Report Back on Calgary 'Spirit Train' Protest

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:10

Stop 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'

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:09

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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:08

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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:07

Sudbury, Ont. to Protest 'Spirit Train' on Oct. 11, 2008

Communique:

*No Olympics on Stolen Land!*

BC Boosts Security with Video Surveillance Network

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:06

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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:05

Mississauga Mobilizes to Mob on 'Spirit Train' Oct. 13

Press Release:

"DERAIL" THE SPIRIT TRAIN!

HBC's Olympics line falls flat

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:04

HBC's Olympics line falls flat

The Globe & Mail
October 3, 2008
Marina Strauss

Norway Knows Not to Host 2018 Olympics

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:03

Majority 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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:02

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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:02

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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:01

Why 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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:00

Montreal Ready to Welcome 'Spirit Train' Oct 18

NO OLYMPICS ON STOLEN NATIVE LAND!
STOP THE SHAME TRAIN!

Mexico: 40 Years After Olympic Massacre

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 18:59

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

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 18:58

Toronto Stop - DERAIL THE SPIRIT OF THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT TRAIN Monday Oct 13

MEET AT 12NOON !SHARP!
CORNER OF FRONT AND BAY/YORK (south-west corner)
FREE TRANSPORTATION
EMAIL NOONEISILLEGAL@RISEUP.NET FOR SEAT CONFIRMATION
OR AT COOKSVILLE STATION AT 1PM

2010 Security Costs Could Hit $1 Billion

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 18:57

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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