Occupy Vancouver Protesters

[malHOEtra]

dumb

[MANGO]

They're primarily against social and economic inequality, corporate greed, and the corrupting influence of corporate money and lobbyists on government and democracy. The fact that you're unaware of this should make it clear to you why that protestor was not happy with the CTV news crew. Like pretty much all the corporate media out there, they're not interested in quality ethical journalism. They come in with a preset agenda and ignore the reasons why the event is even happening in the first place.

[Common sense]

Which is why they show that guy being an idiot and don't spend anytime with any educated people.

[MANGO]

It's not like CTV was interviewing the idiot...he took it upon himself to interfere with the broadcast and make a mockery of himself

[Wetcoaster]

Then why didn't they edit it out, and re-shoot the segment.

[MANGO]

It was a live report. The story was aired first, then Mi-Jung Lee went to wrap up the piece. Most other segments are done the same way.

Here's an example:

[Common sense]

Then why didn't they edit it out, and re-shoot the segment.

[hockeyfan87]

Theres a difference between believing in something and being a professional protester.

[Wetcoaster]

Some OV protesters are vowing not to move the tents and their belongings pursuant to the BC Supreme Court injunction and enforcement order and say they will "peacefully resist". Looks like arrests and being brought before Justice McKenzie on contempt of court charges. They will have a warm place to sleep and be fed I suppose.

Members of Occupy Vancouver vow they will peacefully resist a B.C. Supreme Court injunction handed down Friday ordering the closure of the tent city at the Vancouver Art Gallery by Monday afternoon.

“This is a change in system,” said Casey Wood, 22. “If we fully abide by their rules, what change are we really causing? But it will be peaceful. You can resist in a peaceful way. It doesn’t always have to include violence.”

The injunction came after three days of legal arguments.

Associate Chief Justice Anne MacKenzie found the city trespass bylaw was breached and ordered Occupy Vancouver participants to remove all tents and structures at the art gallery plaza by 2 p.m. Monday.

“I’m disappointed,” protester Sean O’Flynn-Magee said outside of court after the judge’s ruling.

“She had the opportunity to be part of the change and she chose to maintain an unsustainable status quo,” he said of the judge.

O’Flynn-Magee was named as a defendant in the city’s application for an interim injunction to shut down the encampment, which began Oct. 15.

Like Wood, Christopher Lutwick, 29, anticipated peaceful resistance.

“I know people are going to sit down and have a peaceful protest — not move,” he said.

“I think it would have looked really good for whoever the mayor is going to be if we had Vancouver as the longest running [Occupy protest] to show how open-minded everybody is.”

Defence lawyer Michael McCubbin had asked the judge if she could delay enforcement of the injunction for up to five days to allow occupiers to remove their belongings and take down structures.

“Five days is far too long,” said the judge and granted participants about 72 hours.

After Monday’s deadline, police can arrest those who don’t comply with the court order.

Those who refuse will be cited for criminal contempt of court and will have to appear before the judge for sentencing.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson said earlier this week he wants the tent city gone by Grey Cup weekend, which is a week away.

The mayor said he doesn’t want to issue an ultimatum but wants Occupy Vancouver to end peacefully.

On Friday, Robertson said he is confident the group will comply.

“We expect that the encampment will be ended peacefully and respectfully,” Robertson said. “We have our city’s fire, housing and engineering staff on site through the weekend, to Monday afternoon, to assist the protesters in finding housing, if that’s required, and also to help take down structures and help clean up the site.”

“We fully expect people to comply with the Supreme Court injunction and to pack up their gear peacefully by Monday afternoon.”

Robertson would not comment on what the city would do if the protesters did not comply.

“There are very significant consequences to defying a Supreme Court injunction, so we’re expecting that people will go pack their gear and go and we won’t have issues on Monday.”

“I don’t think it really has any connection to the civic election. Our focus ... and my focus as mayor, has been to seek a peaceful resolution to this, and that’s why we have sought a Supreme Court injunction. It’s good I see we have that now. We have the weight of the courts behind in achieving a peaceful resolution to this.”

On Friday after the judge granted the injunction, lawyer Jason Gratl asked for a short adjournment to allow the city to check whether emergency shelters have been opened for homeless people camping at Occupy Vancouver “so people don’t freeze to death.” The lawyer pointed out that it snowed overnight on Thursday. City lawyer Iain Dixon said the city has emergency shelters open.

The judge’s ruling was met with some anger from Occupy Vancouver protesters in court for the ruling.

“This is bogus,” said one man as he stormed out.

The judge warned protesters to remain quiet or they would be escorted from court by sheriffs.

Ten sheriffs were inside providing security, with another dozen waiting outside the courtroom.

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Occupy+Vancouver+slated+Monday/5734002/story.html#ixzz1eBEPKAV3

[Sharpshooter]

Wet are you suggesting that the peacefully arrested protestors wouldn't have had " a warm place to sleep and be fed", otherwise?

Is this just a general observation or a comment to speak to their intent and motivations?

[DonLever]

<br />Which is why they show that guy being an idiot and don't spend anytime with any educated people.<br />

[Wetcoaster]

Wet are you suggesting that the peacefully arrested protestors wouldn't have had " a warm place to sleep and be fed", otherwise?

Is this just a general observation or a comment to speak to their intent and motivations?

[Wetcoaster]

Unlike the judge who issued the injunction against the Occupy Vancouver campers, the injunction against Occupy Victoria did not have an enforcement order so if Occupy Victoria protesters refuse to comply the City of Victoria will have to go back to court.

Just a handful of Occupy Victoria protesters plan to stay in Centennial Square, in the city's downtown, despite a ruling from the B.C. Supreme Court that campers remove their tents by 7 a.m. Saturday.

There were seven tents still standing by 9 a.m., but most of those were expected to be gone soon, according to the remaining protesters.

Justice Terrence Shultes did not give the city the authority to remove the encampment, expecting protesters to leave on their own. Should anyone leave their tents up, the city will apply for an enforcement order on Monday, according to Mayor Dean Fortin.

Joseph Reville said he will keep a tent erected “until the bitter, bitter end,” but the makeshift community that took over the square on Oct. 15 has all but disappeared.

“If there’s only one or two (tents) left, that’s good news,” Fortin said in an interview. “The city has been peaceful and pragmatic and to a certain extent so have the occupiers.”

Some people involved in the Occupy Victoria movement say they will regroup and come up with a new approach.

“Instead of focussing on keeping our presence in the square, we can now . . . take all that focus and move it toward direct action, planning rallies, and doing outreach,” said Anuska Nagji.

Reville also has plans to sustain the movement. He and several others have created a new Victoria Occupied profile on Facebook in an effort to show that they are not going away.

“It’s meant to perpetuate the ongoing demonstration and that’s going to include a lot of flash mobs and possibly legal, permitted assemblies,” he said.

Jon Dowdall slept in a tent at the square last night and plans to stay, but he does not know how long he will keep his tent up.

He supports the ongoing movement as well and would like to see ensure that protests and events continue. He went to the Fernwood neighbourhood this week to attend a scheduled camp-out there, but “no one was there,” when he arrived.

“I found out later that that somebody canceled it an hour before.” he said.

“They’ve been talking about flash mobs for over a week. They should just do them. Stop talking about it and do it.”

Occupiers planned to hold a rally in Centennial Square Saturday at noon.

http://www.theprovince.com/travel/Occupy+Victoria+regroup+online+after+eviction/5738737/story.html

[Wetcoaster]

It seems the Occupy movement is winding down in Canada.

By Sunday night, another of Canada's Occupy encampments - many of which recently have been forced to fold - may become vacant.

Occupy Edmonton protesters who defy an 11 p.m. Sunday deadline to leave a downtown lot will be “subject to removal by lawful means,” according to a letter sent Saturday afternoon by the corporate owner of the land.

The notice informs Occupy Edmonton demonstrators that Melcor Inc., will file a complaint with the city and ask that Edmonton police officers help with the eviction. The letter includes a provision to defer any actions if the demonstrators agree to submit a plan to dismantle their site.

The Occupy movement has already faded in several western Canadian cities. Protesters in Vancouver have been given a Monday deadline to shut down their tent city. Camps in Regina and Victoria have been dismantled, while demonstrators in Calgary are vowing to remain in Olympic Plaza.

Encampments in Montreal and in Quebec City have been dismantled, leaving a handful of protesters with no permanent structures to “occupy.”

In Toronto, Justice David Brown will rule Monday whether Occupy protesters must remove their encampment from St. James Park, located minutes from the city’s financial district. At issue is whether the city, which has issued trespass notices to protesters, risks violating their charter freedoms by ending the group’s month-long stay.

Earlier this month, police in London, Ont., became the first in Canada to forcefully evict a group of Occupy protesters.

In the reasons for the notice, Melcor cites “public health and safety,” as well as potential liability issues from unauthorized use of its downtown Edmonton land. The company says it will help store property in a location specified by the group “to the extent reasonable,” and will work with social agencies to ensure everyone receives safe accommodation.

In response to the notice, Occupy Edmonton created an online petition and posted plans for a general assembly Saturday evening. By late afternoon, the petition had more than 3,500 signatures.

“This is just another blatant example of corporations . . . trying to shut the constitutional right of free assembly,” said Mahad Mohamed, a spokesman for Occupy Edmonton.

Police and the fire department have told protesters the camp passes safety standards, Mohamed said.

Occupy Victoria’s encampment has shrunk considerably, dwindling from about 80 tents at its peak to just 12. The largest exodus began Friday after a ruling from the B.C. Supreme Court that ordered campers to remove their encampment by 7 a.m. Saturday.

A handful of Occupy Victoria protesters said it planned to disregard the order and remain in the square, but that action could be short-lived. The city plans to apply for an enforcement order on Monday, which could give police and bylaw officers the authority to remove what’s left of the largely dismantled makeshift community.

About 50 protesters attended a noon rally Saturday, listening to several speakers, who talked about the strength of the international Occupy movement and how its message can continue despite losing physical spaces in cities around the globe.

http://www.canada.com/news/Occupy+movement+losing+ground+across+Canada/5739098/story.html#ixzz1eECHbuOt

[Sharpshooter]

I don't think they've been galvinized as much as the ones in the U.S have.

To be honest things are a little less crappy here than down south. Not to say there aren't things that can't be improved big time for the middle class, students, the poor, small business, the economy, equality, etc etc.

It'll take just one spark.

[Satan's Evil Twin]

I don't think they've been galvinized as much as the ones in the U.S have.

To be honest things are a little less crappy here than down south. Not to say there aren't things that can't be improved big time for the middle class, students, the poor, small business, the economy, equality, etc etc.

It'll just one spark.

[Sharpshooter]

Harper's working on it. Yanks have been at it for decades, give him some time to catch up.

[Wetcoaster]

According to reports Occupy Vancouver is going to re-locate to as a yet secret location in advance of tomorrow's 2pm deadline. Some OV protesters intend to stay on the VAG site and ignore the injunction.

Occupy Vancouver protesters agreed late Sunday to move to a new “secret location” before Monday’s deadline for the removal of all tents and structures from the art gallery plaza.

At a general assembly meeting Sunday evening, the protesters decided to create a secret committee that would reveal the new location at the very last minute to avoid preventive action by the city.

The B.C. Supreme Court handed down an injunction Friday ordering the removal of all structures from the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza by 2 p.m. Monday.

But Sunday evening’s assembly made provision for individuals who want to stay at the site and resist the injunction, saying a legal team would provide assistance for anyone who is arrested.

The protesters will hold another meeting at noon Monday, and a “defend Occupy Vancouver” rally is planned for 1 p.m.

As of late Sunday, most of the tents remained in place and only a few structures were being dismantled.

A bulletin board at the site includes a City of Vancouver notice, dated Nov. 19, asking protesters to “please begin to remove all tents, structures, belongings and other items from this site and comply with the court injunction.”

The notice said city staff are available to help people pack up their belongings, and to help them work with the provincial housing authority to find a place to stay if that was needed.

Protesters were warned that anything left on the site as of 2 p.m. Monday would be disposed of by city staff.

“City staff can help you pack up your belongings if you can’t remove them from the site yourself. Staff will tag your tent and other items and take them to a safe place where you can pick them up later,” the notice stated.

“The city wishes to end this encampment peacefully. Please cooperate and remove your belongings now,” it read.

Assistant chief of operations for the Vancouver fire department, Joe Foster, said Sunday he was told that at a previous meeting, protesters announced they intended to leave the site cleaner than they found it.

“We’ve suggested that they leave early [but] it’s their call,” he said Sunday afternoon. “We’ve certainly offered all sorts of assistance to them and hope for a peaceful resolution.”

Foster said the fire department has been on site 24 hours a day for the past four weeks to ensure fire-safety code compliance. In the early days of the occupation, protesters had open-flame candles inside tents and three cylinders of combustibles were found on site.

He said the number of protesters at Occupy Vancouver has ranged from 30 to 200.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Protesters+agree+move+secret+location+advance+injunction+deadline/5741759/story.html#ixzz1eJv22WFn

[Vapourstreak]

According to reports Occupy Vancouver is going to re-locate to as a yet secret location in advance of tomorrow's 2pm deadline. Some OV protesters intend to stay on the VAG site and ignore the injunction.

Occupy Vancouver protesters agreed late Sunday to move to a new “secret location” before Monday’s deadline for the removal of all tents and structures from the art gallery plaza.

At a general assembly meeting Sunday evening, the protesters decided to create a secret committee that would reveal the new location at the very last minute to avoid preventive action by the city.

The B.C. Supreme Court handed down an injunction Friday ordering the removal of all structures from the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza by 2 p.m. Monday.

But Sunday evening’s assembly made provision for individuals who want to stay at the site and resist the injunction, saying a legal team would provide assistance for anyone who is arrested.

The protesters will hold another meeting at noon Monday, and a “defend Occupy Vancouver” rally is planned for 1 p.m.

As of late Sunday, most of the tents remained in place and only a few structures were being dismantled.

A bulletin board at the site includes a City of Vancouver notice, dated Nov. 19, asking protesters to “please begin to remove all tents, structures, belongings and other items from this site and comply with the court injunction.”

The notice said city staff are available to help people pack up their belongings, and to help them work with the provincial housing authority to find a place to stay if that was needed.

Protesters were warned that anything left on the site as of 2 p.m. Monday would be disposed of by city staff.

“City staff can help you pack up your belongings if you can’t remove them from the site yourself. Staff will tag your tent and other items and take them to a safe place where you can pick them up later,” the notice stated.

“The city wishes to end this encampment peacefully. Please cooperate and remove your belongings now,” it read.

Assistant chief of operations for the Vancouver fire department, Joe Foster, said Sunday he was told that at a previous meeting,

protesters announced they intended to leave the site cleaner than they found it.

“We’ve suggested that they leave early [but] it’s their call,” he said Sunday afternoon. “We’ve certainly offered all sorts of assistance to them and hope for a peaceful resolution.”

Foster said the fire department has been on site 24 hours a day for the past four weeks to ensure fire-safety code compliance. In the early days of the occupation, protesters had open-flame candles inside tents and three cylinders of combustibles were found on site.

He said the number of protesters at Occupy Vancouver has ranged from 30 to 200.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Protesters+agree+move+secret+location+advance+injunction+deadline/5741759/story.html#ixzz1eJv22WFn

[aGENT]

Harper's working on it. Yanks have been at it for decades, give him some time to catch up.