Premier Tim Houston says blocking highways "is never acceptable" after protesters set up multiple blockades in reaction to an RCMP raid on an unregulated Indigenous cannabis shop in Cape Breton. After protesters blocked the highway with heavy equipment, officers abandoned seven RCMP vehicles and left on foot. Blockades of varying degrees were also reported on Highway 102 near Shubenacadie, Highway 105 at Whycocomagh and Exit 36B of Highway 104. A tractor blocks Highway 4 in the Potlotek First Nation on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Handout-Isaiah Bernard/The Canadian Press)Potlotek First Nation leaders said Saturday they don't condone vandalism and asked anyone with information related to the damaged vehicles to speak to authorities.

Source: CBC News April 05, 2026 19:44 UTC