News Release
Woman Arrested at Demonstration,
Bloor Street West and Royal York Road area
The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of an arrest made at a demonstration.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 3:10 p.m, police were in the area of Bloor Street West and Royal York Road for a demonstration.
It is alleged that:
- road work was underway to remove the curb barriers separating the bike lanes from the roadway
- protesters, including the accused, entered the bike lane
- the accused, who was using a wheelchair, positioned herself on one of the curb barriers, interfering with its removal
- officers directed the accused to leave the area multiple times, providing her with opportunities to comply, but she refused
- the accused subsequently exited her wheelchair and moved into the middle of the bike lane, further impeding the road work
- the accused was subsequently arrested
Aly Vanwyck-Smart, 24, of Toronto, has been charged with:
- Mischief – Interfere with the lawful use of property
- Obstruct Peace Officer
She is scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice,10 Armoury Street, on Friday, January 8, 2027, at 2 p.m., in courtroom 201.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3505 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.