Toronto police make third arrest in bike lane removal protest
The short version
- At least one person was arrested during a protest against the removal of bike lanes along Bloor Street West.
- Police laid charges against a second person involved in demonstrations against the bike lane removal.
- A 20-year-old from Toronto was charged in addition to two others arrested during the protest.
- Demonstrators blocked roadwork for a second day, prompting police response.
- Cycling advocates have vowed to continue protesting the removal of bike lanes.
What we don’t know yet
- The identity of the third arrested person is not specified.
- The specific charges against the individuals are not detailed.
- The outcome of the cycling advocates' petition to the Supreme Court is not reported.
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- Toronto Sun, right-leaningToronto police arrest a 4th person as bike lane protests continue in Etobicoke
- Toronto Star, left-leaningFourth arrest made amid ongoing Bloor bike-lane removal protests in Etobicoke
- CTV News, centreLocal MPP’s staffer threatened by resident over Toronto bike lane controversy
- National Post, right-leaningAnthony Furey: Ford, Bradford on the right side of the bike lane issue
- Toronto Star, left-leaningDoug Ford’s bike lane battle sparked behind-the-scenes commotion, records reveal
- CTV News, centreThird person arrested as Etobicoke bike lane removal protests continue
- CTV News, centreThird person arrested as Etobicoke bike lane removal protests continue
- Toronto Star, left-leaningToronto police make third arrest tied to bike lane removal protest
- CTV News, centreToronto voters remain split on bike lanes, new exclusive polling shows