Direct Action

Another Kiewit Truck Swallowed By Fire

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 00:09

Another Kiewit Truck Swallowed By Fire

In the early morning of Tuesday, July 22nd 2008 a truck belonging to Peter Kiewit and Sons, parked off of Victoria Drive [Vancouver], was lit on fire. Kiewit is making a(nd) killing off of the development of the Sea to Sky Highway.

Anti-2010 campaign escalating?

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 00:08

Anti-2010 campaign escalating?

What do bank windows, “Welcome to Vancouver” signs and a construction truck have in common?

10 Windows of an RBC on Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver) Smashed

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 00:07

10 Windows of an RBC on Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver) Smashed

Vancouver: Action Blocks PNWER Summit Boat Tour!

Submitted by Zig Zag on Mon, 02/14/2011 - 00:06

Vancouver: Action Blocks PNWER Summit Boat Tour!

No Smooth Sailing for PNWER Elites: Marina Entrance Blocked by Activists A group of activists blocked access to the Westin Bayshore marina on Wednesday July 23 [2008] to protest the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) summit.

McDonalds attacked in Guelph, Ontario

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/13/2011 - 23:57

McDonalds attacked in Guelph, Ontario

On the afternoon of August 24 [2008], a McDonalds was attacked in Guelph Ontario. We cemented shut the pipes, disabling the toilet in the bathroom stall. We were inspired by a similar action in Victoria, BC on May 31 carried out against McDonalds because of their involvement in the 2010 Olympics.

Santa Cruz, California, McDonalds Attacked

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/13/2011 - 23:56

Santa Cruz McDonalds Attacked

by not lovin' it
Monday Aug 25th, 2008

Vandals Cover Olympic Clock in Paint

Submitted by Zig Zag on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 01:02

Olympic vandals paint themselves into hot water

CTV News, Aug. 28 2008, Darcy Wintonyk, ctvbc.ca

A group of vandals have hit Vancouver B.C.'s Olympic Countdown Clock.

Police spokesperson Jana McGuinness says just after midnight Thursday they received a call that three people had doused the clock with white paint.

Protesters Disrupt "Spirit Train" Sendoff - Two arrested, festivities cancelled

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:18

Protesters Disrupt "Spirit Train" Sendoff - Two arrested, festivities cancelled

September, 2008

The Dominion - http://www.dominionpaper.ca
by Dawn Paley

Mission Accomplished: 'Spirit Train' Launch Disrupted!

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:16

Mission Accomplished: 'Spirit Train' Launch Disrupted!

The official launch of the CP 'Spirit Train' from Port Moody, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) was successfully disrupted by up to 75 protesters, who took over the front of the stage area holding banners and drowning out event performers and MC's with megaphones, foghorns, pots & pans, and chan

OLYMPIC SPIRIT TRAIN SUCCESSFULLY DISRUPTED!

Submitted by Zig Zag on Sun, 02/06/2011 - 19:15

OLYMPIC SPIRIT TRAIN SUCCESSFULLY DISRUPTED!

A more complete reportback is forthcoming, however some basic news,updates, and photos are compiled below.

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