21-03-2024 13:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca

N.L. plans to go ahead with budget as fishers gather for second day of protest

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A large crowd of Newfoundland and Labrador fish harvesters once again gathered outside the legislature Thursday morning, a day after shutting down the presentation of the provincial budget.
It was the second day of demonstrations after Wednesday’s chaotic conflict between police and protesters led to two people, including a police officer, being taken away on stretchers.
The provincial government has sent an email saying it intends to proceed with delivering
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