A new cherry tree was planted to replace the one that was removed in March 23, 2018. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

A new cherry tree was planted to replace the one that was removed in March 23, 2018. (Shannon Lough / The Northern View)

Web Poll: Are you happy with the federal government’s response to cutting down the cherry trees donated by Shotaru Shimizu?

The trees were chopped down on March 23.


READ MORE: History behind the cherry trees the feds cut down in Prince Rupert

RELATED: Government makes amends for chopped cherry trees


matthew.allen@thenorthernview.com
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