DELTA

Deltaport Expansion Protest Takes to the Streets of Ladner

SandraCuffe — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:02:57 +0000

The unrelenting rain yesterday afternoon didn’t prevent people from participating in a lively rally and march against port expansion in the village of Ladner. More than 150 people of all ages took to the streets with picket signs, noisy kitchenware, and the Island’s famous giant salmon puppet.

Rally & March for the Fraser Delta

Relentless Rising — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:14:04 +0000

Sat Jun 16

city:

Ladner (Delta)

Venue:

Magee Park

Address:

Just south of Ladner Trunk Road & Arthur Drive, Delta, BC

Cost:

free

organizer contact:

cathwi -at- telus -dot- net

Link:

http://stopthepave.org/rally-and-march-fraser-delta-fundraiser-saturday-action-june-16

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Balaclava! VMC Broadsheet, issue 31

isaac — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:05:00 +0000

News and views from around Vancouver

The June issue explores anti-mining week, gentrification across the city including the Downtown East Side and introduces a roundup from Spartacus Books on new readings.

Click here for a PDF of the 31st Balaclava!

Files attached to this post:

balaclava31.pdf

South Fraser Protection Camp: Work Party this Saturday!

SandraCuffe — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:23:50 +0000

Subhead:

It takes a village to stop a freeway, come help build the village!

Sat Apr 30

city:

Delta

Venue:

South Fraser Protection Camp

Address:

10675 River Road

Cost:

Free! Bus tickets & Rides available.

organizer contact:

Stop the Pave: 604 355 2771, info@stopthepave.org

Map link:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=10675+river+road,+delta&aq=&sll=49.165157,-122.927106&sspn=0.006314,0.013797&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=10675+River+Rd,+Delta,+British+Columbia+V4C+2R1&ll=49.165865,-122.927098&spn=0.006314,0.013797&z=16&iwloc=A

Link:

http://stopthepave.org

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It takes a village to stop

History 'Up the Creek'

SandraCuffe — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:56:25 +0000

South Fraser Protection Camp speaks out for local sites, including historical co-operative cannery buildings

The rain subsided long enough for a few rays of sunshine to greet those chatting by the campfire Tuesday morning, the fifth day of the South Fraser Protection Camp established in Delta to obstruct the construction of the South Fraser Perimeter Road.

Where the Fraser River Flows: Snapshots from along the Blockaded Freeway Route

SandraCuffe — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:56:28 +0000

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Mother Earth Day Climate Justice Action

edoherty — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:19:09 +0000

Subhead:

Join the Wave Against the Pave!

Fri Apr 22

city:

Metro Vancouver

Venue:

Meet at Annieville Supermarket, 10996 River Road, Delta

Address:

Meet at Annieville Supermarket, 10996 River Road, Delta

Cost:

Free

Map link:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=10996,+River+Road,+Delta,+BC,+Canada&aq=&g=10997+River+Road,+Delta,+BC+V4C+2S3,+Canada&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=10996+River+Rd,+Delta,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia+V4C+7V8,+Canada&ll=49.169022,-122.915018&spn=0.001831,0.004823&t=h&z=18

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JOIN THE WAVE AGAINST THE PAVE!
As chainsaws roar and bulldozers get set to roll on the controversial $2 billion South Fraser Perimeter Road freeway (SFPR), join local residents and community groups to stand up for climate justice!

Group Hike on the South Fraser Witness Trail

badfreeway — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:04:26 +0000

Fri Nov 5

city:

Surrey

Venue:

South Fraser Witness Trail

Address:

168 St. & 108 Ave. (meet at bus stop)

Cost:

free

organizer contact:

604-588-4203 or witnesstrail -at- gmail dot com

Map link:

http://bit.ly/aXEEZG

witness trail.jpg

Link:

http://gatewaysucks.org/trail

When: Friday November 5, 3:15 pm

Where: 168 St. & 108 Ave. in Surrey (meet at bus stop - map: http://bit.ly/aXEEZG)

(The C74 bus runs direct to this location from Surrey Central Skytrain. Just get on the bus at 2:47 pm at Bay 12 under the tracks, and ask the driver to let you off at 168 St & 108 Ave. There is also parking available.)

Balaclava! VMC Broadsheet, issue 18

isaac — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:54:18 +0000

Solidarity with Tamil refugees, anti-Zionist picket, anti-mining protest and STIRs

The August 15-31 issue covers the demo in solidarity with Tamil refugees, follows the boycott by Boycott Israeli Apartheid Committee against the Zim shipping line, looks at the protest against local mining company Pacific Rim, and takes an in-depth look at Short Term Incentives for Rental as used by developers to maximize profit at the cost of the public.

Files attached to this post:

balaclava18.pdf

Anti-Israeli Apartheid Protest at Delta Docks

isaac — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:33:09 +0000

Delta - In the early hours of the morning, 46 Palestine solidarity activists allied with the Boycott Israeli Apartheid Committee (BIAC) set up an informational picket against the unloading of the flagship cargo carrier of the Israeli Zim shipping line.

Parks Not Freeways!

edoherty — Wed, 26 May 2010 22:21:45 +0000

More info at

http://www.livableregion.ca/blog/blogs/index.php/2010/05/26/video_aamp_m...

http://www.sunburyneighbourhood.ca/PressReleaseMay242010.pdf

Photos at http://picasaweb.google.ca/ejbaatz/VictoriaDayGardenParty#

Massive “Climate Action Now” Banner unfurled

badfreeway — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:02:21 +0000

DELTA, BC - GatewaySucks.org and the Council of Canadians (Delta/Richmond chapter) unfurled a massive banner today that reads "CLIMATE ACTION NOW" on land slated for freeway construction.

Massive “Climate Action Now” Banner unfurled

April 25, 2010

DELTA, BC - GatewaySucks.org and the Council of Canadians (Delta/Richmond chapter) unfurled a massive banner today that reads "CLIMATE ACTION NOW" on land slated for freeway construction.

Earth Action Week! April 18-26

badfreeway — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:12:47 +0000

Join the wave against the pave

A week of action to halt the Gateway megaproject and create a green and just future for our region.

Community banners resist government climate spin

b5baxter — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:56:15 +0000

Billboards modified overnight

Morning commuters were greeted with new messages along Gateway Program construction routes this morning.