Protestors try to damper bridge announcement

Delta Optimist

It was supposed to be a celebration of the start of construction of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project but protestors had something else in mind.

Around three dozen opponents, including members of the Council of Canadians and Fraser Voices, were on hand at the Delta Fire Hall 4 in East Ladner Wednesday morning to make their presence loud and clear at the scheduled government announcement, which was to include a shovels-in-the-ground photo op for the media. …

The regional district and most other Lower Mainland mayors, including Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie, have voiced opposition to the $3.5 billion bridge plan. …

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