police to remove protesters if the court decides it is an appropriate step.
The blockade began Thursday evening after Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said the province would not move forward with a search of the Prairie Green Landfill north of Winnipeg for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.
