The Juno Awards was marked scandal
The activist's action attracted the public's attention to climate crisis
The music industry's most prestigious awards, the Juno Awards, were presented in Canada. Avril Lavigne won TikTok Juno Fan Choice. During her speech an environmental activist unexpectedly took the stage.
Vancouver resident Casey Heatherly, 37, appeared in public half-naked. Her body was scrawled with callings to "stop cutting down old trees" and "save the greenbelt". It action instantly became breaking news.
Mischief or activism
A Vancouver woman charged with mischief after a disruption at the Juno Awards is unapologetic about her public protest that garnered headlines around the world. "We wanted to start off with a big bang, and I think we achieved that goal," the detainee said in an interview outside the courthouse. She said she is part of a group called On To Ottawa that will go to the nation's capital in April to demand a citizens' assembly for climate action. The next court hearing is scheduled for April 5.
"I low-key, in my heart of hearts, hoped that she would be punk rock, girl power, give me the mic or something, but I don't think it could have gone any better," she said.
What is the Green Belt
The Greenbelt is a protected area of green space, farmland, forests, wetlands, and watersheds, located on Ontario. According to the Greenbelt Foundation, the Greenbelt includes 2,000,000 acres of land. These areas have been protected as a natural area since 2005. The main goal is to prevent the loss of farmland and limit urban sprawl.
In November, Ontario announced plans to allow for 7,400 acres of the protected Greenbelt to be developed into housing. The move has sparked backlash from opposition parties and environmental advocates.
The Greenbelt is not the only natural area in need of protection. Previously, the legendary Neil Young stood up for the forests of British Columbia.
