Imperial Metals granted interim injunction, Red Chris protesters celebrate

The company, Imperial Metals, asked the courts for an injunction to force the group to stop its protest.

On Wednesday, the courts agreed, but ruled the injunction would be only temporary and that it couldn't be enforced until Oct. 14.

Rhoda Quock, spokeswoman for the Klabona Keepers, called it an incredible victory, not only for those blockading, but for all indigenous nations facing similar situations.

"Everyone's just very happy, even though we still have to go to court yet, but it's still a win," she said. "The enforcement order wasn't granted. Before, when companies do that, they get granted the injunction and the enforcement order."

The court also ordered that the case must now be heard in Terrace, which will allow elders and youth to attend and prepare for the hearing, Quock said.