CN Rail has filed a lawsuit against protesters who allegedly blocked dozens of its trains in northern B.C. In February, anti-pipeline protesters blocking rail lines near Belleville, Ont., and New Hazelton, B.C., forced CN Rail to temporarily shut down parts of its network. Soon after the northern rail blockade ended, CN states that protesters gathered on its southern line near the Burrard track on Feb. 10. Houle noted there were more than 30 rail blockades in February, halting rail traffic in many parts of the country. In March, a report from the Parliamentary Budget Office said the series of rail blockades would leave a minimal dent in the pace of economic growth.

Source: CBC News April 30, 2020 23:18 UTC