April 28, 2024

Defence for Occupy Vancouver in city’s court injunction outlines arguments

The lawyer for one of the Occupy Vancouver protesters in the city's court action to evict tenters says he's focusing on homelessness. Speaking on CKNW’s The World This Weekend, Jason Gratl says the art gallery encampment is some protesters' only home. "The minister of housing has refused this year to fund homeless shelters and an adequate … [Read more...]

Waiting on a court injunction before Vancouver moves the Occupy tents.

  The city of Vancouver's waiting for a court injunction before moving in on Occupy Vancouver and removing the tents.  Mayor Gregor Robertson is being asked why are we waiting for an injunction when the city can move in any time it wants.  "Given the nature of the protests and given the volitility in other cities the city's … [Read more...]