Report Back on Calgary 'Spirit Train' Protest
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:10 — Zig ZagStop the 'Spirit' Train Calgary Action (Sept.27/08)
There were very few protestors, very few spectators, lots of volunteers and athletes, and tons of police, a fire truck, an ambulance, and the bands in the box cars.
Edmonton Steps Up to Confront 'Spirit Train'
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:09 — Zig Zag
Edmonton Steps Up to Confront 'Spirit Train'
Press Release:
Indigenous and local organizers confront the Olympic 'Spirit' Train.
Edmonton Report Back on Spirit Train Action
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:08 — Zig Zag
Protesters Educate & Agitate; Two Climb on Train to Hang 'Resist 2010' Banner
On September 29, 2008 around 30 protesters greeted the Canadian Pacific Railway “Olympic Spirit Train” as it brought its propaganda machine through Edmonton.
Sudbury, Ont. to Protest 'Spirit Train' on Oct. 11, 2008
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:07 — Zig ZagSudbury, Ont. to Protest 'Spirit Train' on Oct. 11, 2008
Communique:
*No Olympics on Stolen Land!*
BC Boosts Security with Video Surveillance Network
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:06 — Zig Zag
BC Boosts Security with Video Surveillance Network
Daily News Wednesday, October 01, 2008
BC Boosts Security with Video Surveillance Network
Mississauga Mobilizes to Mob on 'Spirit Train' Oct. 13
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:05 — Zig Zag
Mississauga Mobilizes to Mob on 'Spirit Train' Oct. 13
Press Release:
"DERAIL" THE SPIRIT TRAIN!
HBC's Olympics line falls flat
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:04 — Zig ZagHBC's Olympics line falls flat
The Globe & Mail
October 3, 2008
Marina Strauss
Norway Knows Not to Host 2018 Olympics
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:03 — Zig ZagMajority oppose a Winter Olympics in Tromsø
Aftenpolten, Oct. 3, 2008
A new public opinion poll indicates that boosters of a Winter Olympics in the far northern city of Tromsø in 2018 have little support from their fellow Norwegians.
Olympic Village Way Over Budget
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:02 — Zig Zag
Olympic Village way over budget
Athletes' housing already faces extra expenses of $60m to $65m
Katie Mercer, The Province; with files from reporter Kent Spencer
Published: Tuesday, October 07, 2008
CSIS/RCMP 'Probe' possible Olympic Threats
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:02 — Zig Zag
CSIS, RCMP launch probes against possible Olympic threats
Jeff Lee, Canwest News Service
Published: Wednesday, October 08, 2008, The Province
VANCOUVER- Security forces are predicting protests will escalate as the 2010 Olympics approach and have mounted a number of 'intelligence probes' to counteract threats.
Why Resist 2010? A Conference on the Vancouver Olympic Games
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:01 — Zig ZagWhy Resist 2010? A Conference on the Vancouver Olympic Games
Sunday Oct. 26, 2008
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
@ SFU Harbour Center, 515 W. Hastings, Vancouver BC
(near Waterfront Skytrain Stn.)
Montreal Ready to Welcome 'Spirit Train' Oct 18
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:00 — Zig ZagMontreal Ready to Welcome 'Spirit Train' Oct 18
NO OLYMPICS ON STOLEN NATIVE LAND!
STOP THE SHAME TRAIN!
Mexico: 40 Years After Olympic Massacre
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 18:59 — Zig Zag
Mexico: 40 Years After Olympic Massacre
Al Jazeera news:
Friday, October 03, 2008
12:56 Mecca time, 09:56 GMT
Mexico protesters clash with police
Activists are calling for an inquiry into the killings of 1968 student protesters [AFP]
Toronto Stop - DERAIL THE SPIRIT OF THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT TRAIN Monday Oct 13
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 18:58 — Zig ZagToronto Stop - DERAIL THE SPIRIT OF THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT TRAIN Monday Oct 13
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EMAIL NOONEISILLEGAL@RISEUP.NET FOR SEAT CONFIRMATION
OR AT COOKSVILLE STATION AT 1PM
2010 Security Costs Could Hit $1 Billion
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 18:57 — Zig Zag
2010 Olympic security costs could hit $1 billion, says minister
CBC News, Oct 10, 2008
The cost of security for the 2010 Winter Games could reach as high as $1 billion but B.C. will not be on the hook for the runaway costs, according to the provincial finance minister.
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