Firefighters worked with Occupy protesters this morning to bring the tent city in line with safety bylaws and left some remaining work to be done by 4 pm. That deadline passed and officials say the work still isn't complete. The fire department’s assistant chief of operations, Joe Foster, says crews were pleased with this morning’s … [Read more...]
Occupy Vancouver marches downtown on housing
November 12, 2011 by
Occupy protesters are marching downtown on housing. Demonstrators are giving speeches and making only minor traffic disruptions. Stops include Coal Harbour, the Hotel Vancouver, the Woodwards building, the Pantages Theatre, and real estate marketer Bob Rennie's art gallery in Chinatown. The protesters have been working to comply with fire … [Read more...]
Waiting on a court injunction before Vancouver moves the Occupy tents.
November 10, 2011 by
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...]
Countdown underway at Occupy Vancouver site
November 10, 2011 by
As the clock ticks down to a Judge ordered deadline for the Occupy Vancouver protesters to be compliant to fire bylaws the fire department is getting ready. VFD spokesperson Gabe Roder says they are concerned about public safety and flammable materials in the tents, along with, "Our ability to get in and out of that site. As you are aware, we … [Read more...]
Occupy Vancouver lives on
November 10, 2011 by
The Occupy Vancouver movement will get to keep its encampment for another week. B.C. Supreme Court judge gave its lawyers more time to argue against the city’s application for an injunction to take down the tent city. Justice Anne MacKenzie said the three-day hearing will begin next Wednesday at 10 a.m. However, she did grant the city an … [Read more...]
A judge adjourns injuction hearing to remove Occupy Vancouver tent city.
November 9, 2011 by
A BC Supreme Court judge has given lawyers for Occupy protesters in Vancouver a week to prepare their defence against an injunction application by the city. Associate Chief Justice Anne Mackenzie says the injunction will now be heard next Wednesday at 10am. That hearing, aimed at giving city workers the power to dismantle the … [Read more...]
City prepares to end Occupy Vancouver: Sources
November 9, 2011 by
The Occupy Vancouver encampment could be gone by Thursday. Vancouver Police and city officials are apparently planning to begin removing the tents Thursday from the lawn of the Art Gallery regardless of whether an injunction's in hand from the courts. Details are still being worked out, but right now there are apparently plans for more than … [Read more...]
Vancouver Police warn peaceful occupy protesters to “get out.”
November 8, 2011 by
All peaceful protestors should leave the Occupy Vancouver tent city, that is the warning from Vancouver police. Police chief Jim Chu says his officers along with firefighters were assaulted and even bitten last night when the fire department moved in to put out a fire. When asked what preperations police are taking to remove the … [Read more...]
It might take more than one trip to court to remove Occupy Vancouver tents.
November 8, 2011 by
It may take more than one trip to BC Supreme Court before Occupy Vancouver tents can be removed by city staff backed up by police. According to a former police officer and security expert Leo Knight who says what might happen is the city will be granted its injunction today. He says the injunction will likely come with a deadline … [Read more...]
Occupy Vancouver digs in as city goes to court
November 8, 2011 by
The City of Vancouver will seek a court injunction today to take down the Occupy Vancouver tent city, but protesters say they’re not going anywhere. City manager Penny Ballem said yesterday the city will apply for the injunction at 2 p.m. at B.C. Supreme Court. If the injunction is granted, the tents outside at the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza … [Read more...]
