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Toronto police arrest protester over lane removal protest

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC · How we work

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Toronto police arrested a protester near Bloor Street West and Lothian Avenue at 3:15 p.m. Thursday.
A 25-year-old Hamilton woman was charged with mischief, obstruction and interference under $5,000.
A 20-year-old Toronto man was charged with mischief, property use and theft under $5,000.
Work resumed Wednesday under police protection after cyclists delayed lane removal Tuesday.
The province says removal will ease traffic congestion, while cyclists say it makes roads unsafe.

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Toronto police arrested a protester near Bloor Street West and Lothian Avenue at 3:15 p.m. Thursday.
A 25-year-old Hamilton woman was charged with mischief, obstruction and interference under $5,000.
A 20-year-old Toronto man was charged with mischief, property use and theft under $5,000.
Work resumed Wednesday under police protection after cyclists delayed lane removal Tuesday.
The province says removal will ease traffic congestion, while cyclists say it makes roads unsafe.