BC's highest court has reserved judgment on the appeal of an anti-abortionist convicted of violating a so-called bubble zone outside a Vancouver health clinic. Cecelia von Dehn was arrested for breaching the Access to Abortion Services Act in June of 2009. At the time, she was demonstrating outside the Everywoman's Health clinic at Commercial and … [Read more...]
Local aboriginal activist hopes Harper is sincere about meeting with hunger-striking chief
January 4, 2013 by
A local organizer with the Idle No More movement says she is pleased Prime Minister Stephen Harper has agreed to meet with First Nations' leaders next Friday. "It’s about time. Historically, we've learned that there's always purpose behind any agreements between the government and indigenous people." Kat Norris, an organizer of an upcoming … [Read more...]
BC Pot Activist predicts mixed results for U-S legalization vote
November 4, 2012 by
Marijuana activist Jodie Emery is predicting Washington State will vote in favour of legalizing pot. In addition to casting their ballots for President, voters in that state, Oregon and Colorado will vote Tuesday on whether to legalize and regulate pot. "Well, I think Washington State will pass. The public and political support is very … [Read more...]
Marijuana activist Dana Larsen granted initiative petition by Elections BC
September 20, 2012 by
Elections BC has granted another initiative petition but don't expect to see anyone out gathering signatures. The petition to amend the police act was granted to Dana Larsen but he says they were just practicing. "We have been going back and forth with Elections BC with different variations on the legislation trying to find something … [Read more...]
Jim Green remembered as passionate activist
February 29, 2012 by
Former Vancouver city councillor Jim Green died at the age of 68 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday surrounded by family members, according to a statement released by Mayor Gregor Robertson’s office. “Jim’s record was one of consistent and tireless activism for social justice, … [Read more...]
Vancouver activist, city councillor Jim Green dies
February 28, 2012 by
Former Vancouver city councillor Jim Green has died at the age of 68 after losing his battle with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday surrounded by family members. “Jim's record was one of consistent and tireless activism for social justice, democracy, the arts and the shaping of a fair, inclusive and … [Read more...]
Former city councillor and DTES activist Jim Green is battling cancer.
February 15, 2012 by
The family of former councillor and downtown eastside activist Jim Green is asking for privacy after Green was diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is terminal and Green's family is devestated as they rally around the former civic politician. The family through city hall is asking the media to respect their privacy during this very … [Read more...]
B.C. activist calls for release of giant crocodile
September 16, 2011 by
Surrey animal-rights activist Ashley Fruno is urging the Philippine government to free a 21-foot-long giant crocodile suspected of killing two people captured earlier this month. The one-tonne male saltwater crocodile nicknamed Lolong was caught on Sept. 3 in the town of Bunawan, on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. Town officials are … [Read more...]
