Canada
First Nation blocks road to commercial traffi


The Ehattesaht First Nation in British Columbia has blocked a road to commercial traffic in protest of a logging company.

The band says Western Forest Products hasn't considered the impacts of using the road. Chief Ernie Smith also says the company needs to contract with Native-owned and local businesses.

The company says the band isn't worried about safety but money. Others worry that the blockade could affect other industries on Vancouver Island.

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Vancouver Island logging operations affected by road closures (CP 10/8)
First Nations blockade road through Zeballos (CBC 10/11)