'Water(loo) is rising': Demonstrators gather for climate rallies in Waterloo region
Waving signs and chanting, demonstrators gather in Waterloo and Cambridge
Large crowds gathered in Waterloo and Cambridge on Friday for local demonstrations of the Global Climate Strike.
In Waterloo, police estimated at least4,000 peoplegathered in uptown Waterloo, filling the square and even openings in the parking garage across the street.
Video from todays @CBCKW891 coverage of climate strike Waterloo pic.twitter.com/rb8DkREjjU
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"We are all in this together," "I'm sure the dinosaurs thought they had time, too" and "Water(loo) is rising" signs and banners bobbed in the crowd.
Chris Bell andhis wifeEmma Stewartbrought their baby daughter Hanna to the rally.
"There's nothing more important in the world than climate change right now. More important than any issue in the world and for her future. It's crucial," Stewart said.
"Just listen to the people here.We've all been let down. We all want our voices heard. We all have one goal, it's climate action."
Cambridge
People also gathered in Cambridge for the rally, which was organized by Glenview Park Secondary School student Gracie Hoffman.
She said students weren't going to the rally simply to skip school, which some critics have alleged.
"You can come for whatever reason you want to as long as you're there and you're listening and you're part of the conversation," she told CBC.
Today we stand with people across #watreg & the world in demanding action on the climate crisis. Food security for all isn't possible in a climate crisis. Let's work together to ensure our neighbours will always have clean & healthy food, air, & water. #climatestrikewr pic.twitter.com/TuvDovFlv8
—@CambFoodBank
Drumming for the climate at climate strike Waterloo pic.twitter.com/7DqNMFktev
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We were pleased to welcome the youth-led #ClimateStrike at City Hall today. Climate adaptation & action is a priority for our city. Learn more about our Climate Adaptation Action Plan here: https://t.co/sRIYaM0iqN #cbridge pic.twitter.com/WaAKwvp7Nh
—@cityofcambridge
Corrections
- An earlier version of this story used the incorrect last name for Emily Stewart.Sep 28, 2019 7:37 AM ET