RCMP Get New Luxury Cruise Ships for 2010
Sat, 01/29/2011 - 00:13 — Zig Zag
Olympics-Cruise ships set for security in 2010 Games
April 21, 2009 (Reuters) - Canadian police have struck a C$76 million ($61 million) deal with two units of cruise line operator Carnival Corp (CCL.N) to house security personnel during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
New Convention Centre Flooded by Broken Pipe
Sat, 01/29/2011 - 00:12 — Zig ZagVancouver's $900M convention centre flooded by broken pipe
A water leak at Vancouver's new convention centre has flooded two levels of the mammoth building, damaging the flooring and forcing 1,000 delegates of a Public Service Alliance of Canada convention out onto the street.
4-20 Anti-Olympic Actions
Sat, 01/29/2011 - 00:11 — Zig ZagRBC and GM Attacked in Vancouver - 420
[Published by anonymous, April 24, 2009, at www.ottawa.indymedia.ca]
Attacks on Olympic Sponsors
RBC and GM Attacked in Vancouver - 420
RCMP Maritime Security Plans for 2010
Sat, 01/29/2011 - 00:09 — Zig ZagMarine security plans for 2010 unveiled
By THE CANADIAN PRESS, Wed, April 29, 2009
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Marine security units will patrol waterways associated with the 2010 Olympic Games around the clock and will designate certain areas as restricted to the boating public.
Applications for Olympic Torch Just a Flicker
Sat, 01/29/2011 - 00:01 — Zig ZagApplications for 2010 Olympic torchbearers falling far short of '88 Games
Published Saturday May 9th, 2009
Stephanie Levitz, THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER, B.C. - It seems the attempt to light the Olympic flame in the hearts of all Canadians has so far produced only a flicker.
IOC Official Accused of Taking Bribe
Fri, 01/28/2011 - 18:09 — Zig ZagIIHF investigating president over kickback scheme
By Alan Adams, CBC Sports, Sunday, May 10, 2009
The International Ice Hockey Federation is investigating allegations of IIHF president Rene Fasel accepting kickbacks involving the IIHF's marketing partner and Fasel's childhood friend.
CFOX Crew Pose with Carol James
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 23:02 — Zig Zag
CFOX Crew Pose with Carol James
Carol James, head of the BC New Democratic Party, poses with DJ's from CFOX radio's Jeff O'Neil Show wearing their 'Resist 2010 Bitches' t-shirts. James' picture, which is posted on the party's Flicker site, has prompted calls for her to apologize by Liberal party members.
2010 System Failure
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 23:01 — Zig ZagTechnicians will keep computers running
Thousands of hours spent preparing for worst-case scenarios
By Jeff Lee, Vancouver Sun, May 12, 2009
For nearly seven years, Magnus Alvarsson has been working out every worst-case information disaster he can imagine for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
2010 RCMP Security Budget Kept Secret for 18 Months
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 22:59 — Zig Zag
2010 security costs concealed for 18 months
By BOB MACKIN, 24 HOURS, May 15, 2009
B.C. and federal government officials knew in July 2007 that the RCMP budget for securing the 2010 Winter Olympics would cost taxpayers at least $466 million.
Thought Police Working Overtime in Whistler
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 22:59 — Zig ZagThought police working overtime in Whistler
No2010 Victoria Prepares to Greet Torch Practise Run
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 22:58 — Zig ZagNo2010 Victoria Prepares to Greet Torch Practise Run
May 21, 2009 - 08:19 — no2010
NO 2010 VICTORIA: 3 HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK!
Check descriptions below for each No 2010 event/meeting this week:
1. Banner-making party for the Torch Practice Run - Wednesday, May 20, 5 pm
Olympic Reform Conference Picketed by Toronto Students
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 22:57 — Zig ZagU of T Part Time Students Union pickets Olympic Reform Conference
By John Bonnar | May 21, 2009. rabble.ca
Photos: http://johnb.smugmug.com/gallery/8264278_bmiNR#540785512_8GVLv
Anti-2010 Media Co-op to Launch this Summer
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 22:56 — Zig ZagAnti-2010 Media Co-op to Launch this Summer
[Please forward to interested people or relevant lists]
SUMMARY: to add your ideas for critical Olympics coverage and read what others have written, visit: http://mediacoop.ca/olympics/coverage
RBC Targetted by Anti-Olympic Protesters in Kingston, Ont.
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 22:56 — Zig Zag
RBC Targetted by Anti-Olympic Protesters in Kingston, Ont.
May 12, 2009. – With 9 months to go before the Vancouver Olympics, local anti-Olympic activists are stepping up their activities and taking on one of the biggest Olympic sponsors: Royal Bank of Canada.
Protesters Greet Olympic Torch Practise Run in Victoria
Wed, 01/26/2011 - 22:55 — Zig ZagPROTESTERS GREET “OLYMPIC TORCH PRACTICE RUN” IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA
“OLYMPIC TORCH” CONFRONTED BY ANTI-OLYMPICS PROTEST AT ROYAL BANK LOCATION
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