Around 170 people of all ages participated in a A First Nations Rising rally held April 20 in Williams Lake to protest Taseko Mines Ltd.’s proposed New Prosperity Mine project in the Chilcotin. Participants marched peacefully through downtown, ending up at Boitanio Park to hear speeches and watch youth performances.

Around 170 people of all ages participated in a A First Nations Rising rally held April 20 in Williams Lake to protest Taseko Mines Ltd.’s proposed New Prosperity Mine project in the Chilcotin. Participants marched peacefully through downtown, ending up at Boitanio Park to hear speeches and watch youth performances.

Locals participate in mine protest rally

Around 170 people took to the streets of Williams Lake Saturday to protest the proposed New Prosperity Mine.

  • Apr. 22, 2013 11:00 a.m.

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