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GroundWire | January 15

GroundWire Production — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 02:27:25 +0000

Security brings insecurity to uWinnipeg

This episode of GroundWire was produced by the GroundWire National Coordination Team in Montreal on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishnabee nations.

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Surveillance and Counter-surveillance Workshop

Zig Zag — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:08:07 +0000

Thu Feb 20

city:

Vancouver

Venue:

38 Blood Alley Square

Address:

38 Blood Alley Square

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

38bloodalley@riseup.net

Space Accessibiity:

It is wheelchair accessible.

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Link:

http://38bloodalley.wordpress.com/page/2/

A workshop on basic security and counter-surveillance methods for social movements facing state repression. Includes physical and technical surveillance, infiltrators and informants, and basic security guidelines for social movements.

CryptoParty Vancouver

infil00p — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:37:04 +0000

Sat Nov 3

city:

Vancouver

Venue:

Vancouver Hack Space

Address:

45 West Hastings Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

bowserj@paroxysms.ca

Space Accessibiity:

The space is not wheelchair accessible.

Link:

http://vancouver.hackspace.ca/wp/2012/10/29/crypto-party-november-3rd-7pm-till-late/

It seems that once again local police and state forces are collaborating to spy on everyone. Learn how to use complex mathematics to hide your identity and secure your communications online to prevent anyone who may wish to spy on you from being able to get that information without a fight.

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Party for the Planet? Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels, Free Speech, and Surrey Security

SandraCuffe — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:54:14 +0000

The Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels made a surprise appearance at Surrey Central on Friday afternoon for the opening day of the City of Surrey's 'Party for the Planet." Their presence was well-received by many local residents and families; however, the security forces and po

Crossing the Line: Introduction and Call for Stories

Andre Guimond — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:48:28 +0000

Cruel and disturbing behaviour at the Canadian border; my own story, and a request for yours.

After a long trans-Atlantic flight, saving a few minutes passing through customs seems like a great idea.

Who is Contemporary Security Canada?

Gwalgen Dent — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:16:59 +0000

And Just How Did They Get the G8/20 Security Contract?

Toronto - Who is Contemporary Security Canada and how did they get $100's of millions of G8/20 security contracts after forgetting to obtain an Ontario License to operate?

More importantly, why did their application for a license, which would normally take up tp 6 months to process, only take 4 days?

Police Visiting Toronto G20 Activists

Gwalgen Dent — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:40:14 +0000

‘Intimidation’ and ‘Harassment’ Claimed

Toronto- Activists protesting the G20 are claiming that numerous visits by police in recent weeks have involved intimidation and harassment.

According to multiple sources, in the last month police have visited university groups, political meetings, union offices and individuals involved in protesting the G20.

Police to receive "Olympic Legacies"

dawn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:37:14 +0000

Vancouver, Richmond police departments to move into Games related digs

As soon as the 2010 Olympic Games are over, the Vancouver Police Department will be moving in to a the facility now occupied by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (VANOC).

Defence Industry has its Sights on the Olympics

dawn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:48:40 +0000

A look at some of the companies cashing in on 2010 security spending

The security budget for the 2010 Olympics is upwards of $900 million, an amount that has generated criticism and backlash from Games opponents and cash-strapped Canadians alike.

GroundWire 2009 June 12 Edition

GroundWire — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:02:28 +0000

Grassroots news coverage from coast to coast to coast

GroundWire is a twice-monthly dose of grassroots independent journalism from the campus community radio sector of Canada.

This is the first bi-weekly edition of GroundWire, thanks to a grant from the Canadian Media Fund.

Presenting the June 12, 2009 Features:

- Akwesasne Mohawks stand off against the Canadian Border Services Agency | Laurin Liu (CKUT)

- Riot police evict squatters at the Autonomous Social Centre in Montreal | David Koch (CKUT)

- Toronto commemorates Injured Workers Day, June 1st | Krisitn Schwartz (CHRY)

- Opposition to the Alberta Tar Sands is on the rise | Chris Albinati (CKUT)

- Alberta continues to debate the controversial Bill 44 | Joe Burima (CJSW)

The following are the Headlines for June 12, 2009:

Stop the Raids campaign launched in Toronto. | Omme Rahemtullah (CHRY)

Montrealers called on the government to bring Abousfian Abdelrazik home. | Andrea Macnevin (CKDU)

We are looking for contributions for our next edition. Interested in participating? email news@ckdu.ca to find out how.

The June 12 edition of GroundWire was produced at the National Campus and Community Radio Conference in Montreal, June 8-13, 2009.

For more information, visit: groundwire.ncra.ca

Vancouver Island Hippies: Top 2010 Security Threat?

Zoe Blunt — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:42:16 +0000

Secret police want justice groups infiltrated

According to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, protestors are the number one security threat to the 2010 Games. So maybe that explains why officers with the Integrated Security Unit are running around Victoria trying to convince hippies to spy on each other.

But the cops may find that peaceniks and bohemians are too street-smart to play spy games. Vancouver Island long-hairs know better than to give information to police, especially when it’s obvious that no crime has been committed.

“I said to the officer, there’s no way I am going to snitch on my friends!” bookstore owner Robert Garfat tells me, a little indignantly.

The long-time Vancouver Island resident was shocked when he was approached earlier this month by RCMP constable Mike Smook of the Integrated Security Unit. Smook wanted information about Victoria’s No 2010 activists. But it’s not snitching, according to Smook – the police just want to use his eyes and ears.

Garfat was troubled by the encounter and unsure if he should tell others, but then made up his mind that people should know what the police are up to.

“My feeling is that we should say something because if they’re going out into the community trying to intimidate people and to try and co-opt people into becoming informants, that’s like Big Brother,” he says.

A second local activist — who asked not to be named — says the police have come to his door asking to speak to all the residents, as well as taking pictures of everyone who came and left the building.

“None of those questioned had any arrests or previous charges,” the young man says. “The cops friggin’ bothered us for no good reason other than owning literature that is in opposition to the Olympics.”

Others in the community have similar stories. According to several people who contacted us privately this week, the RCMP has succeeded in recruiting at least one informant – a child of 15. She has been cooperating with police for months, they said.