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System change not climate change: What does it mean where the rubber hits the road?

edoherty — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:34:01 +0000

Occupy movement a challenge to (un)economic growth

The slogan “System change not climate change” is well known in Europe, and is becoming a central rallying cry in the growing global movement for climate justice. But to many people in North America, it is still an unfamiliar and even threatening slogan.

Victories over Ontario and BC Highways

edoherty — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 02:36:32 +0000

Fights Continue in Montreal and Vancouver

This week the government of Ontario cancelled the controversial $6 billion Niagara to Toronto freeway. A broad coalition of groups vigorously opposed the highway across the Niagara escarpment, and pushed for investment in transit and freight rail instead.

Glenrose Cannery After 1 Week of Vandalism by Government

edoherty — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:26:56 +0000

These photos taken on Sunday July 17 show the historic Glenrose Cannery, on the Fraser River in North Delta, after one week of demolishion by the Provincial Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. This vandalism is part of preparations for building the controversial South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) freeway, part of the Gateway freeway expansion program.

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

<< a bulletin from stopthepave.org >>

It takes a village to stop

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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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

Logging Proceeds in Surrey during Freeway Lawsuit

edoherty — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:05:03 +0000

If you have hiked along the South Fraser Witness Trail, you know what a beautiful place it is. It has now become a lot less beautiful as a systematic efforts proceeds to displace the endangered species such as Pacific Water Shrew and Red Legged Frogs, and trash their habitat.

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.

Greet The Torch in Delta

edoherty — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:31:58 +0000

Subhead:

Greenest Games or Freeway Olympics?

Tue Feb 9

city:

Delta BC

Venue:

Outside Delta City Hall

Address:

4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent

Cost:

free

Map link:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ladner+Exchange,+Delta,+BC+(Ladner+Exchange+-+Bus+Loop)&daddr=Delta+municipal+hall&geocode=CcjU76QZyX7XFewE7QIdYjiq-CFdfAN4og-xiw%3BFWj47AIdz0iq-CGvtqd2AHjcAA&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=0&dirflg=w&sll=49.086122,-123.060312&sspn=0.013547,0.037894&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17

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Link:

http://www.livableregion.ca/blog/blogs/index.php/2010/02/06/feb_9_delta_feb_12_vancouver_greenest_ga