HST Protest

Members of a northwestern Ontario First Nation braved a briskwind and blocked the Trans-Canada Highway yesterday to protest the impending Harmonized Sales Tax.

Protesters from Pic Mobert waved aboriginal flags, anti-H-S-T signs and beat traditional drums near their traditional pow wow grounds about 20 kilometres west of White River.

Most of Ontario's First Nations are concerned the H-S-T will hike the cost of essentials like heat and hydro.

More highway slowdowns are planned by northwestern Ontario First Nations before the H-S-T kicks in July 1st.