Thousands of BC teachers, and their supporters, are staging a rally at the Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver. Those teachers go back to work tomorrow, but vow to keep fighting back against Bill 22. Teachers and their supporters have already heard from BCTF President Susan Lambert, who is essentially refusing to meet with Education … [Read more...]
Thousands rally in support of striking teachers
March 6, 2012 by
Thousands of teachers and their supporters have wrapped up a boisterous rally outside the BC legislature. The teachers are on day two of a three day walkout. The protestors carried placards saying things like "Kill Bill 22". BCTF President Susan Lamber calls the bill a "brutal" piece of legislation, and another indication of the arrogance of … [Read more...]
Prince Rupert rally protests Northern Gateway pipeline
February 4, 2012 by
Almost 2,000 people have taken to the streets of Prince Rupert to protest the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline. City councillor Jennifer Rice says residents and members of the Hartley Bay band are worried about possible oil spills. "Say no to having oil tankers here, super oil tankers in the north coast, because this doesn’t mesh with … [Read more...]
Jet fuel opponents set to rally
January 28, 2012 by
Richmond-area residents want a group of airlines designing a jetfuel pipeline out to YVR to hear their concerns. So they plan to hold a rally at an open house hosted by the airlines today. Carol Day is chair of the Vancouver Airport Pipeline Opposition for Richmond, or VAPOR. "We want the airlines to wake up, listen to the people and do the … [Read more...]
Vancouver rally marks one year since start of Egyptian uprising
January 21, 2012 by
About three dozen people rallied outside Vancouver’s main library to support the start of the Egyptian revolution on its one-year anniversary. "[We] are pretty much criticizing staff against the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. [We] are saying that [we] want the regime down, [we] want a civilian state, [we] don't want military rule. … [Read more...]
Rally against Tory Omnibus Bill
October 11, 2011 by
The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users is speaking out about the Conservative Government's proposed Omnibus Crime Bill. VANDU's Aiyannas Ormond says the legislation would only send more people to prison, while the government could be spending money on housing and education, "They play well as political rhetoric and certainly, the Conservatives … [Read more...]
